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Dastgerdi NK, Dastgerdi NK, Bayraktutan H, Costabile G, Atyabi F, Dinarvand R, Longobardi G, Alexander C, Conte C. Enhancing siRNA cancer therapy: Multifaceted strategies with lipid and polymer-based carrier systems. Int J Pharm 2024; 663:124545. [PMID: 39098747 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124545] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Cancers are increasing in prevalence and many challenges remain for their treatment, such as chemoresistance and toxicity. In this context, siRNA-based therapeutics have many potential advantages for cancer therapies as a result of their ability to reduce or prevent expression of specific cancer-related genes. However, the direct delivery of naked siRNA is hindered by issues like enzymatic degradation, insufficient cellular uptake, and poor pharmacokinetics. Hence, the discovery of a safe and efficient delivery vehicle is essential. This review explores various lipid and polymer-based delivery systems for siRNA in cancer treatment. Both polymers and lipids have garnered considerable attention as carriers for siRNA delivery. While all of these systems protect siRNA and enhance transfection efficacy, each exhibits its unique strengths. Lipid-based delivery systems, for instance, demonstrate high entrapment efficacy and utilize cost-effective materials. Conversely, polymeric-based delivery systems offer advantages through chemical modifications. Nonetheless, certain drawbacks still limit their usage. To address these limitations, combining different materials in formulations (lipid, polymer, or targeting agent) could enhance pharmaceutical properties, boost transfection efficacy, and reduce side effects. Furthermore, co-delivery of siRNA with other therapeutic agents presents a promising strategy to overcome cancer resistance. Lipid-based delivery systems have been demonstrated to encapsulate many therapeutic agents and with high efficiency, but most are limited in terms of the functionalities they display. In contrast, polymeric-based delivery systems can be chemically modified by a wide variety of routes to include multiple components, such as release or targeting elements, from the same materials backbone. Accordingly, by incorporating multiple materials such as lipids, polymers, and/or targeting agents in RNA formulations it is possible to improve the pharmaceutical properties and therapeutic efficacy while reducing side effects. This review focuses on strategies to improve siRNA cancer treatments and discusses future prospects in this important field.
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- Nazgol Karimi Dastgerdi
- Division of Molecular Therapeutics and Formulation, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK; Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Molecular Therapeutics and Formulation, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Nanotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614315, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Nanotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614315, Iran.
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- Division of Molecular Therapeutics and Formulation, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italy.
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Zhao Y, Feng X, Zhao Z, Song Z, Wang W, Zhao H. Interleukin-4-Loaded Heparin Hydrogel Regulates Macrophage Polarization to Promote Osteogenic Differentiation. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024. [PMID: 39198394 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2024]
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In bone tissue engineering, biological scaffolds are designed with structural and functional properties that closely resemble the extracellular environment, aiming to establish a microenvironment conducive to osteogenesis. Macrophages hold significant potential for promoting osteogenesis and modulating the biological behavior of tumor cells. Multiple coculture experiments of macrophages and osteoblasts have demonstrated that macrophage polarization significantly impacts osteogenesis. Therefore, exploring bone biomaterials that can modulate macrophage polarization holds great clinical significance. In this study, heparin was modified with maleimide and was used as a raw material to form a hydrogel with 4-am-PEG-SH. The compound was used to polarize macrophages and promote osteogenesis after combining with interleukin 4 (IL-4) by taking advantage of the electronegativity of heparin. The results revealed overexpressed M2 macrophage-related phenotypic genes and cocultivation with MC3T3-E1 cells demonstrated the osteogenesis-promoting effect of the loaded IL-4 heparin hydrogel. Previous research reported that hydrogel loaded with IL-4 can be used as a biomaterial for osteogenesis promotion. Heparin materials used in this paper are derived from clinically anticoagulant drugs and feature a simple operation. The synthesized hydrogel effectively binds cytokines, regulates macrophages to induce osteogenesis and has many potential clinical applications.
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- Yuhao Zhao
- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Department of Orthopedic, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Department of Orthopedic, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Xu K, Zhang Q, Zhu D, Jiang Z. Hydrogels in Gene Delivery Techniques for Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300577. [PMID: 38265144 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Hydrogels are 3D networks swollen with water. They are biocompatible, strong, and moldable and are emerging as a promising biomedical material for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering to deliver therapeutic genes. The excellent natural extracellular matrix simulation properties of hydrogels enable them to be co-cultured with cells or enhance the expression of viral or non-viral vectors. Its biocompatibility, high strength, and degradation performance also make the action process of carriers in tissues more ideal, making it an ideal biomedical material. It has been shown that hydrogel-based gene delivery technologies have the potential to play therapy-relevant roles in organs such as bone, cartilage, nerve, skin, reproductive organs, and liver in animal experiments and preclinical trials. This paper reviews recent articles on hydrogels in gene delivery and explains the manufacture, applications, developmental timeline, limitations, and future directions of hydrogel-based gene delivery techniques.
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- Kexing Xu
- Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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Ma Y, Li S, Lin X, Chen Y. Bioinspired Spatiotemporal Management toward RNA Therapies. ACS NANO 2023; 17:24539-24563. [PMID: 38091941 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Ribonucleic acid (RNA)-based therapies have become an attractive topic in disease intervention, especially with some that have been approved by the FDA such as the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Comirnaty, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Spikevax, Moderna) and Patisiran (siRNA-based drug for liver delivery). However, extensive applications are still facing challenges in delivering highly negatively charged RNA to the targeted site. Therapeutic delivery strategies including RNA modifications, RNA conjugates, and RNA polyplexes and delivery platforms such as viral vectors, nanoparticle-based delivery platforms, and hydrogel-based delivery platforms as potential nucleic acid-releasing depots have been developed to enhance their cellular uptake and protect nucleic acid from being degraded by immune systems. Here, we review the growing number of viral vectors, nanoparticles, and hydrogel-based RNA delivery systems; describe RNA loading/release mechanism induced by environmental stimulations including light, heat, pH, or enzyme; discuss their physical or chemical interactions; and summarize the RNA therapeutics release period (temporal) and their target cells/organs (spatial). Finally, we describe current concerns, highlight current challenges and future perspectives of RNA-based delivery systems, and provide some possible research areas that provide opportunities for clinical translation of RNA delivery carriers.
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- Yutian Ma
- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States
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- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, and the Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Department of Cell Biology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27705, United States
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Zhao Y, Zheng Z, Yu CY, Wei H. Engineered cyclodextrin-based supramolecular hydrogels for biomedical applications. J Mater Chem B 2023; 12:39-63. [PMID: 38078497 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02101g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Cyclodextrin (CD)-based supramolecular hydrogels are polymer network systems with the ability to rapidly form reversible three-dimensional porous structures through multiple cross-linking methods, offering potential applications in drug delivery. Although CD-based supramolecular hydrogels have been increasingly used in a wide range of applications in recent years, a comprehensive description of their structure, mechanical property modulation, drug loading, delivery, and applications in biomedical fields from a cross-linking perspective is lacking. To provide a comprehensive overview of CD-based supramolecular hydrogels, this review systematically describes their design, regulation of mechanical properties, modes of drug loading and release, and their roles in various biomedical fields, particularly oncology, wound dressing, bone repair, and myocardial tissue engineering. Additionally, this review provides a rational discussion on the current challenges and prospects of CD-based supramolecular hydrogels, which can provide ideas for the rapid development of CD-based hydrogels and foster their translation from the laboratory to clinical medicine.
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- Yuqi Zhao
- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 W Changsheng Road, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 W Changsheng Road, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 W Changsheng Road, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 28 W Changsheng Road, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China.
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Cheng L, Zhou Z, Li Q, Li W, Li X, Li G, Fan J, Yu L, Yin G. Dendronized chitosan hydrogel with GIT1 to accelerate bone defect repair through increasing local neovascular amount. Bone Rep 2023; 19:101712. [PMID: 37744736 PMCID: PMC10511783 DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2023.101712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Bone defects have long been a major healthcare issue because of the difficulties in regenerating bone mass volume and the high cost of treatment. G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 interacting protein 1 (GIT1) has been proven to play an important role both in vascular development and in bone fracture healing. In this study, a type of thermoresponsive injectable hydrogel from oligoethylene glycol-based dendronized chitosan (G1-CS) was loaded with GIT1-plasmids (G1-CS/GIT1), and used to fill unicortical bone defects. RT-PCR analysis confirmed that G1-CS/GIT1 enhanced DNA transfection in MSCs both in vitro and in vivo. From the results of micro-CT, RT-PCR and histological analysis, it can be concluded that G1-CS/GIT1 accelerated the bone healing rate and increased the amount of neovascularization around the bone defects. In addition, an adeno-associated virus (AAV)-GIT1 was constructed to transfect mesenchymal stem cells. The results of capillary tube formation assay, immunofluorescence staining and western blot analysis proved that high expression of GIT1 induces mesenchymal stem cells to differentiate into endothelial cells. RT-PCR analysis and capillary tube formation assay confirmed that the Notch signaling pathway was activated in the differentiation process. Overall, we developed an efficient strategy through combination of injectable hydrogel and G1T1 for bone tissue engineering.
