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Fialkova S, Yarmolenko S, Krishnaswamy A, Sankar J, Shanov V, Schulz MJ, Desai S. Nanoimprint Lithography for Next-Generation Carbon Nanotube-Based Devices. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1011. [PMID: 38921886 PMCID: PMC11206719 DOI: 10.3390/nano14121011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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This research reports the development of 3D carbon nanostructures that can provide unique capabilities for manufacturing carbon nanotube (CNT) electronic components, electrochemical probes, biosensors, and tissue scaffolds. The shaped CNT arrays were grown on patterned catalytic substrate by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method. The new fabrication process for catalyst patterning based on combination of nanoimprint lithography (NIL), magnetron sputtering, and reactive etching techniques was studied. The optimal process parameters for each technique were evaluated. The catalyst was made by deposition of Fe and Co nanoparticles over an alumina support layer on a Si/SiO2 substrate. The metal particles were deposited using direct current (DC) magnetron sputtering technique, with a particle ranging from 6 nm to 12 nm and density from 70 to 1000 particles/micron. The Alumina layer was deposited by radio frequency (RF) and reactive pulsed DC sputtering, and the effect of sputtering parameters on surface roughness was studied. The pattern was developed by thermal NIL using Si master-molds with PMMA and NRX1025 polymers as thermal resists. Catalyst patterns of lines, dots, and holes ranging from 70 nm to 500 nm were produced and characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Vertically aligned CNTs were successfully grown on patterned catalyst and their quality was evaluated by SEM and micro-Raman. The results confirm that the new fabrication process has the ability to control the size and shape of CNT arrays with superior quality.
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- Svitlana Fialkova
- NSF Engineering Research Center for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA; (S.F.); (S.Y.); (J.S.)
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- NSF Engineering Research Center for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA; (S.F.); (S.Y.); (J.S.)
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA; (A.K.); (V.S.); (M.J.S.)
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- NSF Engineering Research Center for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA; (S.F.); (S.Y.); (J.S.)
- Center for Excellence in Product Design and Advanced Manufacturing, North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA; (A.K.); (V.S.); (M.J.S.)
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA; (A.K.); (V.S.); (M.J.S.)
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- NSF Engineering Research Center for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA; (S.F.); (S.Y.); (J.S.)
- Center for Excellence in Product Design and Advanced Manufacturing, North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA
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Deleuziere M, Benoist É, Quelven I, Gras E, Amiens C. [ 18F]-Radiolabelled Nanoplatforms: A Critical Review of Their Intrinsic Characteristics, Radiolabelling Methods, and Purification Techniques. Molecules 2024; 29:1537. [PMID: 38611815 PMCID: PMC11013168 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071537] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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A wide range of nano-objects is found in many applications of our everyday life. Recognition of their peculiar properties and ease of functionalization has prompted their engineering into multifunctional platforms that are supposed to afford efficient tools for the development of biomedical applications. However, bridging the gap between bench to bedside cannot be expected without a good knowledge of their behaviour in vivo, which can be obtained through non-invasive imaging techniques, such as positron emission tomography (PET). Their radiolabelling with [18F]-fluorine, a technique already well established and widely used routinely for PET imaging, with [18F]-FDG for example, and in preclinical investigation using [18F]-radiolabelled biological macromolecules, has, therefore, been developed. In this context, this review highlights the various nano-objects studied so far, the reasons behind their radiolabelling, and main in vitro and/or in vivo results obtained thereof. Then, the methods developed to introduce the radioelement are presented. Detailed indications on the chemical steps involved are provided, and the stability of the radiolabelling is discussed. Emphasis is then made on the techniques used to purify and analyse the radiolabelled nano-objects, a point that is rarely discussed despite its technical relevance and importance for accurate imaging. The pros and cons of the different methods developed are finally discussed from which future work can develop.
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- Maëlle Deleuziere
- SPCMIB, CNRS UMR 5068, Université de Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, 118 Route de Narbonne, CEDEX 9, 31062 Toulouse, France; (M.D.); (É.B.)
- Toulouse NeuroImaging Center (ToNIC), INSERM/UPS UMR 1214, University Hospital of Toulouse-Purpan, CEDEX 3, 31024 Toulouse, France;
- LCC-CNRS, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, UPS, 31077 Toulouse, France
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- SPCMIB, CNRS UMR 5068, Université de Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, 118 Route de Narbonne, CEDEX 9, 31062 Toulouse, France; (M.D.); (É.B.)
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- Toulouse NeuroImaging Center (ToNIC), INSERM/UPS UMR 1214, University Hospital of Toulouse-Purpan, CEDEX 3, 31024 Toulouse, France;
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- Laboratoire Hétérochimie Fondamentale et Appliquée, UMR 5069, CNRS—Université de Toulouse, 118 Route de Narbonne, CEDEX 9, 31062 Toulouse, France;
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- LCC-CNRS, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, UPS, 31077 Toulouse, France
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Krasley A, Li E, Galeana JM, Bulumulla C, Beyene AG, Demirer GS. Carbon Nanomaterial Fluorescent Probes and Their Biological Applications. Chem Rev 2024; 124:3085-3185. [PMID: 38478064 PMCID: PMC10979413 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Fluorescent carbon nanomaterials have broadly useful chemical and photophysical attributes that are conducive to applications in biology. In this review, we focus on materials whose photophysics allow for the use of these materials in biomedical and environmental applications, with emphasis on imaging, biosensing, and cargo delivery. The review focuses primarily on graphitic carbon nanomaterials including graphene and its derivatives, carbon nanotubes, as well as carbon dots and carbon nanohoops. Recent advances in and future prospects of these fields are discussed at depth, and where appropriate, references to reviews pertaining to older literature are provided.
