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Fares A, Mahdy A, Ahmed G. Unraveling the mysteries of silver nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial effects and uptake translocation in plant-a review. PLANTA 2024; 260:7. [PMID: 38789841 PMCID: PMC11126449 DOI: 10.1007/s00425-024-04439-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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MAIN CONCLUSION The study thoroughly investigates nanosilver production, properties, and interactions, shedding light on its multifaceted applications. It underscores the importance of characterizing nanosilver for predicting its behavior in complex environments. Particularly, it highlights the agricultural and environmental ramifications of nanosilver uptake by plants. Nowadays, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are a very adaptable nanomaterial with many uses, particularly in antibacterial treatments and agricultural operations. Clarification of key elements of nanosilver, such as its synthesis and characterization procedures, antibacterial activity, and intricate interactions with plants, particularly those pertaining to uptake and translocation mechanisms, is the aim of this in-depth investigation. Nanosilver synthesis is a multifaceted process that includes a range of methodologies, including chemical, biological, and sustainable approaches that are also environmentally benign. This section provides a critical evaluation of these methods, considering their impacts on repeatability, scalability, and environmental impact. The physicochemical properties of nanosilver were determined by means of characterization procedures. This review highlights the significance of analytical approaches such as spectroscopy, microscopy, and other state-of the-art methods for fully characterizing nanosilver particles. Although grasp of these properties is necessary in order to predict the behavior and potential impacts of nanosilver in complex biological and environmental systems. The second half of this article delves into the intricate interactions that plants have with nanosilver, emphasizing the mechanisms of absorption and translocation. There are significant ramifications for agricultural and environmental problems from the uptake of nanosilver by plants and its subsequent passage through their tissues. In summary, by summarizing the state-of-the-art information in this field, this study offers a comprehensive overview of the production, characterization, antibacterial capabilities, and interactions of nanosilver with plants. This paper contributes to the ongoing conversation in nanotechnology.
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- Ahmed Fares
- Plant Research Department, Nuclear Research Centre, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Plant Pathology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Plant Pathology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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Dzyhovskyi V, Romani A, Pula W, Bondi A, Ferrara F, Melloni E, Gonelli A, Pozza E, Voltan R, Sguizzato M, Secchiero P, Esposito E. Characterization Methods for Nanoparticle-Skin Interactions: An Overview. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:599. [PMID: 38792620 PMCID: PMC11122446 DOI: 10.3390/life14050599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Research progresses have led to the development of different kinds of nanoplatforms to deliver drugs through different biological membranes. Particularly, nanocarriers represent a precious means to treat skin pathologies, due to their capability to solubilize lipophilic and hydrophilic drugs, to control their release, and to promote their permeation through the stratum corneum barrier. A crucial point in the development of nano-delivery systems relies on their characterization, as well as in the assessment of their interaction with tissues, in order to predict their fate under in vivo administration. The size of nanoparticles, their shape, and the type of matrix can influence their biodistribution inside the skin strata and their cellular uptake. In this respect, an overview of some characterization methods employed to investigate nanoparticles intended for topical administration is presented here, namely dynamic light scattering, zeta potential, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, atomic force microscopy, Fourier transform infrared and Raman spectroscopy. In addition, the main fluorescence methods employed to detect the in vitro nanoparticles interaction with skin cell lines, such as fluorescence-activated cell sorting or confocal imaging, are described, considering different examples of applications. Finally, recent studies on the techniques employed to determine the nanoparticle presence in the skin by ex vivo and in vivo models are reported.
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- Valentyn Dzyhovskyi
- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (V.D.); (A.R.); (E.M.); (E.P.)
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (V.D.); (A.R.); (E.M.); (E.P.)
- Laboratorio per le Tecnologie delle Terapie Avanzate (LTTA) Centre, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (W.P.); (A.B.); (F.F.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (W.P.); (A.B.); (F.F.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (W.P.); (A.B.); (F.F.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (V.D.); (A.R.); (E.M.); (E.P.)
- Laboratorio per le Tecnologie delle Terapie Avanzate (LTTA) Centre, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Environmental and Prevention Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (V.D.); (A.R.); (E.M.); (E.P.)
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- Laboratorio per le Tecnologie delle Terapie Avanzate (LTTA) Centre, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
- Department of Environmental and Prevention Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (W.P.); (A.B.); (F.F.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (V.D.); (A.R.); (E.M.); (E.P.)
- Laboratorio per le Tecnologie delle Terapie Avanzate (LTTA) Centre, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy; (W.P.); (A.B.); (F.F.); (M.S.)
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Abioye SO, Majooni Y, Moayedi M, Rezvani H, Kapadia M, Yousefi N. Graphene-based nanomaterials for the removal of emerging contaminants of concern from water and their potential adaptation for point-of-use applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 355:141728. [PMID: 38499073 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Considering the plethora of work on the exceptional environmental performance of 2D nanomaterials, there is still a missing link in addressing their practical application in point-of-use (POU) water treatment. By reviewing the exceptional environmental performance of 2D nanomaterials with specific emphasis on graphene and its derivatives, this review aims at inspiring further discussions and research in graphene-based POU water treatment with particular focus on the removal of emerging contaminants of concern (ECCs), which is largely missing in the literature. We outlined the prevalence of ECCs in the environment, their health effects both on humans and marine life, and the potential of efficiently removing them from water using three-dimensional graphene-based macrostructures to ensure ease of adsorbent recovery and reuse compared to nanostructures. Given various successful studies showing superior adsorption capacity of graphene nanosheets, we give an account of the recent developments in graphene-based adsorbents. Moreover, several cost-effective materials which can be easily self-assembled with nanosheets to improve their environmental performance and safety for POU water treatment purposes were highlighted. We highlighted the strategy to overcome challenges of adsorbent regeneration and contaminant degradation; and concluded by noting the need for policy makers to act decisively considering the conservative nature of the water treatment industry, and the potential health risks from ingesting ECCs through drinking water. We further justified the need for the development of advanced POU water treatment devices in the face of the growing challenges regarding ECCs in surface water, and the rising cases of drinking water advisories across the world.
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- Samson Oluwafemi Abioye
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, M5B 2K3, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, M5B 2K3, ON, Canada; Department of Aerospace Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, M5B 2K3, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, M5B 2K3, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, M5B 2K3, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, M5B 2K3, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, M5B 2K3, ON, Canada.
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Rogoża NH, Krupa MA, Krupa P, Sieradzan AK. Integrating Explicit and Implicit Fullerene Models into UNRES Force Field for Protein Interaction Studies. Molecules 2024; 29:1919. [PMID: 38731411 PMCID: PMC11085604 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29091919] [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: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Fullerenes, particularly C60, exhibit unique properties that make them promising candidates for various applications, including drug delivery and nanomedicine. However, their interactions with biomolecules, especially proteins, remain not fully understood. This study implements both explicit and implicit C60 models into the UNRES coarse-grained force field, enabling the investigation of fullerene-protein interactions without the need for restraints to stabilize protein structures. The UNRES force field offers computational efficiency, allowing for longer timescale simulations while maintaining accuracy. Five model proteins were studied: FK506 binding protein, HIV-1 protease, intestinal fatty acid binding protein, PCB-binding protein, and hen egg-white lysozyme. Molecular dynamics simulations were performed with and without C60 to assess protein stability and investigate the impact of fullerene interactions. Analysis of contact probabilities reveals distinct interaction patterns for each protein. FK506 binding protein (1FKF) shows specific binding sites, while intestinal fatty acid binding protein (1ICN) and uteroglobin (1UTR) exhibit more generalized interactions. The explicit C60 model shows good agreement with all-atom simulations in predicting protein flexibility, the position of C60 in the binding pocket, and the estimation of effective binding energies. The integration of explicit and implicit C60 models into the UNRES force field, coupled with recent advances in coarse-grained modeling and multiscale approaches, provides a powerful framework for investigating protein-nanoparticle interactions at biologically relevant scales without the need to use restraints stabilizing the protein, thus allowing for large conformational changes to occur. These computational tools, in synergy with experimental techniques, can aid in understanding the mechanisms and consequences of nanoparticle-biomolecule interactions, guiding the design of nanomaterials for biomedical applications.
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- Natalia H. Rogoża
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk, Bażyńskiego 8, 80-309 Gdańsk, Poland; (N.H.R.); (M.A.K.); (A.K.S.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk, Bażyńskiego 8, 80-309 Gdańsk, Poland; (N.H.R.); (M.A.K.); (A.K.S.)
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- Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Al. Lotnikow 32/46, 02-668 Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk, Bażyńskiego 8, 80-309 Gdańsk, Poland; (N.H.R.); (M.A.K.); (A.K.S.)
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Craig GG, Shi JX. Unexpected sequel to the application of silver fluoride followed by stannous fluoride to an open carious lesion in a primary molar: A case report. Clin Exp Dent Res 2024; 10:e838. [PMID: 38506304 PMCID: PMC10952115 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.838] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The use of silver fluoride followed by stannous fluoride was designed for the treatment of open carious lesions in primary molars in dental outreach programs. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic when aerosol-producing procedures were inadvisable, one dental location started using it as the first stage in a two-visit restorative procedure for carious primary molars. If the gap between the fluoride application and the restoration placement stages was around 3-5 weeks it was noticed that a black friable crust appeared on the caries surface. To investigate further a normally discarded crust from one patient was retrieved and sent for analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two techniques suitable for identification and preliminary analysis of material of unknown composition, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) were used. The only preparation was that the specimen was dried and coated beforehand. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS This preliminary examination showed two unexpected findings. The first was that the crust surface indicated a possible dentine derivation as it was covered with reasonably evenly spaced holes. In addition, the EDS spectrum showed it to be, at least, partially mineralized. The second unexpected finding was that the surface was coated with electron-dense particles. The size of the particles and the EDS spectrum pointed to the likelihood of the majority of them being nanosilver. These unexpected findings suggest a possible new direction for research.