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- Lin Cheng
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Huaihai West Road 99, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province 221000, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Nanchen Street 333, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Huaihai West Road 99, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province 221000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Huaihai West Road 99, Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province 221000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210000, China
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Lu Q. Bioresponsive and multifunctional cyclodextrin-based non-viral nanocomplexes in cancer therapy: Building foundations for gene and drug delivery, immunotherapy and bioimaging. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 234:116507. [PMID: 37364628 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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The interest towards application of nanomaterials in field of cancer therapy is that the drawbacks of conventional therapies including chemoresistance, radio-resistance and lack of specific targeting of tumor cells can be solved by nanotechnology. Cyclodextrins (CDs) are amphiphilic cyclic oligosaccharides that can be present in three forms of α-, β- and γ-CDs, and they can be synthesized from natural sources. The application of CDs in cancer shows an increasing trend due to benefits of these nanocomplexes in improving solubility and bioavailability of current bioactives and therapeutics for cancer. CDs are widely utilized in delivery of drugs and genes in cancer therapy, and by targeted delivery of these therapeutics into target site, they improve anti-proliferative and anti-cancer potential. The blood circulation time and tumor site accumulation of therapeutics can be improved using CD-based nanostructures. More importantly, the stimuli-responsive types of CDs including pH-, redox- and light-sensitive types can accelerate release of bioactive compound at tumor site. Interestingly, the CDs are able to mediate photothermal and photodynamic impact in impairing tumorigenesis in cancer, enhancing cell death and improving response to chemotherapy. In improving the targeting ability of CDs, their surface functionalization with ligands has been conducted. Moreover, CDs can be modified with green products such as chitosan and fucoidan, and they can be embedded in green-based nanostructures to suppress tumorigenesis. The internalization of CDs into tumor cells can occur through endocytosis and this can be clethrin-, caveolae- or receptor-mediated endocytosis. Furthermore, CDs are promising candidates in bioimaging, cancer cell and organelle imaging as well as isolating tumor cells. The main benefits of using CDs in cancer therapy including sustained and low release of drugs and genes, targeted delivery, bioresponsive release of cargo, ease of surface functionalization and complexation with other nanostructures. The application of CDs in overcoming drug resistance requires more investigation.
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- Qi Lu
- Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China.
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Born LJ, Bengali S, Hsu ATW, Abadchi SN, Chang KH, Lay F, Matsangos A, Johnson C, Jay SM, Harmon JW. Chitosan Particles Complexed with CA5-HIF-1α Plasmids Increase Angiogenesis and Improve Wound Healing. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14095. [PMID: 37762397 PMCID: PMC10531456 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814095] [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: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Wound therapies involving gene delivery to the skin have significant potential due to the advantage and ease of local treatment. However, choosing the appropriate vector to enable successful gene expression while also ensuring that the treatment's immediate material components are conducive to healing itself is critical. In this study, we utilized a particulate formulation of the polymer chitosan (chitosan particles, CPs) as a non-viral vector for the delivery of a plasmid encoding human CA5-HIF-1α, a degradation resistant form of HIF-1α, to enhance wound healing. We also compared the angiogenic potential of our treatment (HIF/CPs) to that of chitosan particles containing only the plasmid backbone (bb/CPs) and the chitosan particle vector alone (CPs). Our results indicate that chitosan particles exert angiogenic effects that are enhanced with the human CA5-HIF-1α-encoded plasmid. Moreover, HIF/CPs enhanced wound healing in diabetic db/db mice (p < 0.01), and healed tissue was found to contain a significantly increased number of blood vessels compared to bb/CPs (p < 0.01), CPs (p < 0.05) and no-treatment groups (p < 0.01). Thus, this study represents a method of gene delivery to the skin that utilizes an inherently pro-wound-healing polymer as a vector for plasmid DNA that has broad application for the expression of other therapeutic genes.
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- Louis J. Born
- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
- Hendrix Burn and Wound Healing Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Hendrix Burn and Wound Healing Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Hendrix Burn and Wound Healing Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Hendrix Burn and Wound Healing Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Hendrix Burn and Wound Healing Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Hendrix Burn and Wound Healing Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Hendrix Burn and Wound Healing Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Hendrix Burn and Wound Healing Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
- Program in Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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- Hendrix Burn and Wound Healing Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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Zhong R, Talebian S, Mendes BB, Wallace G, Langer R, Conde J, Shi J. Hydrogels for RNA delivery. NATURE MATERIALS 2023; 22:818-831. [PMID: 36941391 PMCID: PMC10330049 DOI: 10.1038/s41563-023-01472-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 65.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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RNA-based therapeutics have shown tremendous promise in disease intervention at the genetic level, and some have been approved for clinical use, including the recent COVID-19 messenger RNA vaccines. The clinical success of RNA therapy is largely dependent on the use of chemical modification, ligand conjugation or non-viral nanoparticles to improve RNA stability and facilitate intracellular delivery. Unlike molecular-level or nanoscale approaches, macroscopic hydrogels are soft, water-swollen three-dimensional structures that possess remarkable features such as biodegradability, tunable physiochemical properties and injectability, and recently they have attracted enormous attention for use in RNA therapy. Specifically, hydrogels can be engineered to exert precise spatiotemporal control over the release of RNA therapeutics, potentially minimizing systemic toxicity and enhancing in vivo efficacy. This Review provides a comprehensive overview of hydrogel loading of RNAs and hydrogel design for controlled release, highlights their biomedical applications and offers our perspectives on the opportunities and challenges in this exciting field of RNA delivery.
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- Ruibo Zhong
- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- ToxOmics, NOVA Medical School Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, AIIM, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- ToxOmics, NOVA Medical School Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Hu W, Ye B, Yu G, Huang F, Mao Z, Ding Y, Wang W. Recent Development of Supramolecular Cancer Theranostics Based on Cyclodextrins: A Review. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28083441. [PMID: 37110674 PMCID: PMC10147063 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083441] [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: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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With the development of personalized medical demands for precise diagnosis, rational management and effective cancer treatment, supramolecular theranostic systems have received widespread attention due to their reversibly switchable structures, sensitive response to biological stimuli and integration ability for multiple capabilities in a single platform with a programmable fashion. Cyclodextrins (CDs), benefiting from their excellent characteristics, such as non-toxicity, easy modification, unique host-guest properties, good biocompatibility, etc., as building blocks, serve as an all-purpose strategy for the fabrication of a supramolecular cancer theranostics nanodevice that is capable of biosafety, controllability, functionality and programmability. This review focuses on the supramolecular systems of CD-bioimaging probes, CD-drugs, CD-genes, CD-proteins, CD-photosensitizers and CD-photothermal agents as well as multicomponent cooperation systems with regards to building a nanodevice with functions of diagnosis and (or) therapeutics of cancer treatment. By introducing several state-of-the-art examples, emphasis will be placed on the design of various functional modules, the supramolecular interaction strategies under the fantastic topological structures and the hidden "bridge" between their structures and therapeutic efficacy, aiming for further comprehension of the important role of a cyclodextrin-based nanoplatform in advancing supramolecular cancer theranostics.
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- Wenting Hu
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Green Catalysis Center and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disease, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
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Wang Y, Yuan K, Shang Z, Tan G, Zhong Q, He Y, Miao G, Lai K, Li Y, Wang X. Construction of nanohydrogels for enhanced delivery of hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs and improving chemotherapy efficacy. Eur Polym J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.111838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Catalytic Production of Functional Monomers from Lysine and Their Application in High-Valued Polymers. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal13010056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Lysine is a key raw material in the chemical industry owing to its sustainability, mature fermentation process and unique chemical structure, besides being an important nutritional supplement. Multiple commodities can be produced from lysine, which thus inspired various catalytic strategies for the production of these lysine-based chemicals and their downstream applications in functional polymer production. In this review, we present a fundamental and comprehensive study on the catalytic production process of several important lysine-based chemicals and their application in highly valued polymers. Specifically, we first focus on the synthesis process and some of the current industrial production methods of lysine-based chemicals, including ε-caprolactam, α-amino-ε-caprolactam and its derivatives, cadaverine, lysinol and pipecolic acid. Second, the applications and prospects of these lysine-based monomers in functional polymers are discussed such as derived poly (lysine), nylon-56, nylon-6 and its derivatives, which are all of growing interest in pharmaceuticals, human health, textile processes, fire control and electronic manufacturing. We finally conclude with the prospects of the development of both the design and synthesis of new lysine derivatives and the expansion of the as-synthesized lysine-based monomers in potential fields.
