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Zhu K, Wang L, Xiao Y, Zhang X, You G, Chen Y, Wang Q, Zhao L, Zhou H, Chen G. Nanomaterial-related hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers, with emphasis on liposome and nano-capsules, for biomedical applications: current status and future perspectives. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:336. [PMID: 38880905 PMCID: PMC11180412 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02606-1] [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: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Oxygen is necessary for life and plays a key pivotal in maintaining normal physiological functions and treat of diseases. Hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) have been studied and developed as a replacement for red blood cells (RBCs) in oxygen transport due to their similar oxygen-carrying capacities. However, applications of HBOCs are hindered by vasoactivity, oxidative toxicity, and a relatively short circulatory half-life. With advancements in nanotechnology, Hb encapsulation, absorption, bioconjugation, entrapment, and attachment to nanomaterials have been used to prepare nanomaterial-related HBOCs to address these challenges and pend their application in several biomedical and therapeutic contexts. This review focuses on the progress of this class of nanomaterial-related HBOCs in the fields of hemorrhagic shock, ischemic stroke, cancer, and wound healing, and speculates on future research directions. The advancements in nanomaterial-related HBOCs are expected to lead significant breakthroughs in blood substitutes, enabling their widespread use in the treatment of clinical diseases.
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- Kai Zhu
- Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, China
- Department of Morphology Laboratory, Zhuhai Campus of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, 519041, China
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- Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, China
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- Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, China.
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- Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, China.
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- Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100850, China.
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Elbaz IM, El-Metwally H, Sohaly MA. Viral kinetics, stability and sensitivity analysis of the within-host COVID-19 model. Sci Rep 2023; 13:11675. [PMID: 37468601 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-38705-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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This paper delves into the investigation of the COVID-19 dynamics within a host using the Target-Latent-Infected-Virus (TLIV) model, presenting a fresh approach compared to previous studies. Our model introduces a latent class and explores sensitivity analysis, aspects that have received limited attention in prior research. A significant contribution of this study is the analysis of both local and global stability of equilibrium states, subject to specific sufficient conditions based on the basic reproduction number [Formula: see text]. By examining these stability properties, we aim to gain insights into the factors underlying variations observed in the findings of different studies. Additionally, we identify the death rate of infected cells as the parameter most susceptible to influence in our model. To minimize its impact and facilitate recovery, it is crucial to implement appropriate medical therapies and consume immune-boosting foods. Some computer simulations are carried out to strengthen the theoretical results.
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- Islam M Elbaz
- Faculty of Basic Sciences, Galala University, Suez, 435611, Egypt.
- Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering, British University in Egypt, Cairo, 11837, Egypt.
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- Mathematics Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Mathematics Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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Meskher H, Mustansar HC, Thakur AK, Sathyamurthy R, Lynch I, Singh P, Han TK, Saidur R. Recent trends in carbon nanotube (CNT)-based biosensors for the fast and sensitive detection of human viruses: a critical review. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:992-1010. [PMID: 36798507 PMCID: PMC9926911 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00236a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The current COVID-19 pandemic, with its numerous variants including Omicron which is 50-70% more transmissible than the previously dominant Delta variant, demands a fast, robust, cheap, and easily deployed identification strategy to reduce the chain of transmission, for which biosensors have been shown as a feasible solution at the laboratory scale. The use of nanomaterials has significantly enhanced the performance of biosensors, and the addition of CNTs has increased detection capabilities to an unrivaled level. Among the various CNT-based detection systems, CNT-based field-effect transistors possess ultra-sensitivity and low-noise detection capacity, allowing for immediate analyte determination even in the presence of limited analyte concentrations, which would be typical of early infection stages. Recently, CNT field-effect transistor-type biosensors have been successfully used in the fast diagnosis of COVID-19, which has increased research and commercial interest in exploiting current developments of CNT field-effect transistors. Recent progress in the design and deployment of CNT-based biosensors for viral monitoring are covered in this paper, as are the remaining obstacles and prospects. This work also highlights the enormous potential for synergistic effects of CNTs used in combination with other nanomaterials for viral detection.
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- Hicham Meskher
- Department of Process Engineering, Kasdi-Merbah University Ouargla 30000 Algeria
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology Arasur Coimbatore 641407 Tamil Nadu India
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Dhahran 31261 Saudi Arabia
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems (IRC-REPS), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Dhahran 31261 Saudi Arabia
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT UK
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- Institute of Engineering and Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, GLA University Mathura Uttar Pradesh 281406 India
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- Research Centre for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway Petaling Jaya 47500 Malaysia
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- Research Centre for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway Petaling Jaya 47500 Malaysia
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Ultrasensitive FRET-based aptasensor for interleukin-6 as a biomarker for COVID-19 progression using nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots and gold nanoparticles. Mikrochim Acta 2022; 189:472. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-022-05570-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Ismail A, Raya NR, Orabi A, Ali AM, Abo-zeid Y. Investigating the Antibacterial Activity and Safety of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles versus a Commercial Alcohol-Based Hand-Sanitizer: Can Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Be Useful for Hand Sanitation? Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11111606. [PMID: 36421249 PMCID: PMC9686634 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11111606] [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: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Hand hygiene is the key factor to control and prevent the spread of infections, for example, hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). People commonly use alcohol-based hand sanitizers to assure hand hygiene. However, frequent use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers in a pandemic situation (e.g., COVID-19) was associated with serious drawbacks such as skin toxicity including irritation, skin dermatitis, and skin dryness or cracking, along with peeling, redness, or itching with higher possibility of infection. This demands the development of alternative novel products that are effective as alcohol-based hand sanitizers but have no hazardous effects. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) are known to have broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, be compatible with the biological system and the environment, and have applicable and economic industrial-scale production. Thus, ZnO-NPs might be a good candidate for hand sanitation. To the best of our knowledge, the antibacterial activity of ZnO-NPs in comparison to alcohol-based hand sanitizers has not yet been studied. In the present work, a comparative study of the antibacterial activity of ZnO-NPs vs. Sterillium, a commercial alcohol-based hand sanitizer that is commonly used in Egyptian hospitals, was performed against common microorganisms known to cause HAIs in Egypt, including Acinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and Staphylococcus aureus. The safety profiles of ZnO-NPs and Sterillium were also assessed. The obtained results demonstrated the superior antibacterial activity and safety of ZnO-NPs compared to Sterillium. Therefore, ZnO-NPs could be a promising candidate for hand sanitation in comparison to alcohol-based hand sanitizers; however, several studies related to long-term toxicity and stability of ZnO-NPs and investigations into their antimicrobial activity and safety in healthcare settings are still required in the future to ascertain their antimicrobial activity and safety.
