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Burres C, Wong R, Pedreira F, Da Silva Pimenta M, Moussa F. A regulatory compliant short-term oral toxicity study of soluble [60]fullerenes in rats. EXCLI JOURNAL 2024; 23:772-786. [PMID: 38983781 PMCID: PMC11231456 DOI: 10.17179/excli2024-7084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Thirty-eight years after its discovery, the safety of [60]fullerene (C60), the most abundant fullerene with many potential applications, particularly in oxidative stress-related medicine, remains controversial. This is mainly due to the alleged dangers of C60 nanomaterial, which are regularly supported by some publications. While several academic studies have confirmed the safety of C60 in various experimental models, it is well known that C60 aggregates can carry toxic elements. Meanwhile, countless websites offer C60-oily solutions to consumers, without any regulatory consideration. Therefore, an officially certified toxicity study is urgently needed to avoid any public health problems. In this context, we report on the first certified short-term oral toxicity study of soluble C60, designed according to the guidelines of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with a deviation in the duration (2 weeks instead of 4 weeks) accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The results of this study, conducted in an independent accredited European Laboratory, clearly show that C60 in soluble form (0.8 mg/ml of extra virgin olive oil), administered at the highest possible dose of 3.8 mg/kg body weight/day, did not cause any adverse effects in rats after 14 days of daily oral administration. This report should settle the debate on the acute oral toxicity of C60 and pave the way for further preclinical studies. The study is accompanied by a comprehensive report that includes documentation of the raw data.
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- Institut de Chimie Physique, CNRS - UMR 8000, Université Paris-Saclay; Gif-sur-Yvette 13 avenue des Sciences, 91190, France
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Sinegubova EO, Kraevaya OA, Volobueva AS, Zhilenkov AV, Shestakov AF, Baykov SV, Troshin PA, Zarubaev VV. Water-Soluble Fullerene C 60 Derivatives Are Effective Inhibitors of Influenza Virus Replication. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11030681. [PMID: 36985255 PMCID: PMC10053623 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11030681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The influenza virus genome features a very high mutation rate leading to the rapid selection of drug-resistant strains. Due to the emergence of drug-resistant strains, there is a need for the further development of new potent antivirals against influenza with a broad activity spectrum. Thus, the search for a novel, effective broad-spectrum antiviral agent is a top priority of medical science and healthcare systems. In this paper, derivatives based on fullerenes with broad virus inhibiting activities in vitro against a panel of influenza viruses were described. The antiviral properties of water-soluble fullerene derivatives were studied. It was demonstrated that the library of compounds based on fullerenes has cytoprotective activity. Maximum virus-inhibiting activity and minimum toxicity were found with compound 2, containing residues of salts of 2-amino-3-cyclopropylpropanoic acid (CC50 > 300 µg/mL, IC50 = 4.73 µg/mL, SI = 64). This study represents the initial stage in a study of fullerenes as anti-influenza drugs. The results of the study lead us conclude that five leading compounds (1-5) have pharmacological prospects.
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- Federal Research Center for Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry RAS, 1 Prospekt Akademika Semenova, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
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- Federal Research Center for Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry RAS, 1 Prospekt Akademika Semenova, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
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- Federal Research Center for Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry RAS, 1 Prospekt Akademika Semenova, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
- Faculty of Fundamental Physics & Chemical Engineering, Lomonosov Moscow State University, GSP 1, 1-51 Leninskie Gory, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of Chemistry, Saint Petersburg State University, 7/9 Universitetskaya Nab., 199034 St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Federal Research Center for Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry RAS, 1 Prospekt Akademika Semenova, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
- Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Longyuan East 7th 26, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou 450003, China
- Harbin Institute of Technology, No.92 West Dazhi Street, Nan Gang District, Harbin 150001, China
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- Saint Petersburg Pasteur Institute, 14 Ulitsa Mira, 197101 St. Petersburg, Russia
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Katin KP, Kochaev AI, Kaya S, El-Hajjaji F, Maslov MM. Ab Initio Insight into the Interaction of Metal-Decorated Fluorinated Carbon Fullerenes with Anti-COVID Drugs. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23042345. [PMID: 35216462 PMCID: PMC8879019 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23042345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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We theoretically investigated the adsorption of two common anti-COVID drugs, favipiravir and chloroquine, on fluorinated C60 fullerene, decorated with metal ions Cr3+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Ni2+. We focused on the effect of fluoridation on the interaction of fullerene with metal ions and drugs in an aqueous solution. We considered three model systems, C60, C60F2 and C60F48, and represented pristine, low-fluorinated and high-fluorinated fullerenes, respectively. Adsorption energies, deformation of fullerene and drug molecules, frontier molecular orbitals and vibrational spectra were investigated in detail. We found that different drugs and different ions interacted differently with fluorinated fullerenes. Cr3+ and Fe2+ ions lead to the defluorination of low-fluorinated fullerenes. Favipiravir also leads to their defluorination with the formation of HF molecules. Therefore, fluorinated fullerenes are not suitable for the delivery of favipiravir and similar drugs molecules. In contrast, we found that fluorine enhances the adsorption of Ni2+ and Fe3+ ions on fullerene and their activity to chloroquine. Ni2+-decorated fluorinated fullerenes were found to be stable and suitable carriers for the loading of chloroquine. Clear shifts of infrared, ultraviolet and visible spectra can provide control over the loading of chloroquine on Ni2+-doped fluorinated fullerenes.
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- Konstantin P. Katin
- Laboratory of Computational Design of Nanostructures, Nanodevices, and Nanotechnologies, Research Institute for the Development of Scientific and Educational Potential of Youth, Aviatorov Str. 14/55, 119620 Moscow, Russia; (A.I.K.); (M.M.M.)
- Institute of Nanotechnologies in Electronics, Spintronics and Photonics, National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI”, Kashirskoe Shosse 31, 115409 Moscow, Russia
- Correspondence:
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- Laboratory of Computational Design of Nanostructures, Nanodevices, and Nanotechnologies, Research Institute for the Development of Scientific and Educational Potential of Youth, Aviatorov Str. 14/55, 119620 Moscow, Russia; (A.I.K.); (M.M.M.)
- Research and Education Center “Silicon and Carbon Nanotechnologies”, Ulyanovsk State University, 42 Leo Tolstoy Str., 432017 Ulyanovsk, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas 58140, Turkey;
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- Engineering Laboratory of Organometallic, Molecular Materials, and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fez 1796, Morocco;
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- Laboratory of Computational Design of Nanostructures, Nanodevices, and Nanotechnologies, Research Institute for the Development of Scientific and Educational Potential of Youth, Aviatorov Str. 14/55, 119620 Moscow, Russia; (A.I.K.); (M.M.M.)
- Institute of Nanotechnologies in Electronics, Spintronics and Photonics, National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI”, Kashirskoe Shosse 31, 115409 Moscow, Russia
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Tanzi L, Terreni M, Zhang Y. Synthesis and biological application of glyco- and peptide derivatives of fullerene C60. Eur J Med Chem 2022; 230:114104. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2022.114104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Malviya R, Fuloria S, Verma S, Subramaniyan V, Sathasivam KV, Kumarasamy V, Hari Kumar D, Vellasamy S, Meenakshi DU, Yadav S, Sharma A, Fuloria NK. Commercial utilities and future perspective of nanomedicines. PeerJ 2021; 9:e12392. [PMID: 34820175 PMCID: PMC8607930 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.12392] [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: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The present review aims to describe the commercial utilities and future perspectives of nanomedicines. Nanomedicines are intended to increase precision medicine and decrease the adverse effects on the patient. Nanomedicines are produced, engineered, and industrialized at the cellular, chemical, and macromolecular levels. This study describes the various aspects of nanomedicine such as governing outlooks over high use of nanomedicine, regulatory advancements for nanomedicines, standards, and guidelines for nanomedicines as per Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). This review also focuses on the patents and clinical trials based on nanoformulation, along with nanomedicines utilization as drug therapy and their market value. The present study concludes that nanomedicines are of high importance in biomedical and pharmaceutical production and offer better therapeutic effects especially in the case of drugs that possess low aqueous solubility. The factual data presented in this study will assist the researchers and health care professionals in understanding the applications of nanomedicine for better diagnosis and effective treatment of a disease.
