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Terrones-Morey G, Xiao X, Giannini V, Fragoso A, Guerrini L, Pazos-Perez N. Comparative SERS Activity of Homometallic and Bimetallic Core-Satellite Assemblies. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1506. [PMID: 39330663 PMCID: PMC11435184 DOI: 10.3390/nano14181506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2024] [Revised: 09/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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The fabrication of core-satellite (CS) assemblies offers a versatile strategy for tailoring the optical properties of plasmonic nanomaterials. In addition to key factors like size, shape, and spatial arrangement of individual components, the combination of plasmonic units with different compositions (e.g., gold and silver) has been demonstrated to produce materials with enhanced properties and functionalities applicable across a range of fields. Notably, several CS assembly variants have emerged as promising substrates for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). In this study, we address a gap in the knowledge by conducting a systematic cross-comparison of the optical and SERS properties of highly bright homo- and bimetallic CS assemblies. We evaluated the SERS efficiencies of these different superstructures across various excitation wavelengths and supported our findings with numerical simulations. The insights gained from this study offer a valuable foundation for researchers seeking to select and optimize the most suitable CS assemblies for their given SERS application.
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- Gianfranco Terrones-Morey
- Department of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Carrer de Marcel∙lí Domingo 1, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
- Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Technology Innovation Institute, Building B04C, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 9639, United Arab Emirates
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- Technology Innovation Institute, Building B04C, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 9639, United Arab Emirates
- Instituto de Estructura de la Materia (IEM-CSIC), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Serrano 121, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Centre of Excellence ENSEMBLE3 sp. z o.o., Wolczynska 133, 01-919 Warsaw, Poland
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Carrer de Marcel∙lí Domingo 1, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Carrer de Marcel∙lí Domingo 1, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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Deng J, Yuan S, Pan W, Li Q, Chen Z. Nanotherapy to Reshape the Tumor Microenvironment: A New Strategy for Prostate Cancer Treatment. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:26878-26899. [PMID: 38947792 PMCID: PMC11209918 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c03055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common cancer in males worldwide. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the primary treatment method used for PCa. Although more effective androgen synthesis and antiandrogen inhibitors have been developed for clinical practice, hormone resistance increases the incidence of ADT-insensitive prostate cancer and poor prognoses. The tumor microenvironment (TME) has become a research hotspot with efforts to identify treatment targets based on the characteristics of the TME to improve prognosis. Herein, we introduce the basic characteristics of the PCa TME and the side effects of traditional prostate cancer treatments. We further highlight the emergence of novel nanotherapy strategies, their therapeutic mechanisms, and their effects on the PCa microenvironment. With further research, clinical applications of nanotherapy for PCa are expected in the near future. Collectively, this Review provides a valuable resource regarding the various nanotherapy types, demonstrating their broad clinical prospects to improve the quality of life in patients with PCa.
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- Juan Deng
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Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical university, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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First Clinical College of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023, China
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- The
Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical university, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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- The
Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical university, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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- The
Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical university, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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- The
Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical university, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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Wang J, Zhang Z, Liang R, Chen W, Li Q, Xu J, Zhao H, Xing D. Targeting lymph nodes for enhanced cancer vaccination: From nanotechnology to tissue engineering. Mater Today Bio 2024; 26:101068. [PMID: 38711936 PMCID: PMC11070719 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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Lymph nodes (LNs) occupy a critical position in initiating and augmenting immune responses, both spatially and functionally. In cancer immunotherapy, tumor-specific vaccines are blooming as a powerful tool to suppress the growth of existing tumors, as well as provide preventative efficacy against tumorigenesis. Delivering these vaccines more efficiently to LNs, where antigen-presenting cells (APCs) and T cells abundantly reside, is under extensive exploration. Formulating vaccines into nanomedicines, optimizing their physiochemical properties, and surface modification to specifically bind molecules expressed on LNs or APCs, are common routes and have brought encouraging outcomes. Alternatively, porous scaffolds can be engineered to attract APCs and provide an environment for them to mature, proliferate and migrate to LNs. A relatively new research direction is inducing the formation of LN-like organoids, which have shown positive relevance to tumor prognosis. Cutting-edge advances in these directions and discussions from a future perspective are given here, from which the up-to-date pattern of cancer vaccination will be drawn to hopefully provide basic guidance to future studies.
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- Jie Wang
- Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Qingdao Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Qingdao, 266033, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Akbarishandiz S, Khani S, Maia J. Adhesion dynamics of Janus nanocarriers to endothelial cells: A dissipative particle dynamics study. Phys Rev E 2024; 109:064408. [PMID: 39020963 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.109.064408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Janus nanocarriers (NCs) provide promising features in interfacial applications such as targeted drug delivery. Herein, we use dissipative particle dynamics simulations to study the adhesion dynamics of NCs with Janus ligand compositions to the endothelial cell as a function of a series of effects, such as the initial orientation, ligand density, shape, and size of Janus NCs. The Janus NCs, with its long axis parallel to the endothelial glycocalyx (EG) layer, has the best penetration depth due to its lower potential energy and the lowest shell entropy loss. Among different shapes of Janus NCs, both the potential energy and the EG entropy loss control the penetration. In fact, at the parallel orientations, Janus shapes with a robust mechanical strength and larger surface area at the EG/water interface can rotate and penetrate more efficiently. An increase in the ligand density of Janus NCs increases entropy losses of both the hydrophilic and the hydrophobic ligands and decreases the potential energy. Thus, for a specific Janus NCs, functionalizing with an appropriate ligand density would help driving forces prevail over barriers of penetration into the EG layer. For a particular ligand density, once the radius of the Janus NCs exceeds the appropriate size, barriers such as hydrophobic ligands and shell entropy losses are also reinforced significantly and surpass driving forces. Our observations reveal that entropy losses for hydrophobic ligands of Janus NCs and for the shell of NCs are decisive for the adhesion and penetration of Janus NCs to endothelial cells.
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Gül D, Önal Acet B, Lu Q, Stauber RH, Odabaşı M, Acet Ö. Revolution in Cancer Treatment: How Are Intelligently Designed Nanostructures Changing the Game? Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5171. [PMID: 38791209 PMCID: PMC11120744 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Nanoparticles (NPs) are extremely important tools to overcome the limitations imposed by therapeutic agents and effectively overcome biological barriers. Smart designed/tuned nanostructures can be extremely effective for cancer treatment. The selection and design of nanostructures and the adjustment of size and surface properties are extremely important, especially for some precision treatments and drug delivery (DD). By designing specific methods, an important era can be opened in the biomedical field for personalized and precise treatment. Here, we focus on advances in the selection and design of nanostructures, as well as on how the structure and shape, size, charge, and surface properties of nanostructures in biological fluids (BFs) can be affected. We discussed the applications of specialized nanostructures in the therapy of head and neck cancer (HNC), which is a difficult and aggressive type of cancer to treat, to give an impetus for novel treatment approaches in this field. We also comprehensively touched on the shortcomings, current trends, and future perspectives when using nanostructures in the treatment of cancer.
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- Désirée Gül
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Molecular and Cellular Oncology, University Medical Center, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (B.Ö.A.); (Q.L.); (R.H.S.)
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Molecular and Cellular Oncology, University Medical Center, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (B.Ö.A.); (Q.L.); (R.H.S.)
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Arts and Science, Aksaray University, Aksaray 68100, Turkey;
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Molecular and Cellular Oncology, University Medical Center, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (B.Ö.A.); (Q.L.); (R.H.S.)
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Molecular and Cellular Oncology, University Medical Center, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (B.Ö.A.); (Q.L.); (R.H.S.)
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Arts and Science, Aksaray University, Aksaray 68100, Turkey;
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Molecular and Cellular Oncology, University Medical Center, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (B.Ö.A.); (Q.L.); (R.H.S.)
- Pharmacy Services Program, Vocational School of Health Science, Tarsus University, Tarsus 33100, Turkey
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Lansangan C, Khoobchandani M, Jain R, Rudensky S, Perry CC, Patil R. Designing Gold Nanoparticles for Precise Glioma Treatment: Challenges and Alternatives. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1153. [PMID: 38473623 DOI: 10.3390/ma17051153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a glioma and the most aggressive type of brain tumor with a dismal average survival time, despite the standard of care. One promising alternative therapy is boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), which is a noninvasive therapy for treating locally invasive malignant tumors, such as glioma. BNCT involves boron-10 isotope capturing neutrons to form boron-11, which then releases radiation directly into tumor cells with minimal damage to healthy tissues. This therapy lacks clinically approved targeted blood-brain-barrier-permeating delivery vehicles for the central nervous system (CNS) entry of therapeutic boron-10. Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) are selective and effective drug-delivery vehicles because of their desirable properties, facile synthesis, and biocompatibility. This review discusses biomedical/therapeutic applications of GNPs as a drug delivery vehicle, with an emphasis on their potential for carrying therapeutic drugs, imaging agents, and GBM-targeting antibodies/peptides for treating glioma. The constraints of GNP therapeutic efficacy and biosafety are discussed.