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- Aliaa Ismail
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
- Helwan Nanotechnology Center, Helwan University, Cairo 11792, Egypt
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- Microbiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 11221, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 11221, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
- Helwan Nanotechnology Center, Helwan University, Cairo 11792, Egypt
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +20-1092792846
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Ali AM, Hill HJ, Elkhouly GE, Bakkar MR, Raya NR, Stamataki Z, Abo-Zeid Y. Rhamnolipid Nano-Micelles Inhibit SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Have No Dermal or Eye Toxic Effects in Rabbits. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:1556. [PMID: 36358211 PMCID: PMC9686650 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11111556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Hand hygiene is considered to be the key factor in controlling and preventing infection, either in hospital care settings or in the community. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are commonly used due to their rapid action and broad spectrum of microbicidal activity, offering protection against bacteria and viruses. However, their frequent administration during COVID-19 pandemic was associated with serious hazards, such as skin toxicity, including irritation, skin dermatitis, skin dryness or cracking, along with peeling redness or itching, with the higher possibility of getting infections. Thus, there is a need to find alternative and novel approaches for hand sanitation. In our previous publications, we reported that rhamnolipids nano-micelles had a comparable antibacterial activity to alcohol-based hand sanitizer and a lower cytotoxicity against human dermal fibroblast cells. In the current study, we investigated the antiviral activity of rhamnolipids nano-micelles against SARS-CoV-2. There was no cytotoxic effect on Vero cells noted at the tested concentrations of rhamnolipids nano-micelles. The rhamnolipids nano-micelles solution at 20, 78, and 312 µg/mL all demonstrated a significant (p < 0.05) decrease of virus infectivity compared to the virus only and the blank vehicle sample. In addition, an acute irritation test was performed on rabbits to further ascertain the biosafety of rhamnolipids nano-micelles. In the eye and skin irritation tests, no degree of irritation was recorded after topical application of rhamnolipids nano-micelles. In addition, histopathological, biomarker, and hematological analyses from animals treated with rhamnolipids nano-micelles were identical to those recorded for untreated animal. From the above, we can conclude that rhamnolipids nano-micelles are a good candidate to be used as a hand sanitizer instead of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. However, they must still be tested in the future among healthcare workers (HCW) in a health care setting to ascertain their antimicrobial efficacy and safety compared to alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
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- Alaa M Ali
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
- Helwan Nanotechnology Center, Helwan University, Cairo 11792, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
- Helwan Nanotechnology Center, Helwan University, Cairo 11792, Egypt
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- Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
- Helwan Nanotechnology Center, Helwan University, Cairo 11792, Egypt
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Palomino L, Chipoco Haro DA, Gakiya-Teruya M, Zhou F, La Rosa-Toro A, Krishna V, Rodriguez-Reyes JCF. Polyhydroxy Fullerenes Enhance Antibacterial and Electrocatalytic Activity of Silver Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3321. [PMID: 36234449 PMCID: PMC9565599 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are known and widely used for their antibacterial properties. However, the ever-increasing resistance of microorganisms compels the design of novel nanomaterials which are able to surpass their capabilities. Herein, we synthesized silver nanoparticles using, for the first time, polyhydroxy fullerene (PHF) as a reducing and capping agent, through a one-pot synthesis method. The resulting nanoparticles (PHF-AgNPs) were compared to AgNPs that were synthesized using sodium citrate (citrate-AgNPs). They were characterized using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), dynamic light scattering, and UV-visible spectroscopy. Our results showed that PHF-AgNPs have a smaller size and a narrower size distribution than citrate-AgNPs, which suggests that PHF may be a better capping agent than citrate. Antibacterial assays using E. coli showed enhanced antimicrobial activity for PHF-AgNPs compared to citrate-AgNPs. The electrocatalytic activity of nanoparticles towards oxygen evolution and reduction reaction (OER and ORR, respectively) was tested through cyclic voltammetry. Both nanoparticles are found to promote OER and ORR, but PHF-AgNPs showed a significant increase in activity with respect to citrate-AgNPs. Thus, our results demonstrate that the properties of forming nanoparticles can be tuned by choosing the appropriate reducing/capping agent. Specifically, this suggests that PHF-AgNPs can find potential applications for both catalytic and biomedical applications.
