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Pellerito C, Presentato A, Lazzara G, Cavallaro G, Alduina R, Fiore T. New Biocide Based on Tributyltin(IV) Ferulate-Loaded Halloysite Nanotubes for Preserving Historical Paper Artworks. Molecules 2023; 28:7953. [PMID: 38138442 PMCID: PMC10745945 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28247953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Combining biologically active compounds with nanocarriers is an emerging and promising strategy for enhancing the activities of molecules while reducing their levels of toxicity. Green nanomaterials have recently gained momentum in developing protocols for treating and preserving artifacts. In this study, we designed a functional biohybrid material by incorporating tributyltin(IV) ferulate (TBT-F) into halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), generating a new formulation called HNT/TBT-F. The primary objective was to develop a formulation with robust antimicrobial properties and reinforcing features for treating paper with artistic and historical value. To characterize HNT/TBT-F, assess the HNT's loading capacity, and investigate the TBT-F release kinetics from the nanotubes, various analytical techniques, including UV-Vis and infrared spectroscopies, thermogravimetry, and microscopy analysis, were employed. Furthermore, we evaluated the antimicrobial potential of TBT-F and HNT/TBT-F against Kocuria rhizophila, a bacterial strain known for its opportunistic behavior and a cause of artifact biodeterioration. HNT/TBT-F exhibited a significantly stronger bactericidal effect than TBT-F alone against K. rhizophila cells growing planktonically or those forming a biofilm. This enhanced performance could relate to the confinement of TBT-F within the nanotubes, which likely improved its physical-chemical stability and increased the local concentration of TBT-F upon contact with the bacterial cells. Additionally, we evaluated the mechanical properties of a paper treated with HNT/TBT-F, assessing any potential alterations in its color. The findings of this study highlight the favorable attributes of the HNT/TBT-F formulation and its potential for developing protocols aimed at consolidating and preserving culturally significant paper objects.
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- Claudia Pellerito
- Dipartimento di Fisica Chimica-Emilio Segrè (DiFC), Università degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (C.P.); (G.L.); (G.C.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), Università degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (A.P.); (R.A.)
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- Dipartimento di Fisica Chimica-Emilio Segrè (DiFC), Università degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (C.P.); (G.L.); (G.C.)
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- Dipartimento di Fisica Chimica-Emilio Segrè (DiFC), Università degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (C.P.); (G.L.); (G.C.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), Università degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 16, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (A.P.); (R.A.)
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- Dipartimento di Fisica Chimica-Emilio Segrè (DiFC), Università degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (C.P.); (G.L.); (G.C.)
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Yanamadala Y, Saleh MY, Williams AA, Lvov Y, Murray TA. Clay Nanotubes Loaded with Diazepam or Xylazine Permeate the Brain through Intranasal Administration in Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24119648. [PMID: 37298599 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is an obstacle to the permeation of most therapeutic drugs into the brain, limiting treatments for neurological disorders. Drugs loaded within nanocarriers that pass through the BBB can overcome this limitation. Halloysite consists of naturally occurring biocompatible clay nanotubes of 50 nm diameter and 15 nm lumen, allowing the loading and sustained release of loaded drugs. These have demonstrated the ability to transport loaded molecules into cells and organs. We propose to use halloysite nanotubes as a "nano-torpedo" for drug delivery through the BBB due to their needle-like shape. To determine if they can cross the BBB using a non-invasive, clinically translatable route of administration, we loaded halloysite with either diazepam or xylazine and delivered these intranasally to mice daily over six days. The sedative effects of these drugs were observed in vestibulomotor tests conducted at two, five, and seven days after the initial administration. Behavioral tests were conducted 3.5 h after administration to show that the effects were from halloysite/delivered drugs and not from the drug alone. As expected, the treated mice performed more poorly than the sham, drug alone, and halloysite-vehicle-treated mice. These results confirm that halloysite permeates the BBB to deliver drugs when administered intranasally.
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- Yaswanthi Yanamadala
- Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences, Louisiana Tech University, Rustom, LA 71270, USA
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Rustom, LA 71270, USA
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences, Louisiana Tech University, Rustom, LA 71270, USA
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Rustom, LA 71270, USA
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences, Louisiana Tech University, Rustom, LA 71270, USA
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Evaluation of the effects of halloysite nanotube on polyhydroxybutyrate - chitosan electrospun scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 233:123651. [PMID: 36775228 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Scaffolding method and material that mimic the extracellular matrix (ECM) of host tissue is an integral part of cartilage tissue engineering. This study aims to enhance the properties of electrospun scaffolds made of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) - Chitosan (Cs) by adding 1, 3, and 5 wt% halloysite nanotubes (HNT). The morphological, mechanical, and hydrophilicity evaluations expressed that the scaffold containing 3 wt% HNT exhibits the most appropriate features. The FTIR and Raman analysis confirmed hydrogen bond formation between the HNT and PHB-Cs blend. 3 wt% of HNT incorporation decreased the mean fibers' diameter from 965.189 to 745.16 nm and enhanced tensile strength by 169.4 %. By the addition of 3 wt% HNT, surface contact angle decreased from 61.45° ± 3.3 to 46.65 ± 1.8° and surface roughness increased from 684.69 to 747.62 nm. Our findings indicated that biodegradation had been slowed by incorporating HNT into the PHB-Cs matrix. Also, MTT test results demonstrated a significant increase in cell viability of chondrocytes on the PHB-Cs/3 wt% HNT (PC-3H) scaffold after 7 days of cell culture. Accordingly, the PC-3H scaffold can be considered a potential candidate for cartilage tissue engineering.
