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Gao F, Zhao X, Si Q, Niu X, Hou S, Liu S, Guo J, Wang L, Zhang F. Gemini surfactant-like peptide-based nanocages with β-sheet-enhanced stability and encapsulation efficiency of hydrophobic anticancer drugs. RSC Adv 2023; 13:12863-12868. [PMID: 37114030 PMCID: PMC10126818 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra01950k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Peptide-based scaffolds have been widely applied to drug delivery because of their ease and high yields of synthesis, well-defined structure, biocompatibility, diversity, tunability of properties, and molecular recognition abilities. However, the stability of peptide-based nanostructures highly depends on the intermolecular assembling manner, e.g., α-helix based coiled coils, β-sheet. Inspired by the robust protein fibril structures in amyloidosis, herein we constructed a β-sheet-forming gemini surfactant-like peptide to self-assemble into nanocages with the help of molecular dynamics simulation. As expected, the experimental results showed that nanocages can be formed with the inner diameter of up to ∼400 nm, which were robust enough even under both transmission electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy, indicating the significant contribution of β-sheet conformation. The β-nanocages can load hydrophobic anticancer drugs, e.g., paclitaxel with a very high encapsulation efficiency, which holds great potential for clinic drug delivery due to the improved anticancer effect as compared with paclitaxel alone.
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- Feng Gao
- School of Life Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University Hohhot 010010 China
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- Quantum Biophotonic Lab, Key Laboratory of Optical Technology and Instrument for Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Optical-Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology Shanghai 200093 China
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- Quantum Biophotonic Lab, Key Laboratory of Optical Technology and Instrument for Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Optical-Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology Shanghai 200093 China
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- Quantum Biophotonic Lab, Key Laboratory of Optical Technology and Instrument for Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Optical-Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology Shanghai 200093 China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Wenzhou 325001 China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Wenzhou 325001 China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Wenzhou 325001 China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Wenzhou 325001 China
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- School of Life Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University Hohhot 010010 China
- Quantum Biophotonic Lab, Key Laboratory of Optical Technology and Instrument for Medicine, Ministry of Education, School of Optical-Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology Shanghai 200093 China
- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Wenzhou 325001 China
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Fabrication of 3D-printed octreotide acetate-loaded oral solid dosage forms by means of semi-solid extrusion printing. Int J Pharm 2023; 632:122569. [PMID: 36592893 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122569] [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: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Semi-solid extrusion (SSE) 3D printing technology was utilized for the encapsulation of octreotide acetate (OCT) into 3D-printed oral dosage forms in ambient conditions. The inks and the OCT-loaded 3D-printed oral dosage forms were characterized by means of rheology, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). In vitro studies demonstrated that the formulations released OCT in a controlled manner. The application of these formulations to Caco-2 cell monolayers revealed their capability to induce the transient opening of tight junctions in a reversible manner as evidenced by Transepithelial Resistance (TEER) measurements. Cellular assays (CCK-8 assay) demonstrated the viability of intestinal cells in the presence of these formulations. The in vitro transport studies across Caco-2 monolayers demonstrated the ability of these formulations to enhance the OCT uptake across the cell monolayer over time due to opening of the tight junctions.
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Tsamis V, Tsanaktsidou E, Karavasili C, Zacharis CK, Bouropoulos N, Fatouros DG, Markopoulou CK. Development and validation of HPLC-DAD and LC-(ESI)/MS methods for the determination of sulfasalazine, mesalazine and hydrocortisone 21-acetate in tablets and rectal suppositories: In vitro and ex vivo permeability studies. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2022; 1198:123246. [PMID: 35405570 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2022.123246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Controlled-release tablets and rectal suppositories of sulfasalazine (SLF) and hydrocortisone 21-acetate (HA) were prepared as recommended dosage forms for the treatment of acute episodes of ulcerative colitis, in patients who do not respond to monotherapy. A High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Diode-array method with a gradient elution mobile phase was developed to evaluate the production quality of both formulations (assay and dissolution profiles in gastric and intestinal fluids). Method's validation was carried out providing good linearity (r ≥ 0.9995), precision (RSD < 1.53%), recovery (96.9% - 103.7%) and limits of detection (LODSLF = 12 ng/mL, LODHA = 15 ng/mL). Experimental design and Plackett-Burman methodology was constructed to study the robustness of the analysis. In all composite substrates, a freezing lipid precipitation approach was used as purification step. The method was optimized by applying Central Composite design mode. The in-vitro/ex-vivo permeability studies of both formulations were evaluated by a Liquid Chromatography-Electron Spray Ionization Mass Spectrometry (LC-ESI/MS) +/- mode. The analysis of sulfamethazine (internal standard, SLM, m/z 279), HA (m/z 449, [M + HCOO]-), SLF (m/z 399) and its active metabolite mesalazine (MSL, m/z 154) was performed using a C18 column and gradient elution. The validation of the method met the requirements of the International Council for Harmonization (ICH) (r ≥ 0.9997, RSD ≤ 4.62%, Recovery > 95%, LODSLF = 1.28 ng/mL, LODHA = 1.07 ng/mL, LODMSL = 3.16 ng/mL). Based on the results, important conclusions were drawn concerning the role of excipients and SLF metabolism.
