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Nascimento Júnior JAC, Santos AM, Oliveira AMS, Santos AB, de Souza Araújo AA, Aragón DM, Frank LA, Serafini MR. The Tiny Big Difference: Nanotechnology in Photoprotective Innovations - A Systematic Review. AAPS PharmSciTech 2024; 25:212. [PMID: 39242428 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-024-02925-4] [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: 07/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024] Open
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UV radiation causes long- and short-term skin damage, such as erythema and skin cancer. Therefore, the use of sunscreens is extremely important. However, concerns about UV filter safety have prompted exploration into alternative solutions, with nanotechnology emerging as a promising avenue. This systematic review identified 23 experimental studies utilizing nanocarriers to encapsulate sunscreens with the aim of enhancing their efficacy and safety. Polymeric and lipid nanoparticles are frequently employed to encapsulate both organic and inorganic UV filters along with natural antioxidants. Nanocarriers have demonstrated benefits including reduced active ingredient usage, increased sun protection factor, and mitigated photoinstability. Notably, they also decreased the skin absorption of UV filters. In summary, nanocarriers represent a viable strategy for improving sunscreen formulations, offering enhanced physicochemical properties and bolstered photoprotective effects, thereby addressing concerns regarding UV filter safety and efficacy in cosmetic applications.
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Brazil
- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Brazil
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional da Colombia, Bogotá, D.C, Colombia
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Núcleo de Terapias Nanotecnológicas (NTnano), Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Brazil.
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Brazil.
- Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão, Brazil.
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Zuo X, Guo X, Zhao D, Gu Y, Zou Z, Shen Y, He C, Xu C, Rong Y, Wang F. An antibacterial, multifunctional nanogel for efficient treatment of neutrophilic asthma. J Control Release 2024; 372:31-42. [PMID: 38866241 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.06.024] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Asthma is a chronic and heterogeneous disease affecting the lungs and respiratory tract. In particular, the neutrophil subtype of asthma was described as persistent, more severe, and corticosteroid-resistant. Growing evidence suggested that nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) infection contributes to the development of neutrophilic asthma, exacerbating clinical symptoms and increasing the associated medical burden. In this work, arginine-grafted chitosan (CS-Arg) was ionically cross-linked with tris(2-carboxyethyl) phosphine (TCEP), and a highly-efficient antimicrobial agent, poly-ε-L-Lysine (ε-PLL), was incorporated to prepare ε-PLL/CS-Arg/TCEP (ECAT) composite nanogels. The results showed that ECAT nanogels exhibited highly effective inhibition against the proliferation of NTHi, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli). In addition, ECAT nanogels could effectively inhibit the formation of mucins aggregates in vitro, suggesting that the nanogel might have the potential to destroy mucin in respiratory disease. Furthermore, in the ovalbumin (OVA)/NTHi-induced Balb/c mice model of neutrophilic asthma, the number of neutrophils in the alveolar lavage fluid and the percentage of inflammatory cells in the blood were effectively reduced by exposure to tower nebulized administration of ECAT nanogels, and reversing airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) and reducing inflammation in neutrophilic asthma mice. In conclusion, the construction of ECAT nanogels was a feasible anti-infective and anti-inflammatory therapeutic strategy, which demonstrated strong potential in the clinical treatment of neutrophilic asthma.
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- Xu Zuo
- The Medical Basic Research Innovation Center of Airway Disease in North China, Ministry of Education, and College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- The Medical Basic Research Innovation Center of Airway Disease in North China, Ministry of Education, and College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- The Medical Basic Research Innovation Center of Airway Disease in North China, Ministry of Education, and College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- The Medical Basic Research Innovation Center of Airway Disease in North China, Ministry of Education, and College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.; Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China..
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.
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- The Medical Basic Research Innovation Center of Airway Disease in North China, Ministry of Education, and College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China..
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Rather GA, Selvakumar P, Srinivas KS, Natarajan K, Kaushik A, Rajan P, Lee SR, Sing WL, Alkhamees M, Lian S, Holley M, Do Jung Y, Lakshmanan VK. Facile synthesis of elastin nanogels encapsulated decursin for castrated resistance prostate cancer therapy. Sci Rep 2024; 14:15095. [PMID: 38956125 PMCID: PMC11219748 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-65999-x] [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: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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Nanogels offer hope for precise drug delivery, while addressing drug delivery hurdles is vital for effective prostate cancer (PCa) management. We developed an injectable elastin nanogels (ENG) for efficient drug delivery system to overcome castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) by delivering Decursin, a small molecule inhibitor that blocks Wnt/βcatenin pathways for PCa. The ENG exhibited favourable characteristics such as biocompatibility, flexibility, and low toxicity. In this study, size, shape, surface charge, chemical composition, thermal stability, and other properties of ENG were used to confirm the successful synthesis and incorporation of Decursin (DEC) into elastin nanogels (ENG) for prostate cancer therapy. In vitro studies demonstrated sustained release of DEC from the ENG over 120 h, with a pH-dependent release pattern. DU145 cell line induces moderate cytotoxicity of DEC-ENG indicates that nanomedicine has an impact on cell viability and helps strike a balance between therapeutics efficacy and safety while the EPR effect enables targeted drug delivery to prostate tumor sites compared to free DEC. Morphological analysis further supported the effectiveness of DEC-ENG in inducing cell death. Overall, these findings highlight the promising role of ENG-encapsulated decursin as a targeted drug delivery system for CRPC.
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- Gulzar Ahmed Rather
- Prostate Cancer Biomarker Laboratory, Faculty of Clinical Research, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Porur, Chennai, 600116, India
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- Prostate Cancer Biomarker Laboratory, Faculty of Clinical Research, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Porur, Chennai, 600116, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Porur, Chennai, 600 116, India
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Porur, Chennai, 600 116, India
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- NanoBioTech Laboratory, Department of Environmental Engineering, Florida Polytechnic University, Lakeland, FL, USA
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- Centre for Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology, Cancer Research, Barts Cancer Institute, UK City of London Centre, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chonnam National University Medical School, Seoyang Ro 264, Hwasun, 58128, Korea
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, Persiaran Perdana BBN Putra Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, 11952, Al Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- International Hyperbaric Medical Foundation, The Tissue & Organ Regeneration Institute, Greater New Orleans, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chonnam National University Medical School, Seoyang Ro 264, Hwasun, 58128, Korea.
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- Prostate Cancer Biomarker Laboratory, Faculty of Clinical Research, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Porur, Chennai, 600116, India.
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Laura Soriano Pérez M, Montironi I, Alejandro Funes J, Margineda C, Campra N, Noelia Cariddi L, José Garrido J, Molina M, Alustiza F. Nanogel-Mediated antigen delivery: Biocompatibility, immunogenicity, and potential for tailored vaccine design across species. Vaccine 2024; 42:3721-3732. [PMID: 38719694 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.04.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising avenue for enhancing the efficacy of vaccine delivery systems. This study investigates the utilization of nanogels as carriers for the model antigen ovalbumin, with a focus on in vivo assessments in equine and murine models. Nanogels, owing to their biocompatibility and tunable physicochemical properties, offer a versatile platform for efficient antigen encapsulation and controlled release. The encapsulation efficiency and physicochemical characteristics of ovalbumin-loaded nanogels were comprehensively characterized. In vitro biocompatibility was evaluated, finding excellent properties of these nanogels. In vivo evaluations were conducted on both equine and murine subjects, assessing immunogenicity through antibody and splenic cell response. Furthermore, the study propose the potential use of nanogels in tailoring immune responses through the modulation of antigen release kinetics. The results obtained in the in vitro assays showed an increase in the uptake of nanogels by APCs compared to free antigen (OVA). In mice, an absence of inflammatory response in the inoculation site was observed, without systemic damage in the evaluated organs. In addition, non-significant humoral response was found nor cellular proliferation and proinflammatory cytokine production, compared with a traditional adjuvant as aluminum hydroxide, in both animal models. These findings allow further insights into nanogel-based delivery systems and offer valuable insights into their application in various animal models. In conclusion, this research establishes the utility of nanogels as effective carriers for antigens-based vaccines, with interesting biocompatibility properties and highly taken affinity by antigen-presenting cells, without inducing inflammation at the injection site. The study underscores the potential of nanogel technology in revolutionizing vaccine design and highlights the importance of tailored approaches for diverse target species.
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- Instituto de Biotecnología Ambiental y Salud (INBIAS), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biotecnología Ambiental y Salud (INBIAS), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biotecnología Ambiental y Salud (INBIAS), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Inmunogenómica y Patogénesis Molecular, Departamento de Genética, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad de Córdoba, España
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Tecnologías Energéticas y Materiales Avanzados (IITEMA), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina.
