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Zhang J, Wang Z, Zhang D, Chen Q, Xu J, Tang L, Luo J, Mai Q, Lu X, Tan L, Gan N, Jiang Q. Development of a precision tumor bone metastasis model by a magnetic micro-living-motor system. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 238:113877. [PMID: 38615390 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113877] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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An ideal bone metastasis animal model is critical and fundamental for mechanistic research and following development of new drug and treatment. Caudal artery (CA) injection allows bone metastasis in the hindlimb, while in-depth targeted and quantitative studies of bone metastasis require a new model to overcome its limitations. Here, we developed a targeted, quantitative, and highly consistent method for the modeling of bone metastasis with cell-based magnetic micro-living-motor (MLM) system created by effectively combining Fe3O4-PDA-Au with biosafety. The MLM system can achieve efficient migration, target site colonization and control tumorigenesis in bone precisely with the application of a magnetic field. In vivo, day 3 post cell injection, tumor bone metastasis signals were observed locally in the injected femur among 82.76% mice of the MLM group as compared to the 56.82% in the CA group, and the signal intensity was 45.1 and 95.9 times stronger than that in the left and right lower limbs of the CA group, respectively. Post-injection day 28, metastasis in vital organs was reduced by approximately 90% in the MLM group compared to the CA group. Our innovative use of the MLM system in the field of tumor modeling opens a new avenue for exploring the mechanisms of tumor bone metastasis, recurrence and drug resistance.
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- Jialu Zhang
- Department of Haematology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Haematology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Haematology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Haematology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of the first Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of the first Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of the first Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, School of Laboratory and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of the first Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of the first Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Mass Spectrometry and Molecular Analysis of Zhejiang Province, School of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
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- Department of Haematology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Clinical Pharmacy Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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Patel AA, Mohamed AH, Rizaev J, Mallick AK, Qasim MT, Abdulmonem WA, Jamal A, Hattiwale HM, Kamal MA, Ahmad F. Application of mesenchymal stem cells derived from the umbilical cord or Wharton's jelly and their extracellular vesicles in the treatment of various diseases. Tissue Cell 2024; 89:102415. [PMID: 38851032 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2024.102415] [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: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) originating from the umbilical cord (UC) or Wharton's jelly (WJ) have attracted substantial interest due to their potential to augment therapeutic approaches for a wide range of disorders. These cells demonstrate a wide range of capabilities in the process of differentiating into a multitude of cell types. Additionally, they possess a significant capacity for proliferation and are conveniently accessible. Furthermore, they possess a status of being immune-privileged, exhibit minimal tumorigenic characteristics, and raise minimal ethical concerns. Consequently, they are well-suited candidates for tissue regeneration and the treatment of diseases. Additionally, UC-derived MSCs offer a substantial yield compared to other sources. The therapeutic effects of these MSCs are closely associated with the release of nanosized extracellular vesicles (EVs), including exosomes and microvesicles (MVs), containing lipids, microRNAs, and proteins that facilitate intercellular communication. Due to their reduced tumorigenic and immunogenic characteristics, in addition to their convenient manipulability, EVs have arisen as a viable alternative for the management of disorders. The favorable characteristics of UC-MSCs or WJ-MSCs and their EVs have generated significant attention in clinical investigations encompassing diverse pathologies. Therefore, we present a review encompassing current preclinical and clinical investigations, examining the implications of UC-MSCs in diverse diseases, including those affecting bone, cartilage, skin, liver, kidney, neural, lung, cardiovascular, muscle, and retinal tissues, as well as conditions like cancer, diabetes, sepsis, and others.
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- Ayyub Ali Patel
- Clinical Biochemistry Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Technologies, Al-Mustaqbal University, Hilla, Babil 51001, Iraq.
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- Department of Public Health and Healthcare management, Rector, Samarkand State Medical University, 18, Amir Temur Street, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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- Clinical Biochemistry Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Health and Medical Technology, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar 64001, Iraq
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science Al-Zulfi, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia; Health and Basic Science Research Centre, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Applied Sciences, Almaarefa University, Diriya, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia
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Wang K, Liu T, Zhang Y, Lv H, Yao H, Zhao Y, Li J, Li X. Combined Placental Mesenchymal Stem Cells with Guided Nanoparticles Effective Against Diabetic Nephropathy in Mouse Model. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:901-915. [PMID: 38293609 PMCID: PMC10826715 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s446733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Background Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a prevalent complication of diabetes mellitus and constitutes the primary cause of mortality in affected patients. Previous studies have shown that placental mesenchymal stem cells (PL-MSCs) can alleviate kidney dysfunction in animal models of DN. However, the limited ability of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to home to damaged sites restricts their therapeutic potential. Enhancing the precision of PL-MSCs' homing to target tissues is therefore vital for the success of cell therapies in treating DN. Methods We developed Fe3O4 coated polydopamine nanoparticle (NP)-internalized MSCs and evaluated their therapeutic effectiveness in a mouse model of streptozotocin- and high-fat diet-induced DN, using an external magnetic field. Results Our study confirmed that NPs were effectively internalized into PL-MSCs without compromising their intrinsic stem cell properties. The magnetic targeting of PL-MSCs notably improved their homing to the kidney tissues in mice with DN, resulting in enhanced kidney function compared to the transplantation of PL-MSCs alone. Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic attributes of PL-MSCs played a role in the recovery of kidney function and structure. Conclusion These results demonstrate that magnetically targeted therapy using PL-MSCs is a promising approach for treating diabetic nephropathy.
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- Ke Wang
- Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, People’s Republic of China
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, People’s Republic of China
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- Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, People’s Republic of China
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- Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, People’s Republic of China
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- Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, People’s Republic of China
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- Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, People’s Republic of China
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- Dermatological Department, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, People’s Republic of China
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- Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, People’s Republic of China
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- Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, People’s Republic of China
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Alizadeh R, Asghari A, Taghizadeh-Hesary F, Moradi S, Farhadi M, Mehdizadeh M, Simorgh S, Nourazarian A, Shademan B, Susanabadi A, Kamrava K. Intranasal delivery of stem cells labeled by nanoparticles in neurodegenerative disorders: Challenges and opportunities. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 15:e1915. [PMID: 37414546 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Neurodegenerative disorders occur through progressive loss of function or structure of neurons, with loss of sensation and cognition values. The lack of successful therapeutic approaches to solve neurologic disorders causes physical disability and paralysis and has a significant socioeconomic impact on patients. In recent years, nanocarriers and stem cells have attracted tremendous attention as a reliable approach to treating neurodegenerative disorders. In this regard, nanoparticle-based labeling combined with imaging technologies has enabled researchers to survey transplanted stem cells and fully understand their fate by monitoring their survival, migration, and differentiation. For the practical implementation of stem cell therapies in the clinical setting, it is necessary to accurately label and follow stem cells after administration. Several approaches to labeling and tracking stem cells using nanotechnology have been proposed as potential treatment strategies for neurological diseases. Considering the limitations of intravenous or direct stem cell administration, intranasal delivery of nanoparticle-labeled stem cells in neurological disorders is a new method of delivering stem cells to the central nervous system (CNS). This review describes the challenges and limitations of stem cell-based nanotechnology methods for labeling/tracking, intranasal delivery of cells, and cell fate regulation as theragnostic labeling. This article is categorized under: Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Neurological Disease.
