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Liu H, Lu HH, Alp Y, Wu R, Thayumanavan S. Structural Determinants of Stimuli-Responsiveness in Amphiphilic Macromolecular Nano-assemblies. Prog Polym Sci 2024; 148:101765. [PMID: 38476148 PMCID: PMC10927256 DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2023.101765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Stimuli-responsive nano-assemblies from amphiphilic macromolecules could undergo controlled structural transformations and generate diverse macroscopic phenomenon under stimuli. Due to the controllable responsiveness, they have been applied for broad material and biomedical applications, such as biologics delivery, sensing, imaging, and catalysis. Understanding the mechanisms of the assembly-disassembly processes and structural determinants behind the responsive properties is fundamentally important for designing the next generation of nano-assemblies with programmable responsiveness. In this review, we focus on structural determinants of assemblies from amphiphilic macromolecules and their macromolecular level alterations under stimuli, such as the disruption of hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB), depolymerization, decrosslinking, and changes of molecular packing in assemblies, which eventually lead to a series of macroscopic phenomenon for practical purposes. Applications of stimuli-responsive nano-assemblies in delivery, sensing and imaging were also summarized based on their structural features. We expect this review could provide readers an overview of the structural considerations in the design and applications of nanoassemblies and incentivize more explorations in stimuli-responsive soft matters.
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- Hongxu Liu
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065 P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
- Center for Bioactive Delivery, Institute for Applied Life Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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Behnke M, Holick CT, Vollrath A, Schubert S, Schubert US. Knowledge-Based Design of Multifunctional Polymeric Nanoparticles. Handb Exp Pharmacol 2024; 284:3-26. [PMID: 37017790 DOI: 10.1007/164_2023_649] [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] [Indexed: 04/06/2023]
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Conventional drug delivery systems (DDS) today still face several drawbacks and obstacles. High total doses of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) are often difficult or impossible to deliver due to poor solubility of the API or undesired clearance from the body caused by strong interactions with plasma proteins. In addition, high doses lead to a high overall body burden, in particular if they cannot be delivered specifically to the target site. Therefore, modern DDS must not only be able to deliver a dose into the body, but should also overcome the hurdles mentioned above as examples. One of these promising devices are polymeric nanoparticles, which can encapsulate a wide range of APIs despite having different physicochemical properties. Most importantly, polymeric nanoparticles are tunable to obtain tailored systems for each application. This can already be achieved via the starting material, the polymer, by incorporating, e.g., functional groups. This enables the particle properties to be influenced not only specifically in terms of their interactions with APIs, but also in terms of their general properties such as size, degradability, and surface properties. In particular, the combination of size, shape, and surface modification allows polymeric nanoparticles to be used not only as a simple drug delivery device, but also to achieve targeting. This chapter discusses to what extent polymers can be designed to form defined nanoparticles and how their properties affect their performance.
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- Mira Behnke
- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany.
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany.
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Wei P, Bhat GA, Darensbourg DJ. Enabling New Approaches: Recent Advances in Processing Aliphatic Polycarbonate-Based Materials. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202307507. [PMID: 37534963 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202307507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Aliphatic polycarbonates (aPCs) have become increasingly popular as functional materials due to their biocompatibility and capacity for on-demand degradation. Advances in polymerization techniques and the introduction of new functional monomers have expanded the library of aPCs available, offering a diverse range of chemical compositions and structures. To accommodate the emerging requirements of new applications in biomedical and energy-related fields, various manufacturing techniques have been adopted for processing aPC-based materials. However, a summary of these techniques has yet to be conducted. The aim of this paper is to enrich the toolbox available to researchers, enabling them to select the most suitable technique for their materials. In this paper, a concise review of the recent progress in processing techniques, including controlled self-assembly, electrospinning, additive manufacturing, and other techniques, is presented. We also highlight the specific challenges and opportunities for the sustainable growth of this research area and the successful integration of aPCs in industrial applications.
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- Peiran Wei
- Soft Matter Facility, Texas A&M University, 1313 Research Parkway, College Station, TX, 77845, USA
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190006, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, 3255 TAMU, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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Oh XY, Nguyen TM, Ye E, Luo HK, Singh PND, Loh XJ, Truong VX. Visible Light Degradable Acridine-Containing Polyurethanes in an Aqueous Environment. ACS Macro Lett 2023:690-696. [PMID: 37172115 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.3c00158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Light degradable polymers hold significant promise in a wide range of applications including the fabrication of optically recyclable materials, responsive coatings and adhesives, and controlled drug delivery. Here, we report the synthesis of polyurethanes that can be degraded under irradiation of visible light (≤450 nm) from commercial LED (3-15 W) light sources. The photolysis occurs in an aqueous environment via photocleavage of an acridine moiety incorporated within the backbone of the polymer chains. Analysis of the quantum yield as a function of wavelength reveals highly efficient photoreactivity at up to 440 nm activation, which is red-shifted compared to the UV-vis absorbance of the chromophore. The potential of our chemical system in biomaterials is demonstrated by the fabrication of an in situ forming hydrogel that can be degraded by visible light.
