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Yan M, Wu S, Wang Y, Liang M, Wang M, Hu W, Yu G, Mao Z, Huang F, Zhou J. Recent Progress of Supramolecular Chemotherapy Based on Host-Guest Interactions. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2304249. [PMID: 37478832 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Chemotherapy is widely recognized as an effective approach for treating cancer due to its ability to eliminate cancer cells using chemotherapeutic drugs. However, traditional chemotherapy suffers from various drawbacks, including limited solubility and stability of drugs, severe side effects, low bioavailability, drug resistance, and challenges in tracking treatment efficacy. These limitations greatly hinder its widespread clinical application. In contrast, supramolecular chemotherapy, which relies on host-guest interactions, presents a promising alternative by offering highly efficient and minimally toxic anticancer drug delivery. In this review, an overview of recent advancements in supramolecular chemotherapy based on host-guest interactions is provided. The significant role it plays in guiding cancer therapy is emphasized. Drawing on a wealth of cutting-edge research, herein, a timely and valuable resource for individuals interested in the field of supramolecular chemotherapy or cancer therapy, is presented. Furthermore, this review contributes to the progression of the field of supramolecular chemotherapy toward clinical application.
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- Miaomiao Yan
- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
- Zhejiang-Israel Joint Laboratory of Self-Assembling Functional Materials, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311215, P. R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
- Zhejiang-Israel Joint Laboratory of Self-Assembling Functional Materials, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311215, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, P. R. China
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Ohsedo Y, Takagi C. Development of Low-Molecular-Weight Gelator/Polymer Composite Materials Utilizing the Gelation and Swelling Process of Polymeric Materials. Gels 2024; 10:298. [PMID: 38786215 PMCID: PMC11121615 DOI: 10.3390/gels10050298] [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: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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The creation of polymer composite materials by compositing fillers into polymer materials is an effective method of improving the properties of polymer materials, and the development of new fillers and their novel composite methods is expected to lead to the creation of new polymer composite materials. In this study, we develop a new filler material made of low-molecular-weight gelators by applying a gelation process that simultaneously performs the swelling (gelation) of crosslinked polymer materials and the self-assembly of low-molecular-weight gelators into low-dimensional crystals in organic solvents within polymer materials. The gelation process of crosslinking rubber-based polymers using alkylhydrazides/toluene as the low-molecular-weight gelator allowed us to composite self-assembled sheet-like crystals of alkylhydrazides as fillers in polymeric materials, as suggested by various microscopic observations, including infrared absorption measurements, small-angle X-ray diffraction measurements and thermal analysis, microscopy, and infrared absorption measurements. Furthermore, tensile tests of the composite materials demonstrated that the presence of fillers improved both the Young's modulus and the tensile strength, as well as the elongation at yield. Additionally, heat treatment was shown to facilitate filler dispersion and enhance the mechanical properties. The findings demonstrate the potential of self-assembled sheet-like crystals of low-molecular-weight gelators as novel filler materials for polymers. The study's composite method utilizing gelators via gelation proved effective.
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- Yutaka Ohsedo
- Division of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nara Women’s University, Kitauoyahigashi-machi, Nara 630-8506, Japan
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- Faculty of Human Life and Environment, Nara Women’s University, Kitauoyahigashi-machi, Nara 630-8506, Japan
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Kashyap S, Pal VK, Mohanty S, Roy S. Exploring a Solvent Dependent Strategy to Control Self-Assembling Behavior and Cellular Interaction in Laminin-Mimetic Short Peptide based Supramolecular Hydrogels. Chembiochem 2024; 25:e202300835. [PMID: 38390634 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202300835] [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: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Self-assembled hydrogels, fabricated through diverse non-covalent interactions, have been extensively studied in regenerative medicines. Inspired from bioactive functional motifs of ECM protein, short peptide sequences have shown remarkable abilities to replicate the intrinsic features of the natural extracellular milieu. In this direction, we have fabricated two short hydrophobic bioactive sequences derived from the laminin protein i. e., IKVAV and YIGSR. Based on the substantial hydrophobicity of these peptides, we selected a co-solvent approach as a suitable gelation technique that included different concentrations of DMSO as an organic phase along with an aqueous solution containing 0.1 % TFA. These hydrophobic laminin-based bioactive peptides with limited solubility in aqueous physiological environment showed significantly enhanced solubility with higher DMSO content in water. The enhanced solubility resulted in extensive intermolecular interactions that led to the formation of hydrogels with a higher-order entangled network along with improved mechanical properties. Interestingly, by simply modulating DMSO content, highly tunable gels were accessed in the same gelator domain that displayed differential physicochemical properties. Further, the cellular studies substantiated the potential of these laminin-derived hydrogels in enhancing cell-matrix interactions, thereby reinforcing their applications in tissue engineering.
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- Shambhavi Kashyap
- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector-81, Knowledge City Mohali, Punjab,140306, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector-81, Knowledge City Mohali, Punjab,140306, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector-81, Knowledge City Mohali, Punjab,140306, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector-81, Knowledge City Mohali, Punjab,140306, India
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Lyu J, Chen H, Luo J, Lin S, Yang G, Zhou M, Tao J. Shape memory and hemostatic silk-laponite scaffold for alveolar bone regeneration after tooth extraction trauma. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 260:129454. [PMID: 38237836 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129454] [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: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Persistent bleeding and the absence of alveolar bone stress following tooth loss can hinder socket healing, complicating future dental implant procedures, and potentially leading to neighboring tooth instability. Therefore, developing materials that promote alveolar bone regeneration and possess both hemostatic and osteogenic properties is crucial for preserving the extraction sites. This study introduces a silk-based laponite composite scaffold material with proficient hemostatic and osteogenic functions, and excellent shape-memory properties for efficient extraction- site filling. In vitro studies research demonstrated that the scaffold's inherent negative charge of the scaffold significantly enhanced blood coagulation and thrombin generation. Moreover, its porous structure and slightly rough inner surface promoted blood cell adhesion and, improved the hemostatic performance. Furthermore, the scaffold facilitated stem cell osteogenic differentiation by activating the TRPM7 channel through the released of magnesium ions. In vivo tests using rat models confirmed its effectiveness in promoting coagulation and mandibular regeneration. Thus, this study proposes a promising approach for post-extraction alveolar bone regenerative repair. The composite scaffold material, with its hemostatic and osteogenic capabilities and shape-memory features, can potentially enhance dental implant success and overall oral health.
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- Jiaxuan Lyu
- Department of General Dentistry, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Research Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Advanced Dental Technology and Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Dental Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, No. 195 Dongfengwest Road, Guangzhou 510160, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Advanced Dental Technology and Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Advanced Dental Technology and Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Advanced Dental Technology and Materials, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China.
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- Department of General Dentistry, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Research Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, China.
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Sebastian S, Rohila Y, Yadav E, Bhardwaj P, Sudheer Babu Y, Maruthi M, Ansari A, Gupta MK. Supramolecular Organo/hydrogel-Fabricated Long Alkyl Chain α-Amidoamides as a Smart Soft Material for pH-Responsive Curcumin Release. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:975-989. [PMID: 38189243 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01074] [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: 01/09/2024]
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Low-molecular-mass gelators, due to their excellent biocompatibility, low toxicological profile, innate biodegradability and ease of fabrication have garnered significant interest as they self-assemble through non-covalent interactions. In this study, we have designed and synthesized a series of six α-amidoamides by varying the hydrophobic alkyl chain length (C12-C22), which were well characterized using different spectral techniques. These α-amidoamides formed self-assembled aggregates in a DMSO/water solvent system affording organo/hydrogels at 0.66% w/v, which is the minimum gelation concentration (MGC) making them as remarkable supergelators. The various functionalities present in these gelators such as amides and alkyl chain length pave the way toward excellent gelation mechanism through hydrogen bonding and van der Waals interaction as evidenced from FTIR spectroscopy. Notably, as the chain length increased, organo/hydrogels became more thermally stable. Rheological results showed that the stability and strength of these gelators were considerably impacted by variations in chain length. The SEM morphology revealed dense sheet architectures of the organo/hydrogel samples. Organo/hydrogels have a significant impact on the advancement of innovative drug delivery systems that respond to various stimuli, ushering in a new era in pharmaceutical technology. Inspired by this, we encapsulated curcumin, a chemopreventive medication, into the gel core and further released via gel-to-sol transition induced by pH variation at 37 °C, without any alteration in structure-activity relationship. The drug release behavior was observed by UV-vis spectroscopy. Moreover, cell viability and cell invasion experiments demonstrate that the gel formulations exhibit high biocompatibility and low cytotoxicity. Among the tested formulations, 5e+Cur exhibited remarkable efficacy in controlling A549 cell migration, suggesting significant potential for applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
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- Sharol Sebastian
- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh 123031, Haryana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh 123031, Haryana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh 123031, Haryana, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh 123031, Haryana,India
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh 123031, Haryana,India
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh 123031, Haryana,India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh 123031, Haryana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh 123031, Haryana, India
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Pandey G, Phatale V, Khairnar P, Kolipaka T, Shah S, Famta P, Jain N, Srinivasarao DA, Rajinikanth PS, Raghuvanshi RS, Srivastava S. Supramolecular self-assembled peptide-engineered nanofibers: A propitious proposition for cancer therapy. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128452. [PMID: 38042321 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128452] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Cancer is a devastating disease that causes a substantial number of deaths worldwide. Current therapeutic interventions for cancer include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery. These conventional therapeutic approaches are associated with disadvantages such as multidrug resistance, destruction of healthy tissues, and tissue toxicity. Therefore, there is a paradigm shift in cancer management wherein nanomedicine-based novel therapeutic interventions are being explored to overcome the aforementioned disadvantages. Supramolecular self-assembled peptide nanofibers are emerging drug delivery vehicles that have gained much attention in cancer management owing to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, biomimetic property, stimuli-responsiveness, transformability, and inherent therapeutic property. Supramolecules form well-organized structures via non-covalent linkages, the intricate molecular arrangement helps to improve tissue permeation, pharmacokinetic profile and chemical stability of therapeutic agents while enabling targeted delivery and allowing efficient tumor imaging. In this review, we present fundamental aspects of peptide-based self-assembled nanofiber fabrication their applications in monotherapy/combinatorial chemo- and/or immuno-therapy to overcome multi-drug resistance. The role of self-assembled structures in targeted/stimuli-responsive (pH, enzyme and photo-responsive) drug delivery has been discussed along with the case studies. Further, recent advancements in peptide nanofibers in cancer diagnosis, imaging, gene therapy, and immune therapy along with regulatory obstacles towards clinical translation have been deliberated.
