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Sharma A, Kaur N, Singh N. An Encyclopedic Compendium on Chemosensing Supramolecular Metal-Organic Gels. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202400258. [PMID: 38629210 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Chemosensing, an interdisciplinary scientific domain, plays a pivotal role ranging from environmental monitoring to healthcare diagnostics and (inter)national security. Metal-organic gels (MOGs) are recognized for their stability, selectivity, and responsiveness, making them valuable for chemosensing applications. Researchers have explored the development of MOGs based on different metal ions and ligands, allowing for tailored properties and sensitivities, and have even demonstrated their applications as portable sensors such as paper-based test strips for practical use. Herein, several studies related to MOGs development and their applications in the chemosensing field via UV-visible or luminance along with electrochemical approach are presented. These papers explored MOGs as versatile materials with their use in sensing bio or environmental analytes. This review provides a foundational understanding of key concepts, methodologies, and recent advancements in this field, fostering the scientific community.
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- Arun Sharma
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, 140001, Rupnagar, Panjab, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, 160014, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, 140001, Rupnagar, Panjab, India
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Qin S, Niu Y, Zhang Y, Wang W, Zhou J, Bai Y, Ma G. Metal Ion-Containing Hydrogels: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications in Bone Tissue Engineering. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:3217-3248. [PMID: 38237033 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Hydrogel, as a unique scaffold material, features a three-dimensional network system that provides conducive conditions for the growth of cells and tissues in bone tissue engineering (BTE). In recent years, it has been discovered that metal ion-containing hybridized hydrogels, synthesized with metal particles as the foundation, exhibit excellent physicochemical properties, osteoinductivity, and osteogenic potential. They offer a wide range of research prospects in the field of BTE. This review provides an overview of the current state and recent advancements in research concerning metal ion-containing hydrogels in the field of BTE. Within materials science, it covers topics such as the binding mechanisms of metal ions within hydrogel networks, the types and fabrication methods of various metal ion-containing hydrogels, and the influence of metal ions on the properties of hydrogels. In the context of BTE, the review delves into the osteogenic mechanisms of various metal ions, the applications of metal ion-containing hydrogels in BTE, and relevant experimental studies in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, future improvements in bone repair can be anticipated through advancements in bone bionics, exploring interactions between metal ions and the development of a wider range of metal ions and hydrogel types.
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- Shengao Qin
- Salivary Gland Disease Center and Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health and Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P. R. China
- Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, P. R. China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 West Section, Lvshunnan Road, Dalian 116044, P. R. China
- Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, P. R. China
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- School of Stomatology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150020, P. R. China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 West Section, Lvshunnan Road, Dalian 116044, P. R. China
- Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, P. R. China
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- Salivary Gland Disease Center and Beijing Key Laboratory of Tooth Regeneration and Function Reconstruction, Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health and Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P. R. China
- Department of VIP Dental Service, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P. R. China
- Laboratory for Oral and General Health Integration and Translation, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100070, P. R. China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 West Section, Lvshunnan Road, Dalian 116044, P. R. China
- Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, P. R. China
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- School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 West Section, Lvshunnan Road, Dalian 116044, P. R. China
- Academician Laboratory of Immune and Oral Development & Regeneration, Dalian Medical University, Lvshun South Road, Dalian 116044, P. R. China
- Department of Stomatology, Stomatological Hospital Affiliated School of Stomatology of Dalian Medical University, No. 397 Huangpu Road, Shahekou District, Dalian 116086, P. R. China
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Zhong D, Jin K, Wang R, Chen B, Zhang J, Ren C, Chen X, Lu J, Zhou M. Microalgae-Based Hydrogel for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Its Associated Anxiety and Depression. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312275. [PMID: 38277492 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) exhibit a notable prevalence of psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and depression. Nevertheless, the etiology of psychiatric disorders associated with IBD remains uncertain, and an efficacious treatment approach has yet to be established. Herein, an oral hydrogel strategy (SP@Rh-gel) is proposed for co-delivery of Spirulina platensis and rhein to treat IBD and IBD-associated anxiety and depression by modulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis. SP@Rh-gel improves the solubility, release characteristics and intestinal retention capacity of the drug, leading to a significant improvement in the oral therapeutic efficacy. Oral administration of SP@Rh-gel can reduce intestinal inflammation and rebalance the disrupted intestinal microbial community. Furthermore, SP@Rh-gel maintains intestinal barrier integrity and reduces the release of pro-inflammatory factors and their entry into the hippocampus through the blood-brain barrier, thereby inhibiting neuroinflammation and maintaining neuroplasticity. SP@Rh-gel significantly alleviates the colitis symptoms, as well as anxiety- and depression-like behaviors, in a chronic colitis mouse model. This study demonstrates the significant involvement of the microbiota-gut-brain axis in the development of IBD with psychiatric disorders and proposes a safe, simple, and highly efficient therapeutic approach for managing IBD and comorbid psychiatric disorders.
