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Shen Y, Shen Y, Bi X, Shen A, Wang Y, Ding F. Application of Nanoparticles as Novel Adsorbents in Blood Purification Strategies. Blood Purif 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38740012 DOI: 10.1159/000539286] [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: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Blood purification therapy for patients overloaded with metabolic toxins or drugs still needs improvement. Blood purification therapies, such as in hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis can profit from a combined application with nanoparticles. SUMMARY In this review, the published literature is analyzed with respect to nanomaterials that have been customized and functionalized as nano-adsorbents during blood purification therapy. Liposomes possess a distinct combined structure composed of a hydrophobic lipid bilayer and a hydrophilic core. The liposomes which have enzymes in their aqueous core or obtain specific surface modifications of the lipid bilayer can offer appreciated advantages. Preclinical and clinical experiments with such modified liposomes show that they are highly efficient and generally safe. They may serve as indirect and direct adsorption materials both in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment for patients with renal or hepatic failure. Apart from dialysis, nanoparticles made of specially designed metal and activated carbon have also been utilized to enhance the removal of solutes during hemoadsorption. Results are a superior adsorption capacity and good hemocompatibility shown during the treatment of patients with toxication or end-stage renal disease. In summary, nanomaterials are promising tools for improving the treatment efficacy of organ failure or toxication. KEY MESSAGES (i) The pH-transmembrane liposomes and enzyme-loaded liposomes are two representatives of liposomes with modified aqueous inner core which have been put into practice in dialysis. (ii) Unmodified or physiochemically modified liposomal bilayers are ideal binders for lipophilic protein-bound uremic toxins or cholestatic solutes, thus liposome-supported dialysis could become the next-generation hemodialysis treatment of artificial liver support system. (iii) Novel nano-based sorbents featuring large surface area, high adsorption capacity and decent biocompatibility have shown promise in the treatment of uremia, hyperbilirubinemia, intoxication, and sepsis. (vi) A major challenge of production lies in avoiding changes in physical and chemical properties induced by manufacturing and sterilizing procedures.
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- Yue Shen
- Department of Nephrology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China,
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Mutalik C, Saukani M, Khafid M, Krisnawati DI, Darmayanti R, Puspitasari B, Cheng TM, Kuo TR. Gold-Based Nanostructures for Antibacterial Application. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10006. [PMID: 37373154 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241210006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Bacterial infections have become a fatal threat because of the abuse of antibiotics in the world. Various gold (Au)-based nanostructures have been extensively explored as antibacterial agents to combat bacterial infections based on their remarkable chemical and physical characteristics. Many Au-based nanostructures have been designed and their antibacterial activities and mechanisms have been further examined and demonstrated. In this review, we collected and summarized current developments of antibacterial agents of Au-based nanostructures, including Au nanoparticles (AuNPs), Au nanoclusters (AuNCs), Au nanorods (AuNRs), Au nanobipyramids (AuNBPs), and Au nanostars (AuNSs) according to their shapes, sizes, and surface modifications. The rational designs and antibacterial mechanisms of these Au-based nanostructures are further discussed. With the developments of Au-based nanostructures as novel antibacterial agents, we also provide perspectives, challenges, and opportunities for future practical clinical applications.
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- Chinmaya Mutalik
- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Islam Kalimantan MAB, Banjarmasin 70124, Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, Surabaya 60237, East Java, Indonesia
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- Dharma Husada Nursing Academy, Kediri 64117, East Java, Indonesia
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- Graduate Institute for Translational Medicine, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Taipei Heart Institute, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Cardiovascular Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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Phukan K, Sarma H, Devi R, Chowdhury D. Acute toxicity study of onion peel-derived gold nano-bioconjugate. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:172. [PMID: 37188292 PMCID: PMC10169968 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03592-1] [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: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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The acute anti-inflammatory activity of onion peel-derived gold nano-bioconjugate was already established earlier. The current study was aimed to investigate the acute oral toxicity of onion peel-derived gold nano-bioconjugate (GNBC) for safe therapeutic utilization in vivo. The acute toxicity study was carried out in female mice for 15 days and showed no mortality and any abnormal complications. The lethal dose (LD50) was evaluated and found to be higher than 2000 mg/kg. After 15 days, animals were euthanized and hematological, and biochemical analyses were performed. In all hematological and biochemical assays, treated animals did not show significant toxicity when compared to the control group. The body weight, behavior, and histopathological studies showed that GNBC is nontoxic. Thereby, the results suggest that onion peel-derived gold nano-bioconjugate GNBC can be utilized for therapeutic applications in vivo.