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- Rafieh Alizadeh
- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Skull Base Research Center, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Science and Technology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Chaparro CIP, Simões BT, Borges JP, Castanho MARB, Soares PIP, Neves V. A Promising Approach: Magnetic Nanosystems for Alzheimer's Disease Theranostics. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2316. [PMID: 37765284 PMCID: PMC10536416 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15092316] [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: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Among central nervous system (CNS) disorders, Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder and a major cause of dementia worldwide. The yet unclear etiology of AD and the high impenetrability of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) limit most therapeutic compounds from reaching the brain. Although many efforts have been made to effectively deliver drugs to the CNS, both invasive and noninvasive strategies employed often come with associated side effects. Nanotechnology-based approaches such as nanoparticles (NPs), which can act as multifunctional platforms in a single system, emerged as a potential solution for current AD theranostics. Among these, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are an appealing strategy since they can act as contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and as drug delivery systems. The nanocarrier functionalization with specific moieties, such as peptides, proteins, and antibodies, influences the particles' interaction with brain endothelial cell constituents, facilitating transport across the BBB and possibly increasing brain penetration. In this review, we introduce MNP-based systems, combining surface modifications with the particles' physical properties for molecular imaging, as a novel neuro-targeted strategy for AD theranostics. The main goal is to highlight the potential of multifunctional MNPs and their advances as a dual nanotechnological diagnosis and treatment platform for neurodegenerative disorders.
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- Catarina I. P. Chaparro
- Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.I.P.C.); (B.T.S.); (M.A.R.B.C.)
- i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal;
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- Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.I.P.C.); (B.T.S.); (M.A.R.B.C.)
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- i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal;
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- Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.I.P.C.); (B.T.S.); (M.A.R.B.C.)
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- i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal;
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- Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal; (C.I.P.C.); (B.T.S.); (M.A.R.B.C.)
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Ye E, Park E, Kim E, Lee JE, Yang SH, Park SM. Transcranial application of magnetic pulses for improving brain drug delivery efficiency via intranasal injection of magnetic nanoparticles. Biomed Eng Lett 2023; 13:417-427. [PMID: 37519873 PMCID: PMC10382413 DOI: 10.1007/s13534-023-00272-0] [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: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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As the blood-brain barrier (BBB) hinders efficient drug delivery to the brain, drug delivery via the intranasal pathway, bypassing the BBB, has received considerable attention. However, intranasal administration still has anatomical and physiological limitations, necessitating further solutions to enhance effectiveness. In this study, we used transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on fluorescent magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) of different sizes (50, 100, and 300 nm) to facilitate MNP's transportation and delivery to the brain parenchyma. To validate this concept, anesthetized rats were intranasally injected with the MNPs, and TMS was applied to the center of the head. As the result, a two-fold increase in brain MNP delivery was achieved using TMS compared with passive intranasal administration. In addition, histological analysis that was performed to investigate the safety revealed no gross or microscopic damages to major organs caused by the nanoparticles. While future studies should establish the delivery conditions in humans, we expect an easy clinical translation in terms of device safety, similar to the use of conventional TMS. The strategy reported herein is the first critical step towards effective drug transportation to the brain.
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- Eunbi Ye
- Department of Convergence IT Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, 37673 South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Soonchunhyang University, 22 Soonchunhyang-ro, Asan, 31538 South Korea
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- Department of Convergence IT Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, 37673 South Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, St. Vincent’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 93 Jungbudae-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon, 16247 South Korea
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- Department of Convergence IT Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, 37673 South Korea
- Department of Neurosurgery, St. Vincent’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 93 Jungbudae-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon, 16247 South Korea
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- Department of Convergence IT Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, 37673 South Korea
- Department of Neurosurgery, St. Vincent’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 93 Jungbudae-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon, 16247 South Korea
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Tavangari Z, Asadi M, Irajirad R, Sarikhani A, Alamzadeh Z, Ghaznavi H, Khoei S. 3D modeling of in vivo MRI-guided nano-photothermal therapy mediated by magneto-plasmonic nanohybrids. Biomed Eng Online 2023; 22:77. [PMID: 37528482 PMCID: PMC10394893 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-023-01131-w] [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: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Nano-photothermal therapy (NPTT) has gained wide attention in cancer treatment due to its high efficiency and selective treatment strategy. The biggest challenges in the clinical application are the lack of (i) a reliable platform for mapping the thermal dose and (ii) efficient photothermal agents (PTAs). This study developed a 3D treatment planning for NPTT to reduce the uncertainty of treatment procedures, based on our synthesized nanohybrid. METHODS This study aimed to develop a three-dimensional finite element method (FEM) model for in vivo NPTT in mice using magneto-plasmonic nanohybrids, which are complex assemblies of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and gold nanorods. The model was based on Pennes' bio-heat equation and utilized a geometrically correct mice whole-body. CT26 colon tumor-bearing BALB/c mice were injected with nanohybrids and imaged using MRI (3 Tesla) before and after injection. MR images were segmented, and STereoLithography (STL) files of mice bodies and nanohybrid distribution in the tumor were established to create a realistic geometry for the model. The accuracy of the temperature predictions was validated by using an infrared (IR) camera. RESULTS The photothermal conversion efficiency of the nanohybrids was experimentally determined to be approximately 30%. The intratumoral (IT) injection group showed the highest temperature increase, with a maximum of 17 °C observed at the hottest point on the surface of the tumor-bearing mice for 300 s of laser exposure at a power density of 1.4 W/cm2. Furthermore, the highest level of tissue damage, with a maximum value of Ω = 0.4, was observed in the IT injection group, as determined through a simulation study. CONCLUSIONS Our synthesized nanohybrid shows potential as an effective agent for MRI-guided NPTT. The developed model accurately predicted temperature distributions and tissue damage in the tumor. However, the current temperature validation method, which relies on limited 2D measurements, may be too lenient. Further refinement is necessary to improve validation. Nevertheless, the presented FEM model holds great promise for clinical NPTT treatment planning.
