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Li Y, Zhang Z, Zhang Y, Hu J, Fu Y. Design Principles for Smart Linear Polymer Ligand Carriers with Efficient Transcellular Transport Capabilities. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:6826. [PMID: 38999936 PMCID: PMC11241809 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25136826] [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: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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The surface functionalization of polymer-mediated drug/gene delivery holds immense potential for disease therapy. However, the design principles underlying the surface functionalization of polymers remain elusive. In this study, we employed computer simulations to demonstrate how the stiffness, length, density, and distribution of polymer ligands influence their penetration ability across the cell membrane. Our simulations revealed that the stiffness of polymer ligands affects their ability to transport cargo across the membrane. Increasing the stiffness of polymer ligands can promote their delivery across the membrane, particularly for larger cargoes. Furthermore, appropriately increasing the length of polymer ligands can be more conducive to assisting cargo to enter the lower layer of the membrane. Additionally, the distribution of polymer ligands on the surface of the cargo also plays a crucial role in its transport. Specifically, the one-fourth mode and stripy mode distributions of polymer ligands exhibited higher penetration ability, assisting cargoes in penetrating the membrane. These findings provide biomimetic inspiration for designing high-efficiency functionalization polymer ligands for drug/gene delivery.
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- Ye Li
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.Z.); (J.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding in Forest Trees and Ornamental Plants, Ministry of Education, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
- The Tree and Ornamental Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.Z.); (J.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding in Forest Trees and Ornamental Plants, Ministry of Education, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
- The Tree and Ornamental Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.Z.); (J.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding in Forest Trees and Ornamental Plants, Ministry of Education, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
- The Tree and Ornamental Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.Z.); (J.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding in Forest Trees and Ornamental Plants, Ministry of Education, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
- The Tree and Ornamental Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China; (Z.Z.); (Y.Z.); (J.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding in Forest Trees and Ornamental Plants, Ministry of Education, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
- The Tree and Ornamental Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Biological Sciences and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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Huang X, Wang X, Wang Q, Xu X, Zhao S. Promoting Cross-Link Reaction of Polymers by the Matrix-Filler Interface Effect: Role of Coupling Agents and Intermediate Linkers. J Phys Chem B 2024; 128:5534-5541. [PMID: 38785140 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.4c02871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
The matrix-filler interface effect plays an important role in determining the structural stability and mechanical properties of polymer composite materials, which remain ambiguous and need to be studied. The network-forming dynamics of poly(3,3-bis (azidomethyl) oxetane-tetrahydrofuran) (PBT) at the ammonium perchlorate (AP) surface was studied by using atomistic molecular dynamics simulation, considering the additives of curing agent toluene diisocyanate (TDI), cross-linker trimethylolpropane (TMP), and coupling agent triethanolamine (TEA). The presence of the AP surface promotes chain cross-link reaction, which is attributed to the increased production of intermediate linkers formed by TDI, TMP, and TEA. The intermediate linker has three reactive sites that can react with PBT main chains to form a cross-linked structure. Owing to the strong interaction with the AP surface, the coupling agent TEA plays a dominant role in forming the intermediate linker. At the early stage of network forming (reaction ratio r < 30%), the AP surface adsorbs TEA, which leads to a maximum contact density to PBT. As r increases to 60%, the density of intermediate linkers near the AP surface reaches a maximum value. Consequently, the chain cross-link reactions between the intermediate linker and PBT main chains are enhanced as r > 60%. This work explains the micromechanism of the promotion of chain cross-link reaction by the interface effect and provides important insights on designing polymer materials with high mechanical properties.
