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Madrid RRM, Mathews PD, Pramanik S, Mangiarotti A, Fernandes R, Itri R, Dimova R, Mertins O. Hybrid crystalline bioparticles with nanochannels encapsulating acemannan from Aloe vera: Structure and interaction with lipid membranes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 673:373-385. [PMID: 38878372 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.06.073] [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: 04/20/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/26/2024]
Abstract
Smart nanocarrier-based bioactive delivery systems are a current focus in nanomedicine for allowing and boosting diverse disease treatments. In this context, the design of hybrid lipid-polymer particles can provide structure-sensitive features for tailored, triggered, and stimuli-responsive devices. In this work, we introduce hybrid cubosomes that have been surface-modified with a complex of chitosan-N-arginine and alginate, making them pH-responsive. We achieved high-efficiency encapsulation of acemannan, a bioactive polysaccharide from Aloe vera, within the nanochannels of the bioparticle crystalline structure and demonstrated its controlled release under pH conditions mimicking the gastric and intestinal environments. Furthermore, an acemannan-induced phase transition from Im3m cubic symmetry to inverse hexagonal HII phase enhances the bioactive delivery by compressing the lattice spacing of the cubosome water nanochannels, facilitating the expulsion of the encapsulated solution. We also explored the bioparticle interaction with membranes of varying curvatures, revealing thermodynamically driven affinity towards high-curvature lipid membranes and inducing morphological transformations in giant unilamellar vesicles. These findings underscore the potential of these structure-responsive, membrane-active smart bioparticles for applications such as pH-triggered drug delivery platforms for the gastrointestinal tract, and as modulators and promoters of cellular internalization.
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- Rafael R M Madrid
- Laboratory of Nano Bio Materials (LNBM), Department of Biophysics, Paulista Medical School, Federal University of Sao Paulo, 04023-062 Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nano Bio Materials (LNBM), Department of Biophysics, Paulista Medical School, Federal University of Sao Paulo, 04023-062 Sao Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Biosciences, Sao Paulo State University, 18618-689 Botucatu, Brazil
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Science Park Golm, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Science Park Golm, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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- Applied Physics Department, Institute of Physics, University of Sao Paulo, 05508-900 Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Applied Physics Department, Institute of Physics, University of Sao Paulo, 05508-900 Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Science Park Golm, 14476 Potsdam, Germany.
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- Laboratory of Nano Bio Materials (LNBM), Department of Biophysics, Paulista Medical School, Federal University of Sao Paulo, 04023-062 Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Kunjiappan S, Panneerselvam T, Pavadai P, Balakrishnan V, Pandian SRK, Palanisamy P, Sankaranarayanan M, Kabilan SJ, Sundaram GA, Tseng WL, Kumar ASK. Fabrication of folic acid-conjugated pyrimidine-2(5H)-thione-encapsulated curdlan gum-PEGamine nanoparticles for folate receptor targeting breast cancer cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 277:134406. [PMID: 39097067 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
Abstract
In this study 5-((2-((3-methoxy benzylidene)-amino)-phenyl)-diazenyl)-4,6-diphenyl pyrimidine-2(5H)-thione was synthesized. The pharmacological applications of pyrimidine analogs are restricted due to their poor pharmacokinetic properties. As a solution, a microbial exopolysaccharide (curdlan gum) was used to synthesize folic acid-conjugated pyrimidine-2(5H)-thione-encapsulated curdlan gum-PEGamine nanoparticles (FA-Py-CG-PEGamine NPs). The results of physicochemical properties revealed that the fabricated FA-Py-CG-PEGamine NPs were between 100 and 400 nm in size with a majorly spherical shaped, crystalline nature, and the encapsulation efficiency and loading capacity were 79.04 ± 0.79 %, and 8.12 ± 0.39 % respectively. The drug release rate was significantly higher at pH 5.4 (80.14 ± 0.79 %) compared to pH 7.2. The cytotoxic potential of FA-Py-CG-PEGamine NPs against MCF-7 cells potentially reduced the number of cells after 24 h with 42.27 μg × mL-1 as IC50 value. The higher intracellular accumulation of pyrimidine-2(5H)-thione in MCF-7 cells leads to apoptosis, observed by AO/EBr staining and flow cytometry analysis. The highest pyrimidine-2(5H)-thione internalization in MCF-7 cells may be due to folate conjugated on the surface of curdlan gum nanoparticles. Further, internalized pyrimidine-2(5H)-thione increases the intracellular ROS level, leading to apoptosis and inducing the decalin in mitochondrial membrane potential. These outcomes demonstrated that the FA-Py-CG-PEGamine NPs were specificity-targeting folate receptors on the plasma membranes of MCF-7 Cells.
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- Selvaraj Kunjiappan
- Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil 626126, Tamilnadu, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Swamy Vivekanandha College of Pharmacy, Elayampalayam, Namakkal 637205, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru 560054, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil 626126, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil 626126, Tamilnadu, India
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, Tamilnadu, India
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- Medicinal Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science-Pilani, Pilani Campus, Pilani-333031, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai 600 077, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, No. 70, Lien-hai Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung city 80424, Taiwan; School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, No. 100, Shiquan 1st Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung city 80708, Taiwan
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Li Y, Gao X, Li Y, Yan S, Zhang Y, Zheng X, Gu Q. Endocytosis: the match point of nanoparticle-based cancer therapy. J Mater Chem B 2024. [PMID: 39192831 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb01227e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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Nanomedicine has inspired a ground-breaking strategy for cancer therapy. By intelligently assembling diverse moieties to form nanoparticles, numerous functionalities such as controlled release, synergistic efficiency, and in situ killing can be achieved. The emerging nanoparticles have been designed with elevated targeting efficiency as targeting cancer cells is the primary requirement for nanoparticles. However, effective targeting does not guarantee therapeutic effects as endocytosis is a prerequisite for nanoparticles to exert effects. The recent decade has witnessed the rapid development of endocytosis-oriented nanoparticles, and this review subtly analyzes, categorizes, and exemplifies these nanoparticles according to their biological internalization patterns, and the correlation between the endocytosis mechanism and the property of nanoparticles is bridged. Based on the interdisciplinary vision, the present challenges and future perspectives of nanoparticle design for successful endocytosis are discussed, highlighting the potential strategies for the future development of endocytosis-oriented nanoparticles, thus facilitating the endocytosis-oriented strategy from bench to bedside. The undeniable fact is that endocytosis-oriented nanoparticles will definitely bring new blood to the next generation of advanced cancer therapies.
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- Yonglu Li
- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, National Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-food Processing, Fuli Institute of Food Science, National Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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Wintachai P, Jaroensawat N, Harding P, Wiwasuku T, Mitsuwan W, Septama AW. Antibacterial and antibiofilm efficacy of Solanum lasiocarpum root extract synthesized silver/silver chloride nanoparticles against Staphylococcus haemolyticus associated with bovine mastitis. Microb Pathog 2024; 192:106724. [PMID: 38834135 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106724] [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: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Staphylococcus haemolyticus is a cause of bovine mastitis, leading to inflammation in the mammary gland. This bacterial infection adversely affects animal health, reducing milk quality and yield. Its emergence has been widely reported, representing a significant economic loss for dairy farms. Interestingly, S. haemolyticus exhibits higher levels of antimicrobial resistance than other coagulase-negative Staphylococci. In this study, we synthesized silver/silver chloride nanoparticles (Ag/AgCl-NPs) using Solanum lasiocarpum root extract and evaluated their antibacterial and antibiofilm activities against S. haemolyticus. The formation of the Ag/AgCl-NPs was confirmed using UV-visible spectroscopy, which revealed maximum absorption at 419 nm. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis demonstrated the crystalline nature of the Ag/AgCl-NPs, exhibiting a face-centered cubic lattice. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy elucidated the functional groups potentially involved in the Ag/AgCl-NPs synthesis. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis revealed that the average particle size of the Ag/AgCl-NPs was 10 nm. Antimicrobial activity results indicated that the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and maximum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of the Ag/AgCl-NPs treatment were 7.82-15.63 μg/mL towards S. haemolyticus. Morphological changes in bacterial cells treated with the Ag/AgCl-NPs were observed under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The Ag/AgCl-NPs reduced both the biomass of biofilm formation and preformed biofilm by approximately 20.24-94.66 % and 13.67-88.48 %. Bacterial viability within biofilm formation and preformed biofilm was reduced by approximately 21.56-77.54 % and 18.9-71.48 %, respectively. This study provides evidence of the potential of the synthesized Ag/AgCl-NPs as an antibacterial and antibiofilm agent against S. haemolyticus.
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- Phitchayapak Wintachai
- School of Science, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80161, Thailand; Functional Materials and Nanotechnology Center of Excellence, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80161, Thailand.
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- School of Science, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80161, Thailand
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- School of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, 30000, Thailand
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- School of Science, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80161, Thailand; Functional Materials and Nanotechnology Center of Excellence, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80161, Thailand
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- Akkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80161, Thailand; One Health Research Center, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80161, Thailand; Center of Excellence in Innovation of Essential Oil and Bio-active Compound, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80161, Thailand
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- Research Centre for Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Traditional Medicine, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), South Tangerang, Banten, 15314, Indonesia
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Baran A, Ertaş E, Baran MF, Eftekhari A, Gunes Z, Keskin C, Usanov SA, Khalilov R. Green-Synthesized Characterization, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Applications of CtAC/MNPs-Ag Nanocomposites. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:772. [PMID: 38931439 PMCID: PMC11206647 DOI: 10.3390/ph17060772] [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: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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The emergence of antibiotic resistance, caused by the improper use of antibiotics, is a significant challenge in combating infectious diseases, leading to millions of annual fatalities. The occurrence of antimicrobial side effects catalyzes the investigation of novel antimicrobial compounds and sources of drugs. Consequently, the research on biological activity that is conducted on plants, plant extracts, and compounds that are produced from plant components is of utmost significance. In this study, CtAC/MNPs were obtained by the reaction of activated carbon (AC) obtained from the fruits of the Celtis tournefortii (Ct) plant and magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), and a CtAC/MNPs-Ag nanocomposite was synthesized by the reduction in silver ions added to the reaction. The synthesized CtAC/MNPs and CtAC/MNPs-Ag nanocomposites were analyzed spectroscopically (FTIR, XRD), microscopically (SEM, EDX), optically (DLS), electrochemically (zeta potential) and magnetically (VSM). The antibacterial activities of CtAC/MNPs and CtAC/MNPs-Ag nanocomposites against S. aureus and E. coli were investigated by microdilution method using minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and disk diffusion methods. Antioxidant activity study, including total phenolic content and DPPH and cuprac assays, revealed the remarkable effect of the CtAC/MNPs-Ag nanocomposite. This study has the advantages of obtaining CtAC/MNPs and CtAC/MNPs-Ag nanocomposites in a short time without requiring energy, and most importantly, the reaction takes place without using any toxic substances. In addition, according to the data obtained in the study, the CtAC/MNPs-Ag nanocomposite is thought to shed light on biomedical research.
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- Ayşe Baran
- Department of Biology, Graduate Education Institute, Mardin Artuklu University, Mardin 47200, Turkey;
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- Department of Food Technology, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Batman University, Batman 72000, Turkey; (E.E.); (M.F.B.)
