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Carnero Canales CS, Marquez Cazorla JI, Marquez Cazorla RM, Roque-Borda CA, Polinário G, Figueroa Banda RA, Sábio RM, Chorilli M, Santos HA, Pavan FR. Breaking barriers: The potential of nanosystems in antituberculosis therapy. Bioact Mater 2024; 39:106-134. [PMID: 38783925 PMCID: PMC11112550 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, continues to pose a significant threat to global health. The resilience of TB is amplified by a myriad of physical, biological, and biopharmaceutical barriers that challenge conventional therapeutic approaches. This review navigates the intricate landscape of TB treatment, from the stealth of latent infections and the strength of granuloma formations to the daunting specters of drug resistance and altered gene expression. Amidst these challenges, traditional therapies often fail, contending with inconsistent bioavailability, prolonged treatment regimens, and socioeconomic burdens. Nanoscale Drug Delivery Systems (NDDSs) emerge as a promising beacon, ready to overcome these barriers, offering better drug targeting and improved patient adherence. Through a critical approach, we evaluate a spectrum of nanosystems and their efficacy against MTB both in vitro and in vivo. This review advocates for the intensification of research in NDDSs, heralding their potential to reshape the contours of global TB treatment strategies.
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- Tuberculosis Research Laboratory, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, 14800-903, Brazil
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- Tuberculosis Research Laboratory, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, 14800-903, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, 14800-903, Brazil
- Department of Biomaterials and Biomedical Technology, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, Groningen, 9713 AV, the Netherlands
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, 14800-903, Brazil
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- Department of Biomaterials and Biomedical Technology, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, Groningen, 9713 AV, the Netherlands
- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
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- Tuberculosis Research Laboratory, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, 14800-903, Brazil
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Arshad R, Arshad MS, Malik A, Alkholief M, Akhtar S, Tabish TA, Moghadam AA, Rahdar A, Díez-Pascual AM. Mannosylated preactivated hyaluronic acid-based nanostructures for bacterial infection treatment. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124741. [PMID: 37156311 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124741] [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: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
Abstract
Salmonella Typhi is an intracellular bacterium causing a variety of enteric diseases, being typhoid fever the most common. Current modalities for treating S. typhi infection are subjected to multi-drug resistance. Herein, a novel macrophage targeting approach was developed via coating bioinspired mannosylated preactivated hyaluronic acid (Man-PTHA) ligands on a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS) loaded with the anti-bacterial drug ciprofloxacin (CIP). The shake flask method was used to determine the drug solubility in the different excipients (oil, surfactants and co-surfactants). Man-PTHA were characterized by physicochemical, in vitro, and in vivo parameters. The mean droplet size was 257 nm, with a PDI of 0.37 and zeta potential of -15 mV. In 72 h, 85 % of the drug was released in a sustained manner, and the entrapment efficiency was 95 %. Outstanding biocompatibility, mucoadhesion, muco-penetration, anti-bacterial action and hemocompatibility were observed. Intra-macrophage survival of S. typhi was minimal (1 %) with maximum nanoparticle uptake, as shown by their higher fluorescence intensity. Serum biochemistry evaluation showed no significant changes or toxicity, and histopathological evaluation confirmed the entero-protective nature of the bioinspired polymers. Overall, results confirm that Man-PTHA SNEDDS can be employed as novel and effective delivery systems for the therapeutic management of S. typhi infection.
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- Rabia Arshad
- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, king Saud university, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, king Saud university, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville, MO, USA.
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- Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 7BN, UK.
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- Department of Physics, University of Zabol, Zabol 98613-35856, Iran.
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química Analítica, Química Física e Ingeniería Química, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona, Km. 33.6, Alcalá de Henares, 28805 Madrid, Spain.