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- Cedric Lansangan
- Division of Cancer Science, Departments of Basic Sciences and Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University (LLU), 11175 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA
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- Division of Cancer Science, Departments of Basic Sciences and Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University (LLU), 11175 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, Miraj 416410, India
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- Division of Cancer Science, Departments of Basic Sciences and Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University (LLU), 11175 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA
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- Division of Biochemistry, Department of Basic Sciences, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University (LLU), 11175 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA
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- Division of Cancer Science, Departments of Basic Sciences and Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University (LLU), 11175 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA
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Yao Y, Zhang T, Tang M. Toxicity mechanism of engineered nanomaterials: Focus on mitochondria. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 343:123231. [PMID: 38154775 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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With the rapid development of nanotechnology, engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are widely used in various fields. This has exacerbated the environmental pollution and human exposure of ENMs. The study of toxicity of ENMs and its mechanism has become a hot research topic in recent years. Mitochondrial damage plays an important role in the toxicity of ENMs. This paper reviews the structural damage, dysfunction, and molecular level perturbations caused by different ENMs to mitochondria, including ZnO NPs, Ag NPs, TiO2 NPs, iron oxide NPs, cadmium-based quantum dots, CuO NPs, silica NPs, carbon-based nanomaterials. Among them, mitochondrial quality control plays an important role in mitochondrial damage. We further summarize the cellular level outcomes caused by mitochondrial damage, mainly including, apoptosis, ferroptosis, pyroptosis and inflammation response. In addition, we concluded that reducing mitochondrial damage at source as well as accelerating recovery from mitochondrial damage through ENMs modification and pharmacological intervention are two feasible strategies. This review further provides new insights into the mitochondrial toxicity mechanisms of ENMs and provides a new foothold for predicting human health and environmental risks of ENMs.
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- Yongshuai Yao
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, PR China.
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Gupta D, Roy P, Sharma R, Kasana R, Rathore P, Gupta TK. Recent nanotheranostic approaches in cancer research. Clin Exp Med 2024; 24:8. [PMID: 38240834 PMCID: PMC10799106 DOI: 10.1007/s10238-023-01262-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Humanity is suffering from cancer which has become a root cause of untimely deaths of individuals around the globe in the recent past. Nanotheranostics integrates therapeutics and diagnostics to monitor treatment response and enhance drug efficacy and safety. We hereby propose to discuss all recent cancer imaging and diagnostic tools, the mechanism of targeting tumor cells, and current nanotheranostic platforms available for cancer. This review discusses various nanotheranostic agents and novel molecular imaging tools like MRI, CT, PET, SPEC, and PAT used for cancer diagnostics. Emphasis is given to gold nanoparticles, silica, liposomes, dendrimers, and metal-based agents. We also highlight the mechanism of targeting the tumor cells, and the limitations of different nanotheranostic agents in the field of research for cancer treatment. Due to the complexity in this area, multifunctional and hybrid nanoparticles functionalized with targeted moieties or anti-cancer drugs show the best feature for theranostics that enables them to work on carrying and delivering active materials to the desired area of the requirement for early detection and diagnosis. Non-invasive imaging techniques have a specificity of receptor binding and internalization processes of the nanosystems within the cancer cells. Nanotheranostics may provide the appropriate medicine at the appropriate dose to the appropriate patient at the appropriate time.
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- Deepshikha Gupta
- Department of Chemistry, Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Sector-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Sector-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Sector-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Sector-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Sector-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India
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Akbarishandiz S, Khani S, Maia J. Adhesion dynamics of functionalized nanocarriers to endothelial cells: a dissipative particle dynamics study. SOFT MATTER 2023; 19:9254-9268. [PMID: 38009071 DOI: 10.1039/d3sm00865g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Targeted drug delivery to endothelial cells utilizing functionalized nanocarriers (NCs) is an essential procedure in therapeutic and diagnosis therapies. Using dissipative particle dynamics simulation, NCs have been designed and combined with an endothelial environment, such as the endothelial glycocalyx (EG) layer, receptors, water, and cell wall. Furthermore, the energy landscapes of the functionalized NC with the endothelial cell have been analyzed as a function of properties such as the shape, size, initial orientation, and ligand density of NCs. Our results show that an appropriate higher ligand density for each particular NC provides more driving forces than barriers for the penetration of the NCs. Herein we report the importance of shell entropy loss for the NC shape effect on the adhesion and penetration into the EG layer. Moreover, the rotation of the disc shape NC as a wheel during the penetration is an extra driving force for its further inclusion. By increasing the NCs' size larger than the appropriate size for each particular ligand density, due to an increase in the NCs' shell entropy loss, the barriers surpass the driving forces for NC penetration. Furthermore, the parallel orientation provides the NCs with the best penetration capabilities. However, the rotation of the disc shape NCs enhances their diffusion in the perpendicular orientation too. Overall, our findings highlight the crucial role of the shell entropy loss in governing the penetration of NCs. Besides, studying NCs with a homogeneous ligand composition enabled us to cross barriers and probe energetics after the complete inclusion of the NCs.
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- Saeed Akbarishandiz
- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, USA.
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- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, USA.
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- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, USA.
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Wu KY, Brister D, Bélanger P, Tran SD. Exploring the Potential of Nanoporous Materials for Advancing Ophthalmic Treatments. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15599. [PMID: 37958583 PMCID: PMC10650608 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115599] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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The landscape of ophthalmology is undergoing significant transformations, driven by technological advancements and innovations in materials science. One of the advancements in this evolution is the application of nanoporous materials, endowed with unique physicochemical properties ideal for a variety of ophthalmological applications. Characterized by their high surface area, tunable porosity, and functional versatility, these materials have the potential to improve drug delivery systems and ocular devices. This review, anchored by a comprehensive literature focusing on studies published within the last five years, examines the applications of nanoporous materials in ocular drug delivery systems (DDS), contact lenses, and intraocular lenses. By consolidating the most current research, this review aims to serve as a resource for clinicians, researchers, and material scientists engaged in the rapidly evolving field of ophthalmology.
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- Kevin Y. Wu
- Department of Surgery—Division of Ophthalmology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1G 2E8, Canada; (K.Y.W.)
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- College of Public Health, National Taiwan University (NTU), Taipei 106319, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery—Division of Ophthalmology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1G 2E8, Canada; (K.Y.W.)
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 1G1, Canada
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Xuan Y, Zhang W, Zhu X, Zhang S. An updated overview of some factors that influence the biological effects of nanoparticles. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1254861. [PMID: 37711450 PMCID: PMC10499358 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1254861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Nanoparticles (NPs) can be extremely effective in the early diagnosis and treatment of cancer due to their properties. The nanotechnology industry is developing rapidly. The number of multifunctional NPs has increased in the market and hundreds of NPs are in various stages of preclinical and clinical development. Thus, the mechanism underlying the effects of NPs on biological systems has received much attention. After NPs enter the body, they interact with plasma proteins, tumour cell receptors, and small biological molecules. This interaction is closely related to the size, shape, chemical composition and surface modification properties of NPs. In this review, the effects of the size, shape, chemical composition and surface modification of NPs on the biological effects of NPs were summarised, including the mechanism through which NPs enter cells, the resulting oxidative stress response, and the interaction with proteins. This review of the biological effects of NPs can not only provide theoretical support for the preparation of safer and more efficient NPs but also lay the foundation for their clinical application.
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- Yang Xuan
- Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Utilization of Ministry of Education, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Utilization of Ministry of Education, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Utilization of Ministry of Education, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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Xuan L, Ju Z, Skonieczna M, Zhou P, Huang R. Nanoparticles-induced potential toxicity on human health: Applications, toxicity mechanisms, and evaluation models. MedComm (Beijing) 2023; 4:e327. [PMID: 37457660 PMCID: PMC10349198 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Nanoparticles (NPs) have become one of the most popular objects of scientific study during the past decades. However, despite wealth of study reports, still there is a gap, particularly in health toxicology studies, underlying mechanisms, and related evaluation models to deeply understanding the NPs risk effects. In this review, we first present a comprehensive landscape of the applications of NPs on health, especially addressing the role of NPs in medical diagnosis, therapy. Then, the toxicity of NPs on health systems is introduced. We describe in detail the effects of NPs on various systems, including respiratory, nervous, endocrine, immune, and reproductive systems, and the carcinogenicity of NPs. Furthermore, we unravels the underlying mechanisms of NPs including ROS accumulation, mitochondrial damage, inflammatory reaction, apoptosis, DNA damage, cell cycle, and epigenetic regulation. In addition, the classical study models such as cell lines and mice and the emerging models such as 3D organoids used for evaluating the toxicity or scientific study are both introduced. Overall, this review presents a critical summary and evaluation of the state of understanding of NPs, giving readers more better understanding of the NPs toxicology to remedy key gaps in knowledge and techniques.
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- Lihui Xuan
- Department of Occupational and Environmental HealthXiangya School of Public HealthCentral South UniversityChangshaHunanChina
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental HealthXiangya School of Public HealthCentral South UniversityChangshaHunanChina
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- Department of Systems Biology and EngineeringInstitute of Automatic ControlSilesian University of TechnologyGliwicePoland
- Biotechnology Centre, Silesian University of TechnologyGliwicePoland
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for RadiobiologyDepartment of Radiation BiologyBeijing Institute of Radiation MedicineBeijingChina
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental HealthXiangya School of Public HealthCentral South UniversityChangshaHunanChina
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Yun WS, Kim J, Lim DK, Kim DH, Jeon SI, Kim K. Recent Studies and Progress in the Intratumoral Administration of Nano-Sized Drug Delivery Systems. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2225. [PMID: 37570543 PMCID: PMC10421122 DOI: 10.3390/nano13152225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Over the last 30 years, diverse types of nano-sized drug delivery systems (nanoDDSs) have been intensively explored for cancer therapy, exploiting their passive tumor targetability with an enhanced permeability and retention effect. However, their systemic administration has aroused some unavoidable complications, including insufficient tumor-targeting efficiency, side effects due to their undesirable biodistribution, and carrier-associated toxicity. In this review, the recent studies and advancements in intratumoral nanoDDS administration are generally summarized. After identifying the factors to be considered to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of intratumoral nanoDDS administration, the experimental results on the application of intratumoral nanoDDS administration to various types of cancer therapies are discussed. Subsequently, the reports on clinical studies of intratumoral nanoDDS administration are addressed in short. Intratumoral nanoDDS administration is proven with its versatility to enhance the tumor-specific accumulation and retention of therapeutic agents for various therapeutic modalities. Specifically, it can improve the efficacy of therapeutic agents with poor bioavailability by increasing their intratumoral concentration, while minimizing the side effect of highly toxic agents by restricting their delivery to normal tissues. Intratumoral administration of nanoDDS is considered to expand its application area due to its potent ability to improve therapeutic effects and relieve the systemic toxicities of nanoDDSs.