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- Xin Yi Oh
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore
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Yang C, Zhang Z, Gan L, Zhang L, Yang L, Wu P. Application of Biomedical Microspheres in Wound Healing. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:7319. [PMID: 37108482 PMCID: PMC10138683 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24087319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Tissue injury, one of the most common traumatic injuries in daily life, easily leads to secondary wound infections. To promote wound healing and reduce scarring, various kinds of wound dressings, such as gauze, bandages, sponges, patches, and microspheres, have been developed for wound healing. Among them, microsphere-based tissue dressings have attracted increasing attention due to the advantage of easy to fabricate, excellent physicochemical performance and superior drug release ability. In this review, we first introduced the common methods for microspheres preparation, such as emulsification-solvent method, electrospray method, microfluidic technology as well as phase separation methods. Next, we summarized the common biomaterials for the fabrication of the microspheres including natural polymers and synthetic polymers. Then, we presented the application of the various microspheres from different processing methods in wound healing and other applications. Finally, we analyzed the limitations and discussed the future development direction of microspheres in the future.
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- Caihong Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
- School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China
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Ren L, Jiang L, Ren Q, Lv J, Zhu L, Cheng Y. A light-activated polymer with excellent serum tolerance for intracellular protein delivery. Chem Sci 2023; 14:2046-2053. [PMID: 36845943 PMCID: PMC9945510 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc05848k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The design of efficient materials for intracellular protein delivery has attracted great interest in recent years; however, most current materials for this purpose are limited by poor serum stability due to the early release of cargoes triggered by abundant serum proteins. Here, we propose a light-activated crosslinking (LAC) strategy to prepare efficient polymers with excellent serum tolerance for intracellular protein delivery. A cationic dendrimer engineered with photoactivatable O-nitrobenzene moieties co-assembles with cargo proteins via ionic interactions, followed by light activation to yield aldehyde groups on the dendrimer and the formation of imine bonds with cargo proteins. The light-activated complexes show high stability in buffer and serum solutions, but dis-assemble under low pH conditions. As a result, the polymer successfully delivers cargo proteins green fluorescent protein and β-galactosidase into cells with maintained bioactivity even in the presence of 50% serum. The LAC strategy proposed in this study provides a new insight to improve the serum stability of polymers for intracellular protein delivery.
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- Lanfang Ren
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Genome Editing and Cell Therapy, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University Shanghai 200241 China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong UniversityShanghai200240China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Genome Editing and Cell Therapy, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University Shanghai 200241 China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Genome Editing and Cell Therapy, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University Shanghai 200241 China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong UniversityShanghai200240China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Genome Editing and Cell Therapy, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University Shanghai 200241 China
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Ritaine D, Adronov A. Decoration of Polyfluorene-Wrapped Carbon Nanotubes with Photocleavable Side-Chains. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031471. [PMID: 36771137 PMCID: PMC9920975 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031471] [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: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Functionalizing polyfluorene-wrapped carbon nanotubes without damaging their properties is effective via Copper-Catalyzed Azide-Alkyne Cycloaddition (CuAAC). However, the length and nature of polymer side-chains can impact the conductivity of polyfluorene-SWNT films by preventing close contact between the nanotubes. Here, we investigate the functionalization of a polyfluorene-SWNT complex using photocleavable side-chains that can be removed post-processing. The cleavage of the side-chains containing an ortho-nitrobenzyl ether derivative is efficient when exposed to a UV lamp at 365 nm. The photoisomerization of the o-nitrobenzyl ether linker into the corresponding o-nitrosobenzaldehyde was first monitored via UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy and 1H-NMR spectroscopy on the polymer, which showed efficient cleavage after 2 h. We next investigated the cleavage on the polyfluorene-SWNT complex via UV-Vis-NIR absorption spectroscopy. The precipitation of the nanotube dispersion and the broad absorption peaks after overnight irradiation also indicated effective cleavage. In addition, Raman spectroscopy post-irradiation showed that the nanotubes were not damaged upon irradiation. This paper reports a proof of concept that may find applications for SWNT-based materials in which side-chain removal could lead to higher device performance.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-(905)-525-9140 (ext. 23514)
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Wang F, Duan H, Xu W, Sheng G, Sun Z, Chu H. Light-activated nanomaterials for tumor immunotherapy. Front Chem 2022; 10:1031811. [PMID: 36277335 PMCID: PMC9585221 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1031811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Tumor immunotherapy mainly relies on activating the immune system to achieve antitumor treatment. However, the present tumor immunotherapy used in the clinic showed low treatment efficacy with high systematic toxicity. To overcome the shortcomings of traditional drugs for immunotherapy, a series of antitumor immunotherapies based on nanomaterials have been developed to enhance the body’s antitumor immune response and reduce systematic toxicity. Due to the noninvasiveness, remote controllability, and high temporal and spatial resolution of light, photocontrolled nanomaterials irradiated by excitation light have been widely used in drug delivery and photocontrolled switching. This review aims to highlight recent advances in antitumor immunotherapy based on photocontrolled nanomaterials. We emphasized the advantages of nanocomposites for antitumor immunotherapy and highlighted the latest progress of antitumor immunotherapy based on photoactivated nanomaterials. Finally, the challenges and future prospects of light-activated nanomaterials in antitumor immunity are discussed.
