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Pedro-Hernández LD, Barajas-Mendoza I, Castillo-Rodríguez IO, Klimova E, Ramírez-Ápan T, Martínez-García M. Janus Dendrimers as Nanocarriers of Ibuprofen, Chlorambucil and their Anticancer Activity. Pharm Nanotechnol 2024; 12:276-287. [PMID: 37592778 DOI: 10.2174/2211738511666230817160636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Janus Dendrimer represents a novel class of synthetic nanocarriers. Since it is possible to introduce multiple drugs and target moieties, this helps the designing of new biocompatible forms with pharmacological activities comprised of different drugs with tailor-made functionalities, such as anticancer and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, which could improve the anticancer activity with less toxicity. AIMS This study aimed to determine the anticancer activity of the Janus dendrimers formed by two dendrons. One dendron conjugates with chlorambucil, and the other dendron conjugates with Ibuprofen. METHODS The cytotoxicity of the drug carriers was determined by the sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay for three cell lines. PC-3 (human prostatic adenocarcinoma), HCT-15 (human colorectal adenocarcinoma), MFC-7 (human breast cancer) and the COS-7 African green monkey kidney (used as a control) cell lines were seeded into 96-well plates at a density of 5x103 cells/well and cultured for 24 h before use. All the obtained compounds were characterized by 1H and 13C NMR one and two dimensions, UVvis, FTIR, MALDI-TOF, Electrospray mass, and FAB+. Microscopic images were taken in an Inverted microscope Nikon, Diaphot 300, 10x4 in culture medium. RESULTS Janus dendrimers (G1 and G2) were synthesized via an azide-alkyne click-chemistry reaction attaching on one face dendrons with ibuprofen molecules and, on the other face, attached a chlorambucil- derivative. The IC50 behavior of the conjugates of the first and second generations showed anticancer activity against PC-3, HCT-15, and MFC-7 cell lines. The second generation was more active against PC-3, HCT-15 and MFC-7 with IC50 of 3.8±0.5, 3.0±0.2 and 3.7 ± 1.1 mM, respectively. CONCLUSION The new Janus dendrimers with anticancer chlorambucil and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory Ibuprofen can improve the anticancer activity of chlorambucil with less toxicity. FUTURE PROSPECTS Now, we are working on the synthesis of new Janus dendrimers using the most effective and fine methods. Moreover, we hope that we shall be able to obtain different generations that are more selective against cancer cells.
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- Luis Daniel Pedro-Hernández
- Departmento de Química Orgánica, Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México. Ciudad Universitaria, Circuito Exterior, Coyoacán, C.P. 04510, México
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- Departmento de Química Orgánica, Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México. Ciudad Universitaria, Circuito Exterior, Coyoacán, C.P. 04510, México
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- Departmento de Química Orgánica, Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México. Ciudad Universitaria, Circuito Exterior, Coyoacán, C.P. 04510, México
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- Departmento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México. Ciudad Universitaria, Circuito Interior, Coyoacán, C.P. 04510, México
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- Departmento de Química Orgánica, Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México. Ciudad Universitaria, Circuito Exterior, Coyoacán, C.P. 04510, México
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- Departmento de Química Orgánica, Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México. Ciudad Universitaria, Circuito Exterior, Coyoacán, C.P. 04510, México
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Yu S, Reddy O, Abaci A, Ai Y, Li Y, Chen H, Guvendiren M, Belfield KD, Zhang Y. Novel BODIPY-Based Photobase Generators for Photoinduced Polymerization. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:45281-45289. [PMID: 37708358 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Photobase generators (PBGs) are compounds that utilize light-sensitive chemical-protecting groups to offer spatiotemporal control of releasing organic bases upon targeted light irradiation. PBGs can be implemented as an external control to initiate anionic polymerizations such as thiol-ene Michael addition reactions. However, there are limitations for common PBGs, including a short absorption wavelength and weak base release that lead to poor efficiency in photopolymerization. Therefore, there is a great need for visible-light-triggered PBGs that are capable of releasing strong bases efficiently. Here, we report two novel BODIPY-based visible-light-sensitive PBGs for light-induced activation of the thiol-ene Michael "click" reaction and polymerization. These PBGs were designed by connecting the BODIPY-based light-sensitive protecting group with tetramethylguanidine (TMG), a strong base. Moreover, we exploited the heavy atom effect to increase the efficiency of releasing TMG and the polymerization rate. These BODIPY-based PBGs exhibit extraordinary activity toward thiol-ene Michael addition-based polymerization, and they can be used in surface coating and polymer network formation of different thiol and vinyl monomers.
