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Su H, Rong G, Li L, Cheng Y. Subcellular targeting strategies for protein and peptide delivery. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2024; 212:115387. [PMID: 38964543 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2024.115387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Cytosolic delivery of proteins and peptides provides opportunities for effective disease treatment, as they can specifically modulate intracellular processes. However, most of protein-based therapeutics only have extracellular targets and are cell-membrane impermeable due to relatively large size and hydrophilicity. The use of organelle-targeting strategy offers great potential to overcome extracellular and cell membrane barriers, and enables localization of protein and peptide therapeutics in the organelles. Although progresses have been made in the recent years, organelle-targeted protein and peptide delivery is still challenging and under exploration. We reviewed recent advances in subcellular targeted delivery of proteins/peptides with a focus on targeting mechanisms and strategies, and highlight recent examples of active and passive organelle-specific protein and peptide delivery systems. This emerging platform could open a new avenue to develop more effective protein and peptide therapeutics.
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- Hao Su
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, Shanghai Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Genome Editing and Cell Therapy, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China.
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Sakamoto K, Yamamoto Y, Inaba H, Matsuura K. Strategy toward In-Cell Self-Assembly of an Artificial Viral Capsid from a Fluorescent Protein-Modified β-Annulus Peptide. ACS Synth Biol 2024; 13:1842-1850. [PMID: 38729919 DOI: 10.1021/acssynbio.4c00135] [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: 05/12/2024]
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In-cell self-assembly of natural viral capsids is an event that can be visualized under transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations. By mimicking the self-assembly of natural viral capsids, various artificial protein- and peptide-based nanocages were developed; however, few studies have reported the in-cell self-assembly of such nanocages. Our group developed a β-Annulus peptide that can form a nanocage called artificial viral capsid in vitro, but in-cell self-assembly of the capsid has not been achieved. Here, we designed an artificial viral capsid decorated with a fluorescent protein, StayGold, to visualize in-cell self-assembly. Fluorescence anisotropy measurements and fluorescence resonance energy transfer imaging, in addition to TEM observations of the cells and super-resolution microscopy, revealed that StayGold-conjugated β-Annulus peptides self-assembled into the StayGold-decorated artificial viral capsid in a cell. Using these techniques, we achieved the in-cell self-assembly of an artificial viral capsid.
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- Kentarou Sakamoto
- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
- Centre for Research on Green Sustainable Chemistry, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
- Centre for Research on Green Sustainable Chemistry, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
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Wang Z, Zhang J, Wang Y, Zhou J, Jiao X, Han M, Zhang X, Hu H, Su R, Zhang Y, Qi W. Overcoming Endosomal Escape Barriers in Gene Drug Delivery Using De Novo Designed pH-Responsive Peptides. ACS NANO 2024; 18:10324-10340. [PMID: 38547369 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c02400] [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: 04/10/2024]
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A major challenge in using nanocarriers for intracellular drug delivery is their restricted capacity to escape from endosomes into the cytosol. Here, we significantly enhance the drug delivery efficiency by accurately predicting and regulating the transition pH (pH0) of peptides to modulate their endosomal escape capability. Moreover, by inverting the chirality of the peptide carriers, we could further enhance their ability to deliver nucleic acid drugs as well as antitumor drugs. The resulting peptide carriers exhibit versatility in transfecting various cell types with a high efficiency of up to 90% by using siRNA, pDNA, and mRNA. In vivo antitumor experiments demonstrate a tumor growth inhibition of 83.4% using the peptide. This research offers a potent method for the rapid development of peptide vectors with exceptional transfection efficiencies for diverse pathophysiological indications.
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- Zixuan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Beyonpep Biotechnology Limited, Tianjin 300110, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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Huang Y, Guo X, Wu Y, Chen X, Feng L, Xie N, Shen G. Nanotechnology's frontier in combatting infectious and inflammatory diseases: prevention and treatment. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2024; 9:34. [PMID: 38378653 PMCID: PMC10879169 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-024-01745-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Inflammation-associated diseases encompass a range of infectious diseases and non-infectious inflammatory diseases, which continuously pose one of the most serious threats to human health, attributed to factors such as the emergence of new pathogens, increasing drug resistance, changes in living environments and lifestyles, and the aging population. Despite rapid advancements in mechanistic research and drug development for these diseases, current treatments often have limited efficacy and notable side effects, necessitating the development of more effective and targeted anti-inflammatory therapies. In recent years, the rapid development of nanotechnology has provided crucial technological support for the prevention, treatment, and detection of inflammation-associated diseases. Various types of nanoparticles (NPs) play significant roles, serving as vaccine vehicles to enhance immunogenicity and as drug carriers to improve targeting and bioavailability. NPs can also directly combat pathogens and inflammation. In addition, nanotechnology has facilitated the development of biosensors for pathogen detection and imaging techniques for inflammatory diseases. This review categorizes and characterizes different types of NPs, summarizes their applications in the prevention, treatment, and detection of infectious and inflammatory diseases. It also discusses the challenges associated with clinical translation in this field and explores the latest developments and prospects. In conclusion, nanotechnology opens up new possibilities for the comprehensive management of infectious and inflammatory diseases.
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- Yujing Huang
- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, and West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, and West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, and West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, and West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, and West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, and West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, and West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Sang Z, Xu L, Ding R, Wang M, Yang X, Li X, Zhou B, Gou K, Han Y, Liu T, Chen X, Cheng Y, Yang H, Li H. Nanoparticles exhibiting virus-mimic surface topology for enhanced oral delivery. Nat Commun 2023; 14:7694. [PMID: 38001086 PMCID: PMC10673925 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43465-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The oral delivery of nano-drug delivery systems (Nano-DDS) remains a challenge. Taking inspirations from viruses, here we construct core-shell mesoporous silica nanoparticles (NPs, ~80 nm) with virus-like nanospikes (VSN) to simulate viral morphology, and further modified VSN with L-alanine (CVSN) to enable chiral recognition for functional bionics. By comparing with the solid silica NPs, mesoporous silica NPs and VSN, we demonstrate the delivery advantages of CVSN on overcoming intestinal sequential barriers in both animals and human via multiple biological processes. Subsequently, we encapsulate indomethacin (IMC) into the nanopores of NPs to mimic gene package, wherein the payloads are isolated from bio-environments and exist in an amorphous form to increase their stability and solubility, while the chiral nanospikes multi-sited anchor and chiral recognize on the intestinal mucosa to enhance the penetrability and ultimately improve the oral adsorption of IMC. Encouragingly, we also prove the versatility of CVSN as oral Nano-DDS.