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- Rishabha Malviya
- Department of Pharmacy, SMAS, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy & Centre of Excellence for Biomaterials Engineering, AIMST University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy, SMAS, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience and Nursing, MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Applied Science & Centre of Excellence for Biomaterials Engineering, AIMST University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience and Nursing, MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Jeffrey Cheah Cheshire School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Monash University, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience and Nursing, MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy, SMAS, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, SMAS, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy & Centre of Excellence for Biomaterials Engineering, AIMST University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia
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Stetska VO, Dovbynchuk TV, Makedon YS, Dziubenko NV. The effect of water-soluble pristine C60 fullerene on 6-OHDA-induced Parkinson’s disease in rats. REGULATORY MECHANISMS IN BIOSYSTEMS 2021. [DOI: 10.15421/022182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress is thought to be one of the mechanisms that leads to the dysfunction and degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson’s disease pathogenesis and presumed to be underway during the prodromal phase. Therefore, therapy, which is effective against pre-motor symptoms, might be effective in preventing or delaying the development and progression of Parkinson’s disease. The aim of our study was to investigate the therapeutic efficiency of pristine C60 fullerene aqueous solution (C60FAS) during Parkinson’s disease in rats. The unilateral dopamine deficiency was induced in male Wistar rats (220–250 g) by stereotaxic microinjection of neurotoxin 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA, 12 μg). C60FAS was injected to rats intraperitoneally daily for 10 days (0.65 mg/kg per day). The percentage of destroyed dopaminergic neurons was determined by the apomorphine test and by IHC staining of tyrosine hydroxylase-positive neurons in substantia nigra. We evaluated the rat body weight, the water and food intake, Open Field behavioural test, the level of biochemical antioxidant system, the activity of peritoneal macrophages. Levels of spontaneous and carbachol-stimulated colon motility were estimated by ballonographic method in vivo. C60FAS showed a positive tendency to increase the number of tyrosine hydroxylase-positive cells in the midbrain, which was associated with more profound improvement in apomorphine-rotation behaviour and slight relief of the anxiety level in Open Field test. Furthermore, C60FAS treatment increased the index of stimulated distal colon motor activity while it did not have a significant effect on water content in feces and total gastrointestinal transit time. C60FAS treatment did not affect water intake behaviour or body weight changes while it induced an increase of glutathione level and decrease activity of glutathione peroxidase in the brain as well as an increase in activity of peritoneal macrophages in 6-OHDA-Parkinson’s disease rats. These findings confirmed the potential therapeutic effectiveness of water-soluble pristine C60 fullerene in Parkinson’s disease pathogenesis, though there is ground for caution because of its systemic mild toxic effect.
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PREVENTION OF CISPLATIN TOXICITY AGAINST NORMAL CELLS BY COMPLEXATION WITH C60 FULLERENE. BIOTECHNOLOGIA ACTA 2020. [DOI: 10.15407/biotech13.03.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Carbon nanostructures (CNs), such as carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, carbon dots, nanodiamonds as well as graphene and its derivatives present a tremendous potential for various biomedical applications, ranging from sensing to drug delivery and gene therapy, biomedical imaging and tissue engineering. Since most of these applications encompass blood contact or intravenous injection, hemocompatibility is a critical aspect that must be carefully considered to take advantage of CN exceptional characteristics while allowing their safe use. This review discusses the hemocompatibility of different classes of CNs with the purpose of providing biomaterial scientists with a comprehensive vision of the interactions between CNs and blood components. The various complex mechanisms involved in blood compatibility, including coagulation, hemolysis, as well as the activation of complement, platelets, and leukocytes will be considered. Special attention will be paid to the role of CN size, structure, and surface properties in the formation of the protein corona and in the processes that drive blood response. The aim of this review is to emphasize the importance of hemocompatibility for CNs intended for biomedical applications and to provide some valuable insights for the development of new generation particles with improved performance and safety in the physiological environment.
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Sosnowska M, Kutwin M, Jaworski S, Strojny B, Wierzbicki M, Szczepaniak J, Łojkowski M, Święszkowski W, Bałaban J, Chwalibog A, Sawosz E. Mechano-signalling, induced by fullerene C 60 nanofilms, arrests the cell cycle in the G2/M phase and decreases proliferation of liver cancer cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:6197-6215. [PMID: 31496681 PMCID: PMC6689765 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s206934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE Degradation of the extracellular matrix (ECM) changes the physicochemical properties and dysregulates ECM-cell interactions, leading to several pathological conditions, such as invasive cancer. Carbon nanofilm, as a biocompatible and easy to functionalize material, could be used to mimic ECM structures, changing cancer cell behavior to perform like normal cells. METHODS Experiments were performed in vitro with HS-5 cells (as a control) and HepG2 and C3A cancer cells. An aqueous solution of fullerene C60 was used to form a nanofilm. The morphological properties of cells cultivated on C60 nanofilms were evaluated with light, confocal, electron and atomic force microscopy. The cell viability and proliferation were measured by XTT and BrdU assays. Immunoblotting and flow cytometry were used to evaluate the expression level of proliferating cell nuclear antigen and determine the number of cells in the G2/M phase. RESULTS All cell lines were spread on C60 nanofilms, showing a high affinity to the nanofilm surface. We found that C60 nanofilm mimicked the niche/ECM of cells, was biocompatible and non-toxic, but the mechanical signal from C60 nanofilm created an environment that affected the cell cycle and reduced cell proliferation. CONCLUSION The results indicate that C60 nanofilms might be a suitable, substitute component for the niche of cancer cells. The incorporation of fullerene C60 in the ECM/niche may be an alternative treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Malwina Sosnowska
- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw02-786, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw02-786, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw02-786, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw02-786, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw02-786, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw02-786, Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw00-661, Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw00-661, Poland
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw02-786, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg1870, Denmark
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw02-786, Poland
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Maurya A, Singh AK, Mishra G, Kumari K, Rai A, Sharma B, Kulkarni GT, Awasthi R. Strategic use of nanotechnology in drug targeting and its consequences on human health: A focused review. Interv Med Appl Sci 2019; 11:38-54. [PMID: 32148902 PMCID: PMC7044564 DOI: 10.1556/1646.11.2019.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Revised: 01/03/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Since the development of first lipid-based nanocarrier system, about 15% of the present pharmaceutical market uses nanomedicines to achieve medical benefits. Nanotechnology is an advanced area to meliorate the delivery of compounds for improved medical diagnosis and curing disease. Nanomedicines are gaining significant interest due to the ultra small size and large surface area to mass ratio. In this review, we discuss the potential of nanotechnology in delivering of active moieties for the disease therapy including their toxicity evidences. This communication will help the formulation scientists in understanding and exploring the new aspects of nanotechnology in the field of nanomedicine.
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- Anand Maurya
- Faculty of Ayurveda, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Faculty of Ayurveda, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Lucknow, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, India
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Santos AC, Morais F, Simões A, Pereira I, Sequeira JAD, Pereira-Silva M, Veiga F, Ribeiro A. Nanotechnology for the development of new cosmetic formulations. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2019; 16:313-330. [DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2019.1585426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Ana Cláudia Santos
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- i3S, Group Genetics of Cognitive Dysfunction, Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology, Porto, Portugal
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Van Guyse JFR, de la Rosa VR, Lund R, De Bruyne M, De Rycke R, Filippov SK, Hoogenboom R. Striking Effect of Polymer End-Group on C 60 Nanoparticle Formation by High Shear Vibrational Milling with Alkyne-Functionalized Poly(2-oxazoline)s. ACS Macro Lett 2019; 8:172-176. [PMID: 35619425 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.8b00998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Buckminsterfullerene (C60) has a large potential for biomedical applications. However, the main challenge for the realization of its biomedical application potential is to overcome its extremely low water solubility. One approach is the coformulation with biocompatible water-soluble polymers, such as poly(2-oxazoline)s (PAOx), to form water-soluble C60 nanoparticles (NPs). However, uniform and defined NPs have only been obtained via a thin film hydration method or using cyclodextrin-functionalized PAOx. Here, we report the mechanochemical preparation of defined and stable C60:PAOx NPs by the introduction of a simple alkyne group as a polymer end-group. The presence of this alkyne bond is proven to be crucial in the mechanochemical synthesis of stable, defined sub-100 nm C60:PAOx NPs, with high C60 content up to 8.9 wt %.