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Katopodi T, Petanidis S, Floros G, Porpodis K, Kosmidis C. Hybrid Nanogel Drug Delivery Systems: Transforming the Tumor Microenvironment through Tumor Tissue Editing. Cells 2024; 13:908. [PMID: 38891040 PMCID: PMC11171955 DOI: 10.3390/cells13110908] [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: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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The future of drug delivery offers immense potential for the creation of nanoplatforms based on nanogels. Nanogels present a significant possibility for pharmaceutical advancements because of their excellent stability and effective drug-loading capability for both hydrophobic and hydrophilic agents. As multifunctional systems, composite nanogels demonstrate the capacity to carry genes, drugs, and diagnostic agents while offering a perfect platform for theranostic multimodal applications. Nanogels can achieve diverse responsiveness and enable the stimuli-responsive release of chemo-/immunotherapy drugs and thus reprogramming cells within the TME in order to inhibit tumor proliferation, progression, and metastasis. In order to achieve active targeting and boost drug accumulation at target sites, particular ligands can be added to nanogels to improve the therapeutic outcomes and enhance the precision of cancer therapy. Modern "immune-specific" nanogels also have extra sophisticated tumor tissue-editing properties. Consequently, the introduction of a multifunctional nanogel-based drug delivery system improves the targeted distribution of immunotherapy drugs and combinational therapeutic treatments, thereby increasing the effectiveness of tumor therapy.
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- Theodora Katopodi
- Laboratory of Medical Biology and Genetics, Department of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Medical Biology and Genetics, Department of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
- Department of Pulmonology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow 119992, Russia
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Thessaly, 38334 Volos, Greece;
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- Pulmonary Department-Oncology Unit, G. Papanikolaou General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 57010 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Third Department of Surgery, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 55236 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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Moraes-de-Souza I, de Moraes BPT, Silva AR, Ferrarini SR, Gonçalves-de-Albuquerque CF. Tiny Green Army: Fighting Malaria with Plants and Nanotechnology. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:699. [PMID: 38931823 PMCID: PMC11206820 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16060699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Malaria poses a global threat to human health, with millions of cases and thousands of deaths each year, mainly affecting developing countries in tropical and subtropical regions. Malaria's causative agent is Plasmodium species, generally transmitted in the hematophagous act of female Anopheles sp. mosquitoes. The main approaches to fighting malaria are eliminating the parasite through drug treatments and preventing transmission with vector control. However, vector and parasite resistance to current strategies set a challenge. In response to the loss of drug efficacy and the environmental impact of pesticides, the focus shifted to the search for biocompatible products that could be antimalarial. Plant derivatives have a millennial application in traditional medicine, including the treatment of malaria, and show toxic effects towards the parasite and the mosquito, aside from being accessible and affordable. Its disadvantage lies in the type of administration because green chemical compounds rapidly degrade. The nanoformulation of these compounds can improve bioavailability, solubility, and efficacy. Thus, the nanotechnology-based development of plant products represents a relevant tool in the fight against malaria. We aim to review the effects of nanoparticles synthesized with plant extracts on Anopheles and Plasmodium while outlining the nanotechnology green synthesis and current malaria prevention strategies.
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- Isabelle Moraes-de-Souza
- Immunopharmacology Laboratory, Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro—UNIRIO, Rio de Janeiro 20211-010, Brazil; (I.M.-d.-S.); (B.P.T.d.M.)
- Immunopharmacology Laboratory, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro 21040-361, Brazil;
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- Immunopharmacology Laboratory, Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro—UNIRIO, Rio de Janeiro 20211-010, Brazil; (I.M.-d.-S.); (B.P.T.d.M.)
- Immunopharmacology Laboratory, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro 21040-361, Brazil;
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- Immunopharmacology Laboratory, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro 21040-361, Brazil;
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Laboratory, Federal University of Mato Grosso of Sinop Campus—UFMT, Cuiabá 78550-728, Brazil;
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- Immunopharmacology Laboratory, Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro—UNIRIO, Rio de Janeiro 20211-010, Brazil; (I.M.-d.-S.); (B.P.T.d.M.)
- Immunopharmacology Laboratory, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro 21040-361, Brazil;
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Mandal S, Vishvakarma P, Bhumika K. Developments in Emerging Topical Drug Delivery Systems for Ocular Disorders. Curr Drug Res Rev 2024; 16:251-267. [PMID: 38158868 DOI: 10.2174/0125899775266634231213044704] [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: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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According to the current information, using nano gels in the eyes have therapeutic benefits. Industry growth in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors has been filled by nanotechnology. Traditional ocular preparations have a short retention duration and restricted drug bioavailability because of the eye's architectural and physiological barriers, a big issue for physicians, patients, and chemists. In contrast, nano gels can encapsulate drugs within threedimensional cross-linked polymeric networks. Because of their distinctive structural designs and preparation methods, they can deliver loaded medications in a controlled and sustained manner, enhancing patient compliance and therapeutic efficacy. Due to their excellent drugloading capacity and biocompatibility, nano-gels outperform other nano-carriers. This study focuses on using nano gels to treat eye diseases and provides a brief overview of their creation and response to stimuli. Our understanding of topical drug administration will be advanced using nano gel developments to treat common ocular diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye syndrome, bacterial keratitis, and linked medication-loaded contact lenses and natural active ingredients.
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- Suraj Mandal
- Department of Pharmacy, IIMT College of Medical Sciences, IIMT University, O-Pocket, Ganganagar, Meerut, 250001, U.P., India
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- Department of Pharmacy, IIMT College of Medical Sciences, IIMT University, O-Pocket, Ganganagar, Meerut, 250001, U.P., India
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- Department of Pharmacy, IIMT College of Medical Sciences, IIMT University, O-Pocket, Ganganagar, Meerut, 250001, U.P., India
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Ahmad A, Akhtar J, Ahmad M, Islam A, Badruddeen, Khan MI, Siddiqui S, Srivastava A. Curcumin Nanogel Preparations: A Promising Alternative for Psoriasis Treatment. Curr Drug Metab 2024; 25:179-187. [PMID: 38757314 DOI: 10.2174/0113892002312605240508042634] [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: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Curcumin is a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound extracted from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, commonly known as turmeric. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and is gaining increasing attention in modern medicine owing to its potential therapeutic benefits. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by red scaly patches on the skin. Curcumin has been found to be effective in treating psoriasis by inhibiting the activity of various enzymes and proteins involved in the inflammation and proliferation of psoriatic skin cells. Nanogel preparation of curcumin has been found to be a promising approach for the delivery of compounds to treat psoriasis. Nanogels are composed of biocompatible and biodegradable crosslinked hydrogels. The nanogel formulation of curcumin increases its solubility, stability, and bioavailability, indicating that a lower dose is needed to achieve the same therapeutic effect. This review article suggests that the nanogel preparation of curcumin can be a better alternative for psoriasis treatment as it increases the bioavailability and stability of curcumin and also reduces the required dosage. This study suggests that curcumin nanogel preparations are promising alternatives to traditional psoriasis treatments and could potentially be used as a more effective and safe treatment option. This article highlights the need for further research to fully understand the potential of curcumin nanogel preparations for psoriasis treatment in humans.
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- Asad Ahmad
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, Dasauli Kursi Road, Lucknow, 226026, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, Dasauli Kursi Road, Lucknow, 226026, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, Dasauli Kursi Road, Lucknow, 226026, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, Dasauli Kursi Road, Lucknow, 226026, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, Dasauli Kursi Road, Lucknow, 226026, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, Dasauli Kursi Road, Lucknow, 226026, India
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Integral University, Lucknow, Dasauli Kursi Road, Lucknow, 226026, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Lucknow, 226026, India
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Kamankesh M, Yadegar A, Llopis-Lorente A, Liu C, Haririan I, Aghdaei HA, Shokrgozar MA, Zali MR, Miri AH, Rad-Malekshahi M, Hamblin MR, Wacker MG. Future Nanotechnology-Based Strategies for Improved Management of Helicobacter pylori Infection. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2302532. [PMID: 37697021 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a recalcitrant pathogen, which can cause gastric disorders. During the past decades, polypharmacy-based regimens, such as triple and quadruple therapies have been widely used against H. pylori. However, polyantibiotic therapies can disturb the host gastric/gut microbiota and lead to antibiotic resistance. Thus, simpler but more effective approaches should be developed. Here, some recent advances in nanostructured drug delivery systems to treat H. pylori infection are summarized. Also, for the first time, a drug release paradigm is proposed to prevent H. pylori antibiotic resistance along with an IVIVC model in order to connect the drug release profile with a reduction in bacterial colony counts. Then, local delivery systems including mucoadhesive, mucopenetrating, and cytoadhesive nanobiomaterials are discussed in the battle against H. pylori infection. Afterward, engineered delivery platforms including polymer-coated nanoemulsions and polymer-coated nanoliposomes are poposed. These bioinspired platforms can contain an antimicrobial agent enclosed within smart multifunctional nanoformulations. These bioplatforms can prevent the development of antibiotic resistance, as well as specifically killing H. pylori with no or only slight negative effects on the host gastrointestinal microbiota. Finally, the essential checkpoints that should be passed to confirm the potential effectiveness of anti-H. pylori nanosystems are discussed.
