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Gonçalves YG, Kravicz M, Massaro TNC, Aldana-Mejía JA, Bastos JK, L Bentley MVB, Marcato PD. Rational design of solid lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles: An innovative glycoalkaloids-carrier with potential for topical melanoma treatment. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 242:114098. [PMID: 39067191 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.114098] [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: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Despite the promising potential of Solanum plant glycoalkaloids in combating skin cancer, their clinical trials have been halted due to dose-dependent toxicity and poor water solubility. In this study, we present a rational approach to address these limitations and ensure colloidal stability of the nanoformulation over time by designing solid lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles (SLPH). Leveraging the biocompatible and cationic properties of polyaspartamides, we employed a new polyaspartamide derivative (P1) as a raw material for this class of nanostructures. Subsequently, we prepared SLPH through a one-step process involving hot-melt emulsification followed by ultrasonication. The physicochemical properties of the SLPH were thoroughly characterized using dynamic light scattering (DLS), ζ-potential analysis, nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The optimized formulation exhibited long-term stability over six months under low temperatures, maintaining a particle size around 200 nm, a polydispersity index (PdI) lower than 0.2, and a ζ-potential between +35-40 mV. Furthermore, we evaluated the cytotoxic effect of the SLPH against human cutaneous melanoma cells (SK-MEL-28) compared to human foreskin fibroblast cells (HFF-1). Encapsulation of glycoalkaloids into the nanoparticles (SLPH-GE) resulted in a two-fold greater selective cytotoxic profile for melanoma cells than glycoalkaloids-free (GE). The nanoparticles disrupted the stratum corneum barrier with a penetration depth of approximately 77 μm. These findings underscore the potential of the developed nanosystem as an effective glycoalkaloid carrier with suitable colloidal and biological properties for further studies in topical treatment strategies for cutaneous melanoma.
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- Yasmim G Gonçalves
- GNanoBio, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- School of Surgery and Medicine, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
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- GNanoBio, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- GNanoBio, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
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Lee D, Kim SM, Kim D, Baek SY, Yeo SJ, Lee JJ, Cha C, Park SA, Kim TD. Microfluidics-assisted fabrication of natural killer cell-laden microgel enhances the therapeutic efficacy for tumor immunotherapy. Mater Today Bio 2024; 26:101055. [PMID: 38693995 PMCID: PMC11061753 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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Recently, interest in cancer immunotherapy has increased over traditional anti-cancer therapies such as chemotherapy or targeted therapy. Natural killer (NK) cells are part of the immune cell family and essential to tumor immunotherapy as they detect and kill cancer cells. However, the disadvantage of NK cells is that cell culture is difficult. In this study, porous microgels have been fabricated using microfluidic channels to effectively culture NK cells. Microgel fabrication using microfluidics can be mass-produced in a short time and can be made in a uniform size. Microgels consist of photo cross-linkable polymers such as methacrylic gelatin (GelMa) and can be regulated via controlled GelMa concentrations. NK92 cell-laden three-dimensional (3D) microgels increase mRNA expression levels, NK92 cell proliferation, cytokine release, and anti-tumor efficacy, compared with two-dimensional (2D) cultures. In addition, the study confirms that 3D-cultured NK92 cells enhance anti-tumor effects compared with enhancement by 2D-cultured NK92 cells in the K562 leukemia mouse model. Microgels containing healthy NK cells are designed to completely degrade after 5 days allowing NK cells to be released to achieve cell-to-cell interaction with cancer cells. Overall, this microgel system provides a new cell culture platform for the effective culturing of NK cells and a new strategy for developing immune cell therapy.
