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Desai N, Chavda V, Singh TRR, Thorat ND, Vora LK. Cancer Nanovaccines: Nanomaterials and Clinical Perspectives. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401631. [PMID: 38693099 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Cancer nanovaccines represent a promising frontier in cancer immunotherapy, utilizing nanotechnology to augment traditional vaccine efficacy. This review comprehensively examines the current state-of-the-art in cancer nanovaccine development, elucidating innovative strategies and technologies employed in their design. It explores both preclinical and clinical advancements, emphasizing key studies demonstrating their potential to elicit robust anti-tumor immune responses. The study encompasses various facets, including integrating biomaterial-based nanocarriers for antigen delivery, adjuvant selection, and the impact of nanoscale properties on vaccine performance. Detailed insights into the complex interplay between the tumor microenvironment and nanovaccine responses are provided, highlighting challenges and opportunities in optimizing therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, the study presents a thorough analysis of ongoing clinical trials, presenting a snapshot of the current clinical landscape. By curating the latest scientific findings and clinical developments, this study aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers and clinicians engaged in advancing cancer immunotherapy. Integrating nanotechnology into vaccine design holds immense promise for revolutionizing cancer treatment paradigms, and this review provides a timely update on the evolving landscape of cancer nanovaccines.
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- Nimeet Desai
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Telangana, 502285, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, L M College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, 380009, India
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- Limerick Digital Cancer Research Centre (LDCRC), University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick, V94T9PX, Ireland
- Department of Physics, Bernal Institute, Castletroy, Limerick, V94T9PX, Ireland
- Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health, Medical Science Division, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL, UK
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Amaral SI, Silva FALS, Costa-Almeida R, Timochenco L, Fernandes JR, Sarmento B, Gonçalves IC, Magalhães FD, Pinto AM. Pharmaceutical Formulations Containing Graphene and 5-Fluorouracil for Light-Emitting Diode-Based Photochemotherapy of Skin Cancer. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:4333-4347. [PMID: 38240200 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c13409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most common cancer worldwide, among which 80% is basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Current therapies' low efficacy, side effects, and high recurrence highlight the need for alternative treatments. In this work, a partially reduced nanographene oxide (p-rGOn) developed in our laboratory was used. It has been achieved through a controlled reduction of nanographene oxide via UV-C irradiation that yields small nanometric particles (below 200 nm) that preserve the original water stability while acquiring high light-to-heat conversion efficiency. The latter is explained by a loss of carbon-oxygen single bonds (C-O) and the re-establishment of sp2 carbon bonds. p-rGOn was incorporated into a Carbopol hydrogel together with the anticancer drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) to evaluate a possible combined PTT and chemotherapeutic effect. Carbopol/p-rGOn/5-FU hydrogels were considered noncytotoxic toward normal skin cells (HFF-1). However, when A-431 skin cancer cells were exposed to NIR irradiation for 30 min in the presence of Carbopol/p-rGOn/5-FU hydrogels, almost complete eradication was achieved after 72 h, with a 90% reduction in cell number and 80% cell death of the remaining cells after a single treatment. NIR irradiation was performed with a light-emitting diode (LED) system, developed in our laboratory, which allows adjustment of applied light doses to achieve a safe and selective treatment, instead of the standard laser systems that are associated with damages in the healthy tissues in the tumor surroundings. Those are the first graphene-based materials containing pharmaceutical formulations developed for BCC phototherapy.
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- Sara I Amaral
- LEPABE─Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE─Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- INEB-Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE─Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE─Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- INEB-Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
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- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- INEB-Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE─Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE─Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- INEB-Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
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- CQVR─Centro de Química Vila Real, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Physical Department, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta dos Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- ICBAS-Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- CESPU, IINFACTS-Institute for Research and Advanced Training in Health Sciences and Technologies, Rua Central de Gandra 1317, 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal
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- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- INEB-Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE─Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE─Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE─Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE─Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias s/n, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
- INEB-Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, 4200-180 Porto, Portugal
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Hajareh Haghighi F, Binaymotlagh R, Fratoddi I, Chronopoulou L, Palocci C. Peptide-Hydrogel Nanocomposites for Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery. Gels 2023; 9:953. [PMID: 38131939 PMCID: PMC10742474 DOI: 10.3390/gels9120953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, but conventional anticancer drugs have side effects, mainly due to their non-specific distribution in the body in both cancerous and healthy cells. To address this relevant issue and improve the efficiency of anticancer drugs, increasing attention is being devoted to hydrogel drug-delivery systems for different kinds of cancer treatment due to their high biocompatibility and stability, low side effects, and ease of modifications. To improve the therapeutic efficiency and provide multi-functionality, different types of nanoparticles (NPs) can be incorporated within the hydrogels to form smart hydrogel nanocomposites, benefiting the advantages of both counterparts and suitable for advanced anticancer applications. Despite many papers on non-peptide hydrogel nanocomposites, there is limited knowledge about peptide-based nanocomposites, specifically in anti-cancer drug delivery. The aim of this short but comprehensive review is, therefore, to focus attention on the synergies resulting from the combination of NPs with peptide-based hydrogels. This review, which includes a survey of recent advances in this kind of material, does not aim to be an exhaustive review of hydrogel technology, but it instead highlights recent noteworthy publications and discusses novel perspectives to provide valuable insights into the promising synergic combination of peptide hydrogels and NPs for the design of novel anticancer drug delivery systems.
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- Farid Hajareh Haghighi
- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.H.H.); (R.B.); (I.F.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.H.H.); (R.B.); (I.F.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.H.H.); (R.B.); (I.F.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.H.H.); (R.B.); (I.F.)
- Research Center for Applied Sciences to the Safeguard of Environment and Cultural Heritage (CIABC), Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.H.H.); (R.B.); (I.F.)
- Research Center for Applied Sciences to the Safeguard of Environment and Cultural Heritage (CIABC), Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Fjodorova N, Novič M, Venko K, Rasulev B, Türker Saçan M, Tugcu G, Sağ Erdem S, Toropova AP, Toropov AA. Cheminformatics and Machine Learning Approaches to Assess Aquatic Toxicity Profiles of Fullerene Derivatives. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14160. [PMID: 37762462 PMCID: PMC10531479 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Fullerene derivatives (FDs) are widely used in nanomaterials production, the pharmaceutical industry and biomedicine. In the present study, we focused on the potential toxic effects of FDs on the aquatic environment. First, we analyzed the binding affinity of 169 FDs to 10 human proteins (1D6U, 1E3K, 1GOS, 1GS4, 1H82, 1OG5, 1UOM, 2F9Q, 2J0D, 3ERT) obtained from the Protein Data Bank (PDB) and showing high similarity to proteins from aquatic species. Then, the binding activity of 169 FDs to the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE)-as a known target of toxins in fathead minnows and Daphnia magna, causing the inhibition of AChE-was analyzed. Finally, the structural aquatic toxicity alerts obtained from ToxAlert were used to confirm the possible mechanism of action. Machine learning and cheminformatics tools were used to analyze the data. Counter-propagation artificial neural network (CPANN) models were used to determine key binding properties of FDs to proteins associated with aquatic toxicity. Predicting the binding affinity of unknown FDs using quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models eliminates the need for complex and time-consuming calculations. The results of the study show which structural features of FDs have the greatest impact on aquatic organisms and help prioritize FDs and make manufacturing decisions.
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- Natalja Fjodorova
- Laboratory for Chemoinformatics, Theory Department, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.N.); (K.V.)
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- Laboratory for Chemoinformatics, Theory Department, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.N.); (K.V.)
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- Laboratory for Chemoinformatics, Theory Department, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.N.); (K.V.)
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- Department of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, NDSU Dept 2510, P.O. Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108, USA;
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- Ecotoxicology and Chemometrics Lab, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Bogazici University, Hisar Campus, 34342 Istanbul, Turkey;
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, 34755 Istanbul, Turkey;
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- Department of Chemistry, Marmara University, 34722 Istanbul, Turkey;
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- Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, Via Mario Negri 2, 20156 Milano, Italy; (A.P.T.); (A.A.T.)
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- Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, Via Mario Negri 2, 20156 Milano, Italy; (A.P.T.); (A.A.T.)