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- Mojtaba Kamankesh
- Polymer Chemistry Department, School of Science, University of Tehran, PO Box 14155-6455, Tehran, 14144-6455, Iran
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- Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1985717411, Iran
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València, Universitat de València, CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Insituto de Salud Carlos III, Valencia, 46022, Spain
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Medical Biomaterials Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417614411, Iran
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- Basic and Molecular Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1985717411, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1985717411, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Medical Biomaterials Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417614411, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Medical Biomaterials Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417614411, Iran
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, 4 Science Drive 2, Singapore, 117545, Singapore
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López-Iglesias C, Klinger D. Rational Design and Development of Polymeric Nanogels as Protein Carriers. Macromol Biosci 2023; 23:e2300256. [PMID: 37551821 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300256] [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: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Proteins have gained significant attention as potential therapeutic agents owing to their high specificity and reduced toxicity. Nevertheless, their clinical utility is hindered by inherent challenges associated with stability during storage and after in vivo administration. To overcome these limitations, polymeric nanogels (NGs) have emerged as promising carriers. These colloidal systems are capable of efficient encapsulation and stabilization of protein cargoes while improving their bioavailability and targeted delivery. The design of such delivery systems requires a comprehensive understanding of how the synthesis and formulation processes affect the final performance of the protein. This review highlights critical aspects involved in the development of NGs for protein delivery, with specific emphasis on loading strategies and evaluation techniques. For example, factors influencing loading efficiency and release kinetics are discussed, along with strategies to optimize protein encapsulation through protein-carrier interactions to achieve the desired therapeutic outcomes. The discussion is based on recent literature examples and aims to provide valuable insights for researchers working toward the advancement of protein-based therapeutics.
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- Clara López-Iglesias
- Institute of Pharmacy, Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise Straße 2-4, 14195, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, I+D Farma group (GI-1645), Faculty of Pharmacy, Instituto de Materiales (iMATUS) and Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida s/n, Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Spain
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Freie Universität Berlin, Königin-Luise Straße 2-4, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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Jiang C, Zhou Y, Chen R, Yang M, Zhou H, Tang Z, Shi H, Qin D. Nanomaterial-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Ischemic Stroke. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2669. [PMID: 38140010 PMCID: PMC10748360 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15122669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the world. At present, reperfusion therapy and neuroprotective therapy, as guidelines for identifying effective and adjuvant treatment methods, are limited by treatment time windows, drug bioavailability, and side effects. Nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems have the characteristics of extending half-life, increasing bioavailability, targeting drug delivery, controllable drug release, and low toxicity, thus being used in the treatment of ischemic stroke to increase the therapeutic effects of drugs. Therefore, this review provides a comprehensive overview of nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems from nanocarriers, targeting ligands and stimulus factors of drug release, aiming to find the best combination of nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems for ischemic stroke. Finally, future research areas on nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems in ischemic stroke and the implications of the current knowledge for the development of novel treatment for ischemic stroke were identified.
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- Chengting Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Diseases, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (C.J.); (M.Y.)
- School of Basic Medical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (R.C.); (H.Z.); (Z.T.)
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China;
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (R.C.); (H.Z.); (Z.T.)
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Diseases, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (C.J.); (M.Y.)
- School of Basic Medical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (R.C.); (H.Z.); (Z.T.)
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (R.C.); (H.Z.); (Z.T.)
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (R.C.); (H.Z.); (Z.T.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University, Kunming 650021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Diseases, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (C.J.); (M.Y.)
- School of Basic Medical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (R.C.); (H.Z.); (Z.T.)
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Zhang Y, Wu BM. Current Advances in Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels as Smart Drug Delivery Carriers. Gels 2023; 9:838. [PMID: 37888411 PMCID: PMC10606589 DOI: 10.3390/gels9100838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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In recent years, significant advancements in the field of advanced materials and hydrogel engineering have enabled the design and fabrication of smart hydrogels and nanogels that exhibit sensitivity to specific signals or pathological conditions, leading to a wide range of applications in drug delivery and disease treatment. This comprehensive review aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the stimuli-responsive principles exhibited by smart hydrogels in response to various triggers, such as pH levels, temperature fluctuations, light exposure, redox conditions, or the presence of specific biomolecules. The functionality and performance characteristics of these hydrogels are highly influenced by both their constituent components and fabrication processes. Key design principles, their applications in disease treatments, challenges, and future prospects were also discussed. Overall, this review aims to contribute to the current understanding of gel-based drug delivery systems and stimulate further research in this rapidly evolving field.
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- Yulong Zhang
- Department of Mineralized Tissue Biology, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA;
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- Department of Mineralized Tissue Biology, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA;
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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Yuan R, Zhang Y, Liao L, Ge Y, Li W, Zhi Q. Biomineralization-Inspired Anti-Caries Strategy Based on Multifunctional Nanogels as Mineral Feedstock Carriers. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:4933-4947. [PMID: 37693886 PMCID: PMC10488770 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s418465] [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: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Background Dentin caries remains a significant public concern, with no clinically viable material that effectively combines remineralization and antimicrobial properties. To address this issue, this study focused on the development of a bio-inspired multifunctional nanogel with both antibacterial and biomineralization properties. Methods First, p(NIPAm-co-DMC) (PNPDC) copolymers were synthesized from N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAm) and 2-methacryloyloxyethyl-trimethyl ammonium chloride (DMC). Subsequently, PNPDC was combined with γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA) through physical cross-linking to form nanogels. These nanogels served as templates for the mineralization of calcium phosphate (Cap), resulting in Cap-loaded PNPDC/PGA nanogels. The nanogels were characterized using various techniques, including TEM, particle tracking analysis, XRD, and FTIR. The release properties of ions were also assessed. In addition, the antibacterial properties of the Cap-loaded PNPDC/PGA nanogels were evaluated using the broth microdilution method and a biofilm formation assay. The remineralization effects were examined on both demineralized dentin and type I collagen in vitro. Results PNPDC/PGA nanogels were successfully synthesized and loaded with Cap. The diameter of the Cap-loaded PNPDC/PGA nanogels was measured as 196.5 nm at 25°C and 162.3 nm at 37°C. These Cap-loaded nanogels released Ca2+ and PO43- ions quickly, effectively blocking dental tubules with a depth of 10 μm and promoting the remineralization of demineralized dentin within 7 days. Additionally, they facilitated the heavy intrafibrillar mineralization of type I collagen within 3 days. Moreover, the Cap-loaded nanogels exhibited MIC50 and MIC90 values of 12.5 and 50 mg/mL against Streptococcus mutans, respectively, with an MBC value of 100 mg/mL. At a concentration of 50 mg/mL, the Cap-loaded nanogels also demonstrated potent inhibitory effects on biofilm formation by Streptococcus mutans while maintaining good biocompatibility. Conclusion Cap-loaded PNPDC/PGA nanogels are a multifunctional biomimetic system with antibacterial and dentin remineralization effects. This strategy of using antibacterial nanogels as mineral feedstock carriers offered fresh insight into the clinical management of caries.
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- Rui Yuan
- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510030, People’s Republic of China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510030, People’s Republic of China
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- Biomaterials Research Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510030, People’s Republic of China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510030, People’s Republic of China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510030, People’s Republic of China
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Roque D, Cruz N, Ferreira HA, Reis CP, Matela N, Herculano-Carvalho M, Cascão R, Faria CC. Nanoparticle-Based Treatment in Glioblastoma. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1328. [PMID: 37763096 PMCID: PMC10532799 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13091328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Glioblastoma (GB) is a malignant glioma associated with a mean overall survival of 12 to 18 months, even with optimal treatment, due to its high relapse rate and treatment resistance. The standardized first-line treatment consists of surgery, which allows for diagnosis and cytoreduction, followed by stereotactic fractionated radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Treatment failure can result from the poor passage of drugs through the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The development of novel and more effective therapeutic approaches is paramount to increasing the life expectancy of GB patients. Nanoparticle-based treatments include epitopes that are designed to interact with specialized transport systems, ultimately allowing the crossing of the BBB, increasing therapeutic efficacy, and reducing systemic toxicity and drug degradation. Polymeric nanoparticles have shown promising results in terms of precisely directing drugs to the brain with minimal systemic side effects. Various methods of drug delivery that pass through the BBB, such as the stereotactic injection of nanoparticles, are being actively tested in vitro and in vivo in animal models. A significant variety of pre-clinical studies with polymeric nanoparticles for the treatment of GB are being conducted, with only a few nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems to date having entered clinical trials. Pre-clinical studies are key to testing the safety and efficacy of these novel anticancer therapies and will hopefully facilitate the testing of the clinical validity of this promising treatment method. Here we review the recent literature concerning the most frequently reported types of nanoparticles for the treatment of GB.
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- Diogo Roque
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte (CHULN), 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal; (D.R.); (M.H.-C.)
- Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal;
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- Instituto de Biofísica e Engenharia Biomédica, IBEB, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (N.C.); (H.A.F.); (C.P.R.); (N.M.)
- iMED.ULisboa, Research Institute for Medicines, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Instituto de Biofísica e Engenharia Biomédica, IBEB, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (N.C.); (H.A.F.); (C.P.R.); (N.M.)