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- Giriraj Pandey
- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India
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- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, India
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- Pharmaceutical Innovation and Translational Research Lab (PITRL), Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India.
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Hu M, Liu Z, Shen Z. Gel-to-Solution Transition of Sulfhydryl Self-Assembled Peptide Hydrogels Undergoing Oxidative Modulation. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:5836-5841. [PMID: 38018082 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00932] [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] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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The design of self-assembling biomaterials needs to take into consideration the timing and location of the self-assembly process. In recent decades, the principal strategy has been to control the peptide self-assembly under specific conditions to enable its functional performance. However, few studies have explored the responsive elimination of functional self-assembled peptide hydrogels after their function has been performed. We designed peptide ECAFF (ECF-5), which under reductive conditions can self-assemble into a hydrogel. Upon exposure to oxidizing conditions, disulfide bonds form between the peptides, altering their molecular structure and impacting their self-assembly capability. As a result, the peptide hydrogels transition to a soluble state. This study investigates the utilization of oxidation to induce a gel-to-solution transition in peptide hydrogels and provides an explanation for their degradation following free radical treatment. Self-assembled peptide hydrogel materials can be designed from a fresh perspective by considering the degradation that takes place after functional execution.
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- Mai Hu
- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330088, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330088, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Diagnostic Medicine Designated by the Ministry of Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400014, China
- Zhongyuan Huiji Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Chongqing 400039, China
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Bellavita R, Braccia S, Falanga A, Galdiero S. An Overview of Supramolecular Platforms Boosting Drug Delivery. Bioinorg Chem Appl 2023; 2023:8608428. [PMID: 38028018 PMCID: PMC10661875 DOI: 10.1155/2023/8608428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Numerous supramolecular platforms inspired by natural self-assembly are exploited as drug delivery systems. The spontaneous arrangement of single building blocks into inorganic and organic structures is determined and controlled by noncovalent forces such as electrostatic interactions, π-π interactions, hydrogen bonds, and van der Waals interactions. This review describes the main structures and characteristics of several building blocks used to obtain stable, self-assembling nanostructures tailored for numerous biological applications. Owing to their versatility, biocompatibility, and controllability, these nanostructures find application in diverse fields ranging from drug/gene delivery, theranostics, tissue engineering, and nanoelectronics. Herein, we described the different approaches used to design and functionalize these nanomaterials to obtain selective drug delivery in a specific disease. In particular, the review highlights the efficiency of these supramolecular structures in applications related to infectious diseases and cancer.
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- Rosa Bellavita
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples ‘Federico II', Naples 80131, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples ‘Federico II', Naples 80131, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples ‘Federico II', Portici 80055, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples ‘Federico II', Naples 80131, Italy
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Xu J, Zhu X, Zhao J, Ling G, Zhang P. Biomedical applications of supramolecular hydrogels with enhanced mechanical properties. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 321:103000. [PMID: 37839280 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Supramolecular hydrogels bound by hydrogen bonding, host-guest, hydrophobic, and other non-covalent interactions are among the most attractive biomaterials available. Supramolecular hydrogels have attracted extensive attention due to their inherent dynamic reversibility, self-healing, stimuli-response, excellent biocompatibility, and near-physiological environment. However, the inherent contradiction between non-covalent interactions and mechanical strength makes the practical application of supramolecular hydrogels a great challenge. This review describes the mechanical strength of hydrogels mediated by supramolecular interactions, and focuses on the potential strategies for enhancing the mechanical strength of supramolecular hydrogels and illustrates their applications in related fields, such as flexible electronic sensors, wound dressings, and three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds. Finally, the current problems and future research prospects of supramolecular hydrogels are discussed. This review is expected to provide insights that will motivate more advanced research on supramolecular hydrogels.
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- Jiaqi Xu
- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China..
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- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China..
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Yuan M, Chen T, Jin L, Zhang P, Xie L, Zhou S, Fan L, Wang L, Zhang C, Tang N, Guo L, Xie C, Duo Y, Li L, Shi L. A carrier-free supramolecular nano-twin-drug for overcoming irinotecan-resistance and enhancing efficacy against colorectal cancer. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:393. [PMID: 37898773 PMCID: PMC10612220 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02157-x] [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: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023] Open
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Irinotecan (Ir) is commonly employed as a first-line chemotherapeutic treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC). However, tremendous impediments remain to be addressed to surmount drug resistance and ameliorate adverse events. Poly-ADP-Ribose Polymerase (PARP) participates in the maintenance of genome stability and the repair of DNA damage, thus playing a critical role in chemotherapy resistance. In this work, we introduce a novel curative strategy that utilizes nanoparticles (NPs) prepared by dynamic supramolecular co-assembly of Ir and a PARP inhibitor (PARPi) niraparib (Nir) through π-π stacking and hydrogen bond interactions. The Ir and Nir self-assembled Nano-Twin-Drug of (Nir-Ir NPs) could enhance the therapeutic effect on CRC by synergistically inhibiting the DNA damage repair pathway and activating the tumor cell apoptosis process without obvious toxicity. In addition, the Nir-Ir NPs could effectively reverse irinotecan-resistance by inhibiting the expression of multiple resistance protein-1 (MRP-1). Overall, our study underscores the distinctive advantages and potential of Nir-Ir NPs as a complementary strategy to chemotherapy by simultaneously overcoming the Ir resistance and improving the anti-tumor efficacy against CRC.
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- Miaomiao Yuan
- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases in Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
- Department of pharmacology, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong, Sun Yat-sen University, Universities for Nutritional Metabolism and Precise Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of pharmacology, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong, Sun Yat-sen University, Universities for Nutritional Metabolism and Precise Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Affiliated Hospital (The Affiliated Luohu Hospital) of Shenzhen University, 47 Youyi Road, Shenzhen, 518001, China.
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- Department of pharmacology, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong, Sun Yat-sen University, Universities for Nutritional Metabolism and Precise Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases in Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of pharmacology, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong, Sun Yat-sen University, Universities for Nutritional Metabolism and Precise Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases in Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of pharmacology, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong, Sun Yat-sen University, Universities for Nutritional Metabolism and Precise Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases in Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases in Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases in Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of pharmacology, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Joint Laboratory of Guangdong-Hong Kong, Sun Yat-sen University, Universities for Nutritional Metabolism and Precise Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Shenzhen, China.
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- Precision Research Center for Refractory Diseases in Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
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Ohsedo Y. Development of Thixotropic Molecular Oleogels Comprising Alkylanilide Gelators by Using a Mixing Strategy. Gels 2023; 9:717. [PMID: 37754398 PMCID: PMC10529973 DOI: 10.3390/gels9090717] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Molecular oleogels have the potential to be used as materials in healthcare applications. However, their design and synthesis are complex, thus requiring simple and effective methods for their preparation. This paper reports on alkylanilides that are low molecular-weight organogelators, which when appropriately mixed with different alkyl chain lengths could result in the formation of mixed molecular gels that exhibit excellent gel-forming ability and mechanical properties. In addition, the single and mixed molecular organogel systems were found to be applicable as single and mixed molecular oleogel systems capable of gelling oils such as olive oil and squalane. This has been found to be true, especially in molecular oleogel systems consisting of squalane, which is used as solvents in healthcare. The mixed squalene-molecular oleogel systems showed an increase in the critical (minimum) gelation concentration from 1.0 to 0.1 wt.% in the single system and an improvement in the thixotropic behavior recovery time. The thixotropic behavior of the molecular oleogels in the mixed system was quantitatively evaluated through dynamic viscoelasticity measurements; however, it was not observed for the single-system molecular oleogels. Scanning electron microscopy of the xerogels suggested that this behavior is related to the qualitative improvement of the network owing to the refinement of the mesh structure. These mixed molecular oleogels, composed of alkylanilides displaying such thixotropic behavior, could be used as candidates for ointment-base materials in the healthcare field.
