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Fathi Kisomi M, Yadegar A, Shekari T, Amin M, Llopis-Lorente A, Liu C, Haririan I, Aghdaei HA, Shokrgozar MA, Zali MR, Rad-Malekshahi M, Miri AH, Hamblin MR, Wacker MG. Unveiling the potential role of micro/nano biomaterials in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 2024:1-18. [PMID: 39210553 DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2024.2391910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Helicobacter pylori causes stubborn infections and leads to a variety of stomach disorders, such as peptic ulcer, chronic atrophic gastritis, and gastric cancer. Although antibiotic-based approaches have been widely used against H. pylori, some challenges such as antibiotic resistance are increasing in severity. Therefore, simpler but more effective strategies are needed. AREAS COVERED In this review, basic information on functionalized and non-functionalized micro/nano biomaterials and routes of administration for H. pylori inhibition are provided in an easy-to-understand format. Afterward, in vitro and in vivo studies of some promising bio-platforms including metal-based biomaterials, biopolymers, small-molecule saccharides, and vaccines for H. pylori inhibition are discussed in a holistic manner. EXPERT OPINION Functionalized or non-functionalized micro/nano biomaterials loaded with anti-H. pylori agents can show efficient bactericidal activity with no/slight negative influence on the host gastrointestinal microbiota. However, this claim needs to be substantiated with hard data such as assessment of the biopharmaceutical parameters of anti-H. pylori systems and the measurement of diversity/abundance of bacterial genera in the host gastric/gut microbiota before and after H. pylori eradication.
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- Misagh Fathi Kisomi
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Drug and Food Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, and the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Medical Biomaterials Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Basic and Molecular Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Medical Biomaterials Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Medical Biomaterials Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, 4 Science Drive 2, Singapore 117545, Singapore
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Sturari S, Andreana I, Aprà P, Bincoletto V, Kopecka J, Mino L, Zurletti B, Stella B, Riganti C, Arpicco S, Picollo F. Designing functionalized nanodiamonds with hyaluronic acid-phospholipid conjugates for enhanced cancer cell targeting and fluorescence imaging capabilities. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:11610-11622. [PMID: 38855987 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00932k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Nanomedicine aims to develop smart approaches for treating cancer and other diseases to improve patient survival and quality of life. Novel nanoparticles as nanodiamonds (NDs) represent promising candidates to overcome current limitations. In this study, NDs were functionalized with a 200 kDa hyaluronic acid-phospholipid conjugate (HA/DMPE), enhancing the stability of the nanoparticles in water-based solutions and selectivity for cancer cells overexpressing specific HA cluster determinant 44 (CD44) receptors. These nanoparticles were characterized by diffuse reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy, confirming the efficacy of the functionalization process. Scanning electron microscopy was employed to evaluate the size distribution of the dry particles, while dynamic light scattering and zeta potential measurements were utilized to evaluate ND behavior in a water-based medium. Furthermore, the ND biocompatibility and uptake mediated by CD44 receptors in three different models of human adenocarcinoma cells were assessed by performing cytofluorimetric assay and confocal microscopy. HA-functionalized nanodiamonds demonstrated the advantage of active targeting in the presence of cancer cells expressing CD44 on the surface, suggesting higher drug delivery to tumors over non-tumor tissues. Even CD44-poorly expressing cancers could be targeted by the NDs, thanks to their good passive diffusion within cancer cells.
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- Sofia Sturari
- Department of Physics, University of Torino, via P. Giuria 1, 10125 Torino, Italy.
- National Institute of Nuclear Physics, Sect. Torino, via P. Giuria 1, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Torino, via P. Giuria 9, 10125, Torino, Italy.
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- National Institute of Nuclear Physics, Sect. Torino, via P. Giuria 1, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- NIS Inter-Departmental Centre, via G. Quarello 15/a, 10135 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, University of Torino, Piazza Nizza 44, 10126 Torino, Italy
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- NIS Inter-Departmental Centre, via G. Quarello 15/a, 10135 Torino, Italy
- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Torino, via P. Giuria 9, 10125, Torino, Italy.
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Torino, via P. Giuria 9, 10125, Torino, Italy.
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- Department of Oncology, University of Torino, Piazza Nizza 44, 10126 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Torino, via P. Giuria 9, 10125, Torino, Italy.
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- Department of Physics, University of Torino, via P. Giuria 1, 10125 Torino, Italy.
- National Institute of Nuclear Physics, Sect. Torino, via P. Giuria 1, 10125 Torino, Italy
- NIS Inter-Departmental Centre, via G. Quarello 15/a, 10135 Torino, Italy
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Abtahi MS, Fotouhi A, Rezaei N, Akalin H, Ozkul Y, Hossein-Khannazer N, Vosough M. Nano-based drug delivery systems in hepatocellular carcinoma. J Drug Target 2024:1-19. [PMID: 38847573 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2024.2365937] [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: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/19/2024]
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The high recurrence rate of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and poor prognosis after medical treatment reflects the necessity to improve the current chemotherapy protocols, particularly drug delivery methods. Development of targeted and efficient drug delivery systems (DDSs), in all active, passive and stimuli-responsive forms for selective delivery of therapeutic drugs to the tumour site has been extended to improve efficacy and reduce the severe side effects. Recent advances in nanotechnology offer promising breakthroughs in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of cancer cells. In this review, the specific design of DDSs based on the different nano-particles and their surface engineering is discussed. In addition, the innovative clinical studies in which nano-based DDS was used in the treatment of HCC were highlighted.
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- Maryam Sadat Abtahi
- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
- Experimental Cancer Medicine, Institution for Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Ghasemlou M, Pn N, Alexander K, Zavabeti A, Sherrell PC, Ivanova EP, Adhikari B, Naebe M, Bhargava SK. Fluorescent Nanocarbons: From Synthesis and Structure to Cancer Imaging and Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312474. [PMID: 38252677 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Nanocarbons are emerging at the forefront of nanoscience, with diverse carbon nanoforms emerging over the past two decades. Early cancer diagnosis and therapy, driven by advanced chemistry techniques, play a pivotal role in mitigating mortality rates associated with cancer. Nanocarbons, with an attractive combination of well-defined architectures, biocompatibility, and nanoscale dimension, offer an incredibly versatile platform for cancer imaging and therapy. This paper aims to review the underlying principles regarding the controllable synthesis, fluorescence origins, cellular toxicity, and surface functionalization routes of several classes of nanocarbons: carbon nanodots, nanodiamonds, carbon nanoonions, and carbon nanohorns. This review also highlights recent breakthroughs regarding the green synthesis of different nanocarbons from renewable sources. It also presents a comprehensive and unified overview of the latest cancer-related applications of nanocarbons and how they can be designed to interface with biological systems and work as cancer diagnostics and therapeutic tools. The commercial status for large-scale manufacturing of nanocarbons is also presented. Finally, it proposes future research opportunities aimed at engendering modifiable and high-performance nanocarbons for emerging applications across medical industries. This work is envisioned as a cornerstone to guide interdisciplinary teams in crafting fluorescent nanocarbons with tailored attributes that can revolutionize cancer diagnostics and therapy.
