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Fu L, Wu J, Li P, Zheng Y, Zhang Z, Yuan X, Ding Z, Ning C, Sui X, Liu S, Shi S, Guo Q, Lin Y. A novel mesenchymal stem cell-targeting dual-miRNA delivery system based on aptamer-functionalized tetrahedral framework nucleic acids: Application to endogenous regeneration of articular cartilage. Bioact Mater 2024; 40:634-648. [PMID: 39253616 PMCID: PMC11381621 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024] Open
Abstract
Articular cartilage injury (ACI) remains one of the key challenges in regenerative medicine, as current treatment strategies do not result in ideal regeneration of hyaline-like cartilage. Enhancing endogenous repair via microRNAs (miRNAs) shows promise as a regenerative therapy. miRNA-140 and miRNA-455 are two key and promising candidates for regulating the chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). In this study, we innovatively synthesized a multifunctional tetrahedral framework in which a nucleic acid (tFNA)-based targeting miRNA codelivery system, named A-T-M, was used. With tFNAs as vehicles, miR-140 and miR-455 were connected to and modified on tFNAs, while Apt19S (a DNA aptamer targeting MSCs) was directly integrated into the nanocomplex. The relevant results showed that A-T-M efficiently delivered miR-140 and miR-455 into MSCs and subsequently regulated MSC chondrogenic differentiation through corresponding mechanisms. Interestingly, a synergistic effect between miR-140 and miR-455 was revealed. Furthermore, A-T-M successfully enhanced the endogenous repair capacity of articular cartilage in vivo and effectively inhibited hypertrophic chondrocyte formation. A-T-M provides a new perspective and strategy for the regeneration of articular cartilage, showing strong clinical application value in the future treatment of ACI.
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- Liwei Fu
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, Guizhou Province, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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Xie Y, Shi S, Lv W, Wang X, Yue L, Deng C, Wang D, Han J, Ye T, Lin Y. Tetrahedral Framework Nucleic Acids Delivery of Pirfenidone for Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidative Effects to Treat Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. ACS NANO 2024; 18:26704-26721. [PMID: 39276332 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c06598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and irreversible lung disease, and developing an effective treatment remains a challenge. The limited therapeutic options are primarily delivered by the oral route, among which pirfenidone (PFD) improves pulmonary dysfunction and patient quality of life. However, its high dose and severe side effects (dyspepsia and systemic photosensitivity) limit its clinical value. Intratracheal aerosolization is an excellent alternative method for treating lung diseases because it increases the concentration of the drug needed to reach the focal site. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acid (tFNA) is a drug delivery system with exceptional delivery capabilities. Therefore, we synthesized a PFD-tFNA (Pt) complex using tFNA as the delivery vehicle and achieved quantitative nebulized drug delivery to the lungs via micronebulizer for lung fibrosis treatment. In vivo, Pt exhibited excellent immunomodulatory capacity and antioxidant effects. Furthermore, Pt reduced mortality, gradually restored body weight and improved lung tissue structure. Similarly, Pt also exhibited superior fibrosis inhibition in an in vitro fibrosis model, as shown by the suppression of excessive fibroblast activation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in epithelial cells exposed to TGF-β1. Conclusively, Pt, a complex with tFNA as a transport system, could enrich the therapeutic regimen for IPF via intratracheal aerosolization inhalation.
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- Yuting Xie
- Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer and Liver Disease, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer and Liver Disease, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer and Liver Disease, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer and Liver Disease, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer and Liver Disease, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang 550000, China
- National Health Commission Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Immune Diseases, Guiyang 550000, China
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- Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer and Liver Disease, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu 610041, China
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Liao S, Liu Z, Lv W, Li S, Tian T, Wang Y, Wu H, Zhao ZH, Lin Y. Efficient Delivery of siRNA via Tetrahedral Framework Nucleic Acids: Inflammation Attenuation and Matrix Regeneration in Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39330704 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c11089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) is the most common and severe subtype of temporomandibular disease characterized by inflammation and cartilage matrix degradation. Compared with traditional conservative treatment, small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) have emerged as a more efficient gene-targeted therapeutic tool for TMJOA treatment. Nuclear factor kappaB (NF-κB) is a transcription factor orchestrating the inflammatory processes in the pathogenesis of TMJOA. Employing siRNA-NF-κB could theoretically control the development of TMJOA. However, the clinical applications of siRNA-NF-κB are limited by its structural instability, poor cellular uptake, and short TMJ retention. To overcome these shortcomings, we developed a tetrahedral framework nucleic acid (tFNA) system carrying siRNA-NF-κB, named Tsi. The results indicated that Tsi exhibited excellent structural stability and excellent cellular uptake efficiency. It also demonstrated a superior NF-κB silencing effect over siRNA alone, attenuating the activation of NF-κB and upregulating the NRF2/HO-1 pathway. This system effectively reduced the release of inflammatory factors and reactive oxygen species (ROS), inhibiting cellular oxidative stress and apoptosis. In vivo, Tsi displayed enhanced TMJ retention capacity in comparison to siRNA alone and offered significant protective effects on both the cartilage matrix and subchondral bone, presenting a promising approach for TMJOA treatment.
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- Shengnan Liao
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Zhang W, Guo C, Yao D, Lan W, Zhou M, Huang Z, Kong Q. Effects and mechanisms of berberine-loaded tetrahedral framework nucleic acids on osteoporosis. J Mater Chem B 2024. [PMID: 39319556 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb01691b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
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Osteoporosis is a disease that plagues the world, the complications of which, spinal fractures and hip fractures, seriously endanger the health of the elderly. At present, the main treatment for osteoporosis is anti-osteoporosis drugs, some of which, however, have poor efficacy and side effects. Thus, the development of new drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis is of clinical significance. Berberine (BBR) has a good therapeutic effect on osteoporosis, but its poor solubility and instability limit its effect. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs) are a novel nano-drug delivery tool, and their good cell entry ability and stability make them an excellent carrier. Therefore, a new nanocomplex T-BBR was synthesized by carrying BBR with tFNAs. Compared with BBR, T-BBR showed better osteogenic and anti-osteoporosis abilities in both in vivo and in vitro experiments, the mechanism of which was realized through the Wnt signaling pathway.
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- Weifei Zhang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610041.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610041.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610041.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610041.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics (spine surgery), The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610041.
- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Hospital of Chengdu Office of People's Government of Tibetan Autonomous Region, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Shi X, Chen H, Yang H, Xue S, Li Y, Fang X, Ding C, Zhu Z. Aptamer-Modified Tetrahedral Framework Nucleic Acid Synergized with TGF-β3 to Promote Cartilage Protection in Osteoarthritis by Enhancing Chondrogenic Differentiation of MSCs. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:50484-50496. [PMID: 39282962 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c12159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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Characterized by progressive and irreversible degeneration of the articular cartilage (AC), osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic joint disease, and there is no cure for OA at present. Recent studies suggest that enhancing the recruitment of endogenous mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to damaged cartilage is a promising therapeutic strategy for cartilage repair. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acid (tFNA) is a novel DNA nanomaterial and has shown great potential in the field of biomedical science. Transforming growth factor-beta 3 (TGF-β3), a vital member of the highly conserved TGF-β superfamily, is considered to induce chondrogenesis. A 66-base DNA aptamer named HM69 is reported to identify and recruit MSCs. In this study, aptamer HM69-modified tFNAs were successfully self-assembled and used to load TGF-β3 when the disulfide bonds combined. We confirmed the successful synthesis of the final composition, HM69-tFNA@TGF-β3 (HTT), by PAGE, dynamic light scattering, and atomic force microscopy. The results of in vitro experiments showed that HTT effectively induced MSC proliferation, migration, and chondrogenic differentiation. In addition, HTT-treated MSCs were shown to protect the OA chondrocytes. In DMM mice, the injection of HTT improved the therapeutic outcome of mouse pain symptoms and AC degeneration. In conclusion, this study innovatively used the disulfide bonds combined with TGF-β3 and tFNA, and an additional sequence HM69 was loaded on tFNA for the better-targeted recruitment of MSCs. HTT demonstrated its role in promoting the chondrogenesis of MSCs and cartilage protection, indicating that it might be promising for OA therapy.
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- Xiaorui Shi
- Clinical Research Centre, Orthopedic Centre, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Clinical Research Centre, Orthopedic Centre, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Clinical Research Centre, Orthopedic Centre, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Clinical Research Centre, Orthopedic Centre, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Clinical Research Centre, Orthopedic Centre, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Clinical Research Centre, Orthopedic Centre, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Clinical Research Centre, Orthopedic Centre, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
- Department of Rheumatology, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510180, China
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart 7000, Australia
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- Clinical Research Centre, Orthopedic Centre, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
- Royal North Shore Hospital and Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney 2065, Australia
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Xiao Y, Liang Z, Shyngys M, Baekova A, Cheung S, Muljadi MB, Bai Q, Zeng L, Choi CHJ. In Vivo Interactions of Nucleic Acid Nanostructures With Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2314232. [PMID: 39263835 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202314232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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Nucleic acid nanostructures, derived from the assembly of nucleic acid building blocks (e.g., plasmids and oligonucleotides), are important intracellular carriers of therapeutic cargoes widely utilized in preclinical nanomedicine applications, yet their clinical translation remains scarce. In the era of "translational nucleic acid nanotechnology", a deeper mechanistic understanding of the interactions of nucleic acid nanostructures with cells in vivo will guide the development of more efficacious nanomedicines. This review showcases the recent progress in dissecting the in vivo interactions of four key types of nucleic acid nanostructures (i.e., tile-based, origami, spherical nucleic acid, and nucleic acid nanogel) with cells in rodents over the past five years. Emphasis lies on the cellular-level distribution of nucleic acid nanostructures in various organs and tissues and the cellular responses induced by their cellular entry. Next, in the spirit of preclinical translation, this review features the latest interactions of nucleic acid nanostructures with cells in large animals and humans. Finally, the review offers directions for studying the interactions of nucleic acid nanostructures with cells from both materials and biology perspectives and concludes with some regulatory updates.
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- Yu Xiao
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
- Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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Dong Z, Su R, Fu Y, Wang Y, Chang L. Recent Progress in DNA Biosensors for Detecting Biomarkers in Living Cells. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:5595-5608. [PMID: 39143919 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c01339] [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: 08/16/2024]
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Analysis of biomarkers in living cells is crucial for deciphering the dynamics of cells as well as for precise diagnosis of diseases. DNA biosensors employ DNA sequences as probes to offer insights into living cells, and drive progress in disease diagnosis and drug development. In this review, we present recent advances in DNA biosensors for detecting biomarkers in living cells. The basic structural components of DNA biosensors and the signal output method are presented. The strategies of DNA biosensors crossing the cell membrane are also described, including coincubation, nanocarriers, and nanoelectroporation techniques. Based on biomarker categorization, we detail recent applications of DNA biosensors for detecting small molecules, RNAs, proteins, and integrated targets in living cells. Furthermore, the future development directions of DNA biosensors are summarized to encourage further research in this growing field.
