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Wang H, Yang S, Chen L, Li Y, He P, Wang G, Dong H, Ma P, Ding G. Tumor diagnosis using carbon-based quantum dots: Detection based on the hallmarks of cancer. Bioact Mater 2024; 33:174-222. [PMID: 38034499 PMCID: PMC10684566 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Carbon-based quantum dots (CQDs) have been shown to have promising application value in tumor diagnosis. Their use, however, is severely hindered by the complicated nature of the nanostructures in the CQDs. Furthermore, it seems impossible to formulate the mechanisms involved using the inadequate theoretical frameworks that are currently available for CQDs. In this review, we re-consider the structure-property relationships of CQDs and summarize the current state of development of CQDs-based tumor diagnosis based on biological theories that are fully developed. The advantages and deficiencies of recent research on CQDs-based tumor diagnosis are thus explained in terms of the manifestation of nine essential changes in cell physiology. This review makes significant progress in addressing related problems encountered with other nanomaterials.
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- Hang Wang
- National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuit, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Superconducting Electronics (CENSE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuit, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuit, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuit, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuit, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuit, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Superconducting Electronics (CENSE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuit, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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Fathi-Karkan S, Arshad R, Rahdar A, Ramezani A, Behzadmehr R, Ghotekar S, Pandey S. Recent advancements in the targeted delivery of etoposide nanomedicine for cancer therapy: A comprehensive review. Eur J Med Chem 2023; 259:115676. [PMID: 37499287 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Etoposide (ETO), a popular anticancer drug that inhibits topoisomerase II enzymes, may be administered more effectively and efficiently due to nanomedicine. The therapeutic application of ETO is constrained by its limited solubility, weak absorption, and severe side effects. This article summarizes substantial progress made in the development of ETO nanomedicine for the treatment of cancer. It discusses various organic and inorganic nanostructures used to load or affix ETOs, such as lipids, liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles (NPs), dendrimers, micelles, gold NPs, iron oxide NPs, and silica NPs. In addition, it evaluates the structural properties of these nanostructures, such as their size, zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency, and drug release mechanism, as well as their in vitro or in vivo performance. The article also emphasizes the co-delivery of ETO with other medications or agents to produce synergistic effects or combat drug resistance in the treatment of cancer. It concludes with a discussion of the challenges and potential avenues for clinical translation of ETO nanomedicine.
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- Sonia Fathi-Karkan
- Department of Advanced Sciences and Technologies in Medicine, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, 9414974877, Iran; Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, 94531-55166, Iran.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, University of Zabol, Zabol, 98613-35856, Iran.
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- Faculty of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modares, University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Centre for Herbal Pharmacology and Environmental Sustainability, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, 603103, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Science, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea.
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Malekshah R, Moharramnejad M, Gharanli S, Shahi M, Ehsani A, Haribabu J, Ouachtak H, Mirtamizdoust B, Kamwilaisak K, Sillanpää M, Erfani H. MOFs as Versatile Catalysts: Synthesis Strategies and Applications in Value-Added Compound Production. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:31600-31619. [PMID: 37692216 PMCID: PMC10483527 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c02552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Catalysts played a crucial role in advancing modern human civilization, from ancient times to the industrial revolution. Due to high cost and limited availability of traditional catalysts, there is a need to develop cost-effective, high-activity, and nonprecious metal-based electrocatalysts. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as an ideal candidate for heterogeneous catalysis due to their physicochemical properties, hybrid inorganic/organic structures, uncoordinated metal sites, and accessible organic sections. MOFs are high nanoporous crystalline materials that can be used as catalysts to facilitate polymerization reactions. Their chemical and structural diversity make them effective for various reactions compared to traditional catalysts. MOFs have been applied in gas storage and separation, ion-exchange, drug delivery, luminescence, sensing, nanofilters, water purification, and catalysis. The review focuses on MOF-enabled heterogeneous catalysis for value-added compound production, including alcohol oxidation, olefin oligomerization, and polymerization reactions. MOFs offer tunable porosity, high spatial density, and single-crystal XRD control over catalyst properties. In this review, MOFs were focused on reactions of CO2 fixation, CO2 reduction, and photoelectrochemical water splitting. Overall, MOFs have great potential as versatile catalysts for diverse applications in the future.
