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Siddiqui B, Ur Rehman A, Gul R, Chaudhery I, Shah KU, Ahmed N. Folate decorated chitosan-chondroitin sulfate nanoparticles loaded hydrogel for targeting macrophages against rheumatoid arthritis. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 327:121683. [PMID: 38171692 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121683] [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: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Inflammatory cell infiltration, particularly macrophages, plays a major contribution to the pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Exploiting the overexpression of folate receptors (FR-β) on these recruited macrophages has gained significant attraction for ligand-targeted delivery. Leflunomide (LEF), being an immunomodulatory agent is considered the cornerstone of the therapy, however, its oral efficacy is impeded by low solubility and escalating adverse effects profile. Therefore, in the present work, we developed Folate-conjugated chitosan-chondroitin sulfate nanoparticles encapsulating LEF for selective targeting at inflammatory sites in RA. For this purpose, the folate group was first conjugated with the chitosan polymer. After which, Folate Leflunomide Nanoparticles (FA-LEF-NPs) were synthesized through the ionotropic gelation method by employing FA-CHI and CHS. The polymers CHI and CHS were also presented with innate anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic attributes that were helpful in provision of synergistic effects to the formulation. These nanoparticles were further fabricated into a hydrogel, employing almond oil (A.O) as a permeation enhancer. The in vivo studies justified the preferential accumulation of FA-conjugated nanoparticles at inflamed joints more than any other organ in comparison to the free LEF and LEF-NPs formulation. The FA-LEF-NPs loaded hydrogel also ascertained a minimal adverse effect profile with an improvement of inflammatory cytokines expression.
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- Bazla Siddiqui
- Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University, 45320 Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University, 45320 Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shifa Tameer e Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University, 45320 Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University, 45320 Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Quaid-i-Azam University, 45320 Islamabad, Pakistan.
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A comparative study of starch-g-(glycidyl methacrylate)/synthetic polymer-based hydrogels. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 307:120614. [PMID: 36781274 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120614] [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: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Chemical modification reactions and blending formation are two alternatives used to improve the properties of starch-based materials. This work used both approaches to evaluate how they would affect the properties of hydrogels. The hydrogels were based on corn starch (St), modified with glycidyl methacrylate (GMA; starch-g-GMA; GMASt), and blended with N,N'-dimethylacrylamide (DMAAm; GMAStxDMAAmy) or sodium acrylate (SA; GMAStxSAy). The results confirmed that the pure GMASt matrix had a low swelling degree (≈3 g g-1), but when blended with the synthetic polymers, this value reached ≈10 g g-1 (sample GMASt25DMAAm75). All matrices showed responsiveness towards pH variations. In general, they swelled more at pH 5 than at pH 7. While DMAAm had more influence on the swelling degree, SA was more efficient as a mechanical enhancer. Increasing 25 % of the amount of SA in the blend increased Young's Modulus by a factor of ≈10 times. It confirmed that both polymers effectively change the properties of GMASt, but in different ways.
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Meng Q, Zhou L, Zhong S, Wang J, Wang J, Gao Y, Cui X. Stimulus-responsive starch-based nanocapsules for targeted delivery and antimicrobial applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 241:124664. [PMID: 37119911 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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Polysaccharide materials have attracted a widespread interest in the biomedical materials field due to their non-toxic, biocompatible and biodegradable properties. In this research, starch was modified with chloroacetic acid, folic acid (FA) and thioglycolic acid and then starch-based nanocapsules loaded with curcumin (FA-RSNCs@CUR) were prepared by the convenient oxidation method. The nanocapsules were prepared with stable particle size distribution of 100 nm. In the drug release test simulating the tumor microenvironment in vitro, the cumulative CUR release rate at 12 h was 85.18 %. Due to FA and FA receptor mediation, it only took 4 h for FA-RSNCs@CUR to achieve internalization by HeLa cells. In addition, cytotoxicity confirmed that starch-based nanocapsules have good biocompatibility as well as protection of normal cells in vitro. And FA-RSNCs@CUR showed certain antibacterial properties in vitro. Therefore, FA-RSNCs@CUR has good potential for future applications in food preservation and wound dressing, and so on.