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- Zhentao Sang
- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
- School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Institute of Tibetan Plateau, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610225, China
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- Department of Organ Transplantation and Hepatobiliary, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Department of Organ Transplantation and Hepatobiliary, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Department of Organ Transplantation and Hepatobiliary, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110001, China.
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- School of Intelligent Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.
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Song N, Chu Y, Tang J, Yang D. Lipid-, Inorganic-, Polymer-, and DNA-Based Nanocarriers for Delivery of the CRISPR/Cas9 system. Chembiochem 2023; 24:e202300180. [PMID: 37183575 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202300180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR)/associated protein 9 (CRISPR/Cas9) system has been widely explored for the precise manipulation of target DNA and has enabled efficient genomic editing in cells. Recently, CRISPR/Cas9 has shown promising potential in biomedical applications, including disease treatment, transcriptional regulation and genome-wide screening. Despite these exciting achievements, efficient and controlled delivery of the CRISPR/Cas9 system has remained a critical obstacle to its further application. Herein, we elaborate on the three delivery forms of the CRISPR/Cas9 system, and discuss the composition, advantages and limitations of these forms. Then we provide a comprehensive overview of the carriers of the system, and focus on the nonviral nanocarriers in chemical methods that facilitate efficient and controlled delivery of the CRISPR/Cas9 system. Finally, we discuss the challenges and prospects of the delivery methods of the CRISPR/Cas9 system in depth, and propose strategies to address the intracellular and extracellular barriers to delivery in clinical applications.
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- Nachuan Song
- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Engineering, 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), Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Engineering, 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), Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Engineering, 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), Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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Zhang J, Wang Z, Min J, Zhang X, Su R, Wang Y, Qi W. Self-Assembly of Peptide-Lipid Nanoparticles for the Efficient Delivery of Nucleic Acids. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:7484-7494. [PMID: 37195813 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c00834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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A transfection formulation is successfully developed to deliver nucleic acids by adding an auxiliary lipid (DOTAP) to the peptide, and the transfection efficiency of pDNA reaches 72.6%, which is close to Lipofectamine 2000. In addition, the designed KHL peptide-DOTAP complex exhibits good biocompatibility by cytotoxicity and hemolysis analysis. The mRNA delivery experiment indicates that the complex had a 9- or 10-fold increase compared with KHL or DOTAP alone. Intracellular localization shows that KHL/DOTAP can achieve good endolysosomal escape. Our design provides a new platform for improving the transfection efficiency of peptide vectors.
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- Jiaojiao Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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Kong J, Zhao S, Han X, Li W, Zhang J, Wang Y, Shen X, Xia Y, Li Z. Quantitative Ratiometric Biosensors Based on Fluorescent Ferrocene-Modified Histidine Dipeptide Nanoassemblies. Anal Chem 2023; 95:5053-5060. [PMID: 36892972 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c05609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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Fluorescent proteins (FPs) provide a ratiometric readout for quantitative assessment of the destination of internalized biomolecules. FP-inspired peptide nanostructures that can compete with FPs in their capacity are the most preferred building blocks for the synthesis of fluorescent soft matter. However, realizing a ratiometric emission from a single peptide fluorophore remains exclusive since multicolor emission is a rare property in peptide nanostructures. Here, we describe a bioinspired peptidyl platform for ratiometric intracellular quantitation by employing a single ferrocene-modified histidine dipeptide. The intensiometric ratio of green to blue fluorescence correlates linearly with the concentration of the peptide by three orders of magnitude. The ratiometric fluorescence of the peptide is an assembly-induced emission originating from hydrogen bonds and aromatic interactions. Additionally, modular design enables ferrocene-modified histidine dipeptides to use as a general platform for the construction of intricate peptides that retain the ratiometric fluorescent properties. The ratiometric peptide technique promises flexibility in the design of a wide spectrum of stoichiometric biosensors for quantitatively understanding the trafficking and subcellular fate of biomolecules.
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- Jia Kong
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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Gao B, Wang X, Wang M, Liu W, Li Y, Xia S, Zhang W, Feng Y. "Intercellular Mass Transport" Mimic Enables ASO Entry Completely into the Cell Nucleus for Enhanced Ischemia Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:12777-12786. [PMID: 36854063 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c21691] [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: 06/18/2023]
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Currently, the development of a new therapeutic technology is focused on antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), where ASOs are used to complementarily pair with DNA, messenger RNA, or long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) to regulate the cell behavior by inhibiting the target gene expression. However, the targeted regulation toward nuclear genes still faces great challenges in ASO delivery for clinical applications, i.e., two essential criteria (high nuclear entry and delivery vehicle safety/simplification) generally compromise each other and are not simultaneously satisfactory. Herein, for the first time, inspired by "intercellular-mass-transport", we report an important discovery that the cell membrane of endothelial cells (ECs) serving as the biointerface enables ASOs to rapidly and completely enter the EC nucleus. Thereby, we innovatively fabricate a nanosystem only by sequential self-assembly of natural/off-the-shelf biomaterials to well overcome the above-mentioned contradiction. The efficacy is strikingly superior to that of the previous delivery vehicles. Furthermore, our technology is applied to successfully silence lncRNA MEG3 in the EC nucleus, significantly augmenting EC morphogenesis. More importantly, this nanosystem is applicable for in vivo intramuscular injection to enhance the therapeutic outcome in a critical limb ischemia mouse model. This work brings a new hope for the technological innovation of ASO nuclear delivery and opens a new avenue to explore natural/off-the-shelf materials for cargo delivery into subcellular compartments.