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- Joachim F. R. Van Guyse
- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281-S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281-S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1033 Blindern, 0371 Oslo, Norway
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- Ghent University, Department of Biomedical Molecular Biology, 9052 Ghent, Belgium and VIB Center for Inflammation Research, 9052 Ghent, Belgium
- Ghent University Expertise Centre for Transmission Electron Microscopy and VIB BioImaging Core, 9052 Ghent, Belgium
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- Ghent University, Department of Biomedical Molecular Biology, 9052 Ghent, Belgium and VIB Center for Inflammation Research, 9052 Ghent, Belgium
- Ghent University Expertise Centre for Transmission Electron Microscopy and VIB BioImaging Core, 9052 Ghent, Belgium
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského nám. 2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Centre of Macromolecular Chemistry (CMaC), Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281-S4, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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Kumar M, Sharma G, Kumar R, Singh B, Katare OP, Raza K. Lysine-Based C60-Fullerene Nanoconjugates for Monomethyl Fumarate Delivery: A Novel Nanomedicine for Brain Cancer Cells. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2018; 4:2134-2142. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.7b01031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Manish Kumar
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandar Sindri, NH-8, District Ajmer, Rajasthan 305 817, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-Centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh 160 014, India
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- UGC-Centre of Excellence in Applications of Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites, Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh 160 014, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-Centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh 160 014, India
- UGC-Centre of Excellence in Applications of Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites, Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh 160 014, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-Centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh 160 014, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandar Sindri, NH-8, District Ajmer, Rajasthan 305 817, India
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Ming Z, Feng S, Yilihamu A, Ma Q, Yang S, Yang ST. Toxicity of Pristine and Chemically Functionalized Fullerenes to White Rot Fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 8:E120. [PMID: 29470407 PMCID: PMC5853751 DOI: 10.3390/nano8020120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2018] [Revised: 02/10/2018] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Fullerenes are widely produced and applied carbon nanomaterials that require a thorough investigation into their environmental hazards and risks. In this study, we compared the toxicity of pristine fullerene (C60) and carboxylated fullerene (C60-COOH) to white rot fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium. The influence of fullerene on the weight increase, fibrous structure, ultrastructure, enzyme activity, and decomposition capability of P. chrysosporium was investigated to reflect the potential toxicity of fullerene. C60 did not change the fresh and dry weights of P. chrysosporium but C60-COOH inhibited the weight gain at high concentrations. Both C60 and C60-COOH destroyed the fibrous structure of the mycelia. The ultrastructure of P. chrysosporium was changed by C60-COOH. Pristine C60 did not affect the enzyme activity of the P. chrysosporium culture system while C60-COOH completely blocked the enzyme activity. Consequently, in the liquid culture, P. chrysosporium lost the decomposition activity at high C60-COOH concentrations. The decreased capability in degrading wood was observed for P. chrysosporium exposed to C60-COOH. Our results collectively indicate that chemical functionalization enhanced the toxicity of fullerene to white rot fungi and induced the loss of decomposition activity. The environmental risks of fullerene and its disturbance to the carbon cycle are discussed.
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- Zhu Ming
- College of Chemistry and Environment Protection Engineering, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environment Protection Engineering, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environment Protection Engineering, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environment Protection Engineering, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environment Protection Engineering, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environment Protection Engineering, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Van Guyse JFR, de la Rosa VR, Hoogenboom R. Mechanochemical Preparation of Stable Sub-100 nm γ-Cyclodextrin:Buckminsterfullerene (C60) Nanoparticles by Electrostatic or Steric Stabilization. Chemistry 2018; 24:2758-2766. [PMID: 29232020 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201705647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Buckminster fullerene (C60 )'s main hurdle to enter the field of biomedicine is its low bioavailability, which results from its extremely low water solubility. A well-known approach to increase the water solubility of C60 is by complexation with γ-cyclodextrins. However, the formed complexes are not stable in time as they rapidly aggregate and eventually precipitate due to attractive intermolecular forces, a common problem in inclusion complexes of cyclodextrins. In this study we attempt to overcome the attractive intermolecular forces between the complexes by designing custom γ-cyclodextrin (γCD)-based supramolecular hosts for C60 that inhibit the aggregation found in native γCD-C60 complexes. The approach entails the introduction of either repulsive electrostatic forces or increased steric hindrance to prevent aggregation, thus enhancing the biomedical application potential of C60 . These modifications have led to new sub-100 nm nanostructures that show long-term stability in solution.
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- Joachim F R Van Guyse
- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University Krijgslaan 281-S4, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University Krijgslaan 281-S4, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Supramolecular Chemistry Group, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University Krijgslaan 281-S4, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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This chapter presents an outline of the recent available information regarding safety, toxicity, and efficacy of nano drug delivery systems. Of particular importance is the evaluation of several key factors to design nontoxic and effective nanoformulations. Among them, we focus on nanostructure materials and synthesis methods, mechanisms of interactions with biological systems, treatment of nanoparticles, manufacture impurities, and nanostability. Emphasis is given to in silico, in vitro, and in vivo models used to assess and predict the toxicity of these new formulations. Additionally, some examples of in vitro and in vivo studies of specific nanoderivatives are also presented in this chapter.
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Antioxidant Properties of Fullerene C60/Dihydroquercetin Composites. Pharm Chem J 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11094-018-1709-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Sonntag R, Feige K, Dos Santos CB, Kretzer JP. Hard Chrome-Coated and Fullerene-Doped Metal Surfaces in Orthopedic Bearings. MATERIALS 2017; 10:ma10121449. [PMID: 29261128 PMCID: PMC5744384 DOI: 10.3390/ma10121449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Revised: 12/05/2017] [Accepted: 12/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Metal-on-metal bearings for total hip replacements have been introduced as an alternative to polyethylene in young and more active patients. These have, however, been shown to be prone to implant malpositioning and have been limited by some specific design features. In that context, coatings present an option to increase wear resistance by keeping the high fracture strength of the metal substrate. A custom-made electroplating setup was designed for the coating of CoCr substrates using (a) an industrial standard chromium electrolyte; (b) a custom-made hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) electrolyte with a reduced chromium trioxide (CrO3) content, both without solid additives and (c) with the addition of fullerene (C60) nanoparticles; and (d) a trivalent chromium (Cr3+) electrolyte with C60 addition. All coatings showed an increase in microhardness compared with the metal substrate. Trivalent coatings were thinner (10 µm) than the hexavalent coatings (23–40 µm) and resulted in increased roughness and crack density. Wear was found to be reduced for the hexavalent chromium coatings by 70–84% compared with the CoCr–CoCr reference bearing while the trivalent chromium coating even increased wear by more than 300%. The addition of fullerenes to the electrolyte did not show any further tribological effect.
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- Robert Sonntag
- Laboratory of Biomechanics and Implant Research, Clinic for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, 69118 Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, Department Electroplating, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Institute of Industrial Manufacturing and Management IFF, University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Laboratory of Biomechanics and Implant Research, Clinic for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, 69118 Heidelberg, Germany.