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Zhou R, Chang M, Shen M, Cong Y, Chen Y, Wang Y. Sonocatalytic Optimization of Titanium-Based Therapeutic Nanomedicine. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2301764. [PMID: 37395421 PMCID: PMC10477905 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202301764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Recent considerable technological advances in ultrasound-based treatment modality provides a magnificent prospect for scientific communities to conquer the related diseases, which is featured with remarkable tissue penetration, non-invasive and non-thermal characteristics. As one of the critical elements that influences treatment outcomes, titanium (Ti)-based sonosensitizers with distinct physicochemical properties and exceptional sonodynamic efficiency have been applied extensively in the field of nanomedical applications. To date, a myriad of methodologies has been designed to manipulate the sonodynamic performance of titanium-involved nanomedicine and further enhance the productivity of reactive oxygen species for disease treatments. In this comprehensive review, the sonocatalytic optimization of diversified Ti-based nanoplatforms, including defect engineering, plasmon resonance modulation, heterojunction, modulating tumor microenvironment, as well as the development of synergistic therapeutic modalities is mainly focused. The state-of-the-art Ti-based nanoplatforms ranging from preparation process to the extensive medical applications are summarized and highlighted, with the goal of elaborating on future research prospects and providing a perspective on the bench-to-beside translation of these sonocatalytic optimization tactics. Furthermore, to spur further technological advancements in nanomedicine, the difficulties currently faced and the direction of sonocatalytic optimization of Ti-based therapeutic nanomedicine are proposed and outlooked.
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- Ruirui Zhou
- Department of UltrasoundShanghai Pulmonary HospitalSchool of MedicineTongji UniversityShanghai200433P. R. China
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- Laboratory CenterShanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghai200071P. R. China
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- Department of UltrasoundShanghai Pulmonary HospitalSchool of MedicineTongji UniversityShanghai200433P. R. China
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- Department of UltrasoundShanghai Pulmonary HospitalSchool of MedicineTongji UniversityShanghai200433P. R. China
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- Materdicine LabSchool of Life SciencesShanghai UniversityShanghai200444P. R. China
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- Department of UltrasoundShanghai Pulmonary HospitalSchool of MedicineTongji UniversityShanghai200433P. R. China
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Bhattacharya N, Cahill DM, Yang W, Kochar M. Graphene as a nano-delivery vehicle in agriculture - current knowledge and future prospects. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2023; 43:851-869. [PMID: 35815813 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2022.2090315] [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: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Graphene has triggered enormous interest in, and exploration of, its applications in diverse areas of science and technology due to its unique properties. While graphene has displayed great potential as a nano-delivery system for drugs and biomolecules in biomedicine, its application as a nanocarrier in agriculture has only begun to be explored. Conventional fertilizers and agricultural delivery systems have a number of disadvantages, such as: fast release of the active ingredient, low delivery efficiency, rapid degradation and low stability that often leads to their over-application and consequent environmental problems. Advanced nano fertilizers with high carrier efficiency and slow and controlled release are now considered the gold standard for promoting agricultural sustainability while protecting the environment. Graphene's attractive properties include large surface area, chemical stability, mechanical stability, tunable surface chemistry and low toxicity making it a promising material on which to base agricultural delivery systems. Recent research has demonstrated considerable success in the use of graphene for agricultural applications, including its utilization as a delivery vehicle for plant nutrients and crop protection agents, as well as in post-harvest management of crops. This review, therefore, presents a comprehensive overview of the current status of graphene-based nanocarriers in agriculture. Additionally, the review outlines the surface functionalization methods used for effective molecular delivery, various strategies for nano-vehicle design and the underlying features necessary for a graphene-based agro-delivery system. Finally, the review discusses directions for further research in optimization of graphene-based nanocarriers.
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- Nandini Bhattacharya
- TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre, The Energy and Resources Institute, Gual Pahari, Haryana, India
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia
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- TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre, The Energy and Resources Institute, Gual Pahari, Haryana, India
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Raj R, Dixit AR. Direct Ink Writing of Carbon-Doped Polymeric Composite Ink: A Review on Its Requirements and Applications. 3D PRINTING AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 2023; 10:828-854. [PMID: 37609584 PMCID: PMC10440670 DOI: 10.1089/3dp.2021.0209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Direct Ink Writing (DIW) opens new possibilities in three-dimensional (3D) printing of carbon-based polymeric ink. This is due to its ability in design flexibility, structural complexity, and environmental sustainability. This area requires exhaustive study because of its wide application in different manufacturing sectors. The present article is related to the variant emerging 3D printing techniques and DIW of carbonaceous materials. Carbon-based materials, extensively used for various applications in 3D printing, possess impressive chemical stability, strength, and flexible nanostructure. Fine printable inks consist predominantly of uniform solutions of carbon materials, such as graphene, graphene oxide (GO), carbon fibers (CFs), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and solvents. It also contains compatible polymers and suitable additives. This review article elaborately discusses the fundamental requirements of DIW in structuring carbon-doped polymeric inks viz. ink formulation, required ink rheology, extrusion parameters, print fidelity prediction, layer bonding examination, substrate selection, and curing method to achieve fine functional composites. A detailed description of its application in the fields of electronics, medical, and mechanical segments have also been focused in this study.
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- Ratnesh Raj
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India
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Saifutdinov A, Timerkaev B. Modeling and Comparative Analysis of Atmospheric Pressure Anodic Carbon Arc Discharge in Argon and Helium-Producing Carbon Nanostructures. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1966. [PMID: 37446482 DOI: 10.3390/nano13131966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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In this work, within the framework of a unified model for the discharge gap and electrodes, a comparative numerical analysis was carried out on the effect of evaporation of graphite anode material on the characteristics of the arc discharge in helium and argon. The effect of changing the plasma-forming ion, in which the ion of evaporated atomic carbon becomes the dominant ion, is demonstrated. For an arc discharge in helium, this effect is accompanied by a jump-like change in the dependence of the current density on voltage (CVC), and smoothly for a discharge in argon. With regard to the dynamics of the ignition of an arc discharge, it is shown that during the transition from glow discharge to arc in helium, the discharge parameters are also accompanied by an abrupt change, while in argon, this transition is smooth. This is due to the fact that the ionization potentials, as well as the ionization cross sections, differ significantly for helium and carbon, and are close in value for helium and argon. For various points on the CVC, the density distributions of the charged and neutral particles of an inert gas and evaporated gases are presented.
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- Almaz Saifutdinov
- Department of General Physics, Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev-KAI, K. Marx St., 10, 420071 Kazan, Russia
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- Department of General Physics, Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev-KAI, K. Marx St., 10, 420071 Kazan, Russia
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Taşdemir Ş, Morçimen ZG, Doğan AA, Görgün C, Şendemir A. Surface Area of Graphene Governs Its Neurotoxicity. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023. [PMID: 37201186 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Due to their unique physicochemical properties, graphene and its derivatives are widely exploited for biomedical applications. It has been shown that graphene may exert different degrees of toxicity in in vivo or in vitro models when administered via different routes and penetrated through physiological barriers, subsequently being distributed within tissues or located within cells. In this study, in vitro neurotoxicity of graphene with different surface areas (150 and 750 m2/g) was examined on dopaminergic neuron model cells. SH-SY5Y cells were treated with graphene possessing two different surface areas (150 and 750 m2/g) in different concentrations between 400 and 3.125 μg/mL, and the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects were investigated. Both sizes of graphene have shown increased cell viability in decreasing concentrations. Cell damage increased with higher surface area. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) results have concluded that the viability loss of the cells is not through membrane damage. Neither of the two graphene types showed damage through lipid peroxidation (MDA) oxidative stress pathway. Glutathione (GSH) values increased within the first 24 and 48 h for both types of graphene. This increase suggests that graphene has an antioxidant effect on the SH-SY5Y model neurons. Comet analysis shows that graphene does not show genotoxicity on either surface area. Although there are many studies on graphene and its derivatives on their use with different cells in the literature, there are conflicting results in these studies, and most of the literature is focused on graphene oxide. Among these studies, no study examining the effect of graphene surface areas on the cell was found. Our study contributes to the literature in terms of examining the cytotoxic and genotoxic behavior of graphene with different surface areas.