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- Qingye Meng
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Daxing Research Institute, School of Chemistry & Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China; Weihai Institute for Bionics-Jilin University, Weihai 264400, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China; Weihai Institute for Bionics-Jilin University, Weihai 264400, PR China.
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Meng Q, Zhong S, Wang J, Gao Y, Cui X. Advances in chitosan-based microcapsules and their applications. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 300:120265. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Amiryaghoubi N, Abdolahinia ED, Nakhlband A, Aslzad S, Fathi M, Barar J, Omidi Y. Smart chitosan–folate hybrid magnetic nanoparticles for targeted delivery of doxorubicin to osteosarcoma cells. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 220:112911. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Dong J, Wang Z, Yang F, Wang H, Cui X, Li Z. Update of ultrasound-assembling fabrication and biomedical applications for heterogeneous polymer composites. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 305:102683. [PMID: 35523099 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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As a power-driving approach, ultrasound irradiation is very appealing to the preparation or modification of new materials. In the review, we overviewed the latest development of ultrasound-mediated effects or reactions in polymer composites, and demonstrated its unique and powerful aspects on the polymerization or aggregation. The review generalized the different categories of heterogeneous polymer composites by defining the constituents, and described the shapes, sizes and basic properties of various purpose-specific or site-specific products. Importantly, the review paid more attention to the main biomedicine applications of heterogeneous polymer composites, such as drug or bioactive substance entrapment, delivery, release, imaging, and therapy, and emphasized many advantages of ultrasound-assembling approaches and heterogeneous polymer composites in biology and medicine fields. In addition, the review also indicated the prospective challenges of heterogeneous polymer composites both in ultrasound-assembling designs and in biomedical applications.
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Evaluation of folic acid-conjugated chitosan grafted Fe3O4/graphene oxide as a pH- and magnetic field-responsive system for adsorption and controlled release of gemcitabine. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-022-1104-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Wei W, Gong H, Sheng L, Zhou D, Zhu S. Optimum parameters for humic acid removal and power production by Al-air fuel cell electrocoagulation in synthetic wastewater. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2022; 85:174-187. [PMID: 35050875 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2021.495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Although humic acid (HA) is a complex natural organic matter, it can potentially harm the environment and human health. In this study, aluminum-air fuel cell electrocoagulation (AAFCEC) was used to remove HAs from water while generating electricity. Initial pH, electrolyte concentration, HA concentration electrode distance and external resistance were investigated to determine the power generation and removal efficiency. The results showed that the better performance of power generation has been acquired in the alkaline solution and larger electrolyte concentration and short electrode distance. Further, Al-Ferron complexation timed spectrophotometry was used to determine the Al speciation distribution in the solution under different parameters. The power density of the cell reached 313.47 mW/cm2 for the following conditions: 1 g/L NaCl concentration, 3 cm electrode distance, 20 Ω external resistor, and pH 9. After about an hour of electrolysis, the optimum removal rate of HA was above 99%. The results demonstrated that the AAFCEC is an efficient and eco-friendly water treatment process, and it could be further developed and disseminated in the rural areas and households.
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- Wei Wei
- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China E-mail: ; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Hefei 230061, China; Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Wastewater Reuse of Anhui Province, Hefei 230061, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China E-mail: ; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Hefei 230061, China; Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Wastewater Reuse of Anhui Province, Hefei 230061, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China E-mail: ; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Hefei 230061, China; Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Wastewater Reuse of Anhui Province, Hefei 230061, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China E-mail: ; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Hefei 230061, China; Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Wastewater Reuse of Anhui Province, Hefei 230061, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China E-mail: ; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Hefei 230061, China; Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Wastewater Reuse of Anhui Province, Hefei 230061, China
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Novel phase separation method for the microencapsulation of oxalic acid dihydrate/boric acid eutectic system in a hybrid polymer shell for thermal energy storage. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Pellá MCG, Simão AR, Lima-Tenório MK, Scariot DB, Nakamura CV, Muniz EC, Rubira AF. Magnetic chitosan microgels: Synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of magnetic field effect over the drug release behavior. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 250:116879. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Mohammadzadeh R, Shahim P, Akbari A. Formulation of a pH-sensitive cancer cell-targeted gene delivery system based on folate-chitosan conjugated nanoparticles. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2020; 68:114-121. [PMID: 32060964 DOI: 10.1002/bab.1900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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In this study, we investigated the design and construct of a chitosan (CA)-based targeted gene delivery system and evaluated its function. To this end, CA-folic acid/pDNA (CA-FA/pDNA) nanoparticles were prepared in different formulations using the ion gelation method. All the synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using FTIR, TEM, SEM and DLS. Moreover, the effects of molecular weight (MW) of CA, DNA, and CA concentration were inspected on encapsulation efficiency (EE). The results showed that the EE of pDNA was directly proportional with MW of CA and CA concentration but was in an inverse proportion with DNA concentration. In addition, high MW of CA and low MW of CA nanoparticles showed lower and higher pDNA release in all pH ranges, respectively. It is concluded that the N/P ratio increase can cause controlled pDNA release.
