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Gong J, Or CY, Sze ETP, Man-Ngai Chan S, Wu PL, Poon PMY, Law AKY, Ulrychová L, Hodek J, Weber J, Ouyang H, Yang M, Eilts SM, Torremorell M, Knobloch Y, Hogan CJ, Atallah C, Davies J, Winkler J, Gordon R, Zarghanishiraz R, Zabihi M, Christianson C, Taylor D, Rabinowitz A, Baylis J, Brinkerhoff J, Little JP, Li R, Moldenhauer J, Mansour MK. Effect of multifunctional cationic polymer coatings on mitigation of broad microbial pathogens. Microbiol Spectr 2024:e0409723. [PMID: 39101823 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.04097-23] [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: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Infection control measures to prevent viral and bacterial infection spread are critical to maintaining a healthy environment. Pathogens such as viruses and pyogenic bacteria can cause infectious complications. Viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 are known to spread through the aerosol route and on fomite surfaces, lasting for a prolonged time in the environment. Developing technologies to mitigate the spread of pathogens through airborne routes and on surfaces is critical, especially for patients at high risk for infectious complications. Multifunctional coatings with a broad capacity to bind pathogens that result in inactivation can disrupt infectious spread through aerosol and inanimate surface spread. This study uses C-POLAR, a proprietary cationic, polyamine, organic polymer with a charged, dielectric property coated onto air filtration material and textiles. Using both SARS-CoV-2 live viral particles and bovine coronavirus models, C-POLAR-treated material shows a dramatic 2-log reduction in circulating viral inoculum. This reduction is consistent in a static room model, indicating simple airflow through a static C-POLAR hanging can capture significant airborne particles. Finally, Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria are applied to C-POLAR textiles using a viability indicator to demonstrate eradication on fomite surfaces. These data suggest that a cationic polymer surface can capture and eradicate human pathogens, potentially interrupting the infectious spread for a more resilient environment. IMPORTANCE Infection control is critical for maintaining a healthy home, work, and hospital environment. We test a cationic polymer capable of capturing and eradicating viral and bacterial pathogens by applying the polymer to the air filtration material and textiles. The data suggest that the simple addition of cationic material can result in the improvement of an infectious resilient environment against viral and bacterial pathogens.
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- Jianliang Gong
- C-POLAR Technologies Inc., West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- C-POLAR Technologies Inc., West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czechia
- Department of Genetics and Microbiology, Charles University, Faculty of Sciences, Prague, Czechia
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czechia
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Texas-Dallas, Richardson, Texas, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
- Interior Health Authority, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
- Rural Coordination Center of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Rural Coordination Center of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Interior Health Authority, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Patra S, Pareek D, Gupta PS, Wasnik K, Singh G, Yadav DD, Mastai Y, Paik P. Progress in Treatment and Diagnostics of Infectious Disease with Polymers. ACS Infect Dis 2024; 10:287-316. [PMID: 38237146 DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.3c00528] [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] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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In this era of advanced technology and innovation, infectious diseases still cause significant morbidity and mortality, which need to be addressed. Despite overwhelming success in the development of vaccines, transmittable diseases such as tuberculosis and AIDS remain unprotected, and the treatment is challenging due to frequent mutations of the pathogens. Formulations of new or existing drugs with polymeric materials have been explored as a promising new approach. Variations in shape, size, surface charge, internal morphology, and functionalization position polymer particles as a revolutionary material in healthcare. Here, an overview is provided of major diseases along with statistics on infection and death rates, focusing on polymer-based treatments and modes of action. Key issues are discussed in this review pertaining to current challenges and future perspectives.