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- Dongjin Lee
- Immunotherapy Convergence Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- Nano-Convergence Manufacturing Research Division, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejeon, 34103, Republic of Korea
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- Immunotherapy Convergence Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Nano-Convergence Manufacturing Research Division, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejeon, 34103, Republic of Korea
- Department of Applied Bioengineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Nano-Convergence Manufacturing Research Division, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejeon, 34103, Republic of Korea
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- Nano-Convergence Manufacturing Research Division, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejeon, 34103, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Nano-Convergence Manufacturing Research Division, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), Daejeon, 34103, Republic of Korea
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- Immunotherapy Convergence Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- Department of Functional Genomics, KRIBB School of Bioscience, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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Saleh RI, Kim S, Lee SH, Kwon H, Jeong HE, Cha C. Manipulating Physicochemical Properties of Biosensor Platform with Polysuccinimide-Silica Nanocomposite for Enhanced Protein Detection. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2301774. [PMID: 37485740 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202301774] [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: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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As point-of-care testing (POCT) is becoming the new paradigm of medical diagnostics, there is a growing need to develop reliable POCT devices that can be conveniently operated in a minimally invasive manner. However, the clinical potential of POCT diagnostics is yet to be realized, mainly due to the limited and inconsistent amount of collected samples on these devices, undermining their accuracy. This study proposes a new biosensing platform modified with a functional polysuccinimide (PSI)-silica nanoparticle (SNP) composite system that can substantially increase the protein conjugation efficiency by modulating physicochemical interaction with proteins by several hundred percent from an unmodified device. The efficacy of this PSI-SNP system is further validated by applying it on the surface of a microneedle array (MN), which has emerged as a promising POCT device capable of accessing interstitial fluid through minimal penetration of the skin. This PSI-SNP MN is demonstrated to detect a wide array of proteins with high sensitivity on par with conventional whole serum analysis, validated by in vivo animal testing, effectively displaying broad applicability in biomedical engineering.
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- Rabi Ibrahim Saleh
- Center for Multidimensional Programmable Matter, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Multidimensional Programmable Matter, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Multidimensional Programmable Matter, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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Jang J, Park CB. Linnaeite Mineral for NIR Light-Triggered Disruption of Alzheimer's Pore-Forming Aβ Oligomers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:48-56. [PMID: 35926087 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c09601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Minerals in the Earth's crust have contributed to the natural functioning of ecosystems via biogeochemical interactions. Linnaeite is a cobalt sulfide mineral with a cubic spinel structure that promotes charge transfer reactions with its surroundings. Here we report the hidden feature of linnaeite mineral to dissociate Alzheimer's β-amyloid (Aβ) oligomers under near-infrared (NIR) light irradiation. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the abnormal accumulation of self-assembled Aβ peptides in the elderly brain. The β-sheet structured pore-forming Aβ oligomer (βPFO) is the most neurotoxic species exacerbating the symptoms of AD. However, a therapeutic agent that is capable of inactivating βPFO has not yet been developed. Our microscopic and spectroscopic analysis results have revealed that NIR-excited linnaeite mineral can modulate the structure of βPFO by inducing oxidative modifications. We have verified that linnaeite mineral is biocompatible with and has a mitigating effect on the neurotoxicity of βPFO. This study suggests that minerals in nature have potential as drugs to reduce AD pathology.
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- Jinhyeong Jang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 335 Science Road, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 335 Science Road, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Jang J, Jo Y, Park CB. Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Carbon as a Photoacoustic Modulator of Alzheimer's β-Amyloid Aggregate Structure. ACS NANO 2022; 16:18515-18525. [PMID: 36260563 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c06759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Photoacoustic materials emit acoustic waves into the surrounding by absorbing photon energy. In an aqueous environment, light-induced acoustic waves form cavitation bubbles by altering the localized pressure to trigger the phase transition of liquid water into vapor. In this study, we report photoacoustic dissociation of beta-amyloid (Aβ) aggregates, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, by metal-organic framework-derived carbon (MOFC). MOFC exhibits a near-infrared (NIR) light-responsive photoacoustic characteristic that possesses defect-rich and entangled graphitic layers that generate intense cavitation bubbles by absorbing tissue-penetrable NIR light. According to our video analysis, the photoacoustic cavitation by MOFC occurs within milliseconds in the water, which was controllable by NIR light dose. The photoacoustic cavitation successfully transforms robust, β-sheet-dominant neurotoxic Aβ aggregates into nontoxic debris by changing the asymmetric distribution of water molecules around the Aβ's amino acid residues. This work unveils the therapeutic potential of NIR-triggered photoacoustic cavitation as a modulator of the Aβ aggregate structure.