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- Shupei Yu
- . . Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, College of Science and Liberal Arts, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 323 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, New Jersey 07102, United States
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- . . Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, College of Science and Liberal Arts, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 323 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, New Jersey 07102, United States
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- . . Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 161 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, United States
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- . . Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, College of Science and Liberal Arts, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 323 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, New Jersey 07102, United States
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- . . Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, College of Science and Liberal Arts, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 323 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, New Jersey 07102, United States
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- . . Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, College of Science and Liberal Arts, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 323 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, New Jersey 07102, United States
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- . . Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 161 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, United States
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- . . Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, College of Science and Liberal Arts, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 323 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, New Jersey 07102, United States
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- . . Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, College of Science and Liberal Arts, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 323 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, New Jersey 07102, United States
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Jeevanandam J, Tan KX, Rodrigues J, Danquah MK. Target-Specific Delivery and Bioavailability of Pharmaceuticals via Janus and Dendrimer Particles. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1614. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics15061614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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Nanosized Janus and dendrimer particles have emerged as promising nanocarriers for the target-specific delivery and improved bioavailability of pharmaceuticals. Janus particles, with two distinct regions exhibiting different physical and chemical properties, provide a unique platform for the simultaneous delivery of multiple drugs or tissue-specific targeting. Conversely, dendrimers are branched, nanoscale polymers with well-defined surface functionalities that can be designed for improved drug targeting and release. Both Janus particles and dendrimers have demonstrated their potential to improve the solubility and stability of poorly water-soluble drugs, increase the intracellular uptake of drugs, and reduce their toxicity by controlling the release rate. The surface functionalities of these nanocarriers can be tailored to specific targets, such as overexpressed receptors on cancer cells, leading to enhanced drug efficacy The design of these nanocarriers can be optimized by tuning the size, shape, and surface functionalities, among other parameters. The incorporation of Janus and dendrimer particles into composite materials to create hybrid systems for enhancing drug delivery, leveraging the unique properties and functionalities of both materials, can offer promising outcomes. Nanosized Janus and dendrimer particles hold great promise for the delivery and improved bioavailability of pharmaceuticals. Further research is required to optimize these nanocarriers and bring them to the clinical setting to treat various diseases. This article discusses various nanosized Janus and dendrimer particles for target-specific delivery and bioavailability of pharmaceuticals. In addition, the development of Janus-dendrimer hybrid nanoparticles to address some limitations of standalone nanosized Janus and dendrimer particles is discussed.