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- Bin Gao
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Splenic Medicine, Affiliated Hospital, Logistics University of People's Armed Police Force, 220 Chenglin Road, Tianjin 300162, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Logistics University of Chinese People's Armed Police Force, Tianjin 300309, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin 300350, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Chemical Engineering (Tianjin), Weijin Road 92, Tianjin 300072, China
- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Tianjin University, Weijin Road 92, Tianjin 300072, China
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Wang Z, Hao D, Wang Y, Zhao J, Zhang J, Rong X, Zhang J, Min J, Qi W, Su R, He M. Peptidyl Virus-Like Nanovesicles as Reconfigurable "Trojan Horse" for Targeted siRNA Delivery and Synergistic Inhibition of Cancer Cells. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2204959. [PMID: 36372545 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204959] [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] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The self-assembly of peptidyl virus-like nanovesicles (pVLNs) composed of highly ordered peptide bilayer membranes that encapsulate the small interfering RNA (siRNA) is reported. The targeting and enzyme-responsive sequences on the bilayer's surface allow the pVLNs to enter cancer cells with high efficiency and control the release of genetic drugs in response to the subcellular environment. By transforming its structure in response to the highly expressed enzyme matrix metalloproteinase 7 (MMP-7) in cancer cells, it helps the siRNA escape from the lysosomes, resulting in a final silencing efficiency of 92%. Moreover, the pVLNs can serve as reconfigurable "Trojan horse" by transforming into membranes triggered by the MMP-7 and disrupting the cytoplasmic structure, thereby achieving synergistic anticancer effects and 96% cancer cell mortality with little damage to normal cells. The pVLNs benefit from their biocompatibility, targeting, and enzyme responsiveness, making them a promising platform for gene therapy and anticancer therapy.
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- Zixuan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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Engineering CRISPR/Cas-based nanosystems for therapeutics, diagnosis and bioimaging. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Intelligent nanotherapeutic strategies for the delivery of CRISPR system. Acta Pharm Sin B 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Yang Y, Liu Z, Ma H, Cao M. Application of Peptides in Construction of Nonviral Vectors for Gene Delivery. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12224076. [PMID: 36432361 PMCID: PMC9693978 DOI: 10.3390/nano12224076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Gene therapy, which aims to cure diseases by knocking out, editing, correcting or compensating abnormal genes, provides new strategies for the treatment of tumors, genetic diseases and other diseases that are closely related to human gene abnormalities. In order to deliver genes efficiently to abnormal sites in vivo to achieve therapeutic effects, a variety of gene vectors have been designed. Among them, peptide-based vectors show superior advantages because of their ease of design, perfect biocompatibility and safety. Rationally designed peptides can carry nucleic acids into cells to perform therapeutic effects by overcoming a series of biological barriers including cellular uptake, endosomal escape, nuclear entrance and so on. Moreover, peptides can also be incorporated into other delivery systems as functional segments. In this review, we referred to the biological barriers for gene delivery in vivo and discussed several kinds of peptide-based nonviral gene vectors developed for overcoming these barriers. These vectors can deliver different types of genetic materials into targeted cells/tissues individually or in combination by having specific structure-function relationships. Based on the general review of peptide-based gene delivery systems, the current challenges and future perspectives in development of peptidic nonviral vectors for clinical applications were also put forward, with the aim of providing guidance towards the rational design and development of such systems.
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- Yujie Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Department of Biological and Energy Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Department of Biological and Energy Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Department of Biological and Energy Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Department of Biological and Energy Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), 66 Changjiang West Road, Qingdao 266580, China
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Ma H, Cao M. Designed Peptide Assemblies for Efficient Gene Delivery. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:13627-13634. [PMID: 36318179 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The safe and efficient delivery of nucleic acids including DNA, mRNA, siRNA, and miRNA into targeted cells is critical for gene therapy. Currently, viral gene vectors are very popular, but they have potential toxicity and insecurity. Therefore, the development of nonviral vectors has attracted considerable research attention. Peptide assemblies are superior candidates for being used as gene vectors by having good biocompatibility, versatile molecular design, excellent assembly capacity, ease of modification, and stimuli responsivity. The de novo designed peptides not only can induce efficient condensation of nucleic acids into compacted nanoparticles and protect them from enzymatic digestion but also can effectively overcome biological barriers and improve gene delivery efficiency through targeted delivery, enhanced cellular uptake, improved endolysosomal escape, and nuclear importation. By having these merits, peptidic gene vectors are developing fast, showing outstanding advantages compared to liposome and polymer vectors. This Perspective focuses on peptidic gene delivery systems by emphasizing the molecular design strategies for meeting the criteria of gene condensation, protection from nuclease degradation, cellular uptake, endolysosomal escape, and so on. The new arising research area of peptide-based artificial viruses for gene and ribonucleoprotein delivery has also been reviewed. The challenges and future perspectives are put forward, aiming to provide a conclusive guide for the development of peptidic delivery systems to achieve efficient gene therapy.
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- Hongchao Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing and Department of Biological and Energy Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing and Department of Biological and Energy Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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Liu S, Zhang Q, He H, Yi M, Tan W, Guo J, Xu B. Intranuclear Nanoribbons for Selective Killing of Osteosarcoma Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202210568. [PMID: 36102872 PMCID: PMC9869109 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202210568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Herein, we show intranuclear nanoribbons formed upon dephosphorylation of leucine-rich L- or D-phosphopeptide catalyzed by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) to selectively kill osteosarcoma cells. Being dephosphorylated by ALP, the peptides are first transformed into micelles and then converted into nanoribbons. The peptides/assemblies first aggregate on cell membranes, then enter cells via endocytosis, and finally accumulate in nuclei (mainly in nucleoli). Proteomics analysis suggests that the assemblies interact with histone proteins. The peptides kill osteosarcoma cells rapidly and are nontoxic to normal cells. Moreover, the repeated stimulation of the osteosarcoma cells by the peptides sensitizes the cancer cells rather than inducing resistance. This work not only illustrates a novel mechanism for nucleus targeting, but may also pave a new way for selectively killing osteosarcoma cells and minimizing drug resistance.