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- Yutaka Ohsedo
- Division of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nara Women's University, Kitauoyahigashi-Machi, Nara 630-8506, Japan
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He S, Jiang Z, Dou X, Gao L, Feng C. Chiral Supramolecular Assemblies: Controllable Construction and Biological Activity. Chempluschem 2023; 88:e202300226. [PMID: 37438864 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202300226] [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: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Chiral supramolecular assemblies with helical structures (e. g., proteins with α-helix, DNA with double helix, collagen with triple-helix) as the central structure motifs in biological systems play a crucial role in various physiological activities of living organisms. Variations in chiral structure can cause many abnormal physiological activities. To gain insight into the construction, structural transition, and related physiological functions of these complex helix in natural systems, it is necessary to fabricate artificial supramolecular assemblies with controllable helix orientation as research platform. This review discusses recent advances in chiral supramolecular assembly, including the precise construction and regulation of assembled chiral nanostructures with tunable chirality. Chiral structure-dependent biological activities, including cell proliferation, cell differentiation, antibacterial activity and tissue regeneration, are also discussed. This review not only contributes to further understanding of the importance of chirality in the physiological environment, but also plays an important role in the development of chiral biomedical materials for the treatment of diseases (e. g., tissue engineering regeneration, stem cell transplantation therapy).
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- Sijia He
- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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Castro VIB, Araújo AR, Duarte F, Sousa-Franco A, Reis RL, Pashkuleva I, Pires RA. Glycopeptide-Based Supramolecular Hydrogels Induce Differentiation of Adipose Stem Cells into Neural Lineages. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37327399 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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We applied a bottom-up approach to develop biofunctional supramolecular hydrogels from an aromatic glycodipeptide. The self-assembly of the glycopeptide was induced by either temperature manipulation (heating-cooling cycle) or solvent (DMSO to water) switch. The sol-gel transition was salt-triggered in cell culture media and resulted in gels with the same chemical compositions but different mechanical properties. Human adipose derived stem cells (hASCs) cultured on these gels under basal conditions (i.e., without differentiation factors) overexpressed neural markers, such as GFAP, Nestin, MAP2, and βIII-tubulin, confirming the differentiation into neural lineages. The mechanical properties of the gels influenced the number and distribution of the adhered cells. A comparison with gels obtained from the nonglycosylated peptide showed that glycosylation is crucial for the biofunctionality of the hydrogels by capturing and preserving essential growth factors, e.g., FGF-2.
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- Vânia I B Castro
- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs─Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's─PT Government Associated Laboratory, 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs─Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's─PT Government Associated Laboratory, 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs─Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's─PT Government Associated Laboratory, 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs─Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's─PT Government Associated Laboratory, 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs─Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's─PT Government Associated Laboratory, 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs─Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's─PT Government Associated Laboratory, 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs─Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's─PT Government Associated Laboratory, 4805-017 Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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Marciano Y, Nayeem N, Dave D, Ulijn RV, Contel M. N-Acetylation of Biodegradable Supramolecular Peptide Nanofilaments Selectively Enhances Their Proteolytic Stability for Targeted Delivery of Gold-Based Anticancer Agents. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:3379-3389. [PMID: 37192486 PMCID: PMC10699682 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Peptide materials are promising for various biomedical applications; however, a significant concern is their lack of stability and rapid degradation in vivo due to non-specific proteolysis. For materials specifically designed to respond to disease-specific proteases, it would be desirable to retain high susceptibility to target proteases while minimizing the impact of non-specific proteolysis. We describe N-terminal acetylation as a simple synthetic modification of amphiphilic self-assembling peptides that contain an MMP-9-cleavable segment and form soluble, nanoscale filaments. We found that the N-terminus capping of these peptides did not significantly impact their self-assembly behavior, critical aggregation concentration, or ability to encapsulate hydrophobic payloads. By contrast, their proteolytic stability in human plasma (especially for anionic peptide sequences) was considerably increased while susceptibility to hydrolysis by MMP-9 was retained when compared to non-acetylated peptides, especially during the first 12 h. We note, however, that due to the longer time scale required for in vitro studies (72 h), non-specific proteolysis of both anionic acetylated peptides leads to similar activity in vitro despite differing MMP-9 kinetics during the early stages. Overall, the enhanced stability against non-specific proteases, combined with the ability of these nanofilaments to enhance the effectiveness of gold-based drugs toward cancerous cells compared to healthy cells, brings these acetylated peptide filaments a step closer toward clinical translation.
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- Yaron Marciano
- Department of Chemistry, Brooklyn College, City University of New York, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210, USA
- Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY 10031, USA
- PhD Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brooklyn College, City University of New York, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210, USA
- PhD Program Biology, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY 10031, USA
- PhD Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Hunter College, City University of New York, 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065, USA
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- Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY 10031, USA
- PhD Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
- PhD Program in Biochemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Hunter College, City University of New York, 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Brooklyn College, City University of New York, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210, USA
- PhD Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
- PhD Program in Biochemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
- PhD Program Biology, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
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Dayani L, Aliomrani M, Hashempour H, Varshosaz J, Sadeghi Dinani M, Taheri A. Cyclotide Nanotubes as a Novel Potential Drug-Delivery System: Characterization and Biocompatibility. Int J Pharm 2023:123104. [PMID: 37277089 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Cyclotides are a class of cyclic peptides that can be self-assembled. This study aimed to discover the properties of cyclotide nanotubes. We performed differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) to characterize their properties. Then, we incorporated the coumarin as a probe and identified the morphology of nanostructures. The stability of cyclotide nanotubes after 3 months of keeping at -20 °C was determined by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The cytocompatibility of cyclotide nanotubes was evaluated on peripheral blood mononuclear cells. In vivo, studies were also conducted on female C57BL/6 mice by intraperitoneally administration of nanotubes at 5, 50, and 100 mg/kg doses. Blood sampling was done before and 24 h after nanotube administration and complete blood count tests were conducted. DSC thermogram showed that the cyclotide nanotubes were stable after heating until 200 °C. Fluorescence microscopy images proved that the self-assembled structures of cyclotide can encapsulate the coumarin. FESEM proved that these nanotubes were stable even after 3 months. The results of the cytotoxicity assay and in-vivo study confirmed that these novel prepared nanotubes were biocompatible. These results suggested that the cyclotide nanotubes could be considered as a new carrier in biological fields while they are biocompatible.
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- Ladan Dayani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy and Novel Drug Delivery Systems Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, Isfahan University of medical sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy and Novel Drug Delivery Systems Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Bietsch J, Baker L, Duffney A, Mao A, Foutz M, Ackermann C, Wang G. Para-Methoxybenzylidene Acetal-Protected D-Glucosamine Derivatives as pH-Responsive Gelators and Their Applications for Drug Delivery. Gels 2023; 9:445. [PMID: 37367116 DOI: 10.3390/gels9060445] [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: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Carbohydrate-based low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs) are compounds with the capability to self-assemble into complex molecular networks within a solvent, leading to solvent immobilization. This process of gel formation depends on noncovalent interactions, including Van der Waals, hydrogen bonding, and π-π stacking. Due to their potential applications in environmental remediation, drug delivery, and tissue engineering, these molecules have emerged as an important area of research. In particular, various 4,6-O-benzylidene acetal-protected D-glucosamine derivatives have shown promising gelation abilities. In this study, a series of C-2-carbamate derivatives containing a para-methoxy benzylidene acetal functional group were synthesized and characterized. These compounds exhibited good gelation properties in several organic solvents and aqueous mixtures. Upon removal of the acetal functional group under acidic conditions, a number of deprotected free sugar derivatives were also synthesized. Analysis of these free sugar derivatives revealed two compounds were hydrogelators while their precursors did not form hydrogels. For those protected carbamates that are hydrogelators, removal of the 4,6-protection will result in a more water-soluble compound that produces a transition from gel to solution. Given the ability of these compounds to form gels from solution or solution from gels in situ in response to acidic environments, these compounds may have practical applications as stimuli-responsive gelators in an aqueous medium. In turn, one hydrogelator was studied for the encapsulation and release of naproxen and chloroquine. The hydrogel exhibited sustained drug release over a period of several days, with the release of chloroquine being faster at lower pH due to the acid lability of the gelator molecule. The synthesis, characterization, gelation properties, and studies on drug diffusion are discussed.