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Biswas B, Kumar Misra T, Ray D, Majumder T, Kanti Bandyopadhyay T, Kumar Bhowmick T. Current Therapeutic Delivery Approaches Using Nanocarriers for the Treatment of Tuberculosis Disease. Int J Pharm 2023; 640:123018. [PMID: 37149113 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123018] [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: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Tuberculosis is a major health issue globally and a leading cause of death due to the infective microorganism Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Treatment of drug resistance tuberculosis requires longer treatment with multiple daily doses of drugs. Unfortunately, these drugs are often associated with poor patient compliance. In this situation, a need has been felt for the less toxic, shorter, and more effective treatment of the infected tuberculosis patients. Current research to develop novel anti-tubercular drugs shows hope for better management of the disease. Research on drug targeting and precise delivery of the old anti-tubercular drugs with the help of nanotechnology is promising for effective treatment. This review has discussed the status currently available treatments for tuberculosis patients infected with Mycobacterium alone or in comorbid conditions like diabetes, HIV and cancer. This review also highlighted the challenges in the current treatment and research on the novel anti-tubercular drugs to prevent multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis. It presents the research highlights on the targeted delivery of anti-tubercular drugs using different nanocarriers for preventing multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. Report has shown the importance and development of the research on nanocarriers mediated anti-tubercular delivery of the drugs to overcome the current challenges in tuberculosis treatment.
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- Bhabatush Biswas
- Department of Bioengineering, National Institute of Technology Agartala, West Tripura - 799046, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Agartala, West Tripura - 799046, India
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- Agartala Govt. Medical College, Agartala, 799006, Tripura - 799006, India
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- Agartala Govt. Medical College, Agartala, 799006, Tripura - 799006, India
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- Department of Bioengineering, National Institute of Technology Agartala, West Tripura - 799046, India
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- Department of Bioengineering, National Institute of Technology Agartala, West Tripura - 799046, India.
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Shakeel M, Kiani MH, Sarwar HS, Akhtar S, Rauf A, Ibrahim IM, Ajalli N, Shahnaz G, Rahdar A, Díez-Pascual AM. Emulgel-loaded mannosylated thiolated chitosan-coated silver nanoparticles for the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 227:1293-1304. [PMID: 36470432 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Topical treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis holds great promise for decreasing drug associated side effects and improving efficacy. This study was aimed to develop mannosylated thiolated chitosan-coated silver nanoparticles (MTCAg) loaded emulgel for the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis. MTC-Ag were synthesized via a chemical reduction method and were loaded into the emulgel. The nanoparticles had a zeta potential of +19.8 mV, an average particle size of 115 nm and a narrow polydispersity index of 0.26. In-vitro release profiles showed controlled release of silver ions from both the MTC-Ag and the emulgel-loaded MTC-Ag nanoparticles after 24 h. An ex-vivo retention study indicated 5 times higher retention of silver by the emulgel-loaded MTC-Ag than by the MTC-Ag nanoparticles. The in-vitro anti-leishmanial assay revealed that MTC-Ag had an excellent inhibitory effect on intracellular amastigotes, leading to ~90 % inhibition at the highest concentration tested. A 4-fold reduction in the IC50 value was found for MTC-Ag compared to blank Ag nanoparticles. Cytotoxicity assay showed 83 % viability of macrophages for MTC-Ag and 30 % for Ag nanoparticles at a concentration of 80 μg/mL, demonstrating the improved biocompatibility of the polymeric nanoparticles. Drug release and retention studies corroborate the great potential of MTC-Ag-loaded emulgel for the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis.
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- Muhammad Shakeel
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Iqra University, H-9 Campus, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Entomology, University College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, 1417935840, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan.
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Zabol, 538-98615 Zabol, Iran.
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química Analítica, Química Física e Ingeniería Química, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona, Km. 33.6, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain.