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- Luis Palomino
- Laboratory of Nanoscience and Applications—NASCA, Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnologia—UTEC, 165 Medrano Silva, Barranco, Lima 15063, Peru
- Centro de Investigacion en Bioingenieria—BIO, Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnologia—UTEC, 165 Medrano Silva, Barranco, Lima 15063, Peru
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- Laboratory of Nanoscience and Applications—NASCA, Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnologia—UTEC, 165 Medrano Silva, Barranco, Lima 15063, Peru
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- Laboratory of Nanoscience and Applications—NASCA, Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnologia—UTEC, 165 Medrano Silva, Barranco, Lima 15063, Peru
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Laboratorio de Investigacion de Electroquimica Aplicada, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Av. Tupac Amaru 210, Rimac, Lima 15333, Peru
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Laboratory of Nanoscience and Applications—NASCA, Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnologia—UTEC, 165 Medrano Silva, Barranco, Lima 15063, Peru
- Centro de Investigacion en Bioingenieria—BIO, Universidad de Ingenieria y Tecnologia—UTEC, 165 Medrano Silva, Barranco, Lima 15063, Peru
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología—UTEC, 165 Medrano Silva, Barranco, Lima 15063, Peru
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Patial S, Nazim M, Khan AAP, Raizada P, Singh P, Hussain CM, Asiri AM. Sustainable solutions for indoor pollution abatement during COVID phase: A critical study on current technologies & challenges. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 7:100097. [PMID: 37520799 PMCID: PMC9126619 DOI: 10.1016/j.hazadv.2022.100097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2022] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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The appearance of the contagious virus COVID-19, several revelations and environmental health experts punctually predicted the possibly disastrous public health complications of coexisting catching and airborne contamination-arbitrated disease. But much attention has been given on the outdoor-mediated interactions. Almost 3.8 million premature deaths occur every year globally due to the illness from indoor air pollution. Considering the human staying longer span indoors due to restricted human activities or work from home, the indoor air quality (IAQ) might show prominent role for individual health life. Currently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ensures no regulation of indoor airborne pollution. Herein, the paper underlines the common bases of indoor air pollution, poor IAQ, and impacts of the aerosolized airborne particles on the human health. In order to address these challenges and collective contagion events in indoor environment, several emerging control techniques and preventive sustainable solutions are suggested. By this, more innovations need to be investigated in future to measure the impact of indoor air pollution on individual health.
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- Shilpa Patial
- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan (HP) 173229, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, 61 Daehak-ro, Gumi-si, Gyeongbuk-do 39177, Republic of Korea
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan (HP) 173229, India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan (HP) 173229, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, United States of America
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Aslinjensipriya A, Reena RS, Infantiya SG, Ragu R, Jerome Das S. Uncovering the replacement of Zn2+ ions on nano-structural, opto/magneto/electrical, antibacterial and antifungal attributes of nickel oxide nanoparticles via sol-gel strategy. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2022.123146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Arshad R, Sargazi S, Fatima I, Mobashar A, Rahdar A, Ajalli N, Kyzas GZ. Nanotechnology for Therapy of Zoonotic Diseases: A Comprehensive Overview. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202201271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Rabia Arshad
- Faculty of Pharmacy University of Lahore Lahore 54000 Pakistan
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases Zahedan University of Medical Sciences Zahedan 98167-43463 Iran
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- Department of Pharmacy Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad Islamabad Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy University of Lahore Lahore 54000 Pakistan
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- Department of Physics University of Zabol Zabol P. O. Box. 98613–35856 Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering University of Tehran Tehran Iran
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- Department of Chemistry International Hellenic University Kavala Greece
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Al-Radadi NS, Abu-Dief AM. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) as a metal nano-therapy: possible mechanisms of antiviral action against COVID-19. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2022.2068585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Najlaa S. Al-Radadi
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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Sun Y, Zhang Y, Zhang X. Complementary Effects of Virus Population Are Required for Efficient Virus Infection. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:877702. [PMID: 35633682 PMCID: PMC9137883 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.877702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
It is believed that the virions of a virus infecting a host may share the identical viral genome and characteristics. However, the role of genomic heterogeneity of the virions of a virus in virus infection has not been extensively explored. To address this issue, white spot syndrome virus (WSSV), a DNA virus infecting crustaceans, was characterized in the current study. In WSSV, differences in two nucleotides of the viral genome generated two types of WSSV, forming a virus population that consisted of Type A WSSV (encoding WSSV lncRNA-24) and Type B WSSV (encoding the wsv195 gene) at a ratio of 1:3. The virus populations in all virus-infected cells and tissues of different hosts exhibited a stable 1:3 structure. WSSV lncRNA-24 in Type A WSSV promoted virus infection by binding to shrimp and WSSV miRNAs, while the wsv195 gene in Type B WSSV played an essential role in virus infection. Loss of Type A WSSV or Type B WSSV in the WSSV population led to a 100-fold decrease in viral copy number in shrimp. Simultaneous loss of both types of WSSV prevented virus infection. These results indicated that the virus infection process was completed by two types of WSSV encoding different functional genes, revealing the complementary effects of WSSV population. Therefore, our study highlights the importance of the complementarity of virus population components in virus infection.
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- College of Life Sciences and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Ismail Z, W Idris WF, Abdullah AH. Graphene-based temperature, humidity, and strain sensor: A review on progress, characterization, and potential applications during Covid-19 pandemic. SENSORS INTERNATIONAL 2022; 3:100183. [PMID: 35633818 PMCID: PMC9126002 DOI: 10.1016/j.sintl.2022.100183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Graphene's potential as material for wearable, highly sensitive and robust sensor in various fields of technology has been widely investigated until now in order to capitalize on its unique intrinsic physical and chemical properties. In the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, it has been noticed that there are various potentials roles that can be fulfilled by graphene-based temperature, humidity and strain sensor, whose roles has not been widely explored to date. This paper takes the liberty to mainly highlight the progress layout and characterization technique for graphene-based sensor while including a brief discussion on the possible strategy of sensing data analysis that can be employed to minimize and prevent the risk of Covid-19 infection within a living community. While majority of the reported sensor is still in the in-progress status, its highlighted role in this work may provide a brief idea on how the ongoing research in graphene-based sensor may lead to the future implementation of the device for routine healthcare check-up and diagnostic point-care during and post-pandemic era. On the other hand, the sensitivity and response time data against working temperature, humidity and strain range that are provided could serve as a reference for benchmarking purpose, which certainly would help enthusiast in the development of a graphene-based sensor with a better performance for the future.
