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Singh G, Rana A, Smriti. Decoding antimicrobial resistance: unraveling molecular mechanisms and targeted strategies. Arch Microbiol 2024; 206:280. [PMID: 38805035 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-024-03998-2] [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: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant global health threat, necessitating innovative approaches for combatting it. This review explores various mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance observed in various strains of bacteria. We examine various strategies, including antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), novel antimicrobial materials, drug delivery systems, vaccines, antibody therapies, and non-traditional antibiotic treatments. Through a comprehensive literature review, the efficacy and challenges of these strategies are evaluated. Findings reveal the potential of AMPs in combating resistance due to their unique mechanisms and lower propensity for resistance development. Additionally, novel drug delivery systems, such as nanoparticles, show promise in enhancing antibiotic efficacy and overcoming resistance mechanisms. Vaccines and antibody therapies offer preventive measures, although challenges exist in their development. Non-traditional antibiotic treatments, including CRISPR-Cas systems, present alternative approaches to combat resistance. Overall, this review underscores the importance of multifaceted strategies and coordinated global efforts to address antimicrobial resistance effectively.
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- Gagandeep Singh
- Department of Biosciences (UIBT), Chandigarh University, Punjab, 140413, India
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- Department of Biosciences (UIBT), Chandigarh University, Punjab, 140413, India.
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- Department of Biosciences (UIBT), Chandigarh University, Punjab, 140413, India
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Grant GJ, Kohli I, Mohammad TF. A narrative review of the impact of ultraviolet radiation and sunscreen on the skin microbiome. PHOTODERMATOLOGY, PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE 2024; 40:e12943. [PMID: 38288770 DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND The human skin microbiome is a dynamic ecosystem that plays an important role in skin health. The skin microbiome has been implicated in numerous diseases, and our knowledge surrounding it continues to evolve. A better understanding of the interactions between the environment and the skin microbiome will lead to improvements in skin health. METHODS This article reviews the published literature surrounding the impact of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and sunscreen on the skin microbiome. RESULTS Skin microbes are differentially impacted by UVR, and alterations in the microbiome can be detected following UVR exposure. These changes are related to direct bactericidal effects, alterations in the cutaneous metabolome, and changes in the cutaneous immune system. UV filters used in sunscreen have been shown to have bactericidal effects, and many compounds used in sunscreen emulsions can also negatively impact cutaneous microbes. CONCLUSION A healthy microbiome has been shown to produce compounds that help protect the skin from UVR, and sunscreen has the potential to reduce the diversity of the skin microbiome. This indicates that designing sunscreen products that both provide protection against UVR and preserve the skin microbiome may offer additional benefits to skin health when compared with traditional sunscreen products.
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- Garett J Grant
- Department of Internal Medicine, Transitional Year Residency Program, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- The Henry W Lim, MD, Division of Photobiology and Photomedicine, Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- The Henry W Lim, MD, Division of Photobiology and Photomedicine, Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Lin CH, Lin MH, Chung YK, Alalaiwe A, Hung CF, Fang JY. Exploring the potential of the nano-based sunscreens and antioxidants for preventing and treating skin photoaging. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 347:140702. [PMID: 37979799 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Excessive exposure to sunlight, especially UV irradiation, causes skin photodamage. Sunscreens, such as TiO2 and ZnO, can potentially prevent UV via scattering, reflection, and absorption. Topical antioxidants are another means of skin photoprotection. Developing nanoparticles for sunscreens and antioxidants is recommended for photoaging prevention and treatment as it can improve uncomfortable skin appearance, stability, penetration, and safety. This study reviewed the effects of nano-sized sunscreens and antioxidants on skin photoprevention by examining published studies and articles from PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, which explore the topics of skin photoaging, skin senescence, UV radiation, keratinocyte, dermal fibroblast, sunscreen, antioxidant, and nanoparticle. The researchers of this study also summarized the nano-based UV filters and therapeutics for mitigating skin photoaging. The skin photodamage mechanisms are presented, followed by the introduction of current skin photoaging treatment. The different nanoparticle types used for topical delivery were also explored in this study. This is followed by the mechanisms of how nanoparticles improve the UV filters and antioxidant performance. Lastly, recent investigations were reviewed on nanoparticulate sunscreens and antioxidants in skin photoaging management. Sunscreens and antioxidants for topical application have different concepts. Topical antioxidants are ideal for permeating into the skin to exhibit free radical scavenging activity, while UV filters are prescribed to remain on the skin surface without absorption to exert the UV-blocking effect without causing toxicity. The nanoparticle design strategy for meeting the different needs of sunscreens and antioxidants is also explored in this study. Although the benefits of using nanoparticles for alleviating photodamage are well-established, more animal-based and clinical studies are necessary.