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Massaro M, Ciani R, Cinà G, Colletti CG, Leone F, Riela S. Antimicrobial Nanomaterials Based on Halloysite Clay Mineral: Research Advances and Outlook. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11121761. [PMID: 36551418 PMCID: PMC9774400 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11121761] [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: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Bacterial infections represent one of the major causes of mortality worldwide. Therefore, over the years, several nanomaterials with antibacterial properties have been developed. In this context, clay minerals, because of their intrinsic properties, have been efficiently used as antimicrobial agents since ancient times. Halloysite nanotubes are one of the emerging nanomaterials that have found application as antimicrobial agents in several fields. In this review, we summarize some examples of the use of pristine and modified halloysite nanotubes as antimicrobial agents, scaffolds for wound healing and orthopedic implants, fillers for active food packaging, and carriers for pesticides in food pest control.
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Dube S, Rawtani D, Khatri N, Parikh G. A deep delve into the chemistry and biocompatibility of halloysite nanotubes: A new perspective on an idiosyncratic nanocarrier for delivering drugs and biologics. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 309:102776. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Stavitskaya A, Khusnetdenova E, Vinokurov V, Lvov Y, Fakhrullin R. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic toxicity of halloysite decorated with photoactive nanoparticles. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:7719-7729. [PMID: 35781299 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc02439j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The development of new approaches to treat the growing antibiotic resistance of pathogenic bacterial species is an important task to ensure the future safety of society. Utilization of irradiation of different wavelengths together with nanostructured materials based on metal containing nanoparticles may result in synergetic antibacterial effects. In this paper we aim to show the main conceptions of light-assisted bacteria deactivation techniques and prospects of application of natural clay nanotubes as a carrier for scalable photoactive antibacterial nanomaterials. Halloysite aluminosilicate nanotubes (ca 50 nm diameter, ca. 1.0 μm length) are safe and biocompatible natural materials produced in tons. Their application as a template or a carrier for metal nanoparticles, QDs and organic compounds has already found application in biomedical research, cosmetics, polymers, coatings, catalysis and related applications. Here, we show the toxicity of halloysite decorated with photoactive nanoparticles on prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The formation of light active nanostructured materials with this clay as the base is a promising tool for solving the problem of the antibiotic resistance of microorganisms.
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- Anna Stavitskaya
- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin State University, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin State University, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin State University, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Technical University, Ruston, USA
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin State University, Moscow, Russian Federation.,Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation.
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Lu X, Liu L, Liu H, Tian G, Peng G, Zhuo L, Wang Z. Zeolite-X synthesized from halloysite nanotubes and its application in CO2 capture. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2022.104281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Biddeci G, Spinelli G, Massaro M, Riela S, Bonaccorsi P, Barattucci A, Di Blasi F. Study of Uptake Mechanisms of Halloysite Nanotubes in Different Cell Lines. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:4755-4768. [PMID: 34285481 PMCID: PMC8285245 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s303816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Purpose Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are a natural aluminosilicate clay with a chemical formula of Al2Si2O5(OH)4×nH2O and a hollow tubular structure. Due to their peculiar structure, HNTs can play an important role as a drug carrier system. Currently, the mechanism by which HNTs are internalized into living cells, and what is the transport pathway, is still unclear. Therefore, this study aimed at establishing the in vitro mechanism by which halloysite nanotubes could be internalized, using phagocytic and non-phagocytic cell lines as models. Methods The HNT/CURBO hybrid system, where a fluorescent probe (CURBO) is confined in the HNT lumen, has been used as a model to study the transport pathway mechanisms of HNTs. The cytocompatibility of HNT/CURBO on cell lines model was investigated by MTS assay. In order to identify the internalization pathway involved in the cellular uptake, we performed various endocytosis-inhibiting studies, and we used fluorescence microscopy to verify the nanomaterial internalization by cells. We evaluated the haemolytic effect of HNT/CURBO placed in contact with human red blood cells (HRBCs), by reading the absorbance value of the supernatant at 570 nm. Results The HNT/CURBO is highly biocompatible and does not have an appreciable haemolytic effect. The results of the inhibition tests have shown that the internalization process of nanotubes occurs in an energy-dependent manner in both the investigated cell lines, although they have different characteristics. In particular, in non-phagocytic cells, clathrin-dependent and independent endocytosis are involved. In phagocytic cells, in addition to phagocytosis and clathrin-dependent endocytosis, microtubules also participate in the halloysite cellular trafficking. Upon internalization by cells, HNT/CURBO is localized in the cytoplasmic area, particularly in the perinuclear region. Conclusion Understanding the cellular transport pathways of HNTs can help in the rational design of novel drug delivery systems and can be of great value for their applications in biotechnology.