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- Instituto de Biofísica e Engenharia Biomédica, IBEB, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (N.C.); (H.A.F.); (C.P.R.); (N.M.)
- iMED.ULisboa, Research Institute for Medicines, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Gama Pinto, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Instituto de Biofísica e Engenharia Biomédica, IBEB, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal; (N.C.); (H.A.F.); (C.P.R.); (N.M.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte (CHULN), 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal; (D.R.); (M.H.-C.)
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- Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte (CHULN), 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal; (D.R.); (M.H.-C.)
- Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal;
- Clínica Universitária de Neurocirurgia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal
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Manimaran V, Nivetha RP, Tamilanban T, Narayanan J, Vetriselvan S, Fuloria NK, Chinni SV, Sekar M, Fuloria S, Wong LS, Biswas A, Ramachawolran G, Selvaraj S. Nanogels as novel drug nanocarriers for CNS drug delivery. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 10:1232109. [PMID: 37621994 PMCID: PMC10446842 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1232109] [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: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Nanogels are highly recognized as adaptable drug delivery systems that significantly contribute to improving various therapies and diagnostic examinations for different human diseases. These three-dimensional, hydrophilic cross-linked polymers have the ability to absorb large amounts of water or biological fluids. Due to the growing demand for enhancing current therapies, nanogels have emerged as the next-generation drug delivery system. They effectively address the limitations of conventional drug therapy, such as poor stability, large particle size, and low drug loading efficiency. Nanogels find extensive use in the controlled delivery of therapeutic agents, reducing adverse drug effects and enabling lower therapeutic doses while maintaining enhanced efficacy and patient compliance. They are considered an innovative drug delivery system that highlights the shortcomings of traditional methods. This article covers several topics, including the involvement of nanogels in the nanomedicine sector, their advantages and limitations, ideal properties like biocompatibility, biodegradability, drug loading capacity, particle size, permeability, non-immunological response, and colloidal stability. Additionally, it provides information on nanogel classification, synthesis, drug release mechanisms, and various biological applications. The article also discusses barriers associated with brain targeting and the progress of nanogels as nanocarriers for delivering therapeutic agents to the central nervous system.
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- V. Manimaran
- Department of Pharmaceutics, SRM College of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SRM College of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SRM College of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, SRM College of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu, India
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- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Center for Transdisciplinary Research, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience and Nursing, MAHSA University, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, Kedah, Malaysia
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- Department of Foundation, RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Zhang G, Zhan M, Zhang C, Wang Z, Sun H, Tao Y, Shi Q, He M, Wang H, Rodrigues J, Shen M, Shi X. Redox-Responsive Dendrimer Nanogels Enable Ultrasound-Enhanced Chemoimmunotherapy of Pancreatic Cancer via Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Amplification and Macrophage Polarization. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2301759. [PMID: 37350493 PMCID: PMC10460845 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202301759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Developing a multifunctional nanoplatform to achieve efficient theranostics of tumors through multi-pronged strategies remains to be challenging. Here, the design of the intelligent redox-responsive generation 3 (G3) poly(amidoamine) dendrimer nanogels (NGs) loaded with gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) and chemotherapeutic drug toyocamycin (Au/Toy@G3 NGs) for ultrasound-enhanced cancer theranostics is showcased. The constructed hybrid NGs with a size of 193 nm possess good colloidal stability under physiological conditions, and can be dissociated to release Au NPs and Toy in the reductive glutathione-rich tumor microenvironment (TME). The released Toy can promote the apoptosis of cancer cells through endoplasmic reticulum stress amplification and cause immunogenic cell death to maturate dendritic cells. The loaded Au NPs can induce the conversion of tumor-associated macrophages from M2-type to antitumor M1-type to remodulate the immunosuppressive TME. Combined with antibody-mediated immune checkpoint blockade, effective chemoimmunotherapy of a pancreatic tumor mouse model can be realized, and the chemoimmunotherapy effect can be further ultrasound enhanced due to the sonoporation-improved tumor permeability of NGs. The developed Au/Toy@G3 NGs also enable Au-mediated computed tomography imaging of tumors. The constructed responsive dendrimeric NGs tackle tumors through a multi-pronged chemoimmunotherapy strategy targeting both cancer cells and immune cells, which hold a promising potential for clinical translations.
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- Guizhi Zhang
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer MaterialsShanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano‐Biomaterials and Regenerative MedicineCollege of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringDonghua UniversityShanghai201620China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer MaterialsShanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano‐Biomaterials and Regenerative MedicineCollege of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringDonghua UniversityShanghai201620China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer MaterialsShanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano‐Biomaterials and Regenerative MedicineCollege of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringDonghua UniversityShanghai201620China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer MaterialsShanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano‐Biomaterials and Regenerative MedicineCollege of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringDonghua UniversityShanghai201620China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer MaterialsShanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano‐Biomaterials and Regenerative MedicineCollege of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringDonghua UniversityShanghai201620China
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- Department of UltrasoundShanghai General HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghai200080China
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- Department of UltrasoundShanghai General HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghai200080China
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- Department of RadiologyShanghai General HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghai200080China
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- Department of RadiologyShanghai General HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghai200080China
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- CQM – Centro de Química da MadeiraMMRGUniversidade da MadeiraCampus Universitário da PenteadaFunchal9020‐105Portugal
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer MaterialsShanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano‐Biomaterials and Regenerative MedicineCollege of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringDonghua UniversityShanghai201620China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer MaterialsShanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano‐Biomaterials and Regenerative MedicineCollege of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringDonghua UniversityShanghai201620China
- CQM – Centro de Química da MadeiraMMRGUniversidade da MadeiraCampus Universitário da PenteadaFunchal9020‐105Portugal
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Altuntaş E, Özkan B, Güngör S, Özsoy Y. Biopolymer-Based Nanogel Approach in Drug Delivery: Basic Concept and Current Developments. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1644. [PMID: 37376092 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15061644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Due to their increased surface area, extent of swelling and active substance-loading capacity and flexibility, nanogels made from natural and synthetic polymers have gained significant interest in scientific and industrial areas. In particular, the customized design and implementation of nontoxic, biocompatible, and biodegradable micro/nano carriers makes their usage very feasible for a range of biomedical applications, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, and bioimaging. The design and application methodologies of nanogels are outlined in this review. Additionally, the most recent advancements in nanogel biomedical applications are discussed, with particular emphasis on applications for the delivery of drugs and biomolecules.
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- Ebru Altuntaş
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Istanbul University, 34116 Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science, Yildiz Technical University, 34220 Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Istanbul University, 34116 Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Istanbul University, 34116 Istanbul, Türkiye
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Gan L, Ji P, Zhang JX, Chen H, Yao YS, Ren ZK. Drug delivery system for the extended-release of larotrectinib based on a biocompatible Fe-based metal-organic framework: synthesis, characterization, in vitro release properties and antitumor evaluation. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1197484. [PMID: 37324434 PMCID: PMC10267385 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1197484] [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: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Larotrectinib (Lar) is an orally administered tropomyosin receptor kinase (Trk) inhibitor with broad-spectrum antitumor activity that is available in clinical dosage forms as capsules and oral solutions. Currently, corresponding research is focused on developing new extended-release formulation systems for Lar. In this study, a biocompatible Fe-based metal-organic framework (Fe-MOF) carrier was synthesized by a solvent-based method, and a sustained-release drug delivery system (Lar@Fe-MOF) was constructed by nanoprecipitation and Lar loading. Lar@Fe-MOF was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and its drug loading capacity and drug release properties were measured by ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy. Then, the toxicity and biocompatibility of the Fe-MOF carriers were evaluated using 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and hemocompatibility assays. Finally, the anticancer potential of Lar@Fe-MOF was investigated. The TEM results showed that Lar@Fe-MOF had a homogeneous fusiform nanostructural morphology. The DSC and FTIR results showed that Fe-MOF carriers were successfully synthesized and loaded with Lar, which was mainly in an amorphous form. Lar@Fe-MOF showed a large drug loading capacity (-10%) and significant slow-release properties in vitro. The MTT assay results showed that Lar@Fe-MOF had good dose-dependent anticancer activity. The in vivo pharmacodynamic assay results showed that Fe-MOF significantly increased the anticancer activity of Lar and was biocompatible. In conclusion, the Lar@Fe-MOF system developed in this study is a promising drug delivery platform because it is easy to manufacture, has high biocompatibility and ideal drug release and accumulation, can effectively eliminate tumors with improved safety and is expected to further expand therapeutic applications.
