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Yi X, Leng P, Wang S, Liu L, Xie B. Functional Nanomaterials for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:6731-6756. [PMID: 38979531 PMCID: PMC11230134 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s465243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease, affecting more than 595 million people worldwide. Nanomaterials possess superior physicochemical properties and can influence pathological processes due to their unique structural features, such as size, surface interface, and photoelectromagnetic thermal effects. Unlike traditional OA treatments, which suffer from short half-life, low stability, poor bioavailability, and high systemic toxicity, nanotherapeutic strategies for OA offer longer half-life, enhanced targeting, improved bioavailability, and reduced systemic toxicity. These advantages effectively address the limitations of traditional therapies. This review aims to inspire researchers to develop more multifunctional nanomaterials and promote their practical application in OA treatment.
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- Xinyue Yi
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
- Clinical Medical College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Clinical Medical College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
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Mawazi SM, Kumar M, Ahmad N, Ge Y, Mahmood S. Recent Applications of Chitosan and Its Derivatives in Antibacterial, Anticancer, Wound Healing, and Tissue Engineering Fields. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1351. [PMID: 38794545 PMCID: PMC11125164 DOI: 10.3390/polym16101351] [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: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Chitosan, a versatile biopolymer derived from chitin, has garnered significant attention in various biomedical applications due to its unique properties, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mucoadhesiveness. This review provides an overview of the diverse applications of chitosan and its derivatives in the antibacterial, anticancer, wound healing, and tissue engineering fields. In antibacterial applications, chitosan exhibits potent antimicrobial properties by disrupting microbial membranes and DNA, making it a promising natural preservative and agent against bacterial infections. Its role in cancer therapy involves the development of chitosan-based nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery, enhancing therapeutic efficacy while minimising side effects. Chitosan also plays a crucial role in wound healing by promoting cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and regulating inflammatory responses. Additionally, chitosan serves as a multifunctional scaffold in tissue engineering, facilitating the regeneration of diverse tissues such as cartilage, bone, and neural tissue by promoting cell adhesion and proliferation. The extensive range of applications for chitosan in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences is not only highlighted by the comprehensive scope of this review, but it also establishes it as a fundamental component for forthcoming research in biomedicine.
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- Saeid Mezail Mawazi
- School of Pharmacy, Management and Science University, Shah Alam 40100, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda 151001, Punjab, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia;
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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Saravanakumar K, Li Z, Kim Y, Park S, Keon K, Lee CM, Ahn G, Cho N. Fucoidan-coated cotton dressing functionalized with biomolecules capped silver nanoparticles (LB-Ag NPs-FN-OCG) for rapid healing therapy of infected wounds. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 246:118004. [PMID: 38145732 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.118004] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
Abstract
The colonization of pathogenic microbes poses a significant clinical barrier that hinders the physiological wound-healing process. Addressing this challenge, we developed a novel wound dressing using a modified cotton gauze dressing coated with fucoidan and functionalized with silver nanoparticles (LB-Ag NPs-FN-OCG) for the rapid treatment of infected wounds. Firstly, phytochemical-capped LB-Ag NPs were synthesized and characterized using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and zeta potential analysis. Secondly, different concentrations of LB-Ag NPs (0.1%-1%) were functionalized into FN-OCG to identify appropriate concentrations that were non-toxic with superior antibacterial activities. Screening assays, including antibacterial, hemolysis, chick chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assay, and cytotoxicity assay, revealed that LB-Ag NPs (0.5%)-FN-OCG were non-toxic and demonstrated greater efficiency in inhibiting bacterial pathogens (Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica, Staphylococcus aureus, and Listeria monocytogenes) and promoting fibroblast cell (NIH3T3) migration. In vivo assays revealed that LB-Ag NPs (0.5%)-FN-OCG treatment exhibited excellent wound healing activity (99.73 ± 0.01%) compared to other treatments by inhibiting bacterial colonization, maintaining the blood parameters, developing granulation tissue, new blood vessels, and collagen deposition. Overall, this study highlights that LB-Ag NPs (0.5%)-FN-OCG serve as a antibacterial wound dressing for infected wound healing applications.
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- Kandasamy Saravanakumar
- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea.
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea.