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- Jinhyeong Jang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 335 Science Road, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 335 Science Road, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 335 Science Road, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Kim M, Choi C, Lee JP, Kim J, Cha C. Multiscale Engineering of Nanofiber-Aerogel Composite Nanogenerator with Tunable Triboelectric Performance Based on Multifunctional Polysuccinimide. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2107316. [PMID: 35306738 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Multiscale polymer engineering, involving chemical modification to control their triboelectric polarities as well as physicomechanical modification to maximize charge transfer and structural durability, is paramount to developing a high-performance triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG). This report introduces a highly efficient and comprehensive strategy to engineer high-performance TENG based on multifunctional polysuccinimide (PSI). With the ability of PSI to undergo facile nucleophilic addition with amines, sodium sulfate and quaternary ammonium chlorides having opposite charged groups are conjugated to PSI in varying densities. The resulting Sulfo-PSI and TMAC-PSI, respectively, processed into nanofibrous films, demonstrate highly enhanced and variable triboelectric properties based on the charge type and density. To further enhance the mechanical toughness and biocompatibility necessary for wearable applications, these PSI nanofibers are processed into alginate aerogel (AG). The sustained triboelectric performance of this nanofiber-AG TENG as a wearable energy harvester and biosensor is examined and validated in detail.
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- Mirae Kim
- Center for Multidimensional Programmable Matter, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Multidimensional Programmable Matter, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Multidimensional Programmable Matter, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Multidimensional Programmable Matter, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Multidimensional Programmable Matter, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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Jang J, Park CB. Magnetoelectric dissociation of Alzheimer's β-amyloid aggregates. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022; 8:eabn1675. [PMID: 35544560 PMCID: PMC9094672 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abn1675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The abnormal self-assembly of β-amyloid (Aβ) peptides and their deposition in the brain is a major pathological feature of Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most prevalent chronic neurodegenerative disease affecting nearly 50 million people worldwide. Here, we report a newly discovered function of magnetoelectric nanomaterials for the dissociation of highly stable Aβ aggregates under low-frequency magnetic field. We synthesized magnetoelectric BiFeO3-coated CoFe2O4 (BCFO) nanoparticles, which emit excited charge carriers in response to low-frequency magnetic field without generating heat. We demonstrated that the magnetoelectric coupling effect of BCFO nanoparticles successfully dissociates Aβ aggregates via water and dissolved oxygen molecules. Our cytotoxicity evaluation confirmed the alleviating effect of magnetoelectrically excited BCFO nanoparticles on Aβ-associated toxicity. We found high efficacy of BCFO nanoparticles for the clearance of microsized Aβ plaques in ex vivo brain tissues of an AD mouse model. This study shows the potential of magnetoelectric materials for future AD treatment using magnetic field.
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Stimuli-Responsive Poly(aspartamide) Derivatives and Their Applications as Drug Carriers. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22168817. [PMID: 34445521 PMCID: PMC8396293 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22168817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Poly(aspartamide) derivatives, one kind of amino acid-based polymers with excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, meet the key requirements for application in various areas of biomedicine. Poly(aspartamide) derivatives with stimuli-responsiveness can usually respond to external stimuli to change their chemical or physical properties. Using external stimuli such as temperature and pH as switches, these smart poly(aspartamide) derivatives can be used for convenient drug loading and controlled release. Here, we review the synthesis strategies for preparing these stimuli-responsive poly(aspartamide) derivatives and the latest developments in their applications as drug carriers.
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Jang J, Park CB. Near-Infrared-Active Copper Molybdenum Sulfide Nanocubes for Phonon-Mediated Clearance of Alzheimer's β-Amyloid Aggregates. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:18581-18593. [PMID: 33861570 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c03066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Ternary chalcogenide materials have attracted significant interest in recent years because of their unique physicochemical and optoelectronic properties without relying on precious metals, rare earth metals, or toxic elements. Copper molybdenum sulfide (Cu2MoS4, CMS) nanocube is a biocompatible ternary chalcogenide nanomaterial that exhibits near-infrared (NIR) photocatalytic activity based on its low band gap and electron-phonon coupling property. Here, we study the efficacy of CMS nanocubes for dissociating neurotoxic Alzheimer's β-amyloid (Aβ) aggregates under NIR light. The accumulation of Aβ aggregates in the central nervous system is known to cause and exacerbate Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, clearance of the Aβ aggregates from the central nervous system is a considerable challenge due to their robust structure formed through self-assembly via hydrogen bonding and side-chain interactions. Our spectroscopic and microscopic analysis results have demonstrated that NIR-excited CMS nanocubes effectively disassemble Aβ fibrils by changing Aβ fibril's nanoscopic morphology, secondary structure, and primary structure. We have revealed that the toxicity of Aβ fibrils is alleviated by NIR-stimulated CMS nanocubes through in vitro analysis. Moreover, our ex vivo evaluations have suggested that the amount of Aβ plaques in AD mouse's brain decreased significantly by NIR-excited CMS nanocubes without causing any macroscopic damage to the brain tissue. Collectively, this study suggests the potential use of CMS nanocubes as a therapeutic ternary chalcogenide material to alleviate AD in the future.