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- Şeyma Taşdemir
- Bioengineering Department, Celal Bayar University, Manisa 45140, Turkey
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- Department of Experimental Medicine (DIMES), University of Genova, Genova 16126, Italy
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- Department of Bioengineering, Ege University, Izmir 35040, Turkey
- Department of Biomedical Technologies, Ege University, Izmir 35040, Turkey
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Hirschbiegel CM, Zhang X, Huang R, Cicek YA, Fedeli S, Rotello VM. Inorganic nanoparticles as scaffolds for bioorthogonal catalysts. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 195:114730. [PMID: 36791809 PMCID: PMC10170407 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.114730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Bioorthogonal transition metal catalysts (TMCs) transform therapeutically inactive molecules (pro-drugs) into active drug compounds. Inorganic nanoscaffolds protect and solubilize catalysts while offering a flexible design space for decoration with targeting elements and stimuli-responsive activity. These "drug factories" can activate pro-drugs in situ, localizing treatment to the disease site and minimizing off-target effects. Inorganic nanoscaffolds provide structurally diverse scaffolds for encapsulating TMCs. This ability to define the catalyst environment can be employed to enhance the stability and selectivity of the TMC, providing access to enzyme-like bioorthogonal processes. The use of inorganic nanomaterials as scaffolds TMCs and the use of these bioorthogonal nanozymes in vitro and in vivo applications will be discussed in this review.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 710 N. Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 710 N. Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 710 N. Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 710 N. Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 710 N. Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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Pei Z, Lei H, Cheng L. Bioactive inorganic nanomaterials for cancer theranostics. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:2031-2081. [PMID: 36633202 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00352j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Bioactive materials are a special class of biomaterials that can react in vivo to induce a biological response or regulate biological functions, thus achieving a better curative effect than traditional inert biomaterials. For cancer theranostics, compared with organic or polymer nanomaterials, inorganic nanomaterials possess unique physical and chemical properties, have stronger mechanical stability on the basis of maintaining certain bioactivity, and are easy to be compounded with various carriers (polymer carriers, biological carriers, etc.), so as to achieve specific antitumor efficacy. After entering the nanoscale, due to the nano-size effect, high specific surface area and special nanostructures, inorganic nanomaterials exhibit unique biological effects, which significantly influence the interaction with biological organisms. Therefore, the research and applications of bioactive inorganic nanomaterials in cancer theranostics have attracted wide attention. In this review, we mainly summarize the recent progress of bioactive inorganic nanomaterials in cancer theranostics, and also introduce the definition, synthesis and modification strategies of bioactive inorganic nanomaterials. Thereafter, the applications of bioactive inorganic nanomaterials in tumor imaging and antitumor therapy, including tumor microenvironment (TME) regulation, catalytic therapy, gas therapy, regulatory cell death and immunotherapy, are discussed. Finally, the biosafety and challenges of bioactive inorganic nanomaterials are also mentioned, and their future development opportunities are prospected. This review highlights the bioapplication of bioactive inorganic nanomaterials.
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- Zifan Pei
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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Khakpour E, Salehi S, Naghib SM, Ghorbanzadeh S, Zhang W. Graphene-based nanomaterials for stimuli-sensitive controlled delivery of therapeutic molecules. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1129768. [PMID: 36845181 PMCID: PMC9947473 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1129768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Stimuli-responsive drug delivery has attracted tremendous attention in the past decades. It provides a spatial- and temporal-controlled release in response to different triggers, thus enabling highly efficient drug delivery and minimizing drug side effects. Graphene-based nanomaterials have been broadly explored, and they show great potential in smart drug delivery due to their stimuli-responsive behavior and high loading capacity for an extended range of drug molecules. These characteristics are a result of high surface area, mechanical stability and chemical stability, and excellent optical, electrical, and thermal properties. Their great and infinite functionalization potential also allows them to be integrated into several types of polymers, macromolecules, or other nanoparticles, leading to the fabrication of novel nanocarriers with enhanced biocompatibility and trigger-sensitive properties. Thus, numerous studies have been dedicated to graphene modification and functionalization. In the current review, we introduce graphene derivatives and different graphene-based nanomaterials utilized in drug delivery and discuss the most important advances in their functionalization and modification. Also, their potential and progress in an intelligent drug release in response to different types of stimuli either endogenous (pH, redox conditions, and reactive oxygen species (ROS)) or exogenous (temperature, near-infrared (NIR) radiation, and electric field) will be debated.
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- Elnaz Khakpour
- Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology and Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, IUST, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology and Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, IUST, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology and Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, IUST, ACECR, Tehran, Iran,*Correspondence: Seyed Morteza Naghib, ; Wei Zhang,
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- State Key Laboratory of Structure Analysis for Industrial Equipment, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structure Analysis for Industrial Equipment, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China,*Correspondence: Seyed Morteza Naghib, ; Wei Zhang,
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Dhadda S, Sharma S, Jakhar P, Sharma H. Contemporary progress in the green synthesis of spiro-thiazolidines and their medicinal significance: a review. RSC Adv 2023; 13:3723-3742. [PMID: 36756557 PMCID: PMC9891087 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07474e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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The development of new strategies for the production of nitrogen and sulfur-containing heterocycles remains an extremely alluring but challenging proposition. Among these heterocyclic compounds, spiro-thiazolidines are a distinct class of heterocyclic motifs with an all-encompassing range of pharmaceutical activities such as anti-histaminic, anti-proliferative, anesthetic, hypnotic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-HIV, anthelmintic, CNS stimulant, and anti-viral potentials. Consequently, investigators have produced these heterocycles through diversified intricate pathways as object structures for medicinal studies. Notwithstanding their innumerable manmade solicitations, there is yet no special periodical on MCRs concerning spiro-thiazolidine via green synthesis. Thus, this in-depth review encompasses the excursion of MCRs to spiro-thiazolidines, including the environment-friendly synthetic approaches, reaction situations, rationale behind the optimal selection of catalyst, scope, anticipated mechanism, and biological activities. In this review, we have focussed on the furthermost current developments in spiro-thiazolidine creation under different conditions, such as ionic liquid-assisted, microwave-assisted, on-water, solid-supported acid-catalyzed, asymmetric, and nanocatalyst-assisted syntheses, developed over the last 8 years. This study details works regarding the total amalgamation of spiro-thiazolidines under N- and S-containing heterocycles. Furthermore, this article summarizes the developments of artificially and pharmaceutically important spiro-thiazolidine candidates.
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- Surbhi Dhadda
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, Vivekananda Global UniversityJagatpuraJaipurRajasthan303012India
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- Microwave Chemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry, UCOS, Mohanlal Sukhadia University Udaipur Rajasthan 313001 India
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- Microwave Chemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry, UCOS, Mohanlal Sukhadia University Udaipur Rajasthan 313001 India
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- Microwave Chemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry, UCOS, Mohanlal Sukhadia University Udaipur Rajasthan 313001 India
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Belluomo R, Khodaei A, Amin Yavari S. Additively manufactured Bi-functionalized bioceramics for reconstruction of bone tumor defects. Acta Biomater 2023; 156:234-249. [PMID: 36028198 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.08.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Bone tissue exhibits critical factors for metastatic cancer cells and represents an extremely pleasant spot for further growth of tumors. The number of metastatic bone lesions and primary tumors that arise directly from cells comprised in the bone milieu is constantly increasing. Bioceramics have recently received significant attention in bone tissue engineering and local drug delivery applications. Additionally, additive manufacturing of bioceramics offers unprecedented advantages including the possibilities to fill irregular voids after the resection and fabricate patient-specific implants. Herein, we investigated the recent advances in additively manufactured bioceramics and ceramic-based composites that were used in the local bone tumor treatment and reconstruction of bone tumor defects. Furthermore, it has been extensively explained how to bi-functionalize ceramics-based biomaterials and what current limitations impede their clinical application. We have also discussed the importance of further development into ceramic-based biomaterials and molecular biology of bone tumors to: (1) discover new potential therapeutic targets to enhance conventional therapies, (2) local delivering of bio-molecular agents in a customized and "smart" way, and (3) accomplish a complete elimination of tumor cells in order to prevent tumor recurrence formation. We emphasized that by developing the research focus on the introduction of novel 3D-printed bioceramics with unique properties such as stimuli responsiveness, it will be possible to fabricate smart bioceramics that promote bone regeneration while minimizing the side-effects and effectively eradicate bone tumors while promoting bone regeneration. In fact, by combining all these therapeutic strategies and additive manufacturing, it is likely to provide personalized tumor-targeting therapies for cancer patients in the foreseeable future. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: To increase the survival rates of cancer patients, different strategies such as surgery, reconstruction, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc have proven to be essential. Nonetheless, these therapeutic protocols have reached a plateau in their effectiveness due to limitations including drug resistance, tumor recurrence after surgery, toxic side-effects, and impaired bone regeneration following tumor resection. Hence, novel approaches to specifically and locally attack cancer cells, while also regenerating the damaged bony tissue, have being developed in the past years. This review sheds light to the novel approaches that enhance local bone tumor therapy and reconstruction procedures by combining additive manufacturing of ceramic biomaterials and other polymers, bioactive molecules, nanoparticles to affect bone tumor functions, metabolism, and microenvironment.
