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Bouttier-Figueroa DC, Loreto-Romero MA, Roldan MA, González-Gutiérrez FH, Cortez-Valadez M, Flores-Acosta M, Robles-Zepeda RE. Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles via Moringa oleifera seed extract: antioxidant, antibacterial and anticarcinogenic activity on lung cancer. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38881214 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2024.2366736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Plant-mediated biosynthesis of nanoparticles is a green method that allows synthesis in one-pot process. Synthesis of gold nanoparticles with plant extracts has gained interest in the field of biomedicine due to its variety of applications. This study presents the synthesis via green chemistry of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using the methanol extract of Moringa oleifera seeds. The AuNPs were synthesized at room temperature. UV-Vis spectroscopy confirmed the formation of AuNPs by identifying the surface plasmon resonance located at 546 nm. TEM analysis shows spherical nanoparticles. FTIR analysis demonstrated the presence of specific bioactive molecules responsible for the Au3+ ion reduction process. The antioxidant activity of the nanoparticles was evaluated on the stabilization of the DPPH radical (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, 2,2-diphenyl-1-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl) hydrazyl). The antimicrobial activity analysis was developed by broth microdilution method at different concentrations against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Minimum inhibitory concentration were 400 µg/mL and 200 µg/mL, respectively. A549 lung cancer cell proliferation was measured according to the MTT protocol, indicating a dose-dependent response and a IC50 of 163.9 ± 13.27 µg/mL. The AuNPs synthesized using M. oleifera seeds showed promise as active materials for antimicrobial or anticancer products.
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- D C Bouttier-Figueroa
- Departamento de Ciencias Químico-Biológicas, Universidad de Sonora, Calle Rosales y Blvd. Luis Encinas S/N, Hermosillo, México
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- Departamento de Ciencias Químico-Biológicas, Universidad de Sonora, Calle Rosales y Blvd. Luis Encinas S/N, Hermosillo, México
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- Eyring Materials Center, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- Departamento de Ciencias Químico-Biológicas, Universidad de Sonora, Calle Rosales y Blvd. Luis Encinas S/N, Hermosillo, México
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- CONAHCYT-Departamento de Investigación en Física, Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, México
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- Departamento de Investigación en Física, Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, México
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- Departamento de Ciencias Químico-Biológicas, Universidad de Sonora, Calle Rosales y Blvd. Luis Encinas S/N, Hermosillo, México
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Hussain A, Parveen F, Saxena A, Ashfaque M. A review of nanotechnology in enzyme cascade to address challenges in pre-treating biomass. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 270:132466. [PMID: 38761904 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132466] [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: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Nanotechnology has become a revolutionary technique for improving the preliminary treatment of lignocellulosic biomass in the production of biofuels. Traditional methods of pre-treatment have encountered difficulties in effectively degrading the intricate lignocellulosic composition, thereby impeding the conversion of biomass into fermentable sugars. Nanotechnology has enabled the development of enzyme cascade processes that present a potential solution for addressing the limitations. The focus of this review article is to delve into the utilization of nanotechnology in the pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass through enzyme cascade processes. The review commences with an analysis of the composition and structure of lignocellulosic biomass, followed by a discussion on the drawbacks associated with conventional pre-treatment techniques. The subsequent analysis explores the importance of efficient pre-treatment methods in the context of biofuel production. We thoroughly investigate the utilization of nanotechnology in the pre-treatment of enzyme cascades across three distinct sections. Nanomaterials for enzyme immobilization, enhanced enzyme stability and activity through nanotechnology, and nanocarriers for controlled enzyme delivery. Moreover, the techniques used to analyse nanomaterials and the interactions between enzymes and nanomaterials are introduced. This review emphasizes the significance of comprehending the mechanisms underlying the synergy between nanotechnology and enzymes establishing sustainable and environmentally friendly nanotechnology applications.
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- Akhtar Hussain
- Lignocellulose & Biofuel Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Lignocellulose & Biofuel Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Lignocellulose & Biofuel Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Lignocellulose & Biofuel Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Chen Y, Zhang J. A bibliography of smart nanomaterials biological application in myocardial infarction research. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37672. [PMID: 38579096 PMCID: PMC10994481 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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Myocardial infarction has been considered the top cause of mortality globally. Numerous studies investigated the biological application of smart nanomaterials in myocardial infarction. Our study aimed to provide an overview of this area through bibliography research. Literature related to the biological application of nanomaterials was retrieved from the web of science core collection database. Bibliography analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel, VOSviewer, Citespace, and the R package "bibliometrix." A total of 1226 publications were included. The USA, China, and India carried out the most of studies. Harvard University is the most productive institution. Matthias Nahrendorf ranked first in article volume and also owned the highest impact. Keyword burst analysis indicated the frontiers and hotspots to be gold nanoparticles and iron oxide nanoparticles. This bibliography analysis provides a comprehensive overview of uncovered current research trends and emerging hotspots of nanomaterials' biological application in myocardial infarction, thus inspiring further investigations.
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- Yi Chen
- Department of Emergency Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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Nasr M, Hashem F, Teiama M, Tantawy N, Abdelmoniem R. Folic acid grafted mixed polymeric micelles as a targeted delivery strategy for tamoxifen citrate in treatment of breast cancer. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024; 14:945-958. [PMID: 37906415 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01443-3] [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] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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The objective of this study was to develop folic acid (FA) grafted mixed polymeric micelles loaded with Tamoxifen citrate (TMXC) to enhance its antitumor activity in breast tissues. The conjugated folic acid Pluronic 123 (FA-P123) was prepared using carbonyl diimidazole cross-linker chemistry and confirmed using FTIR and 1HNMR. TMXC-loaded P123/P84 (unconjugated) and TMXC-loaded FA-P123/P84 (conjugated) micelles were examined for encapsulation efficiency, particle size, surface charge, in vitro drug release, cytotoxic effect, and cellular uptake by a breast cancer cell line. The conjugated TMXC-loaded micelle exhibited a nanoparticle size of 35.01 ± 1.20 nm, a surface charge of-20.50 ± 0.95 mV, entrapped 87.83 ± 5.10% and released 67.58 ± 2.47% of TMXC after 36 h. The conjugated micelles exhibited a significantly higher cellular uptake of TMXC by the MCF-7 cell line and improved in vitro cytotoxicity by 2.48 folds compared to the TMXC-loaded unconjugated micelles. The results of in vivo studies indicated that TMXC-loaded FA-P123/P84 has a potential antitumor activity, as revealed by a significant reduction of tumor volume in tumor-bearing mice compared to TMXC-loaded unconjugated micelles. In conclusion, the obtained results suggested that conjugated FA-P123/P84 micelles could be an encouraging carrier for the treatment of breast cancer with TMXC.
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- Mohamed Nasr
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo, 11790, Egypt.