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- Jonathan Bietsch
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA
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Sharma P, Roy S. Designing ECM-inspired supramolecular scaffolds by utilizing the interactions between a minimalistic neuroactive peptide and heparin. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:7537-7558. [PMID: 37022122 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr06221f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Short bioactive peptide-based supramolecular hydrogels are emerging as interesting candidates for developing scaffolds for tissue engineering applications. However, proteins and peptides represent only a single class of molecules present in the native ECM, thus, recapitulating the complete ECM microenvironment via only peptide-based biomaterials is extremely challenging. In this direction, complex multicomponent-based biomaterials have started gaining importance for achieving the biofunctional complexity and structural hierarchy of the native ECM. Sugar-peptide complexes can be explored in this direction as they provide essential biological signaling required for cellular growth and survival in vivo. In this direction, we explored the fabrication of an advanced scaffold by employing heparin and short bioactive peptide interactions at the molecular level. Interestingly, the addition of heparin into the peptide has significantly modulated the supramolecular organization, nanofibrous morphology and the mechanical properties of the scaffold. Additionally, the combined hydrogels demonstrated superior biocompatibility as compared to the peptide counterpart at certain ratios. These newly developed scaffolds were also observed to be stable under 3-D cell culture conditions and supported cellular adhesion and proliferation. Most importantly, the inflammatory response was also minimized in the case of combined hydrogels as compared to heparin. We expect that this approach of using simple non-covalent interactions between the ECM-inspired small molecules to fabricate biomaterials with improved mechanical and biological properties could advance the current knowledge on designing ECM mimetic biomaterials. Such an attempt would create a novel, adaptable and simplistic bottom-up strategy for the invention of new and more complex biomaterials of ECM origin with advanced functions.
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- Pooja Sharma
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector-81, Knowledge City, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, Pin - 140306, India.
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector-81, Knowledge City, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, Pin - 140306, India.
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Farasati Far B, Isfahani AA, Nasiriyan E, Pourmolaei A, Mahmoudvand G, Karimi Rouzbahani A, Namiq Amin M, Naimi-Jamal MR. An Updated Review on Advances in Hydrogel-Based Nanoparticles for Liver Cancer Treatment. LIVERS 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/livers3020012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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More than 90% of all liver malignancies are hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs), for which chemotherapy and immunotherapy are the ideal therapeutic choices. Hepatocellular carcinoma is descended from other liver diseases, such as viral hepatitis, alcoholism, and metabolic syndrome. Normal cells and tissues may suffer damage from common forms of chemotherapy. In contrast to systemic chemotherapy, localized chemotherapy can reduce side effects by delivering a steady stream of chemotherapeutic drugs directly to the tumor site. This highlights the significance of controlled-release biodegradable hydrogels as drug delivery methods for chemotherapeutics. This review discusses using hydrogels as drug delivery systems for HCC and covers thermosensitive, pH-sensitive, photosensitive, dual-sensitive, and glutathione-responsive hydrogels. Compared to conventional systemic chemotherapy, hydrogel-based drug delivery methods are more effective in treating cancer.
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Hisamatsu Y, Cheng F, Yamamoto K, Takase H, Umezawa N, Higuchi T. Control of the stepwise self-assembly process of a pH-responsive amphiphilic 4-aminoquinoline-tetraphenylethene conjugate. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:3177-3187. [PMID: 36655765 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05756e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Controlling the kinetic processes of self-assembly and switching their kinetic properties according to the changes in external environments are crucial concepts in the field of supramolecular polymers in water for biological and biomedical applications. Here we report a new self-assembling amphiphilic 4-aminoquinoline (4-AQ)-tetraphenylethene (TPE) conjugate that exhibits kinetically controllable stepwise self-assembly and has the ability of switching its kinetic nature in response to pH. The self-assembly process of the 4-AQ amphiphile comprises the formation of sphere-like nanoparticles, a transition to short nanofibers, and their growth to long nanofibers with ∼1 μm length scale at room temperature (RT). The timescale of the self-assembly process differs according to the pH-responsivity of the 4-AQ moiety in a weakly acidic to neutral pH range. Therefore, after aging for 24 h at RT, the 4-AQ amphiphile forms metastable short nanofibers at pH 5.5, while it forms thermodynamically favored long nanofibers at pH 7.4. Moreover, the modulation of nanofiber growth proceeding spontaneously at RT was achieved by switching the kinetic pathway through changing the pH between 7.4 and 5.5.
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- Yosuke Hisamatsu
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 3-1 Tanabe-dori, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8603, Japan.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 3-1 Tanabe-dori, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8603, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Gokiso-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 3-1 Tanabe-dori, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8603, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 3-1 Tanabe-dori, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8603, Japan.
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Hamley IW. Self-Assembly, Bioactivity, and Nanomaterials Applications of Peptide Conjugates with Bulky Aromatic Terminal Groups. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:384-409. [PMID: 36735801 PMCID: PMC9945136 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c01041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The self-assembly and structural and functional properties of peptide conjugates containing bulky terminal aromatic substituents are reviewed with a particular focus on bioactivity. Terminal moieties include Fmoc [fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl], naphthalene, pyrene, naproxen, diimides of naphthalene or pyrene, and others. These provide a driving force for self-assembly due to π-stacking and hydrophobic interactions, in addition to the hydrogen bonding, electrostatic, and other forces between short peptides. The balance of these interactions leads to a propensity to self-assembly, even for conjugates to single amino acids. The hybrid molecules often form hydrogels built from a network of β-sheet fibrils. The properties of these as biomaterials to support cell culture, or in the development of molecules that can assemble in cells (in response to cellular enzymes, or otherwise) with a range of fascinating bioactivities such as anticancer or antimicrobial activity, are highlighted. In addition, applications of hydrogels as slow-release drug delivery systems and in catalysis and other applications are discussed. The aromatic nature of the substituents also provides a diversity of interesting optoelectronic properties that have been demonstrated in the literature, and an overview of this is also provided. Also discussed are coassembly and enzyme-instructed self-assembly which enable precise tuning and (stimulus-responsive) functionalization of peptide nanostructures.
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Sedighi M, Mahmoudi Z, Ghasempour A, Shakibaie M, Ghasemi F, Akbari M, Abbaszadeh S, Mostafavi E, Santos HA, Shahbazi MA. Nanostructured multifunctional stimuli-responsive glycopolypeptide-based copolymers for biomedical applications. J Control Release 2023; 354:128-145. [PMID: 36599396 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.12.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Inspired by natural resources, such as peptides and carbohydrates, glycopolypeptide biopolymer has recently emerged as a new form of biopolymer being recruited in various biomedical applications. Glycopolypeptides with well-defined secondary structures and pendant glycosides on the polypeptide backbone have sparked lots of research interest and they have an innate ability to self-assemble in diverse structures. The nanostructures of glycopolypeptides have also opened up new perspectives in biomedical applications due to their stable three-dimensional structures, high drug loading efficiency, excellent biocompatibility, and biodegradability. Although the development of glycopolypeptide-based nanocarriers is well-studied, their clinical translation is still limited. The present review highlights the preparation and characterization strategies related to glycopolypeptides-based copolymers, followed by a comprehensive discussion on their biomedical applications with a specific focus on drug delivery by various stimuli-responsive (e.g., pH, redox, conduction, and sugar) nanostructures, as well as their beneficial usage in diagnosis and regenerative medicine.
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- Mahsa Sedighi
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran; Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56184 Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, 45139-56111 Zanjan, Iran
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- Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA; Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, Netherlands; W.J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, the Netherlands; Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, Netherlands; W.J. Kolff Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, the Netherlands.
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Tailored Supramolecular Cage for Efficient Bio-Labeling. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032147. [PMID: 36768471 PMCID: PMC9916613 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032147] [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: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Fluorescent chemosensors are powerful imaging tools used in a broad range of biomedical fields. However, the application of fluorescent dyes in bioimaging still remains challenging, with small Stokes shifts, interfering signals, background noise, and self-quenching on current microscope configurations. In this work, we reported a supramolecular cage (CA) by coordination-driven self-assembly of benzothiadiazole derivatives and Eu(OTf)3. The CA exhibited high fluorescence with a quantum yield (QY) of 38.57%, good photoluminescence (PL) stability, and a large Stokes shift (153 nm). Furthermore, the CCK-8 assay against U87 glioblastoma cells verified the low cytotoxicity of CA. We revealed that the designed probes could be used as U87 cells targeting bioimaging.
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Godoy-Gallardo M, Merino-Gómez M, Matiz LC, Mateos-Timoneda MA, Gil FJ, Perez RA. Nucleoside-Based Supramolecular Hydrogels: From Synthesis and Structural Properties to Biomedical and Tissue Engineering Applications. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:40-61. [PMID: 36524860 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Supramolecular hydrogels are of great interest in tissue scaffolding, diagnostics, and drug delivery due to their biocompatibility and stimuli-responsive properties. In particular, nucleosides are promising candidates as building blocks due to their manifold noncovalent interactions and ease of chemical modification. Significant progress in the field has been made over recent years to allow the use of nucleoside-based supramolecular hydrogels in the biomedical field, namely drug delivery and 3D bioprinting. For example, their long-term stability, printability, functionality, and bioactivity have been greatly improved by employing more than one gelator, incorporating different cations, including silver for antibacterial activity, or using additives such as boric acid or even biomolecules. This now permits their use as bioinks for 3D printing to produce cell-laden scaffolds with specified geometries and pore sizes as well as a homogeneous distribution of living cells and bioactive molecules. We have summarized the latest advances in nucleoside-based supramolecular hydrogels. Additionally, we discuss their synthesis, structural properties, and potential applications in tissue engineering and provide an outlook and future perspective on ongoing developments in the field.