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- Wan Su Yun
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KU-KIST), Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KU-KIST), Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KU-KIST), Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KU-KIST), Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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Baruah K, Konthoujam I, Lyndem S, Aguan K, Singha Roy A. Complexation of turmeric and curcumin mediated silver nanoparticles with human serum albumin: Further investigation into the protein-corona formation, anti-bacterial effects and cell cytotoxicity studies. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 294:122540. [PMID: 36848856 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Biosynthesized noble metal nanoparticles have been of recent interest due to their broad implications in the future biomedicinal field. We have synthesized silver nanoparticle using turmeric-extract and its major component curcumin as reducing and stabilizing agents. Further, we have investigated the protein-NPs interaction focusing the inspection of the role of biosynthesized AgNPs on any conformational changes of the protein, binding and thermodynamic parameters using spectroscopic techniques. Fluorescence quenching studies revealed that both CUR-AgNPs and TUR-AgNPs have moderate binding affinities (∼104 M-1) towards human serum albumin (HSA) and static quenching mechanism was involved in the binding. Estimated thermodynamic parameters indicate the involvement of hydrophobic forces in the binding processes. The surface charge potential of the biosynthesized AgNPs became more negative upon complexation with HSA as observed from Zeta potential measurements. Antibacterial efficacies of the biosynthesized AgNPs were evaluated against Escherichia coli (gram-negative) and Enterococcus faecalis (gram-positive) bacterial strains. The AgNPs were found to destroy the cancer (HeLa) cell lines in vitro. The overall findings of our study successfully outline the detailed insight of the protein corona formation by biocompatible AgNPs and their biological applications concerning the future scope in the biomedicinal field.
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- Kakali Baruah
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Meghalaya, Shillong 793003, India
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- Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793022, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Meghalaya, Shillong 793003, India
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- Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793022, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Meghalaya, Shillong 793003, India.
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El-Kalliny AS, Abdel-Wahed MS, El-Zahhar AA, Hamza IA, Gad-Allah TA. Nanomaterials: a review of emerging contaminants with potential health or environmental impact. DISCOVER NANO 2023; 18:68. [PMID: 37382722 PMCID: PMC10409958 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-023-03787-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Nanotechnologies have been advantageous in many sectors and gaining much concern due to the unique physical, chemical and biological properties of nanomaterials (NMs). We have surveyed peer-reviewed publications related to "nanotechnology", "NMs", "NMs water treatment", "NMs air treatment", and "NMs environmental risk" in the last 23 years. We found that most of the research work is focused on developing novel applications for NMs and new products with peculiar features. In contrast, there are relatively few of publications concerning NMs as environmental contaminants relative to that for NMs applications. Thus, we devoted this review for NMs as emerging environmental contaminants. The definition and classification of NMs will be presented first to demonstrate the importance of unifying the NMs definition. The information provided here should facilitate the detection, control, and regulation of NMs contaminants in the environment. The high surface-area-to-volume ratio and the reactivity of NMs contaminants cause the prediction of the chemical properties and potential toxicities of NPs to be extremely difficult; therefore, we found that there are marked knowledge gaps in the fate, impact, toxicity, and risk of NMs. Consequently, developing and modifying extraction methods, detection tools, and characterization technologies are essential for complete risk assessment of NMs contaminants in the environment. This will help also in setting regulations and standards for releasing and handling NMs as there are no specific regulations. Finally, the integrated treatment technologies are necessary for the removal of NMs contaminants in water. Also, membrane technology is recommended for NMs remediation in air.
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- Amer S El-Kalliny
- Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Water Pollution Research Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Buhouth St., Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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Bemidinezhad A, Mirzavi F, Gholamhosseinian H, Gheybi F, Soukhtanloo M. Gold-containing liposomes and glucose-coated gold nanoparticles enhances the radiosensitivity of B16F0 melanoma cells via increasing apoptosis and ROS production. Life Sci 2023; 318:121495. [PMID: 36780937 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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AIM To increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy, metals with high Z number are used as radiosensitizers. In this regard, the effectiveness of various gold nanoparticles as radiosensitizer has been proven. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of liposomes containing gold ions (Gold-Lips) and glucose-coated gold nanoparticles (Glu-GNPs) on radiation sensitivity of B16F0 melanoma cells. MAIN METHODS Naked GNPs, Glu-GNPs and Gold-Lips were synthesized and their physicochemical properties were evaluated using DLS. The cytotoxicity and sensitivity of the nanoparticles to radiation were evaluated using MTT and colony formation assay, respectively. Flow cytometry was performed to evaluate the apoptotic effect of nanoparticles on B16F0 cells. The intracellular ROS levels and mRNA expression of Bax, Bcl-2, p53, Caspase-3, and Caspase-7 genes were also evaluated. Finally, caspase 3/7 activity was determined using a luminescence assay kit. KEY FINDINGS The results revealed that GNPs, Glu-GNPs, and Gold-Lips had a desired size and zeta potential. Results from the colony assay showed that the all non-toxic concentrations of Gold-Lips significantly increased cell death in B16F0 cells compared with the Glu-GNPs (p > 0.05). Flow cytometry and Caspase-3/-7 activity confirmed the results of the colony assay and showed that increasing the sensitivity of cells to radiation increases apoptosis. Moreover, we found that Gold-Lips increased the mRNA expression of p53, Bax, and Caspase-3/-7, and decreased the Bcl-2 mRNA expression. SIGNIFICANCE Overall, both Gold-Lips and Glu-GNPs enhanced the radiosensitivity of B16F0 cells, however, Gold-Lips had better effects, which could make them a promising tools in cancer radiotherapy.
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- Abolfazl Bemidinezhad
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Bidian C, Filip GA, David L, Moldovan B, Olteanu D, Clichici S, Olănescu-Vaida-Voevod MC, Leostean C, Macavei S, Muntean DM, Cenariu M, Albu A, Baldea I. Green Synthesized Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Increased Oxidative Stress and Induced Cell Death in Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Cells. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1251. [PMID: 37049344 PMCID: PMC10097358 DOI: 10.3390/nano13071251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The research investigated the effect of gold (Au-CM) and silver nanoparticles (Ag-CM) phytoreduced with Cornus mas fruit extract (CM) on a human colorectal adenocarcinoma (DLD-1) cell line. The impact of nanoparticles on the viability of DLD-1 tumor cells and normal cells was evaluated. Oxidative stress and cell death mechanisms (annexin/propidium iodide analysis, caspase-3 and caspase-8 levels, p53, BCL-2, BAX, NFkB expressions) as well as proliferation markers (Ki-67, PCNA and MAPK) were evaluated in tumor cells. The nanoparticles were characterized using UV-Vis spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and by measuring zeta potential, hydrodynamic diameter and polydispersity index (PDI). Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) analyses were also performed. The nanoparticles induced apoptosis and necrosis of DLD-1 cells and reduced cell proliferation, especially Ag-CM, while on normal cells, both nanoparticles maintained their viability up to 80%. Ag-CM and Au-CM increased the expressions of p53 and NFkB in parallel with the downregulation of BCL-2 protein and induced the activation of caspase-8, suggesting the involvement of apoptosis in cell death. Lipid peroxidation triggered by Ag-CM was correlated with tumor cell necrosis rate. Both nanoparticles obtained with phytocompounds from the CM extract protected normal cells and induced the death of DLD-1 tumor cells, especially by apoptosis.
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- Cristina Bidian
- Department of Physiology, ‘‘Iuliu Hatieganu’’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 1-3 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.B.); (D.O.); (S.C.); (M.-C.O.-V.-V.); (I.B.)
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- Department of Physiology, ‘‘Iuliu Hatieganu’’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 1-3 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.B.); (D.O.); (S.C.); (M.-C.O.-V.-V.); (I.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, “Babes-Bolyai” University, 11 Arany Janos Street, 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, “Babes-Bolyai” University, 11 Arany Janos Street, 400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Physiology, ‘‘Iuliu Hatieganu’’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 1-3 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.B.); (D.O.); (S.C.); (M.-C.O.-V.-V.); (I.B.)
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- Department of Physiology, ‘‘Iuliu Hatieganu’’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 1-3 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.B.); (D.O.); (S.C.); (M.-C.O.-V.-V.); (I.B.)
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- Department of Physiology, ‘‘Iuliu Hatieganu’’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 1-3 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.B.); (D.O.); (S.C.); (M.-C.O.-V.-V.); (I.B.)
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Donath St., No. 67-103, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.L.); (S.M.)
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Donath St., No. 67-103, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.L.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, ‘‘Iuliu Hatieganu’’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Victor Babeș Street, 400347 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Calea Manastur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Babes Street, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Physiology, ‘‘Iuliu Hatieganu’’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 1-3 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (C.B.); (D.O.); (S.C.); (M.-C.O.-V.-V.); (I.B.)
