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Solanki R, Parmar B, Jadav M, Pooja D, Kulhari H, Patel S. Berberine encapsulated phenylboronic acid-conjugated pullulan nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization and anticancer activity validated in A431 skin cancer cells and 3D spheroids. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:132737. [PMID: 38825265 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132737] [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: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
Abstract
Polysaccharide-based drug delivery systems are in high demand due to their biocompatibility, non-toxicity, and low-cost. In this study, sialic acid receptor targeted 4-carboxy phenylboronic acid modified pullulan-stearic acid conjugate (4-cPBA-PUL-SA) was synthesized and characterized for the delivery of Berberine (BBR). BBR-loaded 4-cPBA-PUL-SA nanoparticles (BPPNPs) were monodispersed (PDI: 0.238 ± 0.07), with an average hydrodynamic particle size of 191.6 nm and 73.6 % encapsulation efficiency. BPPNPs showed controlled BBR release and excellent colloidal stability, indicating their potential for drug delivery application. The cytotoxicity results indicated that BPPNPs exhibited dose and time-dependent cytotoxicity against human epidermoid carcinoma cells (A431) as well as 3D spheroids. Targeted BPPNPs demonstrated significantly higher anticancer activity compared to BBR and non-targeted BPNPs. The IC50 values for BPPNPs (2.29 μg/ml) were significantly lower than BPNPs (4.13 μg/ml) and BBR (19.61 μg/ml), indicating its potential for skin cancer treatment. Furthermore, CSLM images of A431 cells and 3D spheroids demonstrated that BPPNPs have higher cellular uptake and induced apoptosis compared to free BBR and BPNPs. In conclusion, BPPNPs demonstrate promising potential as an effective drug delivery system for skin cancer therapy.
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- Raghu Solanki
- School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030, India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030, India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030, India
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- Parul Institute of Pharmacy & Research, Parul University, Vadodara- 391760, India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030, India.
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- School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030, India.
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Karthika V, Jo SH, Yadav S, Reddy OS, Lim HG, Lee WK, Park SH, Lim KT. Self-Signal-Triggered Drug Delivery System for Tumor Therapy Using Cancer Cell Membrane-Coated Biocompatible Mn 3O 4 Nanocomposites. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2024; 8:e2300375. [PMID: 38548666 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202300375] [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: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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In anti-cancer metastasis treatment, precise drug delivery to cancer cells remains a challenge. Innovative nanocomposites are developed to tackle these issues effectively. The approach involves the creation of manganese oxide (Mn3O4) nanoparticles (NPs) and their functionalization using trisodium citrate to yield functionalized Mn3O4 NPs (F-Mn3O4 NPs), with enhanced water solubility, stability, and biocompatibility. Subsequently, the chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin (DOX) is encapsulated with Mn3O4 NPs, resulting in DOX/Mn3O4 NPs. To achieve cell-specific targeting, These NPs are coated with HeLa cell membranes (HCM), forming HCM/DOX/Mn3O4. For further refinement, a transferrin (Tf) receptor is integrated with cracked HCM to create Tf-HCM/DOX/Mn3O4 nanocomposites (NC) with specific cell membrane targeting capabilities. The resulting Tf-HCM/DOX/Mn3O4 NC exhibits excellent drug encapsulation efficiency (97.5%) and displays triggered drug release when exposed to NIR laser irradiation in the tumor's environment (pH 5.0 and 6.5). Furthermore, these nanocomposites show resistance to macrophage uptake and demonstrate homotypic cancer cell targeting specificity, even in the presence of other tumor cells. In vitro toxicity tests show that Tf-HCM/DOX/Mn3O4 NC achieves significant anticancer activity against HeLa and BT20 cancer cells, with percentages of 76.46% and 71.36%, respectively. These results indicate the potential of Tf-HCM/DOX/Mn3O4 NC as an effective nanoplatform for chemo-photothermal therapy.