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea.
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- Seoul Metropolitan Center, Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Seoul, 03759, South Korea.
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- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and BK21 FOUR Program, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea.
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- Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and BK21 FOUR Program, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea.
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- Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, 59626, South Korea.
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, South Korea.
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Lou C, Jiang H, Lin Z, Xia T, Wang W, Lin C, Zhang Z, Fu H, Iqbal S, Liu H, Lin J, Wang J, Pan X, Xue X. MiR-146b-5p enriched bioinspired exosomes derived from fucoidan-directed induction mesenchymal stem cells protect chondrocytes in osteoarthritis by targeting TRAF6. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:486. [PMID: 38105181 PMCID: PMC10726686 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02264-9] [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: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease characterized by progressive cartilage degradation and inflammation. In recent years, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived exosomes (MSCs-Exo) have attracted widespread attention for their potential role in modulating OA pathology. However, the unpredictable therapeutic effects of exosomes have been a significant barrier to their extensive clinical application. In this study, we investigated whether fucoidan-pretreated MSC-derived exosomes (F-MSCs-Exo) could better protect chondrocytes in osteoarthritic joints and elucidate its underlying mechanisms. In order to evaluate the role of F-MSCs-Exo in osteoarthritis, both in vitro and in vivo studies were conducted. MiRNA sequencing was employed to analyze MSCs-Exo and F-MSCs-Exo, enabling the identification of differentially expressed genes and the exploration of the underlying mechanisms behind the protective effects of F-MSCs-Exo in osteoarthritis. Compared to MSCs-Exo, F-MSCs-Exo demonstrated superior effectiveness in inhibiting inflammatory responses and extracellular matrix degradation in rat chondrocytes. Moreover, F-MSCs-Exo exhibited enhanced activation of autophagy in chondrocytes. MiRNA sequencing of both MSCs-Exo and F-MSCs-Exo revealed that miR-146b-5p emerged as a promising candidate mediator for the chondroprotective function of F-MSCs-Exo, with TRAF6 identified as its downstream target. In conclusion, our research results demonstrate that miR-146b-5p encapsulated in F-MSCs-Exo effectively inhibits TRAF6 activation, thereby suppressing inflammatory responses and extracellular matrix degradation, while promoting chondrocyte autophagy for the protection of osteoarthritic cartilage cells. Consequently, the development of a therapeutic approach combining fucoidan with MSC-derived exosomes provides a promising strategy for the clinical treatment of osteoarthritis.
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- Chao Lou
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Feik School of Pharmacy, University of the Incarnate Word, Broadway, San Antonio, 4301, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
- Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Li Y, Tian X, He W, Jin C, Yang C, Pan Z, Xu Y, Yang H, Liu H, Liu T, He F. Fucoidan-functionalized gelatin methacryloyl microspheres ameliorate intervertebral disc degeneration by restoring redox and matrix homeostasis of nucleus pulposus. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 250:126166. [PMID: 37553034 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Loss of extracellular matrix (ECM) and dehydration of the nucleus pulposus (NP) are major pathological characteristics of intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), the leading cause of low back pain. Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by proinflammatory cytokines substantially contribute to IVDD pathogenesis. This study aimed to examine the potential of fucoidan in protecting the matrix metabolism of NP cells and its therapeutic efficacy in the prevention of IVDD. In an inflammatory environment induced by interleukin (IL)-1β, fucoidan treatments demonstrated a dose-dependent enhancement of ECM production in NP cells, while concurrently reducing the expression of matrix degradation enzymes. The protective effect of fucoidan was mediated through the activation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) and subsequent induction of antioxidant enzymes, whereas silencing Nrf2 abrogated the protection of fucoidan on NP cells against IL-1β-induced oxidative stress. Moreover, a novel fucoidan-functionalized gelatin methacryloyl microsphere (Fu@GelMA-MS) was synthesized. The in vivo application of Fu@GelMA-MS via in situ injection in a rat caudal IVD model effectively conserved the ECM components and maintained the hydration of the NP tissue, thereby preventing IVDD caused by puncture. Collectively, fucoidan-functionalized hydrogel microspheres represent a promising strategy for the regeneration of NP and the treatment of IVDD.