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringThe University of SydneySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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Sinkhonde D. Identification of 2-d shape parameters for waste brick powders from varying milling methods: A discussion of quantitative image analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26666. [PMID: 38420483 PMCID: PMC10901084 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Quantitative characterisation of morphology and shape parameters of pozzolanic materials, as a fundamental problem of characterisation of pozzolanic materials, has received significant consideration in literature. Thus far, previous research works have not paid much attention to the circularity, roundness and solidity of pozzolanic materials including waste brick powder (WBP). This research makes a significant contribution on identification of circularity, roundness and solidity of WBP particles under milling conditions using quantitative image analysis. In particular, the goal was to interrogate the ball milling treatment variables for generating WBP using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and image analysis. Under the milling conditions of changing sample masses introduced in ball mill, the average circularity values for the specimens were approximately 0.6 whilst the average solidity values for the specimens were approximately 0.71. Moreover, the average roundness values for the specimens were nearly 0.51. It was shown that the trends of shape parameters of WBP under changing fineness levels were not significant. The values of circularity, solidity and roundness in this study therefore collaborate to support the discoveries of hidden shape characteristics of WBP specimens and can tackle the overall behaviour of cement-based composites containing WBP. Quantitative image analysis was therefore observed to be capable of inheriting detailed information from SEM micrographs and remains one of the most outstanding approaches of generating shape parameters.
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- David Sinkhonde
- Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation, Nairobi, Kenya
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Preeti, Sambhakar S, Malik R, Bhatia S, Harrasi AA, Saharan R, Aggarwal G, Kumar S, Sehrawat R, Rani C. Lipid Horizons: Recent Advances and Future Prospects in LBDDS for Oral Administration of Antihypertensive Agents. Int J Hypertens 2024; 2024:2430147. [PMID: 38410720 PMCID: PMC10896658 DOI: 10.1155/2024/2430147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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The lipid-based drug delivery system (LBDDS) is a well-established technique that is anticipated to bring about comprehensive transformations in the pharmaceutical field, impacting the management and administration of drugs, as well as treatment and diagnosis. Various LBDDSs verified to be an efficacious mechanism for monitoring hypertension systems are SEDDS (self-nano emulsifying drug delivery), nanoemulsion, microemulsions, vesicular systems (transferosomes and liposomes), and solid lipid nanoparticles. LBDDSs overcome the shortcomings that are associated with antihypertensive agents because around fifty percent of the antihypertensive agents experience a few drawbacks including short half-life because of hepatic first-pass metabolism, poor aqueous solubility, low permeation rate, and undesirable side effects. This review emphasizes antihypertensive agents that were encapsulated into the lipid carrier to improve their poor oral bioavailability. Incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as nanotechnology and targeted drug delivery, LBDDS holds promise in addressing the multifactorial nature of hypertension. By fine-tuning drug release profiles and enhancing drug uptake at specific sites, LBDDS can potentially target renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system components, sympathetic nervous system pathways, and endothelial dysfunction, all of which play crucial roles in hypertension pathophysiology. The future of hypertension management using LBDDS is promising, with ongoing reviews focusing on precision medicine approaches, improved biocompatibility, and reduced toxicity. As we delve deeper into understanding the intricate mechanisms underlying hypertension, LBDDS offers a pathway to develop next-generation antihypertensive therapies that are safer, more effective, and tailored to individual patient needs.
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- Preeti
- Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali Road, Aliyabad 304022, Rajasthan, India
- Gurugram Global College of Pharmacy, Haily Mandi Rd, Farukh Nagar 122506, Haryana, India
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- Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali Road, Aliyabad 304022, Rajasthan, India
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- Gurugram Global College of Pharmacy, Haily Mandi Rd, Farukh Nagar 122506, Haryana, India
- SRM Modinagar College of Pharmacy, SRMIST, Delhi-NCR Campus, Ghaziabad, India
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- Natural & Medical Sciences Research Centre, University of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mouz, Nizwa, Oman
- School of Health Sciences, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Natural & Medical Sciences Research Centre, University of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mouz, Nizwa, Oman
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- Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali Road, Aliyabad 304022, Rajasthan, India
- Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala 133203, Haryana, India
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- Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali Road, Aliyabad 304022, Rajasthan, India
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- Bharat Institute of Pharmacy, Pehladpur, Babain, Kurukshetra 136132, Haryana, India
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- School of Medical & Allied Sciences, K. R. Mangalam University, Gurugram, Haryana 122103, India
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- Gurugram Global College of Pharmacy, Haily Mandi Rd, Farukh Nagar 122506, Haryana, India
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Medrano-Lopez JA, Villalpando I, Salazar MI, Torres-Torres C. Hierarchical Nanobiosensors at the End of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:108. [PMID: 38392027 PMCID: PMC10887370 DOI: 10.3390/bios14020108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Nanostructures have played a key role in the development of different techniques to attack severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Some applications include masks, vaccines, and biosensors. The latter are of great interest for detecting diseases since some of their features allowed us to find specific markers in secretion samples such as saliva, blood, and even tears. Herein, we highlight how hierarchical nanoparticles integrated into two or more low-dimensional materials present outstanding advantages that are attractive for photonic biosensing using their nanoscale functions. The potential of nanohybrids with their superlative mechanical characteristics together with their optical and optoelectronic properties is discussed. The progress in the scientific research focused on using nanoparticles for biosensing a variety of viruses has become a medical milestone in recent years, and has laid the groundwork for future disease treatments. This perspective analyzes the crucial information about the use of hierarchical nanostructures in biosensing for the prevention, treatment, and mitigation of SARS-CoV-2 effects.
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- Jael Abigail Medrano-Lopez
- Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Eléctrica, Unidad Zacatenco, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 07738, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación para los Recursos Naturales, Salaices 33941, Mexico
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- Departamento de Microbiología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 11340, Mexico
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- Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Eléctrica, Unidad Zacatenco, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 07738, Mexico
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Rezaei B, Yari P, Sanders SM, Wang H, Chugh VK, Liang S, Mostufa S, Xu K, Wang JP, Gómez-Pastora J, Wu K. Magnetic Nanoparticles: A Review on Synthesis, Characterization, Functionalization, and Biomedical Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304848. [PMID: 37732364 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
Abstract
Nowadays, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are applied in numerous fields, especially in biomedical applications. Since biofluidic samples and biological tissues are nonmagnetic, negligible background signals can interfere with the magnetic signals from MNPs in magnetic biosensing and imaging applications. In addition, the MNPs can be remotely controlled by magnetic fields, which make it possible for magnetic separation and targeted drug delivery. Furthermore, due to the unique dynamic magnetizations of MNPs when subjected to alternating magnetic fields, MNPs are also proposed as a key tool in cancer treatment, an example is magnetic hyperthermia therapy. Due to their distinct surface chemistry, good biocompatibility, and inducible magnetic moments, the material and morphological structure design of MNPs has attracted enormous interest from a variety of scientific domains. Herein, a thorough review of the chemical synthesis strategies of MNPs, the methodologies to modify the MNPs surface for better biocompatibility, the physicochemical characterization techniques for MNPs, as well as some representative applications of MNPs in disease diagnosis and treatment are provided. Further portions of the review go into the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of composite MNPs with core/shell structures as well as a deeper analysis of MNP properties to learn about potential biomedical applications.
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- Bahareh Rezaei
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Lubbock, MN, 55455, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, Lubbock, MN, 55455, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Department of Computer Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Lubbock, MN, 55455, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, Lubbock, MN, 55455, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409, USA
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Dehghanipour A, Zamani H. Interaction of Fe 2O 3 nanoparticles with marine microalga Chlorella sorokiniana: Analysis of growth, morphological changes and biochemical composition. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 207:108385. [PMID: 38280256 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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The wide utilization of iron-based nanoparticles (NPs) based on their preferential properties has led to the discharge and accumulation of these materials into the aquatic environment. In this regard, a comparative study of different concentrations of α-Fe2O3 NPs and their micro form was conducted using microalga Chlorella sorokiniana up to the stationary growth phase. This study revealed that high concentrations of NPs (100 and 200 mg L-1) imposed a stressful condition on algal cells documented by a reduction in microalga growth, including cell number and specific growth rate. The physical contact between the algal cells and NPs resulted in a shading effect as well as morphological changes validated by scanning electron microscope results. The biochemical composition of C. sorokiniana exposed to high levels of Fe2O3 NPs was also evaluated. The increase in total carbohydrate content of algal cells along with a significant reduction in unsaturated fatty acids was found. Moreover, Fe2O3 NPs exposure induced oxidative stress evidenced by an increase in lipid peroxidation. To cope with oxidative stress, superoxide dismutase activity and antioxidant potential of microalga as defensive mechanisms increased in the culture with high concentrations of NPs. Besides, due to the interactions, microalga tended to form a protective layer from further cell-NP interactions through the secretion of extracellular polymeric substances. Nonetheless, the nano form of Fe2O3 was more toxic than its micro form due to its small size. Overall, this trial may provide additional insight into the toxicological mechanism and safety assessments of Fe2O3 NPs in the aquatic environment.