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- Ruggero Belluomo
- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht 3508GA, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht 3508GA, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht 3508GA, the Netherlands; Regenerative Medicine Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Sharp PS, Stylianou M, Arellano LM, Neves JC, Gravagnuolo AM, Dodd A, Barr K, Lozano N, Kisby T, Kostarelos K. Graphene Oxide Nanoscale Platform Enhances the Anti-Cancer Properties of Bortezomib in Glioblastoma Models. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2201968. [PMID: 36300643 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202201968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Graphene-based 2D nanomaterials possess unique physicochemical characteristics which can be utilized in various biomedical applications, including the transport and presentation of chemotherapeutic agents. In glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), intratumorally administered thin graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets demonstrate a widespread distribution throughout the tumor volume without impact on tumor growth, nor spread into normal brain tissue. Such intratumoral localization and distribution can offer multiple opportunities for treatment and modulation of the GBM microenvironment. Here, the kinetics of GO nanosheet distribution in orthotopic GBM mouse models is described and a novel nano-chemotherapeutic approach utilizing thin GO sheets as platforms to non-covalently complex a proteasome inhibitor, bortezomib (BTZ), is rationally designed. Through the characterization of the GO:BTZ complexes, a high loading capacity of the small molecule on the GO surface with sustained BTZ biological activity in vitro is demonstrated. In vivo, a single low-volume intratumoral administration of GO:BTZ complex shows an enhanced cytotoxic effect compared to free drug in two orthotopic GBM mouse models. This study provides evidence of the potential that thin and small GO sheets hold as flat nanoscale platforms for GBM treatment by increasing the bioavailable drug concentration locally, leading to an enhanced therapeutic effect.
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- Paul S Sharp
- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, AV Hill Building, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, AV Hill Building, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, AV Hill Building, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, AV Hill Building, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, AV Hill Building, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, AV Hill Building, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, AV Hill Building, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.,Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
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Zhong S, Yao S, Zhao Q, Wang Z, Liu Z, Li L, Wang ZL. Electricity‐Assisted Cancer Therapy: From Traditional Clinic Applications to Emerging Methods Integrated with Nanotechnologies. ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/anbr.202200143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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- Songjing Zhong
- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 101400 P.R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 101400 P.R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 101400 P.R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 101400 P.R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 101400 P.R. China
- Center on Nanoenergy Research Guangxi University Nanning 530004 P.R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 101400 P.R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 101400 P.R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 101400 P.R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 101400 P.R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 101400 P.R. China
- Center on Nanoenergy Research Guangxi University Nanning 530004 P.R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 101400 P.R. China
- Center on Nanoenergy Research Guangxi University Nanning 530004 P.R. China
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Yao L, Chen A, Li Li, Liu Y. Preparation, properties, applications and outlook of graphene-based materials in biomedical field: A comprehensive review. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE, POLYMER EDITION 2022; 34:1121-1156. [DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2022.2155781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Luyang Yao
- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, People’s Republic of China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of New Drug Research & Development, Shenyang 110036, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, People’s Republic of China
- Liaoning University, Judicial Expertise Center, Shenyang 110036, People’s Republic of China
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Akhter S, Arjmand F, Pettinari C, Tabassum S. Ru(II)( ƞ6- p-cymene) Conjugates Loaded onto Graphene Oxide: An Effective pH-Responsive Anticancer Drug Delivery System. Molecules 2022; 27:7592. [PMID: 36364418 PMCID: PMC9655566 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27217592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 09/04/2023] Open
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Graphene oxide-based nanodrug delivery systems are considered one of the most promising platforms to deliver therapeutic drugs at the target site. In this study, Ru(II)(ƞ6-p-cymene) complexes containing the benzothiazole ligand were covalently anchored on graphene oxide using the ultrasonication method. The nanoconjugates GO-NCD-1 and GO-NCD-2 were characterized by FT-IR, UV-visible, 1H NMR, TGA, SEM, and TEM techniques, which confirmed the successful loading of both the complexes (NCD 1 and NCD 2) on the carrier with average particle diameter sizes of 17 ± 6.9 nm and 25 ± 6.5 nm. In vitro DNA binding studies of the nanoconjugates were carried out by employing various biophysical methods to investigate the binding interaction with the therapeutic target biomolecule and to quantify the intrinsic binding constant values useful to understand their binding affinity. Our results suggest (i) high Kb and Ksv values of the graphene-loaded conjugates (ii) effective cleavage of plasmid DNA at a lower concentration of 7.5 µM and 10 µM via an oxidative pathway, and (iii) fast release of NCD 2 at an acidic pH that could have a good impact on the controlled delivery of drug. It was found that 90% of the drug was released in an acidic pH (5.8 pH) environment in 48 h, therefore suggesting pH-responsive behavior of the drug delivery system. Molecular docking, DFT studies, and cytotoxicity activity against three cancer cell lines by SRB assay were also performed.
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- Suffora Akhter
- Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via S. Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, MC, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
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Rahimi S, Chen Y, Zareian M, Pandit S, Mijakovic I. Cellular and subcellular interactions of graphene-based materials with cancerous and non-cancerous cells. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 189:114467. [PMID: 35914588 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Despite significant advances in early detection and personalized treatment, cancer is still among the leading causes of death globally. One of the possible anticancer approaches that is presently receiving a lot of attention is the development of nanocarriers capable of specific and efficient delivery of anticancer drugs. Graphene-based materials are promising nanocarriers in this respect, due to their high drug loading capacity and biocompatibility. In this review, we present an overview on the interactions of graphene-based materials with normal mammalian cells at the molecular level as well as cellular and subcellular levels, including plasma membrane, cytoskeleton, and membrane-bound organelles such as lysosomes, mitochondria, nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, and peroxisome. In parallel, we assemble the knowledge about the interactions of graphene-based materials with cancerous cells, that are considered as the potential applications of these materials for cancer therapy including metastasis treatment, targeted drug delivery, and differentiation to non-cancer stem cells. We highlight the influence of key parameters, such as the size and surface chemistry of graphene-based materials that govern the efficiency of internalization and biocompatibility of these particles in vitro and in vivo. Finally, this review aims to correlate the key parameters of graphene-based nanomaterials specially graphene oxide, such as size and surface modifications, to their interactions with the cancerous and non-cancerous cells for designing and engineering them for bio-applications and especially for therapeutic purposes.
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- Shadi Rahimi
- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg 41296, Sweden.
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg 41296, Sweden
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg 41296, Sweden; State Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material and Green Paper-making, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg 41296, Sweden
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg 41296, Sweden; The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.
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Thomas DT, Baby A, Raman V, Balakrishnan SP. Carbon‐Based Nanomaterials for Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis: A Review. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202202455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Department of Chemistry CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bengaluru India– 560029
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- Department of Chemistry T. M. Jacob Memorial Government College, Manimalakkunu Koothattukulam Kerala India 686662
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Kiliç E, Pekel Bayramgil N. Modification of graphene with two strong acids and its nanocomposites with 2-hydroxyethylcellulose. RESULTS IN CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2022.100544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Hurtado A, Cano-Vicent A, Tuñón-Molina A, Aparicio-Collado JL, Salesa B, I Serra RS, Serrano-Aroca Á. Engineering alginate hydrogel films with poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-valerate) and graphene nanoplatelets: Enhancement of antiviral activity, cell adhesion and electroactive properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 219:694-708. [PMID: 35961550 PMCID: PMC9364692 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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A new biodegradable semi-interpenetrated polymer network (semi-IPN) of two US Food and Drug Administration approved materials, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-valerate) (PHBV) and calcium alginate (CA) was engineered to provide an alternative strategy to enhance the poor adhesion properties of CA. The synthesis procedure allows the additional incorporation of 10 % w/w of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), which have no cytotoxic effect on human keratinocytes. This quantity of multilayer graphene provides superior antiviral activity to the novel semi-IPN against a surrogate virus of SARS-CoV-2. Adding GNPs hardly affects the water absorption or electrical conductivity of the pure components of CA and PHBV. However, the semi-IPN's electrical conductivity increases dramatically after adding GNP due to molecular rearrangements of the intertwined polymer chains that continuously distribute the GNP nanosheets, This new hydrophilic composite biomaterial film shows great promise for skin biomedical applications, especially those that require antiviral and/or biodegradable electroconductive materials.
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- Alejandro Hurtado
- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Lab, Centro de Investigación Traslacional San Alberto Magno, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, c/Guillem de Castro 94, Valencia 46001, Spain
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- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Lab, Centro de Investigación Traslacional San Alberto Magno, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, c/Guillem de Castro 94, Valencia 46001, Spain
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- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Lab, Centro de Investigación Traslacional San Alberto Magno, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, c/Guillem de Castro 94, Valencia 46001, Spain
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- Centre for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 València, Spain
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- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Lab, Centro de Investigación Traslacional San Alberto Magno, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, c/Guillem de Castro 94, Valencia 46001, Spain
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- Centre for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 València, Spain; CIBER-BBN, Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, 46022 València, Spain.
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- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Lab, Centro de Investigación Traslacional San Alberto Magno, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, c/Guillem de Castro 94, Valencia 46001, Spain.