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- Mehran Ghasemlou
- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
- Center for Sustainable Products, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC, 3216, Australia
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry (CAMIC), School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
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- School of Engineering, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry (CAMIC), School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
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- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC, 3216, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry (CAMIC), School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
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Dey T, Ghosh A, Sanyal A, Charles CJ, Pokharel S, Nair L, Singh M, Kaity S, Ravichandiran V, Kaur K, Roy S. Surface engineered nanodiamonds: mechanistic intervention in biomedical applications for diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:032003. [PMID: 38574581 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad3abb] [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: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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In terms of biomedical tools, nanodiamonds (ND) are a more recent innovation. Their size typically ranges between 4 to 100 nm. ND are produced via a variety of methods and are known for their physical toughness, durability, and chemical stability. Studies have revealed that surface modifications and functionalization have a significant influence on the optical and electrical properties of the nanomaterial. Consequently, surface functional groups of NDs have applications in a variety of domains, including drug administration, gene delivery, immunotherapy for cancer treatment, and bio-imaging to diagnose cancer. Additionally, their biocompatibility is a critical requisite for theirin vivoandin vitrointerventions. This review delves into these aspects and focuses on the recent advances in surface modification strategies of NDs for various biomedical applications surrounding cancer diagnosis and treatment. Furthermore, the prognosis of its clinical translation has also been discussed.
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- Tanima Dey
- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneshwar 751024, Odisha, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneshwar 751024, Odisha, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneshwar 751024, Odisha, India
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- School of Biotechnology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneshwar 751024, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Assam Central University, Silchar 788011, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Assam Central University, Silchar 788011, Assam, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical, Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal 700054, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical, Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal 700054, India
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- Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin 2 D02YN77, Ireland
- Department of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Science, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin 2 D02YN77, Ireland
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical, Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal 700054, India
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Kamankesh M, Yadegar A, Llopis-Lorente A, Liu C, Haririan I, Aghdaei HA, Shokrgozar MA, Zali MR, Miri AH, Rad-Malekshahi M, Hamblin MR, Wacker MG. Future Nanotechnology-Based Strategies for Improved Management of Helicobacter pylori Infection. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2302532. [PMID: 37697021 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a recalcitrant pathogen, which can cause gastric disorders. During the past decades, polypharmacy-based regimens, such as triple and quadruple therapies have been widely used against H. pylori. However, polyantibiotic therapies can disturb the host gastric/gut microbiota and lead to antibiotic resistance. Thus, simpler but more effective approaches should be developed. Here, some recent advances in nanostructured drug delivery systems to treat H. pylori infection are summarized. Also, for the first time, a drug release paradigm is proposed to prevent H. pylori antibiotic resistance along with an IVIVC model in order to connect the drug release profile with a reduction in bacterial colony counts. Then, local delivery systems including mucoadhesive, mucopenetrating, and cytoadhesive nanobiomaterials are discussed in the battle against H. pylori infection. Afterward, engineered delivery platforms including polymer-coated nanoemulsions and polymer-coated nanoliposomes are poposed. These bioinspired platforms can contain an antimicrobial agent enclosed within smart multifunctional nanoformulations. These bioplatforms can prevent the development of antibiotic resistance, as well as specifically killing H. pylori with no or only slight negative effects on the host gastrointestinal microbiota. Finally, the essential checkpoints that should be passed to confirm the potential effectiveness of anti-H. pylori nanosystems are discussed.
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- Mojtaba Kamankesh
- Polymer Chemistry Department, School of Science, University of Tehran, PO Box 14155-6455, Tehran, 14144-6455, Iran
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- Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1985717411, Iran
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM), Universitat Politècnica de València, Universitat de València, CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Insituto de Salud Carlos III, Valencia, 46022, Spain
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Medical Biomaterials Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417614411, Iran
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- Basic and Molecular Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1985717411, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1985717411, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Medical Biomaterials Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417614411, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Medical Biomaterials Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417614411, Iran
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, 4 Science Drive 2, Singapore, 117545, Singapore
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Alessio A, Bernardi E, Moreva E, Degiovanni IP, Genovese M, Truccato M. Limitations of Bulk Diamond Sensors for Single-Cell Thermometry. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 24:200. [PMID: 38203062 PMCID: PMC10781228 DOI: 10.3390/s24010200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The present paper reports on a Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis of the experimental situation corresponding to the measurement of the temperature variation in a single cell plated on bulk diamond by means of optical techniques. Starting from previous experimental results, we have determined-in a uniform power density approximation and under steady-state conditions-the total heat power that has to be dissipated by a single cell plated on a glassy substrate in order to induce the typical maximum temperature increase ΔTglass=1 K. While keeping all of the other parameters constant, the glassy substrate has been replaced by a diamond plate. The FEM analysis shows that, in this case, the maximum temperature increase is expected at the diamond/cell interface and is as small as ΔTdiam=4.6×10-4 K. We have also calculated the typical decay time in the transient scenario, which resulted in τ≈ 250 μs. By comparing these results with the state-of-the-art sensitivity values, we prove that the potential advantages of a longer coherence time, better spectral properties, and the use of special field alignments do not justify the use of diamond substrates in their bulk form.
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- Andrea Alessio
- Physics Department, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 1, 10125 Turin, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica, Strada delle Cacce 91, 10135 Turin, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica, Strada delle Cacce 91, 10135 Turin, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica, Strada delle Cacce 91, 10135 Turin, Italy
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- Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica, Strada delle Cacce 91, 10135 Turin, Italy
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- Physics Department, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 1, 10125 Turin, Italy
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Cui J, Hu B, Fu Y, Xu Z, Li Y. pH-Sensitive nanodiamond co-delivery of retinal and doxorubicin boosts breast cancer chemotherapy. RSC Adv 2023; 13:27403-27414. [PMID: 37711368 PMCID: PMC10498152 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03907b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Herein for the first time we take the advantage of nanodiamonds (NDs) to covalently immobilize all-trans retinal (NPA) by an imine bond, allowing pH-mediated drug release. DOX is then physically adsorbed onto NPA to form an NPA@D co-loaded double drug in the sodium citrate medium, which is also susceptible to pH-triggered DOX dissociation. The cytotoxicity results showed that NPA@D could markedly inhibit the growth of DOX-sensitive MCF-7 cells in a synergetic way compared to the NP@D system of single-loaded DOX, while NPA basically showed no cytotoxicity and weak inhibition of migration. In addition, NPA@D can overcome the drug resistance of MCF-7/ADR cells, indicating that this nanodrug could evade the pumping of DOX by drug-resistant cells, but free DOX is nearly ineffective against these cells. More importantly, the fluorescence imaging of tumor-bearing mice in vivo and ex vivo demonstrated that the NPA@D was mainly accumulated in the tumor site rather than any other organ by intraperitoneal injection after 24 h, in which the fluorescence intensity of NPA@D was 19 times that of the free DOX, suggesting that a far reduced off-target effect and side effects would be expected. Therefore, this work presents a new paradigm for improving chemotherapy and reversing drug resistance using the ND platform for co-delivery of DOX and ATR.