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Misra C, Kumar M, Sharma G, Kumar R, Singh B, Katare OP, Raza K. Glycinated fullerenes for tamoxifen intracellular delivery with improved anticancer activity and pharmacokinetics. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2017; 12:1011-1023. [DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2016-0432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Aim: Glycine-tethered C60-fullerenes were conjugated with N-desmethyl tamoxifen and evaluated for drug delivery benefits. Materials & methods: C60-fullerenes were functionalized with glycine, and N-desmethyl tamoxifen was conjugated, employing a linker and characterized for micromeritics, drug loading, drug release and evaluated for cancer cell toxicity, cellular uptake and pharmacokinetics. Results: The nanoconjugate with a drug entrapment efficiency of 82.71 ± 6.23% and a drug loading of 66.01 ± 4.98% was hemocompatibile with appreciable MCF-7 cytotoxicity. The confocal results confirmed enhanced uptake of conjugate. Interestingly, pharmacokinetic outcomes of the conjugate were superior and the area under the curve was enhanced by approximately three-times, whereas the drug clearance was reduced by around five-times, after single intravenous injection. Conclusion: The conjugation assured improved availability of drug in a biological system for prolonged duration as well as in the interiors of target cells with a promise of enhanced efficacy and compatibility.
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- Charu Misra
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences & Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandar Sindri, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305817, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences & Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandar Sindri, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305817, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-Centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- UGC-Centre of Excellence in Applications of Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles & Nanocomposites, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-Centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
- UGC-Centre of Excellence in Applications of Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles & Nanocomposites, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- UGC-Centre of Excellence in Applications of Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles & Nanocomposites, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences & Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandar Sindri, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305817, India
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Plotkin JD, Elias MG, Dellinger AL, Kepley CL. NF-κB inhibitors that prevent foam cell formation and atherosclerotic plaque accumulation. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2017; 13:2037-2048. [PMID: 28457935 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2017.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2016] [Revised: 03/30/2017] [Accepted: 04/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The transformation of monocyte-derived macrophages into lipid-laden foam cells is one inflammatory process underlying atherosclerotic disease. Previous studies have demonstrated that fullerene derivatives (FDs) have inflammation-blunting properties. Thus, it was hypothesized that FD could inhibit the transformation process underlying foam cell formation. Fullerene derivatives inhibited the phorbol myristic acid/oxidized low-density lipoprotein-induced differentiation of macrophages into foam cells as determined by lipid staining and morphology.Lipoprotein-induced generation of TNF-α, C5a-induced MC activation, ICAM-1 driven adhesion, and CD36 expression were significantly inhibited in FD treated cells compared to non-treated cells. Inhibition appeared to be mediated through the NF-κB pathway as FD reduced expression of NF-κB and atherosclerosis-associated genes. Compared to controls, FD dramatically inhibited plaque formation in arteries of apolipoprotein E null mice. Thus, FD may be an unrecognized therapy to prevent atherosclerotic lesions via inhibition of foam cell formation and MC stabilization.
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- Jesse D Plotkin
- University of North Carolina Greensboro, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, Greensboro, NC, United States
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- University of North Carolina Greensboro, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, Greensboro, NC, United States
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- University of North Carolina Greensboro, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, Greensboro, NC, United States
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- University of North Carolina Greensboro, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, Greensboro, NC, United States.
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Gaurab R, Dattatrya S, Amit Y, Gopal C K. Nanomedicine. PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 2017. [DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1762-7.ch048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Nanomedicine, an offshoot of nanotechnology, is considered as one of the most promising technologies of the 21st century. Due to their minute size, nanomedicines can easily target difficult-to-reach sites with improved solubility and bioavailability and reduced adverse effects. They also act as versatile delivery systems, carrying both chemotherapeutics and imaging agents to targeted sites. Hence, nanomedicine can be used to achieve the same therapeutic effect at smaller doses than their conventional counterparts and can offer impressive resolutions for various life-threatening diseases. Although certain issues have been raised about the potential toxicities of nanomaterials, it is anticipated that the advances in nanomedicine will furnish clarifications to many of modern medicine's unsolved problems. This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive and contemporary survey of various nanomedicine products along with the major risks and side effects associated with the nanoparticles.
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- Roy Gaurab
- National Center for Cell Science (NCCS) – Pune, India
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- National Center for Cell Science (NCCS) – Pune, India
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- National Center for Cell Science (NCCS) – Pune, India
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Xie Y, Kocaefe D, Kocaefe Y, Cheng J, Liu W. The Effect of Novel Synthetic Methods and Parameters Control on Morphology of Nano-alumina Particles. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2016; 11:259. [PMID: 27206644 PMCID: PMC4875917 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-016-1472-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2016] [Accepted: 05/09/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Alumina is an inorganic material, which is widely used in ceramics, catalysts, catalyst supports, ion exchange and other fields. The micromorphology of alumina determines its application in high tech and value-added industry and its development prospects. This paper gives an overview of the liquid phase synthetic method of alumina preparation, combined with the mechanism of its action. The present work focuses on the effects of various factors such as concentration, temperature, pH, additives, reaction system and methods of calcination on the morphology of alumina during its preparation.
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- Yadian Xie
- Department of Applied Science, University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (UQAC), Chicoutimi, Quebec, G7H2B1, Canada
- Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering (CAEE), Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Applied Science, University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (UQAC), Chicoutimi, Quebec, G7H2B1, Canada.
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- Department of Applied Science, University of Quebec at Chicoutimi (UQAC), Chicoutimi, Quebec, G7H2B1, Canada
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- Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering (CAEE), Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- School of Architectural & Material Engineering, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, Guizhou, 550001, China.
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Baldrighi M, Trusel M, Tonini R, Giordani S. Carbon Nanomaterials Interfacing with Neurons: An In vivo Perspective. Front Neurosci 2016; 10:250. [PMID: 27375413 PMCID: PMC4899452 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2016.00250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Developing new tools that outperform current state of the art technologies for imaging, drug delivery or electrical sensing in neuronal tissues is one of the great challenges in neurosciences. Investigations into the potential use of carbon nanomaterials for such applications started about two decades ago. Since then, numerous in vitro studies have examined interactions between these nanomaterials and neurons, either by evaluating their compatibility, as vectors for drug delivery, or for their potential use in electric activity sensing and manipulation. The results obtained indicate that carbon nanomaterials may be suitable for medical therapies. However, a relatively small number of in vivo studies have been carried out to date. In order to facilitate the transformation of carbon nanomaterial into practical neurobiomedical applications, it is essential to identify and highlight in the existing literature the strengths and weakness that different carbon nanomaterials have displayed when probed in vivo. Unfortunately the current literature is sometimes sparse and confusing. To offer a clearer picture of the in vivo studies on carbon nanomaterials in the central nervous system, we provide a systematic and critical review. Hereby we identify properties and behavior of carbon nanomaterials in vivo inside the neural tissues, and we examine key achievements and potentially problematic toxicological issues.
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- Michele Baldrighi
- Nano Carbon Materials Laboratory, Istituto Italiano di TecnologiaGenova, Italy
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- Neuroscience and Brain Technology, Istituto Italiano di TecnologiaGenova, Italy
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- Neuroscience and Brain Technology, Istituto Italiano di TecnologiaGenova, Italy
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- Nano Carbon Materials Laboratory, Istituto Italiano di TecnologiaGenova, Italy
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Prylutska S, Grynyuk I, Matyshevska O, Prylutskyy Y, Evstigneev M, Scharff P, Ritter U. C60 fullerene as synergistic agent in tumor-inhibitory Doxorubicin treatment. Drugs R D 2016; 14:333-40. [PMID: 25504158 PMCID: PMC4269825 DOI: 10.1007/s40268-014-0074-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Doxorubicin (Dox) is one of the most potent anticancer drugs, but its successful use is hampered by high toxicity caused mainly by generation of reactive oxygen species. One approach to protect against Dox-dependent chemical insult is combined use of the cytostatic drug with antioxidants. C60 fullerene has a nanostructure with both antioxidant and antitumor potential and may be useful in modulating cell responses to Dox. Objective The aim of this study was to estimate the antitumor effect and antioxidant enzyme activity of combined C60 fullerene and Dox (C60 + Dox) in the liver and heart of mice with Lewis lung carcinoma compared with Dox treatment alone. Methods Highly stable pristine C60 fullerene aqueous colloid solution (concentration 1.0 mg/ml, average hydrodynamic diameter of nanoparticles 50 nm) was used in the study and characterized by means of atomic force microscopy (AFM). The in vivo investigation of C60-Dox action was performed via the standard methods of histological and enzyme activity analyses. Results Dox (total dose 2.5 mg/kg) combined with C60 fullerene (total dose 25 mg/kg) in tumor-bearing animals resulted in tumor growth inhibition, prolongation of life, metastasis inhibition, and increased number of apoptotic tumor cells and was more effective than the corresponding course of Dox treatment alone. C60 fullerene demonstrated a protective effect against superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase inhibition induced by Dox-dependent oxidative insult in the liver and heart. Conclusion Combined treatment with C60 + Dox is considered to be a promising approach for cancer chemotherapy.