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Tang B, Yang X, Zhang A, Wang Q, Fan L, Fang G. Polypseudorotaxane hydrogel based on Tween 80 and α-cyclodextrin for sustained delivery of low molecular weight heparin. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 297:120002. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Zhang W, Taheri-Ledari R, Ganjali F, Afruzi FH, Hajizadeh Z, Saeidirad M, Qazi FS, Kashtiaray A, Sehat SS, Hamblin MR, Maleki A. Nanoscale bioconjugates: A review of the structural attributes of drug-loaded nanocarrier conjugates for selective cancer therapy. Heliyon 2022; 8:e09577. [PMID: 35706949 PMCID: PMC9189039 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Nanobioconjugates are nanoscale drug delivery vehicles that have been conjugated to or decorated with biologically active targeting ligands. These targeting ligands can be antibodies, peptides, aptamers, or small molecules such as vitamins or hormones. Most research studies in this field have been devoted to targeting cancer. Moreover, the nanostructures can be designed with an additional level of targeting by being designed to be stimulus-responsive or "smart" by a judicious choice of materials to be incorporated into the hybrid nanostructures. This stimulus could be an acidic pH, raised temperature, enzyme, ultrasound, redox potential, an externally applied magnetic field, or laser irradiation. In this case, the smart capability can increase the accumulation at the tumor site or the on-demand drug release, while the ligand ensures selective binding to the tumor cells. The present review highlights some interesting studies classified according to the nanostructure material. These materials include natural substances (polysaccharides), multi-walled carbon nanotubes (and halloysite nanotubes), metal-organic frameworks and covalent-organic frameworks, metal nanoparticles (gold and silver), and polymeric micelles.
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- Wenjie Zhang
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, PR China
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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Sahajpal K, Sharma S, Shekhar S, Kumar A, Meena MK, Bhagi AK, Sharma B. Dynamic Protein and Polypeptide Hydrogels Based on Schiff Base Co-assembly for Biomedicine. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:3173-3198. [DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00077f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Stimuli-responsive hydrogels are promising building blocks for biomedical devices, attributable to their excellent hydrophilicity, biocompatibility, and dynamic responsiveness to temperature, light, pH, and water content. Although hydrogels find interesting applications...
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Liang J, Yang B, Zhou X, Han Q, Zou J, Cheng L. Stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems for head and neck cancer therapy. Drug Deliv 2021; 28:272-284. [PMID: 33501883 PMCID: PMC7850355 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2021.1876182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Head and neck cancer (HNC) is among the most common malignancy that has a profound impact on human health and life quality. The treatment for HNC, especially for the advanced cancer is stage-dependent and in need of combined therapies. Various forms of adjuvant treatments such as chemotherapy, phototherapy, hyperthermia, gene therapy have been included in the HNC therapy. However, there are still restrictions with traditional administration such as limited in situ therapeutic effect, systemic toxicity, drug resistance, etc. In recent years, stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems (DDSs) have attracted the great attention in HNC therapy. These intelligent DDSs could respond to unique tumor microenvironment, external triggers or dual/multi stimulus with more specific drug delivery and release, leading to enhanced treatment efficiency and less reduced side effects. In this article, recent studies on stimuli-responsive DDSs for HNC therapy were summarized, which could respond to endogenous and exogenous triggers including pH, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), reactive oxygen species (ROS), redox condition, light, magnetic field and multi stimuli. Their therapeutic remarks, current limits and future prospect for these intelligent DDSs were discussed. Furthermore, multifunctional stimuli-responsive DDSs have also been reviewed. With the modification of drug carriers or co-loading with therapeutic agents. Those intelligent DDSs showed more biofunctions such as combined therapeutic effects or integration of diagnosis and treatment for HNC. It is believed that stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems showed great potential for future clinic translation and application for the treatment of HNC.
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- Jingou Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Self-assembled biocompatible heparin-based supramolecular hydrogel for doxorubicin delivery. Carbohydr Res 2021; 511:108464. [PMID: 34741880 DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2021.108464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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An array of self-assembled biocompatible doxorubicin (DOX) loaded heparin--cyclodextrin supramolecular hydrogels (DOX@HGs) with highly encapsulated efficiency was constructed using heparin-β-cyclodextrin derivatives (Hep-β-CD), α-cyclodextrin (α-CD), pluronic F-127 and DOX via the synergy of host-guest and multiple hydrogen bonding interactions. These hydrogels were characterized by GPC measurements (GPC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Size and zeta potential determinations, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and rheological characteristics; the data confirmed successful formation of the hydrogels. Furthermore, these hydrogels demonstrated distinctive thixotropy, indicating rapid self-repairing after continuously oscillatory shear stress. Variable release of DOX from DOX @HGs was obtained at various pH after 84 h depending on the strength of the hydrogels. At pH 7.4, cumulative DOX release was approximately 49.07% for DOX@HG 1, 32.15% for DOX@HG 2, and 27.12% for DOX@HG 3. While at pH 5.5, release of DOX was increased to 59.08% for DOX@HG 1 and to 43.2% for DOX@HG 3 after 84 h (P < 0.05). This information demonstrated that a higher DOX release rate was observed under a lower pH due to strong charge expansion of CDs and weakening of electrostatic interactions between heparin and DOX. Additionally, cytotoxicity of free DOX and DOX@HGs in ovarian cancer SKOV-3 cells was studied at various exposure durations. The results revealed that cytotoxicity of DOX@HG 1-3 toward ovarian cancer SKOV-3 cells was lower than that of free DOX (P < 0.05), suggesting prolonged DOX release from the hydrogels in SKOV-3 cells.
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Taiariol L, Chaix C, Farre C, Moreau E. Click and Bioorthogonal Chemistry: The Future of Active Targeting of Nanoparticles for Nanomedicines? Chem Rev 2021; 122:340-384. [PMID: 34705429 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Over the years, click and bioorthogonal reactions have been the subject of considerable research efforts. These high-performance chemical reactions have been developed to meet requirements not often provided by the chemical reactions commonly used today in the biological environment, such as selectivity, rapid reaction rate, and biocompatibility. Click and bioorthogonal reactions have been attracting increasing attention in the biomedical field for the engineering of nanomedicines. In this review, we study a compilation of articles from 2014 to the present, using the terms "click chemistry and nanoparticles (NPs)" to highlight the application of this type of chemistry for applications involving NPs intended for biomedical applications. This study identifies the main strategies offered by click and bioorthogonal chemistry, with respect to passive and active targeting, for NP functionalization with specific and multiple properties for imaging and cancer therapy. In the final part, a novel and promising approach for "two step" targeting of NPs, called pretargeting (PT), is also discussed; the principle of this strategy as well as all the studies listed from 2014 to the present are presented in more detail.
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- Ludivine Taiariol
- Université Clermont Auvergne, Imagerie Moléculaire et Stratégies Théranostiques, BP 184, F-63005 Clermont-Ferrand, France.,Inserm U 1240, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.,Centre Jean Perrin, F-63011 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Interfaces and Biosensors, UMR 5280, CNRS, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France.,Université de Lyon, CNRS, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Institut des Sciences Analytiques, UMR 5280, 5 rue de la Doua, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France
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- Interfaces and Biosensors, UMR 5280, CNRS, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France.,Université de Lyon, CNRS, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Institut des Sciences Analytiques, UMR 5280, 5 rue de la Doua, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Imagerie Moléculaire et Stratégies Théranostiques, BP 184, F-63005 Clermont-Ferrand, France.,Inserm U 1240, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.,Centre Jean Perrin, F-63011 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Yang J, Dai D, Cai Z, Liu YQ, Qin JC, Wang Y, Yang YW. MOF-based multi-stimuli-responsive supramolecular nanoplatform equipped with macrocycle nanovalves for plant growth regulation. Acta Biomater 2021; 134:664-673. [PMID: 34329784 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.07.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Controllable and on-demand delivery of agrochemicals such as plant hormones is conducive to improving agrochemicals utilization, tackling water and environmental pollution, reducing soil acidification, and realizing the goals of precision agriculture. Herein, a smart plant hormone delivery system based on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and supramolecular nanovalves, namely gibberellin (GA)-loaded CLT6@PCN-Q, is constructed through supramolecular host-guest interaction to regulate the growth of dicotyledonous Chinese cabbage and monocotyledonous wheat. The porous nanoscale MOF (NMOF) with a uniform diameter of 97 nm modified by quaternary ammonium (Q) stalks is served as a cargo reservoir, followed by the decoration of carboxylated leaning tower[6]arene (CLT6) based nanovalves on NMOF surfaces through host-guest interactions to fabricate CLT6@PCN-Q with a diameter of ∼101 nm and a zeta potential value of -13.2 mV. Interestingly, the as-fabricated supramolecular nanoplatform exhibits efficient cargo loading and multi-stimuli-responsive release under various external stimuli including pH, temperature, and competitive agent spermine (SPM), which can realize the on-demand release of cargo. In addition, GA-loaded CLT6@PCN-Q is capable of effectively promoting the seeds germination of wheat and stem growth of dicotyledonous Chinese cabbage and monocotyledonous wheat (1.86 and 1.30 times of control groups, respectively). The smart supramolecular nanoplatform based on MOFs and supramolecular nanovalves paves a way for the controlled delivery of plant hormones and other agrochemicals for promoting plant growth, offering new insights and methods to realize precision agriculture. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: To achieve controllable and sustainable release of cargos such as agrochemicals, a smart MOF-based multi-stimuli-responsive supramolecular nanoplatform equipped with supramolecular nanovalves was fabricated via the host-guest interaction between quaternary ammonium stalks-functionalized nanoMOFs and water-soluble leaning tower[6]arene. The as-prepared supramolecular nanoplatform with uniform diameter distribution demonstrated good cargo release in response to various external stimuli. The installation of synthetic macrocycles could effectively reduce cargo loss in the pre-treatment process. This type of supramolecular nanoplatform exhibited good promoting effect on seed germination and plant growth dicotyledonous Chinese cabbage and monocotyledonous wheat. As an eco-friendly, controlled, and efficient cargo delivery system, this supramolecular nanoplatform will be a promising candidate in precision agriculture and controlled drug release to attract the broad readership.
