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Ghaffari-Bohlouli P, Jafari H, Okoro OV, Alimoradi H, Nie L, Jiang G, Kakkar A, Shavandi A. Gas Therapy: Generating, Delivery, and Biomedical Applications. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301349. [PMID: 38193272 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301349] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Oxygen (O2), nitric oxide (NO), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and hydrogen (H2) with direct effects, and carbon dioxide (CO2) with complementary effects on the condition of various diseases are known as therapeutic gases. The targeted delivery and in situ generation of these therapeutic gases with controllable release at the site of disease has attracted attention to avoid the risk of gas poisoning and improve their performance in treating various diseases such as cancer therapy, cardiovascular therapy, bone tissue engineering, and wound healing. Stimuli-responsive gas-generating sources and delivery systems based on biomaterials that enable on-demand and controllable release are promising approaches for precise gas therapy. This work highlights current advances in the design and development of new approaches and systems to generate and deliver therapeutic gases at the site of disease with on-demand release behavior. The performance of the delivered gases in various biomedical applications is then discussed.
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- Pejman Ghaffari-Bohlouli
- 3BIO-BioMatter, École polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50-CP 165/61, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke Street West, Montréal, Québec, H3A 0B8, Canada
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- 3BIO-BioMatter, École polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50-CP 165/61, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
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- 3BIO-BioMatter, École polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50-CP 165/61, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
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- 3BIO-BioMatter, École polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50-CP 165/61, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
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- 3BIO-BioMatter, École polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50-CP 165/61, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke Street West, Montréal, Québec, H3A 0B8, Canada
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- 3BIO-BioMatter, École polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50-CP 165/61, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
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Fang H, Xu S, Wang Y, Yang H, Su D. Endogenous stimuli-responsive drug delivery nanoplatforms for kidney disease therapy. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 232:113598. [PMID: 37866237 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113598] [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: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Kidney disease is one of the most life-threatening health problems, affecting millions of people in the world. Commonly used steroids and immunosuppressants often fall exceptionally short of outcomes with inescapable systemic toxicity. With the booming research in nanobiotechnology, stimuli-responsive nanoplatform has come an appealing therapeutic strategy for kidney disease. Endogenous stimuli-responsive materials have shown profuse promise owing to their enhanced spatiotemporal control and precise to the location of the lesion. This review focuses on recent advances stimuli-responsive drug delivery nano-architectonics for kidney disease. First, a brief introduction of pathogenesis of kidney disease and pathological microenvironment were provided. Then, various endogenous stimulus involved in drug delivery nanoplatforms including pH, ROS, enzymes, and glucose were categorized based on the pathological mechanisms of kidney disease. Next, we separately summarized literature examples of endogenous stimuli-responsive nanomaterials, and outlined the design strategies and response mechanisms. Finally, the paper was concluded by discussing remaining challenges and future perspectives of endogenous stimuli-responsive drug delivery nanoplatform for expediting the speed of development and clinical applications.
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- Hufeng Fang
- Department of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou 213100, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou 213100, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou 213100, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou 213100, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou 213100, China.
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Wang C, Tian G, Yu X, Zhang X. Recent Advances in Functional Nanomaterials for Catalytic Generation of Nitric Oxide: A Mini Review. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207261. [PMID: 36808830 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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As a gaseous second messenger, nitric oxide (NO) plays an important role in a series of signal pathways. Research on the NO regulation for various disease treatments has aroused wide concern. However, the lack of accurate, controllable, and persistent release of NO has significantly limited the application of NO therapy. Profiting from the booming development of advanced nanotechnology, a mass of nanomaterials with the properties of controllable release have been developed to seek new and effective NO nano-delivery approaches. Nano-delivery systems that generate NO through catalytic reactions exhibit unique superiority in terms of precise and persistent release of NO. Although certain achievements have been made in the catalytically active NO delivery nanomaterials, some basic but critical issues, such as the concept of design, are of low attention. Herein, an overview of the generation of NO through catalytic reactions and the design principles of related nanomaterials are summarized. Then, the nanomaterials that generate NO through catalytic reactions are classified. Finally, the bottlenecks and perspectives are also discussed in depth for the future development of catalytical NO generation nanomaterials.
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- Chengyan Wang
- Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
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- Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunopathology, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
- Chongqing Institute of Advanced Pathology, Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing, 401329, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunopathology, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
- Chongqing Institute of Advanced Pathology, Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing, 401329, P. R. China
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Cardiovascular Nanotechnology. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-8984-0_12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Robert B, Subramaniam S. Gasotransmitter-Induced Therapeutic Angiogenesis: A Biomaterial Prospective. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:45849-45866. [PMID: 36570231 PMCID: PMC9773187 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Gasotransmitters such as NO, H2S, and CO have emerged as key players in the regulation of various pathophysiological functions, prompting the development of gas therapy for various pathogeneses. Deficient production of gasotransmitters has been linked to various diseases such as hypertension, endothelial dysfunction, myocardial infarction, ischemia, and impaired wound healing, as they are involved in the regulatory action of angiogenesis. A better understanding of the regulatory mechanisms has given new hope to address the vascular impairment caused by the breakthroughs in gasotransmitters as therapeutics. However, the unstable nature and poor target specificity of gas donors limit the full efficacy of drugs. In this regard, biomaterials that possess excellent biocompatibility and porosity are ideal drug carriers to deliver the gas transmitters in a tunable manner for therapeutic angiogenesis. This review article provides a comprehensive discussion of biomaterial-based gasotransmitter delivery approaches for therapeutic angiogenesis. The critical role of gasotransmitters in modulating angiogenesis during tissue repair as well as their challenges and future directions are demonstrated.