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- Viswanathan Karthika
- Department of Display Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea
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- Department of Smart Green Technology Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea
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- Department of Display Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea
- Department of Smart Green Technology Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, South Korea
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Mao B, Liu S, Zhu S, Wu F, Yuan W, Yan Y, Wang B. The janus face of serotonin: Regenerative promoter and chronic liver disease aggravator. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30703. [PMID: 38756588 PMCID: PMC11096747 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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The progression of liver diseases, from viral hepatitis and fatty liver disease to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is the most representative series of pathological events in liver diseases. While serotonin (5-HT) primarily regulates brain functions such as psychology, mood, and appetite in the central nervous system (CNS), peripheral 5-HT plays a crucial role in regulating tumor development, glucose and lipid metabolism, immune function and inflammatory response related to liver diseases. These peripheral physiological processes involving 5-HT are the key mechanisms driving the development of these liver diseases. This study presents an overview of the existing literature, focusing on the role of 5-HT in HCC, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis, and liver injury. In summary, while 5-HT promotes liver regeneration, it can also contribute to the progression of chronic liver disease. These findings indicate the potential for the development and use of 5-HT-related drugs for the treatment of liver diseases, including HCC and cirrhosis.
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- Benliang Mao
- Department of General Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- College of Clinical Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Laboratory of Stem Cells and Translational Medicine, Institutes for Life Sciences, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
- College of Clinical Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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Jain P, Jangid AK, Pooja D, Kulhari H. Design of manganese-based nanomaterials for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:577-608. [PMID: 38116805 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00779k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
Abstract
In the past few years, manganese-based nanostructures have been extensively investigated in the biomedical field particularly to design highly biocompatible theranostics, which can not only act as efficient diagnostic imaging contrast agents but also deliver the drugs to the target sites. The nanoscale size, large surface area-to-volume ratio, availability of cheap precursors, flexibility to synthesize nanostructures with reproducible properties and high yield, and easy scale up are the major reasons for the attraction towards manganese nanostructures. Along with these properties, the nontoxic nature, pH-sensitive degradation, and easy surface functionalization are additional benefits for the use of manganese nanostructures in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. Therefore, in this review, we discuss the recent progress made in the synthesis of manganese nanostructures, describe the attempts made to modify their surfaces to impart biocompatibility and stability in biological fluids, and critically discuss their use in magnetic resonance imaging, drug and gene delivery, hyperthermia, photothermal/photodynamic, immunotherapy, biosensing and tumor diagnosis.
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- Poonam Jain
- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 382030, India.
- Department of Life Sciences, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences, Parul University, Limda Road, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391760, India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 382030, India.
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- School of Pharmacy, National Forensic Sciences University, Sector 9, Gandhinagar, 382007, Gujarat, India.
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 382030, India.
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Du R, Zhao Z, Cui J, Li Y. Manganese-Based Nanotheranostics for Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Mediated Precise Cancer Management. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:6077-6099. [PMID: 37908669 PMCID: PMC10614655 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s426311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Manganese (Mn)-based magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become a competitive imaging modality for cancer diagnosis due to its advantages of non-invasiveness, high resolution and excellent biocompatibility. In recent years, a variety of Mn contrast agents based on different material systems have been synthesized, and a series of multi-purpose Mn nanocomposites have also emerged, showing satisfactory relaxation efficiency and MRI performance thus possess the transformation and application value in MRI-synergized cancer diagnosis and treatment. This tutorial review starts from the classification and properties of Mn-based nanomaterials, and then summarizes various preparation and functionalization strategies of nanosized Mn contrast agents, especially focuses on the latest progress of Mn contrast agents in MRI-synergized precise cancer theranostics. In addition, present review also discusses the current clinical transformation obstacles such as unclear molecular mechanisms, potential nanotoxicity, and scale production constraints. This paper provides evidence-based recommendations about the future prospects of multifunctional nanoplatforms, as well as technical guidance and panoramic expectations for the design of clinically meaningful cancer management programs.