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- Sukanya Patra
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-BHU, Varanasi 221005, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-BHU, Varanasi 221005, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-BHU, Varanasi 221005, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-BHU, Varanasi 221005, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-BHU, Varanasi 221005, India
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-BHU, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-BHU, Varanasi 221005, India
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Grzeczkowicz A, Lipko A, Kwiatkowska A, Strawski M, Bącal P, Więckowska A, Granicka LH. Polyelectrolyte Membrane Nanocoatings Aimed at Personal Protective and Medical Equipment Surfaces to Reduce Coronavirus Spreading. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12100946. [PMID: 36295705 PMCID: PMC9611533 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12100946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The study of the surface of membrane coatings constructed with adsorbed coronavirus (COV) was described to test their suitability for the antiviral activity for application in personal protective and medical equipment. The nanocoating based on polyethyleneimine (PEI) or polystyrene sulfonate (PSS) with metallic nanoparticles incorporated was investigated using the AFM technique. Moreover, the functioning of human lung cells in a configuration with the prepared material with the adsorbed coronavirus was studied using microscopic techniques and flow cytometry. The mean values of the percentage share of viable cells compared with the control differed by a maximum of 22%. The results showed that PEI and PSS membrane layer coatings, modified with chosen metallic nanoparticles (AuNPs, AgNPs, CuNPs, FeNPs) that absorb COV, could support lung cells' function, despite the different distribution patterns of COV on designed surfaces as well as immobilized lung cells. Therefore, the developed membrane nanocoatings can be recommended as material for biomedical applications, e.g., medical equipment surfaces to reduce coronavirus spreading, as they adsorb COV and simultaneously maintain the functioning of the eukaryotic cells.
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- Anna Grzeczkowicz
- Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, Trojdena 4 st., 02-109 Warsaw, Poland
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- Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, Trojdena 4 st., 02-109 Warsaw, Poland
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- Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, Trojdena 4 st., 02-109 Warsaw, Poland
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- Laboratory of Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1 st., 02-093 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Paleobiology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Twarda 51/55 st., 00-818 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1 st., 02-093 Warsaw, Poland
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- Nalecz Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Polish Academy of Sciences, Trojdena 4 st., 02-109 Warsaw, Poland
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Groß R, Dias Loiola LM, Issmail L, Uhlig N, Eberlein V, Conzelmann C, Olari L, Rauch L, Lawrenz J, Weil T, Müller JA, Cardoso MB, Gilg A, Larsson O, Höglund U, Pålsson SA, Tvilum AS, Løvschall KB, Kristensen MM, Spetz A, Hontonnou F, Galloux M, Grunwald T, Zelikin AN, Münch J. Macromolecular Viral Entry Inhibitors as Broad-Spectrum First-Line Antivirals with Activity against SARS-CoV-2. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2201378. [PMID: 35543527 PMCID: PMC9284172 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202201378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Inhibitors of viral cell entry based on poly(styrene sulfonate) and its core-shell nanoformulations based on gold nanoparticles are investigated against a panel of viruses, including clinical isolates of SARS-CoV-2. Macromolecular inhibitors are shown to exhibit the highly sought-after broad-spectrum antiviral activity, which covers most analyzed enveloped viruses and all of the variants of concern for SARS-CoV-2 tested. The inhibitory activity is quantified in vitro in appropriate cell culture models and for respiratory viral pathogens (respiratory syncytial virus and SARS-CoV-2) in mice. Results of this study comprise a significant step along the translational path of macromolecular inhibitors of virus cell entry, specifically against enveloped respiratory viruses.
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- Rüdiger Groß
- Institute of Molecular VirologyUlm University Medical CenterUlm89081Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and iNano Interdisciplinary Nanoscience CentreAarhus UniversityAarhus8000Denmark
- Brazilian Synchrotron Light LaboratoryBrazilian Center for Research in Energy and MaterialsCampinasSão Paulo13083‐970Brazil
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZILeipzig04103Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZILeipzig04103Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZILeipzig04103Germany
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- Institute of Molecular VirologyUlm University Medical CenterUlm89081Germany
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- Institute of Molecular VirologyUlm University Medical CenterUlm89081Germany
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- Institute of Molecular VirologyUlm University Medical CenterUlm89081Germany
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- Institute of Molecular VirologyUlm University Medical CenterUlm89081Germany