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- Ali Dehghanipour
- Department of Biology, School of Science, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, School of Science, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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Victoria J, Tripathi S, Prakash V, Tiwari K, Mahra S, Sharma A, Rana S, Kandhol N, Sahi S, Tripathi DK, Sharma S. Encapsulated nanopesticides application in plant protection: Quo vadis? PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 206:108225. [PMID: 38147708 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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The increased global food insecurity due to the growing population can be addressed with precision and sustainable agricultural practices. To tackle the issues regarding food insecurity, farmers used different agrochemicals that improved plant growth and protection. Among these agrochemicals, synthetic pesticides used for plant protection in the agricultural field have various disadvantages. Conventional applications of synthetic pesticides have drawbacks such as rapid degradation, poor solubility, and non-target effects, as well as increased pesticide runoff that pollutes the environment. Nanotechnology has evolved as a potential solution to increase agricultural productivity through the development of different nanoforms of agrochemicals such as nanopesticides, nano-fabricated fertilizers, nanocapsules, nanospheres, nanogels, nanofibers, nanomicelles, and nano-based growth promoters. Encapsulation of these pesticides inside the nanomaterials has provided good biocompatibility over conventional application by inhibiting the early degradation of active ingredients (AI), increasing the uptake and adhesion of pesticides, improving the stability, solubility, and permeability of the pesticides, and decreasing the environmental impacts due to the pesticide runoff. In this review, different nanoforms of encapsulated pesticides and their smart delivery systems; nanocarriers in RNA interference (RNAi) based pesticides; environmental fate, practical implications, management of nanopesticides; and future perspectives are discussed.
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- J Victoria
- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India
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- Department of Physical and Natural Sciences, FLAME University, Pune, India
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- Crop Nanobiology and Molecular Stress Physiology Lab, Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida, 201313, India
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- Department of Biology, Saint Joseph's University, University City Campus, 600 S. 43rd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Crop Nanobiology and Molecular Stress Physiology Lab, Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida, 201313, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, India.
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Jiang Z, Song Z, Cao C, Yan M, Liu Z, Cheng X, Wang H, Wang Q, Liu H, Chen S. Multiple Natural Polymers in Drug and Gene Delivery Systems. Curr Med Chem 2024; 31:1691-1715. [PMID: 36927424 DOI: 10.2174/0929867330666230316094540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Natural polymers are organic compounds produced by living organisms. In nature, they exist in three main forms, including proteins, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids. In recent years, with the continuous research on drug and gene delivery systems, scholars have found that natural polymers have promising applications in drug and gene delivery systems due to their excellent properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, low immunogenicity, and easy modification. However, since the structure, physicochemical properties, pharmacological properties and biological characteristics of biopolymer molecules have not yet been entirely understood, further studies are required before large-scale clinical application. This review focuses on recent advances in the representative natural polymers such as proteins (albumin, collagen, elastin), polysaccharides (chitosan, alginate, cellulose) and nucleic acids. We introduce the characteristics of various types of natural polymers, and further outline the characterization methods and delivery forms of these natural polymers. Finally, we discuss possible challenges for natural polymers in subsequent experimental studies and clinical applications. It provides an important strategy for the clinical application of natural polymers in drug and gene delivery systems.
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- Zhengfa Jiang
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, PR China
- Department of Orthopedics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, PR China
- Department of Orthopedics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, PR China
- Department of Orthopedics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, PR China
- Department of Orthopedics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450003, PR China
- Department of Orthopedics, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, 450003, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, PR China
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Preeti, Sambhakar S, Saharan R, Narwal S, Malik R, Gahlot V, Khalid A, Najmi A, Zoghebi K, Halawi MA, Albratty M, Mohan S. Exploring LIPIDs for their potential to improves bioavailability of lipophilic drugs candidates: A review. Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:101870. [PMID: 38053738 PMCID: PMC10694332 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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This review aims to provide a thorough examination of the benefits, challenges, and advancements in utilizing lipids for more effective drug delivery, ultimately contributing to the development of innovative approaches in pharmaceutical science. Lipophilic drugs, characterized by low aqueous solubility, present a formidable challenge in achieving effective delivery and absorption within the human body. To address this issue, one promising approach involves harnessing the potential of lipids. Lipids, in their diverse forms, serve as carriers, leveraging their unique capacity to enhance solubility, stability, and absorption of these challenging drugs. By facilitating improved intestinal solubility and selective lymphatic absorption of porously permeable drugs, lipids offer an array of possibilities for drug delivery. This versatile characteristic not only bolsters the pharmacological efficacy of drugs with low bioavailability but also contributes to enhanced therapeutic performance, ultimately reducing the required dose size and associated costs. This comprehensive review delves into the strategic formulation approaches that employ lipids as carriers to ameliorate drug solubility and bioavailability. Emphasis is placed on the critical considerations of lipid type, composition, and processing techniques when designing lipid-based formulations. This review meticulously examines the multifaceted challenges that come hand in hand with lipid-based formulations for lipophilic drugs, offering an insightful perspective on future trends. Regulatory considerations and the broad spectrum of potential applications are also thoughtfully discussed. In summary, this review presents a valuable repository of insights into the effective utilization of lipids as carriers, all aimed at elevating the bioavailability of lipophilic drugs.
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- Preeti
- Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali Road, Aliyabad, Rajasthan 304022, India
- Gurugram Global College of Pharmacy, Haily Mandi Rd, Farukh Nagar, Haryana 122506, India
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- Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali Road, Aliyabad, Rajasthan 304022, India
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- Maharishi Markandeswar Deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana 133203, India
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- Panipat Institute of Engineering & Technology, Department of Pharmacy, GT Road, Samalkha, Panipat 132102, Haryana, India
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- Gurugram Global College of Pharmacy, Haily Mandi Rd, Farukh Nagar, Haryana 122506, India
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- HIMT College of Pharmacy, Knowledge Park - 1, Greater Noida, District - Gautam Buddh Nagar, UP 201310, India
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- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Institute, National Center for Research, P.O. Box: 2424, Khartoum 11111, Sudan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, P.O. Box 114, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, P.O. Box 114, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Cinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, P.O. Box 114, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, P.O. Box 114, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
- School of Health Sciences, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
- Center for Global health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, India
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El-Sheekh MM, AlKafaas SS, Rady HA, Abdelmoaty BE, Bedair HM, Ahmed AA, El-Saadony MT, AbuQamar SF, El-Tarabily KA. How Synthesis of Algal Nanoparticles Affects Cancer Therapy? - A Complete Review of the Literature. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:6601-6638. [PMID: 38026521 PMCID: PMC10644851 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s423171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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The necessity to engineer sustainable nanomaterials for the environment and human health has recently increased. Due to their abundance, fast growth, easy cultivation, biocompatibility and richness of secondary metabolites, algae are valuable biological source for the green synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs). The aim of this review is to demonstrate the feasibility of using algal-based NPs for cancer treatment. Blue-green, brown, red and green micro- and macro-algae are the most commonly participating algae in the green synthesis of NPs. In this process, many algal bioactive compounds, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, alkaloids, flavonoids and phenols, can catalyze the reduction of metal ions to NPs. In addition, many driving factors, including pH, temperature, duration, static conditions and substrate concentration, are involved to facilitate the green synthesis of algal-based NPs. Here, the biosynthesis, mechanisms and applications of algal-synthesized NPs in cancer therapy have been critically discussed. We also reviewed the effective role of algal synthesized NPs as anticancer treatment against human breast, colon and lung cancers and carcinoma.
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- Mostafa M El-Sheekh
- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
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- Molecular Cell Biology Unit, Division of Biochemistry, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
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- Molecular Cell Biology Unit, Division of Biochemistry, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
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- Plastic Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, 15551, United Arab Emirates
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Motsoene F, Abrahamse H, Dhilip Kumar SS. Multifunctional lipid-based nanoparticles for wound healing and antibacterial applications: A review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 321:103002. [PMID: 37804662 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103002] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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Wound healing primarily involves preventing severe infections, accelerating healing, and reducing pain and scarring. Therefore, the multifunctional application of lipid-based nanoparticles (LBNs) has received considerable attention in drug discovery due to their solid or liquid lipid core, which increases their ability to provide prolonged drug release, reduce treatment costs, and improve patient compliance. LBNs have also been used in medical and cosmetic practices and formulated for various products based on skin type, disease conditions, administration product costs, efficiency, stability, and toxicity; therefore, understanding their interaction with biological systems is very important. Therefore, it is necessary to perform an in-depth analysis of the results from a comprehensive characterization process to produce lipid-based drug delivery systems with desired properties. This review will provide detailed information on the different types of LBNs, their formulation methods, characterisation, antimicrobial activity, and application in various wound models (both in vitro and in vivo studies). Also, the clinical and commercial applications of LBNs are summarized.
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- Fezile Motsoene
- Laser Research Centre, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Laser Research Centre, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Sinkhonde D. Employing spatial, hybrid and amplitude roughness parameters for unveiling the surface roughness features of mineral and organic admixtures. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20539. [PMID: 37842609 PMCID: PMC10568350 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) permits to evaluate the surface morphology and surface roughness of pozzolans and admixtures. The field of mineral and organic admixtures has considerable interest in using SEM. However, several challenges are encountered which hamper the precision of quantitative roughness evaluation of mineral and organic admixtures using SEM and these challenges are usually bypassed in literature. In this research, surface roughness properties of pozzolans and admixtures were analysed from six perspectives: spatial parameters, hybrid parameters, amplitude parameters, surface roughness profiles, bearing ratio curves (BRCs) and amplitude density functions (ADFs). The generated roughness characteristics provided detailed information of roughness properties of the pozzolans and admixtures in a time efficient and cost effective way, which is usually very hard to achieve using experimental works. The comparisons of the obtained roughness data for the specimens showed considerable agreement with the roughness profiles and verified the interpretation of the established roughness profiles. Using the ADFs and BRCs for evaluating heights of the roughness profiles provided significant data encapsulated in the shapes of ADFs and BRCs. Moreover, the interpretation of the transformed logarithmic profiles seemed to have nearly retained similar meanings with the conventional profiles, although their scrutiny was observed to be complex. With brand new discussions on spatial, hybrid and amplitude parameters of mineral and organic admixtures, this research is a step forward in characterisation of roughness parameters of mineral and organic admixtures. This study expands the characterisation of pozzolans and admixtures, highlighting significant parameters to be considered in the application of mineral and organic admixtures.