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- Zaizai Dong
- School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child-Care Hospital (Gansu Provincial Central Hospital), Lanzhou 730050, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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Shi R, Zhu Y, Chen Y, Lin Y, Shi S. Advances in DNA nanotechnology for chronic wound management: Innovative functional nucleic acid nanostructures for overcoming key challenges. J Control Release 2024; 375:155-177. [PMID: 39242033 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2024] [Revised: 09/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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Chronic wound management is affected by three primary challenges: bacterial infection, oxidative stress and inflammation, and impaired regenerative capacity. Conventional treatment methods typically fail to deliver optimal outcomes, thus highlighting the urgency to develop innovative materials that can address these issues and improve efficacy. Recent advances in DNA nanotechnology have garnered significant interest, particularly in the field of functional nucleic acid (FNA) nanomaterials, owing to their exceptional biocompatibility, programmability, and therapeutic potential. Among them, FNAs with unique nanostructures have garnered considerable attention. First, they inherit the biological properties of FNAs, including biocompatibility, reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging capabilities, and modulation of cellular functions. Second, based on a precise design, these nanostructures exhibit superior physical properties, stability, and cellular uptake. Third, by leveraging the programmability of DNA strands, FNA nanostructures can be customized to accommodate therapeutic nucleic acids, peptides, and small-molecule drugs, thereby enabling a stable and controlled drug delivery system. These unique characteristics enable the use of FNA nanostructures to effectively address the major challenges in chronic wound management. This review focuses on various FNA nanostructures, including tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs), DNA hydrogels, DNA origami, and rolling-circle amplification (RCA) DNA assembly. Additionally, a summary of recent advancements in their design and application for chronic wound management as well as insights for future research in this field are provided.
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- Ruijianghan Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Liver Surgery & Liver Transplantation Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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Yang Y, Yang J, Zhu J, Chen X, Zhou L, Ma W, Lin Y. A DNA tetrahedron-based nanosuit for efficient delivery of amifostine and multi-organ radioprotection. Bioact Mater 2024; 39:191-205. [PMID: 38808157 PMCID: PMC11131065 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
Abstract
Unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation (IR) often causes acute and chronic oxidative damages to normal cells and organs, leading to serious physiological and even life-threatening consequences. Amifostine (AMF) is a validated radioprotectant extensively applied in radiation and chemotherapy medicine, but the short half-life limits its bioavailability and clinical applications, remaining as a great challenge to be addressed. DNA-assembled nanostructures especially the tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs) are promising nanocarriers with preeminent biosafety, low biotoxicity, and high transport efficiency. The tFNAs also have a relative long-term maintenance for structural stability and excellent endocytosis capacity. We therefore synthesized a tFNA-based delivery system of AMF for multi-organ radioprotection (tFNAs@AMF, also termed nanosuit). By establishing the mice models of accidental total body irradiation (TBI) and radiotherapy model of Lewis lung cancer, we demonstrated that the nanosuit could shield normal cells from IR-induced DNA damage by regulating the molecular biomarkers of anti-apoptosis and anti-oxidative stress. In the accidental total body irradiation (TBI) mice model, the nanosuit pretreated mice exhibited satisfactory alteration of superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities and malondialdehyde (MDA) contents, and functional recovery of hematopoietic system, reducing IR-induced pathological damages of multi-organ and safeguarding mice from lethal radiation. More importantly, the nanosuit showed a selective radioprotection of the normal organs without interferences of tumor control in the radiotherapy model of Lewis lung cancer. Based on a conveniently available DNA tetrahedron-based nanocarrier, this work presents a high-efficiency delivery system of AMF with the prolonged half-life and enhanced radioprotection for multi-organs. Such nanosuit pioneers a promising strategy with great clinical translation potential for radioactivity protection.
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- Yuting Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Histology and Imaging Platform, Core Facility of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
- National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, PR China
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Lee M, Kim M, Lee M, Kim S, Park N. Nanosized DNA Hydrogel Functionalized with a DNAzyme Tetrahedron for Highly Efficient Gene Silencing. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:4913-4924. [PMID: 38963792 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
Abstract
DNAzymes are DNA oligonucleotides that have catalytic activity without the assistance of protein enzymes. In particular, RNA-cleaving DNAzymes were considered as ideal candidates for gene therapy due to their unique characteristics. Nevertheless, efforts to use DNAzyme as a gene therapeutic agent are limited by issues such as their low physiological stability in serum and intracellular delivery efficiency. In this study, we developed a nanosized synthetic DNA hydrogel functionalized with a DNAzyme tetrahedron (TDz Dgel) to overcome these limitations. We observed remarkable improvement in the gene-silencing effect as well as intracellular uptake without the support of gene transfection reagents using TDz Dgel. The improved catalytic activity of the DNAzyme resulted from the combination of the cell-penetrating DNA tetrahedron structure and high stability of DNA hydrogel. We envision that this approach will become a convenient and efficient strategy for gene-silencing therapy using DNAzyme in the future.
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- Minhyuk Lee
- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and the Natural Science Research Institute, Myongji University, 116 Myongji-ro, Yongin-si 17058, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and the Natural Science Research Institute, Myongji University, 116 Myongji-ro, Yongin-si 17058, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and the Natural Science Research Institute, Myongji University, 116 Myongji-ro, Yongin-si 17058, Republic of Korea
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Huang J, Chakraborty A, Tadepalli LS, Paul A. Adoption of a Tetrahedral DNA Nanostructure as a Multifunctional Biomaterial for Drug Delivery. ACS Pharmacol Transl Sci 2024; 7:2204-2214. [PMID: 39144555 PMCID: PMC11320733 DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.4c00308] [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: 05/25/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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DNA nanostructures have been widely researched in recent years as emerging biomedical materials for drug delivery, biosensing, and cancer therapy, in addition to their hereditary function. Multiple precisely designed single-strand DNAs can be fabricated into complex, three-dimensional DNA nanostructures through a simple self-assembly process. Among all of the synthetic DNA nanostructures, tetrahedral DNA nanostructures (TDNs) stand out as the most promising biomedical nanomaterial. TDNs possess the merits of structural stability, cell membrane permeability, and natural biocompatibility due to their compact structures and DNA origin. In addition to their inherent advantages, TDNs were shown to have great potential in delivering therapeutic agents through multiple functional modifications. As a multifunctional material, TDNs have enabled innovative pharmaceutical applications, including antimicrobial therapy, anticancer treatment, immune modulation, and cartilage regeneration. Given the rapid development of TDNs in the biomedical field, it is critical to understand how to successfully produce and fine-tune the properties of TDNs for specific therapeutic needs and clinical translation. This article provides insights into the synthesis and functionalization of TDNs and summarizes the approaches for TDN-based therapeutics delivery as well as their broad applications in the field of pharmaceutics and nanomedicine, challenges, and future directions.
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- Jiaqi Huang
- Department
of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department
of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
- Collaborative
Specialization in Musculoskeletal Health Research and Bone and Joint
Institute, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department
of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department
of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
- School of
Biomedical Engineering, The University of
Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
- Collaborative
Specialization in Musculoskeletal Health Research and Bone and Joint
Institute, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Western
Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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Chen C, Yu M, Li Q, Zhou Y, Zhang M, Cai S, Yu J, Huang Z, Liu J, Kuang Y, Tang X, Chen W. Programmable Tetrahedral DNA-RNA Nanocages Woven with Stimuli-Responsive siRNA for Enhancing Therapeutic Efficacy of Multidrug-Resistant Tumors. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2404112. [PMID: 38923806 PMCID: PMC11348235 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202404112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a major obstacle limiting the effectiveness of chemotherapy against cancer. The combination strategy of chemotherapeutic agents and siRNA targeting drug efflux has emerged as an effective cancer treatment to overcome MDR. Herein, stimuli-responsive programmable tetrahedral DNA-RNA nanocages (TDRN) have been rationally designed and developed for dynamic co-delivery of the chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) siRNA. Specifically, the sense and antisense strand sequences of the P-gp siRNA, which are programmable bricks with terminal disulfide bond conjugation, are precisely embedded in one edge of the DNA tetrahedron. TDRN provides a stimuli-responsive release element for dynamic control of functional cargo P-gp siRNA that is significantly more stable than the "tail-like" TDN nanostructures. The stable and highly rigid 3D nanostructure of the siRNA-organized TDRN nanocages demonstrated a notable improvement in the stability of RNase A and mouse serum, as well as long-term storage stability for up to 4 weeks, as evidenced by this study. These biocompatible and multifunctional TDRN nanocarriers with gold nanocluster-assisted delivery (TDRN@Dox@AuNCp) are successfully used to achieve synergistic RNAi/Chemo-therapy in vitro and in vivo. This programmable TDRN drug delivery system, which integrates RNAi therapy and chemotherapy, offers a promising approach for treating multidrug-resistant tumors.
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MESH Headings
- RNA, Small Interfering/genetics
- RNA, Small Interfering/administration & dosage
- RNA, Small Interfering/chemistry
- Animals
- Mice
- Drug Resistance, Neoplasm/genetics
- Drug Resistance, Neoplasm/drug effects
- Doxorubicin/pharmacology
- Drug Resistance, Multiple/genetics
- Drug Resistance, Multiple/drug effects
- DNA/genetics
- DNA/chemistry
- Humans
- Nanostructures/chemistry
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Disease Models, Animal
- Neoplasms/genetics
- Neoplasms/therapy
- Neoplasms/drug therapy
- Drug Delivery Systems/methods
- Mice, Nude
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- Changmai Chen
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of PharmacyFujian Medical UniversityFuzhou350122China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of PharmacyFujian Medical UniversityFuzhou350122China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of PharmacyFujian Medical UniversityFuzhou350122China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of PharmacyFujian Medical UniversityFuzhou350122China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of PharmacyFujian Medical UniversityFuzhou350122China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of PharmacyFujian Medical UniversityFuzhou350122China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of PharmacyFujian Medical UniversityFuzhou350122China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of PharmacyFujian Medical UniversityFuzhou350122China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of PharmacyFujian Medical UniversityFuzhou350122China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of PharmacyFujian Medical UniversityFuzhou350122China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic DrugsSchool of Pharmaceutical SciencesPeking UniversityBeijing100191China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Drug Target Discovery and Structural and Functional Research, School of PharmacyFujian Medical UniversityFuzhou350122China
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Wu Q, Zhu J, Zhang X, Xu X, Luo D, Lin Y, Yan M, Song Y. The antioxidant effect of tetrahedral framework nucleic acid-based delivery of small activating RNA targeting DJ-1 on retinal oxidative stress injury. Cell Prolif 2024; 57:e13635. [PMID: 38594962 PMCID: PMC11294416 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) are the world's leading causes of blindness. The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and vascular endothelial cell exposed to oxidative stress is the major cause of AMD and DR. DJ-1, an important endogenous antioxidant, its overexpression is considered as a promising antioxidant treatment for AMD and DR. Here, we modified the tetrahedral frame nucleic acids (tFNAs) with DJ-1 saRNAs as a delivery system, and synthesized a novel nanocomplex (tFNAs-DJ-1 saRNAs). In vitro studies show that tFNAs-DJ-1 saRNAs can efficiently transfer DJ-1 saRNAs to human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and ARPE-19s, and significantly increased their cellular DJ-1 level. Reactive oxygen species expression in H2O2-treated HUVECs and ARPE-19s were decreased, cell viability was enhanced and cell apoptosis were inhibited when tFNAs-DJ-1 saRNAs were delivered. Moreover, tFNAs-DJ-1 saRNAs preserved mitochondrial structure and function under oxidative stress conditions. In the aspect of molecular mechanism, tFNAs-DJ-1 saRNAs activated Erk and Nrf2 pathway, which might contribute to its protective effects against oxidative stress damage. To conclude, this study shows the successfully establishment of a simple but effective delivery system of DJ-1 saRNAs associated with antioxidant effects in AMD and DR, which may be a promising agent for future treatment in oxidative stress-related retinal disorders.