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- Reza Mohammadzadeh
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
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- Solid Tumor Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Simão AR, Fragal VH, Lima AMDO, Pellá MCG, Garcia FP, Nakamura CV, Tambourgi EB, Rubira AF. pH-responsive hybrid hydrogels: Chondroitin sulfate/casein trapped silica nanospheres for controlled drug release. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 148:302-315. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.01.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Shi C, Zhong S, Sun Y, Xu L, He S, Dou Y, Zhao S, Gao Y, Cui X. Sonochemical preparation of folic acid-decorated reductive-responsive ε-poly-L-lysine-based microcapsules for targeted drug delivery and reductive-triggered release. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 106:110251. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2018] [Revised: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 09/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Xu L, Zhong S, Shi C, Sun Y, Zhao S, Gao Y, Cui X. Sonochemical fabrication of reduction-responsive magnetic starch-based microcapsules. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2018; 49:169-174. [PMID: 30082250 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2018.07.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Revised: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In this work, a novel, biocompatible, non-immunogenic and reductive-responsive magnetic starch-based microcapsules (RMSMCs) were designed and fabricated successfully via a facile sonochemical method for targeted delivery and triggered release of hydrophobic drugs. TEM image indicated that oleic acid (OA) modified Fe3O4 nanoparticles (OA-Fe3O4 NPs) were encapsulated into RMSMCs. The obtained RMSMCs were endowed with magnetism for drug targeted delivery because that the superparamagnetic OA-Fe3O4 NPs were encapsulated into RMSMCs. Moreover, Coumarin 6 (C6), a green fluorescent dye, was used as a model hydrophobic drug and loaded into RMSMCs. As drug carriers, the obtained spherical RMSMCs with the average size of 2 μm presented excellent reductive-responsive release ability for hydrophobic drugs. Accordingly, the obtained RMSMCs would be promising carriers for targeted delivery and triggered release of hydrophobic drugs in biomedical applications.
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- Lifeng Xu
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China.
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Sun Y, Shi C, Yang J, Zhong S, Li Z, Xu L, Zhao S, Gao Y, Cui X. Fabrication of folic acid decorated reductive-responsive starch-based microcapsules for targeted drug delivery via sonochemical method. Carbohydr Polym 2018; 200:508-515. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2018] [Revised: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Li Z, Wang Z, Du X, Shi C, Cui X. Sonochemistry-Assembled Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Microcapsules for Drug Delivery. Adv Healthc Mater 2018. [PMID: 29527834 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201701326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Stimuli-responsive polymer microcapsules (PMs) fabricated by the sonochemical method have emerged for developing useful drug delivery systems, and the latest developments are mainly focusing on the synthetic strategies and properties such as structure, size, stability, loading capacity, drug delivery, and release. There, the primary attribution of sonochemistry is to offer a simple and practical approach for the preparation of PMs. Structure, size, stability, and properties of PMs are designed mainly according to synthetic materials, implementation schemes, or specific demands. Numerous functionalities of PMs based on different stimuli are demonstrated: targeting motion in a magnetic field or adhering to the living cells with sensitive sites through molecular recognition, and stimuli-triggered release including enzymatic catalysis, chemical reaction as well as physical or mechanical process. The current review discusses the basic principles and mechanisms of stimuli effects, and describes the progress in the application such as targeted drug systems and controlled drug systems, and also gives an outlook on the future challenges and opportunities for drug delivery and theranostics.