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- Becky Robert
- Biomaterials
and Bioprocess Laboratory, Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641046, India
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- Biomaterials
and Bioprocess Laboratory, Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641046, India
- Department
of Extension and Career Guidance, Bharathiar
University, Coimbatore 641046, India
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Nanoparticle-based delivery of nitric oxide for therapeutic applications. Ther Deliv 2022; 13:403-427. [DOI: 10.4155/tde-2022-0024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Nitric oxide (NO), a low molecular weight signaling molecule, plays critical roles in both cellular health and disease. There is continued interest in new modalities for the controlled therapeutic delivery of NO to cells and tissues. The physicochemical properties of NO (including its short half-life and on-demand synthesis at the point of function), however, pose considerable challenges for its specific and efficient delivery. Recently, a number of nanoparticle (NP)-based systems are described that address some of these issues by taking advantage of the unique attributes of the NP carrier to effect efficient NO delivery. This review highlights the progress that has been made over the past 5 years in the use of various constructs for the therapeutic delivery of NO.
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Opoku‐Damoah Y, Zhang R, Ta HT, Xu ZP. Therapeutic gas-releasing nanomedicines with controlled release: Advances and perspectives. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2022; 2:20210181. [PMID: 37325503 PMCID: PMC10190986 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20210181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Nanoparticle-based drug delivery has become one of the most popular approaches for maximising drug therapeutic potentials. With the notable improvements, a greater challenge hinges on the formulation of gasotransmitters with unique challenges that are not met in liquid and solid active ingredients. Gas molecules upon release from formulations for therapeutic purposes have not really been discussed extensively. Herein, we take a critical look at four key gasotransmitters, that is, carbon monoxide (CO), nitric oxide (NO), hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and sulphur dioxide (SO2), their possible modification into prodrugs known as gas-releasing molecules (GRMs), and their release from GRMs. Different nanosystems and their mediatory roles for efficient shuttling, targeting and release of these therapeutic gases are also reviewed extensively. This review thoroughly looks at the diverse ways in which these GRM prodrugs in delivery nanosystems are designed to respond to intrinsic and extrinsic stimuli for sustained release. In this review, we seek to provide a succinct summary for the development of therapeutic gases into potent prodrugs that can be adapted in nanomedicine for potential clinical use.
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- Yaw Opoku‐Damoah
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and NanotechnologyThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and NanotechnologyThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and NanotechnologyThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- School of Environment and ScienceGriffith UniversityBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- Queensland Micro and Nanotechnology CentreGriffith UniversityBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and NanotechnologyThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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Ouyang M, Ouyang X, Peng Z, Liu M, Xu G, Zou Z, Zhang M, Shang Q. Heart-targeted amelioration of sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction by microenvironment responsive nitric oxide nanogenerators in situ. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:263. [PMID: 35672697 PMCID: PMC9171488 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01457-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background A balanced endogenous level of bioavailable nitric oxide (NO) plays a key role in maintaining cardiovascular homeostasis. The bioactive NO level in the cardiomyocytes was much reduced during sepsis. However, it is clinically challenging for the NO gas therapy due to the lack of spatial and temporal release system with precise control. The purpose of this study is to design a NO-releasing biomaterial with heart-targeted capability responsive to the infectious microenvironment, thus ameliorating lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced cardiac dysfunction. Results The heart-targeted NO delivery and in situ releasing system, PCM-MSN@LA, was synthesized using hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) as the carrier, and L-arginine (LA) as the NO donor. The myocardial delivery was successfully directed to heart by specific peptide (PCM) combined with low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) guidance. The myocardial system synthesized NO from the LA released from PCM-MSN@LA in the presence of increased endogenous nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity induced by LPS. This targeted NO release in situ achieved extraordinary protective effects against LPS-challenged myocardial injury by reducing the recruitment of inflammatory cells, inhibiting oxidative stress and maintaining the mitochondria integrity. In particular, this protection was not compromised by simultaneous circulation collapse as an adverse event in the context. Conclusions PCM-MSN@LA + LIFU exhibited extraordinary cardioprotective effects against severe sepsis in the hearts of LPS-treated animals without the side effect of NO diffusion. This technology has great potential to be served as a novel therapeutic strategy for sepsis-induced myocardial injury. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12951-022-01457-y.