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Torabi M, Yaghoobi F, Shervedani RK, Kefayat A, Ghahremani F, Harsini PR. Mn(II) & Gd(III) Deferrioxamine Complex Contrast Agents & Temozolomide Cancer Prodrug Immobilized on Folic Acid Targeted Graphene/Polyacrylic Acid Nanocarrier: MRI Efficiency, Drug Stability & Interactions with Cancer Cells. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Corbella C, Portal S, Kundrapu MN, Keidar M. Nanosynthesis by atmospheric arc discharges excited with pulsed-DC power: a review. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:342001. [PMID: 35487195 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac6bad] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Plasma technology is actively used for nanoparticle synthesis and modification. All plasma techniques share the ambition of providing high quality, nanostructured materials with full control over their crystalline state and functional properties. Pulsed-DC physical/chemical vapour deposition, high power impulse magnetron sputtering, and pulsed cathodic arc are consolidated low-temperature plasma processes for the synthesis of high-quality nanocomposite films in vacuum environment. However, atmospheric arc discharge stands out thanks to the high throughput, wide variety, and excellent quality of obtained stand-alone nanomaterials, mainly core-shell nanoparticles, transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers, and carbon-based nanostructures, like graphene and carbon nanotubes. Unique capabilities of this arc technique are due to its flexibility and wide range of plasma parameters achievable by modulation of the frequency, duty cycle, and amplitude of pulse waveform. The many possibilities offered by pulsed arc discharges applied on synthesis of low-dimensional materials are reviewed here. Periodical variations in temperature and density of the pulsing arc plasma enable nanosynthesis with a more rational use of the supplied power. Parameters such as plasma composition, consumed power, process stability, material properties, and economical aspects, are discussed. Finally, a brief outlook towards future tendencies of nanomaterial preparation is proposed. Atmospheric pulsed arcs constitute promising, clean processes providing ecological and sustainable development in the production of nanomaterials both in industry and research laboratories.
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- Carles Corbella
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, 800 22nd Street, Northwest, Washington, DC 20052, United States of America
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, 800 22nd Street, Northwest, Washington, DC 20052, United States of America
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- Tech-X Corporation, 5621 Arapahoe Ave. Suite A, Boulder, CO 80303, United States of America
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University, 800 22nd Street, Northwest, Washington, DC 20052, United States of America
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Kansara V, Tiwari S, Patel M. Graphene quantum dots: A review on the effect of synthesis parameters and theranostic applications. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 217:112605. [PMID: 35688109 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The rising demand for early-stage diagnosis of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative can be met with the development of materials offering high sensitivity and specificity. Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have been investigated extensively for theranostic applications owing to their superior photostability and high aqueous dispersibility. These are attractive for a range of biomedical applications as their physicochemical and optoelectronic properties can be tuned precisely. However, many aspects of these properties remain to be explored. In the present review, we have discussed the effect of synthetic parameters upon their physicochemical characteristics relevant to bioimaging. We have highlighted the effect of particle properties upon sensing of biological molecules through 'turn-on' and 'turn-off' fluorescence and generation of electrochemical signals. After describing the effect of surface chemistry and solution pH on optical properties, an inclusive view on application of GQDs in drug delivery and radiation therapy has been given. Finally, a brief overview on their application in gene therapy has also been included.
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- Vrushti Kansara
- Maliba Pharmacy College, Uka Tarsadia University, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Maliba Pharmacy College, Uka Tarsadia University, Gujarat, India.
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Rossa V, Monteiro Ferreira LE, da Costa Vasconcelos S, Tai Shimabukuro ET, Gomes da Costa Madriaga V, Carvalho AP, Castellã Pergher SB, de Carvalho da Silva F, Ferreira VF, Conte Junior CA, de Melo Lima T. Nanocomposites based on the graphene family for food packaging: historical perspective, preparation methods, and properties. RSC Adv 2022; 12:14084-14111. [PMID: 35558848 PMCID: PMC9094098 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00912a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology experienced a great technological advance after the discovery of the graphene family (graphene – Gr, graphene oxide – GO, and reduced graphene oxide-rGO). Based on the excellent properties of these materials, it is possible to develop novel polymeric nanocomposites for several applications in our daily routine. One of the most prominent applications is for food packaging, offering nanocomposites with improved thermal, mechanical, anti-microbial, and barrier properties against gas and water vapor. This paper reviewed food packaging from its inception to the present day, with the development of more resistant and intelligent packaging. Herein, the most common combinations of polymeric matrices (derived from non-renewable and renewable sources) with Gr, GO, and rGO and their typical preparation methods are presented. Besides, the interactions present in these nanocomposites will be discussed in detail, and their final properties will be thoroughly analyzed as a function of the preparation technique and graphene family-matrix combinations. Food packaging based on nanotechnology of polymeric nanocomposites of graphene and graphene oxide results in packaging with better thermal, mechanical, antimicrobial, electrical packaging, moisture barrier and gas properties.![]()
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- Vinicius Rossa
- Departamento de Química Inorgânica, Campus Do Valonguinho, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Fluminense - IQ-UFF 24020-150 Niterói RJ Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Inorgânica, Campus Do Valonguinho, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Fluminense - IQ-UFF 24020-150 Niterói RJ Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Inorgânica, Campus Do Valonguinho, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Fluminense - IQ-UFF 24020-150 Niterói RJ Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Inorgânica, Campus Do Valonguinho, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Fluminense - IQ-UFF 24020-150 Niterói RJ Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Inorgânica, Campus Do Valonguinho, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Fluminense - IQ-UFF 24020-150 Niterói RJ Brazil
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- Food Science Program, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro 21941-909 Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Laboratory Molecular Sieves - LABPEMOL, Chemistry Institute - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte - IQ-UFRN Natal RN Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica, Campus Do Valonguinho, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Fluminense 24020-150 Niterói RJ Brazil
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- Departamento de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Fluminense 24241-000 Niterói RJ Brazil
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- Food Science Program, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro 21941-909 Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Inorgânica, Campus Do Valonguinho, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Fluminense - IQ-UFF 24020-150 Niterói RJ Brazil
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Domanico M, Fukuto A, Tran LM, Bustamante JM, Edwards PC, Pinkerton KE, Thomasy SM, Van Winkle LS. Cytotoxicity of 2D engineered nanomaterials in pulmonary and corneal epithelium. NANOIMPACT 2022; 26:100404. [PMID: 35560287 PMCID: PMC9205178 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2022.100404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) engineered nanomaterials are widely used in consumer and industrial goods due to their unique chemical and physical characteristics. Engineered nanomaterials are incredibly small and capable of being aerosolized during manufacturing, with the potential for biological interaction at first-contact sites such as the eye and lung. The unique properties of 2D nanomaterials that make them of interest to many industries may also cause toxicity towards epithelial cells. Using murine and human respiratory epithelial cell culture models, we tested the cytotoxicity of eight 2D engineered nanomaterials: graphene (110 nm), graphene oxide (2 um), graphene oxide (400 nm), reduced graphene oxide (2 um), reduced graphene oxide (400 nm), partially reduced graphene oxide (400 nm), molybdenum disulfide (400 nm), and hexagonal boron nitride (150 nm). Non-graphene nanomaterials were also tested in human corneal epithelial cells for ocular epithelial cytotoxicity. Hexagonal boron nitride was found to be cytotoxic in mouse tracheal, human alveolar, and human corneal epithelial cells. Hexagonal boron nitride was also tested for inhibition of wound healing in alveolar epithelial cells; no inhibition was seen at sub-cytotoxic doses. Nanomaterials should be considered with care before use, due to specific regional cytotoxicity that also varies by cell type. Supported by U01ES027288 and T32HL007013 and T32ES007059.
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- Morgan Domanico
- Center for Health and the Environment, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA; Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Center for Health and the Environment, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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- Center for Health and the Environment, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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- Center for Health and the Environment, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA; Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Cell Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA; Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science, School of Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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- Center for Health and the Environment, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA; Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Cell Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, USA.
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Yang G, Kong H, Chen Y, Liu B, Zhu D, Guo L, Wei G. Recent advances in the hybridization of cellulose and carbon nanomaterials: Interactions, structural design, functional tailoring, and applications. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 279:118947. [PMID: 34980360 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Due to the good biocompatibility and flexibility of cellulose and the excellent optical, electronic, as well as mechanical properties of carbon nanomaterials (CNMs), cellulose/CNM hybrid materials have been widely synthesized and used in energy storage, sensors, adsorption, biomedicine, and many other fields. In this review, we present recent advances (2016-current) in the design, structural design, functional tailoring and various applications of cellulose/CNM hybrid materials. For this aim, first the interactions between cellulose and CNMs for promoting the formation of cellulose/CNM materials are analyzed, and then the hybridization between cellulose with various CNMs for tailoring the structures and functions of hybrid materials is introduced. Further, abundant applications of cellulose/CNM hybrid materials in various fields are presented and discussed. This comprehensive review will be helpful for readers to understand the functional design and facile synthesis of cellulose-based nanocomposites, and to promote the high-performance utilization and sustainability of biomass materials in the future.
