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Silva FALS, Chang HP, Incorvia JAC, Oliveira MJ, Sarmento B, Santos SG, Magalhães FD, Pinto AM. 2D Nanomaterials and Their Drug Conjugates for Phototherapy and Magnetic Hyperthermia Therapy of Cancer and Infections. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2306137. [PMID: 37963826 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) and magnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT) using 2D nanomaterials (2DnMat) have recently emerged as promising alternative treatments for cancer and bacterial infections, both important global health challenges. The present review intends to provide not only a comprehensive overview, but also an integrative approach of the state-of-the-art knowledge on 2DnMat for PTT and MHT of cancer and infections. High surface area, high extinction coefficient in near-infra-red (NIR) region, responsiveness to external stimuli like magnetic fields, and the endless possibilities of surface functionalization, make 2DnMat ideal platforms for PTT and MHT. Most of these materials are biocompatible with mammalian cells, presenting some cytotoxicity against bacteria. However, each material must be comprehensively characterized physiochemically and biologically, since small variations can have significant biological impact. Highly efficient and selective in vitro and in vivo PTTs for the treatment of cancer and infections are reported, using a wide range of 2DnMat concentrations and incubation times. MHT is described to be more effective against bacterial infections than against cancer therapy. Despite the promising results attained, some challenges remain, such as improving 2DnMat conjugation with drugs, understanding their in vivo biodegradation, and refining the evaluation criteria to measure PTT or MHT effects.
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- Filipa A L S Silva
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
- IUCS - CESPU, Rua Central de Gandra 1317, Gandra, 4585-116, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
- INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, 208, Porto, 4200-180, Portugal
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Thermo-resistance of ESKAPE-panel pathogens, eradication and growth prevention of an infectious biofilm by photothermal, polydopamine-nanoparticles in vitro. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2020; 32:102324. [PMID: 33181276 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2020.102324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Nanotechnology offers many novel infection-control strategies that may help prevent and treat antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections. Here, we synthesized polydopamine, photothermal-nanoparticles (PDA-NPs) without further surface-functionalization to evaluate their potential with respect to biofilm-control. Most ESKAPE-panel pathogens in suspension with photothermal-nanoparticles showed three- to four-log-unit reductions upon Near-Infra-Red (NIR)-irradiation, but for enterococci only less than two-log unit reduction was observed. Exposure of existing Staphylococcus aureus biofilms to photothermal-nanoparticles followed by NIR-irradiation did not significantly kill biofilm-inhabitants. This indicates that the biofilm mode of growth poses a barrier to penetration of photothermal-nanoparticles, yielding dissipation of heat to the biofilm-surrounding rather than in its interior. Staphylococcal biofilm-growth in the presence of photothermal-nanoparticles could be significantly prevented after NIR-irradiation because PDA-NPs were incorporated in the biofilm and heat dissipated inside it. Thus, unmodified photothermal nanoparticles have potential for prophylactic infection-control, but data also constitute a warning for possible development of thermo-resistance in infectious pathogens.
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Nasiłowska B, Bogdanowicz Z, Hińcza K, Mierczyk Z, Góźdź S, Djas M, Kowiorski K, Bombalska A, Kowalik A. Graphene Oxide Aerosol Deposition and its Influence on Cancer Cells. Preliminary Results. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13194464. [PMID: 33050094 PMCID: PMC7578968 DOI: 10.3390/ma13194464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This paper presents the results of the interaction of graphene oxide (GO) on MDA-MB-231 and SW-954 cancer cell lines. The tests were carried out in two variants. In the first one, GO was sprayed on a Petri dish and then, the cancer cell lines were cultured. In the second variant, the cells were covered with an aerosol containing GO. In both variants, cancer cell lines were incubated and tested every 24, 48, and 72 h. After each time period, cell viability and surface morphology were measured. The tests after 72 h showed that coating with GO aerosol caused a reduction in cell viability by 52.7% and 26.4% for MDA-MB-231 and SW-954 cancer cell lines, respectively, with respect to a reference sample (without the influence of GO aerosol). Tests where GO is a culture medium demonstrated a decrease in cell viability by approximately 4.3% compared to a reference sample for both considered cell lines.