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- Andrew
T. Krasley
- Janelia
Research Campus, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 20147, United States
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- Division
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California
Institute of Technology, 1200 E. California Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91125, United States
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- Division
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California
Institute of Technology, 1200 E. California Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91125, United States
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- Janelia
Research Campus, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 20147, United States
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- Janelia
Research Campus, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 20147, United States
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- Division
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California
Institute of Technology, 1200 E. California Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91125, United States
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Malode SJ, Pandiaraj S, Alodhayb A, Shetti NP. Carbon Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications: Progress and Outlook. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:752-777. [PMID: 38271214 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Recent developments in nanoscale materials have found extensive use in various fields, especially in the biomedical industry. Several substantial obstacles must be overcome, particularly those related to nanostructured materials in biomedicine, before they can be used in therapeutic applications. Significant concerns in biomedicine include biological processes, adaptability, toxic effects, and nano-biointerfacial properties. Biomedical researchers have difficulty choosing suitable materials for drug carriers, cancer treatment, and antiviral uses. Carbon nanomaterials are among the various nanoparticle forms that are continually receiving interest for biomedical applications. They are suitable materials owing to their distinctive physical and chemical properties, such as electrical, high-temperature, mechanical, and optical diversification. An individualized, controlled, dependable, low-carcinogenic, target-specific drug delivery system can diagnose and treat infections in biomedical applications. The variety of carbon materials at the nanoscale is remarkable. Allotropes and other forms of the same element, carbon, are represented in nanoscale dimensions. These show promise for a wide range of applications. Carbon nanostructured materials with exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties include graphene and carbon nanotubes. They can potentially revolutionize industries, including electronics, energy, and medicine. Ongoing investigation and expansion efforts continue to unlock possibilities for these materials, making them a key player in shaping the future of advanced technology. Carbon nanostructured materials explore the potential positive effects of reducing the greenhouse effect. The current state of nanostructured materials in the biomedical sector is covered in this review, along with their synthesis techniques and potential uses.
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- Shweta J Malode
- Center for Energy and Environment, School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Vidyanagar, Hubballi 580031, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Self-Development Skills, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Energy and Environment, School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Vidyanagar, Hubballi 580031, Karnataka, India
- University Center for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali 140413, Panjab, India
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Yazdani S, Mozaffarian M, Pazuki G, Hadidi N, Villate-Beitia I, Zárate J, Puras G, Pedraz JL. Carbon-Based Nanostructures as Emerging Materials for Gene Delivery Applications. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:288. [PMID: 38399344 PMCID: PMC10891563 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16020288] [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: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Gene therapeutics are promising for treating diseases at the genetic level, with some already validated for clinical use. Recently, nanostructures have emerged for the targeted delivery of genetic material. Nanomaterials, exhibiting advantageous properties such as a high surface-to-volume ratio, biocompatibility, facile functionalization, substantial loading capacity, and tunable physicochemical characteristics, are recognized as non-viral vectors in gene therapy applications. Despite progress, current non-viral vectors exhibit notably low gene delivery efficiency. Progress in nanotechnology is essential to overcome extracellular and intracellular barriers in gene delivery. Specific nanostructures such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs), carbon quantum dots (CQDs), nanodiamonds (NDs), and similar carbon-based structures can accommodate diverse genetic materials such as plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), small interference RNA (siRNA), micro RNA (miRNA), and antisense oligonucleotides (AONs). To address challenges such as high toxicity and low transfection efficiency, advancements in the features of carbon-based nanostructures (CBNs) are imperative. This overview delves into three types of CBNs employed as vectors in drug/gene delivery systems, encompassing their synthesis methods, properties, and biomedical applications. Ultimately, we present insights into the opportunities and challenges within the captivating realm of gene delivery using CBNs.
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- Sara Yazdani
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran P.O. Box 15875-4413, Iran; (S.Y.); (G.P.)
- NanoBioCel Research Group, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (I.V.-B.); (J.Z.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran P.O. Box 15875-4413, Iran; (S.Y.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran P.O. Box 15875-4413, Iran; (S.Y.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Clinical Research and EM Microscope, Pasteur Institute of Iran (PII), Tehran P.O. Box 131694-3551, Iran;
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (I.V.-B.); (J.Z.); (G.P.)
- Networking Research Centre of Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Av Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Calle José Achotegui s/n, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (I.V.-B.); (J.Z.); (G.P.)
- Networking Research Centre of Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Av Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Calle José Achotegui s/n, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (I.V.-B.); (J.Z.); (G.P.)
- Networking Research Centre of Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Av Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Calle José Achotegui s/n, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo de la Universidad 7, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; (I.V.-B.); (J.Z.); (G.P.)
- Networking Research Centre of Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Av Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Calle José Achotegui s/n, 01009 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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Mandal S, Annamalai RT. Carbonized Tetracycline: a new class of nanomaterial with tuneable antioxidant, reduced cytotoxicity, immunomodulatory, and osteogenic properties. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.10.30.564661. [PMID: 37961326 PMCID: PMC10634966 DOI: 10.1101/2023.10.30.564661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
Abstract
Tetracycline (TET), a broad-spectrum antibiotic, also possesses different non-antibiotic activities such as inhibition of metalloproteinase (MMP), anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, high bone affinity, etc. However, the comparatively low efficacy of these non-antibiotic properties along with adverse effects such as hyperpigmentation, phototoxicity, long-term skeletal retention, etc. have not helped their broad utilization similar to their use as an antibiotic. In a unique attempt to improve the non-antibiotic properties while reducing the adverse effects, we converted the TET to nano-carbons through partial carbonization. After sorting out two water-dispersible C-TETs (C-TET HT - hydrothermal and C-TET HP - hot plate) based on their improved antioxidant activity, they have been characterized through a host of analytical techniques that showed distinct differences in morphology, size, shape, and surface functionality. Excitingly, the C-TET HT and C-TET HP have shown differential biological activity in a dosage and time-dependent manner in terms of cytotoxicity, immunomodulation, and osteogenic activity that was found to be associated with their carbonized parameters. Overall, the carbonized nano-drugs, C-TET HT and C-TET HP have presented substantial early promises on their non-antibiotic properties that could be further explored to develop into some effective therapeutics.