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- Ruochen Du
- Department of Laboratory Animal Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Medical Imaging, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Medical Imaging, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, People’s Republic of China
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Jangid AK, Solanki R, Jadav M, Bora S, Patel S, Pooja D, Kulhari H. Phenyl Boronic Acid -PEG-Stearic acid biomaterial-based and Sialic acid Targeted Nanomicelles for Colon Cancer Treatment. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Brand ALM, Lima FA, Tinoco NAB, Mota JC, Moreira IGS, Novaes FJM, Garrett R, Giorno TBS, Fernandes PD, Rezende CM. ΒN-Alkanoyl-5-Hydroxytryptamines (C n-5HTs) in Coffee: A Review. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2022.2059807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- A. L. M. Brand
- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Biological Science Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Biological Science Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Jangid AK, Solanki R, Patel S, Pooja D, Kulhari H. Genistein encapsulated inulin-stearic acid bioconjugate nanoparticles: Formulation development, characterization and anticancer activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 206:213-221. [PMID: 35181329 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.02.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
Abstract
Achieving controlled and site-specific delivery of hydrophobic drugs in the colon environment is a major challenge. The primary goal of this research was to synthesize inulin-stearic acid (INU-SA) conjugate and to evaluate its potential in the site-specific delivery of genistein (GEN) for the treatment of colon cancer. INU is a hydrophilic polysaccharide biological macromolecule was modified with hydrophobic SA to form amphiphilic conjugate (INU-SA) which can self-assemble into spherical nanoparticles with interesting drug release properties. The hydrophobic GEN was encapsulated into the INU-SA conjugate to prepare GEN loaded nanoparticles (GNP). The prepared GNP possessed nano size (115 nm), good colloidal dispersibility (0.066 PDI), and high drug encapsulation efficiency (92.2%). The release behaviour of GNP indicated the site-specific release of GEN, only 3.4% at gastric pH while 94% at intestinal pH. The prepared GNP showed potential cytotoxicity against HCT 116 human colorectal cancer cells, as demonstrated by antiproliferation and apoptosis assays. The observed half maximum inhibitory concentration (IC50) value of GNP (5.5 μg/mL) was significantly lower than pure GEN (28.2 μg/mL) due to higher cellular internalization of GNP than free GEN. Therefore, this research suggests a way to improve the therapeutic effectiveness of natural biomolecules using modified and biocompatible polysaccharide INU.
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- Ashok Kumar Jangid
- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030, India
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- School of Pharmacy, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar 382007, India.
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030, India; Department of Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati 781101, India.
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Kourani K, Jain P, Kumar A, Jangid AK, Swaminathan G, Durgempudi VR, Jose J, Reddy R, Pooja D, Kulhari H, Kumar LD. Inulin coated Mn 3O 4 nanocuboids coupled with RNA interference reverse intestinal tumorigenesis in Apc knockout murine colon cancer models. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2022; 40:102504. [PMID: 34890821 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2021.102504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This study reports the development and pre-clinical evaluation of biodrug using RNA interference and nanotechnology. The major challenges in achieving targeted gene silencing in vivo include the stability of RNA molecules, accumulation into pharmacological levels, and site-specific targeting of the tumor. We report the use of Inulin for coating the arginine stabilized manganese oxide nanocuboids (MNCs) for oral delivery of shRNA to the gut. Furthermore, bio-distribution analysis exhibited site-specific targeting in the intestines, improved pharmacokinetic properties, and faster elimination from the system without cytotoxicity. To evaluate the therapeutic possibility and effectiveness of this multimodal bio-drug, it was orally delivered to Apc knockout colon cancer mice models. Persistent and efficient delivery of bio-drug was demonstrated by the knockdown of target genes and increased median survival in the treated cohorts. This promising utility of RNAi-Nanotechnology approach advocates the use of bio-drug in an effort to replace chemo-drugs as the future of cancer therapeutics.
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- Khushboo Kourani
- Cancer Biology, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, (CCMB) Uppal Road, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Cancer Biology, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, (CCMB) Uppal Road, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Cancer Biology, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, (CCMB) Uppal Road, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Cancer Biology, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, (CCMB) Uppal Road, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Cancer Biology, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, (CCMB) Uppal Road, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Cancer Biology, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, (CCMB) Uppal Road, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- The Centre for Advanced Materials & Industrial Chemistry, School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
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- Cancer Biology, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, (CCMB) Uppal Road, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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Gupta N, Yadav V, Patel R. A brief review of the essential role of nanovehicles for improving the therapeutic efficacy of pharmacological agents against tumours. Curr Drug Deliv 2021; 19:301-316. [PMID: 34391379 DOI: 10.2174/1567201818666210813144105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cancer is the leading cause of death globally. There are several differences between cancer cells and normal cells. From all the therapies, chemotherapy is the most prominent therapy to treat cancer. However, the conventional drug delivery that is used to deliver poorly aqueous soluble chemotherapeutic agents has several obstacles such as whole-body distribution, rapid excretion, degradation before reaching the infected site, side effects, etc. Nanoformulation of these aqueous insoluble agents is the emerging delivery system for targeted and increasing solubility. Among all the three methods (physical, chemical and biological) chemical and biological methods are mostly used for the synthesis of nanovehicles (NVs) of different sizes, shapes and dimensions. A passive targeting delivery system in which NVs supports the pharmacological agents (drugs/genes) is a good way for resolving the obstacles with a conventional delivery system. It enhances the therapeutic efficacy of pharmacological agents (drugs/genes). These NVs have several specific characters like small size, large surface area to volume ratio, surface functionalization, etc. However, this delivery is not able to deliver site-specific delivery of drugs. An active targeting delivery system in which pharmacological agents are loaded on NVs to attack directly on cancer cells and tissues is a superior way for delivering the pharmacological agents compared to a passive targeting delivery system. Various targeting ligands have been investigated and applied for targeting the delivery of drugs such as sugar, vitamin, antibodies, protein, peptides, etc. These targeted ligand supports to guide the NVs accumulated directly on the cancer cells with a higher level of cellular internalization compared to passive targeting and conventional delivery system.