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa, 11152, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo, 11790, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo, 11790, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Galala University, Attaka, 43713, Suez, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo, 11790, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo, 11790, Egypt
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Nam S, Tewolde H, He Z, Rajasekaran K, Cary JW, Thyssen G, Zhang H, Sickler C, Islam MM. Soil Biodegradation Resistance of Cotton Fiber Doped with Interior and Exterior Silver Nanoparticles. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:13017-13027. [PMID: 38524471 PMCID: PMC10955563 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Engineering fibers with nanomaterials is an effective way to modify their properties and responses to external stimuli. In this study, we doped cotton fibers with silver nanoparticles, both on the surface (126 ± 17 nm) and throughout the fiber cross section (18 ± 4 nm), and examined the resistance to soil biodegradation. A reagent-free one-pot treatment of a raw cotton fabric, where noncellulosic constituents of the raw cotton fiber and starch sizing served as reducing agents, produced silver nanoparticles with a total concentration of 11 g/kg. In a soil burial study spanning 16 weeks, untreated cotton underwent a sequential degradation process-fibrillation, fractionation, and merging-corresponding to the length of the soil burial period, whereas treated cotton did not exhibit significant degradation. The remarkable biodegradation resistance of the treated cotton was attributed to the antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles, as demonstrated through a test involving the soil-borne fungus Aspergillus flavus. The nonlinear loss behavior of silver from the treated cotton suggests that nanoparticle depletion in the soil depends on their location, with interior nanoparticles proving durable against environmental exposure.
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- Sunghyun Nam
- U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern
Regional Research Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124, United States
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- U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Crop Science Research Laboratory, Mississippi State,Mississippi 39762, United States
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- U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern
Regional Research Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124, United States
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- U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern
Regional Research Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124, United States
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- U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern
Regional Research Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124, United States
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- U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern
Regional Research Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124, United States
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- Department
of Plant and Soil Sciences, Oklahoma State
University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, United States
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- U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern
Regional Research Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124, United States
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- U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern
Regional Research Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124, United States
- Department
of Chemistry, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118, United States
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Ioannou P, Baliou S, Samonis G. Nanotechnology in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections. Antibiotics (Basel) 2024; 13:121. [PMID: 38391507 PMCID: PMC10886108 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics13020121] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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The development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), along with the relative reduction in the production of new antimicrobials, significantly limits the therapeutic options in infectious diseases. Thus, novel treatments, especially in the current era, where AMR is increasing, are urgently needed. There are several ongoing studies on non-classical therapies for infectious diseases, such as bacteriophages, antimicrobial peptides, and nanotechnology, among others. Nanomaterials involve materials on the nanoscale that could be used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases. This review provides an overview of the applications of nanotechnology in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases from a clinician's perspective, with a focus on pathogens with AMR. Applications of nanomaterials in diagnosis, by taking advantage of their electrochemical, optic, magnetic, and fluorescent properties, are described. Moreover, the potential of metallic or organic nanoparticles (NPs) in the treatment of infections is also addressed. Finally, the potential use of NPs in the development of safe and efficient vaccines is also reviewed. Further studies are needed to prove the safety and efficacy of NPs that would facilitate their approval by regulatory authorities for clinical use.
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- Petros Ioannou
- School of Medicine, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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- School of Medicine, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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- School of Medicine, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
- First Department of Medical Oncology, Metropolitan Hospital of Neon Faliron, 18547 Athens, Greece
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Chan WJ, Li H. Recent advances in nano/micro systems for improved circulation stability, enhanced tumor targeting, penetration, and intracellular drug delivery: a review. Biomed Phys Eng Express 2024; 10:022001. [PMID: 38086099 DOI: 10.1088/2057-1976/ad14f0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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In recent years, nanoparticles (NPs) have been extensively developed as drug carriers to overcome the limitations of cancer therapeutics. However, there are several biological barriers to nanomedicines, which include the lack of stability in circulation, limited target specificity, low penetration into tumors and insufficient cellular uptake, restricting the active targeting toward tumors of nanomedicines. To address these challenges, a variety of promising strategies were developed recently, as they can be designed to improve NP accumulation and penetration in tumor tissues, circulation stability, tumor targeting, and intracellular uptake. In this Review, we summarized nanomaterials developed in recent three years that could be utilized to improve drug delivery for cancer treatments.
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- Wei-Jen Chan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, United States of America
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Dalei G, Jena D, Das BR, Das S. Bio-valorization of Tagetes floral waste extract in fabrication of self-healing Schiff-base nanocomposite hydrogels for colon cancer remedy. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:4330-4347. [PMID: 38097839 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31392-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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The drastic boom in floriculture and social events in religious and recreational places has inevitably led to generation of tremendous floral waste across the globe. Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is one of the most common loose flowers offered for the same. Generally discarded, these Tagetes floral wastes could be valorized for biogenic syntheses. In this study, we have utilized the floral extract towards green synthesis of nano ZnO, the formation of which was affirmed from different analytical techniques. Bionanocomposite Schiff-base hydrogel composed of chitosan and dialdehyde pectin was fabricated by the facile strategy of in situ polymer cross-linking, and the ZnO nanoparticles were embedded in the hydrogel matrix. The hydrogel exhibited remarkable self-healing ability. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities were enhanced owing to nano ZnO. Furthermore, it was hemocompatible and biodegradable. A controlled release drug profile for 5-fluorouracil from the hydrogel was accomplished in the colorectum. The exposure of the drug-loaded nanocomposite hydrogel demonstrated improved anticancer effects in HT-29 colon cancer cells. The findings of this study altogether put forth the successful biovalorization of Tagetes floral waste extract for colon cancer remedy.
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- Ganeswar Dalei
- Department of Chemistry, Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751029, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751029, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751029, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751029, India.
- Department of Chemistry, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, 753003, India.