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Kumar D, Moghiseh M, Chitcholtan K, Mutreja I, Lowe C, Kaushik A, Butler A, Sykes P, Anderson N, Raja A. LHRH conjugated gold nanoparticles assisted efficient ovarian cancer targeting evaluated via spectral photon-counting CT imaging: a proof-of-concept research. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:1916-1928. [PMID: 36744575 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02416k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Emerging multifunctional nanoparticulate formulations take advantage of nano-meter scale size and surface chemistry to work as a therapeutic delivery agent and a diagnostic tool for non-invasive real-time monitoring using imaging technologies. Here, we evaluate the selective uptake of 18 nm and 80 nm sized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) by SKOV3 (4 times higher) ovarian cancer (OC) cells (compared to OVCAR5) in vitro, quantified by inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and MARS spectral photon-counting CT imaging (MARS SPCCT). Based on in vitro analysis, pristine AuNPs (18 nm) and surface modified AuNPs (18 nm) were chosen as a contrast agent for MARS SPCCT. The chemical analysis by FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) conjugation to the AuNPs surface. For the first time, LHRH conjugated AuNPs were used for in vitro and selective in vivo OC targeting. The ICP-MS analysis confirmed preferential uptake of LHRH modified AuNPs by organs residing in the abdominal cavity with OC nodules (pancreas: 0.46 ng mg-1, mesentery: 0.89 ng mg-1, ovary: 1.43 ng mg-1, and abdominal wall: 2.12 ng mg-1) whereas the MARS SPCCT analysis suggested scattered accumulation of metal around the abdominal cavity. Therefore, the study showed the exciting potential of LHRH conjugated AuNPs to target ovarian cancer and also as a potential contrast agent for novel SPCCT imaging technology.
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- Dhiraj Kumar
- Division of Pediatrics Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, 515 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, USA. .,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Christchurch Women Hospital, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, School of Medicine, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Radiology, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, School of Medicine, Christchurch, New Zealand.,MARS Bioimaging Limited, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Christchurch Women Hospital, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, School of Medicine, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics (MDRCBB), School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, 515 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, School of Medicine, Christchurch, New Zealand.,MARS Bioimaging Limited, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- NanoBiotech Laboratory, Department of Environmental Engineering, Florida Polytechnic University, FL, 33805, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, School of Medicine, Christchurch, New Zealand.,MARS Bioimaging Limited, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Christchurch Women Hospital, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, School of Medicine, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Radiology, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, School of Medicine, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Radiology, University of Otago Christchurch, 2 Riccarton Ave, School of Medicine, Christchurch, New Zealand.,Department of Physics, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Zhang Y, Zhang L, Hao Y, Yang H, Yin J, Zhou M, Zhao W. Detection of H
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- Yawen Zhang
- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials School of Chemistry and Materials Science Nanjing Normal University Nanjing 210023 China
- Key Laboratory of Pesticide and Chemical Biology Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry Central China Normal University Wuhan 430079 P. R. China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery The Afffliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine Nanjing 210008 P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials School of Chemistry and Materials Science Nanjing Normal University Nanjing 210023 China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials School of Chemistry and Materials Science Nanjing Normal University Nanjing 210023 China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide and Chemical Biology Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry Central China Normal University Wuhan 430079 P. R. China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery The Afffliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine Nanjing 210008 P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials School of Chemistry and Materials Science Nanjing Normal University Nanjing 210023 China
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Xu W, Ye C, Qing X, Liu S, Lv X, Wang W, Dong X, Zhang Y. Multi-target tyrosine kinase inhibitor nanoparticle delivery systems for cancer therapy. Mater Today Bio 2022; 16:100358. [PMID: 35880099 PMCID: PMC9307458 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Multi-target Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (MTKIs) have drawn substantial attention in tumor therapy. MTKIs could inhibit tumor cell proliferation and induce apoptosis by blocking the activity of tyrosine kinase. However, the toxicity and drug resistance of MTKIs severely restrict their further clinical application. The nano pharmaceutical technology based on MTKIs has attracted ever-increasing attention in recent years. Researchers deliver MTKIs through various types of nanocarriers to overcome drug resistance and improve considerably therapeutic efficiency. This review intends to summarize comprehensive applications of MTKIs nanoparticles in malignant tumor treatment. Firstly, the mechanism and toxicity were introduced. Secondly, various nanocarriers for MTKIs delivery were outlined. Thirdly, the combination treatment schemes and drug resistance reversal strategies were emphasized to improve the outcomes of cancer therapy. Finally, conclusions and perspectives were summarized to guide future research.
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- Wenjing Xu
- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210011, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing, 211816, China
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- School of Physical Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing, 211816, China
- School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, 221116, China
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210011, China
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Dasram MH, Walker RB, Khamanga SM. Recent Advances in Endocannabinoid System Targeting for Improved Specificity: Strategic Approaches to Targeted Drug Delivery. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:13223. [PMID: 36362014 PMCID: PMC9658826 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232113223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Opportunities for developing innovative and intelligent drug delivery technologies by targeting the endocannabinoid system are becoming more apparent. This review provides an overview of strategies to develop targeted drug delivery using the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Recent advances in endocannabinoid system targeting showcase enhanced pharmaceutical therapy specificity while minimizing undesirable side effects and overcoming formulation challenges associated with cannabinoids. This review identifies advances in targeted drug delivery technologies that may permit access to the full pharmacotherapeutic potential of the ECS. The design of optimized nanocarriers that target specific tissues can be improved by understanding the nature of the signaling pathways, distribution in the mammalian body, receptor structure, and enzymatic degradation of the ECS. A closer look at ligand-receptor complexes, endocannabinoid tone, tissue distribution, and G-protein activity leads to a better understanding of the potential of the ECS toolkit for therapeutics. The signal transduction pathways examine the modulation of downstream effector proteins, desensitization, signaling cascades, and biased signaling. An in-depth and overall view of the targeted system is achieved through homology modeling where mutagenesis and ligand binding examine the binding site and allow sequence analysis and the formation of libraries for molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulations. Internalization routes exploring receptor-mediated endocytosis and lipid rafts are also considered for explicit signaling. Furthermore, the review highlights nanotechnology and surface modification aspects as a possible future approach for specific targeting.
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- Division of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Makhanda 6139, South Africa
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Kumarasamy M, Tran N, Patarroyo J, Mishra S, Monopoli M, Madarasz E, Puntes V. “The Effects of Silver Nanoparticle Shape on Protein Adsorption and Neural Stem Cell Viability”. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202201917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Murali Kumarasamy
- Department of Biotechnology National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Hajipur (Dept. of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India), Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP), Industrial Area Hajipur 844 102, District Vaishali, State Bihar India
- Laboratory of Cellular and Developmental Neurobiology Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Budapest Hungary
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST 08193 Barcelona Spain
- Department of Scientific Management Dong A University Da Nang Vietnam
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST 08193 Barcelona Spain
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- Department of Biotechnology National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Hajipur (Dept. of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India), Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP), Industrial Area Hajipur 844 102, District Vaishali, State Bihar India
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- Centre for BioNano Interactions School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and Conway Institute for Biomolecular and Biomedical Research University College Dublin, Belfield Dublin 4 Ireland
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Developmental Neurobiology Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Budapest Hungary
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST 08193 Barcelona Spain
- Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats (ICREA) 08010 Barcelona Spain
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Du T, Yang T, Xu L, Li X, Yang G, Zhou S. An Implantable Polydopamine Nanoparticle‐in‐Nanofiber Device for Synergistic Cancer Photothermal/Chemotherapy. ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/anbr.202200076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Tianyi Du
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education School of Materials Science and Engineering Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education School of Materials Science and Engineering Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
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- College of Medicine Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials Ministry of Education School of Materials Science and Engineering Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 China
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Zhou R, Zhang M, Xi J, Li J, Ma R, Ren L, Bai Z, Qi K, Li X. Gold Nanorods-Based Photothermal Therapy: Interactions Between Biostructure, Nanomaterial, and Near-Infrared Irradiation. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2022; 17:68. [PMID: 35882718 PMCID: PMC9325935 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-022-03706-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Gold nanorods (AuNRs) are ideal inorganic nanophotothermal agents with unique characteristics, including local surface plasmon resonance effects, easy scale preparation and functional modification, and good biocompatibility. This review summarizes several recent advances in AuNRs-based photothermal therapy (PTT) research. Functionalized AuNRs photothermal agents have optimized biocompatibility and targeting properties. The multifunctional AuNRs nanoplatform composite structure meets the requirements for synergistic effects of PTT, photoacoustic imaging, and other therapeutic methods. Photothermal therapy with AuNRs (AuNRs-PTT) is widely used to treat tumors and inflammatory diseases; its tumor-targeting, tumor metastasis inhibition, and photothermal tumor ablation abilities have remarkable curative effects. An in-depth study of AuNRs in living systems and the interactions between biological structure, nanomaterial, and near-infrared irradiation could lay the foundation for further clinical research and the broad application of AuNRs in PTT.
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- Ruili Zhou
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, No. 1 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, No. 1 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, No. 1 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, No. 1 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, No. 1 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, No. 1 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, No. 1 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Regenerative Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, No. 1 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China.
- Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Regenerative Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, No. 1 Donggang West Road, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Regenerative Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Department of General Surgery, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
- Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Institute of Gansu Province, Medical College Cancer Center of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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Radhakrishnan D, Mohanan S, Choi G, Choy JH, Tiburcius S, Trinh HT, Bolan S, Verrills N, Tanwar P, Karakoti A, Vinu A. The emergence of nanoporous materials in lung cancer therapy. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2022; 23:225-274. [PMID: 35875329 PMCID: PMC9307116 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2022.2052181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers, affecting more than 2.1 million people across the globe every year. A very high occurrence and mortality rate of lung cancer have prompted active research in this area with both conventional and novel forms of therapies including the use of nanomaterials based drug delivery agents. Specifically, the unique physico-chemical and biological properties of porous nanomaterials have gained significant momentum as drug delivery agents for delivering a combination of drugs or merging diagnosis with targeted therapy for cancer treatment. This review focuses on the emergence of nano-porous materials for drug delivery in lung cancer. The review analyses the currently used nanoporous materials, including inorganic, organic and hybrid porous materials for delivering drugs for various types of therapies, including chemo, radio and phototherapy. It also analyses the selected research on stimuli-responsive nanoporous materials for drug delivery in lung cancer before summarizing the various findings and projecting the future of emerging trends. This review provides a strong foundation for the current status of the research on nanoporous materials, their limitations and the potential for improving their design to overcome the unique challenges of delivering drugs for the treatment of lung cancer.