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- Svitlana Prylutska
- Joint Ukrainian-German Center on Nanobiotechnology, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Volodymyrska Str., 64, Kyiv, 01601 Ukraine
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- Joint Ukrainian-German Center on Nanobiotechnology, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Volodymyrska Str., 64, Kyiv, 01601 Ukraine
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- Joint Ukrainian-German Center on Nanobiotechnology, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Volodymyrska Str., 64, Kyiv, 01601 Ukraine
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- Joint Ukrainian-German Center on Nanobiotechnology, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Volodymyrska Str., 64, Kyiv, 01601 Ukraine
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- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Belgorod State University, 85 Pobedy Str., Belgorod, 308015 Russia
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- Joint Ukrainian-German Center on Nanobiotechnology, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Ilmenau, Weimarer Str. 25, Ilmenau, 098693 Germany
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- Joint Ukrainian-German Center on Nanobiotechnology, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Ilmenau, Weimarer Str. 25, Ilmenau, 098693 Germany
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Shen C, Zhang M, Zhang S, Wang Z, Zhang H, Li B, Huang Y. Influence of surface heterogeneities on reversibility of fullerene (nC60) nanoparticle attachment in saturated porous media. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2015; 290:60-68. [PMID: 25746565 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2015.02.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2014] [Revised: 02/23/2015] [Accepted: 02/25/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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This study systematically investigated influence of surface roughness and surface chemical heterogeneity on attachment and detachment of nC60 nanoparticles in saturated porous media by conducting laboratory column experiments. Sand and glass beads were employed as a model collectors to represent a different surface roughness. The two collectors were treated by washing with only deionized water or by using acids to extensively remove chemical heterogeneities. Results show that both attachment and detachment were more in the acid-treated sand than those in the acid-treated glass beads. The greater attachment and detachment were attributed to the reason that sand surfaces have much more nanoscale asperities, which facilitates particle attachment atop of them at primary minima and subsequent detachment upon reduction of ionic strength. No detachment was observed if the water-washed collectors were employed, demonstrating that the couple of chemical heterogeneity with nanoscale roughness causes irreversible attachment in primary minima. Whereas existing studies frequently represented surface rough asperities as regular geometries (e.g., hemisphere, cone, pillar) for estimating influence of surface roughness on Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek (DLVO) interaction energies, our theoretical calculations indicate that the assumptions could underestimate both attachment and detachment because these geometries cannot account for surface curvature effects.
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- Chongyang Shen
- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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Mazzarino L, Loch-Neckel G, dos Santos Bubniak L, Ourique F, Otsuka I, Halila S, Curi Pedrosa R, Santos-Silva MC, Lemos-Senna E, Curti Muniz E, Borsali R. Nanoparticles Made From Xyloglucan-Block-Polycaprolactone Copolymers: Safety Assessment for Drug Delivery. Toxicol Sci 2015; 147:104-15. [DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfv114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Hong G, Diao S, Antaris AL, Dai H. Carbon Nanomaterials for Biological Imaging and Nanomedicinal Therapy. Chem Rev 2015; 115:10816-906. [PMID: 25997028 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.5b00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 809] [Impact Index Per Article: 89.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Guosong Hong
- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University , Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University , Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University , Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University , Stanford, California 94305, United States
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Ngan CL, Basri M, Lye FF, Fard Masoumi HR, Tripathy M, Karjiban RA, Abdul-Malek E. Comparison of process parameter optimization using different designs in nanoemulsion-based formulation for transdermal delivery of fullerene. Int J Nanomedicine 2014; 9:4375-86. [PMID: 25258528 PMCID: PMC4172124 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s65689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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This research aims to formulate and to optimize a nanoemulsion-based formulation containing fullerene, an antioxidant, stabilized by a low amount of mixed surfactants using high shear and the ultrasonic emulsification method for transdermal delivery. Process parameters optimization of fullerene nanoemulsions was done by employing response surface methodology, which involved statistical multivariate analysis. Optimization of independent variables was investigated using experimental design based on Box–Behnken design and central composite rotatable design. An investigation on the effect of the homogenization rate (4,000–5,000 rpm), sonication amplitude (20%–60%), and sonication time (30–150 seconds) on the particle size, ζ-potential, and viscosity of the colloidal systems was conducted. Under the optimum conditions, the central composite rotatable design model suggested the response variables for particle size, ζ-potential, and viscosity of the fullerene nanoemulsion were 152.5 nm, −52.6 mV, and 44.6 pascal seconds, respectively. In contrast, the Box–Behnken design model proposed that preparation under the optimum condition would produce nanoemulsion with particle size, ζ-potential, and viscosity of 148.5 nm, −55.2 mV, and 39.9 pascal seconds, respectively. The suggested process parameters to obtain optimum formulation by both models yielded actual response values similar to the predicted values with residual standard error of <2%. The optimum formulation showed more elastic and solid-like characteristics due to the existence of a large linear viscoelastic region.
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- Cheng Loong Ngan
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia ; Halal Products Research Institute, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Fundamentals of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Puncak Alam Campus, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia ; Brain and Neuroscience Communities of Research, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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Huy PDQ, Li MS. Binding of fullerenes to amyloid beta fibrils: size matters. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2014; 16:20030-40. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cp02348j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Huang F, Ge L, Zhang B, Wang Y, Tian H, Zhao L, He Y, Zhang X. A fullerene colloidal suspension stimulates the growth and denitrification ability of wastewater treatment sludge-derived bacteria. CHEMOSPHERE 2014; 108:411-417. [PMID: 24630252 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.02.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2013] [Revised: 01/30/2014] [Accepted: 02/03/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Fullerene (C60) is a nanoparticle that has been widely studied and applied in numerous commodities. However, there are concerns regarding its potential negative impact on the environment. A fullerene colloidal suspension (nC60) is known for its property of selectively inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. In this study, using denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis fingerprinting technology, we found that fullerene altered the structure of a sludge-derived microbial community. Specifically, the bacteria from Bacillus, Acidovorax and Cloacibacterium genera were enriched in abundance when supplemented with nC60 at pH 6.5 under aerobic conditions. The effects of the fullerene colloidal suspension on a strain of Bacillus isolated from the same microbial community were evaluated to further characterize the growth-stimulating effect of nC60. The biomass of cultures of this strain incubated with nC60 concentrations ranging from 3 mg L(-1) to 7 mg L(-1) was approximately twice that of the control during the stationary phase. The fullerene also induced higher superoxide dismutase activity in Bacillus cereus. Furthermore, the nitrate removal rate of B. cereus increased to nearly 55% in the presence of 5 mg L(-1) nC60, compared to 35% for the control. Meanwhile, the cumulative loading amount of nitrite was reduced from 33 μg mL(-1) to 25 μg mL(-1) by the addition of 5 mg L(-1) nC60. Our results demonstrate that the fullerene colloidal suspension is conditionally capable of promoting the growth and denitrification metabolism of certain bacteria, such as B. cereus. Fullerene might have both inhibitory and stimulatory effects on microorganisms in various environments.