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- Jaison Jeevanandam
- CQM—Centro de Química da Madeira, MMRG, Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
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- GenScript Biotech (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., 164, Kallang Way, Solaris@Kallang 164, Singapore 349248, Singapore
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- CQM—Centro de Química da Madeira, MMRG, Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598, USA
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Jeevanandam J, Tan KX, Rodrigues J, Danquah MK. Target-Specific Delivery and Bioavailability of Pharmaceuticals via Janus and Dendrimer Particles. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1614. [PMID: 37376062 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15061614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Nanosized Janus and dendrimer particles have emerged as promising nanocarriers for the target-specific delivery and improved bioavailability of pharmaceuticals. Janus particles, with two distinct regions exhibiting different physical and chemical properties, provide a unique platform for the simultaneous delivery of multiple drugs or tissue-specific targeting. Conversely, dendrimers are branched, nanoscale polymers with well-defined surface functionalities that can be designed for improved drug targeting and release. Both Janus particles and dendrimers have demonstrated their potential to improve the solubility and stability of poorly water-soluble drugs, increase the intracellular uptake of drugs, and reduce their toxicity by controlling the release rate. The surface functionalities of these nanocarriers can be tailored to specific targets, such as overexpressed receptors on cancer cells, leading to enhanced drug efficacy The design of these nanocarriers can be optimized by tuning the size, shape, and surface functionalities, among other parameters. The incorporation of Janus and dendrimer particles into composite materials to create hybrid systems for enhancing drug delivery, leveraging the unique properties and functionalities of both materials, can offer promising outcomes. Nanosized Janus and dendrimer particles hold great promise for the delivery and improved bioavailability of pharmaceuticals. Further research is required to optimize these nanocarriers and bring them to the clinical setting to treat various diseases. This article discusses various nanosized Janus and dendrimer particles for target-specific delivery and bioavailability of pharmaceuticals. In addition, the development of Janus-dendrimer hybrid nanoparticles to address some limitations of standalone nanosized Janus and dendrimer particles is discussed.
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- Jaison Jeevanandam
- CQM-Centro de Química da Madeira, MMRG, Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
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- GenScript Biotech (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., 164, Kallang Way, Solaris@Kallang 164, Singapore 349248, Singapore
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- CQM-Centro de Química da Madeira, MMRG, Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598, USA
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Properties and Bioapplications of Amphiphilic Janus Dendrimers: A Review. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020589. [PMID: 36839911 PMCID: PMC9958631 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Amphiphilic Janus dendrimers are arrangements containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic units, capable of forming ordered aggregates by intermolecular noncovalent interactions between the dendrimer units. Compared to conventional dendrimers, these molecular self-assemblies possess particular and effective attributes i.e., the presence of different terminal groups, essential to design new elaborated materials. The present review will focus on the pharmaceutical and biomedical application of amphiphilic Janus dendrimers. Important information for the development of novel optimized pharmaceutical formulations, such as structural classification, synthetic pathways, properties and applications, will offer the complete characterization of this type of Janus dendrimers. This work will constitute an up-to-date background for dendrimer specialists involved in designing amphiphilic Janus dendrimer-based nanomaterials for future innovations in this promising field.
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Zhou J, Wan M, Dai X, Yang H, Yang Y, Ou J, Liao M, Liu J, Wang L. Polar-embedded phenyl dendritic stationary phase for multi-mode chromatographic separation. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.108303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Wang X, Limpouchová Z, Procházka K, Liu Y, Min Y. Phase equilibria and conformational behavior of dendrimers in porous media: Towards chromatographic analysis of dendrimers. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 608:830-839. [PMID: 34689112 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.09.177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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HYPOTHESIS The intricate entropy-enthalpy interplay of dendrimers confined in pores affects their conformation and retention in the porous stationary phase. This work aims at providing important insights into its impacts on partitioning and chromatographic separation in both size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) and interaction chromatography (IC) regimes. SIMULATIONS Using Monte Carlo (MC) simulations, we investigated the bulk-pore phase equilibria and the conformational behavior of flexible dendrimers differing in generation, in spacer length and in fraction of modified terminal groups interacting differently with pore walls than the majority building units. FINDINGS With increasing interaction strength, a distinct transition from a roughly spherical shape caused by simultaneous interactions with two walls to an ellipsoidal (or even disklike) conformation tenaciously adhering to only one wall was observed for moderately confined dendrimers. The strongly deformed dendrimers subjected to severe confinement gain high energy and the samples differing in the degree of modification become chromatographically discernable thanks to large energy differences. Consequently, our results suggest that the column fillings with fairly narrow pores which are ineffective in SEC, are highly efficient separation media for dendrimer studies by IC above the critical adsorption point (CAP). Overall, our simulations reveal useful information for advancing and optimizing experimental liquid chromatography studies of dendrimers.