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Chen P, Zhang P, Shah NH, Cui Y, Wang Y. A Comprehensive Review of Inorganic Sonosensitizers for Sonodynamic Therapy. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12001. [PMID: 37569377 PMCID: PMC10418994 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241512001] [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: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) is an emerging non-invasive cancer treatment method in the field of nanomedicine, which has the advantages of deep penetration, good therapeutic efficacy, and minimal damage to normal tissues. Sonosensitizers play a crucial role in the process of SDT, as their structure and properties directly determine the treatment outcome. Inorganic sonosensitizers, with their high stability and longer circulation time in the human body, have great potential in SDT. In this review, the possible mechanisms of SDT including the ultrasonic cavitation, reactive oxygen species generation, and activation of immunity are briefly discussed. Then, the latest research progress on inorganic sonosensitizers is systematically summarized. Subsequently, strategies for optimizing treatment efficacy are introduced, including combination therapy and image-guided therapy. The challenges and future prospects of sonodynamic therapy are discussed. It is hoped that this review will provide some guidance for the screening of inorganic sonosensitizers.
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- Peng Chen
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Mixed Reality and Advanced Display, School of Optics and Photonics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China; (P.C.); (P.Z.); (N.H.S.)
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing 100190, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Mixed Reality and Advanced Display, School of Optics and Photonics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China; (P.C.); (P.Z.); (N.H.S.)
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing 100190, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Mixed Reality and Advanced Display, School of Optics and Photonics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China; (P.C.); (P.Z.); (N.H.S.)
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Mixed Reality and Advanced Display, School of Optics and Photonics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China; (P.C.); (P.Z.); (N.H.S.)
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing 100190, China
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Saleh NA. In-silico study: docking simulation and molecular dynamics of peptidomimetic fullerene-based derivatives against SARS-CoV-2 M pro. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:185. [PMID: 37193325 PMCID: PMC10182551 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03608-w] [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: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
Abstract
COVID-19 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2, has become a global pandemic resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. This study presents 12 new peptidomimetic fullerene-based derivatives in three groups that are investigated theoretically as SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors to increase the chance of treating COVID-19. Studied compounds are designed and optimized at B88-LYP/DZVP method. Molecular descriptors results show the stability and reactivity of the compounds with Mpro, especially in the 3rd group (Ser compounds). However, Lipinski's Rule of Five values indicates that the compounds are not suitable as oral drugs. Furthermore, molecular docking simulations are carried out to investigate the binding affinity and interaction modes of the top five compounds (compounds 1, 9, 11, 2, and 10) with the Mpro protein, which have the lowest binding energy. Molecular dynamics simulations are also performed to evaluate the stability of the protein-ligand complexes with compounds 1 and 9 and compare them with natural substrate interaction. The analysis of RMSD, H-bonds, Rg, and SASA indicates that both compounds 1 (Gly-α acid) and 9 (Ser-α acid) have good stability and strong binding affinity with the Mpro protein. However, compound 9 shows slightly better stability and binding affinity compared to compound 1.
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- Noha A. Saleh
- Department of Physics, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, 31441 Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Basic and Applied Scientific Research Centre, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, 31441 Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Zhang Y, Poon K, Masonsong GSP, Ramaswamy Y, Singh G. Sustainable Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030922. [PMID: 36986783 PMCID: PMC10056188 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
Abstract
Significant progress in nanotechnology has enormously contributed to the design and development of innovative products that have transformed societal challenges related to energy, information technology, the environment, and health. A large portion of the nanomaterials developed for such applications is currently highly dependent on energy-intensive manufacturing processes and non-renewable resources. In addition, there is a considerable lag between the rapid growth in the innovation/discovery of such unsustainable nanomaterials and their effects on the environment, human health, and climate in the long term. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design nanomaterials sustainably using renewable and natural resources with minimal impact on society. Integrating sustainability with nanotechnology can support the manufacturing of sustainable nanomaterials with optimized performance. This short review discusses challenges and a framework for designing high-performance sustainable nanomaterials. We briefly summarize the recent advances in producing sustainable nanomaterials from sustainable and natural resources and their use for various biomedical applications such as biosensing, bioimaging, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. Additionally, we provide future perspectives into the design guidelines for fabricating high-performance sustainable nanomaterials for medical applications.
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- Yuhang Zhang
- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2008, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2008, Australia
- Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2008, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2008, Australia
- Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2008, Australia
- Correspondence: (Y.R.); (G.S.)
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2008, Australia
- Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2008, Australia
- Correspondence: (Y.R.); (G.S.)
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Desai N, Hasan U, K J, Mani R, Chauhan M, Basu SM, Giri J. Biomaterial-based platforms for modulating immune components against cancer and cancer stem cells. Acta Biomater 2023; 161:1-36. [PMID: 36907233 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.03.004] [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: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Immunotherapy involves the therapeutic alteration of the patient's immune system to identify, target, and eliminate cancer cells. Dendritic cells, macrophages, myeloid-derived suppressor cells, and regulatory T cells make up the tumor microenvironment. In cancer, these immune components (in association with some non-immune cell populations like cancer-associated fibroblasts) are directly altered at a cellular level. By dominating immune cells with molecular cross-talk, cancer cells can proliferate unchecked. Current clinical immunotherapy strategies are limited to conventional adoptive cell therapy or immune checkpoint blockade. Targeting and modulating key immune components presents an effective opportunity. Immunostimulatory drugs are a research hotspot, but their poor pharmacokinetics, low tumor accumulation, and non-specific systemic toxicity limit their use. This review describes the cutting-edge research undertaken in the field of nanotechnology and material science to develop biomaterials-based platforms as effective immunotherapeutics. Various biomaterial types (polymer-based, lipid-based, carbon-based, cell-derived, etc.) and functionalization methodologies for modulating tumor-associated immune/non-immune cells are explored. Additionally, emphasis has been laid on discussing how these platforms can be used against cancer stem cells, a fundamental contributor to chemoresistance, tumor relapse/metastasis, and failure of immunotherapy. Overall, this comprehensive review strives to provide up-to-date information to an audience working at the juncture of biomaterials and cancer immunotherapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Cancer immunotherapy possesses incredible potential and has successfully transitioned into a clinically lucrative alternative to conventional anti-cancer therapies. With new immunotherapeutics getting rapid clinical approval, fundamental problems associated with the dynamic nature of the immune system (like limited clinical response rates and autoimmunity-related adverse effects) have remained unanswered. In this context, treatment approaches that focus on modulating the compromised immune components within the tumor microenvironment have garnered significant attention amongst the scientific community. This review aims to provide a critical discussion on how various biomaterials (polymer-based, lipid-based, carbon-based, cell-derived, etc.) can be employed along with immunostimulatory agents to design innovative platforms for selective immunotherapy directed against cancer and cancer stem cells.