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- Guozheng Yang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, PR China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, PR China.
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Khan MI, Hossain MI, Hossain MK, Rubel MHK, Hossain KM, Mahfuz AMUB, Anik MI. Recent Progress in Nanostructured Smart Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapy: A Review. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:971-1012. [PMID: 35226465 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Traditional treatment approaches for cancer involve intravenous chemotherapy or other forms of drug delivery. These therapeutic measures suffer from several limitations such as nonspecific targeting, poor biodistribution, and buildup of drug resistances. However, significant technological advancements have been made in terms of superior modes of drug delivery over the last few decades. Technical capability in analyzing the molecular mechanisms of tumor biology, nanotechnology─particularly the development of biocompatible nanoparticles, surface modification techniques, microelectronics, and material sciences─has increased. As a result, a significant number of nanostructured carriers that can deliver drugs to specific cancerous sites with high efficiency have been developed. This particular maneuver that enables the introduction of a therapeutic nanostructured substance in the body by controlling the rate, time, and place is defined as the nanostructured drug delivery system (NDDS). Because of their versatility and ability to incorporate features such as specific targeting, water solubility, stability, biocompatibility, degradability, and ability to reverse drug resistance, they have attracted the interest of the scientific community, in general, and nanotechnologists as well as biomedical scientists. To keep pace with the rapid advancement of nanotechnology, specific technical aspects of the recent NDDSs and their prospects need to be reported coherently. To address these ongoing issues, this review article provides an overview of different NDDSs such as lipids, polymers, and inorganic nanoparticles. In addition, this review also reports the challenges of current NDDSs and points out the prospective research directions of these nanocarriers. From our focused review, we conclude that still now the most advanced and potent field of application for NDDSs is lipid-based, while other significantly potential fields include polymer-based and inorganic NDDSs. However, despite the promises, challenges remain in practical implementations of such NDDSs in terms of dosage and stability, and caution should be exercised regarding biocompatibility of materials. Considering these aspects objectively, this review on NDDSs will be particularly of interest for small-to-large scale industrial researchers and academicians with expertise in drug delivery, cancer research, and nanotechnology.
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- Md Ishak Khan
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, United States
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 816-8580, Japan.,Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka 1349, Bangladesh
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, University of Development Alternative, Dhaka 1209, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Rhode Island, South Kingston, Rhode Island 02881, United States
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Performance of Graphene/Polydimethylsiloxane Surfaces against S. aureus and P. aeruginosa Single- and Dual-Species Biofilms. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12030355. [PMID: 35159699 PMCID: PMC8839372 DOI: 10.3390/nano12030355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The increasing incidence of implant-associated infections has prompted the development of effective strategies to prevent biofilm formation on these devices. In this work, pristine graphene nanoplatelet/polydimethylsiloxane (GNP/PDMS) surfaces containing different GNP loadings (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 wt%) were produced and evaluated on their ability to mitigate biofilm development. After GNP loading optimization, the most promising surface was tested against single- and dual-species biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The antibiofilm activity of GNP/PDMS surfaces was determined by the quantification of total, viable, culturable, and viable but nonculturable (VBNC) cells, as well as by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). Results showed that 5 wt% GNP loading reduced the number of total (57%), viable (69%), culturable (55%), and VBNC cells (85%) of S. aureus biofilms compared to PDMS. A decrease of 25% in total cells and about 52% in viable, culturable, and VBNC cells was observed for P. aeruginosa biofilms. Dual-species biofilms demonstrated higher resistance to the antimicrobial activity of GNP surfaces, with lower biofilm cell reductions (of up to 29% when compared to single-species biofilms). Still, the effectiveness of these surfaces in suppressing single- and dual-species biofilm formation was confirmed by CLSM analysis, where a decrease in biofilm biovolume (83% for S. aureus biofilms and 42% for P. aeruginosa and dual-species biofilms) and thickness (on average 72%) was obtained. Overall, these results showed that pristine GNPs dispersed into the PDMS matrix were able to inhibit biofilm growth, being a starting point for the fabrication of novel surface coatings based on functionalized GNP/PDMS composites.
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Lai WF, Wong WT. Use of graphene-based materials as carriers of bioactive agents. Asian J Pharm Sci 2021; 16:577-588. [PMID: 34849163 PMCID: PMC8609387 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2020.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Graphene possesses a large specific surface area, a high Young's modulus, high fracture strength, high electrical conductivity, and excellent optical performance. It has been widely studied for biomedical use since its first appearance in the literature. This article offers an overview of the latest advances in the design of graphene-based materials for delivery of bioactive agents. To enhance the translation of these carriers into practical use, the toxicity involved is needed to be examined in future research in more detail. In addition, guidelines for standardizing experimental conditions during the evaluation of the performance of graphene-based materials are required to be established so that candidates showing higher practical potential can be more effectively identified for further development. This can streamline the optimization and use of graphene-based materials in delivery applications.
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- Wing-Fu Lai
- Ciechanover Institute of Precision and Regenerative Medicine, School of Life and Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518172, China.,Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China
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Yu C, Long Z, Qiu Q, Liu F, Xu Y, Zhang T, Guo R, Zhong W, Huang S, Chen S. Graphene quantum dots‐based targeted nanoprobes detecting drug delivery, imaging, and enhanced chemotherapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Bioeng Transl Med 2021; 7:e10270. [PMID: 35600653 PMCID: PMC9115680 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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One of the main clinical treatments for advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma is chemotherapy, but systemic administration can cause serious adverse reactions. New type of nanomaterial which can actively targeting, imaging, and treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma at the same time to enhance the effect of chemotherapy, meanwhile monitoring the intracellular drug release process at the level of single cancer cell was urgently needed. GE11, an EGFR antagonist peptide, was used to target nasopharyngeal carcinoma which has positive expression of EGFR on its nucleus. GE11‐modified graphene quantum dots (GQDs@GE11) were used as drug carriers for clinical chemotherapeutics cisplatin (CDDP) and doxorubicin (DOX). The emission spectrum of GQDs (460 nm) and the excitation spectrum of DOX (470 nm) have a good overlap, thus the transfer and release process of DOX can be sensitively detected by the fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET). CDDP was used to enhance the chemotherapy effect of nanoprobe, and the loading amount of DOX and CDDP on GQDs@GE11 nanoprobe were up to 67 and 50 mg/g, respectively. In vivo experiments have confirmed that GQDs@GE11/CDDP/DOX nanoprobe can be enriched to tumor site through specific targeting effect, and significantly inhibit tumor cell proliferation. This new type of targeted therapy fluorescent probe provides new ideas for the study of drug release process and the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
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- Chaosheng Yu
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital Southern Medical University Guangzhou China
- Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital Jinan University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology head and neck Surgery The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‐Sen University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital Southern Medical University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University Ganzhou China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital Southern Medical University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital Southern Medical University Guangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Centre for Drug Carrier Development, Department of Biomedical Engineering Jinan University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital Southern Medical University Guangzhou China
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- Gongli Hospital of Shanghai Pudong New Area Shanghai China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital Southern Medical University Guangzhou China
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Li J, Zeng H, Zeng Z, Zeng Y, Xie T. Promising Graphene-Based Nanomaterials and Their Biomedical Applications and Potential Risks: A Comprehensive Review. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:5363-5396. [PMID: 34747591 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs) have been the subject of research focus in the scientific community because of their excellent physical, chemical, electrical, mechanical, thermal, and optical properties. Several studies have been conducted on GBNs, and they have provided a detailed review and summary of various applications. However, comprehensive comments on biomedical applications and potential risks and strategies to reduce toxicity are limited. In this review, we systematically summarized the following aspects of GBNs in order to fill the gaps: (1) the history, synthesis methods, structural characteristics, and surface modification; (2) the latest advances in biomedical applications (including drug/gene delivery, biosensors, bioimaging, tissue engineering, phototherapy, and antibacterial activity); and (3) biocompatibility, potential risks (toxicity in vivo/vitro and effects on human health and the environment), and strategies to reduce toxicity. Moreover, we have analyzed the challenges to be overcome in order to enhance application of GBNs in the biomedical field.