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- Shuang Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02454, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02454, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02454, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02454, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02454, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02454, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA, 02454, USA
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Allemailem KS, Alsahli MA, Almatroudi A, Alrumaihi F, Alkhaleefah FK, Rahmani AH, Khan AA. Current updates of CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing and targeting within tumor cells: an innovative strategy of cancer management. CANCER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2022; 42:1257-1287. [PMID: 36209487 PMCID: PMC9759771 DOI: 10.1002/cac2.12366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats-associated protein (CRISPR/Cas9), an adaptive microbial immune system, has been exploited as a robust, accurate, efficient and programmable method for genome targeting and editing. This innovative and revolutionary technique can play a significant role in animal modeling, in vivo genome therapy, engineered cell therapy, cancer diagnosis and treatment. The CRISPR/Cas9 endonuclease system targets a specific genomic locus by single guide RNA (sgRNA), forming a heteroduplex with target DNA. The Streptococcus pyogenes Cas9/sgRNA:DNA complex reveals a bilobed architecture with target recognition and nuclease lobes. CRISPR/Cas9 assembly can be hijacked, and its nanoformulation can be engineered as a delivery system for different clinical utilizations. However, the efficient and safe delivery of the CRISPR/Cas9 system to target tissues and cancer cells is very challenging, limiting its clinical utilization. Viral delivery strategies of this system may have many advantages, but disadvantages such as immune system stimulation, tumor promotion risk and small insertion size outweigh these advantages. Thus, there is a desperate need to develop an efficient non-viral physical delivery system based on simple nanoformulations. The delivery strategies of CRISPR/Cas9 by a nanoparticle-based system have shown tremendous potential, such as easy and large-scale production, combination therapy, large insertion size and efficient in vivo applications. This review aims to provide in-depth updates on Streptococcus pyogenic CRISPR/Cas9 structure and its mechanistic understanding. In addition, the advances in its nanoformulation-based delivery systems, including lipid-based, polymeric structures and rigid NPs coupled to special ligands such as aptamers, TAT peptides and cell-penetrating peptides, are discussed. Furthermore, the clinical applications in different cancers, clinical trials and future prospects of CRISPR/Cas9 delivery and genome targeting are also discussed.
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- Khaled S. Allemailem
- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical SciencesQassim UniversityBuraydahSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical SciencesQassim UniversityBuraydahSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical SciencesQassim UniversityBuraydahSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical SciencesQassim UniversityBuraydahSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical SciencesQassim UniversityBuraydahSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Health SciencesCollege of Applied Medical SciencesQassim UniversityBuraydahSaudi Arabia
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Liu Z, Wang P, Xie F, Chen J, Cai M, Li Y, Yan J, Lin Q, Luo F. Virus-Inspired Hollow Mesoporous Gadolinium-Bismuth Nanotheranostics for Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Synergistic Photodynamic-Radiotherapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2102060. [PMID: 34894092 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202102060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The anti-tumor efficacy of single photodynamic therapy (PDT) and radiotherapy (RT) has been greatly affected by inadequate tumor uptake of photo/radiation sensitizers, limited laser penetration depth, and radiation sickness caused by high doses of X-rays. Here, the authors report a biomimetic coronavirus-inspired hollow mesoporous gadolinium/bismuth nanocarrier loaded with a new NIR photosensitizer HB (termed as HB@VHMBi-Gd) for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided synergistic photodynamic-RT. HB@VHMBi-Gd displayed a faster cellular uptake rate than the conventional spherical HMBi-Gd loaded with HB (HB@SHMBi-Gd) because of rough surface-enhanced adhesion. After intravenous injection, HB@VHMBi-Gd is efficiently delivered to the tumor and rapidly invades the tumor cells by surface spikes. Interestingly, lysosomal acidity can trigger the degradation of VHMBi-Gd to produce ultrasmall nanoparticles to amplify the X-ray attenuation ability and enhance MRI contrast and radiosensitization. Under laser and X-ray irradiation, HB@VHMBi-Gd significantly enhances 1 O2 generation from HB to induce activation of caspase 9/3 and inhibition of C-myc, while enhancing hydroxyl radical generation from Bi2 O3 to induce intense DNA breakage. By synergistically inducing cell apoptosis by distinct reactive oxygen species (ROS), HB@VHMBi-Gd exhibits superior anticancer efficacy with ≈90% tumor inhibition. They envision that biomimetic virus-inspired hollow hybrid metal nanoparticles can provide a promising strategy for imaging-guided synergistic photodynamic-RT.
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- Zongjunlin Liu
- Cancer Research Center School of Medicine Xiamen University Xiamen 361000 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350007 P. R. China
- Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials Institute of Haixi Chinese Academy of Sciences Xiamen 361000 P. R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology Xiamen Cancer Center Xiamen Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University School of Medicine Xiamen University Xiamen 361000 P. R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology Xiamen Cancer Center Xiamen Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University School of Medicine Xiamen University Xiamen 361000 P. R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology Xiamen Cancer Center Xiamen Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University School of Medicine Xiamen University Xiamen 361000 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou 350007 P. R. China
- Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials Institute of Haixi Chinese Academy of Sciences Xiamen 361000 P. R. China
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- Cancer Research Center School of Medicine Xiamen University Xiamen 361000 P. R. China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology Xiamen Cancer Center Xiamen Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University School of Medicine Xiamen University Xiamen 361000 P. R. China
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- Cancer Research Center School of Medicine Xiamen University Xiamen 361000 P. R. China
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Zhao R, Zhang R, Feng L, Dong Y, Zhou J, Qu S, Gai S, Yang D, Ding H, Yang P. Constructing virus-like SiO x/CeO 2/VO x nanozymes for 1064 nm light-triggered mild-temperature photothermal therapy and nanozyme catalytic therapy. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:361-372. [PMID: 34878482 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr06128c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The construction of nanoplatforms with combined photothermal properties and cascading enzymatic activities has become an active area of anticancer research. However, the overheating of photothermal therapy (PTT) and the specific properties of tumor microenvironment (TME) greatly impaired the therapeutic efficiency. Herein, we rationally fabricated a virus-like SiOx/CeO2/VOx (SCV) nanoplatform for 1064 nm near-infrared (NIR) triggered mild-temperature PTT and nanozyme catalytic therapy. Firstly, the virus-like shape of SiOx/CeO2/VOx made it favorable for cell adhesion and improved its phagocytosis in cells, and the SCV generated an effective PTT effect upon 1064 nm laser irradiation. Particularly, the produced VO2+ in TME could be used as a heat shock protein inhibitor to inhibit the expression of heat shock protein 60 (HSP60) to enhance the PTT efficiency. Moreover, the SCV nanozyme exhibited obvious peroxidase-mimic (POD) catalytic activity, which could generate highly toxic free radical ions (˙OH) under acidic conditions. The mild-temperature heat and ˙OH produced by enzymatic catalysis effectively blocked the tumor growth, as verified firmly by in vitro and in vivo tests. Our designed virus-like SCV nanozyme with POD mimic enzyme activity and a mild photothermal effect may provide a new way of thinking about the combination therapy model.