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- Nimeet Desai
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, India; Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, India.
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Masoudi Asil S, Guerrero ED, Bugarini G, Cayme J, De Avila N, Garcia J, Hernandez A, Mecado J, Madero Y, Moncayo F, Olmos R, Perches D, Roman J, Salcido‐Padilla D, Sanchez E, Trejo C, Trevino P, Nurunnabi M, Narayan M. Theranostic applications of multifunctional carbon nanomaterials. VIEW 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/viw.20220056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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- Shima Masoudi Asil
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- Department of Biochemistry Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- BUILDing SCHOLARS, Research Intensive Sequence (FYRIS) students The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Pharmacy The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas USA
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Gubert P, Gubert G, de Oliveira RC, Fernandes ICO, Bezerra IC, de Ramos B, de Lima MF, Rodrigues DT, da Cruz AFN, Pereira EC, Ávila DS, Mosca DH. Caenorhabditis elegans as a Prediction Platform for Nanotechnology-Based Strategies: Insights on Analytical Challenges. TOXICS 2023; 11:239. [PMID: 36977004 PMCID: PMC10059662 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11030239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Nanotechnology-based strategies have played a pivotal role in innovative products in different technological fields, including medicine, agriculture, and engineering. The redesign of the nanometric scale has improved drug targeting and delivery, diagnosis, water treatment, and analytical methods. Although efficiency brings benefits, toxicity in organisms and the environment is a concern, particularly in light of global climate change and plastic disposal in the environment. Therefore, to measure such effects, alternative models enable the assessment of impacts on both functional properties and toxicity. Caenorhabditis elegans is a nematode model that poses valuable advantages such as transparency, sensibility in responding to exogenous compounds, fast response to perturbations besides the possibility to replicate human disease through transgenics. Herein, we discuss the applications of C. elegans to nanomaterial safety and efficacy evaluations from one health perspective. We also highlight the directions for developing appropriate techniques to safely adopt magnetic and organic nanoparticles, and carbon nanosystems. A description was given of the specifics of targeting and treatment, especially for health purposes. Finally, we discuss C. elegans potential for studying the impacts caused by nanopesticides and nanoplastics as emerging contaminants, pointing out gaps in environmental studies related to toxicity, analytical methods, and future directions.
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- Priscila Gubert
- Keizo Asami Institute, iLIKA, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Biology Applied to Health, PPGBAS, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Pure and Applied Chemistry, POSQUIPA, Federal University of Western of Bahia, Bahia 47808-021, Brazil
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- Postdoctoral Program in Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil
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- Keizo Asami Institute, iLIKA, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Biology Applied to Health, PPGBAS, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil
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- Oceanography Department, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil
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- Keizo Asami Institute, iLIKA, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Biology Applied to Health, PPGBAS, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences, Toxicological Biochemistry, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
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- Postdoctoral Program in Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos 13565-905, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences, Toxicological Biochemistry, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Biochemistry, Federal University of Pampa (UNIPAMPA), Uruguaiana 97501-970, Brazil
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- Postdoctoral Program in Physics, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba 80060-000, Brazil
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Assali M, Kittana N, Badran I, Omari S. Covalent functionalization of graphene sheets for plasmid DNA delivery: experimental and theoretical study. RSC Adv 2023; 13:7000-7008. [PMID: 36874935 PMCID: PMC9979783 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00727h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Several approaches, including plasmid transfection and viral vectors, were used to deliver genes into cells for therapeutic and experimental purposes. However, due to the limited efficacy and questionable safety issues, researchers are looking for better new approaches. Over the past decade, graphene has attracted tremendous attention in versatile medical applications, including gene delivery, which could be safer than the traditional viral vectors. This work aims to covalently functionalize pristine graphene sheets with a polyamine to allow the loading of plasmid DNA (pDNA) and enhance its delivery into cells. Graphene sheets were successfully covalently functionalized with a derivative of tetraethylene glycol connected to polyamine groups to improve their water dispersibility and capacity to interact with the pDNA. The improved dispersibility of the graphene sheets was demonstrated visually and by transmission electron microscopy. Also, it was shown by thermogravimetric analysis that the degree of functionalization was about 58%. Moreover, the surface charge of the functionalized graphene was +29 mV as confirmed by zeta potential analysis. The complexion of f-graphene with pDNA was achieved at a relatively low mass ratio (10 : 1). The incubation of HeLa cells with f-graphene loaded with pDNA that encodes enhanced green fluorescence protein (eGFP) resulted in the detection of fluorescence signal in the cells within one hour. f-Graphene showed no toxic effect in vitro. Density functional theory (DFT) and quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM) calculations revealed strong binding with ΔH 298 = 74.9 kJ mol-1. QTAIM between the f-graphene and a simplified model of pDNA. Taken together, the developed functionalized graphene could be used for the development of a new non-viral gene delivery system.