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- Kabyashree Phukan
- Material Nanochemistry Laboratory, Physical Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati, 781035 India
- Present Address: Baosi Banikanta Kakati College, Nagaon, Barpeta, 781311 India
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- Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati, 781035 India
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- Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati, 781035 India
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- Material Nanochemistry Laboratory, Physical Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati, 781035 India
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Cheng CH, Liu YC, Yang YCS, Lin KJ, Wu D, Liu YR, Chang CC, Hong CT, Hu CJ. Plasmon-activated water as a therapeutic strategy in Alzheimer's disease by altering gut microbiota. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:3715-3737. [PMID: 37166426 PMCID: PMC10449311 DOI: 10.18632/aging.204706] [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: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Gut microbiota (GM) are involved in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and might correlate to the machinery of the gut-brain axis. Alteration of the GM profiles becomes a potential therapy strategy in AD. Here, we found that plasmon-activated water (PAW) therapy altered GM profile and reduced AD symptoms in APPswe/PS1dE9 transgenic mice (AD mice). GM profile showed the difference between AD and WT mice. PAW therapy in AD mice altered GM profile and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) reproduced GM profile in AD mice. PAW therapy and FMT in AD mice reduced cognitive decline and amyloid accumulation by novel object recognition (NOR) test and amyloid PET imaging. Immunofluorescent staining and western blot analysis of β-amyloid (Aβ) and phosphorylated (p)-tau in the brain of AD mice were reduced in PAW therapy and FMT. The inflammatory markers, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and pro-inflammatory indicator of arginase-1/CD86 ratio were also reduced. Furthermore, immunohistochemistry (IHC) analysis of occludin and claudin-5 in the intestine and AXL in the brain were increased to correlate with the abundant GM in PAW therapy and FMT. Our results showed the machinery of gut-brain axis, and PAW might be a potential therapeutic strategy in AD.
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- Chia-Hsiung Cheng
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Cell Physiology and Molecular Image Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Joint Biobank, Office of Human Research, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City 33302, Taiwan
- Healthy Aging Research Center and Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Sleep Center, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan
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- Joint Biobank, Office of Human Research, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- TMU Research Center for Digestive Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Neurology and Dementia Center, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Neurology and Dementia Center, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan
- PhD program of Medical Neuroscience, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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A universal strategy for the construction of polymer brush hybrid non-glutaraldehyde heart valves with robust anti-biological contamination performance and improved endothelialization potential. Acta Biomater 2023; 160:87-97. [PMID: 36812953 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.02.009] [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: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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With the intensification of the aging population and the development of transcatheter heart valve replacement technology (THVR), clinical demand for bioprosthetic valves is increasing rapidly. However, commercial bioprosthetic heart valves (BHVs), mainly manufactured from glutaraldehyde cross-linked porcine or bovine pericardium, generally undergo degeneration within 10-15 years due to calcification, thrombosis and poor biocompatibility, which are closely related to glutaraldehyde cross-linking. In addition, endocarditis caused by post-implantation bacterial infection also accelerates the failure of BHVs. Herein, a functional cross-linking agent bromo bicyclic-oxazolidine (OX-Br) has been designed and synthesized to crosslink BHVs and construct a bio-functionalization scaffold for subsequent in-situ atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The porcine pericardium cross-linked by OX-Br (OX-PP) exhibits better biocompatibility and anti-calcification property than the glutaraldehyde-treated porcine pericardium (Glut-PP) as well as comparable physical and structural stability to Glut-PP. Furthermore, the resistance to biological contamination especially bacterial infection of OX-PP along with anti-thrombus and endothelialization need to be enhanced to reduce the risk of implantation failure due to infection. Therefore, amphiphilic polymer brush is grafted to OX-PP through in-situ ATRP polymerization to prepare polymer brush hybrid BHV material SA@OX-PP. SA@OX-PP has been demonstrated to significantly resist biological contamination including plasma proteins, bacteria, platelets, thrombus and calcium, and facilitate the proliferation of endothelial cells, resulting in reduced risk of thrombosis, calcification and endocarditis. Altogether, the proposed crosslinking and functionalization strategy synergistically achieves the improvement of stability, endothelialization potential, anti-calcification and anti-biofouling performances for BHVs, which would resist the degeneration and prolong the lifespan of BHVs. The facile and practical strategy has great potential for clinical application in fabricating functional polymer hybrid BHVs or other tissue-based cardiac biomaterials. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Bioprosthetic heart valves (BHVs) are widely used in valve replacements for severe heart valve disease, and clinical demand is increasing year over year. Unfortunately, the commercial BHVs, mainly cross-linked by glutaraldehyde, can serve for only 10-15 years because of calcification, thrombus, biological contamination, and difficulties in endothelialization. Many studies have been conducted to explore non-glutaraldehyde crosslinkers, but few can meet high requirements in all aspects. A new crosslinker, OX-Br, has been developed for BHVs. It can not only crosslink BHVs but also serve as a reactive site for in-situ ATRP polymerization and construct a bio-functionalization platform for subsequent modification. The proposed crosslinking and functionalization strategy synergistically achieves the high requirements for stability, biocompability, endothelialization, anti-calcification, and anti-biofouling propeties of BHVs.