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- Lu Gan
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jin Zhou, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Chiral Pharmaceutical Chemicals Biologically Manufacturing, College of Pharmacy and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Taizhou University, Taizhou, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Chiral Pharmaceutical Chemicals Biologically Manufacturing, College of Pharmacy and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Taizhou University, Taizhou, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Chiral Pharmaceutical Chemicals Biologically Manufacturing, College of Pharmacy and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Taizhou University, Taizhou, China
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- The Affiliated Taixing People’s Hospital of Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jin Zhou, China
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Zheng Y, Li Z, Liu C, Fan X, Luo Z, Li Z, Wu YL. Multi-functional nanogel with cascade catalytic performance for treatment of diabetic oral mucosa ulcer. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1194398. [PMID: 37288357 PMCID: PMC10242068 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1194398] [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: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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Introduction: Diabetic oral mucosa ulcers face challenges of hypoxia, hyperglycemia and high oxidative stress, which result in delayed healing process. Oxygen is regarded as an important substance in cell proliferation, differentiation and migration, which is beneficial to ulcer recovery. Methods: This study developed a multi-functional GOx-CAT nanogel (GCN) system for the treatment of diabetic oral mucosa ulcers. The catalytic activity, ROS scavenge and oxygen supply ability of GCN was validated. The therapeutic effect of GCN was verified in the diabetic gingival ulcer model. Results: The results showed that the nanoscale GCN was capable of significantly eliminating intracellular ROS, increasing intracellular oxygen concentration and accelerating cell migration of human gingival fibroblasts, which could promote diabetic oral gingival ulcer healing in vivo by alleviating inflammation and promoting angiogenesis. Discussion: This multifunctional GCN with ROS depletion, continuous oxygen supply and good biocompatibility, which might provide a novel therapeutic strategy for effective treatment of diabetic oral mucosa ulcers.
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- Yanfen Zheng
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Stomatological Disease Diagnosis and Treatment, Stomatological Hospital of Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, Fujian, China
- China and Fujian College Engineering Research Center for Dental Biomaterials, Xiamen, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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Sam R, Divanbeigi Kermani M, Ohadi M, Salarpour S, Dehghan Noudeh G. Different Applications of Temperature responsive nanogels as a new drug delivery system mini review. Pharm Dev Technol 2023; 28:492-500. [PMID: 37129530 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2023.2209796] [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: 05/03/2023]
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Temperature-sensitive drug delivery systems (TSDDS) are one of the systems that have received more attention in medical science these days due to their advantages. As these systems are sensitive to temperature, drug delivery to the target becomes more specific. Temperature-sensitive nanogels have many applications, including microbial infections, cancer therapy, transdermal use and tissue repair. These systems are characterized by minimal toxicity, improved therapeutic efficacy and reduced exposure to normal cells. This mini-review is prepared with different types of temperature-sensitive nanogel formation, release mechanisms, and their different applications. Various systems reported under these categories for targeted and controlled delivery of different classes of drugs, such as anti-cancer and antibiotic drugs with special emphasis on anti-cancer drugs and tissue healing, are discussed in this mini-review.
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- Reyhaneh Sam
- Student research committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Wu Y, Tao Q, Xie J, Lu L, Xie X, Zhang Y, Jin Y. Advances in Nanogels for Topical Drug Delivery in Ocular Diseases. Gels 2023; 9:gels9040292. [PMID: 37102904 PMCID: PMC10137933 DOI: 10.3390/gels9040292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology has accelerated the development of the pharmaceutical and medical technology fields, and nanogels for ocular applications have proven to be a promising therapeutic strategy. Traditional ocular preparations are restricted by the anatomical and physiological barriers of the eye, resulting in a short retention time and low drug bioavailability, which is a significant challenge for physicians, patients, and pharmacists. Nanogels, however, have the ability to encapsulate drugs within three-dimensional crosslinked polymeric networks and, through specific structural designs and distinct methods of preparation, achieve the controlled and sustained delivery of loaded drugs, increasing patient compliance and therapeutic efficiency. In addition, nanogels have higher drug-loading capacity and biocompatibility than other nanocarriers. In this review, the main focus is on the applications of nanogels for ocular diseases, whose preparations and stimuli-responsive behaviors are briefly described. The current comprehension of topical drug delivery will be improved by focusing on the advances of nanogels in typical ocular diseases, including glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye syndrome, and bacterial keratitis, as well as related drug-loaded contact lenses and natural active substances.
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- Yongkang Wu
- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, No. 81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei 230032, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, No. 81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei 230032, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, No. 81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei 230032, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, No. 81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei 230032, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, No. 81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei 230032, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, No. 81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei 230032, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, No. 81 Meishan Road, Shushan District, Hefei 230032, China
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Gan S, Wu Y, Zhang X, Zheng Z, Zhang M, Long L, Liao J, Chen W. Recent Advances in Hydrogel-Based Phototherapy for Tumor Treatment. Gels 2023; 9:gels9040286. [PMID: 37102898 PMCID: PMC10137920 DOI: 10.3390/gels9040286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Phototherapeutic agent-based phototherapies activated by light have proven to be safe modalities for the treatment of various malignant tumor indications. The two main modalities of phototherapies include photothermal therapy, which causes localized thermal damage to target lesions, and photodynamic therapy, which causes localized chemical damage by generated reactive oxygen species (ROS). Conventional phototherapies suffer a major shortcoming in their clinical application due to their phototoxicity, which primarily arises from the uncontrolled distribution of phototherapeutic agents in vivo. For successful antitumor phototherapy, it is essential to ensure the generation of heat or ROS specifically occurs at the tumor site. To minimize the reverse side effects of phototherapy while improving its therapeutic performance, extensive research has focused on developing hydrogel-based phototherapy for tumor treatment. The utilization of hydrogels as drug carriers allows for the sustained delivery of phototherapeutic agents to tumor sites, thereby limiting their adverse effects. Herein, we summarize the recent advancements in the design of hydrogels for antitumor phototherapy, offer a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in hydrogel-based phototherapy and its combination with other therapeutic modalities for tumor treatment, and discuss the current clinical status of hydrogel-based antitumor phototherapy.
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- Shuaiqi Gan
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Oral Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Oral Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Oral Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Oral Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Med-X Center for Materials, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Department of Oral Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Jinjiang Out-Patient Section, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Nanogels for the solubility enhancement of water-insoluble drugs. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-818627-5.00022-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Wang Y, Yu DG, Liu Y, Liu YN. Progress of Electrospun Nanofibrous Carriers for Modifications to Drug Release Profiles. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040289. [PMID: 36547549 PMCID: PMC9787859 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Electrospinning is an advanced technology for the preparation of drug-carrying nanofibers that has demonstrated great advantages in the biomedical field. Electrospun nanofiber membranes are widely used in the field of drug administration due to their advantages such as their large specific surface area and similarity to the extracellular matrix. Different electrospinning technologies can be used to prepare nanofibers of different structures, such as those with a monolithic structure, a core-shell structure, a Janus structure, or a porous structure. It is also possible to prepare nanofibers with different controlled-release functions, such as sustained release, delayed release, biphasic release, and targeted release. This paper elaborates on the preparation of drug-loaded nanofibers using various electrospinning technologies and concludes the mechanisms behind the controlled release of drugs.
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- Ying Wang
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
- Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for High-Performance Medical Device Materials, Shanghai 200093, China
- Correspondence: (D.-G.Y.); (Y.-N.L.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, 333 Long Teng Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
- Correspondence: (D.-G.Y.); (Y.-N.L.)
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Endogenous stimuli-responsive nanoparticles for cancer therapy: From bench to bedside. Pharmacol Res 2022; 186:106522. [DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2022.106522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Pinelli F, Saadati M, Rossetti A, Rossi F, Sacchetti A. On the influence of polyethyleneimine modification in nanogel-driven drug delivery. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Yan X, Li M, Xu X, Liu X, Liu F. Zein-based nano-delivery systems for encapsulation and protection of hydrophobic bioactives: A review. Front Nutr 2022; 9:999373. [PMID: 36245539 PMCID: PMC9554640 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.999373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Zein is a kind of excellent carrier materials to construct nano-sized delivery systems for hydrophobic bioactives, owing to its unique interfacial behavior, such as self-assembly and packing into nanoparticles. In this article, the chemical basis and preparation methods of zein nanoparticles are firstly reviewed, including chemical crosslinking, emulsification/solvent evaporation, antisolvent, pH-driven method, etc., as well as the pros and cons of different preparation methods. Various strategies to improve their physicochemical properties are then summarized. Lastly, the encapsulation and protection effects of zein-based nano-sized delivery systems (e.g., nanoparticles, nanofibers, nanomicelles and nanogels) are discussed, using curcumin as a model bioactive ingredient. This review will provide guidance for the in-depth development of hydrophobic bioactives formulations and improve the application value of zein in the food industry.
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- Xiaojia Yan
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, China
- *Correspondence: Fuguo Liu
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Chen Y, Wang Z, Wang X, Su M, Xu F, Yang L, Jia L, Zhang Z. Advances in Antitumor Nano-Drug Delivery Systems of 10-Hydroxycamptothecin. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:4227-4259. [PMID: 36134205 PMCID: PMC9482956 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s377149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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10-Hydroxycamptothecin (HCPT) is a natural plant alkaloid from Camptotheca that shows potent antitumor activity by targeting intracellular topoisomerase I. However, factors such as instability of the lactone ring and insolubility in water have limited the clinical application of this drug. In recent years, unprecedented advances in biomedical nanotechnology have facilitated the development of nano drug delivery systems. It has been found that nanomedicine can significantly improve the stability and water solubility of HCPT. NanoMedicines with different diagnostic and therapeutic functions have been developed to significantly improve the anticancer effect of HCPT. In this paper, we collected reports on HCPT nanomedicines against tumors in the past decade. Based on current research advances, we dissected the current status and limitations of HCPT nanomedicines development and looked forward to future research directions.