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Bauer JA, Zámocká M, Majtán J, Bauerová-Hlinková V. Glucose Oxidase, an Enzyme "Ferrari": Its Structure, Function, Production and Properties in the Light of Various Industrial and Biotechnological Applications. Biomolecules 2022; 12:472. [PMID: 35327664 PMCID: PMC8946809 DOI: 10.3390/biom12030472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Glucose oxidase (GOx) is an important oxidoreductase enzyme with many important roles in biological processes. It is considered an "ideal enzyme" and is often called an oxidase "Ferrari" because of its fast mechanism of action, high stability and specificity. Glucose oxidase catalyzes the oxidation of β-d-glucose to d-glucono-δ-lactone and hydrogen peroxide in the presence of molecular oxygen. d-glucono-δ-lactone is sequentially hydrolyzed by lactonase to d-gluconic acid, and the resulting hydrogen peroxide is hydrolyzed by catalase to oxygen and water. GOx is presently known to be produced only by fungi and insects. The current main industrial producers of glucose oxidase are Aspergillus and Penicillium. An important property of GOx is its antimicrobial effect against various pathogens and its use in many industrial and medical areas. The aim of this review is to summarize the structure, function, production strains and biophysical and biochemical properties of GOx in light of its various industrial, biotechnological and medical applications.
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- Jacob A. Bauer
- Institute of Molecular Biology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, 845 51 Bratislava, Slovakia; (J.A.B.); (M.Z.); (J.M.)
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- Institute of Molecular Biology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, 845 51 Bratislava, Slovakia; (J.A.B.); (M.Z.); (J.M.)
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- Institute of Molecular Biology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, 845 51 Bratislava, Slovakia; (J.A.B.); (M.Z.); (J.M.)
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Limbová 12, 833 03 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute of Molecular Biology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, 845 51 Bratislava, Slovakia; (J.A.B.); (M.Z.); (J.M.)
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Cardiovascular Nanotechnology. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-9374-7_12-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Zhao Y, Ouyang X, Peng Y, Peng S. Stimuli Responsive Nitric Oxide-Based Nanomedicine for Synergistic Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:1917. [PMID: 34834332 PMCID: PMC8622285 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Gas therapy has received widespread attention from the medical community as an emerging and promising therapeutic approach to cancer treatment. Among all gas molecules, nitric oxide (NO) was the first one to be applied in the biomedical field for its intriguing properties and unique anti-tumor mechanisms which have become a research hotspot in recent years. Despite the great progress of NO in cancer therapy, the non-specific distribution of NO in vivo and its side effects on normal tissue at high concentrations have impaired its clinical application. Therefore, it is important to develop facile NO-based nanomedicines to achieve the on-demand release of NO in tumor tissue while avoiding the leakage of NO in normal tissue, which could enhance therapeutic efficacy and reduce side effects at the same time. In recent years, numerous studies have reported the design and development of NO-based nanomedicines which were triggered by exogenous stimulus (light, ultrasound, X-ray) or tumor endogenous signals (glutathione, weak acid, glucose). In this review, we summarized the design principles and release behaviors of NO-based nanomedicines upon various stimuli and their applications in synergistic cancer therapy. We also discuss the anti-tumor mechanisms of NO-based nanomedicines in vivo for enhanced cancer therapy. Moreover, we discuss the existing challenges and further perspectives in this field in the aim of furthering its development.
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- Yijun Zhao
- Zhuhai Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhuhai Precision Medical Center, Zhuhai People’s Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai 519000, China; (Y.Z.); (X.O.)
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- Zhuhai Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhuhai Precision Medical Center, Zhuhai People’s Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai 519000, China; (Y.Z.); (X.O.)
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- The Department of Medical Imaging, Zhuhai People’s Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Zhuhai Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhuhai Precision Medical Center, Zhuhai People’s Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai 519000, China; (Y.Z.); (X.O.)
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Liu Y, Huo D, Zhu X, Chen X, Lin A, Jia Z, Liu J. A ruthenium nanoframe/enzyme composite system as a self-activating cascade agent for the treatment of bacterial infections. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:14900-14914. [PMID: 34533163 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr02439f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The cascade catalytic strategy could effectively enhance the antibacterial activity by regulating the production of hydroxyl radicals (˙OH) in the sites of bacterial infection. In this work, a ruthenium metal nanoframe (Ru NF) was successfully synthesized via the palladium template method. The cascade catalysis in the bacterial infection microenvironment was achieved by physically adsorbed natural glucose oxidase (GOx), and hyaluronic acid (HA) was coated on the outer layer of the system for locating the infection sites accurately. Eventually, a composite nano-catalyst (HA-Ru NFs/GOx) based on the ruthenium nanoframe was constructed, which exhibited excellent cascade catalytic activity and good biocompatibility. The prepared HA-Ru NFs/GOx enhances the antibacterial activity and inhibits bacterial regeneration through the outbreak of reactive oxygen species (ROS) caused by self-activating cascade reactions. In addition, in vivo experiments indicate that HA-Ru NFs/GOx could efficiently cause bacterial death and significantly promote wound healing/skin regeneration. Accordingly, ruthenium metal framework nanozymes could be used as an effective cascade catalytic platform to inhibit bacterial regeneration and promote wound healing, and have great potential as new antibacterial agents against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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- Yanan Liu
- Shenzhen Longhua Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, 518110, China
- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511436, China.