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- Yangfeng Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China; Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China; Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China; Orthopaedic Institute, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China.
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A chitosan/fucoidan nanoparticle-loaded pullulan microneedle patch for differential drug release to promote wound healing. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 306:120593. [PMID: 36746584 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Wound healing is a largely unmet medical issue in trauma, burn, and diabetes. In this study, a pullulan-based and nanoparticle-loaded smart microneedle patch is designed to release drugs differentially based on the needs of wound healing. Chitosan and fucoidan are first used to prepare moxifloxacin (MOX)-loaded nanoparticles (MOXNPs) with a diameter of 258.0 ± 10.86 nm, PDI 0.19 ± 0.06, and surface charge 45.1 ± 3.9 mV. MOXNPs, lidocaine (LH), and thrombin (TH) are then incorporated to a 30 % (w/w) pullulan-based microneedle patch (TH + LH + MOXNPs@MN). TH + LH + MOXNPs@MN possesses uniform and cone-shaped microneedles with a length of 725 μm, demonstrating good biocompatibility, sufficient strength for skin penetration, fast skin dissolution within 55 ± 5 min, rapid release of TH and LH within 1 h, and sustained release of MOX for 24 h. TH + LH + MOXNPs@MN heals mice skin wounds completely within 7 days and restores collagen deposition with accelerated cell proliferation, granulation, and reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines. In conclusion, this study utilizes combined polysaccharides to develop a smart multifunctional microneedle platform that achieves rapid hemostasis/analgesia and sustained bactericidal action. The smart and combined therapy is a potential strategy for high-quality wound healing.
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Kuang S, Liu L, Hu Z, Luo M, Fu X, Lin C, He Q. A review focusing on the benefits of plant-derived polysaccharides for osteoarthritis. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 228:582-593. [PMID: 36563826 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic joint disease characterized by progressive cartilage degeneration, which imposes a heavy physical and financial burden on the middle-aged and elderly population. As the pathogenesis of OA has not been fully elucidated, it is of great importance to develop targeted therapeutic or preventive medications. Traditional therapeutic drugs, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids and opioids, have significant side effects, making the exploration for safe and effective alternative therapeutic drugs urgent. In recent years, many studies have reported the role of plant-derived polysaccharides in anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, regulation of chondrocyte metabolism and proliferation, and cartilage protection, and have demonstrated their great potential in the treatment of OA. Therefore, by focusing on studies related to the intervention of plant-derived polysaccharides in OA, including in vivo and in vitro experiments, this review aimed to classify and summarize the existing research findings according to different mechanisms of action. In addition, reports on plant-derived polysaccharides as nanoparticles were also explored. Then, candidate monomers and theoretical bases were provided for the further development and application of novel drugs in the treatment of OA.
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- Shida Kuang
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Andrology Laboratory, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, Hunan 418000, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, Hunan 418000, China
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- Andrology Laboratory, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, Hunan 418000, China
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- Andrology Laboratory, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Health Care, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, Hunan, China; Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, Hunan 418000, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Andrology Laboratory, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, Hunan 418000, China
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- Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, Hunan 418000, China
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- Andrology Laboratory, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan 410208, China; Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, Hunan 418000, China.
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Rout SR, Kar B, Pradhan D, Biswasroy P, Haldar J, Rajwar TK, Sarangi MK, Rai VK, Ghosh G, Rath G. Chitosan as a potential biomaterial for the management of oral mucositis, a common complication of cancer treatment. Pharm Dev Technol 2023; 28:78-94. [PMID: 36564887 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2022.2162544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Oral mucositis is a serious issue in patients receiving oncological therapies. Mucosal protectants considered to be one of the preferred choices used in the management of mucositis. However, the protective efficacy of currently available mucosal protectants has been significantly compromised due to poor retention, lack of lubrication, poor biodegradability, and inability to manage secondary complications. Chitosan is a promising material for mucosal applications due to its beneficial biomedical properties. Chitosan is also anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and capable of scavenging free radicals, makes it a good candidate for the treatment of oral mucositis. Additionally, chitosan's amino polysaccharide skeleton permits a number of chemical alterations with better bioactive performance. This article provides a summary of key biological properties of chitosan and its derivatives that are useful for treating oral mucositis. Current literature evidence shows that Chitosan has superior mucosal protective properties when utilised alone or as delivery systems for co-encapsulated drugs.