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- Maria Godoy-Gallardo
- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), Department of Basic Science, International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), Department of Basic Science, International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), Department of Basic Science, International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), Department of Basic Science, International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), Department of Basic Science, International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), Department of Basic Science, International University of Catalonia (UIC), Carrer de Josep Trueta, 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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Musicò A, Bergamaschi G, Strada A, Frigerio R, Gagni P, Cretich M, Gori A. Hybrid Peptide-Agarose Hydrogels for 3D Immunoassays. Methods Mol Biol 2023; 2578:53-62. [PMID: 36152280 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2732-7_5] [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] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Recent advances in biosensing analytical platforms have brought relevant outcomes for novel diagnostic and therapy-oriented applications. In this context, 3D droplet microarrays, where hydrogels are used as matrices to stably entrap biomolecules onto analytical surfaces, potentially provide relevant advantages over conventional 2D assays, such as increased loading capacity, lower nonspecific binding, and enhanced signal-to-noise ratio. Here, we describe a hybrid hydrogel composed of a self-assembling peptide and commercial agarose (AG) as a suitable matrix for 3D microarray bioassays. The hybrid hydrogel is printable and self-adhesive and allows analyte diffusion. As a showcase example, we describe its application in a diagnostic immunoassay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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- Angelo Musicò
- National Research Council of Italy, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche (SCITEC-CNR), Milan, Italy.
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
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- National Research Council of Italy, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche (SCITEC-CNR), Milan, Italy
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- National Research Council of Italy, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche (SCITEC-CNR), Milan, Italy
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- National Research Council of Italy, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche (SCITEC-CNR), Milan, Italy
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- National Research Council of Italy, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche (SCITEC-CNR), Milan, Italy
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- National Research Council of Italy, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche (SCITEC-CNR), Milan, Italy
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- National Research Council of Italy, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche (SCITEC-CNR), Milan, Italy
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Aqueous Self-assembly of Extracted Cyclotides from Viola odorata into Novel Stable Supramolecular Structures. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Zhou L, Huo T, Zhang W, Han N, Wen Y, Zhang P. New techniques and methods for prevention and treatment of symptomatic traumatic neuroma: A systematic review. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1086806. [PMID: 36873443 PMCID: PMC9978738 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1086806] [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: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Generally, axons located at the central end of the nerve system will sprout after injury. Once these sprouts cannot reach the distal end of the severed nerve, they will form a traumatic neuroma. Traumatic neuromas bring a series of complex symptoms to patients, such as neuropathic pain, skin abnormalities, skeletal abnormalities, hearing loss, and visceral damage. To date, the most promising and practical clinical treatments are drug induction and surgery, but both have their limitations. Therefore, it will be the mainstream trend to explore new methods to prevent and treat traumatic neuroma by regulating and remodeling the microenvironment of nerve injury. This work first summarized the pathogenesis of traumatic neuroma. Additionally, the standard methods of prevention and treatment on traumatic neuroma were analyzed. We focused on three essential parts of advanced functional biomaterial therapy, stem cell therapy, and human-computer interface therapy to provide the availability and value of preventing and treating a traumatic neuroma. Finally, the revolutionary development of the prevention and treatment on traumatic neuroma has been prospected. How to transform the existing advanced functional materials, stem cells, and artificial intelligence robots into clinical practical technical means as soon as possible for high-quality nerve repair and prevention of neuroma was further discussed.
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- Liping Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Daxing Research Institute, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Daxing Research Institute, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Daxing Research Institute, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Daxing Research Institute, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Jiang X, Lee M, Xia J, Luo T, Liu J, Rodriguez M, Lin W. Two-Stage SN38 Release from a Core-Shell Nanoparticle Enhances Tumor Deposition and Antitumor Efficacy for Synergistic Combination with Immune Checkpoint Blockade. ACS NANO 2022; 16:21417-21430. [PMID: 36382721 PMCID: PMC9798857 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c09788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Long-circulating nanomedicines efficiently deliver chemotherapies to tumors to reduce general toxicity. However, extended blood circulation of nanomedicines can increase drug exposure to leukocytes and lead to hematological toxicity. Here, we report a two-stage release strategy to enhance the drug deposition and antitumor efficacy of OxPt/SN38 core-shell nanoparticles with a hydrophilic oxaliplatin (OxPt) prodrug coordination polymer core and a lipid shell containing a hydrophobic cholesterol-conjugated SN38 prodrug (Chol-SN38). By conjugating cholesterol to the phenol group of SN38 via an acetal linkage and protecting the 20-hydroxy position with a trimethylsilyl (TMS) group, Chol-SN38 releases SN38 in two stages via esterase-catalyzed cleavage of the acetal linkage in the liver followed by acid-mediated hydrolysis of the TMS group to preferentially release SN38 in tumors. Compared to irinotecan, OxPt/SN38 reduces SN38 blood exposure by 9.0 times and increases SN38 tumor exposure by 4.7 times. As a result, OxPt/SN38 inhibits tumor growth on subcutaneous, spontaneous, and metastatic tumor models by causing apoptotic and immunogenic cell death. OxPt/SN38 exhibits strong synergy with the immune checkpoint blockade to regress subcutaneous colorectal and pancreatic tumors with 33-50% cure rates and greatly inhibits tumor growth and invasion in a spontaneous prostate cancer model and a liver metastasis model of colorectal cancer without causing side effects. Mechanistic studies revealed important roles of enhanced immunogenic cell death and upregulated PD-L1 expression by OxPt/SN38 in activating the tumor immune microenvironment to elicit potent antitumor immunity. This work highlights the potential of combining innovative prodrug design and nanomedicine formulation to address unmet needs in cancer therapy.
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- Xiaomin Jiang
- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, 929 East 57th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, 929 East 57th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, 929 East 57th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, 929 East 57th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, 929 East 57th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, 929 East 57th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, 929 East 57th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
- Department
of Radiation and Cellular Oncology and Ludwig Center for Metastasis
Research, The University of Chicago, 5758 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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Abraham B, Agredo P, Mensah SG, Nilsson BL. Anion Effects on the Supramolecular Self-Assembly of Cationic Phenylalanine Derivatives. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:15494-15505. [PMID: 36473193 PMCID: PMC9776537 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c01394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Supramolecular hydrogels have emerged as a class of promising biomaterials for applications such as drug delivery and tissue engineering. Self-assembling peptides have been well studied for such applications, but low molecular weight (LMW) amino acid-derived gelators have attracted interest as low-cost alternatives with similar emergent properties. Fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl-phenylalanine (Fmoc-Phe) is one such privileged motif often chosen due to its inherent self-assembly potential. Previously, we developed cationic Fmoc-Phe-DAP gelators that assemble into hydrogel networks in aqueous NaCl solutions of sufficient ionic strength. The chloride anions in these solutions screen the cationic charge of the gelators to enable self-assembly to occur. Herein, we report the effects of varying the anions of sodium salts on the gelation potential, nanoscale morphology, and hydrogel viscoelastic properties of Fmoc-Phe-DAP and two of its fluorinated derivatives, Fmoc-3F-Phe-DAP and Fmoc-F5-Phe-DAP. It was observed that both the anion identity and gelator structure had a significant impact on the self-assembly and gelation properties of these derivatives. Changing the anion identity resulted in significant polymorphism of the nanoscale morphology of the assembled states that was dependent on the chemical structure of the gelator. The emergent viscoelastic character of the hydrogel networks was also found to be reliant on the anion identity and gelator structure. These results demonstrate the complex interplay between the gelator and environment that have a profound and often unpredictable impact on both self-assembly properties and emergent viscoelasticity in supramolecular hydrogels formed by LMW compounds. This work also illustrates the current lack of understanding that limits the rational design of potential biomaterials that will be in contact with complex biological fluids and provides motivation for additional research to correlate the chemical structure of LMW gelators with the structure and emergent properties of the resulting supramolecular assemblies as a function of environment.
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- Brittany
L. Abraham
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627-0216, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627-0216, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627-0216, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627-0216, United States
- Materials
Science Program, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627-0166, United States
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Liang X, Zhang Y, Zhou J, Bu Z, Liu J, Zhang K. Tumor microenvironment-triggered intratumoral in situ construction of theranostic supramolecular self-assembly. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Insights into current directions of protein and peptide-based hydrogel drug delivery systems for inflammation. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04527-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Zhu S, Li Y, He Z, Ji L, Zhang W, Tong Y, Luo J, Yu D, Zhang Q, Bi Q. Advanced injectable hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:954501. [PMID: 36159703 PMCID: PMC9493100 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.954501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The rapid development of tissue engineering makes it an effective strategy for repairing cartilage defects. The significant advantages of injectable hydrogels for cartilage injury include the properties of natural extracellular matrix (ECM), good biocompatibility, and strong plasticity to adapt to irregular cartilage defect surfaces. These inherent properties make injectable hydrogels a promising tool for cartilage tissue engineering. This paper reviews the research progress on advanced injectable hydrogels. The cross-linking method and structure of injectable hydrogels are thoroughly discussed. Furthermore, polymers, cells, and stimulators commonly used in the preparation of injectable hydrogels are thoroughly reviewed. Finally, we summarize the research progress of the latest advanced hydrogels for cartilage repair and the future challenges for injectable hydrogels.
