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Pupilli F, Tavoni M, Marsan O, Drouet C, Tampieri A, Sprio S. Tuning Mg Doping and Features of Bone-like Apatite Nanoparticles Obtained via Hydrothermal Synthesis. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:16557-16570. [PMID: 39056438 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c02035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Nanocrystalline apatites have been intensively studied for decades, not only for their well-known mimesis of bone apatite but also for applicative purposes, whether as biomaterials for skeletal repair or more recently for a variety of nanomedical applications enabled by their peculiar surface characteristics. Particularly, ion-doped apatites are of great interest because the incorporation of foreign ions in the composition of apatite (nano)crystals alters the bulk and surface properties, modifying their ability to interact with the external environment. This is clearly seen in the physiology of bone tissue, whose mineral phase, a low crystallinity apatitic phase, can dynamically exchange ions with cells, thus driving bone metabolism. Taking bone mineral as a model, the present work describes the development of Mg-doped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles, exploiting hydrothermal synthesis to achieve extents of Mg2+ doping hardly achieved before and using citrate to develop stable apatite colloidal dispersions. Morphological and physicochemical analyses, associated with in-depth investigation of ions populating the apatitic lattice and the nonapatitic surface layer, concurred to demonstrate the cooperative presence of Mg2+ and citrate ions, affecting the dynamic ion retention/release mechanisms. Achieving high Mg2+ doping rates and understanding how Mg doping translates into surface activation of apatite-based nanoparticles is expected to foster the design of novel smart and tunable devices, to adsorb and release ionic species and cargo molecules, with potential innovations in the biomedical field or even beyond, as in catalysis or for environmental remediation.
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- Federico Pupilli
- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials-National Research Council of Italy (ISSMC-CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova, Via Francesco Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials-National Research Council of Italy (ISSMC-CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- CIRIMAT, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, Ensiacet, 4 Allee Emile Monso, Toulouse Cedex 4 31030, France
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials-National Research Council of Italy (ISSMC-CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
- CIRIMAT, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, Ensiacet, 4 Allee Emile Monso, Toulouse Cedex 4 31030, France
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials-National Research Council of Italy (ISSMC-CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials-National Research Council of Italy (ISSMC-CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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Inam H, Sprio S, Tavoni M, Abbas Z, Pupilli F, Tampieri A. Magnetic Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles in Regenerative Medicine and Nanomedicine. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2809. [PMID: 38474056 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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This review focuses on the latest advancements in magnetic hydroxyapatite (mHA) nanoparticles and their potential applications in nanomedicine and regenerative medicine. mHA nanoparticles have gained significant interest over the last few years for their great potential, offering advanced multi-therapeutic strategies because of their biocompatibility, bioactivity, and unique physicochemical features, enabling on-demand activation and control. The most relevant synthetic methods to obtain magnetic apatite-based materials, either in the form of iron-doped HA nanoparticles showing intrinsic magnetic properties or composite/hybrid compounds between HA and superparamagnetic metal oxide nanoparticles, are described as highlighting structure-property correlations. Following this, this review discusses the application of various magnetic hydroxyapatite nanomaterials in bone regeneration and nanomedicine. Finally, novel perspectives are investigated with respect to the ability of mHA nanoparticles to improve nanocarriers with homogeneous structures to promote multifunctional biological applications, such as cell stimulation and instruction, antimicrobial activity, and drug release with on-demand triggering.
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- Hina Inam
- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 48018 Faenza, Italy
- Department of Material Science and Technology, University of Parma, 43121 Parma, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 48018 Faenza, Italy
- Department of Material Science and Technology, University of Parma, 43121 Parma, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 48018 Faenza, Italy
- Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician", University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 48018 Faenza, Italy
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 48018 Faenza, Italy
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Lomphithak T, Sae-Fung A, Sprio S, Tampieri A, Jitkaew S, Fadeel B. Exploiting the ferroaddiction of pancreatic cancer cells using Fe-doped nanoparticles. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2024; 55:102714. [PMID: 38738528 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2023.102714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a devastating disease with poor survival rates. Here, we evaluated iron-doped hydroxyapatite (FeHA) as a potential nanomedicine-based approach to combat PDAC. FeHA, in combination with a sublethal dose of the glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) inhibitor RSL3, was found to trigger ferroptosis in KRAS mutant PANC-1 cells, but not in BxPC3 cells, while sparing normal human cells (fibroblasts and peripheral blood mononuclear cells). These findings were recapitulated in 3D spheroids generated using PDAC cells harboring wild-type versus mutant KRAS. Moreover, ferroptosis induction by FeHA plus RSL3 was reversed by the knockdown of STEAP3, a metalloreductase responsible for converting Fe3+ to Fe2+. Taken together, our data show that FeHA is capable of triggering cancer cell death in a KRAS-selective, STEAP3-dependent manner in PDAC cells.
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- Thanpisit Lomphithak
- Division of Molecular Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISSMC-CNR), Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISSMC-CNR), Faenza, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Division of Molecular Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Quarta E, Chiappi M, Adamiano A, Tampieri A, Wang W, Tetley TD, Buttini F, Sonvico F, Catalucci D, Colombo P, Iafisco M, Degli Esposti L. Inhalable Microparticles Embedding Biocompatible Magnetic Iron-Doped Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:189. [PMID: 37103279 PMCID: PMC10145219 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14040189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Recently, there has been increasing interest in developing biocompatible inhalable nanoparticle formulations, as they have enormous potential for treating and diagnosing lung disease. In this respect, here, we have studied superparamagnetic iron-doped calcium phosphate (in the form of hydroxyapatite) nanoparticles (FeCaP NPs) which were previously proved to be excellent materials for magnetic resonance imaging, drug delivery and hyperthermia-related applications. We have established that FeCaP NPs are not cytotoxic towards human lung alveolar epithelial type 1 (AT1) cells even at high doses, thus proving their safety for inhalation administration. Then, D-mannitol spray-dried microparticles embedding FeCaP NPs have been formulated, obtaining respirable dry powders. These microparticles were designed to achieve the best aerodynamic particle size distribution which is a critical condition for successful inhalation and deposition. The nanoparticle-in-microparticle approach resulted in the protection of FeCaP NPs, allowing their release upon microparticle dissolution, with dimensions and surface charge close to the original values. This work demonstrates the use of spray drying to provide an inhalable dry powder platform for the lung delivery of safe FeCaP NPs for magnetically driven applications.