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- Giuseppa Biddeci
- Institute for Innovation and Biomedical Research (IRIB), CNR, Palermo, 90146, Italy.,Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), Sect. Chemistry, University of Palermo, Palermo, 90128, Italy
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- Institute for Innovation and Biomedical Research (IRIB), CNR, Palermo, 90146, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), Sect. Chemistry, University of Palermo, Palermo, 90128, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), Sect. Chemistry, University of Palermo, Palermo, 90128, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, 98158, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, 98158, Italy
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- Institute for Innovation and Biomedical Research (IRIB), CNR, Palermo, 90146, Italy
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Fakhrullin R, Nigamatzyanova L, Fakhrullina G. Dark-field/hyperspectral microscopy for detecting nanoscale particles in environmental nanotoxicology research. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 772:145478. [PMID: 33571774 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nanoscale contaminants (including engineered nanoparticles and nanoplastics) pose a significant threat to organisms and environment. Rapid and non-destructive detection and identification of nanosized materials in cells, tissues and organisms is still challenging, although a number of conventional methods exist. These approaches for nanoparticles imaging and characterisation both inside the cytoplasm and on the cell or tissue outer surfaces, such as electron or scanning probe microscopies, are unquestionably potent tools, having excellent resolution and supplemented with chemical analysis capabilities. However, imaging and detection of nanomaterials in situ, in wet unfixed and even live samples, such as living isolated cells, microorganisms, protozoans and miniature invertebrates using electron microscopy is practically impossible, because of the elaborate sample preparation requiring chemical fixation, contrast staining, matrix embedding and exposure into vacuum. Atomic force microscopy, in several cases, can be used for imaging and mechanical analysis of live cells and organisms under ambient conditions, however this technique allows for investigation of surfaces. Therefore, a different approach allowing for imaging and differentiation of nanoscale particles in wet samples is required. Dark-field microscopy as an optical microscopy technique has been popular among researchers, mostly for imaging relatively large specimens. In recent years, the so-called "enhanced dark field" microscopy based on using higher numerical aperture light condensers and variable numerical aperture objectives has emegred, which allows for imaging of nanoscale particles (starting from 5 nm nanospheres) using almost conventional optical microscopy methodology. Hyperspectral imaging can turn a dark-field optical microscope into a powerful chemical characterisation tool. As a result, this technique is becoming popular in environmental nanotoxicology studies. In this Review Article we introduce the reader into the methodology of enhanced dark-field and dark-field-based hyperspectral microscopy, covering the most important advances in this rapidly-expanding area of environmental nanotoxicology.
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- Rawil Fakhrullin
- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan 420008, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation.
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan 420008, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan 420008, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation
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Application of Halloysite Nanotubes in Cancer Therapy-A Review. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14112943. [PMID: 34072513 PMCID: PMC8198791 DOI: 10.3390/ma14112943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Halloysite, a nanoclay characterized by a unique, tubular structure, with oppositely charged interior and exterior, suitable, nanometric-range size, high biocompatibility, and low cost, is recently gaining more and more interest as an important and versatile component of various biomaterials and delivery systems of biomedical relevance. One of the most recent, significant, and intensely studied fields in which halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) found diverse applications is cancer therapy. Even though this particular direction is mentioned in several more general reviews, it has never so far been discussed in detail. In our review, we offer an extended survey of the literature on that particular aspect of the biomedical application of HNTs. While historical perspective is also given, our paper is focused on the most recent developments in this field, including controlled delivery and release of anticancer agents and nucleic acids by HNT-based systems, targeting cancer cells using HNT as a carrier, and the capture and analysis of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) with nanostructured or magnetic HNT surfaces. The overview of the most up-to-date knowledge on the HNT interactions with cancer cells is also given.