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- Chih-Hung Lin
- Center for General Education, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan; PhD Program in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan; School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Pharmaceutics Laboratory, Graduate Institute of Natural Products, Chang Gung University, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety and Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Oliveira RI, de Oliveira IN, de Conto JF, de Souza AM, Batistuzzo de Medeiros SR, Egues SM, Padilha FF, Hernández-Macedo ML. Photocatalytic effect of N-TiO 2 conjugated with folic acid against biofilm-forming resistant bacteria. Heliyon 2023; 9:e22108. [PMID: 38027799 PMCID: PMC10658382 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Antibiotic resistance challenges the treatment of bacterial biofilm-related infections, but the use of nanoparticles as a treatment is a promising strategy to overcome bacterial infections. This study applied nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide (N-TiO2) conjugated with folic acid (FA) on biofilm-forming resistant bacteria. The photocatalytic effect of TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) was studied under ultraviolet (UV), visible light, and dark conditions at 60, 120, and 180 min against planktonic cells and biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. TiO2 NPs were in the anatase phase, spherical shaped with sizes of 10-13 nm, and effectively doped and conjugated with N and FA. The FA-conjugated nanoparticles (N-TiO2-FA and FA-TiO2) were shown to have a bactericidal effect on all bacteria between 60 and 180 min under UV and visible light conditions. Concerning biofilms, N-TiO2-FA was shown to have a highly disruptive effect on all bacterial biofilms under UV irradiation at 180 min. Meanwhile, the nanoparticles did not show DNA damaging potential and they had no cytostatic effect, indicating that these NPs are biocompatible. In sum, nanoparticle conjugation with FA promoted photocatalytic effectiveness, revealing the promise this nanomaterial holds as a biocompatible antimicrobial agent.
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- Raphaella I.S. Oliveira
- Graduate Program in Industrial Biotechnology, Tiradentes University, 49032-490, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Institute of Technology and Research, Tiradentes University, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Institute of Technology and Research, Tiradentes University, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Materials Synthesis and Chromatography, Center for Studies in Colloidal Systems, Institute of Technology and Research, Tiradentes University, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Bioscience Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, 59078-900, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Bioscience Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, 59078-900, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Materials Synthesis and Chromatography, Center for Studies in Colloidal Systems, Institute of Technology and Research, Tiradentes University, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Process Engineering, Tiradentes University, 49037-580 Aracaju, SE, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Industrial Biotechnology, Tiradentes University, 49032-490, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
- Biomaterials Laboratory, Technology and Research Institute, Tiradentes University, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Industrial Biotechnology, Tiradentes University, 49032-490, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
- Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Institute of Technology and Research, Tiradentes University, Aracaju, SE, Brazil
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Wang M, Phillips TD. Lecithin-amended montmorillonite clays enhance the antibacterial effect of barrier creams. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 229:113450. [PMID: 37451226 PMCID: PMC10528371 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113450] [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: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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The objective of this study was to assess in vitro antibacterial activity of barrier cream (EVB) formulations containing either calcium montmorillonite (CM) or lecithin-amended montmorillonite (CML). All ingredients were generally recognized as safe (GRAS), and clay minerals were specifically studied due to their known ability to adsorb numerous toxins of human clinical relevance. Characterization of the EVB formulations showed good spreadability, pH, appearance, unity, viscosity, and no evidence of phase separation. Colony forming, disk diffusion susceptibility, and agar dilution assays were used to determine the minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) of total EVB formulations, as well as respective individual ingredients, against E. coli. Active ingredients within the base EVB formulation were found to be essential oils and zinc oxide. EVB-CML at 0.5-25 mg/mL dose-dependently and significantly (p ≤ 0.01) enhanced the antibacterial activity of the base EVB formulation. MBC values for EVB-CML were 2.5 mg/mL in the colony forming assay and 0.75 mg/mL in the agar dilution test, with a zone of inhibition. Both EVB and EVB-CML displayed stronger antibacterial activity than four antimicrobial creams currently marketed in the United States. Moreover, this effect was rapid, favored by high temperature, and product stability testing suggested a shelf life of at least 10 months. Taken together, these findings demonstrate the ability of CML to enhance the antibacterial effect of the base EVB formulation against E. coli. This novel EVB-CML formulation represents a promising advancement toward improved antibacterial efficacy beyond current industry standards for commercial skin creams and sunscreens.