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- Institute of Molecular VirologyUlm University Medical CenterUlm89081Germany
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- Institute of Molecular VirologyUlm University Medical CenterUlm89081Germany
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- Brazilian Synchrotron Light LaboratoryBrazilian Center for Research in Energy and MaterialsCampinasSão Paulo13083‐970Brazil
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- Institute of Molecular VirologyUlm University Medical CenterUlm89081Germany
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- Department of Molecular BiosciencesThe Wenner‐Gren Institute Stockholm UniversityStockholm10691Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry and iNano Interdisciplinary Nanoscience CentreAarhus UniversityAarhus8000Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry and iNano Interdisciplinary Nanoscience CentreAarhus UniversityAarhus8000Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry and iNano Interdisciplinary Nanoscience CentreAarhus UniversityAarhus8000Denmark
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- Department of Molecular BiosciencesThe Wenner‐Gren Institute Stockholm UniversityStockholm10691Sweden
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- Université Paris‐SaclayINRAE, UVSQ, VIMJouy‐en‐Josas78352France
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZILeipzig04103Germany
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- Department of Chemistry and iNano Interdisciplinary Nanoscience CentreAarhus UniversityAarhus8000Denmark
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- Institute of Molecular VirologyUlm University Medical CenterUlm89081Germany
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Lunardi CN, Subrinho FL, Freitas Barros MPD, Lima RC, de Queiroz Melo ACM, Barbosa DDM, Negreiros LGD, Rodrigues BS, Neiva MS, Linhares JVR, Dalla Costa GF, Gomes ADJ. BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS: NANOTECHNOLOGY AND COVID-19. Curr Top Med Chem 2022; 22:629-638. [PMID: 35255795 DOI: 10.2174/1568026622666220307125446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 pandemic information is critical in order to study it further, but the virus has still not been confined. In addition, even if there is no longer any threat, more knowledge may be gathered from these resources. METHODS The data used in this study was gathered from several scientific areas and the links between them. Due to the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has not been fully contained and additional information can be gleaned from these references, bibliometric analysis of it is important. RESULTS In total 155 publications on the topic of "COVID-19" and the keyword "nanotechnology" were identified in the Scopus database between 2020 and 2021 in a network visualization map. CONCLUSION As a result, our analysis was conducted at the appropriate time to provide a comprehensive understanding of COVID-19 and nanotechnology and prospective research directions for medicinal chemistry.
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- Claure Nain Lunardi
- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Centro Metropolitano 1 Conjunto, Brasília, 72220-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Centro Metropolitano 1 Conjunto, Brasília, 72220-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Centro Metropolitano 1 Conjunto, Brasília, 72220-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Centro Metropolitano 1 Conjunto, Brasília, 72220-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Centro Metropolitano 1 Conjunto, Brasília, 72220-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Centro Metropolitano 1 Conjunto, Brasília, 72220-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Centro Metropolitano 1 Conjunto, Brasília, 72220-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Centro Metropolitano 1 Conjunto, Brasília, 72220-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Centro Metropolitano 1 Conjunto, Brasília, 72220-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Centro Metropolitano 1 Conjunto, Brasília, 72220-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Centro Metropolitano 1 Conjunto, Brasília, 72220-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Photochemistry and Nanobiotechnology, University of Brasilia, Campus Universitário Centro Metropolitano 1 Conjunto, Brasília, 72220-900, DF, Brazil
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Zhang D, Duran SSF, Lim WYS, Tan CKI, Cheong WCD, Suwardi A, Loh XJ. SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater: From detection to evaluation. MATERIALS TODAY. ADVANCES 2022; 13:100211. [PMID: 35098102 PMCID: PMC8786653 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtadv.2022.100211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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SARS-CoV-2 presence in wastewater has been reported in several studies and has received widespread attention among the Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) community. Such studies can potentially be used as a proxy for early warning of potential COVID-19 outbreak, or as a mitigation measure for potential virus transmission via contaminated water. In this review, we summarized the latest understanding on the detection, concentration, and evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater. Importantly, we discuss factors affecting the quality of wastewater surveillance ranging from temperature, pH, starting concentration, as well as the presence of chemical pollutants. These factors greatly affect the reliability and comparability of studies reported by various communities across the world. Overall, this review provides a broadly encompassing guidance for epidemiological study using wastewater surveillance.