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- Senbo Zhu
- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Operating Room, Department of Nursing, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Qing Bi,
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Ranamalla SR, Porfire AS, Tomuță I, Banciu M. An Overview of the Supramolecular Systems for Gene and Drug Delivery in Tissue Regeneration. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081733. [PMID: 36015356 PMCID: PMC9412871 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Tissue regeneration is a prominent area of research, developing biomaterials aimed to be tunable, mechanistic scaffolds that mimic the physiological environment of the tissue. These biomaterials are projected to effectively possess similar chemical and biological properties, while at the same time are required to be safely and quickly degradable in the body once the desired restoration is achieved. Supramolecular systems composed of reversible, non-covalently connected, self-assembly units that respond to biological stimuli and signal cells have efficiently been developed as preferred biomaterials. Their biocompatibility and the ability to engineer the functionality have led to promising results in regenerative therapy. This review was intended to illuminate those who wish to envisage the niche translational research in regenerative therapy by summarizing the various explored types, chemistry, mechanisms, stimuli receptivity, and other advancements of supramolecular systems.
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- Saketh Reddy Ranamalla
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Bio Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400010 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Doctoral School in Integrative Biology, Faculty of Biology and Geology, “Babeș-Bolyai” University, 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Bio Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400010 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Bio Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400010 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Center of Systems Biology, Biodiversity and Bioresources, Faculty of Biology and Geology, “Babeș-Bolyai” University, 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Abraham BL, Mensah SG, Gwinnell BR, Nilsson BL. Side-chain halogen effects on self-assembly and hydrogelation of cationic phenylalanine derivatives. SOFT MATTER 2022; 18:5999-6008. [PMID: 35920399 DOI: 10.1039/d2sm00713d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Low molecular weight (LMW) supramolecular hydrogels have great potential as next-generation biomaterials for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. The design of LMW gelators is complicated by the lack of understanding regarding how the chemical structure of the gelator correlates to self-assembly potential and emergent hydrogel material properties. The fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl-phenylalanine (Fmoc-Phe) motif is a privileged scaffold that is prone to undergo self-assembly into self-supporting hydrogel networks. Cationic Fmoc-Phe-DAP derivatives modified with diaminopropane (DAP) at the C-terminus have been developed that self-assemble into hydrogel networks in aqueous solutions of sufficient ionic strength. We report herein the impact of side-chain halogenation on the self-assembly and hydrogelation properties of Fmoc-Phe-DAP derivatives. A systematic study of the self-assembly and hydrogelation of monohalogenated Fmoc-Phe-DAP derivatives with F, Cl, or Br atoms in the ortho, meta, or para positions of the phenyl side chain reveal significant differences in self-assembly and gelation potential, nanoscale assembly morphology, and hydrogel viscoelastic properties as a function of halogen identity and substitution position. These results demonstrate the profound impact that subtle changes to the chemical scaffold can have on the behavior of LMW supramolecular gelators and illustrate the ongoing difficulty of predicting the emergent self-assembly and hydrogelation behavior of LMW gelators that differ even modestly in chemical structure.
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- Brittany L Abraham
- Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA.
- Materials Science Program, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA
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Monroe MK, Wang H, Anderson CF, Jia H, Flexner C, Cui H. Leveraging the therapeutic, biological, and self-assembling potential of peptides for the treatment of viral infections. J Control Release 2022; 348:1028-1049. [PMID: 35752254 PMCID: PMC11022941 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Peptides and peptide-based materials have an increasing role in the treatment of viral infections through their use as active pharmaceutical ingredients, targeting moieties, excipients, carriers, or structural components in drug delivery systems. The discovery of peptide-based therapeutic compounds, coupled with the development of new stabilization and formulation strategies, has led to a resurgence of antiviral peptide therapeutics over the past two decades. The ability of peptides to bind cell receptors and to facilitate membrane penetration and subsequent intracellular trafficking enables their use in various antiviral systems for improved targeting efficiency and treatment efficacy. Importantly, the self-assembly of peptides into well-defined nanostructures provides a vast library of discrete constructs and supramolecular biomaterials for systemic and local delivery of antiviral agents. We review here the recent progress in exploiting the therapeutic, biological, and self-assembling potential of peptides, peptide conjugates, and their supramolecular assemblies in treating human viral infections, with an emphasis on the treatment strategies for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
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- Maya K Monroe
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States of America; Institute for NanoBioTechnology, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States of America
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States of America; Institute for NanoBioTechnology, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States of America
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States of America; Institute for NanoBioTechnology, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, United States of America
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- Divisions of Clinical Pharmacology and Infectious Diseases, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States of America.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States of America; Institute for NanoBioTechnology, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States of America; Deptartment of Oncology and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States of America; Center for Nanomedicine, The Wilmer Eye Institute, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 400 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231, United States of America.
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Pérez-Madrigal MM, Gil AM, Casanovas J, Jiménez AI, Macor LP, Alemán C. Self-assembly pathways in a triphenylalanine peptide capped with aromatic groups. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 216:112522. [PMID: 35561635 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Peptide derivatives and, most specifically, their self-assembled supramolecular structures are being considered in the design of novel biofunctional materials. Although the self-assembly of triphenylalanine homopeptides has been found to be more versatile than that of homopeptides containing an even number of residues (i.e. diphenylalanine and tetraphenylalanine), only uncapped triphenylalanine (FFF) and a highly aromatic analog blocked at both the N- and C-termini with fluorenyl-containing groups (Fmoc-FFF-OFm), have been deeply studied before. In this work, we have examined the self-assembly of a triphenylalanine derivative bearing 9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl and benzyl ester end-capping groups at the N- and C-termini, respectively (Fmoc-FFF-OBzl). The antiparallel arrangement clearly dominates in β-sheets formed by Fmoc-FFF-OBzl, whereas the parallel and antiparallel dispositions are almost isoenergetic in Fmoc-FFF-OFm β-sheets and the parallel one is slightly favored for FFF. The effects of both the peptide concentration and the medium on the self-assembly process have been examined considering Fmoc-FFF-OBzl solutions in a wide variety of solvent:co-solvent mixtures. In addition, Fmoc-FFF-OBzl supramolecular structures have been compared to those obtained for FFF and Fmoc-FFF-OFm under identical experimental conditions. The strength of π-π stacking interactions involving the end-capping groups plays a crucial role in the nucleation and growth of supramolecular structures, which determines the resulting morphology. Finally, the influence of a non-invasive external stimulus, ultrasounds, on the nucleation and growth of supramolecular structures has been examined. Overall, FFF-based peptides provide a wide range of supramolecular structures that can be of interest in the biotechnological field.
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- Maria M Pérez-Madrigal
- Departament d'Enginyeria Química (DEQ) and Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), EEBE, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Departamento de Quimica Organica, Instituto de Sintesis Quimica y Catalisis Homogenea (ISQCH), CSIC-Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departament de Química, Universitat de Lleida, Escola Politècnica Superior, C/ Jaume II no. 69, 25001 Lleida, Spain
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- Departamento de Quimica Organica, Instituto de Sintesis Quimica y Catalisis Homogenea (ISQCH), CSIC-Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química (DEQ) and Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), EEBE, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; IITEMA-CONICET, Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Físico-Químicas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Agencia Postal Nro. 3, X5804BYA Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química (DEQ) and Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), EEBE, C/ Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain; Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Baldiri Reixac 10-12, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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Xu J, Zhang M, Du W, Zhao J, Ling G, Zhang P. Chitosan-based high-strength supramolecular hydrogels for 3D bioprinting. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 219:545-557. [PMID: 35907459 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The loss of tissues and organs is a major challenge for biomedicine, and the emerging 3D bioprinting technology has brought the dawn for the development of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Chitosan-based supramolecular hydrogels, as novel biomaterials, are considered as ideal materials for 3D bioprinting due to their unique dynamic reversibility and fantastic biological properties. Although chitosan-based supramolecular hydrogels have wonderful biological properties, the mechanical properties are still under early exploration. This paper aims to provide some inspirations for researchers to further explore. In this review, common 3D bioprinting techniques and the properties required for bioink for 3D bioprinting are firstly described. Then, several strategies to enhance the mechanical properties of chitosan hydrogels are introduced from the perspectives of both materials and supramolecular binding motifs. Finally, current challenges and future opportunities in this field are discussed. The combination of chitosan-based supramolecular hydrogels and 3D bioprinting will hold promise for developing novel biomedical implants.
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- Jiaqi Xu
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No. 103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.