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- Department of Food Technology, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Batman University, Batman 72000, Turkey; (E.E.); (M.F.B.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ege University, Izmir 35040, Turkey
- Department of Life Sciences, Western Caspian University, Baku AZ1072, Azerbaijan
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- Department of Crops and Animal Production, Mardin Artuklu University, Mardin 47200, Turkey;
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- Department of Medical Services, Vocational School of Health Services, Mardin Artuklu University, Mardin 47200, Turkey;
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 220141 Minsk, Belarus
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- Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry, Baku State University, Baku AZ1148, Azerbaijan
- Institute of Radiation Problems, Ministry of Science and Education Republic of Azerbaijan, Baku AZ1143, Azerbaijan
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Criado-Gonzalez M, Marzuoli C, Bondi L, Gutierrez-Fernandez E, Tullii G, Lagonegro P, Sanz O, Cramer T, Antognazza MR, Mecerreyes D. Porous Semiconducting Polymer Nanoparticles as Intracellular Biophotonic Mediators to Modulate the Reactive Oxygen Species Balance. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:7244-7251. [PMID: 38842262 PMCID: PMC11194851 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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The integration of nanotechnology with photoredox medicine has led to the emergence of biocompatible semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (SPNs) for the optical modulation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, the need for efficient photoactive materials capable of finely controlling the intracellular redox status with high spatial resolution at a nontoxic light density is still largely unmet. Herein, highly photoelectrochemically efficient photoactive polymer beads are developed. The photoactive material/electrolyte interfacial area is maximized by designing porous semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (PSPNs). PSPNs are synthesized by selective hydrolysis of the polyester segments of nanoparticles made of poly(3-hexylthiophene)-graft-poly(lactic acid) (P3HT-g-PLA). The photocurrent of PSPNs is 4.5-fold higher than that of nonporous P3HT-g-PLA-SPNs, and PSPNs efficiently reduce oxygen in an aqueous environment. PSPNs are internalized within endothelial cells and optically trigger ROS generation with a >1.3-fold concentration increase with regard to nonporous P3HT-SPNs, at a light density as low as a few milliwatts per square centimeter, fully compatible with in vivo, chronic applications.
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- Miryam Criado-Gonzalez
- POLYMAT, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Center
for Nano Science and Technology@PoliMi, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Raffaele Rubattino 81, 20134 Milano, Italy
- Politecnico
di Milano, Dipartimento di Fisica, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, University of
Bologna, Viale Carlo Berti Pichat 6/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy
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- POLYMAT, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- XMaS/BM28-ESRF, 71 Avenue Des Martyrs, F-38043 Grenoble Cedex, France
- Department
of Physics, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry CV4 7AL, U.K.
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- Center
for Nano Science and Technology@PoliMi, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Raffaele Rubattino 81, 20134 Milano, Italy
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- Center
for Nano Science and Technology@PoliMi, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Raffaele Rubattino 81, 20134 Milano, Italy
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- Department
of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Department
of Physics and Astronomy, University of
Bologna, Viale Carlo Berti Pichat 6/2, 40127 Bologna, Italy
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- Center
for Nano Science and Technology@PoliMi, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Raffaele Rubattino 81, 20134 Milano, Italy
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- POLYMAT, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation
for Science, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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Araújo EV, Carneiro SV, Neto DMA, Freire TM, Costa VM, Freire RM, Fechine LMUD, Clemente CS, Denardin JC, Dos Santos JCS, Santos-Oliveira R, Rocha JS, Fechine PBA. Advances in surface design and biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 328:103166. [PMID: 38728773 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
Abstract
Despite significant efforts by scientists in the development of advanced nanotechnology materials for smart diagnosis devices and drug delivery systems, the success of clinical trials remains largely elusive. In order to address this biomedical challenge, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have gained attention as a promising candidate due to their theranostic properties, which allow the simultaneous treatment and diagnosis of a disease. Moreover, MNPs have advantageous characteristics such as a larger surface area, high surface-to-volume ratio, enhanced mobility, mass transference and, more notably, easy manipulation under external magnetic fields. Besides, certain magnetic particle types based on the magnetite (Fe3O4) phase have already been FDA-approved, demonstrating biocompatible and low toxicity. Typically, surface modification and/or functional group conjugation are required to prevent oxidation and particle aggregation. A wide range of inorganic and organic molecules have been utilized to coat the surface of MNPs, including surfactants, antibodies, synthetic and natural polymers, silica, metals, and various other substances. Furthermore, various strategies have been developed for the synthesis and surface functionalization of MNPs to enhance their colloidal stability, biocompatibility, good response to an external magnetic field, etc. Both uncoated MNPs and those coated with inorganic and organic compounds exhibit versatility, making them suitable for a range of applications such as drug delivery systems (DDS), magnetic hyperthermia, fluorescent biological labels, biodetection and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Thus, this review provides an update of recently published MNPs works, providing a current discussion regarding their strategies of synthesis and surface modifications, biomedical applications, and perspectives.
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- E V Araújo
- Advanced Chemistry Materials Group (GQMat)- Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry Department, Federal Unversity of Ceará, - UFC, Campus do Pici, CP 12100, 60451-970 Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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- Advanced Chemistry Materials Group (GQMat)- Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry Department, Federal Unversity of Ceará, - UFC, Campus do Pici, CP 12100, 60451-970 Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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- Advanced Chemistry Materials Group (GQMat)- Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry Department, Federal Unversity of Ceará, - UFC, Campus do Pici, CP 12100, 60451-970 Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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- Advanced Chemistry Materials Group (GQMat)- Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry Department, Federal Unversity of Ceará, - UFC, Campus do Pici, CP 12100, 60451-970 Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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- Advanced Chemistry Materials Group (GQMat)- Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry Department, Federal Unversity of Ceará, - UFC, Campus do Pici, CP 12100, 60451-970 Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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- Universidad Central de Chile, Santiago 8330601, Chile.
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- Advanced Chemistry Materials Group (GQMat)- Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry Department, Federal Unversity of Ceará, - UFC, Campus do Pici, CP 12100, 60451-970 Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE 60440-900, Brazil.
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- Physics Department and CEDENNA, University of Santiago of Chile (USACH), Santiago 9170124, Chile.
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- Engineering and Sustainable Development Institute, International Afro-Brazilian Lusophone Integration University, Campus das Auroras, Redenção 62790970, CE, Brazil; Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Ceará, Campus do Pici, Bloco 709, Fortaleza 60455760, CE, Brazil.
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- Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission, Nuclear Engineering Institute, Laboratory of Nanoradiopharmacy and Synthesis of Novel Radiopharmaceuticals, R. Helio de Almeida, 75, Rio de Janeiro 21941906, RJ, Brazil; Zona Oeste State University, Laboratory of Nanoradiopharmacy, Av Manuel Caldeira de Alvarenga, 1203, Campo Grande 23070200, RJ, Brazil.
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- Industrial Technology and Quality Center of Ceará, R. Prof. Rômulo Proença, s/n - Pici, 60440-552 Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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- Advanced Chemistry Materials Group (GQMat)- Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry Department, Federal Unversity of Ceará, - UFC, Campus do Pici, CP 12100, 60451-970 Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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Cong X, Tan H, Lv Y, Mao K, Xin Y, Wang J, Meng X, Guan M, Wang H, Yang YG, Sun T. Impacts of cationic lipid-DNA complexes on immune cells and hematopoietic cells in vivo. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:2381-2393. [PMID: 38500446 DOI: 10.1039/d4bm00148f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
Abstract
The inability to systemic administration of nanoparticles, particularly cationic nanoparticles, has been a significant barrier to their clinical translation due to toxicity concerns. Understanding the in vivo behavior of cationic lipids is crucial, given their potential impact on critical biological components such as immune cells and hematopoietic stem cells (HSC). These cells are essential for maintaining the body's homeostasis, and their interaction with cationic lipids is a key factor in determining the safety and efficacy of these nanoparticles. In this study, we focused on the cytotoxic effects of cationic lipid/DNA complexes (CLN/DNA). Significantly, we observed that the most substantial cytotoxic effects, including a marked increase in numbers of long-term hematopoietic stem cells (LT-HSC), occurred 24 h post-CLN/DNA treatment in mice. Furthermore, we found that CLN/DNA-induced HSC expansion in bone marrow (BM) led to a notable decrease in the ability to reestablish blood cell production. Our study provides crucial insights into the interaction between cationic lipids and vital cellular components of the immune and hematopoietic systems.
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- Xiuxiu Cong
- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130015, China
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, China
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Prokopiou DE, Chillà A, Margheri F, Fibbi G, Laurenzana A, Efthimiadou EK. Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: Selectively Targeting Melanoma Cells In Vitro by Inducing DNA Damage via H2AX Phosphorylation and Hindering Proliferation through ERK Dephosphorylation. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:527. [PMID: 38675188 PMCID: PMC11054682 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16040527] [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: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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This study investigates the distinctive characteristics of iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (mNPs) and their potential application in cancer therapy, focusing on melanoma. Three types of mNPs, pre-validated for safety, underwent molecular analysis to uncover the activated signaling pathways in melanoma cells. Using the Western blot technique, the study revealed that mNPs induce cytotoxicity, hinder proliferation through ERK1/2 dephosphorylation, and prompt proapoptotic effects, including DNA damage by inducing H2AX phosphorylation. Additionally, in vitro magnetic hyperthermia notably enhanced cellular damage in melanoma cells. Moreover, the quantification of intracellular iron levels through Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis unveils the precise dosage required to induce cellular damage effectively. These compelling findings not only shed light on the therapeutic potential of mNPs in melanoma treatment but also open exciting avenues for future research, heralding a new era in the development of targeted and effective cancer therapies. Indeed, by discerning the effective dose, our approach becomes instrumental in optimizing the therapeutic utilization of iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles, enabling the induction of precisely targeted and controlled cellular responses.
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- Danai E. Prokopiou
- Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, 157 71 Zografou, Greece;
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR “Demokritos”, 153 41 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences “Mario Serio”, University of Florence, Viale G. B. Morgagni, 50, 50134 Florence, Italy; (A.C.); (F.M.); (G.F.)
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences “Mario Serio”, University of Florence, Viale G. B. Morgagni, 50, 50134 Florence, Italy; (A.C.); (F.M.); (G.F.)
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences “Mario Serio”, University of Florence, Viale G. B. Morgagni, 50, 50134 Florence, Italy; (A.C.); (F.M.); (G.F.)
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences “Mario Serio”, University of Florence, Viale G. B. Morgagni, 50, 50134 Florence, Italy; (A.C.); (F.M.); (G.F.)
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- Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Chemistry Department, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis, 157 71 Zografou, Greece;
- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR “Demokritos”, 153 41 Athens, Greece
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Marinho A, Seabra CL, Lima SAC, Lobo-da-Cunha A, Reis S, Nunes C. Empowering Naringin's Anti-Inflammatory Effects through Nanoencapsulation. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4152. [PMID: 38673736 PMCID: PMC11050564 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Abundant in citrus fruits, naringin (NAR) is a flavonoid that has a wide spectrum of beneficial health effects, including its anti-inflammatory activity. However, its use in the clinic is limited due to extensive phase I and II first-pass metabolism, which limits its bioavailability. Thus, lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) were used to protect and concentrate NAR in inflamed issues, to enhance its anti-inflammatory effects. To target LNPs to the CD44 receptor, overexpressed in activated macrophages, functionalization with hyaluronic acid (HA) was performed. The formulation with NAR and HA on the surface (NAR@NPsHA) has a size below 200 nm, a polydispersity around 0.245, a loading capacity of nearly 10%, and a zeta potential of about 10 mV. In vitro studies show the controlled release of NAR along the gastrointestinal tract, high cytocompatibility (L929 and THP-1 cell lines), and low hemolytic activity. It was also shown that the developed LNPs can regulate inflammatory mediators. In fact, NAR@NPsHA were able to decrease TNF-α and CCL-3 markers expression by 80 and 90% and manage to inhibit the effects of LPS by around 66% for IL-1β and around 45% for IL-6. Overall, the developed LNPs may represent an efficient drug delivery system with an enhanced anti-inflammatory effect.