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- Zahed Tavangari
- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Medical Physics Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmacology Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
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- Finetech in Medicine Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Medical Physics Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Bhatti JS, Khullar N, Mishra J, Kaur S, Sehrawat A, Sharma E, Bhatti GK, Selman A, Reddy PH. Stem cells in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease - Promises and pitfalls. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2023; 1869:166712. [PMID: 37030521 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2023.166712] [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: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/10/2023]
Abstract
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most widespread form of neurodegenerative disorder that causes memory loss and multiple cognitive issues. The underlying mechanisms of AD include the build-up of amyloid-β and phosphorylated tau, synaptic damage, elevated levels of microglia and astrocytes, abnormal microRNAs, mitochondrial dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, and age-related neuronal loss. However, the etiology of AD is complex and involves a multitude of environmental and genetic factors. Currently, available AD medications only alleviate symptoms and do not provide a permanent cure. Therefore, there is a need for therapies that can prevent or reverse cognitive decline, brain tissue loss, and neural instability. Stem cell therapy is a promising treatment for AD because stem cells possess the unique ability to differentiate into any type of cell and maintain their self-renewal. This article provides an overview of the pathophysiology of AD and existing pharmacological treatments. This review article focuses on the role of various types of stem cells in neuroregeneration, the potential challenges, and the future of stem cell-based therapies for AD, including nano delivery and gaps in stem cell technology.
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- Jasvinder Singh Bhatti
- Laboratory of Translational Medicine and Nanotherapeutics, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India.
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- Department of Zoology, Mata Gujri College, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, India
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- Laboratory of Translational Medicine and Nanotherapeutics, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India
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- Laboratory of Translational Medicine and Nanotherapeutics, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India
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- Laboratory of Translational Medicine and Nanotherapeutics, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India
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- Laboratory of Translational Medicine and Nanotherapeutics, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India
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- Department of Medical Lab Technology, University Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA; Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA; Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA; Department of Neurology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA; Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA; Nutritional Sciences Department, College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University, 1301 Akron Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA.
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You S, Luo Z, Cheng N, Wu M, Lai Y, Wang F, Zheng X, Wang Y, Liu X, Liu J, Zhao B. Magnetically responsive nanoplatform targeting circRNA circ_0058051 inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma progression. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2023; 13:782-794. [PMID: 36114310 PMCID: PMC9892167 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-022-01237-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of highly stable and closed-loop noncoding RNA that are involved in the occurrence and development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, little is known about the therapeutic role of circRNAs in HCC. We found that high circ_0058051 expression was negatively correlated with the prognosis of HCC patients. Circ_0058051 knockdown attenuated the proliferation and colony formation, meanwhile inhibited migration of HCC cells. Circ_0058051 may be used as a target for HCC gene therapy. We synthesized a novel small interfering RNA (siRNA) delivery system, PEG-PCL-PEI-C14-SPIONs (PPPCSs), based on superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs). PPPCSs protected the siRNA of circ_0058051 from degradation in serum and effectively delivered siRNA into SMMC-7721 cells. Meanwhile, intravenous injection of the PPPCSs/siRNA complex could inhibit tumor growth in the subcutaneous tumor model. In addition, the nanocomposite is not toxic to the organs of nude mice. The above results show that PPPCSs/si-circ_0058051 complex may provide a novel and promising method of HCC treatment.
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- Song You
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, 350014, People's Republic of China
- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
- The Third Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
- Mengchao Med-X Center, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
- Mengchao Med-X Center, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
- Mengchao Med-X Center, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
- Mengchao Med-X Center, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, 350014, People's Republic of China.
- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China.
- Mengchao Med-X Center, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, People's Republic of China.
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China.
- Mengchao Med-X Center, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, People's Republic of China.
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Yan J, Liu T, Li Y, Zhang J, Shi B, Zhang F, Hou X, Zhang X, Cui W, Li J, Yao H, Li X, Gao Y, Jiang J. Effects of magnetically targeted iron oxide@polydopamine-labeled human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells in cerebral infarction in mice. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:1130-1142. [PMID: 36812482 PMCID: PMC10008509 DOI: 10.18632/aging.204540] [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: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Mesenchymal stem cells are a potential therapeutic candidate for cerebral infarction due to their anti-inflammatory proprieties. However, ensuring the engraftment of sufficient cells into the affected brain area remains a challenge. Herein, magnetic targeting techniques were used for the transplantation of a large number of cells noninvasively. Mice subjected to pMCAO surgery were administered MSCs labeled or not with iron oxide@polydopamine nanoparticles by tail vein injection. Iron oxide@polydopamine particles were characterized by transmission electron microscopy, and labeled MSCs were characterized by flow cytometry and their differentiation potential was assessed in vitro. Following the systemic injection of iron oxide@polydopamine-labeled MSCs into pMCAO-induced mices, magnetic navigation increased the MSCs localization to the brain lesion site and reduced the lesion volume. Treatment with iron oxide@polydopamine-labeled MSCs also significantly inhibited M1 microglia polarization and increased M2 microglia cell infiltration. Furthermore, western blotting and immunohistochemical analysis demonstrated that microtubule-associated protein 2 and NeuN levels were upregulated the brain tissue of mice treated with iron oxide@polydopamine-labeled MSCs. Thus, iron oxide@polydopamine-labeled MSCs attenuated brain injury and protected neurons by preventing pro-inflammatory microglia activation. Overall, the proposed iron oxide@polydopamine-labeled MSCs approach may overcome the major drawback of the conventional MSCs therapy for the treatment of cerebral infarction.