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Delivering nitric oxide with poly(n-butyl methacrylate) films doped with S-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Cook A, Decuzzi P. Harnessing Endogenous Stimuli for Responsive Materials in Theranostics. ACS NANO 2021; 15:2068-2098. [PMID: 33555171 PMCID: PMC7905878 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c09115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Materials that respond to endogenous stimuli are being leveraged to enhance spatiotemporal control in a range of biomedical applications from drug delivery to diagnostic tools. The design of materials that undergo morphological or chemical changes in response to specific biological cues or pathologies will be an important area of research for improving efficacies of existing therapies and imaging agents, while also being promising for developing personalized theranostic systems. Internal stimuli-responsive systems can be engineered across length scales from nanometers to macroscopic and can respond to endogenous signals such as enzymes, pH, glucose, ATP, hypoxia, redox signals, and nucleic acids by incorporating synthetic bio-inspired moieties or natural building blocks. This Review will summarize response mechanisms and fabrication strategies used in internal stimuli-responsive materials with a focus on drug delivery and imaging for a broad range of pathologies, including cancer, diabetes, vascular disorders, inflammation, and microbial infections. We will also discuss observed challenges, future research directions, and clinical translation aspects of these responsive materials.
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- Alexander
B. Cook
- Laboratory of Nanotechnology
for Precision Medicine, Istituto Italiano
di Tecnologia, Via Morego
30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology
for Precision Medicine, Istituto Italiano
di Tecnologia, Via Morego
30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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Yang Y, Huang Z, Li LL. Advanced nitric oxide donors: chemical structure of NO drugs, NO nanomedicines and biomedical applications. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:444-459. [PMID: 33403376 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr07484e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nitric oxide (NO), as an endogenous diatomic molecule, plays a key regulatory role in many physiological and pathological processes. This diatomic free radical has been shown to affect different physiological and cellular functions and participates in many regulatory functions ranging from changing the cardiovascular system to regulating neuronal functions. Thus, NO gas therapy as an emerging and promising treatment method has attracted increasing attention in the treatment of various pathological diseases. As is known, the physiological and pathological regulation of NO depends mainly on its location, exposure time and released dosage. However, NO gas lacks effective accumulation and controlled long-term gas releasing capacity at specific sites, resulting in limited therapeutic efficacy and potential side effects. Thus, researchers have developed various NO donors, but eventually found that it is still difficult to control the long-term release of NO. Inspired by the self-assembly properties of nanomaterials, researchers have realized that nanomaterials can be used to support NO donors to form nanomedicine to achieve spatial and temporal controlled release of NO. In this review, according to the history of the medicinal development of NO, we first summarize the chemical design of NO donors, NO prodrugs, and NO-conjugated drugs. Then, NO nanomedicines formed by various nanomaterials and NO donors depending on nanotechnology are highlighted. Finally, the biomedical applications of NO nanomedicine with optimized properties are summarized.
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- Yueqi Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China. and Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), No. 11 Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China.
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- Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), No. 11 Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China.
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Wang Y, Wang C, Li K, Song X, Yan X, Yu L, He Z. Recent advances of nanomedicine-based strategies in diabetes and complications management: Diagnostics, monitoring, and therapeutics. J Control Release 2021; 330:618-640. [PMID: 33417985 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by the presence of chronic hyperglycemia driven by insulin deficiency or resistance, imposing a significant global burden affecting 463 million people worldwide in 2019. This review has comprehensively summarized the application of nanomedicine with accurate, patient-friendly, real-time properties in the field of diabetes diagnosis and monitoring, and emphatically discussed the unique potential of various nanomedicine carriers (e.g., polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes, micelles, microparticles, microneedles, etc.) in the management of diabetes and complications. Novel delivery systems have been developed with improved pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, excellent drug biodistribution, biocompatibility, and therapeutic efficacy, long-term action safety, as well as the improved production methods. Furthermore, the effective nanomedicine for the treatment of several major diabetic complications with significantly improved life qualities of diabetic patients were discussed in detail. Going through the literature review, several critical issues of the nanomedicine-based strategies applications need to be addressed such as stabilities and long-term safety effects in vivo, the deficiency of standard for formulation administration, feasibility of scale-up, etc. Overall, the review provides an insight into the design, advantages and limitations of novel nanomedicine application in the diagnostics, monitoring, and therapeutics of DM.
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- Yanan Wang
- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China.