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- Danwei Zhang
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, 138634
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, 138634
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, 138634
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, 138634
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, 138634
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, 138634
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, 138634
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Roka N, Kokkorogianni O, Kontoes-Georgoudakis P, Choinopoulos I, Pitsikalis M. Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Complex Macromolecular Architectures Based on Poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) and the RAFT Polymerization Technique. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:701. [PMID: 35215614 PMCID: PMC8880212 DOI: 10.3390/polym14040701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Recent advances in the controlled RAFT polymerization of complex macromolecular architectures based on poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone), PNVP, are summarized in this review article. Special interest is given to the synthesis of statistical copolymers, block copolymers, and star polymers and copolymers, along with graft copolymers and more complex architectures. In all cases, PNVP is produced via RAFT techniques, whereas other polymerization methods can be employed in combination with RAFT to provide the desired final products. The advantages and limitations of the synthetic methodologies are discussed in detail.
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- Industrial Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimiopolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece; (N.R.); (O.K.); (P.K.-G.); (I.C.)
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Vijayan P P, P G C, Abraham P, George JS, Maria HJ, T S, Thomas S. Nanocoatings: Universal antiviral surface solution against COVID-19. PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS 2022; 163:106670. [PMID: 34955586 PMCID: PMC8692074 DOI: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2021.106670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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In the current scenario, there is critical global demand for the protection of daily handling surfaces from the viral contamination to limit the spread of COVID-19 infection. The nanotechnologists and material scientists offer sustainable solutions to develop antiviral surface coatings for various substrates including fabrics, plastics, metal, wood, food stuffs etc. to face current pandemic period. They create or propose antiviral surfaces by coating them with nanomaterials which interact with the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 to inhibit the viral entry to the host cell. Such nanomaterials involve metal/metal oxide nanoparticles, hierarchical metal/metal oxide nanostructures, electrospun polymer nanofibers, graphene nanosheets, chitosan nanoparticles, curcumin nanoparticles, etched nanostructures etc. The antiviral mechanism involves the repletion (depletion) of the spike glycoprotein that anchors to surfaces by the nanocoating and makes the spike glycoprotein and viral nucleotides inactive. The nature of interaction between the nanomaterial and virus depends on the type nanostructure coating over the surface. It was found that functional coating materials can be developed using nanomaterials as their polymer nanocomposites. The various aspects of antiviral nanocoatings including the mechanism of interaction with the Corona Virus, the different type of nanocoatings developed for various substrates, future research areas, new opportunities and challenges are reviewed in this article.
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- Poornima Vijayan P
- Department of Chemistry, Sree Narayana College for Women (affiliated to University of Kerala), Kollam 691001, Kerala, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sree Narayana College for Women (affiliated to University of Kerala), Kollam 691001, Kerala, India
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- St. Gregorios College (affiliated to University of Kerala), Kottarakara 691531, Kerala, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India
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- International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India
- School of Energy Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sree Narayana College for Women (affiliated to University of Kerala), Kollam 691001, Kerala, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India
- International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India
- School of Energy Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India
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New Copolymers of Vinylphosphonic Acid with Hydrophilic Monomers and Their Eu3+ Complexes. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14030590. [PMID: 35160579 PMCID: PMC8838993 DOI: 10.3390/polym14030590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Free radical copolymerization is used for the synthesis of novel water-soluble copolymers of vinylphosphonic acid with 2-deoxy-2-methacrylamido-D-glucose or 4-acryloylmorpholine, with varied compositions and molecular masses, as well as for the synthesis of copolymers of vinylphosphonic acid with acrylamide. The obtained copolymers contain 6–97 mol% of vinylphosphonic acid units, and their molecular masses vary from 5•103 to 310•103. The monomer reactivity ratios of vinylphosphonic acid and 2-deoxy-2-methacrylamido-D-glucose in copolymerization are determined for the first time, and their values are 0.04 and 9.02, correspondingly. It is demonstrated that the synthesized copolymers form luminescent mixed-ligand complexes with Eu3+, thenoyltrifluoroacetone, and phenanthroline. The influence of the comonomer’s nature on the intensity of the luminescence of complex solutions is revealed.