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Sadaati S, Daneshamouz S, Bahig J, Shoker A, Abdelrasoul A. In-Situ Synchrotron Imaging, Experimental, and Computational Investigations on the Efficiency of Trametes versicolor Laccase on Detoxification of P-Cresyl Sulfate (PCS) Protein Bound Uremic Toxin (PBUT). J Biotechnol 2023; 368:12-30. [PMID: 37004788 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2023.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Protein bound uremic toxins (PBUTs) are small substances binding to larger proteins, mostly human serum albumin (HSA), and are challenging to remove by hemodialysis (HD). Among different classes of PBUTs, p-cresyl sulfate (PCS) is the most widely used marker molecule and major toxin, as 95% is bound to HSA. PCS has a pro-inflammatory effect and increases both the uremia symptom score and multiple pathophysiological activities. High-flux HD to clear PCS leads to serious loss of HSA, which results in a high mortality rate. The goal of the present study is to investigate the efficacy of PCS detoxification in serum of HD patients using a biocompatible laccase enzyme from Trametes versicolor. Molecular docking was used to gain an in-depth understanding of the interactions between PCS and the laccase to identify the functional group(s) responsible for ligand-protein receptor interactions. UV-Vis spectroscopy and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) were used to assess the detoxification of PCS. GC-MS was used to identify the detoxification byproducts and their toxicity was assessed using docking commutations. In situ synchrotron radiation micro-computed tomography (SR-µCT) imaging available at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) was conducted to assess HSA binding with PCS before and after detoxification with laccase and undertake the corresponding quantitative analysis. GC-MS analyses confirmed the detoxification of PCS with laccase at a concentration of 500mg/L. The potential pathway of PCS detoxification in the presence of the laccase was identified. Increasing laccase concentration led to the formation of m-cresol, as indicated by the corresponding absorption in the UV-Vis spectra and a sharp peak on the GC-MS spectra. Our analysis provides insight into the general features of PCS binding on Sudlow site II, as well as insights into PCS detoxification product interactions. The average affinity energy for detoxification products was lower than that of PCS. Even though some byproducts showed potential toxicity, the level was lower than for PCS based on toxicity indexes (e.g., LD50/LC50, carcinogenicity, neurotoxicity, mutagenicity). In addition, these small compounds can also be more easily removed by HD compared to PCS. SR-µCT quantitative analysis showed adhesion of the HSA to a significant reduced extent in the presence of the laccase enzyme in bottom sections of the polyarylethersulfone (PAES) clinical HD membrane tested. Overall, this study opens new frontiers for PCS detoxification.
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Yu SH, Yang CP, Mai FD, Tsai HY, Liu YC. Preparation of pure active water for auto-catalytic reactions performed in it. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:3919-3930. [PMID: 36723258 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr00021d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In catalyzed electrochemical reactions, a general strategy is to modify electrode materials to increase the efficiency of the reaction. From the viewpoint of environmental protection, electrochemical reactions should be performed in an inert green water phase. In this study, we report active pure liquid water (named PV), which was collected from the condensed vapor of heated gold (Au)-containing plasmon-activated water (PAW) with a distinct structure of electron-doping and reduced hydrogen bonding (HB). The resulting PV also exhibited distinct properties of the formation of stronger intermolecular HB with alcohols, and notable activities in catalytic electrochemical reactions, compared to bulk deionized water (DIW). Moreover, the measured diffusion coefficients of water increased by ca. 30% in PV solutions. Two typical electrochemical reactions significantly increased peak currents observed in oxidation-reduction cycles (ORCs) with roughening of the Au substrate and in a model of reversible oxidation-reduction reactions on a platinum (Pt) substrate. Also, PV enhanced hydrogen evolution reactions (HERs) on catalytic Pt and inert stainless steel substrates in PV-based solutions at different pH values, compared to DIW. Moreover, these activities of PV were more marked, even better than those of PAW, when PV was collected under a higher heating rate used to heat PAW. Active pure PV has emerged as a promising green solvent applicable to various chemical reactions with more efficiency.
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- Shih-Hao Yu
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing St., Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing St., Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing St., Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing St., Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing St., Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
- Cell Physiology and Molecular Image Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Yang K, Shang Y, Yang N, Pan S, Jin J, He Q. Application of nanoparticles in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1132355. [PMID: 37138743 PMCID: PMC10149997 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1132355] [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: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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With the development of nanotechnology, nanoparticles have been used in various industries. In medicine, nanoparticles have been used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The kidney is an important organ for waste excretion and maintaining the balance of the internal environment; it filters various metabolic wastes. Kidney dysfunction may result in the accumulation of excess water and various toxins in the body without being discharged, leading to complications and life-threatening conditions. Based on their physical and chemical properties, nanoparticles can enter cells and cross biological barriers to reach the kidneys and therefore, can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In the first search, we used the English terms "Renal Insufficiency, Chronic" [Mesh] as the subject word and terms such as "Chronic Renal Insufficiencies," "Chronic Renal Insufficiency," "Chronic Kidney Diseases," "Kidney Disease, Chronic," "Renal Disease, Chronic" as free words. In the second search, we used "Nanoparticles" [Mesh] as the subject word and "Nanocrystalline Materials," "Materials, Nanocrystalline," "Nanocrystals," and others as free words. The relevant literature was searched and read. Moreover, we analyzed and summarized the application and mechanism of nanoparticles in the diagnosis of CKD, application of nanoparticles in the diagnosis and treatment of renal fibrosis and vascular calcification (VC), and their clinical application in patients undergoing dialysis. Specifically, we found that nanoparticles can detect CKD in the early stages in a variety of ways, such as via breath sensors that detect gases and biosensors that detect urine and can be used as a contrast agent to avoid kidney damage. In addition, nanoparticles can be used to treat and reverse renal fibrosis, as well as detect and treat VC in patients with early CKD. Simultaneously, nanoparticles can improve safety and convenience for patients undergoing dialysis. Finally, we summarize the current advantages and limitations of nanoparticles applied to CKD as well as their future prospects.