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- Deepika Radhakrishnan
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
- Intelligent Nanohybrid Materials Laboratory (INML), Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan31116, Republic of Korea
- College of Science and Technology, Dankook University, Cheonan31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan31116, Korea
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
- Intelligent Nanohybrid Materials Laboratory (INML), Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan31116, Republic of Korea
- Course, College of Medicine, Dankook UniversityDepartment of Pre-medical, Cheonan31116, Korea
- Tokyo Tech World Research Hub Initiative (WRHI), Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama226-8503, Japan
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellness, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellness, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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David S, Patel DY, Cardona SM, Kirby N, Mayer KM. Cellular uptake and cytotoxicity of PEGylated gold nanoparticles in C33A cervical cancer cells. NANO EXPRESS 2022. [DOI: 10.1088/2632-959x/ac7738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) have served as an excellent candidate for biomedical applications. GNPs can be conjugated with carboxyl-polyethylene glycol-thiol (PEG) as a stealth coating which prolongs circulation time [Lipka J et al 2010 Biodistribution of PEG-modified gold nanoparticles following intratracheal instillation and intravenous injection. Biomaterials, 31 , 6574–6581, Janát-Amsbury M et al 2011 Geometry and surface characteristics of gold nanoparticles influence their biodistribution and uptake by macrophages. Eur. J. Pharm. Biopharm, 77 , 417–423] and increases cellular uptake.[He B et al 2017 Increased cellular uptake of peptide-modified PEGylated gold nanoparticles. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun., 494 , 339–345, Soenen S. J et al 2014 , The cellular interactions of PEGylated gold nanoparticles: effect of PEGylation on cellular uptake and cytotoxicity. Part. Part. Syst. Charact., 31 , 794–800, Guo J et al 2016 Bioconjugated gold nanoparticles enhance cellular uptake: A proof of concept study for siRNA delivery in prostate cancer cells. Int. J. Pharm., 509 , 16–27. Brandenberger C et al 2010 Quantitative evaluation of cellular uptake and trafficking of plain and polyethylene glycol‐coated gold nanoparticles. Small, 6 , 1669–1678. To examine the biological effects of PEG-coated GNPs, we investigated their cytotoxicity on human cervical cancer C33A cells as compared to citrate-capped GNPs. Our results indicated that PEGylated GNPs markedly induce apoptosis and necrosis causing cell shrinkage and cell membrane asymmetry. 30 nm citrate-capped GNPs were synthesized in aqueous solution using a citrate-reduction method. GNPs were functionalized with PEG (MW = 7500 g mol−1. The GNPs were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), confirming that the as-synthesized GNPs have a diameter of 30 nm. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) determined that the hydrodynamic diameter of PEGylated GNPs was 78.82 nm, and that of citrate-capped GNPs was 43.82 nm. Zeta potential measurements showed an increase in colloidal stability for PEGylated GNPs as compared to citrate GNPs, with a zeta potential of −33.33 mV observed for citrate-capped GNPs and a zeta potential of −43.38 mV observed for PEGylated GNPs. The PEGylated GNPs were found to effectively induce early and late-stage apoptosis in C33A cells with a significant reduction in total cell viability of 32.3%. Based on the apoptotic activity in C33A cells, PEGylated GNPs may serve as a promising radiosensitizer for cancer treatments.
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Aspect Ratio of PEGylated Upconversion Nanocrystals Affects the Cellular Uptake In Vitro and In Vivo. Acta Biomater 2022; 147:403-413. [PMID: 35605956 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The central nervous system (CNS) is protected by the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which acts as a physical barrier to regulate and prevent the uptake of endogenous metabolites and xenobiotics. However, the BBB prevents most non-lipophilic drugs from reaching the CNS following systematic administration. Therefore, there is considerable interest in identifying drug carriers that can maintain the biostability of therapeutic molecules and target their transport across the BBB. In this regard, upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) have become popular as a nanoparticle-based solution to this problem, with the additional benefit that they display unique properties for in vivo visualization. The majority of studies to date have explored basic spherical UCNPs for drug delivery applications. However, the biophysical properties of UCNPs, cell uptake and BBB transport have not been thoroughly investigated. In this study, we described a one-pot seed-mediated approach to precisely control longitudinal growth to produce bright UCNPs with various aspect ratios. We have systematically evaluated the effects of the physical aspect ratios and PEGylation of UCNPs on cellular uptake in different cell lines and an in vivo zebrafish model. We found that PEGylated the original UCNPs can enhance their biostability and cell uptake capacity. We identify an optimal aspect ratio for UCNP uptake into several different types of cultured cells, finding that this is generally in the ratio of 2 (length/width). This data provides a crucial clue for further optimizing UCNPs as a drug carrier to deliver therapeutic agents into the CNS. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The central nervous system (CNS) is protected by the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which acts as a highly selective semipermeable barrier of endothelial cells to regulate and prevent the uptake of toxins and pathogens. However, the BBB prevents most non-lipophilic drugs from reaching the CNS following systematic administration. The proposed research is significant because identifying the aspect ratio of drug carriers that maintains the biostability of therapeutic molecules and targets their transport across the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is crucial for designing an efficient drug delivery system. Therefore, this research provides a vital clue for further optimizing UCNPs as drug carriers to deliver therapeutic molecules into the brain.
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Recent developments in computational and experimental studies of physicochemical properties of Au and Ag nanostructures on cellular uptake and nanostructure toxicity. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2022; 1866:130170. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2022.130170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Wang A, Qi W, Gao T, Tang X. Molecular Contrast Optical Coherence Tomography and Its Applications in Medicine. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23063038. [PMID: 35328454 PMCID: PMC8949853 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23063038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The growing need to understand the molecular mechanisms of diseases has prompted the revolution in molecular imaging techniques along with nanomedicine development. Conventional optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a low-cost in vivo imaging modality that provides unique high spatial and temporal resolution anatomic images but little molecular information. However, given the widespread adoption of OCT in research and clinical practice, its robust molecular imaging extensions are strongly desired to combine with anatomical images. A range of relevant approaches has been reported already. In this article, we review the recent advances of molecular contrast OCT imaging techniques, the corresponding contrast agents, especially the nanoparticle-based ones, and their applications. We also summarize the properties, design criteria, merit, and demerit of those contrast agents. In the end, the prospects and challenges for further research and development in this field are outlined.
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Almowalad J, Laskar P, Somani S, Meewan J, Tate RJ, Dufès C. Lactoferrin- and Dendrimer-Bearing Gold Nanocages for Stimulus-Free DNA Delivery to Prostate Cancer Cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:1409-1421. [PMID: 35369035 PMCID: PMC8968073 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s347574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background The use of gene therapy to treat prostate cancer is hampered by the lack of effective nanocarriers that can selectively deliver therapeutic genes to cancer cells. To overcome this, we hypothesize that conjugating lactoferrin, a tumor-targeting ligand, and the diaminobutyric polypropylenimine dendrimer into gold nanocages, followed by complexation with a plasmid DNA, would enhance gene expression and anti-proliferation activity in prostate cancer cells without the use of external stimuli. Methods Novel gold nanocages bearing lactoferrin and conjugated to diaminobutyric polypropylenimine dendrimer (AuNCs-DAB-Lf) were synthesized and characterized. Following complexation with a plasmid DNA, their gene expression, cellular uptake and anti-proliferative efficacies were evaluated on PC-3 prostate cancer cells. Results AuNCs-DAB-Lf was able to complex DNA at conjugate: DNA weight ratios 5:1 onwards. Gene expression was at its highest after treatment with AuNCs-DAB-Lf at a weight ratio of 10:1, as a result of a significant increase in DNA uptake mediated by the conjugate at that ratio in PC-3 cells. Consequently, the anti-proliferative activity of AuNCs-DAB-Lf-DNA encoding TNFα was significantly improved by up to 9-fold compared with DAB dendriplex encoding TNFα. Conclusion Lactoferrin-bearing dendrimer-conjugated gold nanocages are highly promising gene delivery systems for the treatment of prostate cancer.
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- Jamal Almowalad
- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G4 0RE, UK
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G4 0RE, UK
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G4 0RE, UK
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G4 0RE, UK
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G4 0RE, UK
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G4 0RE, UK
- Correspondence: Christine Dufès, Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G4 0RE, UK, Tel +44 1415483796, Fax +44 1415522562, Email
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Anastasiadis SH, Chrissopoulou K, Stratakis E, Kavatzikidou P, Kaklamani G, Ranella A. How the Physicochemical Properties of Manufactured Nanomaterials Affect Their Performance in Dispersion and Their Applications in Biomedicine: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:552. [PMID: 35159897 PMCID: PMC8840392 DOI: 10.3390/nano12030552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The growth in novel synthesis methods and in the range of possible applications has led to the development of a large variety of manufactured nanomaterials (MNMs), which can, in principle, come into close contact with humans and be dispersed in the environment. The nanomaterials interact with the surrounding environment, this being either the proteins and/or cells in a biological medium or the matrix constituent in a dispersion or composite, and an interface is formed whose properties depend on the physicochemical interactions and on colloidal forces. The development of predictive relationships between the characteristics of individual MNMs and their potential practical use critically depends on how the key parameters of MNMs, such as the size, shape, surface chemistry, surface charge, surface coating, etc., affect the behavior in a test medium. This relationship between the biophysicochemical properties of the MNMs and their practical use is defined as their functionality; understanding this relationship is very important for the safe use of these nanomaterials. In this mini review, we attempt to identify the key parameters of nanomaterials and establish a relationship between these and the main MNM functionalities, which would play an important role in the safe design of MNMs; thus, reducing the possible health and environmental risks early on in the innovation process, when the functionality of a nanomaterial and its toxicity/safety will be taken into account in an integrated way. This review aims to contribute to a decision tree strategy for the optimum design of safe nanomaterials, by going beyond the compromise between functionality and safety.