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- Sudhanshu Ranjan Rout
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Lucknow, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
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Li W, Zhou P, Yan B, Qi M, Chen Y, Shang L, Guan J, Zhang L, Mao Y. Disc regeneration by injectable fucoidan-methacrylated dextran hydrogels through mechanical transduction and macrophage immunomodulation. J Tissue Eng 2023; 14:20417314231180050. [PMID: 37427012 PMCID: PMC10328174 DOI: 10.1177/20417314231180050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Modulating a favorable inflammatory microenvironment that facilitates the recovery of degenerated discs is a key strategy in the treatment of intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration (IDD). More interestingly, well-mechanized tissue-engineered scaffolds have been proven in recent years to be capable of sensing mechanical transduction to enhance the proliferation and activation of nucleus pulposus cells (NPC) and have demonstrated an increased potential in the treatment and recovery of degenerative discs. Additionally, existing surgical procedures may not be suitable for IDD treatment, warranting the requirement of new regenerative therapies for the restoration of disc structure and function. In this study, a light-sensitive injectable polysaccharide composite hydrogel with excellent mechanical properties was prepared using dextrose methacrylate (DexMA) and fucoidan with inflammation-modulating properties. Through numerous in vivo experiments, it was shown that the co-culture of this composite hydrogel with interleukin-1β-stimulated NPCs was able to promote cell proliferation whilst preventing inflammation. Additionally, activation of the caveolin1-yes-associated protein (CAV1-YAP) mechanotransduction axis promoted extracellular matrix (ECM) metabolism and thus jointly promoted IVD regeneration. After injection into an IDD rat model, the composite hydrogel inhibited the local inflammatory response by inducing macrophage M2 polarization and gradually reducing the ECM degradation. In this study, we propose a fucoidan-DexMA composite hydrogel, which provides an attractive approach for IVD regeneration.
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- Weifeng Li
- Department of Orthopaedics and
Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical
College, Bengbu, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Tissue
Transplantation, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Lixin County
People’s Hospital, Bozhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and
Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical
College, Bengbu, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Tissue
Transplantation, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and
Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical
College, Bengbu, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Tissue
Transplantation, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and
Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical
College, Bengbu, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Tissue
Transplantation, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and
Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical
College, Bengbu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Bengbu Medical
College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and
Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical
College, Bengbu, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Tissue
Transplantation, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and
Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical
College, Bengbu, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Tissue
Transplantation, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and
Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical
College, Bengbu, China
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Tissue
Transplantation, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
- School of Life Sciences, Bengbu Medical
College, Bengbu, China
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Recent Advances in the Biomedical Applications of Functionalized Nanogels. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122832. [PMID: 36559325 PMCID: PMC9782855 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Nanomaterials have been extensively used in several applications in the past few decades related to biomedicine and healthcare. Among them, nanogels (NGs) have emerged as an important nanoplatform with the properties of both hydrogels and nanoparticles for the controlled/sustained delivery of chemo drugs, nucleic acids, or other bioactive molecules for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. In the recent past, significant research efforts have been invested in synthesizing NGs through various synthetic methodologies such as free radical polymerization, reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer method (RAFT) and atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), as well as emulsion techniques. With further polymeric functionalizations using activated esters, thiol-ene/yne processes, imines/oximes formation, cycloadditions, nucleophilic addition reactions of isocyanates, ring-opening, and multicomponent reactions were used to obtain functionalized NGs for targeted delivery of drug and other compounds. NGs are particularly intriguing for use in the areas of diagnosis, analytics, and biomedicine due to their nanodimensionality, material characteristics, physiological stability, tunable multi-functionality, and biocompatibility. Numerous NGs with a wide range of functionalities and various external/internal stimuli-responsive modalities have been possible with novel synthetic reliable methodologies. Such continuous development of innovative, intelligent materials with novel characteristics is crucial for nanomedicine for next-generation biomedical applications. This paper reviews the synthesis and various functionalization strategies of NGs with a focus on the recent advances in different biomedical applications of these surface modified/functionalized single-/dual-/multi-responsive NGs, with various active targeting moieties, in the fields of cancer theranostics, immunotherapy, antimicrobial/antiviral, antigen presentation for the vaccine, sensing, wound healing, thrombolysis, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.