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- Xiu Wang
- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Hlavova 8, Prague 2 128 43, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Hlavova 8, Prague 2 128 43, Czech Republic.
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China.
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Pashaei-Sarnaghi R, Najafi F, Taghavi-Kahagh A, Salami-Kalajahi M, Roghani-Mamaqani H. Synthesis, photocrosslinking, and self-assembly of coumarin-anchored poly(amidoamine) dendrimer for smart drug delivery system. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Graft hyper-branched dendrimer onto WS 2 nanosheets modified Poly (N-Vinylcaprolactam) as a thermosensitive nanocarrier for Pioglitazone delivery using near-infrared radiation. Int J Pharm 2021; 607:120985. [PMID: 34389418 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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In this paper, graft-copolymerization of N-vinylcaprolactam and allylamine onto tungsten disulfide (WS2) in the presence of AIBN as initiator has been carried out to prepare the WS2@ (NVCL-co-AAm). Subsequent fifth-generation dendrimer was attached to their surface, and used as a nanocarrier for the pioglitazone (PG) drug delivery. The resulting polymer was characterized by FTIR, XRD, TEM, EDX, and TGA. We loaded PG onto polymer and evaluated the drug loading and release patterns in simulated human blood fluid (pH 7.4) for the treatment of diabetes in vitro. The thermosensitive nanocarrier indicated a maximum of 98 % PG release in the simulated human blood fluid at 50 °C within 6 h, and about 18 % of total PG was released from the nanocarrier within 6 h at 37 °C. Herein, we studied near-infrared (NIR) radiation as an irritant for inducing PG release from nanocarrier. Also, PG releasing was 100 % under NIR laser irradiation within 15 min, which was roughly four times of that without laser irradiation. NIR laser light heated the nanocarrier, causing shrinkage of the polymer, which increased the penetrability of the membrane and resulted in PG release. Following four adsorption isotherm models, the Langmuir model excellently explained the adsorption isotherm.
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Application of poly(amidoamine) dendrimer as transfer agent to synthesize poly(amidoamine)-b-poly(methyl acrylate) amphiphilc block copolymers: Self-assembly in aqueous media and drug delivery. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Azadbakht M, Salami‐Kalajahi M, Esmizadeh E, Vahidifar A. Synthesis of poly(styrene‐
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‐poly(2‐(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate) graft copolymers via “grafting from” atom transfer radical polymerization and their self‐assembly in aqueous media. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Maryam Azadbakht
- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Bonab Bonab Iran
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- Faculty of Polymer Engineering Sahand University of Technology Tabriz Iran
- Institute of Polymeric Materials Sahand University of Technology Tabriz Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Bonab Bonab Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Bonab Bonab Iran
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Cao Y, Khan A, Zabihi S, Albadarin AB. Neural simulation and experimental investigation of Chloroquine solubility in supercritical solvent. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.115942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Razavi B, Abbaszadeh R, Salami-Kalajahi M, Roghani-Mamaqani H. Multi-responsive poly(amidoamine)-initiated dendritic-star supramolecular structures containing UV cross-linkable coumarin groups for smart drug delivery. J Mol Liq 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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San Anselmo M, Lancelot A, Egido JE, Clavería-Gimeno R, Casanova Á, Serrano JL, Hernández-Ainsa S, Abian O, Sierra T. Janus Dendrimers to Assess the Anti-HCV Activity of Molecules in Cell-Assays. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12111062. [PMID: 33171841 PMCID: PMC7695217 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12111062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The use of nanocarriers has been revealed as a valid strategy to facilitate drug bioavailability, and this allows for expanding the drug libraries for the treatment of certain diseases such as viral diseases. In the case of Hepatitis C, the compounds iopanoic acid and 3,3',5-triiodothyroacetic acid (or tiratricol) were identified in a primary screening as bioactive allosteric inhibitors of viral NS3 protease, but they did not exhibit accurate activity inhibiting viral replication in cell-based assays. In this work, dendritic nanocarriers are proposed due to their unique properties as drug delivery systems to rescue the bioactivity of these two drugs. Specifically, four different amphiphilic Janus dendrimers synthesized by combining 2,2'-bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid (bis-MPA) and 2,2'-bis(glyciloxy)propionic acid (bis-GMPA) functionalized with either hydrophilic or lipophilic moieties at their periphery were used to entrap iopanoic acid and tiratricol. Interestingly, differences were found in the loading efficiencies depending on the dendrimer design, which also led to morphological changes of the resulting dendrimer aggregates. The most remarkable results consist of the increased water solubility of the bioactive compounds within the dendrimers and the improved antiviral activity of some of the dendrimer/drug aggregates, considerably improving antiviral activity in comparison to the free drugs. Moreover, imaging studies have been developed in order to elucidate the mechanism of cellular internalization.