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- Meichen Wang
- Interdisciplinary Faculty of Toxicology, College Station, TX 77843, USA; Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Interdisciplinary Faculty of Toxicology, College Station, TX 77843, USA; Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA.
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Guan X, Zhang B, Zhu Y, Zheng S, Li D, Liu S, Han Q. Fascinating Pathway to Facilitate the Photoisomerization of Spiropyran-Based Nanocomposites. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:39827-39836. [PMID: 37578118 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Recently, spiropyran-based composites have gained more attention on account of their stimuli-responsive essence, especially of the fascinating and green photo stimulus. However, the great dipole moment change between the ring-opened merocyanine and ring-closed spiropyran requires a large free volume available for isomerization, which significantly restrains the photoisomerization of spiropyran-based nanocomposites. Herein, a fascinating pathway by regulating the states both of spiropyran and the immobilized nanoparticle supports was put forward to facilitate the photoisomerization. The results demonstrated that the spiropyran grafting percentage of 5.18% and immobilized supports with less aggregation, high specific surface area, large pore size, and noncrystalline structure were suitable to fabricate spiropyran-based nanocomposites, which showed a significant improvement for Pb2+ and Cr3+ removal from aqueous solution on account of free photoisomerization of spiropyran on the support's surface. This work will pave the pathway to extend the exploitation of spiropyran-based nanocomposites in various fields such as biotechnology, physiology, and electronics to photonics and environmental-friendly fields.
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- Xiaoyu Guan
- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, PR China
- Nano Medical Engineering Laboratory, RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako 351-0198, Saitama, Japan
- Key Laboratory of Leather Chemistry and Engineering (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, PR China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, PR China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, PR China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, PR China
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- Chengdu Decoli Polymer Materials Corporation Limited, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, PR China
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Zhang S, Wang T. Preparation of enzymolysis porous corn starch composite microcapsules embedding organic sunscreen agents and its UV protection performance and stability. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 314:120903. [PMID: 37173013 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120903] [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: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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In this paper, a natural composite wall material sunscreen microcapsule was prepared, which significantly improved the SPF value and photostability of the embedded sunscreen agents. Using modified porous corn starch and whey protein as wall materials, the sunscreen agents 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl] benzoic acid hexyl ester and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate were embedded by adsorption, emulsion, encapsulation and solidification. The embedding rate of the obtained sunscreen microcapsules was 32.71 % and the average size was 7.98 μm; the enzymatic hydrolyzed starch formed a porous structure, its X-ray diffraction pattern did not change significantly, and the specific volume and oil absorption rate increased by 39.89 % and 68.32 %, respectively, compared with those before enzymatic hydrolyzed; The porous surface of the starch after embedding the sunscreen was covered and sealed with whey protein. 120 h sunscreen penetration rate was lower than 12.48 %; Compared with the lotion containing the same amount of sunscreen but not encapsulated, the SPF value of the lotion containing sunscreen microcapsules increased by 62.24 %, and the photostability of sunscreen microcapsules increased by 66.28 % within 8 h under the irradiation intensity of 25 w/m2. The wall material and the preparation method are natural and environmentally friendly, and have a good application prospect in low-leakage drug delivery system.
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- Suning Zhang
- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China; Engineering Research Center of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 201418, China.
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China; Engineering Research Center of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 201418, China
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Ge S, Zhang S, Li X, Li A, Wang W, Tan G, Sui X, Li Q. Design of Proanthocyanidins and TiO 2 Nanoparticles-Based Novel Emulsions as a Platform for UV Protection. Chempluschem 2023; 88:e202300287. [PMID: 37528443 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202300287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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A white oil-in-water novel emulsion stabilized by TiO2 nanoparticles with UVB shielding properties and proanthocyanidins with antioxidant activity was prepared, where the proanthocyanidins aggregated at the oil-water interface to reduce interfacial tension while TiO2 nanoparticles were dispersed in the continuous water phase to hinder droplet coalescence. It was found that the average oil droplet size was less than 10 μm and decreased with the increase of proanthocyanidins concentration, but the increase of the content of TiO2 nanoparticles had little effect on it. The combination of TiO2 nanoparticles and proanthocyanidins was versatile for oil phases with different polarities, and the resulting emulsion exhibited high stability in the face of centrifugation, heating and prolonging storage time. After encapsulating the UVA filter avobenzone in white oil, the emulsion was endowed with the ability to resist UVB and UVA. Further, the emulsion showed great free radical scavenging ability for superoxide anion radical (⋅O2 - ), hydroxyl radical (⋅OH) with the clearance rate of over 70 %, indicating the good antioxidant activity. The ingenious combination of UVB, UVA filter and antioxidant with emulsion as carrier provides a new idea for the preparation of full-band sunscreen emulsion.