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- David Sinkhonde
- Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation, Nairobi, Kenya
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Jebashalomi V, Charles PE, Rajaram R, Sadayan P. A critical review on nanoplastics and its future perspectives in the marine environment. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:1186. [PMID: 37695547 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-11701-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Nanoplastics (plastic particles smaller than 1 μm) are the least-known type of marine litter. Nanoplastics (NPs) have attracted much interest in recent years because of their prevalence in the environment and the potential harm they can cause to living organisms. This article focuses on understanding NPs and their fate in the marine environment. Sources of NPs have been identified, including accidental release from products or through nano-fragmentation of larger plastic debris. As NPs have a high surface area, they may retain harmful compounds. The presence of harmful additives in NPs poses unique practical challenges for studies on their toxicity. In this review, several methods specifically adapted for the physical and chemical characterization of NPs have been discussed. Furthermore, the review provides an overview of the translocation and absorption of NPs into organisms, along with an evaluation of the release of potential toxins from NPs. Further, we have provided an overview about the existing methods suggested for the possible degradation of these NPs. We conclude that the hazards of NPs are plausible but unknown, necessitating a thorough examination of NPs' sources, fate, and effects to better mitigate and spread awareness about this emerging contaminant.
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- Vethanayaham Jebashalomi
- Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, 620 024, India
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- Department of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, 620 024, India.
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- Department of Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies, School of Marine Science, Science Campus, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, 630003, India
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Castangia I, Fulgheri F, Perra M, Bacchetta G, Fancello L, Corrias F, Usach I, Peris JE, Manca ML, Manconi M. A Cocktail-Based Formula for the Design of Nanosized Cosmeceuticals as Skincare and Anti-Age Products. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2485. [PMID: 37686993 PMCID: PMC10489923 DOI: 10.3390/nano13172485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Nasco and Bovale grape pomace extracts, alone or in association, were loaded in nanoemulsions tailored for cosmetic application, using Kolliphor®RH40 (kolliphor) as the synthetic surfactant, Olivem®1000 (olivem) as the natural one, and lecithin as the cosurfactant. Pink transparent or milky dispersions, as a function of the used extract and surfactant, were obtained to be used as cosmeceutical serum or milk. The sizes of the nanoemulsion droplets were small (≈77 nm with kolliphor and ≈141 nm with olivem), homogenously dispersed (~0.24 with kolliphor and ~0.16 with olivem), highly negatively charged (≈-43 mV irrespective of the used surfactant) and their stability either on storage or under stressing conditions was affected by the used extract and surfactant. Formulations protected the extracts from the degradation caused by UV exposition, were biocompatible against keratinocytes, protected them against oxidative damages induced using hydrogen peroxide and inhibited the release of nitrite induced in macrophages using the lipopolysaccharide inflammatory stimulus. The overall results underlined the key role played by the composition of the formula to achieve a suitable cosmeceutical for skin care but even for the prevention of premature aging and chronic damages caused by the stressing conditions.
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- Ines Castangia
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, S.P. Monserrato-Sestu Km 0.700, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy; (I.C.); (F.F.); (G.B.); (L.F.); (F.C.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, S.P. Monserrato-Sestu Km 0.700, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy; (I.C.); (F.F.); (G.B.); (L.F.); (F.C.); (M.M.)
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- Biomedical and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Fundación de Investigación Hospital General Universitario, 46022 Valencia, Spain;
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, S.P. Monserrato-Sestu Km 0.700, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy; (I.C.); (F.F.); (G.B.); (L.F.); (F.C.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, S.P. Monserrato-Sestu Km 0.700, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy; (I.C.); (F.F.); (G.B.); (L.F.); (F.C.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, S.P. Monserrato-Sestu Km 0.700, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy; (I.C.); (F.F.); (G.B.); (L.F.); (F.C.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, University of Valencia, Burjassot, 46100 Valencia, Spain; (I.U.); (J.E.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, University of Valencia, Burjassot, 46100 Valencia, Spain; (I.U.); (J.E.P.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, S.P. Monserrato-Sestu Km 0.700, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy; (I.C.); (F.F.); (G.B.); (L.F.); (F.C.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, University Campus, S.P. Monserrato-Sestu Km 0.700, 09042 Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy; (I.C.); (F.F.); (G.B.); (L.F.); (F.C.); (M.M.)
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Kaushal A, Khurana I, Yadav P, Allawadhi P, Banothu AK, Neeradi D, Thalugula S, Barani PJ, Naik RR, Navik U, Bharani KK, Khurana A. Advances in therapeutic applications of silver nanoparticles. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 382:110590. [PMID: 37268200 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Nanotechnology is one of the most appealing area for developing new applications in biotechnology and medicine. For decades, nanoparticles have been extensively studied for a variety of biomedical applications. Silver has evolved into a potent antibacterial agent that can be used in a variety of nanostructured materials of various shapes and sizes. Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) based antimicrobial compounds are employed in a wide range of applications, including medicinal uses, surface treatment and coatings, the chemical and food industries, and agricultural productivity. When designing formulations for specific applications, the size, shape, and surface area of AgNPs are all crucial structural aspects to consider. Different methods for producing AgNPs with varying sizes and forms that are less harmful have been devised. The anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-angiogenic properties of AgNPs have been addressed in this review, as well as their generation and processes. Herein, we have reviewed the advances in therapeutic applications of AgNPs, as well as their limitations and barriers for future applications.
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- Ashutosh Kaushal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda, 151401, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science (CVSc), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, 500030, PVNRTVU, Telangana, India
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science (CVSc), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, 500030, PVNRTVU, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UCPS), Kakatiya University, Warangal, 506009, Telangana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Wesley Degree College for Women, Osmania University, Secunderabad, 500025, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda, 151401, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science (CVSc), Warangal, 506166, PVNRTVU, Telangana, India.
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science (CVSc), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, 500030, PVNRTVU, Telangana, India; Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science (CVSc), Warangal, 506166, PVNRTVU, Telangana, India; Institute of Molecular Pathobiochemistry, Experimental Gene Therapy and Clinical Chemistry (IFMPEGKC), RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstr. 30, D-52074, Aachen, Germany.
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Chang R, Chen L, Qamar M, Wen Y, Li L, Zhang J, Li X, Assadpour E, Esatbeyoglu T, Kharazmi MS, Li Y, Jafari SM. The bioavailability, metabolism and microbial modulation of curcumin-loaded nanodelivery systems. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 318:102933. [PMID: 37301064 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Curcumin (Cur), the major bioactive component of turmeric (Curcuma longa) possesses many health benefits. However, low solubility, stability and bioavailability restricts its applications in food. Recently, nanocarriers such as complex coacervates, nanocapsules, liposomes, nanoparticles, nanomicelles, have been used as novel strategies to solve these problems. In this review, we have focused on the delivery systems responsive to the environmental stimuli such as pH-responsive, enzyme-responsive, targeted-to-specific cells or tissues, mucus-penetrating and mucoadhesive carriers. Besides, the metabolites and their biodistribution of Cur and Cur delivery systems are discussed. Most importantly, the interaction between Cur and their carriers with gut microbiota and their effects of modulating the gut health synergistically were discussed comprehensively. In the end, the biocompatibility of Cur delivery systems and the feasibility of their application in food industry is discussed. This review provided a comprehensive review of Cur nanodelivery systems, the health impacts of Cur nanocarriers and an insight into the application of Cur nanocarriers in food industry.
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- Ruxin Chang
- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Faculty of Food science and Nutrition, Department of Food Science and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Natural Pigments, Henan Zhongda Hengyuan Biotechnology Stock Company Limited, Luohe 462600, PR China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Natural Pigments, Henan Zhongda Hengyuan Biotechnology Stock Company Limited, Luohe 462600, PR China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Food Industry Research Co., Gorgan, Iran; Food and Bio-Nanotech International Research Center (Fabiano), Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Food Development and Food Quality, Institute of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover, Am Kleinen Felde 30, 30167 Hannover, Germany
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- Research Center of Food Colloids and Delivery of Functionality, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, PR China.
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran.
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Yadav A, Yadav K, Abd-Elsalam KA. Exploring the potential of nanofertilizers for a sustainable agriculture. PLANT NANO BIOLOGY 2023; 5:100044. [DOI: 10.1016/j.plana.2023.100044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Umapathy VR, Natarajan PM, Swamikannu B. Review of the Role of Nanotechnology in Overcoming the Challenges Faced in Oral Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. Molecules 2023; 28:5395. [PMID: 37513267 PMCID: PMC10385509 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28145395] [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: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Throughout the world, oral cancer is a common and aggressive malignancy with a high risk of morbidity, mortality, and recurrence. The importance of early detection in cancer prevention and disease treatment cannot be overstated. Conventional therapeutic strategies have minor difficulties but considerable side effects and unfavourable consequences in clinical applications. Hence, there is a requirement for effective ways for early detection and treatment of oral cancer. At present, numerous forms of nanoparticles have piqued researchers' interest as a potentially useful tool for diagnostic probes and medicinal devices. Because of their inherent physicochemical properties and customizable surface modification, they are able to circumvent some of restrictions and accomplish the intended diagnostic and therapeutic impact. Nanotechnology is a unique field that has revolutionised the industry and is paving the way for new treatments for oral cancer. It can help with a better diagnosis with less harmful substances and is setting current guidelines for treatment. The use of nanotechnology in cancer diagnosis, therapy, and care improves clinical practise dramatically. The different types of nanoparticles that have been developed for the diagnosis and therapy of oral cancers will be covered in this study. The difficulties and potential uses of nanoparticles in the treatment and diagnosis of oral cancer are then highlighted. In order to emphasise existing difficulties and potential remedies for oral cancer, a prospective view of the future is also provided.