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- Rahime
Eshaghi Malekshah
- Medical
Biomaterial Research Centre (MBRC), Tehran
University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14166-34793, Iran
- Department
of Chemistry, Semnan University, Semnan 35131-19111, Iran
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- Young
Researcher and Elite Group, Qom University, Qom 37161-46611, Iran
- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University
of Qom, Qom 37161-46611, Iran
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Qom, Qom 37161-46611, Iran
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- Department
of Chemistry, Semnan University, Semnan 35131-19111, Iran
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University
of Qom, Qom 37161-46611, Iran
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- Facultad
de Medicina, Universidad de Atacama, Los Carreras 1579, Copiapo 1532502, Chile
- Chennai Institute of Technology (CIT), Chennai 600069, India
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- Laboratory
of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir 80060, Morocco
- Faculty
of Applied Science, Ait Melloul, Ibn Zohr
University, Agadir 80060, Morocco
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- Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University
of Qom, Qom 37161-46611, Iran
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- Chemical
Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical
Engineering, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa
- International
Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173212, India
- Department
of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Nørrebrogade
44, Aarhus C 8000, Denmark
- Department
of Civil Engineering, University Centre for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab 140413, India
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 14778-93855, Iran
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Wan M, Lv S, Hong T, Zhao Y, Peng L, Sun L. Carboxymethyl β-cyclodextrin grafted hollow copper sulfide@mesoporous silica carriers for stimuli-responsive pesticide delivery. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 228:113425. [PMID: 37384965 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113425] [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: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Stimuli-responsive controlled release systems have received extensive attention to improve the pesticide bioavailability and minimize environmental pollution. Herein, a multiple stimuli-responsive IMI@HCuS@mSiO2 @ -ss-CβCD delivery system was constructed using modified carboxymethyl β-cyclodextrin (CβCD-ss-COOH) as sealing materials, hollow copper sulfide nanoparticles with amino-functionalized mesoporous silica shell (HCuS@mSiO2-NH2) as carriers and imidacloprid (IMI) as the model drug. The cavity structure of HCuS@mSiO2-NH2 would provide a large space for pesticide loading. The results revealed that HCuS@mSiO2-ss-CβCD was approximately 230 nm in size and the loading efficiency for IMI was 25.7%, and exhibited better biosafety on bacteria and seed. HCuS carriers were also served as photothermal agent and possessed high photothermal conversion effect (η = 38.4%). IMI@HCuS@mSiO2 @ -ss-CβCD displayed excellent foliage adhesion and multiple stimuli-responsive release properties to pH, α-amylase, GSH, and NIR. The photostability of IMI embedded in CuS@mSiO2 @ -ss-CβCD was approximately 10 times that of IMI solution. This work provides an efficient nanoplatform for realizing pesticide delivery.
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- Menghui Wan
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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Mohan H, Fagan A, Giordani S. Carbon Nanomaterials (CNMs) in Cancer Therapy: A Database of CNM-Based Nanocarrier Systems. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15051545. [PMID: 37242787 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051545] [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: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) are an incredibly versatile class of materials that can be used as scaffolds to construct anticancer nanocarrier systems. The ease of chemical functionalisation, biocompatibility, and intrinsic therapeutic capabilities of many of these nanoparticles can be leveraged to design effective anticancer systems. This article is the first comprehensive review of CNM-based nanocarrier systems that incorporate approved chemotherapy drugs, and many different types of CNMs and chemotherapy agents are discussed. Almost 200 examples of these nanocarrier systems have been analysed and compiled into a database. The entries are organised by anticancer drug type, and the composition, drug loading/release metrics, and experimental results from these systems have been compiled. Our analysis reveals graphene, and particularly graphene oxide (GO), as the most frequently employed CNM, with carbon nanotubes and carbon dots following in popularity. Moreover, the database encompasses various chemotherapeutic agents, with antimicrotubule agents being the most common payload due to their compatibility with CNM surfaces. The benefits of the identified systems are discussed, and the factors affecting their efficacy are detailed.