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- Andreia Marinho
- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (A.M.); (C.L.S.); (S.R.)
- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, R. do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (A.M.); (C.L.S.); (S.R.)
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
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- Departamento de Microscopia, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (A.M.); (C.L.S.); (S.R.)
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (A.M.); (C.L.S.); (S.R.)
- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, R. Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
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Xie Z, Gao B, Liu J, He J, Liu Y, Gao F. Gallic Acid-Modified Polyethylenimine-Polypropylene Carbonate-Polyethylenimine Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and Anti-Periodontitis Evaluation. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:14475-14488. [PMID: 38559964 PMCID: PMC10976379 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00261] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The aim of the research was to develop novel gallic acid (GA)-modified amphiphilic nanoparticles of polyethylenimine (PEI)-polypropylene carbonate (PPC)-PEI (PEPE) and comprehensively assess its properties as an antiperiodontitis nanoparticle targeting the Toll-like receptor (TLR). The first step is to evaluate the binding potential of GA to the core trigger receptors TLR2 and TLR4/MD2 for periodontitis using molecular docking techniques. Following this, we conducted NMR, transmission electron microscopy, and dynamic light scattering analyses on the synthesized PEPE nanoparticles. As the final step, we investigated the synthetic results and in vitro antiperiodontitis properties of GA-PEPE nanoparticles. The investigation revealed that GA exhibits potential for targeted binding to TLR2 and the TLR4/MD2 complex. Furthermore, we successfully developed 91.19 nm positively charged PEPE nanoparticles. Spectroscopic analysis indicated the successful synthesis of GA-modified PEPE. Additionally, CCK8 results demonstrated that GA modification significantly reduced the biotoxicity of PEPE. The in vitro antiperiodontitis properties assessment illustrated that 6.25 μM of GA-PEPE nanoparticles significantly reduced the expression of pro-inflammatory factors TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6. The GA-PEPE nanoparticles, with their targeted TLR binding capabilities, were found to possess excellent biocompatibility and antiperiodontitis properties. GA-PEPE nanoparticles will provide highly innovative input into the development of anti- periodontitis nanoparticles.
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- Zunxuan Xie
- Department
of endodontics, Jilin University, Hospital
of stomatology, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department
of endodontics, Jilin University, Hospital
of stomatology, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department
of endodontics, Jilin University, Hospital
of stomatology, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department
of endodontics, Jilin University, Hospital
of stomatology, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department
of endodontics, Jilin University, Hospital
of stomatology, Changchun 130041, China
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- Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Changchun 130022, China
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Bahremand K, Aghaz F, Bahrami K. Enhancing Cisplatin Efficacy with Low Toxicity in Solid Breast Cancer Cells Using pH-Charge-Reversal Sericin-Based Nanocarriers: Development, Characterization, and In Vitro Biological Assessment. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:14017-14032. [PMID: 38560009 PMCID: PMC10976391 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09361] [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: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Platinum-based chemotherapeutic agents are widely employed in cancer treatment because of their effectiveness in targeting DNA. However, this indiscriminate action often affects both cancerous and normal cells, leading to severe side effects and highlighting the need for innovative approaches in achieving precise drug delivery. Nanotechnology presents a promising avenue for addressing these challenges. Protein-based nanocarriers exhibit promising capabilities in the realm of cancer drug delivery with silk sericin nanoparticles standing out as a leading contender. This investigation focuses on creating a sericin-based nanocarrier (SNC) featuring surface charge reversal designed to effectively transport cisplatin (Cispt-SNC) into MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Utilizing AutoDock4.2, our molecular docking analyses identified key amino acids and revealed distinctive conformational clusters, providing insights into the drug-protein interaction landscape and highlighting the potential of sericin as a carrier for controlled drug release. The careful optimization and fabrication of sericin as the carrier material were achieved through flash nanoprecipitation, a straightforward and reproducible method that is devoid of intricate equipment. The physicochemical properties of SNCs and Cispt-SNCs, particularly concerning size, surface charge, and morphology, were evaluated using dynamic light scattering (DLS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Chemical and conformational analyses of the nanocarriers were conducted using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and circular dichroism (CD), and elemental composition analysis was performed through energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). This approach aimed to achieve the smallest nanoparticle size for Cispt-SNCs (180 nm) and high drug encapsulation efficiency (84%) at an optimal sericin concentration of 0.1% (w/v), maintaining a negative net charge at a physiological pH (7.4). Cellular uptake and cytotoxicity were investigated in MCF-7 breast cancer cells. SNCs demonstrated stability and exhibited a pH-dependent drug release behavior, aligning with the mildly acidic tumor microenvironment (pH 6.0-7.0). Efficient cellular uptake of Cispt-SNC, along with DNA fragmentation and chromatin condensation, was found at pH 6, leading to cell apoptosis. These results collectively indicate the potential of SNCs for achieving controlled drug release in a tumor-specific context. Our in vitro studies reveal the cytotoxicity of both cisplatin and Cispt-SNCs on MCF-7 cells. Cisplatin significantly reduced cell viability at 10 μM concentration (IC50), and the unique combination of sericin and cisplatin showcased enhanced cell viability compared to cisplatin alone, suggesting that controlled drug release is indicated by a gradient decrease in cell viability and highlighting SNCs as promising carriers. The study underscores the promise of protein-based nanocarriers in advancing targeted drug delivery for cancer therapy.
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- Kiana Bahremand
- Nano Drug Delivery
Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6715847141, Iran
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- Nano Drug Delivery
Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6715847141, Iran
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- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Research Center (NNRC), Razi University, Kermanshah 67144-14971, Iran
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Salvanou EA, Kolokithas-Ntoukas A, Prokopiou D, Theodosiou M, Efthimiadou E, Koźmiński P, Xanthopoulos S, Avgoustakis K, Bouziotis P. 177Lu-Labeled Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Functionalized with Doxorubicin and Bevacizumab as Nanobrachytherapy Agents against Breast Cancer. Molecules 2024; 29:1030. [PMID: 38474542 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29051030] [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: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The use of conventional methods for the treatment of cancer, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy, and approaches such as brachytherapy in conjunction with the unique properties of nanoparticles could enable the development of novel theranostic agents. The aim of our current study was to evaluate the potential of iron oxide nanoparticles, coated with alginic acid and polyethylene glycol, functionalized with the chemotherapeutic agent doxorubicin and the monoclonal antibody bevacizumab, to serve as a nanoradiopharmaceutical agent against breast cancer. Direct radiolabeling with the therapeutic isotope Lutetium-177 (177Lu) resulted in an additional therapeutic effect. Functionalization was accomplished at high percentages and radiolabeling was robust. The high cytotoxic effect of our radiolabeled and non-radiolabeled nanostructures was proven in vitro against five different breast cancer cell lines. The ex vivo biodistribution in tumor-bearing mice was investigated with three different ways of administration. The intratumoral administration of our functionalized radionanoconjugates showed high tumor accumulation and retention at the tumor site. Finally, our therapeutic efficacy study performed over a 50-day period against an aggressive triple-negative breast cancer cell line (4T1) demonstrated enhanced tumor growth retention, thus identifying the developed nanoparticles as a promising nanobrachytherapy agent against breast cancer.
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- Evangelia-Alexandra Salvanou
- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", 15341 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis-Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis-Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis-Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Centre of Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry, Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Dorodna 16 Str., 03-195 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", 15341 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences & Technology, Energy & Safety, National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", 15341 Athens, Greece
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Blitsman Y, Hollander E, Benafsha C, Yegodayev KM, Hadad U, Goldbart R, Traitel T, Rudich A, Elkabets M, Kost J. The Potential of PIP3 in Enhancing Wound Healing. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1780. [PMID: 38339058 PMCID: PMC10855400 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Given the role of phosphatidylinositol 3,4,5-trisphosphate (PIP3) in modulating cellular processes such as proliferation, survival, and migration, we hypothesized its potential as a novel therapeutic agent for wound closure enhancement. In this study, PIP3 was examined in its free form or as a complex with cationic starch (Q-starch) as a carrier. The intracellular bioactivity and localization of free PIP3 and the Q-starch/PIP3 complexes were examined. Our results present the capability of Q-starch to form complexes with PIP3, facilitate its cellular membrane internalization, and activate intracellular paths leading to enhanced wound healing. Both free PIP3 and Q-starch/PIP3 complexes enhanced monolayer gap closure in scratch assays and induced amplified collagen production within HaCAT and BJ fibroblast cells. Western blot presented enhanced AKT activation by free or complexed PIP3 in BJ fibroblasts in which endogenous PIP3 production was pharmacologically inhibited. Furthermore, both free PIP3 and Q-starch/PIP3 complexes expedited wound closure in mice, after single or daily dermal injections into the wound margins. Free PIP3 and the Q-starch/PIP3 complexes inherently activated the AKT signaling pathway, which is responsible for crucial wound healing processes such as migration; this was also observed in wound assays in mice. PIP3 was identified as a promising molecule for enhancing wound healing, and its ability to circumvent PI3K inhibition suggests possible implications for chronic wound healing.
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- Yossi Blitsman
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel; (Y.B.); (C.B.); (R.G.); (T.T.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel; (Y.B.); (C.B.); (R.G.); (T.T.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel; (Y.B.); (C.B.); (R.G.); (T.T.)
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- The Shraga Segal Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel; (K.M.Y.); (M.E.)
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- The Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Marcus Campus, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel; (Y.B.); (C.B.); (R.G.); (T.T.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel; (Y.B.); (C.B.); (R.G.); (T.T.)
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel;
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- The Shraga Segal Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel; (K.M.Y.); (M.E.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel; (Y.B.); (C.B.); (R.G.); (T.T.)
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Yan L, Yao X, Wang P, Zhao C, Zhang B, Qiu L. Effect of polypropylene microplastics on virus resistance in spotted sea bass (Lateolabrax maculatus). ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 342:123054. [PMID: 38043770 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123054] [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: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) pollution is a hot issue of global concern. Polypropylene microplastics (PP-MPs) age quickly in the marine environment and break down into smaller particles because of their relatively low temperature resistance, poor ultraviolet resistance, and poor antioxidant capacity, making them one of the major pollutants in the ocean. We assessed whether long-term exposure to micron-sized PP-MPs influences fish susceptibility to viral diseases. We found that exposure to PP-MPs (1-6 μm and 10-30 μm) at concentrations of 500 and 5000 μg/L resulted in uptake into spleen and kidney tissues of Lateolabrax maculatus. Increased activation of melanomacrophage centers was visible in histopathological sections of spleen from fish exposed to PP-MPs, and greater deterioration was observed in the spleen of fish infected by largemouth bass ulcerative syndrome virus after PP-MPs exposure. Additionally, exposure to PP-MPs led to significant cytotoxicity and a negative impact on the antiviral ability of cells. PP-MPs exposure had inhibitory or toxic effects on the immune system in spotted sea bass, which accelerated virus replication in vivo and decreased the expression of the innate immune- and acquired immune related genes in spleen and kidney tissues, thus increasing fish susceptibility to viral diseases. These results indicate that the long-term presence of micron-sized PP-MPs might impact fish resistance to disease, thereby posing a far-reaching problem for marine organisms.