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Suwardi A, Wang F, Xue K, Han MY, Teo P, Wang P, Wang S, Liu Y, Ye E, Li Z, Loh XJ. Machine Learning-Driven Biomaterials Evolution. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2102703. [PMID: 34617632 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202102703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Biomaterials is an exciting and dynamic field, which uses a collection of diverse materials to achieve desired biological responses. While there is constant evolution and innovation in materials with time, biomaterials research has been hampered by the relatively long development period required. In recent years, driven by the need to accelerate materials development, the applications of machine learning in materials science has progressed in leaps and bounds. The combination of machine learning with high-throughput theoretical predictions and high-throughput experiments (HTE) has shifted the traditional Edisonian (trial and error) paradigm to a data-driven paradigm. In this review, each type of biomaterial and their key properties and use cases are systematically discussed, followed by how machine learning can be applied in the development and design process. The discussions are classified according to various types of materials used including polymers, metals, ceramics, and nanomaterials, and implants using additive manufacturing. Last, the current gaps and potential of machine learning to further aid biomaterials discovery and application are also discussed.
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- Ady Suwardi
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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Panarin EF, Fischer AI, Nesterova NA, Shtro AA, Dobrodumov AV, Gavrilova II, Manakhov VA, Nekrasova TN. Luminescent polyelectrolytes with antiviral activity. Russ Chem Bull 2022; 71:2352-2357. [PMID: 36569658 PMCID: PMC9762657 DOI: 10.1007/s11172-022-3662-4] [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: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Radical polymerization was used to synthesize and characterize (co)polymers with sodium styrenesulfonate (NaSS), 4-methacryloylamidosalicylic acid (MASA), and N-vinylpyrrolidone, which have a low cytotoxicity and a high antiviral activity against the human respiratory syncytial virus. The interaction of copolymers with Tb3+ ions was studied. The complexes formed in dilute aqueous solutions at a concentration of MASA units c ⩽ 1 · 10-4 mol L-1 demonstrate a strong luminescence. The luminescence intensity is independent of copolymer composition, but increases when the NaSS units are substituted with uncharged N-vinylpyrrolidone units. The obtained Tb3+ polymer complexes are promising luminescent sensors for the visualization of biological objects interacting with copolymers.
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- E. F. Panarin
- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, 31 Bol’shoy prosp. V. O., 199004 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, 31 Bol’shoy prosp. V. O., 199004 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
- St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology (Technical University), 26 Moskovskiy prosp., 190013 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, 31 Bol’shoy prosp. V. O., 199004 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- A. A. Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 15/17 ul. prof. Popova, 197376 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, 31 Bol’shoy prosp. V. O., 199004 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, 31 Bol’shoy prosp. V. O., 199004 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- A. A. Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 15/17 ul. prof. Popova, 197376 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, 31 Bol’shoy prosp. V. O., 199004 St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
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Leow Y, Shi JK, Liu W, Ni XP, Yew PYM, Liu S, Li Z, Xue Y, Kai D, Loh XJ. Design and development of multilayer cotton masks via machine learning. MATERIALS TODAY. ADVANCES 2021; 12:100178. [PMID: 34746738 PMCID: PMC8559538 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtadv.2021.100178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, reusable high-performance cloth masks are recommended for the public to minimize virus spread and alleviate the demand for disposable surgical masks. However, the approach to design a high-performance cotton mask is still unclear. In this study, we aimed to find out the relationship between fabric properties and mask performance via experimental design and machine learning. Our work is the first reported work of employing machine learning to develop protective face masks. Here, we analyzed the characteristics of Egyptian cotton (EC) fabrics with different thread counts and measured the efficacy of triple-layered masks with different layer combinations and stacking orders. The filtration efficiencies of the triple-layered masks were related to the cotton properties and the layer combination. Stacking EC fabrics in the order of thread count 100-300-100 provides the best particle filtration efficiency (45.4%) and bacterial filtration efficiency (98.1%). Furthermore, these key performance metrics were correctly predicted using machine-learning models based on the physical characteristics of the constituent EC layers using Lasso and XGBoost machine-learning models. Our work showed that the machine learning-based prediction approach can be generalized to other material design problems to improve the efficiency of product development.