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- Eride Quarta
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London SW7 0AZ, UK
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London SW7 0AZ, UK
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London SW7 0AZ, UK
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center for Innovation in Health Products, Biopharmanet_TEC, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
- Interdepartmental Center for Innovation in Health Products, Biopharmanet_TEC, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- Institute of Genetic and Biomedical Research (IRGB), National Research Council (CNR), UOS Milan and IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, 20089 Rozzano, Italy
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- PlumeStars srl, Parco Area Delle Scienze, 27/A, 43125 Parma, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramic Materials (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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Liu X, Wu Y, Zhao X, Wang Z. Fabrication and applications of bioactive chitosan-based organic-inorganic hybrid materials: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 267:118179. [PMID: 34119147 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Organic-inorganic hybrid materials like bone, shells, and teeth can be found in nature, which are usually composed of biomacromolecules and nanoscale inorganic ingredients. Synergy of organic-inorganic components in hybrid materials render them outstanding and versatile performance. Chitosan is commonly used organic materials in bionic hybrid materials since its bioactive properties and could be controllable tailored by various means to meet complex conditions in different applications. Among these fabrication means, hybridization was favored for its convenience and efficiency. This review discusses three kinds of chitosan-based hybrid materials: hybridized with hydroxyapatite, calcium carbonate, and clay respectively, which are the representative of phosphate, carbonate, and hydrous aluminosilicates. Here, we reported the latest developments of the preparation methods, composition, structure and applications of these bioactive hybrid materials, especially in the biomedical field. Despite the great progress was made in bioactive organic-inorganic hybrid materials based on chitosan, some challenges and specific directions are still proposed for future development in this review.
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- Xiaoyang Liu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
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Bioactive Calcium Phosphate-Based Composites for Bone Regeneration. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/jcs5090227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Calcium phosphates (CaPs) are widely accepted biomaterials able to promote the regeneration of bone tissue. However, the regeneration of critical-sized bone defects has been considered challenging, and the development of bioceramics exhibiting enhanced bioactivity, bioresorbability and mechanical performance is highly demanded. In this respect, the tuning of their chemical composition, crystal size and morphology have been the matter of intense research in the last decades, including the preparation of composites. The development of effective bioceramic composite scaffolds relies on effective manufacturing techniques able to control the final multi-scale porosity of the devices, relevant to ensure osteointegration and bio-competent mechanical performance. In this context, the present work provides an overview about the reported strategies to develop and optimize bioceramics, while also highlighting future perspectives in the development of bioactive ceramic composites for bone tissue regeneration.
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Tampieri A, Sandri M, Iafisco M, Panseri S, Montesi M, Adamiano A, Dapporto M, Campodoni E, Dozio SM, Degli Esposti L, Sprio S. Nanotechnological approach and bio-inspired materials to face degenerative diseases in aging. Aging Clin Exp Res 2021; 33:805-821. [PMID: 31595428 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-019-01365-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Accepted: 09/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The aging of the world population is increasingly claimed as an alarming situation, since an ever-raising number of persons in advanced age but still physically active is expected to suffer from invalidating and degenerative diseases. The impairment of the endogenous healing potential provoked by the aging requires the development of more effective and personalized therapies, based on new biomaterials and devices able to direct the cell fate to stimulate and sustain the regrowth of damaged or diseased tissues. To obtain satisfactory results, also in cases where the cell senescence, typical of the elderly, makes the regeneration process harder and longer, the new solutions have to possess excellent ability to mimic the physiological extracellular environment and thus exert biomimetic stimuli on stem cells. To this purpose, the "biomimetic concept" is today recognized as elective to fabricate bioactive and bioresorbable devices such as hybrid osteochondral scaffolds and bioactive bone cements closely resembling the natural hard tissues and with enhanced regenerative ability. The review will illustrate some recent results related to these new biomimetic materials developed for application in different districts of the musculoskeletal system, namely bony, osteochondral and periodontal regions, and the spine. Further, it will be shown how new bioactive and superparamagnetic calcium phosphate nanoparticles can give enhanced results in cardiac regeneration and cancer therapy. Since tissue regeneration will be a major demand in the incoming decades, the high potential of biomimetic materials and devices is promising to significantly increase the healing rate and improve the clinical outcomes even in aged patients.
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- Anna Tampieri
- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Via Granarolo 64, 48018, Faenza, RA, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Via Granarolo 64, 48018, Faenza, RA, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Via Granarolo 64, 48018, Faenza, RA, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Via Granarolo 64, 48018, Faenza, RA, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Via Granarolo 64, 48018, Faenza, RA, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Via Granarolo 64, 48018, Faenza, RA, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Via Granarolo 64, 48018, Faenza, RA, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Via Granarolo 64, 48018, Faenza, RA, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Via Granarolo 64, 48018, Faenza, RA, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Via Granarolo 64, 48018, Faenza, RA, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Via Granarolo 64, 48018, Faenza, RA, Italy.
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Rouchota M, Adamiano A, Iafisco M, Fragogeorgi E, Pilatis I, Doumont G, Boutry S, Catalucci D, Zacharioudaki A, Kagadis GC. Optimization of In Vivo Studies by Combining Planar Dynamic and Tomographic Imaging: Workflow Evaluation on a Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles System. Mol Imaging 2021; 2021:6677847. [PMID: 33746630 PMCID: PMC7953590 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6677847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Molecular imaging holds great promise in the noninvasive monitoring of several diseases with nanoparticles (NPs) being considered an efficient imaging tool for cancer, central nervous system, and heart- or bone-related diseases and for disorders of the mononuclear phagocytic system (MPS). In the present study, we used an iron-based nanoformulation, already established as an MRI/SPECT probe, as well as to load different biomolecules, to investigate its potential for nuclear planar and tomographic imaging of several target tissues following its distribution via different administration routes. Iron-doped hydroxyapatite NPs (FeHA) were radiolabeled with the single photon γ-emitting imaging agent [99mTc]TcMDP. Administration of the radioactive NPs was performed via the following four delivery methods: (1) standard intravenous (iv) tail vein, (2) iv retro-orbital injection, (3) intratracheal (it) instillation, and (4) intrarectal installation (pr). Real-time, live, fast dynamic screening studies were performed on a dedicated bench top, mouse-sized, planar SPECT system from t = 0 to 1 hour postinjection (p.i.), and consequently, tomographic SPECT/CT imaging was performed, for up to 24 hours p.i. The administration routes that have been studied provide a wide range of possible target tissues, for various diseases. Studies can be optimized following this workflow, as it is possible to quickly assess more parameters in a small number of animals (injection route, dosage, and fasting conditions). Thus, such an imaging protocol combines the strengths of both dynamic planar and tomographic imaging, and by using iron-based NPs of high biocompatibility along with the appropriate administration route, a potential diagnostic or therapeutic effect could be attained.