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- Lulu Yan
- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya, China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya, China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya, China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya, China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya, China; Key Laboratory of Aquatic Genomics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chinese Academy of Fishery Science, Beijing, China.
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Wieland S, Ramsperger AFRM, Gross W, Lehmann M, Witzmann T, Caspari A, Obst M, Gekle S, Auernhammer GK, Fery A, Laforsch C, Kress H. Nominally identical microplastic models differ greatly in their particle-cell interactions. Nat Commun 2024; 15:922. [PMID: 38297000 PMCID: PMC10830523 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45281-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Due to the abundance of microplastics in the environment, research about its possible adverse effects is increasing exponentially. Most studies investigating the effect of microplastics on cells still rely on commercially available polystyrene microspheres. However, the choice of these model microplastic particles can affect the outcome of the studies, as even nominally identical model microplastics may interact differently with cells due to different surface properties such as the surface charge. Here, we show that nominally identical polystyrene microspheres from eight different manufacturers significantly differ in their ζ-potential, which is the electrical potential of a particle in a medium at its slipping plane. The ζ-potential of the polystyrene particles is additionally altered after environmental exposure. We developed a microfluidic microscopy platform to demonstrate that the ζ-potential determines particle-cell adhesion strength. Furthermore, we find that due to this effect, the ζ-potential also strongly determines the internalization of the microplastic particles into cells. Therefore, the ζ-potential can act as a proxy of microplastic-cell interactions and may govern adverse effects reported in various organisms exposed to microplastics.
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- Simon Wieland
- Biological Physics, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
- Animal Ecology I and BayCEER, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Biological Physics, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
- Animal Ecology I and BayCEER, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Biological Physics, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Biofluid Simulation and Modeling - Theoretical Physics VI, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Leibniz Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V., Institute of Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physics, Dresden, Germany
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- Leibniz Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V., Institute of Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physics, Dresden, Germany
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- Experimental Biogeochemistry, BayCEER, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Biofluid Simulation and Modeling - Theoretical Physics VI, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Leibniz Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V., Institute of Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physics, Dresden, Germany
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- Leibniz Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V., Institute of Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physics, Dresden, Germany
- Physical Chemistry of Polymeric Materials, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Animal Ecology I and BayCEER, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.
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- Biological Physics, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.
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Graván P, Peña-Martín J, de Andrés JL, Pedrosa M, Villegas-Montoya M, Galisteo-González F, Marchal JA, Sánchez-Moreno P. Exploring the Impact of Nanoparticle Stealth Coatings in Cancer Models: From PEGylation to Cell Membrane-Coating Nanotechnology. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:2058-2074. [PMID: 38159050 PMCID: PMC10797597 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c13948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
Abstract
Nanotechnological platforms offer advantages over conventional therapeutic and diagnostic modalities. However, the efficient biointerfacing of nanomaterials for biomedical applications remains challenging. In recent years, nanoparticles (NPs) with different coatings have been developed to reduce nonspecific interactions, prolong circulation time, and improve therapeutic outcomes. This study aims to compare various NP coatings to enhance surface engineering for more effective nanomedicines. We prepared and characterized polystyrene NPs with different coatings of poly(ethylene glycol), bovine serum albumin, chitosan, and cell membranes from a human breast cancer cell line. The coating was found to affect the colloidal stability, adhesion, and elastic modulus of NPs. Protein corona formation and cellular uptake of NPs were also investigated, and a 3D tumor model was employed to provide a more realistic representation of the tumor microenvironment. The prepared NPs were found to reduce protein adsorption, and cell-membrane-coated NPs showed significantly higher cellular uptake. The secretion of proinflammatory cytokines in human monocytes after incubation with the prepared NPs was evaluated. Overall, the study demonstrates the importance of coatings in affecting the behavior and interaction of nanosystems with biological entities. The findings provide insight into bionano interactions and are important for the effective implementation of stealth surface engineering designs.
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- Pablo Graván
- Department
of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Department
of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- Instituto
de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), 18012 Granada, Spain
- Biopathology
and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Centre for Biomedical
Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- Excellence
Research Unit Modelling Nature (MNat), University
of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- BioFab i3D—Biofabrication
and 3D (bio)printing laboratory, University
of Granada, 18100 Granada, Spain
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- Department
of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- Instituto
de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), 18012 Granada, Spain
- Biopathology
and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Centre for Biomedical
Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- Excellence
Research Unit Modelling Nature (MNat), University
of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- BioFab i3D—Biofabrication
and 3D (bio)printing laboratory, University
of Granada, 18100 Granada, Spain
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- Department
of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- Instituto
de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), 18012 Granada, Spain
- Biopathology
and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Centre for Biomedical
Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- Excellence
Research Unit Modelling Nature (MNat), University
of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- BioFab i3D—Biofabrication
and 3D (bio)printing laboratory, University
of Granada, 18100 Granada, Spain
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- Department
of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Excellence
Research Unit Modelling Nature (MNat), University
of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
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- Department
of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Excellence
Research Unit Modelling Nature (MNat), University
of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- Faculty
of Biology, Calzada de las Américas
and University, Ciudad Universitaria, 80040 Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
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- Department
of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- Instituto
de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), 18012 Granada, Spain
- Biopathology
and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Centre for Biomedical
Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- Excellence
Research Unit Modelling Nature (MNat), University
of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
- BioFab i3D—Biofabrication
and 3D (bio)printing laboratory, University
of Granada, 18100 Granada, Spain
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- Department
of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Excellence
Research Unit Modelling Nature (MNat), University
of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
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ElNashar NT, Breitinger U, Breitinger HG, Mansour S, Tammam SN. A liposomal platform for the delivery of ion channel proteins for treatment of channelopathies - Application in therapy of cystic fibrosis. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126652. [PMID: 37673169 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126652] [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: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Channelopathies arise from ion channel dysfunction. Successful treatment entails delivery of functional ion channels to replace dysfunctional ones. Glycine receptor (GlyR)-rich cell membrane fragments (CMF) were previously delivered to target cell membranes using fusogenic liposomes. Here, cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)-bearing CMF were similarly delivered to target cells. We studied the effect of lipid composition on liposomes' ability to incorporate CMF and fuse with target cell membranes to deliver functional CFTR. Four formulations were prepared using thin-film hydration out of different lecithin sources, egg and soy lecithin (EL and SL), in the presence and absence of cholesterol (CHOL): EL + CHOL, EL-CHOL, SL + CHOL, and SL-CHOL. EL liposomes incorporated more CMF than SL liposomes, with CHOL only increasing CMF incorporation in SL liposomes. SL + CHOL fused better with target cell membranes than EL + CHOL. SL + CHOL and EL + CHOL equally delivered CFTR to target cell membranes, owing to the former's superior fusogenic capacity and the latter's superior CMF-incorporation capacity. SL-CHOL and EL-CHOL delivered CFTR to a lesser extent, indicating the importance of CHOL for fusion. Patch-clamp electrophysiology and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) confirmed CFTR delivery to target cell membranes by SL + CHOL. Therefore, CMF-bearing fusogenic liposomes offer a promising universal platform for the treatment of channelopathies.
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- Noha T ElNashar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, The German University in Cairo (GUC), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, The German University in Cairo (GUC), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, The German University in Cairo (GUC), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, The German University in Cairo (GUC), Cairo, Egypt.
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Mehta P, Shende P. Evasion of opsonization of macromolecules using novel surface-modification and biological-camouflage-mediated techniques for next-generation drug delivery. Cell Biochem Funct 2023; 41:1031-1043. [PMID: 37933222 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3880] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Opsonization plays a pivotal role in hindering controlled drug release from nanoformulations due to macrophage-mediated nanoparticle destruction. While first and second-generation delivery systems, such as lipoplexes (50-150 nm) and quantum dots, hold immense potential in revolutionizing disease treatment through spatiotemporal controlled drug delivery, their therapeutic efficacy is restricted by the selective labeling of nanoparticles for uptake by reticuloendothelial system and mononuclear phagocyte system via various molecular forces, such as electrostatic, hydrophobic, and van der Waals bonds. This review article presents novel insights into surface-modification techniques utilizing macromolecule-mediated approaches, including PEGylation, di-block copolymerization, and multi-block polymerization. These techniques induce stealth properties by generating steric forces to repel micromolecular-opsonins, such as fibrinogen, thereby mitigating opsonization effects. Moreover, advanced biological methods, like cellular hitchhiking and dysopsonic protein adsorption, are highlighted for their potential to induce biological camouflage by adsorbing onto the nanoparticulate surface, leading to immune escape. These significant findings pave the way for the development of long-circulating next-generation nanoplatforms capable of delivering superior therapy to patients. Future integration of artificial intelligence-based algorithms, integrated with nanoparticle properties such as shape, size, and surface chemistry, can aid in elucidating nanoparticulate-surface morphology and predicting interactions with the immune system, providing valuable insights into the probable path of opsonization.
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- Parth Mehta
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM'S Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Deemed-to-be-University, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM'S Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Deemed-to-be-University, Mumbai, India
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Putri AD, Hsu MJ, Han CL, Chao FC, Hsu CH, Lorenz CD, Hsieh CM. Differential cellular responses to FDA-approved nanomedicines: an exploration of albumin-based nanocarriers and liposomes in protein corona formation. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:17825-17838. [PMID: 37850423 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr04862d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Albumin nanoparticles (NPs) and PEGylated liposomes have garnered tremendous interest as therapeutic drug carriers due to their unique physicochemical properties. These unique properties also have significant effects on the composition and structure of the protein corona formed around these NPs in a biological environment. Herein, protein corona formation on albumin NPs and liposomes was simultaneously evaluated through in vitro and simulation studies. The sizes of both types of NPs increased with more negatively charged interfaces upon being introduced into fetal bovine serum. Gel electrophoresis and label-free quantitative proteomics were performed to identify proteins recruited to the hard corona, and fewer proteins were found in albumin NPs than in liposomes, which is in accordance with isothermal titration calorimetry. The cellular uptake efficiency of the two NPs significantly differed in different serum concentrations, which was further scrutinized by loading an anticancer compound into albumin NPs. The presence of the hard protein corona increased the cellular uptake of albumin NPs in comparison with liposomes. In our simulation study, a specific receptor present in the membrane was greatly attracted to the albumin-apolipoprotein E complex. Overall, this study not only evaluated protein corona formation on albumin NPs, but also made promising advancements toward albumin- and liposome-based therapeutic systems.
