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Hu M, Yingyu Z, Zhang M, Wang Q, Cheng W, Hou L, Yuan J, Yu Z, Li L, Zhang X, Zhang W. Functionalizing tetrahedral framework nucleic acids-based nanostructures for tumor in situ imaging and treatment. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 240:113982. [PMID: 38788473 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Timely in situ imaging and effective treatment are efficient strategies in improving the therapeutic effect and survival rate of tumor patients. In recent years, there has been rapid progress in the development of DNA nanomaterials for tumor in situ imaging and treatment, due to their unsurpassed structural stability, excellent material editability, excellent biocompatibility and individual endocytic pathway. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs), are a typical example of DNA nanostructures demonstrating superior stability, biocompatibility, cell-entry performance, and flexible drug-loading ability. tFNAs have been shown to be effective in achieving timely tumor in situ imaging and precise treatment. Therefore, the progress in the fabrication, characterization, modification and cellular internalization pathway of tFNAs-based functional systems and their potential in tumor in situ imaging and treatment applications were systematically reviewed in this article. In addition, challenges and future prospects of tFNAs in tumor in situ imaging and treatment as well as potential clinical applications were discussed.
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- Minghui Hu
- Health Commission of Henan Province Key Laboratory for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Tumor, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450018, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolism Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
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- Health Commission of Henan Province Key Laboratory for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Tumor, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450018, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Children's Genetics and Metabolic Diseases, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450018, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Disease, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450018, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Disease, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450018, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Rare Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolism Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Disease, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450018, China
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- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Disease, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450018, China
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- Health Commission of Henan Province Key Laboratory for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Tumor, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450018, China.
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- Health Commission of Henan Province Key Laboratory for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Tumor, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450018, China; Henan International Joint Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Disease, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450018, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Children's Genetics and Metabolic Diseases, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450018, China.
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Khalifah BA, Alghamdi SA, Alhasan AH. Unleashing the potential of catalytic RNAs to combat mis-spliced transcripts. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1244377. [PMID: 38047291 PMCID: PMC10690607 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1244377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Human transcriptome can undergo RNA mis-splicing due to spliceopathies contributing to the increasing number of genetic diseases including muscular dystrophy (MD), Alzheimer disease (AD), Huntington disease (HD), myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Intron retention (IR) is a major inducer of spliceopathies where two or more introns remain in the final mature mRNA and account for many intronic expansion diseases. Potential removal of such introns for therapeutic purposes can be feasible when utilizing bioinformatics, catalytic RNAs, and nano-drug delivery systems. Overcoming delivery challenges of catalytic RNAs was discussed in this review as a future perspective highlighting the significance of utilizing synthetic biology in addition to high throughput deep sequencing and computational approaches for the treatment of mis-spliced transcripts.
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- Bashayer A. Khalifah
- Institute for Bioengineering, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Faculty of Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute for Bioengineering, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- College of Science and General Studies, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Xiao L, Zhao Y, Yang M, Luan G, Du T, Deng S, Jia X. A promising nucleic acid therapy drug: DNAzymes and its delivery system. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 10:1270101. [PMID: 37753371 PMCID: PMC10518456 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1270101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Based on the development of nucleic acid therapeutic drugs, DNAzymes obtained through in vitro selection technology in 1994 are gradually being sought. DNAzymes are single-stranded DNA molecules with catalytic function, which specifically cleave RNA under the action of metal ions. Various in vivo and in vitro models have recently demonstrated that DNAzymes can target related genes in cancer, cardiovascular disease, bacterial and viral infection, and central nervous system disease. Compared with other nucleic acid therapy drugs, DNAzymes have gained more attention due to their excellent cutting efficiency, high stability, and low cost. Here, We first briefly reviewed the development and characteristics of DNAzymes, then discussed disease-targeting inhibition model of DNAzymes, hoping to provide new insights and ways for disease treatment. Finally, DNAzymes were still subject to some restrictions in practical applications, including low cell uptake efficiency, nuclease degradation and interference from other biological matrices. We discussed the latest delivery strategy of DNAzymes, among which lipid nanoparticles have recently received widespread attention due to the successful delivery of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, which provides the possibility for the subsequent clinical application of DNAzymes. In addition, the future development of DNAzymes was prospected.