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- Maritina Rouchota
- 3dmi Research Group, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Greece
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Italy
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- Institute of Nuclear & Radiological Sciences, Technology, Energy & Safety, NCSR “Demokritos”, Greece
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of West Attica, Greece
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- Center for Microscopy and Molecular Imaging (CMMI), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Rue Adrienne Bolland 8, B-6041 Charleroi (Gosselies), Belgium
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- Center for Microscopy and Molecular Imaging (CMMI), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Rue Adrienne Bolland 8, B-6041 Charleroi (Gosselies), Belgium
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- Institute of Genetic and Biomedical Research (IRGB), National Research Council (CNR), UOS Milan, Italy
- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Rozzano (Milan), Italy
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- 3dmi Research Group, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Greece
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Guerrieri AN, Montesi M, Sprio S, Laranga R, Mercatali L, Tampieri A, Donati DM, Lucarelli E. Innovative Options for Bone Metastasis Treatment: An Extensive Analysis on Biomaterials-Based Strategies for Orthopedic Surgeons. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:589964. [PMID: 33123519 PMCID: PMC7573123 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.589964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Bone is the third most frequent site of metastasis, with a particular incidence in breast and prostate cancer patients. For example, almost 70% of breast cancer patients develop several bone metastases in the late stage of the disease. Bone metastases are a challenge for clinicians and a burden for patients because they frequently cause pain and can lead to fractures. Unfortunately, current therapeutic options are in most cases only palliative and, although not curative, surgery remains the gold standard for bone metastasis treatment. Surgical intervention mostly provides the replacement of the affected bone with a bioimplant, which can be made by materials of different origins and designed through several techniques that have evolved throughout the years simultaneously with clinical needs. Several scientists and clinicians have worked to develop biomaterials with potentially successful biological and mechanical features, however, only a few of them have actually reached the scope. In this review, we extensively analyze currently available biomaterials-based strategies focusing on the newest and most innovative ideas while aiming to highlight what should be considered both a reliable choice for orthopedic surgeons and a future definitive and curative option for bone metastasis and cancer patients.
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- Ania Naila Guerrieri
- Unit of Orthopaedic Pathology and Osteoarticular Tissue Regeneration, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Faenza, Italy
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- Unit of Orthopaedic Pathology and Osteoarticular Tissue Regeneration, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Osteoncology and Rare Tumors Center, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Faenza, Italy
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- Third Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic Prevalently Oncologic, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Unit of Orthopaedic Pathology and Osteoarticular Tissue Regeneration, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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Fernandes Patrício TM, Mumcuoglu D, Montesi M, Panseri S, Witte-Bouma J, Garcia SF, Sandri M, Tampieri A, Farrell E, Sprio S. Bio-inspired polymeric iron-doped hydroxyapatite microspheres as a tunable carrier of rhBMP-2. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 119:111410. [PMID: 33321577 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Hybrid superparamagnetic microspheres with bone-like composition, previously developed by a bio-inspired assembling/mineralization process, are evaluated for their ability to uptake and deliver recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) in therapeutically-relevant doses along with prolonged release profiles. The comparison with hybrid non-magnetic and with non-mineralized microspheres highlights the role of nanocrystalline, nanosize mineral phases when they exhibit surface charged groups enabling the chemical linking with the growth factor and thus moderating the release kinetics. All the microspheres show excellent osteogenic ability with human mesenchymal stem cells whereas the hybrid mineralized ones show a slow and sustained release of rhBMP-2 along 14 days of soaking into cell culture medium with substantially bioactive effect, as reported by assay with C2C12 BRE-Luc cell line. It is also shown that the release extent can be modulated by the application of pulsed electromagnetic field, thus showing the potential of remote controlling the bioactivity of the new micro-devices which is promising for future application of hybrid biomimetic microspheres in precisely designed and personalized therapies.
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- Fujifilm Manufacturing Europe B.V., Tilburg, the Netherlands; Department of Orthopaedics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Faenza, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Special Dental Care and Orthodontics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Faenza, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Special Dental Care and Orthodontics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Faenza, Italy.
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Moroni L, Barbaro F, Caiment F, Coleman O, Costagliola S, Di Conza G, Elviri L, Giselbrecht S, Krause C, Mota C, Nazzari M, Pennington SR, Ringwald A, Sandri M, Thomas S, Waddington J, Toni R. SCREENED: A Multistage Model of Thyroid Gland Function for Screening Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in a Biologically Sex-Specific Manner. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E3648. [PMID: 32455722 PMCID: PMC7279272 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21103648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Endocrine disruptors (EDs) are chemicals that contribute to health problems by interfering with the physiological production and target effects of hormones, with proven impacts on a number of endocrine systems including the thyroid gland. Exposure to EDs has also been associated with impairment of the reproductive system and incidence in occurrence of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases during ageing. SCREENED aims at developing in vitro assays based on rodent and human thyroid cells organized in three different three-dimensional (3D) constructs. Due to different levels of anatomical complexity, each of these constructs has the potential to increasingly mimic the structure and function of the native thyroid gland, ultimately achieving relevant features of its 3D organization including: 1) a 3D organoid based on stem cell-derived thyrocytes, 2) a 3D organoid based on a decellularized thyroid lobe stromal matrix repopulated with stem cell-derived thyrocytes, and 3) a bioprinted organoid based on stem cell-derived thyrocytes able to mimic the spatial and geometrical features of a native thyroid gland. These 3D constructs will be hosted in a modular microbioreactor equipped with innovative sensing technology and enabling precise control of cell culture conditions. New superparamagnetic biocompatible and biomimetic particles will be used to produce "magnetic cells" to support precise spatiotemporal homing of the cells in the 3D decellularized and bioprinted constructs. Finally, these 3D constructs will be used to screen the effect of EDs on the thyroid function in a unique biological sex-specific manner. Their performance will be assessed individually, in comparison with each other, and against in vivo studies. The resulting 3D assays are expected to yield responses to low doses of different EDs, with sensitivity and specificity higher than that of classical 2D in vitro assays and animal models. Supporting the "Adverse Outcome Pathway" concept, proteogenomic analysis and biological computational modelling of the underlying mode of action of the tested EDs will be pursued to gain a mechanistic understanding of the chain of events from exposure to adverse toxic effects on thyroid function. For future uptake, SCREENED will engage discussion with relevant stakeholder groups, including regulatory bodies and industry, to ensure that the assays will fit with purposes of ED safety assessment. In this project review, we will briefly discuss the current state of the art in cellular assays of EDs and how our project aims at further advancing the field of cellular assays for EDs interfering with the thyroid gland.