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- María San Anselmo
- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA), University of Zaragoza-CSIC, Pedro Cerbuna 12, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (M.S.A.); (A.L.); (J.E.E.); (J.L.S.)
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- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA), University of Zaragoza-CSIC, Pedro Cerbuna 12, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (M.S.A.); (A.L.); (J.E.E.); (J.L.S.)
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- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA), University of Zaragoza-CSIC, Pedro Cerbuna 12, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (M.S.A.); (A.L.); (J.E.E.); (J.L.S.)
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- Instituto Aragonés de Ciencias de la Salud (IACS), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain;
- Institute of Biocomputation and Physics of Complex Systems (BIFI), Joint Unit IQFR-CSIC-BIFI, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
- Aragon Institute for Health Research (IIS Aragon), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Farmacología y Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain;
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- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA), University of Zaragoza-CSIC, Pedro Cerbuna 12, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (M.S.A.); (A.L.); (J.E.E.); (J.L.S.)
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- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA), University of Zaragoza-CSIC, Pedro Cerbuna 12, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (M.S.A.); (A.L.); (J.E.E.); (J.L.S.)
- ARAID Foundation, Government of Aragón, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
- Correspondence: (S.H.-A.); (O.A.); or (T.S.); Tel.: +34-876-555388 (S.H.-A.); +34-876-555417 (O.A.); +34-976-762276 (T.S.)
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- Instituto Aragonés de Ciencias de la Salud (IACS), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain;
- Institute of Biocomputation and Physics of Complex Systems (BIFI), Joint Unit IQFR-CSIC-BIFI, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
- Aragon Institute for Health Research (IIS Aragon), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en el Área Temática de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), 28029 Barcelona, Spain
- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular y Celular, Universidad de Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Correspondence: (S.H.-A.); (O.A.); or (T.S.); Tel.: +34-876-555388 (S.H.-A.); +34-876-555417 (O.A.); +34-976-762276 (T.S.)
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- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA), University of Zaragoza-CSIC, Pedro Cerbuna 12, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (M.S.A.); (A.L.); (J.E.E.); (J.L.S.)
- Correspondence: (S.H.-A.); (O.A.); or (T.S.); Tel.: +34-876-555388 (S.H.-A.); +34-876-555417 (O.A.); +34-976-762276 (T.S.)
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Viswanath V, Santhakumar K. Synthesis, characterization and biological activity of cefazolin sodium dendrimer complexes. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2020.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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A review on synthesis and applications of dendrimers. JOURNAL OF THE IRANIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13738-020-02053-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Golshan M, Rostami-Tapeh-Esmail E, Salami-Kalajahi M, Roghani-Mamaqani H. A review on synthesis, photophysical properties, and applications of dendrimers with perylene core. Eur Polym J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.109933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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