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- Mohyeddin Assali
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University Nablus Palestine
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University Nablus Palestine
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, An-Najah National University Nablus Palestine
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University Nablus Palestine
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Jannath KA, Karim MM, Saputra HA, Seo K, Kim KB, Shim Y. A review on the recent advancements in nanomaterials for
nonenzymatic
lactate sensing. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/bkcs.12678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Khatun A. Jannath
- Department of Chemistry Pusan National University Busan Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry Pusan National University Busan Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry Pusan National University Busan Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry Pusan National University Busan Republic of Korea
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- Digital Health Care R&D Department Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) Cheonan Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry Pusan National University Busan Republic of Korea
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Lemos R, Makowski K, Almagro L, Tolón B, Rodríguez H, Herranz MÁ, Molero D, Martín N, Suárez M. Synthesis of [60]Fullerene Hybrids Endowed with Steroids and Monosaccharides: Theoretical Underpinning as Promising anti-SARS-CoV-2 Agents. European J Org Chem 2023; 26:e202201301. [PMID: 36721524 PMCID: PMC9880710 DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.202201301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Cyclopropanation reactions between C60 and different malonates decorated with monosaccharides and steroids using the Bingel-Hirsch methodology have allowed the obtention of a new family of hybrid compounds in good yields. A complete set of instrumental techniques has allowed us to fully characterize the hybrid derivatives and to determine the chemical structure of monocycloadducts. Besides, the proposed structures were investigated by cyclic voltammetry, which evidenced the exclusive reductive pattern of fullerene Bingel-type monoadducts. Theoretical calculations at the DFT-D3(BJ)/PBE 6-311G(d,p) level of the synthesized conjugates predict the most stable conformation and determine the factors that control the hybrid molecules' geometry. Some parameters such as polarity, lipophilicity, polar surface area, hydrophilicity index, and solvent-accessible surface area were also estimated, predicting its potential permeability and capability as cell membrane penetrators. Additionally, a molecular docking simulation has been carried out using the main protease of SARS-CoV-2 (Mpro) as the receptor, thus paving the way to study the potential application of these hybrids in biomedicine.
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- Reinier Lemos
- Laboratorio de Síntesis OrgánicaFacultad de QuímicaUniversidad de la Habana10400-LaHabanaCuba
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- Department of Surfactants and NanobiotechnologyInstitute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia. (IQAC-CSIC)08034-BarcelonaSpain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red BioingenieríaBiomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN)28029-MadridSpain
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- Laboratorio de Síntesis OrgánicaFacultad de QuímicaUniversidad de la Habana10400-LaHabanaCuba
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- Finlay Vaccines InstituteHavana10600-La HabanaCuba
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- Yachay Tech UniversitySchool of Chemical Sciences and Engineering Urcuqui100119-UrququiEcuador
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- Departamento de Química OrgánicaFacultad de Ciencias QuímicasUniversidad Complutense de Madrid28040-MadridSpain
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- CAI RMN Universidad Complutense de Madrid28040-MadridSpain
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- Departamento de Química OrgánicaFacultad de Ciencias QuímicasUniversidad Complutense de Madrid28040-MadridSpain
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- Laboratorio de Síntesis OrgánicaFacultad de QuímicaUniversidad de la Habana10400-LaHabanaCuba
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Navarro F, Segura R, Godoy F, Martí AA, Mascayano C, Aguirre MJ, Flores E, Pizarro J. Fast and Simple Preparation of a Sensor Based on Electrochemically Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) for the Determination of Zopiclone in Pharmaceutical Dosage by Square Wave Adsorptive Stripping Voltammetry (SWAdSV). ELECTROANAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202200357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Freddy Navarro
- Departamento de Química de los Materiales Facultad de Química y Biología Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) Santiago Chile
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- Departamento de Química de los Materiales Facultad de Química y Biología Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) Santiago Chile
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- Departamento de Química de los Materiales Facultad de Química y Biología Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) Santiago Chile
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- Department of Chemistry Materials Science and Nanoengineering Bioengineering Smalley-Curl Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology Rice University Houston TX 77005 United States
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- Departamento Ciencias del Ambiente Facultad de Química y Biología Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) Santiago Chile
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- Departamento de Química de los Materiales Facultad de Química y Biología Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) Santiago Chile
- Millenium Institute on Green Ammonia as Energy Vector MIGA, ANID/Millenium Science Initiative Program/ICN2021_023
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- Departamento de Química de los Materiales Facultad de Química y Biología Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) Santiago Chile
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- Departamento de Química de los Materiales Facultad de Química y Biología Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) Santiago Chile
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Thapa S, Singh KRB, Verma R, Singh J, Singh RP. State-of-the-Art Smart and Intelligent Nanobiosensors for SARS-CoV-2 Diagnosis. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12080637. [PMID: 36005033 PMCID: PMC9405813 DOI: 10.3390/bios12080637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The novel coronavirus appeared to be a milder infection initially, but the unexpected outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), commonly called COVID-19, was transmitted all over the world in late 2019 and caused a pandemic. Human health has been disastrously affected by SARS-CoV-2, which is still evolving and causing more serious concerns, leading to the innumerable loss of lives. Thus, this review provides an outline of SARS-CoV-2, of the traditional tools to diagnose SARS-CoV-2, and of the role of emerging nanomaterials with unique properties for fabricating biosensor devices to diagnose SARS-CoV-2. Smart and intelligent nanomaterial-enabled biosensors (nanobiosensors) have already proven their utility for the diagnosis of several viral infections, as various detection strategies based on nanobiosensor devices are already present, and several other methods are also being investigated by researchers for the determination of SARS-CoV-2 disease; however, considerably more is undetermined and yet to be explored. Hence, this review highlights the utility of various nanobiosensor devices for SARS-CoV-2 determination. Further, it also emphasizes the future outlook of nanobiosensing technologies for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis.