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Cellular Analysis and Chemotherapeutic Potential of a Bi-Functionalized Halloysite Nanotube. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12100962. [PMID: 33066206 PMCID: PMC7650711 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12100962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The surface of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) was bifunctionalized with two ligands—folic acid and a fluorochrome. In tandem, this combination should selectively target cancer cells and provide a means for imaging the nanoparticle. Modified bi-functionalized HNTs (bi-HNTs) were then doped with the anti-cancer drug methotrexate. bi-HNTs were characterized and subjected to in vitro tests to assess cellular growth and changes in cellular behavior in three cell lines—colon cancer, osteosarcoma, and a pre-osteoblast cell line (MC3T3-E1). Cell viability, proliferation, and cell uptake efficiency were assessed. The bi-HNTs showed cytocompatibility at a wide range of concentrations. Compared with regular-sized HNTs, reduced HNTs (~6 microns) were taken up by cells in more significant amounts, but increased cytotoxicity lead to apoptosis. Multi-photon images confirmed the intracellular location of bi-HNTs, and the method of cell entry was mainly through caveolae-mediated endocytosis. The bi-HNTs showed a high drug loading efficiency with methotrexate and a prolonged period of release. Most importantly, bi-HNTs were designed as a drug carrier to target cancer cells specifically, and imaging data shows that non-cancerous cells were unaffected after exposure to MTX-doped bi-HNTs. All data provide support for our nanoparticle design as a mechanism to selectively target cancer cells and significantly reduce the side-effects caused by off-targeting of anti-cancer drugs.
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Facile Fabrication of Natural Polyelectrolyte-Nanoclay Composites: Halloysite Nanotubes, Nucleotides and DNA Study. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25153557. [PMID: 32759785 PMCID: PMC7436255 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25153557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Complexation of biopolymers with halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) can greatly affect their applicability as materials building blocks. Here we have performed a systematic investigation of fabrication of halloysite nanotubes complexes with nucleotides and genomic DNA. The binding of DNA and various nucleotide species (polyAU, UMP Na2, ADP Na3, dATP Na, AMP, uridine, ATP Mg) by halloysite nanotubes was tested using UV-spectroscopy. The study revealed that binding of different nucleotides to the nanoclay varied but was low both in the presence and absence of MgCl2, while MgCl2 facilitated significantly the binding of longer molecules such as DNA and polyAU. Modification of the nanotubes with DNA and nucleotide species was further confirmed by measurements of ζ-potentials. DNA-Mg-modified nanotubes were characterized using transmission electron (TEM), atomic force (AFM) and hyperspectral microscopies. Thermogravimetric analysis corroborated the sorption of DNA by the nanotubes, and the presence of DNA on the nanotube surface was indicated by changes in the surface adhesion force measured by AFM. DNA bound by halloysite in the presence of MgCl2 could be partially released after addition of phosphate buffered saline. DNA binding and release from halloysite nanotubes was tested in the range of MgCl2 concentrations (10–100 mM). Even low MgCl2 concentrations significantly increased DNA sorption to halloysite, and the binding was leveled off at about 60 mM. DNA-Mg-modified halloysite nanotubes were used for obtaining a regular pattern on a glass surface by evaporation induced self-assembly process. The obtained spiral-like pattern was highly stable and resisted dissolution after water addition. Our results encompassing modification of non-toxic clay nanotubes with a natural polyanion DNA will find applications for construction of gene delivery vehicles and for halloysite self-assembly on various surfaces (such as skin or hair).
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Gianni E, Avgoustakis K, Papoulis D. Kaolinite group minerals: Applications in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2020; 154:359-376. [PMID: 32745710 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2020.07.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The clay minerals are characterized as important minerals due to their specific properties. One of the most important groups of the clay minerals is the kaolinite's group minerals due to their morphology, availability and range of potential applications. Halloysite and kaolinite are investigated here for their pharmaceutical applications and especially for their potential in cancer treatment. This review study is focusing on the potential applications of the kaolinite's group minerals in cancer diagnosis and monitoring, cancer treatment, the avoidance of metastasis, and the relief of cancer pains. Anticancer drug-loaded formulations based on these minerals show high potential for the treatment of various types of cancer as they have been shown to exhibit high anticancer activity in cancer cell lines and cancer animal models, high biocompatibility, low side effects, and high drug bioavailability.
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- Eleni Gianni
- Department of Geology, University of Patras, Rio 26504, Patras, Greece.