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- Fang Wang
- Translational Medicine Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory in Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Research, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, China
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- Translational Medicine Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory in Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Research, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, China
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- Translational Medicine Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory in Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Research, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, China
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- Translational Medicine Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory in Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Research, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, China
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- Translational Medicine Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory in Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Research, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, China
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- Translational Medicine Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory in Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Research, Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Hongqian Chu,
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Hou Z, Chen S, Hu W, Guo J, Li P, Hu J, Yang L. Long-term in vivo degradation behavior of poly(trimethylene carbonate-co-2, 2′-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate). Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Wang C, Zhang X, Zhao W, Liu X, Wang Q, Sun J. Synthesis of Aliphatic Hyperbranched Polycarbonates via Organo-Catalyzed “A1+B2”-Ring-Opening Polymerization. Macromolecules 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c02174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Chengliang Wang
- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao CN-266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao CN-266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao CN-266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao CN-266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao CN-266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao CN-266042, China
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Savateev KV, Fedotov VV, Slepukhin PA, Ulomsky E, Rusinov VL. Regiospecific way to N9-alkylated thioxanthines. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj03002k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A regiospecific way to N9-alkylated thioxanthines as novel acyclic nucleoside analogues has been developed. This approach is based on a cleavage methodology involving the construction of a target heterocyclic scaffold...
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Basinska T, Gadzinowski M, Mickiewicz D, Slomkowski S. Functionalized Particles Designed for Targeted Delivery. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2022. [PMID: 34205672 PMCID: PMC8234925 DOI: 10.3390/polym13122022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Pure bioactive compounds alone can only be exceptionally administered in medical treatment. Usually, drugs are produced as various forms of active compounds and auxiliary substances, combinations assuring the desired healing functions. One of the important drug forms is represented by a combination of active substances and particle-shaped polymer in the nano- or micrometer size range. The review describes recent progress in this field balanced with basic information. After a brief introduction, the paper presents a concise overview of polymers used as components of nano- and microparticle drug carriers. Thereafter, progress in direct synthesis of polymer particles with functional groups is discussed. A section is devoted to formation of particles by self-assembly of homo- and copolymer-bearing functional groups. Special attention is focused on modification of the primary functional groups introduced during particle preparation, including introduction of ligands promoting anchorage of particles onto the chosen living cell types by interactions with specific receptors present in cell membranes. Particular attention is focused on progress in methods suitable for preparation of particles loaded with bioactive substances. The review ends with a brief discussion of the still not answered questions and unsolved problems.
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- Teresa Basinska
- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland; (M.G.); (D.M.)
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- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland; (M.G.); (D.M.)
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Guo Q, Liu J, Yang H, Lei Z. Synthesis of Photo, Oxidation, Reduction Triple‐Stimuli‐Responsive Interface‐Cross‐Linked Polymer Micelles as Nanocarriers for Controlled Release. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.202000365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Qiong Guo
- Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry Ministry of Education School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 P. R. China
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- Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine Xianyang 712046 P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710062 P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry Ministry of Education School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shaanxi Normal University Xi'an 710119 P. R. China
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Amsden B. In Vivo Degradation Mechanisms of Aliphatic Polycarbonates and Functionalized Aliphatic Polycarbonates. Macromol Biosci 2021; 21:e2100085. [PMID: 33893715 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Aliphatic polycarbonates (APCs) have been studied for decades but have not been as utilized as aliphatic polyesters in biomaterial applications such as drug delivery and tissue engineering. With the recognition that functionalized aliphatic polymers can be readily synthesized, increased attention is being paid to these materials. A frequently provided reason for utilizing these polymers is that they degrade to form diols and carbon dioxide. However, depending on the structure and molecular weight of the APC, degradation may not occur. In this review, the mechanisms by which APCs and functionalized APCs have been found to degrade in vivo are examined with the objective of providing guidance in the continued development of these polymers as biomaterials.