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- Vasileios Tsamis
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Patras, Rio, 26504 Patras, Greece; Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature, Rio, 26504, Patras, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Peng F, Chen Y, Liu J, Xing Z, Fan J, Zhang W, Qiu F. Facile design of gemini surfactant-like peptide for hydrophobic drug delivery and antimicrobial activity. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 591:314-325. [PMID: 33621783 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Recently, many kinds of gemini-type amphiphilic peptides have been designed and shown their advantage as self-assembling nanomaterials. In this study, we proposed a simple strategy to design gemini surfactant-like peptides, which are only composed of natural amino acids and can be easily obtained by conventional peptide sythnesis. Taking two prolines as the turn-forming units, a peptide named APK was designed. The petide has a linear sequence but naturally takes the conformation like a gemini surfactant. Compared with a single-tailed surfactant-like peptide A6K, APK showed much stronger ability to undergo self-assembly and to encapsulate hydrophobic pyrene. Several hydrophobic drugs including paclitaxel, doxorubicin, etomidate and propofol were encapsulated by APK, and the corresponding formulations showed anti-tumor or anesthetic efficacy comparable to their respective clinical formulations. Furthermore, APK could inhibit the growth of different microorganisms including E. coli, S. aureus and C. albicans. Etomidate and propofol formulations encapsulated by APK also showed strong antimicrobial activity. Taking APK as an example, our study indicated a straightforward strategy to design gemini surfactant-like peptides, which could be potential nanomaterials for exploring hydrophobic drug formulations with efficacy, safety and self-antimicrobial activity.
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- Fei Peng
- Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Translational Neuroscience Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Periodical Press of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Translational Neuroscience Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Laboratory of Ethnopharmacology, West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Translational Neuroscience Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Translational Neuroscience Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Laboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Translational Neuroscience Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Translational Medicine of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Surfactant-like peptides: From molecular design to controllable self-assembly with applications. Coord Chem Rev 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2020.213418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The application of biomacromolecules to improve oral absorption by enhanced intestinal permeability: A mini-review. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2020.02.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Kontogiannidou E, Karavasili C, Kouskoura MG, Filippousi M, Van Tendeloo G, Andreadis II, Eleftheriadis GK, Kontopoulou I, Markopoulou CK, Bouropoulos N, Fatouros DG. In vitro and ex vivo assessment of microporous Faujasite zeolite (NaX-FAU) as a carrier for the oral delivery of danazol. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2019.02.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Karavasili C, Andreadis DA, Katsamenis OL, Panteris E, Anastasiadou P, Kakazanis Z, Zoumpourlis V, Markopoulou CK, Koutsopoulos S, Vizirianakis IS, Fatouros DG. Synergistic Antitumor Potency of a Self-Assembling Peptide Hydrogel for the Local Co-delivery of Doxorubicin and Curcumin in the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer. Mol Pharm 2019; 16:2326-2341. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.8b01221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- μ-VIS X-ray Imaging Centre, Faculty of Engineering and the Environment, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, U.K
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Pugliese R, Maleki M, Zuckermann RN, Gelain F. Self-assembling peptides cross-linked with genipin: resilient hydrogels and self-standing electrospun scaffolds for tissue engineering applications. Biomater Sci 2019; 7:76-91. [PMID: 30475373 DOI: 10.1039/c8bm00825f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Self-assembling peptides (SAPs) are synthetic bioinspired biomaterials that can be feasibly multi-functionalized for applications in surgery, drug delivery, optics and tissue engineering (TE). Despite their promising biocompatibility and biomimetic properties, they have never been considered real competitors of polymers and/or cross-linked extracellular matrix (ECM) natural proteins. Indeed, synthetic SAP-made hydrogels usually feature modest mechanical properties, limiting their potential applications, due to the transient non-covalent interactions involved in the self-assembling phenomenon. Cross-linked SAP-hydrogels have been recently introduced to bridge this gap, but several questions remain open. New strategies leading to stiffer gels of SAPs may allow for a full exploitation of the SAP technology in TE and beyond. We have developed and characterized a genipin cross-linking strategy significantly increasing the stiffness and resiliency of FAQ(LDLK)3, a functionalized SAP already used for nervous cell cultures. We characterized different protocols of cross-linking, analyzing their dose and time-dependent efficiency, influencing stiffness, bioabsorption time and molecular arrangements. We choose the best developed protocol to electrospin into nanofibers, for the first time, self-standing, water-stable and flexible fibrous mats and micro-channels entirely made of SAPs. This work may open the door to the development and tailoring of bioprostheses entirely made of SAPs for different TE applications.