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Liu D, Chen Y, Li F, Chen C, Wei P, Xiao D, Han B. Sinapultide-Loaded Microbubbles Combined with Ultrasound to Attenuate Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury in Mice. DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY 2020; 14:5611-5622. [PMID: 33376305 PMCID: PMC7764709 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s282227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Purpose Pulmonary surfactants (eg, sinapultide) are widely used for the treatment of lung injury diseases; however, they generally induce poor therapeutic efficacy in clinics. In this study, sinapultide-loaded microbubbles (MBs) were prepared and combined with ultrasound (US) treatment as a new strategy for improved treatment of lung injury diseases. Methods The combination treatment strategy of MBs combined with ultrasound was tested in a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced mouse model of alveolar epithelial cells (AT II) and acute lung injury. Firstly, cytotoxicity, cytokines, and protein levels in LPS-mediated AT II cells were assessed. Secondly, the pathological morphology of lung tissue, the wet/dry (W/D) weight ratio, cytokines, and protein levels in LPS-mediated acute lung injury mice after treatment with the MBs were evaluated. Moreover, histology examination of the heart, liver, spleen, lung and kidney of mice treated with the MBs was performed to initially evaluate the safety of the sinapultide-loaded MBs. Results Sinapultide-loaded MBs in combination with ultrasound treatment significantly reduced the secretion of inflammatory cytokines and increased the expression of surfactant protein A (SP-A) in AT II cells. Furthermore, the pathological morphology of lung tissue, the wet/dry (W/D) weight ratio, interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and SP-A expression level of mice treated with MBs and ultrasound were significantly improved compared to those of non-treated mice. In addition, the histology of the examined organs showed that the MBs had a good safety profile. Conclusion Sinapultide-loaded MBs combined with ultrasonic treatment may be a new therapeutic option for lung injury diseases in the clinic.
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- Dong Liu
- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an 237012, People's Republic of China.,Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources, Lu'an 237012, People's Republic of China.,School of Biomedical Sciences and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an 237012, People's Republic of China.,Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources, Lu'an 237012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an 237012, People's Republic of China.,Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources, Lu'an 237012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an 237012, People's Republic of China.,Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources, Lu'an 237012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an 237012, People's Republic of China.,Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources, Lu'an 237012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Biomedical Functional Materials, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an 237012, People's Republic of China.,Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources, Lu'an 237012, People's Republic of China
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Sonodynamic therapy-derived multimodal synergistic cancer therapy. Cancer Lett 2020; 497:229-242. [PMID: 33122099 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2020.10.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) represents a promising modality that provides the possibility of non-invasively eliminating solid tumors in a site-directed manner. In light of the complexity and heterogeneity of tumors, more and more studies are attempting to combine SDT with other therapeutic methods so as to achieve better tumor treatment effect, which sheds new light on the potential of SDT-based synergistic therapeutics. Herein, the representative studies of SDT-instructed multimodal synergistic cancer therapy are comprehensively presented, such as sono-chemotherapy, sono-radiotherapy, sono-immunotherapy, and sono-chemodynamic therapy, etc., and their incorporate mechanisms are discussed in detail. The current challenges and future prospects to promote the advanced development of SDT-based nanomedicines in this burgeoning research field are highlighted. It is believed that such an emerging synergistic therapeutic modality based on SDT will play a more significant role in the field of tumor precision treatment medicine.
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Wang Y, Yang T, He Q. Strategies for engineering advanced nanomedicines for gas therapy of cancer. Natl Sci Rev 2020; 7:1485-1512. [PMID: 34691545 PMCID: PMC8291122 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwaa034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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As an emerging and promising treatment method, gas therapy has attracted more and more attention for treatment of inflammation-related diseases, especially cancer. However, therapeutic/therapy-assisted gases (NO, CO, H2S, H2, O2, SO2 and CO2) and most of their prodrugs lack the abilities of active intratumoral accumulation and controlled gas release, resulting in limited cancer therapy efficacy and potential side effects. Therefore, development of nanomedicines to realize tumor-targeted and controlled release of therapeutic/therapy-assisted gases is greatly desired, and also the combination of other therapeutic modes with gas therapy by multifunctional nanocarrier platforms can augment cancer therapy efficacy and also reduce their side effects. The design of nanomedicines with these functions is vitally important, but challenging. In this review, we summarize a series of engineering strategies for construction of advanced gas-releasing nanomedicines from four aspects: (1) stimuli-responsive strategies for controlled gas release; (2) catalytic strategies for controlled gas release; (3) tumor-targeted gas delivery strategies; (4) multi-model combination strategies based on gas therapy. Moreover, we highlight current issues and gaps in knowledge, and envisage current trends and future prospects of advanced nanomedicines for gas therapy of cancer. This review aims to inspire and guide the engineering of advanced gas-releasing nanomedicines.