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- Qiaowei Wu
- Department of OphthalmologyGeneral Hospital of Central Theater CommandWuhanChina
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- Department of OphthalmologyGeneral Hospital of Central Theater CommandWuhanChina
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- Department of OphthalmologyGeneral Hospital of Central Theater CommandWuhanChina
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and PharmacyChengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineChengduChina
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and PharmacyChengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineChengduChina
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oral DiseasesWest China Hospital of StomatologyChengduChina
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- Department of OphthalmologyGeneral Hospital of Central Theater CommandWuhanChina
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- Department of OphthalmologyGeneral Hospital of Central Theater CommandWuhanChina
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Xu X, Fu Y, Luo D, Zhang L, Huang X, Chen Y, Lei C, Liu J, Li S, Yu Z, Lin Y, Zhang M. Therapeutic effects of tetrahedral framework nucleic acids and tFNAs-miR22 on retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury. Cell Prolif 2024:e13695. [PMID: 39086110 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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Retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury (RI/R) is a common pathological process in ophthalmic diseases, which can cause severe visual impairment. The mechanisms underlying RI/R damage and repair are still unclear. Scholars are actively exploring effective intervention strategies to restore impaired visual function. With the development of nucleic acid nanomaterials, tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs) have shown promising therapeutic potential in various fields such as stem cells, biosensors, and tumour treatment due to their excellent biological properties. Besides, miRNA-22-3p (miR-22), as an important regulatory factor in neural tissue, has been proven to have positive effects in various neurodegenerative diseases. By stably constructing a complex of tetrahedral framework nucleic acids miR22 (tFNAs-miR22), we observed that tFNAs-miR22 had a positive effect on the repair of RI/R injury in retinal neural tissue. Previous studies have shown that tFNAs can effectively deliver miR-22 into damaged retinal neurons, subsequently exerting neuroprotective effects. Interestingly, we found that there was a certain synergistic effect between tFNAs and miR-22. tFNAs-miR22 can selectively activated the ERK1/2 signalling pathway to reduce neuronal apoptosis, accelerate cell proliferation, and restore synaptic functional activity. In this study, we established a simple yet effective small molecule drug for RI/R treatment which may become a promising neuroprotectant for treating this type of vision impairment disease in the future.
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- Xiaoxiao Xu
- Department of Ophthalmology, and Research Laboratory of Macular Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, and Research Laboratory of Macular Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, and Research Laboratory of Macular Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, and Research Laboratory of Macular Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, and Research Laboratory of Macular Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Stomatological Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, and Research Laboratory of Macular Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Xu L, Qu W, Hao X, Fang M, Yang Q, Li Y, Gong Z, Li P. Immunochromatographic Strip Based on Tetrahedral DNA Immunoprobe for the Detection of Aflatoxin B 1 in Rice Bran Oil. Foods 2024; 13:2410. [PMID: 39123601 PMCID: PMC11311855 DOI: 10.3390/foods13152410] [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: 06/24/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), a widespread contaminant in food and feeds, poses a threat to the health of animals and humans. Consequently, it is significant to develop a rapid, precise and highly sensitive analytical method for the detection of AFB1. Herein, we developed an immunochromatographic strip (ICS) based on a tetrahedral DNA (TDN) immunoprobe for AFB1 determination in rice bran oil. Three sizes of TDN immunoprobes (AuNP-TDN13bp-mAb, AuNP-TDN17bp-mAb, AuNP-TDN26bp-mAb) were constructed, and the performance of these three immunoprobes, including the effective antibody labeling density and immunoaffinity, was measured and compared with that of the immunoprobe (AuNP-mAb) developed using the physical adsorption method. Subsequently, the optimal TDN immunoprobe, namely AuNP-TDN13bp-mAb, was selected to prepare the immunochromatographic strip (ICS) for the qualitative and quantitative detection of AFB1 in rice bran oil. The visual limits of detection (vLODs) of the ICS based on AuNP-TDN13bp-mAb and AuNP-mAb were 0.2 ng/mL and 2 ng/mL, with scanning quantitative limits (sLOQs) of 0.13 ng/mL and 1.4 ng/mL, respectively. The ICS demonstrated a wide linear range from 0.02 ng/mL to 0.5 ng/mL, with good specificity, accuracy, precision, repeatability, and stability. Moreover, a high consistency was observed between the constructed ICS and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) in the quantification of AFB1. The results indicated that the introduction of TDN was beneficial for promoting efficient antibody labeling, protecting the bioactivity of immunoprobes, and increasing the sensitivity of detection, which would provide new perspectives for the achievement of the highly sensitive detection of mycotoxins.
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- Lin Xu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; (W.Q.); (X.H.); (M.F.); (Q.Y.); (Y.L.); (Z.G.)
- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430023, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; (W.Q.); (X.H.); (M.F.); (Q.Y.); (Y.L.); (Z.G.)
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; (W.Q.); (X.H.); (M.F.); (Q.Y.); (Y.L.); (Z.G.)
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; (W.Q.); (X.H.); (M.F.); (Q.Y.); (Y.L.); (Z.G.)
- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430023, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; (W.Q.); (X.H.); (M.F.); (Q.Y.); (Y.L.); (Z.G.)
- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430023, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan 430023, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; (W.Q.); (X.H.); (M.F.); (Q.Y.); (Y.L.); (Z.G.)
- Key Laboratory of Detection Technology of Focus Chemical Hazards in Animal-Derived Food for State Market Regulation, Hubei Provincial Institute for Food Supervision and Test, Wuhan 430075, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; (W.Q.); (X.H.); (M.F.); (Q.Y.); (Y.L.); (Z.G.)
- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430023, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National Reference Laboratory for Agricultural Testing (Biotoxin), Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Oilseed Products (Wuhan), Key Laboratory of Detection for Mycotoxins, Quality Inspection and Test Center for Oilseed Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, China
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Yan D, Huang C, Ouyang W, Hu J, Liu Z. Unleashing Novel Therapeutic Strategies for Dry Eye: Targeting ROS and the cGAS-STING Signaling Pathway with Tetrahedral Framework Nucleic Acids. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400198. [PMID: 39073031 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400198] [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: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
Abstract
Dry eye affects majority of the global population, causing significant discomfort or even visual impairment, of which inflammation plays a crucial role in the deterioration process. This highlights the need for effective and safe anti-inflammatory treatments to achieve satisfactory therapeutic outcomes. This study focuses on the potential of tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNA), a self-assembled nucleic acid material, as a simple and rapid treatment for oxidative stress and inflammation-induced disorders associated with dry eye. Mechanistically, tFNA is found to effectively alleviate dry eye damage by promoting corneal epithelial healing, restoring goblet cell function, and facilitating tear secretion recovery. Through RNA-seq analysis, it is observed that tFNA treatment normalizes the expression levels of most genes. Further exploration of the mechanism reveals that tFNA reduces excessive production of reactive oxygen species and modulates the inflammatory microenvironment, especially through cGAS-STING pathway thereby levels of inflammatory cytokines, including MMP9 and IL-6, are reduced. Additionally, tFNA demonstrates excellent safety performance without causing damage to the eye. Importantly, this study represents a successful application of nanophase materials with nucleic acid biological features for the effective treatment of dry eye, highlighting the potential clinical use of tFNA in the treatment of dry eye.
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- Dan Yan
- Xiamen University affiliated Xiamen Eye Center, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Fujian Engineering and Research Center of Eye Regenerative Medicine, Eye Institute of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
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- Xiamen University affiliated Xiamen Eye Center, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Fujian Engineering and Research Center of Eye Regenerative Medicine, Eye Institute of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
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- Xiamen University affiliated Xiamen Eye Center, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Fujian Engineering and Research Center of Eye Regenerative Medicine, Eye Institute of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550025, China
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- Xiamen University affiliated Xiamen Eye Center, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Fujian Engineering and Research Center of Eye Regenerative Medicine, Eye Institute of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
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- Xiamen University affiliated Xiamen Eye Center, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Fujian Engineering and Research Center of Eye Regenerative Medicine, Eye Institute of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, China
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Qi L, Hong S, Zhao T, Yan J, Ge W, Wang J, Fang X, Jiang W, Shen SG, Zhang L. DNA Tetrahedron Delivering miR-21-5p Promotes Senescent Bone Defects Repair through Synergistic Regulation of Osteogenesis and Angiogenesis. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2401275. [PMID: 38979868 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202401275] [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: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Compromised osteogenesis and angiogenesis is the character of stem cell senescence, which brought difficulties for bone defects repairing in senescent microenvironment. As the most abundant bone-related miRNA, miRNA-21-5p plays a crucial role in inducing osteogenic and angiogenic differentiation. However, highly efficient miR-21-5p delivery still confronts challenges including poor cellular uptake and easy degradation. Herein, TDN-miR-21-5p nanocomplex is constructed based on DNA tetrahedral (TDN) and has great potential in promoting osteogenesis and alleviating senescence of senescent bone marrow stem cells (O-BMSCs), simultaneously enhancing angiogenic capacity of senescent endothelial progenitor cells (O-EPCs). Of note, the activation of AKT and Erk signaling pathway may direct regulatory mechanism of TDN-miR-21-5p mediated osteogenesis and senescence of O-BMSCs. Also, TDN-miR-21-5p can indirectly mediate osteogenesis and senescence of O-BMSCs through pro-angiogenic growth factors secreted from O-EPCs. In addition, gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogels are mixed with TDN and TDN-miR-21-5p to fabricate delivery scaffolds. TDN-miR-21-5p@GelMA scaffold exhibits greater bone repair with increased expression of osteogenic- and angiogenic-related markers in senescent critical-size cranial defects in vivo. Collectively, TDN-miR-21-5p can alleviate senescence and induce osteogenesis and angiogenesis in senescent microenvironment, which provides a novel candidate strategy for senescent bone repair and widen clinical application of TDNs-based gene therapy.