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- Xin Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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Probing the Interaction Between Supercarrier RBC Membrane and Nanoparticles for Optimal Drug Delivery. J Mol Biol 2023; 435:167539. [PMID: 35292348 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2022.167539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Red blood cell (RBC) membrane-hitchhiking nanoparticles (NPs) have been an increasingly popular supercarrier for targeted drug delivery. However, the kinetic details of the shear-induced NP detachment process from RBC in blood flow remain unclear. Here, we perform detailed computational simulations of the traversal dynamics of an RBC-NP composite supercarrier with tunable properties. We show that the detachment of NPs from RBC occurs in a shear-dependent manner which is consistent with previous experiment results. We quantify the NP detachment rate in the microcapillary flow, and our simulation results suggest that there may be an optimal adhesion strength span of 25-40 μJ/m2 for rigid spherical NPs to improve the supercarrier performance and targeting efficiency. In addition, we find that the stiffness and the shape of NPs alter the detachment efficiency by changing the RBC-NP contact areas. Together, these findings provide unique insights into the shear-dependent NP release from the RBC surface, facilitating the clinical utility of RBC-NP composite supercarriers in targeted and localized drug delivery with high precision and efficiency.
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Shi R, Wang X, Song X, Zhan B, Xu X, He J, Zhao S. Tensile Performance and Viscoelastic Properties of Rubber Nanocomposites Filled with Silica Nanoparticles: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study. Chem Eng Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2022.118318] [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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Controlled synthesis of PEGylated polyelectrolyte nanogels as efficient protein carriers. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 620:322-332. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.04.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Desai P, Rimal R, Florea A, Gumerov RA, Santi M, Sorokina AS, Sahnoun SEM, Fischer T, Mottaghy FM, Morgenroth A, Mourran A, Potemkin II, Möller M, Singh S. Tuning the Elasticity of Nanogels Improves Their Circulation Time by Evading Immune Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202116653. [PMID: 35274425 PMCID: PMC9325431 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202116653] [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: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy is used to treat solid tumors by locally delivering radiation. However, due to nephro‐ and hepato‐toxicity, it is limited by its dosage. To amplify radiation damage to tumor cells, radiolabeled nanogels can be used. We show that by tuning the mechanical properties of nanogels significant enhancement in circulation half‐life of the gel could be achieved. We demonstrate why and how small changes in the mechanical properties of the nanogels influence its cellular fate. Nanogels with a storage modulus of 37 kPa were minimally phagocytosed by monocytes and macrophages compared to nanogels with 93 kPa modulus. Using PET/CT a significant difference in the blood circulation time of the nanogels was shown. Computer simulations affirmed the results and predicted the mechanism of cellular uptake of the nanogels. Altogether, this work emphasizes the important role of elasticity even for particles that are inherently soft such as nano‐ or microgels.
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- Prachi Desai
- DWI Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials e.V RWTH Aachen University Forckenbeckstrasse 50 52074 Aachen Germany
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- DWI Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials e.V RWTH Aachen University Forckenbeckstrasse 50 52074 Aachen Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine University Hospital RWTH Aachen Pauwelstraße 30 52074 Aachen Germany
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine School for Cardiovascular Diseases (CARIM) and School for Oncology (GROW) Maastricht University 6229 HX Maastricht The Netherlands
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- DWI Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials e.V RWTH Aachen University Forckenbeckstrasse 50 52074 Aachen Germany
- Physics Department Lomonosov Moscow State University Leninskie Gory 1–2 119991 Moscow Russian Federation
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- DWI Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials e.V RWTH Aachen University Forckenbeckstrasse 50 52074 Aachen Germany
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- Physics Department Lomonosov Moscow State University Leninskie Gory 1–2 119991 Moscow Russian Federation
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine University Hospital RWTH Aachen Pauwelstraße 30 52074 Aachen Germany
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- DWI Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials e.V RWTH Aachen University Forckenbeckstrasse 50 52074 Aachen Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine University Hospital RWTH Aachen Pauwelstraße 30 52074 Aachen Germany
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine School for Cardiovascular Diseases (CARIM) and School for Oncology (GROW) Maastricht University 6229 HX Maastricht The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine University Hospital RWTH Aachen Pauwelstraße 30 52074 Aachen Germany