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- Lang Xiao
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Noncoding RNA and Drugs, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Life Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Noncoding RNA and Drugs, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Noncoding RNA and Drugs, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Noncoding RNA and Drugs, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Noncoding RNA and Drugs, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Noncoding RNA and Drugs, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Liu B, Wang F, Chao J. Programmable Nanostructures Based on Framework-DNA for Applications in Biosensing. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:3313. [PMID: 36992023 PMCID: PMC10051322 DOI: 10.3390/s23063313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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DNA has been actively utilized as bricks to construct exquisite nanostructures due to their unparalleled programmability. Particularly, nanostructures based on framework DNA (F-DNA) with controllable size, tailorable functionality, and precise addressability hold excellent promise for molecular biology studies and versatile tools for biosensor applications. In this review, we provide an overview of the current development of F-DNA-enabled biosensors. Firstly, we summarize the design and working principle of F-DNA-based nanodevices. Then, recent advances in their use in different kinds of target sensing with effectiveness have been exhibited. Finally, we envision potential perspectives on the future opportunities and challenges of biosensing platforms.
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- Bing Liu
- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, China
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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Wang Q, He Z, Zhu H, Gao W, Zhang N, Li J, Yan J, He B, Ye X. Targeting drug delivery and efficient lysosomal escape for chemo-photodynamic cancer therapy by a peptide/DNA nanocomplex. J Mater Chem B 2021; 10:438-449. [PMID: 34951442 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02441h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A peptide/DNA nanocomplex was developed for the targeted delivery of chemotherapeutics and photosensitizers to cancer cells for efficient combination therapy. The chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin (DOX) and the photosensitizer 5,10,15,20-tetra-(1-methylpyridine-4-yl)-porphyrin (TMPyP4) were physically incorporated by an aptamer (AS1411)-modified tetrahedral DNA nanostructure, where the tetrahedral DNA and aptamer-induced G-quadruplex provide binding sites of DOX and TMPyP4. The co-loaded 3A-TDN/DT displayed a targeted uptake by HeLa cancer cells through the high affinity and specificity between AS1411 and nucleolin, a protein overexpressed on many types of cancer cells. A polycationic polymer, mPEG-PAsp(TECH), was synthesized to complex with the DNA nanostructure to efficiently escape from lysosomes via the proton sponge effect upon the enhanced internalization by tumor cells. Under the irradiation of 660 nm laser light, TMPyP4 induced an upregulation of intracellular reactive oxygen species, which combined with DOX to fulfill the efficient inhibition of HeLa cells. Our study demonstrated a biocompatible peptide/DNA composite nanoplatform for combinational cancer therapy via the targeted delivery of therapeutic agents and efficient lysosomal escape.
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- Qiusheng Wang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China. .,National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China.
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Yan J, Zhan X, Zhang Z, Chen K, Wang M, Sun Y, He B, Liang Y. Tetrahedral DNA nanostructures for effective treatment of cancer: advances and prospects. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:412. [PMID: 34876145 PMCID: PMC8650297 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01164-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Recently, DNA nanostructures with vast application potential in the field of biomedicine, especially in drug delivery. Among these, tetrahedral DNA nanostructures (TDN) have attracted interest worldwide due to their high stability, excellent biocompatibility, and simplicity of modification. TDN could be synthesized easily and reproducibly to serve as carriers for, chemotherapeutic drugs, nucleic acid drugs and imaging probes. Therefore, their applications include, but are not restricted to, drug delivery, molecular diagnostics, and biological imaging. In this review, we summarize the methods of functional modification and application of TDN in cancer treatment. Also, we discuss the pressing questions that should be targeted to increase the applicability of TDN in the future.
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- Jianqin Yan
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qingdao Special Servicemen Recuperation Centre of PLA Navy, Qingdao, 266021, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266021, China.
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Liu C, Shao H, Li D, Sui X, Liu N, Rahman SU, Li X, Arany PR. Safety and efficacy of citric acid-upconverting nanoparticles for multimodal biological imaging in BALB/c mice. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2021; 36:102485. [PMID: 34411736 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Revised: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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There has been significant progress with rare-earth coated upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) representing a promising new generation of contrast agents for biomedical applications. However, in vivo biological safety remains poorly investigated. This work examined citric acid-UCNP (NaYF4:Yb3+/Gd3+, ∼ 5 nm, Cit-UCNP) generated as contrast agents for multimodal imaging with concurrent magnetic resonance (MRI) and X-ray computed tomography (CT). We first examined the in vitro cytotoxicity and efficacy of Cit-UCNPs as a contrast agent. We then performed a systematic investigation of their in vivo biodistribution and biocompatibility. Our results noted that Cit-UCNPs have minimal toxicity and demonstrated significant potential as contrast agents for multimodal biomedical imaging. This study indicates Cit-UCNPs could be a valuable addition to enhance long-term targeted diagnostic and prognostic multimodal clinical imaging approaches.