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Ikeda N, Aramaki K. Hydrogel Formation by Glutamic-acid-based Organogelator Using Surfactant-mediated Gelation. J Oleo Sci 2022; 71:1169-1180. [PMID: 35793975 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess22080] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hydrogels formed by low-molecular-weight gelators have reversible sol-gel transition and responsiveness to various stimuli, and are used in cosmetics and drug applications. It is challenging to obtain hydrogels using novel gelators because subtle differences in their molecular architecture affect gelation. Organogelators (which form organogels) are insoluble in water, and their use as hydrogelators has not previously been considered. However, a surfactant-mediated gelation method was reported in which organogelators were solubilized in water by surfactants to form hydrogels using 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid. To investigate whether this method can be applied with other organogelators, the formation of hydrogel using a glutamic-acid-based organogelator was studied here. Hydrogels were formed by solubilizing 1:1 mixtures of glutamate-based organogelators, N-lauroyl-L-glutamic acid dibuthylamide, and N-2-ethylhexanoyl-L-glutamic acid dibutylamide in aqueous micellar solutions of anionic surfactant (sodium lauroyl glutamate) and cationic surfactant (cetyltrimethylammonium chloride). The minimum gelation concentration of the hydrogel was ~0.2-0.6 wt%. By changing the molar fraction of cetyltrimethylammonium chloride in the mixed surfactant, either spherical or wormlike micelles were formed. The hydrogel with wormlike micelles had a higher sol-gel transition temperature than that with spherical micelles and formed fine self-assembled fibrillar networks. Additionally, the hydrogel with the spherical micelles was elastic, whereas that with wormlike micelles was viscoelastic, suggesting that networks of the organogelators and wormlike micelles coexisted in the hydrogel from the wormlike micellar solution. Moreover, the hydrogel suppressed the reduction in the storage modulus at higher temperatures compared with the micellar aqueous solution, indicating that the elastic properties of the organogelator networks were maintained at high temperatures. The gel fibers of the hydrogel partially formed a loosely aggregated structure as the temperature increased, the fibers bundled via hydrophobic interactions, and new cross-linking points formed spontaneously. This phenomenon corresponded with an inflection point in the temperature-dependent storage modulus of the hydrogel.
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- Naoaki Ikeda
- Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences, Yokohama National University.,Research Institute for Bioscience Products & Fine Chemicals, Ajinomoto Co., Inc
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- Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences, Yokohama National University
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Ghosh T, Wang S, Kashyap D, Jadhav RG, Rit T, Jha HC, Cousins BG, Das AK. Self-assembled benzoselenadiazole-capped tripeptide hydrogels with inherent in vitro anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activity. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:7534-7537. [PMID: 35703336 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc01160c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Self-assembled benzoselenadiazole (BSe)-capped tripeptide based nanofibrillar hydrogels have been developed with inherent anticancer and anti-inflammatory activity.
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- Tapas Ghosh
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UK
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- Department of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India.
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- Department of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India.
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Chen S, Wu Y, Lortie F, Bernard J, Binder WH, Zhu J. Hydrogen-Bonds Mediated Nanomedicine: Design, Synthesis and Applications. Macromol Rapid Commun 2022; 43:e2200168. [PMID: 35609317 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202200168] [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: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Among the various challenges in medicine, diagnosis, complete cure and healing of cancers remain difficult given the heterogeneity and complexity of such disease. Differing from conventional platforms with often unsatisfactory theranostic capabilities, the contribution of supramolecular interactions, such as hydrogen-bonds (H-bonds), to cancer nanotheranostics opens new perspectives for the design of biomedical materials, exhibiting remarkable properties and easier processability. Thanks to their dynamic characteristics, a feature generally observed for non-covalent interactions, H-bonding (macro)molecules can be used as supramolecular motifs for yielding drug- and diagnostic carriers that possess attractive features, arising from the combination of assembled nanoplatforms and the responsiveness of H-bonds. Thus H-bonded nanomedicine provides a rich toolbox that is useful to fulfill biomedical needs with unique advantages in early-stage diagnosis and therapy, demonstrating the promising potential in clinical translations and applications. We here summarize the design and synthetic routes towards H-bonded nanomedicines, focus on the growing understanding of the structure-function relationship for efficient cancer treatment. We propose a guidance for designing new H-bonded intelligent theranostic agents, to inspire more successful explorations of cancer nanotheranostics and finally to promote potential clinical translations. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Senbin Chen
- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Univ Lyon, CNRS, UMR 5223, Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères, Université Claude Bernard Lyon1, INSA Lyon, Université Jean Monnet, Villeurbanne Cedex, F-69621, France
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- Univ Lyon, CNRS, UMR 5223, Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères, Université Claude Bernard Lyon1, INSA Lyon, Université Jean Monnet, Villeurbanne Cedex, F-69621, France
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- Chair of Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Science II (Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics), Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, von-Danckelmann-Platz 4, Halle (Saale), D-06120, Germany
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, 430074, China
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Piras CC, Mahon CS, Genever PG, Smith DK. Shaping and Patterning Supramolecular Materials─Stem Cell-Compatible Dual-Network Hybrid Gels Loaded with Silver Nanoparticles. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:1829-1840. [PMID: 35364810 PMCID: PMC9092345 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Hydrogels
with spatio-temporally
controlled properties are appealing
materials for biological and pharmaceutical applications. We make
use of mild acidification protocols to fabricate hybrid gels using
calcium alginate in the presence of a preformed thermally triggered
gel based on a low-molecular-weight gelator (LMWG) 1,3:2:4-di(4-acylhydrazide)-benzylidene
sorbitol (DBS-CONHNH2). Nonwater-soluble calcium carbonate
slowly releases calcium ions over time when exposed to an acidic pH,
triggering the assembly of the calcium alginate gel network. We combined
the gelators in different ways: (i) the LMWG was used as a template
to spatially control slow calcium alginate gelation within preformed
gel beads, using glucono-δ-lactone (GdL) to lower the pH; (ii)
the LMWG was used as a template to spatially control slow calcium
alginate gelation within preformed gel trays, using diphenyliodonium
nitrate (DPIN) as a photoacid to lower the pH, and spatial resolution
was achieved by masking. The dual-network hybrid gels display highly
tunable properties, and the beads are compatible with stem cell growth.
Furthermore, they preserve the LMWG function of inducing in situ silver
nanoparticle (AgNP) formation, which provides the gels with antibacterial
activity. These gels have potential for eventual regenerative medicine
applications in (e.g.) bone tissue engineering.
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- Carmen C Piras
- Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biology, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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Sivagnanam S, Das K, Basak M, Mahata T, Stewart A, Maity B, Das P. Self-assembled dipeptide based fluorescent nanoparticles as a platform for developing cellular imaging probes and targeted drug delivery chaperones. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:1694-1706. [PMID: 36134376 PMCID: PMC9417502 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00885d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Self-assembled peptide-based nanostructures, comprised of naturally occurring amino acids, display excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, flexible responsiveness, and synthetic feasibility and can be customized for various biomedical applications. However, the lack of inherent optical properties of peptide-based nanoparticles is a limitation on their use as imaging probes or drug delivery vehicles. To overcome this impediment, we generated Boc protected tyrosine-tryptophan dipeptide-based nanoparticles (DPNPs) with structure rigidification by Zn(ii), which shifted the peptide's intrinsic fluorescent properties from the ultraviolet to the visible range. These DPNPs are photostable, biocompatible and have visible fluorescence signals that allow for real-time monitoring of their entry into cells. We further show that two DPNPs (PS1-Zn and PS2-Zn) can encapsulate the chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin (Dox) and facilitate intracellular drug delivery resulting in cancer cell killing actions comparable to the unencapsulated drug. Finally, we chemically modified our DPNPs with an aptamer directed toward the epithelial cell surface marker EPCAM, which improved Dox delivery to the lung cancer epithelial cell line A549. In contrast, the aptamer conjugated DPNPs failed to deliver Dox into the cardiomyocyte cell line AC16. Theoretically, this strategy could be employed in vivo to specifically deliver Dox to cancer cells while sparing the myocardium, a major source of dose-limiting adverse events in the clinic. Our work represents an important proof-of-concept exercise demonstrating that ultra-short peptide-based fluorescent nanostructures have great promise for the development of new imaging probes and targeted drug delivery vehicles.