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- Lei Qi
- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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Lyu X, Wu H, Xu M, Chen Y, Liu Z, Zhang M, Tian T, Lin Y, Li S, Cai X. A Bioswitchable MiRNA Delivery System: Tetrahedral Framework DNA-Based miRNA Delivery System for Applications in Wound Healing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:33192-33204. [PMID: 38885077 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c06460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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The human body's primary line of defense, the skin, is especially prone to harm. Although microRNA (miRNA)-based therapies have attracted increasing attention for skin wound healing, their applications remain limited owing to a range of issues. Tetrahedral framework DNA (tFNA), a nanomaterial possessing nucleic acid characteristics, exhibits an excellent biocompatibility, in addition to anti-inflammatory and transdermal delivery capabilities, and can accelerate skin wound healing. Due to its potential to exert synergistic action with therapeutic miRNA, tFNA has been considered an ideal vehicle for miRNA therapy. The design and synthesis of a bioswitchable miRNA delivery system (BiRDS) is reported, which contains three miRNAs as well as a nucleic acid core to maximize the loading capacity while preserving the characteristics of tFNA. A high stability, excellent permeability of cells as well as tissues and good biological compatibility are demonstrated. By selectively inhibiting heparin-binding epidermal growth factor (HB-EGF), the BiRDS can inhibit the NF-κB pathway while simultaneously controlling the PTEN/Akt pathway. As a result, the BiRDS helps wound healing go through the inflammation to the proliferative phase. This study demonstrates the advantages of the BiRDS in miRNA-based therapy and provides new research ideas for the treatment of skin-related diseases.
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- Xiaoying Lyu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
- National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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Bai JH, Yu QT, Wang YW, Chen CF, Ma LJ, Yuan Y, Gan YJ, Yang JQ, Zhu S, Ran YH, Zhang LL, Qian H, Zhao ZH, Liu Q. Polyethyleneimine-mediated assembly of DNA nanotubes for KRAS siRNA delivery in lung adenocarcinoma therapy. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:6442-6451. [PMID: 38860876 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00791c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Self-assembled DNA nanostructures hold great promise in biosensing, drug delivery and nanomedicine. Nevertheless, challenges like instability and inefficiency in cellular uptake of DNA nanostructures under physiological conditions limit their practical use. To tackle these obstacles, this study proposes a novel approach that integrates the cationic polymer polyethyleneimine (PEI) with DNA self-assembly. The hypothesis is that the positively charged linear PEI can facilitate the self-assembly of DNA nanostructures, safeguard them against harsh conditions and impart them with the cellular penetration characteristic of PEI. As a demonstration, a DNA nanotube (PNT) was successfully synthesized through PEI mediation, and it exhibited significantly enhanced stability and cellular uptake efficiency compared to conventional Mg2+-assembled DNA nanotubes. The internalization mechanism was further found to be both clathrin-mediated and caveolin-mediated endocytosis, influenced by both PEI and DNA. To showcase the applicability of this hybrid nanostructure for biomedical settings, the KRAS siRNA-loaded PNT was efficiently delivered into lung adenocarcinoma cells, leading to excellent anticancer effects in vitro. These findings suggest that the PEI-mediated DNA assembly could become a valuable tool for future biomedical applications.
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- Jia-Hao Bai
- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing 400037, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing 400037, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing 400037, China.
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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Cui W, Yang X, Dou Y, Du Y, Ma X, Hu L, Lin Y. Effects of tetrahedral DNA nanostructures on the treatment of osteoporosis. Cell Prolif 2024; 57:e13625. [PMID: 38414318 PMCID: PMC11216938 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Osteoporosis (OP) is a common disease characterized by bone loss and bone tissue microstructure degradation. Drug treatment is a common clinical treatment that aims to increase bone mass and bone density. Tetrahedral DNA nanostructures (TDNs) are three-dimensional tetrahedral frames formed by folding four single-stranded DNA molecules, which have good biological safety and can promote bone regeneration. In this study, a mouse model of OP was established by ovariectomy (OVX) and TDN was injected into the tail vein for 8 weeks. We found that ovariectomized mice could simulate some physiological changes in OP. After treatment with TDNs, some of this destruction in mice was significantly improved, including an increase in the bone volume fraction (BV/TV) and bone trabecular number (Tb. N), decrease in bone separation (Tb. SP), reduction in the damage to the mouse cartilage layer, reduction in osteoclast lacunae in bone trabecula, and reduction in the damage to the bone dense part. We also found that the expression of ALP, β-Catenin, Runx2, Osterix, and bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)2 significantly decreased in OVX mice but increased after TDN treatment. Therefore, this study suggests that TDNs may regulate the Wnt/β-Catenin and BMP signalling pathways to improve the levels of some specific markers of osteogenic differentiation, such as Runx2, ALP, and Osterix, to promote osteogenesis, thus showing a therapeutic effect on OP mice.
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- Weitong Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Psychiatric Laboratory and Mental Health Center, the State Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Psychiatric Laboratory and Mental Health Center, the State Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Psychiatric Laboratory and Mental Health Center, the State Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Psychiatric Laboratory and Mental Health Center, the State Key Laboratory of BiotherapyWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsSichuan Langsheng Brain Hospital & Shanghai Langsheng Brain Hospital Investment Co., Ltd.ChengduChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduChina
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral BiomaterialsChengduChina
- National Center for Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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Sun J, Chen X, Lin Y, Cai X. MicroRNA-29c-tetrahedral framework nucleic acids: Towards osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells and bone regeneration in critical-sized calvarial defects. Cell Prolif 2024; 57:e13624. [PMID: 38414296 PMCID: PMC11216942 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Certain miRNAs, notably miR29c, demonstrate a remarkable capacity to regulate cellular osteogenic differentiation. However, their application in tissue regeneration is hampered by their inherent instability and susceptibility to degradation. In this study, we developed a novel miR29c delivery system utilising tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs), aiming to enhance its stability and endocytosis capability, augment the efficacy of miR29c, foster osteogenesis in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), and significantly improve the repair of critical-sized bone defects (CSBDs). We confirmed the successful synthesis and biocompatibility of sticky ends-modified tFNAs (stFNAs) and miR29c-modified stFNAs (stFNAs-miR29c) through polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, microscopy scanning, a cell counting kit-8 assay and so on. The mechanism and osteogenesis effects of stFNAs-miR29c were explored using immunofluorescence staining, western blotting, and reserve transcription quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Additionally, the impact of stFNAs-miR29c on CSBD repair was assessed via micro-CT and histological staining. The nano-carrier, stFNAs-miR29c was successfully synthesised and exhibited exemplary biocompatibility. This nano-nucleic acid material significantly upregulated osteogenic differentiation-related markers in BMSCs. After 2 months, stFNAs-miR29c demonstrated significant bone regeneration and reconstruction in CSBDs. Mechanistically, stFNAs-miR29c enhanced osteogenesis of BMSCs by upregulating the Wnt signalling pathway, contributing to improved bone tissue regeneration. The development of this novel nucleic acid nano-carrier, stFNAs-miR29c, presents a potential new avenue for guided bone regeneration and bone tissue engineering research.
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- Jiafei Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduChina
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral BiomaterialsChengduSichuanChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduChina
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral BiomaterialsChengduSichuanChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduChina
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral BiomaterialsChengduSichuanChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduChina
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral BiomaterialsChengduSichuanChina
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Liu X, Xu X, Lai Y, Zhou X, Chen L, Wang Q, Jin Y, Luo D, Ding X. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acids-based delivery of MicroRNA-22 inhibits pathological neovascularization and vaso-obliteration by regulating the Wnt pathway. Cell Prolif 2024; 57:e13623. [PMID: 38433462 PMCID: PMC11216936 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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The objective of this study was to investigate the effects and molecular mechanisms of tetrahedral framework nucleic acids-microRNA22 (tFNAs-miR22) on inhibiting pathological retinal neovascularization (RNV) and restoring physiological retinal vessels. A novel DNA nanocomplex (tFNAs-miR22) was synthesised by modifying microRNA-22 (miR22) through attachment onto tetrahedral frame nucleic acids (tFNAs), which possess diverse biological functions. Cell proliferation, wound healing, and tube formation were employed for in vitro assays to investigate the angiogenic function of cells. Oxygen-induced retinopathy (OIR) model was utilised to examine the effects of reducing pathological neovascularization (RNV) and inhibiting vascular occlusion in vivo. In vitro, tFNAs-miR22 demonstrated the ability to penetrate endothelial cells and effectively suppress cell proliferation, tube formation, and migration in a hypoxic environment. In vivo, tFNAs-miR22 exhibited promising results in reducing RNV and promoting the restoration of normal retinal blood vessels in OIR model through modulation of the Wnt pathway. This study provided a theoretical basis for the further understanding of RNV, and highlighted the innovative and potential of tFNAs-miR22 as a therapeutic option for ischemic retinal diseases.
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- Xinyu Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic CenterSun Yat‐sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and PharmacyChengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineChengduChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic CenterSun Yat‐sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic CenterSun Yat‐sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic CenterSun Yat‐sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic CenterSun Yat‐sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic CenterSun Yat‐sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and PharmacyChengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineChengduChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic CenterSun Yat‐sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual ScienceGuangzhouChina
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Li F, Yan J, Wei C, Zhao Y, Tang X, Xu L, He B, Sun Y, Chang J, Liang Y. "Cicada Out of the Shell" Deep Penetration and Blockage of the HSP90 Pathway by ROS-Responsive Supramolecular Gels to Augment Trimodal Synergistic Therapy. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2401214. [PMID: 38647420 PMCID: PMC11220648 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Deep penetration and downregulation of heat shock protein (HSP) expression in multimodal synergistic therapy are promising approaches for curing cancer in clinical trials. However, free small-molecule drugs and most drug vehicles have a low delivery efficiency deep into the tumor owing to poor drug penetration and hypoxic conditions at the tumor site. In this study, the objective is to use reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive supramolecular gels co-loaded with the photosensitizer Zn(II) phthalocyanine tetrasulfonic acid (ZnPCS4) and functionalized tetrahedral DNA (TGSAs) (G@P/TGSAs) to enhance deep tissue and cell penetration and block the HSP90 pathway for chemo- photodynamic therapy (PDT) - photothermal therapy (PTT) trimodal synergistic therapy. The (G@P/TGSAs) are injected in situ into the tumor to release ZnPCS4 and TGSAs under high ROS concentrations originating from both the tumor and PDT. TGSAs penetrate deeply into tumor tissues and augment photothermal therapy by inhibiting the HSP90 pathway. Proteomics show that HSP-related proteins and molecular chaperones are inhibited/activated, inhibiting the HSP90 pathway. Simultaneously, the TGSA-regulated apoptotic pathway is activated. In vivo study demonstrates efficient tumor penetration and excellent trimodal synergistic therapy (45% tumor growth inhibition).
