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Recent Progress in Proteins-Based Micelles as Drug Delivery Carriers. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15040836. [PMID: 36850121 PMCID: PMC9964340 DOI: 10.3390/polym15040836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Proteins-derived polymeric micelles have gained attention and revolutionized the biomedical field. Proteins are considered a favorable choice for developing micelles because of their biocompatibility, harmlessness, greater blood circulation and solubilization of poorly soluble drugs. They exhibit great potential in drug delivery systems as capable of controlled loading, distribution and function of loaded agents to the targeted sites within the body. Protein micelles successfully cross biological barriers and can be incorporated into various formulation designs employed in biomedical applications. This review emphasizes the recent advances of protein-based polymeric micelles for drug delivery to targeted sites of various diseases. Most studied protein-based micelles such as soy, gelatin, casein and collagen are discussed in detail, and their applications are highlighted. Finally, the future perspectives and forthcoming challenges for protein-based polymeric micelles have been reviewed with anticipated further advances.
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Habibi N, Mauser A, Ko Y, Lahann J. Protein Nanoparticles: Uniting the Power of Proteins with Engineering Design Approaches. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2104012. [PMID: 35077010 PMCID: PMC8922121 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202104012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Protein nanoparticles, PNPs, have played a long-standing role in food and industrial applications. More recently, their potential in nanomedicine has been more widely pursued. This review summarizes recent trends related to the preparation, application, and chemical construction of nanoparticles that use proteins as major building blocks. A particular focus has been given to emerging trends related to applications in nanomedicine, an area of research where PNPs are poised for major breakthroughs as drug delivery carriers, particle-based therapeutics or for non-viral gene therapy.
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- Nahal Habibi
- Biointerfaces InstituteDepartment of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMI48109USA
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- Biointerfaces InstituteDepartment of Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMI48109USA
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- Biointerfaces InstituteDepartment of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMI48109USA
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- Biointerfaces InstituteDepartments of Chemical EngineeringMaterial Science and EngineeringBiomedical Engineeringand Macromolecular Science and EngineeringUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMI48109USA
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Basavegowda N, Baek KH. Advances in Functional Biopolymer-Based Nanocomposites for Active Food Packaging Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:4198. [PMID: 34883701 PMCID: PMC8659840 DOI: 10.3390/polym13234198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Polymeric nanocomposites have received significant attention in both scientific and industrial research in recent years. The demand for new methods of food preservation to ensure high-quality, healthy foods with an extended shelf life has increased. Packaging, a crucial feature of the food industry, plays a vital role in satisfying this demand. Polymeric nanocomposites exhibit remarkably improved packaging properties, including barrier properties, oxygen impermeability, solvent resistance, moisture permeability, thermal stability, and antimicrobial characteristics. Bio-based polymers have drawn considerable interest to mitigate the influence and application of petroleum-derived polymeric materials and related environmental concerns. The integration of nanotechnology in food packaging systems has shown promise for enhancing the quality and shelf life of food. This article provides a general overview of bio-based polymeric nanocomposites comprising polymer matrices and inorganic nanoparticles, and describes their classification, fabrication, properties, and applications for active food packaging systems with future perspectives.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Korea;
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Huguet-Casquero A, Gainza E, Pedraz JL. Towards Green Nanoscience: From extraction to nanoformulation. Biotechnol Adv 2020; 46:107657. [PMID: 33181241 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2020.107657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The use of nanotechnology has revolutionized many biotechnological sectors, from bioengineering to medicine, passing through food and cosmetic fields. However, their clinic and industrial application has been into the spotlight due to their safety risk and related side effects. As a result, Green Nanoscience/Nanotechnology emerged as a strategy to prevent any associated nanotoxicity, via implementation of sustainable processes across the whole lifecycle of nanoformulation. Notwithstanding its success across inorganic nanoparticles, the green concept for organic nanoparticle elaboration is still at its infancy. This, coupled with the organic nanoparticles being the most commonly used in biomedicine, highlights the need to implement specific green principles for their elaboration. In this review, we will discuss the possible green routes for the proper design of organic nanoparticles under the umbrella of Green Nanoscience: from the extraction of nanomaterials and active compounds to their final nanoformulation.