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- Cheng Liu
- Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, China
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- Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, China
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- Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, China
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- Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Pakistan
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- Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, China.
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- Oral Biology, Suregry and Biomedical Engineering, University at Buffalo, USA.
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Dong H, Song G, Ma D, Wang T, Jing S, Yang H, Tao Y, Tang Y, Shi Y, Dai Z, Zhu JM, Liu T, Wang B, Leng X, Shen X, Zhu C, Zhao Y. Improved Antiviral Activity of Classical Swine Fever Virus-Targeted siRNA by Tetrahedral Framework Nucleic Acid-Enhanced Delivery. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:29416-29423. [PMID: 34148345 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c08143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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DNA self-assembled nanostructures have been considered as effective vehicles for biomolecule delivery because of their excellent biocompatibility, cellular permeability, noncytotoxicity, and small size. Here, we report an efficient antiviral strategy with self-assembled tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs) delivering small interfering RNA (t-siRNA) to silence classical swine fever virus (CSFV) gene in porcine host cells. In this study, two previously reported siRNAs, C3 and C6, specifically targeting the CSFV genome were selected and modified on tFNAs, respectively, and termed t-C3 and t-C6. Results indicate that t-C3 and t-C6 can inhibit the viral proliferation of CSFV in kidney derived porcine cells, PK-15, effectively and that inhibition was markedly stronger than free siRNA-C3 or siRNA-C6 only. In addition, the DNA nanostructure also has high cargo-carrying capacity, allowing to deliver multiple functional groups. To improve the antiviral ability of tFNAs, a dual-targeting DNA nanostructure t-C3-C6 was constructed and used to silence the CSFV gene in porcine host cells. This study found that t-C3-C6 can inhibit the viral release and replication, exhibiting outstanding anti-CSFV capabilities. Therefore, these dual-targeting tFNAs have great potential in virus therapy. This strategy not only provides a novel method to inhibit CSFV replication in porcine cells but also verifies that tFNAs are effective tools for delivery of antiviral elements, which have great application potential.
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- Haisi Dong
- Clinical Medical College, Jilin Ginseng Academy, the Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Liver Diseases, Shanghai 200001, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Liver Diseases, Shanghai 200001, China
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- College of Animal Science, School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Animal Science, School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Clinical Medical College, Jilin Ginseng Academy, the Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- Clinical Medical College, Jilin Ginseng Academy, the Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- Clinical Medical College, Jilin Ginseng Academy, the Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- College of Animal Science, School of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endocrinology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover 30625, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Liver Diseases, Shanghai 200001, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Liver Diseases, Shanghai 200001, China
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- Clinical Medical College, Jilin Ginseng Academy, the Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- Clinical Medical College, Jilin Ginseng Academy, the Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Liver Diseases, Shanghai 200001, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Shanghai Institute of Liver Diseases, Shanghai 200001, China
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- Clinical Medical College, Jilin Ginseng Academy, the Affiliated Hospital to Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130117, China
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Koç M, Kabay N. Synthesis and molecular docking studies of Zn(II)phthalocyanines containing anthraquinone moieties as selective ligands for G-quadruplex structures. J PORPHYR PHTHALOCYA 2021. [DOI: 10.1142/s1088424621500814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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New zinc(II) phthalocyanines (p-ZnPc and np-ZnPc) containing peripheral and non-peripheral positioned four anthraquinone moieties were synthesized by cyclotetramerization of 4-((2-(2-((8-Chloro-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracen-1-yl) amino) ethoxy) ethyl) thio) phthalonitrile and 3-((2-(2-((8-Chloro-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracen-1-yl) amino) ethoxy) ethyl) thio) phthalonitrile. All compounds were characterized by using a combination of analytical and spectroscopic techniques such as 1H, [Formula: see text]C NMR, FT-IR, UV-vis and MS spectral data. Also, molecular docking studies were performed using different G-quadruplex and double stranded nucleic acid fragments as possible interaction sites to predict the binding ability of the newly synthesized compounds.