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Abo-zeid Y, Bakkar MR, Elkhouly GE, Raya NR, Zaafar D. Rhamnolipid Nano-Micelles versus Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer: A Comparative Study for Antibacterial Activity against Hospital-Acquired Infections and Toxicity Concerns. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11050605. [PMID: 35625249 PMCID: PMC9137935 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11050605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are considered to be a major global healthcare challenge, in large part because of the development of microbial resistance to currently approved antimicrobial drugs. HAIs are frequently preventable through infection prevention and control measures, with hand hygiene as a key activity. Improving hand hygiene was reported to reduce the transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens and HAIs. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are commonly used due to their rapid action and broad spectrum of microbicidal activity, offering protection against bacteria and viruses. However, their frequent administration has been reported to be associated with many side effects, such as skin sensitivity, skin drying, and cracks, which promote further skin infections. Thus, there is an essential need to find alternative approaches to hand sanitation. Rhamnolipids are glycolipids produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and were shown to have broad antimicrobial activity as biosurfactants. We have previously demonstrated the antimicrobial activity of rhamnolipid nano-micelles against selected drug-resistant Gram-negative (Salmonella Montevideo and Salmonella Typhimurium) and Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae). To the best of our knowledge, the antimicrobial activity of rhamnolipid nano-micelles in comparison to alcohol-based hand sanitizers against microorganisms commonly causing HAIs in Egypt—such as Acinetobacter baumannii and Staphylococcus aureus—has not yet been studied. In the present work, a comparative study of the antibacterial activity of rhamnolipid nano-micelles versus alcohol-based hand sanitizers was performed, and their safety profiles were also assessed. It was demonstrated that rhamnolipid nano-micelles had a comparable antibacterial activity to alcohol-based hand sanitizer, with a better safety profile, i.e., rhamnolipid nano-micelles are unlikely to cause any harmful effects on the skin. Thus, rhamnolipid nano-micelles could be recommended to replace alcohol-based hand sanitizers; however, they must still be tested by healthcare workers in healthcare settings to ascertain their antimicrobial activity and safety.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yasmin Abo-zeid
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt; (G.E.E.); (N.R.R.)
- Helwan Nanotechnology Center, Helwan University, Cairo 11792, Egypt
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +20-10-92792846
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt; (G.E.E.); (N.R.R.)
- Helwan Nanotechnology Center, Helwan University, Cairo 11792, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt; (G.E.E.); (N.R.R.)
- Helwan Nanotechnology Center, Helwan University, Cairo 11792, Egypt
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, Modern University for Technology and Information, Cairo 12055, Egypt;
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Liu R, Haruna SA, Ali S, Xu J, Ouyang Q, Li H, Chen Q. An Up-conversion signal probe-MnO 2 nanosheet sensor for rapid and sensitive detection of tetracycline in food. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2022; 270:120855. [PMID: 35065424 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.120855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The irrational use of tetracycline (TC) poses a serious threat to human health, which calls for the development of efficient and reliable detection methods. Herein, an ideal sensor based on luminescence resonance energy transfer (LRET) between aptamer modified up-conversion nanoparticles as signal probes (donors) and manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanosheets (acceptors) was developed for TC detection in food samples. As a result of van der Waals forces between the nucleobases of the aptamer and the basal plane of MnO2 nanosheets, the distance of the donors and acceptors was shortened. The emission spectrum of the signal probes and the absorption spectrum of MnO2 nanosheets overlapped, resulting in LRET, and quenching of up-conversion luminescence. The TC-specific aptamer could fold into a complex conformational structure to provide recognition sites for TC. In the presence of TC, the aptamer was found to preferentially combine with TC due to the stacking of planar moieties, hydrogen bonding interactions and molecular shape complementarity, causing the separation of signal probes and nanosheets, and luminescence recovery. Consequently, a low detection limit of 0.0085 ng/mL was achieved with a wide detection range of 0.01-100 ng/mL. Moreover, the ability of the sensor to detect TC was confirmed in actual food samples and compared with the traditional ELISA with satisfactory results (p > 0.05).
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- Rui Liu
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- College of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China; College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, PR China.
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Maleki Dizaj S, Salatin S, Khezri K, Lee JY, Lotfipour F. Targeting Multidrug Resistance With Antimicrobial Peptide-Decorated Nanoparticles and Polymers. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:831655. [PMID: 35432230 PMCID: PMC9009044 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.831655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Abstract
As a category of small peptides frequently found in nature, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) constitute a major part of the innate immune system of various organisms. Antimicrobial peptides feature various inhibitory effects against fungi, bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Due to the increasing concerns of antibiotic resistance among microorganisms, development of antimicrobial peptides is an emerging tool as a favorable applicability prospect in food, medicine, aquaculture, animal husbandry, and agriculture. This review presents the latest research progress made in the field of antimicrobial peptides, such as their mechanism of action, classification, application status, design techniques, and a review on decoration of nanoparticles and polymers with AMPs that are used in treating multidrug resistance. Lastly, we will highlight recent progress in antiviral peptides to treat emerging viral diseases (e.g., anti-coronavirus peptides) and discuss the outlook of AMP applications.
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- Solmaz Maleki Dizaj
- Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Dental Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Deputy of Food and Drug Administration, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Food and Drug Safety Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Souri M, Chiani M, Farhangi A, Mehrabi MR, Nourouzian D, Raahemifar K, Soltani M. Anti-COVID-19 Nanomaterials: Directions to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:783. [PMID: 35269270 PMCID: PMC8912597 DOI: 10.3390/nano12050783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Following the announcement of the outbreak of COVID-19 by the World Health Organization, unprecedented efforts were made by researchers around the world to combat the disease. So far, various methods have been developed to combat this "virus" nano enemy, in close collaboration with the clinical and scientific communities. Nanotechnology based on modifiable engineering materials and useful physicochemical properties has demonstrated several methods in the fight against SARS-CoV-2. Here, based on what has been clarified so far from the life cycle of SARS-CoV-2, through an interdisciplinary perspective based on computational science, engineering, pharmacology, medicine, biology, and virology, the role of nano-tools in the trio of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment is highlighted. The special properties of different nanomaterials have led to their widespread use in the development of personal protective equipment, anti-viral nano-coats, and disinfectants in the fight against SARS-CoV-2 out-body. The development of nano-based vaccines acts as a strong shield in-body. In addition, fast detection with high efficiency of SARS-CoV-2 by nanomaterial-based point-of-care devices is another nanotechnology capability. Finally, nanotechnology can play an effective role as an agents carrier, such as agents for blocking angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors, gene editing agents, and therapeutic agents. As a general conclusion, it can be said that nanoparticles can be widely used in disinfection applications outside in vivo. However, in in vivo applications, although it has provided promising results, it still needs to be evaluated for possible unintended immunotoxicity. Reviews like these can be important documents for future unwanted pandemics.