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- Athika Darumas Putri
- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
- Semarang College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (STIFAR), Semarang City, 50192, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Master Program in Clinical Genomics and Proteomics, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS UMR 8612, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, Châtenay-Malabry, France
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Biological Physics and Soft Matter Group, Department of Physics, King's College London, London WC2R 2LS, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
- Ph.D. Program in Drug Discovery and Development Industry, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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Kumar K, Rawat SG, Manjit, Mishra M, Priya, Kumar A, Chawla R. Dual targeting pH responsive chitosan nanoparticles for enhanced active cellular internalization of gemcitabine in non-small cell lung cancer. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 249:126057. [PMID: 37524283 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Lung cancer (LC), related with the enhanced expression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and sialic acid binding receptors (glycan) brought about the development of EGFR and glycan receptor specific anticancer therapeutics. The current study assessed the formulation, physiochemical characterization, in vitro and in vivo effects of sialic acid (SA) and cetuximab (Cxmab) decorated chitosan nanoparticles (CSN-NPs) loaded with gemcitabine (GMC) targeted to glycan and EGFR over-expressing non-small-cell lung-cancer (NSCLC) A-549 cells. Chitosan (CSN) was conjugated with sialic acid via EDC/NHS chemistry followed by gemcitabine loaded sialic acid conjugated chitosan nanoparticles (GMC-CSN-SA-NPs) were prepared by ionic gelation method decorated with Cxmab by electrostatic interaction. In vitro cytotoxicity of NPs quantified using cell based MTT, DAPI and Annexing-V/PI apoptosis assays showed superior antiproliferative activity of targeted nanoformulations (GMC-CSN-SA-Cxmab-NPs ≫ GMC-CSN-SA-NPs, GMC-CSN-Cxmab-NPs) over non-targeted nanoformulation (GMC-CSN-NPs) against A-549 cells. In vivopharmacokinetic study showed superior bioavailability and in vivo therapeutic efficacy investigation exhibited strongest anticancer activity of glycan and EGFR targeted NPs (GMC-CSN-SA-Cxmab-NPs). GMC-CSN-SA-Cxmab-NPs demonstrated enhanced cellular internalization and better therapeutic potential, by specifically targeting glycan and EGFR on NSCLC A-549 cells and B[a]P induced lung cancer mice model, hence it might be a good substitute for non-targeted, conventional chemotherapy.
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- Krishan Kumar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi 221005, U.P., India
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- Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, U.P., India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi 221005, U.P., India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi 221005, U.P., India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Barkatullah University, Bhopal 462026, M.P., India
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- Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, U.P., India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi 221005, U.P., India.
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Sui F, Fang Z, Li L, Wan X, Zhang Y, Cai X. pH-triggered "PEG" sheddable and folic acid-targeted nanoparticles for docetaxel delivery in breast cancer treatment. Int J Pharm 2023; 644:123293. [PMID: 37541534 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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Multifunctional nanoparticles have attracted significant attentions for oncology and cancer treatment. In fact, they could address critical point for tumour treatment by creating a stimuli-responsive targeted drug delivery system that can exist stably in the systemic circulation, efficiently penetrate the tumour tissue, and then accumulate in tumour cells in large quantities. A novel stepwise pH-responsive multifunctional nanoparticles (FPDPCNPs/DTX) for targeted delivery of the antitumour drug docetaxel (DTX) is prepared by coating a tumour acidity-sensitive "sheddable" FA modified β-carboxylic amide functionalized PEG layer (folic acid-polyethylene glycol-2,3-dimethylmaleic anhydride, FA-PEG-DA) on the cationic drug-loaded core (poly(β-amino ester-cholesterol, PAE-Chol) through electrostatic interaction in this study. The charge shielding behaviour of the FPDPCNPs/DTX was confirmed by zeta potential assay. The surface charges of the nanoparticles can change from positive to negative after PEG coating. The IC50 values of FPDPCNPs/DTX was 3.04 times higher than that of PEG "unsheddable" nanoparticles in cytotoxicity experiments. The results of in vivo experiment further showed that FPDPCNPs/DTX had enhanced tumour targeting effect, the tumour inhibition rate of FPDPCNPs/DTX was as high as 81.99%, which was 1.51 times that of free DTX. Under a micro acidic environment and folate receptor (FR)-mediated targeting, FPDPCNPs/DTX contributed to more uptake of DTX by MCF-7 cells. In summary, FPDPCNPs/DTX as a multifunctional nano-drug delivery system provides a promising strategy for efficiently delivering antitumour drugs.
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- Fangqian Sui
- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, China.
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Foster T, Ionescu CM, Jones M, Wagle SR, Kovacevic B, Lim P, Mooranian A, Al-Salami H. Poly-L-lysine as a crosslinker in bile acid and alginate nanoaggregates for gene delivery in auditory cells. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023; 18:1247-1260. [PMID: 37665059 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2023-0152] [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] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Background: Hearing loss is a condition that may affect a wide array of patients from various backgrounds. There are no cures for sensorineural hearing loss. Gene therapy is one possible method of improving hearing status; however, gene delivery remains challenging. Materials & methods: Polymer nanoaggregates of alginate and poly-L-lysine were prepared with and without bile acid. The nanoaggregates had physical properties, cytotoxicity, gene release and gene expression analyzed. Results & discussion: The nanoparticles produced had appropriate size and charge, low cytotoxicity between 0.5 and 1.0 mg/ml and linear gene release but poor transfection efficiency. Conclusion: The present study provides preliminary evidence for the efficacy of polymer nanotechnology with bile acids for inner ear gene delivery; optimization is required to improve transfection efficiency.
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- Thomas Foster
- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Pathwest Laboratory Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth 6000, Western Australia, Australia
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- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- School of Pharmacy, University of Otago, Dunedin, Otago 9016, New Zealand
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- The Biotechnology & Drug Development Research Laboratory, Curtin Medical School & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley 6102, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Medical School, University of Western Australia, Perth 6000, Western Australia, Australia
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Abdouss H, Pourmadadi M, Zahedi P, Abdouss M, Yazdian F, Rahdar A, Díez-Pascual AM. Green synthesis of chitosan/polyacrylic acid/graphitic carbon nitride nanocarrier as a potential pH-sensitive system for curcumin delivery to MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:125134. [PMID: 37257532 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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A novel pH-sensitive nanocarrier containing chitosan (CS), polyacrylic acid (PAA), and graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) was designed via water/oil/water (W/O/W) emulsification to administer curcumin (CUR) drug. g-C3N4 nanosheets with a high surface area and porous structure were produced via simple one-step pyrolysis process using thiourea as precursor, and incorporated into CS/PAA hydrogel. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) were used to assess the crystalline structure of the nanocarrier and the interactions between its components, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images revealed a spherical structure and confirmed the g-C3N4 impregnation into the CS/PAA matrix. Zeta potential and dynamic light scattering (DLS) provided information about the surface charge and average size distribution. High CUR loading and entrapment efficiencies were obtained, which were further improved upon addition of g-C3N4. The release kinetics of drug-loaded CS/PAA/g-C3N4 nanocomposites were investigated at pH = 5.4 and pH = 7.4, and the results showed an excellent controlled pH-sensitive release profile. Cell apoptosis and in vitro cytotoxicity were investigated using flow cytometry and MTT analyses. CS/PAA/g-C3N4/CUR resulted in the highest rate of apoptosis in MCF-7 breast cancer cells, demonstrating the excellent nanocomposite efficacy in eliminating cancerous cells. CS/PAA hydrogel coated with g-C3N4 shows great potential for pH-sensitive controlled drug release.
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- Hamidreza Abdouss
- Department of Polymer, School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1417935840, Iran
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- Department of Polymer, School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Science and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Zabol, Zabol 538-98615, Iran.
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Ciencias, Departamento de Química Analítica, Química Física e Ingeniería Química, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona, Km. 33.6, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain.
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Aguilera-Garrido A, Graván P, Navarro-Marchal SA, Medina-O'Donnell M, Parra A, Gálvez-Ruiz MJ, Marchal JA, Galisteo-González F. Maslinic acid solid lipid nanoparticles as hydrophobic anticancer drug carriers: Formulation, in vitro activity and in vivo biodistribution. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 163:114828. [PMID: 37163783 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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Maslinic acid (MA) is a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid with inherent antitumor activity which has a very low solubility in water. MA solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) were prepared using Poloxamer 407 and Dicarboxylic acid-Poloxamer 407 as surfactants. Both MA SLNs are monodisperse, with sizes around 130 nm, and stable. Curcumin has been encapsulated in both types of nanoparticles without altering their colloidal properties. Moreover, SLNs greatly improve the solubility of MA and Curcumin. The cytotoxicity of MA and SLNs has been evaluated in BxPC3 human pancreatic cancer cells, MCF7 human breast cancer cells, and in a human fibroblast primary cell line. MA shows higher cytotoxic effect in BxPC3 and MCF7 cancer cells than in human primary fibroblasts. Nile Red loaded MA SLNs are quickly uptaken by BxPC3 and MCF7 cells, and show different cytoplasmic distributions depending on the cellular line. The oral or intravenous administration of MA SLNs in mice does not report any toxic effect, and the intravenous administration of fluorescent MA SLNs shows a homogeneous distribution in mice, without site-specific accumulation. Results suggest the great potential of MA SLNs as nanocarriers of anticancer drugs and as promising targeted theranostic nanodevices.
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- Aixa Aguilera-Garrido
- Department of Applied Physics, University of Granada, Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada 18071, Spain; Excellence Research Unit Modelling Nature (MNat), University of Granada, Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada 18071, Spain
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Granada, Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada 18071, Spain; Excellence Research Unit Modelling Nature (MNat), University of Granada, Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada 18071, Spain; Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), University of Granada, Granada 18012, Spain; Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Centre for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; BioFab i3D, Biofabrication and 3D (bio)printing laboratory, University of Granada, Granada 18100, Spain
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- Excellence Research Unit Modelling Nature (MNat), University of Granada, Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada 18071, Spain; Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Centre for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre, Institute of Genetics and Cancer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, UK
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Granada, Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada 18071, Spain
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Granada, Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada 18071, Spain
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Granada, Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada 18071, Spain; Excellence Research Unit Modelling Nature (MNat), University of Granada, Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada 18071, Spain
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- Excellence Research Unit Modelling Nature (MNat), University of Granada, Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada 18071, Spain; Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), University of Granada, Granada 18012, Spain; Biopathology and Regenerative Medicine Institute (IBIMER), Centre for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, Granada 18016, Spain; BioFab i3D, Biofabrication and 3D (bio)printing laboratory, University of Granada, Granada 18100, Spain.
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Granada, Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada 18071, Spain; Excellence Research Unit Modelling Nature (MNat), University of Granada, Fuentenueva, s/n, Granada 18071, Spain.
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Ma J, Wang G, Ding X, Wang F, Zhu C, Rong Y. Carbon-Based Nanomaterials as Drug Delivery Agents for Colorectal Cancer: Clinical Preface to Colorectal Cancer Citing Their Markers and Existing Theranostic Approaches. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:10656-10668. [PMID: 37008124 PMCID: PMC10061522 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c06242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the universally established cancers with a higher incidence rate. Novel progression toward cancer prevention and cancer care among countries in transition should be considered seriously for controlling CRC. Hence, several cutting edge technologies are ongoing for high performance cancer therapeutics over the past few decades. Several drug-delivery systems of the nanoregime are relatively new in this arena compared to the previous treatment modes such as chemo- or radiotherapy to mitigate cancer. Based on this background, the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, treatment possibilities, and theragnostic markers for CRC were revealed. Since the use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for the management of CRC has been less studied, the present review analyzes the preclinical studies on the application of carbon nanotubes for drug delivery and CRC therapy owing to their inherent properties. It also investigates the toxicity of CNTs on normal cells for safety testing and the clinical use of carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) for tumor localization. To conclude, this review recommends the clinical application of carbon-based nanomaterials further for the management of CRC in diagnosis and as carriers or therapeutic adjuvants.
