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Li S, Li F, Wang Y, Li W, Wu J, Hu X, Tang T, Liu X. Multiple delivery strategies of nanocarriers for myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury: current strategies and future prospective. Drug Deliv 2024; 31:2298514. [PMID: 38147501 PMCID: PMC10763895 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2023.2298514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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Acute myocardial infarction, characterized by high morbidity and mortality, has now become a serious health hazard for human beings. Conventional surgical interventions to restore blood flow can rapidly relieve acute myocardial ischemia, but the ensuing myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MI/RI) and subsequent heart failure have become medical challenges that researchers have been trying to overcome. The pathogenesis of MI/RI involves several mechanisms, including overproduction of reactive oxygen species, abnormal mitochondrial function, calcium overload, and other factors that induce cell death and inflammatory responses. These mechanisms have led to the exploration of antioxidant and inflammation-modulating therapies, as well as the development of myocardial protective factors and stem cell therapies. However, the short half-life, low bioavailability, and lack of targeting of these drugs that modulate these pathological mechanisms, combined with liver and spleen sequestration and continuous washout of blood flow from myocardial sites, severely compromise the expected efficacy of clinical drugs. To address these issues, employing conventional nanocarriers and integrating them with contemporary biomimetic nanocarriers, which rely on passive targeting and active targeting through precise modifications, can effectively prolong the duration of therapeutic agents within the body, enhance their bioavailability, and augment their retention at the injured myocardium. Consequently, these approaches significantly enhance therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing toxic side effects. This article reviews current drug delivery systems used for MI/RI, aiming to offer a fresh perspective on treating this disease.
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- Shengnan Li
- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Institution of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Schlichter L, Jersch J, Demokritov SO, Ravoo BJ. Multi-Stimuli-Responsive Water-Dispersible Magnetite Nanoparticles Using Arylazopyrazole-Modified Polymer Ligands. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024. [PMID: 38875303 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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In order to design new nanomaterials with improved functionalities, magnetite nanoparticles (MNP) modified with arylazopyrazole (AAP) molecular photoswitches are presented. Water dispersibility is achieved by using poly(acrylic acid) (pAA) as a multidentate ligand, which is modified with AAP by amide coupling. The polymer ligand stabilizes the MNP, allows for E-Z isomerization of the photoswitch, and provides pH responsiveness. Three different AAP are synthesized and attached to pAA via amide coupling giving pAA-AAP with photoswitches substituted statistically along the hydrophilic polymer backbone. MNP are synthesized by coprecipitation and pAA-AAP is introduced as a stabilizing agent in situ. Photoisomerization of pAA-AAP and pAA-AAP@MNP is investigated showing good photostationary states and cyclability. The MNP can be assembled and dispersed reversibly in water either by applying a magnetic field or by a change in pH.
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- Lisa Schlichter
- Center for Soft Nanoscience and Organic Chemistry Institute, University of Münster, Busso-Peus-Straße 10, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Applied Physics, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 2, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Applied Physics, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 2, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Center for Soft Nanoscience and Organic Chemistry Institute, University of Münster, Busso-Peus-Straße 10, 48149 Münster, Germany
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Emerging trends in the nanomedicine applications of functionalized magnetic nanoparticles as novel therapies for acute and chronic diseases. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:393. [PMID: 36045375 PMCID: PMC9428876 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01595-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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High-quality point-of-care is critical for timely decision of disease diagnosis and healthcare management. In this regard, biosensors have revolutionized the field of rapid testing and screening, however, are confounded by several technical challenges including material cost, half-life, stability, site-specific targeting, analytes specificity, and detection sensitivity that affect the overall diagnostic potential and therapeutic profile. Despite their advances in point-of-care testing, very few classical biosensors have proven effective and commercially viable in situations of healthcare emergency including the recent COVID-19 pandemic. To overcome these challenges functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have emerged as key players in advancing the biomedical and healthcare sector with promising applications during the ongoing healthcare crises. This critical review focus on understanding recent developments in theranostic applications of functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs). Given the profound global economic and health burden, we discuss the therapeutic impact of functionalized MNPs in acute and chronic diseases like small RNA therapeutics, vascular diseases, neurological disorders, and cancer, as well as for COVID-19 testing. Lastly, we culminate with a futuristic perspective on the scope of this field and provide an insight into the emerging opportunities whose impact is anticipated to disrupt the healthcare industry.