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- Lorenzo Moroni
- MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Department of Complex Tissue Regeneration, Maastricht University, 6229ET Maastricht, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery—DIMEC, Unit of Biomedical, Biotechnological and Translational Sciences (S.BI.BI.T.), Laboratory of Regenerative Morphology and Bioartificial Structures (Re.Mo.Bio.S. Lab.), University of Parma, 43121 Parma, Italy; (F.B.); (G.D.C.); (R.T.)
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- Toxicogenomics, Maastricht University, 6229ET Maastricht, The Netherlands; (F.C.); (M.N.)
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- Atturos Ltd., c/o Conway Research Institute, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland; (O.C.); (S.R.P.)
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Research in Molecular Human Biology (IRIBHM), Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1050 Brussels, Belgium;
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery—DIMEC, Unit of Biomedical, Biotechnological and Translational Sciences (S.BI.BI.T.), Laboratory of Regenerative Morphology and Bioartificial Structures (Re.Mo.Bio.S. Lab.), University of Parma, 43121 Parma, Italy; (F.B.); (G.D.C.); (R.T.)
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- Food and Drug Department, University of Parma, 43121 Parma, Italy;
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Department of Instruct Biomaterials Engineering, Maastricht University, 6229ET Maastricht, The Netherlands;
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- MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Department of Complex Tissue Regeneration, Maastricht University, 6229ET Maastricht, The Netherlands;
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- Toxicogenomics, Maastricht University, 6229ET Maastricht, The Netherlands; (F.C.); (M.N.)
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- Atturos Ltd., c/o Conway Research Institute, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland; (O.C.); (S.R.P.)
- UCD Conway Institute, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland;
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council of Italy (ISTEC-CNR), 48018 Faenza, Italy;
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- Cyprotex Discovery Ltd., No. 24 Mereside, Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 4TG, UK;
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- UCD Conway Institute, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland;
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery—DIMEC, Unit of Biomedical, Biotechnological and Translational Sciences (S.BI.BI.T.), Laboratory of Regenerative Morphology and Bioartificial Structures (Re.Mo.Bio.S. Lab.), University of Parma, 43121 Parma, Italy; (F.B.); (G.D.C.); (R.T.)
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Tufts Medical Center - Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111, USA
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Raveendran S, Alam MM, Khan MIK, Dhayalan A, Kannan S. In situ formation, structural, mechanical and in vitro analysis of ZrO 2/ZnFe 2O 4 composite with assorted composition ratios. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 108:110504. [PMID: 31924019 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The investigation underline the in situ formation of ZrO2/ZnFe2O4 composites and the resultant structural, morphological, mechanical and magnetic properties. The characterization results ensured the crystallization of tetragonal ZrO2 (t-ZrO2) and ZnFe2O4 phases at 900 °C. Depending on Zn2+/Fe3+ content, the composite system revealed a gradual increment in the phase yield of ZnFe2O4. The significance of monoclinic ZrO2 (m-ZrO2) is also evident in all the systems at 900 °C; however, the incremental heat treatment to 1300 °C indicated its corresponding loss, thus indicating the reverse m- → t-ZrO2 transition. The crystallization of ZnFe2O4 as a secondary phase in the t-ZrO2 matrix is also affirmed from the morphological analysis. Mechanical studies accomplished good uniformity in all the investigated compositions despite the variation in the phase content of ZnFe2O4 in composite system. All the t-ZrO2/ZnFe2O4 composites ensured strong ferrimagnetic features and moreover better biocompatibility and non-toxicity characteristics were displayed from in vitro tests.
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- Subina Raveendran
- Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 605 014, India
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 605 014, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 605 014, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 605 014, India
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 605 014, India.
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Li G, Kang W, Jin M, Zhang L, Zheng J, Jia K, Ma J, Liu T, Dang X, Yan Z, Gao Z, Xu J. Synergism of wt-p53 and synthetic material in local nano-TAE gene therapy of hepatoma: comparison of four systems and the possible mechanism. BMC Cancer 2019; 19:1126. [PMID: 31747895 PMCID: PMC6868790 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-019-6162-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background TAE-gene therapy for hepatoma, incorporating the tumor-targeted therapeutic efficacy of trans-arterial embolization, hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (nHAP) and anti-cancer wild-type p53 gene (wt-p53), was presented in our former studies (Int J Nanomedicine 8:3757-68, 2013, Liver Int 32:998-1007, 2012). However, the incompletely antitumoral effect entails defined guidelines on searching properer materials for this novel therapy. Methods Unmodified nHAP, Ca(2+) modified nHAP, poly-lysine modified nHAP and liposome were separately used to form U-nanoplex, Ca-nanoplex, Pll-nanoplex, L-nanoplex respectively with wt-p53 expressing plasmid. The four nanoplexs were then applied in vitro for human normal hepacyte L02 and hepatoma HePG2 cell line, and in vivo for rabbits with hepatic VX2 tumor by injection of nanoplexs/lipiodol emulsion into the hepatic artery in a tumor target manner. The distribution, superficial potential, physical structure, morphology and chemical compositions of nanoplexs were evaluated by TEM, SEM, EDS etc., with the objective of understanding their roles in hepatoma TAE-gene therapy. Results In vitro, L-nanoplex managed the highest gene transferring efficiency. Though with the second highest transfection activity, Pll-nanoplex showed the strongest tumor inhibition activity while maintaining safe to the normal hepacyte L02. In fact, only Pll-nanoplex can combine both the antitumoral effect to HePG2 and safe procedure to L02 among the four systems above. In vivo, being the only one with successful gene transference to hepatic VX2 tumor, Pll-nanoplex/lipiodol emulsion can target the tumor more specifically, which may explain its best therapeutic effect and hepatic biologic response. Further physical characterizations of the four nanoplexs suggested particle size and proper electronic organic surface may be crucial for nano-TAE gene therapy. Conclusion Pll-nanoplex is the most proper system for the combined therapy due to its selectively retention in liver cancer cells, secondary to its morphological and physico-chemical properties of nanometric particle size, steady emulsion, proper organic and electronic surface.
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- Gaopeng Li
- Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Taiyuan Central Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qingxu People's hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Bethune hospital, Shanxi academy of medical sciences, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Bethune hospital, Shanxi academy of medical sciences, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China.