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- Jie Yang
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China; School of Medicine, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430065, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- College of Plant Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- College of Plant Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China.
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Toward a Greener World-Cyclodextrin Derivatization by Mechanochemistry. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26175193. [PMID: 34500627 PMCID: PMC8433980 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26175193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cyclodextrin (CD) derivatives are a challenge, mainly due to solubility problems. In many cases, the synthesis of CD derivatives requires high-boiling solvents, whereas the product isolation from the aqueous methods often requires energy-intensive processes. Complex formation faces similar challenges in that it involves interacting materials with conflicting properties. However, many authors also refer to the formation of non-covalent bonds, such as the formation of inclusion complexes or metal–organic networks, as reactions or synthesis, which makes it difficult to classify the technical papers. In many cases, the solubility of both the starting material and the product in the same solvent differs significantly. The sweetest point of mechanochemistry is the reduced demand or complete elimination of solvents from the synthesis. The lack of solvents can make syntheses more economical and greener. The limited molecular movements in solid-state allow the preparation of CD derivatives, which are difficult to produce under solvent reaction conditions. A mechanochemical reaction generally has a higher reagent utilization rate. When the reaction yields a good guest co-product, solvent-free conditions can be slower than in solution conditions. Regioselective syntheses of per-6-amino and alkylthio-CD derivatives or insoluble cyclodextrin polymers and nanosponges are good examples of what a greener technology can offer through solvent-free reaction conditions. In the case of thiolated CD derivatives, the absence of solvents results in significant suppression of the thiol group oxidation, too. The insoluble polymer synthesis is also more efficient when using the same molar ratio of the reagents as the solution reaction. Solid reactants not only reduce the chance of hydrolysis of multifunctional reactants or side reactions, but the spatial proximity of macrocycles also reduces the length of the spacing formed by the crosslinker. The structure of insoluble polymers of the mechanochemical reactions generally is more compact, with fewer and shorter hydrophilic arms than the products of the solution reactions.
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Rincón-López J, Almanza-Arjona YC, Riascos AP, Rojas-Aguirre Y. When Cyclodextrins Met Data Science: Unveiling Their Pharmaceutical Applications through Network Science and Text-Mining. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:1297. [PMID: 34452258 PMCID: PMC8399453 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13081297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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We present a data-driven approach to unveil the pharmaceutical technologies of cyclodextrins (CDs) by analyzing a dataset of CD pharmaceutical patents. First, we implemented network science techniques to represent CD patents as a single structure and provide a framework for unsupervised detection of keywords in the patent dataset. Guided by those keywords, we further mined the dataset to examine the patenting trends according to CD-based dosage forms. CD patents formed complex networks, evidencing the supremacy of CDs for solubility enhancement and how this has triggered cutting-edge applications based on or beyond the solubility improvement. The networks exposed the significance of CDs to formulate aqueous solutions, tablets, and powders. Additionally, they highlighted the role of CDs in formulations of anti-inflammatory drugs, cancer therapies, and antiviral strategies. Text-mining showed that the trends in CDs for aqueous solutions, tablets, and powders are going upward. Gels seem to be promising, while patches and fibers are emerging. Cyclodextrins' potential in suspensions and emulsions is yet to be recognized and can become an opportunity area. This is the first unsupervised/supervised data-mining approach aimed at depicting a landscape of CDs to identify trending and emerging technologies and uncover opportunity areas in CD pharmaceutical research.
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- Juliana Rincón-López
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City 04510, Mexico;
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- Instituto de Ciencias Aplicadas y Tecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City 04510, Mexico;
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- Instituto de Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City 04510, Mexico
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City 04510, Mexico;
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Samiei M, Fathi M, Barar J, Fathi N, Amiryaghoubi N, Omidi Y. Bioactive hydrogel-based scaffolds for the regeneration of dental pulp tissue. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Nawaz HA, Schröck K, Schmid M, Krieghoff J, Maqsood I, Kascholke C, Kohn-Polster C, Schulz-Siegmund M, Hacker MC. Injectable oligomer-cross-linked gelatine hydrogels via anhydride-amine-conjugation. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:2295-2307. [PMID: 33616150 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb02861d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Injectable gelatine-based hydrogels are valuable tools for drug and cell delivery due to their extracellular matrix-like properties that can be adjusted by the degree of cross-linking. We have established anhydride-containing oligomers for the cross-linking of gelatine via anhydride-amine-conjugation. So far, this conversion required conditions not compatible with cell encapsulation or in vivo injection. In order to overcome this limitation, we developed an array of quarter-oligomers varying in comonomer composition and contents of reactive anhydride units reactive towards amine groups under physiological conditions. The oligomers were of low molecular weight (Mn < 5 kDa) with a high degree of chemically intact anhydrides. Chemical comonomer composition was determined by 1H-NMR. Dissolutions experiments confirmed improved hydrophilicity of the synthesized oligomers over our established compositions. Injectable formulations are described utilizing cytocompatible concentrations of constituent materials and proton-scavenging base. Degree of cross-linking and stiffness of injectable hydrogels were controlled by composition. The gels hold promise as injectable drug or cell carrier and as bioink.
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- Hafiz Awais Nawaz
- Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Leipzig University, Eilenburger Straße 15 a, 04317 Leipzig, Germany and Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (IPS), University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS), Abdul Qadir Jillani road, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Leipzig University, Eilenburger Straße 15 a, 04317 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Leipzig University, Eilenburger Straße 15 a, 04317 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Leipzig University, Eilenburger Straße 15 a, 04317 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Leipzig University, Eilenburger Straße 15 a, 04317 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Leipzig University, Eilenburger Straße 15 a, 04317 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Leipzig University, Eilenburger Straße 15 a, 04317 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Leipzig University, Eilenburger Straße 15 a, 04317 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Leipzig University, Eilenburger Straße 15 a, 04317 Leipzig, Germany and Institute of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Universitätsstraße 1, Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Skopinska-Wisniewska J, De la Flor S, Kozlowska J. From Supramolecular Hydrogels to Multifunctional Carriers for Biologically Active Substances. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:7402. [PMID: 34299020 PMCID: PMC8307912 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22147402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Supramolecular hydrogels are 3D, elastic, water-swelled materials that are held together by reversible, non-covalent interactions, such as hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic, ionic, host-guest interactions, and metal-ligand coordination. These interactions determine the hydrogels' unique properties: mechanical strength; stretchability; injectability; ability to self-heal; shear-thinning; and sensitivity to stimuli, e.g., pH, temperature, the presence of ions, and other chemical substances. For this reason, supramolecular hydrogels have attracted considerable attention as carriers for active substance delivery systems. In this paper, we focused on the various types of non-covalent interactions. The hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic, ionic, coordination, and host-guest interactions between hydrogel components have been described. We also provided an overview of the recent studies on supramolecular hydrogel applications, such as cancer therapy, anti-inflammatory gels, antimicrobial activity, controlled gene drug delivery, and tissue engineering.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Av. Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain;
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarin 7, 87-100 Torun, Poland;
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Bernhard S, Tibbitt MW. Supramolecular engineering of hydrogels for drug delivery. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 171:240-256. [PMID: 33561451 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Supramolecular binding motifs are increasingly employed in the design of biomaterials. The ability to rationally engineer specific yet reversible associations into polymer networks with supramolecular chemistry enables injectable or sprayable hydrogels that can be applied via minimally invasive administration. In this review, we highlight two main areas where supramolecular binding motifs are being used in the design of drug delivery systems: engineering network mechanics and tailoring drug-material affinity. Throughout, we highlight many of the established and emerging chemistries or binding motifs that are useful for the design of supramolecular hydrogels for drug delivery applications.