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- Jicheng Cui
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Molecular Engineering of Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Science, Shanxi University Taiyuan 030006 P. R. China
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- China Institute for Radiation Protection Taiyuan 030006 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Molecular Engineering of Ministry of Education, Institute of Biotechnology, Shanxi University Taiyuan 030006 China
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- Faculty of Science, McMaster University Hamilton L8S 4K1 ON Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Molecular Engineering of Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Science, Shanxi University Taiyuan 030006 P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University Taiyuan 030006 PR China
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Zandieh M, Liu J. Metal-Mediated DNA Adsorption on Carboxylated, Hydroxylated, and Hydrogenated Nanodiamonds. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:11596-11602. [PMID: 37552885 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c01066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Nanodiamonds (NDs) have attracted considerable attention owing to their quantum properties and versatility in biological applications. In this study, we systematically investigated the adsorption of DNA oligonucleotides onto NDs with three types of surface groups: carboxylated (COOH-), hydroxylated (OH-), and hydrogenated (H-). Among them, only the H-NDs showed fluorescence quenching property that is useful for real-time DNA adsorption kinetic studies. The effect of common metal ions on DNA adsorption was studied. In the presence of Na+, the order of DNA adsorption efficiency was H- > OH- > COOH-, whereas all the NDs showed a similar DNA adsorption efficiency in the presence of divalent metal ions such as Ca2+ and Zn2+. Desorption studies revealed that hydrogen bonding and metal-mediated interactions were dominant for the adsorption of DNA, and the H-NDs exhibited extraordinarily tight DNA adsorption. Finally, a fluorescently labeled DNA was adsorbed on NDs for DNA detection, and the COOH-NDs had the highest target specificity, and a detection limit of 1.4 nM was achieved. This study indicates the feasibility of using metal ions to mediate the physical adsorption of DNA to NDs and compares various NDs with graphene oxide for fundamental understanding.
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- Mohamad Zandieh
- Department of Chemistry, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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Patrick B, Akhtar T, Kousar R, Huang CC, Li XG. Carbon Nanomaterials: Emerging Roles in Immuno-Oncology. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076600. [PMID: 37047572 PMCID: PMC10095276 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Cancer immunotherapy has made breakthrough progress in cancer treatment. However, only a subset of patients benefits from immunotherapy. Given their unique structure, composition, and interactions with the immune system, carbon nanomaterials have recently attracted tremendous interest in their roles as modulators of antitumor immunity. Here, we focused on the latest advances in the immunological effects of carbon nanomaterials. We also reviewed the current preclinical applications of these materials in cancer therapy. Finally, we discussed the challenges to be overcome before the full potential of carbon nanomaterials can be utilized in cancer therapies to ultimately improve patient outcomes.
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- Bbumba Patrick
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
- Research Center for Cancer Biology, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
- Research Center for Cancer Biology, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
- Institute of Translational Medicine and New Drug Development, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
- Research Center for Cancer Biology, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
- Department of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 20224, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
- Research Center for Cancer Biology, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Life Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
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Qasim M, Clarkson AN, Hinkley SFR. Green Synthesis of Carbon Nanoparticles (CNPs) from Biomass for Biomedical Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24021023. [PMID: 36674532 PMCID: PMC9863453 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24021023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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In this review, we summarize recent work on the "green synthesis" of carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) and their application with a focus on biomedical applications. Recent developments in the green synthesis of carbon nanoparticles, from renewable precursors and their application for environmental, energy-storage and medicinal applications are discussed. CNPs, especially carbon nanotubes (CNTs), carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and graphene, have demonstrated utility as high-density energy storage media, environmental remediation materials and in biomedical applications. Conventional fabrication of CNPs can entail the use of toxic catalysts; therefore, we discuss low-toxicity manufacturing as well as sustainable and environmentally friendly methodology with a focus on utilizing readily available biomass as the precursor for generating CNPs.
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- Muhammad Qasim
- Department of Anatomy, Brain Health Research Centre and Brain Research New Zealand, University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
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- Department of Anatomy, Brain Health Research Centre and Brain Research New Zealand, University of Otago, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
- Correspondence: (A.N.C.); (S.F.R.H.); Tel.: +64-3-279-7326 (A.N.C.); +64-4-463-0052 (S.F.R.H)
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- Ferrier Research Institute, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington 5012, New Zealand
- Correspondence: (A.N.C.); (S.F.R.H.); Tel.: +64-3-279-7326 (A.N.C.); +64-4-463-0052 (S.F.R.H)
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Chernysheva MG, Chaschin IS, Badun GA, Vasil’ev VG, Mikheev IV, Shen T, Sinolits MA, Bakuleva NP. Novel nanodiamond coatings for durable xenogenic heart valve prostheses: Mechanical properties and in vivo stability. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Chen M, Li Y, Hou WX, Peng DY, Li JK, Zhang HX. The Antibacterial Effect, Biocompatibility, and Osteogenesis of Vancomycin-Nanodiamond Composite Scaffold for Infected Bone Defects. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:1365-1380. [PMID: 36974073 PMCID: PMC10039664 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s397316] [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: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Purpose The repair and treatment of infected bone defects (IBD) is a common challenge faced by orthopedic clinics, medical materials science, and tissue engineering. Methods Based on the treatment requirements of IBD, we utilized multidisciplinary knowledge from clinical medicine, medical materials science, and tissue engineering to construct a high-efficiency vancomycin sustained-release system with nanodiamond (ND) and prepare a composite scaffold. Its effect on IBD treatment was assessed from materials, cytology, bacteriology, and zoology perspectives. Results The results demonstrated that the Van-ND-45S5 scaffold exhibited an excellent antibacterial effect, biocompatibility, and osteogenesis in vitro. Moreover, an efficient animal model of IBD was established, and a Van-ND-45S5 scaffold was implanted into the IBD. Radiographic and histological analyses and bone repair-related protein expression, confirmed that the Van-ND-45S5 scaffold had good biocompatibility and osteogenic and anti-infective activities in vivo. Conclusion Collectively, our findings support that the Van-ND-45S5 scaffold is a promising new material and approach for treating IBD with good antibacterial effects, biocompatibility, and osteogenesis.