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- Jun Yan
- Department of Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China.,Central Laboratory, Dalian Municipal Women and Children’s Medical Center (Group), Xigang District, Dalian 116012, China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, China-Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun 130031, Jilin, China
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- Department of Scientific Research Center, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China
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Wei M, Yang Z, Li S, Le W. Nanotherapeutic and Stem Cell Therapeutic Strategies in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Promising Therapeutic Approach. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:611-626. [PMID: 36760756 PMCID: PMC9904216 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s395010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Neurodegeneration is characterized by progressive, disabling, and incurable neurological disorders with the massive loss of specific neurons. As one of the most promising potential therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases, stem cell therapy exerts beneficial effects through different mechanisms, such as direct replacement of damaged or lost cells, secretion of neurotrophic and growth factors, decreased neuroinflammation, and activation of endogenous stem cells. However, poor survival and differentiation rates of transplanted stem cells, insufficient homing ability, and difficulty tracking after transplantation limit their further clinical use. The rapid development of nanotechnology provides many promising nanomaterials for biomedical applications, which already have many applications in neurodegenerative disease treatment and seem to be able to compensate for some of the deficiencies in stem cell therapy, such as transport of stem cells/genes/drugs, regulating stem cell differentiation, and real-time tracking in stem cell therapy. Therefore, nanotherapeutic strategies combined with stem cell therapy is a promising therapeutic approach to treating neurodegenerative diseases. The present review systematically summarizes recent advances in stem cell therapeutics and nanotherapeutic strategies and highlights how they can be combined to improve therapeutic efficacy for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Min Wei
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory for Research on the Pathogenic Mechanisms of Neurological Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116021, People’s Republic of China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory for Research on the Pathogenic Mechanisms of Neurological Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116021, People’s Republic of China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory for Research on the Pathogenic Mechanisms of Neurological Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116021, People’s Republic of China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory for Research on the Pathogenic Mechanisms of Neurological Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116021, People’s Republic of China,Institute of Neurology, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, Chengdu, 610072, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Weidong Le, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory for Research on the Pathogenic Mechanisms of Neurological Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116021, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Jung M, Kim H, Hwang JW, Choi Y, Kang M, Kim C, Hong J, Lee NK, Moon S, Chang JW, Choi SJ, Oh SY, Jang H, Na DL, Kim BS. Iron Oxide Nanoparticle-Incorporated Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Alzheimer's Disease Treatment. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:476-490. [PMID: 36638236 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c03682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease with multifactorial pathogenesis. However, most current therapeutic approaches for AD target a single pathophysiological mechanism, generally resulting in unsatisfactory therapeutic outcomes. Recently, mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy, which targets multiple pathological mechanisms of AD, has been explored as a novel treatment. However, the low brain retention efficiency of administered MSCs limits their therapeutic efficacy. In addition, autologous MSCs from AD patients may have poor therapeutic abilities. Here, we overcome these limitations by developing iron oxide nanoparticle (IONP)-incorporated human Wharton's jelly-derived MSCs (MSC-IONPs). IONPs promote therapeutic molecule expression in MSCs. Following intracerebroventricular injection, MSC-IONPs showed a higher brain retention efficiency under magnetic guidance. This potentiates the therapeutic efficacy of MSCs in murine models of AD. Furthermore, human Wharton's jelly-derived allogeneic MSCs may exhibit higher therapeutic abilities than those of autologous MSCs in aged AD patients. This strategy may pave the way for developing MSC therapies for AD.
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- Mungyo Jung
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul08826, Republic of Korea
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- Cell and Gene Therapy Institute (CGTI), Research Institute for Future Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul06351, Republic of Korea
- Cell and Gene Therapy Institute, ENCell Co., Ltd., Seoul06072, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul06351, Republic of Korea
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- Cell and Gene Therapy Institute (CGTI), Research Institute for Future Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul06351, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Program for Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul08826, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul08826, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Program for Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul08826, Republic of Korea
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- Cell and Gene Therapy Institute (CGTI), Research Institute for Future Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul06351, Republic of Korea
- Alzheimer's Disease Convergence Research Center, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul06351, Republic of Korea
- School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul08826, Republic of Korea
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- Cell and Gene Therapy Institute (CGTI), Research Institute for Future Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul06351, Republic of Korea
- Cell and Gene Therapy Institute, ENCell Co., Ltd., Seoul06072, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul06351, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul06351, Republic of Korea
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- Alzheimer's Disease Convergence Research Center, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul06351, Republic of Korea
- Department of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul06351, Republic of Korea
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- Cell and Gene Therapy Institute (CGTI), Research Institute for Future Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul06351, Republic of Korea
- Alzheimer's Disease Convergence Research Center, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul06351, Republic of Korea
- Department of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul06351, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul08826, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program for Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul08826, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Chemical Processes, Institute of Engineering Research, and BioMAX, Seoul National University, Seoul08826, Republic of Korea
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Azarmi M, Maleki H, Nikkam N, Malekinejad H. Novel neurolisteriosis therapy using SPION as a drivable nanocarrier in gallic acid delivery to CNS. J Control Release 2023; 353:507-517. [PMID: 36493947 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Neurolisteriosis is an infectious disease of the central nervous system (CNS) with a high mortality rate caused by Listeria monocytogenes. The CNS disorders suffer from inadequacy of drugs accessibility. An experimental in vivo model of neurolisteriosis was developed by oral administration of the bacteria in Wistar rats. It's speculated the capability of magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) in ferrying gallic acid (GA), as a natural antimicrobial agent, through the blood-brain barrier (BBB) with the assistance of an external magnetic field (EMF). The capability of the formulated nanodrug in traversing through the BBB was approved by detecting blue spots in the Perls' Prussian staining of the brain tissue sections and by an increased iron content of the brain determined by the inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy. The GA release pattern and the nanodrug toxicity assay were promising. Anti-listeriosis effect of the formulated nanodrug was evaluated by molecular quantification of the relative abundance of survived bacteria in brain tissue samples. Besides, the relative expression of the listeriolysin O-encoding hly gene, the prominent virulence factor of L. monocytogenes, was determined using the rplD gene as a reference gene. The nanodrug-received rats showed a significantly less viable bacteria (13.2 ± 7.6%) and a 4.4-fold reduction in the relative expression of the hly gene in comparison to the sham group. Magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) were synthesized by co-precipitation method, functionalized with GA, and finally coated with Tween 80. The physicochemical properties of the bare and surface modified materials were investigated using different techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopies, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS) and Zeta Potential analyses, and vibrating sample magnetometry. In conclusion, MNPs displayed a considerable potential for drug delivery intentions to various target sites such as the CNS. Gallic acid exhibited a binary anti-listerial effect, the destruction of L. monocytogenes bacteria in addition to reducing the expression of the hly gene, which in turn causes reduced survivability of the bacteria in the CNS.
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- Mehrdad Azarmi
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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Tuncaboylu DC, Wischke C. Opportunities and Challenges of Switchable Materials for Pharmaceutical Use. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:2331. [PMID: 36365149 PMCID: PMC9696173 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Switchable polymeric materials, which can respond to triggering signals through changes in their properties, have become a major research focus for parenteral controlled delivery systems. They may enable externally induced drug release or delivery that is adaptive to in vivo stimuli. Despite the promise of new functionalities using switchable materials, several of these concepts may need to face challenges associated with clinical use. Accordingly, this review provides an overview of various types of switchable polymers responsive to different types of stimuli and addresses opportunities and challenges that may arise from their application in biomedicine.