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- Amaia Huguet-Casquero
- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), School of Pharmacy, Paseo de la Universidad 7, Vitoria- Gasteiz 01006, Spain; Biosasun S.A, Iturralde 10, Etxabarri-Ibiña, Zigoitia 01006, Spain
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- Biosasun S.A, Iturralde 10, Etxabarri-Ibiña, Zigoitia 01006, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), School of Pharmacy, Paseo de la Universidad 7, Vitoria- Gasteiz 01006, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
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A Review of Zein as a Potential Biopolymer for Tissue Engineering and Nanotechnological Applications. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8111376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering (TE) is one of the most challenging fields of research since it provides current alternative protocols and materials for the regeneration of damaged tissue. The success of TE has been mainly related to the right selection of nano-sized biocompatible materials for the development of matrixes, which can display excellent anatomical structure, functionality, mechanical properties, and histocompatibility. Today, the research community has paid particular attention to zein as a potential biomaterial for TE applications and nanotechnological approaches. Considering the properties of zein and the advances in the field, there is a need to reviewing the current state of the art of using this natural origin material for TE and nanotechnological applications. Therefore, the goal of this review paper is to elucidate the latest (over the last five years) applications and development works in the field, including TE, encapsulations of drugs, food, pesticides and bandaging for external wounds. In particular, attention has been focused on studies proving new breakthroughs and findings. Also, a complete background of zein’s properties and features are addressed.
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Agarose-based biomaterials for advanced drug delivery. J Control Release 2020; 326:523-543. [PMID: 32702391 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Agarose is a prominent marine polysaccharide representing reversible thermogelling behavior, outstanding mechanical properties, high bioactivity, and switchable chemical reactivity for functionalization. As a result, agarose has received particular attention in the fabrication of advanced delivery systems as sophisticated carriers for therapeutic agents. The ever-growing use of agarose-based biomaterials for drug delivery systems resulted in rapid growth in the number of related publications, however still, a long way should be paved to achieve FDA approval for most of the proposed products. This review aims at a classification of agarose-based biomaterials and their derivatives applicable for controlled/targeted drug delivery purposes. Moreover, it attempts to deal with opportunities and challenges associated with the future developments ahead of agarose-based biomaterials in the realm of advanced drug delivery. Undoubtedly, this class of biomaterials needs further advancement, and a lot of critical questions have yet to be answered.
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Das RP, Chakravarti S, Patel SS, Lakhamje P, Gurjar M, Gota V, Singh BG, Kunwar A. Tuning the pharmacokinetics and efficacy of irinotecan (IRI) loaded gelatin nanoparticles through folate conjugation. Int J Pharm 2020; 586:119522. [PMID: 32534159 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Gelatin based nanocarriers have major limitation of shorter circulation half-life (t1/2). Present study addressed this issue by conjugating gelatin with folate followed by nanoprecipitation in presence of polysorbate 80 to form folate attached gelatin nanoparticles (GNP-F). The folic acid was conjugated with gelatin through the formation of amide linkage with a maximum conjugation yield of ~69%. Cryo-SEM analysis indicated that unconjugated gelatin nanoparticles (GNP) and GNP-F were spherical of nearly identical size of ~200 nm. The irinotecan (IRI)-loading efficiency estimated for IRI-GNP and IRI-GNP-F was 6.6 ± 0.42% and 11.2 ± 0.73% respectively and both formulations showed faster release of IRI at acidic pH (~5) than at physiological pH (~7). Further IRI-GNP-F demonstrated significantly higher cytotoxicity in folate receptor (FR)-positive HeLa cells than the unconjugated IRI-GNP nanoparticles confirming active targeting. Subsequently the antitumor activity of above formulations in FR-positive fibrosarcoma (syngeneic) tumor-bearing mice followed the order of IRI-GNP-F > IRI-GNP > free IRI. The pharmacokinetic evaluation of IRI-GNP and IRI-GNP-F revealed that encapsulation of IRI within GNP without folate improved its plasma maximum concentration (Cmax). However, folate conjugation of GNP remarkably improved the t1/2 of IRI. Taken together, folate as a targeting ligand modulates the pharmacokinetic property of IRI loaded GNP to favor active verses passive targeting.
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- Ram P Das
- Radiation & Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400 094, India
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481, India
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai 410210, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai 410210, India
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- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400 094, India; Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai 410210, India
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- Radiation & Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400 094, India.
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- Radiation & Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400 094, India.
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Bedor PBA, Caetano RMJ, Souza Júnior FGD, Leite SGF. Advances and perspectives in the use of polymers in the environmental area: a specific case of PBS in bioremediation. POLIMEROS 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/0104-1428.02220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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