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Bordin ER, Ramsdorf WA, Lotti Domingos LM, de Souza Miranda LP, Mattoso Filho NP, Cestari MM. Ecotoxicological effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) on aquatic organisms: Current research and emerging trends. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 349:119396. [PMID: 37890295 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119396] [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: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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The rapid advancement of nanotechnology has contributed to the development of several products that are being released to the consumer market without careful analysis of their potential impact on the environment. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are used in several fields and are applied in consumer products, technological innovations, and biomedicine. In this sense, this study aims to compile existing knowledge regarding the effects of ZnO-NPs on non-target organisms, with the goal of ensuring the safety of human health and the environment. To achieve this objective, a systematic review of the available data on the toxicity of these nanomaterials to freshwater and marine/estuarine aquatic organisms was carried out. The findings indicate that freshwater invertebrates are the most commonly used organisms in ecotoxicological tests. The environmental sensitivity of the studied species was categorized as follows: invertebrates > bacteria > algae > vertebrates. Among the most sensitive species at each trophic level in freshwater and marine/estuarine environments are Daphnia magna and Paracentrotus lividus; Escherichia coli and Vibrio fischeri; Scenedesmus obliquus and Isochrysis galbana; and Danio rerio and Rutilus caspicus. The primary mechanisms responsible for the toxicity of ZnO-NPs involve the release of Zn2+ ions and the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Thus, the biosynthesis of ZnO-NPs has been presented as a less toxic form of production, although it requires further investigation. Therefore, the synthesis of the information presented in this review can help to decide which organisms and which exposure concentrations are suitable for estimating the toxicity of nanomaterials in aquatic ecosystems. It is expected that this information will serve as a foundation for future research aimed at reducing the reliance on animals in ecotoxicological testing, aligning with the goal of promoting the sustainable advancement of nanotechnology.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biology, Federal University of Technology (UTFPR), Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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Borbolla-Jiménez FV, García-Aguirre IA, Del Prado-Audelo ML, Hernández-Hernández O, Cisneros B, Leyva-Gómez G, Magaña JJ. Development of a Polymeric Pharmacological Nanocarrier System as a Potential Therapy for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. Cells 2023; 12:2735. [PMID: 38067163 PMCID: PMC10706302 DOI: 10.3390/cells12232735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) is an autosomal-dominant inherited disease characterized by progressive ataxia and retinal degeneration. SCA7 belongs to a group of neurodegenerative diseases caused by an expanded CAG repeat in the disease-causing gene, resulting in aberrant polyglutamine (polyQ) protein synthesis. PolyQ ataxin-7 is prone to aggregate in intracellular inclusions, perturbing cellular processes leading to neuronal death in specific regions of the central nervous system (CNS). Currently, there is no treatment for SCA7; however, a promising approach successfully applied to other polyQ diseases involves the clearance of polyQ protein aggregates through pharmacological activation of autophagy. Nonetheless, the blood-brain barrier (BBB) poses a challenge for delivering drugs to the CNS, limiting treatment effectiveness. This study aimed to develop a polymeric nanocarrier system to deliver therapeutic agents across the BBB into the CNS. We prepared poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles (NPs) modified with Poloxamer188 and loaded with rapamycin to enable NPs to activate autophagy. We demonstrated that these rapamycin-loaded NPs were successfully taken up by neuronal and glial cells, demonstrating high biocompatibility without adverse effects. Remarkably, rapamycin-loaded NPs effectively cleared mutant ataxin-7 aggregates in a SCA7 glial cell model, highlighting their potential as a therapeutic approach to fight SCA7 and other polyQ diseases.
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- Fabiola V. Borbolla-Jiménez
- Laboratorio de Medicina Genómica, Departamento de Genética (CENIAQ), Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación-Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra (INR-LGII), Ciudad de México 14389, Mexico; (F.V.B.-J.); (O.H.-H.)
- Programa de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Bioingeniería, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Ciudad de México 14380, Mexico; (I.A.G.-A.); (M.L.D.P.-A.)
- Departamento de Genética y Biología Molecular, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV-IPN), Ciudad de México 07360, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Bioingeniería, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Ciudad de México 14380, Mexico; (I.A.G.-A.); (M.L.D.P.-A.)
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- Laboratorio de Medicina Genómica, Departamento de Genética (CENIAQ), Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación-Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra (INR-LGII), Ciudad de México 14389, Mexico; (F.V.B.-J.); (O.H.-H.)
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- Departamento de Genética y Biología Molecular, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV-IPN), Ciudad de México 07360, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Ciudad Universitaria, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Medicina Genómica, Departamento de Genética (CENIAQ), Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación-Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra (INR-LGII), Ciudad de México 14389, Mexico; (F.V.B.-J.); (O.H.-H.)
- Programa de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
- Departamento de Bioingeniería, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Ciudad de México 14380, Mexico; (I.A.G.-A.); (M.L.D.P.-A.)
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Mansur AAP, Carvalho SC, Dorneles EMS, Lage AP, Lobato ZIP, Mansur HS. Bio-functionalized nanocolloids of ZnS quantum dot/amine-rich polypeptides for bioimaging cancer cells with antibacterial activity: " seeing is believing". RSC Adv 2023; 13:34378-34390. [PMID: 38024978 PMCID: PMC10665648 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06711d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Among almost 200 types of cancers, glioma is considered one of the most common forms of malignant tumors located in the central nervous system (CNS). Glioblastoma (GBM), one of the deadliest types of brain cancer, remains one of the challenges faced by oncologists. Thus, smartly designed nanomaterials biofunctionalized with polypeptides can offer disruptive strategies relying on the earliest possible diagnosis ("seeing is believing") combined with more efficient therapies for fighting cancer cells. To worsen this scenario, bacteria infections very often pose a serious challenge to cancer-immunodeficient patients under chemotherapy. Thus, in this research, we report for the first time the design and synthesis of novel nanoconjugates composed of photoluminescent ZnS quantum dots (ZnS QDs), which were directly surface biofunctionalized with epsilon-poly-l-lysine (εPL), acting as an amine-rich cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) and antimicrobial peptide agent (AMP). These nanoconjugates (named ZnS@CPP-AMP) were produced through a one-step facile, eco-friendly, and biocompatible colloidal aqueous process to be applied as a proof of concept as nanoprobes for bioimaging GBM cancer cells (U87-MG) associated with synergic antibacterial activity. They were characterized regarding their physicochemical and optical properties associated with the biological activity. The results demonstrated that chemically stable aqueous colloidal nanoconjugates were effectively formed, resembling core-shell (inorganic, ZnS, organic, εPL) nanostructures with positively surface-charged features due to the cationic nature of the amine-rich polypeptide. More importantly, they demonstrated photoluminescent activity, cytocompatibility in vitro, and no significant intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. These ZnS@CPP-AMP nanocolloids behaved as fluorescent nanoprobes for bioimaging GBM cancer cells, where the polycationic nature of the εPL biomolecule may have enhanced the cellular uptake. Additionally, they displayed mild antibacterial growth inhibition due to electrostatic interactions with bacterial membranes. Thus, it can be envisioned that these novel photoluminescent colloidal nanoconjugates offer novel nanoplatforms that can be specifically targeted with biomolecules for bioimaging to diagnose highly lethal cancers, such as GBM, and as an adjuvant in antibacterial therapy.