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- Kaibi Yang
- Urology and Nephrology Center, Department of Nephrology, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Urology and Nephrology Center, Department of Nephrology, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Urology and Nephrology Center, Department of Nephrology, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Urology and Nephrology Center, Department of Nephrology, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- *Correspondence: Juan Jin,
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- Department of Nephrology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Qiang He,
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Functional Plasmon-Activated Water Increases Akkermansia muciniphila Abundance in Gut Microbiota to Ameliorate Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911422. [PMID: 36232724 PMCID: PMC9570201 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with dysbiosis and intestinal barrier dysfunction, as indicated by epithelial hyperpermeability and high levels of mucosal-associated bacteria. Changes in gut microbiota may be correlated with IBD pathogenesis. Additionally, microbe-based treatments could mitigate clinical IBD symptoms. Plasmon-activated water (PAW) is known to have an anti-inflammatory potential. In this work, we studied the association between the anti-inflammatory ability of PAW and intestinal microbes, thereby improving IBD treatment. We examined the PAW-induced changes in the colonic immune activity and microbiota of mice by immunohistochemistry and next generation sequencing, determined whether drinking PAW can mitigate IBD induced by 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS) and dysbiosis through mice animal models. The effects of specific probiotic species on mice with TNBS-induced IBD were also investigated. Experimental results indicated that PAW could change the local inflammation in the intestinal microenvironment. Moreover, the abundance of Akkermansia spp. was degraded in the TNBS-treated mice but elevated in the PAW-drinking mice. Daily rectal injection of Akkermansia muciniphila, a potential probiotic species in Akkermansia spp., also improved the health of the mice. Correspondingly, both PAW consumption and increasing the intestinal abundance of Akkermansia muciniphila can mitigate IBD in mice. These findings indicate that increasing the abundance of Akkermansia muciniphila in the gut through PAW consumption or other methods may mitigate IBD in mice with clinically significant IBD.
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Xu H, Li S, Liu YS. Nanoparticles in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular aging and related diseases. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2022; 7:231. [PMID: 35817770 PMCID: PMC9272665 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-022-01082-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Aging-induced alternations of vasculature structures, phenotypes, and functions are key in the occurrence and development of vascular aging-related diseases. Multiple molecular and cellular events, such as oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, vascular inflammation, cellular senescence, and epigenetic alterations are highly associated with vascular aging physiopathology. Advances in nanoparticles and nanotechnology, which can realize sensitive diagnostic modalities, efficient medical treatment, and better prognosis as well as less adverse effects on non-target tissues, provide an amazing window in the field of vascular aging and related diseases. Throughout this review, we presented current knowledge on classification of nanoparticles and the relationship between vascular aging and related diseases. Importantly, we comprehensively summarized the potential of nanoparticles-based diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in vascular aging and related diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, as well as chronic kidney diseases, and discussed the advantages and limitations of their clinical applications.
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- Hui Xu
- Department of Geriatrics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 410011, Changsha, Hunan, China.,Institute of Aging and Age-related Disease Research, Central South University, 410011, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 410011, Changsha, Hunan, China.,Institute of Aging and Age-related Disease Research, Central South University, 410011, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 410011, Changsha, Hunan, China. .,Institute of Aging and Age-related Disease Research, Central South University, 410011, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Lv J, Zhang L, Du W, Ling G, Zhang P. Functional gold nanoparticles for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of thrombus. J Control Release 2022; 345:572-585. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.03.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Yang CP, Yu SH, Liu YC. Green and sustainable applications of energetic plasmon-activated water. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The kidneys are vital organs performing several essential functions. Their primary function is the filtration of blood and the removal of metabolic waste products as well as fluid homeostasis. Renal filtration is the main pathway for drug removal, highlighting the importance of this organ to the growing field of nanomedicine. The kidneys (i) have a key role in the transport and clearance of nanoparticles (NPs), (ii) are exposed to potential NPs’ toxicity, and (iii) are the targets of diseases that nanomedicine can study, detect, and treat. In this review, we aim to summarize the latest research on kidney-nanoparticle interaction. We first give a brief overview of the kidney’s anatomy and renal filtration, describe how nanoparticle characteristics influence their renal clearance, and the approaches taken to image and treat the kidney, including drug delivery and tissue engineering. Finally, we discuss the future and some of the challenges faced by nanomedicine.
