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Papi M, De Spirito M, Palmieri V. Nanotechnology in the COVID-19 era: Carbon-based nanomaterials as a promising solution. CARBON 2023; 210:118058. [PMID: 37151958 PMCID: PMC10148660 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2023.118058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
Abstract
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to collaboration between nanotechnology scientists, industry stakeholders, and clinicians to develop solutions for diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections. Nanomaterials, including carbon-based materials (CBM) such as graphene and carbon nanotubes, have been studied for their potential in viral research. CBM unique effects on microorganisms, immune interaction, and sensitivity in diagnostics have made them a promising subject of SARS-CoV-2 research. This review discusses the interaction of CBM with SARS-CoV-2 and their applicability, including CBM physical and chemical properties, the known interactions between CBM and viral components, and the proposed prevention, treatment, and diagnostics uses.
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- Massimiliano Papi
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCSS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy
- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Largo Francesco Vito 1, 00168, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCSS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy
- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Largo Francesco Vito 1, 00168, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCSS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy
- Istituto dei Sistemi Complessi, CNR, Via dei Taurini 19, 00185, Rome, Italy
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Li X, Zhang Z, Wang L, Zhao H, Jia Y, Ma X, Li J, Wang Y, Ma B. Three-phase extraction of polysaccharide from Stropharia rugosoannulata: Process optimization, structural characterization and bioactivities. Front Immunol 2023; 13:994706. [PMID: 36713438 PMCID: PMC9878848 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.994706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
Abstract
The isolation of Stropharia rugosoannulata polysaccharide (SRP) by three-phase extraction was optimized, and its structure and biological activities were identified. The optimal extraction conditions were: mass fraction of ammonium sulfate, 20%; volume ratio of sample solution to t-butanol, 1:1.5; extraction temperature, 35°C. Under these conditions, the yield of SRP was 6.85% ± 0.13%. SRP was found to be composed of glucose (35.79%), galactose (26.80%), glucuronic acid (9.92%), fructose (8.65%), xylose (7.92%), fucose (4.19%), arabinose (3.46%) and rhamnose (3.26%), with the molecular weight of 27.52 kDa. The results of DPPH, hydroxyl, ABTS+ radical scavenging and reducing power tests showed that SRP had good antioxidant capacities. SRP had no cytotoxic effect on RAW264.7 macrophages at the concentrations of 25-200 μg/mL, and could significantly promote phagocytosis activity and cell migration according to CCK-8 assay, phagocytosis assay and cell scratch experiment. SRP can significantly stimulate the transcript expression levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6, as determined by RT-PCR and Western blot assays. SRP activated the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway, and autophagy also occurred. These results suggest that SRP is a safe antioxidant and immunomodulator, and that it can be used in the development of functional foods and/or pharmaceuticals.
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- Xinxin Li
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China,School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China,College of Animal medcine, Henan University of Animal husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China,*Correspondence: Li Wang, ; Xia Ma, ; Bingji Ma,
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Animal medcine, Henan University of Animal husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, China,*Correspondence: Li Wang, ; Xia Ma, ; Bingji Ma,
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- Henan Jinlong Mushroom Industry Co. LTD, Shangqiu, China
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- Business Development, GeneGenieDx Corporation, San Jose, CA, United States
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China,*Correspondence: Li Wang, ; Xia Ma, ; Bingji Ma,
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Liu Y, Luo J, Liu Y, Liu W, Yu G, Huang Y, Yang Y, Chen X, Chen T. Brain-Targeted Biomimetic Nanodecoys with Neuroprotective Effects for Precise Therapy of Parkinson's Disease. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2022; 8:1336-1349. [PMID: 36188350 PMCID: PMC9523773 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.2c00741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the gradual loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra and the accumulation of α-synuclein aggregates called Lewy bodies. Here, nanodecoys were designed from a rabies virus polypeptide with a 29 amino acid (RVG29)-modified red blood cell membrane (RBCm) to encapsulate curcumin nanocrystals (Cur-NCs), which could effectively protect dopaminergic neurons. The RVG29-RBCm/Cur-NCs nanodecoys effectively escaped from reticuloendothelial system (RES) uptake, enabled prolonged blood circulation, and enhanced blood-brain barrier (BBB) crossing after systemic administration. Cur-NCs loaded inside the nanodecoys exhibited the recovery of dopamine levels, inhibition of α-synuclein aggregation, and reversal of mitochondrial dysfunction in PD mice. These findings indicate the promising potential of biomimetic nanodecoys in treating PD and other neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Yao Liu