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- Vidhya Rekha Umapathy
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai 600107, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Centre of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences and Research, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER University, Pallikaranai, Chennai 600100, Tamil Nadu, India
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Szczyglewska P, Feliczak-Guzik A, Nowak I. Nanotechnology-General Aspects: A Chemical Reduction Approach to the Synthesis of Nanoparticles. Molecules 2023; 28:4932. [PMID: 37446593 PMCID: PMC10343226 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28134932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The role of nanotechnology is increasingly important in our society. Through it, scientists are acquiring the ability to understand the structure and properties of materials and manipulate them at the scale of atoms and molecules. Nanomaterials are at the forefront of the rapidly growing field of nanotechnology. The synthesis of nanostructured materials, especially metallic nanoparticles, has attracted tremendous interest over the past decade due to their unique properties, making these materials excellent and indispensable in many areas of human activity. These special properties can be attributed to the small size and large specific surface area of nanoparticles, which are very different from those of bulk materials. Nanoparticles of different sizes and shapes are needed for many applications, so a variety of protocols are required to produce monodisperse nanoparticles with controlled morphology. The purpose of this review is firstly to introduce the reader to the basic aspects related to the field of nanotechnology and, secondly, to discuss metallic nanoparticles in greater detail. This article explains the basic concepts of nanotechnology, introduces methods for synthesizing nanoparticles, and describes their types, properties, and possible applications. Of many methods proposed for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles, a chemical reduction is usually preferred because it is easy to perform, cost-effective, efficient, and also allows control of the structural parameters through optimization of the synthesis conditions. Therefore, a chemical reduction method is discussed in more detail-each factor needed for the synthesis of nanoparticles by chemical reduction is described in detail, i.e., metal precursors, solvents, reducing agents, and stabilizers. The methods that are used to characterize nanomaterials are described. Finally, based on the available literature collection, it is shown how changing the synthesis parameters/methods affects the final characteristics of nanoparticles.
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- Paulina Szczyglewska
- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614 Poznań, Poland;
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 8, 61-614 Poznań, Poland;
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Sinkhonde D, Onchiri RO, Oyawa WO, Mwero JN. Properties of concrete mixes containing tire rubber and brick powder exposed to sulfuric acid and cured in water: A comparative study. Heliyon 2023; 9:e17514. [PMID: 37408900 PMCID: PMC10319227 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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The existing literature shows that rubberised concrete suffers from reduced mechanical properties when it is compared with normal density non-rubberised concrete. This is due to the underlying reduced bonding between tire rubber and other concrete ingredients. The massive sulfuric acid attack in rubberised concrete must have additionally discouraged researchers from attempts to assess the phenomenon of improving performance of rubberised concrete. A research was undertaken to compare the properties of concrete mixes containing tire rubber replacing coarse aggregate and waste clay brick powder (WCBP) replacing cement exposed to sulfuric acid and cured in water. Concrete cubes and cylinders of concrete grades of 20 MPa, 25 MPa and 30 MPa were immersed in 5% sulfuric acid solution up to 90 days following moist curing of 27 days. Other concrete cubes and cylinders were cured in water for comparison. The compressive strength findings indicated that all the specimens exposed to sulfuric acid had lost more than 57% of their compressive strengths after 90 days with reference to the corresponding samples cured in water. In contrast, out of all concrete mixes investigated for all concrete grades, never were the split tensile strength losses of the specimens exposed to sulfuric acid greater than 43.1% compared with those cured in water. In each exposure condition, concrete mixes with 5% WCBP showed slight improvements in compressive and split tensile strengths in contrast with the conventional concrete mixes. Visual inspection of the specimens illustrated depositions of flaky or white substances on the outer layers of specimens exposed to sulfuric acid compared with specimens cured in water. Moreover, the split tensile strengths of specimens were not severely affected with exposure to sulfuric acid in comparison with compressive strengths. Eventually, the research identified the existence of WCBP in rubberised concrete as a promising criterion of minimising strength losses of rubberised concrete.
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- David Sinkhonde
- Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Building and Civil Engineering, Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya
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- Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Structural and Construction Engineering, The Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
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Leu JSL, Teoh JJX, Ling ALQ, Chong J, Loo YS, Mat Azmi ID, Zahid NI, Bose RJC, Madheswaran T. Recent Advances in the Development of Liquid Crystalline Nanoparticles as Drug Delivery Systems. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15051421. [PMID: 37242663 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Due to their distinctive structural features, lyotropic nonlamellar liquid crystalline nanoparticles (LCNPs), such as cubosomes and hexosomes, are considered effective drug delivery systems. Cubosomes have a lipid bilayer that makes a membrane lattice with two water channels that are intertwined. Hexosomes are inverse hexagonal phases made of an infinite number of hexagonal lattices that are tightly connected with water channels. These nanostructures are often stabilized by surfactants. The structure's membrane has a much larger surface area than that of other lipid nanoparticles, which makes it possible to load therapeutic molecules. In addition, the composition of mesophases can be modified by pore diameters, thus influencing drug release. Much research has been conducted in recent years to improve their preparation and characterization, as well as to control drug release and improve the efficacy of loaded bioactive chemicals. This article reviews current advances in LCNP technology that permit their application, as well as design ideas for revolutionary biomedical applications. Furthermore, we have provided a summary of the application of LCNPs based on the administration routes, including the pharmacokinetic modulation property.
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- Jassica S L Leu
- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Fundamental and Frontier Sciences in Nanostructure Self-Assembly, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Masonic Medical Research Institute, 2150 Bleecker St, Utica, NY 13501, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Selangor, Malaysia
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Fierascu IC, Fierascu I, Baroi AM, Ungureanu C, Spinu S, Avramescu SM, Somoghi R, Fierascu RC, Dinu-Parvu CE. Phytosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Leonurus cardiaca L. Extracts. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16093472. [PMID: 37176353 PMCID: PMC10180527 DOI: 10.3390/ma16093472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The present work describes, for the first time in the literature, the phytosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Leonurus cardiaca L. extracts. The influence of the extraction method (classical temperature extraction and microwave extraction), as well as of the extract concentration on the characteristics of the nanoparticles, was studied using analytical methods, such as UV-Vis spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, dynamic light scattering, and transmission electron microscopy. Experimental data suggest that use of lower extract concentration leads to smaller dimensions nanoparticles, the same effect using the extract obtained by microwave-assisted extraction. The smallest recorded crystallite sizes (by X-ray diffraction) were under 3 nm. The antioxidant properties (determined by the DPPH assay) and the antimicrobial potential (determined against Gram-negative and Gram-positive strains) are enhanced by the phytosynthesis process (as demonstrated by the comparison of the nanoparticles' properties with the parent extracts). The present work could also represent an important step in obtaining nanoparticles with enhanced properties and controlled morphologies, but also offers information on the phytosynthesis of metallic nanoparticles using low extract concentrations.
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- Ioana Catalina Fierascu
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University "Politehnica" of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei Str., 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University "Politehnica" of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei Str., 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila", 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
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Ullah Z, Gul F, Iqbal J, Abbasi BA, Kanwal S, Chalgham W, El-Sheikh MA, Diltemiz SE, Mahmood T. Biogenic Synthesis of Multifunctional Silver Oxide Nanoparticles (Ag 2ONPs) Using Parieteria alsinaefolia Delile Aqueous Extract and Assessment of Their Diverse Biological Applications. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11041069. [PMID: 37110492 PMCID: PMC10142072 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11041069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Green nanotechnology has made the synthesis of nanoparticles a possible approach. Nanotechnology has a significant impact on several scientific domains and has diverse applications in different commercial areas. The current study aimed to develop a novel and green approach for the biosynthesis of silver oxide nanoparticles (Ag2ONPs) utilizing Parieteria alsinaefolia leaves extract as a reducing, stabilizing and capping agent. The change in color of the reaction mixture from light brown to reddish black determines the synthesis of Ag2ONPs. Further, different techniques were used to confirm the synthesis of Ag2ONPs, including UV-Visible spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), zeta potential and dynamic light scattering (DLS) analyses. The Scherrer equation determined a mean crystallite size of ~22.23 nm for Ag2ONPs. Additionally, different in vitro biological activities have been investigated and determined significant therapeutic potentials. Radical scavenging DPPH assay (79.4%), reducing power assay (62.68 ± 1.77%) and total antioxidant capacity (87.5 ± 4.8%) were evaluated to assess the antioxidative potential of Ag2ONPs. The disc diffusion method was adopted to evaluate the antibacterial and antifungal potentials of Ag2ONPs using different concentrations (125-1000 μg/mL). Moreover, the brine shrimp cytotoxicity assay was investigated and the LC50 value was calculated as 2.21 μg/mL. The biocompatibility assay using red blood cells (<200 μg/mL) confirmed the biosafe and biocompatible nature of Ag2ONPs. Alpha-amylase inhibition assay was performed and reported 66% inhibition. In conclusion, currently synthesized Ag2ONPs have exhibited strong biological potential and proved as an attractive eco-friendly candidate. In the future, this preliminary research work will be a helpful source and will open new avenues in diverse fields, including the pharmaceutical, biomedical and pharmacological sectors.
