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He Y, Sun H, Bao H, Hou J, Zhou Q, Wu F, Wang X, Sun M, Shi J, Tang G, Bai H. A natural adhesive-based nanomedicine initiates photothermal-directed in situ immunotherapy with durability and maintenance. Biomaterials 2025; 312:122751. [PMID: 39121726 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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Tumor immunotherapies have emerged as a promising frontier in the realm of cancer treatment. However, challenges persist in achieving localized, durable immunostimulation while counteracting the tumor's immunosuppressive environment. Here, we develop a natural mussel foot protein-based nanomedicine with spatiotemporal control for tumor immunotherapy. In this nanomedicine, an immunoadjuvant prodrug and a photosensitizer are integrated, which is driven by their dynamic bonding and non-covalent assembling with the protein carrier. Harnessing the protein carrier's bioadhesion, this nanomedicine achieves a drug co-delivery with spatiotemporal precision, by which it not only promotes tumor photothermal ablation but also broadens tumor antigen repertoire, facilitating in situ immunotherapy with durability and maintenance. This nanomedicine also modulates the tumor microenvironment to overcome immunosuppression, thereby amplifying antitumor responses against tumor progression. Our strategy underscores a mussel foot protein-derived design philosophy of drug delivery aimed at refining combinatorial immunotherapy, offering insights into leveraging natural proteins for cancer treatment.
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- Yunhong He
- Institute of Chemical Biology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, 310028 Hangzhou, PR China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, 310028 Hangzhou, PR China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, 310028 Hangzhou, PR China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, 310028 Hangzhou, PR China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, 310028 Hangzhou, PR China; Department of Radiology, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 310028 Hangzhou, PR China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, 310028 Hangzhou, PR China; Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 310028 Hangzhou, PR China
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- Zhejiang Laboratory, 311100 Hangzhou, PR China
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- Zhejiang Laboratory, 311100 Hangzhou, PR China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, 310028 Hangzhou, PR China; Department of Radiology, Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 310028 Hangzhou, PR China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, 310028 Hangzhou, PR China.
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Krawczyk A, Stadler SM, Strzalka-Mrozik B. Nanomedicines for Dry Eye Syndrome: Targeting Oxidative Stress with Modern Nanomaterial Strategies. Molecules 2024; 29:3732. [PMID: 39202812 PMCID: PMC11357096 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29163732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a dynamic, chronic disease of the ocular surface and ocular appendages caused by inflammation. The most common symptoms include redness, itching, and blurred vision, resulting from dysfunction of the meibomian glands and impaired tear-film production. Factors contributing to the development of DES include environmental elements, such as UV radiation, and internal elements, such as hormonal imbalances. These factors increase oxidative stress, which exacerbates inflammation on the surface of the eye and accelerates the development of DES. In recent years, the incidence of DES has risen, leading to a greater need to develop effective treatments. Current treatments for dry eye are limited and primarily focus on alleviating individual symptoms, such as reducing inflammation of the ocular surface. However, it is crucial to understand the pathomechanism of the disease and tailor treatment to address the underlying causes to achieve the best possible therapeutic outcomes. Therefore, in this review, we analyzed the impact of oxidative stress on the development of DES to gain a better understanding of its pathomechanism and examined recently developed nanosystems that allow drugs to be delivered directly to the disease site.
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland; (A.K.); (S.M.S.)
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Xie X, Li Z, Tang H, Zhang Y, Huang Y, Zhang F, You Y, Xu L, Wu C, Yao Z, Peng X, Zhang Q, Li B. A homologous membrane-camouflaged self-assembled nanodrug for synergistic antitumor therapy. Acta Biomater 2024; 183:292-305. [PMID: 38838903 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.05.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Limited success has been achieved in ferroptosis-induced cancer treatment due to the challenges related to low production of toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inherent ROS resistance in cancer cells. To address this issue, a self-assembled nanodrug have been investigated that enhances ferroptosis therapy by increasing ROS production and reducing ROS inhibition. The nanodrug is constructed by allowing doxorubicin (DOX) to interact with Fe2+ through coordination interactions, forming a stable DOX-Fe2+ chelate, and this chelate further interacts with sorafenib (SRF), resulting in a stable and uniform nanoparticle. In tumor cells, overexpressed glutathione (GSH) triggers the disassembly of nanodrug, thereby activating the drug release. Interestingly, the released DOX not only activates nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase 4 (NOX4) to produce abundant H2O2 production for enhanced ROS production, but also acts as a chemotherapeutics agent, synergizing with ferroptosis. To enhance tumor selectivity and improve the blood clearance, the nanodrug is coated with a related cancer cell membrane, which enhances the selective inhibition of tumor growth and metastasis in a B16F10 mice model. Our findings provide valuable insights into the rational design of self-assembled nanodrug for enhanced ferroptosis therapy in cancer treatment. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Ferroptosis is a non-apoptotic form of cell death induced by the iron-regulated lipid peroxides (LPOs), offering a promising potential for effective and safe anti-cancer treatment. However, two significant challenges hinder its clinical application: 1) The easily oxidized nature of Fe2+ and the low concentration of H2O2 leads to a low efficiency of intracellular Fenton reaction, resulting in poor therapeutic efficacy; 2) The instinctive ROS resistance of cancer cells induce drug resistance. Therefore, we developed a simple and high-efficiency nanodrug composed of self-assembling by Fe2+ sources, H2O2 inducer and ROS resistance inhibitors. This nanodrug can effectively deliver the Fe2+ sources into tumor tissue, enhance intracellular concentration of H2O2, and reduce ROS resistance, achieving a high-efficiency, precise and safe ferroptosis therapy.
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- Xin Xie
- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology Sir Run Shaw Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, China; School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macau, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Department of Medical Oncology Sir Run Shaw Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Peng X, McClements DJ, Liu X, Liu F. EGCG-based nanoparticles: synthesis, properties, and applications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024:1-22. [PMID: 38520117 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2024.2328184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is a natural phenolic substance found in foods and beverages (especially tea) that exhibits a broad spectrum of biological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. Its potential in cardiovascular and brain health has garnered significant attention. However, its clinical application remains limited due to its poor physicochemical stability and low oral bioavailability. Nanotechnology can be used to improve the stability, efficacy, and pharmacokinetic profile of EGCG by encapsulating it within nanoparticles. This article reviews the interactions of EGCG with various compounds, the synthesis of EGCG-based nanoparticles, the functional attributes of these nanoparticles, and their prospective applications in drug delivery, diagnosis, and therapy. The potential application of nanoencapsulated EGCG in functional foods and beverages is also emphasized. Top-down and bottom-up approaches can be used to construct EGCG-based nanoparticles. EGCG-based nanoparticles exhibit enhanced stability and bioavailability compared to free EGCG, making them promising candidates for biomedical and food applications. Notably, the non-covalent and covalent interactions of EGCG with other substances significantly contribute to the improved properties of these nanoparticles. EGCG-based nanoparticles appear to have a wide range of applications in different industries, but further research is required to enhance their efficacy and ensure their safety.
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- Xiaoke Peng
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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Chen J, Cortez-Jugo C, Kim CJ, Lin Z, Wang T, De Rose R, Xu W, Wang Z, Gu Y, Caruso F. Metal-Phenolic-Mediated Assembly of Functional Small Molecules into Nanoparticles: Assembly and Bioapplications. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202319583. [PMID: 38282100 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202319583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Small molecules, including therapeutic drugs and tracer molecules, play a vital role in biological processing, disease treatment and diagnosis, and have inspired various nanobiotechnology approaches to realize their biological function, particularly in drug delivery. Desirable features of a delivery system for functional small molecules (FSMs) include high biocompatibility, high loading capacity, and simple manufacturing processes, without the need for chemical modification of the FSM itself. Herein, we report a simple and versatile approach, based on metal-phenolic-mediated assembly, for assembling FSMs into nanoparticles (i.e., FSM-MPN NPs) under aqueous and ambient conditions. We demonstrate loading of anticancer drugs, latency reversal agents, and fluorophores at up to ~80 % that is mostly facilitated by π and hydrophobic interactions between the FSM and nanoparticle components. Secondary nanoparticle engineering involving coating with a polyphenol-antibody thin film or sequential co-loading of multiple FSMs enables cancer cell targeting and combination delivery, respectively. Incorporating fluorophores into FSM-MPN NPs enables the visualization of biodistribution at different time points, revealing that most of these NPs are retained in the kidney and heart 24 h post intravenous administration. This work provides a viable pathway for the rational design of small molecule nanoparticle delivery platforms for diverse biological applications.
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- Jingqu Chen
- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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Liu Y, Wang L, Zhao L, Zhang Y, Li ZT, Huang F. Multiple hydrogen bonding driven supramolecular architectures and their biomedical applications. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:1592-1623. [PMID: 38167687 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00705g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Supramolecular chemistry combines the strength of molecular assembly via various molecular interactions. Hydrogen bonding facilitated self-assembly with the advantages of directionality, specificity, reversibility, and strength is a promising approach for constructing advanced supramolecules. There are still some challenges in hydrogen bonding based supramolecular polymers, such as complexity originating from tautomerism of the molecular building modules, the assembly process, and structure versatility of building blocks. In this review, examples are selected to give insights into multiple hydrogen bonding driven emerging supramolecular architectures. We focus on chiral supramolecular assemblies, multiple hydrogen bonding modules as stimuli responsive sources, interpenetrating polymer networks, multiple hydrogen bonding assisted organic frameworks, supramolecular adhesives, energy dissipators, and quantitative analysis of nano-adhesion. The applications in biomedical materials are focused with detailed examples including drug design evolution for myotonic dystrophy, molecular assembly for advanced drug delivery, an indicator displacement strategy for DNA detection, tissue engineering, and self-assembly complexes as gene delivery vectors for gene transfection. In addition, insights into the current challenges and future perspectives of this field to propel the development of multiple hydrogen bonding facilitated supramolecular materials are proposed.