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Regmi S, Liu DD, Shen M, Kevadiya BD, Ganguly A, Primavera R, Chetty S, Yarani R, Thakor AS. Mesenchymal stromal cells for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: Strategies and limitations. Front Mol Neurosci 2022; 15:1011225. [PMID: 36277497 PMCID: PMC9584646 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2022.1011225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a major cause of age-related dementia and is characterized by progressive brain damage that gradually destroys memory and the ability to learn, which ultimately leads to the decline of a patient’s ability to perform daily activities. Although some of the pharmacological treatments of AD are available for symptomatic relief, they are not able to limit the progression of AD and have several side effects. Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) could be a potential therapeutic option for treating AD due to their immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, regenerative, antioxidant, anti-apoptotic, and neuroprotective effects. MSCs not only secret neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory factors to promote the survival of neurons, but they also transfer functional mitochondria and miRNAs to boost their bioenergetic profile as well as improve microglial clearance of accumulated protein aggregates. This review focuses on different clinical and preclinical studies using MSC as a therapy for treating AD, their outcomes, limitations and the strategies to potentiate their clinical translation.
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Wang Y, Jiang J, Fu X, Zhang J, Song J, Wang Y, Duan L, Shao P, Xu X, Zeng L, Zhang F. Fe 3O 4@polydopamine nanoparticle-loaded human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells improve the cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease mice by promoting hippocampal neurogenesis. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2022; 40:102507. [PMID: 34883265 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2021.102507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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One of the most promising treatments for neurodegenerative diseases is the stem cell therapy; however, there are still some limitations in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. In this study, superparamagnetic nanoparticles composed of magnetic Fe3O4 and polydopamine shells were used to label human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) in order to increase the targeting of hUC-MSCs. Our data suggested that Fe3O4@PDA labeling increase the efficiency of hUC-MSCs entering the brain. Moreover, the water maze test showed that compared with hUC-MSCs only, Fe3O4@PDA-labeled hUC-MSCs improved the cognitive ability of APP/PS1 transgenic mice more significantly. Other experimental data showed that the expression of essential proteins in the hippocampus, such as Aβ, synaptophysin, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, are affected by Fe3O4@PDA coated-hUC-MSCs. The regulation of Fe3O4@PDA coated-hUC-MSCs could improve the memory and cognitive ability of AD mice by excessive generation of neuroprotective factors, which might be considered a viable therapy to treat AD.
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- Yuxiang Wang
- Edmond H. Fischer Signal Transduction Laboratory, College of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Scientific Research Centre of China-Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Edmond H. Fischer Signal Transduction Laboratory, College of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Edmond H. Fischer Signal Transduction Laboratory, College of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Edmond H. Fischer Signal Transduction Laboratory, College of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Scientific Research Centre of China-Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Scientific Research Centre of China-Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX, USA
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- Edmond H. Fischer Signal Transduction Laboratory, College of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
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- Scientific Research Centre of China-Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) exhibit regenerative and reparative properties. However, most MSC-related studies remain to be translated for regular clinical usage, partly due to challenges in pre-transplantation cell labelling and post-transplantation cell tracking. Amidst this, there are growing concerns over the toxicity of commonly used gadolinium-based contrast agents that mediate in-vivo cell detection via MRI. This urges to search for equally effective but less toxic alternatives that would facilitate and enhance MSC detection post-administration and provide therapeutic benefits in-vivo. MSCs labelled with iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) have shown promising results in-vitro and in-vivo. Thus, it would be useful to revisit these studies before inventing new labelling approaches. Aiming to inform regenerative medicine and augment clinical applications of IONP-labelled MSCs, this review collates and critically evaluates the utility of IONPs in enhancing MSC detection and therapeutics. It explains the rationale, principle, and advantages of labelling MSCs with IONPs, and describes IONP-induced intracellular alterations and consequent cellular manifestations. By exemplifying clinical pathologies, it examines contextual in-vitro, animal, and clinical studies that used IONP-labelled bone marrow-, umbilical cord-, adipose tissue- and dental pulp-derived MSCs. It compiles and discusses studies involving MSC-labelling of IONPs in combinations with carbohydrates (Venofer, ferumoxytol, dextran, glucosamine), non-carbohydrate polymers [poly(L-lysine), poly(lactide-co-glycolide), poly(L-lactide), polydopamine], elements (ruthenium, selenium, gold, zinc), compounds/stains (silica, polyethylene glycol, fluorophore, rhodamine B, DAPI, Prussian blue), DNA, Fibroblast growth Factor-2 and the drug doxorubicin. Furthermore, IONP-labelling of MSC exosomes is reviewed. Also, limitations of IONP-labelling are addressed and methods of tackling those challenges are suggested.
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Engrafted stem cell therapy for Alzheimer's disease: A promising treatment strategy with clinical outcome. J Control Release 2021; 338:837-857. [PMID: 34509587 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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To date, although the microscopic alterations present in Alzheimer's disease (AD) have been well known for over a century only a handful of symptomatic treatments have been developed which are a far cry from a full cure providing volatile benefits. In this context, the intervention of stem cell therapy (SCT) has been proposed as an auxiliary treatment for AD as suggested by the rising number of pre-clinical studies that stem cell engraftment could provide an exciting future treatment regimen against neurodegeneration. Although, most of the primary enthusiasm about this approach was based on replacing deteriorating neurons, the latest studies have implied that the positive modulations fostered by stem cells are fuelled by bystander effects. Present review provides a detailed update on stem cell therapy for AD along with meticulous discussion regarding challenges in developing different stem cells from an aspect of experiment to clinical research and their potential in the milieu of AD hallmarks. Specifically, we focus and provide in depth view on recent advancements in the discipline of SCT aiming to repopulate or regenerate the degenerating neuronal circuitry in AD using stem-cell-on-a-chip and 3D bioprinting techniques. The focus is specifically on the successful restoration of cognitive functions upon engraftment of stem cells on in vivo models for the benefit of the current researchers and their understanding about the status of SCT in AD and finally summarizing on what future holds for SCT in the treatment of AD.
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Friedrich RP, Cicha I, Alexiou C. Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11092337. [PMID: 34578651 PMCID: PMC8466586 DOI: 10.3390/nano11092337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In recent years, many promising nanotechnological approaches to biomedical research have been developed in order to increase implementation of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering in clinical practice. In the meantime, the use of nanomaterials for the regeneration of diseased or injured tissues is considered advantageous in most areas of medicine. In particular, for the treatment of cardiovascular, osteochondral and neurological defects, but also for the recovery of functions of other organs such as kidney, liver, pancreas, bladder, urethra and for wound healing, nanomaterials are increasingly being developed that serve as scaffolds, mimic the extracellular matrix and promote adhesion or differentiation of cells. This review focuses on the latest developments in regenerative medicine, in which iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) play a crucial role for tissue engineering and cell therapy. IONPs are not only enabling the use of non-invasive observation methods to monitor the therapy, but can also accelerate and enhance regeneration, either thanks to their inherent magnetic properties or by functionalization with bioactive or therapeutic compounds, such as drugs, enzymes and growth factors. In addition, the presence of magnetic fields can direct IONP-labeled cells specifically to the site of action or induce cell differentiation into a specific cell type through mechanotransduction.