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- Alexandra A P Mansur
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Center of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Innovation-CeNano2I, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627 - Escola de Engenharia, Bloco 2 - Sala 2233 31.270-901 Belo Horizonte MG Brazil +55-31-34091843 +55-31-34091843
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Center of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Innovation-CeNano2I, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627 - Escola de Engenharia, Bloco 2 - Sala 2233 31.270-901 Belo Horizonte MG Brazil +55-31-34091843 +55-31-34091843
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Lavras, UFLA Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária Preventiva, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG Brazil
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Center of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, and Innovation-CeNano2I, Federal University of Minas Gerais, UFMG Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627 - Escola de Engenharia, Bloco 2 - Sala 2233 31.270-901 Belo Horizonte MG Brazil +55-31-34091843 +55-31-34091843
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Liu Y, Li M, Liu H, Kang C, Yu X. Strategies and Progress of Raman Technologies for Cellular Uptake Analysis of the Drug Delivery Systems. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:6883-6900. [PMID: 38026519 PMCID: PMC10674749 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s435087] [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: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Nanoparticle (NP)-based drug delivery systems have the potential to significantly enhance the pharmacological and therapeutic properties of drugs. These systems enhance the bioavailability and biocompatibility of pharmaceutical agents via enabling targeted delivery to specific tissues or organs. However, the efficacy and safety of these systems are largely dependent on the cellular uptake and intracellular transport of NPs. Thus, it is crucial to monitor the intracellular behavior of NPs within a single cell. Yet, it is challenging due to the complexity and size of the cell. Recently, the development of the Raman instrumentation offers a versatile tool to allow noninvasive cellular measurements. The primary objective of this review is to highlight the most recent advancements in Raman techniques (spontaneous Raman scattering, bioorthogonal Raman scattering, coherence Raman scattering, and surface-enhanced Raman scattering) when it comes to assessing the internalization of NP-based drug delivery systems and their subsequent movement within cells.
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- Yajuan Liu
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, and the NMPA & State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, and the NMPA & State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, People’s Republic of China
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Rahamathulla M, Murugesan S, Gowda DV, Alamri AH, Ahmed MM, Osmani RAM, Ramamoorthy S, Veeranna B. The Use of Nanoneedles in Drug Delivery: an Overview of Recent Trends and Applications. AAPS PharmSciTech 2023; 24:216. [PMID: 37857918 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-023-02661-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Nanoneedles (NN) are growing rapidly as a means of navigating biological membranes and delivering therapeutics intracellularly. Nanoneedle arrays (NNA) are among the most potential resources to achieve therapeutic effects by administration of drugs through the skin. Although this is based on well-established approaches, its implementations are rapidly developing as an important pharmaceutical and biological research phenomenon. This study intends to provide a broad overview of current NNA research, with an emphasis on existing approaches, applications, and types of compounds released by these systems. A nanoneedle-based delivery device with great spatial and temporal accuracy, minimal interference, and low toxicity could transfer biomolecules into living organisms. Due to its vast potential, NN has been widely used as a capable transportation system of many therapeutic active substances, from cancer therapy, vaccine delivery, cosmetics, and bio-sensing nanocarrier drugs to genes. The use of nanoneedles for drug delivery offers new opportunities for the rapid, targeted, and exact administration of biomolecules into cell membranes for high-resolution research of biological systems, and it can treat a wide range of biological challenges. As a result, the literature has analyzed existing patents to emphasize the status of NNA in biological applications.
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- Mohamed Rahamathulla
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, 570015, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, 570015, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, 570015, Karnataka, India.
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Gandek TB, van der Koog L, Nagelkerke A. A Comparison of Cellular Uptake Mechanisms, Delivery Efficacy, and Intracellular Fate between Liposomes and Extracellular Vesicles. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300319. [PMID: 37384827 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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A key aspect for successful drug delivery via lipid-based nanoparticles is their internalization in target cells. Two prominent examples of such drug delivery systems are artificial phospholipid-based carriers, such as liposomes, and their biological counterparts, the extracellular vesicles (EVs). Despite a wealth of literature, it remains unclear which mechanisms precisely orchestrate nanoparticle-mediated cargo delivery to recipient cells and the subsequent intracellular fate of therapeutic cargo. In this review, internalization mechanisms involved in the uptake of liposomes and EVs by recipient cells are evaluated, also exploring their intracellular fate after intracellular trafficking. Opportunities are highlighted to tweak these internalization mechanisms and intracellular fates to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of these drug delivery systems. Overall, literature to date shows that both liposomes and EVs are predominantly internalized through classical endocytosis mechanisms, sharing a common fate: accumulation inside lysosomes. Studies tackling the differences between liposomes and EVs, with respect to cellular uptake, intracellular delivery and therapy efficacy, remain scarce, despite its importance for the selection of an appropriate drug delivery system. In addition, further exploration of functionalization strategies of both liposomes and EVs represents an important avenue to pursue in order to control internalization and fate, thereby improving therapeutic efficacy.
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- Timea B Gandek
- Pharmaceutical Analysis, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 196, XB20, Groningen, 9700 AD, The Netherlands
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- Molecular Pharmacology, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 196, XB10, Groningen, 9700 AD, The Netherlands
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- Pharmaceutical Analysis, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 196, XB20, Groningen, 9700 AD, The Netherlands
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Khan S, Rafi Z, Mishra P, Al-Keridis LA, Farooqui A, Mansoor S, Alshammari N, Al-Saeed FA, Siddiqui S, Saeed M. Unleashing the Potential of Benincasa hispida Peel Extract: Synthesizing Selenium Nanoparticles with Remarkable Antibacterial and Anticancer Properties. Mol Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s12033-023-00884-y. [PMID: 37752300 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-023-00884-y] [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: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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In this study, we successfully synthesized selenium nanoparticles (P-SeNPs) using an environment-friendly approach. This method involves utilizing the aqueous peel extract of Benincasa hispida (ash gourd) in combination with selenium salt. Through our innovative procedure, we harnessed the impressive bio-reduction capabilities, therapeutic potential, and stabilizing attributes inherent in B. hispida. This results in the formation of P-SeNPs with distinct and noteworthy qualities. Our findings were thoroughly substantiated through comprehensive characterizations employing various techniques, including ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential analysis, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The nanoparticles exhibited a spherical shape, considerable size (22.32 ± 2 nm), uniform distribution, and remarkable stability (-24 mV), all of which signify the effective integration of the phytoconstituents of B. hispida. Furthermore, P-SeNPs displayed robust antibacterial efficacy against pathogenic bacterial strains, as indicated by their low minimum inhibitory concentration values. Our research also revealed the remarkable ability of P-SeNPs to fight cancer, as demonstrated by their impressive IC50 value of 0.19 µg/mL against HeLa cells, while showing no harm to primary human osteoblasts, while simultaneously demonstrating no toxicity toward primary human osteoblasts. These pivotal findings underscore the transformative nature of P-SeNPs, which holds promise for targeted antibacterial treatment and advancements in cancer therapeutics. The implications of these nanoparticles extend to their potential applications in therapies, diagnostics, and various biomedical contexts. Notably, the environmentally sustainable synthesis process and exceptional properties established this study as a significant milestone in the field of nanomedicine, paving the way for a more promising and health-enhancing future.