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- Y Leow
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A∗STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute for Infocomm Research (IR), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A∗STAR), 1 Fusionopolis Way, Connexis South Tower, #21-01, Singapore, 138632, Singapore
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- Institute for Infocomm Research (IR), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A∗STAR), 1 Fusionopolis Way, Connexis South Tower, #21-01, Singapore, 138632, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A∗STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A∗STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A∗STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A∗STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute for Infocomm Research (IR), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A∗STAR), 1 Fusionopolis Way, Connexis South Tower, #21-01, Singapore, 138632, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A∗STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A∗STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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Niculescu AG, Grumezescu AM. Polymer-Based Nanosystems-A Versatile Delivery Approach. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:6812. [PMID: 34832213 PMCID: PMC8619478 DOI: 10.3390/ma14226812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Polymer-based nanoparticles of tailored size, morphology, and surface properties have attracted increasing attention as carriers for drugs, biomolecules, and genes. By protecting the payload from degradation and maintaining sustained and controlled release of the drug, polymeric nanoparticles can reduce drug clearance, increase their cargo's stability and solubility, prolong its half-life, and ensure optimal concentration at the target site. The inherent immunomodulatory properties of specific polymer nanoparticles, coupled with their drug encapsulation ability, have raised particular interest in vaccine delivery. This paper aims to review current and emerging drug delivery applications of both branched and linear, natural, and synthetic polymer nanostructures, focusing on their role in vaccine development.
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- Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov no. 3, 50044 Bucharest, Romania
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Umar Y, Al-Batty S, Rahman H, Ashwaq O, Sarief A, Sadique Z, Sreekumar PA, Haque SKM. Polymeric Materials as Potential Inhibitors Against SARS-CoV-2. JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT 2021; 30:1244-1263. [PMID: 34518763 PMCID: PMC8426594 DOI: 10.1007/s10924-021-02272-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Recently discovered SARS-CoV-2 caused a pandemic that triggered researchers worldwide to focus their research on all aspects of this new peril to humanity. However, in the absence of specific therapeutic intervention, some preventive strategies and supportive treatment minimize the viral transmission as studied by some factors such as basic reproduction number, case fatality rate, and incubation period in the epidemiology of viral diseases. This review briefly discusses coronaviruses' life cycle of SARS-CoV-2 in a human host cell and preventive strategies at some selected source of infection. The antiviral activities of synthetic and natural polymers such as chitosan, hydrophobically modified chitosan, galactosylated chitosan, amine-based dendrimers, cyclodextrin, carrageenans, polyethyleneimine, nanoparticles are highlighted in this article. Mechanism of virus inhibition, detection and diagnosis are also presented. It also suggests that polymeric materials and nanoparticles can be effective as potential inhibitors and immunization against coronaviruses which would further develop new technologies in the field of polymer and nanoscience.
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- Yunusa Umar
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Jubail Industrial College, Jubail Industrial City, 31961 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Jubail Industrial College, Jubail Industrial City, 31961 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of General Studies, Jubail Industrial College, Jubail Industrial City, 31961 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Jubail Industrial College, Jubail Industrial City, 31961 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Jubail Industrial College, Jubail Industrial City, 31961 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Jubail Industrial College, Jubail Industrial City, 31961 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Jubail Industrial College, Jubail Industrial City, 31961 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Jubail Industrial College, Jubail Industrial City, 31961 Saudi Arabia
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Recent Advances and Future Perspectives in Polymer-Based Nanovaccines. Vaccines (Basel) 2021; 9:vaccines9060558. [PMID: 34073648 PMCID: PMC8226647 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines9060558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Vaccination is the most valuable and cost-effective health measure to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. A significant number of infectious diseases and chronic disorders are still not preventable by existing vaccination schemes; therefore, new-generation vaccines are needed. Novel technologies such as nanoparticulate systems and adjuvants can enable safe and effective vaccines for difficult target populations such as newborns, elderly, and the immune-compromised. More recently, polymer-based particles have found application as vaccine platforms and vaccine adjuvants due to their ability to prevent antigen degradation and clearance, coupled with enhanced uptake by professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs). Polymeric nanoparticles have been applied in vaccine delivery, showing significant adjuvant effects as they can easily be taken up by APCs. In other words, polymer-based systems offer a lot of advantages, including versatility and flexibility in the design process, the ability to incorporate a range of immunomodulators/antigens, mimicking infection in different ways, and acting as a depot, thereby persisting long enough to generate adaptive immune responses. The aim of this review is to summarize the properties, the characteristics, the added value, and the limitations of the polymer-based nanovaccines, as well as the process of their development by the pharmaceutical industry.
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