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- Fei Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism and School of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism and School of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism and School of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism and School of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism and School of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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Fullerene derivatives as a new class of inhibitors of protein tyrosine phosphatases. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2014; 24:3175-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2014.04.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2014] [Revised: 04/25/2014] [Accepted: 04/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Skamrova GB, Laponogov I, Buchelnikov AS, Shckorbatov YG, Prylutska SV, Ritter U, Prylutskyy YI, Evstigneev MP. Interceptor effect of C60 fullerene on the in vitro action of aromatic drug molecules. EUROPEAN BIOPHYSICS JOURNAL: EBJ 2014; 43:265-76. [PMID: 24748122 DOI: 10.1007/s00249-014-0960-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2013] [Revised: 03/20/2014] [Accepted: 04/01/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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C60 fullerenes are spherical molecules composed purely of carbon atoms. They inspire a particularly strong scientific interest because of their specific physico-chemical properties and potential medical and nanotechnological applications. In this work we are focusing on studying the influence of the pristine C60 fullerene on biological activity of some aromatic drug molecules in human buccal epithelial cells. Assessment of the heterochromatin structure in the cell nucleus as well as the barrier function of the cell membrane was performed. The methods of cell microelectrophoresis and atomic force microscopy were also applied. A concentration-dependent restoration of the functional activity of the cellular nucleus after exposure to DNA-binding drugs (doxorubicin, proflavine and ethidium bromide) has been observed in human buccal epithelial cells upon addition of C60 fullerene at a concentration of ~10(-5 )M. The results were shown to follow the framework of interceptor/protector action theory, assuming that non-covalent complexation between C60 fullerene and the drugs (i.e., hetero-association) is the major process responsible for the observed biological effects. An independent confirmation of this hypothesis was obtained via investigation of the cellular response of buccal epithelium to the coadministration of the aromatic drugs and caffeine, and it is based on the well-established role of hetero-association in drug-caffeine systems. The results indicate that C60 fullerene may reverse the effects caused by the aromatic drugs, thereby pointing out the potential possibility of the use of aromatic drugs in combination with C60 fullerene for regulation of their medico-biological action.
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- Galyna B Skamrova
- Department of Physics, Sevastopol National Technical University, Universitetskaya Str., 33, Sevastopol, 99053, Ukraine,
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Yin R, Wang M, Huang YY, Huang HC, Avci P, Chiang LY, Hamblin MR. Photodynamic therapy with decacationic [60]fullerene monoadducts: effect of a light absorbing electron-donor antenna and micellar formulation. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2013; 10:795-808. [PMID: 24333585 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2013.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2013] [Revised: 11/11/2013] [Accepted: 11/19/2013] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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UNLABELLED We report the synthesis and anticancer photodynamic properties of two new decacationic fullerene (LC14) and red light-harvesting antenna-fullerene conjugated monoadduct (LC15) derivatives. The antenna of LC15 was attached covalently to C60>with distance of only <3.0 Ǻ to facilitate ultrafast intramolecular photoinduced-electron-transfer (for type-I photochemistry) and photon absorption at longer wavelengths. Because LC15 was hydrophobic we compared formulation in Cremophor EL micelles with direct dilution from dimethylacetamide. LC14 produced more (1)O2 than LC15, while LC15 produced much more HO·than LC14 as measured by specific fluorescent probes. When delivered by DMA, LC14 killed more HeLa cells than LC15 when excited by UVA light, while LC15 killed more cells when excited by white light consistent with the antenna effect. However LC15 was more effective than LC14 when delivered by micelles regardless of the excitation light. Micellar delivery produced earlier apoptosis and damage to the endoplasmic reticulum as well as to lysosomes and mitochondria. FROM THE CLINICAL EDITOR This team of authors report the synthesis and the photodynamic properties of two new derivatives for cancer treatment; one is a decacationic fullerene (LC14) and the other is a red light-harvesting antenna-fullerene conjugated monoadduct (LC15) utilizing a HeLa cell model.
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- Rui Yin
- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Dermatology, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Massachusetts
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Dermatology, Dermatooncology and Venerology, Semmelweis University School of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Massachusetts
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Quinones M, Zhang Y, Riascos P, Hwang HM, Aker WG, He X, Gao R. Effects of light energy and reducing agents on C60-mediated photosensitizing reactions. Photochem Photobiol 2013; 90:374-9. [PMID: 24188530 DOI: 10.1111/php.12206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2013] [Accepted: 10/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Many biomolecules contain photoactive reducing agents, such as reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) and 6-thioguanine (6-TG) incorporated into DNA through drug metabolism. These reducing agents may produce reactive oxygen species under UVA irradiation or act as electron donors in various media. The interactions of C60 fullerenes with biological reductants and light energy, especially via the Type-I electron-transfer mechanism, are not fully understood although these factors are often involved in toxicity assessments. The two reductants employed in this work were NADH for aqueous solutions and 6-TG for organic solvents. Using steady-state photolysis and electrochemical techniques, we showed that under visible light irradiation, the presence of reducing agents enhanced C60 -mediated Type-I reactions that generate superoxide anion (O2(.-)) at the expense of singlet oxygen ((1)O2) production. The quantum yield of O2(.-) production upon visible light irradiation of C60 is estimated below 0.2 in dipolar aprotic media, indicating that the majority of triplet C60 deactivate via Type-II pathway. Upon UVA irradiation, however, both C60 and NADH undergo photochemical reactions to produce O2(.-), which could lead to a possible synergistic toxicity effects. C60 photosensitization via Type-I pathway is not observed in the absence of reducing agents.
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- Michael Quinones
- Chemistry and Physics Department, SUNY College at Old Westbury, Old Westbury, NY
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Park EJ, Roh J, Kim Y, Park K. Induction of Inflammatory Responses by Carbon Fullerene (C60) in Cultured RAW264.7 Cells and in Intraperitoneally Injected Mice. Toxicol Res 2013; 26:267-73. [PMID: 24278534 PMCID: PMC3834498 DOI: 10.5487/tr.2010.26.4.267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2010] [Revised: 06/10/2010] [Accepted: 07/01/2010] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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As the use of carbon fullerene increases in the chemical industry, the concern over its biological and toxicological effects is also increasing. In this study, the suspension of carbon fullerene (C60) in phosphate buffered saline was prepared and toxicity was investigated using cultured RAW 264.7 and in intraperitoneally injected mice, respectively. The average size of carbon fullerene in the suspension was 53.7 ± 26.5 nm when determined by particle size analyzer. Cell viability was significantly decreased by the exposure of carbon fullerene (0.25~2.00 μg/ml) for 96 hrs in the cultured RAW 264.7 cells. Intracellular reduced glutathione (GSH) level was also decreased compared to the level of the non-treated control group during the exposure period, while the level of nitric oxide was increased. When mice were intraperitoneally injected with carbon fullerene, serum cytokine levels of IL-1 and IL-6 were increased with the increased expression of inflammatory genes in peritoneal macrophage and T cell distribution in blood lymphocytes.The results suggested inflammatory responses were induced by carbon fullerene.
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- Eun-Jung Park
- College of Pharmacy, Dongduk Women's University, Seoul 136-714
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Intraperitoneal exposure to nano/microparticles of fullerene (C₆₀) increases acetylcholinesterase activity and lipid peroxidation in adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) brain. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2013; 2013:623789. [PMID: 23865059 PMCID: PMC3705814 DOI: 10.1155/2013/623789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2013] [Accepted: 05/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Even though technologies involving nano/microparticles have great potential, it is crucial to determine possible toxicity of these technological products before extensive use. Fullerenes C60 are nanomaterials with unique physicochemical and biological properties that are important for the development of many technological applications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the consequences of nonphotoexcited fullerene C60 exposure in brain acetylcholinesterase expression and activity, antioxidant responses, and oxidative damage using adult zebrafish as an animal model. None of the doses tested (7.5, 15, and 30 mg/kg) altered AChE activity, antioxidant responses, and oxidative damage when zebrafish were exposed to nonphotoexcited C60 nano/microparticles during 6 and 12 hours. However, adult zebrafish exposed to the 30 mg/kg dose for 24 hours have shown enhanced AChE activity and augmented lipid peroxidation (TBARS assays) in brain. In addition, the up-regulation of brain AChE activity was neither related to the transcriptional control (RT-qPCR analysis) nor to the direct action of nonphotoexcited C60 nano/microparticles on the protein (in vitro results) but probably involved a posttranscriptional or posttranslational modulation of this enzymatic activity. Taken together these findings provided further evidence of toxic effects on brain after C60 exposure.