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Zirak Hassan Kiadeh S, Ghaee A, Pishbin F, Nourmohammadi J, Farokhi M. Nanocomposite pectin fibers incorporating folic acid-decorated carbon quantum dots. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 216:605-617. [PMID: 35809673 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Pectin has recently attracted increasing attention as an alternative biomaterial commonly used in biomedical and pharmaceutical fields. It shows several promising properties, including good biocompatibility, health benefits, nontoxicity, and biodegradation. In this research, novel nanocomposite fibers composed of folic acid-decorated carbon dots (CDs) in pectin/PEO matrix were fabricated using the electrospinning technique, which was never reported previously. Nitrogen-doped and nitrogen, sulfur-doped CDs were synthesized with average diameters of 2.74 nm and 2.17 nm using the one-step hydrothermal method, studied regarding their physicochemical, optical, and biocompatibility properties. The relative Quantum yields of N-CDs and N, S doped CDs were measured to be 54.7 % and 30.2 %, respectively. Nanocomposite fibers containing CDs were prepared, and their morphology, physicochemical properties, conductivity, drug release behavior, and cell viability were characterized. The results indicated that CDs improve fibrous scaffolds' tensile strength from 13.74 to 35.22 MPa while maintaining comparable extensibility. Furthermore, by incorporation of CDs in the prepared fibers conductivity enhanced from 8.69 × 10-9 S·m-1 to 1.36 × 10-4 S·m-1. The nanocomposite fibrous scaffold was also biocompatible with controlled drug release over 212 h, potentially promising tissue regeneration.
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- Shahrzad Zirak Hassan Kiadeh
- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- National Cell Bank of Iran, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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Basiri H, Mohseni SS, Abouei Mehrizi A, Rajabnejadkeleshteri A, Ghaee A, Farokhi M, Kumacheva E. Composite Microgels for Imaging-Monitored Tracking of the Delivery of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor to Ischemic Muscles. Biomacromolecules 2021; 22:5162-5172. [PMID: 34793119 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c01116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Monitoring the supply of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) to ischemic tissues provides information on its biodistribution and delivery to meet the requirements of therapeutic angiogenesis and tissue engineering applications. We herein report the use of microfluidically generated microgels containing VEGF-conjugated fluorescent carbon dots (CDs) (VEGF-CDs), a gelatin-phenol conjugate, and silk fibroin for imaging-monitored tracking of VEGF delivery to ischemic muscles. An in vitro release study and a bioactivity assay indicated that the VEGF-CDs were released in a sustained manner with high bioactivity. The microgels showed a high angiogenesis potential, along with a strong fluorescent signal, for the chicken chorioallantoic membrane and chick embryo. Imaging and studies of therapeutic modalities of the composite microgels indicated their effective localization in ischemic tissues and sustained VEGF release, which resulted in enhanced therapeutic angiogenesis of ischemic muscles. This work reveals the success of using VEGF-loaded composite polymer microgels for efficient and monitored VEGF delivery by intramuscular administration for ischemic disease treatment.
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- Hamideh Basiri
- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran 14174, Iran.,Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 Saint George Street, Toronto M5S 3H6, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran 14174, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran 14174, Iran
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- Biomaterials Group, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering (Center of Excellence), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 1591634311, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran 14174, Iran
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- National Cell Bank of Iran, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 1316943551, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 Saint George Street, Toronto M5S 3H6, Ontario, Canada.,Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 4 Taddle Creek Road, Toronto M5S 3G9, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, 200 College Street, Toronto M5S3E5, Ontario, Canada
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Rajabnejadkeleshteri A, Basiri H, Mohseni SS, Farokhi M, Mehrizi AA, Moztarzadeh F. Preparation of microfluidic-based pectin microparticles loaded carbon dots conjugated with BMP-2 embedded in gelatin-elastin-hyaluronic acid hydrogel scaffold for bone tissue engineering application. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 184:29-41. [PMID: 34048836 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.05.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The controlled delivery of the bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) with tracking ability would overcome most of the side effects linked to the burst release and uncontrolled delivery of this growth factor for bone regeneration. Herein, BMP-2-conjugated carbon dots (CDs) was used as noninvasive detection platforms to deliver BMP-2 for therapeutic applications where osteogenesis and bioimaging are both required. With this in mind, the present work aimed to develop a controlled BMP-2-CDs release system using composite scaffolds containing BMP-2-CDs loaded pectin microparticles, which had been optimized for bone regeneration. By using microfluidic approach, we encapsulated BMP-2-CDs in pectin microparticles with narrow size distribution and then incorporated into composite scaffolds composed of gelatin, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. The BMP-2-CDs was released from the composite scaffolds in a sustained fashion for up to 21 days exhibited a high controlled delivery capacity. When tested in vitro with MG-63 cells, these extraction mediums showed the intercellular uptake of BMP-2-CDs and enhanced biological properties and pro-osteogenic effect. By utilizing the pectin microparticles carrying BMP-2-CDs as promising bioimaging agents for growth factor delivery and by tuning the composition of the scaffolds, this platform has immense potential in the field of bone tissue regeneration.