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- Hugh Mohan
- School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, D09 NA55 Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, D09 NA55 Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, D09 NA55 Dublin, Ireland
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Fernandes NB, Nayak Y, Garg S, Nayak UY. Multifunctional engineered mesoporous silica/inorganic material hybrid nanoparticles: Theranostic perspectives. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Ornelas-Hernández LF, Garduno-Robles A, Zepeda-Moreno A. A Brief Review of Carbon Dots-Silica Nanoparticles Synthesis and their Potential Use as Biosensing and Theragnostic Applications. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2022; 17:56. [PMID: 35661270 PMCID: PMC9167377 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-022-03691-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) are carbon nanoparticles with sizes below 10 nm and have attracted attention due to their relatively low toxicity, great biocompatibility, water solubility, facile synthesis, and exceptional photoluminescence properties. Accordingly, CDs have been widely exploited in different sensing and biomedical applications, for example, metal sensing, catalysis, biosensing, bioimaging, drug and gene delivery, and theragnostic applications. Similarly, the well-known properties of silica, such as facile surface functionalization, good biocompatibility, high surface area, and tunable pore volume, have allowed the loading of diverse inorganic and organic moieties and nanoparticles, creating complex hybrid nanostructures that exploit distinct properties (optical, magnetic, metallic, mesoporous, etc.) for sensing, biosensing, bioimaging, diagnosis, and gene and drug delivery. In this context, CDs have been successfully grafted into diverse silica nanostructures through various synthesis methods (e.g., solgel chemistry, inverse microemulsion, surfactant templating, and molecular imprinting technology (MIT)), imparting hybrid nanostructures with multimodal properties for distinct objectives. This review discusses the recently employed synthesis methods for CDs and silica nanoparticles and their typical applications. Then, we focus on combined synthesis techniques of CD-silica nanostructures and their promising biosensing operations. Finally, we overview the most recent potential applications of these materials as innovative smart hybrid nanocarriers and theragnostic agents for the nanomedical field.
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- Luis Fernando Ornelas-Hernández
- Onkogenetik/Mexicana de Investigación Y Biotectogía SA. de C.V., Av. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla 1966, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Onkogenetik/Mexicana de Investigación Y Biotectogía SA. de C.V., Av. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla 1966, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Onkogenetik/Mexicana de Investigación Y Biotectogía SA. de C.V., Av. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla 1966, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
- Unidad de Biología Molecular, Investigación Y Diagnóstico SA de CV, Hospital San Javier, Pablo Casals 640, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
- Departamento de Clínicas Médicas, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de La Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Sierra Mojada 950, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
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Tabasi H, Mosavian MTH, Darroudi M, Khazaei M, Hashemzadeh A, Sabouri Z. Synthesis and characterization of amine-functionalized Fe 3O 4/Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles (MSNs) as potential nanocarriers in drug delivery systems. JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS 2022; 29. [PMCID: PMC9252573 DOI: 10.1007/s10934-022-01259-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (SPIONs) have shown great potential for being utilized in Nanocarriers (NCs) applications throughout the Drug Delivery System (DDS). However, there are several obstacles to make a practical magnetic NCs, such as low dispersity and high toxicity in the biological systems, and also low surface area for drug loading. In this work, magnetic NCs have been synthesized through a facile three-step process, first SPIONs were synthesized by the co-precipitation method, then decorated via mesoporous silica and finally the calcinated NCs functionalized with NH2 by a simple process in the ethanol solvent. The structure and morphology of the as-synthesized NCs have been characterized by the usage of different analyzing methods such as XRD, FTIR, TEM, FE-SEM, and TGA. Also, the magnetic properties have been investigated by the means of VSM throughout each step of the procedure. Lastly, we have applied the technique of N2 adsorption-desorption to observe the surface area, pore size, and volume. Besides optimal magnetization of final nanoparticles (30 emu/gr), the as-synthesized NCs claimed the high surface area and small diameter, at 371 m2.g-1 and 70 nm, respectively. Moreover, the functionalized NCs have demonstrated well dispersity over a day in the PBS solution. As a result, the as-prepared nanocarrier able to overcome drug delivery obstacles and used as a potential nanocarrier owing to its small diameter, high surface area/ pore volume, optimal magnetization, and well dispersity in the biological condition.