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- Fashun Li
- Department of PharmaceuticsSchool of PharmacyQingdao UniversityQingdao266073China
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- Department of PharmaceuticsSchool of PharmacyQingdao UniversityQingdao266073China
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- Department of PharmacyQingdao Women and Children's HospitalQingdao266034China
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- Department of Recuperation MedicineQingdao Special Service Sanatorium of PLA NavyQingdao266071China
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- Department of Medicinal ChemistrySchool of PharmacyQingdao UniversityQingdao266073China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical EngineeringNingbo UniversityNingbo315211China
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- National Engineering Research Center for BiomaterialsSichuan UniversityChengdu610064China
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- Department of PharmaceuticsSchool of PharmacyQingdao UniversityQingdao266073China
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- College of Marine Life ScienceOcean University of ChinaQingdao266003China
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- Department of PharmaceuticsSchool of PharmacyQingdao UniversityQingdao266073China
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Chen H, Li F, Ge Y, Liu J, Xing X, Li M, Ge Z, Zuo X, Fan C, Wang S, Wang F. DNA Framework-Enabled 3D Organization of Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2401960. [PMID: 38843807 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Preorganizing molecular drugs within a microenvironment is crucial for the development of efficient and controllable therapeutic systems. Here, the use of tetrahedral DNA framework (TDF) is reported to preorganize antiarrhythmic drugs (herein doxorubicin, Dox) in 3D for catheter ablation, a minimally invasive treatment for fast heartbeats, aiming to address potential complications linked to collateral tissue damage and the post-ablation atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence resulting from incomplete ablation. Dox preorganization within TDF transforms its random distribution into a confined, regular spatial arrangement governed by DNA. This, combined with the high affinity between Dox and DNA, significantly increases local Dox concentration. The exceptional capacity of TDF for cellular internalization leads to a 5.5-fold increase in intracellular Dox amount within cardiomyocytes, effectively promoting cellular apoptosis. In vivo investigations demonstrate that administering TDF-Dox reduces the recurrence rate of electrical conduction after radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) to 37.5%, compared with the 77.8% recurrence rate in the free Dox-treated group. Notably, the employed Dox dosage exhibits negligible adverse effects in vivo. This study presents a promising treatment paradigm that strengthens the efficacy of catheter ablation and opens a new avenue for reconciling the paradox of ablation efficacy and collateral damage.
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- Hangwei Chen
- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200800, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acids Chemistry and Nanomedicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200800, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200800, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200800, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acids Chemistry and Nanomedicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study and National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acids Chemistry and Nanomedicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study and National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acids Chemistry and Nanomedicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study and National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acids Chemistry and Nanomedicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200800, China
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Li Z, Tang Y, Wang L, Wang K, Huang S, Chen Y. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acids-based delivery of microRNA-155 alleviates intervertebral disc degeneration through targeting Bcl-2/Bax apoptosis pathway. Cell Prolif 2024:e13689. [PMID: 38899529 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is one of the most common causes of chronic low back pain, which does great harm to patients' life quality. At present, the existing treatment options are mostly aimed at relieving symptoms, but the long-term efficacy is not ideal. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs) are regarded as a type of nanomaterial with excellent biosafety and prominent performance in anti-apoptosis and anti-inflammation. MicroRNA155 is a non-coding RNA involved in various biological processes such as cell proliferation and apoptosis. In this study, a complex named TR155 was designed and synthesised with microRNA155 attached to the vertex of tFNAs, and its effects on the nucleus pulposus cells of intervertebral discs were evaluated both in vitro and in vivo. The experimental results showed that TR155 was able to alleviate the degeneration of intervertebral disc tissue and inhibit nucleus pulposus cell apoptosis via Bcl-2/Bax pathway, indicating its potential to be a promising option for the treatment of IDD.
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- Zhuhai Li
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital Guizhou Hospital, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Xu K, Du Y, Xu B, Huang Y, Feng W, Yu D, Chen Y, Wang X. Gelatin-Encapsulated Tetrahedral DNA Nanostructure Enhances Cellular Internalization for Treating Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310604. [PMID: 38329190 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Nanoparticle-based drug delivery strategies have emerged as a crucial avenue for comprehensive sensorineural hearing loss treatment. Nevertheless, developing therapy vectors crossing both biological and cellular barriers has encountered significant challenges deriving from various external factors. Herein, the rational integration of gelatin nanoparticles (GNPs) with tetrahedral DNA nanostructures (TDNs) to engineer a distinct drug-delivery nanosystem (designed as TDN@GNP) efficiently enhances the biological permeability and cellular internalization, further resolving the dilemma of noise-induced hearing loss via loading epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) with anti-lipid peroxidation property. Rationally engineering of TDN@GNP demonstrates dramatic alterations in the physicochemical key parameters of TDNs that are pivotal in cell-particle interactions and promote cellular uptake through multiple endocytic pathways. Furthermore, the EGCG-loaded nanosystem (TDN-EGCG@GNP) facilitates efficient inner ear drug delivery by superior permeability through the biological barrier (round window membrane), maintaining high drug concentration within the inner ear. The TDN-EGCG@GNP actively overcomes the cell membrane, exhibiting hearing protection from noise insults via reduced lipid peroxidation in outer hair cells and spiral ganglion neurons. This work exemplifies how integrating diverse vector functionalities can overcome biological and cellular barriers in the inner ear, offering promising applications for inner ear disorders.
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- Ke Xu
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200100, P. R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200100, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200100, P. R. China
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Lu X, Zhou X, Song B, Zhang H, Cheng M, Zhu X, Wu Y, Shi H, Chu B, He Y, Wang H, Hong J. Framework Nucleic Acids Combined with 3D Hybridization Chain Reaction Amplifiers for Monitoring Multiple Human Tear Cytokines. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400622. [PMID: 38489844 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Existing tear sensors are difficult to perform multiplexed assays due to the minute amounts of biomolecules in tears and the tiny volume of tears. Herein, the authors leverage DNA tetrahedral frameworks (DTFs) modified on the wireless portable electrodes to effectively capture 3D hybridization chain reaction (HCR) amplifiers for automatic and sensitive monitoring of multiple cytokines in human tears. The developed sensors allow the sensitive determination of various dry eye syndrome (DES)-associated cytokines in human tears with the limit of detection down to 0.1 pg mL-1, consuming as little as 3 mL of tear fluid. Double-blind testing of clinical DES samples using the developed sensor and commercial ELISA shows no significant difference between them. Compared with single-biomarker diagnosis, the diagnostic accuracy of this sensor based on multiple biomarkers has improved by ≈16%. The developed system offers the potential for tear sensors to enable personalized and accurate diagnosis of various ocular diseases.
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- Xing Lu
- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Nanotechnology and Biomedicine, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology (NANO-CIC), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, Shanghai Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Nanotechnology and Biomedicine, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology (NANO-CIC), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, Shanghai Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, Shanghai Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, Shanghai Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Nanotechnology and Biomedicine, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology (NANO-CIC), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Nanotechnology and Biomedicine, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology (NANO-CIC), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Nanotechnology and Biomedicine, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology (NANO-CIC), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Nanotechnology and Biomedicine, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology (NANO-CIC), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Macao Translatoinal Medicine Center, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau SAR, 999078, China
- Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau SAR, 999078, China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Nanotechnology and Biomedicine, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology (NANO-CIC), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, Shanghai Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Synthetic Immunology, Shanghai, 200032, China
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Ge Y, Wang Q, Yao Y, Xin Q, Sun J, Chen W, Lin Y, Cai X. Framework Nucleic Acids-Based VEGF Signaling Activating System for Angiogenesis: A Dual Stimulation Strategy. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308701. [PMID: 38460168 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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Angiogenesis is crucial for tissue engineering, wound healing, and regenerative medicine. Nanomaterials constructed based on specific goals can be employed to activate endogenous growth factor-related signaling. In this study, based on the conventional single-stranded DNA self-assembly into tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs), the Apt02 nucleic acid aptamer and dimethyloxallyl glycine (DMOG) small molecule are integrated into a complex via a template-based click chemistry reaction and toehold-mediated strand displacement reaction. Thus, being able to simulate the VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) function and stabilize HIF (hypoxia-inducible factor), a functional whole is constructed and applied to angiogenesis. Cellular studies demonstrate that the tFNAs-Apt02 complex (TAC) has a conspicuous affinity to human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Further incubation with DMOG yields the tFNAs-Apt02-DMOG complex (TACD), which promotes VEGF secretion, in vitro blood vessel formation, sprouting, and migration of HUVECs. Additionally, TACD enhances angiogenesis by upregulating the VEGF/VEGFR and HIF signaling pathways. Moreover, in a diabetic mouse skin defect repair process, TACD increases blood vessel formation and collagen deposition, therefore accelerating wound healing. The novel strategy simulating VEGF and stabilizing HIF promotes blood-vessel formation in vivo and in vitro and has the potential for broad applications in the vascularization field.
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- Yichen Ge
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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Ge W, Wang Y, Xiao SJ. Three-Point-Star Deoxyribonucleic Acid Tiles with the Core Arm Length at Three Half-Turns for Two-Dimensional Archimedean Tilings and Beyond. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:10326-10333. [PMID: 38686650 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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2D Archimedean tiling and complex tessellation patterns assembled from soft materials including modular DNA tiles have attracted great interest because of their specific structures and potential applications in nanofabrication, nanoelectronics, nanophotonics, biomedical sensing, drug delivery, therapeutics, etc. Traditional three- and four-point-star DNA tiles with the core arm length at two half-turns (specified as three- and four-point-star-E previously and abbreviated as 3PSE and 4PSE tiles here) have been applied to assemble intricate tessellations through tuning the size of inserted nT (n = 1-7, T is thymine) loops on helper strands at the tile center. Following our recent findings using a new type of four-point-star tiles with the core arm length at three half-turns (specified as four-point-star-O previously and abbreviated as 4PSO tiles here) to assemble DNA tubes and flat 2D arrays, we report here the cross-hybridization weaving architectures at the tile center to construct three new 3PSO tiles with circular DNA oligonucleotides of 96-nt (nucleotides) serving as the scaffolds, further the monotonous and combinatory E- and O-tilings on one type of 3PSO tiles to create 2D Archimedean tiling patterns (6.6.6) and (4.8.8), and finally, the combination of 3PSO with 4PSO as well as 2PSO tiles to tile into complex tessellation patterns. The easy realization of regular and intricate DNA tessellations with 2-4PSO tiles not only richens the fundamental DNA modules and complex DNA nanostructures in types but also broadens the potential application scopes of DNA nanostructures in nanofabrication, DNA computing, biomedicine, etc.
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- Wei Ge
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Yi Y, An HW, Wang H. Intelligent Biomaterialomics: Molecular Design, Manufacturing, and Biomedical Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2305099. [PMID: 37490938 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Materialomics integrates experiment, theory, and computation in a high-throughput manner, and has changed the paradigm for the research and development of new functional materials. Recently, with the rapid development of high-throughput characterization and machine-learning technologies, the establishment of biomaterialomics that tackles complex physiological behaviors has become accessible. Breakthroughs in the clinical translation of nanoparticle-based therapeutics and vaccines have been observed. Herein, recent advances in biomaterials, including polymers, lipid-like materials, and peptides/proteins, discovered through high-throughput screening or machine learning-assisted methods, are summarized. The molecular design of structure-diversified libraries; high-throughput characterization, screening, and preparation; and, their applications in drug delivery and clinical translation are discussed in detail. Furthermore, the prospects and main challenges in future biomaterialomics and high-throughput screening development are highlighted.