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- Jinhyeong Jang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 335 Science Road, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 335 Science Road, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Adelnia H, Tran HDN, Little PJ, Blakey I, Ta HT. Poly(aspartic acid) in Biomedical Applications: From Polymerization, Modification, Properties, Degradation, and Biocompatibility to Applications. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:2083-2105. [PMID: 33797239 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Poly(aspartic acid) (PASP) is an anionic polypeptide that is a highly versatile, biocompatible, and biodegradable polymer that fulfils key requirements for use in a wide variety of biomedical applications. The derivatives of PASP can be readily tailored via the amine-reactive precursor, poly(succinimide) (PSI), which opens up a large window of opportunity for the design and development of novel biomaterials. PASP also has a strong affinity with calcium ions, resulting in complexation, which has been exploited for bone targeting and biomineralization. In addition, recent studies have further verified the biocompatibility and biodegradability of PASP-based polymers, which is attributed to their protein-like structure. In light of growing interest in PASP and its derivatives, this paper presents a comprehensive review on their synthesis, characterization, modification, biodegradation, biocompatibility, and applications in biomedical areas.
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- Hossein Adelnia
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia.,School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, Queensland 4012, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, Queensland 4012, Australia.,Sunshine Coast Health Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, Birtinya, Queensland 4575, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,Centre for Advanced Imaging, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4067, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.,Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia.,School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland 411, Australia
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Choi C, Kim S, Cha C. Dual-functional alginate crosslinker: Independent control of crosslinking density and cell adhesive properties of hydrogels via separate conjugation pathways. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 252:117128. [PMID: 33183590 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Alginate is an abundant natural polysaccharide widely utilized in various biomedical applications. Alginate also possesses numerous hydroxyl and carboxylate functional groups that allow chemical modifications to introduce different functionalities. However, it is difficult to apply various chemical reactions to alginate due to limited solubility in organic solvents. Herein, functional moieties for radical polymerization and cell adhesion were separately conjugated to hydroxyl and carboxylate groups of alginate, respectively, in order to independently control the crosslinking density and cell adhesive properties of hydrogels. Sodium counterions of alginate are first substituted with tetrabutylammonium ions to facilitate the dissolution in an organic solvent, followed by in situ conjugations of (1) cell adhesion molecules (CAM) via carbodiimide-mediated amide formation and (2) methacrylate via ring-opening nucleophilic reaction. The resulting CAM-linked methacrylic alginate was able to not only crosslink different monomers to form hydrogels with varying mechanical properties, but also induce stable cell adhesion to the hydrogels.
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- Cholong Choi
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea; Center for Multidimensional Programmable Matter, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea; Center for Multidimensional Programmable Matter, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea; Center for Multidimensional Programmable Matter, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea.
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Kim M, Cha C. Graft Architecture Guided Simultaneous Control of Degradation and Mechanical Properties of In Situ Forming and Fast Dissolving Polyaspartamide Hydrogels. Biomacromolecules 2020; 21:3693-3703. [PMID: 32786519 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.0c00806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Polyaspartamide, derived from polysuccinimide (PSI), has the advantage of conveniently presenting desired functional groups by ring-opening addition of amine-based nucleophiles to the succinimidyl ring moieties of PSI. Using diamines with varying lengths of poly(ethylene glycol) linker, polyaspartamide presenting amine groups with controllable grafting density and length, namely, poly(2-hydroxyethyl aspartamide)-g-amino-poly(ethylene glycol) (PHEA-PEGAm) could be synthesized. This PHEA-PEGAm was then used to develop in situ forming hydrogels by Schiff base formation with aldehyde-containing alginate (Alg-ALD). By modulating the graft architecture (i.e., grafting length and density), the mechanical properties of the resulting Alg-PHEA hydrogels could be controlled in a broad range. Remarkably, the hydrogels were shown to undergo facile degradation and complete dissolution in physiological conditions, regardless of hydrogel mechanics, by the expedited hydrolysis through the action of remaining amine groups, which was also heavily influenced by the graft architecture. Moreover, the rate of degradation could be further controlled by additional ionic cross-linking of alginate. The potential application as an injectable drug delivery system was demonstrated by measuring drug release kinetics and monitoring degradation ex vivo.