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Structural and bioactive roles of fucoidan in nanogel delivery systems. A review. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carpta.2022.100235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Polymeric Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery in Osteoarthritis. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122639. [PMID: 36559133 PMCID: PMC9788411 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122639] [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: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative musculoskeletal disorder affecting the whole synovial joint and globally impacts more than one in five individuals aged 40 and over, representing a huge socioeconomic burden. Drug penetration into and retention within the joints are major challenges in the development of regenerative therapies for OA. During the recent years, polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) have emerged as promising drug carrier candidates due to their biodegradable properties, nanoscale structure, functional versatility, and reproducible manufacturing, which makes them particularly attractive for cartilage penetration and joint retention. In this review, we discuss the current development state of natural and synthetic PNPs for drug delivery and OA treatment. Evidence from in vitro and pre-clinical in vivo studies is used to show how disease pathology and key cellular pathways of joint inflammation are modulated by these nanoparticle-based therapies. Furthermore, we compare the biodegradability and surface modification of these nanocarriers in relation to the drug release profile and tissue targeting. Finally, the main challenges for nanoparticle delivery to the cartilage are discussed, as a function of disease state and physicochemical properties of PNPs such as size and surface charge.
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Wu S, Liu J, Zhang Y, Song J, Zhang Z, Yang Y, Wu M, Tong H. Structural characterization and antagonistic effect against P-selectin-mediated function of SFF-32, a fucoidan fraction from Sargassum fusiforme. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 295:115408. [PMID: 35659565 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Sargassum fusiforme (Harvey) Setchell, or Haizao, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) since at least the eighth century a.d. S. fusiforme is an essential component of several Chinese formulas, including Haizao Yuhu Decoction, used to treat goiter, and Neixiao Lei Li Wan used to treat scrofuloderma. The pharmacological efficacy of S. fusiforme may be related to its anti-inflammatory effect. AIM OF THE STUDY To determine the structural characteristics of SFF-32, a fucoidan fraction from S. fusiforme, and its antagonistic effect against P-selectin mediated function. MATERIALS AND METHODS The primary structure of SFF-32 was determined using methylation/GC-MS and NMR analysis. Surface morphology and solution conformation of SFF-32 were determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Congo red test, and circular dichroic (CD) chromatography, respectively. The inhibitory effects of SFF-32 against the binding of P-selectin to HL-60 cells were evaluated using flow cytometry, static adhesion assay, and parallel-plate flow chamber assay. Furthermore, the blocking effect of SFF-32 on the interaction between P-selectin and PSGL-1 was evaluated using an in vitro protein binding assay. RESULTS The main linkage types of SFF-32 were proven to →[3)-α-l-Fucp-(1→3,4)-α-l-Fucp-(1]2→[4)-β-d-Manp-(1→3)-d-GlcAp-(1]2→4)-β-d-Manp-(1→3)-β-d-Glcp-(1→4)-β-d-Manp-(1→2,3)-β-d-Galp-(1→4)-β-d-Manp-(1→[4)-α-l-Rhap-(1]3→. The sulfated unit or terminal xylose residues were attached to the backbone through the C-3 of some fucose residues and terminal xylose residues were attached to C-3 of galactose residues. Moreover, SFF-32 disrupted P-selectin-mediated cell adhesion and rolling as well as blocked the interaction between P-selectin and its physiological ligand PSGL-1 in a dose-dependent manner. CONCLUSIONS Blocking the binding between P-selectin and PSGL-1 is the possible underlying mechanism by which SFF-32 inhibits P-selectin-mediated function, which demonstrated that SFF-32 may be a potential anti-inflammatory lead compound.
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- Siya Wu
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Water Environment and Marine Biological Resources Protection, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, PR China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Water Environment and Marine Biological Resources Protection, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, PR China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Water Environment and Marine Biological Resources Protection, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, PR China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Beihua University, Jilin, 132013, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Vector Biology and Pathogen Control of Zhejiang Province, Huzhou University, Huzhou Cent Hosp, Huzhou, 313000, PR China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Water Environment and Marine Biological Resources Protection, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, PR China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Water Environment and Marine Biological Resources Protection, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, PR China.