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- Mustafa Koç
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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Xiao D, Li Y, Tian T, Zhang T, Shi S, Lu B, Gao Y, Qin X, Zhang M, Wei W, Lin Y. Tetrahedral Framework Nucleic Acids Loaded with Aptamer AS1411 for siRNA Delivery and Gene Silencing in Malignant Melanoma. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:6109-6118. [PMID: 33497198 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c23005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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siRNA is found to effectively knock down the target gene in cells, which is considered a promising strategy for gene therapy. However, the application of siRNA is limited due to its low efficiency of the cellular uptake. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs) are synthesized by four single-stranded DNAs and show multiple biological functions in recent studies, especially suitable for drug delivery. More than 60% of malignant melanomas are associated with Braf gene mutation, an attractive therapeutic target for RNA interference. In this study, we modified anti-Braf siRNA (siBraf) with tFNAs to downregulate the target gene. Meanwhile, we directly incorporated AS1411 (a DNA aptamer) to our nanostructure, which assists tFNAs to improve the cellular uptake efficacy of siBraf significantly. The results indicated that tFNAs-AS1411-siBraf exhibited more potent activity to cleave Braf mRNA than free siBraf. This study may provide a new idea for the combination therapy of siRNA and aptamers via DNA nanomaterials to achieve gene silencing.
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- Dexuan Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Emergency, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 610041 Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China.,College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Zeng Y, Nixon RL, Liu W, Wang R. The applications of functionalized DNA nanostructures in bioimaging and cancer therapy. Biomaterials 2020; 268:120560. [PMID: 33285441 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecular carrier of genetic information that can be fabricated into functional nanomaterials in biochemistry and engineering fields. Those DNA nanostructures, synthesized via Watson-Crick base pairing, show a wide range of attributes along with excellent applicability, precise programmability, and extremely low cytotoxicity in vitro and in vivo. In this review, the applications of functionalized DNA nanostructures in bioimaging and tumor therapy are summarized. We focused on approaches involving DNA origami nanostructures due to their widespread use in previous and current reports. Non-DNA origami nanostructures such as DNA tetrahedrons are also covered. Finally, the remaining challenges and perspectives regarding DNA nanostructures in the biomedical arena are discussed.
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- Yun Zeng
- Department of Chemistry, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, 65409, USA; Engineering Research Center of Molecular and Neuroimaging, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, PR China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, 65409, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, 65409, USA; Center for Research in Energy and Environment, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, 65409, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, 65409, USA.
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Lambert BP, Gillen AJ, Boghossian AA. Synthetic Biology: A Solution for Tackling Nanomaterial Challenges. J Phys Chem Lett 2020; 11:4791-4802. [PMID: 32441940 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.0c00929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Bioengineers have mastered practical techniques for tuning a biomaterial's properties with only limited information on the relationship between the material's structure and function. These techniques have been quintessential to engineering proteins, which are most often riddled with ill-defined structure-function relationships. In this Perspective, we review bioengineering approaches aimed at overcoming the elusive protein structure-function relation. We extend these principles to engineering synthetic nanomaterials, specifically applying the underlying theory to optical sensors based on single-stranded DNA-wrapped single-walled carbon nanotubes (ssDNA-SWCNTs). Bioengineering techniques such as directed evolution, computational design, and noncanonical synthesis are reviewed in the broader context of nanomaterials engineering. We further provide an order-of-magnitude analysis of empirical approaches that rely on random or guided searches for designing new nanomaterials. The underlying concepts presented in these approaches can be further extended to a broad range of engineering fields confronted with empirical design strategies, including catalysis, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), pharmaceutical dosing, and optimization algorithms.
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- Benjamin P Lambert
- École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Wang X, Yu J, Lan W, Yang S, Wang S, Mi Y, Ye Q, Li Y, Liu Y. Novel Stable DNA Nanoscale Material and Its Application on Specific Enrichment of DNA. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:19834-19839. [PMID: 32250112 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c02242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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DNA nanostructures are a new type of technology for constructing nanomaterials that has been developed in recent years. By relying on the complementary pairing of DNA molecules to form a double-stranded property, DNA molecules can construct a variety of nanoscale structures of 2D and 3D shapes. However, most of the previously reported DNA nanostructures rely solely on hydrogen bonds to maintain structural stability, resulting in DNA structures that can be maintained only at low temperature and in the presence of Mg2+, which greatly limits the application of DNA nanostructures. This study designed a DNA nanonetwork structure (nanonet) and changed its topological structure to DNA nanomesh by using DNA topoisomerase to make it thermally stable, while escaping the dependence on Mg2+, and the stability of the structure can be maintained in a nonsolution state. Moreover, the nanomesh also has a large amount of ssDNA (about 50%), providing active sites capable of exerting biological functions. Using the above characteristics, we prepared the nanomesh into a device capable of adsorbing specific DNA molecules, and used the device to enrich DNA. We also tried to mount antibodies using DNA probes. Preliminary results show that the DNA nanomesh also has the ability to enrich specific proteins.