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- Nitin Gupta
- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar- 382030, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur- 341503, Rajasthan, India
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- Shree S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Ganpat University, Mehsana- 384012, Gujarat, India
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Biotinylated Mn 3O 4 nanocuboids for targeted delivery of gemcitabine hydrochloride to breast cancer and MRI applications. Int J Pharm 2021; 606:120895. [PMID: 34280487 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Multifunctional nanocarriers have been found as potential candidate for the targeted drug delivery and imaging applications. Herein, we have developed a biocompatible and pH-responsive manganese oxide nanocuboid system, surface modified with poly (ethylene glycol) bis(amine) and functionalized with biotin (Biotin-PEG-MNCs), for an efficient and targeted delivery of an anticancer drug (gemcitabine, GEM) to the human breast cancer cells. GEM-loaded Biotin-PEG@MNCs showed high drug loading efficiency, controlled release of GEM and excellent storage stability in the physiological buffers and different temperature conditions. GEM-loaded Biotin-PEG@MNCs showed dose- and time-dependent decrease in the viability of human breast cancer cells. Further, it exhibited significantly higher cell growth inhibition than pure GEM which suggested that Biotin-PEG@MNCs has efficiently delivered the GEM into cancerous cells. The role of biotin in the uptake was proved by the competitive binding-based cellular uptake study. A significant decrease in the amount of manganese was observed in biotin pre-treated cancer cells as compared to biotin untreated cancer cells. In MRI studies, Biotin-PEG-MNCs showed both longitudinal and transverse relaxivity about 0.091 and 7.66 mM-1 s-1 at 3.0 T MRI scanner, respectively. Overall, the developed Biotin-PEG-MNCs presents a significant potential in formulation development for cancer treatment via targeted drug delivery and enhanced MRI contrast imaging properties.
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Jangid AK, Pooja D, Jain P, Gupta N, Ramesan S, Kulhari H. Self-assembled and pH-responsive polymeric nanomicelles impart effective delivery of paclitaxel to cancer cells. RSC Adv 2021; 11:13928-13939. [PMID: 35423920 PMCID: PMC8697741 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra01574e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Chemotherapy is an essential component of breast cancer therapy, but it is associated with serious side effects. Herein, a pluronic F68-based pH-responsive, and self-assembled nanomicelle system was designed to improve the delivery of paclitaxel (PTX) to breast cancer cells. Two pH-responsive pluronic F68-PTX conjugates i.e. succinoyl-linked conjugate (F68-SA-PTX) and cis-aconityl-linked conjugate (F68-CAA-PTX) were designed to respond the varying pH-environment in tumour tissue. Although both the linkers showed pH-sensitivity, the F68-CAA-PTX exhibited superior pH-sensitivity over the F68-SA-PTX and achieved a more selective release of PTX from the self-assembled nanomicelles. The prepared nanomicelles were characterized by dynamic light scattering, transmittance electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and powder X-ray diffraction techniques. The anticancer activity of prepared nanomicelles and pure PTX were evaluated by 2D cytotoxicity assay against breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 and in the real tumour environments i.e. 3D tumor spheroids of MDA-MB-231 cells. The highest cytotoxicity effect of PTX was observed with F68-CAA-PTX nanomicelles followed by F68-SA-PTX and free PTX. Further, the F68-CAA-PTX nanomicelles also induced significant apoptosis with a combination of increase in ROS generation, decrease in the depolarisation of MMP and G2/M cell cycle arrest. These observed results provide a new insight for breast cancer treatment using pluronic nanomicelles.