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- Brian Amsden
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, K7L 3N6, Canada
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Schoppa T, Jung D, Rust T, Mulac D, Kuckling D, Langer K. Light-responsive polymeric nanoparticles based on a novel nitropiperonal based polyester as drug delivery systems for photosensitizers in PDT. Int J Pharm 2021; 597:120326. [PMID: 33540003 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Although nanoparticles (NPs) bear a great potential in tumour therapy, just a few nanosized drug delivery systems are commercially available. Besides their advantages like passive drug targeting and stable embedment of lipophilic active pharmaceutical ingredients, targeted drug release is a major challenge for a safe therapy. While drug release of commonly used materials depends on physiological factors, nanoparticles prepared by using stimuli responsive polymers offer a promising approach. External irradiation of light-sensitive nanoparticles enables local drug release, resulting in selective accumulation and consequently more effective treatment with less side effects. In this study light-responsive nanoparticles based on a new innovative light-responsive polyester (Nip-SLrPE) combined with poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) were prepared and examined for their physicochemical characteristics and light-triggered properties. As model drug the photosensitizer 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(m-hydroxyphenyl)chlorine (mTHPC) was incorporated and light-depending drug release was investigated. Furthermore, cytotoxic potential of selected formulations for PDT and intracellular accumulation of mTHPC were evaluated. In conclusion, nanoparticles based on the new light-sensitive Nip-SLrPE showed auspicious light-responsive properties, resulting in promising results for a smart drug delivery system.
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- Timo Schoppa
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Muenster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Muenster, Germany.
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- Department of Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany.
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- Department of Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Muenster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Muenster, Germany.
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- Department of Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Muenster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Muenster, Germany.
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Jung D, Rust T, Völlmecke K, Schoppa T, Langer K, Kuckling D. Backbone vs. side-chain: two light-degradable polyurethanes based on 6-nitropiperonal. Polym Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1py00442e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Two novel polyurethanes, which are based on 6-nitropiperonal and differ in the implementation of the light-cleavable unit, were synthesized to develop a drug delivery system that only releases cargo upon application of a certain trigger.
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- Dimitri Jung
- Department of Chemistry
- Paderborn University
- D-33098 Paderborn
- Germany
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- Department of Chemistry
- Paderborn University
- D-33098 Paderborn
- Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy
- University of Münster
- D-48149 Münster
- Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy
- University of Münster
- D-48149 Münster
- Germany
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- Department of Chemistry
- Paderborn University
- D-33098 Paderborn
- Germany
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Domiński A, Konieczny T, Duale K, Krawczyk M, Pastuch-Gawołek G, Kurcok P. Stimuli-Responsive Aliphatic Polycarbonate Nanocarriers for Tumor-Targeted Drug Delivery. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E2890. [PMID: 33276597 PMCID: PMC7761607 DOI: 10.3390/polym12122890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Nanoparticles based on amphiphilic copolymers with tunable physicochemical properties can be used to encapsulate delicate pharmaceutics while at the same time improving their solubility, stability, pharmacokinetic properties, reducing immune surveillance, or achieving tumor-targeting ability. Those nanocarriers based on biodegradable aliphatic polycarbonates are a particularly promising platform for drug delivery due to flexibility in the design and synthesis of appropriate monomers and copolymers. Current studies in this field focus on the design and the synthesis of new effective carriers of hydrophobic drugs and their release in a controlled manner by exogenous or endogenous factors in tumor-specific regions. Reactive groups present in aliphatic carbonate copolymers, undergo a reaction under the action of a stimulus: e.g., acidic hydrolysis, oxidation, reduction, etc. leading to changes in the morphology of nanoparticles. This allows the release of the drug in a highly controlled manner and induces a desired therapeutic outcome without damaging healthy tissues. The presented review summarizes the current advances in chemistry and methods for designing stimuli-responsive nanocarriers based on aliphatic polycarbonates for controlled drug delivery.
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- Adrian Domiński
- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 34, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej St, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland; (A.D.); (T.K.); (K.D.)
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 34, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej St, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland; (A.D.); (T.K.); (K.D.)
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 34, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej St, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland; (A.D.); (T.K.); (K.D.)
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland; (M.K.); (G.P.-G.)