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- Xueting Wang
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Weak-Light Nonlinear Photonics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and TEDA Applied Physics, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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Progress in DNA Tetrahedral Nanomaterials and Their Functionalization Research. CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2040(19)61198-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Munjal S, Deka SR, Yadav S, Goyal P, Sharma AK, Kumar P. Core/shell nanoassembly of amphiphilic naproxen-polyethylene glycol: synthesis, characterisation and evaluation as drug delivery system. IET Nanobiotechnol 2019; 12:814-821. [PMID: 30104456 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Small molecule-based amphiphiles self-assemble into nanostructures (micelles) in aqueous medium which are currently being explored as novel drug delivery systems. Here, naproxen-polyethylene glycol (N-PEG), a small molecule-derived amphiphile, has been synthesised, characterised and evaluated as hydrophobic drug carrier. 1H, 13C Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), mass spectrometry (MS) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the formation of N-PEG and dynamic light scattering (DLS) revealed the formation of nano-sized structures of ∼228 nm. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) analysis showed aggregation behaviour of the structures with average size of ∼230 nm. Biodegradability aspect of the micellar-structured N-PEG was demonstrated by lipase-mediated degradation studies using DLS and TEM. High encapsulation efficiency followed by release in a sustained manner of a well-known anticancer drug, doxorubicin, demonstrated the feasibility of the new drug delivery system. These results advocate the promising potential of N-PEG micelles as efficient drug delivery system for specific delivery to cancerous cells in vitro and in vivo.
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- Srishti Munjal
- Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi 110007, India
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- Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi 110007, India
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- Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi 110007, India
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- Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi 110007, India
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- Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi 110007, India
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- Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi 110007, India.
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Zhan Y, Ma W, Zhang Y, Mao C, Shao X, Xie X, Lin Y. Diversity of DNA Nanostructures and Applications in Oncotherapy. Biotechnol J 2019; 15:e1900094. [PMID: 31464361 DOI: 10.1002/biot.201900094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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DNA nanotechnology is a new frontier in the field of tumor biotherapy. Simple DNA strands can be precisely constructed for integration into nanostructures of desired shapes and sizes, with excellent stability and biocompatibility. In this review, an account of the wide range of nanostructures composed of DNA sequences and related advances in oncotherapy using aptamers and chemical drugs is given. Functional ligands, including enzymes, antibodies, and agents, have been appended to DNA frameworks based on their external and internal modifiability. Hence, additional functionalities, such as immunogenicity and enzymatic activity, have been obtained, which extend their practical applications. Importantly, aptamers and drugs can be attached to or incorporated into the wireframes, bringing in highly selective targeting and killing abilities for the modified DNA nanostructures (DNs). In conclusion, distinct DNA sequences, various functional molecules, and different interactions and modifications lead to the diversity of DNs. Currently, one of the leading areas is their applications in tumor therapy. But beyond that, DNs should have much wider application prospects.
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- Yuxi Zhan
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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Srivithya V, Roun H, Sekhar Babu M, Jae Hyung P, Sung Ha P. Aptamer-conjugated DNA nano-ring as the carrier of drug molecules. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 29:095602. [PMID: 29271356 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aaa3cb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Due to its predictable self-assembly and structural stability, structural DNA nanotechnology is considered one of the main interdisciplinary subjects encompassing conventional nanotechnology and biotechnology. Here we have fabricated the mucin aptamer (MUC1)-conjugated DNA nano-ring intercalated with doxorubicin (DNRA-DOX) as potential therapeutics for breast cancer. DNRA-DOX exhibited significantly higher cytotoxicity to the MCF-7 breast cancer cells than the controls, including DOX alone and the aptamer deficient DNA nano-ring (DNR) with doxorubicin. Interactions between DOX and DNRA were studied using spectrophotometric measurements. Dose-dependent cytotoxicity was performed to prove that both DNR and DNRA were non-toxic to the cells. The drug release profile showed a controlled release of DOX at normal physiological pH 7.4, with approximately 61% released, but when exposed to lysosomal of pH 5.5, the corresponding 95% was released within 48 h. Owing to the presence of the aptamer, DNRA-DOX was effectively taken up by the cancer cells, as confirmed by confocal microscopy, implying that it has potential for use in targeted drug delivery.