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Basu S, Basu B. Unravelling Doped Biphasic Calcium Phosphate: Synthesis to Application. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:5263-5297. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Subhadip Basu
- Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
- Center for BioSystems Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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Li X, Zou Q, Man Y, Li W. Synergistic Effects of Novel Superparamagnetic/Upconversion HA Material and Ti/Magnet Implant on Biological Performance and Long-Term In Vivo Tracking. SMALL 2019; 15:e1901617. [PMID: 31187930 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201901617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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To solve the clinical challenges presented by the long-term tracking of implanted hydroxyapatite (HA) bone repair material and to investigate the synergistic effects of superparamagnetic HA and a static magnetic field (SMF) on the promotion of osteogenesis, herein a new type of superparamagnetic/upconversion-generating HA material (HYH-Fe) is developed via a two-step doping method, as well as a specially-designed titanium implant with a built-in magnet to provide a local static magnetic field in vivo. The results show that the prepared HYH-Fe material maintains the crystal structure of HA and exhibits good cytocompatibility. The combined use of the superparamagnetic HYH-Fe material and SMF can effectively and synergistically promote osteogenesis/osteointegration surrounding the Ti implants. In addition, the HYH-Fe material exhibits distinct advantages in terms of both long-term fluorescence tracking and microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) tracking. The new material and tracking strategy in this study provide scientific feasibility and will have important clinical value for long-term tracking and evaluation of implanted materials and the bone repair effect.
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- Xiyu Li
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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Adamiano A, Wu VM, Carella F, Lamura G, Canepa F, Tampieri A, Iafisco M, Uskoković V. Magnetic calcium phosphates nanocomposites for the intracellular hyperthermia of cancers of bone and brain. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2019; 14:1267-1289. [PMID: 31124760 PMCID: PMC6615412 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2018-0372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Aim: Magnetic hyperthermia is limited by the low selective susceptibility of neoplastic cells interspersed within healthy tissues, which we aim to improve on. Materials & methods: Two superparamagnetic calcium phosphates nanocomposites, that is, iron-doped hydroxyapatite and iron oxide (Mag) nanoparticles coated with amorphous calcium phosphate (Mag@CaP), were synthesized and tested for selective activity against brain and bone cancers. Results: Nanoparticle uptake and intracellular localization were prerequisites for reduction of cancer viability in alternate magnetic fields of extremely low power. Sheer adsorption onto the outer membrane was not sufficient to produce this effect, which was extremely significant for Mag@CaP and iron-doped hydroxyapatite, but negligible for Mag, demonstrating benefits of combining magnetic iron with calcium phosphates. Conclusion: Such selective effects are important in the global effort to rejuvenate clinical prospects of magnetic hyperthermia.
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- Alessio Adamiano
- Institute of Science & Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Targeted Drug Delivery, Chapman University, Irvine, CA 92618-1908, USA
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- Institute of Science & Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Superconductors, Oxides & Other Innovative Materials & Devices (SPIN), National Research Council (CNR), Corso Perrone 24, 16152 Genova, Italy
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- Institute of Superconductors, Oxides & Other Innovative Materials & Devices (SPIN), National Research Council (CNR), Corso Perrone 24, 16152 Genova, Italy
- Department of Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry, University of Genova, Via Dodecaneso 31, 16146 Genova, Italy
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- Institute of Science & Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science & Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Targeted Drug Delivery, Chapman University, Irvine, CA 92618-1908, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL 60607-7052, USA
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Ammonium-Induced Synthesis of Highly Fluorescent Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles with Excellent Aqueous Colloidal Stability for Secure Information Storage. COATINGS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings9050289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this paper, uniform hydroxyapatite (HA) nanoparticles, with excellent aqueous colloidal stability and high fluorescence, have been successfully synthesized via a citrate-assisted hydrothermal method. The effect of the molar ratio of ammonium phosphate in phosphate (RAMP) and hydrothermal time on the resultant products was characterized in terms of crystalline structure, morphology, colloidal stability, and fluorescence behavior. When the RAMP is 50% and the hydrothermal time is 4 h, the product consists of a pure hexagonal HA phase and a uniform rod-like morphology, with 120- to 150-nm length and approximately 20-nm diameter. The corresponding dispersion is colloidally stable, and transparent for at least one week, and has an intense bright blue emission (centered at 440 nm, 11.6-ns lifetime, and 73.80% quantum efficiency) when excited by 340-nm UV light. Although prolonging the hydrothermal time and increasing the RAMP had no appreciable effect on the aqueous colloidal stability of HA nanoparticles, the fluorescence intensity was enhanced. The cause of HA fluorescence are more biased towards carbon dots (which are mainly polymer clusters and/or molecular fluorophores constituents) trapped in the hydroxyapatite crystal structure. Owing to these properties, a highly fluorescent HA colloidal dispersion could find applications in secure information storage.
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Fernandes Patrício TM, Panseri S, Montesi M, Iafisco M, Sandri M, Tampieri A, Sprio S. Superparamagnetic hybrid microspheres affecting osteoblasts behaviour. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 96:234-247. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2018] [Revised: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Tan J, Jin X, Chen M. Bio-inspired synthesis of aqueous nanoapatite liquid crystals. Sci Rep 2019; 9:466. [PMID: 30679530 PMCID: PMC6345739 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-36843-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2015] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The macroscopically ordered structure of rod-like nanoapatites within the collagen matrix is of great significance for the mechanical performance of bones and teeth. However, the synthesis of macroscopically ordered nanoapatite remains a challenge. Inspired by the effect of citrate molecules on apatite crystals in natural bone and the similarities between these ordered rod-like nanoapatites and the nematic phase of inorganic liquid crystals (LCs), we synthesized aqueous liquid crystal from rod-like nanoapatites with the aid of sodium citrate. Following a similar procedure, aqueous Mg(OH)2 and Mg3(PO4)2 LCs were also prepared. These findings lay the foundation for the fabrication of macroscopically assembled nanoapatite-based functional materials for biomedical applications and offer a green chemical synthesis platform for the development of new types of inorganic LCs. This process may reduce the difficulties in synthesizing large quantities of inorganic LCs so that they can be applied to the fabrication of functional materials.
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- Junjun Tan
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry, Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Light-weight Materials and Processing, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, 430068, P. R. China.
- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, 430068, Hubei, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, 430068, Hubei, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, P. R. China.
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Sprio S, Campodoni E, Sandri M, Preti L, Keppler T, Müller FA, Pugno NM, Tampieri A. A Graded Multifunctional Hybrid Scaffold with Superparamagnetic Ability for Periodontal Regeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E3604. [PMID: 30445700 PMCID: PMC6274723 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19113604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Revised: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The regeneration of dental tissues is a still an unmet clinical need; in fact, no therapies have been completely successful in regenerating dental tissue complexes such as periodontium, which is also due to the lack of scaffolds that are able to guide and direct cell fate towards the reconstruction of different mineralized and non-mineralized dental tissues. In this respect, the present work develops a novel multifunctional hybrid scaffold recapitulating the different features of alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, and cementum by integrating the biomineralization process, and tape casting and electrospinning techniques. The scaffold is endowed with a superparamagnetic ability, thanks to the use of a biocompatible, bioactive superparamagnetic apatite phase, as a mineral component that is able to promote osteogenesis and to be activated by remote magnetic signals. The periodontal scaffold was obtained by engineering three different layers, recapitulating the relevant compositional and microstructural features of the target tissues, into a monolithic multifunctional graded device. Physico-chemical, morphological, and ultrastructural analyses, in association with preliminary in vitro investigations carried out with mesenchymal stem cells, confirm that the final scaffold exhibits a good mimicry of the periodontal tissue complex, with excellent cytocompatibility and cell viability, making it very promising for regenerative applications in dentistry.