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Yablonskaya OI, Ryndina TS, Voeikov VL, Khokhlov AN. A paradoxical effect of hydrated C60-fullerene at an ultralow concentration on the viability and aging of cultured Chinese hamster cells. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.3103/s0096392513020107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Orlova MA, Osipova EY, Rumiantsev SA, Zaitsev DA. Relationship between the aggregation of nanoparticles bearing zinc ions and cytotoxicity and morphology of blood cells. Russ Chem Bull 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s11172-013-0152-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Wang K, Gao Z, Gao G, Wo Y, Wang Y, Shen G, Cui D. Systematic safety evaluation on photoluminescent carbon dots. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2013; 8:122. [PMID: 23497260 PMCID: PMC3602655 DOI: 10.1186/1556-276x-8-122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2013] [Accepted: 01/31/2013] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Photoluminescent carbon dots (C-dots) were prepared using the improved nitric acid oxidation method. The C-dots were characterized by tapping-mode atomic force microscopy, and UV-vis absorption spectroscopy. The C-dots were subjected to systematic safety evaluation via acute toxicity, subacute toxicity, and genotoxicity experiments (including mouse bone marrow micronuclear test and Salmonella typhimurium mutagenicity test). The results showed that the C-dots were successfully prepared with good stability, high dispersibility, and water solubility. At all studied C-dot dosages, no significant toxic effect, i.e., no abnormality or lesion, was observed in the organs of the animals. Therefore, the C-dots are non-toxic to mice under any dose and have potential use in fluorescence imaging in vivo, tumor cell tracking, and others.
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- Kan Wang
- National Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Fabrication Technology, Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, People’s Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Fabrication Technology, Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People’s Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Fabrication Technology, Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, People’s Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Fabrication Technology, Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People’s Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Fabrication Technology, Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, People’s Republic of China
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Dellinger A, Olson J, Link K, Vance S, Sandros MG, Yang J, Zhou Z, Kepley CL. Functionalization of gadolinium metallofullerenes for detecting atherosclerotic plaque lesions by cardiovascular magnetic resonance. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson 2013; 15:7. [PMID: 23324435 PMCID: PMC3562260 DOI: 10.1186/1532-429x-15-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2011] [Accepted: 12/17/2012] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The hallmark of atherosclerosis is the accumulation of plaque in vessel walls. This process is initiated when monocytic cells differentiate into macrophage foam cells under conditions with high levels of atherogenic lipoproteins. Vulnerable plaque can dislodge, enter the blood stream, and result in acute myocardial infarction and stroke. Imaging techniques such as cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) provides one strategy to identify patients with plaque accumulation. METHODS We synthesized an atherosclerotic-targeting contrast agent (ATCA) in which gadolinium (Gd)-containing endohedrals were functionalized and formulated into liposomes with CD36 ligands intercalated into the lipid bilayer. In vitro assays were used to assess the specificity of the ATCA for foam cells. The ability of ATCA to detect atherosclerotic plaque lesions in vivo was assessed using CMR. RESULTS The ATCA was able to detect scavenger receptor (CD36)-expressing foam cells in vitro and were specifically internalized via the CD36 receptor as determined by focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) and Western blotting analysis of CD36 receptor-specific signaling pathways. The ATCA exhibited time-dependent accumulation in atherosclerotic plaque lesions of ApoE -/- mice as determined using CMR. No ATCA accumulation was observed in vessels of wild type (C57/b6) controls. Non-targeted control compounds, without the plaque-targeting moieties, were not taken up by foam cells in vitro and did not bind plaque in vivo. Importantly, the ATCA injection was well tolerated, did not demonstrate toxicity in vitro or in vivo, and no accumulation was observed in the major organs. CONCLUSIONS The ATCA is specifically internalized by CD36 receptors on atherosclerotic plaque providing enhanced visualization of lesions under physiological conditions. These ATCA may provide new tools for physicians to non-invasively detect atherosclerotic disease.
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- Anthony Dellinger
- Luna Innovations Incorporated, Luna nanoWorks Division, 521 Bridge St, Danville, VA, 24541, USA
- Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, 2907 E Lee St, Greensboro, NC, 27401, USA
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- Center for Biomolecular Imaging, Wake Forest University, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, USA
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- Center for Biomolecular Imaging, Wake Forest University, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, USA
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- Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, 2907 E Lee St, Greensboro, NC, 27401, USA
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- Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, 2907 E Lee St, Greensboro, NC, 27401, USA
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- Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC, One Zeiss Drive, Thornwood, NY, 10594, USA
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- Luna Innovations Incorporated, Luna nanoWorks Division, 521 Bridge St, Danville, VA, 24541, USA
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- Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, 2907 E Lee St, Greensboro, NC, 27401, USA
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Ema M, Matsuda A, Kobayashi N, Naya M, Nakanishi J. Dermal and ocular irritation and skin sensitization studies of fullerene C60nanoparticles. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2012; 32:128-34. [DOI: 10.3109/15569527.2012.727937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Norton SK, Wijesinghe DS, Dellinger A, Sturgill J, Zhou Z, Barbour S, Chalfant C, Conrad DH, Kepley CL. Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids are involved in the C(70) fullerene derivative-induced control of allergic asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2012; 130:761-769.e2. [PMID: 22664166 PMCID: PMC3955256 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2012.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2011] [Revised: 03/13/2012] [Accepted: 04/06/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fullerenes are molecules being investigated for a wide range of therapeutic applications. We have shown previously that certain fullerene derivatives (FDs) inhibit mast cell (MC) function in vitro, and here we examine their in vivo therapeutic effect on asthma, a disease in which MCs play a predominant role. OBJECTIVE We sought to determine whether an efficient MC-stabilizing FD (C(70)-tetraglycolate [TGA]) can inhibit asthma pathogenesis in vivo and to examine its in vivo mechanism of action. METHODS Asthma was induced in mice, and animals were treated intranasally with TGA either simultaneously with treatment or after induction of pathogenesis. The efficacy of TGA was determined through the measurement of airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, serum IgE levels, and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid cytokine and eicosanoid levels. RESULTS We found that TGA-treated mice have significantly reduced airway inflammation, eosinophilia, and bronchoconstriction. The TGA treatments are effective, even when given after disease is established. Moreover, we report a novel inhibitory mechanism because TGA stimulates the production of an anti-inflammatory P-450 eicosanoid metabolites (cis-epoxyeicosatrienoic acids [EETs]) in the lung. Inhibitors of these anti-inflammatory EETs reversed TGA inhibition. In human lung MCs incubated with TGA, there was a significant upregulation of CYP1B gene expression, and TGA also reduced IgE production from B cells. Lastly, MCs incubated with EET and challenged through FcεRI had a significant blunting of mediator release compared with nontreated cells. CONCLUSION The inhibitory capabilities of TGA reported here suggest that FDs might be used a platform for developing treatments for asthma.