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Jang KJ, Lee WS, Park S, Han J, Kim JE, Kim BM, Chung JH. Sulfur(VI) Fluoride Exchange (SuFEx)-Mediated Synthesis of the Chitosan-PEG Conjugate and Its Supramolecular Hydrogels for Protein Delivery. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:318. [PMID: 33513757 PMCID: PMC7912644 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Supramolecular hydrogels are considered promising drug carriers in the tissue engineering field due to their versatile nature. Chitosan hydrogels without chemical cross-linkers have low cytotoxicity and good delivery capacity; however, they have lower mechanical properties for injectable hydrogel usage. In this study, we developed novel chitosan derivatives via click chemistry for fabricating supramolecular hydrogels with higher mechanical strength under mild conditions. The chitosan derivative was successfully synthesized by a sulfur fluoride exchange reaction, and the synthesized chitosan-mPEG/Pluronic-F127 (CS-mPEG/F127) interacted with α-cyclodextrin (α-CD) to form a supramolecular hydrogel via a host-guest reaction. The gelation dynamics, hydrogel properties, and bovine serum albumin (BSA) release could be modulated by the concentration ratio of chitosan-mPEG and F127. This supramolecular hydrogel is a promising protein releasing carrier candidate for long term regeneration therapy.
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- Kyoung-Je Jang
- Division of Agro-System Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Korea;
- Institute of Agriculture & Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea;
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- Department of Biosystems & Biomaterials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea;
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea; (J.H.); (J.E.K.)
- BK21 Global Smart Farm Educational Research Center, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea; (J.H.); (J.E.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea;
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea; (J.H.); (J.E.K.)
- BK21 Global Smart Farm Educational Research Center, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
- Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea
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Choi JH, Park A, Lee W, Youn J, Rim MA, Kim W, Kim N, Song JE, Khang G. Preparation and characterization of an injectable dexamethasone-cyclodextrin complexes-loaded gellan gum hydrogel for cartilage tissue engineering. J Control Release 2020; 327:747-765. [PMID: 32941931 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.08.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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In this study, 6-(6-aminohexyl) amino-6-deoxy-β-cyclodextrin-gellan gum complex hydrogel (HCD-GG) was developed to enhance the affinity of anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone (Dx), improve chondrogenesis, and decrease the inflammatory response. The modified chemical structure was confirmed by NMR and FTIR. Mechanical and physicochemical properties were characterized by performing viscosity study, compression test, injection force test, swelling kinetic, weight loss, and morphological study. The release profile of the drug-loaded hydrogels was analyzed to confirm the affinity of the hydrophobic drugs and the matrix and characterize cumulative release. In vitro test was carried out with MTT assay, live/dead staining, glycosaminoglycan (GAGs) content, double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) content, morphological analysis, histology, and gene expression. In vivo experiment was conducted by implanting the samples under a subcutaneous area of SPD rat and cartilage defected rabbit model. The results displayed successfully synthesized HCD-GG. The gelation temperature of the modified hydrogels was decreased while the mechanical property was improved when the drug was loaded in the modified hydrogel. Swelling and degradation kinetics resulted in a higher level compared to the pristine GG but was a sufficient level to support drugs and cells. The affinity and release rate of the drug was higher in the HCD-GG group which shows an improved drug delivery system of the GG-based material. The microenvironment provided a suitable environment for cells to grow. Also, chondrogenesis was affected by the existence of Dx and microenvironment, resulting in higher expression levels of cartilage-related genes while the expression of the inflammation mediators decreased when the Dx was loaded. In vivo study showed an improved anti-inflammatory response in the drug-loaded hydrogel. Furthermore, the cartilage defected rabbit model showed an enhanced regenerative effect when the Dx@HCD-GG was implanted. These results suggest that HCD-GG and Dx@HCD-GG have the potential for cartilage regeneration along with multiple applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Joo Hee Choi
- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896 Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology and Bio-Convergence Engineering, Department of PolymerNano Science & Technology and Polymer Materials Fusion Research Center, Chonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896 Republic of Korea.
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Ma T, Sheng S, Dong X, Zhang Y, Li X, Zhu D, Lv F. A photo-triggered hydrogel for bidirectional regulation with imaging visualization. SOFT MATTER 2020; 16:7598-7605. [PMID: 32720671 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm01156h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The bidirectional intelligent regulation of hydrogels is a critical challenge in on-demand functional hydrogels. In this paper, a photo-triggered hydrogel for bidirectional regulation based on IR820-α-cyclodextrin/polyethylene glycol methyl acrylate was developed. This thermosensitive hydrogel can soften from gel to sol under near-infrared irradiation based on the photothermal effect of IR820, while the hydrogel can stiffen based on the photo-crosslinking of polyethylene glycol methyl acrylate under UV laser irradiation. After implanting in vivo, the softness and stiffness of the hydrogel can be regulated in a bidirectional manner by the switching of the irradiation wavelength. Moreover, the location and status of the hydrogel was tracked in vivo by fluorescence imaging due to the fluorescence labeling of IR820. The controlled and visible hydrogel could be potentially applied to different biomedical fields for precise treatment.
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- Teng Ma
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology for Cancer Immunotherapy, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology for Cancer Immunotherapy, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology for Cancer Immunotherapy, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology for Cancer Immunotherapy, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology for Cancer Immunotherapy, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology for Cancer Immunotherapy, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology for Cancer Immunotherapy, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China.
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Wei H, Liu Z, Zhu H, He J, Li J. Preparation and Characterization of Thermal and pH Dual Sensitive Hydrogel Based on 1,3‐Dipole Cycloaddition Reaction. POLYM ENG SCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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- Hongliang Wei
- Province Key Laboratory of Cereal Resource Transformation and UtilizationHenan University of Technology Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringHenan University of Technology Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- Province Key Laboratory of Cereal Resource Transformation and UtilizationHenan University of Technology Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringHenan University of Technology Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- Province Key Laboratory of Cereal Resource Transformation and UtilizationHenan University of Technology Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringHenan University of Technology Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- Province Key Laboratory of Cereal Resource Transformation and UtilizationHenan University of Technology Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringHenan University of Technology Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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- Province Key Laboratory of Cereal Resource Transformation and UtilizationHenan University of Technology Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringHenan University of Technology Zhengzhou 450001 People's Republic of China
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Li C, Li H, Guo J, Li L, Xi X, Yu Y. Biocompatible supramolecular pseudorotaxane hydrogels for controllable release of doxorubicin in ovarian cancer SKOV-3 cells. RSC Adv 2020; 10:689-697. [PMID: 35494427 PMCID: PMC9048191 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra08986a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 12/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A series of injectable and biocompatible delivery DOX-loaded supramolecular hydrogels were fabricated by using presynthesized DOX-2N-β-CD, Pluronic F-127 and α-CD through host–guest interactions and cooperative multivalent hydrogen bonding interactions. The compositions and morphologies of these hydrogels were confirmed by PXRD and SEM measurements. Moreover, the Rheological measurements of these hydrogels were studied and the studies found that they showed a unique thixotropic behavior, indicting a fast self-healing property after the continuous oscillatory shear stress. Using α-CD as a capping agent, slow and sustained DOX release was observed at different pH values after 72 h. The amount of DOX released at pH 7.4 was determined to be 49.0% for hydrogel 1, whereas the releasing amount of the DOX was increased to 66.3% for hydrogel 1 during the same period at pH 5.5 (P < 0.05), indicating a higher release rate of the drug under more acidic conditions. Taking hydrogel 1 as a representative material, the toxicities of DOX and hydrogel 1 on ovarian cancer cells (SKOV-3) at different exposure durations were examined. The results revealed that hydrogel 1 was less cytotoxic than free DOX to SKOV-3 cells (P < 0.05), suggesting sustained release by these hydrogels in the presence of ovarian cancer cells. It is anticipated that this exploration can provide a new strategy for preparing drug delivery systems. A series of injectable and biocompatible delivery DOX-loaded supramolecular hydrogels were fabricated by using presynthesized DOX-2N-β-CD, Pluronic F-127 and α-CD through host–guest interactions and cooperative multivalent hydrogen bonding interactions.![]()
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- Caixia Li
- Shanghai General Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
- Shanghai
- P.R. China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Kunshan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering of Shanghai Institute of Technology
- Shanghai 201418
- P.R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering of Shanghai Institute of Technology
- Shanghai 201418
- P.R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering of Shanghai Institute of Technology
- Shanghai 201418
- P.R. China
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- Shanghai General Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
- Shanghai
- P.R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering of Shanghai Institute of Technology
- Shanghai 201418
- P.R. China
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Domiński A, Konieczny T, Kurcok P. α-Cyclodextrin-Based Polypseudorotaxane Hydrogels. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 13:E133. [PMID: 31905603 PMCID: PMC6982288 DOI: 10.3390/ma13010133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Revised: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Supramolecular hydrogels that are based on inclusion complexes between α-cyclodextrin and (co)polymers have gained significant attention over the last decade. They are formed via dynamic noncovalent bonds, such as host-guest interactions and hydrogen bonds, between various building blocks. In contrast to typical chemical crosslinking (covalent linkages), supramolecular crosslinking is a type of physical interaction that is characterized by great flexibility and it can be used with ease to create a variety of "smart" hydrogels. Supramolecular hydrogels based on the self-assembly of polypseudorotaxanes formed by a polymer chain "guest" and α-cyclodextrin "host" are promising materials for a wide range of applications. α-cyclodextrin-based polypseudorotaxane hydrogels are an attractive platform for engineering novel functional materials due to their excellent biocompatibility, thixotropic nature, and reversible and stimuli-responsiveness properties. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the current progress in the chemistry and methods of designing and creating α-cyclodextrin-based supramolecular polypseudorotaxane hydrogels. In the described systems, the guests are (co)polymer chains with various architectures or polymeric nanoparticles. The potential applications of such supramolecular hydrogels are also described.