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- Zhanfeng Li
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials; Laboratory of Fiber Materials and Modern Textile; The Growing Base for State Key Laboratory; Qingdao University; 266071 Qingdao China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials; Laboratory of Fiber Materials and Modern Textile; The Growing Base for State Key Laboratory; Qingdao University; 266071 Qingdao China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong Sino-Japanese Center for Collaborative Research of Carbon Nanomaterials; Laboratory of Fiber Materials and Modern Textile; The Growing Base for State Key Laboratory; Qingdao University; 266071 Qingdao China
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- College of Chemistry; Jilin University; 130012 Changchun China
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- College of Chemistry; Jilin University; 130012 Changchun China
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Kong X, Xu W, Zhang C, Kong W. Chitosan temperature-sensitive gel loaded with drug microspheres has excellent effectiveness, biocompatibility and safety as an ophthalmic drug delivery system. Exp Ther Med 2017; 15:1442-1448. [PMID: 29434728 PMCID: PMC5776523 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2017.5586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2016] [Accepted: 09/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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In the present study, a temperature-sensitive gel composed of chitosan, carboxymethyl chitosan and glycerophosphate was prepared and loaded with chitosan microspheres encapsulating levofloxacin. The bioavailability of levofloxacin and the safety of this novel opthalmic drug delivery formulation were evaluated. Levofloxacin chitosan microspheres were prepared using the ionic gelation method, and the particle size and entrapment rate were determined. The morphology of the microspheres was observed by scanning electron microscopy. The pH and zeta potential were measured. The in vitro release of levofloxacin by the chitosan temperature-sensitive gel loaded with drug microspheres was determined using spectrophotometry. The eye retention time of the chitosan temperature-sensitive gel was calculated using a fluorescein sodium test. To assess the bioavailability and safety of the chitosan temperature-sensitive gel, a cell compatibility test, a cytotoxicity test and skin irritation test were performed. The entrapment rate of levofloxacin in the chitosan microspheres was determined to be 26.5%. The levofloxacin chitosan microspheres that were formed by chitosan and sodium tripolyphosphate were identified to be suitable for use in an ophthalmic particle dispersion system based on their physical and chemical properties. The pH of the levofloxacin chitosan microsphere suspension was 5.87±0.04, the average particle diameter was 2,452±342 nm, the polydispersity index was 0.168±0.028 and the ζ potential was 28.62±1.7 mV. The chitosan temperature-sensitive gel carrying microspheres loaded with drug prevented drug burst release at the initial stage and facilitated the slow release of the drug later on. Furthermore, this delivery system markedly prolonged the contact duration of levofloxacin with the eye. The chitosan temperature-sensitive hydrogel was safe and provided a good bioavailability of the drug. The results revealed that the chitosan temperature-sensitive gel had a cytotoxicity of grade 0, and no erythematous response was observed during the entire course of the skin irritation test. The present study provided a basis for the future development of the chitosan-based temperature-sensitive hydrogel in ophthalmic drug delivery.