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- Spiros H. Anastasiadis
- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, N. Plastira 100, 700 13 Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (K.C.); (E.S.); (P.K.); (G.K.); (A.R.)
- Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, 700 13 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, N. Plastira 100, 700 13 Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (K.C.); (E.S.); (P.K.); (G.K.); (A.R.)
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- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, N. Plastira 100, 700 13 Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (K.C.); (E.S.); (P.K.); (G.K.); (A.R.)
- Department of Physics, University of Crete, 700 13 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, N. Plastira 100, 700 13 Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (K.C.); (E.S.); (P.K.); (G.K.); (A.R.)
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- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, N. Plastira 100, 700 13 Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (K.C.); (E.S.); (P.K.); (G.K.); (A.R.)
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- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, N. Plastira 100, 700 13 Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (K.C.); (E.S.); (P.K.); (G.K.); (A.R.)
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Hu B, Liu R, Liu Q, Lin Z, Shi Y, Li J, Wang L, Li L, Xiao X, Wu Y. Engineering surface patterns on nanoparticles: New insights on nano-bio interactions. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:2357-2383. [DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02549j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The surface properties of nanoparticles affect their fates in biological systems. Based on nanotechnology and methodology, pioneering works have explored the effects of chemical surface patterns on the behavior of...
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Design and development of DSPC:DAP:PDMAEMA-b-PLMA nanostructures: from the adumbration of their morphological characteristics to in vitro evaluation. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Bar L, Perissinotto F, Redondo-Morata L, Giannotti MI, Goole J, Losada-Pérez P. Interactions of hydrophilic quantum dots with defect-free and defect containing supported lipid membranes. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 210:112239. [PMID: 34861543 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.112239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanoparticles with unique optical and electronic properties, whose interest as potential nano-theranostic platforms for imaging and sensing is increasing. The design and use of QDs requires the understanding of cell-nanoparticle interactions at a microscopic and nanoscale level. Model systems such as supported lipid bilayers (SLBs) are useful, less complex platforms mimicking physico-chemical properties of cell membranes. In this work, we investigated the effect of topographical homogeneity of SLBs bearing different surface charge in the adsorption of hydrophilic QDs. Using quartz-crystal microbalance, a label-free surface sensitive technique, we show significant differences in the interactions of QDs onto homogeneous and inhomogeneous SLBs formed following different strategies. Within short time scales, QDs adsorb onto topographically homogeneous, defect-free SLBs is driven by electrostatic interactions, leading to no layer disruption. After prolonged QD exposure, the nanomechanical stability of the SLB decreases suggesting nanoparticle insertion. In the case of inhomogeneous, defect containing layers, QDs target preferentially membrane defects, driven by a subtle interplay of electrostatic and entropic effects, inducing local vesicle rupture and QD insertion at membrane edges.
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- L Bar
- Experimental Soft Matter and Thermal Physics group (EST), Department of Physics, Université libre de Bruxelles, Boulevard du Triomphe CP223, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Université de Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1019-UMR9017-CIIL-Centre d'Infection et d'Immunité de Lille, F-59000 Lille, France
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- Université de Lille, CNRS, Inserm, CHU Lille, Institut Pasteur de Lille, U1019-UMR9017-CIIL-Centre d'Infection et d'Immunité de Lille, F-59000 Lille, France
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- Networking Biomedical Research Networking Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Spain; Nanoprobes and Nanoswitches group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), 08028 Barcelona, Spain; Departament de Ciència dels Materials i Química Física, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Université libre de Bruxelles, Campus de la Plaine, CP 207, Boulevard du Triomphe, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Experimental Soft Matter and Thermal Physics group (EST), Department of Physics, Université libre de Bruxelles, Boulevard du Triomphe CP223, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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Cancer nanotheranostics aims at providing alternative approaches to traditional cancer diagnostics and therapies. In this context, plasmonic nanostructures especially gold nanostructures are intensely explored due to their tunable shape, size and surface plasmon resonance (SPR), better photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) ability, effective contrast enhancing ability in Magnetic Resonance imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) scan. Despite rapid breakthroughs in gold nanostructures based theranostics of cancer, the translation of gold nanostructures from bench side to human applications is still questionable. The major obstacles that have been facing by nanotheranostics are specific targeting, poor resolution and photoinstability during PTT etc. In this regard, various encouraging studies have been carried out recently to overcome few of these obstacles. Use of gold nanocomposites also overcomes the limitations of gold nanostructure probes and emerged as good nanotheranostic probe. Hence, the present article discusses the advances in gold nanostructures based cancer theranostics and mainly emphasizes on the importance of gold nanocomposites which have been designed to decipher the past questions and limitations of in vivo gold nanotheranostics.
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- Bankuru Navyatha
- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Allahabad, UP, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Allahabad, UP, India
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Alhadrami HA, Alkhatabi H, Abduljabbar FH, Abdelmohsen UR, Sayed AM. Anticancer Potential of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles of the Soft Coral Cladiella pachyclados Supported by Network Pharmacology and In Silico Analyses. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:1846. [PMID: 34834261 PMCID: PMC8621232 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Cladiella-derived natural products have shown promising anticancer properties against many human cancer cell lines. In the present investigation, we found that an ethyl acetate extract of Cladiella pachyclados (CE) collected from the Red Sea could inhibit the human breast cancer (BC) cells (MCF and MDA-MB-231) in vitro (IC50 24.32 ± 1.1 and 9.55 ± 0.19 µg/mL, respectively). The subsequent incorporation of the Cladiella extract into the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) resulted in significantly more activity against both cancer cell lines (IC50 5.62 ± 0.89 and 1.72 ± 0.36, respectively); the efficacy was comparable to that of doxorubicin with much-enhanced selectivity. To explore the mode of action of this extract, various in silico and network-pharmacology-based analyses were performed in the light of the LC-HRESIMS-identified compounds in the CE extract. Firstly, using two independent machine-learning-based prediction software platforms, most of the identified compounds in CE were predicted to inhibit both MCF7 and MDA-MB-231. Moreover, they were predicted to have low toxicity towards normal cell lines. Secondly, approximately 242 BC-related molecular targets were collected from various databases and used to construct a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network, which revealed the most important molecular targets and signaling pathways in the pathogenesis of BC. All the identified compounds in the extract were then subjected to inverse docking against all proteins hosted in the Protein Data bank (PDB) to discover the BC-related proteins that these compounds can target. Approximately, 10.74% of the collected BC-related proteins were potential targets for 70% of the compounds identified in CE. Further validation of the docking results using molecular dynamic simulations (MDS) and binding free energy calculations revealed that only 2.47% of the collected BC-related proteins could be targeted by 30% of the CE-derived compounds. According to docking and MDS experiments, protein-pathway and compound-protein interaction networks were constructed to determine the signaling pathways that the CE compounds could influence. This paper highlights the potential of marine natural products as effective anticancer agents and reports the discovery of novel anti-breast cancer AgNPs.
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- Hani A. Alhadrami
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (H.A.)
- Molecular Diagnostic Lab., King Abdulaziz University Hospital, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Special Infectious Agent Unit, King Fahad Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.A.); (H.A.)
- Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, New Minia 61111, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef 62513, Egypt
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Quan X, Zhao D, Zhou J. The interplay between surface-functionalized gold nanoparticles and negatively charged lipid vesicles. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2021; 23:23526-23536. [PMID: 34642720 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp01903a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The comprehensive understanding of the interactions between gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and phospholipid vesicles has important implications in various biomedical applications; however, this is not yet well understood. Here, coarse-grained molecular dynamics (CGMD) simulations were performed to study the interactions between functionalized AuNPs and negatively charged lipid vesicles, and the effects of the surface chemistry and surface charge density (SCD) of AuNPs were analyzed. It is revealed that AuNPs with different surface ligands adhere to the membrane surface (anionic AuNPs) or get into the vesicle bilayer (hydrophobic and cationic AuNPs). Due to the loose arrangement of lipid molecules, AuNPs penetrate curved vesicle membranes more easily than planar lipid bilayers. Cationic AuNPs present three different interaction modes with the vesicle, namely insertion, partial penetration and complete penetration, which are decided by the SCD difference. Both hydrophobic interaction and electrostatic interaction play crucial roles in the interplay between cationic AuNPs and lipid vesicles. For the cationic AuNP with a low SCD, it gets into the lipid bilayer without membrane damage through the hydrophobic interaction, and it is finally stabilized in the hydrophobic interior of the vesicle membrane in a thermodynamically stable "snorkeling" configuration. For the cationic AuNP with a high SCD, it crosses the vesicle membrane and gets into the vesicle core through a membrane pore induced by strong electrostatic interaction. In this process, the membrane structure is destroyed. These findings provide a molecular-level understanding of the interplay between AuNPs and lipid vesicles, which may further expand the application of functional AuNPs in modern biomedicine.
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- Xuebo Quan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Lab for Green Chemical Product Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China.
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Lab for Green Chemical Product Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China.