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- Zakir Ullah
- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda 24420, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Rawalpindi Women University, 6th Road, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi 46300, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Eskisehir Technical University, Eskisehir 26470, Turkey
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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Fakhri Z, Karimi N, Saba F, Zhaleh M. Biocompatibility of magnetic nanoparticles synthesized through green routed with a focus on hematological and histological analysis. Bioorg Chem 2023; 137:106552. [PMID: 37149950 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106552] [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: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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The interaction of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) with blood cells and tissues is essential from the perspectives of biocompatibility and the production of novel drug delivery systems. In the present study, biosynthesized-Fe3O4 nanoparticles (bio-Fe3O4 NPs) were prepared and bio-modified using Daphne mucronata Royle leaf extracts. The physicochemical properties of bio-Fe3O4 NPs were determined using UV-Visible spectroscopy, Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) analyses. According to the SEM analysis, the bio-Fe3O4 NPs are spherical-shaped with a size range of 10-30 nm. Antibacterial effects of bio-Fe3O4 NPs against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 43300 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 bacteria were measured by minimum inhibition/bactericidal concentrations (MIC and MBC tests). Result showed that the bio-Fe3O4 NPs (300 ppm) revealed highest antibacterial effect on S. aureus ATCC 43300. Also, bio-Fe3O4 NPs have different cell viability in the human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) and mouse embryonic fibroblast (MEF). The interaction of bio-Fe3O4 NPs with blood cells and the complete blood count (CBC) factor illustrated that the morphology of blood cells and platelet clumping did not influence by nanoparticles. Furthermore, histological analysis of the liver, spleen, and kidney did not show any abnormality upon exposure to 100 mg kg-1 bio-Fe3O4 NPs treated samples. Hence, the biosynthesized Fe3O4 NPs are a good candidate for applications in medical fields.
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- Zhaleh Fakhri
- Nanobiotechnology Department, Faculty of Innovative Science and Technology, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Nanobiotechnology Department, Faculty of Innovative Science and Technology, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran; Laboratory of Plant Physiology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Paramedical, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Paramedical, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Khashan AA, Dawood Y, Khalaf YH. Green chemistry and anti-inflammatory activity of silver nanoparticles using aqueous curcumin extract. RESULTS IN CHEMISTRY 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2023.100913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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Liu M, Yuan J, Wang G, Ni N, Lv Q, Liu S, Gong Y, Zhao X, Wang X, Sun X. Shape programmable T1- T2 dual-mode MRI nanoprobes for cancer theranostics. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:4694-4724. [PMID: 36786157 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr07009j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The shape effect is an important parameter in the design of novel nanomaterials. Engineering the shape of nanomaterials is an effective strategy for optimizing their bioactive performance. Nanomaterials with a unique shape are beneficial to blood circulation, tumor targeting, cell uptake, and even improved magnetism properties. Therefore, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) nanoprobes with different shapes have been extensively focused on in recent years. Different from other multimodal imaging techniques, dual-mode MRI can provide imaging simultaneously by a single instrument, which can avoid differences in penetration depth, and the spatial and temporal resolution of multiple imaging devices, and ensure the accurate matching of spatial and temporal imaging parameters for the precise diagnosis of early tumors. This review summarizes the latest developments of nanomaterials with various shapes for T1-T2 dual-mode MRI, and highlights the mechanism of how shape intelligently affects nanomaterials' longitudinal or transverse relaxation, namely sphere, hollow, core-shell, cube, cluster, flower, dumbbell, rod, sheet, and bipyramid shapes. In addition, the combination of T1-T2 dual-mode MRI nanoprobes and advanced therapeutic strategies, as well as possible challenges from basic research to clinical transformation, are also systematically discussed. Therefore, this review will help others quickly understand the basic information on dual-mode MRI nanoprobes and gather thought-provoking ideas to advance the subfield of cancer nanomedicine.
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- Menghan Liu
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250000, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250000, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250000, China.
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Behaviour of rubberised concrete with waste clay brick powder under varying curing conditions. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13372. [PMID: 36820024 PMCID: PMC9937906 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Recently, there has been a worldwide scarcity of pure water for curing concrete and this has called for alternative curing conditions including utilisation of sea water. An experimental study was conducted to examine the mechanical behaviour of rubberised concrete with waste clay brick powder (WCBP) under different conditions of curing including water and sea water. The samples of rubberised concrete incorporated with WCBP were cured in water and sea water for 90 days curing period. The findings showed that the conventional and modified concrete mixtures which were cured in sea water illustrated reduced compressive and split tensile strengths compared with corresponding mixes cured in water. Among specimens cured in each curing condition, concrete mixes with 5% WCBP showed increased compressive and split tensile strengths compared with the control concrete mixes. The lowest compressive and split tensile strength findings were noticed with rubberised concrete incorporated with WCBP. The comparisons of densities of specimens cured in water and sea water showed no significant distinctions between the curing conditions. Compressive strength seemed to be less sensitive to conditions of curing compared with split tensile strength. From the findings, minor reductions in compressive strengths for samples cured in sea water compared with those cured in water were suggested to be reflections of possibility of utilising sea water as a curing agent in areas where pure water is very scarce. The findings in this study seem to suggest that the use of sea water in concrete curing should not be feared and could be welcome, particularly in offshore constructions and isolated islands.
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Parenteral Lipid-Based Nanoparticles for CNS Disorders: Integrating Various Facets of Preclinical Evaluation towards More Effective Clinical Translation. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020443. [PMID: 36839768 PMCID: PMC9966342 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Contemporary trends in combinatorial chemistry and the design of pharmaceuticals targeting brain disorders have favored the development of drug candidates with increased lipophilicity and poorer water solubility, with the expected improvement in delivery across the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The growing availability of innovative excipients/ligands allowing improved brain targeting and controlled drug release makes the lipid nanocarriers a reasonable choice to overcome the factors impeding drug delivery through the BBB. However, a wide variety of methods, study designs and experimental conditions utilized in the literature hinder their systematic comparison, and thus slows the advances in brain-targeting by lipid-based nanoparticles. This review provides an overview of the methods most commonly utilized during the preclinical testing of liposomes, nanoemulsions, solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers intended for the treatment of various CNS disorders via the parenteral route. In order to fully elucidate the structure, stability, safety profiles, biodistribution, metabolism, pharmacokinetics and immunological effects of such lipid-based nanoparticles, a transdisciplinary approach to preclinical characterization is mandatory, covering a comprehensive set of physical, chemical, in vitro and in vivo biological testing.
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Meng D, Song J, Yi Y, Li J, Zhang T, Shu Y, Wu X. Controlled released naringin-loaded liposome/sucrose acetate isobutyrate hybrid depot for osteogenesis in vitro and in vivo. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 10:1097178. [PMID: 36686256 PMCID: PMC9849584 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1097178] [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: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Introduction: A common problem in bone tissue engineering is that the burst release of active osteogenic factors is not beneficial for osteogenesis. This study aimed to prepare naringin (Ng) liposomes to reduce the burst release of Ng and improve new bone formation. Methods: We synthesized Ng liposomes using the thin-film hydration method. Drug-encapsulation efficacy experiments were conducted using the ultracentrifugation technique. The morphology and size distributions of freezedried liposomes were determined by transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering. The Ng liposomes and Ng-lipo/sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB) depots were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and in vitro release studies. After implantation of the Ng-lipo/SAIB depots, in vitro osteoblast-liposome interactions and in vivo osteogenesis were tested. Results: The formulation of freeze-dried Ng liposomes via an optimized recipe yielded nanosized (136.9 nm) negatively charged particles with a high encapsulation efficiency (~76.3%). Their chemical structure did not change after adding SAIB to the Ng liposomes. The burst release was reduced dramatically from 74.4% to 23.7%. In vivo, after 8 weeks, the new bone formation rate in the calvarial defects of Sprague-Dawley rats receiving Ng-lipo/SAIB was 57% compared with 25.18% in the control group (p = .0003). Discussion: Our results suggested that Ng-lipo/SAIB hybrid depots could serve as candidate materials for drug delivery in bone regeneration applications.
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- Di Meng
- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China
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- Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, China,Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, China,*Correspondence: Xiaohong Wu,
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Barciela P, Carpena M, Li NY, Liu C, Jafari SM, Simal-Gandara J, Prieto MA. Macroalgae as biofactories of metal nanoparticles; biosynthesis and food applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 311:102829. [PMID: 36603300 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102829] [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: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Nanotechnology has opened a new frontier in recent years, capable of providing new ways of controlling and structuring products with greater market value and offering significant opportunities for the development of innovative applications in food processing, preservation, and packaging. Macroalgae (MAG) are the major photoautotrophic group of living beings known as a potential source of secondary metabolites, namely phenolic compounds, pigments, and polysaccharides. Biosynthesis based on the abilities of MAG as "nanobiofactories" targets the use of algal secondary metabolites as reducing agents to stabilize nanoparticles (NPs). Nowadays, most of the studies are focused on the use of metal (Ag, Au) and metal-oxide (CuO, ZnO) NPs derived from algae. The eco-friendly biosynthesis of metal NPs reduces the cost and production time and increases their biocompatibility, due to the presence of bioactive compounds in MAG, making them suitable for a wide variety of applications. These compounds have been attributed to the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties responsible for their application through innovative technologies such as nanoencapsulation, nanocomposites, or biosensors in the food industry. Nevertheless, toxicity is a key factor that should be considered, so the applicable regulation needs to guarantee the safe use of metal NPs. Consequently, the aim of this review will be to compile the available information on MAG-mediated metal NPs, their biosynthesis, and potential food applications.
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- P Barciela
- Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Science, E32004 Ourense, Spain.
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- Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Science, E32004 Ourense, Spain.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an 271018, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Food Resources Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing Technology of Shandong Province/Institute of Agro-Food Science and Technology, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 202 Gongye North Road, Jinan 250100, PR China.
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- Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Science, E32004 Ourense, Spain; Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran; College of Food Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071001, PR China.
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- Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Science, E32004 Ourense, Spain.