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- Ashok Kumar Jangid
- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat Gandhinagar-382030 Gujarat India
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry, School of Science, RMIT University 124 La Trobe Street 3000 Melbourne Australia
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat Gandhinagar-382030 Gujarat India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat Gandhinagar-382030 Gujarat India
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University Melbourne Victoria 3001 Australia
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat Gandhinagar-382030 Gujarat India
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Tian JY, Chi CL, Bian G, Xing D, Guo FJ, Wang XQ. PSMA conjugated combinatorial liposomal formulation encapsulating genistein and plumbagin to induce apoptosis in prostate cancer cells. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 203:111723. [PMID: 33839474 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.111723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Although the biomedical sciences have achieved tremendous success in developing novel approaches to managing prostate cancer, this disease remains one of the major health concerns among men worldwide. Liposomal formulations of single drugs have shown promising results in cancer treatment; however, the use of multi drugs has shown a better therapeutic index than individual drugs. The identification of cancer-specific receptors has added value to design targeted drug delivering nanocarriers. We have developed genistein and plumbagin co-encapsulating liposomes (∼120 nm) with PSMA specific antibodies to target prostate cancer cells selectively in this work. These liposomes showed >90 % decrease in PSMA expressing prostate cancer cell proliferation without any appreciable toxicity to healthy cells and human red blood cells. Release of plumbagin and genistein was found to decrease the expression of PI3/AKT3 signaling proteins and Glut-1 receptors (inhibited glucose uptake and metabolism), respectively. The decrease in migration potential of cells and induced apoptosis established the observed anti-proliferative effect in prostate cancer cell lines. The discussed strategy of developing novel, non-toxic, and PSMA specific antibody conjugated liposomes carrying genistein and plumbagin drugs may also be used for encapsulating other drugs and inhibit the growth of different types of cancers.
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- Jing-Yan Tian
- Department of Urology, Second Division of The First Hospital of Jilin University, 3302 Jilin Rd, Changchun, 130031, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Second Division of The First Hospital of Jilin University, 3302 Jilin Rd, Changchun, 130031, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Second Division of The First Hospital of Jilin University, 3302 Jilin Rd, Changchun, 130031, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Second Division of The First Hospital of Jilin University, 3302 Jilin Rd, Changchun, 130031, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, 218 Ziqiang Rd, Changchun, 130041, Jilin, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Urology, Second Division of The First Hospital of Jilin University, 3302 Jilin Rd, Changchun, 130031, Jilin, People's Republic of China.
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Jain P, Patel K, Jangid AK, Guleria A, Patel S, Pooja D, Kulhari H. Modulating the Delivery of 5-Fluorouracil to Human Colon Cancer Cells Using Multifunctional Arginine-Coated Manganese Oxide Nanocuboids with MRI Properties. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:6852-6864. [PMID: 35019347 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is one of the most prescribed drugs and the major component of chemotherapy for the treatment of colorectal cancer. In this study, we have designed arginine-functionalized manganese oxide nanocuboids (Arg@MNCs) for the effective delivery of 5-FU to colon cancer cells. Arginine was used as multifunctional agent to provide stability to MNCs, achieve high drug loading, control the release of loaded drug, and improve delivery to cancer cells. The synthesized Arg@MNCs were characterized by DLS, TEM, XRD, FTIR, XPS, TGA, and VSM analysis. The structural and morphological analysis by TEM showed cuboid-shaped MNCs with average particle size ∼15 nm. Biodegradation studies indicated that the Arg@MNCs were degraded at endolyosomal pH in 24 h while remaining stable at physiological pH. Hemolytic toxicity studies revealed the safety and nontoxic nature of the prepared MNCs. 5-FU-loaded Arg@MNCs showed significant control over the release of 5-FU, decrease in the hemolytic toxicity of loaded 5-FU but higher in vitro anticancer activity against HCT 116 and SW480 human colon cancer cells. Importantly, both the bare MNCs and Arg@MNCs showed excellent T1 and T2MR relaxivity under 3.0 T MRI scanner. Thus, the nanostructures developed in this study, i.e., 5-FU-Arg@MNCs could overcome the issues of both MNCs (stability) and 5-FU (low drug loading and nonspecificity) and may be used as a multifunctional theranostic nanocarrier for colon cancer treatment.