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 34, M. Curie-Sklodowskiej St., 41-819 Zabrze, Poland; (A.D.); (T.K.)
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Yang Y, Liu S, Cai X, Ma D, Xu J. Supramolecular hydrogel containing multi-generation poly(L-lysine) dendrons for sustained co-delivery of docetaxel and matrix metallopeptidase-9 short hairpin RNA plasmid. J BIOACT COMPAT POL 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/0883911519894683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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To obtain an efficient drug and gene co-delivery hydrogel, methoxy polyethylene glycol was reacted with the caprolactone units to form the MPEG-PCL block copolymer through the polymerization reaction, which is amphiphilic and can load the hydrophobic drugs. Then, MPEG-PCL conjugated with a multi-generation poly(L-lysine) dendron to form the guest molecule MPEG-PCL-PLLD. After interacted with α-cyclodextrin through host–guest inclusion, the drug and gene dual carrier of supramolecular hydrogel was obtained. The physical properties of the hydrogel, such as the gelation time, the hydrogel strength, or its shear viscosity, could be modulated by the hose molecule of α-cyclodextrin content. MPEG-PCL-PLLD could co-load the drug and gene effectively. After gelation, the loaded drug and gene could be released sustainedly, and the release rate of them was also modulated by the α-cyclodextrin content. The supramolecular hydrogel showed a sustained effect on tumor cells and could induce the cell apoptosis sustainedly. Moreover, the co-delivery strategy was superior to only drug or gene used in tumor cell inhibition. This supramolecular hydrogel as the high-efficiency and sustained co-delivery system showed a promising application in a long-term tumor therapy.
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- Yumeng Yang
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Center for Drug Carrier Development, Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Center for Drug Carrier Development, Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Light Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Polytechnic, Foshan, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Center for Drug Carrier Development, Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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Gabas IM, Nielsen PE. Effective Cellular Delivery of Antisense Peptide Nucleic Acid by Conjugation to Guanidinylated Diaminobutanoic Acid-Based Peptide Dendrons. Biomacromolecules 2019; 21:472-483. [PMID: 31756087 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b01227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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A series of amino- and guanidino-terminating 3- and 4-generation 2,4-diaminobutanoic acid (Dab) dendrons have been robustly synthesized on a solid phase and characterized as cellular delivery agents in antisense peptide nucleic acid (PNA) conjugates in the pLuc705 HeLa cell splice switching system. The dendron-PNA conjugates exhibited splice correction activity at one digit micromolar concentrations, and guanidino-terminating dendrons were significantly more effective than analogous amine terminating ones. Furthermore, introduction of lipophilic groups such as phenyl, alkyl, or fatty acids increased efficacy, but also increased cellular toxicity. Fluorescence microscopy analyses supported an endosomal uptake mechanism and furthermore predominantly showed colocalization with late endosomes and lysosomes. The robust solid phase synthesis should make such Dab-dendrons a useful platform for further in vitro as well as in vivo optimization.
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- Isabel Maicas Gabas
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The Panum Institute , University of Copenhagen , Blegdamsvej 3 , 2200 Copenhagen , Denmark
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The Panum Institute , University of Copenhagen , Blegdamsvej 3 , 2200 Copenhagen , Denmark
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Liu T, Wu X, Chen S, Wu P, Han H, Zhang H, Li J, Li G, Zhang S. A cationic polymeric prodrug with chemotherapeutic self-sensibilization co-delivering MMP-9 shRNA plasmid for a combined therapy to nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Drug Deliv 2019; 26:1280-1291. [PMID: 31793355 PMCID: PMC6896581 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2019.1698674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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To obtain a high-efficiency drug and gene co-delivery system to HNE-1 tumor therapy, a polymeric prodrug (PAAs-MTX) with chemotherapeutic sensibilization was synthesized consisting of a GSH-response hyperbranched poly(amido amine) (PAAs) and an antitumor drug of methotrexate (MTX). Then, the targeting molecule to HNE-1 cells, transferrin (Tf), was conjugated to form the Tf-PAAs-MTX. This polymeric prodrug could deliver MMP-9 shRNA plasmid (pMMP-9) again to form the drug and gene co-delivery system of Tf-PAAs-MTX/pMMP-9. The co-delivery system showed the effective drug and gene delivery ability with high cytotoxicity and gene transfection efficiency to HNE-1 cells. Besides that, Tf-PAAs-MTX also showed the chemotherapeutic sensibilization effect, the formulation containing PAAs segments showed much higher cytotoxicity than that of free MTX. Benefiting from the sensibilization effect and MTX/pMMP-9 co-delivery strategy, this Tf-PAAs-MTX/pMMP-9 co-delivery system exhibited the significantly improved therapeutic efficacy to HNE-1 tumor in a combined manner which was confirmed by in vitro and in vivo assays. Moreover, its biocompatibility, especially the blood compatibility was analyzed. This polymeric prodrug provided an easily delivery system combining the drug/gene co-delivery, chemotherapeutic sensibilization and targeting into one single platform, which showed a promising application in nasopharyngeal carcinoma therapy.
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- Tao Liu
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Drug Safety Evaluation, Jiangxi Testing Center of Medical Device, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Center, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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Mavlyanova R, Yang R, Tao T, Aquib M, Kesse S, Maviah MBJ, Boakye‐Yiadom KO, Farooq MA, Wang B. Injectable hydrogels for targeted delivering of therapeutic molecules for tissue engineering and disease treatment. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.4763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Rukhshona Mavlyanova
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of PharmacyChina Pharmaceutical University Nanjing China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of PharmacyChina Pharmaceutical University Nanjing China
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- Nanjing Chenxiang Pharmaceutical Research Co Ltd Nanjing China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of PharmacyChina Pharmaceutical University Nanjing China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of PharmacyChina Pharmaceutical University Nanjing China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of PharmacyChina Pharmaceutical University Nanjing China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of PharmacyChina Pharmaceutical University Nanjing China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of PharmacyChina Pharmaceutical University Nanjing China
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Cirillo G, Spizzirri UG, Curcio M, Nicoletta FP, Iemma F. Injectable Hydrogels for Cancer Therapy over the Last Decade. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:E486. [PMID: 31546921 PMCID: PMC6781516 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11090486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The interest in injectable hydrogels for cancer treatment has been significantly growing over the last decade, due to the availability of a wide range of starting polymer structures with tailored features and high chemical versatility. Many research groups are working on the development of highly engineered injectable delivery vehicle systems suitable for combined chemo-and radio-therapy, as well as thermal and photo-thermal ablation, with the aim of finding out effective solutions to overcome the current obstacles of conventional therapeutic protocols. Within this work, we have reviewed and discussed the most recent injectable hydrogel systems, focusing on the structure and properties of the starting polymers, which are mainly classified into natural or synthetic sources. Moreover, mapping the research landscape of the fabrication strategies, the main outcome of each system is discussed in light of possible clinical applications.
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- Giuseppe Cirillo
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy.