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- Shujin Ge
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, 255049, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, 255049, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, 255049, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, 255049, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, 255049, P. R. China
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- Shandong Linglong Rubber Technology Co., Ltd, Yantai, Shandong, 253000, P. R. China
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- Shandong Linglong Rubber Technology Co., Ltd, Yantai, Shandong, 253000, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong, 255049, P. R. China
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Chang J, Yu B, Saltzman WM, Girardi M. Nanoparticles as a Therapeutic Delivery System for Skin Cancer Prevention and Treatment. JID INNOVATIONS 2023; 3:100197. [PMID: 37205301 PMCID: PMC10186617 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2023.100197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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The use of nanoparticles (NPs) as a therapeutic delivery system has expanded markedly over the past decade, particularly regarding applications targeting the skin. The delivery of NP-based therapeutics to the skin requires special consideration owing to its role as both a physical and immunologic barrier, and specific technologies must not only take into consideration the target but also the pathway of delivery. The unique challenge this poses has been met with the development of a wide panel of NP-based technologies meant to precisely address these considerations. In this review article, we describe the application of NP-based technologies for drug delivery targeting the skin, summarize the types of NPs, and discuss the current landscape of NPs for skin cancer prevention and skin cancer treatment as well as future directions within these applications.
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- Jungsoo Chang
- Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Ghamarpoor R, Fallah A, Jamshidi M. Investigating the use of titanium dioxide (TiO 2) nanoparticles on the amount of protection against UV irradiation. Sci Rep 2023; 13:9793. [PMID: 37328531 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37057-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023] Open
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In this study, three samples of commercial titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2) in different sizes were used to investigate their effect on the formulation of sunscreen creams. The aim was to evaluate their role in the performance of sunscreens (i.e. SPF, UVAPF, and critical wavelength). Then the particle size of these samples was determined by photon correlation spectroscopy methods. As a result, the size of primary particles was reduced by using milling and homogenization methods at different times. The results showed that the particle size of samples TA, TB, and TC in the ultrasonic homogenizer decreased from 966.4, 2745.8, and 2471.6 nm to 142.6, 254.8, and 262.8 nm, respectively. These particles were used in the pristine formulation. Then the functional characteristics of each formulation were determined by standard methods. TA had the best dispersion in cream compared to other samples due to its smaller size (i.e. 142.6 nm). For each formulation, two important parameters, including pH and TiO2 dosage, were investigated in different states. The results showed that the formulations prepared with TA had the lowest viscosity compared to formulations containing TB and TC. SPSS 17 statistical software analysis of variance showed that the performance of SPF, UVAPF and λc in formulations containing TA had the highest levels. Also, the sample containing TAU with the lowest particle size values had the highest protection against UV rays (SPF). According to the photocatalytic functionality of TiO2, the photodegradation of methylene blue in the presence of each nanoparticle of TiO2 was studied. The results showed that smaller nanoparticles (i.e. TA) had more photocatalytic activity under UV-Vis irradiation during 4 h (TA (22%) > TB (16%) > TC (15%)). The results showed that titanium dioxide can be used as a suitable filter against all types of UVA and UVB rays.
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- Reza Ghamarpoor
- School of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran.