- Biotechnology Centre, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 8, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland; (M.K.); (G.P.-G.)
- Biotechnology Centre, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 8, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 34, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej St, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland; (A.D.); (T.K.); (K.D.)
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Wu YH, Wang CC, Chen CY. The thermal degradation mechanism and kinetic analysis of hydrogenated bisphenol-A polycarbonate. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-020-02204-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Rizzarelli P, Rapisarda M, Valenti G. Mass spectrometry in bioresorbable polymer development, degradation and drug-release tracking. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2020; 34 Suppl 2:e8697. [PMID: 31834664 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.8697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 12/10/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A detailed characterization of polymeric matrices and appropriate degradation monitoring techniques are required to sustain the development of new materials as well as to enlarge the applications of the old ones. In fact, polymer analysis is essential for the clarification of the intrinsic relationship between structure and properties that ascertains the industrial applications in diverse fields. In bioresorbable and biodegradable polymers, the role of analytical methods is dual since it is pointed both at the polymeric matrices and at degradation tracking. The structural architectures, the mechanical and morphological properties, and the degradation rate, are of outstanding importance for a specific application. In some cases, the complexity of the polymer structure, the processes of decomposition or the low concentration of the degradation products need the concurrent use of different complementary analytical techniques to give detailed information of the reactions taking place. Several analytical methods are used in bioresorbable polymer development and degradation tracking. Among them, mass spectrometry (MS) plays an essential role and it is used to refine polymer syntheses, for its high sensitivity, to highlight degradation mechanism by detecting compounds present in trace amounts, or to track the degradation product profile and to study drug release. In fact, elucidation of reaction mechanisms and polymer structure, attesting to the purity and detecting defects as well as residual catalysts, in biodegradable and bioresorbable polymers, requires sensitive analytical characterization methods that are essential in providing an assurance of safety, efficacy and quality. This review aims to provide an overview of the MS strategies used to support research and development of resorbable polymers as well as to investigate their degradation mechanisms. It is focused on the most significant studies concerning synthetic bioresorbable matrices (polylactide, polyglycolide and their copolymers, polyhydroxybutyrate, etc.), published in the last ten years.
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- Paola Rizzarelli
- Istituto per i Polimeri, Compositi e Biomateriali, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via P. Gaifami 18, Catania, 95126, Italy
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- Istituto per i Polimeri, Compositi e Biomateriali, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via P. Gaifami 18, Catania, 95126, Italy
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- Istituto per i Polimeri, Compositi e Biomateriali, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via P. Gaifami 18, Catania, 95126, Italy
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Kalva N, Uthaman S, Augustine R, Jeon SH, Huh KM, Park IK, Kim I. Photo- and pH-Responsive Polycarbonate Block Copolymer Prodrug Nanomicelles for Controlled Release of Doxorubicin. Macromol Biosci 2020; 20:e2000118. [PMID: 32567108 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202000118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Photo/pH dual-responsive amphiphilic diblock copolymers with alkyne functionalized pendant o-nitrobenzyl ester group are synthesized using poly(ethylene glycol) as a macroinitiator. The pendant alkynes are functionalized as aldehyde groups by the azide-alkyne Huisgen cycloaddition. The anticancer drug doxorubicin (DOX) molecules are then covalently conjugated through acid-sensitive Schiff-base linkage. The resultant prodrug copolymers self-assemble into nanomicelles in aqueous solution. The prodrug nanomicelles have a well-defined morphology with an average size of 20-40 nm. The dual-stimuli are applied individually or simultaneously to study the release behavior of DOX. Under UV light irradiation, nanomicelles are disassembled due to the ONB ester photocleavage. The light-controlled DOX release behavior is demonstrated using fluorescence spectroscopy. Due to the pH-sensitive imine linkage the DOX molecules are released rapidly from the nanomicelles at the acidic pH of 5.0, whereas only minimal amount of DOX molecules is released at the pH of 7.4. The DOX release rate is tunable by applying the dual-stimuli simultaneously. In vitro studies against colon cancer cells demonstrate that the nanomicelles show the efficient cellular uptake and the intracellular DOX release, indicating that the newly designed copolymers with dual-stimuli-response have significant potential applications as a smart nanomedicine against cancer.