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- Vellampatti Srivithya
- Sungkyunkwan Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), and Department of Physics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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Zhou M, Liu NX, Shi SR, Li Y, Zhang Q, Ma QQ, Tian TR, Ma WJ, Cai XX, Lin YF. Effect of tetrahedral DNA nanostructures on proliferation and osteo/odontogenic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells via activation of the notch signaling pathway. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2018; 14:1227-1236. [PMID: 29458214 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2018.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2017] [Revised: 01/23/2018] [Accepted: 02/08/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) derived from the human dental pulp tissue have multiple differentiation capabilities, such as osteo/odontogenic differentiation. Therefore, DPSCs are deemed as ideal stem cell sources for tissue regeneration. As new nanomaterials based on DNA, tetrahedral DNA nanostructures (TDNs) have tremendous potential for biomedical applications. Here, the authors aimed to explore the part played by TDNs in proliferation and osteo/odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs, and attempted to investigate if these cellular responses could be driven by activating the canonical Notch signaling pathway. Upon exposure to TDNs, proliferation and osteo/odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs were dramatically enhanced, accompanied by up regulation of Notch signaling. In general, our study suggested that TDNs can significantly promote proliferation and osteo/odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs, and this remarkable discovery can be applied in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to develop a significant and novel method for bone and dental tissue regeneration.
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- Mi Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Chou MJ, Yu HY, Hsia JC, Chen YH, Hung TT, Chao HM, Chern E, Huang YY. Highly Efficient Intracellular Protein Delivery by Cationic Polyethyleneimine-Modified Gelatin Nanoparticles. MATERIALS 2018; 11:ma11020301. [PMID: 29462858 PMCID: PMC5848998 DOI: 10.3390/ma11020301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2018] [Revised: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Intracellular protein delivery may provide a safe and non-genome integrated strategy for targeting abnormal or specific cells for applications in cell reprogramming therapy. Thus, highly efficient intracellular functional protein delivery would be beneficial for protein drug discovery. In this study, we generated a cationic polyethyleneimine (PEI)-modified gelatin nanoparticle and evaluated its intracellular protein delivery ability in vitro and in vivo. The experimental results showed that the PEI-modified gelatin nanoparticle had a zeta potential of approximately +60 mV and the particle size was approximately 135 nm. The particle was stable at different biological pH values and temperatures and high protein loading efficiency was observed. The fluorescent image results revealed that large numbers of particles were taken up into the mammalian cells and escaped from the endosomes into the cytoplasm. In a mouse C26 cell-xenograft cancer model, particles accumulated in cancer cells. In conclusion, the PEI-modified gelatin particle may provide a biodegradable and highly efficient protein delivery system for use in regenerative medicine and cancer therapy.
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- Ming-Ju Chou
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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- niChe Lab for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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- niChe Lab for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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- niChe Lab for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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- niChe Lab for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
- Department of Pathology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11696, Taiwan.
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- niChe Lab for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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Bağda E, Bağda E, Yabaş E. A versatile water soluble ball-type phthalocyanine as potential antiproliferative drug: the interaction with G-quadruplex formed from Tel 21 and cMYC. JOURNAL OF THE TURKISH CHEMICAL SOCIETY, SECTION A: CHEMISTRY 2017. [DOI: 10.18596/jotcsa.288284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Dascalu AI, Ardeleanu R, Neamtu A, Maier SS, Uritu CM, Nicolescu A, Silion M, Peptanariu D, Calin M, Pinteala M. Transfection-capable polycationic nanovectors which include PEGylated-cyclodextrin structural units: a new synthesis pathway. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:7164-7174. [DOI: 10.1039/c7tb01722g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Polycationic nanoentities with low variability are able to act as cooperating carriers for dsDNA complexation and transport.
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- A. I. Dascalu
- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
- 700487 Iasi
- Romania
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
- 700487 Iasi
- Romania
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
- 700487 Iasi
- Romania
- Regional Institute of Oncology (IRO)
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
- 700487 Iasi
- Romania
- “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
- 700487 Iasi
- Romania
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
- 700487 Iasi
- Romania
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
- 700487 Iasi
- Romania
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
- 700487 Iasi
- Romania
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- “Nicolae Simionescu” Institute of Cellular Biology and Pathology
- Bucharest
- Romania
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- Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
- 700487 Iasi
- Romania
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Kim KR, Kim HY, Lee YD, Ha JS, Kang JH, Jeong H, Bang D, Ko YT, Kim S, Lee H, Ahn DR. Self-assembled mirror DNA nanostructures for tumor-specific delivery of anticancer drugs. J Control Release 2016; 243:121-131. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2016.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Revised: 10/10/2016] [Accepted: 10/13/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Fong FY, Oh SS, Hawker CJ, Soh HT. In Vitro Selection of pH-Activated DNA Nanostructures. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2016; 55:15258-15262. [PMID: 27809385 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201607540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2016] [Revised: 09/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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We report the first in vitro selection of DNA nanostructures that switch their conformation when triggered by change in pH. Previously, most pH-active nanostructures were designed using known pH-active motifs, such as the i-motif or the triplex structure. In contrast, we performed de novo selections starting from a random library and generated nanostructures that can sequester and release Mipomersen, a clinically approved antisense DNA drug, in response to pH change. We demonstrate extraordinary pH-selectivity, releasing up to 714-fold more Mipomersen at pH 5.2 compared to pH 7.5. Interestingly, none of our nanostructures showed significant sequence similarity to known pH-sensitive motifs, suggesting that they may operate via novel structure-switching mechanisms. We believe our selection scheme is general and could be adopted for generating DNA nanostructures for many applications including drug delivery, sensors and pH-active surfaces.