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- Yanxia Liu
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon-based Energy Resource, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830046, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, Sichuan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Self-Assembly Chemistry for Organic Functional Molecules, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry (SIOC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200032, China
- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, 2205 Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center-Hangzhou Zhijiang Silicone Chemicals Co. Ltd. Joint Lab, Zhejiang-Israel Joint Laboratory of Self-Assembling Functional Materials, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311215, China
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Rispo F, De Negri Atanasio G, Demori I, Costa G, Marchese E, Perera-Del-Rosario S, Serrano-Candelas E, Palomino-Schätzlein M, Perata E, Robino F, Ferrari PF, Ferrando S, Letasiova S, Markus J, Zanotti-Russo M, Grasselli E. An extensive review on phenolic compounds and their potential estrogenic properties on skin physiology. Front Cell Dev Biol 2024; 11:1305835. [PMID: 38250328 PMCID: PMC10798251 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1305835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Polyphenolic compounds constitute a diverse group of natural components commonly occurring in various plant species, known for their potential to exert both beneficial and detrimental effects. Additionally, these polyphenols have also been implicated as endocrine-disrupting (ED) chemicals, raising concerns about their widespread use in the cosmetics industry. In this comprehensive review, we focus on the body of literature pertaining to the estrogenic properties of ED chemicals, with a particular emphasis on the interaction of isoflavones with estrogen receptors. Within this review, we aim to elucidate the multifaceted roles and effects of polyphenols on the skin, exploring their potential benefits as well as their capacity to act as ED agents. By delving into this intricate subject matter, we intend to provoke thoughtful consideration, effectively opening a Pandora's box of questions for the reader to ponder. Ultimately, we invite the reader to contemplate whether polyphenols should be regarded as friends or foes in the realm of skincare and endocrine disruption.
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- Francesca Rispo
- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Science, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Graecia", Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University "Magna Graecia", Catanzaro, Italy
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- ProtoQSAR SL, Centro Europeo de Empresas Innovadoras (CEEI), Parque Tecnológico de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
- Departament de Medicina i Ciències de la Vida, Institut de Biologia Evolutiva (CSIC-UPF), Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- ProtoQSAR SL, Centro Europeo de Empresas Innovadoras (CEEI), Parque Tecnológico de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Science, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy
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- MatTek In Vitro Life Science Laboratories, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Life Science, University of Genoa, Genova, Italy
- Interuniversity Center for the Promotion of 3R Principles in Teaching and Research (Centro 3R), Pisa, Italy
- National Center for the Development of New Technologies in Agriculture (Agritech), Napoli, Italy
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Zhai X, Peng S, Zhai C, Wang S, Xie M, Guo S, Bai J. Design of Nanodrug Delivery Systems for Tumor Bone Metastasis. Curr Pharm Des 2024; 30:1136-1148. [PMID: 38551047 DOI: 10.2174/0113816128296883240320040636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Tumor metastasis is a complex process that is controlled at the molecular level by numerous cytokines. Primary breast and prostate tumors most commonly metastasize to bone, and the development of increasingly accurate targeted nanocarrier systems has become a research focus for more effective anti-bone metastasis therapy. This review summarizes the molecular mechanisms of bone metastasis and the principles and methods for designing bone-targeted nanocarriers and then provides an in-depth review of bone-targeted nanocarriers for the treatment of bone metastasis in the context of chemotherapy, photothermal therapy, gene therapy, and combination therapy. Furthermore, this review also discusses the treatment of metastatic and primary bone tumors, providing directions for the design of nanodelivery systems and future research.
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- Xiaoqing Zhai
- School of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Stomatology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- People's Hospital of Gaoqing County, Zibo 256399, China
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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- School of Bioscience and Technology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
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Wang H, Mills J, Sun B, Cui H. Therapeutic Supramolecular Polymers: Designs and Applications. Prog Polym Sci 2024; 148:101769. [PMID: 38188703 PMCID: PMC10769153 DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2023.101769] [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] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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The self-assembly of low-molecular-weight building motifs into supramolecular polymers has unlocked a new realm of materials with distinct properties and tremendous potential for advancing medical practices. Leveraging the reversible and dynamic nature of non-covalent interactions, these supramolecular polymers exhibit inherent responsiveness to their microenvironment, physiological cues, and biomolecular signals, making them uniquely suited for diverse biomedical applications. In this review, we intend to explore the principles of design, synthesis methodologies, and strategic developments that underlie the creation of supramolecular polymers as carriers for therapeutics, contributing to the treatment and prevention of a spectrum of human diseases. We delve into the principles underlying monomer design, emphasizing the pivotal role of non-covalent interactions, directionality, and reversibility. Moreover, we explore the intricate balance between thermodynamics and kinetics in supramolecular polymerization, illuminating strategies for achieving controlled sizes and distributions. Categorically, we examine their exciting biomedical applications: individual polymers as discrete carriers for therapeutics, delving into their interactions with cells, and in vivo dynamics; and supramolecular polymeric hydrogels as injectable depots, with a focus on their roles in cancer immunotherapy, sustained drug release, and regenerative medicine. As the field continues to burgeon, harnessing the unique attributes of therapeutic supramolecular polymers holds the promise of transformative impacts across the biomedical landscape.
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- Han Wang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
- Institute for NanoBiotechnology, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
- Institute for NanoBiotechnology, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
- Institute for NanoBiotechnology, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
- Institute for NanoBiotechnology, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
- Department of Oncology and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
- Center for Nanomedicine, The Wilmer Eye Institute, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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Zhang M, Jin H, Liu Y, Wan L, Liu S, Zhang H. L-Arginine self-delivery supramolecular nanodrug for NO gas therapy. Acta Biomater 2023; 169:517-529. [PMID: 37536496 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.07.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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NO gas therapy is a supplementary approach for tumor treatment due to the advantages of minimal invasion, little drug resistance, low side effect and amplified efficacy. l-Arginine (L-Arg), a natural NO source with good biocompatibility, can release NO under the stimulation of H2O2 in tumor microenvironment. However, the conventional l-Arg delivery systems via noncovalent loading usually lead to inevitable premature leakage of nano-cargos during blood circulation. In this work, an efficient l-Arg self-delivery supramolecular nanodrug (SDSND) for tumor treatment is demonstrated by combining Mannich reaction and π-π stacking. l-Arg links to (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) with the assistance of formaldehyde through Mannich reaction, and then assembles into nanometer-sized particles via π-π stacking. The guanidine group of l-Arg and the phenolic hydroxyl groups of EGCG are preserved in the SDSNDs, which allows for accomplishing gas therapy by provoking tumor cell apoptosis and combining with EGCG to amplify apoptosis, respectively. In addition, the SDSNDs exhibit high biocompatibility and avoid the premature leakage of l-Arg in blood circulation, providing an alternative l-Arg delivery system for NO gas therapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: NO gas therapy has attracted emerging interest in tumor treatment. However, the controlled NO release and the avoidance of premature leakage of NO donors remain challenging. In this work, L-Arginine (L-Arg) self-delivery supramolecular nanodrug for efficient tumor therapy is demonstrated through the Mannich reaction of L-Arg, (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and formaldehyde. Stimulated by tumor microenvironment, the guanidine groups of L-Arg allow for accomplishing NO release and thus provoking tumor cell apoptosis. The nanodrug also avoids the premature leakage of L-Arg in blood circulation. Moreover, the preserved phenolic hydroxyl groups of EGCG combine with L-Arg to amplify apoptosis. The nanodrug exhibits high biocompatibility and good therapeutic effect, providing an alternative L-Arg delivery system for NO gas therapy.
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- Mengsi Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China; Joint Laboratory of Optical Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesia, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, PR China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Optical Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China; Joint Laboratory of Optical Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China; Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China.
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Shi M, Liu X, Pan W, Li N, Tang B. Anti-inflammatory strategies for photothermal therapy of cancer. J Mater Chem B 2023. [PMID: 37326239 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00839h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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High temperature generated by photothermal therapy (PTT) can trigger an inflammatory response at the tumor site, which not only limits the efficacy of PTT but also increases the risk of tumor metastasis and recurrence. In light of the current limitations posed by inflammation in PTT, several studies have revealed that inhibiting PTT-induced inflammation can significantly improve the efficacy of cancer treatment. In this review, we summarize the research progress made in combining anti-inflammatory strategies to enhance the effectiveness of PTT. The goal is to offer valuable insights for developing better-designed photothermal agents in clinical cancer therapy.
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- Mingwan Shi
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China.
- Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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Zhou Y, Zhang Y, Jiang C, Chen Y, Tong F, Yang X, Wang Y, Xia X, Gao H. Rosmarinic Acid-Crosslinked Supramolecular Nanoassembly with Self-Regulated Photodynamic and Anti-Metastasis Properties for Synergistic Photoimmunotherapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300594. [PMID: 36755191 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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A primary concern about photodynamic therapy (PDT) is its inability to regulate the generation levels of reactive oxidative species (ROS) based on the complex microenvironment, resulting in the impairment toward normal tissues and immunosuppression. Besides, tumor metastasis also compromises PDT's efficacy and drives mortality. However, it is very challenging to achieve such two goals within one nanosystem. Here, the nanoassembly (CPR) with self-regulated photodynamic and antimetastasis properties comprises three parts: chlorin e6-conjugated β-cyclodextrin (CD-Ce6) acts as the main PDT agent and ferrocene (Fc)-terminated phenylboronic acid-containing conjugates entering into the cavity of CD-Ce6, as well as rosmarinic acid (RA)-boronic acid crosslinked shell. Compared with non-crosslinked counterpart, CPR displays better stability and enhanced tumor accumulation. Under laser irradiation, CPR generates plenty of ROS to damage tumor cells and induce immunogenic cell death. Mildly acidic TME partly cleaves the crosslinkers to dissociate antioxidant RAs from micelles, which together with Fc in CPR scavenge PDT-induced ROS in the TME. By contrast, under acidic lysosomal conditions, Fc catalyzes abundant H2 O2 in tumor cells to produce highly cytotoxic •OH, while RA continuously reduces ferroptosis-generated Fc+ into Fc, both to augment the PDT efficacy in tumor cells. CPR also remarkably hinders the epithelial-mesenchymal transition to prevent the lung metastasis.
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- Yang Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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Wang L, Li P, Feng K. EGCG adjuvant chemotherapy: Current status and future perspectives. Eur J Med Chem 2023; 250:115197. [PMID: 36780831 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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The resistance of cancer cells to chemotherapeutic drugs greatly reduces the therapeutic effect in cancer patients, and the toxic side effects caused by chemotherapy also seriously affect the quality of life of patients. The combination of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the main active ingredient in tea, with cisplatin, 5-FU, doxorubicin and paclitaxel enhances their sensitizing effect on tumors and combats the drug resistance of cancer cells. These effects seem to be mediated by a variety of mechanisms, including combating drug resistance mediated by cancer stem cells, enhancing drug sensitivity, inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, and blocking angiogenesis. In addition, EGCG can suppress a series of adverse effects caused by chemotherapy, such as gastrointestinal disorders, nephrotoxicity and cardiotoxicity, through its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and improve the quality of life of patients. However, the low bioavailability and off-target effects of EGCG and its reactivity with some chemotherapeutic agents limit its clinical application. The nanomodification of EGCG and chemotherapeutic drugs not only enhances the antitumor activity but also prolongs the survival time of tumor-bearing mice, and has the advantage of low toxicity. Therefore, this review aims to discuss the current status and challenges regarding the use of EGCG in combination with chemotherapy drugs in the treatment of cancer. In general, EGCG is a promising adjuvant for chemotherapy.
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- Lin Wang
- Pingshan District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Pingshan General Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518118, Guangdong, China
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- Center for Health Research, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510530, Guangdong, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Pingshan District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Pingshan General Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518118, Guangdong, China.
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Gao X, Yuan C, Tan E, Li Z, Cheng Y, Xiao J, Rong G. Dual-responsive bioconjugates bearing a bifunctional adaptor for robust cytosolic peptide delivery. J Control Release 2023; 355:675-684. [PMID: 36791993 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Peptide drugs have been successfully used for the treatment of various diseases. However, it is still challenging to develop therapeutic peptides working on intracellular targets due to their poor membrane permeability. Here, we proposed a type of dual-responsive bioconjugates bearing a heterobifunctional adaptor containing both aldehyde and catechol moieties for efficient cytosolic peptide delivery. Hydrazine-terminated cargo peptides were tagged to a boronated dendrimer with the help of the adaptor via dynamic acylhydrazone and catechol‑boronate linkages. The bioconjugates efficiently delivered peptides with distinct physicochemical properties into various cells, and could release the cargo peptides triggered by intracellular reactive oxygen species and endolysosomal acidity, restoring the biofunctions of delivered peptides. In addition, the designed complexes efficiently delivered a pro-apoptotic peptide into osteosarcoma cancer cells and successfully inhibited the tumor growth both in vitro and in vivo. This study provides a universal and efficient platform for cytosolic therapeutic peptide delivery to intracellular targets for treating various diseases.
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- Xin Gao
- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200003, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, PR China
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- South China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, PR China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200003, PR China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, PR China; South China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China.
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Huang C, Wang X, Yang P, Shi S, Duan G, Liu X, Li Y. Size Regulation of Polydopamine Nanoparticles by Boronic Acid and Lewis Base. Macromol Rapid Commun 2023; 44:e2100916. [PMID: 35080287 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Size regulation of polydopamine nanoparticles (PDA NPs) is vital to melanin-inspired materials. The general strategy usually focuses on tuning of the reaction parameters which could affect the dopamine (DA) monomer polymerization process, such as pH, temperature, monomer concentration, etc. The reaction between boronic acids and catechols to form boronic esters has been widely applied in many fields, but little attention has been paid in the size regulation of PDA NPs. Here, it is speculated that the fine size regulation of PDA NPs can be directly achieved by using boronic acids and Lewis base molecules. It is found that these issues could indeed significantly affect the stability of the boronic esters formed by boronic acids and DA, which may further inhibit the monomer polymerization kinetics and tune the particle size of the resulting PDA NPs. It is also found that the several intrinsic properties of PDA NPs such as the free radical scavenging ability, UV spectral absorption, photothermal behavior, and structural color all change with the particle size. It is believed that this work can provide new opportunities for fabricating melanin-inspired PDA NPs with well controlled size and properties.
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- Chuhao Huang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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Chang Y, Cui P, Zhou S, Qiu L, Jiang P, Chen S, Wang C, Wang J. Metal-phenolic network for cancer therapy. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Metal-phenolic networks with ferroptosis to deliver NIR-responsive CO for synergistic therapy. J Control Release 2022; 352:313-327. [PMID: 36272661 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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As an endogenous gasotransmitter, CO has achieved tremendous advances in cancer treatment through selectively killing cancer cells. However, the application of CO in tumor immunotherapy has not been reported and the tumor targeting delivery is still a tremendous challenge. Herein, thermosensitive boronic acid group-containing CO prodrug was synthesized and fabricated with tannic acid (TA) and iron (Fe) to form metal-phenolic networks, and then loaded with near-infrared (NIR) photothermal agent IR820 to form FeCO-IR820@FeIIITA for combinational therapy of CO and photothermal therapy. Ferroptosis can also be enhanced due to the Fe3+ incorporation. After TA reduced Fe3+ into Fe2+, Fe2+ might lead to intracellular Fenton reaction. Furthermore, in combination with CTLA-4 blockade immunotherapy, FeCO-IR820@FeIIITA remarkably inhibited breast tumor growth, suppressed the lung metastasis and improved the antitumor immune response. To summarize, FeCO-IR820@FeIIITA provides a potential novel option for CO/photothermal/immune synergistic therapy with enhanced ferroptosis through simple compositions and facile synthesis process.
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Bae KH, Lai F, Mong J, Niibori-Nambu A, Chan KH, Her Z, Osato M, Tan MH, Chen Q, Kurisawa M. Bone marrow-targetable Green Tea Catechin-Based Micellar Nanocomplex for synergistic therapy of Acute myeloid leukemia. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:481. [PMID: 36384529 PMCID: PMC9670631 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01683-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Currently available anti-leukemia drugs have shown limited success in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) due to their poor access to bone marrow niche supporting leukemic cell proliferation. Results Herein, we report a bone marrow-targetable green tea catechin-based micellar nanocomplex for synergistic AML therapy. The nanocomplex was found to synergistically amplify the anti-leukemic potency of sorafenib via selective disruption of pro-survival mTOR signaling. In vivo biodistribution study demonstrated about 11-fold greater bone marrow accumulation of the nanocomplex compared to free sorafenib. In AML patient-derived xenograft (AML-PDX) mouse model, administration of the nanocomplex effectively eradicated bone marrow-residing leukemic blasts and improved survival rates without noticeable off-target toxicity. Conclusion This study may provide insights into the rational design of nanomedicine platforms enabling bone marrow-targeted delivery of therapeutic agents for the treatment of AML and other bone marrow diseases. Graphical Abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12951-022-01683-4.