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- Meng Chen
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250014, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250014, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250014, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250014, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shandong University Qilu Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, 250000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250014, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250014, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250014, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250014, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250014, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250014, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Hao-Xuan Zhang, Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, No. 16766, Lixia District, Jingshi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250014, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +86531-89268540, Email
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Targeting EGFR and Monitoring Tumorigenesis of Human Lung Cancer Cells In Vitro and In Vivo Using Nanodiamond-Conjugated Specific EGFR Antibody. Pharmaceutics 2022; 15:pharmaceutics15010111. [PMID: 36678740 PMCID: PMC9865332 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Nanoprobes provide advantages for real-time monitoring of tumor markers and tumorigenesis during cancer progression and development. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a key protein that plays crucial roles for tumorigenesis and cancer therapy of lung cancers. Here, we show a carbon-based nanoprobe, nanodiamond (ND), which can be applied for targeting EGFR and monitoring tumorigenesis of human lung cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. The optimal fluorescent intensities of ND particles were observed in the human lung cancer cells and nude mice under in vivo imaging system. The fluorescence signal of ND particles can be real-time detected in the xenografted human lung tumor formation of nude mice. Moreover, the ND-conjugated specific EGFR antibody cetuximab (Cet) can track the location and distribution of EGFR proteins of lung cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. ND-Cet treatment increased cellular uptake ability of nanocomposites in the EGFR-expressed cells but not in the EGFR-negative lung cancer cells. Interestingly, single ND-Cet complex can be directly observed on the protein G bead by immunoprecipitation and confocal microscopy. Besides, the EGFR proteins were transported to lysosomes for degradation. Together, this study demonstrates that ND-conjugated Cet can apply for targeting EGFR and monitoring tumorigenesis during lung cancer progression and therapy.
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Mayerhoefer E, Krueger A. Surface Control of Nanodiamond: From Homogeneous Termination to Complex Functional Architectures for Biomedical Applications. Acc Chem Res 2022; 55:3594-3604. [PMID: 36445945 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.2c00596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Interest in nanodiamond (ND) has been spurred by its unique properties such as high biocompatibility, versatile surface chemistry, and the possibility to apply it as drug delivery agent, cross-linker, or coating and for sensing applications when luminescent lattice defects such as the NV centers are present in the crystal lattice. Currently, nanodiamond has been used for targeted drug delivery, phototherapeutic applications, and sensing and imaging in cellular environments and in vitro. Furthermore, suitably functionalized nanodiamond is a promising material for tissue engineering applications. However, the application of nanodiamond has long been hampered by a number of obstacles and challenges met with commercially available nanodiamonds of different origins. A major issue is related to the strong agglomeration of the individual particles resulting in covalently linked aggregates with larger sizes and a broad size distribution. Furthermore, the surface termination of typical nanodiamond particles tends to be rather inhomogeneous, containing a multitude of different functional groups. The retention of functionality of immobilized moieties for bioapplications is often not known. And finally, the surface of nanodiamond possesses a strong propensity for nonspecific interaction, especially proteins from serum, cell fluids, or the culture media used for the incubation of cells with nanodiamond. The resulting protein corona influences the possibility to access functional moieties on the diamond surface and leads to a reduced reproducibility of observations in physiological environments and a limited attribution of effects to the presence of the functional moieties on the diamond surface. In this Account, we describe our efforts to address these challenges using multiple strategies mainly for the example of detonation nanodiamond (DND). First, a homogeneous size distribution of the nanoparticles and an initial surface termination with a unique type of atoms or groups can be achieved using mechanochemical methods and treatments with different reagents in both solution and gas phases. Reactions in liquid media typically lead to more uniform results as the entire surface of the particles becomes equally accessible. We have then worked on the development of different covalent linker strategies to accommodate the grafting needs of different functional moieties and thus to enable the production of orthogonally functionalized ND particles, which can be modified with multiple moieties in a controlled fashion. The noncovalent immobilization of functional units is equally useful as it permits the conservation of functionality for sensitive proteins, which denature upon covalent immobilization. In summary, our work aims to gain full control over the surface properties of diamond nanoparticles and to develop a toolbox of chemical methods to provide functionalized and tailored nanodiamond for a plethora of biomedical applications. Further research in the field of diamond functionalization will cover also the transfer of already existing methods to other types of diamond surfaces, the production of stoichiometrically functionalized particles, the covalent and dynamic self-assembly of nanodiamond particles, and the continuing development of suitable characterization techniques.
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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Qureshi SA, Hsiao WWW, Hussain L, Aman H, Le TN, Rafique M. Recent Development of Fluorescent Nanodiamonds for Optical Biosensing and Disease Diagnosis. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12121181. [PMID: 36551148 PMCID: PMC9775945 DOI: 10.3390/bios12121181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The ability to precisely monitor the intracellular temperature directly contributes to the essential understanding of biological metabolism, intracellular signaling, thermogenesis, and respiration. The intracellular heat generation and its measurement can also assist in the prediction of the pathogenesis of chronic diseases. However, intracellular thermometry without altering the biochemical reactions and cellular membrane damage is challenging, requiring appropriately biocompatible, nontoxic, and efficient biosensors. Bright, photostable, and functionalized fluorescent nanodiamonds (FNDs) have emerged as excellent probes for intracellular thermometry and magnetometry with the spatial resolution on a nanometer scale. The temperature and magnetic field-dependent luminescence of naturally occurring defects in diamonds are key to high-sensitivity biosensing applications. Alterations in the surface chemistry of FNDs and conjugation with polymer, metallic, and magnetic nanoparticles have opened vast possibilities for drug delivery, diagnosis, nanomedicine, and magnetic hyperthermia. This study covers some recently reported research focusing on intracellular thermometry, magnetic sensing, and emerging applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in biomedical imaging. We extend the application of FNDs as biosensors toward disease diagnosis by using intracellular, stationary, and time-dependent information. Furthermore, the potential of machine learning (ML) and AI algorithms for developing biosensors can revolutionize any future outbreak.
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- Shahzad Ahmad Qureshi
- Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad 45650, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, King Abdullah Campus Chatter Kalas, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad 13100, Pakistan
- Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Neelum Campus, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Athmuqam 13230, Pakistan
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
- National Institute of Lasers and Optronics College, PIEAS, Islamabad 45650, Pakistan
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- Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics, King Abdullah Campus Chatter Kalas, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad 13100, Pakistan
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Hussain Z, Thu HE, Khan S, Sohail M, Sarfraz RM, Mahmood A, Abourehab MA. Phytonanomedicines, a state-of-the-art strategy for targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory phytochemicals: A review of improved pharmacokinetic profile and therapeutic efficacy. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/06/2022]
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Ali MS, Elhabak M, Osman R, Nasr M. Towards more efficient inhalable chemotherapy: Fabrication of nanodiamonds-releasing microspheres. Int J Pharm 2022; 626:122169. [PMID: 36075523 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122169] [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: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Nanodiamonds (NDs) are among the most promising chemotherapy vectors, however, they tend to aggregate upon storage, or when exposed to mild changes in pH or ionic strength. Therefore, fabrication of dried NDs with minimal change in particle size is highly desirable. In this study, we have developed a dried powder form of NDs with controlled particle size to be eligible for pulmonary delivery, after screening different drying protectants for their effect on NDs particle size and surface charge. Results showed that the nanospray-drying process in the presence of mannitol prevented the aggregation of NDs. Nanospray-dried NDs microparticles exhibited an optimal aerodynamic size for pulmonary delivery, and the in vitro aerosol deposition testing showed that NDs-embedded mannitol microspheres could deliver more than half of the emitted fraction to the lower stage of the Twin impinger device; indicating high pulmonary delivery potential. Upon loading NDs with doxorubicin (NDX) prior to spray dryng, they were able to deliver 2.6 times more drug to A549 lung cancer cell line compared to the free drug. Pharmacokinetics study in rats showed that inhaled NDX microparticles could efficiently limit the biodistribution of the drug to the lungs, and minimize the drug fraction reaching the systemic circulation. To conclude, nanospray-dried NDs microparticles present a promising vehicle for the pulmonary delivery of chemotherapeutic agents for treatment of lung cancer.