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Nanosized Drug Delivery Systems to Fight Tuberculosis. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020393. [PMID: 36839715 PMCID: PMC9964171 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) is currently the second deadliest infectious disease. Existing antitubercular therapies are long, complex, and have severe side effects that result in low patient compliance. In this context, nanosized drug delivery systems (DDSs) have the potential to optimize the treatment's efficiency while reducing its toxicity. Hundreds of publications illustrate the growing interest in this field. In this review, the main challenges related to the use of drug nanocarriers to fight TB are overviewed. Relevant publications regarding DDSs for the treatment of TB are classified according to the encapsulated drugs, from first-line to second-line drugs. The physicochemical and biological properties of the investigated formulations are listed. DDSs could simultaneously (i) optimize the therapy's antibacterial effects; (ii) reduce the doses; (iii) reduce the posology; (iv) diminish the toxicity; and as a global result, (v) mitigate the emergence of resistant strains. Moreover, we highlight that host-directed therapy using nanoparticles (NPs) is a recent promising trend. Although the research on nanosized DDSs for TB treatment is expanding, clinical applications have yet to be developed. Most studies are only dedicated to the development of new formulations, without the in vivo proof of concept. In the near future, it is expected that NPs prepared by "green" scalable methods, with intrinsic antibacterial properties and capable of co-encapsulating synergistic drugs, may find applications to fight TB.
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Hu Z, Wang J, Han S, Jiang S, Hu J, Reheman A. Study on the sustained release properties of drug-loaded nanomicelles with amphiphilic poly(amino acid)s. POLYM-PLAST TECH MAT 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2022.2155193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Zhuang Hu
- Center for Molecular Science and Engineering, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Toxicant and Drug Toxicology, Medical College, Ningde Normal University, Ningde, Fujian 352100, P. R. China
- College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali 671000, Yunnan, China
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- Center for Molecular Science and Engineering, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Dali University, Dali 671000, Yunnan, China
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- Center for Molecular Science and Engineering, College of Science, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Toxicant and Drug Toxicology, Medical College, Ningde Normal University, Ningde, Fujian 352100, P. R. China
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Li K, Zhou D, Cui H, Mo G, Liu Y, Zheng K, Zhou Z, Li J, Dai P, Sun J, Zhang Y, Gao J. Size-transformable gelatin/nanochitosan/doxorubicin nanoparticles with sequentially triggered drug release for anticancer therapy. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 220:112927. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Bhardwaj P, Dilbaghi N. Pharmaceutical Nanoarchitectonics: Molecular Pharmaceutics and Smart Delivery of β-Caryophyllene Constellated 5-FU Nanoinvasomes for Skin Cancer Therapy. BIONANOSCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-022-01036-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Prasher P, Sharma M, Singh SK, Gulati M, Jha NK, Gupta PK, Gupta G, Chellappan DK, Zacconi F, de Jesus Andreoli Pinto T, Chan Y, Liu G, Paudel K, Hansbro PM, George Oliver BG, Dua K. Targeting mucus barrier in respiratory diseases by chemically modified advanced delivery systems. Chem Biol Interact 2022; 365:110048. [PMID: 35932910 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2022.110048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
Mucus gel constitutes of heavily cross-linked mucin fibers forming a viscoelastic, dense porous network that coats all the exposed epithelia not covered with the skin. The layer provides protection to the underlying gastrointestinal, respiratory, and female reproductive tracts, in addition to the organs such as the surface of eye by trapping the pathogens, irritants, environmental fine particles, and potentially hazardous foreign matter. However, this property of mucus gel poses a substantial challenge for realizing the localized and sustained drug delivery across the mucosal surfaces. The mucus permeating particles that spare the protective properties of mucus gel improve the therapeutic potency of the drugs aimed at the management of diseases, including sexually transmitted infections, lung cancer, irritable bowel disease, degenerative eye diseases and infections, and cystic fibrosis. As such, the mucoadhesive materials conjugated with drug molecules display a prolonged retention time in the mucosal gel that imparts a sustained release of the deliberated drug molecules across the mucosa. The contemporarily developed mucus penetrating materials for drug delivery applications comprise of a finer size, appreciable hydrophilicity, and a neutral surface to escape the entrapment within the cross-inked mucus fibers. Pertaining to the mucus secretion as a first line of defence in respiratory tract in response to the invading physical, chemical, and biological pathogens, the development of mucus penetrating materials hold promise as a stalwart approach for revolutionizing the respiratory drug delivery paradigm. The present review provides an epigrammatic collation of the mucus penetrating/mucoadhesive materials for achieving a controlled/sustained release of the cargo pharmaceutics and drug molecules across the respiratory mucus barrier.