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- Yingshuai Wang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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Li M, Li J, Chen J, Liu Y, Cheng X, Yang F, Gu N. Platelet Membrane Biomimetic Magnetic Nanocarriers for Targeted Delivery and in Situ Generation of Nitric Oxide in Early Ischemic Stroke. ACS NANO 2020; 14:2024-2035. [PMID: 31927980 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b08587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Early diagnosis and treatment of acute ischemic stroke poses a significant challenge due to its suddenness and short therapeutic time window. Human endogenous cells derived biomimetic drug carriers have provided new options for stroke theranostics since these cells have higher biosafety and targeting abilities than artificial carriers. Inspired by natural platelets (PLTs) and their role in targeting adhesion to the damaged blood vessel during thrombus formation, we fabricated a biomimetic nanocarrier comprising a PLT membrane envelope loaded with l-arginine and γ-Fe2O3 magnetic nanoparticles (PAMNs) for thrombus-targeted delivery of l-arginine and in situ generation of nitric oxide (NO). Results demonstrate that the engineered 200 nm PAMNs inherit the natural properties of the PLT membrane and achieve rapid targeting to ischemic stroke lesions under the guidance of an external magnetic field. Subsequent to the release of l-arginine at the thrombus site, endothelial cells produce NO, which promotes vasodilation to disrupt the local PLT aggregation. Rapid targeting of PAMNs to stroke lesions as well as in situ generation of NO prompts vasodilation, recovery of blood flow, and reperfusion of the stroke microvascular. Thus, these PLT membrane derived nanocarriers are diagnostically beneficial for localizing stroke lesions and a promising modality for executing therapies.
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- Mingxi Li
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Sciences and Medical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 210096 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Sciences and Medical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 210096 , China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Imaging, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Medical School , Southeast University , Nanjing 210009 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Sciences and Medical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 210096 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Sciences and Medical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 210096 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Sciences and Medical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 210096 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Sciences and Medical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 210096 , China
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Jin Z, Xu G, Niu Y, Ding X, Han Y, Kong W, Fang Y, Niu H, Xu Y. Ti3C2Tx MXene-derived TiO2/C-QDs as oxidase mimics for the efficient diagnosis of glutathione in human serum. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:3513-3518. [PMID: 31971224 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb02478f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A Ti3C2Tx MXene-derived TiO2/C-QD oxidase mimic was developed and used for the efficient diagnosis of glutathione in human serum.
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- Zhaoyong Jin
- Department of Urology
- Key Laboratory of Urinary System Diseases
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
- Qingdao 266003
- China
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- Department of Urology
- Key Laboratory of Urinary System Diseases
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
- Qingdao 266003
- China
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- School of Tourism and Geography Sciences
- Qingdao University
- Qingdao 266071
- P. R. China
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- College of Life Sciences
- Qingdao University
- Qingdao 266071
- China
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- Department of Urology
- Key Laboratory of Urinary System Diseases
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
- Qingdao 266003
- China
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- Department of Urology
- Key Laboratory of Urinary System Diseases
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
- Qingdao 266003
- China
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- Department of Urology
- Key Laboratory of Urinary System Diseases
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
- Qingdao 266003
- China
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- Department of Urology
- Key Laboratory of Urinary System Diseases
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
- Qingdao 266003
- China
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- Department of Urology
- Key Laboratory of Urinary System Diseases
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
- Qingdao 266003
- China
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Duan L, Yang L, Jin J, Yang F, Liu D, Hu K, Wang Q, Yue Y, Gu N. Micro/nano-bubble-assisted ultrasound to enhance the EPR effect and potential theranostic applications. Theranostics 2020; 10:462-483. [PMID: 31903132 PMCID: PMC6929974 DOI: 10.7150/thno.37593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Drug delivery for tumor theranostics involves the extensive use of the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect. Previously, various types of nanomedicines have been demonstrated to accumulate in solid tumors via the EPR effect. However, EPR is a highly variable phenomenon because of tumor heterogeneity, resulting in low drug delivery efficacy in clinical trials. Because ultrasonication using micro/nanobubbles as contrast agents can disrupt blood vessels and enhance the specific delivery of drugs, it is an effective approach to improve the EPR effect for the passive targeting of tumors. In this review, the basic thermal effect, acoustic streaming, and cavitation mechanisms of ultrasound, which are characteristics that can be utilized to enhance the EPR effect, are briefly introduced. Second, micro/nanobubble-enhanced ultrasound imaging is discussed to understand the validity and variability of the EPR effect. Third, because the tumor microenvironment is complicated owing to elevated interstitial fluid pressure and the deregulated extracellular matrix components, which may be unfavorable for the EPR effect, few new trends in smart bubble drug delivery systems, which may improve the accuracy of EPR-mediated passive drug targeting, are summarized. Finally, the challenging and major concerns that should be considered in the next generation of micro/nanobubble-contrast-enhanced ultrasound theranostics for EPR-mediated passive drug targeting are also discussed.
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- Lei Duan
- School of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China
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- West Anhui University, Lu'an, P.R. China
- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China
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Chen W, Chen X, Liang Y, Lai J, Xia L, Wen L, Chen G. Dimension-shifting multifunctional biocompatible nanocomposites. SOFT MATTER 2019; 15:6626-6629. [PMID: 31389962 DOI: 10.1039/c9sm01222b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A facile method to prepare dimension-shifting biocompatible multifunctional nanocomposites is described. The design is based on magnetic - and electrostatic - induced transitions from the dispersed state to the assembled state of zero-dimensional nanoparticles, resulting in dimension conversion.