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Wu B, Jiang M, Liu X, Huang C, Gu Z, Cao Y. Evaluation of toxicity of halloysite nanotubes and multi-walled carbon nanotubes to endothelial cells in vitro and blood vessels in vivo. Nanotoxicology 2020; 14:1017-1038. [PMID: 32574508 DOI: 10.1080/17435390.2020.1780642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Nanomaterials (NMs) with tubular structures, such as halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), have potential applications in biomedicine. Although the biocompatibility of HNTs has been investigated before, the toxicity of HNTs to blood vessels is rarely systemically evaluated. Herein, we compared the toxicity of HNTs and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in vitro and blood vessels of mice in vivo. HUVECs internalized HNTs and MWCNTs, but the uptake of HNTs was not obviously changed by clathrin inhibitor. Exposure to NMs decreased cellular viability, activated apoptotic proteins and up-regulated adhesion molecules, including soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (sVCAM-1) and VCAM-1. As the mechanisms, NMs decreased NO levels, eNOS mRNA and eNOS/p-eNOS proteins. Meanwhile, NMs promoted intracellular ROS and autophagy dysfunction, shown as decreased protein levels of LC3, beclin-1 and ATG5. The eNOS regulator Kruppel-like factor 4 (KLF4) was inhibited, but another eNOS regulator KLF4 was surprisingly up-regulated. Under in vivo conditions, ICR mice intravenously injected with NMs (50 μg/mouse, once a day for 5 days) showed an increased percentage of neutrophils, monocytes and basophils. Meanwhile, autophagy dysfunction, eNOS uncoupling, activation of apoptotic proteins and alteration of KLF proteins were also observed in mouse aortas. All of the toxic effects were more pronounced for MWCNTs in comparison with HNTs based on the same mass concentrations. Our results may provide novel insights about the toxicity of NMs with tubular structures to blood vessels. Considering the toxicological data reported here, HNTs are probably safer nanocarriers compared with MWCNTs.
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- Bihan Wu
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry Education, Laboratory of Biochemistry, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, P.R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry Education, Laboratory of Biochemistry, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, P.R. China
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- Hunan Laboratory Animal Center, Hunan Drug Safety Evaluation Center, Liuyang, P.R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University (NFU), Nanjing, P.R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry Education, Laboratory of Biochemistry, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, P.R. China
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Saleh MY, Prajapati N, DeCoster MA, Lvov Y. Tagged Halloysite Nanotubes as a Carrier for Intercellular Delivery in Brain Microvascular Endothelium. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:451. [PMID: 32478061 PMCID: PMC7240041 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Neurological disorders that are characterized by unpredictable seizures affect people of all ages. We proposed the use of nanocarriers such as halloysite nanotubes to penetrate the blood–brain barrier and effectively deliver the payload over an extended time period. These 50-nm diameter tubes are a natural biocompatible nanomaterial available in large quantities. We proved a prolonged gradual drug delivery mechanism by the nanotube encapsulating rhodamine isothiocyanate and then ionomycin into brain microvascular endothelial cells (BMVECs). Through delayed diffusion, the nanotubes effectively delivered the drug to the primary BMVECs without killing them, by binding and penetration in time periods of 1 to 24 h.
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- Mahdi Yar Saleh
- Institute for Micromanufacturing and Biomedical Engineering Program, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, United States
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing and Biomedical Engineering Program, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, United States
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing and Biomedical Engineering Program, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, United States
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing and Biomedical Engineering Program, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, United States
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Hu T, Gui Z, Gong J, Rong R, Wang X, Tan W, Wang Z, Xu X. INOS-mediated acute stomach injury and recovery in mice after oral exposure to halloysite nanotubes. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2020; 258:113758. [PMID: 31881510 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2019] [Revised: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Natural halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) with a hollow lumen are already applied in numerous fields and enter the environment in increasing quantities, which may have effects on animal and human health. However their in vivo toxicity in mammals is still largely unclear. The aim of this study is to assess acute oral toxicity of HNTs in the stomach of mice and recovery. Oral HNTs at low dose (5 mg HNTs/kg BW) for 30 days increased in daily food and water intake and promoted mouse growth with no obvious adverse effect on the stomach. The promotive effect on mouse growth disappeared after cessation of oral administration of the nanotubes. Oral HNTs for 30 days at high dose (50 mg HNTs/kg BW) induced Si and Al accumulation in the stomach, which caused oxidative stress, inflammation and iNOS-mediated damage in the organ. The damage in the stomach led to slight atrophic gastritis and reduced mouse growth. Oral HNTs-induced changes at high dose were not observed after a 30-days recovery period. The findings provided the evidence that oral HNTs-induced acute toxicity in the stomach was reversible. More importantly, this research showed that Al and Si were cleared out of the mice by hepatic excretion and renal excretion, respectively, during the recovery period. The results suggest that HNTs at low concentration in environments have no adverse effect on mice, while there are health risks to mice under severe contamination by HNTs.
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- Tingting Hu
- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China; National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230027, PR China.
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Vikulina A, Voronin D, Fakhrullin R, Vinokurov V, Volodkin D. Naturally derived nano- and micro-drug delivery vehicles: halloysite, vaterite and nanocellulose. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj06470b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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We discuss prospects for halloysite nanotubes, vaterite crystals and nanocellulose to enter the market of biomaterials for drug delivery and tissue engineering, and their potential for economically viable production from abundant natural sources.