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- Simone Sprio
- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy.
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy.
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy.
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy.
- Laboratory of Bio-Inspired & Graphene Nanomechanics, Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, University of Trento, Via Mesiano 77, 38123 Trento, Italy.
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- Otto Schott Institute of Materials Research, Friedrich Schiller University, Löbdergraben 32, 07743 Jena, Germany.
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- Otto Schott Institute of Materials Research, Friedrich Schiller University, Löbdergraben 32, 07743 Jena, Germany.
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- Laboratory of Bio-Inspired & Graphene Nanomechanics, Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, University of Trento, Via Mesiano 77, 38123 Trento, Italy.
- School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS, UK.
- Ket-Lab, Edoardo Amaldi Foundation, Italian Space Agency, Via del Politecnico, 00133 Rome, Italy.
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics-National Research Council (ISTEC-CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy.
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Kerans FFA, Lungaro L, Azfer A, Salter DM. The Potential of Intrinsically Magnetic Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Tissue Engineering. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E3159. [PMID: 30322202 PMCID: PMC6214112 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19103159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Revised: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The magnetization of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) has the potential to aid tissue engineering approaches by allowing tracking, targeting, and local retention of cells at the site of tissue damage. Commonly used methods for magnetizing cells include optimizing uptake and retention of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs). These appear to have minimal detrimental effects on the use of MSC function as assessed by in vitro assays. The cellular content of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) will, however, decrease with cell proliferation and the longer-term effects on MSC function are not entirely clear. An alternative approach to magnetizing MSCs involves genetic modification by transfection with one or more genes derived from Magnetospirillum magneticum AMB-1, a magnetotactic bacterium that synthesizes single-magnetic domain crystals which are incorporated into magnetosomes. MSCs with either or mms6 and mmsF genes are followed by bio-assimilated synthesis of intracytoplasmic magnetic nanoparticles which can be imaged by magnetic resonance (MR) and which have no deleterious effects on MSC proliferation, migration, or differentiation. The stable transfection of magnetosome-associated genes in MSCs promotes assimilation of magnetic nanoparticle synthesis into mammalian cells with the potential to allow MR-based cell tracking and, through external or internal magnetic targeting approaches, enhanced site-specific retention of cells for tissue engineering.
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- Fransiscus F A Kerans
- Centre for Genomics and Experimental Medicine, MRC IGMM, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, UK.
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- Centre for Genomics and Experimental Medicine, MRC IGMM, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, UK.
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- Centre for Genomics and Experimental Medicine, MRC IGMM, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, UK.
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- Centre for Genomics and Experimental Medicine, MRC IGMM, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, UK.
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Sarda S, Iafisco M, Pascaud-Mathieu P, Adamiano A, Montesi M, Panseri S, Marsan O, Thouron C, Dupret-Bories A, Tampieri A, Drouet C. Interaction of Folic Acid with Nanocrystalline Apatites and Extension to Methotrexate (Antifolate) in View of Anticancer Applications. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2018; 34:12036-12048. [PMID: 30204449 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.8b02602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Nanocrystalline apatites mimicking bone mineral represent a versatile platform for biomedical applications thanks to their similarity to bone apatite and the possibility to (multi)functionalize them so as to provide "à la carte" properties. One relevant domain is in particular oncology, where drug-loaded biomaterials and engineered nanosystems may be used for diagnosis, therapy, or both. In a previous contribution, we investigated the adsorption of doxorubicin onto two nanocrystalline apatite substrates, denoted HA and FeHA (superparamagnetic apatite doped with iron ions), and explored these drug-loaded systems against tumor cells. To widen their applicability in the oncology field, here we examine the interaction between the same two substrates and two other molecules: folic acid (FA), often used as cell targeting agent, and the anticancer drug methotrexate (MTX), an antifolate analogue. In a first stage, we investigated the adsorptive behavior of FA (or MTX) on both substrates, evidencing their specificities. At low concentration, typically under 100 mmol/L, adsorption onto HA was best described using the Sips isotherm model, while the formation of a calcium folate secondary salt was evidenced at high concentration by Raman spectroscopy. Adsorption onto FeHA was instead fitted to the Langmuir model. A larger adsorptive affinity was found for the FeHA substrate compared to HA; accordingly, a faster release was noticed from HA. In vitro tests carried out on human osteosarcoma cell line (SAOS-2) allowed us to evaluate the potential of these compounds in oncology. Finally, in vivo (subcutaneous) implantations in the mouse were run to ascertain the biocompatibility of the two substrates. These results should allow a better understanding of the interactions between FA/MTX and bioinspired nanocrystalline apatites in view of applications in the field of cancer.
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- Stéphanie Sarda
- CIRIMAT, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, 31030 Toulouse , France
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64 , 48018 Faenza , Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64 , 48018 Faenza , Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64 , 48018 Faenza , Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64 , 48018 Faenza , Italy
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- CIRIMAT, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, 31030 Toulouse , France
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- CIRIMAT, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, 31030 Toulouse , France
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- CIRIMAT, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, 31030 Toulouse , France
- Chirurgie ORL et cervico-faciale, Institut Claudius Regaud, Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse Oncopole (IUCT-O), Toulouse 31052 , France
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64 , 48018 Faenza , Italy
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- CIRIMAT, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, 31030 Toulouse , France
- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64 , 48018 Faenza , Italy
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Marrella A, Iafisco M, Adamiano A, Rossi S, Aiello M, Barandalla-Sobrados M, Carullo P, Miragoli M, Tampieri A, Scaglione S, Catalucci D. A combined low-frequency electromagnetic and fluidic stimulation for a controlled drug release from superparamagnetic calcium phosphate nanoparticles: potential application for cardiovascular diseases. J R Soc Interface 2018; 15:20180236. [PMID: 29997259 PMCID: PMC6073647 DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2018.0236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Alternative drug delivery approaches to treat cardiovascular diseases are currently under intense investigation. In this domain, the possibility to target the heart and tailor the amount of drug dose by using a combination of magnetic nanoparticles (NPs) and electromagnetic devices is a fascinating approach. Here, an electromagnetic device based on Helmholtz coils was generated for the application of low-frequency magnetic stimulations to manage drug release from biocompatible superparamagnetic Fe-hydroxyapatite NPs (FeHAs). Integrated with a fluidic circuit mimicking the flow of the cardiovascular environment, the device was efficient to trigger the release of a model drug (ibuprofen) from FeHAs as a function of the applied frequencies. Furthermore, the biological effects on the cardiac system of the identified electromagnetic exposure were assessed in vitro and in vivo by acute stimulation of isolated adult cardiomyocytes and in an animal model. The cardio-compatibility of FeHAs was also assessed in vitro and in an animal model. No alterations of cardiac electrophysiological properties were observed in both cases, providing the evidence that the combination of low-frequency magnetic stimulations and FeHAs might represent a promising strategy for controlled drug delivery to the failing heart.