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Jin X, Yu H, Zhang Z, Cui T, Wu Q, Liu X, Gao J, Zhao X, Shi J, Qu G, Jiang G. Surface charge-dependent mitochondrial response to similar intracellular nanoparticle contents at sublethal dosages. Part Fibre Toxicol 2021; 18:36. [PMID: 34565395 PMCID: PMC8474914 DOI: 10.1186/s12989-021-00429-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Considering the inevitability for humans to be frequently exposed to nanoparticles (NPs), understanding the biosafety of NPs is important for rational usage. As an important part of the innate immune system, macrophages are widely distributed in vital tissues and are also a dominant cell type that engulfs particles. Mitochondria are one of the most sensitive organelles when macrophages are exposed to NPs. However, previous studies have mainly reported the mitochondrial response upon high-dose NP treatment. Herein, with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) as a model, we investigated the mitochondrial alterations induced by NPs at a sublethal concentration. Results At a similar internal exposure dose, different AuNPs showed distinct degrees of effects on mitochondrial alterations, including reduced tubular mitochondria, damaged mitochondria, increased reactive oxygen species, and decreased adenosine triphosphate. Cluster analysis, two-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regression suggested that the surface properties of AuNPs were the dominant determinants of the mitochondrial response. Based on the correlation analysis, the mitochondrial response was increased with the change in zeta potential from negative to positive. The alterations in mitochondrial respiratory chain proteins indicated that complex V was an indicator of the mitochondrial response to low-dose NPs. Conclusion Our current study suggests potential hazards of modified AuNPs on mitochondria even under sublethal dose, indicates the possibility of surface modification in biocompatibility improvement, and provides a new way to better evaluation of nanomaterials biosafety. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12989-021-00429-8.
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- Xiaoting Jin
- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, People's Republic of China.,School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou, 310000, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China. .,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, People's Republic of China. .,School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou, 310000, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, People's Republic of China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, People's Republic of China.,School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, UCAS, Hangzhou, 310000, People's Republic of China
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Alhadrami HA, Orfali R, Hamed AA, Ghoneim MM, Hassan HM, Hassane ASI, Rateb ME, Sayed AM, Gamaleldin NM. Flavonoid-Coated Gold Nanoparticles as Efficient Antibiotics against Gram-Negative Bacteria-Evidence from In Silico-Supported In Vitro Studies. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:968. [PMID: 34439019 PMCID: PMC8389009 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10080968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Flavonoids are a class of bioactive plant-derived natural products that exhibit a broad range of biological activities, including antibacterial ones. Their inhibitory activity toward Gram-positive bacterial was found to be superior to that against Gram-negative ones. In the present study, a number of flavonoid-coated gold nanoparticles (GNPs) were designed to enhance the antibacterial effects of chrysin, kaempferol, and quercetin against a number of Gram-negative bacteria. The prepared GNPs were able to conjugate to these three flavonoids with conjugation efficiency ranging from 41% to 80%. Additionally, they were able to exert an enhanced antibacterial activity in comparison with the free flavonoids and the unconjugated GNPs. Quercetin-coated GNPs were the most active nano-conjugates and were able to penetrate the cell wall of E. coli. A number of in silico experiments were carried out to explain the conjugation efficiency and the antibacterial mechanisms of these flavonoids as follows: (i) these flavonoids can efficiently bind to the glutathione linker on the surface of GNPs via H-bonding; (ii) these flavonoids, particularly quercetin, were able to increase the bacterial membrane rigidity, and hence decrease its functionality; (iii) these flavonoids can inhibit E. coli's DNA gyrase (Gyr-B) with IC50 values ranging from 0.9 to 3.9 µM. In conclusion, these bioactive flavonoid-based GNPs are considered to be very promising antibiotic candidates for further development and evaluation.
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- Hani A. Alhadrami
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
- Molecular Diagnostic Lab, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Special Infectious Agent Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia;
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- National Research Centre, Microbial Chemistry Department, 33 El-Buhouth Street, Dokki, Giza P.O. Box 12622, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef 62513, Egypt;
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62513, Egypt
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- School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley PA1 2BE, UK; (A.S.I.H.); (M.E.R.)
- Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill Health Campus, Foresterhill Road, Aberdeen AB25 2NZ, UK
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- School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley PA1 2BE, UK; (A.S.I.H.); (M.E.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nahda University, Beni-Suef 62513, Egypt;
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo 11837, Egypt
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Liu L, Xu K, Zhang B, Ye Y, Zhang Q, Jiang W. Cellular internalization and release of polystyrene microplastics and nanoplastics. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 779:146523. [PMID: 34030247 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 47.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Microplastics and nanoplastics can accumulate in organisms after being ingested, be transported in the food web, and ultimately threaten human health. An understanding of the cellular internalization and release of micro(nano)plastics is important to predict their cytotoxicity. In this study, 50 nm, 500 nm and 5 μm polystyrene particles (PS50, PS500 and PS5000) were exposed to both model cell membranes and rat basophilic leukemia (RBL-2H3) cells. PS50 and PS500 absorb on the model membrane due to hydrophobic interactions and Van der Waals' forces, and may also penetrate the model membrane. PS50 and PS500 are internalized into living cells via both passive membrane penetration and active endocytosis. The passive membrane penetration is due to the partition of polystyrene particles in the water-phospholipid system. The endocytosis of PS50 occurs through the clathrin-mediated pathway, the caveolin-mediated pathway and macropinocytosis, but endocytosis of PS500 is mainly via the macropinocytosis. PS5000 cannot adhere to the cell membrane or be internalized into cells due to its large size and weak Brownian motion. The endocytosed PS50 and PS500 mainly accumulate in the lysosomes. The passively internalized PS50 and PS500 initially distribute in the cytoplasm not in lysosomes, but are transported to lysosomes with energy supply. PS50 and PS500 are excreted from cells via energy-free penetration and energy-dependent lysosomal exocytosis. The masses of the internalized PS50 inside the cells and the excreted PS50 outside the cells were both higher than the masses of PS500, indicating that the smaller particles are more easily enter or leave cells than do their larger counterparts. Our findings will contribute to the risk assessment of micro(nano)plastics and their safe application.
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- Ling Liu
- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- School of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Environment Research Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China.
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Wani MR, Shadab GGHA. Antioxidant thymoquinone and eugenol alleviate TiO 2 nanoparticle-induced toxicity in human blood cells in vitro. Toxicol Mech Methods 2021; 31:619-629. [PMID: 34219618 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2021.1949083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) are used extensively in a variety of commercial, industrial, and medical products, due to which human exposure is inevitable. This study aimed to explore the potential of eugenol and thymoquinone (TQ), two well-known antioxidants, in counteracting the NP-induced toxicity in human blood cells in vitro. Fresh lymphocytes and erythrocytes were isolated from volunteer human blood donors and incubated with 50 μg/mL of TiO2 NPs in the presence and absence of 50 μM of TQ and 20 μg/mL of eugenol for 3 h. Results showed that NP-treatment-induced hemolysis, oxidative stress, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) leakage, and reduced ATPase activity in the erythrocytes. In the lymphocytes treated with NPs alone (50 μg/mL), cytotoxicity in MTT assay and DNA damage in comet assay were observed; in addition, mitochondrial membrane potential collapsed and ADP/ATP ratio increased indicating mitochondrial function impairment. However, in the presence of antioxidants, all these NP-induced changes were mitigated significantly. The results were more significant when both antioxidants eugenol and TQ were given together. Thus, it seems that antioxidants eugenol and TQ can be used as a protective agent against TiO2 NP-induced toxicity.
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- Mohammad Rafiq Wani
- Department of Zoology, Section of Genetics, Cytogenetics and Molecular Toxicology Laboratory, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Zoology, Section of Genetics, Cytogenetics and Molecular Toxicology Laboratory, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Pharmaceutical electrospinning and 3D printing scaffold design for bone regeneration. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 174:504-534. [PMID: 33991588 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Bone regenerative engineering provides a great platform for bone tissue regeneration covering cells, growth factors and other dynamic forces for fabricating scaffolds. Diversified biomaterials and their fabrication methods have emerged for fabricating patient specific bioactive scaffolds with controlled microstructures for bridging complex bone defects. The goal of this review is to summarize the points of scaffold design as well as applications for bone regeneration based on both electrospinning and 3D bioprinting. It first briefly introduces biological characteristics of bone regeneration and summarizes the applications of different types of material and the considerations for bone regeneration including polymers, ceramics, metals and composites. We then discuss electrospinning nanofibrous scaffold applied for the bone regenerative engineering with various properties, components and structures. Meanwhile, diverse design in the 3D bioprinting scaffolds for osteogenesis especially in the role of drug and bioactive factors delivery are assembled. Finally, we discuss challenges and future prospects in the development of electrospinning and 3D bioprinting for osteogenesis and prominent strategies and directions in future.
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Desale K, Kuche K, Jain S. Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs): an overview of applications for improving the potential of nanotherapeutics. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:1153-1188. [PMID: 33355322 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01755h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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In the field of nanotherapeutics, gaining cellular entry into the cytoplasm of the target cell continues to be an ultimate challenge. There are many physicochemical factors such as charge, size and molecular weight of the molecules and delivery vehicles, which restrict their cellular entry. Hence, to dodge such situations, a class of short peptides called cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) was brought into use. CPPs can effectively interact with the cell membrane and can assist in achieving the desired intracellular entry. Such strategy is majorly employed in the field of cancer therapy and diagnosis, but now it is also used for other purposes such as evaluation of atherosclerotic plaques, determination of thrombin levels and HIV therapy. Thus, the current review expounds on each of these mentioned aspects. Further, the review briefly summarizes the basic know-how of CPPs, their utility as therapeutic molecules, their use in cancer therapy, tumor imaging and their assistance to nanocarriers in improving their membrane penetrability. The review also discusses the challenges faced with CPPs pertaining to their stability and also mentions the strategies to overcome them. Thus, in a nutshell, this review will assist in understanding how CPPs can present novel possibilities for resolving the conventional issues faced with the present-day nanotherapeutics.