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- Weiquan Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Zhang Y, Wang H, Jia X, Du S, Yin Y, Zhang X. Cascade catalytic nanoplatform for enhanced starvation and sonodynamic therapy. J Drug Target 2019; 28:195-203. [PMID: 31282750 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2019.1641507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Background: Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) has emerged as an alternative to the traditional treatments of cancer. However, the oxygen consumption induced by SDT and glucose oxidase (GOx) mediated starvation therapy would worsen the hypoxic tumor environment, which further impeded therapeutic efficacy. Purpose: To develop a nanoplatform and investigate its anti-cancer mechanism for enhanced starvation and SDT.Methods: We constructed a cascade catalytic nanoplatform based on GOx modified the mesoporous MnO2 NPs loaded with hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether (HMME), which were designated as GOx-MnO2/HMME. We characterized them for their catalytic activity, and investigate the magnetic resonance imaging and anti-tumor efficiency in vitro and in vivo.Results: MnO2 NPs with catalase-like activity could oxidize H2O2 under acid condition to produce O2, which not only in turn was supplied to the glucose-depletion reaction for an efficient starvation therapy, but also enhanced the 1O2 generation for HMME mediated SDT effect. In addition, the released Mn2+ ions in the system were able to enhance the MRI signal. Both in vitro and in vivo experiments suggested the cascade catalytic-therapeutic effect between GOx, MnO2 NPs and HMME, demonstrating the enhanced starvation and SDT.
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- Yingjie Zhang
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou Railway Vocational and Technical College, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Xu Y, Ren H, Liu J, Wang Y, Meng Z, He Z, Miao W, Chen G, Li X. A switchable NO-releasing nanomedicine for enhanced cancer therapy and inhibition of metastasis. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:5474-5488. [PMID: 30855625 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr00732f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Clinical chemotherapy for cancer is limited by the physiological barrier of tumors, resulting in low drug delivery to tumors, poor efficacy of drugs and inability to block tumor metastasis. Here we developed an intelligent switchable nitric oxide (NO)-releasing nanoparticle, IPH-NO, which loads a photosensitizer (IR780) and the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel (PTX) into NO donor-S-nitrosated human serum albumin (HSA-NO). NO exhibits two effects based on its concentration: enhancement of chemotherapy by increasing the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect at low concentrations and direct killing of cancer cells at high concentrations. IPH-NO can slowly release NO in the presence of glutathione to boost tumor vascular permeability and improve drug accumulation. Near-infrared light irradiation was utilized to induce a quick release of NO that can directly kill cancer cells at high concentrations. This combination of phototherapy and NO gas therapy activated by NIR together with chemotherapy showed significant effects in tumor inhibition. Furthermore, IPH-NO blocked tumor metastasis by inhibiting epithelial mesenchymal transition. PH-NO provides a novel strategy to control NO release at tumor site for drug accumulation and combination therapies, consequently potentiating the anticancer efficacy and inhibiting tumor metastasis.
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- Yan Xu
- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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Shetty Y, Prabhu P, Prabhakar B. Emerging vistas in theranostic medicine. Int J Pharm 2018; 558:29-42. [PMID: 30599229 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.12.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2018] [Revised: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 12/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Recent years have witnessed a paradigm shift in the focus of healthcare towards development of customized therapies which cater to the unmet needs in a myriad of disease areas such as cancer, infections, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders and inflammatory disorders. The term 'theranostic' refers to such multifunctional systems which combine the features of diagnosis and treatment in a single platform for superior control of the disease. Theranostic systems enable detection of disease, treatment and real time monitoring of the diseased tissue. Theranostic nanocarriers endowed with multiple features of imaging, targeting, and providing on-demand delivery of therapeutic agents have been designed for enhancement of therapeutic outcomes. Fabrication of theranostics involves utilization of materials having distinct properties for imaging, targeting, and programming drug release spatially and temporally. Although the field of theranostics has been widely researched and explored so far for treatment of different types of cancer, there have been considerable efforts in the past few years to extend its scope to other areas such as infections, neurodegenerative disorders and cardiovascular diseases. This review showcases the potential applications of theranostics in disease areas other than cancer. It also highlights the cardinal issues which need to be addressed for successful clinical translation of these theranostic tools.