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- Alessandra Marrella
- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Electronic, Computer and Telecommunications (IEIIT), via de Marini 6, 16149 Genoa, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), Faenza, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), Faenza, Italy
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- CERT, Center of Excellence for Toxicological Research, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Electronic, Computer and Telecommunications (IEIIT), via de Marini 6, 16149 Genoa, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Genetic and Biomedical Research UOS Milan (IRGB), Milan, Italy
- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Genetic and Biomedical Research UOS Milan (IRGB), Milan, Italy
- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- CERT, Center of Excellence for Toxicological Research, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Genetic and Biomedical Research UOS Milan (IRGB), Milan, Italy
- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), Faenza, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Electronic, Computer and Telecommunications (IEIIT), via de Marini 6, 16149 Genoa, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Genetic and Biomedical Research UOS Milan (IRGB), Milan, Italy
- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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Adamiano A, Iafisco M, Sandri M, Basini M, Arosio P, Canu T, Sitia G, Esposito A, Iannotti V, Ausanio G, Fragogeorgi E, Rouchota M, Loudos G, Lascialfari A, Tampieri A. On the use of superparamagnetic hydroxyapatite nanoparticles as an agent for magnetic and nuclear in vivo imaging. Acta Biomater 2018; 73:458-469. [PMID: 29689381 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.04.040] [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: 01/20/2018] [Revised: 04/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The identification of alternative biocompatible magnetic NPs for advanced clinical application is becoming an important need due to raising concerns about iron accumulation in soft issues associated to the administration of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (NPs). Here, we report on the performance of previously synthetized iron-doped hydroxyapatite (FeHA) NPs as contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The MRI contrast abilities of FeHA and Endorem® (dextran coated iron oxide NPs) were assessed by 1H nuclear magnetic resonance relaxometry and their performance in healthy mice was monitored by a 7 Tesla scanner. FeHA applied a higher contrast enhancement, and had a longer endurance in the liver with respect to Endorem® at iron equality. Additionally, a proof of concept of FeHA use as scintigraphy imaging agent for positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) was given labeling FeHA with 99mTc-MDP by a straightforward surface functionalization process. Scintigraphy/x-ray fused imaging and ex vivo studies confirmed its dominant accumulation in the liver, and secondarily in other organs of the mononuclear phagocyte system. FeHA efficiency as MRI-T2 and PET-SPECT imaging agent combined to its already reported intrinsic biocompatibility qualifies it as a promising material for innovative nanomedical applications. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The ability of iron-doped hydroxyapatite nanoaprticles (FeHA) to work in vivo as imaging agents for magnetic resonance (MR) and nuclear imaging is demonstrated. FeHA applied an higher MR contrast in the liver, spleen and kidneys of mice with respect to Endorem®. The successful radiolabeling of FeHA allowed for scintigraphy/X-ray and ex vivo biodistribution studies, confirming MR results and envisioning FeHA application for dual-imaging.
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Ma X, Peng W, Su W, Yi Z, Chen G, Chen X, Guo B, Li X. Delicate Assembly of Ultrathin Hydroxyapatite Nanobelts with Nanoneedles Directed by Dissolved Cellulose. Inorg Chem 2018; 57:4516-4523. [PMID: 29613774 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.8b00275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Xiaomin Ma
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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Degli Esposti L, Carella F, Adamiano A, Tampieri A, Iafisco M. Calcium phosphate-based nanosystems for advanced targeted nanomedicine. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2018. [PMID: 29528248 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2018.1451879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Synthetic calcium phosphates (CaPs) are the most widely accepted bioceramics for the repair and reconstruction of bone tissue defects. The recent advancements in materials science have prompted a rapid progress in the preparation of CaPs with nanometric dimensions, tailored surface characteristics, and colloidal stability opening new perspectives in their use for applications not strictly related to bone. In particular, the employment of CaPs nanoparticles as carriers of therapeutic and imaging agents has recently raised great interest in nanomedicine. CaPs nanoparticles, as well as other kinds of nanoparticles, can be engineered to specifically target the site of the disease (cells or organs), thus minimizing their dispersion in the body and undesired organism-nanoparticles interactions. The most promising and efficient approach to improve their specificity is the 'active targeting', where nanoparticles are conjugated with a targeting moiety able to recognize and bind with high efficacy and selectivity to receptors that are highly expressed only in the therapeutic site. The aim of this review is to give an overview on advanced targeted nanomedicine with a focus on the most recent reports on CaP nanoparticles-based systems, specifically designed for the active targeting. The distinctive characteristics of CaP nanoparticles with respect to the other kinds of nanomaterials used in nanomedicine are also discussed.