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- Kalyani Desale
- Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab-160062, India.
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- Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab-160062, India.
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- Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab-160062, India.
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Erlichman JS, Leiter JC. Complexity of the Nano-Bio Interface and the Tortuous Path of Metal Oxides in Biological Systems. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10040547. [PMID: 33915992 PMCID: PMC8066112 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10040547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have received a great deal of attention as potential theranostic agents. Despite extensive work on a wide variety of metal oxide NPs, few chemically active metal oxide NPs have received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance. The clinical translation of metal oxide NP activity, which often looks so promising in preclinical studies, has not progressed as rapidly as one might expect. The lack of FDA approval for metal oxide NPs appears to be a consequence of the complex transformation of NP chemistry as any given NP passes through multiple extra- and intracellular environments and interacts with a variety of proteins and transport processes that may degrade or transform the chemical properties of the metal oxide NP. Moreover, the translational models frequently used to study these materials do not represent the final therapeutic environment well, and studies in reduced preparations have, all too frequently, predicted fundamentally different physico-chemical properties from the biological activity observed in intact organisms. Understanding the evolving pharmacology of metal oxide NPs as they interact with biological systems is critical to establish translational test systems that effectively predict future theranostic activity.
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- Joseph S. Erlichman
- Department of Biology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-(315)-229-5639
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- White River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, VT 05009, USA;
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Sun Y, Davis E. Nanoplatforms for Targeted Stimuli-Responsive Drug Delivery: A Review of Platform Materials and Stimuli-Responsive Release and Targeting Mechanisms. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:746. [PMID: 33809633 PMCID: PMC8000772 DOI: 10.3390/nano11030746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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To achieve the promise of stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems for the treatment of cancer, they should (1) avoid premature clearance; (2) accumulate in tumors and undergo endocytosis by cancer cells; and (3) exhibit appropriate stimuli-responsive release of the payload. It is challenging to address all of these requirements simultaneously. However, the numerous proof-of-concept studies addressing one or more of these requirements reported every year have dramatically expanded the toolbox available for the design of drug delivery systems. This review highlights recent advances in the targeting and stimuli-responsiveness of drug delivery systems. It begins with a discussion of nanocarrier types and an overview of the factors influencing nanocarrier biodistribution. On-demand release strategies and their application to each type of nanocarrier are reviewed, including both endogenous and exogenous stimuli. Recent developments in stimuli-responsive targeting strategies are also discussed. The remaining challenges and prospective solutions in the field are discussed throughout the review, which is intended to assist researchers in overcoming interdisciplinary knowledge barriers and increase the speed of development. This review presents a nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems toolbox that enables the application of techniques across platforms and inspires researchers with interdisciplinary information to boost the development of multifunctional therapeutic nanoplatforms for cancer therapy.
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- Materials Engineering Program, Mechanical Engineering Department, Auburn University, 101 Wilmore Drive, Auburn, AL 36830, USA;
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Kondath S, Rajaram R, Anantanarayanan R. Curcumin reduced gold nanoparticles synergistically induces ROS mediated apoptosis in MCF-7 cancer cells. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2020.1870496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Sindhu Kondath
- Biochemistry laboratory, Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, India
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- Biochemistry laboratory, Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, India
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Pannerselvam B, Devanathadesikan V, Alagumuthu TS, Kanth SV, Pudupalayam Thangavelu K. Assessment of in-vivo biocompatibility evaluation of phytogenic gold nanoparticles on Wistar albino male rats. IET Nanobiotechnol 2021; 14:314-324. [PMID: 32463022 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2019.0116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Nanomedicine is an interdisciplinary approach that involves toxicology and other medicinal applications. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) may serve as a promising model to address the size and shape-dependent biological response because they show good biocompatibility. This study is to prepare phytosynthesis AuNPs from ten different Cassia sp. Among them, the aqueous leaf extract of C. roxburghii produced greater efficient and stable AuNPs. The AuNPs were optimised for different physicochemical conditions. Highly stable AuNPs were synthesised at pH 7.0, 37°C, 1.0 ml of C. roxburghii leaf extract and 1.0 mM concentration of HAuCl4 with the particle size of ∼50 nm and these AuNPs were stable up to 12 months. To determine the safety profile of AuNPs in-vivo, the nanoparticles were injected intravenously into male Wistar albino rats in varying dosages. The authors noticed no significant difference in body weights, haematological and biochemical parameters and the histopathological sections of all vital organs. Highest accumulation was seen in spleen and least in brain. The authors' results show that the AuNPs were biocompatible and did not produce any adverse or abnormalities in-vivo. The implications of the bioaccumulation of AuNPs need to be further studied to rule out any adverse effects on long-term exposure.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Human & Organisational Resources Development (CHORD), CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai 600 020, India
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- Centre for Human & Organisational Resources Development (CHORD), CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai 600 020, India
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Komaty S, Özçelik H, Zaarour M, Ferre A, Valable S, Mintova S. Ruthenium tris(2,2'-bipyridyl) complex encapsulated in nanosized faujasite zeolite as intracellular localization tracer. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 581:919-927. [PMID: 32956911 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.08.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Designing zeolites for medical applications is a challenging task that requires introducing new functionalities without altering the intrinsic properties such as morphology, crystallinity, colloidal stability, surface charge, and porosity. Herein, we present the encapsulation of luminescent ruthenium-tris(2,2'-bipyridyl) complex in faujasite (FAU) zeolite nanocrystals (Ru(bpy)3-FAU) and their use as an intracellular localization tracer. Upon exciting the Ru(bpy)3-FAU zeolite at 450 nm, the sample gives rise to an orange-red emission at 628 nm, thus permitting its use for cellular imaging and localization of the zeolite nanoparticles. The nanosized Ru(bpy)3-FAU zeolite is characterized in terms of size, charge, crystallinity, morphology, porosity, thermal stability, and sorption capacity. The potential toxicity of Ru(bpy)3-FAU on U251-MG glioblastoma cells was evaluated. A safe concentration (50-100 µg/ml) for the Ru(bpy)3-FAU zeolite is identified. The luminescent properties of the ruthenium complex confined in the zeolite nanocrystals allow their localization in the U251-MG cells with a main accumulation in the cytoplasm. The Ru(bpy)3-FAU nanosized zeolite is a potential candidate for biological applications for being stable, safe, capable of loading respiratory gases, and easily probed in the cells owing to its luminescent properties.
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- Sarah Komaty
- Normandie Univ., UNICAEN, CNRS, ENSICAEN, Laboratoire Catalyse et Spectrochimie (LCS), 14050 Caen, France.
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- Normandie Université, UNICAEN, CEA, CNRS, ISTCT/CERVOxy group, GIP Cyceron, Caen, France
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- Normandie Univ., UNICAEN, CNRS, ENSICAEN, Laboratoire Catalyse et Spectrochimie (LCS), 14050 Caen, France.
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- Normandie Université, UNICAEN, CEA, CNRS, ISTCT/CERVOxy group, GIP Cyceron, Caen, France
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- Normandie Université, UNICAEN, CEA, CNRS, ISTCT/CERVOxy group, GIP Cyceron, Caen, France..
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- Normandie Univ., UNICAEN, CNRS, ENSICAEN, Laboratoire Catalyse et Spectrochimie (LCS), 14050 Caen, France.
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Kim BH, Heo J, Park J. Determination of the 3D Atomic Structures of Nanoparticles. SMALL SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/smsc.202000045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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- Byung Hyo Kim
- Department of Fiber Engineering and Organic Materials Soongsil University Seoul 06978 Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research Institute for Basic Science (IBS) Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering Institute of Chemical Process Seoul National University Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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- Center for Nanoparticle Research Institute for Basic Science (IBS) Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering Institute of Chemical Process Seoul National University Seoul 08826 Republic of Korea
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Cheng Y, Bao D, Chen X, Wu Y, Wei Y, Wu Z, Li F, Piao JG. Microwave-triggered/HSP-targeted gold nano-system for triple-negative breast cancer photothermal therapy. Int J Pharm 2020; 593:120162. [PMID: 33307159 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.120162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Due to the lack of effective therapeutic targets and the passive delivery of a limited quantity of nanoparticles to the tumors, the photothermal conversion agents used in photothermal therapy (PTT) have not been effective in treating triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). As a result, there is a need to improve the tumor-targeting ability of these photothermal conversion agents. To address this, a microwave-triggered heat shock protein (HSP)-targeted gold nano-system (cmHSP-AuNC), with a gold nanocage (AuNC) as a photothermal conversion agent and anti-HSP monoclonal antibody (cmHSP) as a targeting ligand, was fabricated. cmHSP-AuNC was characterized based on morphology, particle size, zeta potentials, absorption spectrum, and photothermal conversion ability. The expression of HSP70 in 4T1 cells after microwave irradiation was verified by western blotting, and the optimal treatment conditions to achieve the highest expression were determined. Both in vitro and in vivo results indicated that the induction through microwave irradiation could effectively activate the HSP70 overexpression in TNBC, thereby significantly improving the targeting ability, tumor accumulation and anti-tumor efficacy of cmHSP-AuNC. This study proposes a promising strategy for improving the targeting ability and therapeutic efficacy of PTT.
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- Ying Cheng
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Department of Dermatology & Cosmetology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou 310013, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou 310013, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China.
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