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Antioxidant and antithrombotic study of novel chitosan-diallyl disulfide inclusion complexes nanoparticles for hemodialysis applications. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2021.104894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Innovative strategy on improved surface-enhanced Raman scattering sensing by using plasmon-activated water dissolving analyte. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Transferring Plasmon Effect on a Biological System: Expression of Biological Polymers in Chronic Rejection and Inflammatory Rat Model. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13111827. [PMID: 34072966 PMCID: PMC8199201 DOI: 10.3390/polym13111827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
The plasmon-activated water (PAW) that reduces hydrogen bonds is made of deionized reverse osmosis water (ROW). However, compared with ROW, PAW has a significantly higher diffusion coefficient and electron transfer rate constant in electrochemical reactions. PAW has a boiling point of 97 °C and specific heat of0.94; the energy of PAW is also 1121 J/mol higher than ordinary water. The greater the force of hydrogen bonds between H2O, the larger the volume of the H2O cluster, and the easier it is to lose the original characteristics. The hydrogen bonding force of PAW is weak, so the volume of its cluster is small, and it exists in a state very close to a single H2O. PAW has a high permeability and diffusion rate, which can improve the needs of biological applications and meet the dependence of biological organisms on H2O when performing physiological functions. PAW can successfully remove free radicals, and efficiently reduce lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced monocytes to release nitric oxide. PAW can induce expression of the antioxidant gene Nrf2 in human gingival fibroblasts, lower amyloid burden in mice with Alzheimer’s disease, and decrease metastasis in mice grafted with Lewis lung carcinoma cells. Because the transferring plasmon effect may improve the abnormality of physiological activity in a biological system, we aimed to evaluate the influence of PAW on orthotopic allograft transplantation (OAT)-induced vasculopathy in this study. Here, we demonstrated that daily intake of PAW lowered the progression of vasculopathy in OAT-recipient ACI/NKyo rats by inhibiting collagen accumulation, proliferation of smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts, and T lymphocyte infiltration in the vessel wall. The results showed reduced T and B lymphocytes, plasma cells, and macrophage activation in the spleen of the OAT-recipient ACI/NKyo rats that were administered PAW. In contrast to the control group, the OAT-recipient ACI/NKyo rats that were administered PAW exhibited higher mobilization and levels of circulating endothelial progenitor cells associated with vessel repair. We use the transferring plasmon effect to adjust and maintain the biochemical properties of water, and to meet the biochemical demand of organisms. Therefore, this study highlights the therapeutic roles of PAW and provides more biomedical applicability for the transferring plasmon effect.
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Chen Q, He Y, Zhao Y, Chen L. Intervening oxidative stress integrated with an excellent biocompatibility of hemodialysis membrane fabricated by nucleobase-recognized co-immobilization strategy of tannic acid, looped PEtOx brush and heparin. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Heparin immobilized graphene oxide in polyetherimide membranes for hemodialysis with enhanced hemocompatibility and removal of uremic toxins. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Zandi P, Ghasemy E, Khedri M, Rashidi A, Maleki R, Miri Jahromi A. Shedding Light on Miniaturized Dialysis Using MXene 2D Materials: A Computational Chemistry Approach. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:6312-6325. [PMID: 33718722 PMCID: PMC7948252 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c06118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
Abstract
Materials science can pave the way toward developing novel devices at the service of human life. In recent years, computational materials engineering has been promising in predicting material performance prior to the experiments. Herein, this capability has been carefully employed to tackle severe problems associated with kidney diseases through proposing novel nanolayers to adsorb urea and accordingly causing the wearable artificial kidney (WAK) to be viable. The two-dimensional metal carbide and nitride (MXene) nanosheets can leverage the performance of various devices since they are highly tunable along with fascinating surface chemistry properties. In this study, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were exploited to investigate the interactions between urea and different MXene nanosheets. To this end, detailed analyses were performed that clarify the suitability of these nanostructures in urea adsorption. The atomistic simulations were carried out on Mn2C, Cd2C, Cu2C, Ti2C, W2C, Ta2C, and urea to determine the most appropriate urea-removing adsorbent. It was found that Cd2C was more efficient followed by Mn2C, which can be effectively exploited in WAK devices at the service of human health.