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- Parteek Prasher
- Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Lovely Professional University, India
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Lovely Professional University, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology (SET), Sharda University, Greater Noida, 201310, UP, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Malaysia
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- Departamento de Quimica Organica, Facultad de Quimica y de Farmacia, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Av. Vicuna Mackenna 4860, Macul, Santiago, 7820436, Chile; Institute for Biological and Medical Engineering, Schools of Engineering, Medicine and Biological Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, 7820436, Chile
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Professor Lineu Prestes Street, São Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Malaysia
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- Centre for Inflammation, Centenary Institute, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia; School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Inflammation, Centenary Institute, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia; School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Inflammation, Centenary Institute, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia; School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia; Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia; Faculty of Health, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia.
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Mobaraki F, Momeni M, Jahromi M, Kasmaie FM, Barghbani M, Yazdi MET, Meshkat Z, Shandiz FH, Hosseini SM. Apoptotic, antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of synthesized AgNPs using green tea against human testicular embryonic cancer stem cells. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Sundar G, Joseph J, Chellamma P, John A, Abraham A. Marine collagen polymeric sponge impregnated with phyto-silver nanoparticles for burn therapy. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04347-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Nano SiO2/Welan gum nanocomposite—microbial polysaccharide thickener used for 220 ℃ water-based drilling fluid, high-temperature sedimentation control stability. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-022-03070-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Díez-Pascual AM. Surface Engineering of Nanomaterials with Polymers, Biomolecules, and Small Ligands for Nanomedicine. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:3251. [PMID: 35591584 PMCID: PMC9104878 DOI: 10.3390/ma15093251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
Nanomedicine is a speedily growing area of medical research that is focused on developing nanomaterials for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Nanomaterials with unique physicochemical properties have recently attracted a lot of attention since they offer a lot of potential in biomedical research. Novel generations of engineered nanostructures, also known as designed and functionalized nanomaterials, have opened up new possibilities in the applications of biomedical approaches such as biological imaging, biomolecular sensing, medical devices, drug delivery, and therapy. Polymers, natural biomolecules, or synthetic ligands can interact physically or chemically with nanomaterials to functionalize them for targeted uses. This paper reviews current research in nanotechnology, with a focus on nanomaterial functionalization for medical applications. Firstly, a brief overview of the different types of nanomaterials and the strategies for their surface functionalization is offered. Secondly, different types of functionalized nanomaterials are reviewed. Then, their potential cytotoxicity and cost-effectiveness are discussed. Finally, their use in diverse fields is examined in detail, including cancer treatment, tissue engineering, drug/gene delivery, and medical implants.
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- Ana M Díez-Pascual
- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química Analítica, Química Física e Ingeniería Química, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona, Km. 33.6, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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Arkaban H, Barani M, Akbarizadeh MR, Pal Singh Chauhan N, Jadoun S, Dehghani Soltani M, Zarrintaj P. Polyacrylic Acid Nanoplatforms: Antimicrobial, Tissue Engineering, and Cancer Theranostic Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14061259. [PMID: 35335590 PMCID: PMC8948866 DOI: 10.3390/polym14061259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Polyacrylic acid (PAA) is a non-toxic, biocompatible, and biodegradable polymer that gained lots of interest in recent years. PAA nano-derivatives can be obtained by chemical modification of carboxyl groups with superior chemical properties in comparison to unmodified PAA. For example, nano-particles produced from PAA derivatives can be used to deliver drugs due to their stability and biocompatibility. PAA and its nanoconjugates could also be regarded as stimuli-responsive platforms that make them ideal for drug delivery and antimicrobial applications. These properties make PAA a good candidate for conventional and novel drug carrier systems. Here, we started with synthesis approaches, structure characteristics, and other architectures of PAA nanoplatforms. Then, different conjugations of PAA/nanostructures and their potential in various fields of nanomedicine such as antimicrobial, anticancer, imaging, biosensor, and tissue engineering were discussed. Finally, biocompatibility and challenges of PAA nanoplatforms were highlighted. This review will provide fundamental knowledge and current information connected to the PAA nanoplatforms and their applications in biological fields for a broad audience of researchers, engineers, and newcomers. In this light, PAA nanoplatforms could have great potential for the research and development of new nano vaccines and nano drugs in the future.