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Water Environment and Marine Biological Resources Protection, College of Life and Environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, PR China.
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Lu HT, Huang GY, Chang WJ, Lu TW, Huang TW, Ho MH, Mi FL. Modification of chitosan nanofibers with CuS and fucoidan for antibacterial and bone tissue engineering applications. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 281:119035. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.119035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Quiñones ED, Lu TY, Liu KT, Fan YJ, Chuang EY, Yu J. Glycol chitosan/iron oxide/polypyrrole nanoclusters for precise chemodynamic/photothermal synergistic therapy. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 203:268-279. [PMID: 35051505 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.01.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Noninvasive photothermal therapy (PTT) represents a promising direction for more modern and precise medical applications. However, PTT efficacy is still not satisfactory due to the existence of heat shock proteins (HSPs) and poorly targeted delivery. Herein, the design of a nanosystem with improved delivery efficacy for anticancer treatment employing the synergetic effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS)-driven chemodynamic therapy (CDT) to inactivated HSPs with photothermal-hyperthermia was therefore achieved through the development of pH-targeting glycol chitosan/iron oxide enclosed core polypyrrole nanoclusters (GCPI NCs). The designed NCs effectively accumulated toward cancer cells due to their acidic microenvironment, initiating ROS generation via Fenton reaction at the outset and performing site-specific near infrared (NIR)-photothermal effect. A comprehensive analysis of both surface and bulk material properties of the CDT/PTT NCs as well as biointerface properties were ascertained via numerous surface specific analytical techniques by bringing together heightened accumulation of CDT/PTT NCs, which can significantly eradicate cancer cells thus minimizing the side effects of conventional chemotherapies. All of these attributes act in synergy over the cancer cells succeeding in fashioning NC's able to act as competent agents in the MRI-monitored enhanced CDT/PTT synergistic therapy. Findings in this study evoke attention in future oncological therapeutic strategies.
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- Edgar Daniel Quiñones
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; Cell Physiology and Molecular Image Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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Zhang N, Xue M, Wang Q, Liang H, Yang J, Pei Z, Qin K. Inhibition of fucoidan on breast cancer cells and potential enhancement of their sensitivity to chemotherapy by regulating autophagy. Phytother Res 2021; 35:6904-6917. [PMID: 34687482 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Fucoidan is a marine-origin sulfated polysaccharide that has gained attention for its anticancer activities. However, the inhibitory effect of fucoidan on breast cancers by regulating autophagy and its mechanism are not clear, and the chemotherapeutic sensitization of fucoidan is largely unknown. In the present study, the anticancer potential of fucoidan was revealed in MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cells. Additionally, we also studied the chemotherapeutic sensitization of fucoidan by combining chemotherapeutic drugs doxorubicin (ADM) and cisplatin (DDP) with fucoidan on breast cancer cells. In the two kinds of human breast cancer cells, cell viability was determined by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Apoptosis was examined with flow cytometry. Transfection assay was used to examine autophagy flow. Western blot was used to examine the expressions of related proteins. Results suggested that fucoidan could induce autophagy and might enhance the sensitivity of breast cancer cells to chemotherapeutic drugs. Mechanistically, fucoidan induced autophagy in breast cancer cells by down-regulating m-TOR/p70S6K/TFEB pathway. In conclusion, our research revealed that fucoidan could induce autophagy of breast cancer cells by mediating m-TOR/p70S6K/TFEB pathway, thus inhibiting tumor development. Furthermore, fucoidan might enhance the sensitivity of breast cancer cells to ADM and DDP, and this enhancement was related to autophagy.
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- Nan Zhang
- Basic Medical College, Qingdao University of Medicine, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Basic Medical College, Qingdao University of Medicine, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao, Qingdao, China
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- The Institute of Human Nutrition, Qingdao University of Medicine, Qingdao, China
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- Basic Medical College, Qingdao University of Medicine, Qingdao, China
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- Basic Medical College, Qingdao University of Medicine, Qingdao, China
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- Basic Medical College, Qingdao University of Medicine, Qingdao, China
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