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Affiliation(s)
- Pegah Zandi
- School
of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1417466191, Iran
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- Nanotechnology
Department, School of New Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 1684613114, Iran
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University
of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), 424 Hafez Avenue, Tehran 1591634311, Iran
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- Nanotechnology
Research Center, Research Institute of Petroleum
Industry (RIPI), Tehran 1485733111, Iran
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- Computational
Biology and Chemistry Group (CBCG), Universal
Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran 1449614535, Iran
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- Computational
Biology and Chemistry Group (CBCG), Universal
Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran 1449614535, Iran
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Tannic acid and Poly(N-acryloyl morpholine) layer-by-layer built hemodialysis membrane surface for intervening oxidative stress integrated with high biocompatibility and dialysis performance. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Daneshamouz S, Eduok U, Abdelrasoul A, Shoker A. Protein-bound uremic toxins (PBUTs) in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients: Production pathway, challenges and recent advances in renal PBUTs clearance. NANOIMPACT 2021; 21:100299. [PMID: 35559786 DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2021.100299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Uremic toxins, a group of uremic retention solutes with high concentration which their accumulation on the body makes several biological problems, have recently gained a large interest. The importance of this issue more targets patients with compromised kidney function since the presence of these toxins in their bodies contributes to serious illness and death. It is reported that around 14% of people are subjected of CKD's problems. Among different classifications of uremic toxins, protein bound uremic toxins are poorly removed from the body as they tightly bind to proteins like serum albumin. A deeper and closer understanding of methods for removing protein bound uremic toxins and their efficiency is of paramount importance. This article discussed the most critical protein bound uremic toxins from different points of view including their chemistry, binding sites, interactions, and their biological impacts. Concerning the toxicity and high concentration, p-cresyl sulfate (PCS), Indoxyl sulfate (IS), 3-Carboxy-4-methyl-5-propyl-2-furanpropionic acid (CMPF), and Indole- 3-acetic acid (IAA) was chosen to study in this article. Results offered that the functional groups of mentioned PBUTs and the way that they interact with the adsorbent play an important role in finding substances for removal of them. Furthermore, the development of nanoparticle (NPs) for promising biomedical purposes has been explored. However, there is still a need for further investigation to find biocompatible substances focusing on the removal of PBUTs. PBUTs are a unique class of uremic toxins whose renal clearance mechanisms and role in uremic pathophysiology are still unclear. This review outlines the biochemical aspects of PBUT/protein binding in a view to explaining their renal formation to elimination mechanisms; some examples are drawn from routes involving albumin-binding with indoxyl sulphate, p-cresyl sulfate, p-cresyl glucuronide and hippuric acid. We have also highlighted the kinetic behaviors during dialytic removal of PBUTs to address future concerns regarding dialytic therapy.
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- Sana Daneshamouz
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A9, Canada; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A9, Canada.
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- Nephrology Division, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 107 Wiggins Rd, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5, Canada; Saskatchewan Transplant Program, St. Paul's Hospital, 1702 20th Street West Saskatoon Saskatchewan S7M 0Z9, Canada
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Aktsiali M, Papachrysanthou T, Griveas I, Andriopoulos C, Sitaras P, Triantafyllopoulos IK, Lambrou GI. Treatment with Cinacalcet in Hemodialysis Patients with Severe Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Influences Bone Mineral Metabolism and Anemia Parameters. CURRENT DRUG THERAPY 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1574885514666190802144629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Due to the premium rate of Chronic Kidney Disease, we have increased
our knowledge with respect to diagnosis and treatment of Bone Mineral Disease (BMD) in End-
Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Currently, various treatment options are available. The medication
used for Secondary Hyper-Parathyroidism gives promising results in the regulation of Ca, P and
Parathormone levels, improving the quality of life. The aim of the present study was to investigate
the relation of cinacalcet administration to not only parathormone, Ca and P but also to anemia
parameters such as hematocrit and hemoglobin.
Materials and Methods:
retrospective observational study was conducted in a Chronic
Hemodialysis Unit. One-hundred ESRD patients were recruited for twenty-four months and were
evaluated on a monthly rate. Biochemical parameters were related to medication prescribed and the
prognostic value was estimated. Cinacalcet was administered to 43 out of 100 patients in a dose of
30-120 mg.
Results:
Significant differences were observed in PTH, Ca and P levels with respect to Cinacalcet
administration. Ca levels appeared to be higher at 30mg as compared to 60mg cinacalcet.
Furthermore, a decreasing age-dependent pattern was observed with respect to cinacalcet dosage. A
positive correlation was observed between Dry Weight (DW) and cinacalcet dose. Finally, a
positive correlation between Hematocrit and Hemoglobin and cinacalcet was manifested.
Conclusions:
Cinacalcet, is a potential cardiovascular and bone protective agent, which is approved
for use in ESRD patients to assist SHPT. A novel information was obtained from this study,
regarding the improvement of the control of anemia.
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- Maria Aktsiali
- Private Dialysis Unit “Nefroiatriki”, Chlois 85 Str., 14452, Metamorfosi, Athens, Greece
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- 417 Veterans Army Administration Hospital of Athens, Monis Petraki 10-12, 11521, Athens, Greece
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- Private Dialysis Unit “Nefroiatriki”, Chlois 85 Str., 14452, Metamorfosi, Athens, Greece
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- Private Dialysis Unit “Nefroiatriki”, Chlois 85 Str., 14452, Metamorfosi, Athens, Greece
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- Graduate Program “Metabolic Bones Diseases”, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Mikras Asias 75, 11527, Goudi, Athens, Greece
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- Graduate Program “Metabolic Bones Diseases”, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Mikras Asias 75, 11527, Goudi, Athens, Greece
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Ma Y, Cai F, Li Y, Chen J, Han F, Lin W. A review of the application of nanoparticles in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease. Bioact Mater 2020; 5:732-743. [PMID: 32596555 PMCID: PMC7303522 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a great burden to global public health as current therapies are generally ineffective. Early detection and effective therapy are crucial for the future prevention and progression of CKD. Nanoparticles (NPs) vary by particle size, charge, shape and the density of targeting ligands and are associated with enhancement of the pharmacokinetic properties, targetability, or the bioavailability of drugs. Thus, the emergence of NPs in medicine has provided novel solutions to the potential diagnosis and treatment of CKD. This review describes the current experimental research, clinical applications of NPs, the current challenges, and upcoming opportunities in the diagnosis and treatment of CKD.