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- Salman Khan
- Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine Lab-6 (IIRC), Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow, 226026, India
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- Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow, 226026, India
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- Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine Lab-6 (IIRC), Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow, 226026, India.
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, 11671, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow, 226026, India
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- Department of Research, Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital, and Research Centre, Bhopal, India
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, 34464, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Service Management, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, 34464, Hail, Saudi Arabia.
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Yassin MT, Al-Otibi FO, Al-Askar AA, Elmaghrabi MM. Synergistic Anticandidal Effectiveness of Greenly Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles with Antifungal Agents against Nosocomial Candidal Pathogens. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1957. [PMID: 37630517 PMCID: PMC10458712 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11081957] [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: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The high prevalence of fungal resistance to antifungal drugs necessitates finding new antifungal combinations to boost the antifungal bioactivity of these agents. Hence, the aim of the present investigation was to greenly synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) using an aqueous leaf extract of Salvia officinalis and investigate their antifungal activity and synergistic efficiency with common antifungal agents. The biofabricated ZnO-NPs were characterized to detect their physicochemical properties. A disk diffusion assay was employed to investigate the antifungal effectiveness of the greenly synthesized ZnO-NPs and evaluate their synergistic patterns with common antifungal agents. The Candida tropicalis strain was detected to be the most susceptible strain to ZnO-NPs at both tested concentrations of 50 and 100 µg/disk, demonstrating relative suppressive zones of 19.68 ± 0.32 and 23.17 ± 0.45 mm, respectively. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of ZnO-NPs against the C. tropicalis strain was 40 µg/mL, whereas the minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) was found to be 80 µg/mL. The highest synergistic efficiency of the biogenic ZnO-NPs with terbinafine antifungal agent was detected against the C. glabrata strain, whereas the highest synergistic efficiency was detected with fluconazole against the C. albicans strain, demonstrating relative increases in fold of inhibition area (IFA) values of 6.82 and 1.63, respectively. Moreover, potential synergistic efficiency was detected with the nystatin antifungal agent against the C. tropicalis strain with a relative IFA value of 1.06. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis affirmed the morphological deformations of candidal cells treated with the biosynthesized ZnO-NPs as the formation of abnormal infoldings of the cell wall and membranes and also the formation of pores in the cell wall and membranes, which might lead to the leakage of intracellular constituents. In conclusion, the potential synergistic efficiency of the biogenic ZnO-NPs with terbinafine, nystatin, and fluconazole against the tested candidal strains highlights the potential application of these combinations in formulating novel antifungal agents of high antimicrobial efficiency. The biogenic ZnO nanoparticles and antifungal drugs exhibit powerful synergistic efficiency, which highlights their prospective use in the formulation of efficient antimicrobial medications, including mouthwash, ointments, lotions, and creams for effective candidiasis treatment.
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- Mohamed Taha Yassin
- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (F.O.A.-O.); (A.A.A.-A.); (M.M.E.)
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Dragar Č, Rekar Ž, Potrč T, Nemec S, Kralj S, Kocbek P. Influence of Polymer Concentration on Drying of SPION Dispersions by Electrospinning. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1619. [PMID: 37376067 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15061619] [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: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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To improve the physical stability of nanoparticle dispersions, several methods for their transformation into stable and easily dispersible dry products have been investigated thus far. Recently, electrospinning was shown to be a novel nanoparticle dispersion drying method, which addresses the crucial challenges of the current drying methods. It is a relatively simple method, but it is affected by various ambient, process, and dispersion parameters, which impact the properties of the electrospun product. The aim of this study was, thus, to investigate the influence of the most important dispersion parameter, namely the total polymer concentration, on the drying method efficiency and the properties of the electrospun product. The formulation was based on a mixture of hydrophilic polymers poloxamer 188 and polyethylene oxide in the weight ratio of 1:1, which is acceptable for potential parenteral application. We showed that the total polymer concentration of prior-drying samples is closely related to their viscosity and conductivity, also affecting the morphology of the electrospun product. However, the change in morphology of the electrospun product does not affect the efficiency of SPION reconstitution from the electrospun product. Regardless of the morphology, the electrospun product is not in powder form and is therefore safer to handle compared to powder nanoformulations. The optimal total polymer concentration in the prior-drying SPION dispersion, which enables the formation of an easily dispersible electrospun product with high SPION-loading (65% (w/w)) and fibrillar morphology, was shown to be 4.2% (w/v).
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- Črt Dragar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Department for Materials Synthesis, Jožef Stefan Institute, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Department for Materials Synthesis, Jožef Stefan Institute, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Nanos SCI, Nanos Scientificae d.o.o., SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Faghihi H, Mozafari MR, Bumrungpert A, Parsaei H, Taheri SV, Mardani P, Dehkharghani FM, Pudza MY, Alavi M. Prospects and Challenges of Synergistic Effect of Fluorescent Carbon Dots, Liposomes and Nanoliposomes for Theragnostic Applications. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2023:103614. [PMID: 37201772 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The future of molecular-level therapy, efficient medical diagnosis, and drug delivery relies on the effective theragnostic function which can be achieved by the synergistic effect of fluorescent carbon dots (FCDs) liposomes (L) and nanoliposomes. FCDs act as the excipient navigation agent while liposomes play the role of the problem-solving agent, thus the term "theragnostic" would describe the effect of LFCDs properly. Liposomes and FCDs share some excellent at-tributes such as being nontoxic and biodegradable and they can represent a potent delivery system for pharmaceutical compounds. They enhance the therapeutic efficacy of drugs via stabilizing the encapsulated material by circumventing barriers to cellular and tissue uptake. These agents facilitate long-term drug biodistribution to the intended locations of action while eliminating systemic side effects. This manuscript reviews recent progress with liposomes, nanoliposomes (collectively known as lipid vesicles) and fluorescent carbon dots, by exploring their key characteristics, applications, characterization, performance, and challenges. An extensive and intensive understanding of the synergistic interaction between liposomes and FCDs sets out a new research pathway to an efficient and theragnostic / theranostic drug delivery and targeting diseases such as cancer.
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- Homa Faghihi
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 15459-13487, Iran.
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- Australasian Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (ANNI), Monash University LPO, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia.
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- Research Center of Nutraceuticals and Natural Products for Health & Anti-Aging, College of Integrative Medicine, Dhurakij Pundit University, Bangkok 10210, Thailand.
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- Student Research Committee and Department of Anatomy, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee and Department of Anatomy, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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- Australasian Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (ANNI), Monash University LPO, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Australasian Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (ANNI), Monash University LPO, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, 6617715175, Iran.