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- Yu Yi
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), No. 11 Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), No. 11 Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), No. 11 Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Cheng S, Wang KH, Zhou L, Sun ZJ, Zhang L. Tailoring Biomaterials Ameliorate Inflammatory Bone Loss. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2304021. [PMID: 38288569 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, periodontitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and celiac disease, disrupt the delicate balance between bone resorption and formation, leading to inflammatory bone loss. Conventional approaches to tackle this issue encompass pharmaceutical interventions and surgical procedures. Nevertheless, pharmaceutical interventions exhibit limited efficacy, while surgical treatments impose trauma and significant financial burden upon patients. Biomaterials show outstanding spatiotemporal controllability, possess a remarkable specific surface area, and demonstrate exceptional reactivity. In the present era, the advancement of emerging biomaterials has bestowed upon more efficacious solutions for combatting the detrimental consequences of inflammatory bone loss. In this review, the advances of biomaterials for ameliorating inflammatory bone loss are listed. Additionally, the advantages and disadvantages of various biomaterials-mediated strategies are summarized. Finally, the challenges and perspectives of biomaterials are analyzed. This review aims to provide new possibilities for developing more advanced biomaterials toward inflammatory bone loss.
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- Shi Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, P. R. China
- Department of Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, P. R. China
- Department of Endodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, P. R. China
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Huang Y, Zhao Z, Yi G, Zhang M. Importance of DNA nanotechnology for DNA methyltransferases in biosensing assays. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:4063-4079. [PMID: 38572575 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02947f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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DNA methylation is the process by which specific bases on a DNA sequence acquire methyl groups under the catalytic action of DNA methyltransferases (DNMT). Abnormal changes in the function of DNMT are important markers for cancers and other diseases; therefore, the detection of DNMT and the selection of its inhibitors are critical to biomedical research and clinical practice. DNA molecules can undergo intermolecular assembly to produce functional aggregates because of their inherently stable physical and chemical properties and unique structures. Conventional DNMT detection methods are cumbersome and complicated processes; therefore, it is necessary to develop biosensing technology based on the assembly of DNA nanostructures to achieve rapid analysis, simple operation, and high sensitivity. The design of the relevant program has been employed in life science, anticancer drug screening, and clinical diagnostics. In this review, we explore how DNA assembly, including 2D techniques like hybridization chain reaction (HCR), rolling circle amplification (RCA), catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA), and exponential isothermal amplified strand displacement reaction (EXPAR), as well as 3D structures such as DNA tetrahedra, G-quadruplexes, DNA hydrogels, and DNA origami, enhances DNMT detection. We highlight the benefits of these DNA nanostructure-based biosensing technologies for clinical use and critically examine the challenges of standardizing these methods. We aim to provide reference values for the application of these techniques in DNMT analysis and early cancer diagnosis and treatment, and to alert researchers to challenges in clinical application.
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- Yuqi Huang
- Clinical Laboratory, Chongqing Jiulongpo District People's Hospital, Chongqing 400050, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Diagnostics of Ministry of Education, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Diagnostics of Ministry of Education, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China.
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- Clinical Laboratory, Chongqing Jiulongpo District People's Hospital, Chongqing 400050, China.
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Zhu Y, Shi R, Lu W, Shi S, Chen Y. Framework nucleic acids as promising reactive oxygen species scavengers for anti-inflammatory therapy. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:7363-7377. [PMID: 38411498 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05844a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are an array of derivatives of molecular oxygen that participate in multiple physiological processes under the control of redox homeostasis. However, under pathological conditions, the over-production of ROS often leads to oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions, indicating a potential therapeutic target. With the rapid development of nucleic acid nanotechnology, scientists have exploited various DNA nanostructures with remarkable biocompatibility, programmability, and structural stability. Among these novel organic nanomaterials, a group of skeleton-like framework nucleic acid (FNA) nanostructures attracts the most interest due to their outstanding self-assembly, cellular endocytosis, addressability, and functionality. Surprisingly, different FNAs manifest similarly satisfactory antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects during their biomedical application process. First, they are intrinsically endowed with the ability to neutralize ROS due to their DNA nature. Therefore, they are extensively involved in the complicated inflammatory signaling network. Moreover, the outstanding editability of FNAs also allows for flexible modifications with nucleic acids, aptamers, peptides, antibodies, low-molecular-weight drugs, and so on, thus further strengthening the targeting and therapeutic ability. This review focuses on the ROS-scavenging potential of three representative FNAs, including tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs), DNA origami, and DNA hydrogels, to summarize the recent advances in their anti-inflammatory therapy applications. Although FNAs exhibit great potential in treating inflammatory diseases as promising ROS scavengers, massive efforts still need to be made to overcome the emerging challenges in their clinical translation.
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- Yujie Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Liver Surgery & Liver Transplantation Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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Qi C, Sun Q, Xiao D, Zhang M, Gao S, Guo B, Lin Y. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acids/hyaluronic acid-methacrylic anhydride hybrid hydrogel with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties for infected wound healing. Int J Oral Sci 2024; 16:30. [PMID: 38622128 PMCID: PMC11018755 DOI: 10.1038/s41368-024-00290-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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Bacterial resistance and excessive inflammation are common issues that hinder wound healing. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) offer a promising and versatile antibacterial option compared to traditional antibiotics, with additional anti-inflammatory properties. However, the applications of AMPs are limited by their antimicrobial effects and stability against bacterial degradation. TFNAs are regarded as a promising drug delivery platform that could enhance the antibacterial properties and stability of nanodrugs. Therefore, in this study, a composite hydrogel (HAMA/t-GL13K) was prepared via the photocross-linking method, in which tFNAs carry GL13K. The hydrogel was injectable, biocompatible, and could be instantly photocured. It exhibited broad-spectrum antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting the expression of inflammatory factors and scavenging ROS. Thereby, the hydrogel inhibited bacterial infection, shortened the wound healing time of skin defects in infected skin full-thickness defect wound models and reduced scarring. The constructed HAMA/tFNA-AMPs hydrogels exhibit the potential for clinical use in treating microbial infections and promoting wound healing.
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- Cai Qi
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, China.
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Liu Y, Wang YJ, Du Y, Liu W, Huang X, Fan Z, Lu J, Yi R, Xiang XW, Xia X, Gu H, Liu YJ, Liu B. DNA nanomachines reveal an adaptive energy mode in confinement-induced amoeboid migration powered by polarized mitochondrial distribution. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2317492121. [PMID: 38547056 PMCID: PMC10998588 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2317492121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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Energy metabolism is highly interdependent with adaptive cell migration in vivo. Mechanical confinement is a critical physical cue that induces switchable migration modes of the mesenchymal-to-amoeboid transition (MAT). However, the energy states in distinct migration modes, especially amoeboid-like stable bleb (A2) movement, remain unclear. In this report, we developed multivalent DNA framework-based nanomachines to explore strategical mitochondrial trafficking and differential ATP levels during cell migration in mechanically heterogeneous microenvironments. Through single-particle tracking and metabolomic analysis, we revealed that fast A2-moving cells driven by biomimetic confinement recruited back-end positioning of mitochondria for powering highly polarized cytoskeletal networks, preferentially adopting an energy-saving mode compared with a mesenchymal mode of cell migration. We present a versatile DNA nanotool for cellular energy exploration and highlight that adaptive energy strategies coordinately support switchable migration modes for facilitating efficient metastatic escape, offering a unique perspective for therapeutic interventions in cancer metastasis.
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- Yixin Liu
- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Lab of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Lab of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Lab of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Lab of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Lab of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Lab of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Lab of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Lab of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Lab of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Lab of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Lab of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Lab of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, State Key Lab of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai200438, China
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Yang S, Wu J, Wang Z, Cheng Y, Zhang R, Yao C, Yang D. A Smart DNA Hydrogel Enables Synergistic Immunotherapy and Photodynamic Therapy of Melanoma. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202319073. [PMID: 38353346 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202319073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Immunotherapy faces insufficient immune activation and limited immune effectiveness. Herein, we report a smart DNA hydrogel that enables the release of multivalent functional units at the tumor site to enhance the efficacy of immunotherapy. The smart DNA hydrogel was assembled from two types of ultra-long DNA chains synthesized via rolling circle amplification. One DNA chain contained immune adjuvant CpG oligonucleotides and polyaptamers for loading natural killer cell-derived exosomes; the other chain contained multivalent G-quadruplex for loading photodynamic agents. DNA chains formed DNA hydrogel through base-pairing. HhaI restriction endonuclease sites were designed between functional units. Upon stimuli in the tumor sites, the hydrogel was effectively cleaved by the released HhaI and disassembled into functional units. Natural killer cell-derived exosomes played an anti-tumor role, and the CpG oligonucleotide activated antigen-presenting cells to enhance the immunotherapy. Besides the tumor-killing effect of photodynamic therapy, the generated cellular debris acted as an immune antigen to further enhance the immunotherapeutic effect. In a mouse melanoma orthotopic model, the smart DNA hydrogel as a localized therapeutic agent, achieved a remarkable tumor suppression rate of 91.2 %. The smart DNA hydrogel exhibited enhanced efficacy of synergistic immunotherapy and photodynamic therapy, expanding the application of DNA materials in biomedicine.
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- Sen Yang
- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P.R. China
- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P.R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P.R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P.R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P.R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P.R. China
- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P.R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P.R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P.R. China
- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P.R. China
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Zhao R, Bai Y, Guo Y, Feng F, Shuang S. Aptamer-Modified Tetrahedral DNA Nanostructures as Drug Delivery System for Cancer Targeted Therapy. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300420. [PMID: 38088938 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Improving the selective delivery and uptake efficiency of chemotherapeutic drugs remains a challenge for cancer-targeted therapy. In this work, a DNA tetrahedron is constructed as a targeted drug delivery system for efficient delivery of doxorubicin (Dox) into cancer cells. The DNA tetrahedron is composed of a tetrahedral DNA nanostructure (TDN) with two strands of AS1411 aptamer as recognition elements which can target the nucleolin protein on the cell membrane of cancer cells. The prepared DNA tetrahedron has a high drug-loading capacity and demonstrates pH-responsive Dox release properties. This enables efficient delivery of Dox into targeted cancer cells while reducing side effects on nontarget cells. The proposed drug delivery system exhibits significant therapeutic efficacy in vitro compared to free Dox. Accordingly, this work provides a good paradigm for developing a targeted drug delivery system for cancer therapy based on DNA tetrahedrons.
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- Ruirui Zhao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Biosensing, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, 037009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Biosensing, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, 037009, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Biosensing, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, 037009, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, China
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Li Y, Luo L, Kong Y, Li Y, Wang Q, Wang M, Li Y, Davenport A, Li B. Recent advances in molecularly imprinted polymer-based electrochemical sensors. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 249:116018. [PMID: 38232451 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116018] [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: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are the equivalent of natural antibodies and have been widely used as synthetic receptors for the detection of disease biomarkers. Benefiting from their excellent chemical and physical stability, low-cost, relative ease of production, reusability, and high selectivity, MIP-based electrochemical sensors have attracted great interest in disease diagnosis and demonstrated superiority over other biosensing techniques. Here we compare various types of MIP-based electrochemical sensors with different working principles. We then evaluate the state-of-the-art achievements of the MIP-based electrochemical sensors for the detection of different biomarkers, including nucleic acids, proteins, saccharides, lipids, and other small molecules. The limitations, which prevent its successful translation into practical clinical settings, are outlined together with the potential solutions. At the end, we share our vision of the evolution of MIP-based electrochemical sensors with an outlook on the future of this promising biosensing technology.