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Xie L, Li J, Wang L, Dai Y. Engineering metal‐phenolic networks for enhancing cancer therapy by tumor microenvironment modulation. WIRES NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 15:e1864. [PMID: 36333962 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The complicated tumor microenvironment (TME) is featured by low pH values, high redox status, and hypoxia, which greatly supports the genesis, development, and metastasis of tumors, leading to drug resistance and clinical failure. Moreover, a lot of immunosuppressive cells infiltrate in such TME, resulting in depressing immunotherapy. Therefore, the development of TME-responsive nanoplatforms has shown great significance in enhancing cancer therapeutics. Metal-phenolic networks (MPNs)-based nanosystems, which self-assemble via coordination of phenolic materials and metal ions, have emerged as excellent TME theranostic nanoplatforms. MPNs have unique properties including fast preparation, tunable morphologies, pH response, and biocompatibility. Besides, functionalization and surface modification can endow MPNs with specific functions for application requirements. Here, the representative engineering strategies of various polyphenols are first introduced, followed by the introduction of the engineering mechanisms of polyphenolic nanosystems, fabrication, and distinct properties of MPNs. Then, their advances in TME modulation are highlighted, such as antiangiogenesis, hypoxia relief, combination therapy sensitization, and immunosuppressive TME reversion. Finally, we will discuss the challenges and future perspectives of MPNs-based nanosystems for enhancing cancer therapy. This article is categorized under: Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Oncologic Disease.
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- Lisi Xie
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Guangdong‐Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for RNA Medicine Medical Research Center, Sun Yat‐Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat‐Sen University Guangzhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech) Nanjing China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials Research Center, School of Biomedical Engineering Southern Medical University Guangzhou Guangdong China
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- Cancer Center and Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Macau Macau China
- MOE Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology University of Macau Macau China
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Carrier-free supramolecular nanomedicines assembled by small-molecule therapeutics for cancer treatment. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.107827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Smart pH-responsive polyhydralazine/bortezomib nanoparticles for remodeling tumor microenvironment and enhancing chemotherapy. Biomaterials 2022; 288:121737. [PMID: 36031455 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The clinical translation of nanomedicines has been impeded by the unfavorable tumor microenvironment (TME), particularly the tortuous vasculature networks, which significantly influence the transport and distribution of nanomedicines into tumors. In this work, a smart pH-responsive bortezomib (BTZ)-loaded polyhydralazine nanoparticle (PHDZ/BTZ) is presented, which has a great capacity to augment the accumulation of BTZ in tumors by dilating tumor blood vessels via specific release of vasodilator hydralazine (HDZ). The Lewis acid-base coordination effect between the boronic bond of BTZ and amino of HDZ empowered PHDZ/BTZ nanoparticles with great stability and high drug loading contents. Once triggered by the acidic tumor environment, HDZ could be released quickly to remodel TME through tumor vessel dilation, hypoxia attenuation, and lead to an increased intratumoral BTZ accumulation. Additionally, our investigation revealed that this pH-responsive nanoparticle dramatically suppressed tumor growth, inhibited the occurrence of lung metastasis with fewer side effects and induced immunogenic cell death (ICD), thereby eliciting immune activation including massive cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) infiltration in tumors and efficient serum proinflammatory cytokine secretion compared with free BTZ treatment. Thus, with efficient drug loading capacity and potent immune activation, PHDZ nanoparticles exhibit great potential in the delivery of boronic acid-containing drugs aimed at a wide range of diseases.
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Chen J, Li H, Li X, Yuan D, Cheng H, Ke Y, Cheng J, Wang Z, Chen J, Li J. Co-amorphous systems using epigallocatechin-3-gallate as a co-former: stability, in vitro dissolution, in vivo bioavailability and underlying molecular mechanisms. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2022; 178:82-93. [PMID: 35932965 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2022.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Co-amorphous strategy has been extensively investigated to improve the dissolution of hydrophobic drugs. Here, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) was exploited as a co-former in co-amorphous systems based on its unique structure including phenyl rings, phenolic hydroxyl groups and the galloyl moiety. Two model BCS class II drugs, simvastatin (SIM) and nifedipine (NIF), were selected to be co-amorphized with EGCG. All drug-EGCG systems at three molar ratios became amorphous by the means of spray drying and showed high physically stable either under dry condition and 75% RH at 40 °C or under dry conditions at 25 °C. The optimal feed molar ratios of both EGCG based co-amorphous systems fabricated were determined to be three, under which the significant increases were obtained in the maximum apparent concentrations of 4.90-fold for SIM at 1 h and 106.03-fold for NIF at 0.25 h compared to crystalline drugs by non-sink dissolution studies. The underlying molecular mechanisms of two co-amorphous systems formation were involved in molecular miscibility, hydrogen bonds and π-π stacking interactions unraveled by means of DSC, FTIR and molecular dynamics simulations. More to the point, oral pharmacokinetic studies in rats demonstrated that co-amorphous SIM-EGCG and NIF-EGCG systems at 1:3 have a significant increase in Cmax of 1.81- and 5.69-fold, and AUC 0-24 h of 1.62- and 4.57-fold compared with those of corresponding crystalline drugs, respectively. In conclusion, EGCG is proved to be a promising co-former in co-amorphous systems.
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- Jinfeng Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China; Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System (DDS), Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- Medical Department, Weifang Medical College, Weifang 261042, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China; Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System (DDS), Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China; Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System (DDS), Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China; Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System (DDS), Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China; Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Classical Prescription, Nanjing 210023, PR China
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- Medical Department, Weifang Medical College, Weifang 261042, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, PR China; Jiangsu Provincial TCM Engineering Technology Research Center of High Efficient Drug Delivery System (DDS), Nanjing 210023, PR China.
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Xiang J, Zhang Y, Liu X, Zhou Q, Piao Y, Shao S, Tang J, Zhou Z, Xie T, Shen Y. Natural Polyphenols-Platinum Nanocomplexes Stimulate Immune System for Combination Cancer Therapy. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:5615-5625. [PMID: 35749341 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c02161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nanocarriers have been employed extensively to enhance drug delivery efficacy and reduce the side effect. However, carrier materials for drug delivery have challenging aspects, including safety concerns, low drug content, complexity in preparation, and low reproducibility. Herein, we propose a facile, universal, and green preparation way to use natural polyphenols to build platinum nanocomplex with stable structure, proper size, and high Pt content. The nanocomplexes are constructed by metal-polyphenol coordination using natural polyphenols and 1,2-diaminocyclohexane-Pt (II), enabling dual-responsive drug release behavior. For proof of concept, we demonstrate the antitumor activity of the Pt nanocomplex using a representative tannic acid-Pt nanocomplex (denoted as PTI). PTI can induce intensive tumor cell apoptosis, trigger immunogenic cell death (ICD), remarkably promote cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) infiltration in tumors, and significantly reduce immunosuppression of the tumor microenvironments, thus stimulating potent antitumor immune responses and showing effective antitumor activity by synergizing immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy.
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- Jiajia Xiang
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Smart BioMaterials and Center for Bionanoengineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou 311215, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hangzhou, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Smart BioMaterials and Center for Bionanoengineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hangzhou, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical College of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Smart BioMaterials and Center for Bionanoengineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hangzhou, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Smart BioMaterials and Center for Bionanoengineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou 311215, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hangzhou, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Smart BioMaterials and Center for Bionanoengineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou 311215, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hangzhou, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Smart BioMaterials and Center for Bionanoengineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou 311215, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hangzhou, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Smart BioMaterials and Center for Bionanoengineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou 311215, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hangzhou, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Smart BioMaterials and Center for Bionanoengineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou 311215, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Hangzhou, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Geng H, Zhong QZ, Li J, Lin Z, Cui J, Caruso F, Hao J. Metal Ion-Directed Functional Metal-Phenolic Materials. Chem Rev 2022; 122:11432-11473. [PMID: 35537069 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c01042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Metal ions are ubiquitous in nature and play significant roles in assembling functional materials in fields spanning chemistry, biology, and materials science. Metal-phenolic materials are assembled from phenolic components in the presence of metal ions through the formation of metal-organic complexes. Alkali, alkali-earth, transition, and noble metal ions as well as metalloids interacting with phenolic building blocks have been widely exploited to generate diverse hybrid materials. Despite extensive studies on the synthesis of metal-phenolic materials, a comprehensive summary of how metal ions guide the assembly of phenolic compounds is lacking. A fundamental understanding of the roles of metal ions in metal-phenolic materials engineering will facilitate the assembly of materials with specific and functional properties. In this review, we focus on the diversity and function of metal ions in metal-phenolic material engineering and emerging applications. Specifically, we discuss the range of underlying interactions, including (i) cation-π, (ii) coordination, (iii) redox, and (iv) dynamic covalent interactions, and highlight the wide range of material properties resulting from these interactions. Applications (e.g., biological, catalytic, and environmental) and perspectives of metal-phenolic materials are also highlighted.
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- Huimin Geng
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and the State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and the State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China.,Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Department of Biomaterials, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and the State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and the State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
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Cao H, Yang L, Tian R, Wu H, Gu Z, Li Y. Versatile polyphenolic platforms in regulating cell biology. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:4175-4198. [PMID: 35535743 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs01165k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Polyphenolic materials are a class of fascinating and versatile bioinspired materials for biointerfacial engineering. In particular, due to the presence of active chemical groups, a series of unique physicochemical properties become accessible and tunable of the as-prepared polyphenolic platforms, which could delicately regulate the cell activities via cell-material contact-dependent interactions. More interestingly, polyphenols could also affect the cell behaviors via cell-material contact-independent manner, which arise due to their intrinsically functional characteristics (e.g., antioxidant and photothermal behaviors). As such, a comprehensive understanding on the relationship between material properties and desired biomedical applications, as well as the underlying mechanism at the cellular and molecular level would provide material design principles and accelerate the lab-to-clinic translation of polyphenolic platforms. In this review, we firstly give a brief overview of cell hallmarks governed by surrounding cues, followed by the introduction of polyphenolic material engineering strategies. Subsequently, a detailed discussion on cell-polyphenols contact-dependent interfacial interaction and contact-independent interaction was also carefully provided. Lastly, their biomedical applications were elaborated. We believe that this review could provide guidances for the rational material design of multifunctional polyphenols and extend their application window.