- Science
and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou
University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Science
and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou
University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Science
and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou
University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute
of Chinese Medical Sciences, University
of Macau, Macau 999078, China
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- Stomatological
Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Institute
of Molecular Medicine (IMM), Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Institute
of Molecular Medicine (IMM), Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute
of Chinese Medical Sciences, University
of Macau, Macau 999078, China
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- Science
and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou
University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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Wang L, Mao YG, Zeng X, Liu N, Niu CF, Li XX, Ma BJ, Guo LP, Yang XL. Structure and Bioactivities of a Novel Polysaccharide Extracted From Dendrobium huoshanense by Subcritical Water. Front Nutr 2022; 9:877871. [PMID: 35558752 PMCID: PMC9087634 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.877871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In this study, the polysaccharide was extracted by subcritical water from Dendrobium huoshanense. A novel polysaccharide (DHPs-1) was obtained through several purification steps and its structure and bioactivity were investigated. Structural analysis indicated that the weight-average molecular weight of DHPs-1 was 5.0 × 104 Da and it was mainly composed of glucose (65.04%), mannose (14.23%), galactose (8.17%), galacturonic acid (6.41%), rhamnose (2.34%), and xylose (1.25%). 1,4-Glcp, and 1,4,6-Galp were existed in the backbone of DHPs-1. The residues of 1,3,4-Galp, 1,4-Manp, 1,4-Galp, and 1,3,4,6-Galp could be in the backbone or the side chains with the non-reducing terminal of α-Manp. Bioactivity tests indicated that DHPs-1 had immunomodulatory activity in that it significantly enhanced transcript levels of cytokines [Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and Interleukin-10 (IL-10)]. DPPH and hydroxyl radical scavenging tests showed that it had good antioxidant activity. These results reveal that DHPs-1 could be developed as a safe immunomodulatory agent and antioxidant for pharmacological or functional food applications.
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- Li Wang
- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, China.,Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, China
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, China
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Dao-di Herbs, National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medical, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- The Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center of Ethnic Minority Medicine of Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, China
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Bilal M, Cheng H, González-González RB, Parra-Saldívar R, Iqbal HM. Bio-applications and biotechnological applications of nanodiamonds. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Ren Z, Luo Y, Meng Z, Zhang J, Yu R, Sun M, Xu T, Li J, Ma Y, Huang Y, Qin T. Multi-walled carbon nanotube polysaccharide modified Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide as an adjuvant to extend immune responses. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 182:574-582. [PMID: 33798583 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.03.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
In recent years, the utilization of CS-MWCNT as targeted drug carriers has attracted considerable attention. Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide (HEP) has been reported as an immunostimulant to improve immune responses. This study was focussed on developing CS-MWCNT encapsulating HEP (CS-MWCNT-HEP). Using in mice peritoneal macrophages, we found the immune response could be effectively regulated by CS-MWCNT-HEP, promoted the expression of the MHCII, CD86, F4/80 and gp38. Moreover, the mice immunized with CS-MWCNT-HEP nanoparticles significantly extended PCV2-specific IgG immune response and the levels of cytokines. The results demonstrated that CS-MWCNT-HEP may be a promising drug delivery system for immuno-enhancement.
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- Zhe Ren
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian Province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian Province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian Province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian Province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian Province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian Province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian Province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Chinese Traditional and Western Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Chinese Traditional and Western Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian Province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health in Fujian Province, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, PR China.
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