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- Moustafa S Ali
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahram Canadian University, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahram Canadian University, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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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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Kowalewska E, Ficek M, Formela K, Zieliński A, Kunuku S, Sawczak M, Bogdanowicz R. Tailoring of Optical Properties of Methacrylate Resins Enriched by HPHT Microdiamond Particles. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12152604. [PMID: 35957035 PMCID: PMC9370547 DOI: 10.3390/nano12152604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Diamond particles have great potential to enhance the mechanical, optical, and thermal properties of diamond–polymer composites. However, the improved properties of diamond–polymer composites depend on the size, dispersibility, and concentration of diamond particles. In the present study, diamond–polymer composites were prepared by adding the microdiamond particles (MDPs) with different concentrations (0.2–1 wt.%) into polymers (acrylate resins) and then subjected to a photocuring process. The surface morphology and topography of the MDPs–polymer composites demonstrated a uniform high-density distribution of MDPs for one wt.% MPDs. Thermogravimetric analysis was employed to investigate the thermal stability of the MDPs–polymer composites. The addition of MDPs has significantly influenced the polymers’ thermal degradation. Absorption and emission spectra of thin layers were recorded through UV/Vis spectrophotometry and spectrofluorimetry. The obtained results revealed a significant increase in the fluorescence intensity of MDPs–polymer composites (at 1 wt.% of MDPs, a 1.5×, 2×, and 5× increase in fluorescence was observed for MDPs–green, MDPs–amber daylight, and MDPs–red resin, respectively) compared with the reference polymer resins. The obtained results of this work show the new pathways in producing effective and active 3D-printed optical elements.
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- Ewelina Kowalewska
- Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Gdańsk University of Technology, 11/12 G, Narutowicza St., 80-233 Gdansk, Poland; (E.K.); (M.F.); (S.K.)
- Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology, AGH University of Science and Technology, 30 A, Mickiewicza Ave., 30-059 Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Gdańsk University of Technology, 11/12 G, Narutowicza St., 80-233 Gdansk, Poland; (E.K.); (M.F.); (S.K.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, 11/12 G, Narutowicza St., 80-233 Gdansk, Poland; (K.F.); (A.Z.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, 11/12 G, Narutowicza St., 80-233 Gdansk, Poland; (K.F.); (A.Z.)
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- Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Gdańsk University of Technology, 11/12 G, Narutowicza St., 80-233 Gdansk, Poland; (E.K.); (M.F.); (S.K.)
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- Centre for Plasma and Laser Engineering, The Szewalski Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery, Polish Academy of Science, 14 Fiszera St., 80-231 Gdansk, Poland;
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- Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Gdańsk University of Technology, 11/12 G, Narutowicza St., 80-233 Gdansk, Poland; (E.K.); (M.F.); (S.K.)
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The convergence of in silico approach and nanomedicine for efficient cancer treatment; in vitro investigations on curcumin loaded multifunctional graphene oxide nanocomposite structure. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Ghanimi Fard M, Khabir Z, Reineck P, Cordina NM, Abe H, Ohshima T, Dalal S, Gibson BC, Packer NH, Parker LM. Targeting cell surface glycans with lectin-coated fluorescent nanodiamonds. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:1551-1564. [PMID: 36134370 PMCID: PMC9418452 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00036a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Glycosylation is arguably the most important functional post-translational modification in brain cells and abnormal cell surface glycan expression has been associated with neurological diseases and brain cancers. In this study we developed a novel method for uptake of fluorescent nanodiamonds (FND), carbon-based nanoparticles with low toxicity and easily modifiable surfaces, into brain cell subtypes by targeting their glycan receptors with carbohydrate-binding lectins. Lectins facilitated uptake of 120 nm FND with nitrogen-vacancy centers in three types of brain cells - U87-MG astrocytes, PC12 neurons and BV-2 microglia cells. The nanodiamond/lectin complexes used in this study target glycans that have been described to be altered in brain diseases including sialic acid glycans via wheat (Triticum aestivum) germ agglutinin (WGA), high mannose glycans via tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) lectin (TL) and core fucosylated glycans via Aleuria aurantia lectin (AAL). The lectin conjugated nanodiamonds were taken up differently by the various brain cell types with fucose binding AAL/FNDs taken up preferentially by glioblastoma phenotype astrocyte cells (U87-MG), sialic acid binding WGA/FNDs by neuronal phenotype cells (PC12) and high mannose binding TL/FNDs by microglial cells (BV-2). With increasing recognition of glycans having a role in many diseases, the lectin bioconjugated nanodiamonds developed here are well suited for further investigation into theranostic applications.