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- Mohammad Souri
- Department of NanoBiotechnology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 13169-43551, Iran; (M.S.); (M.C.); (A.F.)
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran 19967-15433, Iran
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- Department of NanoBiotechnology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 13169-43551, Iran; (M.S.); (M.C.); (A.F.)
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- Department of NanoBiotechnology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 13169-43551, Iran; (M.S.); (M.C.); (A.F.)
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- Department of NanoBiotechnology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 13169-43551, Iran; (M.S.); (M.C.); (A.F.)
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- Department of NanoBiotechnology, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 13169-43551, Iran; (M.S.); (M.C.); (A.F.)
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- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Program, College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), Penn State University, State College, PA 16801, USA;
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, Faculty of Science, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran 19967-15433, Iran
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
- Centre for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (CBB), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
- Advanced Bioengineering Initiative Center, Multidisciplinary International Complex, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran 14176-14411, Iran
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Malini S, Roy A, Raj K, Raju KSA, Ali IH, Mahesh B, Yadav KK, Islam S, Jeon BH, Lee SS. Sensing beyond Senses: An Overview of Outstanding Strides in Architecting Nanopolymer-Enabled Sensors for Biomedical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14030601. [PMID: 35160590 PMCID: PMC8840134 DOI: 10.3390/polym14030601] [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: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Nano-enabled sensing is an expanding interdisciplinary field of emerging science with dynamic multifunctional detecting capabilities, equipped with a wide range of multi-faceted nanomaterial having diverse dimensions and composition. They have proven to be highly robust, sensitive, and useful diagnostic tools ranging from advanced industrial processes to ordinary consumer products. As no single nanomaterial has proved to be unparalleled, recent years has witnessed a large number of nanomaterial-based sensing strategies for rapid detection and quantification of processes and substances with a high degree of reliability. Nano-furnished platforms, because of easy fabrication methods and chemical versatility, can serve as ideal sensing means through different transduction mechanisms. This article, through a unified experimental-theoretical approach, uses literature of recent years to introduce, evaluate, and analyze significant developments in the area of nanotechnology-aided sensors incorporating the various classes of nanomaterial. Addressing the broad interests, the work also summarizes the sensing mechanisms using schematic illustrations, attempts to integrate the performance of different categories of nanomaterials in the design of sensors, knowledge gaps, regulatory aspects, future research directions, and challenges of implementing such techniques in standalone devices. In view of a dependency of analysis and testing on sustained growth of sensor-supported platforms, this article inspires the scientific community for more attention in this field.
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- S. Malini
- Department of Chemistry, B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore 560019, India;
- Correspondence: (S.M.); (S.S.L.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering & Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida 201310, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore 560019, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore 560078, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Chemistry, JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore 560060, India;
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Madhyanchal Professional University, Ratibad, Bhopal 462044, India;
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- Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Earth Resources & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222-Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Korea;
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- Department of Earth Resources & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222-Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Korea;
- Correspondence: (S.M.); (S.S.L.)
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FSS superstrate antenna for satellite cynosure on IoT to combat COVID-19 pandemic. SENSORS INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2:100090. [PMID: 34766051 PMCID: PMC7970793 DOI: 10.1016/j.sintl.2021.100090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The global pandemic, COVID-19 needs joint techniques and technology to combat it. The internet of things (IoT) has been at the forefront in solving problems, not only in the health care sector but in other sectors. It delivers accuracy with robustness in the developing service and application. However, it remains clear that the use of IoT is limited to coverage, longevity, security, connectivity issue, immediacy, and multicasting, we proposed in this paper frequency selective surface (FSS) as superstrate for rectangular microstrip antenna. An FSS design combine with the rectangular microstrip antenna for better performance is placed over FSS parallel configuration. The rectangular microstrip antenna was titled 45 degrees to change the band-stop. Analysis of the proposed performance in terms of gain, return loss, and directivity shows that the FSS structure's integration brings better results. With the help of a 3D electromagnetic computer simulation technology CST studio suite, we model the proposed antenna, perform the simulation with a frequency-domain solver, and validate it with a time-domain solver. The proposed impressive result is suitable for satellite networks, which hybrid with IoT can provide a sustainable long-time solution in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sivasankarapillai VS, Madaswamy SL, Dhanusuraman R. Role of nanotechnology in facing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: Solving crux of the matter with a hopeful arrow in the quiver. SENSORS INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2:100096. [PMID: 34766054 PMCID: PMC8069635 DOI: 10.1016/j.sintl.2021.100096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus species with a zoonotic origin and responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19). This novel virus has an extremely high infectious rate, which occurs through the contact of contaminated surfaces and also by cough, sneeze, hand-to-mouth-to-eye contact with an affected person. The progression of infection, which goes beyond complications of pneumonia to affecting other physiological functions which cause gastrointestinal, Renal, and neurological complication makes this a life threatening condition. Intense efforts are going across the scientific community in elucidating various aspects of this virus, such as understanding the pathophysiology of the disease, molecular biology, and cellular pathways of viral replication. We hope that nanotechnology and material science can provide a significant contribution to tackle this problem through both diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. But the area is still in the budding phase, which needs urgent and significant attention. This review provides a brief idea regarding the various nanotechnological approaches reported for managing COVID-19 infection. The nanomaterials recently said to have good antiviral activities like Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and quantum dots (QDs) were also discussed since they are also in the emerging stage of attaining research interest regarding antiviral applications.