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- Yashna Shetty
- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS Deemed to be University, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai 400 056, India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS Deemed to be University, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai 400 056, India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS Deemed to be University, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai 400 056, India
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Murugan B, Krishnan UM. Chemoresponsive smart mesoporous silica systems – An emerging paradigm for cancer therapy. Int J Pharm 2018; 553:310-326. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2018] [Revised: 10/07/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Novel microspheres reduce the formation of deep venous thrombosis and repair the vascular wall in a rat model. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 2018; 28:398-406. [PMID: 28306627 PMCID: PMC5555973 DOI: 10.1097/mbc.0000000000000629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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L-Arginine (L-arg), widely known as a substrate for endogenous nitric oxide synthesis, can improve endothelial function associated with the vasculature, inhibit platelet aggregation, and alter the activity of vascular smooth muscle cells. P-selectin is a membrane component of the platelet alpha-granule and the endothelial cell-specific Wiebel–Palade body that plays a central role in mediating interactions between platelets and both leukocytes and the endothelium. The experiment was designed to evaluate the effect of novel microspheres with L-arg targeting P-selectin on the formation of deep vein thrombosis and repair of vascular wall in a rat model. Thrombosis of the inferior vena cava was induced by applying a piece of filter paper (5 mm × 10 mm) saturated with 10% FeCl3 solution for 5 min. Targeted microspheres with L-arg, targeted microspheres with water, and saline were injected into the tail veins of the rats after 30 min of applying the filter paper saturated with 10% FeCl3 solution. The dry weight and length of the thrombus isolated from the inferior vena cava were significantly decreased in the group with L-arg in microsphere after 24 h. No significant differences in prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time, and fibrinogen among the groups were indicated. Images revealed that apoptosis in the vascular wall was less in the group injected with targeted microspheres with L-arg than in the other two groups at 1 and 8 d postsurgery. Meanwhile, cell proliferation was considerably excessive in the group injected with L-arg wrapped in targeted microspheres. Therefore, these novel microspheres could decrease the formation of thrombus in the early stages and in the subsequent periods of thrombosis. The microspheres can also enhance the vitality of impaired endothelial cells and reduce cell apoptosis.
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- Chaopin Yang
- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Zhang W, Chen S, Liu ML. Pathogenic roles of microvesicles in diabetic retinopathy. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2018; 39:1-11. [PMID: 28713160 DOI: 10.1038/aps.2017.77] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common complication of diabetes and has been recognized as the leading cause of blindness in adults. Several interrelated molecular pathways are involved in the development of DR. Microvesicles (MVs) are cell membrane vesicles, which carry many biologic molecules, such as mRNAs, microRNAs, transcription factors, membrane lipids, membrane receptors, and other proteins. They may be involved in intercellular communication that can promote inflammation, angiogenesis, and coagulation. Recent studies have indicated that changes in the number and composition of MVs may reflect the pathologic conditions of DR. At present, MVs are well recognized as being involved in the pathophysiological conditions of tumors and cardio-metabolic diseases. However, the roles of MVs in DR have yet to be investigated. In this review, we provide an overview of DR-induced microvascular injury that is caused by MVs derived from endothelial and circulating cells, and discuss the possible mechanisms by which MVs can lead to endothelial dysfunction, coagulation and inflammation. In addition, the protective effects of preconditioned MVs and stem cell-derived MVs are also described . Understanding the involvement of MVs in the pathophysiological conditions of DR may provide insight into the disease mechanisms and may suggest novel therapeutic strategies for DR in the future.
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Liu D, Zhang Z, Qin Z, Xing J, Liu Y, Jin J, Yang F, Gu N. Sinapultide-loaded lipid microbubbles and the stabilization effect of sinapultide on the shells of lipid microbubbles. J Mater Chem B 2018; 6:1335-1341. [DOI: 10.1039/c7tb02799k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Sinapultide-loaded lipid microbubbles were fabricated for ultrasound imaging, and the stabilization mechanism was investigated by molecular dynamics simulation.
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- Dong Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering
- Southeast University
- Nanjing
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering
- Southeast University
- Nanjing
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering
- Southeast University
- Nanjing
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering
- Southeast University
- Nanjing
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering
- Southeast University
- Nanjing
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering
- Southeast University
- Nanjing
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering
- Southeast University
- Nanjing
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering
- Southeast University
- Nanjing
- P. R. China
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Liu D, Yang F, Xiong F, Gu N. The Smart Drug Delivery System and Its Clinical Potential. Theranostics 2016; 6:1306-23. [PMID: 27375781 PMCID: PMC4924501 DOI: 10.7150/thno.14858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 534] [Impact Index Per Article: 66.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2015] [Accepted: 05/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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With the unprecedented progresses of biomedical nanotechnology during the past few decades, conventional drug delivery systems (DDSs) have been involved into smart DDSs with stimuli-responsive characteristics. Benefiting from the response to specific internal or external triggers, those well-defined nanoplatforms can increase the drug targeting efficacy, in the meantime, reduce side effects/toxicities of payloads, which are key factors for improving patient compliance. In academic field, variety of smart DDSs have been abundantly demonstrated for various intriguing systems, such as stimuli-responsive polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes, metals/metal oxides, and exosomes. However, these nanoplatforms are lack of standardized manufacturing method, toxicity assessment experience, and clear relevance between the pre-clinical and clinical studies, resulting in the huge difficulties to obtain regulatory and ethics approval. Therefore, such relatively complex stimulus-sensitive nano-DDSs are not currently approved for clinical use. In this review, we highlight the recent advances of smart nanoplatforms for targeting drug delivery. Furthermore, the clinical translation obstacles faced by these smart nanoplatforms have been reviewed and discussed. We also present the future directions and perspectives of stimuli-sensitive DDS in clinical applications.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biomedical Sciences and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biomedical Sciences and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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