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Qiyami Hour F, Shabani R, Ashtrai B, Moinzadeh A, Mehdizadeh M. Labelling of human Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells with gold nanorods by biomimicry method. Cell Biochem Funct 2021; 39:983-990. [PMID: 34374101 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based cell therapy can provide opportunities for the treatment of various diseases. However, when used in vivo, these cells should be labelled and monitored by a non-invasive method during delivery to the desired locations within the body. This study describes a biomimicry method that effectively labels human Wharton's jelly-derived MSCs (hWJ-MSCs) with a photoacoustics (PA) contrast agent, gold nanorods (GNRs), without the need for transfection agents (TAs). In this method for cell labelling, the hWJ-MSCs were co-incubated with non-adherent cells isolated from fresh umbilical cord for 2 days immediately before incubation with GNRs. Next, hWJ-MSCs were labelled with the GNRs at a concentration of approximately 1010 nanorads/mL (NR/mL) followed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS) to verify their labelling effectiveness. The GNRs-labelled MSCs prepared by this method had an intracellular gold (Au) concentration of 3.4 ± 0.4 pg/cell, which is an acceptable amount for cell labelling.
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- Farshid Qiyami Hour
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Biology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Tang G, He J, Liu J, Yan X, Fan K. Nanozyme for tumor therapy: Surface modification matters. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2021; 1:75-89. [PMID: 37366468 PMCID: PMC10291575 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20210005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 156] [Impact Index Per Article: 52.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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As the next generation of artificial enzymes, nanozymes have shown unique properties compared to its natural counterparts, such as stability in harsh environment, low cost, and ease of production and modification, paving the way for its biomedical applications. Among them, tumor catalytic therapy mediated by the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) has made great progress mainly from the peroxidase-like activity of nanozymes. Fe3O4 nanozymes, the earliest type of nanomaterial discovered to possess peroxidase-like activity, has consequently received wide attention for tumor therapy due to its ROS generation ability and tumor cell killing ability. However, inconsistent results of cytotoxicity were observed between different reports, and some even showed the scavenging of ROS in some cases. By collectively studying these inconsistent outcomes, we raise the question whether surface modification of Fe3O4 nanozymes, either through affecting peroxidase activity or by affecting the biodistribution and intracellular fate, play an important role in its therapeutic effects. This review will go over the fundamental catalytic mechanisms of Fe3O4 nanozymes and recent advances in tumor catalytic therapy, and discuss the importance of surface modification. Employing Fe3O4 nanozymes as an example, we hope to provide an outlook on the improvement of nanozyme-based antitumor activity.
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- Guoheng Tang
- CAS Engineering Laboratory for Nanozyme, Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceutical, Institute of BiophysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100101P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing101408P. R. China
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- CAS Engineering Laboratory for Nanozyme, Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceutical, Institute of BiophysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100101P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Waterloo Institute for NanotechnologyUniversity of WaterlooWaterlooOntarioN2L 3G1Canada
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- CAS Engineering Laboratory for Nanozyme, Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceutical, Institute of BiophysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100101P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing101408P. R. China
- Nanozyme Medical Center, School of Basic Medical SciencesZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- CAS Engineering Laboratory for Nanozyme, Key Laboratory of Protein and Peptide Pharmaceutical, Institute of BiophysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100101P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing101408P. R. China
- Nanozyme Medical Center, School of Basic Medical SciencesZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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des Rieux A. Stem cells and their extracellular vesicles as natural and bioinspired carriers for the treatment of neurological disorders. Curr Opin Colloid Interface Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cocis.2021.101460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Low LE, Wang Q, Chen Y, Lin P, Yang S, Gong L, Lee J, Siva SP, Goh BH, Li F, Ling D. Microenvironment-tailored nanoassemblies for the diagnosis and therapy of neurodegenerative diseases. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:10197-10238. [PMID: 34027535 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr02127c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Neurodegenerative disorder is an illness involving neural dysfunction/death attributed to complex pathological processes, which eventually lead to the mortality of the host. It is generally recognized through features such as mitochondrial dysfunction, protein aggregation, oxidative stress, metal ions dyshomeostasis, membrane potential change, neuroinflammation and neurotransmitter impairment. The aforementioned neuronal dysregulations result in the formation of a complex neurodegenerative microenvironment (NME), and may interact with each other, hindering the performance of therapeutics for neurodegenerative disease (ND). Recently, smart nanoassemblies prepared from functional nanoparticles, which possess the ability to interfere with different NME factors, have shown great promise to enhance the diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy of NDs. Herein, this review highlights the recent advances of stimuli-responsive nanoassemblies that can effectively combat the NME for the management of ND. The first section outlined the NME properties and their interrelations that are exploitable for nanoscale targeting. The discussion is then extended to the controlled assembly of functional nanoparticles for the construction of stimuli-responsive nanoassemblies. Further, the applications of stimuli-responsive nanoassemblies for the enhanced diagnosis and therapy of ND are introduced. Finally, perspectives on the future development of NME-tailored nanomedicines are given.
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- Liang Ee Low
- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China. and Biofunctional Molecule Exploratory (BMEX) Research Group, School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China. and Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China. and Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China. and Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China. and Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- National Center for Translational Medicine, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China.
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- Chemical Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China. and Biofunctional Molecule Exploratory (BMEX) Research Group, School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, 47500 Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China. and Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China. and Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, P. R. China and National Center for Translational Medicine, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China and Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Biomedical Engineering & Instrument Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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Simorgh S, Bagher Z, Farhadi M, Kamrava SK, Boroujeni ME, Namjoo Z, Hour FQ, Moradi S, Alizadeh R. Magnetic Targeting of Human Olfactory Mucosa Stem Cells Following Intranasal Administration: a Novel Approach to Parkinson's Disease Treatment. Mol Neurobiol 2021; 58:3835-3847. [PMID: 33860441 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-021-02392-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Among the various therapeutic procedures used for improving PD, stem cell-based therapy has been shown to be a promising method. Olfactory ectomesenchymal stem cells (OE-MSCs) are a great source of stem cells for PD. Also, the intranasal administration (INA) of stem cells to the neural lesion has several advantages over the other approaches to cellular injections. However, improving the efficacy of INA to produce the highest number of cells at the lesion site has always been a controversial issue. For this purpose, this study was designed to apply the magnetically targeted cell delivery (MTCD) approach to OE-MSCs in the injured striatum area through the IN route in order to explore their outcomes in rat models of PD. Animals were randomly classified into four groups including control, PD model, treatment-NTC (treated with INA of non-target cells), and treatment-TC (treated with INA of target cells). The Alg-SPIONs-labeled OE-MSCs were stained successfully using the Prussian blue method with an intracellular iron concentration of 2.73 pg/cell. It was able to reduce signal intensity in the striatum region by increasing the number of these cells, as shown by the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Behavioral evaluation revealed that the administration of OE-MSCs with this novel advanced stem cell therapy alleviated Parkinson's motor dysfunction. Further, histological evaluations confirmed the functional enhancement of dopaminergic neuron cells by the expression of Nurr1, Dopamine transporter (DAT), and paired-like homeodomain transcription factor 3 (TH). Overall, this study showed that INA of OE-MSCs in the MTCD approach enhanced stem cells' therapeutic effects in PD models.