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- Vishnu Sankar Sivasankarapillai
- Nano Electrochemistry Lab(NEL), Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Puducherry, Karaikal, 609-609, India
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- Nano Electrochemistry Lab(NEL), Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Puducherry, Karaikal, 609-609, India
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- Nano Electrochemistry Lab(NEL), Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Puducherry, Karaikal, 609-609, India
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An electrochemical aptasensor for Mycobacterium tuberculosis ESAT-6 antigen detection using bimetallic organic framework. Mikrochim Acta 2021; 188:404. [PMID: 34731314 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-021-05058-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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A label-free electrochemical aptasensor is reported for sensitive detection of the 6-kDa early secreted antigenic target (ESAT-6). For the first time, the bimetallic organic framework (b-MOF) of Zr-MOF-on-Ce-MOF was decorated with nitrogen-doped graphene (NG) and applied as the matrix for electroactive toluidine blue (Tb) to form the NG@Zr-MOF-on-Ce-MOF@Tb nanohybrid. The prepared nanohybrid with excellent hydrophilicity, dispersibility, and large specific surface exhibited significant electrochemical response. This nanohybrid could be directly used for anchoring ESAT-6 binding aptamers (EBA) through the interaction between the 5'-phosphate group (PO43-) of EBA and Zr4+ of Zr-MOF. The signal response before and after incubating the ESAT-6 antigen has been evaluated by cyclic voltammetry at a scan rate of 100 mV s-1 from - 0.7 to 0.3 V (vs. SCE). Under optimal conditions, the proposed aptasensor displayed a wide linear range from 100 fg mL-1 to 10 ng mL-1 with a limit of detection (LOD) of 12 fg mL-1. The developed method showed good reproducibility with a relative standard deviation (RSD) of 2.27%. The aptasensor showed favorable results in the analysis of the real samples. With these merits, the aptasensor has exceptional potential as a diagnostic tool for tuberculosis in clinical practice.
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Bioeconomy during the COVID-19 and perspectives for the post-pandemic world: Example from EU. EFB BIOECONOMY JOURNAL 2021. [PMCID: PMC8683579 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioeco.2021.100013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Bertani R, Bartolozzi A, Pontefisso A, Quaresimin M, Zappalorto M. Improving the Antimicrobial and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resins via Nanomodification: An Overview. Molecules 2021; 26:5426. [PMID: 34500859 PMCID: PMC8434237 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26175426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The main purpose of this work is to provide a comprehensive overview on the preparation of multifunctional epoxies, with improved antimicrobial activity and enhanced mechanical properties through nanomodification. In the first section, we focus on the approaches to achieve antimicrobial activity, as well as on the methods used to evaluate their efficacy against bacteria and fungi. Relevant application examples are also discussed, with particular reference to antifouling and anticorrosion coatings for marine environments, dental applications, antimicrobial fibers and fabrics, and others. Subsequently, we discuss the mechanical behaviors of nanomodified epoxies with improved antimicrobial properties, analyzing the typical damage mechanisms leading to the significant toughening effect of nanomodification. Some examples of mechanical properties of nanomodified polymers are provided. Eventually, the possibility of achieving, at the same time, antimicrobial and mechanical improvement capabilities by nanomodification with nanoclay is discussed, with reference to both nanomodified epoxies and glass/epoxy composite laminates. According to the literature, a nanomodified epoxy can successfully exhibit antibacterial properties, while increasing its fracture toughness, even though its tensile strength may decrease. As for laminates-obtaining antibacterial properties is not followed by improved interlaminar properties.
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- Roberta Bertani
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Via F. Marzolo 9, 35131 Padova, Italy;
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Via F. Marzolo 9, 35131 Padova, Italy;
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- Department of Management and Engineering, University of Padova, stradella S. Nicola 3, 36100 Vicenza, Italy; (A.P.); (M.Q.)
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- Department of Management and Engineering, University of Padova, stradella S. Nicola 3, 36100 Vicenza, Italy; (A.P.); (M.Q.)
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- Department of Management and Engineering, University of Padova, stradella S. Nicola 3, 36100 Vicenza, Italy; (A.P.); (M.Q.)
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Tan E, Kahyaoğlu İM, Karakuş S. A sensitive and smartphone colorimetric assay for the detection of hydrogen peroxide based on antibacterial and antifungal matcha extract silver nanoparticles enriched with polyphenol. Polym Bull (Berl) 2021; 79:7363-7389. [PMID: 34413556 PMCID: PMC8364309 DOI: 10.1007/s00289-021-03857-w] [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: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Current trends in scientific studies focus on the development of smartphone-based biosensors via green nanoparticle for clinical diagnosis, food, and environmental monitoring. In this study, we developed a novel portable smartphone-based biosensor via green dendrimer-coated matcha extract/silver nanoparticles (ME-Ag NPs) enriched with polyphenol for detecting hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Also, we investigated the biological evaluation of the nanostructure as a safe preservative for use in biomedical applications. Ag NPs were prepared using a green sonochemical method and were characterized to determine surface and chemical properties by different techniques such as scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray, transmission electron microscope, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller. Furthermore, antimicrobial and antifungal properties of ME-Ag NPs were investigated against pathogenic microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aureginosa, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus brasiliensis. The experimental sensor methodology was based on the detection of H2O2 by analysis of images of novel silver nanostructure-coated papers and processing of color histograms with a RGB (red-green-blue) analyzer software. Consequently, the smartphone-based biosensor exhibited high sensitivity with detection limits of 0.82 μM response time of 5 s. The smartphone-based biosensor via ME-Ag NPs provided a rapid and selective detection of H2O2.