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- Universidade de Vigo, Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Science, E32004 Ourense, Spain; Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolonia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal.
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Thapa RK, Kim JO. Nanomedicine-based commercial formulations: current developments and future prospects. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL INVESTIGATION 2023; 53:19-33. [PMID: 36568502 PMCID: PMC9761651 DOI: 10.1007/s40005-022-00607-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Background In recent decades, there has been a considerable increase in the number of nanomedicine-based formulations, and their advantages, including controlled/targeted drug delivery with increased efficacy and reduced toxicity, make them ideal candidates for therapeutic delivery in the treatment of complex and difficult-to-treat diseases, such as cancer. Areas covered This review focuses on nanomedicine-based formulation development, approved and marketed nanomedicines, and the challenges faced in nanomedicine development as well as their future prospects. Expert opinion To date, the Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency have approved several nanomedicines, which are now commercially available. However, several critical challenges, including reproducibility, proper characterization, and biological evaluation, e.g., via assays, are still associated with their use. Therefore, rigorous studies alongside stringent guidelines for effective and safe nanomedicine development and use are still warranted. In this study, we provide an overview of currently available nanomedicine-based formulations. Thus, the findings here reported may serve as a basis for further studies regarding the use of these formulations for therapeutic purposes in near future.
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- Raj Kumar Thapa
- Pharmacy Program, Gandaki University, Gyankunja, Pokhara-32, Kaski, Nepal
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- grid.413028.c0000 0001 0674 4447College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1 Dae-dong, Gyeongsan, 712-749 Republic of Korea
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Paras, Yadav K, Kumar P, Teja DR, Chakraborty S, Chakraborty M, Mohapatra SS, Sahoo A, Chou MMC, Liang CT, Hang DR. A Review on Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials: Nanofabrication, Characterization and Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 13:160. [PMID: 36616070 PMCID: PMC9824826 DOI: 10.3390/nano13010160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The development of modern cutting-edge technology relies heavily on the huge success and advancement of nanotechnology, in which nanomaterials and nanostructures provide the indispensable material cornerstone. Owing to their nanoscale dimensions with possible quantum limit, nanomaterials and nanostructures possess a high surface-to-volume ratio, rich surface/interface effects, and distinct physical and chemical properties compared with their bulk counterparts, leading to the remarkably expanded horizons of their applications. Depending on their degree of spatial quantization, low-dimensional nanomaterials are generally categorized into nanoparticles (0D); nanorods, nanowires, and nanobelts (1D); and atomically thin layered materials (2D). This review article provides a comprehensive guide to low-dimensional nanomaterials and nanostructures. It begins with the classification of nanomaterials, followed by an inclusive account of nanofabrication and characterization. Both top-down and bottom-up fabrication approaches are discussed in detail. Next, various significant applications of low-dimensional nanomaterials are discussed, such as photonics, sensors, catalysis, energy storage, diverse coatings, and various bioapplications. This article would serve as a quick and facile guide for scientists and engineers working in the field of nanotechnology and nanomaterials.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad 826004, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008, India
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- Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
- Center of Crystal Research, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
- Center for Quantum Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
- Taiwan Consortium of Emergent Crystalline Materials, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
- Center of Crystal Research, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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Enhance the performance of photovoltaic solar panels by a self-cleaning and hydrophobic nanocoating. Sci Rep 2022; 12:21236. [PMID: 36481954 PMCID: PMC9732349 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25667-4] [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: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The photovoltaic (PV) solar panels are negatively impacted by dust accumulation. The variance in dust density from point to point raises the risk of forming hot spots. Therefore, a prepared PDMS/SiO2 nanocoating was used to reduce the accumulated dust on the PV panels' surface. However, the effectiveness of these coatings is greatly influenced by geographical and climatic factors. Three identical PV modules were installed to run comparable experimental tests simultaneously. The first module is coated with the prepared PDMS/SiO2 nanocoating, the second is coated with commercial nanocoating, and the third module is uncoated and serves as a reference. The prepared nanocoating was hydrophobic and had a self-cleaning effect. The fill factors for the reference panel (RP), commercial-nanocoated panel (CNP), and prepared-nanocoated panel (PNP), were 0.68, 0.69, and 0.7, respectively. After 40 days of exposure to outdoor conditions, the dust densities on the RP and PNP panels' surfaces were 10 and 4.39 g/m2, respectively. Thus, the nanocoated panel's efficiency was found to be higher than that of the reference panel by 30.7%.
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Carboxymethyl-Dextran-Coated Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery: Influence of the Coating Thickness on the Particle Properties. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232314743. [PMID: 36499070 PMCID: PMC9740466 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232314743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Carboxymethyl-dextran (CMD)-coated iron oxide nanoparticles (IONs) are of great interest in nanomedicine, especially for applications in drug delivery. To develop a magnetically controlled drug delivery system, many factors must be considered, including the composition, surface properties, size and agglomeration, magnetization, cytocompatibility, and drug activity. This study reveals how the CMD coating thickness can influence these particle properties. ION@CMD are synthesized by co-precipitation. A higher quantity of CMD leads to a thicker coating and a reduced superparamagnetic core size with decreasing magnetization. Above 12.5−25.0 g L−1 of CMD, the particles are colloidally stable. All the particles show hydrodynamic diameters < 100 nm and a good cell viability in contact with smooth muscle cells, fulfilling two of the most critical characteristics of drug delivery systems. New insights into the significant impact of agglomeration on the magnetophoretic behavior are shown. Remarkable drug loadings (62%) with the antimicrobial peptide lasioglossin and an excellent efficiency (82.3%) were obtained by covalent coupling with the EDC/NHS (N-ethyl-N′-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)carbodiimide/N-hydroxysuccinimide) method in comparison with the adsorption method (24% drug loading, 28% efficiency). The systems showed high antimicrobial activity with a minimal inhibitory concentration of 1.13 µM (adsorption) and 1.70 µM (covalent). This system successfully combines an antimicrobial peptide with a magnetically controllable drug carrier.
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Vyawahare A, Prakash R, Jori C, Ali A, Raza SS, Khan R. Caffeic Acid Modified Nanomicelles Inhibit Articular Cartilage Deterioration and Reduce Disease Severity in Experimental Inflammatory Arthritis. ACS NANO 2022; 16:18579-18591. [PMID: 36222569 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c07027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Inflammation plays an important role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). NR4A1 is an anti-inflammatory orphan nuclear receptor involved in protection from inflammatory stimuli in RA. In this study we have explored the anti-inflammatory potential of the FDA-approved drug 9-aminoacridine (9AA) and the natural compound caffeic acid (CA) conjugated to nanomicelles for the treatment of RA. We have synthesized methoxy polyethylene glycol polycaprolactone block copolymer (mPEG-b-PCL) by ring opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone. Then, we conjugated the hydrophilic caffeic acid (CA) with mPEG-b-PCL micelles via Steglich esterification and incorporated the 9AA drug. These nanomicelles were formulated by the solvent evaporation method with a size distribution around 190 nm and showed maximum drug loading capacity along with sustained drug release behavior. Furthermore, we tested the therapeutic potential of the formulated 9AA-encapsulated CA-conjugated nanomicelles (9AA-NMs) against an experimental RA model. We observed promising results which showed alleviation of arthritic symptoms by reducing inflammation, joint damage, bone erosion, and swelling. Further, collagen destruction was significantly reduced in articular cartilage, as shown by safranin-O and toluidine blue staining. The protective mechanism might be due to the simultaneous inhibition of NF-κB by 9AA and CA, whereas the activation of NR4A1 by 9AA leads to the suppression of HIF-1α. This combined therapeutic effect of 9AA and CA has enhanced the therapeutic efficacy of 9AA-NM and markedly reduced the severity of inflammatory arthritis. Unlike existing drugs for pain management and with limited efficacy, 9AA-NM exerted a disease-relevant activation/blockade that alleviated inflammation and exhibited marked therapeutic efficacy against RA.
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- Akshay Vyawahare
- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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- Laboratory for Stem Cell & Restorative Neurology, Department of Biotechnology, Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh226003, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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- Laboratory for Stem Cell & Restorative Neurology, Department of Biotechnology, Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Sarfarazganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh226003, India
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- Chemical Biology Unit, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector-81, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Mohali, Punjab140306, India
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Ranjan P, Khan R. Electrochemical Immunosensor for Early Detection of β-Amyloid Alzheimer's Disease Biomarker Based on Aligned Carbon Nanotubes Gold Nanocomposites. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12111059. [PMID: 36421177 PMCID: PMC9688776 DOI: 10.3390/bios12111059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Beta-amyloid (βA) peptides accompanying the physiological change in brain induce Alzheimer's disease. In this work, a highly sensitive electrochemical (EC) immunosensor platform has been developed for the quantitative detection of βA peptides, using the gold nanoparticle functionalized chitosan-aligned carbon nanotube (CS-aCNT-Au) nanocomposites on glassy carbon electrodes (GCE). The immunosensor has been fabricated by immobilization of the anti-βA antibody upon CS-aCNT-Au/GCE. In the CS-aCNT nanocomposite, CS has high biocompatibility. Hydroxy and amine functionalities favor the antibody immobilization and prevent the leaching of nanocomposites of the modified electrode due to the adhesive environment. Moreover, aCNT offers high conductivity, stability, and a large surface area (the calculated effective surface area of the CS-aCNT/GCE is 8.594 × 10-2 cm2). However, the incorporation of AuNPs further enhances the conductivity of the CS-aCNT-Au nanocomposite based on differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) results, and also improves the effective surface area (9.735 × 10-2 cm2). The surface morphology and electrochemical studies of the nanocomposite, as well as its modifications by the anti-βA antibody and BSA, were carried out through field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), cyclic voltammetry (CV), and DPV. The quantitative immunosensing of the βA in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) solution is accomplished via DPV, which reveals that the immunosensor has a high sensitivity of 157.60 µA pg-1 mL cm-2 and a broad detection range of 10.0 pg mL-1-100.0 µg mL-1, with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.87 pg mL-1. Subsequently, we detected the spiked βA in diluted serum with a linear detection range of 10.0 pg mL-1-1.0 ng mL-1 and LOD of 0.95 pg mL-1. Moreover, a selectivity study exhibited a high affinity of immunosensors towards βA. Thus, we propose that this highly efficient immunosensor can potentially be applied for the point-of-care (POC) sensing of βA in clinical samples.