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- Ruoxi Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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Herskovitz J, Hasan M, Patel M, Kevadiya BD, Gendelman HE. Pathways Toward a Functional HIV-1 Cure: Balancing Promise and Perils of CRISPR Therapy. Methods Mol Biol 2022; 2407:429-445. [PMID: 34985679 PMCID: PMC9262118 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1871-4_27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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First identified as a viral defense mechanism, clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas) has been transformed into a gene-editing tool. It now affords promise in the treatment and potential eradication of a range of divergent genetic, cancer, infectious, and degenerative diseases. Adapting CRISPR-Cas into a programmable endonuclease directed guide RNA (gRNA) has attracted international attention. It was recently awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The limitations of this technology have also been identified and work has been made in providing potential remedies. For treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus type one (HIV-1), in particular, a CRISPR-Cas9 approach was adapted to target then eliminate latent proviral DNA. To this end, we reviewed the promise and perils of CRISPR-Cas gene-editing strategies for HIV-1 elimination. Obstacles include precise delivery to reservoir tissue and cell sites of latent HIV-1 as well as assay sensitivity and specificity. The detection and consequent excision of common viral strain sequences and the avoidance of off-target activity will serve to facilitate a final goal of HIV-1 DNA elimination and accelerate testing in infected animals ultimately for use in man.
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- Jonathan Herskovitz
- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
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Stimulus-responsive liposomes for biomedical applications. Drug Discov Today 2021; 26:1794-1824. [PMID: 34058372 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2021.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Liposomes are amphipathic lipidic supramolecular aggregates that are able to encapsulate and carry molecules of both hydrophilic and hydrophobic nature. They have been widely used as in vivo drug delivery systems for some time because they offer features such as synthetic flexibility, biodegradability, biocompatibility, low immunogenicity, and negligible toxicity. In recent years, the chemical modification of liposomes has paved the way to the development of smart liposome-based drug delivery systems, which are characterized by even more tunable and disease-directed features. In this review, we highlight the different types of chemical modification introduced to date, with a particular focus on internal stimuli-responsive liposomes and prodrug activation.
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Xie X, Zheng T, Li W. Recent Progress in Ionic Coassembly of Cationic Peptides and Anionic Species. Macromol Rapid Commun 2020; 41:e2000534. [PMID: 33225490 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202000534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Peptide assembly has been extensively exploited as a promising platform for the creation of hierarchical nanostructures and tailor-made bioactive materials. Ionic coassembly of cationic peptides and anionic species is paving the way to provide particularly important contribution to this topic. In this review, the recent progress of ionic coassembly soft materials derived from the electrostatic coupling between cationic peptides and anionic species in aqueous solution is systematically summarized. The presentation of this review starts from a brief background on the general importance and advantages of peptide-based ionic coassembly. After that, diverse combinations of cationic peptides with small anions, macro- and/or oligo-anions, anionic polymers, and inorganic polyoxometalates are described. Emphasis is placed on the hierarchical structures, value-added properties, and applications. The molecular design of cationic peptides and the general principles behind the ionic coassembled structures are discussed. It is summarized that the combination of interesting and unique characteristics that arise both from the chemical diversity of peptides and the wide range of anionic species may contribute in a variety of output, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, gene transfection, and antibacterial activity. The emergent new phenomena and findings are illustrated. Finally, the outlook for the peptide-based ionic coassembly systems is also presented.
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- Xiaoming Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Qianjing Avenue 2699, Changchun, 130012, China.,Department of Chemistry, Xinzhou Teachers' University, Xinzhou, Shanxi, 034000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Qianjing Avenue 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Qianjing Avenue 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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Role of molecular chirality and solvents in directing the self-assembly of peptide into an ultra-pH-sensitive hydrogel. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 577:388-396. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.05.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Tong Q, Qiu N, Ji J, Ye L, Zhai G. Research Progress in Bioinspired Drug Delivery Systems. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2020; 17:1269-1288. [PMID: 32543953 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2020.1783235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To tackle challenges associated with traditional drug carriers, investigators have explored cells, cellular membrane, and macromolecular components including proteins and exosomes for the fabrication of delivery vehicles, owing to their excellent biocompatibility, lower toxicity, lower immunogenicity and similarities with the host. Biomacromolecule- and biomimetic nanoparticle (NP)-based drug/gene carriers are drawing immense attention, and biomimetic drug delivery systems (BDDSs) have been conceived and constructed. AREAS COVERED This review focuses on BDDS based on mammalian cells, including blood cells, cancer cells, adult stem cells, endogenous proteins, pathogens and extracellular vesicles (EVs). EXPERT OPINION Compared with traditional drug delivery systems (DDSs), BDDSs are based on biological nanocarriers, exhibiting superior biocompatibility, fewer side effects, natural targeting, and diverse modifications. In addition to directly employing natural biomaterials such as cells, proteins, pathogens and EVs as carriers, BDDSs offer these advantages by mimicking the structure of natural nanocarriers through bioengineering technologies. Furthermore, BDDSs demonstrate fewer limitations and irregularities than natural materials and can overcome several shortcomings associated with natural carriers. Although research remains ongoing to resolve these limitations, it is anticipated that BDDSs possess the potential to overcome challenges associated with traditional DDS, with a promising future in the treatment of human diseases.