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- Mina Ghanimi Fard
- School of Natural Sciences, Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Macquarie University Sydney NSW 2109 Australia +61 2 9850 8269
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- School of Natural Sciences, Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Macquarie University Sydney NSW 2109 Australia +61 2 9850 8269
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, School of Science, RMIT University Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Macquarie University Sydney NSW 2109 Australia +61 2 9850 8269
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- Quantum Beam Science Research Directorate, The Institute for Quantum Life Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology Takasaki Gunma 3701292 Japan
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- Quantum Beam Science Research Directorate, The Institute for Quantum Life Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology Takasaki Gunma 3701292 Japan
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- School of Natural Sciences, Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Macquarie University Sydney NSW 2109 Australia +61 2 9850 8269
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, School of Science, RMIT University Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Macquarie University Sydney NSW 2109 Australia +61 2 9850 8269
- Institute for Glycomics, Griffith University Southport QLD 4222 Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Macquarie University Sydney NSW 2109 Australia +61 2 9850 8269
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The Influence of Diamond Nanoparticles on Fibroblast Cell Line L929, Cytotoxicity and Bacteriostaticity of Selected Pathogens. COATINGS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings12020280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The main problem with using modified allotrophic forms of carbon with nanodiamond particles in the production of food packaging is establishing the boundary between safety, as it affects the human body, and the adequate and effective action of the substances. One vital area of concern is the transmission of pathogens in food into the body. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity and bacteriostatic biological activity of two different modifications of diamond nanoparticles: pure detonation nanodiamond particles (DND) obtained by Danienko and plasma-chemically modified detonation nanodiamond particles obtained by the microwave plasma activated chemical vapor deposition method in a rotary chamber (MDP1) An indirect method was used to evaluate the cytotoxicity effect in accordance with ISO 10993–5. The viability of the L929 fibroblast cell line used as a control was 98.5%, for DND 95.14%, and the lowest level of viability for MDP1 was 88.63%. Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria were used in bacteriostatic tests and the degree of cytotoxicity of the tested materials was classified as low. The in vitro cytotoxicity results indicate no toxic effect on L929 cells nor any effect on any of the samples tested against the bacterial strains us
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Kurian AG, Singh RK, Patel KD, Lee JH, Kim HW. Multifunctional GelMA platforms with nanomaterials for advanced tissue therapeutics. Bioact Mater 2022; 8:267-295. [PMID: 34541401 PMCID: PMC8424393 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 77.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Polymeric hydrogels are fascinating platforms as 3D scaffolds for tissue repair and delivery systems of therapeutic molecules and cells. Among others, methacrylated gelatin (GelMA) has become a representative hydrogel formulation, finding various biomedical applications. Recent efforts on GelMA-based hydrogels have been devoted to combining them with bioactive and functional nanomaterials, aiming to provide enhanced physicochemical and biological properties to GelMA. The benefits of this approach are multiple: i) reinforcing mechanical properties, ii) modulating viscoelastic property to allow 3D printability of bio-inks, iii) rendering electrical/magnetic property to produce electro-/magneto-active hydrogels for the repair of specific tissues (e.g., muscle, nerve), iv) providing stimuli-responsiveness to actively deliver therapeutic molecules, and v) endowing therapeutic capacity in tissue repair process (e.g., antioxidant effects). The nanomaterial-combined GelMA systems have shown significantly enhanced and extraordinary behaviors in various tissues (bone, skin, cardiac, and nerve) that are rarely observable with GelMA. Here we systematically review these recent efforts in nanomaterials-combined GelMA hydrogels that are considered as next-generation multifunctional platforms for tissue therapeutics. The approaches used in GelMA can also apply to other existing polymeric hydrogel systems.
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- Amal George Kurian
- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, WC1X8LD, UK
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomaterials Science, School of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- UCL Eastman-Korea Dental Medicine Innovation Centre, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Cell & Matter Institute, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Regenerative Dental Medicine, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomaterials Science, School of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- UCL Eastman-Korea Dental Medicine Innovation Centre, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Cell & Matter Institute, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Regenerative Dental Medicine, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
- Mechanobiology Dental Medicine Research Center, Dankook University, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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General Method to Increase Carboxylic Acid Content on Nanodiamonds. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27030736. [PMID: 35164002 PMCID: PMC8838522 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Carboxylic acid is a commonly utilized functional group for covalent surface conjugation of carbon nanoparticles that is typically generated by acid oxidation. However, acid oxidation generates additional oxygen containing groups, including epoxides, ketones, aldehydes, lactones, and alcohols. We present a method to specifically enrich the carboxylic acid content on fluorescent nanodiamond (FND) surfaces. Lithium aluminum hydride is used to reduce oxygen containing surface groups to alcohols. The alcohols are then converted to carboxylic acids through a rhodium (II) acetate catalyzed carbene insertion reaction with tert–butyl diazoacetate and subsequent ester cleavage with trifluoroacetic acid. This carboxylic acid enrichment process significantly enhanced nanodiamond homogeneity and improved the efficiency of functionalizing the FND surface. Biotin functionalized fluorescent nanodiamonds were demonstrated to be robust and stable single-molecule fluorescence and optical trapping probes.
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Liu Y, Yan J, Huang Y, Sun Z, Zhang H, Fu L, Li X, Jin Y. Single-Atom Fe-Anchored Nano-Diamond With Enhanced Dual-Enzyme Mimicking Performance for H 2O 2 and Glutathione Detection. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 9:790849. [PMID: 35047488 PMCID: PMC8762219 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.790849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Glutathione (GSH) is an important antioxidant and free radical scavenger that converts harmful toxins into harmless substances and excretes them out of the body. In the present study, we successfully prepared single-atom iron oxide-nanoparticle (Fe-NP)-modified nanodiamonds (NDs) named Fe-NDs via a one-pot in situ reduction method. This nanozyme functionally mimics two major enzymes, namely, peroxidase and oxidase. Accordingly, a colorimetric sensing platform was designed to detect hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and GSH. Owing to their peroxidase-like activity, Fe-NDs can oxidize colorless 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) into blue with sufficient linearity at H2O2 concentrations of 1-60 μM and with a detection limit of 0.3 μM. Furthermore, using different concentrations of GSH, oxidized TMB can be reduced to TMB, and the color change from blue to nearly colorless can be observed by the naked eye (linear range, 1-25 μM; detection limit, 0.072 μM). The established colorimetric method based on oxidase-like activity can be successfully used to detect reduced GSH in tablets and injections with good selectivity and high sensitivity. The results of this study exhibited reliable consistency with the detection results obtained using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Therefore, the Fe-NDs colorimetric sensor designed in this study offers adequate accuracy and sensitivity.
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- Ying Liu
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- First Clinical Hospital, Jilin Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Huang Y, Cohen TA, Sperry BM, Larson H, Nguyen HA, Homer MK, Dou FY, Jacoby LM, Cossairt BM, Gamelin DR, Luscombe CK. Organic building blocks at inorganic nanomaterial interfaces. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2022; 9:61-87. [PMID: 34851347 DOI: 10.1039/d1mh01294k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This tutorial review presents our perspective on designing organic molecules for the functionalization of inorganic nanomaterial surfaces, through the model of an "anchor-functionality" paradigm. This "anchor-functionality" paradigm is a streamlined design strategy developed from a comprehensive range of materials (e.g., lead halide perovskites, II-VI semiconductors, III-V semiconductors, metal oxides, diamonds, carbon dots, silicon, etc.) and applications (e.g., light-emitting diodes, photovoltaics, lasers, photonic cavities, photocatalysis, fluorescence imaging, photo dynamic therapy, drug delivery, etc.). The structure of this organic interface modifier comprises two key components: anchor groups binding to inorganic surfaces and functional groups that optimize their performance in specific applications. To help readers better understand and utilize this approach, the roles of different anchor groups and different functional groups are discussed and explained through their interactions with inorganic materials and external environments.