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- Anna Vikulina
- Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology
- Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses
- 14476 Potsdam-Golm
- Germany
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- Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas
- Department of Physical Chemistry
- Moscow, 119991
- Russian Federation
- Saratov State University
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- Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas
- Department of Physical Chemistry
- Moscow, 119991
- Russian Federation
- Kazan Federal University, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kreml uramı 18
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- Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas
- Department of Physical Chemistry
- Moscow, 119991
- Russian Federation
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- Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas
- Department of Physical Chemistry
- Moscow, 119991
- Russian Federation
- School of Science and Technology
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Rozhina E, Batasheva S, Danilushkina A, Kryuchkova M, Gomzikova M, Cherednichenko Y, Nigamatzyanova L, Akhatova F, Fakhrullin R. Kaolin alleviates the toxicity of graphene oxide for mammalian cells. MEDCHEMCOMM 2019; 10:1457-1464. [PMID: 31534660 PMCID: PMC6748275 DOI: 10.1039/c8md00633d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The development of novel nanoscale vehicles for drug delivery promotes the growth of interest in investigations of interaction between nanomaterials. In this paper, we report the in vitro studies of eukaryotic cell physiological response to incubation with graphene oxide and planar kaolin nanoclay. Graphene family materials, including graphene oxide (GO), hold promise for numerous applications due to their unique electronic properties. However, graphene oxide reveals toxicity to some cell lines through an unidentified mechanism. Thus, methods and agents reducing the toxicity of graphene oxide can widen its practical application. We used a colorimetric test, flow cytometry and cell index assay methods to evaluate the effects of separate and combined application of graphene oxide and kaolin on mammalian cells. We have shown that the joint application of graphene oxide and kaolin reduced the negative effects of graphene by almost 20%, most likely because of coagulation of the nanoparticles with each other, which was detected by atomic force microscopy.
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- Elvira Rozhina
- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology , Kazan Federal University , Kreml uramı 18 , Kazan , Republic of Tatarstan 420008 , Russian Federation . ;
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology , Kazan Federal University , Kreml uramı 18 , Kazan , Republic of Tatarstan 420008 , Russian Federation . ;
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology , Kazan Federal University , Kreml uramı 18 , Kazan , Republic of Tatarstan 420008 , Russian Federation . ;
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology , Kazan Federal University , Kreml uramı 18 , Kazan , Republic of Tatarstan 420008 , Russian Federation . ;
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology , Kazan Federal University , Kreml uramı 18 , Kazan , Republic of Tatarstan 420008 , Russian Federation . ;
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology , Kazan Federal University , Kreml uramı 18 , Kazan , Republic of Tatarstan 420008 , Russian Federation . ;
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology , Kazan Federal University , Kreml uramı 18 , Kazan , Republic of Tatarstan 420008 , Russian Federation . ;
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology , Kazan Federal University , Kreml uramı 18 , Kazan , Republic of Tatarstan 420008 , Russian Federation . ;
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology , Kazan Federal University , Kreml uramı 18 , Kazan , Republic of Tatarstan 420008 , Russian Federation . ;
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Compressed nanofibrous oral tablets: An ingenious way for controlled release kinetics of Amphotericin-B loaded gelatin nanofibers. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoso.2019.100367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Wang H, Sun Y, Chu J, Wang X, Zhang M. Intensive study on structure transformation of muscovite single crystal under high-dose γ-ray irradiation and mechanism speculation. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2019; 6:190594. [PMID: 31417756 PMCID: PMC6689601 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.190594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Intensive study on structure transformation of muscovite single crystal under high-dose γ-ray irradiation is essential for its use in irradiation detection and also beneficial for mechanism cognition on defect formation within a matrix of clay used in the disposal of high-level radioactive waste (HLRW). In this work, muscovite single crystal was irradiated with Co-60 γ ray in air at a dose rate of 54 Gy min-1 with doses of 0-1000 kGy. Then, structure transformation and mechanism were explored by Raman spectrum, Fourier-transform infrared spectrum, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, CA, scanning electron microscope and atomic force microscopy. The main results show that variations in the chemical/crystalline structure are dose-dependent. Low-dose irradiation sufficiently destroyed the structure, removing Si-OH, thus declining hydrophilicity. With dose increase up to 100 kGy, CA increased from 20° to 40°. Except for hydrophilicity variation, shrink occurred in the (004) lattice plane which later recovered; the variation range at 500 kGy irradiation was 0.5% close to 0.02 Å. The main mechanisms involved were framework break and H2O radiolysis. Framework break results in Si-OH removal and H2O radiolysis results in extra OH introduction. The extra introduced OH probably results in Si-OH bond regeneration, lattice plane shrink and recovered surface hydrophilicity. The importance of framework break and H2O radiolysis on structure transformation is dose-dependence. At low doses, framework break seems more important while at high doses H2O radiolysis is important. Generally, variations in the chemical structure and surface property are nonlinear and less at high doses. This indicates using the chemical structure or surface property variation to describe irradiation is correct at low doses but not at high doses. This finding is meaningful for realizing whether muscovite is suitable for detecting high-dose irradiation or not, and mechanism exploration is efficient for identifying the procedure for defect formation within the matrix of clay used in disposal HLRW in practice.