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- Raffaele Pugliese
- IRCSS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, Unità di Ingegneria Tissutale, Viale Cappuccini 1, San Giovanni Rotondo, FG 71013, Italy.
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Azevedo C, Macedo MH, Sarmento B. Strategies for the enhanced intracellular delivery of nanomaterials. Drug Discov Today 2018; 23:944-959. [PMID: 28919437 PMCID: PMC7108348 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2017.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2017] [Revised: 06/13/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The intracellular delivery of nanomaterials and drugs has been attracting increasing research interest, mainly because of their important effects and functions in several organelles. Targeting specific organelles can help treat or decrease the symptoms of diabetes, cancer, infectious, and autoimmune diseases. Tuning biological and chemical properties enables the creation of functionalized nanomaterials with enhanced intracellular uptake, ability to escape premature lysosome degradation, and to reach a specific target. Here, we provide an update of recent advances in the intracellular delivery mechanisms that could help drugs reach their target more efficiently.
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- Cláudia Azevedo
- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; CESPU, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada em Ciências e Tecnologias da Saúde & Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde, Gandra, Portugal.
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Sayed E, Karavasili C, Ruparelia K, Haj-Ahmad R, Charalambopoulou G, Steriotis T, Giasafaki D, Cox P, Singh N, Giassafaki LPN, Mpenekou A, Markopoulou CK, Vizirianakis IS, Chang MW, Fatouros DG, Ahmad Z. Electrosprayed mesoporous particles for improved aqueous solubility of a poorly water soluble anticancer agent: in vitro and ex vivo evaluation. J Control Release 2018; 278:142-155. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2018.03.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Revised: 03/22/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Kornmueller K, Lehofer B, Leitinger G, Amenitsch H, Prassl R. Peptide self-assembly into lamellar phases and the formation of lipid-peptide nanostructures. NANO RESEARCH 2018; 11:913-928. [PMID: 29372005 PMCID: PMC5777605 DOI: 10.1007/s12274-017-1702-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Lipids exhibit an extraordinary polymorphism in self-assembled mesophases, with lamellar phases as biologically most relevant representative. To mimic lipid lamellar phases with amphiphilic designer peptides, seven systematically varied short peptides were engineered. Indeed, four peptide candidates (V4D, V4WD, V4WD2, I4WD2) readily self-assembled into lamellae in aqueous solution: small-angle X-ray scattering patterns (SAXS) revealed ordered lamellar structures with a repeat distance of ~4-5 nm. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images confirmed the presence of stacked sheets. Two derivatives (V3D and V4D2) remained as loose aggregates dispersed in solution; one peptide (L4WD2) formed twisted tapes with internal lamellae and an antiparallel β-type monomer alignment. To understand the interaction of peptides with lipids they were mixed with phosphatidylcholines. Low peptide concentrations (1.1 mM) induced the formation of a heterogeneous mixture of vesicular structures: large multilamellar vesicles (d-spacing ~6.3 nm) coexisted with oligo- or unilamellar vesicles (~50 nm in diameter) and bicelle-like structures (~45 nm length, ~18 nm width). High peptide concentrations (11 mM) led to unilamellar vesicles (ULV, diameter ~260-280 nm) with a homogeneous mixing of lipids and peptides. SAXS revealed the temperature-dependent fine structure of these ULVs: at 25 °C the bilayer is in a fully interdigitated state (headgroup-to-headgroup distance dhh ~2.9 nm), whereas at 50 °C this interdigitation opens up (dhh ~3.6 nm). Our results highlight the versatility of self-assembled peptide superstructures: subtle changes in the amino acid composition are key design elements in creating peptide- or lipid-peptide nanostructures with the same richness in morphology as known from the lipid-world.