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- Sara Simorgh
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, Hazrat Rasoul Akram Hospital, The Five Senses Health Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, Hazrat Rasoul Akram Hospital, The Five Senses Health Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, Hazrat Rasoul Akram Hospital, The Five Senses Health Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Human Molecular Genetics, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Anatomical Science, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Science and Technology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, Hazrat Rasoul Akram Hospital, The Five Senses Health Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Andrzejewska A, Dabrowska S, Lukomska B, Janowski M. Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Neurological Disorders. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:2002944. [PMID: 33854883 PMCID: PMC8024997 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202002944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Neurological disorders are becoming a growing burden as society ages, and there is a compelling need to address this spiraling problem. Stem cell-based regenerative medicine is becoming an increasingly attractive approach to designing therapies for such disorders. The unique characteristics of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) make them among the most sought after cell sources. Researchers have extensively studied the modulatory properties of MSCs and their engineering, labeling, and delivery methods to the brain. The first part of this review provides an overview of studies on the application of MSCs to various neurological diseases, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other less frequently studied clinical entities. In the second part, stem cell delivery to the brain is focused. This fundamental but still understudied problem needs to be overcome to apply stem cells to brain diseases successfully. Here the value of cell engineering is also emphasized to facilitate MSC diapedesis, migration, and homing to brain areas affected by the disease to implement precision medicine paradigms into stem cell-based therapies.
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- Anna Andrzejewska
- NeuroRepair DepartmentMossakowski Medical Research CentrePASWarsaw02‐106Poland
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- NeuroRepair DepartmentMossakowski Medical Research CentrePASWarsaw02‐106Poland
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- NeuroRepair DepartmentMossakowski Medical Research CentrePASWarsaw02‐106Poland
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- NeuroRepair DepartmentMossakowski Medical Research CentrePASWarsaw02‐106Poland
- Center for Advanced Imaging ResearchDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear MedicineUniversity of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer CenterUniversity of MarylandBaltimoreMD21201‐1595USA
- Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy ProgramUniversity of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer CenterUniversity of MarylandBaltimoreMD21201‐1595USA
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Gui G, Fan Z, Ning Y, Yuan C, Zhang B, Xu Q. Optimization, Characterization and in vivo Evaluation of Paclitaxel-Loaded Folate-Conjugated Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:2283-2295. [PMID: 33776433 PMCID: PMC7992116 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s287434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Paclitaxel (PTX) has interesting anticancer activity. However, it is insoluble in water, which seriously hinders its use in clinical. Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) are used as an ideal drug delivery system. Therefore, we proposed a folic acid (FA) targeting drug-loaded SPIONs to reduce its adverse reaction. Methods To improve the hydrophilicity of PTX, the structure of PTX was modified by succinic anhydride to obtain 2ʹ-succinate paclitaxel (SPTX). FA conjugated Polyethylene glycol (PEG)/polyethyleneimine (PEI)-SPIONs SPTX-loaded nanoparticles (SPTX@FA@PEG/PEI-SPIONs) were prepared by solvent volatilization and hydrogen bond adsorption, and the nano-formulation was optimized by response surface methodology (RSM). The characteristics, antitumor effect in vitro, pharmacokinetics, and biodistribution of SPTX@FA@PEG/PEI-SPIONs were evaluated. Results SPTX was successfully loaded on the surface of FA@PEG/PEI-SPIONs. The formation of SPTX@FA@PEG/PEI-SPIONs was exhibited water-dispersive monodispersity with high stability by RSM, and dynamic light scattering (DLS) was 178.1±3.12 nm, particle size observed in the transmission electron microscope (TEM) was 13.01±1.10 nm, and the encapsulation efficiency (EE) and loading efficiency (LE) were 81.1±1.66% and 14.8±1.46%, respectively. It enhanced the stability in normal physiological condition, accelerated drug release at tumorous pH, and preferentially prolonged the circulation time. In vitro, the SPTX@FA@PEG/PEI-SPIONs significantly targeted to folate receptor (FR) positive cancers cell (HNE-1) via the receptor-ligand mediated pathway, resulting in effective cytotoxic activity. Pharmacokinetic results demonstrated that SPTX@FA@PEG/PEI-SPIONs (t1/2=3.41 h) had longer than free SPTX or PTX (t1/2=1.67 h) in rats in vivo. Tissue distribution studies showed that SPTX@FA@PEG/PEI-SPIONs were present at high levels in the liver and help in targeting the folate receptors present on the kidneys. Conclusion These results suggest that SPTX@FA@PEG/PEI-SPIONs offer a highly promising approach to control drug release, improve drug pharmacokinetics and actively target the nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
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- Gang Gui
- College of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Luohe City People's Hospital, Luohe, 462000, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541004, People's Republic of China
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Biomaterials in treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Neurochem Int 2021; 145:105008. [PMID: 33684545 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2021.105008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a non-recoverable progressive neurodegenerative disorder most prevalent but not limited to the old age population. After all the scientific efforts, there are still many unmet criteria and loopholes in available treatment and diagnostic strategies, limiting their efficacy. The poor drug efficacy is attributed to various biological hurdles, including blood-brain barrier (BBB) and peripheral side effects as most prominent ones and the lack of promising carriers to precisely deliver the drug to the brain by conserving its therapeutic potency. The increasing disease prevalence and unavailability of effective therapy calls for developing a more innovative, convenient and affordable way to treat AD. To fulfill such need, researchers explored various biomaterials to develop potential vectors or other forms to target the bioactives in the brain by preserving their inherent properties, improving the existing lacuna like poor solubility, permeability and bioavailability etc. and minimize the side effect. The unique characteristic properties of biomaterials are used to develop different drug carriers, surface modifying target active ligands, functional carriers, drug conjugate, biosensing probe, diagnostic tool and many more. The nanoparticulate system and other colloidal carriers like hydrogel and biodegradable scaffold can effectively target the drug moieties to the brain. Also, the use of different target-acting ligands and stimuli-responsive carriers assures the site-specificity and controlled release at the desired site by interaction with receptors and various exo- and endogenous stimuli. This review article has highlighted the application of biomaterials for targeting the drug to the brain and as promising diagnostic tools to detect the markers for better AD management. The work particularly focuses on the use of biomaterials as smart drug carriers including pH, thermo, photo, electro and magnetically triggered system; novel drug carriers for brain targeting including polymeric carriers (polymeric nanoparticle, dendrimer and polymeric micelle); lipid carrier (liposome, nanoemulsion, NLC and SLN); inorganic nanoparticles (quantum dots, gold nanoparticles etc.); and other drug vectors (hydrogel, biodegradable scaffold, and carbon nanotube) in treatment of AD. It also highlighted the application of some novel carrier systems and biomaterials as biosensor and other diagnostic tools for early and precise AD diagnosis.