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- Huan Cao
- Laboratory of Clinical Nuclear Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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- Laboratory of Clinical Nuclear Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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- Laboratory of Clinical Nuclear Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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- Huaxi MR Research Center, Department of Radiology, Functional and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Laboratory of Clinical Nuclear Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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- Laboratory of Clinical Nuclear Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Ju Y, Liao H, Richardson JJ, Guo J, Caruso F. Nanostructured particles assembled from natural building blocks for advanced therapies. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:4287-4336. [PMID: 35471996 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00343g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Advanced treatments based on immune system manipulation, gene transcription and regulation, specific organ and cell targeting, and/or photon energy conversion have emerged as promising therapeutic strategies against a range of challenging diseases. Naturally derived macromolecules (e.g., proteins, lipids, polysaccharides, and polyphenols) have increasingly found use as fundamental building blocks for nanostructured particles as their advantageous properties, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, inherent bioactivity, and diverse chemical properties make them suitable for advanced therapeutic applications. This review provides a timely and comprehensive summary of the use of a broad range of natural building blocks in the rapidly developing field of advanced therapeutics with insights specific to nanostructured particles. We focus on an up-to-date overview of the assembly of nanostructured particles using natural building blocks and summarize their key scientific and preclinical milestones for advanced therapies, including adoptive cell therapy, immunotherapy, gene therapy, active targeted drug delivery, photoacoustic therapy and imaging, photothermal therapy, and combinational therapy. A cross-comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of different natural building blocks are highlighted to elucidate the key design principles for such bio-derived nanoparticles toward improving their performance and adoption. Current challenges and future research directions are also discussed, which will accelerate our understanding of designing, engineering, and applying nanostructured particles for advanced therapies.
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- Yi Ju
- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia. .,School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia
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- BMI Center for Biomass Materials and Nanointerfaces, College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China. .,Department of Liver Surgery & Liver Transplantation, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy, Sichuan 610065, China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- BMI Center for Biomass Materials and Nanointerfaces, College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China. .,Bioproducts Institute, Departments of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia.
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Yang L, Li L, Li H, Wang T, Ren X, Cheng Y, Li Y, Huang Q. Layer-by-Layer Assembled Smart Antibacterial Coatings via Mussel-Inspired Polymerization and Dynamic Covalent Chemistry. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2200112. [PMID: 35182462 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202200112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Bacterial colonization on the surface of medical implanted devices and bacterial infection-induced biofilm have been a lethal risk for patients of clinical treatment. While antibacterial coatings fabricated by layer-by-layer (LBL) assembly techniques have been well explored, the facile preparation of substrate-independent smart antibacterial coatings with on-demand antibiotics release profile and excellent antibacterial performance is still urgently needed. In this work, this goal is addressed by LBL assembly fabrication of robust antibacterial coatings using naturally occurring and commercially available building blocks (i.e., aminoglycosides, 5,6-dihydroxyindole, and formylphenylboronic acid) via the subsequentially performed mussel-inspired polymerization and dynamic covalent chemistries. The resulting antibacterial coatings on different substates all presente a dynamic feature (i.e., pH-responsive), on-demand antibiotics release properties, and highly effective antibacterial performance both in vitro and in vivo. It is envisioned that this work can expand the scope of LBL assembly technique toward the next generation of robust and universal antibacterial coating materials by using natural building blocks and readily available chemistries.
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- Lei Yang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 China
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- Department of Orthopedics Oncology Changzheng Hospital the Navy Medical University Shanghai 200003 China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology School of Life Sciences East China Normal University Shanghai 200241 China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 China
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- Department of Orthopedics Oncology Changzheng Hospital the Navy Medical University Shanghai 200003 China
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Hu X, Li Z, Yang Z, Zhu F, Zhao W, Duan G, Li Y. Fabrication of Functional Polycatechol Nanoparticles. ACS Macro Lett 2022; 11:251-256. [PMID: 35574777 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.1c00729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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While low-dimensional (1D and 2D) polycatechol materials have been widely described for a range of biomedical and surface engineering applications, very few examples have been explored that focus on the construction of functional polycatechol nanoparticles. Herein, we report the facile fabrication of a series of polycatechol nanoparticles via a general and robust strategy based on the one-step oxidation reaction. IO3--induced catechol redox chemistry could facilitate the precise size control of the resulting nanoparticles and also allow the successful transfer and amplification of microscopic monomer function into macroscopic polycatechol material properties. The ease, facileness, and controllability of such a one-step fabrication process could highly promote the development of polycatechol nanomaterials for various applications.
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- Xinhao Hu
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Li Z, Chen Z, Chen H, Chen K, Tao W, Ouyang XK, Mei L, Zeng X. Polyphenol-based hydrogels: Pyramid evolution from crosslinked structures to biomedical applications and the reverse design. Bioact Mater 2022; 17:49-70. [PMID: 35386465 PMCID: PMC8958331 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.01.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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As a kind of nature-derived bioactive materials, polyphenol-based hydrogels possess many unique and outstanding properties such as adhesion, toughness, and self-healing due to their specific crosslinking structures, which have been widely used in biomedical fields including wound healing, antitumor, treatment of motor system injury, digestive system disease, oculopathy, and bioelectronics. In this review, starting with the classification of common polyphenol-based hydrogels, the pyramid evolution process of polyphenol-based hydrogels from crosslinking structures to derived properties and then to biomedical applications is elaborated, as well as the efficient reverse design considerations of polyphenol-based hydrogel systems are proposed. Finally, the existing problems and development prospects of these hydrogel materials are discussed. It is hoped that the unique perspective of the review can promote further innovation and breakthroughs of polyphenol-based hydrogels in the future. Polyphenol-based hydrogels combine advantages of polyphenols with common hydrogels. Cognition of such hydrogels underwent from structures to properties to applications. Various crosslinked structures of such hydrogels can derive outstanding properties. Such hydrogels can be widely used in biomedicine due to the outstanding properties. Reverse design thought from applications to properties to structures is promising.
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- Zimu Li
- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, China
- Corresponding author.
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- Center for Nanomedicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
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- School of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, 316022, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, China
- Corresponding author.
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Zhao K, Gao Z, Song D, Zhang P, Cui J. Assembly of catechol-modified polymer brushes for drug delivery. Polym Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1py00947h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The anticancer drug of Bortezomib conjugated onto catechol-modified bottlebrush block copolymers can be intracellularly released owing to the pH-responsive behavior, resulting in considerable cell death and tumor growth inhibition.
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- Kaijie Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China
- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China
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Liu Z, Yu W, Sheng W, Li R, Guo H, Feng X, Li Q, Wang R, Li W, Jia X. Controllable Synthesis of Polyphenol Spheres via Amine-Catalyzed Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly. Biomacromolecules 2021; 23:140-149. [PMID: 34910461 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c01158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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A facile and general strategy for preparing uniform and multifunctional polyphenol-based colloidal particles through amine-catalyzed polymerization-induced self-assembly is described. The size and interfacial adhesion of polyphenol spheres can be easily controlled over a wide range via adjusting the concentration of the cosolvent and monomer. Moreover, the polyphenol spheres showed excellent thermal and chemical stability and highly active properties and could efficiently deplete the reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are helpful for in vivo ROS regulation for inflammatory therapeutic. The accessible and versatile method provides a feasible way for the rational engineering of multifunctional polyphenol spheres, which have great potential in many fields.
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- Zhiqing Liu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, People's Republic of China
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- Chair of Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, School of Science, Technische Universität Dresden Mommsenstrasse 4, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, People's Republic of China
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- Chair of Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, School of Science, Technische Universität Dresden Mommsenstrasse 4, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, People's Republic of China
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Wang T, Fan Q, Hong J, Chen Z, Zhou X, Zhang J, Dai Y, Jiang H, Gu Z, Cheng Y, Li Y. Therapeutic Nanoparticles from Grape Seed for Modulating Oxidative Stress. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2102485. [PMID: 34605169 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202102485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The therapeutic potential of nanomaterials toward oxidative damage relevant diseases has attracted great attentions by offering promising advantages compared with conventional antioxidants. Although different kinds of nanoantioxidants have been well developed, the facile fabrication of robust and efficient nanoscavengers is still met with challenges like the use of toxic and high-cost subunits, the involvement of multistep synthetic process, and redundant purification work. Herein, a direct fabrication strategy toward polyphenol nanoparticles with tunable size, excellent biocompatibility, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging capacities from grape seed via an enzymatic polymerization method is reported. The resulting nanoparticles can efficiently prevent cell damage from ROS and exert promising in vivo antioxidant therapeutic effects on several oxidative stress-related diseases, including accelerating wound healing, inhibiting ulcerative colitis, and regulating the oxidative stress in dry eye disease. This study can stimulate the development of more kinds of low-cost, safe, and efficient biomass-based antioxidative nanomaterials via similar fabrication methodologies.