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- Karin Kornmueller
- Institute of Biophysics, Medical University of Graz,
BioTechMed-Graz, Graz 8010, Austria
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- Institute of Biophysics, Medical University of Graz,
BioTechMed-Graz, Graz 8010, Austria
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- Institute of Cell Biology, Histology and Embryology, Research Unit
Electron Microscopic Techniques, Medical University of Graz, Graz 8010,
Austria
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Graz University of Technology,
Graz 8010, Austria
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- Institute of Biophysics, Medical University of Graz,
BioTechMed-Graz, Graz 8010, Austria
- Address correspondence to Ruth Prassl,
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Lock JY, Carlson TL, Carrier RL. Mucus models to evaluate the diffusion of drugs and particles. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2018; 124:34-49. [PMID: 29117512 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2017.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Revised: 10/12/2017] [Accepted: 11/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Mucus is a complex hydrogel that acts as a natural barrier to drug delivery at different mucosal surfaces including the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and vaginal tracts. To elucidate the role mucus plays in drug delivery, different in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo mucus models and techniques have been utilized. Drug and drug carrier diffusion can be studied using various techniques in either isolated mucus gels or mucus present on cell cultures and tissues. The species, age, and potential disease state of the animal from which mucus is derived can all impact mucus composition and structure, and therefore impact drug and drug carrier diffusion. This review provides an overview of the techniques used to characterize drug and drug carrier diffusion, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the different models available to highlight the information they can afford.
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Self-Assembling RADA16-I Peptide Hydrogel Scaffold Loaded with Tamoxifen for Breast Reconstruction. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:3656193. [PMID: 28691024 PMCID: PMC5485292 DOI: 10.1155/2017/3656193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2017] [Revised: 04/11/2017] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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More and more breast cancer patients prefer autologous fat tissue transfer following lumpectomy to maintain perfect female characteristics. However, the outcome was not satisfactory due to the transplanted fat absorption. In this study, we prepared two RADA16-I peptide scaffolds with and without tamoxifen. Both scaffolds were transparent, porous, and hemisphere-shaped. The hADSCs isolated from liposuction were attached to the scaffold. The growth inhibition of the hADSCs induced by TAM in 2-demensional (2D) culture was higher than that in TAM-loaded hydrogel scaffold 3D culture (P < 0.05); however, the same outcomes were not observed in MCF-7 cells. Correspondingly, the apoptosis of the hADSCs induced by TAM was significantly increased in 2D culture compared to that in scaffold 3D culture (P < 0.05). Yet the outcomes of the aoptosis in MCF-7 were contrary. Apoptosis-related protein Bcl-2 was involved in the process. In vivo experiments showed that both scaffolds formed a round mass after subcutaneous implantation and it retained its shape after being pressed slightly. The implantation had no effect on the weight and activity of the animals. The results suggested that TAM-loaded RADA16-I hydrogel scaffolds both provide support for hADSCs cells attachment/proliferation and retain cytotoxic effect on MCF-7 cells, which might be a promising therapeutic breast tissue following lumpectomy.
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Acar H, Srivastava S, Chung EJ, Schnorenberg MR, Barrett JC, LaBelle JL, Tirrell M. Self-assembling peptide-based building blocks in medical applications. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2017; 110-111:65-79. [PMID: 27535485 PMCID: PMC5922461 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2016.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2016] [Revised: 07/01/2016] [Accepted: 08/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Peptides and peptide-conjugates, comprising natural and synthetic building blocks, are an increasingly popular class of biomaterials. Self-assembled nanostructures based on peptides and peptide-conjugates offer advantages such as precise selectivity and multifunctionality that can address challenges and limitations in the clinic. In this review article, we discuss recent developments in the design and self-assembly of various nanomaterials based on peptides and peptide-conjugates for medical applications, and categorize them into two themes based on the driving forces of molecular self-assembly. First, we present the self-assembled nanostructures driven by the supramolecular interactions between the peptides, with or without the presence of conjugates. The studies where nanoassembly is driven by the interactions between the conjugates of peptide-conjugates are then presented. Particular emphasis is given to in vivo studies focusing on therapeutics, diagnostics, immune modulation and regenerative medicine. Finally, challenges and future perspectives are presented.
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- Handan Acar
- Institute for Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
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- Institute for Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; Institute for Molecular Engineering, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USA.
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- Institute for Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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- Institute for Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; Medical Scientist Training Program, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
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- Biophysical Sciences Graduate Program, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
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- Institute for Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; Institute for Molecular Engineering, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USA.
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Koutsopoulos S. Self-assembling peptide nanofiber hydrogels in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine: Progress, design guidelines, and applications. J Biomed Mater Res A 2016; 104:1002-16. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.35638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2015] [Revised: 11/30/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Sotirios Koutsopoulos
- Center for Biomedical Engineering; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge Massachusetts 02139
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