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- Jiheng Ma
- Department
of Oncology, Danyang Hospital of Traditional
Chinese Medicine, Zhenjiang 212300, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department
of Oncology, Danyang Hospital of Traditional
Chinese Medicine, Zhenjiang 212300, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department
of Oncology, Danyang Hospital of Traditional
Chinese Medicine, Zhenjiang 212300, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department
of Oncology, Danyang Hospital of Traditional
Chinese Medicine, Zhenjiang 212300, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department
of Oncology, Danyang Hospital of Traditional
Chinese Medicine, Zhenjiang 212300, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department
of Oncology, Danyang Hospital of Traditional
Chinese Medicine, Zhenjiang 212300, Jiangsu Province, China
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Thuy LT, Lee S, Dongquoc V, Choi JS. Nanoemulsion Composed of α-Tocopherol Succinate and Dequalinium Shows Mitochondria-Targeting and Anticancer Effects. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12020437. [PMID: 36829996 PMCID: PMC9952168 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Targeted drugs have been used to treat mitochondrial dysfunction-related diseases, including metabolic disorders and cancer; however, targeting and penetrating intracellular organelles remains a challenge. Dominant targeting approaches for therapeutic delivery are detailed in many nanoemulsion studies and show the tremendous potential of targeted delivery to inhibit cancer cell growth. Dequalinium (DQA) and α-tocopherol succinate (α-TOS) are good agents for targeting mitochondria. In this study, we aimed to develop a mitochondria-targeting emulsion, using DQA and α-TOS (DTOS), for cancer treatment. DTOS emulsions of 150-170 nm in diameter were formulated using homogenization. DQA and α-TOS were used as bifunctional agents (surfactants) to stabilize the nanoemulsion and anticancer drugs. Various molar ratios of DQA and α-TOS were tested to determine the optimal condition, and DTOS 5-5 was selected for further study. The DTOS emulsion showed improved stability, as evidenced by its ability to remain stable for three years at room temperature. This stability, combined with its effective targeting of mitochondria, led to inhibition of 71.5% of HeLa cells after 24 h. The DTOS emulsion effectively inhibited spheroid growth in the 3D model, as well as prevented the growth of HeLa cells grafted onto zebrafish larvae. These results highlight the DTOS emulsion's promising potential for mitochondria-targeting and cancer treatment.
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- Le Thi Thuy
- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Yuseong-daero 1672, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-42-821-7528; Fax: +82-42-822-7548
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Silva EH, Cutrim ES, Iemma MR, Barud HS, Rojas A, Gómez-Hortigüela L, Menezes AS, Rodríguez-Castellón E, Tanaka AA, Alcântara AC. New insights about the intercalation of 5-Fluorouracil into 2D Mg–Al layered double hydroxide nanosheets: A theoretical and experimental investigation. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Wu L, Fu F, Wang W, Wang W, Huang Z, Huang Y, Pan X, Wu C. Plasma protein corona forming upon fullerene nanocomplex: Impact on both counterparts. PARTICUOLOGY 2023; 73:26-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.partic.2022.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Nanotechnology-based alternatives for the topical delivery of immunosuppressive agents in psoriasis. Int J Pharm 2023; 631:122535. [PMID: 36566826 PMCID: PMC9876733 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Psoriasis is a recurring, immune-mediated dermatological disorder. Many therapeutic agents are available for the treatment of psoriasis, including immunosuppressants and biologic treatments with immunosuppressant action. The employment of nanotechnology allows drug tailoring to achieve dermal targeting, improve efficacy and minimize undesirable effects. Here we discuss the use of the topical route in combination with nano-based drug delivery systems containing immunosuppressants for the management of psoriasis. This review is based on articles selected from 2011 to 2022, using the keywords "Psoriasis" AND "Immunosuppressants" AND "Nano*" in the main databases. Fifty-seven articles were retrieved, although only forty-two matched the inclusion criteria. Nanocarriers such as liposomes, ethosomes, niosomes, solid lipid nanoparticle, nanostructured lipid carriers and microspheres containing immunosuppressive drugs (methotrexate, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, and etanercept) were identified. The main findings of these studies are related to the improved in vitro/ex vivo permeation/penetration and therapeutic efficacy of nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo, compared to the drug in solution. Based on the studies discussed in this review, encapsulation in several types of nanocarriers decreases toxicity, dose, and dose frequency. Furthermore, it enables specific targeting of the active drug, pointing to the possibility of improving topical therapy for psoriasis. In conclusion, nanoformulations represent a novel and promising tool for psoriasis treatment.
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Sommonte F, Arduino I, Iacobazzi RM, Tiboni M, Catalano F, Marotta R, Di Francesco M, Casettari L, Decuzzi P, Lopedota AA, Denora N. Microfluidic assembly of "Turtle-Like" shaped solid lipid nanoparticles for lysozyme delivery. Int J Pharm 2023; 631:122479. [PMID: 36509224 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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After two decades of research in the field of nanomedicine, nanoscale delivery systems for biologicals are becoming clinically relevant tools. Microfluidic-based fabrication processes are replacing conventional techniques based on precipitation, emulsion, and homogenization. Here, the focus is on solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) for the encapsulation and delivery of lysozyme (LZ) as a model biologic. A thorough analysis was conducted to compare conventional versus microfluidic-based production techniques, using a 3D-printed device. The efficiency of the microfluidic technique in producing LZ-loaded SLNs (LZ SLNs) was demonstrated: LZ SLNs were found to have a lower size (158.05 ± 4.86 nm vs 180.21 ± 7.46 nm) and higher encapsulation efficacy (70.15 ± 1.65 % vs 53.58 ± 1.13 %) as compared to particles obtained with conventional methods. Cryo-EM studies highlighted a peculiar turtle-like structure on the surface of LZ SLNs. In vitro studies demonstrated that LZ SLNs were suitable to achieve a sustained release over time (7 days). Enzymatic activity of LZ entrapped into SLNs was challenged on Micrococcus lysodeikticus cultures, confirming the stability and potency of the biologic. This systematic analysis demonstrates that microfluidic production of SLNs can be efficiently used for encapsulation and delivery of complex biological molecules.
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- Federica Sommonte
- Department of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Orabona St. 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Orabona St. 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Orabona St. 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Piazza del Rinascimento 6, 61029 Urbino, Italy
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- Electron Microscopy Facility, Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Morego St. 30, 16163 Genoa, Italy
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- Electron Microscopy Facility, Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Morego St. 30, 16163 Genoa, Italy
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine, Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Piazza del Rinascimento 6, 61029 Urbino, Italy
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine, Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Orabona St. 4, 70125 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Orabona St. 4, 70125 Bari, Italy.
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Jia M, Ren W, Liu Y, Wang C, Zheng X, Zhang D, Tan X, Li C. Messenger Nanozyme for Reprogramming the Microenvironment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:338-353. [PMID: 36580409 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Dysregulation of superoxide anion (O2-) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) metabolism in the microenvironment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drives the feedback loops of TNF-α and IL-1β thereby inducing an inflammatory storm between immune cells and joint tissue cells. Here, we combine nanoscale manganese dioxide (MnO2) with microvesicles derived from macrophage (MMV). The former possesses superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT)-like activities that can modulate this imbalance, and we amplify the enzyme-like activities by using the amorphous hollow mesoporous structure and surface modification. The latter is a natural endogenous component with the parent cell-like inflammatory homing ability and a unique function of transmitting information to surrounding and distant cells (″messenger function″), which helps amorphous hollow MnO2 (H-MnO2) nanozymes to cloak in the blood and reach the site of inflammation, where they can not only accumulate in activated macrophages but also pretend to be ″messengers″ that are utilized by fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) and chondrocytes. In addition, we also load dexamethasone sodium phosphate (DSP) for helping the nanozymes work. Messenger nanozyme (MMV-MnO2@DSP) inherits the natural properties of MMV and mimics the enzymatic activity of SOD and CAT. It accumulates in activated macrophages to restore the metabolism of O2- and H2O2 while promoting repolarization and inhibits the feedback loops of TNF-α and IL-1β among macrophages, fibroblast-like synoviocytes, and chondrocytes, leading to anti-rheumatoid arthritis effects in vitro and in vivo.
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- Ming Jia
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan646000, China
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- National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Base and Drug Research Center of the Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou646000, China
- Institute of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou646000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan646000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan646000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan646000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou646000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou646000, China
- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou646000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan646000, China
- Nucleic Acid Medicine of Luzhou Key Laboratory, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou646000, China
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Ngo HV, Bak HE, Nguyen HD, Lee KW, Park C, Lee BJ. Physicochemical and Biopharmaceutical Controllability of New Self-Assembled Fatty Acid Conjugated Leuprolide for the Enhanced Anticancer Activity. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:2325-2344. [PMID: 37168738 PMCID: PMC10166105 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s401048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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Background Leuprolide (LEU), a synthetic nonapeptide analog of naturally occurring gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), could exert a direct inhibitory activity on the proliferation of prostate cancer cells. However, the short half-life in blood and the biopharmaceutical problem of LEU limit this anticancer activity. Purpose To improve its druggability for improving anticancer activity, the amine-group targeted LEU was conjugated with different chain lengths of saturated fatty acids (FAs). Methods LEU-fatty acid conjugates (LFCs) were synthesized by exploiting N-hydroxysuccinimidyl (NHS) conjugation chemistry. The physicochemical properties and the self-assembled behaviors of the conjugates were extensively investigated. The in vitro anticancer activity of three LFCs was extensively studied in both 2D monolayer and 3D spheroid culture models of a prostate cancer cell line, PC3. Results Three LFCs could be readily self-assembled into nanoparticles (LFNs) with a small size of around 100 nm, positive charges, and exhibited greater permeability rates compared to the same concentration of LEU, excluding LSN. The chain length of FA in conjugate was positively related to the selectivity index between cancer cells and non-cancerous cell lines. All LFCs showed a superior direct antiproliferative effect on cancer cells in the following order: LSC (98.9%) > LPC (86.7%) > LLC (75.0%) > LEU (8.9%) after repeat daily of the same dose strength of LEU for 4 days. In addition, the 3D spheroid model study indicates that all LFCs with a one-time treatment performed a long-acting inhibitory effect on tumor growth as compared to LEU after 7 days. Conclusion The conjugation of LEU with different chain lengths of FAs could provide a novel strategy to improve peptide stability and exert an additional superior direct inhibitory effect for the treatment of several hormone-responsive tumor systems using therapeutic peptides.