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- Yunping Huang
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
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- Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
- Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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Hock N, Racaniello GF, Aspinall S, Denora N, Khutoryanskiy VV, Bernkop‐Schnürch A. Thiolated Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications: Mimicking the Workhorses of Our Body. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2102451. [PMID: 34773391 PMCID: PMC8728822 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202102451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Advances in nanotechnology have generated a broad range of nanoparticles (NPs) for numerous biomedical applications. Among the various properties of NPs are functionalities being related to thiol substructures. Numerous biological processes that are mediated by cysteine or cystine subunits of proteins representing the workhorses of the bodies can be transferred to NPs. This review focuses on the interface between thiol chemistry and NPs. Pros and cons of different techniques for thiolation of NPs are discussed. Furthermore, the various functionalities gained by thiolation are highlighted. These include overall bio- and mucoadhesive, cellular uptake enhancing, and permeation enhancing properties. Drugs being either covalently attached to thiolated NPs via disulfide bonds or being entrapped in thiolated polymeric NPs that are stabilized via inter- and intrachain crosslinking can be released at the diseased tissue or in target cells under reducing conditions. Moreover, drugs, targeting ligands, biological analytes, and enzymes bearing thiol substructures can be immobilized on noble metal NPs and quantum dots for therapeutic, theranostic, diagnostic, biosensing, and analytical reasons. Within this review a concise summary and analysis of the current knowledge, future directions, and potential clinical use of thiolated NPs are provided.
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- Nathalie Hock
- Thiomatrix Forschungs und Beratungs GmbHTrientlgasse 65Innsbruck6020Austria
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- Reading School of PharmacyUniversity of ReadingWhiteknights PO Box 224, Room 122 (Chemistry and Pharmacy Building)ReadingRG66DXUK
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- Department of Pharmacy – Pharmaceutical SciencesUniversity of Bari “Aldo Moro”Bari70125Italy
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- Reading School of PharmacyUniversity of ReadingWhiteknights PO Box 224, Room 122 (Chemistry and Pharmacy Building)ReadingRG66DXUK
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of PharmacyUniversity of InnsbruckInnrain 80/82Innsbruck6020Austria
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A Review on Synthesis Methods of Phyllosilicate- and Graphene-Filled Composite Hydrogels. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/jcs6010015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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This review discusses, in brief, the various synthetic methods of two widely-used nanofillers; phyllosilicate and graphene. Both are 2D fillers introduced into hydrogel matrices to achieve mechanical robustness and water uptake behavior. Both the fillers are inserted by physical and chemical gelation methods where most of the chemical gelation, i.e., covalent approaches, results in better physical properties compared to their physical gels. Physical gels occur due to supramolecular assembly, van der Waals interactions, electrostatic interactions, hydrophobic associations, and H-bonding. For chemical gelation, in situ radical triggered gelation mostly occurs.
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Zhang Q, Wu M, Li J, Naito K, Yu X, Zhang Q. Water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol composite films with nanodiamond particles modified with polyethyleneimine. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj04813a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Nanodiamond particles modified with polyethyleneimine were added to polyvinyl alcohol matrices to obtain composites with good thermal and mechanical properties.
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- Qian Zhang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Functional Polymers, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Functional Polymers, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Functional Polymers, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba 305-0047, Japan
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Functional Polymers, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Functional Polymers, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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Singh M, Mazumder B. Recent Advancements in Nanodiamond Mediated Brain Targeted Drug Delivery and Bioimaging of Brain Ailments: A Holistic Review. Pharm Nanotechnol 2021; 10:42-55. [PMID: 34951376 DOI: 10.2174/2211738510666211222111938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The brain is a vital and composite organ. By nature, the innate make-up of the brain is such that in anatomical parlance, it is highly protected by the "Blood-Brain Barrier", which is a nexus of capillary endothelial cells, basement membrane, neuroglial membrane and glialpodocytes. The same barrier, which protects and isolates the interstitial fluid of the brain from capillary circulation, also restricts the therapeutic intervention. Many standing pharmaceutical formulations are ineffective in the treatment of inimical brain ailments because of the inability of the API to surpass and subsist inside the Blood Brain Barrier. OBJECTIVE This is an integrated review that emphasizes on the recent advancements in brain-targeted drug delivery utilizing nanodiamonds (NDs) as a carrier of therapeutic agents. NDs are a novel nanoparticulate drug delivery system, having carbon moieties as their building blocks and their surface tenability is remarkable. These neoteric carbon-based carriers have exceptional, mechanical, electrical, chemical, optical, and biological properties, which can be further rationally modified and augmented. CONCLUSION NDs could be the next"revolution "in the field of nanoscience for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, brain tumors, and other pernicious brain ailments. What sets them apart from other nanocarriers is their versatile properties like diverse size range and surface modification potential, which makes them efficient enough to move across certain biological barriers and offer a plethora of brain targeting and bioimaging abilities. Lay Summary: The blood-brain barrier (BBB) poses a major hurdle in the way of treating many serious brain ailments. A range of nanoparticle based drug delivering systems have been formulated, including solid lipid nanoparticles, liposomes, dendrimers, nanogels, polymeric NPs, metallic NPs (gold, platinum, andironoxide) and diamondoids (carbonnanotubes). Despite this development, only a few of these formulations have shown the ability to cross the BBB. Nanodiamonds, because of their small size, shape, and surface characteristics, have a potential in moving beyond the diverse and intricate BBB, and offer a plethora of brain targeting capabilities.
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- Mohini Singh
- Department of pharmaceutical sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004, Assam. India
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- Department of pharmaceutical sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004, Assam. India
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A dual-sensitive poly(amino acid)/hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticle-based anticancer drug delivery system with a rapid charge-reversal property. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Hsueh N, Chai CLL. Evaluation of 2-Bromoisobutyryl Catechol Derivatives for Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization-Functionalized Polydopamine Coatings. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:8811-8820. [PMID: 34270891 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c01143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The use of α-bromoisobutyryl-functionalized polydopamine (PDA), derived from an in situ mixture with dopamine (DA) and α-bromoisobutyryl bromide, enables surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) of a broad range of methacrylate monomers for surface functionalization. Although the putative intermediate 2-bromo-N-(3,4-dihydroxyphenethyl)-2-methylpropanamide 1 has been proposed to account for the SI-ATRP activity of α-bromoisobutyryl-functionalized PDA, there has not been a systematic investigation on the efficacy of other catechol-derived 2-bromoisobutyryl derivatives for SI-ATRP. In this work, a number of catechol-derived ATRP initiators containing the 2-bromoisobutyryl moiety were designed and synthesized, in an effort to investigate the effect of changes in structure on initiator immobilization, and subsequent ATRP performance. The change in the length of the linker unit bearing the 2-bromoisobutyryl moiety, the introduction of a free amine group, or the replacement of the amide with an ester were found to have profound effects on the ability of the molecule to deposit ATRP-initiator-modified PDA coatings, as well as the subsequent SI-ATRP performance. Among the ATRP initiators synthesized, 5-(2-aminoethyl)-2,3-dihydroxyphenethyl 2-bromo-2-methylpropanoate hydrobromide 4·HBr was most efficiently incorporated into ATRP-initiator-modified PDA coatings and also the best at effecting SI-ATRP with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate; the high performance of this initiator is likely due to the presence of a free amine and an appropriately long methylene linker unit to the 2-bromoisobutyryl moiety. This methodology was found to be suitable for the functionalization of a range of organic and inorganic surfaces, for the fabrication of high-value surface-grafted polymer brush coatings for various applications.