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- Ezgi Tan
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Avcilar, 34320 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Kurupelit, Ondokuz Mayis University, 55139 Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Avcilar, 34320 Istanbul, Turkey
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Singh B, Datta B, Ashish A, Dutta G. A comprehensive review on current COVID-19 detection methods: From lab care to point of care diagnosis. SENSORS INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2:100119. [PMID: 34766062 PMCID: PMC8302821 DOI: 10.1016/j.sintl.2021.100119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Without a doubt, the current global pandemic affects all walks of our life. It affected almost every age group all over the world with a disease named COVID-19, declared as a global pandemic by WHO in early 2020. Due to the high transmission and moderate mortality rate of this virus, it is also regarded as the panic-zone virus. This potentially deadly virus has pointed up the significance of COVID-19 research. Due to the rapid transmission of COVID-19, early detection is very crucial. Presently, there are different conventional techniques are available for coronavirus detection like CT-scan, PCR, Sequencing, CRISPR, ELISA, LFA, LAMP. The urgent need for rapid, accurate, and cost-effective detection and the requirement to cut off shortcomings of traditional detection methods, make scientists realize to advance new technologies. Biosensors are one of the reliable platforms for accurate, early diagnosis. In this article, we have pointed recent diagnosis approaches for COVID-19. The review includes basic virology of SARS-CoV-2 mainly clinical and pathological features. We have also briefly discussed different types of biosensors, their working principles, and current advancement for COVID-19 detection and prevention.
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- Bishal Singh
- School of Medical Science and Technology (SMST), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology (SMST), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology (SMST), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology (SMST), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India
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Rai M, Bonde S, Yadav A, Bhowmik A, Rathod S, Ingle P, Gade A. Nanotechnology as a Shield against COVID-19: Current Advancement and Limitations. Viruses 2021; 13:1224. [PMID: 34202815 PMCID: PMC8310263 DOI: 10.3390/v13071224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a global health problem that the WHO declared a pandemic. COVID-19 has resulted in a worldwide lockdown and threatened to topple the global economy. The mortality of COVID-19 is comparatively low compared with previous SARS outbreaks, but the rate of spread of the disease and its morbidity is alarming. This virus can be transmitted human-to-human through droplets and close contact, and people of all ages are susceptible to this virus. With the advancements in nanotechnology, their remarkable properties, including their ability to amplify signal, can be used for the development of nanobiosensors and nanoimaging techniques that can be used for early-stage detection along with other diagnostic tools. Nano-based protection equipment and disinfecting agents can provide much-needed protection against SARS-CoV-2. Moreover, nanoparticles can serve as a carrier for antigens or as an adjuvant, thereby making way for the development of a new generation of vaccines. The present review elaborates the role of nanotechnology-based tactics used for the detection, diagnosis, protection, and treatment of COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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- Mahendra Rai
- Nanobiotechnology Lab., Department of Biotechnology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444 602, Maharashtra, India; (S.B.); (A.Y.); (P.I.); (A.G.)
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- Nanobiotechnology Lab., Department of Biotechnology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444 602, Maharashtra, India; (S.B.); (A.Y.); (P.I.); (A.G.)
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- Nanobiotechnology Lab., Department of Biotechnology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444 602, Maharashtra, India; (S.B.); (A.Y.); (P.I.); (A.G.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK;
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- Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA;
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- Nanobiotechnology Lab., Department of Biotechnology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444 602, Maharashtra, India; (S.B.); (A.Y.); (P.I.); (A.G.)
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- Nanobiotechnology Lab., Department of Biotechnology, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati 444 602, Maharashtra, India; (S.B.); (A.Y.); (P.I.); (A.G.)
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Bakkar MR, Faraag AHI, Soliman ERS, Fouda MS, Sarguos AMM, McLean GR, Hebishy AMS, Elkhouly GE, Raya NR, Abo-zeid Y. Rhamnolipids Nano-Micelles as a Potential Hand Sanitizer. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:751. [PMID: 34206211 PMCID: PMC8300634 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10070751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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COVID-19 is a pandemic disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2, which continues to cause global health and economic problems since emerging in China in late 2019. Until now, there are no standard antiviral treatments. Thus, several strategies were adopted to minimize virus transmission, such as social distancing, face covering protection and hand hygiene. Rhamnolipids are glycolipids produced formally by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and as biosurfactants, they were shown to have broad antimicrobial activity. In this study, we investigated the antimicrobial activity of rhamnolipids against selected multidrug resistant bacteria and SARS-CoV-2. Rhamnolipids were produced by growing Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain LeS3 in a new medium formulated from chicken carcass soup. The isolated rhamnolipids were characterized for their molecular composition, formulated into nano-micelles, and the antibacterial activity of the nano-micelles was demonstrated in vitro against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive drug resistant bacteria. In silico studies docking rhamnolipids to structural and non-structural proteins of SARS-CoV-2 was also performed. We demonstrated the efficient and specific interaction of rhamnolipids with the active sites of these proteins. Additionally, the computational studies suggested that rhamnolipids have membrane permeability activity. Thus, the obtained results indicate that SARS-CoV-2 could be another target of rhamnolipids and could find utility in the fight against COVID-19, a future perspective to be considered.
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- Marwa Reda Bakkar
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Ain Helwan, Cairo 11795, Egypt; (M.R.B.); (A.H.I.F.)
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Ain Helwan, Cairo 11795, Egypt; (M.R.B.); (A.H.I.F.)
- Bioinformatics Center, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Ain Helwan, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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- Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics Unit, Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Ain Helwan, Cairo 11795, Egypt;
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- Biochemistry and Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Ain Helwan, Cairo 11795, Egypt;
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- Cellular and Molecular Immunology Research Centre, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway Road, London N7 8DB, UK;
- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, Norfolk Place, London W2 1PG, UK
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt; (G.E.E.); (N.R.R.)
- Helwan Nanotechnology Center, Helwan University, Helwan, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt; (G.E.E.); (N.R.R.)
- Helwan Nanotechnology Center, Helwan University, Helwan, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt; (G.E.E.); (N.R.R.)