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- Jie Li
- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China.,School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- Chengdu Ping An Healthcare Medical Examination Laboratory, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China.,School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.,Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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Alaghemandi M, Salehi L, Samolis P, Trachtenberg BT, Turnali A, Sander MY, Sharifzadeh S. Atomic understanding of structural deformations upon ablation of graphene. NANO SELECT 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/nano.202000248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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- Mohammad Alaghemandi
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Boston University Boston Massachusetts USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Boston University Boston Massachusetts USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Boston University Boston Massachusetts USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Boston University Boston Massachusetts USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Boston University Boston Massachusetts USA
- Division of Materials Science and Engineering Boston University Boston Massachusetts USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering Boston University Boston Massachusetts USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Boston University Boston Massachusetts USA
- Division of Materials Science and Engineering Boston University Boston Massachusetts USA
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Motloung MP, Mofokeng TG, Ojijo V, Ray SS. A review on the processing–morphology–property relationship in biodegradable polymer composites containing carbon nanotubes and nanofibers. POLYM ENG SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Mpho Phillip Motloung
- Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials, DSI‐CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Centre Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Pretoria South Africa
- Department of Chemical Sciences University of Johannesburg Johannesburg South Africa
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- Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials, DSI‐CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Centre Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Pretoria South Africa
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- Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials, DSI‐CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Centre Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Pretoria South Africa
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- Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials, DSI‐CSIR Nanotechnology Innovation Centre Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Pretoria South Africa
- Department of Chemical Sciences University of Johannesburg Johannesburg South Africa
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Lv J, Xie M, Zhao S, Qiu W, Wang S, Cao M. Synergetic fabrication of hybrid drug formulation using biodegradable tri-block copolymeric liquid nanoparticle delivery for gastric cancer chemotherapy. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Graphene Oxide Synthesis, Properties and Characterization Techniques: A Comprehensive Review. CHEMENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/chemengineering5030064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The unique properties of graphene oxide (GO) have attracted the attention of the research community and cost-effective routes for its production are studied. The type and percentage of the oxygen groups that decorate a GO sheet are dependent on the synthesis path, and this path specifies the carbon content of the sheet. The chemical reduction of GO results in reduced graphene oxide (rGO) while the removal of the oxygen groups is also achievable with thermal processes (tpGO). This review article introduces the reader to the carbon allotropes, provides information about graphene which is the backbone of GO and focuses on GO synthesis and properties. The last part covers some characterization techniques of GO (XRD, FTIR, AFM, SEM-EDS, N2 porosimetry and UV-Vis) with a view to the fundamental principles of each technique. Some critical aspects arise for GO synthesized and characterized from our group.
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Al Faruque MA, Syduzzaman M, Sarkar J, Bilisik K, Naebe M. A Review on the Production Methods and Applications of Graphene-Based Materials. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2414. [PMID: 34578730 PMCID: PMC8469961 DOI: 10.3390/nano11092414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Graphene-based materials in the form of fibres, fabrics, films, and composite materials are the most widely investigated research domains because of their remarkable physicochemical and thermomechanical properties. In this era of scientific advancement, graphene has built the foundation of a new horizon of possibilities and received tremendous research focus in several application areas such as aerospace, energy, transportation, healthcare, agriculture, wastewater management, and wearable technology. Although graphene has been found to provide exceptional results in every application field, a massive proportion of research is still underway to configure required parameters to ensure the best possible outcomes from graphene-based materials. Until now, several review articles have been published to summarise the excellence of graphene and its derivatives, which focused mainly on a single application area of graphene. However, no single review is found to comprehensively study most used fabrication processes of graphene-based materials including their diversified and potential application areas. To address this genuine gap and ensure wider support for the upcoming research and investigations of this excellent material, this review aims to provide a snapshot of most used fabrication methods of graphene-based materials in the form of pure and composite fibres, graphene-based composite materials conjugated with polymers, and fibres. This study also provides a clear perspective of large-scale production feasibility and application areas of graphene-based materials in all forms.
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- Nano/Micro Fiber Preform Design and Composite Laboratory, Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey; (M.S.); (K.B.)
- Department of Textile Engineering Management, Bangladesh University of Textiles, Dhaka 1208, Bangladesh
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna 9203, Bangladesh;
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- Nano/Micro Fiber Preform Design and Composite Laboratory, Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey; (M.S.); (K.B.)
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia;
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Adsorption performance of boron nitride nanomaterials as effective drug delivery carriers for anticancer drugs based on density functional theory. COMPUT THEOR CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.comptc.2021.113360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Staneva AD, Dimitrov DK, Gospodinova DN, Vladkova TG. Antibiofouling Activity of Graphene Materials and Graphene-Based Antimicrobial Coatings. Microorganisms 2021; 9:1839. [PMID: 34576733 PMCID: PMC8472838 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9091839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Microbial adhesion and biofilm formation is a common, nondesirable phenomenon at any living or nonliving material surface in contact with microbial species. Despite the enormous efforts made so far, the protection of material surfaces against microbial adhesion and biofilm formation remains a significant challenge. Deposition of antimicrobial coatings is one approach to mitigate the problem. Examples of such are those based on heparin, cationic polymers, antimicrobial peptides, drug-delivering systems, and other coatings, each one with its advantages and shortcomings. The increasing microbial resistance to the conventional antimicrobial treatments leads to an increasing necessity for new antimicrobial agents, among which is a variety of carbon nanomaterials. The current review paper presents the last 5 years' progress in the development of graphene antimicrobial materials and graphene-based antimicrobial coatings that are among the most studied. Brief information about the significance of the biofouling, as well as the general mode of development and composition of microbial biofilms, are included. Preparation, antibacterial activity, and bactericidal mechanisms of new graphene materials, deposition techniques, characterization, and parameters influencing the biological activity of graphene-based coatings are focused upon. It is expected that this review will raise some ideas for perfecting the composition, structure, antimicrobial activity, and deposition techniques of graphene materials and coatings in order to provide better antimicrobial protection of medical devices.
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- Anna D. Staneva
- Laboratory for Advanced Materials Research (LAMAR), University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, 8 Kliment Ohridski Blvd, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.D.S.); (D.K.D.)
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- Laboratory for Advanced Materials Research (LAMAR), University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, 8 Kliment Ohridski Blvd, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.D.S.); (D.K.D.)
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Technical University-Sofia, 8 Kliment Ohridski Blvd, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Laboratory for Advanced Materials Research (LAMAR), University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, 8 Kliment Ohridski Blvd, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.D.S.); (D.K.D.)
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Fatima N, Qazi UY, Mansha A, Bhatti IA, Javaid R, Abbas Q, Nadeem N, Rehan ZA, Noreen S, Zahid M. Recent developments for antimicrobial applications of graphene-based polymeric composites: A review. J IND ENG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.04.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Liu L, Ma Q, Cao J, Gao Y, Han S, Liang Y, Zhang T, Song Y, Sun Y. Recent progress of graphene oxide-based multifunctional nanomaterials for cancer treatment. Cancer Nanotechnol 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s12645-021-00087-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background
In the last decade, graphene oxide-based nanomaterials, such as graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), have attracted more and more attention in the field of biomedicine. Due to the versatile surface functionalization, ultra-high surface area, and excellent biocompatibility of graphene oxide-based nanomaterials, which hold better promise for potential applications than among other nanomaterials in biomedical fields including drug/gene delivery, biomolecules detection, tissue engineering, especially in cancer treatment.
Results
Here, we review the recent progress of graphene oxide-based multifunctional nanomaterials for cancer treatment. A comprehensive and in-depth depiction of unique property of graphene oxide-based multifunctional nanomaterials is first interpreted, with particular descriptions about the suitability for applying in cancer therapy. Afterward, recently emerging representative applications of graphene oxide-based multifunctional nanomaterials in antitumor therapy, including as an ideal carrier for drugs/genes, phototherapy, and bioimaging, are systematically summarized. Then, the biosafety of the graphene oxide-based multifunctional nanomaterials is reviewed.
Conclusions
Finally, the conclusions and perspectives on further advancing the graphene oxide-based multifunctional nanomaterials toward potential and versatile development for fundamental researches and nanomedicine are proposed.
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Wyss KM, Wang Z, Alemany LB, Kittrell C, Tour JM. Bulk Production of Any Ratio 12C: 13C Turbostratic Flash Graphene and Its Unusual Spectroscopic Characteristics. ACS NANO 2021; 15:10542-10552. [PMID: 34097826 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c03197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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As graphene enjoys worldwide research and deployment, the biological impact, geologic degradation, environmental retention, and even some physical phenomena remain less well studied. Bulk production of 13C-graphene yields a powerful route to study all of these questions. Gram-scale synthesis of high-quality and high-purity turbostratic flash graphene with varying amounts of 13C-enrichment, from 5% to 99%, is reported here. The material is characterized by solid state NMR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Notably, an unusual enhancement in the Raman spectroscopic D' peak is observed, resulting from the modification in vibrational frequency through isotopic enrichment favoring intravalley phonon scattering modes. While the IR absorbance spectrum of graphene is for the most part silent, we prepare here 13C-enhanced graphene samples that show a large aromatic 12C═13C stretch that reveals this IR-active mode.