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- Qirong Tong
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University , Jinan, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University , Jinan, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University , Jinan, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University , Jinan, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University , Jinan, PR China
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Peng H, Le C, Wu J, Li XF, Zhang H, Le XC. A Genome-Editing Nanomachine Constructed with a Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats System and Activated by Near-Infrared Illumination. ACS NANO 2020; 14:2817-2826. [PMID: 32048826 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b05276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The RNA-guided CRISPR/Cas9 system is a powerful genome-editing technology with broad applications. Improving delivery efficiency and controllable activity of the CRISPR/Cas9 system is an area of intense research. We report the design, construction, and application of a CRISPR/Cas9 nanomachine (LACM), activated by a near-infrared (NIR) laser, which enables efficient delivery of single-guide RNA (sgRNA) into living cells and achieves controlled release of the sgRNA for the CRISPR/Cas9 activity. The LACM was constructed using a gold nanorod (AuNR) as a carrier that was decorated with dozens of protector DNAs stably hybridizing with the target binding domain of sgRNA. The DNA assembly on the AuNR protected the sgRNA. Irradiation with a NIR laser generated heat on the AuNR, resulting in controlled release of sgRNA, which guided the CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing. Successful editing of the EGFP and EMX1 genes in A549 and HEK293T cells, as well as knocking down of the PLK1 gene to induce apoptosis of the target cells, highlights the promising potential of the LACM for diverse applications.
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- Hanyong Peng
- Division of Analytical & Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E1
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- Division of Analytical & Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3
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- Division of Analytical & Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3
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- Division of Analytical & Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3
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- Division of Analytical & Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3
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Lei X, Cai X, Yang Y. Genetic engineering strategies for construction of multivalent chimeric VLPs vaccines. Expert Rev Vaccines 2020; 19:235-246. [PMID: 32133886 DOI: 10.1080/14760584.2020.1738227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Introduction: Over the past two decades, virus-like particles (VLPs) have been developed as a new generation of vaccines against viral infections. Based on VLPs, chimeric VLPs (chi-VLPs) have been generated through genetic modifications or chemical couplings. For construction of multivalent chi-VLPs vaccines, multiple genetic engineering strategies are continuously being developed. Thus, it is important to provide a summary as reference for researchers in this field.Areas covered: The representative studies on the genetic engineered multivalent chi-VLPs are summarized and mainly focused on chimeric capsid VLPs and chimeric enveloped VLPs. The advantages and limitations of each strategy are also discussed at last, as well as opinions on platform choice and future directions of eVLPs vaccines.Expert opinion: The design of multivalent chi-VLPs vaccines needs to meet the following specifications: 1) the incorporated antigens are suggested to display on the exposed surface of chi-VLPs and do not have excessive adverse effects on the stability of chi-VLPs; 2) the chi-VLPs should elicit protective antibodies against the incorporated antigen as well as the source virus of VLPs. However, there is no requirement of retaining the antigenicity of VLPs when using VLPs solely as carriers for antigens display or drug delivery.
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- Xinnuo Lei
- Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Engineering in Animal Vaccines, Research Center of Reverse Vaccinology (RCRV), Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, China.,Laboratory of Functional Proteomics (LFP), College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Institute of Innovation and Applied Research in Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Engineering in Animal Vaccines, Research Center of Reverse Vaccinology (RCRV), Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, China.,Laboratory of Functional Proteomics (LFP), College of Veterinary Medicine, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Kong J, Zhang J, Wang Y, Qi W, Rao H, Hu L, Su R, He Z. Bioinspired pH-Sensitive Fluorescent Peptidyl Nanoparticles for Cell Imaging. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:4212-4220. [PMID: 31917546 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b17866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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As an invaluable tool for biomedical research, the green fluorescent proteins (GFPs) make tumor cells, amyloid plaques, and pathogenic bacteria equally visible. Here, inspired by the chromophore of GFPs, we constructed a tyrosine-based peptide that show green luminescence in the aggregation state. Similar to the optical property of GFPs, the tyrosine-based peptidyl nanoparticles are stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonding and emit fluorescence when the Tyr residues bear phenolic anions. In addition, the tyrosine-based peptide is cell-permeable and endosome-escaped when conjuncted with the GPGR motif of human immunodeficiency virus and can be used for stable cell imaging due to its excellent photostability, pH-sensitivity and biocompatibility in physiological conditions. The results provide a promising pathway to construct peptidyl bioluminescent agents for biomedical applications.
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- Jia Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin) , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin) , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
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Zhong R, Wang R, Hou X, Song L, Zhang Y. Polydopamine-doped virus-like structured nanoparticles for photoacoustic imaging guided synergistic chemo-/photothermal therapy. RSC Adv 2020; 10:18016-18024. [PMID: 35517193 PMCID: PMC9059141 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra02915g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The therapeutic diagnosis effect of cancer commonly depends on the cellular uptake efficiency of nanomaterials. However, the morphology of nanomaterials significantly affects cellular uptake capability. Herein, we designed a polydopamine-doped virus-like structured nanoparticle (GNR@HPMO@PVMSN) composed of a gold nanorod (GNR) core, hollow periodic mesoporous organosilica (HPMO) shell and polydopamine-doped virus-like mesoporous silica nanoparticle (PVMSN) outer shell. Compared with conventional gold nanorod@hollow periodic mesoporous organosilica core–shell nanoparticles (GNR@HPMO), GNR@HPMO@PVMSN with its virus-like structure was proved to enhance the efficiency of cellular uptake. GNR@HPMO@PVMSN with the virtues of high photothermal conversion efficiency and good photoacoustic imaging (PAI) ability was expected to be a promising nanotheranostic agent for imaging guided cancer treatment. The experiments in vitro and in vivo proved that GNR@HPMO@PVMSN had good biocompatibility as well as photothermal conversion ability. In addition, DOX loading and pH-/NIR-response DOX release abilities of GNR@HPMO@PVMSN were also verified in vitro. Therefore, the GNR@HPMO@PVMSN offers a promising strategy for PAI directed synergistic chemo-/photothermal therapy, which improves the therapeutic effect of the nanomaterial on tumors. This work explores the effects of rough surfaces on cellular uptake and provides a versatile theranostic platform for biomedical applications. The therapeutic diagnosis effect of cancer commonly depends on the cellular uptake efficiency of nanomaterials.![]()
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- Rong Zhong
- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials
- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Fuzhou 350002
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials
- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Fuzhou 350002
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials
- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Fuzhou 350002
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials
- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Fuzhou 350002
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials
- Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Fuzhou 350002
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Gao B, Wang X, Wang M, Ren XK, Guo J, Xia S, Zhang W, Feng Y. From single to a dual-gene delivery nanosystem: coordinated expression matters for boosting the neovascularization in vivo. Biomater Sci 2020; 8:2318-2328. [DOI: 10.1039/c9bm02000d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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A dual-gene delivery system with coordinated expression function boosted the neovascularization.