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- Sarah K Norton
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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The prolongation of the lifespan of rats by repeated oral administration of [60]fullerene. Biomaterials 2012; 33:4936-46. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2012.03.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2012] [Accepted: 03/10/2012] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Toxicity of pristine versus functionalized fullerenes: mechanisms of cell damage and the role of oxidative stress. Arch Toxicol 2012; 86:1809-27. [DOI: 10.1007/s00204-012-0859-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2012] [Accepted: 04/12/2012] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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An H, Jin B. Impact of fullerene particle interaction on biochemical activities in fermenting Zymomonas mobilis. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY 2012; 31:712-716. [PMID: 22367924 DOI: 10.1002/etc.1752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2011] [Revised: 11/15/2011] [Accepted: 11/18/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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It has become a concern that increasing applications of fullerene (C(60)) particles for industrial and, in particular, medical practices can pose potential risks to the ecosystem because of their excellent ability for electron uptake and reactivity in living organisms. In the present study, the authors explored the molecular interactions between bacterial cells and C(60) nanoparticles (nano-C(60) aggregates and fullerenol) and their impact on biochemical activities of Zymomonas mobilis in a fermentation system. Experimental results showed that fullerenol demonstrated a considerable impact on cell damage and biochemical performance. The ethanol-producing Z. mobilis reacted with the C(60) species and performed less ethanol production, while producing more organic acids. Microscopic observations indicated that the interactions between the bacterial cells and the fullerenols could damage cell membranes and remove cell compartments by vesicle exocytosis. The present study indicated that the exposure of C(60) species can lead to microbial-nanoparticle interaction and a variation of metabolism.
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- Hongjie An
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Hendrickson OD, Safenkova IV, Zherdev AV, Dzantiev BB, Popov VO. Methods of detection and identification of manufactured nanoparticles. Biophysics (Nagoya-shi) 2012. [DOI: 10.1134/s0006350911060066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Kumar V, Kumari A, Guleria P, Yadav SK. Evaluating the toxicity of selected types of nanochemicals. REVIEWS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2012; 215:39-121. [PMID: 22057930 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-1463-6_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Nanotechnology is a fast growing field that provides for the development of materials that have new dimensions, novel properties, and a broader array of applications. Various scientific groups are keen about this technology and are devoting themselves to the development of more, new, and better nanomaterials. In the near future, expectations are that no field will be left untouched by the magical benefits available through application of nanotechnology. Presently, there is only limited knowledge concerning the toxicological effects of NPs. However, it is now known that the toxic behavior of NPs differ from their bulk counterparts. Even NPs that have the same chemical composition differ in their toxicological properties; the differences in toxicity depend upon size, shape, and surface covering. Hence, before NPs are commercially used it is most important that they be subjected to appropriate toxicity evaluation. Among the parameters of NPs that must be evaluated for their effect on toxicity are surface charges, types of coating material, and reactivity of NPs. In this article, we have reviewed the literature pertinent to the toxicity of metal oxide NPs, metallic NPs, quantum dots (QDs), silica (SiO2) NPs, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and certain other carbon nanomaterials (NMs). These NPs have already found a wide range of applications around the world. In vitro and in vivo studies on NPs have revealed that most are toxic to animals. However, their toxic behavior varies with their size, shape, surface charge, type of coating material and reactivity. Dose, route of administration, and exposure are critical factors that affect the degree of toxicity produced by any particular type of NP. It is for this reason that we believe a careful and rigorous toxicity testing is necessary before any NP is declared to be safe for broad use. We also believe that an agreed upon testing system is needed that can be used to suitably, accurately, and economically assess the toxicity of NPs. NPs have produced an array of different toxic effects in many different types of in vivo and in vitro studies. The types of effects that NPs have produced are those on the pulmonary, cardiac, reproductive, renal and cutaneous systems, as well as on various cell lines. After exposures, significant accumulations of NPs have been found in the lungs, brain, liver, spleen, and bones of test species. It has been well established that the degree of toxicity produced by NPs is linked to their surface properties. Soluble NPs are rendered toxic because of their constituents; however, the situation is entirely different for insoluble NPs. Stable metal oxides do not show any toxicity, whereas metallic NPs that have redox potential may be cytotoxic and genotoxic. The available data on NP toxicity is unfortunately limited, and hence, does not allow scientists to yet make a significant quantitative risk assessment of the safety of synthesized NPs. In this review, we have endeavored to illustrate the importance of having and using results from existing nanotoxicological studies and for developing new and more useful future risk assessment systems. Increased efforts of both an individual and collective nature are required to explore the future pros and cons of nanotechnology.
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- Vineet Kumar
- Biotechnology Division, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, CSIR, Palampur, HP, 176061, India
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Bäumler W, Regensburger J, Knak A, Felgenträger A, Maisch T. UVA and endogenous photosensitizers – the detection of singlet oxygen by its luminescence. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2012; 11:107-17. [DOI: 10.1039/c1pp05142c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Bunz H, Plankenhorn S, Klein R. Effect of buckminsterfullerenes on cells of the innate and adaptive immune system: an in vitro study with human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2012; 7:4571-80. [PMID: 22942641 PMCID: PMC3428246 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s33773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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C60 nanoparticles, the so-called buckminsterfullerenes, have attracted great attention for medical applications as carriers, enzyme inhibitors or radical scavengers. However, publications evaluating their immunological mechanisms are still rather limited. Therefore, we aimed to analyze systematically the in vitro influence of polyhydroxy-C60 (poly-C60) and N-ethyl-polyamino-C60 (nepo-C60) on peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from healthy individuals, angling their effect on proliferation, expression of surface markers, and cytokine production. We isolated PBMC from 20 healthy subjects and incubated them in a first step only with poly-C60 or nepo-C60, and in a second step together with recall antigens (purified protein derivative, tetanus toxoid, bacillus Calmette-Guérin). Proliferation was determined by (3)H-thymidine incorporation, activation of PBMC-subpopulations by flow cytometry by measurement of the activation marker CD69, and secretion of T helper cell type 1 (TH1)- (interferon-gamma [IFN-γ], tumor necrosis factor beta [TNF-β]), TH2- (interleukin-5 [IL-5], -13, -10) and macrophage/monocyte-related cytokines (IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α) into the supernatants by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Both fullerenes did not influence T cell reactivity, with no enhanced expression of CD69 and production of T cell cytokines observed, the CD4/CD8 ratio remaining unaffected. In contrast, they significantly enhanced the release of IL-6 and CD69-expression by CD56 positive natural killer cells. PBMC, which had been cultured together with the three recall antigens were not affected by both fullerenes at all. These data indicate that fullerenes do not interact with T cell reactivity but may activate cells of the innate immune system. Furthermore, they seem to act only on 'naïve' cells, which have not been prestimulated with recall antigens, there are however, large inter individual differences.
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- Correspondence: Reinhild Klein, Department of Internal Medicine II, University of Tübingen, Otfried, Müller-Str 10, 72076 Tübingen, Germany, Tel +49 7071 29 84479, Fax +49 7071 29 2760, Email
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Kanwar JR, Sun X, Punj V, Sriramoju B, Mohan RR, Zhou SF, Chauhan A, Kanwar RK. Nanoparticles in the treatment and diagnosis of neurological disorders: untamed dragon with fire power to heal. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2011; 8:399-414. [PMID: 21889479 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2011.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2011] [Revised: 07/25/2011] [Accepted: 08/13/2011] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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UNLABELLED The incidence of neurological diseases of unknown etiology is increasing, including well-studied diseases such as Alzhiemer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis. The blood-brain barrier provides protection for the brain but also hinders the treatment and diagnosis of these neurological diseases, because the drugs must cross the blood-brain barrier to reach the lesions. Thus, attention has turned to developing novel and effective delivery systems that are capable of carrying drug and that provide good bioavailability in the brain. Nanoneurotechnology, particularly application of nanoparticles in drug delivery, has provided promising answers to some of these issues in recent years. Here we review the recent advances in the understanding of several common forms of neurological diseases and particularly the applications of nanoparticles to treat and diagnose them. In addition, we discuss the integration of bioinformatics and modern genomic approaches in the development of nanoparticles. FROM THE CLINICAL EDITOR In this review paper, applications of nanotechnology-based diagnostic methods and therapeutic modalities are discussed addressing a variety of neurological disorders, with special attention to blood-brain barrier delivery methods. These novel nanomedicine approaches are expected to revolutionize several aspects of clinical neurology.
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- Jagat R Kanwar
- Laboratory of Immunology and Molecular Biomedical Research, Centre for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Biosciences (BioDeakin), Institute for Technology & Research Innovation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
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