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- Barbara Nasiłowska
- Institute of Optoelectronics, Military University of Technology, gen. S. Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland; (Z.M.); (A.B.)
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Military University of Technology, gen. S. Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Molecular Diagnostics, Holy Cross Cancer Center, Kielce, S. Artwińskiego 3, 25-735 Kielce, Poland; (K.H.); (A.K.)
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- Institute of Optoelectronics, Military University of Technology, gen. S. Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland; (Z.M.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Holy Cross Cancer Center, Kielce, S. Artwińskiego 3, 25-735 Kielce, Poland;
- Department of Prophylaxis and Cancer Epidemiology, Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University, Al. IX Wieków Kielc 19A, 25-317 Kielce, Poland
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network—Institute of Electronic Materials Technology, Department of Chemical Synthesis and Flake Graphene; Wólczyńska 133, Warsaw 01-919, Poland; (M.D.); (K.K.)
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network—Institute of Electronic Materials Technology, Department of Chemical Synthesis and Flake Graphene; Wólczyńska 133, Warsaw 01-919, Poland; (M.D.); (K.K.)
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- Institute of Optoelectronics, Military University of Technology, gen. S. Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland; (Z.M.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Molecular Diagnostics, Holy Cross Cancer Center, Kielce, S. Artwińskiego 3, 25-735 Kielce, Poland; (K.H.); (A.K.)
- Division of Medical Biology, Institute of Biology Jan Kochanowski University, Uniwersytecka 7, 25-406 Kielce, Poland
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Palmieri V, Spirito MD, Papi M. Graphene-based scaffolds for tissue engineering and photothermal therapy. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2020; 15:1411-1417. [DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2020-0050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Researchers have been creating 3D replicas of damaged tissues for millions of patients by using innovative biomaterials. While these scaffolds have regenerative properties, it would be beneficial if they could be utilized for local therapies, such as for cancer treatment. This report discusses the main advances in graphene scaffold design for near-infrared (NIR) photothermal therapy (PTT). NIR-PTT is a promising alternative for cancer cell killing, mediated by an increase of temperature due to NIR light-absorbers delivered to the tumor proximity. Graphene is a bidimensional material largely exploited in nanomedicine for its unique properties, such as high growth factor loading, which induces cell differentiation and its capacity to absorb NIR light. Here we cover aspects of future research in multifunctional graphene implants for cancer therapy and tissue regeneration.
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- Valentina Palmieri
- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCSS, Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCSS, Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCSS, Roma, Italy
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Pourhajibagher M, Parker S, Chiniforush N, Bahador A. Photoexcitation triggering via semiconductor Graphene Quantum Dots by photochemical doping with Curcumin versus perio-pathogens mixed biofilms. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2019; 28:125-131. [PMID: 31479805 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2019.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2018] [Revised: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recently, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) as an alternative treatment modality has been used adjunctively in the treatment of periodontitis and peri-implantitis. Photosensitizing agents in the form of nanoparticles have been designed for improving the efficiency of aPTD. Graphene quantum dots are a special type of nanocrystals that can promote aPDT when coupled with curcumin (Cur). The main objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of photoexcited GQD-Cur on the metabolic activity of perio-pathogen mixed biofilms. MATERIALS AND METHODS GQD-Cur was synthesized and characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectrometry (UV-Vis), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The cell cytotoxicity effect of GQD-Cur was evaluated on primary human gingival fibroblast (HuGu) cells. Perio-pathogen mixed biofilms including Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Prevotella intermedia photosensitized with GQD doped with Cur were irradiated with a blue LED at a wavelength of 435 ± 20 nm for 1 min, and then bacterial viability measurements were performed. The antimicrobial susceptibility profile, biofilm formation ability, amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS) released, and variations of gene expressions involved in biofilm formation were assessed. RESULTS The SEM, DLS, FTIR, UV-Vis spectrometry, and XRD pattern confirmed that GQD-Cur was synthesized successfully. According to the results, GQD-Cur exhibited no cytotoxicity against HuGu cells. Photoexcited GQD-Cur resulted in a significant reduction in cell viability (93%) and biofilm formation capacity (76%) of peri-pathogens compared to the control group (P < 0.05). According to the results, a significant concentration-dependent increase in the ROS generation was observed in perio-pathogens mixed cells treated with different doses of GQD-Cur-aPDT. Moreover, rcpA, fimA, and inpA gene expression profiles were downregulated by 8.1-, 9.6-, and 11.8-folds, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Based on the results, photoexcited GQD-Cur have a high potency of perio-pathogens suppression in planktonic and biofilm forms and downregulation of the biofilm genes expression pattern was exploited as a nanoscale-based platform for periodontitis.