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Yan Z, Shi X, Wang H, Si C, Liu Q, Du Y. Neurotrophin-3 Promotes the Neuronal Differentiation of BMSCs and Improves Cognitive Function in a Rat Model of Alzheimer's Disease. Front Cell Neurosci 2021; 15:629356. [PMID: 33642999 PMCID: PMC7902862 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2021.629356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Transplantation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) has the potential to be developed into an effective treatment for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, the therapeutic effects of BMSCs are limited by their low neural differentiation rate. We transfected BMSCs with neurotrophin-3 (NT-3), a neurotrophic factor that promotes neuronal differentiation, and investigated the effects of NT-3 gene overexpression on the differentiation of BMSCs into neurons in vitro and in vivo. We further studied the possible molecular mechanisms. We found that overexpression of NT-3 promoted the differentiation of BMSCs into neurons in vitro and in vivo and improved cognitive function in rats with experimental AD. By contrast, silencing NT-3 inhibited the differentiation of BMSCs and decreased cognitive function in rats with AD. The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway was involved in the mechanism by which NT-3 gene modification influenced the neuronal differentiation of BMSCs in vitro and in vivo. Our findings support the prospect of using NT-3-transduced BMSCs for the development of novel therapies for AD.
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- Zhongrui Yan
- Departments of Neurology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Department of Neurology, Jining No. 1 People's Hospital, Jining, China
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- Department of Neurology, Jining No. 1 People's Hospital, Jining, China
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- Department of Neurology, Jining No. 1 People's Hospital, Jining, China
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- Department of Neurology, Jining No. 1 People's Hospital, Jining, China
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- Department of Neurology, Jining No. 1 People's Hospital, Jining, China
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- Departments of Neurology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Departments of Neurology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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Kono Y, Takegaki J, Ohba T, Matsuda K, Negoro R, Fujita S, Fujita T. Magnetization of mesenchymal stem cells using magnetic liposomes enhances their retention and immunomodulatory efficacy in mouse inflamed skeletal muscle. Int J Pharm 2021; 596:120298. [PMID: 33529784 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Sarcopenia, an age-related reduction in skeletal muscle mass and strength, is mainly caused by chronic inflammation. Because mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have the capacity to both promote myogenic cell differentiation and suppress inflammation, they are a promising candidate for sarcopenia treatment. In this study, to achieve the long-term retention of MSCs in skeletal muscle, we prepared magnetized MSCs using magnetic anionic liposome/atelocollagen complexes that we had previously developed, and evaluated their retention efficiency and immunomodulatory effects in mouse inflamed skeletal muscle. Mouse MSCs were efficiently magnetized by incubation with magnetic anionic liposome/atelocollagen complexes for 30 min under a magnetic field. The magnetized MSCs differentiated normally into osteoblasts and adipocytes. Additionally, non-magnetized MSCs and magnetized MSCs increased IL-6 and inducible nitric oxide synthase mRNA expression and decreased TNF-α and IL-1β mRNA expression in C2C12 mouse skeletal muscle myotubes through paracrine effects. Moreover, magnetized MSCs were significantly retained in cell culture plates and mouse skeletal muscle after their local injection in the presence of a magnetic field. Furthermore, magnetized MSCs significantly increased IL-6 and IL-10 mRNA expression and decreased TNF-α and IL-1β mRNA expression in inflamed skeletal muscle. These results suggest that magnetized MSCs may be useful for effective sarcopenia treatment.
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- Yusuke Kono
- Ritsumeikan-Global Innovation Research Organization, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Noji-Higashi, Kusatsu 525-8577, Japan.
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- Ritsumeikan-Global Innovation Research Organization, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Noji-Higashi, Kusatsu 525-8577, Japan; Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Noji-Higashi, Kusatsu 525-8577, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacokinetics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Noji-Higashi, Kusatsu 525-8577, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacokinetics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Noji-Higashi, Kusatsu 525-8577, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacokinetics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Noji-Higashi, Kusatsu 525-8577, Japan
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- Ritsumeikan-Global Innovation Research Organization, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Noji-Higashi, Kusatsu 525-8577, Japan; Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Noji-Higashi, Kusatsu 525-8577, Japan
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- Ritsumeikan-Global Innovation Research Organization, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Noji-Higashi, Kusatsu 525-8577, Japan; Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacokinetics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Noji-Higashi, Kusatsu 525-8577, Japan; Research Center for Drug Discovery and Development, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Noji-Higashi, Kusatsu 525-8577, Japan
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Binda A, Murano C, Rivolta I. Innovative Therapies and Nanomedicine Applications for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease: A State-of-the-Art (2017-2020). Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:6113-6135. [PMID: 32884267 PMCID: PMC7434571 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s231480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The field of nanomedicine is constantly expanding. Since the first work dated in 1999, almost 28 thousand articles have been published, and more and more are published every year: just think that only in the last five years 20,855 have come out (source PUBMED) including original research and reviews. The goal of this review is to present the current knowledge about nanomedicine in Alzheimer’s disease, a widespread neurodegenerative disorder in the over 60 population that deeply affects memory and cognition. Thus, after a brief introduction on the pathology and on the state-of-the-art research for NPs passing the BBB, special attention is placed to new targets that can enter the interest of nanoparticle designers and to new promising therapies. The authors performed a literature review limited to the last three years (2017–2020) of available studies with the intention to present only novel formulations or approaches where at least in vitro studies have been performed. This choice was made because, while limiting the sector to nanotechnology applied to Alzheimer, an organic census of all the relevant news is difficult to obtain.
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- Anna Binda
- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza (MB) 20900, Italy
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza (MB) 20900, Italy
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, Nanomedicine Center NANOMIB, NeuroMI Milan Center for Neuroscience, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza (MB) 20900, Italy
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