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Alhamhoom Y, Kakinani G, Rahamathulla M, Ali M. Osmani R, Hani U, Yoonus Thajudeen K, Kiran Raj G, Gowda DV. Recent advances in the liposomal nanovesicles based immunotherapy in the treatment of cancer: A review. Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:279-294. [PMID: 36942270 PMCID: PMC10023551 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2022.12.008] [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: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Immunotherapy, along with chemotherapy, targeted delivery, radiation and surgery has become one of the most common cancer treatments. The aim of cancer immunology is to use the bodys immune system to combat tumors and develop a robust antitumor immune response. In the last few years, immune checkpoint inhibitors and chimeric antigen receptor-modified T cells have made substantial advancements in cancer immunotherapy. By boosting cell type-specific delivery and immunological responses, nanocarriers like liposomes have the ability to enhance greater immune responses. The efficacy of anti-tumor therapeutics is being significantly improved as liposomes can assist in resolving a number of issues that can arise from a variety of cancer immunotherapies. Since, liposomes can be loaded with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs and protect the immunotherapeutic agents loaded inside the core, they offer significant advantages over other nano delivery systems. The use of liposomes for accurate and timely delivery of immunotherapies to particular targeted neoplasms, with little or no injury to healthy cells, maximizes immunotherapy efficacy. Liposomes are also suitable vehicles for delivering medications simultaneously with other therapies such as chemotherapy, radiation, and phototherapy. Liposomal nanoparticles will be introduced and used as an objective immunotherapy delivery system for great precision, making them a viable cancer treatment approach.With an emphasis on dendritic cells, T cells, tumor and natural killer cells, and macrophages; outline of many forms of immune-therapies in oncology and cutting-edge advances in liposomal nanovesicles for cancer immunotherapy are covered in this review.
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- Yahya Alhamhoom
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
- Corresponding author at: Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Cauvery College of Pharmacy, Mysuru 570 028, Karnataka, India
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Itagaki M, Nasu Y, Sugiyama C, Nakase I, Kamei N. A universal method to analyze cellular internalization mechanisms via endocytosis without non-specific cross-effects. FASEB J 2023; 37:e22764. [PMID: 36624697 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202201780r] [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: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Endocytosis is an essential biological process for nutrient absorption and intercellular communication; it can also be used to accelerate the cellular internalization of drug delivery carriers. Clarifying the cellular uptake mechanisms of unidentified endogenous and exogenous molecules and designing new effective drug delivery systems require an accurate, specific endocytosis analysis methodology. Therefore, we developed a method to specifically evaluate cellular internalization via three main endocytic pathways: clathrin- and caveolae-mediated endocytosis, and macropinocytosis. We first revealed that most known endocytosis inhibitors had no specific inhibitory effect or were cytotoxic. Second, we successfully established an alternative method using small interfering RNA to knock down dynamin-2 and caveolin-1, which are necessary for clathrin- and caveolae-mediated endocytosis, in HeLa cells. Third, we established another method to specifically analyze macropinocytosis using rottlerin on A431 cells. Finally, we validated the proposed methods by testing the cellular internalization of a biological molecule (insulin) and carriers (nanoparticles and cell-penetrating peptides). Through this study, we established versatile methods to precisely and specifically evaluate endocytosis of newly developed biopharmaceuticals or drug delivery systems.
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- Mai Itagaki
- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Systems, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University, Kobe, Japan
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Systems, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University, Kobe, Japan
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Systems, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University, Kobe, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan
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- Laboratory of Drug Delivery Systems, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kobe Gakuin University, Kobe, Japan
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Nam S, Hillyer MB, He Z, Chang S, Edwards JV. Self-induced transformation of raw cotton to a nanostructured primary cell wall for a renewable antimicrobial surface. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:5404-5416. [PMID: 36540117 PMCID: PMC9724696 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00665k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Herein, raw cotton is shown to undergo self-induced transformation into a nanostructured primary cell wall. This process generates a metal nanoparticle-mediated antimicrobial surface that is regenerable through multiple washings. Raw cotton, without being scoured and bleached, contains noncellulosic constituents including pectin, sugars, and hemicellulose in its primary cell wall. These noncellulosic components provide definitive active binding sites for the in situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs). Facile heating in an aqueous solution of AgNO3 activated raw cotton to produce Ag NPs (ca. 28 nm in diameter and 2261 mg kg-1 in concentration). Compared with scoured and bleached cotton, raw cotton requires lower concentrations of AgNO3-ten times lower for Klebsiella pneumonia and two times lower for Staphylococcus aureus-to achieve 99.9% reductions of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The Ag NPs embedded in the primary cell wall, which was confirmed via transmission electron microscopy images of the fiber cross-sections, are immobilized, exhibiting resistance to leaching as judged by continuous laundering. A remarkable percentage (74%) of the total Ag NPs remained in the raw cotton after 50 laundering cycles.
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- Sunghyun Nam
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Regional Research Center New Orleans LA 70124 USA +1 504 286 4390 +1 504 286 4229
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Regional Research Center New Orleans LA 70124 USA +1 504 286 4390 +1 504 286 4229
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Regional Research Center New Orleans LA 70124 USA +1 504 286 4390 +1 504 286 4229
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Regional Research Center New Orleans LA 70124 USA +1 504 286 4390 +1 504 286 4229
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Regional Research Center New Orleans LA 70124 USA +1 504 286 4390 +1 504 286 4229
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Theoretical investigations on the manufacture of drug nanoparticles using green supercritical processing: Estimation and prediction of drug solubility in the solvent using advanced methods. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Bioinspired Platelet-like Nanovector for Enhancing Cancer Therapy via P-Selectin Targeting. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122614. [PMID: 36559108 PMCID: PMC9783179 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Cancer is a major threat to the health of humans. Recently, various natural products including curcumin (CCM) have attracted enormous interest for efficacious cancer therapy. However, natural therapeutic agents still encounter certain challenges such as rapid clearance, low bioavailability, and poor tumor targeting. Recently, the platelet membrane (PM) camouflaged nanoparticle has provided a promising solution for cancer targeting therapy. Nevertheless, only limited efforts have been dedicated to systematically explore the mechanism of affinity between PM bioinspired nanoparticles and various tumor cells. Herein, a CCM-encapsulated platelet membrane biomimetic lipid vesicle (CCM@PL) with a size of 163.2 nm, zeta potential of -31.8 mV and encapsulation efficiency of 93.62% was developed. The values of the area under the concentration-time curve and mean residence time for CCM@PL were 3.08 times and 3.04 times those of CCM, respectively. Furthermore, this PM biomimetic carrier showed an excellent affinity against Huh-7, SK-OV-3 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines due to the biomolecular interaction between P-selectin on the PM and tumoral CD44 receptors. In addition, CCM@PL displayed enhanced cytotoxicity compared with free CCM and the synthetic formulation. Overall, our results suggest that this developed PM biomimetic lipid nanovector has great potential for targeted cancer treatment and natural components delivery.