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- Sushma Thapa
- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Correspondence: (J.S.); or (R.P.S.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak 484887, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Correspondence: (J.S.); or (R.P.S.)
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Mostafavi E, Zare H. Carbon-based nanomaterials in gene therapy. OPENNANO 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.onano.2022.100062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Tanzi L, Rubes D, Bavaro T, Sollogoub M, Serra M, Zhang Y, Terreni M. Controlled Decoration of [60]Fullerene with Polymannan Analogues and Amino Acid Derivatives through Malondiamide-Based Linkers. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27092776. [PMID: 35566127 PMCID: PMC9101093 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
In the last few years, nanomaterials based on fullerene have begun to be considered promising tools in the development of efficient adjuvant/delivery systems for vaccination, thanks to their several advantages such as biocompatibility, size, and easy preparation and modification. In this work we reported the chemoenzymatic synthesis of natural polymannan analogues (di- and tri-mannan oligosaccharides characterized by α1,6man and/or α1,2man motifs) endowed with an anomeric propargyl group. These sugar derivatives were submitted to 1,3 Huisgen dipolar cycloaddition with a malondiamide-based chain equipped with two azido terminal groups. The obtained sugar-modified malondiamide derivatives were used to functionalize the surface of Buckminster fullerene (C60) in a highly controlled fashion, and yields (11–41%) higher than those so far reported by employing analogue linkers. The same strategy has been exploited to obtain C60 endowed with natural and unnatural amino acid derivatives. Finally, the first double functionalization of fullerene with both sugar- and amino acid-modified malondiamide chains was successfully performed, paving the way to the possible derivatization of fullerenes with immunogenic sugars and more complex antigenic peptides.
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- Lisa Tanzi
- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, viale Taramelli 12, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (L.T.); (D.R.); (T.B.); (M.T.)
- Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Place Jussieu 4, 75005 Paris, France;
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, viale Taramelli 12, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (L.T.); (D.R.); (T.B.); (M.T.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, viale Taramelli 12, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (L.T.); (D.R.); (T.B.); (M.T.)
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- Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Place Jussieu 4, 75005 Paris, France;
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, viale Taramelli 12, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (L.T.); (D.R.); (T.B.); (M.T.)
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (Y.Z.)
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- Institut Parisien de Chimie Moléculaire, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Place Jussieu 4, 75005 Paris, France;
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (Y.Z.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, viale Taramelli 12, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (L.T.); (D.R.); (T.B.); (M.T.)
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Joshi P, Riley PR, Mishra R, Azizi Machekposhti S, Narayan R. Transdermal Polymeric Microneedle Sensing Platform for Fentanyl Detection in Biofluid. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12040198. [PMID: 35448258 PMCID: PMC9031381 DOI: 10.3390/bios12040198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Opioid drugs are extremely potent synthetic analytes, and their abuse is common around the world. Hence, a rapid and point-of-need device is necessary to assess the presence of this compound in body fluid so that a timely countermeasure can be provided to the exposed individuals. Herein, we present an attractive microneedle sensing platform for the detection of the opioid drug fentanyl in real serum samples using an electrochemical detection method. The device contained an array of pyramidal microneedle structures that were integrated with platinum (Pt) and silver (Ag) wires, each with a microcavity opening. The working sensor was modified by graphene ink and subsequently with 4 (3-Butyl-1-imidazolio)-1-butanesulfonate) ionic liquid. The microneedle sensor showed direct oxidation of fentanyl in liquid samples with a detection limit of 27.8 μM by employing a highly sensitive square-wave voltammetry technique. The resulting microneedle-based sensing platform displayed an interference-free fentanyl detection in diluted serum without conceding its sensitivity, stability, and response time. The obtained results revealed that the microneedle sensor holds considerable promise for point-of-need fentanyl detection and opens additional opportunities for detecting substances of abuse in emergencies.
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- Pratik Joshi
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, UNC/NCSU Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA; (P.J.); (P.R.R.); (S.A.M.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, UNC/NCSU Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA; (P.J.); (P.R.R.); (S.A.M.)
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- Identify Sensors Biologics, 1203 W. State St., West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA;
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, UNC/NCSU Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA; (P.J.); (P.R.R.); (S.A.M.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, UNC/NCSU Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA; (P.J.); (P.R.R.); (S.A.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-919-696-8488
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Luo Y, Li J, Huang C, Wang X, Long D, Cao Y. Graphene oxide links alterations of anti-viral signaling pathways with lipid metabolism via suppressing TLR3 in vascular smooth muscle cells. Mol Omics 2022; 18:779-790. [DOI: 10.1039/d2mo00086e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), the main cells constructing blood vessels, are important in the regulation of the pathophysiology of vascular systems; however, relatively few studies have investigated the influence of nanomaterials (NMs) on VSMCs.
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- Yingmei Luo
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University (NFU), Nanjing 210037, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, Laboratory of Biochemistry, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, Laboratory of Biochemistry, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University (NFU), Nanjing 210037, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Application of Ministry of Education, Laboratory of Biochemistry, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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Jana D, Wang D, Rajendran P, Bindra AK, Guo Y, Liu J, Pramanik M, Zhao Y. Hybrid Carbon Dot Assembly as a Reactive Oxygen Species Nanogenerator for Ultrasound-Assisted Tumor Ablation. JACS AU 2021; 1:2328-2338. [PMID: 34977901 PMCID: PMC8715545 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.1c00422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The efficacy of reactive oxygen species (ROS)-based therapy is substantially constrained by the limited ROS generation, stern activation conditions, and lack of a straightforward reaction paradigm. Carbon dots (CDs) have been highly sought after for therapeutic applications for their biocompatibility and intrinsic fluorescence imaging capabilities, making them suitable for ROS generation. Herein, we synthesized a CD-based ultrasmall hybrid nanostructure possessing active sites of Mo, Cu, and IR-780 dye. After cooperative self-assembly with 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-poly(ethylene glycol), the obtained assembly (CMIR-CDa) exhibits near-infrared fluorescence imaging and photoacoustic tomography. Interestingly, CMIR-CDa can generate singlet oxygen (1O2), hydroxyl radical (·OH), and superoxide radical anion (O2 • -) upon ultrasound stimulus owing to its sonosensitizing and enzyme-mimicking properties, showing an enhanced efficacy for tumor ablation in vivo. The collective in vitro and in vivo results indicate that CMIR-CDa has a high potency as an ROS nanogenerator under US irradiation, even at a low concentration. The present study offers an approach for engineering hybrid CDs in a bioinspired way for intratumoral ROS augmentation in response to deep tissue penetrable external stimuli.