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- Nagendra Kalva
- BK21 PLUS Centre for Advanced Chemical Technology, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 PLUS Centre for Advanced Chemical Technology, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 PLUS Centre for Advanced Chemical Technology, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, BK21 PLUS Centre for Creative Biomedical Scientists, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 PLUS Centre for Advanced Chemical Technology, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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Demazeau M, Gibot L, Mingotaud AF, Vicendo P, Roux C, Lonetti B. Rational design of block copolymer self-assemblies in photodynamic therapy. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 11:180-212. [PMID: 32082960 PMCID: PMC7006492 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.11.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy is a technique already used in ophthalmology or oncology. It is based on the local production of reactive oxygen species through an energy transfer from an excited photosensitizer to oxygen present in the biological tissue. This review first presents an update, mainly covering the last five years, regarding the block copolymers used as nanovectors for the delivery of the photosensitizer. In particular, we describe the chemical nature and structure of the block copolymers showing a very large range of existing systems, spanning from natural polymers such as proteins or polysaccharides to synthetic ones such as polyesters or polyacrylates. A second part focuses on important parameters for their design and the improvement of their efficiency. Finally, particular attention has been paid to the question of nanocarrier internalization and interaction with membranes (both biomimetic and cellular), and the importance of intracellular targeting has been addressed.
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- Maxime Demazeau
- Laboratoire des IMRCP, Université de Toulouse, CNRS UMR 5623, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 118 route de Narbonne, 31062, Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire des IMRCP, Université de Toulouse, CNRS UMR 5623, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 118 route de Narbonne, 31062, Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire des IMRCP, Université de Toulouse, CNRS UMR 5623, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 118 route de Narbonne, 31062, Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire des IMRCP, Université de Toulouse, CNRS UMR 5623, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 118 route de Narbonne, 31062, Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire des IMRCP, Université de Toulouse, CNRS UMR 5623, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 118 route de Narbonne, 31062, Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire des IMRCP, Université de Toulouse, CNRS UMR 5623, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, 118 route de Narbonne, 31062, Toulouse, France
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Hsu PH, Arboleda C, Stubelius A, Li LW, Olejniczak J, Almutairi A. Highly responsive and rapid hydrogen peroxide-triggered degradation of polycaprolactone nanoparticles. Biomater Sci 2020; 8:2394-2397. [DOI: 10.1039/c9bm02019e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Nanoparticles formulated from fast-degrading oxidation-responsive polycaprolactone are responsive to 50 μM of H2O2.
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- Peng-Hao Hsu
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of California San Diego
- La Jolla
- USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering
- University of California San Diego
- La Jolla
- USA
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- University of California San Diego
- La Jolla
- USA
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- University of California San Diego
- La Jolla
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of California San Diego
- La Jolla
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- University of California San Diego
- La Jolla
- USA
- Department of NanoEngineering
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Xu Y, Morado EG, Zimmerman SC. Construction from destruction using a photo-triggered self-propagating degradable polyurethane as a one-pot epoxy. Polym Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0py00779j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We report a photo-triggered, base generating, base propagating degradable polyurethane that is triggered by 365 nm UV light irradiation.
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- Yanhua Xu
- Department of Chemistry
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Urbana
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Urbana
- USA
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Müller AK, Jung D, Sun J, Kuckling D. Synthesis and characterization of light-degradable bromocoumarin functionalized polycarbonates. Polym Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/c9py01405e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The preparation, characterization and degradation properties of novel light-degradable bromocoumarin functionalized polycarbonates were investigated in the present work.
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- Ann-Kathrin Müller
- Department of Chemistry
- Paderborn University
- D-33098 Paderborn
- Germany
- Department of Chemistry
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- Department of Chemistry
- Paderborn University
- D-33098 Paderborn
- Germany
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- Department of Chemistry
- Paderborn University
- D-33098 Paderborn
- Germany
- Key Laboratory of Rubber-plastics
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- Department of Chemistry
- Paderborn University
- D-33098 Paderborn
- Germany
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Zhao W, Zhao Y, Wang Q, Liu T, Sun J, Zhang R. Remote Light-Responsive Nanocarriers for Controlled Drug Delivery: Advances and Perspectives. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2019; 15:e1903060. [PMID: 31599125 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201903060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Engineering of smart photoactivated nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery systems (DDS) has recently attracted considerable research interest as light enables precise and accurate controlled release of drug molecules in specific diseased cells and/or tissues in a highly spatial and temporal manner. In general, the development of appropriate light-triggered DDS relies on processes of photolysis, photoisomerization, photo-cross-linking/un-cross-linking, and photoreduction, which are normally sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) or visible (Vis) light irradiation. Considering the issues of poor tissue penetration and high phototoxicity of these high-energy photons of UV/Vis light, recently nanocarriers have been developed based on light-response to low-energy photon irradiation, in particular for the light wavelengths located in the near infrared (NIR) range. NIR light-triggered drug release systems are normally achieved by using two-photon absorption and photon upconversion processes. Herein, recent advances of light-responsive nanoplatforms for controlled drug release are reviewed, covering the mechanism of light responsive small molecules and polymers, UV and Vis light responsive nanocarriers, and NIR light responsive nanocarriers. NIR-light triggered drug delivery by two-photon excitation and upconversion luminescence strategies is also included. In addition, the challenges and future perspectives for the development of light triggered DDS are highlighted.