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Development of modern nanotecnologies and combined biotoxicity problems. EUREKA: LIFE SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.21303/2504-5695.2022.002603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Fast progress in modern nanotechnologies based on use of nanoparticles, nanofibers and nanotubes with different composition, shape and size allows elaboration of materials with superhigh strength, thermal and electric conductivity, acoustical and optical properties. Those materials are already widely used in industry, transportation, aerospace, marine and civil engineering, food processing and medicine. Some examples of nanoreinforces composites, superhydrophobic self-cleaning surfaces, nanodyes and suspensions of nanoparticles are described. The problem of uncontrolled accumulation of some types of nanoparticles in our cells and tissues is discussed within the concept of nanotoxicity. Since the history of permanent observation of human health in connection with nanodust accumulation in the atmosphere, waters and soils is not enough long, the detailed evidences must be documented, systematized and discussed.
In this study a brief systematic review of literature on the biotoxicity problems caused by modern nanotechnologies is given. Production of the nanoparticles, nanofibers and nanotubes for industry, transportation, food processing, as well as utilization of the used materials which properties were modified by the nanotechnologies leads to permanent rise of the nanodust in the atmosphere, soils, river waters, lakes and the sea bottom. Their uncontrolled interaction with flora and fauna could be catastrophic for human health and life on the Earth. Promising ways for the problem solution and perspectives are discussed. Some own results on the protective action of nanodiamonds, silver and some other nanoparticles are presented. A vital necessity of an open access database on known types of nanoparticles, their use in the materials and documented influence of health of animals and humans is discussed
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Adnan M, Akbar A, Mussarat S, Murad W, Hameed I, Begum S, Nazir R, Ali N, Ali EA, Bari A, Aziz MA, Khan SN. Phyto-Extract-Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) and Their Biological Activities. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:9845022. [PMID: 36440367 PMCID: PMC9683943 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9845022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Nanotechnology finds broad applications in the field of nanomedicine, an emerging new field used for diagnosis, treatment, prevention of diseases, and improvement of health. Objectives To synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Withania somnifera and Fagonia indica and to carry out their antimicrobial, insecticidal, and phytotoxic activities, a step toward the new range of nanomedicines. Methods Silver nanoparticles were synthesized from Withania somnifera and Fagonia indica by chemical reduction method, and further biological activities of these nanoparticles were compared with crude methanolic extract, prepared through cold maceration process, at the concentration of 50 mg/ml. Results Among all tested bacterial pathogens, crude extract of W. somnifera showed a statistically high significant inhibition zone in millimeter against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (21; p < 0.01). AgNPs showed highly significant result against Streptococcus pneumonia (14; p < 0.01). In comparison with crude extracts, AgNPs showed statistically significant (p < 0.01) results against S. pneumonia (AgNPs, 14; crude, 8.33 mm). Crude extract showed significant inhibition zone against two bacterial strains, P. aeruginosa (crude, 21; AgNPs, 11.67 mm) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (crude, 11.33; AgNPs, 8 mm). Crude extracts of F. indica showed the significant activity against Vibrio cholera (p < 0.01; 11.33 mm). Silver nanoparticles of F. indica exhibited the highest significant activity against Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium oxysporum while AgNPs of W. somnifera were active only against A. flavus. Extracts of W. somnifera and F. indica showed increasing phytotoxic activity with increasing concentrations. The highest significant inhibition was obtained for crude extract (46.7) and AgNPs (45.7) of F. indica at 1000 μg/ml. Insecticidal activity of crude and AgNPs of both plants showed significant inhibition against all tested insects with increasing time intervals, and the highest significant result was obtained at 72 hours with a value of p < 0.01 except T. castaneum. Conclusions Both crude and AgNPs showed potent activity; however, in comparison, silver nanoparticles showed slightly enhanced activity. Crude and AgNPs of both plants showed good phytotoxic and insecticidal inhibition. Antimicrobial studies of AgNPs on diseases causing pathogens open a door for new antimicrobial agents and could be the answer to antibiotic resistance after further analysis.
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- Muhammad Adnan
- Department of Botany, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat 26000, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat 26000, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat 26000, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Chitral, Chitral 17200, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat 26000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat 26000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Information and Statistics, Ca Foscari University of Venice, Vio Tornio 155, 30172 Venezia, Italy
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- Department of Zoology, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat 26000, Pakistan
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Mir SA, Hamid L, Bader GN, Shoaib A, Rahamathulla M, Alshahrani MY, Alam P, Shakeel F. Role of Nanotechnology in Overcoming the Multidrug Resistance in Cancer Therapy: A Review. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27196608. [PMID: 36235145 PMCID: PMC9571152 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality around the globe and is likely to become the major cause of global death in the coming years. As per World Health Organization (WHO) report, every year there are over 10 and 9 million new cases and deaths from this disease. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery are the three basic approaches to treating cancer. These approaches are aiming at eradicating all cancer cells with minimum off-target effects on other cell types. Most drugs have serious adverse effects due to the lack of target selectivity. On the other hand, resistance to already available drugs has emerged as a major obstacle in cancer chemotherapy, allowing cancer to proliferate irrespective of the chemotherapeutic agent. Consequently, it leads to multidrug resistance (MDR), a growing concern in the scientific community. To overcome this problem, in recent years, nanotechnology-based drug therapies have been explored and have shown great promise in overcoming resistance, with most nano-based drugs being explored at the clinical level. Through this review, we try to explain various mechanisms involved in multidrug resistance in cancer and the role nanotechnology has played in overcoming or reversing this resistance.
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- Suhail Ahmad Mir
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar 190006, India
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- Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar 190006, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar 190006, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (A.S.); (F.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (A.S.); (F.S.)
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Trandafir LM, Dodi G, Frasinariu O, Luca AC, Butnariu LI, Tarca E, Moisa SM. Tackling Dyslipidemia in Obesity from a Nanotechnology Perspective. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14183774. [PMID: 36145147 PMCID: PMC9504099 DOI: 10.3390/nu14183774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Obesity and dyslipidemia are the main features of metabolic syndrome, expressed mainly by adipose tissue dysfunction and connected by similar pathways and pharmacotherapy. Conventional drugs used in these two associated disorders are limited due to poor drug efficiency, non-specificity, and toxic side effects. Therefore, novel solutions for tackling obesity-associated diseases and providing insights into the development of innovative or improved therapies are necessary. Targeted nanotherapy is a revolutionary technology, offering a promising solution for combatting the disadvantages of currently available therapies for treating obesity and dyslipidemia due to its superior features, which include specific cell targeting, the protection of drugs against physiological degradation, and sustained drug release. This review presents a brief assessment of obesity and dyslipidemia, their impacts on human health, current treatment, and limitations, and the role and potential use of nanotechnology coupled with targeted drug delivery and nutraceuticals as emerging therapies. To the best of our knowledge, this paper presents, for the first time in the literature, a comparison between obesity and dyslipidemia nano-formulations based on drugs and/or natural extracts applied in experimental studies.