- Constructional Polymers and Composites Research Laboratory, School of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical Technologies, Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST), Tehran, Iran
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- Constructional Polymers and Composites Research Laboratory, School of Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran
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Zhang J, Xie X, Li Q, Wang J, Zhang S. Combined toxic effects of TiO 2 nanoparticles and organochlorines on Chlorella pyrenoidosa in karst area natural waters. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2023; 257:106442. [PMID: 36863153 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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With the discharge of nanoparticles (NPs) into the environment, NPs can interact with coexisting organic pollutants, resulting in combined toxic effects. In order to more realistically evaluate the potential toxic effects of NPs and coexisting pollutants on aquatic organisms. We evaluated the combined toxicities of TiO2 nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) and three different organochlorines(OCs)-pentachlorobenzene (PeCB), 3,3',4,4'-tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB-77) and atrazine to algae (Chlorella pyrenoidosa) in three karst natural waters. The results indicate that the individual toxicities of TiO2 NPs and OCs in natural waters were less than those of OECD medium, and the combined toxicities were different from but generally similar to those of OECD medium. The individual and combined toxicities were the largest in UW. The correlation analysis showed that the toxicities of TiO2 NPs and OCs were mainly related to TOC, ionic strength, Ca2+ and Mg2+ in natural water. The binary combined toxicities of PeCB and atrazine with TiO2 NPs to algae were synergistic. The binary combined toxicity of TiO2 NPs and PCB-77 to algae was antagonistic. The presence of TiO2 NPs increased the algae-accumulations of OCs. PeCB and atrazine all increased the algae-accumulations of TiO2 NPs, while PCB-77 showed the opposite result. The above results indicated that due to the influence of different hydrochemical properties in karst natural waters, there were differences between TiO2 NPs and OCs in their toxic effects, structural and functional damage, and bioaccumulation.
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- Jun Zhang
- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China; Cultivation Base of Guizhou State Key Laboratory of Karst Mountain Ecological Environment, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China; Cultivation Base of Guizhou State Key Laboratory of Karst Mountain Ecological Environment, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China; Cultivation Base of Guizhou State Key Laboratory of Karst Mountain Ecological Environment, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China; Cultivation Base of Guizhou State Key Laboratory of Karst Mountain Ecological Environment, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China; Cultivation Base of Guizhou State Key Laboratory of Karst Mountain Ecological Environment, Guiyang 550025, China.
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Muzata TS, Gebrekrstos A, Orasugh JT, Ray SS. An overview of recent advances in polymer composites with improved
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‐shielding properties. J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Tanyaradzwa S. Muzata
- Department of Polymer Technology and Engineering Harare Institute of Technology Harare Zimbabwe
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- Department of Chemical Sciences University of Johannesburg Johannesburg South Africa
- Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials DSI‐CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Pretoria South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Sciences University of Johannesburg Johannesburg South Africa
- Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials DSI‐CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Pretoria South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Sciences University of Johannesburg Johannesburg South Africa
- Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials DSI‐CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Pretoria South Africa
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Facile Synthesis of ZSM-5/TiO2/Ni Novel Nanocomposite for the Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-022-02336-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Antimicrobial Resistance and Inorganic Nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222312890. [PMID: 34884695 PMCID: PMC8657868 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222312890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Antibiotics are being less effective, which leads to high mortality in patients with infections and a high cost for the recovery of health, and the projections that are had for the future are not very encouraging which has led to consider antimicrobial resistance as a global health problem and to be the object of study by researchers. Although resistance to antibiotics occurs naturally, its appearance and spread have been increasing rapidly due to the inappropriate use of antibiotics in recent decades. A bacterium becomes resistant due to the transfer of genes encoding antibiotic resistance. Bacteria constantly mutate; therefore, their defense mechanisms mutate, as well. Nanotechnology plays a key role in antimicrobial resistance due to materials modified at the nanometer scale, allowing large numbers of molecules to assemble to have a dynamic interface. These nanomaterials act as carriers, and their design is mainly focused on introducing the temporal and spatial release of the payload of antibiotics. In addition, they generate new antimicrobial modalities for the bacteria, which are not capable of protecting themselves. So, nanoparticles are an adjunct mechanism to improve drug potency by reducing overall antibiotic exposure. These nanostructures can overcome cell barriers and deliver antibiotics to the cytoplasm to inhibit bacteria. This work aims to give a general vision between the antibiotics, the nanoparticles used as carriers, bacteria resistance, and the possible mechanisms that occur between them.