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- Yanhong Ma
- Kidney Disease Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310029, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Kidney Disease Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Institute of Nephrology, Zhejiang University, Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310003, China.,Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310029, China
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Yang CP, Tsai HY, Tseng CL, Hao PJ, Liu YC. Strategy on Persisting in Distinct Activity of Plasmon-Activated Water. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:21197-21203. [PMID: 31867513 PMCID: PMC6921674 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b02627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The innovative plasmon-activated water (PAW) with reduced hydrogen bonds exhibits intrinsically distinct properties at room temperature, which are significantly different from the properties of untreated conventional deionized (DI) water. Examples of this are their ability to scavenge free radicals and higher vapor pressure. However, distinct properties of energetic PAW decay within the day after its creation in a metastable liquid state. In this work, we report a facile method for persisting its distinct activities by letting as-prepared PAW be quickly frozen in liquid nitrogen and letting the frozen PAW (for one month before further measurements) be quickly melted to room temperature in a warm-water bath (called treated PAW). Experimental results indicate that the activity of the higher evaporation rate of treated PAW compared to DI water can be maintained ca. 90% of magnitude, as compared to the as-prepared PAW. Also, its abilities to scavenge free hydroxyl and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radicals can be maintained at ca. 70 and 80% of magnitudes, respectively. Moreover, this strategy of quickly freezing and melting treatments to PAW on persisting in distinct activity of PAW is effective in oxygen evolution reactions. This promises the stored energy and the distinct property of created liquid PAW being available in water-related fields after long-term storage.
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- Chih-Ping Yang
- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of
Medicine, College of Medicine, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials
and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Graduate Institute
of Medical Science, College of Medicine, and Cell Physiology and Molecular Image
Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei
Medical University, 250 Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of
Medicine, College of Medicine, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials
and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Graduate Institute
of Medical Science, College of Medicine, and Cell Physiology and Molecular Image
Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei
Medical University, 250 Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of
Medicine, College of Medicine, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials
and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Graduate Institute
of Medical Science, College of Medicine, and Cell Physiology and Molecular Image
Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei
Medical University, 250 Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of
Medicine, College of Medicine, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials
and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Graduate Institute
of Medical Science, College of Medicine, and Cell Physiology and Molecular Image
Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei
Medical University, 250 Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of
Medicine, College of Medicine, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials
and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Graduate Institute
of Medical Science, College of Medicine, and Cell Physiology and Molecular Image
Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei
Medical University, 250 Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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Yang CP, Wu YH, Tsai HY, Yang JC, Liu YC. Plasmon-Activated Water can Prolong Existing Sea-Ice Habitats to Potentially Save Polar Bears. Sci Rep 2019; 9:10398. [PMID: 31320695 PMCID: PMC6639346 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-46867-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Due to increasing global warming resulting from the greenhouse effect, subsequent environmental impacts and corresponding ecological influences are unavoidable. These problems are becoming more serious with time. Due to rising temperatures, the survival crisis of polar bears is a very often reported issue, because polar bears are encountering shortened seasons for catching prey on their sea-ice habitat. In this work, we report an innovative and facile strategy to save polar bears via prolonging the existence of ice layers based on plasmon-activated water (PAW). PAW with a reduced hydrogen-bonded network can be created by letting bulk deionized (DI) water flow through supported gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) under resonant illumination. Experimental results indicated that the freezing time of PAW was faster than that of DI water. In contrast, the melting time of frozen PAW was slower than that of the frozen DI water. Because the PAW with reduced hydrogen bonds (HBs) is in a high-energy state, it can more easily transform into a stronger HB structure in a low-energy state during cooling when freezing. This is accompanied by the release of more available energy, resulting in more-perfect tetrahedral symmetrical ice. Similar results were observed for solutions with 3 wt% NaCl, which is similar to the salinity of sea water. Moreover, the heat required to melt frozen PAW was ca. 7.6% higher than that of frozen DI water. These interesting phenomena suggest that prolonging the existence of solid ice can be achieved in a PAW-based system. Moreover, a system of AuNP-coated filter paper in DI water or in a DI water solution (3 wt% NaCl) under resonant illumination could work to prolong the presence of solid ice, compared to a system of AuNP-free filter paper. This innovative concept has emerged as a practical strategy to save polar bears and for other related applications.