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- Laura M. Trandafir
- Pediatrics Department, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Advanced Research and Development Center for Experimental Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700454 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (G.D.); (E.T.)
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- Pediatrics Department, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Pediatrics Department, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (G.D.); (E.T.)
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- Pediatrics Department, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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Abu Lila AS, Huwaimel B, Alobaida A, Hussain T, Rafi Z, Mehmood K, Abdallah MH, Hagbani TA, Rizvi SMD, Moin A, Ahmed AF. Delafloxacin-Capped Gold Nanoparticles (DFX-AuNPs): An Effective Antibacterial Nano-Formulation of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15165709. [PMID: 36013845 PMCID: PMC9415438 DOI: 10.3390/ma15165709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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New antibiotics are seen as 'drugs of last resort' against virulent bacteria. However, development of resistance towards new antibiotics with time is a universal fact. Delafloxacin (DFX) is a new fluoroquinolone antibiotic that differs from existing fluoroquinolones by the lack of a protonatable substituent, which gives the molecule a weakly acidic nature, affording it higher antibacterial activity under an acidic environment. Furthermore, antibiotic-functionalized metallic nanoparticles have been recently emerged as a feasible platform for conquering bacterial resistance. In the present study, therefore, we aimed at preparing DFX-gold nano-formulations to increase the antibacterial potential of DFX. To synthesize DFX-capped gold nanoparticles (DFX-AuNPs), DFX was used as a reducing and stabilizing/encapsulating agent. Various analytical techniques such as UV-visible spectroscopy, TEM, DLS, FTIR and zeta potential analysis were applied to determine the properties of the synthesized DFX-AuNPs. The synthesized DFX-AuNPs revealed a distinct surface plasmon resonance (SPR) band at 530 nm and an average size of 16 nm as manifested by TEM analysis. In addition, Zeta potential results (-19 mV) confirmed the stability of the synthesized DFX-AuNPs. Furthermore, FTIR analysis demonstrated that DFX was adsorbed onto the surface of AuNPs via strong interaction between AuNPs and DFX. Most importantly, comparative antibacterial analysis of DFX alone and DFX-AuNPs against Gram-negative (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis) verified the superior antibacterial activity of DFX-AuNPs against the tested microorganisms. To sum up, DFX gold nano-formulations can offer a promising possible solution, even at a lower antibiotic dose, to combat pathogenic bacteria.
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- Amr Selim Abu Lila
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81442, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81442, Saudi Arabia
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- Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology Lab, Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Havelian 22500, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81442, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81442, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (S.M.D.R.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 81442, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (S.M.D.R.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt
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Design of an L-Valine-Modified Nanomicelle-Based Drug Delivery System for Overcoming Ocular Surface Barriers. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14061277. [PMID: 35745853 PMCID: PMC9230556 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14061277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The incidence of ocular surface disease (OSD) is increasing, with a trend towards younger ages. However, it is difficult for drugs to reach the deep layers of the cornea due to ocular surface barriers, and bioavailability is less than 5%. In this study, DSPE-PEG2000 was modified with L-valine (L-Val), and an HS15/DSPE-PEG2000-L-Val nanomicelle delivery system containing baicalin (BC) (BC@HS15/DSPE-PEG2000-L-Val) was constructed using thin-film hydration, with a high encapsulation rate, small particle size and no irritation to the ocular surface. Retention experiments on the ocular surface of rabbits and an in vivo corneal permeation test showed that, compared with the control, nanomicelles not only prolonged retention time but also enhanced the ability to deliver drugs to the deep layers of the cornea. The results of a protein inhibition and protein expression assay showed that nanomicelles could increase uptake in human corneal epithelial cells (HCEC) through energy-dependent endocytosis mediated by clathrin, caveolin and the carrier pathway mediated by PepT1 by inhibiting the overexpression of claudin-1 and ZO-1 and suppressing the expression of PepT1-induced by drug stimulation. These results indicate that BC@HS15/DSPE-PEG2000-L-Val is suitable for drug delivery to the deep layers of the ocular surface, providing a potential approach for the development of ocular drug delivery systems.
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Calzoni E, Cesaretti A, Montegiove N, Di Michele A, Pellegrino RM, Emiliani C. HexA-Enzyme Coated Polymer Nanoparticles for the Development of a Drug-Delivery System in the Treatment of Sandhoff Lysosomal Storage Disease. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13020037. [PMID: 35466219 PMCID: PMC9036261 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13020037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are a set of metabolic diseases caused by mutations in genes that are in charge of the production of lysosomal enzymes, resulting in the buildup of non-degraded substrates and the consequent systemic damage that mainly involves the Central Nervous System (CNS). One of the most widely used and studied treatments is Enzyme Replacement Therapy, which is based on the administration of the recombinant deficient enzyme. This strategy has often proved fallacious due to the enzyme instability in body fluids and its inability to reach adequate levels in the CNS. In this work, we developed a system based on nanotechnology that allows a stable enzyme to be obtained by its covalent immobilization on nanoparticles (NPs) of polylactic acid, subsequently administered to a cellular model of LSDs, i.e., Sandhoff disease, caused by the absence or deficiency of the β-d-N-acetyl-hexosaminidase A (HexA) enzyme. The HexA enzymes, loaded onto the polymeric NPs through an immobilization procedure that has already been investigated and validated, were found to be stable over time, maintain optimal kinetic parameters, be able to permeate the plasma membrane, hydrolyze HexA’s natural substrate, and restore enzyme activity close to the levels of healthy cells. These results thus lay the foundation for testing the HexA-NPs in animal models of the disease and thus obtaining an efficient drug-delivery system.
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- Eleonora Calzoni
- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, Via del Giochetto, 06123 Perugia, Italy; (E.C.); (N.M.); (R.M.P.); (C.E.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, Via del Giochetto, 06123 Perugia, Italy; (E.C.); (N.M.); (R.M.P.); (C.E.)
- Centro di Eccellenza sui Materiali Innovativi Nanostrutturati (CEMIN), University of Perugia, Via Elce di Sotto 8, 06123 Perugia, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-075-585-7436
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, Via del Giochetto, 06123 Perugia, Italy; (E.C.); (N.M.); (R.M.P.); (C.E.)
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- Department of Physics and Geology, University of Perugia, Via Pascoli, 06123 Perugia, Italy;
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, Via del Giochetto, 06123 Perugia, Italy; (E.C.); (N.M.); (R.M.P.); (C.E.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, Via del Giochetto, 06123 Perugia, Italy; (E.C.); (N.M.); (R.M.P.); (C.E.)
- Centro di Eccellenza sui Materiali Innovativi Nanostrutturati (CEMIN), University of Perugia, Via Elce di Sotto 8, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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