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Li Z, Hu M, Song H, Lin D, Wang Y. Toxic effects of nano-TiO 2 in bivalves-A synthesis of meta-analysis and bibliometric analysis. J Environ Sci (China) 2021; 104:188-203. [PMID: 33985722 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2020.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Since the beginning of the 21st century, the increasing production and application of nano-TiO2 in consumer products have inevitably led to its release into aquatic systems and therefore caused the exposure of aquatic organisms, resulting in growing environmental concerns. However, the safety of nano-TiO2 in aquatic environments has not been systematically assessed, especially in coastal and estuary waters where a large number of filter-feeding animals live. Bivalves are considered around the world to be a unique target group for nanoparticle toxicity, and numerous studies have been conducted to test the toxic effects of nano-TiO2 on bivalves. The aim of this review was to systematically summarize and analyze published data concerning the toxicological effects of nano-TiO2 in bivalves. In particular, the toxicity of nano-TiO2 to the antioxidant system and cell physiology was subjected to meta-analysis to reveal the mechanism of the toxicological effects of nano-TiO2 and the factors affecting its toxicological effects. To reveal the cooperation, hot keywords and co-citations in this field, bibliometric analysis was conducted, and the results showed that the toxicological molecular mechanisms of nano-TiO2 and the combined effects of nano-TiO2 and other environmental factors are two major hot spots. Finally, some perspectives and insights were provided in this review for future research on nano-TiO2 toxicology in bivalves.
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- Zhuoqing Li
- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- International Research Center for Marine Biosciences at Shanghai Ocean University, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai 201306, China; Key Laboratory of Exploration and Utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China.
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Angrish A, Kumar R, Chauhan R, Sharma V. On the IR spectroscopy and chemometric based rapid and non-destructive method for the investigation of sunscreen stains: Application in forensic science. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2020; 242:118708. [PMID: 32731143 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2020.118708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Revised: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Cosmetic products such as sunscreens may often be encountered in forensic investigations as traces left on tissue paper, apparels, drinkware, painted exterior, or various alternative surfaces. The pilot study aimed at efficiently using Infrared spectroscopy coupled with chemometrics to cater to unbiased, rapid, and non-destructive identification of sunscreens which will aid various forensic investigations soon. In the present research, a total of 109 sunscreen samples were analyzed using Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy. The physicochemical data from the FTIR instrument was then subjected to principal component analysis (PCA), which successfully distinguished most of the samples based on their spectral information. The trained model resulted in clear segregation of unknown sunscreen samples. This could provide an outstanding level of confidence during the conduction of 'questioned versus known' comparisons of similar sunscreens and will give the details of the manufacturer, thereby, helping in rounding off the suspects.
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- Arpita Angrish
- Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Institute of Forensic Science & Criminology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India.
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Xu X, Hu Y, Zhang LP, Liu B, Yang Y, Tang T, Tian J, Peng K, Liu T. Lactic- co-glycolic acid-coated methylene blue nanoparticles with enhanced antibacterial activity for efficient wound healing. RSC Adv 2020; 10:12304-12307. [PMID: 35497590 PMCID: PMC9050639 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra01034k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Effective wound healing has been demonstrated using lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA)-coated methylene blue nanoparticles (MPNPs) as a novel susceptible agent for photodynamic antibacterial therapy. Compared with methylene blue (MB) solution, MPNPs have a significantly improved antibacterial effect in vitro and in vivo. The enhanced antibacterial effect is achieved through increased singlet oxygen generation in MPNPs compared to that of MB solution, as a result of the decreased aggregation-induced quenching (ACQ) effect of the MPNPs. The mouse skin infection model experiment proved that MPNP has good antibacterial effects and promotes wound healing.
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- Xiaomu Xu
- Laboratory of Aquatic Health and Public Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University Hefei 230036 China .,Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology and Nanopathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University No. 2 West Road Yuanmingyuan Beijing 100193 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology and Nanopathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University No. 2 West Road Yuanmingyuan Beijing 100193 P. R. China.,College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University No. 2 West Road Yuanmingyuan Beijing 100193 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences 29 Zhongguancun East Road, Haidian District Beijing 100190 China
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology and Nanopathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University No. 2 West Road Yuanmingyuan Beijing 100193 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology and Nanopathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University No. 2 West Road Yuanmingyuan Beijing 100193 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology and Nanopathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University No. 2 West Road Yuanmingyuan Beijing 100193 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology and Nanopathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University No. 2 West Road Yuanmingyuan Beijing 100193 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Aquatic Health and Public Health, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University Hefei 230036 China
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology and Nanopathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University No. 2 West Road Yuanmingyuan Beijing 100193 P. R. China
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