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- Bin Gao
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300350
- China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300350
- China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300350
- China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300350
- China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Chemical Engineering (Tianjin)
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300350
- China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Chemical Engineering (Tianjin)
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Splenic Medicine
- Affiliated Hospital
- Logistics University of People's Armed Police Force
- Tianjin 300162
- China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Logistics University of Chinese People's Armed Police Force
- Tianjin 300309
- China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300350
- China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Chemical Engineering (Tianjin)
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Jain PK, Lo JH, Rananaware S, Downing M, Panda A, Tai M, Raghavan S, Fleming HE, Bhatia SN. Non-viral delivery of CRISPR/Cas9 complex using CRISPR-GPS nanocomplexes. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:21317-21323. [PMID: 31670340 PMCID: PMC7709491 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr01786k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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There is a critical need for the development of safe and efficient delivery technologies for CRISPR/Cas9 to advance translation of genome editing to the clinic. Non-viral methods that are simple, efficient, and completely based on biologically-derived materials could offer such potential. Here we report a simple and modular tandem peptide-based nanocomplex system with cell-targeting capacity that efficiently combines guide RNA (sgRNA) with Cas9 protein, and facilitates internalization of sgRNA/Cas9 ribonucleoprotein complexes to yield robust genome editing across multiple cell lines.
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- Piyush K Jain
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA and Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine, Institute for Medical Engineering & Science, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA and UF Health Cancer Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608.
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- Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine, Institute for Medical Engineering & Science, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA and Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA and Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA 02115, USA and Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine, Institute for Medical Engineering & Science, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Marble Center for Cancer Nanomedicine, Institute for Medical Engineering & Science, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA and Broad Institute of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA and Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.
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Li Y, Lin J, Wang P, Luo Q, Lin H, Zhang Y, Hou Z, Liu J, Liu X. Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Shape-Reversal Self-Targeting Virus-Inspired Nanodrug for Imaging-Guided Near-Infrared-II Photothermal Chemotherapy. ACS NANO 2019; 13:12912-12928. [PMID: 31651142 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b05425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Tumor microenvironment responsive multimodal synergistic theranostic strategies can significantly improve the therapeutic efficacy while avoiding severe side effects. Inspired by the fact that special morphology could enhance photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE) and cellular delivery, we developed an acidic tumor microenvironment responsive shape-reversal metal-organic virus-inspired nanodrug for enhancing near-infrared (NIR)-II PCE, increasing cell adhesion, and activating tumor targeting. First, a NIR-I fluorescence probe (IR825), a chemo-drug (pemetrexed, PEM), and a rare-earth metal ion (Nd(III)) were chosen to synthesize a virus-like nanodrug via coordination-driven assembly. Then, the spike-like surface of the nanodrug was further camouflaged by an acidity-sensitive poly(ethylene glycol) "shell" to create virus-core and sphere-shell hierarchical nanoassemblies, which could efficiently prevent immune clearance and prolong systemic circulation. Interestingly, the acidic tumor microenvironment could trigger the shell detachment of nanoassemblies for shape reversal to produce a virus-like surface followed by re-exposure of PEM to synergistically amplify the cellular internalization while enhancing NIR-II PCE. By utilizing the shell-detached virus-like nanodrug core, the tumor microenvironment specific enhanced NIR-II photothermal chemotherapy can be realized under the precise guidance of fluorescence/photoacoustic imaging, thereby achieving complete tumor elimination without recurrence in a single treatment cycle. We envision that integrating the tumor microenvironment responsive ability with "sphere-to-virus" shape reversal will provide a promising strategy for biomimetic targeted cancer therapy.
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- Yang Li
- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Fuzhou 350002 , China
- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province , Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou 350025 , China
- Department of Translational Medicine, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xiamen 361024 , China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province , Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou 350025 , China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Fuzhou 350002 , China
- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province , Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou 350025 , China
- Department of Translational Medicine, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xiamen 361024 , China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Fuzhou 350002 , China
- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province , Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou 350025 , China
- Department of Translational Medicine, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xiamen 361024 , China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health , Xiamen University , Xiamen 361005 , China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Fuzhou 350002 , China
- Department of Translational Medicine, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xiamen 361024 , China
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- Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Research Center of Biomedical Engineering of Xiamen & Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province , Xiamen University , Xiamen 361005 , China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Fuzhou 350002 , China
- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province , Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou 350025 , China
- Department of Translational Medicine, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xiamen 361024 , China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Fuzhou 350002 , China
- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province , Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou 350025 , China
- Department of Translational Medicine, Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xiamen 361024 , China
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Selectively targeting the cell nucleolus remains a challenge. Here, we report the first case in which d-peptides form membraneless molecular condensates with RNA for targeting cell nucleolus. A d-peptide derivative, enriched with lysine and hydrophobic residues, self-assembles to form nanoparticles, which enter cells through clathrin-dependent endocytosis and mainly accumulate at the cell nucleolus. A structural analogue of the d-peptide reveals that the particle morphology of the assemblies, which depends on the side chain modification, favors the cellular uptake. In contrast to those of the d-peptide, the assemblies of the corresponding l-enantiomer largely localize in cell lysosomes. Preliminary mechanism study suggests that the d-peptide nanoparticles interact with RNA to form membraneless condensates in the nucleolus, which further induces DNA damage and results in cell death. This work illustrates a new strategy for rationally designing supramolecular assemblies of d-peptides for targeting subcellular organelles.