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- Yixuan Li
- Institute for Materials Discovery, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Institute for Materials Discovery, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- Institute for Materials Discovery, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150036, China
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- Institute for Materials Discovery, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- Department of Brain Repair and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neurology, University College London, WC1N 3BG, UK
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- Department of Renal Medicine, University College London, London, NW3 2PF, UK
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- Institute for Materials Discovery, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK.
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Yu C, Zhao J, Cheng F, Chen J, Chen J, Xu H, Shi K, Xia K, Ding S, Wang K, Wang R, Chen Y, Li Y, Li H, Chen Q, Yu X, Shao F, Liang C, Li F. Silencing circATXN1 in Aging Nucleus Pulposus Cell Alleviates Intervertebral Disc Degeneration via Correcting Progerin Mislocalization. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2024; 7:0336. [PMID: 38533181 PMCID: PMC10964222 DOI: 10.34133/research.0336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
Abstract
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play a critical regulatory role in degenerative diseases; however, their functions and therapeutic applications in intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) have not been explored. Here, we identified that a novel circATXN1 highly accumulates in aging nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs) accountable for IVDD. CircATXN1 accelerates cellular senescence, disrupts extracellular matrix organization, and inhibits mitochondrial respiration. Mechanistically, circATXN1, regulated by heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A2B1-mediated splicing circularization, promotes progerin translocation from the cell nucleus to the cytoplasm and inhibits the expression of insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R). To demonstrate the therapeutic potential of circATXN1, siRNA targeting the backsplice junction of circATNX1 was screened and delivered by tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs) due to their unique compositional and tetrahedral structural features. Our siRNA delivery system demonstrates superior abilities to transfect aging cells, clear intracellular ROS, and enhanced biological safety. Using siRNA-tFNAs to silence circATXN1, aging NPCs exhibit reduced mislocalization of progerin in the cytoplasm and up-regulation of IGF-1R, thereby demonstrating a rejuvenated cellular phenotype and improved mitochondrial function. In vivo, administering an aging cell-adapted siRNA nucleic acid framework delivery system to progerin pathologically expressed premature aging mice (zmpste24-/-) can ameliorate the cellular matrix in the nucleus pulposus tissue, effectively delaying IVDD. This study not only identified circATXN1 functioning as a cell senescence promoter in IVDD for the first time, but also successfully demonstrated its therapeutic potential via a tFNA-based siRNA delivery strategy.
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- Chao Yu
- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Westlake Street Community Health Service Center, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Zhejiang University-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute,
Zhejiang University, Haining 314400, Zhejiang, PR China
- Biomedical and Health Translational Research Centre,
Zhejiang University, Haining 314400, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
- Clinical Research Center of Motor System Disease of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, Zhejiang, PR China
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Xu W, Huang G, Yang Z, Deng Z, Zhou C, Li JA, Li MD, Hu T, Tang BZ, Phillips DL. Nucleic-acid-base photofunctional cocrystal for information security and antimicrobial applications. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2561. [PMID: 38519517 PMCID: PMC10959985 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46869-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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Cocrystal engineering is an efficient and simple strategy to construct functional materials, especially for the exploitation of novel and multifunctional materials. Herein, we report two kinds of nucleic-acid-base cocrystal systems that imitate the strong hydrogen bond interactions constructed in the form of complementary base pairing. The two cocrystals studied exhibit different colors of phosphorescence from their monomeric counterparts and show the feature of rare high-temperature phosphorescence. Mechanistic studies reveal that the strong hydrogen bond network stabilizes the triplet state and suppresses non-radiative transitions, resulting in phosphorescence even at 425 K. Moreover, the isolation effects of the hydrogen bond network regulate the interactions between the phosphor groups, realizing the manipulation from aggregation to single-molecule phosphorescence. Benefiting from the long-lived triplet state with a high quantum yield, the generation of reactive oxygen species by energy transfer is also available to utilize for some applications such as in photodynamic therapy and broad-spectrum microbicidal effects. In vitro experiments show that the cocrystals efficiently kill bacteria on a tooth surface and significantly help prevent dental caries. This work not only provides deep insight into the relationship of the structure-properties of cocrystal systems, but also facilitates the design of multifunctional cocrystal materials and enriches their potential applications.
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- Wenqing Xu
- Department of Chemistry and State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Chemistry and State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- School of Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Chemistry and State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Department of Chemistry, Shantou University, Shantou, 515031, Guangdong, China
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- Sustainable Energy and Environment Thrust, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Nansha, Guangzhou, 510000, Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Department of Chemistry, Shantou University, Shantou, 515031, Guangdong, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518172, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Chemistry and State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, 999077, China.
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Zou W, Lu J, Zhang L, Sun D. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acids for improving wound healing. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:113. [PMID: 38491372 PMCID: PMC10943864 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02365-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
Abstract
Wounds are one of the most common health issues, and the cost of wound care and healing has continued to increase over the past decade. In recent years, there has been growing interest in developing innovative strategies to enhance the efficacy of wound healing. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs) have emerged as a promising tool for wound healing applications due to their unique structural and functional properties. Therefore, it is of great significance to summarize the applications of tFNAs for wound healing. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the potential of tFNAs as a novel therapeutic approach for wound healing. In this review, we discuss the possible mechanisms of tFNAs in wound healing and highlight the role of tFNAs in modulating key processes involved in wound healing, such as cell proliferation and migration, angiogenesis, and tissue regeneration. The targeted delivery and controlled release capabilities of tFNAs offer advantages in terms of localized and sustained delivery of therapeutic agents to the wound site. In addition, the latest research progress on tFNAs in wound healing is systematically introduced. We also discuss the biocompatibility and biosafety of tFNAs, along with their potential applications and future directions for research. Finally, the current challenges and prospects of tFNAs are briefly discussed to promote wider applications.
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- Wanqing Zou
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Center for Drug Research and Development, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangdong, China
- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510699, Guangdong, China
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- National and Local United Engineering Lab of Druggability and New Drugs Evaluation, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangdong, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Center for Drug Research and Development, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangdong, China.
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Screening, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Center for Drug Research and Development, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangdong, China.
- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510699, Guangdong, China.
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Yang B, Wang H, Kong J, Fang X. Long-term monitoring of ultratrace nucleic acids using tetrahedral nanostructure-based NgAgo on wearable microneedles. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1936. [PMID: 38431675 PMCID: PMC10908814 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46215-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Real-time and continuous monitoring of nucleic acid biomarkers with wearable devices holds potential for personal health management, especially in the context of pandemic surveillance or intensive care unit disease. However, achieving high sensitivity and long-term stability remains challenging. Here, we report a tetrahedral nanostructure-based Natronobacterium gregoryi Argonaute (NgAgo) for long-term stable monitoring of ultratrace unamplified nucleic acids (cell-free DNAs and RNAs) in vivo for sepsis on wearable device. This integrated wireless wearable consists of a flexible circuit board, a microneedle biosensor, and a stretchable epidermis patch with enrichment capability. We comprehensively investigate the recognition mechanism of nucleic acids by NgAgo/guide DNA and signal transformation within the Debye distance. In vivo experiments demonstrate the suitability for real-time monitoring of cell-free DNA and RNA with a sensitivity of 0.3 fM up to 14 days. These results provide a strategy for highly sensitive molecular recognition in vivo and for on-body detection of nucleic acid.
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- Bin Yang
- Department of Chemistry and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, PR China.
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Li Y, Cai Z, Ma W, Bai L, Luo E, Lin Y. A DNA tetrahedron-based ferroptosis-suppressing nanoparticle: superior delivery of curcumin and alleviation of diabetic osteoporosis. Bone Res 2024; 12:14. [PMID: 38424439 PMCID: PMC10904802 DOI: 10.1038/s41413-024-00319-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Diabetic osteoporosis (DOP) is a significant complication that poses continuous threat to the bone health of patients with diabetes; however, currently, there are no effective treatment strategies. In patients with diabetes, the increased levels of ferroptosis affect the osteogenic commitment and differentiation of bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), leading to significant skeletal changes. To address this issue, we aimed to target ferroptosis and propose a novel therapeutic approach for the treatment of DOP. We synthesized ferroptosis-suppressing nanoparticles, which could deliver curcumin, a natural compound, to the bone marrow using tetrahedral framework nucleic acid (tFNA). This delivery system demonstrated excellent curcumin bioavailability and stability, as well as synergistic properties with tFNA. Both in vitro and in vivo experiments revealed that nanoparticles could enhance mitochondrial function by activating the nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (NRF2)/glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) pathway, inhibiting ferroptosis, promoting the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs in the diabetic microenvironment, reducing trabecular loss, and increasing bone formation. These findings suggest that curcumin-containing DNA tetrahedron-based ferroptosis-suppressing nanoparticles have a promising potential for the treatment of DOP and other ferroptosis-related diseases.
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- Yong Li
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China.
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China.
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Zhu H, Wu J, Zhao J, Yu L, Liyarita BR, Xu X, Xiao Y, Hu X, Shao S, Liu J, Wang X, Shao F. Dual-functional DNA nanogels for anticancer drug delivery. Acta Biomater 2024; 175:240-249. [PMID: 38103850 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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DNA hydrogels with unique sequence programmability on nucleic acid framework manifest remarkable attributes, such as high payload capacities, biocompatibility and biosafety. The availability of DNA nanogels with multimodal functionalities remains limited due to the absence of facile gelation methods applicable at the nanometer scale. Here, we developed a one-step assembly of DNA dendrimers into nanogels (DNG) with couple hundred nanometers size. DNG showed robust stability against physical forces and biological degradation for easy purification and sustainable drug release. Long-term stability either in powder or aqueous solution endows DNG easy for shipping, handling and storage. By encoding dual functionalities into separate branches on DNA dendrimers, DNG can accommodate chemodrugs and aptamers with distinctive loading moduli. DNG significantly enhanced the drug efficacy against cancerous cells while minimizing cytotoxicity towards somatic cells, as demonstrated in vitro and in xenografted mice models of breast cancer. Thus, due to their facile assembly and storage, bi-entity encoding, and inherent biocompatibility, DNG exhibits immense prospects as nanoscale vesicles for the synergistic delivery of multimodal theranostics in anticancer treatments. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: DNA nanogels were self-assembled via a facile protocol utilizing a DNA dendrimer structure. These nanogels displayed robust stability against physical forces, permitting long term storage in concentrated solutions or as a powder. Furthermore, they exhibited resilience to biological degradation, facilitating sustained drug release. The bi-entity encoded dendritic branches conferred dual functionalities, enabling both chemodrug encapsulation and the presentation of aptamers as targeting motifs. In vivo investigations confirmed the nanogels provide high efficacy in tumor targeting and chemotherapy with enhanced drug efficacy and reduced side effects.