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- Alireza Rajabnejadkeleshteri
- Biomaterials Group, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering (Center of Excellence), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- National Cell Bank of Iran, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomaterials Group, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering (Center of Excellence), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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Lu Y, Huang J, Neverova NV, Nguyen KL. USPIOs as targeted contrast agents in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging. CURRENT CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING REPORTS 2021; 14:2. [PMID: 33824694 PMCID: PMC8021129 DOI: 10.1007/s12410-021-09552-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW We aim to discuss the diagnostic use of ultra-small superparamagnetic iron oxide (USPIOs) including ferumoxytol in targeted cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). RECENT FINDINGS Ferumoxytol is the only USPIO clinically available in the U.S. and is a negatively charged USPIO that has potential use for tracking and characterization of macrophage-infiltrated cardiovascular structures. As an iron supplement that is approved for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, the iron core of ferumoxytol is incorporated into the body once it is phagocytosed by macrophages. In organs or tissues with high inflammatory cellular infiltration, such as atherosclerotic plaques and myocardial infarction, localization of iron-laden macrophages can be visualized on delayed MRI. The iron core of ferumoxytol alters the magnetic susceptibility and results in shortening of T2* and T2 relaxation rates. Areas with high concentration appear hypointense (negative contrast) on T2 and T2* MRI. Recently, in vitro findings support the potential specificity of ferumoxytol interactions with macrophage subtypes, which has implications for therapeutic interventions. With increasing concerns about gadolinium retention in the brain and other tissues, the value of ferumoxytol-enhanced MR for targeted clinical imaging is aided by its positive safety profile in patients with impaired renal function. SUMMARY This paper discusses pharmacokinetic properties of USPIOs with a focus on ferumoxytol, and summarizes relevant in vitro, animal, and human studies investigating the diagnostic use of USPIOs in targeted contrast-enhanced imaging. We also discuss future directions for USPIOs as targeted imaging agents and associated challenges.
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- Yi Lu
- Division of Cardiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at
UCLA and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
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- Division of Cardiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at
UCLA and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Diagnostic Cardiovascular Imaging Research Laboratory,
Department of Radiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
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- Division of Cardiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at
UCLA and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
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- Division of Cardiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at
UCLA and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Physics and Biology in Medicine Graduate Program,
University of California, Los Angeles
- Diagnostic Cardiovascular Imaging Research Laboratory,
Department of Radiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
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Kim EM, Jeong HJ. Liposomes: Biomedical Applications. Chonnam Med J 2021; 57:27-35. [PMID: 33537216 PMCID: PMC7840352 DOI: 10.4068/cmj.2021.57.1.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Liposomes, with their flexible physicochemical and biophysical properties, continue to be studied as an important potential a critical drug delivery system. Liposomes have overcome the challenges of conventional free drug therapy by encapsulating therapeutic agents, thereby improving in vivo biodistribution and reducing systemic toxicity. New imaging modalities and interpretation techniques, as well as new techniques for targetable system formulation technique, and tumor environmental information, have affected the search for a means of overcoming the difficulties of conventional liposome formulation. In this review, we briefly discuss how liposomal formulation has been applied across the biomedical field, particularly as a therapy, and the role it may play in the future, when paired with new developments in diagnosis and theranostics. The biological challenges that still remain and the translational obstacles are discussed.
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- Eun-Mi Kim
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging & Therapeutic Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University and Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging & Therapeutic Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University and Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea
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Basiri H, Abouei Mehrizi A, Ghaee A, Farokhi M, Chekini M, Kumacheva E. Carbon Dots Conjugated with Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor for Protein Tracking in Angiogenic Therapy. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2020; 36:2893-2900. [PMID: 32125865 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b03980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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One of the challenges of using growth factors for tissue regeneration is to monitor their biodistributions and delivery to injured tissues for minimally invasive detection. In the present study, tracking of human vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was achieved by chemically linking it to photoluminescent carbon dots (CDs). Carbon dots were synthesized by the hydrothermal method and, subsequently, conjugated with VEGF using carbodiimide coupling. ELISA and western blot analysis revealed that VEGF-conjugated CDs preserve the binding affinity of VEGF to its antibodies. We also show that VEGF-conjugated CDs maintain the functionality of VEGF for tube formation and cell migration. The VEGF-conjugated CDs were also used for in vitro imaging of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. The results of this work suggest that cell-penetrating VEGF-conjugated CDs can be used for growth factor protein tracking in therapeutic and tissue engineering applications.
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- Hamideh Basiri
- Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, Department of Life Science Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1439957131, Iran
- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 Saint George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, Department of Life Science Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1439957131, Iran
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- Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, Department of Life Science Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1439957131, Iran
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- National Cell Bank of Iran, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran 1316943551, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 Saint George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 Saint George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H6, Canada
- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 4 Taddle Creek Road, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G9, Canada
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, 200 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E5, Canada
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