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- Deblin Jana
- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637459, Singapore
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637459, Singapore
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637459, Singapore
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Khedri M, Beheshtizadeh N, Maleki R, Webster TJ, Rezvantalab S. Improving the self-assembly of bioresponsive nanocarriers by engineering doped nanocarbons: a computational atomistic insight. Sci Rep 2021; 11:21538. [PMID: 34728678 PMCID: PMC8564517 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00817-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Here, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were employed to explore the self-assembly of polymers and docetaxel (DTX) as an anticancer drug in the presence of nitrogen, phosphorous, and boron-nitrogen incorporated graphene and fullerene. The electrostatic potential and the Gibbs free energy of the self-assembled materials were used to optimize the atomic doping percentage of the N- and P-doped formulations at 10% and 50%, respectively. Poly lactic-glycolic acid (PLGA)- polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based polymeric nanoparticles were assembled in the presence of nanocarbons in the common (corresponding to the bulk environment) and interface of organic/aqueous solutions (corresponding to the microfluidic environment). Assessment of the modeling results (e.g., size, hydrophobicity, and energy) indicated that among the nanocarbons, the N-doped graphene nanosheet in the interface method created more stable polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs). Energy analysis demonstrated that doping with nanocarbons increased the electrostatic interaction energy in the self-assembly process. On the other hand, the fullerene-based nanocarbons promoted van der Waals intramolecular interactions in the PNPs. Next, the selected N-doped graphene nanosheet was utilized to prepare nanoparticles and explore the physicochemical properties of the nanosheets in the permeation of the resultant nanoparticles through cell-based lipid bilayer membranes. In agreement with the previous results, the N-graphene assisted PNP in the interface method and was translocated into and through the cell membrane with more stable interactions. In summary, the present MD simulation results demonstrated the success of 2D graphene dopants in the nucleation and growth of PLGA-based nanoparticles for improving anticancer drug delivery to cells, establishing new promising materials and a way to assess their performance that should be further studied.
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- Mohammad Khedri
- Computational Biology and Chemistry Group (CBCG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), 424 Hafez Avenue, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Regenerative Medicine Group (REMED), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Computational Biology and Chemistry Group (CBCG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Renewable Energies Department, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Urmia University of Technology, Urmia, 57166-419, Iran.
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Sterculia foetida fruit shell based activated carbon for the effective removal of industrial effluents. J INDIAN CHEM SOC 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2021.100196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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One-Step Formation of Reduced Graphene Oxide from Insulating Polymers Induced by Laser Writing Method. CRYSTALS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst11111308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Finding a low-cost and effective method at low temperatures for producing reduced graphene oxide (rGO) has been the focus of many efforts in the research community for almost two decades. Overall, rGO is a promising candidate for use in supercapacitors, batteries, biosensors, photovoltaic devices, corrosion inhibitors, and optical devices. Herein, we report the formation of rGO from two electrically insulating polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and meta-polybenzimidazole fiber (m-PBI), using an excimer pulsed laser annealing (PLA) method. The results from X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, electron backscattered diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy confirm the successful generation of rGO with the formation of a multilayered structure. We investigated the mechanisms for the transformation of PTFE and PBI into rGO. The PTFE transition occurs by both a photochemical mechanism and a photothermal mechanism. The transition of PBI is dominated by a photo-oxidation mechanism and stepwise thermal degradation. After degradation and degassing procedures, both the polymers leave behind free molten carbon with some oxygen and hydrogen content. The free molten carbon undergoes an undercooling process with a regrowth velocity (<4 m·s−1) that is necessary for the formation of rGO structures. This approach has the potential for use in creating future selective polymer-written electronics.
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Riley PR, Joshi P, Azizi Machekposhti S, Sachan R, Narayan J, Narayan RJ. Enhanced Vapor Transmission Barrier Properties via Silicon-Incorporated Diamond-Like Carbon Coating. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13203543. [PMID: 34685307 PMCID: PMC8537770 DOI: 10.3390/polym13203543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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In this study, we describe reducing the moisture vapor transmission through a commercial polymer bag material using a silicon-incorporated diamond-like carbon (Si-DLC) coating that was deposited using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition. The structure of the Si-DLC coating was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, selective area electron diffraction, and electron energy loss spectroscopy. Moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) testing was used to understand the moisture transmission barrier properties of Si-DLC-coated polymer bag material; the MVTR values decreased from 10.10 g/m2 24 h for the as-received polymer bag material to 6.31 g/m2 24 h for the Si-DLC-coated polymer bag material. Water stability tests were conducted to understand the resistance of the Si-DLC coatings toward moisture; the results confirmed the stability of Si-DLC coatings in contact with water up to 100 °C for 4 h. A peel-off adhesion test using scotch tape indicated that the good adhesion of the Si-DLC film to the substrate was preserved in contact with water up to 100 °C for 4 h.
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- Parand R. Riley
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Centennial Campus, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7907, USA; (P.R.R.); (P.J.); (J.N.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Centennial Campus, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7907, USA; (P.R.R.); (P.J.); (J.N.)