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- Nathanael Hsueh
- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, 18 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117543
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- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, 18 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117543
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Zou Y, Nishikawa M, Kang HG, Cheng G, Wang W, Wang Y, Komatsu N. Effect of Protein Corona on Mitochondrial Targeting Ability and Cytotoxicity of Triphenylphosphonium Conjugated with Polyglycerol-Functionalized Nanodiamond. Mol Pharm 2021; 18:2823-2832. [PMID: 34165304 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.1c00188] [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: 12/23/2022]
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Functionalization of nanoparticles (NPs) with targeting moieties has a high potential to advance precision nanomedicine. However, the targeting moieties on a NP surface are known to be masked by a protein corona in biofluids, lowering the targeting efficiency. Although it has been demonstrated at the cellular level, little is known about the influence of the protein corona on the subcellular targeting. Herein, we adopted triphenylphosphonium (TPP) as a mitochondrial targeting moiety and investigated the effects of protein coronas from fetal bovine serum and human plasma on its targeting ability and cytotoxicity. Specifically, we introduced TPP in low (l) and high (h) densities on the surface of nanodiamond (ND) functionalized with polyglycerol (PG). Despite the "corona-free" PG interface, we found that the TPP moiety attracted proteins to form a corona layer with clear linearity between the TPP density and the protein amount. By performing investigations on human cervix epithelium (HeLa) and human lung epithelial carcinoma (A549) cells, we further demonstrated that (1) the protein corona alleviated the cytotoxicity of both ND-PG-TPP-l and -h, (2) a smaller amount of proteins on the surface of ND-PG-TPP-l did not affect its mitochondrial targeting ability, and (3) a larger amount of proteins on the surface of ND-PG-TPP-h diminished its targeting specificity by restricting the NDs inside the endosome and lysosome compartments. Our findings will provide in-depth insights into the design of NPs with active targeting moiety for more precise and safer delivery at the subcellular level.
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- Yajuan Zou
- Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan.,Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices of the Ministry of Education and Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology for Information of Shaanxi Province, School of Electronics Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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Berdichevskiy GM, Vasina LV, Ageev SV, Meshcheriakov AA, Galkin MA, Ishmukhametov RR, Nashchekin AV, Kirilenko DA, Petrov AV, Martynova SD, Semenov KN, Sharoyko VV. A comprehensive study of biocompatibility of detonation nanodiamonds. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.115763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Improved osteogenesis and angiogenesis of theranostic ions doped calcium phosphates (CaPs) by a simple surface treatment process: A state-of-the-art study. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 124:112082. [PMID: 33947573 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2020] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Surface treatment of biomaterials could enable reliable and quick cellular responses and accelerate the healing of the host tissue. Here, a series of calcium phosphates (CaPs) were surface treated by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and the treatment effects were physicochemically and biologically evaluated. For this aim, as-synthesized CaPs doped with strontium (Sr2+), iron (Fe2+), silicon (Si4+), and titanium (Ti4+) ions were sonicated in H2O2 media. The results showed that the specific surface area and zeta potential values of the surface-treated CaPs were increased by ~50% and 25%, respectively. Moreover, the particle size and the band-gap (Eg) values of the surface-treated CaPs were decreased by ~25% and ~2-10%, respectively. The concentration of oxygen vacancies was increased in the surface-treated samples, which was confirmed by the result of ultraviolet (UV), photoluminescence (PL), Commission Internationale de l'éclairage (CIE 1931), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses. In vitro cellular assessments of surface-treated CaPs exhibited an improvement in cytocompatibility, reactive oxygen species generation (ROS) capacity, bone nodule formation, and the migration of cells up to ~8%, 20%, 35%, and 13%, respectively. Based on the obtained data, it can be stated that improved physicochemical properties of H2O2-treated CaPs could increase the ROS generation and subsequently enhance the biological activities. In summary, the results demonstrate the notable effect of the H2O2 surface treatment method on improving surface properties and biological performance of CaPs.
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The family of carbon nanostructures comprises several members, such as fullerenes, nano-onions, nanodots, nanodiamonds, nanohorns, nanotubes, and graphene-based materials. Their unique electronic properties have attracted great interest for their highly innovative potential in nanomedicine. However, their hydrophobic nature often requires organic solvents for their dispersibility and processing. In this review, we describe the green approaches that have been developed to produce and functionalize carbon nanomaterials for biomedical applications, with a special focus on the very latest reports.
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Jung HS, Neuman KC. Surface Modification of Fluorescent Nanodiamonds for Biological Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:E153. [PMID: 33435443 PMCID: PMC7826955 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Fluorescent nanodiamonds (FNDs) are a new class of carbon nanomaterials that offer great promise for biological applications such as cell labeling, imaging, and sensing due to their exceptional optical properties and biocompatibility. Implementation of these applications requires reliable and precise surface functionalization. Although diamonds are generally considered inert, they typically possess diverse surface groups that permit a range of different functionalization strategies. This review provides an overview of nanodiamond surface functionalization methods including homogeneous surface termination approaches (hydrogenation, halogenation, amination, oxidation, and reduction), in addition to covalent and non-covalent surface modification with different functional moieties. Furthermore, the subsequent coupling of biomolecules onto functionalized nanodiamonds is reviewed. Finally, biomedical applications of nanodiamonds are discussed in the context of functionalization.
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- Laboratory of Single Molecule Biophysics, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA;
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Perevedentseva E, Lin YC, Cheng CL. A review of recent advances in nanodiamond-mediated drug delivery in cancer. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2020; 18:369-382. [PMID: 33047984 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2021.1832988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Nanodiamond (ND) refers to diamond particles with sizes from few to near 100 nanometers. For its superb physical, chemical and spectroscopic properties, it has been proposed and studied with the aims for bio imaging and drug delivery. Many modalities on conjugating drug molecules on ND to form ND-X for more efficient drug delivery have been demonstrated in the cellular and animal models. AREA COVERED Many novel drug delivery approaches utilizing nanodiamond as a platform have been demonstrated recently. This review summarizes recent developments on the nanodiamond facilitated drug delivery, from the ND-X complexes preparations to tests in the cellular and animal models. The outlook on clinical translation is discussed. EXPERT OPINION Nanodiamond and drug complexes (ND-X) produced from different methods are realized for drug delivery; almost all studies reported ND-X being more efficient compared to pure drug alone. However, ND of particle size less than 10 nm are found more toxic due to size and surface structure, and strongly aggregate. In vivo studies demonstrate ND accumulation in animal organs and no confirmed long-term effect studies on their release from organs are available. Standardized nanodiamond materials and drug delivery approaches are needed to advance the applications to the clinical level.
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- Elena Perevedentseva
- Department of Physics, National Dong Hwa University, Shoufeng, Taiwan.,Russian Academy of Sciences, P.N. Lebedev Physics Institute, Moskva, Russian Federation
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- Department of Physics, National Dong Hwa University, Shoufeng, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics, National Dong Hwa University, Shoufeng, Taiwan
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