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- Mirae Kim
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.,Center for Multidimensional Programmable Matter, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.,Center for Multidimensional Programmable Matter, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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Jang J, Kim K, Yoon J, Park CB. Piezoelectric materials for ultrasound-driven dissociation of Alzheimer's β-amyloid aggregate structure. Biomaterials 2020; 255:120165. [PMID: 32540759 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Piezoelectric materials can evoke electrochemical reactions by transferring charge carriers to reactants upon receiving mechanical stimuli. We report a newly discovered function of piezoelectric bismuth oxychloride (BiOCl) nanosheets for dissociating Alzheimer's β-amyloid (Aβ) aggregates through ultrasound-induced redox reactions. The accumulation of Aβ aggregates (e.g., Aβ fibrils, plaques) in the central nervous system is a major pathological hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Thus, clearing Aβ aggregates is considered a key for treating AD, but the dissociation of Aβ aggregates is challenging due to their extremely robust structure consisting of β-sheets. BiOCl nanosheets are a biocompatible piezoelectric material with piezocatalytic activity in response to ultrasound. Our analyses using multiple spectroscopic and microscopic tools have revealed that BiOCl nanosheets effectively disassemble Aβ fibrils under ultrasound stimulation. Sono-activated BiOCl nanosheets produce piezo-induced oxidative stress, which effectively destabilizes the β-sheets in Aβ fibrils. In vitro evolution has also shown that sono-activated BiOCl nanosheets can effectively alleviate the neuro-toxicity of Aβ fibrils. Furthermore, ex vivo evolution demonstrated that amount of Aβ plaques in AD mouse's brain slices was drastically reduced by treatment with sono-activated BiOCl nanosheets.
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- Jinhyeong Jang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 335 Science Road, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 335 Science Road, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 335 Science Road, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 335 Science Road, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea.
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Cell-Modulating Effect of Poly(Aspartic Acid) and Its Complex with Cationic Polyaspartamide. BIONANOSCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-020-00744-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Kim M, Ahn Y, Lee K, Jung W, Cha C. In situ facile-forming chitosan hydrogels with tunable physicomechanical and tissue adhesive properties by polymer graft architecture. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 229:115538. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2019] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Adelnia H, Blakey I, Little PJ, Ta HT. Hydrogels Based on Poly(aspartic acid): Synthesis and Applications. Front Chem 2019; 7:755. [PMID: 31799235 PMCID: PMC6861526 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2019.00755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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This review presents an overview on the recent progress in the synthesis, crosslinking, interpenetrating networks, and applications of poly(aspartic acid) (PASP)-based hydrogels. PASP is a synthetic acidic polypeptide that has drawn a great deal of attention in diverse applications due particularly to its biocompatibility and biodegradability. Facile modification of its precursor, poly(succinimide) (PSI), by primary amines has opened a wide window for the design of state-of-the-art hydrogels. Apart from pH-sensitivity, PASP hydrogels can be modified with suitable species in order to respond to the other desired stimuli such as temperature and reducing/oxidizing media as well. Strategies for fabrication of nanostructured PASP-based hydrogels in the form of particle and fiber are also discussed. Different cross-linking agents for PSI/PASP such as diamines, dopamine, cysteamine, and aminosilanes are also introduced. Finally, applications of PASP-based hydrogels in diverse areas particularly in biomedical are reviewed.
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- Hossein Adelnia
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
- Department of Pharmacy, Xinhua College of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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Kamalov MI, Sadrieva GR, Pavlyuk AM, Salakhieva DV, Petrova NV, Abdullin TI. Synthesis and Characterization of Polyaspartic Acid-Histidine Conjugate as an Analog of Antioxidant Enzymes. APPL BIOCHEM MICRO+ 2019. [DOI: 10.1134/s0003683819050065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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He N, Chen X, Wang L, Wen J, Li Y, Cao Q, Liu Z, Li B. Fabrication of Composite Hydrogels Based on Soy Protein Isolate and their Controlled Globular Protein Delivery. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2019; 3:1900030. [PMID: 31565399 PMCID: PMC6733490 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.201900030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Soy protein isolate (SPI) protein/polymer composite hydrogels (PPCGs) are fabricated in a urea solution of SPI using acrylic acid as monomer, ammonium persulphate (APS) as initiator, and N,N-methylenebisacrylamide (BIS) and glutaraldehyde (GA) as cross-linking agents. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) results show that SPI/polyacrylic (PAA) composite hydrogels formed network structure. In particular, in the absence of cross-linking agent (GA), the network structure of composite hydrogels is also formed by BIS cross-linking chains of PAA and the hydrophobic interactions between peptides from SPI and chain of PAA. In addition, composite hydrogels have good water absorption and present excellent pH sensitivity. Composite hydrogels adsorb bovine serum albumin (BSA) with higher adsorption capacity. BSA is the control released in pH 7.4 buffers and the accumulative release ratio achieved is 90%. It will be expected that these protein/polymer composite hydrogels could be applied for drug sustained release materials.