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- Hamed Tabasi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nuclear Medicine Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Kajani AA, Mehrgardi MA. Fluorescence resonance energy transfer monitoring of pH-responsive doxorubicin release from carbon dots/aptamer functionalized magnetic mesoporous silica. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:627-639. [PMID: 33759545 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2020-0410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Aim: To develop a novel theranostic nanoplatform for simultaneous fluorescent monitoring and stimuli-triggered drug delivery. Materials & methods: Different microscopic and spectroscopic techniques were used for the characterization of nanocarriers. MCF-7 and human umbilical vein endothelial cell lines were cultured and treated with different doses of doxorubicin-loaded nanocarriers. The cell viability and drug release were studied using MTT assay and fluorescence microscopy. Results: Biocompatible and mono-disperse nanocarriers represent hollow and mesoporous structures with the calculated surface area of 552.83 m2.g-1, high magnetic activity (12.6 emu.g-1), appropriate colloidal stability and high drug loading capacity (up to 61%). Conclusion: Taxane-based carbon dots act as the pH-responsive gatekeepers for the controlled release of doxorubicin into cancer cells and provide a fluorescence resonance energy transfer system for real-time monitoring of drug delivery.
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- Abolghasem Abbasi Kajani
- Applied Physiology Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746 73461, Iran.,Department of Chemistry, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 81746-73441, Iran
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Karimi S, Namazi H. A photoluminescent folic acid-derived carbon dot functionalized magnetic dendrimer as a pH-responsive carrier for targeted doxorubicin delivery. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj06261h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A fluorescent folic acid carbon dot-grafted magnetic dendrimer was synthesized as a potential carrier for targeted delivery of DOX drug in an acidic medium (pH 5). The carrier showed biodegradability, high colloidal stability, and good biocompatibility towards A549 cells.
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- Soheyla Karimi
- Research Laboratory of Dendrimers and Nanopolymers
- Faculty of Chemistry
- University of Tabriz
- Tabriz
- Iran
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- Research Laboratory of Dendrimers and Nanopolymers
- Faculty of Chemistry
- University of Tabriz
- Tabriz
- Iran
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Li Z, Wang T, Gu L, Wang H, Zhao Y, Lu S, Zhao W, Sun T. N-doped carbon dots modified with the epithelial cell adhesion molecule antibody as an imaging agent for HepG2 cells using their ultra-sensitive response to Al 3. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 31:485703. [PMID: 33118523 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abb0b5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) are emerging as an ideal multifunctional materials due to their ease of preparation and excellent properties in medical imaging technology, environmental monitoring, chemical analysis and other fields. N-doped CDs modified with the epithelial cell adhesion molecule antibody (anti-EpCAM-NCDs) were synthesized in an ingenious and high-output approach. Due to the fluorescence enhancement effect of the introduced N atoms, the obtained anti-EpCAM-NCDs exhibited a strong green emission with an absolute quantum yield of up to 32.5%. Anti-EpCAM-NCDs have immunofluorescent properties and an active targeting function. The fluorescence effect and fluorescence quenching of anti-EpCAM-NCDs are used to image cells and detect Al3+, respectively. Experimental results show that this probe exhibited a wide linear response to Al3+over a concentration range of 0-100μM with a detection limit and quantification limit of 3 nM and 6 nM, respectively. Significantly, anti-EpCAM-NCDs, which have negligible cytotoxicity, excellent biocompatibility and high photostability, could be used for the intracellular imaging of HepG2 cells and the detection of Al3+in environmental and biological samples. As an efficient multifunctional material, anti-EpCAM-NCDs hold great promise for a number of applications in biological systems.
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- Zeyu Li
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China
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- College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, 95 Wenhua Road, 450002, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, People's Republic of China
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Ghaferi M, Koohi Moftakhari Esfahani M, Raza A, Al Harthi S, Ebrahimi Shahmabadi H, Alavi SE. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles: synthesis methods and their therapeutic use-recent advances. J Drug Target 2020; 29:131-154. [PMID: 32815741 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2020.1812614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNPs) are a particular example of innovative nanomaterials for the development of drug delivery systems. MSNPs have recently received more attention for biological and pharmaceutical applications due to their capability to deliver therapeutic agents. Due to their unique structure, they can function as an effective carrier for the delivery of therapeutic agents to mitigate diseases progress, reduce inflammatory responses and consequently improve cancer treatment. The potency of MSNPs for the diagnosis and management of various diseases has been studied. This literature review will take an in-depth look into the properties of various types of MSNPs (e.g. shape, particle and pore size, surface area, pore volume and surface functionalisation), and discuss their characteristics, in terms of cellular uptake, drug delivery and release. MSNPs will then be discussed in terms of their therapeutic applications (passive and active tumour targeting, theranostics, biosensing and immunostimulative), biocompatibility and safety issues. Also, emerging trends and expected future advancements of this carrier will be provided.