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- Haishuang Zhu
- Zhejiang University-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute, Zhejiang University, Haining, Zhejiang 314400, China
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 Qingchun East Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, China
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- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 Qingchun East Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, and Environment Chemistry and Materials Centre, NEWRI, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Smart Biomaterials and Center for Bionanoengineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJU-UoE Institute), Zhejiang University School of Medicine, International Campus, Zhejiang University, Haining, Zhejiang 314400, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, Department of Chemistry, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, Holonyak Micro & Nanotechnology Lab, Urbana, IL 61082, United States
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- Zhejiang University-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute, Zhejiang University, Haining, Zhejiang 314400, China; Biomedical and Health Translational Research Centre, Zhejiang University, China; National Key Laboratory of Biobased Transportation Fuel Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
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Qiu Y, Liu B, Zhou W, Tao X, Liu Y, Mao L, Wang H, Yuan H, Yang Y, Li B, Wang W, Qiu Y. Repair-driven DNA tetrahedral nanomachine combined with DNAzyme for 8-oxo guanine DNA glycosylase activity assay, drug screening and intracellular imaging. Analyst 2024; 149:537-545. [PMID: 38088097 DOI: 10.1039/d3an01521a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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8-oxo guanine DNA glycosylase (8-oxoG DNA glycosylase), a crucial DNA repair enzyme, is essential for maintaining genome integrity and preventing diseases caused by DNA oxidative damage. Imaging 8-oxoG DNA glycosylase in living cells requires a dependable technique. In this study, we designed a DNAzyme-modified DNA tetrahedral nanomachine (DTDN) powered by 8-oxoG restoration. Incorporating a molecular beacon probe (MB), the constructed platform was used for amplified in situ monitoring of 8-oxoG DNA glycosylase. Under normal conditions, duplexing with a complementary strand modified with two 8-oxoG sites inhibited the activity of DNAzyme. The restoration of DNAzyme activity by the repair of intracellular 8-oxoG DNA glycosylase on 8-oxoG bases can initiate a signal amplification reaction. This detection system can detect 8-oxoG DNA glycosylase activity linearly between 0 and 20 U mL-1, with a detection limit as low as 0.52 U mL-1. Using this method, we were able to screen 14 natural compounds and identify 6 of them as 8-oxoG DNA glycosylase inhibitors. In addition, a novel approach was utilized to assess the activity of 8-oxoG DNA glycosylase in living cells. In conclusion, this method provides a universal tool for monitoring the activity of 8-oxoG DNA glycosylase in vitro and in living cells, which holds great promise for elucidating the enzyme's functionality and facilitating drug screening endeavors.
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- Yun Qiu
- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China.
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Huang K, Cai S, Fu T, Zhu Q, Liu L, Yao Z, Rao P, Lan X, Li Q, Xiao J. Wnt10b regulates osteogenesis of adipose-derived stem cells through Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathway in osteoporosis. Cell Prolif 2024; 57:e13522. [PMID: 37340715 PMCID: PMC10771102 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Our previous finding revealed that the Wnt10b RNA expression of osteoporotic adipose-derived stem cells (OP-ASCs) with impaired osteogenic capacity was significantly reduced than that of ASCs. There are no ideas that the relationship between the OP-ASCs' impaired osteogenic potential and Wnt10b expression. This study aimed to indicate the potential molecular mechanisms and functional role of Wnt10b in OP-ASCs, as well as to investigate a potential application to reverse the OP-ASCs' impaired osteogenic differentiation potential. The OP-ASCs and ASCs were harvested from the inguinal fat of osteoporosis (OP) mice with bilateral ovariectomy (OVX) and normal mice. qPCR and WB were used to detect the different levels of the expression of the Wnt10b RNA in both OP-ASCs and ASCs. Lentiviral-mediated regulation of Wnt10b expression was employed for OP-ASCs, and the detection of the expression levels of key molecules in the Wnt signalling pathway and key osteogenic factors was performed through qPCR and WB in vitro experiments. The capacity of OP-ASCs to osteogenesis was determined using alizarin red staining. Lastly, the repair effect of the BCP scaffolds incorporating modified OP-ASCs on the critical-sized calvarial defects (CSCDs) in OP mice was scanned and detected by micro-computed tomography, haematoxylin and eosin staining, Masson's trichrome staining and immunohistochemistry. First, we discovered that both the RNA and protein expression levels of Wnt10b were significantly lower in OP-ASCs than that in ASCs. In vitro experiments, upregulation of Wnt10b could activate the Wnt signalling pathway, and increase expression of β-catenin, Lef1, Runx2 and osteopontin (Opn), thereby enhancing the osteogenic ability of OP-ASCs. In addition, the OP-ASCs with Wnt10b-overexpressing could promote the repair of CSCD in osteoporotic mice with increasing new bone volume, bone mineral density, and increased expression of Opn in new bone in vivo. Taken together, overexpression of Wnt10b could partially facilitate the differentiation of OP-ASCs towards osteogenesis and accelerated the healing of bone defects by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathway in vitro and in vivo experiments. This study confirmed the important role of Wnt10b in regulating the osteogenic differentiation capability of OP-ASCs and indicated Wnt10b could be a potential therapeutic target for reversing the impaired osteogenic capabilities of OP-ASCs to therapy bone defects of OP patients.
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- Kui Huang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and RegenerationLuzhouChina
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and RegenerationLuzhouChina
- Department of Oral ImplantologyThe Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Department of Oral ImplantologyThe Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and RegenerationLuzhouChina
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and RegenerationLuzhouChina
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and RegenerationLuzhouChina
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and RegenerationLuzhouChina
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and RegenerationLuzhouChina
- Department of Oral ImplantologyThe Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical UniversityLuzhouChina
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Bonnici L, Suleiman S, Schembri-Wismayer P, Cassar A. Targeting Signalling Pathways in Chronic Wound Healing. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:50. [PMID: 38203220 PMCID: PMC10779022 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Chronic wounds fail to achieve complete closure and are an economic burden to healthcare systems due to the limited treatment options and constant medical attention. Chronic wounds are characterised by dysregulated signalling pathways. Research has focused on naturally derived compounds, stem-cell-based therapy, small molecule drugs, oligonucleotide delivery nanoparticles, exosomes and peptide-based platforms. The phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT), Wingless-related integration (Wnt)/β-catenin, transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), Notch and hypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF-1) signalling pathways have critical roles in wound healing by modulating the inflammatory, proliferative and remodelling phases. Moreover, several regulators of the signalling pathways were demonstrated to be potential treatment targets. In this review, the current research on targeting signalling pathways under chronic wound conditions will be discussed together with implications for future studies.
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- Department of Anatomy, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta; (L.B.); (S.S.); (P.S.-W.)
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Wang L, Wang Y, Jiang Y, Chen M, Li Z, Wang K, Luo C, Ning N, Zeng J, Zhou Z, Song Y, Yang F, Huang SS, Lin Y. Tetrahedral Framework Nuclear Acids Can Regulate Interleukin-17 Pathway to Alleviate Inflammation and Inhibit Heterotopic Ossification in Ankylosing Spondylitis. ACS NANO 2023; 17:24187-24199. [PMID: 37983164 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease that leads to serious spinal deformity and ankylosis. Persistent inflammation and progressive ankylosis lead to loss of spinal flexibility in patients with AS. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs) have emerged as a one kind of nanomaterial composed of four specially designed complementary DNA single strands with outstanding biological properties. Results from in vivo experiments demonstrated that tFNAs treatment could inhibit inflammatory responses and heterotopic ossification to halt disease progression. In vitro, tFNAs were proved to influence the biological behavior of AS primary chondrocytes and inhibit the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines through interleukin-17 pathway. The osteogenic process of chondrocytes was as well inhibited at the transcriptional level to regulate the expression of related proteins. Therefore, we believe tFNAs had a strong therapeutic effect and could serve as a nonsurgical remedy in the future to help patients suffering from AS.
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- Lihang Wang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Road, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital Guizhou Hospital, No. 206 Sixian Road, Guiyang 550014, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14. 3rd Sec, Ren Min Nan Road, Chengdu 610041, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, 416 Nuclear Industry Hospital, No. 4, North Section 4, Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610057, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, 416 Nuclear Industry Hospital, No. 4, North Section 4, Second Ring Road, Chengdu 610057, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Road, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, No. 6 TaoYuan Road, Nanning 530016, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Road, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital Guizhou Hospital, No. 206 Sixian Road, Guiyang 550014, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Road, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Road, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Road, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Road, Chengdu 610041, China
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- The Brain Cognition & Brain Disease Institute, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institute of Brain Science-Shenzhen Fundamental Research Institutions, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Road, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14. 3rd Sec, Ren Min Nan Road, Chengdu 610041, China
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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Tang B, Ma W, Lin Y. Emerging applications of anti-angiogenic nanomaterials in oncotherapy. J Control Release 2023; 364:61-78. [PMID: 37871753 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Angiogenesis is the process of generating new blood vessels from pre-existing vasculature. Under normal conditions, this process is delicately controlled by pro-angiogenic and anti-angiogenic factors. Tumor cells can produce plentiful pro-angiogenic molecules promoting pathological angiogenesis for uncontrollable growth. Therefore, anti-angiogenic therapy, which aims to inhibit tumor angiogenesis, has become an attractive approach for oncotherapy. However, classic anti-angiogenic agents have several limitations in clinical use, such as lack of specific targeting, low bioavailability, and poor therapeutic outcomes. Hence, alternative angiogenic inhibitors are highly desired. With the emergence of nanotechnology, various nanomaterials have been designed for anti-angiogenesis purposes, offering promising features like excellent targeting capabilities, reduced side effects, and enhanced therapeutic efficacy. In this review, we describe tumor vascular features, discuss current dilemma of traditional anti-angiogenic medicines in oncotherapy, and underline the potential of nanomaterials in tumor anti-angiogenic therapy. Moreover, we discuss the current challenges of anti-angiogenic cancer treatment. We expect that this summary of anti-angiogenic nanomaterials in oncotherapy will offer valuable insights, facilitating their extensive applications in the future.
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- Bicai Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China; Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China; Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China; Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China.
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He J, Chen W, Chen X, Xie Y, Zhao Y, Tian T, Guo B, Cai X. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acid loaded with glabridin: A transdermal delivery system applicated to anti-hyperpigmentation. Cell Prolif 2023; 56:e13495. [PMID: 37132449 PMCID: PMC10693180 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Topical application of tyrosinase inhibitors, such as hydroquinone and arbutin, is the most common clinical treatment for hyperpigmentation. Glabridin (Gla) is a natural isoflavone that inhibits tyrosinase activity, free radical scavenging, and antioxidation. However, its water solubility is poor, and it cannot pass through the human skin barrier alone. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acid (tFNA), a new type of DNA biomaterial, can penetrate cells and tissues and can be used as carriers to deliver small-molecule drugs, polypeptides, and oligonucleotides. This study aimed to develop a compound drug system using tFNA as the carrier to transport Gla and deliver it through the skin to treat pigmentation. Furthermore, we aimed to explore whether tFNA-Gla can effectively alleviate the hyperpigmentation caused by increased melanin production and determine whether tFNA-Gla exerts substantial synergistic effects during treatment. Our results showed that the developed system successfully treated pigmentation by inhibiting regulatory proteins related to melanin production. Furthermore, our findings showed that the system was effective in treating epidermal and superficial dermal diseases. The tFNA-based transdermal drug delivery system can thus develop into novel, effective options for non-invasive drug delivery through the skin barrier.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jiajun He
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of StomatologyFirst Medical Center of Chinese PLA General HospitalBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduChina
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