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- Pushpesh Ranjan
- CSIR—Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal 462026, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- CSIR—Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal 462026, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Xulu JH, Ndongwe T, Ezealisiji KM, Tembu VJ, Mncwangi NP, Witika BA, Siwe-Noundou X. The Use of Medicinal Plant-Derived Metallic Nanoparticles in Theranostics. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:2437. [PMID: 36365255 PMCID: PMC9698412 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 08/20/2023] Open
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In the quest to effectively diagnose and treat the diseases that afflict mankind, the development of a tool capable of simultaneous detection and treatment would provide a significant cornerstone for the survival and control of these diseases. Theranostics denotes a portmanteau of therapeutics and diagnostics which simultaneously detect and treat ailments. Research advances have initiated the advent of theranostics in modern medicine. Overall, theranostics are drug delivery systems with molecular or targeted imaging agents integrated into their structure. The application of theranostics is rising exponentially due to the urgent need for treatments that can be utilized for diagnostic imaging as an aid in precision and personalised medicine. Subsequently, the emergence of nanobiotechnology and the green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) has provided one such avenue for nanoscale development and research. Of interest is the drastic rise in the use of medicinal plants in the synthesis of MNPs which have been reported to be potentially effective in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. At present, medicinal plant-derived MNPs have been cited to have broad pharmacological applications and have been studied for their potential use in the treatment and management of cancer, malaria, microbial and cardiovascular diseases. The subject of this article regards the role of medicinal plants in the synthesis of MNPs and the potential role of MNPs in the field of theranostics.
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- Jabulile Happiness Xulu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria 0204, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria 0204, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, PMB 5323 Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, MEDUNSA, Pretoria 0204, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria 0204, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria 0204, South Africa
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Akintelu SA, Olabemiwo OM, Ibrahim AO, Oyebamiji JO, Oyebamiji AK, Olugbeko SC. Biosynthesized nanoparticles as a rescue aid for agricultural sustainability and development. INTERNATIONAL NANO LETTERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40089-022-00382-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Progress and challenges of lyotropic liquid crystalline nanoparticles for innovative therapies. Int J Pharm 2022; 628:122299. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bio-Inspired Smart Nanoparticles in Enhanced Cancer Theranostics and Targeted Drug Delivery. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040207. [PMID: 36412848 PMCID: PMC9680339 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040207] [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: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Globally, a significant portion of deaths are caused by cancer.Compared with traditional treatment, nanotechnology offers new therapeutic options for cancer due to its ability to selectively target and control drug release. Among the various routes of nanoparticle synthesis, plants have gained significant recognition. The tremendous potential of medicinal plants in anticancer treatments calls for a comprehensive review of existing studies on plant-based nanoparticles. The study examined various metallic nanoparticles obtained by green synthesis using medicinal plants. Plants contain biomolecules, secondary metabolites, and coenzymes that facilitate the reduction of metal ions into nanoparticles. These nanoparticles are believed to be potential antioxidants and cancer-fighting agents. This review aims at the futuristic intuitions of biosynthesis and applications of plant-based nanoparticles in cancer theranostics.
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Khan F, Jeong GJ, Singh P, Tabassum N, Mijakovic I, Kim YM. Retrospective analysis of the key molecules involved in the green synthesis of nanoparticles. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:14824-14857. [PMID: 36196971 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03632k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Emerging nanotechnology leads to success in synthesizing and applying nanoparticles (NPs) using the green-chemistry approach. NPs synthesized using naturally derived materials are a potential alternative to chemical and physical methods because they are simple, cost-effective, eco-friendly, and lower the possibility of hazardous residues being released into the environment. Furthermore, NPs synthesized using the green synthesis approach are stable and biocompatible. However, because natural extracts contain a diverse spectrum of bioactive components, it is difficult to pinpoint the specific component involved in NP formation. Furthermore, the bioactive component contained in the extract changes based on a number of environmental factors; therefore, several studies began with the synthesis of NPs using a pure compound isolated from diverse natural sources. Hence, the present review paper makes an effort to retrospectively analyze the key compounds of the extracts which are responsible for the synthesis of the NPs. The analysis was carried out based on the physicochemical characteristics and biological activities of NPs synthesized from either the extract or the pure compounds. These pure-compound-based NPs were studied for their antimicrobial, antibiofilm, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties. In addition, the present review also describes progress in the study of pure compound-based numerous biological activities and the underlying mechanisms of action.
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- Fazlurrahman Khan
- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
- Research Center for Marine Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- The Novo Nordisk Foundation, Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Kogens Lyngby, Denmark
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- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
- Research Center for Marine Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- The Novo Nordisk Foundation, Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Kogens Lyngby, Denmark
- Systems and Synthetic Biology Division, Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Marine Integrated Biomedical Technology Center, The National Key Research Institutes in Universities, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
- Research Center for Marine Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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Fierascu IC, Fierascu I, Baroi AM, Ungureanu C, Ortan A, Avramescu SM, Somoghi R, Fierascu RC, Dinu-Parvu CE. Phytosynthesis of Biological Active Silver Nanoparticles Using Echinacea purpurea L. Extracts. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15207327. [PMID: 36295404 PMCID: PMC9609611 DOI: 10.3390/ma15207327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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With their phytoconstituents acting as reducing and capping agents, natural extracts can be considered a viable alternative for the obtaining of metallic nanoparticles. The properties of phytosynthesized nanoparticles are dependent upon size and morphology, which, in turn, can be tailored by adjusting different parameters of the phytosynthesis process (such as the extracts' composition). In the present study, we aimed to evaluate, for the first time in the literature, the influence of the extraction method and extract concentration on the morphological and biological properties (antioxidant and antibacterial activity) of silver nanoparticles phytosynthesized using Echinacea pupurea L. extracts. The obtained results revealed that the use of the low-concentration Echinacea hydro-alcoholic extract obtained via classical temperature extraction led to the development of nanoparticles with the smallest dimensions (less than 10 nm), compared with the use of extracts obtained with higher concentrations and the extract obtained via the microwave method. The developed nanomaterials exhibited enhanced antioxidant effects (determined via the DPPH assay) and antimicrobial properties (against Escherichia coli and Candida albicans), compared with the parent extracts.
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- Ioana Catalina Fierascu
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei Str., 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Center for Environmental Protection and Waste Management (PROTMED), University of Bucharest, 91–95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei Str., 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 37 Dionisie Lupu Str., 030167 Bucharest, Romania
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Das D, Bhattacharyya S, Bhattacharyya M, Mandal P. Green chemistry inspired formation of bioactive stable colloidal nanosilver and its wide-spectrum functionalised properties for sustainable industrial escalation. RESULTS IN CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2022.100533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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Metal nanoparticles: biomedical applications and their molecular mechanisms of toxicity. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02351-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Zhang X, Xu Y, Valenzuela C, Zhang X, Wang L, Feng W, Li Q. Liquid crystal-templated chiral nanomaterials: from chiral plasmonics to circularly polarized luminescence. LIGHT, SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS 2022; 11:223. [PMID: 35835737 PMCID: PMC9283403 DOI: 10.1038/s41377-022-00913-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Chiral nanomaterials with intrinsic chirality or spatial asymmetry at the nanoscale are currently in the limelight of both fundamental research and diverse important technological applications due to their unprecedented physicochemical characteristics such as intense light-matter interactions, enhanced circular dichroism, and strong circularly polarized luminescence. Herein, we provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art advances in liquid crystal-templated chiral nanomaterials. The chiroptical properties of chiral nanomaterials are touched, and their fundamental design principles and bottom-up synthesis strategies are discussed. Different chiral functional nanomaterials based on liquid-crystalline soft templates, including chiral plasmonic nanomaterials and chiral luminescent nanomaterials, are systematically introduced, and their underlying mechanisms, properties, and potential applications are emphasized. This review concludes with a perspective on the emerging applications, challenges, and future opportunities of such fascinating chiral nanomaterials. This review can not only deepen our understanding of the fundamentals of soft-matter chirality, but also shine light on the development of advanced chiral functional nanomaterials toward their versatile applications in optics, biology, catalysis, electronics, and beyond.
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- Xuan Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, 300350, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, 211189, Nanjing, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, 300350, Tianjin, China
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- Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute and Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 44242, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, 300350, Tianjin, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, 300350, Tianjin, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, 211189, Nanjing, China.
- Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute and Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 44242, USA.
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Suresh RR, Kulandaisamy AJ, Nesakumar N, Nagarajan S, Lee JH, Rayappan JBB. Graphene Quantum Dots – Hydrothermal Green Synthesis, Material Characterization and Prospects for Cervical Cancer Diagnosis Applications: A Review. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202200655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Raghavv Raghavender Suresh
- Department of Bioengineering School of Chemical & Biotechnology SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
- Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials (CeNTAB) SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
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- Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials (CeNTAB) SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
- School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Bioengineering School of Chemical & Biotechnology SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
- Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials (CeNTAB) SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
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- Center for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) School of Chemical and Biotechnology SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
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- Research Center for Advanced Materials Technology School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS) Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Suwon 16419 South Korea
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- Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials (CeNTAB) SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
- School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
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