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- Naipu He
- School of Chemical and Biological EngineeringLanzhou Jiaotong UniversityLanzhou730070China
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- School of Chemical and Biological EngineeringLanzhou Jiaotong UniversityLanzhou730070China
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- School of Chemical and Biological EngineeringLanzhou Jiaotong UniversityLanzhou730070China
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- School of Chemical and Biological EngineeringLanzhou Jiaotong UniversityLanzhou730070China
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- School of Chemical and Biological EngineeringLanzhou Jiaotong UniversityLanzhou730070China
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- School of Chemical and Biological EngineeringLanzhou Jiaotong UniversityLanzhou730070China
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- School of Chemical and Biological EngineeringLanzhou Jiaotong UniversityLanzhou730070China
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- School of Chemical and Biological EngineeringLanzhou Jiaotong UniversityLanzhou730070China
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Aquib M, Farooq MA, Banerjee P, Akhtar F, Filli MS, Boakye-Yiadom KO, Kesse S, Raza F, Maviah MBJ, Mavlyanova R, Wang B. Targeted and stimuli-responsive mesoporous silica nanoparticles for drug delivery and theranostic use. J Biomed Mater Res A 2019; 107:2643-2666. [PMID: 31390141 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2019] [Revised: 07/25/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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For cancer therapy, the usefulness of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MPSNPs) has been widely discussed, likely due to its inorganic nature and excellent structural features. The MPSNPs-based chemotherapeutics have been promisingly delivered to their target sites that help to minimize side effects and improve therapeutic effectiveness. A wide array of studies have been conducted to functionalize drug-loaded MPSNPs using targeting ligands and stimuli-sensitive substances. In addition, anticancer drugs have been precisely delivered to their target sites using MPSNPs, which respond to multi-stimuli. Furthermore, MPSNPs have been extensively tested for their safety and compatibility. The toxicity level of MPSNPs is substantially lower as compared to that of colloidal silica; however, in oxidative stress, they exhibit cytotoxic features. The biocompatibility of MPSNPs can be improved by modifying their surfaces. This article describes the production procedures, functionalization, and applications of biocompatible MPSNPs in drug delivery.
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- Md Aquib
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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Yavvari PS, Awasthi AK, Sharma A, Bajaj A, Srivastava A. Emerging biomedical applications of polyaspartic acid-derived biodegradable polyelectrolytes and polyelectrolyte complexes. J Mater Chem B 2019; 7:2102-2122. [DOI: 10.1039/c8tb02962h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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A summary of positive biomedical attributes of biodegradable polyelectrolytes (PELs) prepared from aspartic acid is provided. The utility of these PELs in emerging applications such as biomineralization modulators, antimycobacterials, biocompatible cell encapsulants and tissue adhesives is highlighted.
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- Prabhu Srinivas Yavvari
- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
- Bhauri
- Bhopal-462066
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
- Bhauri
- Bhopal-462066
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
- Bhauri
- Bhopal-462066
- India
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology and Chemical Biology
- Regional Centre for Biotechnology
- NCR Biotech Science Cluster
- Faridabad-121001
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
- Bhauri
- Bhopal-462066
- India
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Lee D, Lee K, Cha C. Microfluidics‐Assisted Fabrication of Microtissues with Tunable Physical Properties for Developing an In Vitro Multiplex Tissue Model. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/adbi.201800236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Dongjin Lee
- School of Materials Science and EngineeringUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) 50 UNIST‐gil Ulju‐gun Ulsan 44919 Korea
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringSchool of Life SciencesUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) Ulsan 44919 Korea
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) 50 UNIST‐gil Ulju‐gun Ulsan 44919 Korea
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringSchool of Life SciencesUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) Ulsan 44919 Korea
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