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- Hassan Arkaban
- Department of Chemistry, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 8174673441, Iran;
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- Medical Mycology and Bacteriology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 7616913555, Iran
- Correspondence: (M.B.); (M.R.A.)
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- Department of Pediatric, Amir Al Momenin Hospital, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol 9861663335, Iran
- Correspondence: (M.B.); (M.R.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Bhupal Nobles’s University, Udaipur 313002, Rajasthan, India;
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- Department of Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Concepcion, Edmundo Larenas 129, Concepcion 4070371, Chile;
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 420 Engineering North, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA;
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Chaudhary KR, Puri V, Singh A, Singh C. A review on recent advances in nanomedicines for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.103069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Joy A, Unnikrishnan G, Megha M, Haris M, Thomas J, Kolanthai E, Muthuswamy S. Polycaprolactone/Graphene Oxide–Silver Nanocomposite: A Multifunctional Agent for Biomedical Applications. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-021-02180-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Jeon SW, Jin HS, Park YJ. Formation of Self-Assembled Liquid Crystalline Nanoparticles and Absorption Enhancement of Ω-3s by Phospholipids and Oleic Acids. Pharmaceutics 2021; 14:68. [PMID: 35056964 PMCID: PMC8781607 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14010068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
This study aimed to optimize and evaluate self-assembled liquid crystalline nanoparticles (SALCs) prepared from phospholipids and oleic acid for enhancing the absorption of Ω-3s. We explored the structure and optimal formulation of SALCs, which are composed of Ω-3 ethyl ester (Ω-3 EE), phospholipids, and oleic acid, using a ternary diagram and evaluated the improvement in Ω-3 dissolution, permeation, and oral bioavailability. The in vitro dissolution and pharmacokinetics of Ω-3 SALCs were compared with those of Omacor soft capsules (as the reference). The shape of the liquid crystal was determined according to the composition of phospholipids, oleic acids, and Ω-3s and was found to be in cubic, lamellar, and hexagonal forms. The dissolution rates of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) obtained from Ω-3 SALCs were 1.7 to 2.3-fold higher than those of the Omacor soft capsules. Furthermore, a pharmacokinetic study in male beagle dogs revealed that Ω-3 SALCs increased the oral bioavailability of Ω-3 EE by 2.5-fold for EPA and 3.1-fold for DHA compared with the reference. We found an optimal formulation that spontaneously forms liquid crystal-based nanoparticles, improving the bioavailability of EPA and DHA, not found in the existing literature. Our findings offer insight into the impact of nanoparticle phase on the oral delivery of oil-soluble drugs and provide a novel Ω-3 EE formulation that improves the bioavailability of EPA and DHA.
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- Sang-Won Jeon
- College of Pharmacy, Ajou University, Worldcup-ro 206, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si 16499, Korea;
- Research Center, IMDpharm Inc., 17 Daehak 4-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si 16226, Korea;
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- Research Center, IMDpharm Inc., 17 Daehak 4-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si 16226, Korea;
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- College of Pharmacy, Ajou University, Worldcup-ro 206, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si 16499, Korea;
- Research Center, IMDpharm Inc., 17 Daehak 4-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si 16226, Korea;
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Smart Nanocarriers as an Emerging Platform for Cancer Therapy: A Review. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 27:molecules27010146. [PMID: 35011376 PMCID: PMC8746670 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27010146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cancer is a group of disorders characterized by uncontrolled cell growth that affects around 11 million people each year globally. Nanocarrier-based systems are extensively used in cancer imaging, diagnostics as well as therapeutics; owing to their promising features and potential to augment therapeutic efficacy. The focal point of research remains to develop new-fangled smart nanocarriers that can selectively respond to cancer-specific conditions and deliver medications to target cells efficiently. Nanocarriers deliver loaded therapeutic cargos to the tumour site either in a passive or active mode, with the least drug elimination from the drug delivery systems. This review chiefly focuses on current advances allied to smart nanocarriers such as dendrimers, liposomes, mesoporous silica nanoparticles, quantum dots, micelles, superparamagnetic iron-oxide nanoparticles, gold nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes, to list a few. Exhaustive discussion on crucial topics like drug targeting, surface decorated smart-nanocarriers and stimuli-responsive cancer nanotherapeutics responding to temperature, enzyme, pH and redox stimuli have been covered.