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- Centre of Biomedical Research, SGPGIMS Campus, Lucknow 226014, India
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- The Centre for Advanced Materials & Industrial Chemistry, Applied Sciences, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne 3000, Australia
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Baicalin encapsulating lipid-surfactant conjugate based nanomicelles: Preparation, characterization and anticancer activity. Chem Phys Lipids 2020; 233:104978. [PMID: 32991905 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2020.104978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors and emerged as one of the leading causes of cancer-related death worldwide. Surgical resection can be a curative treatment for early stage but the most of lung cancer patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage when the pulmonary tumor has been invaded beyond the respiratory system. Therefore, chemotherapy is suitable for curing metastasized tumor. Baicalin (BL) is a flavonoid which has been studied in the treatment of several types of cancer including lung cancer. However, its low solubility in water and non-specificity impede its practical utilization. Hence, we have reported a stearic acid and pluronic F68 conjugated nanomicelles (PF68-SA) system to improve therapeutic efficacy of BL. Solvent evaporation method was used to prepare the BL-loaded PF68-SA nanomicelles (BLNM). The designed BLNM were characterized for the particle size, surface charge, critical micelle concentration, colloidal stability, morphology, and total drug content. BLNM formulation showed improved toxicity of BL against A549 human lung cancer cells in cytotoxicity assay. Further, apoptosis study also depicted BLNM-induced cell death in A549 cells. Therefore, the synthesized fatty acid-modified polymeric nanomicellar system could be useful in overcoming the stability and low therapeutic efficacy issues of hydrophobic anticancer drugs like BL and delivering them to the cancer cells.
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Tunki L, Jangid AK, Pooja D, Bhargava SK, Sistla R, Kulhari H. Serotonin-Functionalized Vit-E Nanomicelles for Targeting of Irinotecan to Prostate Cancer Cells. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:5093-5102. [PMID: 35021685 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Receptor-mediated endocytosis is key in the success of targeted nanomedicines for the treatment of cancer. Various receptors have been explored for the active targeting of anticancer drugs to avoid the drawbacks of conventional anticancer drugs. This research work aimed to investigate the potential of serotonin (ST)-conjugated Vit-E nanomicelles for the targeted delivery of irinotecan hydrochloride (IRI) to human prostate cancer cells. A ST receptor-targeting conjugate was synthesized by conjugating ST and d-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate via a two-step synthesis reaction. The developed formulation demonstrated a size of about 14 nm, a negative zeta potential of around -20 mV, a high drug encapsulation efficiency, and sustained drug release over 48 h. Cytotoxicity studies revealed that ST-conjugated, IRI-loaded nanomicelles (IRI-STNM) were not only toxic to human prostate cancer cells but also eradicate these cells present in the form of 3D spheroids. This cytotoxicity of IRI-STNM was mediated through induction of apoptosis, reactive oxygen species generation, change in mitochondrial membrane potential, and inhibition of cell migration. Further, IRI-STNM performed significantly better than the native IRI and nontargeted nanomicelles, which was led by a higher cellular uptake of IRI-STNM, indicating the role of ST in targeting of drug-loaded nanomicelles.
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- Lakshmi Tunki
- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007, India.,Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry, School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 302030, India
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry, School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry, School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007, India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 302030, India
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Jangid AK, Patel K, Jain P, Patel S, Gupta N, Pooja D, Kulhari H. Inulin-pluronic-stearic acid based double folded nanomicelles for pH-responsive delivery of resveratrol. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 247:116730. [PMID: 32829852 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Herein, we introduce a novel amphiphilic bioconjugate (INU-F68-SA), synthesized by functionalization of pluronic F68 with a polysaccharide inulin (INU) and a lipid stearic acid (SA). The synthesis of INU-F68-SA was confirmed by FTIR and 1H-NMR analysis. INU-F68-SA can self-assemble into nanomicelles and therefore, its application in delivering of hydrophobic resveratrol (RSV) was investigated. The RSV-loaded INU-F68-SA nanomicelles (RSNM) had about 172 nm size, spherical shape, 0.237 polydispersity index, and -18 mV zeta potential. More importantly, the RSNM showed high drug entrapment efficiency, controlled drug release and protection of drug during storage. The RSNM significantly enhanced the cytotoxicity of RSV against colorectal cancer cells by inducing apoptosis and changing mitochondrial membrane potential. Further, in-vivo pharmacokinetic experiment indicated an improvement in pharmacokinetics of RSV after administering as RSNM. Thus, the use of self-assembled nanomicelles of amphiphilic INU-F68-SA bioconjugate could be a better alternative to overcome the poor in-vitro and in-vivo performance of RSV.
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- Ashok Kumar Jangid
- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 382030, Gujarat, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 382030, Gujarat, India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 382030, Gujarat, India
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- School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 382030, Gujarat, India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 382030, Gujarat, India
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- The Centre for Advanced Materials & Industrial Chemistry, School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, 3000, Australia.
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, 382030, Gujarat, India.
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