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- Wei Zhao
- Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education/Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao, 266042, China
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, QLD, 4072, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong Qixiu Rd. 19, Nantong, 226019, China
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- Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education/Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Herston Rd. 300, QLD, 4006, Brisbane, Australia
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- Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education/Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, QLD, 4072, Brisbane, Australia
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Crosstalk between responsivities to various stimuli in multiresponsive polymers: change in polymer chain and external environment polarity as the key factor. Colloid Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s00396-019-04576-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Sun J, Rust T, Kuckling D. Light-Responsive Serinol-Based Polyurethane Nanocarrier for Controlled Drug Release. Macromol Rapid Commun 2019; 40:e1900348. [PMID: 31553503 DOI: 10.1002/marc.201900348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Revised: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In the present work, a new and facile strategy for the synthesis of light-responsive polyurethanes (LrPUs) based on serinol with o-nitrobenzyl pendent groups is developed. Stable monodisperse nanoparticles from these LrPUs can be formulated reproducibly in a simple manner, which is shown by dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements. Upon irradiation with UV light, both polymers and nanoparticles undergo rapid degradation, which is investigated by DLS, scanning electron microscopy, size exclusion chromatography, and UV-vis spectroscopy. The nanoparticles are also employed for the encapsulation of the model drug Nile Red, and by exposure to UV light, a burst release of the payload is detected via fluorescence spectroscopy. This strategy can be easily applied to the straightforward synthesis of various new serinol-based monomers with different stimuli-responsive properties and therefore expand the family of biodegradable polymers.
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- Jingjiang Sun
- Key Laboratory of Rubber-plastics, Ministry of Education/Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao, CN-266042, China
- Department of Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, D-33098, Paderborn, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, D-33098, Paderborn, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, D-33098, Paderborn, Germany
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Sun J, Jung D, Schoppa T, Anderski J, Picker MT, Ren Y, Mulac D, Stein N, Langer K, Kuckling D. Light-Responsive Serinol-Based Polycarbonate and Polyester as Degradable Scaffolds. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:3038-3051. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Jingjiang Sun
- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education/Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou Road 53, Qingdao CN-266042, China
- Department of Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Street 100, Paderborn D-33098, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Street 100, Paderborn D-33098, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Münster, Corrensstr. 48, Münster D-48149, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Münster, Corrensstr. 48, Münster D-48149, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Street 100, Paderborn D-33098, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Street 100, Paderborn D-33098, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Münster, Corrensstr. 48, Münster D-48149, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Münster, Corrensstr. 48, Münster D-48149, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Münster, Corrensstr. 48, Münster D-48149, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Street 100, Paderborn D-33098, Germany
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Mahlert L, Anderski J, Schoppa T, Mulac D, Sun J, Kuckling D, Langer K. In vitro evaluation of innovative light-responsive nanoparticles for controlled drug release in intestinal PDT. Int J Pharm 2019; 565:199-208. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.04.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Revised: 04/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Yakavets I, Millard M, Zorin V, Lassalle HP, Bezdetnaya L. Current state of the nanoscale delivery systems for temoporfin-based photodynamic therapy: Advanced delivery strategies. J Control Release 2019; 304:268-287. [PMID: 31136810 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2019.05.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Enthusiasm for photodynamic therapy (PDT) as a promising technique to eradicate various cancers has increased exponentially in recent decades. The majority of clinically approved photosensitizers are hydrophobic in nature, thus, the effective delivery of photosensitizers at the targeted site is the main hurdle associated with PDT. Temoporfin (mTHPC, medicinal product name: Foscan®), is one of the most potent clinically approved photosensitizers, is not an exception. Successful temoporfin-PDT requires nanoscale delivery systems for selective delivery of photosensitizer. Over the last 25 years, the number of papers on nanoplatforms developed for mTHPC delivery such as conjugates, host-guest inclusion complexes, lipid-and polymer-based nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes is burgeoning. However, none of them appeared to be "ultimate". The present review offers the description of different challenges and achievements in nanoparticle-based mTHPC delivery focusing on the synergetic combination of various nano-platforms to improve temoporfin delivery at all stages of biodistribution. Furthermore, the association of different nanoparticles in one nanoplatform might be considered as an advanced strategy allowing the combination of several treatment modalities.