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- DWI Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials e.V RWTH Aachen University Forckenbeckstrasse 50 52074 Aachen Germany
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- DWI Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials e.V RWTH Aachen University Forckenbeckstrasse 50 52074 Aachen Germany
- Physics Department Lomonosov Moscow State University Leninskie Gory 1–2 119991 Moscow Russian Federation
- National Research South Ural State University Chelyabinsk 454080 Russian Federation
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- DWI Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials e.V RWTH Aachen University Forckenbeckstrasse 50 52074 Aachen Germany
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- DWI Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials e.V RWTH Aachen University Forckenbeckstrasse 50 52074 Aachen Germany
- Max Planck Institute for Medical Research (MPImF) Jahnstrasse 29 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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Wen Z, Xiao P, Wang P, Han X, Ma J, Zhao S. Effect of Gemini surfactant structure on water/oil interfacial properties: A dissipative particle dynamics study. Chem Eng Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2022.117466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Desai P, Rimal R, Florea A, Gumerov RA, Santi M, Sorokina AS, Sahnoun SEM, Fischer T, Mottaghy FM, Morgenroth A, Mourran A, Potemkin II, Möller M, Singh S. Tuning the Elasticity of Nanogels Improves their Circulation Time by Evading Immune Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202116653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Prachi Desai
- DWI-Leibniz-Institut für Interaktive Materialien: DWI-Leibniz-Institut fur Interaktive Materialien Macromolecular Chemistry Aachen GERMANY
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- DWI-Leibniz-Institut für Interaktive Materialien: DWI-Leibniz-Institut fur Interaktive Materialien Macromolecular chemistry Aachen GERMANY
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- Uniklinik RWTH Aachen: Universitatsklinikum Aachen Nuclear Medicine GERMANY
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- Lomonosov Moscow State University: Moskovskij gosudarstvennyj universitet imeni M V Lomonosova Physics RUSSIAN FEDERATION
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- DWI-Leibniz-Institut für Interaktive Materialien: DWI-Leibniz-Institut fur Interaktive Materialien Macromolecular Chemistry GERMANY
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- Lomonosov Moscow State University: Moskovskij gosudarstvennyj universitet imeni M V Lomonosova Physics RUSSIAN FEDERATION
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- DWI-Leibniz-Institut für Interaktive Materialien: DWI-Leibniz-Institut fur Interaktive Materialien Macromolecular Chemistry GERMANY
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- Uniklinik RWTH Aachen: Universitatsklinikum Aachen Nuclear Medicine GERMANY
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- DWI-Leibniz-Institut für Interaktive Materialien: DWI-Leibniz-Institut fur Interaktive Materialien Macromolecular chemistry GERMANY
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- Lomonosov Moscow State University: Moskovskij gosudarstvennyj universitet imeni M V Lomonosova Physics RUSSIAN FEDERATION
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- DWI-Leibniz-Institut für Interaktive Materialien: DWI-Leibniz-Institut fur Interaktive Materialien Macromolecular Chemistry GERMANY
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- Max-Planck-Institute for Medical Research: Max-Planck-Institut fur medizinische Forschung Cellular Biophysics Jahnstr. 29 Heidelberg GERMANY
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Song X, Zhou J, Qiao C, Xu X, Zhao S, Liu H. Engulfing Behavior of Nanoparticles into Thermoresponsive Microgels: A Mesoscopic Simulation Study. J Phys Chem B 2021; 125:2994-3004. [PMID: 33720720 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.1c00817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The engulfing of nanoparticles into microgels provides a versatile platform to design nano- and microstructured materials with various shape anisotropies and multifunctional properties. Manipulating the spontaneous engulfment process remains elusive. Herein, we report a mesoscopic simulation study on the engulfing behavior of nanoparticles into thermoresponsive microgels. The effects of the multiple parameters, including binding strength, temperature, and nanoparticle size, are examined systematically. Our simulation results disclose three engulfing states at different temperatures, namely full-engulfing, half-engulfing, and surface contact. The engulfing depth is determined by the complementary balance of interfacial elastocapillarity. Specifically, the van der Waals interaction of hybrid microgel-nanoparticle offers the capillary force while the internally networked structure of microgel reinforces the elasticity repulsion. Our study, validated by relevant experimental results, provides a mechanistic understanding of the interfacial elastocapillarity for nanoparticle-microgels.
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- Xianyu Song
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China.,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Water Environment Evolution and Pollution Control in Three Gorges Reservoir, Chongqing Three Gorges University, Wanzhou 404020, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China.,Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering and School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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