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- Mohsen Ghaferi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Shahrood Branch, Shahrood, Iran
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- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Science and Engineering Faculty, Molecular Design and Synthesis Discipline, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, Australia.,Department of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Amer Ridha A, Pakravan P, Hemati Azandaryani A, Zhaleh H. Carbon dots; the smallest photoresponsive structure of carbon in advanced drug targeting. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2019.101408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Ehtesabi H, Hallaji Z, Najafi Nobar S, Bagheri Z. Carbon dots with pH-responsive fluorescence: a review on synthesis and cell biological applications. Mikrochim Acta 2020; 187:150. [PMID: 31989317 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-019-4091-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This review summarizes state of the art synthesis and applications of carbon dots (CDs) with pH-responsive fluorescence. Following an introduction, the first section covers methods for the preparation of pH-responsive CDs, with subsections on general methods for preparing CDs (by hydrothermal, solvothermal, electrochemical, microwave, laser ablation, pyrolysis or chemical oxidation polymerization methods), and on precursors for synthesis. This is followed by a section on the mechanisms of pH-responsivity (by creating new functional groups, change of energy levels, protonation and deprotonation, aggregation, or by introduction shells). Several Tables are presented that give an overview of the wealth of methods and materials. A final section covers applications of carbon dots (CDs) with pH-responsive fluorescence for sensing, drug delivery, and imaging. The conclusion summarizes the current status, addresses challenges, and gives an outlook on potential future trends. Graphical abstract The synthesis and biological applications of carbon dots(CDs) with pH-responsive fluorescence are summarized. Precursors and methods for preparation of pH-responsive CDs, mechanisms of pH-responsivity, and biological applications of CDs with pH-responsive fluorescence for sensing, drug delivery, and imaging are discussed.
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- Hamide Ehtesabi
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University G.C, Tehran, 19839-69411, Iran
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- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, 14117-13116, Iran
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, 19697-64499, Iran
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- Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University G.C, Tehran, 19839-69411, Iran.
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Li G, Pei M, Liu P. pH/Reduction dual-responsive comet-shaped PEGylated CQD-DOX conjugate prodrug: Synthesis and self-assembly as tumor nanotheranostics. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 110:110653. [PMID: 32204081 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Revised: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) show promising potential for tumor imaging owing to their unique superior fluorescent properties. However, the small particle size limits their practical application. Here, pH/reduction dual-responsive comet-shaped PEGylated CQD-DOX conjugate prodrug, DOX-Hy-CQD-SS-PEG with DOX content of 28.5%, was designed with the hydrophobic acid-labile DOX conjugated CQDs as comet nucleus and the few hydrophilic bioreducible detachable PEG brushes as comet tails. The comet-shaped DOX-Hy-CQD-SS-PEG prodrug could self-assemble into unique micelles with mean diameter of 127 nm. The DOX-Hy-CQD-SS-PEG micelles possessed excellent pH/reduction dual-responsive drug release with low drug leakage of 9% in 150 h. Furthermore, the fluorescent CQDs was recovered after DOX release and de-PEGylation, demonstrating their potential application for real-time response of therapy.