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Liu C, Guo X, Ruan C, Hu H, Jiang BP, Liang H, Shen XC. An injectable thermosensitive photothermal-network hydrogel for near-infrared-triggered drug delivery and synergistic photothermal-chemotherapy. Acta Biomater 2019; 96:281-294. [PMID: 31319202 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Revised: 07/07/2019] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Near-infrared (NIR)-responsive hydrogels have exhibited remarkable advantages in biomedical applications especially for in situ therapeutic delivery, because of their deep-tissue penetration capacity, minimal invasiveness, and high spatiotemporal selectivity. Nevertheless, conventional NIR-responsive nanocomposite hydrogels suffer from the disadvantages of limited photothermal effect and potential leakage of the physically mixed photothermal nanoagents. To overcome these limitations, we herein designed an injectable thermosensitive photothermal-network hydrogel (PNT-gel) through the host-guest self-assembly of a photothermal conjugated polymers and ɑ-cyclodextrin. The conjugated-polymer backbones can directly convert incident light into heat, endowing the PNT-gel with high photothermal conversion efficiency (η = 52.6%) and enhanced photothermal stability. Meanwhile, the mild host-guest assembly enable the shear-thinning injectability, photothermally-driven and reversible gel-sol conversion of the hydrogel. Consequently, the remotely controlled on-demand release of doxorubicin (DOX) was achieved via photothermal-induced gel-sol transition. Because the backbone of the hydrogel absorbs NIR light and mediates the photothermal conversion itself, the PNT-gel demonstrated the advantage of a prolonged retention time and thus permitting repeatable NIR treatment after a one-time intratumoral injection of this hydrogel. Under repeated NIR laser irradiation (0.15 W cm-2), the synergistic photothermal-chemotherapy mediated by the PNT-gel almost completely eradicated 4T1 breast cancer. This work not only presents a multifunctional therapeutic platform integrated with inherent photothermal characteristic and reversible stimuli responsiveness for on-demand delivery and combinatorial photothermal-chemotherapy, but also provides a new strategy for the development of the next-generation of light-modulated intelligent hydrogels. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The conventional NIR-responsive nanocomposite hydrogels suffer from the disadvantages of limited photothermal effect and possible leakage of the physically mixed photothermal nano-components. To overcome these limitations, we hereby fabricated a NIR-responsive themosensitive photothermal-network hydrogel through the supramolecular assembly of conjugated polymer. The conjugated polymeric backbones of the hydrogel directly convert NIR light to heat, endowing the hydrogel with good photothermal effect and long-term photothermal stability. Meanwhile, the dynamic crosslinkages via supramolecular assembly enabled the shear-thinning injectability and reversible gel-sol transition of the hydrogel, facilitating the photothermal-induced drug release. Our strategy demonstrated the efficacy of using conjugated polymer as the backbone of hydrogel for the construction of a new injectable NIR-responsive hydrogel system with enhanced photothermal capabilities and improved therapy outcomes.
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PMAA nanogel controllably releases anti-IL-1β IgY for treating allergic rhinitis. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-019-1846-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Liu T, Chen S, Wu X, Han H, Zhang S, Wu P, Su X, Wu T, Yu S, Cai X. Folate-Targeted pH and Redox Dual Stimulation-Responsive Nanocarrier for Codelivering of Docetaxel and TFPI-2 for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Therapy. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:1830-1841. [PMID: 35030673 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.8b00675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Due to the increasing incidence of tumor metastasis and multidrug resistance, even though a combined use of chemotherapy and radiotherapy is introduced, the 5-year average survival rate of an advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patient still remains low. Hence, targeted slow-release anticancer drugs represent a potential therapy for advanced NPC. In this study, pH and redox dual stimulation-responsive folate-targeted folic acid - β-cyclodextrin - hyperbranched poly(amido amine)s (FA-DS-PAAs) nanocarriers for codelivery of docetaxel (DOC) and tissue factor pathway inhibitor 2 (TFPI-2) for NPC therapy are discussed. Physical and chemical properties, in vitro DOC-release properties, folic acid (FA)-targeting, transfection, Western blotting, DOC and TFPI-2 codelivery, therapeutic properties, targeted inhibition, and biocompatibility, in vivo FA-targeting, toxicity, and therapeutic properties of FA-DS-PAAs/DOC/TFPI2 nanoparticles are evaluated. The results indicate that the 200 nm low-toxicity FA-DS-PAAs/DOC/TFPI2 nanoparticles could enhance TFPI2 gene expression, make cancer cells more sensitive to DOC, induce cell apoptosis, and reduce cell invasion more effectively compared with monochemotherapy. With respect to the targeted release of drugs (DOC and TFPI2) in tumor cells, FA-DS-PAAs/DOC/TFPI2 is associated with the slowest growth rate of tumor and the smallest volume of tumor, so this study demonstrates the best synergetic antitumor effect. We anticipate that this study is important because it not only provides a potential new therapy approach for NPC but also paves the preclinical way for potential application of FA-DS-PAAs/DOC/TFPI2.
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- Tao Liu
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 106, Zhongshan Second Road, 510080, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 106, Zhongshan Second Road, 510080, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Jiangxi Testing Center of Medical Instruments, No. 181, Nanjing East Road, 330029, Nanchang, P. R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 106, Zhongshan Second Road, 510080, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 106, Zhongshan Second Road, 510080, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 106, Zhongshan Second Road, 510080, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 106, Zhongshan Second Road, 510080, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Light Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Polytechnic, No. 20, Lanshi 2th Road, 528041, Chancheng District, Foshan, P.R. China
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- The No. 1 Surgery Department, No. 5 People's Hospital of Foshan, No. 63, Xiqiao Zhen Jiang Pu Dong Road, 528211, Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Light Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Polytechnic, No. 20, Lanshi 2th Road, 528041, Chancheng District, Foshan, P.R. China
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Ruan C, Liu C, Hu H, Guo XL, Jiang BP, Liang H, Shen XC. NIR-II light-modulated thermosensitive hydrogel for light-triggered cisplatin release and repeatable chemo-photothermal therapy. Chem Sci 2019; 10:4699-4706. [PMID: 31123581 PMCID: PMC6496981 DOI: 10.1039/c9sc00375d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Cisplatin is one of the most effective chemotherapeutic agents, although its clinical use is limited by severe nephrotoxicity. Multifunctional platform for spatiotemporally controlled delivery of cisplatin and multimodal synergistic therapy is highly desirable in antitumor research. Herein, for the first time, an injectable, NIR-II light-modulated and thermosensitive hydrogel is synthesized through supramolecular self-assembly of a conjugated polymer and α-cyclodextrin. This hydrogel intrinsically features NIR responsive characteristics and thermo-responsive properties. The conjugated polymer (poly(N-phenylglycine)) not only tethers the poly(ethylene glycol) chains to enable the hydrogel formation, but also serves as the NIR-absorbing mediators. Accordingly, one particular benefit of this hydrogel is that its building blocks absorb NIR-II light and mediate the photothermal conversion itself, offering the important advantage of a prolonged retention time and thus permitting repeatable treatment upon a single-injection of this hydrogel. Under NIR-II laser irradiation, the localized photothermal effect not only ablates the highly metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), but also triggers the on-demand cisplatin release through the thermo-responsive gel-sol transition, thus resulting in enhanced antitumor activity and reduced off-target toxicity. This work not only provides a novel multifunctional platform for NIR-triggered cisplatin release and chemo-photothermal combination therapy, but also presents a promising strategy for the rational design of NIR light-responsive hydrogels for the intervention of highly aggressive cancers.
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- Changping Ruan
- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources , School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science , Guangxi Normal University , Guilin , 541004 , P. R. China . ;
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources , School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science , Guangxi Normal University , Guilin , 541004 , P. R. China . ;
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources , School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science , Guangxi Normal University , Guilin , 541004 , P. R. China . ;
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources , School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science , Guangxi Normal University , Guilin , 541004 , P. R. China . ;
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources , School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science , Guangxi Normal University , Guilin , 541004 , P. R. China . ;
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources , School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science , Guangxi Normal University , Guilin , 541004 , P. R. China . ;
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources , School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science , Guangxi Normal University , Guilin , 541004 , P. R. China . ;
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Rey-Rico A, Cucchiarini M. Supramolecular Cyclodextrin-Based Hydrogels for Controlled Gene Delivery. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:polym11030514. [PMID: 30960498 PMCID: PMC6473339 DOI: 10.3390/polym11030514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2019] [Revised: 03/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Controlled delivery of gene transfer vectors is a powerful strategy to enhance the temporal and spatial presentation of therapeutic agents in a defined target. Hydrogels are adapted biomaterials for gene delivery capable of acting as a localized depot of genes while maintaining the long term local availability of DNA vectors at a specific location. Supramolecular hydrogels based on cyclodextrins (CDs) have attracted considerable attention as potential biomaterials in a broad range of drug delivery applications. Their unique characteristics of thixotropicity and low cytotoxicity due to their production under mild conditions make them potential candidates to form injectable delivery systems. This work aims to provide an overview of the use of CD-based polypseudorotaxane hydrogels as controlled gene delivery systems for different applications in regenerative medicine.
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- Ana Rey-Rico
- Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Unit, Centro de Investigacións Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), Universidade da Coruña, Campus de A Coruña, 15071 A Coruña, Spain.
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- Center of Experimental Orthopaedics, Saarland University Medical Center, D-66421 Homburg/Saar, Germany.