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- Tianyou Wang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550004, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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Wu H, Chen Z, Qi S, Bai B, Ye J, Wu D, Shen J, Kang F, Yu G. Evaluation of the stability of cucurbit[8]uril-based ternary host-guest complexation in physiological environment and the fabrication of a supramolecular theranostic nanomedicine. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:330. [PMID: 34670552 PMCID: PMC8529793 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01076-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Supramolecular theranostics have exhibited promising potentials in disease diagnosis and therapy by taking advantages of the dynamic and reversible nature of non-covalent interactions. It is extremely important to figure out the stability of the driving forces in physiological environment for the preparation of theranostic systems. METHODS The host-guest complexation between cucurbit[8]uril (CB[8]), 4,4'-bipyridinium, and napththyl guest was fully studied using various characterizations, including nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy, isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC). The association constants of this ternary complex were determined using isothermal titration calorimetry. The stability of the non-covalent interactions and self-assemblies form from this molecular recognition was confirmed by UV-vis spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering (DLS). A supramolecular nanomedicine was constructed on the basis of this 1:1:1 ternary recognition, and its in vitro and in vivo anticancer efficacy were thoroughly evaluated. Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging was used to monitor the delivery and biodistribution of the supramolecular nanomedicine. RESULTS Various experiments confirmed that the ternary complexation between 4,4'-bipyridinium, and napththyl derivative and CB[8] was stable in physiological environment, including phosphate buffered solution and cell culture medium. Supramolecular nanomedicine (SNM@DOX) encapsulating a neutral anticancer drug (doxrubincin, DOX) was prepared based on this molecular recognition that linked the hydrophobic poly(ε-caprolactone) chain and hydrophilic polyethylene glycol segment. The non-covalent interactions guaranteed the stability of SNM@DOX during blood circulation and promoted its tumor accumulation by taking advantage of the enhanced permeability and retention effect, thus greatly improving the anti-tumor efficacy as compared with the free drug. CONCLUSION Arising from the host-enhanced charge-transfer interactions, the CB[8]-based ternary recognition was stable enough in physiological environment, which was suitable for the fabrication of supramolecular nanotheranostics showing promising potentials in precise cancer diagnosis and therapy.
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- Han Wu
- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics and Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics and Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310003, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 400030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou, 310015, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 400030, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics and Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China.
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Li X, Wang X, Liu Q, Yan J, Pan D, Wang L, Xu Y, Wang F, Liu Y, Li X, Yang M. ROS-Responsive Boronate-Stabilized Polyphenol-Poloxamer 188 Assembled Dexamethasone Nanodrug for Macrophage Repolarization in Osteoarthritis Treatment. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2100883. [PMID: 34137218 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202100883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling joint disease associated with chronic inflammation. The polarization of macrophages plays the key role in inflammatory microenvironment of joint which is a therapeutic target for OA treatment. Herein, a boronate-stabilized polyphenol-poloxamer assembled dexamethasone nanodrug with reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive drug release behavior and ROS scavenging ability is prepared. Thanks to that, the nanodrug can efficiently inhibit the ROS and nitric oxide production in lipopolysaccharide-activated RAW264.7 macrophages and modulate macrophages M2 polarization at a much lower concentration than free drug dexamethasone. Furthermore, the monosodium iodoacetate-induced OA mice treated with this nanodrug is very similar with the normal mice with the evaluation of body weight and scores including clinical arthritis scores, claw circumference, and kinematics score. The inflammation associated angiogenesis is also reduced which revealed by 68 Ga-labeled arginine-glycine-aspartic acid peptide micro-positron emission tomography imaging. Cartilage degradation and bone erosion in the joints are also inhibited by the nanodrug, along with the inhibition of proinflammatory cytokines. In addition, the biosafety of this nanodrug is also verified. This nanodrug with excellent immunomodulation properties can be used not only for OA therapy but also for other inflammatory diseases associated with excess oxidative stress and macrophage polarization.
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- Xinxin Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Institute of Nuclear Medicine Wuxi 214063 China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Institute of Nuclear Medicine Wuxi 214063 China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Institute of Nuclear Medicine Wuxi 214063 China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Institute of Nuclear Medicine Wuxi 214063 China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Institute of Nuclear Medicine Wuxi 214063 China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Institute of Nuclear Medicine Wuxi 214063 China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Institute of Nuclear Medicine Wuxi 214063 China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Molecular Nuclear Medicine Jiangsu Institute of Nuclear Medicine Wuxi 214063 China
- Department of Radiopharmaceuticals School of Pharmacy Nanjing Medical University Nanjing 211166 China
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Si X, Ji G, Ma S, Xu Y, Zhao J, Zhang Y, Huang Z, Tang Z, Song W, Chen X. In-Situ-Sprayed Dual-Functional Immunotherapeutic Gel for Colorectal Cancer Postsurgical Treatment. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2100862. [PMID: 34347370 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202100862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Surgery remains the most preferred treatment options for colorectal cancer (CRC). Paradoxically, local recurrence and distant metastasis are usually accelerated postsurgery as a consequence of local and systemic immunosuppression caused by surgery. Therefore, modulating tumor postoperative immune microenvironment and activating systemic antitumor immunity are necessary supplementaries for CRC therapy. Here, an in-situ-sprayed immunotherapeutic gel loaded with anti-OX40 antibody (iSGels@aOX40) is reported for CRC postsurgical treatment. The iSGel is formed instantly after spraying with strong adhesion ability via crosslinking between tannic acid (TA) and poly(l-glutamic acid)-g-methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)/phenyl boronic acid (PLG-g-mPEG/PBA). TA not only serves as one component of the iSGel but also relieves the postsurgical immunosuppressive microenvironment by inhibiting the activity of cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2). The aOX40 serves as an immune agonistic antibody and is released from the iSGel in a constant manner lasting for over 20 days. In a subcutaneous murine CRC model, the iSGels@aOX40 results in complete inhibition on tumor recurrence. In addition, the cured mice show resistance to tumor re-challenge, suggesting that immune memory effects are established after the iSGels@aOX40 treatment. In an orthotopic CRC peritoneal metastatic model, the iSGels@aOX40 also remarkably inhibits the growth of the abdominal metastatic tumors, suggesting great potential for clinical CRC therapy.
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- Xinghui Si
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 China
- Jilin Biomedical Polymers Engineering Laboratory Changchun 130022 China
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- Department Gastrointestinal Surgery China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University Changchun 130021 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 China
- Jilin Biomedical Polymers Engineering Laboratory Changchun 130022 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100039 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 China
- University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230026 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 China
- Jilin Biomedical Polymers Engineering Laboratory Changchun 130022 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 China
- University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230026 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 China
- Jilin Biomedical Polymers Engineering Laboratory Changchun 130022 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 China
- Jilin Biomedical Polymers Engineering Laboratory Changchun 130022 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 China
- Jilin Biomedical Polymers Engineering Laboratory Changchun 130022 China
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Li J, Jiang X, Shang L, Li Z, Yang C, Luo Y, Hu D, Shen Y, Zhang Z. L-EGCG-Mn nanoparticles as a pH-sensitive MRI contrast agent. Drug Deliv 2021; 28:134-143. [PMID: 33356629 PMCID: PMC7782420 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2020.1862363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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This study aimed to synthesize and characterize L-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) complexed Mn2+ nanoparticle (L-EGCG-Mn), a proof-of-concept pH-sensitive manganese core nanoparticle (NP), and compare its magnetic resonance (MR) properties with those of Gd-DTPA, both in vitro and in vivo. Reverse microemulsion was used to obtain the L-EGCG-Mn NPs. The physicochemical properties of L-EGCG-Mn were characterized using dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy, and near-infrared fluorescence small animal live imaging. The in vitro relaxivity of L-EGCG-Mn incubated with different pH buffer solutions (pH = 7.4, 6.8, 5.5) was evaluated. The T1-weighted MR imaging (MRI) properties were evaluated in vitro using hypoxic H22 cells as well as in H22 tumor-bearing mice. Cytotoxicity tests and histological analysis were performed to evaluate the safety of L-EGCG-Mn. L-EGCG-Mn showed good biocompatibility, stability, pH sensitivity, and tumor-targeting ability. Moreover, when the pH was decreased from 7.4 to 5.5, the r 1 relaxivity of L-EGCG-Mn was shown to gradually increase from 1.79 to 6.43 mM-1·s-1. Furthermore, after incubation with L-EGCG-Mn for 4 h, the T1 relaxation time of hypoxic H22 cells was significantly lower than that of normoxic H22 cells (1788 ± 89 vs. 1982 ± 68 ms, p=.041). The in vivo analysis showed that after injection, L-EGCG-Mn exhibited a higher MRI signal compared to Gd-DTPA in H22 tumor-bearing mice (p < .05). Furthermore, L-EGCG-Mn was found to have a good safety profile via cytotoxicity tests and histological analysis. L-EGCG-Mn has a good safety profile and pH sensitivity and may thus serve as a potential MRI contrast agent.