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Jiang L, Xu S, Yu H, Cui Q, Cao R. Preparation and disinfection properties of graphene oxide/trichloroisocyanuric acid disinfectant. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 33:115704. [PMID: 34798630 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac3b82] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Due to the impact of the new crown epidemic in recent years, disinfectants have played an increasingly important role, so the research and development of new high-efficiency nano-disinfectants are urgent issues. In this study, graphene oxide (GO) was first prepared by the modified Hummer method. Then, the GO/trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) composite was prepared by loading TCCA into GO with the blending method. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy were used to characterize the composite. The results showed that TCCA was successfully loaded on the surface of GO or intercalated among GO layers. Next, the antibacterial performance of the composite againstEscherichia coliandStaphylococcus aureuswas tested by the 96-well plate assay. A bactericidal kinetic curve, bacterial inhibition tests, and the mechanism of bacterial inhibition were discussed. The results showed that the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the GO/TCCA composite (GO:TCCA ratio = 1:50) was 327.5μg ml-1againstE. coliand 655μg ml-1againstS. aureus. At the MIC, the inhibition rate of the GO/TCCA composite exceeded 99.46% againstE. coliand 99.17% againstS. aureus. The bactericidal kinetic curves indicate that the GO/TCCA composite has an excellent bactericidal effect againstE. coliandS. aureus.
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- Lili Jiang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Langongping Road, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Langongping Road, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, No. 1, Donggang Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Langongping Road, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Langongping Road, Lanzhou 730050, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China
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Arshad R, Fatima I, Sargazi S, Rahdar A, Karamzadeh-Jahromi M, Pandey S, Díez-Pascual AM, Bilal M. Novel Perspectives towards RNA-Based Nano-Theranostic Approaches for Cancer Management. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:3330. [PMID: 34947679 PMCID: PMC8708502 DOI: 10.3390/nano11123330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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In the fight against cancer, early diagnosis is critical for effective treatment. Traditional cancer diagnostic technologies, on the other hand, have limitations that make early detection difficult. Therefore, multi-functionalized nanoparticles (NPs) and nano-biosensors have revolutionized the era of cancer diagnosis and treatment for targeted action via attaching specified and biocompatible ligands to target the tissues, which are highly over-expressed in certain types of cancers. Advancements in multi-functionalized NPs can be achieved via modifying molecular genetics to develop personalized and targeted treatments based on RNA interference. Modification in RNA therapies utilized small RNA subunits in the form of small interfering RNAs (siRNA) for overexpressing the specific genes of, most commonly, breast, colon, gastric, cervical, and hepatocellular cancer. RNA-conjugated nanomaterials appear to be the gold standard for preventing various malignant tumors through focused diagnosis and delivering to a specific tissue, resulting in cancer cells going into programmed death. The latest advances in RNA nanotechnology applications for cancer diagnosis and treatment are summarized in this review.
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- Rabia Arshad
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lahore, Lahore 45320, Pakistan;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan;
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 98167-43463, Iran;
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- Department of Physics, University of Zabol, Zabol 98613-35856, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Science, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea;
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química Analítica, Química Física e Ingeniería Química, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona, Km. 33.6, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai’an 223003, China;
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