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- Chih-Ping Yang
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing St., Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing St., Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing St., Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing St., Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing St., Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
- Cell Physiology and Molecular Image Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Novel thin-film nanofibrous composite membranes containing directional toxin transport nanochannels for efficient and safe hemodialysis application. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Yang CP, Hong CT, Mai FD, Tsai HY, Liu YC. Increasing electrochemical reaction rates using treated water with reduced hydrogen bonds. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2019.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Ibrahim KE, Al-Mutary MG, Bakhiet AO, Khan HA. Histopathology of the Liver, Kidney, and Spleen of Mice Exposed to Gold Nanoparticles. Molecules 2018; 23:E1848. [PMID: 30044410 PMCID: PMC6222535 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23081848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2018] [Revised: 07/20/2018] [Accepted: 07/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) are biocompatible nanomaterials that are currently researched for biomedical applications such as imaging and targeted drug delivery. In this investigation, we studied the effects of a single dose (injected on day 1) as well as a priming dose (two injections with a gap of one week) of 5 nm, 20 nm, and 50 nm diameter GNPs on the structural and biochemical changes in the liver, kidney, and spleen of mice. The results showed that small sized GNPs (5 nm) produced significant pathological changes in the liver on day 2 that gradually reduced on day 8. The medium (20 nm) and large (50 nm) sized GNPs preferentially targeted the spleen and caused significant pathological changes to the spleen architecture on day 2 that persisted on day 8 as well. There were minimal and insignificant pathological changes to the kidneys irrespective of the GNPs size. The animals that were primed with the pre-exposure of GNPs did not show any aggravation of histological changes after the second dose of the same GNPs. None of the dose regimens of the GNPs were able to significantly affect the markers of oxidative stress including glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in all of the organs that were studied. In conclusion, the size of GNPs plays an important role in their pathological effects on different organs of mice. Moreover, the primed animals become refractory to further pathological changes after the second dose of GNPs, suggesting the importance of a priming dose in medical applications of GNPs.
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- Khalid Elfaki Ibrahim
- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Basic Sciences, College of Education, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia.
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- Deanship of Scientific Research, Sudan University of Science and Technology, Khartoum 11111, Sudan.
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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Yang CP, Fang SU, Yang KH, Chen HC, Tsai HY, Mai FD, Liu YC. Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering-Active Substrate Prepared with New Plasmon-Activated Water. ACS OMEGA 2018; 3:4743-4751. [PMID: 31458693 PMCID: PMC6641932 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b00494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Conventionally, reactions in aqueous solutions are prepared using deionized (DI) water, the properties of which are related to inert "bulk water" comprising a tetrahedral hydrogen-bonded network. In this work, we demonstrate the distinguished benefits of using in situ plasmon-activated water (PAW) with reduced hydrogen bonds instead of DI water in electrochemical reactions, which generally are governed by diffusion and kinetic controls. Compared with DI water-based systems, the diffusion coefficient and the electron-transfer rate constant of K3Fe(CN)6 in PAW in situ can be increased by ca. 35 and 15%, respectively. These advantages are responsible for the improved performance of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). On the basis of PAW in situ, the SERS enhancement of twofold higher intensity of rhodamine 6G and the corresponding low relative standard deviation of 5%, which is comparable to and even better than those based on complicated processes shown in the literature, are encouraging.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chih-Ping Yang
- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, and Department of
Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College
of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, and Department of
Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College
of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Division
of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, No. 252, Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Vanung
University, 1 Van-Nung
Road, Taoyuan 32061, Taiwan
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- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, and Department of
Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College
of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, and Department of
Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College
of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, and Department of
Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College
of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department
of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, and Department of
Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College
of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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Yang CP, Liu YC. Therapeutics for Inflammatory-Related Diseases Based on Plasmon-Activated Water: A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E1589. [PMID: 29843406 PMCID: PMC6032129 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19061589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2018] [Revised: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
It is recognized that the properties of liquid water can be markedly different from those of bulk one when it is in contact with hydrophobic surfaces or is confined in nano-environments. Because our knowledge regarding water structure on the molecular level of dynamic equilibrium within a picosecond time scale is far from completeness all of water's conventionally known properties are based on inert "bulk liquid water" with a tetrahedral hydrogen-bonded structure. Actually, the strength of water's hydrogen bonds (HBs) decides its properties and activities. In this review, an innovative idea on preparation of metastable plasmon-activated water (PAW) with intrinsically reduced HBs, by letting deionized (DI) water flow through gold-supported nanoparticles (AuNPs) under resonant illumination at room temperature, is reported. Compared to DI water, the created stable PAW can scavenge free hydroxyl and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radicals and effectively reduce NO release from lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory cells. Moreover, PAW can dramatically induce a major antioxidative Nrf2 gene in human gingival fibroblasts. This further confirms its cellular antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, innovatively therapeutic strategy of daily drinking PAW on inflammatory-related diseases based on animal disease models is demonstrated, examples being chronic kidney disease (CKD), chronic sleep deprivation (CSD), and lung cancer.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chih-Ping Yang
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wuxing St., Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wuxing St., Taipei 11031, Taiwan.
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Chen HC, Liu YC. Creating functional water by treating excited gold nanoparticles for the applications of green chemistry, energy and medicine: A review. J IND ENG CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2017.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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