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- Faye Yi Fong
- Materials Department, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106, USA
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- Materials Department, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106, USA.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 37673, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Department of Radiology, Canary Center at Stanford University, 3155 Porter Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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Fong FY, Oh SS, Hawker CJ, Soh HT. In Vitro Selection of pH-Activated DNA Nanostructures. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201607540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Faye Yi Fong
- Materials Department; University of California at Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara CA 93106 USA
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- Materials Department; University of California at Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara CA 93106 USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Pohang University of Science and Technology; Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673 South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; University of California at Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara CA 93106 USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Department of Radiology; Canary Center at Stanford University; 3155 Porter Drive Stanford CA 94305 USA
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Lee SY, Kim KR, Bang D, Bae SW, Kim HJ, Ahn DR. Biophysical and chemical handles to control the size of DNA nanoparticles produced by rolling circle amplification. Biomater Sci 2016; 4:1314-7. [DOI: 10.1039/c6bm00296j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The size of DNA nanoparticles produced by rolling circle amplification (RCA) can be controlled by incorporation of structure-forming sequences and amine-modified nucleotides in the replication part.
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- So Yeon Lee
- The Center for Theragnosis
- Biomedical Research Institute
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
- Seoul 136-791
- Republic of Korea
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- The Center for Theragnosis
- Biomedical Research Institute
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
- Seoul 136-791
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry
- College of Science
- Yonsei University
- Seoul
- Republic of Korea
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- Green Materials and Process Group
- Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
- Cheonan
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry
- Korea University
- Seoul
- Republic of Korea
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- The Center for Theragnosis
- Biomedical Research Institute
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
- Seoul 136-791
- Republic of Korea
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Quantum Dots Encapsulated with Canine Parvovirus-Like Particles Improving the Cellular Targeted Labeling. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0138883. [PMID: 26398132 PMCID: PMC4580430 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0138883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2015] [Accepted: 09/06/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Quantum dots (QDs) have a promising prospect in live-cell imaging and sensing because of unique fluorescence features. QDs aroused significant interest in the bio-imaging field through integrating the fluorescence properties of QDs and the delivery function of biomaterial. The natural tropism of Canine Parvovirus (CPV) to the transferrin receptor can target specific cells to increase the targeting ability of QDs in cell imaging. CPV virus-like particles (VLPs) from the expression of the CPV-VP2 capsid protein in a prokaryotic expression system were examined to encapsulate the QDs and deliver to cells with an expressed transferrin receptor. CPV-VLPs were used to encapsulate QDs that were modified using 3-mercaptopropionic acid. Gel electrophoresis, fluorescence spectrum, particle size, and transmission electron microscopy verified the conformation of a complex, in which QDs were encapsulated in CPV-VLPs (CPV-VLPs-QDs). When incubated with different cell lines, CPV-VLPs-QDs significantly reduced the cytotoxicity of QDs and selectively labeled the cells with high-level transferrin receptors. Cell-targeted labeling was achieved by utilizing the specific binding between the CPV capsid protein VP2 of VLPs and cellular receptors. CPV-VLPs-QDs, which can mimic the native CPV infection, can recognize and attach to the transferrin receptors on cellular membrane. Therefore, CPV-VLPs can be used as carriers to facilitate the targeted delivery of encapsulated nanomaterials into cells via receptor-mediated pathways. This study confirmed that CPV-VLPs can significantly promote the biocompatibility of nanomaterials and could expand the application of CPV-VLPs in biological medicine.