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- Yukun Chen
- Cancer Institute, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oncology, Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100078, People's Republic of China
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- Cancer Institute, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Cancer Institute, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Cancer Institute, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Cancer Institute, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Cancer Institute, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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Mashabela LT, Maboa MM, Miya NF, Ajayi TO, Chasara RS, Milne M, Mokhele S, Demana PH, Witika BA, Siwe-Noundou X, Poka MS. A Comprehensive Review of Cross-Linked Gels as Vehicles for Drug Delivery to Treat Central Nervous System Disorders. Gels 2022; 8:563. [PMID: 36135275 PMCID: PMC9498590 DOI: 10.3390/gels8090563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Gels are attractive candidates for drug delivery because they are easily producible while offering sustained and/or controlled drug release through various mechanisms by releasing the therapeutic agent at the site of action or absorption. Gels can be classified based on various characteristics including the nature of solvents used during preparation and the method of cross-linking. The development of novel gel systems for local or systemic drug delivery in a sustained, controlled, and targetable manner has been at the epitome of recent advances in drug delivery systems. Cross-linked gels can be modified by altering their polymer composition and content for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. These modifications have resulted in the development of stimuli-responsive and functionalized dosage forms that offer many advantages for effective dosing of drugs for Central Nervous System (CNS) conditions. In this review, the literature concerning recent advances in cross-linked gels for drug delivery to the CNS are explored. Injectable and non-injectable formulations intended for the treatment of diseases of the CNS together with the impact of recent advances in cross-linked gels on studies involving CNS drug delivery are discussed.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria 0204, South Africa
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Balogh TS, Bonturim E, Vieira LD, Lugão AB, Kadlubowski S. Synthesis of poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) nanogels by gamma irradiation using different saturation atmospheres. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nanocellulose-based nanogels for sustained drug delivery: Preparation, characterization and in vitro evaluation. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Ultrasound modified protein colloidal particles: Interfacial activity, gel property and encapsulation efficiency. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 309:102768. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Ou BS, Saouaf OM, Baillet J, Appel EA. Sustained delivery approaches to improving adaptive immune responses. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 187:114401. [PMID: 35750115 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The immune system is one of the most important, complex biological networks regulating and protecting human health. Its precise modulation can prevent deadly infections and fight cancer. Accordingly, prophylactic vaccines and cancer immunotherapies are some of the most powerful technologies to protect against potential dangers through training of the immune system. Upon immunization, activation and maturation of B and T cells of the adaptive immune system are necessary for development of proper humoral and cellular protection. Yet, the exquisite organization of the immune system requires spatiotemporal control over the exposure of immunomodulatory signals. For example, while the human immune system has evolved to develop immunity to natural pathogenic infections that often last for weeks, current prophylactic vaccination technologies only expose the immune system to immunomodulatory signals for hours to days. It has become clear that leveraging sustained release technologies to prolong immunogen and adjuvant exposure can increase the potency, durability, and quality of adaptive immune responses. Over the past several years, tremendous breakthroughs have been made in the design of novel biomaterials such as nanoparticles, microparticles, hydrogels, and microneedles that can precisely control and the presentation of immunomodulatory signals to the immune system. In this review, we discuss relevant sustained release strategies and their corresponding benefits to cellular and humoral responses.
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- Ben S Ou
- Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford 94305, USA
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford 94305, USA
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford 94305, USA; University of Bordeaux, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, LCPO, UMR 5629, Pessac 33600, France
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- Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford 94305, USA; Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford 94305, USA; Department of Pediatrics (Endocrinology), Stanford University, Stanford 94305, USA; ChEM-H Institute, Stanford University, Stanford CA 94305, USA; Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
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McClements DJ, Öztürk B. Utilization of Nanotechnology to Improve the Application and Bioavailability of Phytochemicals Derived from Waste Streams. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:6884-6900. [PMID: 33787251 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c03020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Phytochemicals are relatively small molecular species found in edible plants that may exhibit a diverse range of techno- and biofunctional attributes. In particular, there has been great interest in the identification, isolation, and utilization of dietary phytochemicals that can be used as natural pigments, antioxidants, or antimicrobials or that may improve human health and wellbeing by preventing chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, and cancer. Relatively high levels of these phytochemicals are often present in the waste streams produced by the food and agriculture industry, such as the peels, stems, roots, or leaves of plants, that are normally discarded or turned into animal foods. From an economic and environmental perspective, it would be advantageous to convert these waste streams into value-added functional ingredients, which is consistent with the creation of a more circular economy. Bioactive phytochemicals can be isolated from agricultural and food waste streams using green extraction methods and then incorporated into plant-based functional foods or biodegradable active packaging materials. The utilization of phytochemicals in the food industry is often challenging. They may chemically degrade in the presence of light, heat, oxygen, and some pH conditions, thereby altering their biological activity. They may have low solubility in aqueous solutions and gastrointestinal fluids, thereby making them difficult to introduce into foods and leading to a low bioavailability. These challenges can sometimes be overcome using nanoencapsulation, which involves trapping the phytochemicals inside tiny food-grade particles. These nanoparticles may be assembled from edible lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and/or surfactants and include nanoemulsions, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanoliposomes, and biopolymer nanoparticles. In this manuscript, we review a number of important phytochemicals and nanoencapsulation methods used to improve their efficacy.
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- David Julian McClements
- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
- Department of Food Science & Bioengineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, China
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul 34755, Turkey
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Novel Gels: An Emerging Approach for Delivering of Therapeutic Molecules and Recent Trends. Gels 2022; 8:gels8050316. [PMID: 35621614 PMCID: PMC9140900 DOI: 10.3390/gels8050316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Gels are semisolid, homogeneous systems with continuous or discrete therapeutic molecules in a suitable lipophilic or hydrophilic three-dimensional network base. Innovative gel systems possess multipurpose applications in cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and so forth. Formulating a gel-based delivery system is simple and the delivery system enables the release of loaded therapeutic molecules. Furthermore, it facilitates the delivery of molecules via various routes as these gel-based systems offer proximal surface contact between a loaded therapeutic molecule and an absorption site. In the past decade, researchers have potentially explored and established a significant understanding of gel-based delivery systems for drug delivery. Subsequently, they have enabled the prospects of developing novel gel-based systems that illicit drug release by specific biological or external stimuli, such as temperature, pH, enzymes, ultrasound, antigens, etc. These systems are considered smart gels for their broad applications. This review reflects the significant role of advanced gel-based delivery systems for various therapeutic benefits. This detailed discussion is focused on strategies for the formulation of different novel gel-based systems, as well as it highlights the current research trends of these systems and patented technologies.
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Qiao L, Yang H, Shao XX, Yin Q, Fu XJ, Wei Q. Research Progress on Nanoplatforms and Nanotherapeutic Strategies in Treating Glioma. Mol Pharm 2022; 19:1927-1951. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.1c00856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Li Qiao
- Experimental Center, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
- Marine Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Center, Qingdao Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266114, China
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- Experimental Center, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
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- Marine Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Center, Qingdao Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266114, China
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- Experimental Center, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
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- Marine Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Center, Qingdao Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266114, China
- Shandong Engineering and Technology Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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An J, Zhao L, Duan R, Sun K, Lu W, Yang J, Liang Y, Liu J, Zhang Z, Li L, Shi J. Potential nanotherapeutic strategies for perioperative stroke. CNS Neurosci Ther 2022; 28:510-520. [PMID: 35243774 PMCID: PMC8928924 DOI: 10.1111/cns.13819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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AIMS Based on the complex pathological environment of perioperative stroke, the development of targeted therapeutic strategies is important to control the development of perioperative stroke. DISCUSSIONS Recently, great progress has been made in nanotechnology, and nanodrug delivery systems have been developed for the treatment of ischemic stroke. CONCLUSION In this review, the pathological processes and mechanisms of ischemic stroke during perioperative stroke onset were systematically sorted. As a potential treatment strategy for perioperative stroke, the review also summarizes the multifunctional nanodelivery systems based on ischemic stroke, thus providing insight into the nanotherapeutic strategies for perioperative stroke.