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- Jiali Li
- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Medical Research Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China.,National Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China.,Hubei Engineering Research Center for Novel Drug Delivery System, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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Chen Z, Farag MA, Zhong Z, Zhang C, Yang Y, Wang S, Wang Y. Multifaceted role of phyto-derived polyphenols in nanodrug delivery systems. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 176:113870. [PMID: 34280511 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.113870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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As naturally occurring bioactive products, several lines of evidence have shown the potential of polyphenols in the medical intervention of various diseases, including tumors, inflammatory diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. Notably, owing to the particular molecular structure, polyphenols can combine with proteins, metal ions, polymers, and nucleic acids providing better strategies for polyphenol-delivery strategies. This contributes to the inherent advantages of polyphenols as important functional components for other drug delivery strategies, e.g., protecting nanodrugs from oxidation as a protective layer, improving the physicochemical properties of carbohydrate polymer carriers, or being used to synthesize innovative functional delivery vehicles. Polyphenols have emerged as a multifaceted player in novel drug delivery systems, both as therapeutic agents delivered to intervene in disease progression and as essential components of drug carriers. Although an increasing number of studies have focused on polyphenol-based nanodrug delivery including epigallocatechin-3-gallate, curcumin, resveratrol, tannic acid, and polyphenol-related innovative preparations, these molecules are not without inherent shortcomings. The active biochemical characteristics of polyphenols constitute a prerequisite to their high-frequency use in drug delivery systems and likewise to provoke new challenges for the design and development of novel polyphenol drug delivery systems of improved efficacies. In this review, we focus on both the targeted delivery of polyphenols and the application of polyphenols as components of drug delivery carriers, and comprehensively elaborate on the application of polyphenols in new types of drug delivery systems. According to the different roles played by polyphenols in innovative drug delivery strategies, potential limitations and risks are discussed in detail including the influences on the physical and chemical properties of nanodrug delivery systems, and their influence on normal physiological functions inside the organism.
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- Zhejie Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China; Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; Chemistry Department, American University in Cairo AUC, Cairo, Egypt
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- Macau Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China.
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Zhang WX, Hao YN, Gao YR, Shu Y, Wang JH. Mutual Benefit between Cu(II) and Polydopamine for Improving Photothermal-Chemodynamic Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:38127-38137. [PMID: 34347422 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c12199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Combination therapy has attracted extensive interest in alleviating the shortcomings of monotherapy and enhancing the treatment efficacy. In this work, hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles (HMSNs) play the role of nanocarriers in the delivery of Cu(II)-doped polydopamine (PDA), termed as HMSNs@PDA-Cu, for synergistic therapy. PDA acts as a traditional photothermal agent to realize photothermal treatment (PTT). Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) is realized by the reaction of Cu(II) with intracellular glutathione (GSH), and subsequently, the generated Cu(I) reacts with H2O2 to produce toxic hydroxyl radical (•OH) through a Fenton-like reaction. The photothermal performance of PDA is improved after its coordination with Cu(II). On the other hand, PDA exhibits superoxide dismutase (SOD)-mimicking activity. PDA converts O2•- to H2O2 and improves the production of H2O2, which promotes the therapeutic effect of CDT. Moreover, the high temperature caused by PTT further enhances the yield of •OH for CDT. This nanotheranostic platform perfectly applied to the tumor depletion of mice, presenting great potential for cancer metastasis therapy in vitro and in vivo.
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- Wen-Xin Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Box 332, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Box 332, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Box 332, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Box 332, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Box 332, Shenyang 110819, China
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Xin H, Huang Y, Tang H, Chen Y, Xia H, Zhang F, Li B, Ping Y. Delivery of a system x c- inhibitor by a redox-responsive levodopa prodrug nanoassembly for combination ferrotherapy. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:7172-7181. [PMID: 34369535 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb00742d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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A comprehensive understanding of ferroptosis signaling pathways significantly contributes to the advances in cancer ferrotherapy. Herein, we constructed a self-assembled prodrug nanosystem targeting system xc-, a key regulator for ferroptosis, to amplify the therapeutic efficacy of cancer ferrotherapy. The prodrug nanosystem is assembled between sulfasalazine (SSZ, a ferroptosis resistance inhibitor) and disulfide-bridged levodopa (DSSD) that can chelate Fe2+ ions to form SSZ-Fe2+@DSSD, and the resulting nanoassembly can not only inhibit ferroptosis resistance, but also generate ROS in the tumor microenvironment. Whereas the prodrug nanosystem is stable in the physiological environment, it becomes unstable in the tumoral and intracellular reductive microenvironment, where the disulfide linkers are disrupted by high levels of glutathione (GSH), triggering the release of active Fe2+ and SSZ. Under the Fenton reaction, the released Fe2+ thus can induce ferroptosis, which is amplified by SSZ-mediated inhibition of ferroptosis resistance to synergistically improve the therapeutic efficacy of ferroptosis. Our study thus provides an innovative prodrug strategy to advance anticancer ferroptosis.
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- Huhu Xin
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China. and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, 1369 West Wenyi Road, Hangzhou 311121, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, 1369 West Wenyi Road, Hangzhou 311121, China. and Department of Biochemistry & Research Center of Clinical Pharmacy of The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Biochemistry & Research Center of Clinical Pharmacy of The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China. and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, 1369 West Wenyi Road, Hangzhou 311121, China.
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Jiang W, Fan Q, Wang J, Zhang B, Hao T, Chen Q, Li L, Chen L, Cui H, Li Z. PEGylated phospholipid micelles containing D-α-tocopheryl succinate as multifunctional nanocarriers for enhancing the antitumor efficacy of doxorubicin. Int J Pharm 2021; 607:120979. [PMID: 34371151 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of this investigation is to clarify the effect of D-α-tocopheryl succinate (vitamin E succinate, VES) and distearoylphosphatidyl ethanolamine-poly(ethylene glycol) (DSPE-PEG) on the encapsulation and controlled release of doxorubicin (DOX) in nano-assemblies and their consequences on the anti-tumor efficacy of DOX. DOX molecules were successfully loaded into the hybrid micelles with VES and DSPE-PEG (VDPM) via thin-film hydration method, exhibiting a small hydrodynamic particle size (~30 nm) and a weak negative zeta potential of around -5 mv. The obtained DOX-loaded VDPM2 displayed retarded DOX release at pH of 7.4, while substantially accelerated drug release at acidic pH of 5.0. Furthermore, the DOX-loaded VDPM2 exhibited substantially slower drug release rate at pH 7.4 compared with the drug-loaded VDPM1 or DPM preparation, benefiting for decreasing the premature DOX release during blood circulation. In vitro cell experiment indicated that DOX-loaded micelles (DPM, VDPM1 and VDPM2) improved the cellular uptake of DOX in 4T1 and MDA-MB-231 cells. The existence of VES component in the structure of DOX-loaded micelles had no obvious influence on the subcellular distribution of the encapsulated DOX molecules. Furthermore, the DOX-loaded VDPM2 exhibited more pronounced cytotoxicity to 4T1 and MDA-MB-231 cancerous cells compared with DOX-loaded DPM and free DOX solution. The hybrid nanocarriers including VES and DSPE-PEG selectively induced intracellular ROS accumulation and increased level of cytoplasmic calcium ion in cancerous cells by interacting with mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum, bringing about the improved cytotoxicity of DOX. In vivo antitumor efficacy investigation of DOX-loaded VDPM2 against 4T1 xenograft-bearing mice displayed satisfied therapeutic activity with negligible systemic toxicity, as evidenced by the histological analysis and change of body weight. The proposed DOX-loaded VDPM preparation, as a mulifunctional chemotherapeutic nanomedicine system, holds great potential and bright prospect for clinical tumor therapy.
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- Weiwei Jiang
- School of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116027, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116027, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Dalian University of Technology, 116024, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, PR China.
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Li Q, Dong Z, Chen M, Feng L. Phenolic molecules constructed nanomedicine for innovative cancer treatment. Coord Chem Rev 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.213912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Guo Y, Sun Q, Wu FG, Dai Y, Chen X. Polyphenol-Containing Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Properties, and Therapeutic Delivery. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2007356. [PMID: 33876449 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202007356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 177] [Impact Index Per Article: 59.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Polyphenols, the phenolic hydroxyl group-containing organic molecules, are widely found in natural plants and have shown beneficial effects on human health. Recently, polyphenol-containing nanoparticles have attracted extensive research attention due to their antioxidation property, anticancer activity, and universal adherent affinity, and thus have shown great promise in the preparation, stabilization, and modification of multifunctional nanoassemblies for bioimaging, therapeutic delivery, and other biomedical applications. Additionally, the metal-polyphenol networks, formed by the coordination interactions between polyphenols and metal ions, have been used to prepare an important class of polyphenol-containing nanoparticles for surface modification, bioimaging, drug delivery, and disease treatments. By focusing on the interactions between polyphenols and different materials (e.g., metal ions, inorganic materials, polymers, proteins, and nucleic acids), a comprehensive review on the synthesis and properties of the polyphenol-containing nanoparticles is provided. Moreover, the remarkable versatility of polyphenol-containing nanoparticles in different biomedical applications, including biodetection, multimodal bioimaging, protein and gene delivery, bone repair, antibiosis, and cancer theranostics is also demonstrated. Finally, the challenges faced by future research regarding the polyphenol-containing nanoparticles are discussed.