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- Xiaoying Kong
- Department of Material Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong 266109, P.R. China
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- Department of Inspection, Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266000, P.R. China
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- Emergency Department, Shandong Energy Zaozhuang Mining Group Hospital, Zaozhuang, Shandong 277000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Lianhe Hospital, Dezhou, Shandong 253000, P.R. China
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Xu P, Liang X, Chen N, Tang J, Shao W, Gao Q, Teng Z. Magnetic separable chitosan microcapsules decorated with silver nanoparticles for catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol. J Colloid Interface Sci 2017; 507:353-359. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2017.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Revised: 08/04/2017] [Accepted: 08/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Zhong S, Zhang H, Liu Y, Wang G, Shi C, Li Z, Feng Y, Cui X. Folic acid functionalized reduction-responsive magnetic chitosan nanocapsules for targeted delivery and triggered release of drugs. Carbohydr Polym 2017; 168:282-289. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.03.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2016] [Revised: 03/22/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Dong L, Shi C, Guo L, Yang T, Sun Y, Cui X. Fabrication of redox and pH dual-responsive magnetic graphene oxide microcapsules via sonochemical method. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2017; 36:437-445. [PMID: 28069231 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2016.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2016] [Revised: 12/19/2016] [Accepted: 12/20/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In this study, the biocompatible redox and pH dual-responsive magnetic graphene oxide microcapsules (MGOMCs) were prepared by a simple sonochemical method. The disulfide bonds cross-linked the wall of MGOMCs were formed from the hydrosulfuryl on the surface of thiolated graphene oxide, which was synthesized by functionalizing graphene oxide with cysteine, showed an excellent redox-responsive property to control drugs release. Moreover, oleic acid modified Fe3O4 nanoparticles were encapsulated into the microcapsules successfully with the hydrophobic drugs dispersed in the hydroxy silicone oil. The MGOMCs possess distinguished magnetic property and pH-responsive ability. Besides, the microcapsules could be engulfed by Hela cells successfully due to the appropriate size and flexible shell. The MGOMCs could be a good carrier for hydrophobic drugs, especially the anticancer drugs.
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- Linlin Dong
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, PR China
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- College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, PR China.
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ALP E, ÇIRAK T, DEMİRBİLEK M, TÜRK M, GÜVEN E. Targeted delivery of etoposide to osteosarcoma cells using poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) nanoparticles. Turk J Biol 2017. [DOI: 10.3906/biy-1612-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Su Z, Li X, Yang Y, Fan Y. Probing the application of a zirconium coagulant in a coagulation–ultrafiltration process: observations on organics removal and membrane fouling. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra08038g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The Zr coagulant offered improved turbidity and organics removal and was beneficial in alleviating membrane fouling, particularly the irreversible fouling.
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- Zhaoyang Su
- College of Architecture and Civil Engineering
- Beijing University of Technology
- Beijing 100124
- P. R. China
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- College of Architecture and Civil Engineering
- Beijing University of Technology
- Beijing 100124
- P. R. China
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- College of Architecture and Civil Engineering
- Beijing University of Technology
- Beijing 100124
- P. R. China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Imperial College London
- South Kensington Campus
- London SW7 2AZ
- UK
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Tan S, Mettu S, Biviano MD, Zhou M, Babgi B, White J, Dagastine RR, Ashokkumar M. Ultrasonic synthesis of stable oil filled microcapsules using thiolated chitosan and their characterization by AFM and numerical simulations. SOFT MATTER 2016; 12:7212-22. [PMID: 27499242 DOI: 10.1039/c6sm01402j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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An experimental protocol has been developed for synthesizing stable core-shell microcapsules using a biopolymer, chitosan, lacking cross-linkable thiol functional groups. In the first step, thiol moieties were introduced into the backbone of chitosan using dl-N-acetylhomocysteine thiolactone (AHT). In the second step, AHT-modified chitosan shelled microcapsules, encapsulating an oil core, were successfully prepared using high intensity 20 kHz ultrasound. The size of chitosan and AHT modified chitosan microcapsules was found to be in the range of 1-15 μm. The thickness of the microcapsule shell increased with an increase in thiol content. The mechanical properties of microcapsules were evaluated by subjecting the microcapsules to compressive forces by colloidal probe AFM. The stiffness and the Young's modulus of the shell of microcapsules were determined by analyzing the force versus indentation data using Reissner's theory for indentation of thin elastic shells. The stiffness of AHT modified chitosan microcapsules was found to be higher than unmodified chitosan microcapsules. The viability of microcapsules to be embedded into processed food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products was tested via numerical simulations. The confined capsule in the micro-channel was subjected to linear shear and uniform flows. We used finite element numerical simulations to determine the deformation of microcapsules in flow as a function of shear rate and thickness of the shell. The deformation of capsule was found to be linear with an increase in the shear rate. The deformation decreased with an increase in the thickness of the shell. Based on the simulations, we predict that the microcapsules would survive processing conditions and shear rates used in industrial applications.
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- Sinuo Tan
- School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia.
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