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- Subramaniyam Sivagnanam
- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology SRM Nagar, Potheri, Kattankulathur Tamil Nadu 603203 India
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- Centre of Biomedical Research, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) Campus Raebareli Road Lucknow Uttar Pradesh 226014 India
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- Centre of Biomedical Research, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) Campus Raebareli Road Lucknow Uttar Pradesh 226014 India
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- Centre of Biomedical Research, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) Campus Raebareli Road Lucknow Uttar Pradesh 226014 India
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University Jupiter FL 33458 USA
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- Centre of Biomedical Research, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) Campus Raebareli Road Lucknow Uttar Pradesh 226014 India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology SRM Nagar, Potheri, Kattankulathur Tamil Nadu 603203 India
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Holey SA, Sekhar KPC, Swain DK, Bojja S, Nayak RR. Supramolecular Glycolipid-Based Hydro-/Organogels with Enzymatic Bioactive Release Ability by Tuning the Chain Length and Headgroup Size. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:1103-1114. [PMID: 35196000 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Designing of supramolecular hydro-/organogels having desired properties, biocompatibility, and stimuli responsiveness is a challenging task. Herein, the gelation ability of amphiphilic glycolipid-based gelators in a wide range of solvents is explored. The structure-function relationship was established by varying the chain length and polar headgroup size of amphiphilic gelators. The prepared hydro-/organogels were characterized by employing several techniques such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), rheology, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), etc. The thermal stability of hydro-/organogels increased with an increase in chain length. Rheological analysis depicted that variation in chain length and headgroup size of amphiphilic gelators significantly affected the gel strength and stability. The self-assembled morphology of hydro-/organogel samples revealed the compact entangled fibrillar network structures. After comparing the energy-minimized molecular length with the d-spacing value obtained by XRD, interdigitated bilayer packing in the gel network was established. The bioactive encapsulation and enzymatic release study of hydro-/organogels portrayed their potential application in the biomedical field. To our delight, glycolipid 16M (C16 chain length) formed a molecular hydrogel with injectable and thixotropic behaviors. High critical strain value, thixotropy, injectability, thermoreversibility, and faster bioactive release for the 16M-W hydrogel proved crucial to predict its future applications. Overall, glycolipid amphiphiles designed by upholding proper hydrophilic-lipophilic balance can form multifunctional supramolecular hydrogels with excellent implementation in the drug delivery system.
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- Snehal Ashokrao Holey
- Department of Organic Synthesis and Process Chemistry, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Department of Organic Synthesis and Process Chemistry, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India
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- Department of Organic Synthesis and Process Chemistry, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India
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- Department of Analytical and Structural Chemistry, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India
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- Department of Organic Synthesis and Process Chemistry, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500007, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Xie J, Yu P, Wang Z, Li J. Recent Advances of Self-Healing Polymer Materials via Supramolecular Forces for Biomedical Applications. Biomacromolecules 2022; 23:641-660. [PMID: 35199999 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c01647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Noncovalent interactions can maintain the three-dimensional structures of biomacromolecules (e.g., polysaccharides and proteins) and control specific recognition in biological systems. Supramolecular chemistry was gradually developed as a result, and this led to design and application of self-healing materials. Self-healing materials have attracted attention in many fields, such as coatings, bionic materials, elastomers, and flexible electronic devices. Nevertheless, self-healing materials for biomedical applications have not been comprehensively summarized, even though many reports have been focused on specific areas. In this Review, we first introduce the different categories of supramolecular forces used in preparing self-healing materials and then describe biological applications developed in the last 5 years, including antibiofouling, smart drug/protein delivery, wound healing, electronic skin, cartilage lubrication protection, and tissue engineering scaffolds. Finally, the limitations of current biomedical applications are indicated, key design points are offered for new biological self-healing materials, and potential directions for biological applications are highlighted.
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- Jing Xie
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P.R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P.R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P.R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P.R. China
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Yang Y, Raee E, Liu T. Abnormal Association between Metal−Organic Cages and Counterions Regulated by the Hydration Shells. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202104332. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202104332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Yuqing Yang
- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering The University of Akron Akron OH 44325 USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering The University of Akron Akron OH 44325 USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering The University of Akron Akron OH 44325 USA
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Singh V, Prasad YS, Rachamalla AK, Rebaka VP, Banoo T, Maheswari CU, Sridharan V, Lalitha K, Nagarajan S. Hybrid hydrogels derived from renewable resources as a smart stimuli responsive soft material for drug delivery applications. RSC Adv 2022; 12:2009-2018. [PMID: 35425233 PMCID: PMC8979040 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra08447j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The design and synthesis of amphiphilic molecules play a crucial role in fabricating smart functional materials via self-assembly. Especially, biologically significant natural molecules and their structural analogues have inspired chemists and made a major contribution to the development of advanced smart materials. In this report, a series of amphiphilic N-acyl amides were synthesized from natural precursors using a simple synthetic protocol. Interestingly, the self-assembly of amphiphiles 6a and 7a furnished a hydrogel and oleogel in vegetable oils. Morphological analysis of gels revealed the existence of a 3-dimensional fibrous network. Thermoresponsive and thixotropic behavior of these gels were evaluated using rheological analysis. A composite gel prepared by the encapsulation of curcumin in the hydrogel formed from 7a displayed a gel–sol transition in response to pH and could act as a dual channel responsive drug carrier. The design and synthesis of amphiphilic molecules play a crucial role in fabricating smart functional materials via self-assembly.![]()
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- Vandana Singh
- School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur-613401 Tamil Nadu India
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- School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur-613401 Tamil Nadu India .,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering Saveetha Nagar Thandalam Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Warangal Warangal-506004 Telangana India +91-9940430715
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Warangal Warangal-506004 Telangana India +91-9940430715
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Warangal Warangal-506004 Telangana India +91-9940430715
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- School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur-613401 Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Sciences, Central University of Jammu Rahya-Suchani (Bagla), District-Samba Jammu-181143 J&K India
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- School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur-613401 Tamil Nadu India
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- School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur-613401 Tamil Nadu India .,Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Warangal Warangal-506004 Telangana India +91-9940430715
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Liu D, Yin G, Le X, Chen T. Supramolecular topological hydrogels: from material design to applications. Polym Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2py00243d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Supramolecular topological hydrogels are constructed by introducing different dynamic topological structures into polymeric networks and thus exhibit a wide variety of stimuli-responsive properties and versatile applications.
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- Depeng Liu
- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
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Xiang J, Liu X, Yuan G, Zhang R, Zhou Q, Xie T, Shen Y. Nanomedicine from amphiphilizedprodrugs: Concept and clinical translation. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 179:114027. [PMID: 34732344 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.114027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Nanomedicines generally consisting of carrier materials with small fractions of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) have long been used to improve the pharmacokinetics and biodistributions, augment the therapeutic efficacies and mitigate the side effects. Amphiphilizing hydrophobic/hydrophilic drugs to prodrugs capable of self-assembly into well-defined nanostructures has emerged as a facile approach to fabricating nanomedicines because this amphiphilized prodrug (APD) strategy presents many advantages, including minimized use of inert carrier materials, well-characterized prodrug structures, fixed and high drug loading contents, 100% loading efficiency, and burst-free but controlled drug release. This review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in APDs and their nanomedicines, from the rationale and the stimuli-responsive linker chemistry for on-demand drug release to their progress to the clinics, clinical performance of APDs, as well as the challenges and perspective on future development.
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Zhao Y, Zhang Z, Pan Z, Liu Y. Advanced bioactive nanomaterials for biomedical applications. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2021; 1:20210089. [PMID: 37323697 PMCID: PMC10191050 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20210089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Bioactive materials are a kind of materials with unique bioactivities, which can change the cellular behaviors and elicit biological responses from living tissues. Bioactive materials came into the spotlight in the late 1960s when the researchers found that the materials such as bioglass could react with surrounding bone tissue for bone regeneration. In the following decades, advances in nanotechnology brought the new development opportunities to bioactive nanomaterials. Bioactive nanomaterials are not a simple miniaturization of macroscopic materials. They exhibit unique bioactivities due to their nanoscale size effect, high specific surface area, and precise nanostructure, which can significantly influence the interactions with biological systems. Nowadays, bioactive nanomaterials have represented an important and exciting area of research. Current and future applications ensure that bioactive nanomaterials have a high academic and clinical importance. This review summaries the recent advances in the field of bioactive nanomaterials, and evaluate the influence factors of bioactivities. Then, a range of bioactive nanomaterials and their potential biomedical applications are discussed. Furthermore, the limitations, challenges, and future opportunities of bioactive nanomaterials are also discussed.
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- Yu Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of EducationState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical BiologyFrontiers Science Center for New Organic MatterCollege of ChemistryNankai UniversityTianjinP. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of EducationState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical BiologyFrontiers Science Center for New Organic MatterCollege of ChemistryNankai UniversityTianjinP. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of EducationState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical BiologyFrontiers Science Center for New Organic MatterCollege of ChemistryNankai UniversityTianjinP. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of EducationState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical BiologyFrontiers Science Center for New Organic MatterCollege of ChemistryNankai UniversityTianjinP. R. China
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Supramolecular biomaterials for bio-imaging and imaging-guided therapy. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2021; 49:1200-1210. [PMID: 34816296 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-021-05622-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Benefiting from their unique advantages, including reversibly switchable structures, good biocompatibility, facile functionalization, and sensitive response to biological stimuli, supramolecular biomaterials have been widely applied in biomedicine. In this review, the representative achievements and trends in the design of supramolecular biomaterials (mainly those derived from biomacromolecules) with specific macromolecules including peptides, deoxyribonucleic acid, and polysaccharides, as well as their applications in bio-imaging and imaging-guided therapy are summarized. This review will serve as an important summary and "go for" reference for explorations of the applications of supramolecular biomaterials in bio-imaging and image-guided therapy, and will promote the development of supramolecular chemistry as an emerging interdisciplinary research area.
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Hata Y, Serizawa T. Robust Gels Composed of Self-Assembled Cello-oligosaccharide Networks. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2021. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20210234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- Yuuki Hata
- Division of Biomedical Engineering, National Defense Medical College Research Institute, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-8513, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-H121 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
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