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- Yuxin Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast University, 2 Sipailou Road, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast University, 2 Sipailou Road, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast University, 2 Sipailou Road, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- Cancer Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR, P. R. China
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119077, Singapore
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"There's plenty of room at the bottom" (Richard Feynman, 1959): an invitation for (metalla)carboranes to enter the (new) field of nanomedicine. For two decades, the number of publications on boron cluster compounds designed for potential applications in medicine has been constantly increasing. Hundreds of compounds have been screened in vitro or in vivo for a variety of biological activities (chemotherapeutics, radiotherapeutics, antiviral, etc.), and some have shown rather promising potential for further development. However, until now, no boron cluster compounds have made it to the clinic, and even clinical trials have been very sparse. This review introduces a new perspective in the field of medicinal boron chemistry, namely that boron-based drugs should be regarded as nanomedicine platforms, due to their peculiar self-assembly behaviour in aqueous solutions, and treated as such. Examples for boron-based 12- and 11-vertex clusters and appropriate comparative studies from medicinal (in)organic chemistry and nanomedicine, highlighting similarities, differences and gaps in physicochemical and biological characterisation methods, are provided to encourage medicinal boron chemists to fill in the gaps between chemistry laboratory and real applications in living systems by employing bioanalytical and biophysical methods for characterising and controlling the aggregation behaviour of the clusters in solution.
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- Marta Gozzi
- Institute of Inorganic ChemistryFaculty of Chemistry and MineralogyLeipzig UniversityJohannisallee 2904103LeipzigGermany
- Institute of Analytical ChemistryFaculty of Chemistry and MineralogyLeipzig UniversityLinnéstr. 304103LeipzigGermany
- Institute of Medicinal Physics and BiophysicsFaculty of MedicineLeipzig UniversityHärtelstr. 16–1804107LeipzigGermany
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- Institute of Medicinal Physics and BiophysicsFaculty of MedicineLeipzig UniversityHärtelstr. 16–1804107LeipzigGermany
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- Institute of Inorganic ChemistryFaculty of Chemistry and MineralogyLeipzig UniversityJohannisallee 2904103LeipzigGermany
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- Yiyun Cheng
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences East China Normal University Shanghai 200241 China
- South China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology Guangzhou Guangdong 510640 China
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Qiao L, Han M, Gao S, Shao X, Wang X, Sun L, Fu X, Wei Q. Research progress on nanotechnology for delivery of active ingredients from traditional Chinese medicines. J Mater Chem B 2021; 8:6333-6351. [PMID: 32633311 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb01260b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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There is growing acceptance of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) as potential sources of clinical agents based on the demonstrated efficacies of numerous bioactive compounds first identified in TCM extracts, such as paclitaxel, camptothecin, and artemisinin. However, there are several challenges to achieving the full clinical potential of many TCMs, particularly the generally high hydrophobicity and low bioavailability. Recently, however, numerous studies have attempted to circumvent the limited in vivo activity and systemic toxicity of TCM ingredients by incorporation into nanoparticle-based delivery systems. Many of these formulations demonstrate improved bioavailability, enhanced tissue targeting, and greater in vivo stability compared to the native compound. This review summarizes nanoformulations of the most promising and extensively studied TCM compounds to provide a reference for further research. Combining these natural compounds with nanotechnology-based delivery systems may further improve the clinical utility of these agents, in turn leading to more intensive research on traditional medicinal compounds.
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- Li Qiao
- Experimental Center, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, P. R. China
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- College of Phamaceutical Science, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, P. R. China
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- Experimental Center, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Network Pharmacology, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, P. R. China.
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- Experimental Center, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, P. R. China
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- Experimental Center, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Network Pharmacology, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Engineering Laboratory of Chemical Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, P. R. China.
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Wu D, Zhou J, Creyer MN, Yim W, Chen Z, Messersmith PB, Jokerst JV. Phenolic-enabled nanotechnology: versatile particle engineering for biomedicine. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:4432-4483. [PMID: 33595004 PMCID: PMC8106539 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00908c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Phenolics are ubiquitous in nature and have gained immense research attention because of their unique physiochemical properties and widespread industrial use. In recent decades, their accessibility, versatile reactivity, and relative biocompatibility have catalysed research in phenolic-enabled nanotechnology (PEN) particularly for biomedical applications which have been a major benefactor of this emergence, as largely demonstrated by polydopamine and polyphenols. Therefore, it is imperative to overveiw the fundamental mechanisms and synthetic strategies of PEN for state-of-the-art biomedical applications and provide a timely and comprehensive summary. In this review, we will focus on the principles and strategies involved in PEN and summarize the use of the PEN synthetic toolkit for particle engineering and the bottom-up synthesis of nanohybrid materials. Specifically, we will discuss the attractive forces between phenolics and complementary structural motifs in confined particle systems to synthesize high-quality products with controllable size, shape, composition, as well as surface chemistry and function. Additionally, phenolic's numerous applications in biosensing, bioimaging, and disease treatment will be highlighted. This review aims to provide guidelines for new scientists in the field and serve as an up-to-date compilation of what has been achieved in this area, while offering expert perspectives on PEN's use in translational research.
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- Di Wu
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Liu P, Shi X, Zhong S, Peng Y, Qi Y, Ding J, Zhou W. Metal-phenolic networks for cancer theranostics. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:2825-2849. [PMID: 33688863 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm02064h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Metal-phenolic networks (MPNs) have shown promising potential in biomedical applications since they provide a rapid, simple and robust way to construct multifunctional nanoplatforms. As a novel nanomaterial self-assembled from metal ions and polyphenols, MPNs can be prepared to assist the theranostics of cancer owing to their bio-adhesiveness, good biocompatibility, versatile drug loading, and stimuli-responsive profile. This Critical Review aims to summarize recent progress in MPN-based nanoplatforms for multimodal tumor therapy and imaging. First, the advantages of MPNs as drug carriers are summarized. Then, various tumor therapeutic modalities based on MPNs are introduced. Next, MPN-based theranostic systems are reviewed. In terms of in vivo applications, specific attention is paid to their biosafety, biodistribution, as well as excretion. Finally, some problems and limitations of MPNs are discussed, along with a future perspective on the field.
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- Peng Liu
- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, China.
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, China.
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, China. and School of Medicine, Yichun University, Yichun, Jiangxi 336000, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, China.
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- Department of Pathology, Shihezi University School of Medicine & the First Affiliated Hospital to Shihezi University School of Medicine, Shihezi, Xinjiang 832002, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, China.
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, China.
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Qin J, Liang G, Cheng D, Liu Y, Cheng X, Yang P, Wu N, Zhao Y, Wei J. Controllable synthesis of iron-polyphenol colloidal nanoparticles with composition-dependent photothermal performance. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 593:172-181. [PMID: 33744528 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.02.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Iron-polyphenol nanoparticles are usually prepared with nontoxic plant polyphenols as a main building block, which are an emerging photothermal agent for photothermal therapy. However, till now, few works have been made on the controllable synthesis of iron-polyphenol nanoparticles with tunable composition, as well as investigation of the relationship between material composition and photothermal property. In the present study, iron-polyphenol colloidal nanoparticles with tunable diameter (21-303 nm) and ion content (9.2-97.6 mg/g), as well as high colloidal stability are successfully synthesized using different polyphenols (such as tannic acid, epigallocatechin gallate, gallic acid, epicatechin and proanthocyanidin) as a ligand. In addition, photothermal performance is highly dependent on the organic ligand, iron content and particle size. Higher iron content and smaller diameter can contribute to higher photothermal performance. The iron-polyphenol nanoparticles with the optimal iron content and particle size are selected as a photothermal agent. They can effectively inhibit the tumour growth in vivo. The current work demonstrates a general synthesis strategy for iron-polyphenol colloidal nanoparticles with tailorable composition and clarifies the relationship between material composition and photothermal performance. Moreover, it is conductive to the rational design of polyphenol-based photothermal agents for theranostic applications.
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- Jing Qin
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China.
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Yi Z, Cui X, Chen G, Chen X, Jiang X, Li X. Biocompatible, Antioxidant Nanoparticles Prepared from Natural Renewable Tea Polyphenols and Human Hair Keratins for Cell Protection and Anti-inflammation. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:1046-1057. [PMID: 33512989 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) can cause oxidative stress of tissues and adversely influence homeostasis of the body. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) with an antioxidative effect can effectively eliminate the ROS, but an evident weakness associated with it is the relatively poor cytocompatibility. Combining with other biomacromolecules such as human hair keratin (KE) and using nanotechnology to prepare nanoparticles can improve this situation. By covalent bonding, we assembled KE and EGCG into KE-EGCG nanoparticles (NANO) with size of about 50 nm and characterized them by DLS, UV, FTIR, NMR, and XPS. Free radical scavenging experiments show that antioxidant properties of the obtained NANO are superior to that of vitamin C. Cell culture experiments also show that the NANO can effectively protect the proliferation of L929 cells and HUVEC cells. In addition, we also used RAW264.7 cells to establish a H2O2-induced cell injury model and an lipopolysaccharide-induced cellular inflammatory model to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of NANO. The results show that the NANO can effectively prevent cells from oxidative damage and reduce inflammatory expression of the cells, indicating that the NANO have a good antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effect on cells which can be applied to many diseases related to oxidative stress.
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- Zeng Yi
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China.,College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China.,College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China.,College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China.,College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu 610041, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China.,College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P. R. China
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