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Shah SS, Shaikh MN, Khan MY, Alfasane MA, Rahman MM, Aziz MA. Present Status and Future Prospects of Jute in Nanotechnology: A Review. CHEM REC 2021; 21:1631-1665. [PMID: 34132038 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202100135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nanotechnology has transformed the world with its diverse applications, ranging from industrial developments to impacting our daily lives. It has multiple applications throughout financial sectors and enables the development of facilitating scientific endeavors with extensive commercial potentials. Nanomaterials, especially the ones which have shown biomedical and other health-related properties, have added new dimensions to the field of nanotechnology. Recently, the use of bioresources in nanotechnology has gained significant attention from the scientific community due to its 100 % eco-friendly features, availability, and low costs. In this context, jute offers a considerable potential. Globally, its plant produces the second most common natural cellulose fibers and a large amount of jute sticks as a byproduct. The main chemical compositions of jute fibers and sticks, which have a trace amount of ash content, are cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. This makes jute as an ideal source of pure nanocellulose, nano-lignin, and nanocarbon preparation. It has also been used as a source in the evolution of nanomaterials used in various applications. In addition, hemicellulose and lignin, which are extractable from jute fibers and sticks, could be utilized as a reductant/stabilizer for preparing other nanomaterials. This review highlights the status and prospects of jute in nanotechnology. Different research areas in which jute can be applied, such as in nanocellulose preparation, as scaffolds for other nanomaterials, catalysis, carbon preparation, life sciences, coatings, polymers, energy storage, drug delivery, fertilizer delivery, electrochemistry, reductant, and stabilizer for synthesizing other nanomaterials, petroleum industry, paper industry, polymeric nanocomposites, sensors, coatings, and electronics, have been summarized in detail. We hope that these prospects will serve as a precursor of jute-based nanotechnology research in the future.
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- Syed Shaheen Shah
- Center of Research Excellence in Nanotechnology (CENT), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.,Physics Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Research Excellence in Nanotechnology (CENT), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Research Excellence in Nanotechnology (CENT), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Research Excellence in Nanotechnology (CENT), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Zheng S, Xiong J, Wang L, Zhai D, Xu Y, Lin F. e-Graphene: A Computational Platform for the Prediction of Graphene-Based Drug Delivery System by Quantum Genetic Algorithm and Cascade Protocol. Front Chem 2021; 9:664355. [PMID: 34026728 PMCID: PMC8138207 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.664355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Graphene, as a novel category of carbon nanomaterials, has attracted a great attention in the field of drug delivery. Due to its large dual surface area, graphene can efficiently load drug molecules with high capacity via non-covalent interaction without chemical modification of the drugs. Hence, it ignites prevalent interests in developing a new graphene/graphene oxide (GO)-based drug delivery system (GDDS). However, current design of GDDS primarily depends on the prior experimental experience with the trial-and-error method. Thus, it is more appealing to theoretically predict possible GDDS candidates before experiments. Toward this end, we propose to fuse quantum genetic algorithm (QGA) and quantum mechanics (QM)/semi-empirical quantum mechanics (SQM)/force field (FF) to globally search the optimal binding interaction between the graphene/GO and drug in a given GDDS and develop a free computational platform “e-Graphene” to automatically predict/screen potential GDDS candidates. To make this platform more pragmatic for the rapid yet relatively accurate prediction, we further propose a cascade protocol via firstly conducting a fast QGA/FF calculation with fine QGA parameters and automatically passing the best chromosomes from QGA/FF to initialize a higher level QGA/SQM or QGA/QM calculation with coarse QGA parameters (e.g., small populations and short evolution generations). By harnessing this platform and protocol, systematic tests on a typical GDDS containing an anticancer drug SN38 illustrate that high fabrication rates of hydroxyl, epoxy, and carboxyl groups on a pristine graphene model will compromise the stability of GDDS, implying that an appropriate functionalization rate is crucial for the delicate balance between the stability and solubility/biocompatibility of GDDS. Moreover, automatic GDDS screen in the DrugBank database is performed and elicits four potential GDDS candidates with enhanced stability than the commonly tested GDDS containing SN38 from the computational point of view. We hope that this work can provide a useful program and protocol for experimental scientists to rationally design/screen promising GDDS candidates prior to experimental tests.
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- Suqing Zheng
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.,Chemical Biology Research Center, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, China
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- Center of Chemical Biology, Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Bimová P, Barbieriková Z, Grenčíková A, Šípoš R, Škulcová AB, Krivjanská A, Mackuľak T. Environmental risk of nanomaterials and nanoparticles and EPR technique as an effective tool to study them-a review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:22203-22220. [PMID: 33733403 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13270-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nanotechnologies and different types of nanomaterials belong in present day to intensively studied materials due to their unique properties and diverse potential applications in, e.g., electronics, medicine, or display technologies. Together with the investigation of their desired beneficial properties, a need to investigate and evaluate their influence on the environment and possible harmful effects towards living organisms is growing. This review summarizes possible toxic effects of nanomaterials on environment and living organisms, focusing on the possible bioaccumulation in organisms, toxicity, and its mechanisms. The main goal of this review is to refer to potential environmental risks rising from the use of nanomaterials and the necessity to deal with the possible toxic effects considering the growing interest in the wide-scale utilization of these materials. Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy as the only analytical technique capable of detecting radical species enables detection, quantification, and monitoring of the generation of short-lived radicals often coupled with toxic effects of nanomaterials, which makes it an important method in the process of nanotoxicity mechanism determination.
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- Paula Bimová
- Department of Inorganic Technology, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Technology and Materials, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Technology and Materials, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Institute of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Radlinského 9, 812 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
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Hallan SS, Sguizzato M, Esposito E, Cortesi R. Challenges in the Physical Characterization of Lipid Nanoparticles. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13040549. [PMID: 33919859 PMCID: PMC8070758 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13040549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Nano-sized drug transporters have become an efficient approach with considerable commercial values. Nanomedicine is not only limited to drug delivery by means of different administration routes, such as intravenous, oral, transdermal, nasal, pulmonary, and more, but also has applications in a multitude of areas, such as a vaccine, antibacterial, diagnostics and imaging, and gene delivery. This review will focus on lipid nanosystems with a wide range of applications, taking into consideration their composition, properties, and physical parameters. However, designing suitable protocol for the physical evaluation of nanoparticles is still conflicting. The main obstacle is concerning the sensitivity, reproducibility, and reliability of the adopted methodology. Some important techniques are compared and discussed in this report. Particularly, a comparison between different techniques involved in (a) the morphologic characterization, such as Cryo-TEM, SEM, and X-ray; (b) the size measurement, such as dynamic light scattering, sedimentation field flow fractionation, and optical microscopy; and (c) surface properties, namely zeta potential measurement, is described. In addition, an amperometric tool in order to investigate antioxidant activity and the response of nanomaterials towards the skin membrane has been presented.
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- Supandeep Singh Hallan
- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, University of Ferrara, I-44121 Ferrara, Italy; (S.S.H.); (M.S.); (E.E.)
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, University of Ferrara, I-44121 Ferrara, Italy; (S.S.H.); (M.S.); (E.E.)
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, University of Ferrara, I-44121 Ferrara, Italy; (S.S.H.); (M.S.); (E.E.)
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- Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, University of Ferrara, I-44121 Ferrara, Italy; (S.S.H.); (M.S.); (E.E.)
- Biotechnology Interuniversity Consortium (C.I.B.), Ferrara Section, University of Ferrara, I-44121 Ferrara, Italy
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Phan LMT, Vo TAT, Hoang TX, Cho S. Graphene Integrated Hydrogels Based Biomaterials in Photothermal Biomedicine. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:906. [PMID: 33918204 PMCID: PMC8065877 DOI: 10.3390/nano11040906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Recently, photothermal therapy (PTT) has emerged as one of the most promising biomedical strategies for different areas in the biomedical field owing to its superior advantages, such as being noninvasive, target-specific and having fewer side effects. Graphene-based hydrogels (GGels), which have excellent mechanical and optical properties, high light-to-heat conversion efficiency and good biocompatibility, have been intensively exploited as potential photothermal conversion materials. This comprehensive review summarizes the current development of graphene-integrated hydrogel composites and their application in photothermal biomedicine. The latest advances in the synthesis strategies, unique properties and potential applications of photothermal-responsive GGel nanocomposites in biomedical fields are introduced in detail. This review aims to provide a better understanding of the current progress in GGel material fabrication, photothermal properties and potential PTT-based biomedical applications, thereby aiding in more research efforts to facilitate the further advancement of photothermal biomedicine.
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- Le Minh Tu Phan
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Korea
- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, The University of Danang, Danang 550000, Vietnam
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- Department of Life Science, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Korea; (T.A.T.V.); (T.X.H.)
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- Department of Life Science, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Korea; (T.A.T.V.); (T.X.H.)
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Korea
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, GAIHST, Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Korea
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Graphene-based nanomaterial system: a boon in the era of smart nanocarriers. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL INVESTIGATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s40005-021-00513-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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