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Zheng Z, Chen A, He H, Chen Y, Chen J, Albashari AA, Li J, Yin J, He Z, Wang Q, Wu J, Wang Q, Kang J, Xian M, Wang X, Xiao J. pH and enzyme dual-responsive release of hydrogen sulfide for disc degeneration therapy. J Mater Chem B 2019; 7:611-618. [PMID: 32254794 DOI: 10.1039/c8tb02566e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The collagen hydrogel controllably releases hydrogen sulfide by responding to pH and enzymes for disc degeneration therapy.
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Zhang D, Lv P, Zhou C, Zhao Y, Liao X, Yang B. Cyclodextrin-based delivery systems for cancer treatment. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 96:872-886. [PMID: 30606602 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2018] [Revised: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cyclodextrins, one of safe excipients, are able to form host-guest complexes with fitted molecules given the unique nature imparted by their structure in result of a number of pharmaceutical applications. On the other hand, targeted or responsive materials are appealing therapeutic platforms for the development of next-generation precision medications. Meanwhile, cyclodextrin-based polymers or assemblies can condense DNA and RNA in result to be used as genetic therapeutic agents. Armed with a better understanding of various pharmaceutical mechanisms, especially for cancer treatment, researchers have made lots of works about cyclodextrin-based drug delivery systems in materials chemistry and pharmaceutical science. This Review highlights recent advances in cyclodextrin-based delivery systems for cancer treatment capable of targeting or responding to the physiological environment. Key design principles, challenges and future directions, including clinical translation, of cyclodextrin-based delivery systems are also discussed.
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- Dongjing Zhang
- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Industrial Crop Research Institute, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming 650205, PR China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, PR China.
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Tang X, Chen L, Li A, Cai S, Zhang Y, Liu X, Jiang Z, Liu X, Liang Y, Ma D. Anti-GPC3 antibody-modified sorafenib-loaded nanoparticles significantly inhibited HepG2 hepatocellular carcinoma. Drug Deliv 2018; 25:1484-1494. [PMID: 29916268 PMCID: PMC6058710 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2018.1477859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Sorafenib (SFB) has improved the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and has fewer severe side effects than other agents used for that purpose. However, due to a lack of tumor-specific targeting, the concentration of the drug in tumor tissue cannot be permanently maintained at a level that inhibits tumor growth. To overcome this problem, we developed a novel SFB-loaded polymer nanoparticle (NP). The NP (a TPGS-b-PCL copolymer that was synthesized from ε-caprolactone and d-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) via ring-opening polymerization) contains Pluronic P123 and SFB, and its surface is modified with anti-GPC3 antibody to produce the polymer nanoparticle (NP-SFB-Ab). The Ab-conjugated NPs had higher cellular uptake by HepG2 cells than did non-antibody-conjugated SPD-containing nanoparticles (NP-SFB). The NP-SFB-Ab also displayed better stability characteristics, released higher levels of SFB into cell culture medium, and was more cytotoxic to tumor cells than was non-targeted NP-SFB and free SFB. The NP-SFB-Ab downregulated expression of the anti-apoptosis molecule MCL-1, which led to polymerization of Bax and Bak in mitochondrial cytosol. The NP-SFB-AB also promoted the mitochondrial release of cytochrome C, resulting in cellular apoptosis. Moreover, the NP-SFB-Ab significantly inhibited the growth of HepG2 xenograft tumors in nude mice without producing obvious side effects. These findings suggest that NP-SFB-Ab is a promising new method for achieving targeted therapy of HCC.
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- Xiaolong Tang
- a Medical College , Anhui University of Science and Technology , Huainan , China
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- b Department of Galactophore , Huai'an Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University Medical Academy , Huaian , China
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- a Medical College , Anhui University of Science and Technology , Huainan , China
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- a Medical College , Anhui University of Science and Technology , Huainan , China
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- a Medical College , Anhui University of Science and Technology , Huainan , China
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- a Medical College , Anhui University of Science and Technology , Huainan , China
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- c Department of Microbiology and Immunology , Jinan University , Guangzhou , China
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- a Medical College , Anhui University of Science and Technology , Huainan , China
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- d Huai'an Hospital Affiliated of Xuzhou Medical College and Huai'an Second Hospital , Huai'an , China
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- e Department of Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes , Jinan University , Guangzhou , China
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Talebian S, Foroughi J, Wade SJ, Vine KL, Dolatshahi-Pirouz A, Mehrali M, Conde J, Wallace GG. Biopolymers for Antitumor Implantable Drug Delivery Systems: Recent Advances and Future Outlook. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:e1706665. [PMID: 29756237 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201706665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2017] [Revised: 02/15/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In spite of remarkable improvements in cancer treatments and survivorship, cancer still remains as one of the major causes of death worldwide. Although current standards of care provide encouraging results, they still cause severe systemic toxicity and also fail in preventing recurrence of the disease. In order to address these issues, biomaterial-based implantable drug delivery systems (DDSs) have emerged as promising therapeutic platforms, which allow local administration of drugs directly to the tumor site. Owing to the unique properties of biopolymers, they have been used in a variety of ways to institute biodegradable implantable DDSs that exert precise spatiotemporal control over the release of therapeutic drug. Here, the most recent advances in biopolymer-based DDSs for suppressing tumor growth and preventing tumor recurrence are reviewed. Novel emerging biopolymers as well as cutting-edge polymeric microdevices deployed as implantable antitumor DDSs are discussed. Finally, a review of a new therapeutic modality within the field, which is based on implantable biopolymeric DDSs, is given.
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- Sepehr Talebian
- Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, AIIM Facility, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
- Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, AIIM Facility, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
- Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
- School of Biological Sciences, Centre for Medical and Molecular Bioscience, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- Technical University of Denmark, DTU Nanotech, Center for Nanomedicine and Theranostics, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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- Technical University of Denmark, DTU Nanotech, Center for Nanomedicine and Theranostics, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Institute for Medical Engineering and Science, Harvard-MIT Division for Health Sciences and Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, AIIM Facility, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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Poudel AJ, He F, Huang L, Xiao L, Yang G. Supramolecular hydrogels based on poly (ethylene glycol)-poly (lactic acid) block copolymer micelles and α-cyclodextrin for potential injectable drug delivery system. Carbohydr Polym 2018; 194:69-79. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.04.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2018] [Revised: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 04/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Bakker MH, van Rooij E, Dankers PYW. Controlled Release of RNAi Molecules by Tunable Supramolecular Hydrogel Carriers. Chem Asian J 2018; 13:3501-3508. [PMID: 29858562 DOI: 10.1002/asia.201800582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 05/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Local, sustained release and presentation of RNAi therapeutics can be achieved with hydrogel delivery systems. Here we show the development of a supramolecular hydrogel into a local RNAi delivery system. By careful material design, two simple but effective strategies are introduced to obtain controlled release of two classes of RNAi therapeutics, that is, microRNA and antimiR. It was shown that the release of microRNA could be regulated using cholesterol-modification for interaction with the supramolecular hydrogel. Non-modified antimiR release could be controlled via supramolecular introduction of positively charged additive molecules into the supramolecular hydrogel. In this way, either the cholesterol-modification on the drug or the charge introduction into the hydrogel provides handles for controlled RNAi therapy.
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- Maarten H Bakker
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Hubrecht Institute, KNAW, and University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 CT, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Yang A, Dong X, Liang J, Zhang Y, Yang W, Liu T, Yang J, Kong D, Lv F. Photothermally triggered disassembly of a visible dual fluorescent poly(ethylene glycol)/α-cyclodextrin hydrogel. SOFT MATTER 2018; 14:4495-4504. [PMID: 29808187 DOI: 10.1039/c8sm00626a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The real-time tracking and adjustment of the disassembly and status of hydrogels in vivo are important challenges to accurate and precise assessment. In this article, a photothermally controllable, visible, dual fluorescent thermosensitive hydrogel was designed and developed based on a porphyrin-poly(ethylene glycol)/IR-820-α-cyclodextrin hydrogel. Due to the photothermal effect and fluorescence emission of IR-820, it can exert the dual functions of photothermal control and fluorescence imaging tracking. The IR-820 conjugated hydrogel can regulate the hydrogel disassembly by the photothermal effect of IR-820. Furthermore, each component of the hydrogel can be tracked by the fluorescence of IR-820 and porphyrin. Fluorescence imaging tracking and remote photothermal control were merged into the visible and controlled hydrogel disassembly after subcutaneous injection using mice as models. The dual fluorescence imaging visualization of cyclodextrin/poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogels revealed the disassembly process by tracking each component, and the hydrogel disassembly can be efficiently accelerated under laser irradiation with the photothermal effect of IR-820. This affords an important basis for understanding the disassembly process of the poly(ethylene glycol)/α-cyclodextrin hydrogel.
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- Afeng Yang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China.
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