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- Hai V Ngo
- College of Pharmacy, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499Republic of Korea
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- Dongkook Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Seoul, 06072Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: Beom-Jin Lee, College of Pharmacy, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea, Email
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Wei W, Zhang Y, Lin Z, Wu X, Fan W, Chen J. Advances, challenge and prospects in cell-mediated nanodrug delivery for cancer therapy: a review. J Drug Target 2023; 31:1-13. [PMID: 35857432 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2022.2104299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Nanomedicine offers considerable opportunities to improve drugability and reduce toxicity for tumour therapy. However, the application of nanomedicine has achieved little success in clinical trials due to multiple physiological barriers to drug delivery. Circulating cells are expected to improve the physical distribution of drugs and enhance the therapeutic effect by overcoming various biological barriers in collaboration with nano-drug delivery systems owing to excellent biocompatibility, low immunogenicity and a long-circulation time and strong binding specificity. Nonetheless, we have noticed some limitations in implementing tthe strategy. In this article, we intend to introduce the latest progress in research and application of circulating cell-mediated nano-drug delivery systems, describe the main cell-related drug delivery modes, sum up the relevant points of the transport systems in the process of loading, transport and release, and lastly discuss the advantages, challenges and future development trends in cell-mediated nano-drug delivery.
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- Wuhao Wei
- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fuzhou, Fujian, China.,Shanghai Wei Er Lab, Shanghai, China
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- Seventh People's Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Martín-Pardillos A, Martín-Duque P. Nanoparticle (NP) Loading by Direct Incubation with Extracellular Vesicles-Secretor Cells: NP Encapsulation and Exosome Characterization. Methods Mol Biol 2023; 2668:121-132. [PMID: 37140794 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3203-1_10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Exosomes are small vesicles released by all types of cells, and they have been postulated as a promising natural way to carry information amongst cells. Exosomes might serve as mediators for intercellular communication through the delivery of their endogenous cargo to neighbor or distant cells. Recently, this ability to transfer their cargo has open a new therapeutic approach and exosomes have been investigated as vectors for the delivery of the loaded cargo, for instance nanoparticles (NPs).Currently, several methods to load exosomes with NPs have been described; however, the maintenance of the membrane integrity on the vesicle has to be taken into consideration, in order to choose one or another methodology. Here we describe the NP encapsulation through the incubation of the cells with the NPs and the subsequential methods to determine their cargo and to discard detrimental alterations on the loaded exosomes.
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- Ana Martín-Pardillos
- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragon (INMA), CSIC-Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology (IQTMA), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
- Instituto de Investigaciones Sanitarias de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Sanitarias de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain.
- Ciber Bioingeniería y Biomateriales (CIBER-BBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
- Surgery Department, Medicine Medical School, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
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Structural and bioactive roles of fucoidan in nanogel delivery systems. A review. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carpta.2022.100235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Naeimi R, Najafi R, Molaei P, Amini R, Pecic S. Nanoparticles: The future of effective diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer? Eur J Pharmacol 2022; 936:175350. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2022.175350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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As agriculture strives to feed an ever-increasing number of people, it must also adapt to increasing exposure to minute plastic particles. To learn about the accumulation of nanoplastics by plants, we prepared well-defined block copolymer nanoparticles by aqueous dispersion polymerisation. A fluorophore was incorporated via hydrazone formation and uptake into roots and protoplasts of Arabidopsis thaliana was investigated using confocal microscopy. Here we show that uptake is inversely proportional to nanoparticle size. Positively charged particles accumulate around root surfaces and are not taken up by roots or protoplasts, whereas negatively charged nanoparticles accumulate slowly and become prominent over time in the xylem of intact roots. Neutral nanoparticles penetrate rapidly into intact cells at the surfaces of plant roots and into protoplasts, but xylem loading is lower than for negative nanoparticles. These behaviours differ from those of animal cells and our results show that despite the protection of rigid cell walls, plants are accessible to nanoplastics in soil and water.
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Nqayi S, Gulumian M, Cronjé S, Harris RA. Computational study of the effect of size and surface functionalization on Au nanoparticles on their stability to study biological descriptors. J Mol Model 2022; 28:376. [DOI: 10.1007/s00894-022-05367-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Conti A, Campagnolo L, Diciotti S, Pietroiusti A, Toschi N. Predicting the cytotoxicity of nanomaterials through explainable, extreme gradient boosting. Nanotoxicology 2022; 16:844-856. [PMID: 36533909 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2022.2156823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) are a wide class of materials currently used in several industrial and biomedical applications. Due to their small size (1-100 nm), NPs can easily enter the human body, inducing tissue damage. NP toxicity depends on physical and chemical NP properties (e.g., size, charge and surface area) in ways and magnitudes that are still unknown. We assess the average as well as the individual importance of NP atomic descriptors, along with chemical properties and experimental conditions, in determining cytotoxicity endpoints for several nanomaterials. We employ a multicenter cytotoxicity nanomaterial database (12 different materials with first and second dimensions ranging between 2.70 and 81.2 nm and between 4.10 and 4048 nm, respectively). We develop a regressor model based on extreme gradient boosting with hyperparameter optimization. We employ Shapley additive explanations to obtain good cytotoxicity prediction performance. Model performances are quantified as statistically significant Spearman correlations between the true and predicted values, ranging from 0.5 to 0.7. Our results show that i) size in situ and surface areas larger than 200 nm and 50 m2/g, respectively, ii) primary particles smaller than 20 nm; iii) irregular (i.e., not spherical) shapes and iv) positive Z-potentials contribute the most to the prediction of NP cytotoxicity, especially if lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assays are employed for short experimental times. These results were moderately stable across toxicity endpoints, although some degree of variability emerged across dose quantification methods, confirming the complexity of nano-bio interactions and the need for large, systematic experimental characterization to reach a safer-by-design approach.
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- Allegra Conti
- Medical Physics Section, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Histology and Embryology Section, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering 'Guglielmo Marconi', University of Bologna, Cesena, Italy.,Alma Mater Research Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, Bologna, Italy
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- Medical Physics Section, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.,Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Hassan A, Al-Salmi FA, Abuamara TMM, Matar ER, Amer ME, Fayed EMM, Hablas MGA, Mohammed TS, Ali HE, Abd EL-fattah FM, Abd Elhay WM, Zoair MA, Mohamed AF, Sharaf EM, Dessoky ES, Alharthi F, Althagafi HAE, Abd El Maksoud AI. Ultrastructural analysis of zinc oxide nanospheres enhances anti-tumor efficacy against Hepatoma. Front Oncol 2022; 12:933750. [PMID: 36457501 PMCID: PMC9706544 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.933750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Zinc oxide nanomaterial is a potential material in the field of cancer therapy. In this study, zinc oxide nanospheres (ZnO-NS) were synthesized by Sol-gel method using yeast extract as a non-toxic bio-template and investigated their physicochemical properties through various techniques such as FTIR, XR, DLS, and TEM. Furthermore, free zinc ions released from the zinc oxide nanosphere suspended medium were evaluated by using the ICP-AS technique. Therefore, the cytotoxicity of ZnO nanospheres and released Zn ions on both HuH7 and Vero cells was studied using the MTT assay. The data demonstrated that the effectiveness of ZnO nanospheres on HuH7 was better than free Zn ions. Similarly, ZnO-Ns were significantly more toxic to HuH7 cell lines than Vero cells in a concentration-dependent manner. The cell cycle of ZnO-Ns against Huh7 and Vero cell lines was arrested at G2/M. Also, the apoptosis assay using Annexin-V/PI showed that apoptosis of HuH7 and Vero cell lines by ZnO nanospheres was concentration and time-dependent. Caspase 3 assay results showed that the apoptosis mechanism may be intrinsic and extrinsic pathways. The mechanism of apoptosis was determined by applying the RT-PCR technique. The results revealed significantly up-regulated Bax, P53, and Cytochrome C, while the Bcl2 results displayed significant down-regulation and the western blot data confirmed the RT-PCR data. There is oxidative stress of the ZnO nanospheres and free Zn+2 ions. Results indicated that the ZnO nanospheres and free Zn+2 ions induced oxidative stress through increasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid peroxidation. The morphology of the HuH7 cell line after exposure to ZnO nanospheres at different time intervals revealed the presence of the chromatin condensation of the nuclear periphery fragmentation. Interestingly, the appearance of canonical ultrastructure features of apoptotic morphology of Huh7, Furthermore, many vacuoles existed in the cytoplasm, the majority of which were lipid droplets, which were like foamy cells. Also, there are vesicles intact with membranes that are recognized as swollen mitochondria.
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- Amr Hassan
- Department of Bioinformatics, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI), University of Sadat City, Sadat, Egypt
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- Biology Department, College of Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Departments of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Research and development department, Egyptian Organization for Biological Products and Vaccines [Holding Company for Vaccine and Sera Production (VACSERA)], Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Bacteriology, Immunology, and Mycology, Animal Health Research Institute (AHRI), Shebin El Kom, Egypt
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- Biology Department, College of Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI), University of Sadat City, Sadat, Egypt
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Al-Nemrawi NK, Darweesh RS, Al-shriem LA, Al-Qawasmi FS, Emran SO, Khafajah AS, Abu-Dalo MA. Polymeric Nanoparticles for Inhaled Vaccines. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:4450. [PMID: 36298030 PMCID: PMC9607145 DOI: 10.3390/polym14204450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Many recent studies focus on the pulmonary delivery of vaccines as it is needle-free, safe, and effective. Inhaled vaccines enhance systemic and mucosal immunization but still faces many limitations that can be resolved using polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs). This review focuses on the use of properties of PNPs, specifically chitosan and PLGA to be used in the delivery of vaccines by inhalation. It also aims to highlight that PNPs have adjuvant properties by themselves that induce cellular and humeral immunogenicity. Further, different factors influence the behavior of PNP in vivo such as size, morphology, and charge are discussed. Finally, some of the primary challenges facing PNPs are reviewed including formulation instability, reproducibility, device-related factors, patient-related factors, and industrial-level scale-up. Herein, the most important variables of PNPs that shall be defined in any PNPs to be used for pulmonary delivery are defined. Further, this study focuses on the most popular polymers used for this purpose.
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- Nusaiba K. Al-Nemrawi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Art, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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Andrade S, Loureiro JA, Pereira MC. Transferrin-Functionalized Liposomes for the Delivery of Gallic Acid: A Therapeutic Approach for Alzheimer's Disease. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:2163. [PMID: 36297599 PMCID: PMC9609970 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14102163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Senile plaques composed of amyloid β (Aβ) fibrils are considered the leading cause of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Molecules with the ability to inhibit Aβ aggregation and/or promote Aβ clearance are thus a promising approach for AD therapy. Our group recently demonstrated that gallic acid (GA) has strong anti-amyloidogenic properties. In this study, stealth liposomes were prepared for the delivery of GA for AD therapy. The liposomes were functionalized with transferrin (Tf) to direct them to the brain, since Tf receptors are overexpressed in the endothelial cells of the blood-brain barrier. GA-loaded Tf-functionalized liposomes showed mean diameters of 130 nm, low polydispersity index values, and neutral zeta potential. Moreover, the produced nanocarriers promoted the sustained release of GA over 5 days and are physically stable for 1 month under storage conditions. Furthermore, GA-loaded Tf-functionalized liposomes showed a strong ability to interact with Aβ1-42 monomers, slowing down the Aβ monomer-to-oligomer and oligomer-to-fibril transitions and decreasing the number of fibrils formed by 56%. In addition, the NPs disaggregated approximately 30% of preformed Aβ fibrils. The presented results suggest that Tf-functionalized liposomes could be a viable platform for the brain delivery of GA for AD therapy. Studies with animal models of AD will be valuable for validating the therapeutic efficacy of this novel liposomal formulation.