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Centennial Campus, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7115, USA;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA;
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Centennial Campus, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7907, USA; (P.R.R.); (P.J.); (J.N.)
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Centennial Campus, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7115, USA;
- Correspondence:
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Joshi P, Riley P, Gupta S, Narayan RJ, Narayan J. Advances in laser-assisted conversion of polymeric and graphitic carbon into nanodiamond films. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:432001. [PMID: 34198280 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac1097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Nanodiamond (ND) synthesis by nanosecond laser irradiation has sparked tremendous scientific and technological interest. This review describes efforts to obtain cost-effective ND synthesis from polymers and carbon nanotubes (CNT) by the melting route. For polymers, ultraviolet (UV) irradiation triggers intricate photothermal and photochemical processes that result in photochemical degradation, subsequently generating an amorphous carbon film; this process is followed by melting and undercooling of the carbon film at rates exceeding 109K s-1. Multiple laser shots increase the absorption coefficient of PTFE, resulting in the growth of 〈110〉 oriented ND film. Multiple laser shots on CNTs result in pseudo topotactic diamond growth to form a diamond fiber. This technique is useful for fabricating 4-50 nm sized NDs. These NDs can further be employed as seed materials that are used in bulk epitaxial growth of microdiamonds using chemical vapor deposition, particularly for use with non-lattice matched substrates that formerly did not form continuous and adherent films. We also provide insights into biocompatible precursors for ND synthesis such as polybenzimidazole fiber. ND fabrication by UV irradiation of graphitic and polymeric carbon opens up a pathway for preparing selective coatings of polymer-diamond composites, doped nanodiamonds, and graphene composites for quantum computing and biomedical applications.
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- Pratik Joshi
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7907, United States of America
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7907, United States of America
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- Intel Corporation, Rolner Acres Campus 3, OR, 97124, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7907, United States of America
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7907, United States of America
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Serrano-Aroca Á, Takayama K, Tuñón-Molina A, Seyran M, Hassan SS, Pal Choudhury P, Uversky VN, Lundstrom K, Adadi P, Palù G, Aljabali AAA, Chauhan G, Kandimalla R, Tambuwala MM, Lal A, Abd El-Aziz TM, Sherchan S, Barh D, Redwan EM, Bazan NG, Mishra YK, Uhal BD, Brufsky A. Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: Promising Antiviral Agents to Combat COVID-19 in the Microbial-Resistant Era. ACS NANO 2021; 15:8069-8086. [PMID: 33826850 PMCID: PMC8043205 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c00629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Therapeutic options for the highly pathogenic human severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causing the current pandemic coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are urgently needed. COVID-19 is associated with viral pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome causing significant morbidity and mortality. The proposed treatments for COVID-19 have shown little or no effect in the clinic so far. Additionally, bacterial and fungal pathogens contribute to the SARS-CoV-2-mediated pneumonia disease complex. The antibiotic resistance in pneumonia treatment is increasing at an alarming rate. Therefore, carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs), such as fullerene, carbon dots, graphene, and their derivatives constitute a promising alternative due to their wide-spectrum antimicrobial activity, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and capacity to induce tissue regeneration. Furthermore, the antimicrobial mode of action is mainly physical (e.g., membrane distortion), characterized by a low risk of antimicrobial resistance. In this Review, we evaluated the literature on the antiviral activity and broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties of CBNs. CBNs had antiviral activity against 13 enveloped positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses, including SARS-CoV-2. CBNs with low or no toxicity to humans are promising therapeutics against the COVID-19 pneumonia complex with other viruses, bacteria, and fungi, including those that are multidrug-resistant.
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- Ángel Serrano-Aroca
- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Lab, Centro de
Investigación Traslacional San Alberto Magno, Universidad
Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia,
Spain
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- Center for iPS Cell Research and Application,
Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8397,
Japan
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- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Lab, Centro de
Investigación Traslacional San Alberto Magno, Universidad
Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, 46001 Valencia,
Spain
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- Doctoral studies in natural and technical sciences (SPL
44), University of Vienna, Währinger Straße, A-1090
Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Mathematics, Pingla Thana
Mahavidyalaya, Maligram, Paschim Medinipur 721140, West Bengal,
India
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- Applied Statistics Unit, Indian
Statistical Institute, Kolkata 700108, West Bengal,
India
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Morsani College of
Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33612,
United States
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- Department of Food Science, University of
Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
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- Department of Molecular Medicine,
University of Padova, Via Gabelli 63, 35121 Padova,
Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and
Pharmaceutical Technology, Yarmouk University-Faculty of
Pharmacy, Irbid 21163, Jordan
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- School of Engineering and Sciences,
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501
Sur, 64849 Monterrey, NL, Mexico
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- Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian
Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad-500007,
India
- Department of Biochemistry,
Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal-506007, Telangana State,
India
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
Science, Ulster University, Coleraine BT52 1SA, Northern
Ireland, U.K.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical
Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905,
United States
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science,
Minia University, El-Minia 61519,
Egypt
- Department of Cellular and Integrative
Physiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San
Antonio, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900, United
States
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences,
School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University of
Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, United
States
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- Institute of Integrative
Omics and Applied Biotechnology (IIOAB), Nonakuri, Purba Medinipur,
WB-721172, India
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- Biological Sciences Department,
Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203,
Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Therapeutic and Protective Proteins
Laboratory, Protein Research Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research
Institute, City for Scientific Research and Technology
Applications, New Borg El-Arab, Alexandria 21934,
Egypt
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- Neuroscience Center of Excellence,
School of Medicine, LSU Heath New Orleans, New Orleans,
Louisiana 70112, United States
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- University of Southern
Denmark, Mads Clausen Institute, NanoSYD, Alsion 2, 6400 Sønderborg,
Denmark
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- Department of Physiology, Michigan State
University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United
States
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- University of Pittsburgh
School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of
Hematology/Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232,
United States
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