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Deka SR, Yadav S, Mahato M, Sharma AK. Azobenzene-aminoglycoside: Self-assembled smart amphiphilic nanostructures for drug delivery. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2015; 135:150-157. [PMID: 26255160 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2015.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2015] [Revised: 06/19/2015] [Accepted: 07/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Here, we have designed and synthesized a novel cationic amphiphilic stimuli-responsive azobenzene-aminoglycoside (a small molecule) conjugate, Azo-AG 5, and characterized it by UV and FTIR. Light responsive nature of Azo-AG 5 was assessed under UV-vis light. Self- assembly of Azo-AG 5 in aqueous solutions into nanostructures and their ability to act as drug carrier were also investigated. The nanostructures of Azo-AG 5 showed average hydrodynamic diameter of ∼ 255 nm with aminoglycoside moiety (neomycin) and 4-dimethylaminoazobenzene forming hydrophilic shell and hydrophobic core, respectively. In the hydrophobic core, eosin and aspirin were successfully encapsulated. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements demonstrated that the nanoassemblies showed expansion and contraction on successive UV and visible light irradiations exhibiting reversible on-off switch for controlling the drug release behavior. Similar behavior was observed when these nanostructures were subjected to pH-change. In vitro drug release studies showed a difference in UV and visible light-mediated release pattern. It was observed that the release rate under UV irradiation was comparatively higher than that observed under visible light. Further, azoreductase-mediated cleavage of the azo moiety in Azo-AG 5 nanoassemblies resulted in the dismantling of the structures into aggregated microstructures. Azo-AG 5 nanostructures having positive surface charge (+9.74 mV) successfully interacted with pDNA and retarded its mobility on agarose gel. Stimuli responsiveness of nanostructures and their on-off switch like behavior ensure the great potential as controlled drug delivery systems and in other biomedical applications such as colon-specific delivery and gene delivery.
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- Smriti Rekha Deka
- Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi 110007, India
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- Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi 110007, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India
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- Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi 110007, India
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- Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Mall Road, Delhi 110007, India.
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Mohri K, Kusuki E, Ohtsuki S, Takahashi N, Endo M, Hidaka K, Sugiyama H, Takahashi Y, Takakura Y, Nishikawa M. Self-Assembling DNA Dendrimer for Effective Delivery of Immunostimulatory CpG DNA to Immune Cells. Biomacromolecules 2015; 16:1095-101. [DOI: 10.1021/bm501731f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Department
of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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- Department
of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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The specificity of DNA hybridization allows for the modular design of 2D and 3D shapes with wide-ranging applications including sensors, actuators, and even logic devices. The inherent biocompatibility of DNA and the ability to produce monodisperse structures of controlled shape and size make DNA nanostructures of interest as potential drug and gene delivery vehicles. In this review, we discuss several new approaches for the assembly of DNA nanostructures, advances in the modeling of these structures, and we highlight recent studies on the use of DNA nanotechnology for therapeutic applications such as drug delivery in tumor models.
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- Laura A Lanier
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA 01003
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA 01003
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Gedi V, Kim YP. Detection and characterization of cancer cells and pathogenic bacteria using aptamer-based nano-conjugates. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2014; 14:18302-27. [PMID: 25268922 PMCID: PMC4239906 DOI: 10.3390/s141018302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2014] [Revised: 08/08/2014] [Accepted: 09/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Detection and characterization of cells using aptamers and aptamer-conjugated nanoprobes has evolved a great deal over the past few decades. This evolution has been driven by the easy selection of aptamers via in vitro cell-SELEX, permitting sensitive discrimination between target and normal cells, which includes pathogenic prokaryotic and cancerous eukaryotic cells. Additionally, when the aptamer-based strategies are used in conjunction with nanomaterials, there is the potential for cell targeting and therapeutic effects with improved specificity and sensitivity. Here we review recent advances in aptamer-based nano-conjugates and their applications for detecting cancer cells and pathogenic bacteria. The multidisciplinary research utilized in this field will play an increasingly significant role in clinical medicine and drug discovery.
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- Vinayakumar Gedi
- Department of Life Science, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Korea.
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- Department of Life Science, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Korea.
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Charoenphol P, Bermudez H. Aptamer-targeted DNA nanostructures for therapeutic delivery. Mol Pharm 2014; 11:1721-5. [PMID: 24739136 PMCID: PMC4018137 DOI: 10.1021/mp500047b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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DNA-based nanostructures have been
widely used in various applications
due to their structural diversity, programmability, and uniform structures.
Their intrinsic biocompatibility and biodegradability further motivates
the investigation of DNA-based nanostructures as delivery vehicles.
Incorporating AS1411 aptamers into DNA pyramids leads to enhanced
intracellular uptake and selectively inhibits the growth of cancer
cells, achieved without the use of transfection reagents. Furthermore,
aptamer-displaying pyramids are found to be substantially more resistant
to nuclease degradation than single-stranded aptamers. These findings,
along with their modularity, reinforce the potential of DNA-based
nanostructures for therapeutic applications.
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- Phapanin Charoenphol
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Massachusetts , Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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