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- Stéphanie Andrade
- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Plekhanova YV, Reshetilov AN. Nanomaterials for Controlled Adjustment of the Parameters of Electrochemical Biosensors and Biofuel Cells. BIOL BULL+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1062359022040124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Andrée L, Oude Egberink R, Dodemont J, Hassani Besheli N, Yang F, Brock R, Leeuwenburgh SCG. Gelatin Nanoparticles for Complexation and Enhanced Cellular Delivery of mRNA. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3423. [PMID: 36234551 PMCID: PMC9565693 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Messenger RNA (mRNA) is increasingly gaining interest as a modality in vaccination and protein replacement therapy. In regenerative medicine, the mRNA-mediated expression of growth factors has shown promising results. In contrast to protein delivery, successful mRNA delivery requires a vector to induce cellular uptake and subsequent endosomal escape to reach its end destination, the ribosome. Current non-viral vectors such as lipid- or polymer-based nanoparticles have been successfully used to express mRNA-encoded proteins. However, to advance the use of mRNA in regenerative medicine, it is required to assess the compatibility of mRNA with biomaterials that are typically applied in this field. Herein, we investigated the complexation, cellular uptake and maintenance of the integrity of mRNA complexed with gelatin nanoparticles (GNPs). To this end, GNPs with positive, neutral or negative surface charge were synthesized to assess their ability to bind and transport mRNA into cells. Positively charged GNPs exhibited the highest binding affinity and transported substantial amounts of mRNA into pre-osteoblastic cells, as assessed by confocal microscopy using fluorescently labeled mRNA. Furthermore, the GNP-bound mRNA remained stable. However, no expression of mRNA-encoded protein was detected, which is likely related to insufficient endosomal escape and/or mRNA release from the GNPs. Our results indicate that gelatin-based nanomaterials interact with mRNA in a charge-dependent manner and also mediate cellular uptake. These results create the basis for the incorporation of further functionality to yield endosomal release.
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- Lea Andrée
- Department of Dentistry—Regenerative Biomaterials, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Philips van Leydenlaan 25, 6525 EX Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biochemistry, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein 28, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dentistry—Regenerative Biomaterials, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Philips van Leydenlaan 25, 6525 EX Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dentistry—Regenerative Biomaterials, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Philips van Leydenlaan 25, 6525 EX Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dentistry—Regenerative Biomaterials, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Philips van Leydenlaan 25, 6525 EX Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biochemistry, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein 28, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama 329, Bahrain
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- Department of Dentistry—Regenerative Biomaterials, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Philips van Leydenlaan 25, 6525 EX Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Ritter GS, Dolgova EV, Petrova DD, Efremov YR, Proskurina AS, Potter EA, Ruzanova VS, Kirikovich SS, Levites EV, Taranov OS, Ostanin AA, Chernykh ER, Kolchanov NA, Bogachev SS. The new general biological property of stem-like tumor cells Part I. Peculiarities of the process of the double-stranded DNA fragments internalization into stem-like tumor cells. Front Genet 2022; 13:954395. [PMID: 36159968 PMCID: PMC9492886 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.954395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Stem-like tumor cells of ascites carcinoma Krebs-2 and Epstein-Barr virus-induced B-lymphoma were shown to possess the innate capability of binding and internalizing the TAMRA-labeled double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) probe. The process of binding and internalizing is rather complicated and composed of the following successive stages: 1) initiating electrostatic interaction and contact of a negatively charged dsDNA molecule with a positively charged molecule(s) on the surface of a stem-like tumor cell; 2) binding of the dsDNA probe to a tumor stem cell surface protein(s) via the formation of a strong chemical/molecular bond; and 3) the very internalization of dsDNA into the cell. Binding of DNA to cell surface proteins is determined by the presence of heparin/polyanion-binding sites within the protein structure, which can be competitively blocked by heparin and/or dextran sulfate, wherein heparin blocks only the binding, while dextran sulfate abrogates both binding and internalization. The abrogation of internalization by dextran sulfate implies the role of scavenger receptors in this process. Cells were shown to uptake DNA in amounts constituting ∼0.008% of the haploid genome. Inhibitors of caveolae-dependent internalization abrogate the DNA uptake in Krebs-2 cells, and inhibitors of the clathrin/caveolar mechanism block the internalization in B-lymphoma cells. In the present report, it is shown for the first time that in contrast to the majority of committed tumor cells, stem-like tumor cells of Krebs-2 and B-lymphoma carry a general positive charge on their surface.
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- Genrikh S. Ritter
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
- Novosibirsk National Research State University, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
- Novosibirsk National Research State University, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology “Vector”, Koltsovo, Russia
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- Research Institute of Fundamental and Clinical Immunology, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Research Institute of Fundamental and Clinical Immunology, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Lubanska D, Alrashed S, Mason GT, Nadeem F, Awada A, DiPasquale M, Sorge A, Malik A, Kojic M, Soliman MAR, deCarvalho AC, Shamisa A, Kulkarni S, Marquardt D, Porter LA, Rondeau-Gagné S. Impairing proliferation of glioblastoma multiforme with CD44+ selective conjugated polymer nanoparticles. Sci Rep 2022; 12:12078. [PMID: 35840697 PMCID: PMC9287456 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-15244-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive types of cancer with success of therapy being hampered by the existence of treatment resistant populations of stem-like Tumour Initiating Cells (TICs) and poor blood-brain barrier drug penetration. Therapies capable of effectively targeting the TIC population are in high demand. Here, we synthesize spherical diketopyrrolopyrrole-based Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles (CPNs) with an average diameter of 109 nm. CPNs were designed to include fluorescein-conjugated Hyaluronic Acid (HA), a ligand for the CD44 receptor present on one population of TICs. We demonstrate blood-brain barrier permeability of this system and concentration and cell cycle phase-dependent selective uptake of HA-CPNs in CD44 positive GBM-patient derived cultures. Interestingly, we found that uptake alone regulated the levels and signaling activity of the CD44 receptor, decreasing stemness, invasive properties and proliferation of the CD44-TIC populations in vitro and in a patient-derived xenograft zebrafish model. This work proposes a novel, CPN- based, and surface moiety-driven selective way of targeting of TIC populations in brain cancer.
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- Dorota Lubanska
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA
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- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, Canada
- Department of Physics, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, Canada.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4, Canada.
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Jiang Z, Chu Y, Zhan C. Protein corona: challenges and opportunities for targeted delivery of nanomedicines. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2022; 19:833-846. [PMID: 35738018 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2022.2093854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Targeted drug delivery has been widely explored as a promising way to improve the performance of nanomedicines. However, protein corona formed on the nano-surface represents a major issue that has great impacts on the in vivo fate of targeting nanomedicines, which has been overlooked in the past. With the increasing understanding of protein corona in the recent decade, many efforts have been made to improve targeting efficacy. AREAS COVERED In this review, we briefly summarize insights of targeted delivery systems inspired by protein corona, and discuss the promising strategies to regulate protein corona for better targeting. EXPERT OPINION The interaction between nanomedicines and endogenous proteins brings great uncertainty and challenges, but it also provides great opportunities for the development of targeting nanomedicines at the same time. With increasing understanding of protein corona, the strategies to regulate protein corona pave new avenues for the development of targeting nanomedicines.
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- Zhuxuan Jiang
- Center of Medical Research and Innovation, Shanghai Pudong Hospital & Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Center of Medical Research and Innovation, Shanghai Pudong Hospital & Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Center of Medical Research and Innovation, Shanghai Pudong Hospital & Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, P.R. China.,Greater Bay Area Institute of Precision Medicine (Guangzhou), Fudan University, Guangzhou, P.R. China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Synthetic Immunology, Shanghai, P.R. China
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Gu M, Li W, Jiang L, Li X. Recent Progress of Rare Earth Doped Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles: Luminescence Properties, Synthesis and Biomedical Applications. Acta Biomater 2022; 148:22-43. [PMID: 35675891 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HAP NPs) are host materials and can be modified with various substrates and dopants. Among them, rare earth (RE) ions doped HAP NPs have gathered attention due to their unique physicochemical and imaging properties. Compared to other fluorescence probes, RE-doped HAP NPs display advantages in high brightness, high contrast, photostability, nonblinking, and narrow emission bands. Meanwhile, their intrinsic features (composition, morphology, size, crystallinity, and luminescence intensity) can be adjusted by changing the dopant ratio, synthesizing temperature, reaction time, and techniques. And they have been used in various biomedical applications, including imaging probe, drug delivery, bone tissue engineering, and antibacterial studies. This review surveys the luminescent properties, fluorescence enhancement, synthetic methods, and biocompatibility of various RE-doped HAP NPs consolidated from different research works, for their employments in biomedical applications. For this literature review, an electronic search was conducted in the Pubmed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Scopus and SciFinder databases, using the keywords: hydroxyapatite, rare earth, lanthanide, fluorescence, and imaging. Literature searches of English-language publications from 1979 with updates through April, 2022, and a total of 472 potential papers were identified. In addition, a few references were located by noting their citation in other studies reviewed. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HAP NPs) have a broad range of promising biological applications. Although prospective biomedical applications are not limited to rare earth-doped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (RE-doped HAP NPs), some cases do make use of the distinctive features of RE-elements to achieve the expected functions for HAP families. This review surveys the luminescent properties, synthetic methods, and biocompatibility of various RE-doped HAP NPs consolidated from different research works, for their employments in biomedical applications, including imaging probe, drug delivery, bone tissue repair and tracking, and anti-bacteria. Overall, we expect to shed some light on broadening the research and application of RE-doped HAP NPs in biomedical field.
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Olivieri PH, Jesus MB, Nader HB, Justo GZ, Sousa AA. Cell-surface glycosaminoglycans regulate the cellular uptake of charged polystyrene nanoparticles. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:7350-7363. [PMID: 35535683 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr07279j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Engineered nanoparticles approaching the cell body will first encounter and interact with cell-surface glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) before reaching the plasma membrane and becoming internalized. However, how surface GAGs may regulate the cellular entry of nanoparticles remains poorly understood. Herein, it is shown that the surface GAGs of Chinese hamster ovary cells perform as a charge-based barrier against the cellular internalization of anionic polystyrene nanoparticles (PS NPs). In contrast, cationic PS NPs interact favorably with the surface GAGs and thereby are efficiently internalized. Anionic PS NPs eventually reaching the plasma membrane bind to scavenger receptors and are endocytosed by clathrin-mediated and lipid raft/cholesterol-dependent mechanisms, whereas cationic PS NPs are primarily internalized via clathrin-mediated endocytosis and macropinocytosis. Upon the enzymatic shedding of surface GAGs, the uptake of anionic PS NPs increases while that of cationic PS NPs is dramatically reduced. Interestingly, the diminished uptake of cationic PS NPs is observed only when heparan sulfate, but not chondroitin sulfate, is cleaved from the cell surface. Heparan sulfate therefore serves as anchors/first receptors to facilitate the cellular entry of cationic PS NPs. These findings contribute to advance the basic science of nanoparticle endocytosis while also having important implications for the use of engineered nanocarriers as intracellular drug-delivery systems.
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- Paulo H Olivieri
- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP 04044-020, Brazil.
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- Department of Biochemistry & Tissue Biology, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP 13083-970, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP 04044-020, Brazil.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of São Paulo, Diadema, SP 09972-270, Brazil.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP 04044-020, Brazil.
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