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- Jingyi An
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou, China.,Key Laboratories of the Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Urinary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou, China.,Key Laboratories of the Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou, China.,Key Laboratories of the Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou, China.,Key Laboratories of the Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Sánchez JM, Carratalá JV, Serna N, Unzueta U, Nolan V, Sánchez-Chardi A, Voltà-Durán E, López-Laguna H, Ferrer-Miralles N, Villaverde A, Vazquez E. The Poly-Histidine Tag H6 Mediates Structural and Functional Properties of Disintegrating, Protein-Releasing Inclusion Bodies. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14030602. [PMID: 35335976 PMCID: PMC8955739 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14030602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The coordination between histidine-rich peptides and divalent cations supports the formation of nano- and micro-scale protein biomaterials, including toxic and non-toxic functional amyloids, which can be adapted as drug delivery systems. Among them, inclusion bodies (IBs) formed in recombinant bacteria have shown promise as protein depots for time-sustained protein release. We have demonstrated here that the hexahistidine (H6) tag, fused to recombinant proteins, impacts both on the formation of bacterial IBs and on the conformation of the IB-forming protein, which shows a higher content of cross-beta intermolecular interactions in H6-tagged versions. Additionally, the addition of EDTA during the spontaneous disintegration of isolated IBs largely affects the protein leakage rate, again protein release being stimulated in His-tagged materials. This event depends on the number of His residues but irrespective of the location of the tag in the protein, as it occurs in either C-tagged or N-tagged proteins. The architectonic role of H6 in the formation of bacterial IBs, probably through coordination with divalent cations, offers an easy approach to manipulate protein leakage and to tailor the applicability of this material as a secretory amyloidal depot in different biomedical interfaces. In addition, the findings also offer a model to finely investigate, in a simple set-up, the mechanics of protein release from functional secretory amyloids.
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- Julieta María Sánchez
- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain; (J.M.S.); (J.V.C.); (N.S.); (E.V.-D.); (H.L.-L.); (N.F.-M.)
- Departament de Genètica i de Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), C/ Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas y Tecnológicas (IIBYT), CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, ICTA & Cátedra de Química Biológica, Departamento de Química, FCEFyN, UNC. Av. Velez Sarsfield 1611, Córdoba X 5016GCA, Argentina;
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- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain; (J.M.S.); (J.V.C.); (N.S.); (E.V.-D.); (H.L.-L.); (N.F.-M.)
- Departament de Genètica i de Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), C/ Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain; (J.M.S.); (J.V.C.); (N.S.); (E.V.-D.); (H.L.-L.); (N.F.-M.)
- Departament de Genètica i de Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), C/ Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Departament de Genètica i de Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), C/ Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), Sant Antoni Maria Claret 167, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
- Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas y Tecnológicas (IIBYT), CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, ICTA & Cátedra de Química Biológica, Departamento de Química, FCEFyN, UNC. Av. Velez Sarsfield 1611, Córdoba X 5016GCA, Argentina;
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- Servei de Microscòpia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
- Departament de Biologia Evolutiva, Ecologia i Ciències Ambientals, Facultat de Biologia, Universitat de Barcelona, Av. Diagonal 643, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain; (J.M.S.); (J.V.C.); (N.S.); (E.V.-D.); (H.L.-L.); (N.F.-M.)
- Departament de Genètica i de Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), C/ Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain; (J.M.S.); (J.V.C.); (N.S.); (E.V.-D.); (H.L.-L.); (N.F.-M.)
- Departament de Genètica i de Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), C/ Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain; (J.M.S.); (J.V.C.); (N.S.); (E.V.-D.); (H.L.-L.); (N.F.-M.)
- Departament de Genètica i de Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), C/ Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain; (J.M.S.); (J.V.C.); (N.S.); (E.V.-D.); (H.L.-L.); (N.F.-M.)
- Departament de Genètica i de Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), C/ Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: (A.V.); (E.V.)
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- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain; (J.M.S.); (J.V.C.); (N.S.); (E.V.-D.); (H.L.-L.); (N.F.-M.)
- Departament de Genètica i de Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Plaça Cívica s/n, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), C/ Monforte de Lemos 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: (A.V.); (E.V.)
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González-Ayón MA, Licea-Rodriguez J, Méndez ER, Licea-Claverie A. NVCL-Based Galacto-Functionalized and Thermosensitive Nanogels with GNRDs for Chemo/Photothermal-Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14030560. [PMID: 35335936 PMCID: PMC8951641 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14030560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Dual-function nanogels (particle size from 98 to 224 nm) synthesized via surfactant-free emulsion polymerization (SFEP) were tested as smart carriers toward synergistic chemo- and photothermal therapy. Cisplatin (CDDP) or doxorubicin (DOX) and gold nanorods (GNRDs) were loaded into galacto-functionalized PNVCL-based nanogels, where the encapsulation efficiency for CDDP and DOX was around 64 and 52%, respectively. PNVCL-based nanogels were proven to be an efficient delivery vehicle under conditions that mimic the tumor site in vitro. The release of CDDP or DOX was slower at pH 7.4 and 37 °C than at tumor conditions of pH 6 and 40 °C. On the other hand, in the systems with GNRDs at pH 7.4 and 37 °C, the sample was irradiated with a 785 nm laser for 10 min every hour, obtaining that the release profiles were even higher than in the conditions that simulated a cancer tissue (without irradiation). Thus, the present study demonstrates the synergistic effect of chemo- and photothermal therapy as a promising dual function in the potential future use of PNVCL nanogels loaded with GNRDs and CDDP/DOX to achieve an enhanced chemo/phototherapy in vivo.
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- Mirian A. González-Ayón
- Centro de Graduados e Investigación en Química, Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana, Apartado Postal 1166, Tijuana 22454, Mexico
- Correspondence: (M.A.G.-A.); (A.L.-C.)
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- División de Física Aplicada, Centro de Investigación Científica y Educación Superior de Ensenada, Carretera Ensenada-Tijuana No. 3918, Ensenada 22860, B. C., Mexico; (J.L.-R.); (E.R.M.)
- Cátedras CONACYT-Centro de Investigación Científica y Educación Superior de Ensenada, Ensenada 22860, B. C., Mexico
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- División de Física Aplicada, Centro de Investigación Científica y Educación Superior de Ensenada, Carretera Ensenada-Tijuana No. 3918, Ensenada 22860, B. C., Mexico; (J.L.-R.); (E.R.M.)
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- Centro de Graduados e Investigación en Química, Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana, Apartado Postal 1166, Tijuana 22454, Mexico
- Correspondence: (M.A.G.-A.); (A.L.-C.)
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Liu Z, Ji X, He D, Zhang R, Liu Q, Xin T. Nanoscale Drug Delivery Systems in Glioblastoma. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2022; 17:27. [PMID: 35171358 PMCID: PMC8850533 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-022-03668-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Glioblastoma is the most aggressive cerebral tumor in adults. However, the current pharmaceuticals in GBM treatment are mainly restricted to few chemotherapeutic drugs and have limited efficacy. Therefore, various nanoscale biomaterials that possess distinct structure and unique property were constructed as vehicles to precisely deliver molecules with potential therapeutic effect. In this review, nanoparticle drug delivery systems including CNTs, GBNs, C-dots, MOFs, Liposomes, MSNs, GNPs, PMs, Dendrimers and Nanogel were exemplified. The advantages and disadvantages of these nanoparticles in GBM treatment were illustrated.
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- Zihao Liu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250021, China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250014, China.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Shandong Medicine and Health Key Laboratory of Neurosurgery, Jinan, 250014, China.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanchang University, Nanchang Jiangxi, 330006, China.
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Wang Y, Fu S, Lu Y, Lai R, Liu Z, Luo W, Xu Y. Chitosan/hyaluronan nanogels co-delivering methotrexate and 5-aminolevulinic acid: A combined chemo-photodynamic therapy for psoriasis. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 277:118819. [PMID: 34893236 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Psoriasis does not respond adequately to the monotherapy, tailoring combined strategies for synergistical treatment remains challenging. We fabricated chitosan/hyaluronan nanogels to co-load methotrexate (MTX) and 5-aminoleavulinic acid (ALA), i.e., MTX-ALA NGs, for a combined chemo-photodynamic therapy for psoriasis. Compared with MTX-ALA suspension, the NGs enhanced the penetration and retention of MTX and ALA through and into the skin in vitro and in vivo (p < 0.001). NGs enhanced the cellular uptake (p < 0.001), protoporphyrin IX conversion (p < 0.001), and reactive oxygen species generation (3.93-fold), subsequently exerted the synergistical anti-proliferation and apoptosis on lipopolysaccharide-irritated HaCaT cells with the apoptosis rate of 78.6%. MTX-ALA NGs efficiently ameliorated the skin manifestations and down-regulated the proinflammatory cytokines of TNF-α and IL-17A in imiquimod-induced psoriatic mice (p < 0.001). Importantly, MTX-ALA NGs reduced the toxicities of oral MTX to the liver and kidney. The results support that MTX-ALA NG is a convenient, effective, and safe combined chemo-photodynamic strategy for psoriasis treatment.