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- Ilya Yakavets
- Centre de Recherche en Automatique de Nancy, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique UMR 7039, Université de Lorraine, Campus Sciences, Boulevard des Aiguillette, 54506 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France; Research Department, Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine, 6 avenue de Bourgogne, 54519 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France; Laboratory of Biophysics and Biotechnology, Belarusian State University, 4 Nezavisimosti Avenue, 220030 Minsk, Belarus.
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- Centre de Recherche en Automatique de Nancy, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique UMR 7039, Université de Lorraine, Campus Sciences, Boulevard des Aiguillette, 54506 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France; Research Department, Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine, 6 avenue de Bourgogne, 54519 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France.
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- Laboratory of Biophysics and Biotechnology, Belarusian State University, 4 Nezavisimosti Avenue, 220030 Minsk, Belarus; International Sakharov Environmental Institute, Belarusian State University, Dauhabrodskaja 23, 220030 Minsk, Belarus.
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- Centre de Recherche en Automatique de Nancy, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique UMR 7039, Université de Lorraine, Campus Sciences, Boulevard des Aiguillette, 54506 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France; Research Department, Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine, 6 avenue de Bourgogne, 54519 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France.
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- Centre de Recherche en Automatique de Nancy, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique UMR 7039, Université de Lorraine, Campus Sciences, Boulevard des Aiguillette, 54506 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France; Research Department, Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine, 6 avenue de Bourgogne, 54519 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France.
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Sun J, Anderski J, Picker MT, Langer K, Kuckling D. Preparation of Light-Responsive Aliphatic Polycarbonate via Versatile Polycondensation for Controlled Degradation. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.201800539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jingjiang Sun
- School of Polymer Science and Engineering; Qingdao University of Science and Technology; Zhengzhou Rd. 53 CN-266042 Qingdao China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy; University of Münster; Corrensstr. 48 D-48149 Münster Germany
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- Department of Chemistry; Paderborn University; Warburger Str. 100 D-33098 Paderborn Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy; University of Münster; Corrensstr. 48 D-48149 Münster Germany
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- Department of Chemistry; Paderborn University; Warburger Str. 100 D-33098 Paderborn Germany
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Zhang Y, Xu Y, Wei C, Sun C, Yan B, Hu J, Lu W. One-shot synthesis and solution properties of ROS/pH responsive methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-polycarbonate. Polym Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9py00060g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
A one-shot method was employed to synthesize ROS/pH responsive methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-polycarbonate (mPEG-b-poly(MN-co-MSe)) with the selenide and tertiary amine groups situated on the backbone.
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- Yan Zhang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology. Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology. Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology. Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology. Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology. Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology. Shanghai
- P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics
- School of Pharmacy
- Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery
- Ministry of Education
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers
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Anderski J, Mahlert L, Sun J, Birnbaum W, Mulac D, Schreiber S, Herrmann F, Kuckling D, Langer K. Light-responsive nanoparticles based on new polycarbonate polymers as innovative drug delivery systems for photosensitizers in PDT. Int J Pharm 2018; 557:182-191. [PMID: 30584908 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.12.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Revised: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Nanoparticles based on biodegradable polymers are well-known as approved carrier systems for a diversity of drugs. Despite their advantages, such as the option of an active drug targeting or the physicochemical protection of instable payloads, the controlled drug release often underlies intra- and interindividual influences and is therefore difficult to predict. To circumvent this limitation, the release behavior can be optimized using light-responsive materials for the nanoparticle preparation. The resulting light-responsive nanoparticles are able to release the embedded drug after an external light-stimulus, thereby increasing efficacy and safety of the therapy. In the present study light-responsive self-immolative polymers were used for the nanoparticle manufacturing. Light-responsive polycarbonates (LrPC) as well as PEGylated LrPC (LrPC-PEG) were synthesized via ring-opening polymerization of trimethylene carbonate-based monomers and fully physico-chemically characterized. Light-responsive nano formulations were obtained by blending LrPC or (LrPC-PEG) with the FDA-approved polymer poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA). The nanoparticles were loaded with the photosensitizer 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(m-hydroxyphenyl)chlorin (mTHPC). The light-induced nanoparticle degradation was analyzed as well as the drug release behavior with and without illumination. Furthermore, biological safety of the degradation products was investigated in an in vitro cell culture study.
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- Juliane Anderski
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Muenster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Muenster, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Muenster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Muenster, Germany.
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- Department of Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany; School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou Rd. 53, 266042 Qingdao, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Muenster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Muenster, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, University of Muenster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Muenster, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, University of Muenster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Muenster, Germany.
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- Department of Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Muenster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Muenster, Germany.
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