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- Authors for correspondence: Ming Zhang e-mail:
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Stavitskaya A, Batasheva S, Vinokurov V, Fakhrullina G, Sangarov V, Lvov Y, Fakhrullin R. Antimicrobial Applications of Clay Nanotube-Based Composites. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9050708. [PMID: 31067741 PMCID: PMC6567215 DOI: 10.3390/nano9050708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2019] [Revised: 04/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Halloysite nanotubes with different outer surface/inner lumen chemistry (SiO2/Al2O3) are natural objects with a 50 nm diameter hollow cylindrical structure, which are able to carry functional compounds both inside and outside. They are promising for biological applications where their drug loading capacity combined with a low toxicity ensures the safe interaction of these nanomaterials with living cells. In this paper, the antimicrobial properties of the clay nanotube-based composites are reviewed, including applications in microbe-resistant biocidal textile, paints, filters, and medical formulations (wound dressings, drug delivery systems, antiseptic sprays, and tissue engineering scaffolds). Though halloysite-based antimicrobial materials have been widely investigated, their application in medicine needs clinical studies. This review suggests the scalable antimicrobial nano/micro composites based on natural tubule clays and outlines research and development perspectives in the field.
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- Anna Stavitskaya
- Functional Aluminosilicate Nanomaterials Lab, Gubkin University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- Bionanotechnology Lab, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, 420008 Kazan, Russia.
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- Functional Aluminosilicate Nanomaterials Lab, Gubkin University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- Functional Aluminosilicate Nanomaterials Lab, Gubkin University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
- Bionanotechnology Lab, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, 420008 Kazan, Russia.
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- Functional Aluminosilicate Nanomaterials Lab, Gubkin University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 71270, USA.
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- Bionanotechnology Lab, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, 420008 Kazan, Russia.
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Massaro M, Buscemi G, Arista L, Biddeci G, Cavallaro G, D’Anna F, Di Blasi F, Ferrante A, Lazzara G, Rizzo C, Spinelli G, Ullrich T, Riela S. Multifunctional Carrier Based on Halloysite/Laponite Hybrid Hydrogel for Kartogenin Delivery. ACS Med Chem Lett 2019; 10:419-424. [PMID: 30996773 PMCID: PMC6466553 DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.8b00465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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A novel carrier system based on halloysite nanotubes (HNT), for the potential intraarticular delivery of kartogenin (KGN) by means laponite (Lap) hydrogel (HNT/KGN/Lap), is developed. The drug was first loaded into HNT, and the hybrid composite obtained was used as filler for laponite hydrogel. Both the filler and the hydrogel were thoroughly investigated by several techniques and the hydrogel morphology was imaged by transmission electron microscopy. Furthermore, the gelating ability of laponite in the presence of the filler and the rheological properties of the hybrid hydrogel were also investigated. The kinetic release of kartogenin from HNT and HNT/Lap hybrid hydrogel was studied both in physiological conditions and in ex vivo synovial fluid. In the last case, the kinetic results highlighted that HNT carrier can effectively release KGN in a sustained manner for at least 38 days. Finally, a preliminary biological assays showed that the HNT/KGN/Lap hybrid hydrogel did not exhibit any cytotoxic effect.