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- Maryam Pourhajibagher
- Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Italy
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- Laser Research Center of Dentistry, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Oral Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Xu Q, Shen Y, Zhang Y, Shao X. PEGylated cyanine dye nanoparticles as photothermal agents for mosquito and cancer cell control. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2019; 29:2398-2404. [PMID: 31201064 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2019.05.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Conversion of light energy to heat via photothermal conversion agents (PTCAs) is of great interest and has potential applications. Here, we described a heptamethine cyanine (Cy7) dye nanoparticles (Cy7-PEG NPs) prepared from heptamethine cyanine and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG400) via a simple solvothermal process as novel PTCA. Cy7-PEG NPs have absorption maximum at about 808 nm and good photothermal conversion ability. Upon irradiation, Cy7-PEG NPs can effectively kill living mosquito larva (Aedes albopictus) through heat generation. Furthermore, Cy7-PEG NPs have excellent phototoxic activity to Sf9, HeLa and MCF-7 cells. Our results indicated that Cy7-PEG NPs can be used as controlling agent for mosquito larvae and cancer cells.
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- Qi Xu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China.
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Xia MY, Xie Y, Yu CH, Chen GY, Li YH, Zhang T, Peng Q. Graphene-based nanomaterials: the promising active agents for antibiotics-independent antibacterial applications. J Control Release 2019; 307:16-31. [PMID: 31185232 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2019.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Revised: 06/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Graphene-based nanomaterials, such as graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), have shown great potentials in drug delivery and photodynamic/photothermal therapy due to their featured structure and physicochemical properties. In recent years, their antibacterial potentials have also been exploited. The commonly recognized antibacterial mechanisms include sharp edge-mediated cutting effect, oxidative stress and cell entrapment. This antibacterial activity is very important for human health. As we know, infection with the pathogenic bacteria, especially the drug-resistant ones, is a great threat to human lives. Thus, the development of the antibiotics-independent and drug-free antibacterial agents is of great importance and significance. Graphene-based nanomaterials are a kind of such antibacterial agents. An insight into their properties and antibacterial mechanisms is necessary before they are developed into real products. Herein, we provide a comprehensive understanding of the antibacterial application of graphene-based nanomaterials via summarizing their antibacterial activities against some typical microbial species and discussing their unique mechanisms. In addition, the side-effects and problems in using these nanomaterials are also discussed.
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- Meng-Ying Xia
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Hydrogel-Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites as Electrochemical Platform to Simultaneously Determine Dopamine in Presence of Ascorbic Acid Using an Unmodified Glassy Carbon Electrode. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/jcs3010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The detection of dopamine, an important neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, is relevant because low levels of dopamine can cause brain disorders. Here, a novel electrochemical platform made of a hydrogel–graphene oxide nanocomposite was employed to electrochemically determine simultaneously dopamine (DA) and ascorbic acid (AA). Unlike previous work, where the base electrode is modified, the active material (graphene oxide, GO) was dispersed in the hydrogel matrix, making an active nanocomposite where the electrochemical detection occurs. The GO, hydrogel and nanocomposite synthesis is described. Dynamic Light Scattering, UV-visible and FTIR spectroscopies showed that the synthesized GO nanoparticles present 480 nm of diagonal size and a few sheets in height. Moreover, the polymer swelling, the adsorption capacity and the release kinetic of DA and AA were evaluated. The nanocomposite showed lower swelling capacity, higher DA partition coefficient and faster DA release rate than in the hydrogel. The electrochemical measurement proved that both materials can be employed to determine DA and AA. Additionally, the nanocomposite platform allowed the simultaneous determination of both molecules showing two well separated anodic peaks. This result demonstrates the importance of the incorporation of the nanomaterial inside of the hydrogel and proves that the nanocomposite can be used as a platform in an electrochemical device to determinate DA using an unmodified glassy carbon electrode.
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