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- Huaimin Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South St., Waltham, MA 02454, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South St., Waltham, MA 02454, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South St., Waltham, MA 02454, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South St., Waltham, MA 02454, USA
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Sis MJ, Webber MJ. Drug Delivery with Designed Peptide Assemblies. Trends Pharmacol Sci 2019; 40:747-762. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tips.2019.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Revised: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Nakamura Y, Inaba H, Matsuura K. Construction of Artificial Viral Capsids Encapsulating Short DNAs via Disulfide Bonds and Controlled Release of DNAs by Reduction. CHEM LETT 2019. [DOI: 10.1246/cl.190091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Yoko Nakamura
- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-minami, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-minami, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
- Center for Research on Green Sustainable Chemistry, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-minami, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-minami, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
- Center for Research on Green Sustainable Chemistry, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-minami, Tottori 680-8552, Japan
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Wang H, Feng Z, Xu B. Supramolecular Assemblies of Peptides or Nucleopeptides for Gene Delivery. Theranostics 2019; 9:3213-3222. [PMID: 31244950 PMCID: PMC6567966 DOI: 10.7150/thno.31854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Using non-covalent interactions between nucleic acids (DNA, siRNA, miRNA, and mRNA) with peptides or nucleopeptides is a promising strategy to construct supramolecular assemblies for gene delivery and therapy. Comparing to conventional strategies for gene delivery, the assemblies of peptides or nucleopeptides provide several unique advantages: i) reversible interactions between the assemblies and the nucleic acids; ii) minimal immunogenicity; iii) biocompatibility. This field has advanced considerably in recent years so that it is worth summarizing the recent progresses and future challenges. In this review, we introduce the development of assemblies of peptides or nucleopeptides for applications in gene delivery and related fields. After introducing the promises of gene therapy and the current strategies for the delivery, we discuss the unique advantage of using peptide assemblies for gene delivery. Then we describe several representative strategies for gene delivery by the assemblies of peptides or nucleopeptides. Finally, we discuss the key factors for designing such assemblies for gene delivery, and speculate future directions and challenges in the field, particularly the rational design and the spatiotemporally controlled release in live cells.
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- Huaimin Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453, USA
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Kong J, Wang Y, Qi W, Su R, He Z. Photo- and Aromatic Stacking-Induced Green Emissive Peptidyl Nanoparticles for Cell Imaging and Monitoring of Nucleic Acid Delivery. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:15401-15410. [PMID: 30966742 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b03945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Owing to their potential applications in biomedicine and biotechnology, peptide nanostructures that exhibit stable intrinsic fluorescence in the visible range are highly desired. This research proposes a facile strategy to construct peptidyl virus-like nanoparticles (NVPs) that show green luminescence by coassembly of two bioactive ferrocene-diphenylalanine-based (Fc-FF) peptides. The green fluorescence of NVPs was originated from the highly ordered structures assembled by the amphiphilic Fc-FF-based peptides via strong π-π stacking interactions. In the assemblies, Fc-FF chromophore can be hydrolyzed under the natural light irradiation, which eliminates the fluorophore quenching effect of Fc and increases the aromatic stacking interactions, thereby giving rise to strong fluorescent nanoparticles. The NVPs could cross cytomembrane barriers by virtue of the HIV V3 peptide and the nuclear localization signal, and could thus be used for long-term cell imaging with excellent photostability and biocompatibility in physiological condition. In addition, NVPs could package DNA and be used to monitor the delivery of DNA, indicating great potential in the tracking and monitoring of genetic biological processes.
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- Jia Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin) , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin) , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P. R. China
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Gene therapy as a strategy for disease treatment requires safe and efficient gene delivery systems that encapsulate nucleic acids and deliver them to effective sites in the cell.
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- Ziyao Kang
- State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures
- Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Beijing
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures
- Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Beijing
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures
- Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Beijing
- China
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Zhu M, Wang M, Qi W, Su R, He Z. Constructing peptide-based artificial hydrolases with customized selectivity. J Mater Chem B 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9tb00408d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The substrate selectivity of peptide-based artificial enzymes can be customized by combining molecularly imprinted polymers as binding sites with peptide nanofibers as catalytic moieties.
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- Mingjie Zhu
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300350
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300350
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300350
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300350
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering
- Tianjin University
- Tianjin 300350
- P. R. China
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Xing Q, Zhang J, Xie Y, Wang Y, Qi W, Rao H, Su R, He Z. Aromatic Motifs Dictate Nanohelix Handedness of Tripeptides. ACS NANO 2018; 12:12305-12314. [PMID: 30452865 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.8b06173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Self-assembly of peptides and amyloid fibrils offers an appealing approach for creating chiral nanostructures, which has promising applications in the fields of biology and materials science. Although numerous self-assembled chiral materials have been designed, the precise control of their twisting tendency and their handedness is still a challenge. Herein, we report the self-assembly of chiral nanostructures with precisely tailored architectures by changing the amino acid sequences of the peptides. We designed a series of self-assembling tripeptides bearing different l-amino acid sequences. The peptide with l-Phe-l-Phe sequence preferred to self-assemble into left-handed nanohelices, while with l-Phe-l-Trp right-handed nanohelices would be formed. Moreover, the diameter of the self-assembled nanohelices could be tailored by changing the terminal amino acids (His, Arg, Ser, Glu, and Asp). Circular dichroism (CD) and molecular dynamics simulations (MDSs) revealed that both of the right- and left-handed nanohelices formed by the tripeptides showed negative Cotton effects in the peptide adsorption region but exhibited nearly opposite CD Cotton effects in the aromatic regions. These results indicated that the handedness of the self-assembled helical nanofibers was not only determined by the chirality of the peptide backbone but also closely related to the aromatic stacking, hydrogen bonding and steric interactions induced by the side chains. The findings deepen our understanding on the chiral self-assembly of peptide and offer opportunities for the creation of highly functional chiral nanomaterials.
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Affiliation(s)
- Qiguo Xing
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P.R. China
| | - Jiaxing Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P.R. China
| | - Yanyan Xie
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology , Tianjin University of Science and Technology , Tianjin 300457 , P.R. China
| | - Yuefei Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P.R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P.R. China
| | - Wei Qi
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P.R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin) , Tianjin 300072 , P.R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P.R. China
| | - Hengjun Rao
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P.R. China
| | - Rongxin Su
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P.R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin) , Tianjin 300072 , P.R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P.R. China
| | - Zhimin He
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology , Tianjin University , Tianjin 300072 , P.R. China
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