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- Yixuan Wang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Biocompatible poly(galacturonic acid) micro/nanogels with controllable degradation via tunable chemical crosslinking. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 201:351-363. [PMID: 34998881 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.12.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Here, one-pot labor-less preparation of two different polygalacturonic acid (PGA) micro/nanogel formulations, PGA-1 and PGA-2, by respectively crosslinking the PGA chains with divinyl sulfone (DVS) and trimethylolpropane triglycidyl ether (TMPGDE) were reported. Various crosslinker ratios, 2.5, 10, 50, and 100% were used for both crosslinkers to demonstrate the tunability of their degradation properties. The PGA micro/nanogels were found spherical-shaped porous particles in 0.5-5.0 μm size range by SEM. The hydrolytic degradation and stability of PGA micro/nanogels in pH 1.0, 7.4, and 9.0 buffer solutions can be controlled by changing the degree of crosslinking. Accordingly, 32 ± 8% and 36 ± 2% weight losses were attained for PGA-1-10% and PGA-2-10% micro/nanogels at pH 1, respectively, and 46 ± 6%, and 68 ± 6% degradations were determined at pH 7.4 within 4 weeks. However, no degradation was observed for both PGA-based micro/nanogel formulations prepared at 25% and 100% crosslinker ratios at all pH conditions. All PGA-based micro/nanogels were totally degraded within 7-10 days at pH 9.0. In the presence of pectinase and amyloglucosidase enzymes, all formulations of PGA micro/nanogels showed more than 80% degradation within 12 h. Furthermore, both PGA formulations showed no significant cytotoxicity against L929 fibroblast cells with 90% and above cell viability up to 250 mg/mL concentrations.
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Bhaladhare S, Das D. Cellulose: A Fascinating Biopolymer for Hydrogel Synthesis. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:1923-1945. [DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02848k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The growing environmental concerns and increasing demands for eco-friendly materials have obliged researchers worldwide to explore naturally occurring biopolymers for various applications. Cellulose is a non-exhaustible polysaccharide biopolymer available almost...
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Kongprayoon A, Ross G, Limpeanchob N, Mahasaranon S, Punyodom W, Topham PD, Ross S. Bio-derived and biocompatible poly(lactic acid)/silk sericin nanogels and their incorporation within poly(lactide- co-glycolide) electrospun nanofibers. Polym Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2py00330a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Bio-derived and biocompatible nanogels based on poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and silk sericin (SS) have been synthesized for the first time.
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- Arisa Kongprayoon
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Biopolymer Group, Center of Excellence in Biomaterials, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Biopolymer Group, Center of Excellence in Biomaterials, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Aston Institute of Materials Research, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Biopolymer Group, Center of Excellence in Biomaterials, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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Luo W, Liu J, Algharib SA, Chen W. Antibacterial activity of enrofloxacin loaded gelatin-sodium alginate composite nanogels against intracellular Staphylococcus aureus small colony variants. J Vet Sci 2022; 23:e48. [PMID: 35618320 PMCID: PMC9149494 DOI: 10.4142/jvs.21292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Wanhe Luo
- Engineering Laboratory for Tarim Animal Diseases Diagnosis and Control, College of Animal Science, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China
- Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry & Science Technology of Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps, Alar 843300, China
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- Engineering Laboratory for Tarim Animal Diseases Diagnosis and Control, College of Animal Science, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh 13736, Egypt
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- Engineering Laboratory for Tarim Animal Diseases Diagnosis and Control, College of Animal Science, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China
- Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry & Science Technology of Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps, Alar 843300, China
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Du X, Gao Y, Kang Q, Xing J. Design and Applications of Tumor Microenvironment-Responsive Nanogels as Drug Carriers. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:771851. [PMID: 34746113 PMCID: PMC8569621 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.771851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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In recent years, the exploration of tumor microenvironment has provided a new approach for tumor treatment. More and more researches are devoted to designing tumor microenvironment-responsive nanogels loaded with therapeutic drugs. Compared with other drug carriers, nanogel has shown great potential in improving the effect of chemotherapy, which is attributed to its stable size, superior hydrophilicity, excellent biocompatibility, and responsiveness to specific environment. This review primarily summarizes the common preparation techniques of nanogels (such as free radical polymerization, covalent cross-linking, and physical self-assembly) and loading ways of drug in nanogels (including physical encapsulation and chemical coupling) as well as the controlled drug release behaviors. Furthermore, the difficulties and prospects of nanogels as drug carriers are also briefly described.
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- Xinjing Du
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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Saracoglu P, Ozmen MM. Starch Based Nanogels: From Synthesis to Miscellaneous Applications. STARCH-STARKE 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/star.202100011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Pelin Saracoglu
- Department of Bioengineering Yildiz Technical University Istanbul 34220 Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering Yildiz Technical University Istanbul 34220 Turkey
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Nanogels have high tunability and stability while being able to sense and respond to external stimuli by showing changes in the gel volume, water content, colloidal stability, mechanical strength, and other physical/chemical properties. In this article, advances in the preparation of nanogels will be reviewed. The application potential of nanogels in drug delivery will also be highlighted. It is the objective of this article to present a snapshot of the recent knowledge of nanogel preparation and application for future research in drug delivery.
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- Cuixia Li
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, College of Chemistry & Environmental Science, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- School of Education, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.,Ciechanover Institute of Precision and Regenerative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, China
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Lugoloobi I, Maniriho H, Jia L, Namulinda T, Shi X, Zhao Y. Cellulose nanocrystals in cancer diagnostics and treatment. J Control Release 2021; 336:207-232. [PMID: 34102221 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Cancer is currently a major threat to public health, being among the principal causes of death to the global population. With carcinogenesis mechanisms, cancer invasion, and metastasis remaining blurred, cancer diagnosis and novel drug delivery approaches should be developed urgently to enable management and treatment. A dream break-through would be a non-invasive instantaneous monitoring of cancer initiation and progression to fast-track diagnosis for timely specialist treatment decisions. These innovations would enhance the established treatment protocols, unlimited by evasive biological complexities during tumorigenesis. It is therefore contingent that emerging and future scientific technologies be equally biased towards such innovations by exploiting the apparent properties of new developments and materials especially nanomaterials. CNCs as nanomaterials have undisputable physical and excellent biological properties that enhanced their interest as biomedical materials. This article therefore highlights CNCs utility in cancer diagnosis and therapy. Their extraction, properties, modification, in-vivo/in-vitro medical applications, biocompatibility, challenges and future perspectives are precisely discussed.
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- Ishaq Lugoloobi
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China; College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Human Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China; College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering (International Institute of Silk), Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, People's Republic of China.
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Ahmed S, Salmon H, Distasio N, Do HD, Scherman D, Alhareth K, Tabrizian M, Mignet N. Viscous Core Liposomes Increase siRNA Encapsulation and Provides Gene Inhibition When Slightly Positively Charged. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13040479. [PMID: 33916066 PMCID: PMC8066317 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13040479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Since its discovery, evidence that siRNA was able to act as an RNA interference effector, led to its acceptation as a novel medicine. The siRNA approach is very effective, due to its catalytic mechanism, but still the limitations of its cellular delivery should be addressed. One promising form of non-viral gene delivery system is liposomes. The variable and versatile nature of the lipids keeps the possibility to upgrade the liposomal structure, which makes them suitable for encapsulation and delivery of drugs. However, to avoid the limitation of fast release for the hydrophilic drug, we previously designed viscous core liposomes. We aimed in this work to evaluate if these viscous core liposomes (NvcLs) could be of interest for siRNA encapsulation. Then, we sought to add a limited amount of positive charges to provide cell interaction and transfection. Cationic lipid dimyristoylaminopropylaminopropyl or the polymer poly(ethylenimine) were incorporated in NvcL to produce positively charged viscous core liposomes (PvcL) by a customized microfluidic device. We found that NvcLs increased the encapsulation efficiency and loading content with regards to the neutral liposome. Both PvcLPEI and PvcLDMAPAP exhibited transfection and GFP knock-down (≈40%) in both 2D and 3D cell cultures. Finally, the addition of slight positive charges did not induce cell toxicity.
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- Shayan Ahmed
- Unité des Technologies Chimiques et Biologiques Pour la Santé (UTCBS), CNRS, INSERM, Université de Paris, F-75006 Paris, France; (S.A.); (H.D.D.); (D.S.); (K.A.)
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- Biomedical Engineering Department and Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, 3775 University St, Montreal, QC H3A 2B4, Canada; (H.S.); (N.D.); (M.T.)
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- Biomedical Engineering Department and Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, 3775 University St, Montreal, QC H3A 2B4, Canada; (H.S.); (N.D.); (M.T.)
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- Unité des Technologies Chimiques et Biologiques Pour la Santé (UTCBS), CNRS, INSERM, Université de Paris, F-75006 Paris, France; (S.A.); (H.D.D.); (D.S.); (K.A.)
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- Unité des Technologies Chimiques et Biologiques Pour la Santé (UTCBS), CNRS, INSERM, Université de Paris, F-75006 Paris, France; (S.A.); (H.D.D.); (D.S.); (K.A.)
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- Unité des Technologies Chimiques et Biologiques Pour la Santé (UTCBS), CNRS, INSERM, Université de Paris, F-75006 Paris, France; (S.A.); (H.D.D.); (D.S.); (K.A.)
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- Biomedical Engineering Department and Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University, 3775 University St, Montreal, QC H3A 2B4, Canada; (H.S.); (N.D.); (M.T.)
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- Unité des Technologies Chimiques et Biologiques Pour la Santé (UTCBS), CNRS, INSERM, Université de Paris, F-75006 Paris, France; (S.A.); (H.D.D.); (D.S.); (K.A.)
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