- Helwan Nanotechnology Center, Helwan University, Helwan, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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Li Y, Yang Y, Shao Y, Sun Y, Si H, Miao J, Xu Y. Chitosan functionalized graphene oxide nanocomposites for fluorescence imaging of apoptotic processes and targeted anti-inflammation study. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 269:118345. [PMID: 34294352 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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This work reports novel chitosan functionalized graphene oxide (GO) nanocomposites combined fluorescence imaging and therapeutic functions in one agent, which can serve as a promising alternative to alleviate related diseases caused hyperinflammation. Briefly, GO was designed to be conjugated with chitosan, fluorescein-labeled peptide, toll-like receptor 4 antibody and hydroxycamptothecin/aloe emodin. We have demonstrated that such nanocomposites could effectively achieve active targeted delivery of pro-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory drugs into inflammatory cells and cause cells apoptosis by acid-responsive drug release. Moreover, confocal fluorescence imaging confirms that the drug-induced inflammatory cells apoptosis could be visualized the light-up fluorescence of fluorescein activated by caspase-3. Meanwhile, inflammatory-related biomarkers have down-regulated after the nanocomposites' treatment in both vitro and vivo experiments consistent with the results in histological sections. In summary, the bifunctional nanocomposites that possess anti-inflammation and fluorescence imaging could serve as a promising therapeutic agent for reducing hyperinflammation caused by numerous diseases.
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- Yi Li
- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, China
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- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, Key Laboratory of Animal Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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Allawadhi P, Singh V, Khurana A, Khurana I, Allwadhi S, Kumar P, Banothu AK, Thalugula S, Barani PJ, Naik RR, Bharani KK. Silver nanoparticle based multifunctional approach for combating COVID-19. SENSORS INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2:100101. [PMID: 34766057 PMCID: PMC8169222 DOI: 10.1016/j.sintl.2021.100101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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COVID-19 is a highly contagious and widespread disease that has strained the global healthcare system to the hilt. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are well known for their potent antimicrobial, antiviral, immunomodulatory and biosensing properties. AgNPs have been found to be potential antiviral agent that act against many deadly viruses and is presumed to be effective against COVID-19. AgNPs can generate free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) leading to apoptosis mediated cell death thereby inhibiting viral infection. The shape and size of AgNPs play an important role in its biomedical applications as alterations may result in variable biological interaction and activity. Herein, we propose that AgNPs can be utilized for effective management of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by highlighting the current status of AgNPs in the fight against COVID-19.
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- Prince Allawadhi
- Department of Pharmacy, Vaish Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (VIPER), Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences (Pt. B. D. S. UHS), Rohtak - 124001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Roorkee - 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBME), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016, India
- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science (CVSc), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500030, PVNRTVU, Telangana, India
- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science (CVSc), Warangal - 506166, PVNRTVU, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh - 160014, India
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak - 124001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (Pt. B. D. S. PGIMS), Rohtak - 124001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science (CVSc), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500030, PVNRTVU, Telangana, India
- Department of Aquatic Animal Health Management, College of Fishery Science, Pebbair, Wanaparthy - 509104, PVNRTVU, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UCPS), Kakatiya University, Warangal - 506009, Telangana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Wesley Degree College for Women, Osmania University, Secunderabad - 500025, Telangana, India
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science (CVSc), Warangal - 506166, PVNRTVU, Telangana, India
- Department of Aquatic Animal Health Management, College of Fishery Science, Pebbair, Wanaparthy - 509104, PVNRTVU, Telangana, India
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Kalkal A, Allawadhi P, Pradhan R, Khurana A, Bharani KK, Packirisamy G. Allium sativum derived carbon dots as a potential theranostic agent to combat the COVID-19 crisis. SENSORS INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2:100102. [PMID: 34766058 PMCID: PMC8164516 DOI: 10.1016/j.sintl.2021.100102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is one of the worst pandemics to have hit the humanity. The manifestations are quite varied, ranging from severe lung infections to being asymptomatic. Hence, there is an urgent need to champion new tools to accelerate the end of this pandemic. Compromised immunity is a primary feature of COVID-19. Allium sativum (AS) is an effective dietary supplement known for its immune-modulatory, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antifungal, and anti-viral properties. In this paper, it is hypothesized that carbon dots (CDs) derived from AS (AS-CDs) may possess the potential to downregulate the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and revert the immunological aberrations to normal in case of COVID-19. CDs have already been explored in the world of nanobiomedicine as a promising theranostic candidates for bioimaging and drug/gene delivery. The antifibrotic and antioxidant effects of AS are elaborated, as demonstrated in several studies. It is found that the most active constituent of AS, allicin has a highly potent antioxidant and reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging effect. The antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-viral effects along with their capability of negating inflammatory effects and cytokine storm are discussed. The synthesis of theranostic CDs from AS may provide a novel weapon in the therapeutic armamentarium for the management of COVID-19 infection and, at the same time, could act as a diagnostic agent for COVID-19.
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- Ashish Kalkal
- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee- 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee- 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee- 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBME), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India
- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science (CVSc), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, 500030, P. V. Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU), Telangana India
- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science (CVSc), Warangal, 506166, P. V. Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU), Telangana, India
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science (CVSc), Warangal, 506166, P. V. Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU), Telangana, India
- Department of Aquatic Animal Health Management, College of Fishery Science, Pebbair, Wanaparthy, 509104, P. V. Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU), Telangana, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee- 247667, Uttarakhand, India
- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee- 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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Kumawat M, Umapathi A, Lichtfouse E, Daima HK. Nanozymes to fight the COVID-19 and future pandemics. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS 2021; 19:3951-3957. [PMID: 34031634 PMCID: PMC8134966 DOI: 10.1007/s10311-021-01252-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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- Mamta Kumawat
- Amity Centre for Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine (ACNN), Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, 303002 Rajasthan India
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- Amity Centre for Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine (ACNN), Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, 303002 Rajasthan India
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- CNRS, IRD, INRAE, Coll France, Aix-Marseille Université, 13100 Marseille, Aix‑en‑Provence France
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- Amity Centre for Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine (ACNN), Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, 303002 Rajasthan India
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