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- Marina Massaro
- Dipartimento
STEBICEF, Sez. Chimica, Università
degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento
STEBICEF, Sez. Chimica, Università
degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Global
Discovery Chemistry, Novartis Institutes
for BioMedical Research, CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland
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- Dipartimento
STEBICEF, Sez. Chimica, Università
degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy
- Istituto
di Biomedicina ed Immunologia Molecolare - Consiglio Nazionale delle
Ricerche, Via Ugo La
Malfa 153, 90146 Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Fisica e Chimica, Università degli
Studi di Palermo, Viale
delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento
STEBICEF, Sez. Chimica, Università
degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Istituto
di Biomedicina ed Immunologia Molecolare - Consiglio Nazionale delle
Ricerche, Via Ugo La
Malfa 153, 90146 Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento
Biomedico di Medicina Interna e Specialistica, Sezione di Reumatologia, Università degli Studi di Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Fisica e Chimica, Università degli
Studi di Palermo, Viale
delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento
STEBICEF, Sez. Chimica, Università
degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Istituto
di Biomedicina ed Immunologia Molecolare - Consiglio Nazionale delle
Ricerche, Via Ugo La
Malfa 153, 90146 Palermo, Italy
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- Global
Discovery Chemistry, Novartis Institutes
for BioMedical Research, CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland
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- Dipartimento
STEBICEF, Sez. Chimica, Università
degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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Glotov A, Stavitskaya A, Chudakov Y, Ivanov E, Huang W, Vinokurov V, Zolotukhina A, Maximov A, Karakhanov E, Lvov Y. Mesoporous Metal Catalysts Templated on Clay Nanotubes. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2019. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20180207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Aleksandr Glotov
- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, 119991, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, 119991, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, 119991, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, 119991, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Coal Science and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, 030024, Taiyuan, P. R. China
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, 119991, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Petroleum Chemistry and Organic Catalysis, Moscow State University, 119991, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Petroleum Chemistry and Organic Catalysis, Moscow State University, 119991, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Petroleum Chemistry and Organic Catalysis, Moscow State University, 119991, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, 119991, Moscow, Russia
- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 71272, USA
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Liu M, Fakhrullin R, Novikov A, Panchal A, Lvov Y. Tubule Nanoclay-Organic Heterostructures for Biomedical Applications. Macromol Biosci 2018; 19:e1800419. [PMID: 30565394 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201800419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Natural halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) show unique hollow structure, high aspect ratio and adsorption ability, good biocompatibility, and low toxicity, which allow for various biomedical applications in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Here, advances in self-assembly of halloysite for cell capturing and bacterial proliferation, coating on biological surfaces and related drug delivery, bone regeneration, bioscaffolds, and cell labeling are summarized. The in vivo toxicity of these clay nanotubes is discussed. Halloysite allows for 10-20% drug loading and can extend the delivery time to 10-100 h. These drug-loaded nanotubes are doped into the polymer scaffolds to release the loaded drugs. The rough surfaces fabricated by self-assembly of the clay nanotubes enhance the interactions with tumor cells, and the cell capture efficacy is significantly improved. Since halloysite has no toxicity toward microorganisms, the bacteria composed within these nanotubes can be explored in oil/water emulsion for petroleum spilling bioremediation. Coating of living cells with halloysite can control the cell growth and is not harmful to their viability. Quantum dots immobilized on halloysite were employed for cell labeling and imaging. The concluding academic results combined with the abundant availability of these natural nanotubes promise halloysite applications in personal healthcare and environmental remediation.
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- Mingxian Liu
- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 71270, USA.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, P. R. China
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- Bionanotechnology Lab, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, 420008, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation
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- Functional Aluminosilicate Nanomaterials Lab, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 71270, USA
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- Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 71270, USA.,Functional Aluminosilicate Nanomaterials Lab, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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Akhatova F, Danilushkina A, Kuku G, Saricam M, Culha M, Fakhrullin R. Simultaneous Intracellular Detection of Plasmonic and Non-Plasmonic Nanoparticles Using Dark-Field Hyperspectral Microscopy. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2018. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20180198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Farida Akhatova
- Bionanotechnology Lab, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, 420008, Russian Federation
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- Bionanotechnology Lab, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, 420008, Russian Federation
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, Istanbul 34755, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, Istanbul 34755, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, Istanbul 34755, Turkey
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- Bionanotechnology Lab, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, 420008, Russian Federation
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Tharmavaram M, Pandey G, Rawtani D. Surface modified halloysite nanotubes: A flexible interface for biological, environmental and catalytic applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2018; 261:82-101. [PMID: 30243667 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2018.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2018] [Revised: 09/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/02/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Halloysite Nanotubes (HNTs) are clay minerals that possess unique chemical composition and a tubular structure due to which, they have recently emerged as a potential nanomaterial for umpteen applications. Over the years, the myriad applications of HNT have been realized through the surface modification of HNT, which involves the modification of nanotube's inner lumen and the outer surface with different functional compounds. The presence of aluminum and silica groups on the inner and outer surface of HNT enhance the interfacial relationship of the nanotube with different functional agents. Compounds such as alkalis, organosilanes, polymers, compounds of biological origin, surfactants and nanomaterials have been used for the modification of the inner lumen and the outer surface of HNT. The strategies change the constitution of HNT's surface either through micro-disintegration of the surface or by introducing additional functional groups on the surface, which further enhances their potential to be used as a flexible interface for different applications. In this review, the different surface modification strategies of the outer surface and the inner lumen that have been employed over the years have been discussed. The biological, environmental and catalytic applications of these surface modified HNTs with such versatile interface in the past two years have been elaborately discussed as well.
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- Maithri Tharmavaram
- Institute of Research & Development, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Sector 9, Near Police Bhawan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Institute of Research & Development, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Sector 9, Near Police Bhawan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Institute of Research & Development, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Sector 9, Near Police Bhawan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
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Quantitative Cytotoxicity, Cellular Uptake and Radioprotection Effect of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles in MRC-5 Normal Cells and MCF-7 Cancerous Cells. BIONANOSCIENCE 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-018-0538-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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