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- Guoping Li
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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Shi C, Qi H, Ma R, Sun Z, Xiao L, Wei G, Huang Z, Liu S, Li J, Dong M, Fan J, Guo Z. N,S-self-doped carbon quantum dots from fungus fibers for sensing tetracyclines and for bioimaging cancer cells. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 105:110132. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Zhao M, Li J, Chen D, Hu H. A Valid Bisphosphonate Modified Calcium Phosphate-Based Gene Delivery System: Increased Stability and Enhanced Transfection Efficiency In Vitro and In Vivo. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:pharmaceutics11090468. [PMID: 31514452 PMCID: PMC6781291 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11090468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 09/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Calcium phosphate (CaP) nanoparticles, as a promising vehicle for gene delivery, have been widely used owing to their biocompatibility, biodegradability and adsorptive capacity for nucleic acids. Unfortunately, their utility in vivo has been profoundly restricted due to numerous technical barriers such as the lack of tissue specificity and limited transfection efficiency, as well as uncontrollable aggregation over time. To address these issues, an effective conjugate folate-polyethylene glycol-pamidronate (shortened as FA-PEG-Pam) was designed and coated on the surface of CaP/NLS/pDNA (CaP/NDs), forming a versatile gene carrier FA-PEG-Pam/CaP/NDs. Inclusion of FA-PEG-Pam significantly reduced the size of CaP nanoparticles, thus inhibiting the aggregation of CaP nanoparticles. FA-PEG-Pam/CaP/NDs showed better cellular uptake than mPEG-Pam/CaP/NDs, which could be attributed to the high-affinity interactions between FA and highly expressed FR. Meanwhile, FA-PEG-Pam/CaP/NDs had low cytotoxicity and desired effect on inducing apoptosis (71.1%). Furthermore, FA-PEG-Pam/CaP/NDs showed admirable transfection efficiency (63.5%) due to the presence of NLS peptides. What’s more, in vivo studies revealed that the hybrid nanoparticles had supreme antitumor activity (IR% = 58.7%) among the whole preparations. Altogether, FA-PEG-Pam/CaP/NDs was expected to be a hopeful strategy for gene delivery.
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- Ming Zhao
- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No.103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No.103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No.103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No.103, Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.
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Lu S, Liu L, Wang H, Zhao W, Li Z, Qu Z, Li J, Sun T, Wang T, Sui G. Synthesis of dual functional gallic-acid-based carbon dots for bioimaging and antitumor therapy. Biomater Sci 2019; 7:3258-3265. [PMID: 31169282 DOI: 10.1039/c9bm00570f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Carbon quantum dots are excellent photoluminescent materials because of their unique fluorescence properties. They are widely used in biomedical imaging due to their good biocompatibility. However, carbon quantum dots with antitumor activity have rarely been reported. Gallic acid (GA) is an anticancer agent and effective against many types of tumor cells. In this study, GA based carbon dots (GACDs) with fluorescence and antitumor activity were synthesized by a simple microwave-assisted method and characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Fourier transformed infrared (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Studies of optical properties indicated that the GACDs exhibited significant photoluminescence. In addition, we observed the antitumor activity of the GACDs using both cell-based assays and mouse xenograft tumors. Our results demonstrated that the GACDs can be used as both a bioimaging material and an antitumor agent, suggesting their great potential in future clinical applications.
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- Shuting Lu
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, P. R. China.
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- Harbin First Specialist Hospital, 217 Hongwei Road, Harbin 150056, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, P. R. China.
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- College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, P. R. China
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Hoang Thi TT, Cao VD, Nguyen TNQ, Hoang DT, Ngo VC, Nguyen DH. Functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles and biomedical applications. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 99:631-656. [PMID: 30889738 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.01.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2017] [Revised: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Since the first report in early 1990s, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) have progressively attracted the attention of scientists due to their potential applications in physic, energy storage, imaging, and especially in biomedical engineering. Owning the unique physiochemical properties, such as highly porosity, large surface area and pore volume, functionalizable, tunable pore and particle sizes and biocompatibility, and high loading cavity, MSNs offer efficient encapsulation and then controlled release, and in some cases, intracellular delivery of bioactive molecules for biomedical applications. During the last decade, functionalized MSNs that show respond upon the surrounding stimulus changes, such as temperature, pH, redox, light, ultrasound, magnetic or electric fields, enzyme, redox, ROS, glucose, and ATP, or their combinations, have continuously revolutionized their potential applications in biomedical engineering. Therefore, this review focuses on discussion the recent fabrication of functionalized MSNs and their potential applications in drug delivery, therapeutic treatments, diagnostic imaging, and biocatalyst. In addition, some potential clinical applications and challenges will also be discussed.
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- Thai Thanh Hoang Thi
- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Lac Hong University, Buu Long Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province 810000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Lac Hong University, Buu Long Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province 810000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Lac Hong University, Buu Long Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province 810000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Lac Hong University, Buu Long Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province 810000, Viet Nam
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- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi 100000, Viet Nam; Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 01 TL29, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Viet Nam.
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