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- Lorenzo Degli Esposti
- a Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR) , Faenza , Italy
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- a Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR) , Faenza , Italy
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- a Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR) , Faenza , Italy
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- a Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR) , Faenza , Italy
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- a Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR) , Faenza , Italy
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Mondal S, Manivasagan P, Bharathiraja S, Santha Moorthy M, Kim HH, Seo H, Lee KD, Oh J. Magnetic hydroxyapatite: a promising multifunctional platform for nanomedicine application. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:8389-8410. [PMID: 29200851 PMCID: PMC5702531 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s147355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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In this review, specific attention is paid to the development of nanostructured magnetic hydroxyapatite (MHAp) and its potential application in controlled drug/gene delivery, tissue engineering, magnetic hyperthermia treatment, and the development of contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging. Both magnetite and hydroxyapatite materials have excellent prospects in nanomedicine with multifunctional therapeutic approaches. To date, many research articles have focused on biomedical applications of nanomaterials because of which it is very difficult to focus on any particular type of nanomaterial. This study is possibly the first effort to emphasize on the comprehensive assessment of MHAp nanostructures for biomedical applications supported with very recent experimental studies. From basic concepts to the real-life applications, the relevant characteristics of magnetic biomaterials are patented which are briefly discussed. The potential therapeutic and diagnostic ability of MHAp-nanostructured materials make them an ideal platform for future nanomedicine. We hope that this advanced review will provide a better understanding of MHAp and its important features to utilize it as a promising material for multifunctional biomedical applications.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Center for Marine-Integrated Biotechnology (BK21 Plus), Pukyong National University
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- Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Marine-Integrated Bionics Research Center
- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Center for Marine-Integrated Biotechnology (BK21 Plus), Pukyong National University
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Calderón-Garcidueñas L, Reynoso-Robles R, Pérez-Guillé B, Mukherjee PS, Gónzalez-Maciel A. Combustion-derived nanoparticles, the neuroenteric system, cervical vagus, hyperphosphorylated alpha synuclein and tau in young Mexico City residents. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2017; 159:186-201. [PMID: 28803148 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2017.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2017] [Revised: 08/02/2017] [Accepted: 08/04/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Mexico City (MC) young residents are exposed to high levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), have high frontal concentrations of combustion-derived nanoparticles (CDNPs), accumulation of hyperphosphorylated aggregated α-synuclein (α-Syn) and early Parkinson's disease (PD). Swallowed CDNPs have easy access to epithelium and submucosa, damaging gastrointestinal (GI) barrier integrity and accessing the enteric nervous system (ENS). This study is focused on the ENS, vagus nerves and GI barrier in young MC v clean air controls. Electron microscopy of epithelial, endothelial and neural cells and immunoreactivity of stomach and vagus to phosphorylated ɑ-synuclein Ser129 and Hyperphosphorylated-Tau (Htau) were evaluated and CDNPs measured in ENS. CDNPs were abundant in erythrocytes, unmyelinated submucosal, perivascular and intramuscular nerve fibers, ganglionic neurons and vagus nerves and associated with organelle pathology. ɑSyn and Htau were present in 25/27 MC gastric,15/26 vagus and 18/27 gastric and 2/26 vagus samples respectively. We strongly suggest CDNPs are penetrating and damaging the GI barrier and reaching preganglionic parasympathetic fibers and the vagus nerve. This work highlights the potential role of CDNPs in the neuroenteric hyperphosphorylated ɑ-Syn and tau pathology as seen in Parkinson and Alzheimer's diseases. Highly oxidative, ubiquitous CDNPs constitute a biologically plausible path into Parkinson's and Alzheimer's pathogenesis.
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- Lilian Calderón-Garcidueñas
- The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812, USA; Universidad del Valle de México, Mexico City 14370, Mexico.
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Ma B, Zhang S, Liu F, Duan J, Wang S, Han J, Sang Y, Yu X, Li D, Tang W, Ge S, Liu H. One-Dimensional Hydroxyapatite Nanostructures with Tunable Length for Efficient Stem Cell Differentiation Regulation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:33717-33727. [PMID: 28906099 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b13313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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It is well-accepted that most osteogenic differentiation processes do need growth factors assistance to improve efficiency. As a material cue, hydroxyapatite (HAp) can promote osteogenic differentiation of stem cells only in a way. Up to now, rare work related to the relationship between HAp nanostructures and stem cells in osteogenic differentiation process without the assistance of growth factors has been reported. In this study, one-dimensional (1D) HAp nanostructures with tunable length were synthesized by an oleic acid assisted solvothermal method by adjusting the alcohol/water ratio (η). The morphology of 1D HAp nanostructures can be changed from long nanowires into nanorods with the η value change. Different substrates constructed by 1D HAp nanostructures were prepared to investigate the effect of morphology of nanostructured HAp on stem cell fate without any growth factors or differentiation induce media. Human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs), a kind of promising stem cell for autologous stem cell tissue engineering, were used as the stem cell model. The experiments prove that HAp morphology can determine the performance of hADSCs cultured on different substrates. Substrate constructed by HAp nanorods (100 nm) is of little benefit to osteogenic differentiations. Substrate constructed on HAp long nanowires (50 μm) causes growth and spread inhibition of hADSCs, which even causes most cells death after 7 days of culture. However, substrate constructed by HAp short nanowires (5 μm) can destine the hADSCs differentiation to osteoblasts efficiently in normal medium (after 3 weeks) without any growth factors. It is surprise that hADSCs have changed to polyhedral morphology and exhibited the tendency to osteogenic differentiation after only 24 h culture. Hydroxyapatite nanostructures mediated stem cell osteogenic differentiation excluding growth factors provides a powerful cue to design biomaterials with special nanostructures, and helps to elucidate the interaction of stem cell and biomaterials nanostructures. The results from this study are promising for application in bone tissue engineering.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University , Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Jinan University , Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
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Adamiano A, Sangiorgi N, Sprio S, Ruffini A, Sandri M, Sanson A, Gras P, Grossin D, Francès C, Chatzipanagis K, Bilton M, Marzec B, Varesano A, Meldrum F, Kröger R, Tampieri A. Biomineralization of a titanium-modified hydroxyapatite semiconductor on conductive wool fibers. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:7608-7621. [PMID: 32264236 DOI: 10.1039/c7tb00211d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Metal ions are frequently incorporated into crystalline materials to improve their electrochemical properties and to confer new physicochemical properties. Naturally-occurring phosphate apatite, which is formed geologically and in biomineralization processes, has extensive potential applications and is therefore an attractive functional material. In this study, we generate a novel building block for flexible optoelectronics using bio-inspired methods to deposit a layer of photoactive titanium-modified hydroxyapatite (TiHA) nanoparticles (NPs) on conductive polypyrrole(PPy)-coated wool yarns. The titanium concentration in the reaction solution was varied between 8-50 mol% with respect to the phosphorous, which led to titanate ions replacing phosphate in the hydroxyapatite lattice at levels up to 17 mol%. PPy was separately deposited on wool yarns by oxidative polymerization, using two dopants: (i) anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonic acid to increase the conductivity of the PPy layer and (ii) pyroglutamic acid, to reduce the resistivity of the wool yarns and to promote the heterogeneous nucleation of the TiHA NPs. A specific titanium concentration (25 mol% wrt P) was used to endow the TiHA NPs on the PPy-coated fibers with a desirable band gap value of 3.68 eV, and a specific surface area of 146 m2 g-1. This is the first time that a thin film of a wide-band gap semiconductor has been deposited on natural fibers to create a fiber-based building block that can be used to manufacture flexible electronic devices.
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- Alessio Adamiano
- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics (ISTEC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza (RA), Italy.
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