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- Danni Zhong
- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310000, P. R. China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310029, P. R. China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310000, P. R. China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310029, P. R. China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310000, P. R. China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310029, P. R. China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310000, P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, P. R. China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310000, P. R. China
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- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119074, Singapore
- Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117599, Singapore
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, NUS Center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117597, Singapore
- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), 61 Biopolis Drive, Proteos, Singapore, 138673, Singapore
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- Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310000, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Precision Psychiatry, Hangzhou, 310003, P. R. China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310000, P. R. China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310029, P. R. China
- Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJU-UoE Institute), Zhejiang University, Haining, 314400, P. R. China
- National Key Laboratory of Biobased Transportation Fuel Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
- Zhejiang University-Erdos Etuoke Joint Research Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310029, P. R. China
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Hao M, Wei S, Su S, Tang Z, Wang Y. A Multifunctional Hydrogel Fabricated by Direct Self-Assembly of Natural Herbal Small Molecule Mangiferin for Treating Diabetic Wounds. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38709623 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Clinical studies have continually referred to the involvement of drug carrier having dramatic negative influences on the biocompatibility, biodegradability, and loading efficacy of hydrogel. To overcome this deficiency, researchers have proposed to directly self-assemble natural herbal small molecules into a hydrogel without any structural modification. However, it is still a formidable challenge due to the high requirements on the structure of natural molecules, leading to a rarity of this type of hydrogel. Mangiferin (MF) is a natural polyphenol of C-glucoside xanthone with various positive health benefits, including the treatment of diabetic wounds, but its poor hydrosolubility and low bioavailability significantly restrict the clinical application. Inspired by these, with heating/cooling treatment, a carrier-free hydrogel (MF-gel) is developed by assembling the natural herbal molecule mangiferin, which is mainly governed through hydrogen bonds and intermolecular π-π stacking interactions. The as-prepared hydrogel has injectable and self-healing properties and shows excellent biocompatibility, continuous release ability, and reversible stimuli-responsive performances. All of the superiorities enable the MF-based hydrogel to serve as a potential wound dressing for treating diabetic wounds, which was further confirmed by both the vitro and vivo studies. In vitro, the MF-gel could promote the migration of healing-related cells from peripheral as well as the angiogenesis and displays the capacity of mediating inflammation response by scavenging the intracellular ROS. In vivo, the MF-gel accelerates wound contraction and healing via inflammatory adjustment, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis. This study provides a facile and effective method for diabetic wound management and emphasizes the direct self-assembly hydrogel from natural herbal small molecule.
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- Mengke Hao
- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Co-Construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine Resources Industrialization by Shaanxi & Education Ministry, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang 712083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Co-Construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine Resources Industrialization by Shaanxi & Education Ministry, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang 712083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Co-Construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine Resources Industrialization by Shaanxi & Education Ministry, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang 712083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), Co-Construction Collaborative Innovation Center for Chinese Medicine Resources Industrialization by Shaanxi & Education Ministry, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang 712083, China
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- College of Science, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710064, China
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Wei M, Duan F, Li B, Wang Y, Wu L. In Situ Grown Coordination-Supramolecular Layer Holding 3D Charged Channels for Highly Reversible Zn Anodes. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:4124-4131. [PMID: 38483552 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c05034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Dynamic reversible noncovalent interactions make supramolecular framework (SF) structures flexible and designable. A three-dimensional (3D) growth of such frameworks is beneficial to improve the structure stability while maintaining unique properties. Here, through the ionic interaction of the polyoxometalate cluster, coordination of zinc ions with cationic terpyridine, and hydrogen bonding of grafted carboxyl groups, the construction of a 3D SF at a well-crystallized state is realized. The framework can grow in situ on the Zn surface, further extending laterally into a full covering without defects. Relying on the dissolution and the postcoordination effects, the 3D SF layer is used as an artificial solid electrolyte interphase to improve the Zn-anode performance. The uniformly distributed clusters within nanosized pores create a negatively charged nanochannel, accelerating zinc ion transfer and homogenizing zinc deposition. The 3D SF/Zn symmetric cells demonstrate high stability for over 3000 h at a current density of 5 mA cm-2.
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- Mingfeng Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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Xu Z, Chen Y, Cao Y, Xue B. Tough Hydrogels with Different Toughening Mechanisms and Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2675. [PMID: 38473922 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Load-bearing biological tissues, such as cartilage and muscles, exhibit several crucial properties, including high elasticity, strength, and recoverability. These characteristics enable these tissues to endure significant mechanical stresses and swiftly recover after deformation, contributing to their exceptional durability and functionality. In contrast, while hydrogels are highly biocompatible and hold promise as synthetic biomaterials, their inherent network structure often limits their ability to simultaneously possess a diverse range of superior mechanical properties. As a result, the applications of hydrogels are significantly constrained. This article delves into the design mechanisms and mechanical properties of various tough hydrogels and investigates their applications in tissue engineering, flexible electronics, and other fields. The objective is to provide insights into the fabrication and application of hydrogels with combined high strength, stretchability, toughness, and fast recovery as well as their future development directions and challenges.
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- Zhengyu Xu
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory, Jinan 250000, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory, Jinan 250000, China
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Wang H, Wu D, Wang P, Gao C, Teng H, Liu D, Zhao Y, Du R. Albumin nanoparticles and their folate modified counterparts for delivery of a lupine derivative to hepatocellular carcinoma. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115485. [PMID: 37713994 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115485] [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: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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In this study, folate polyethylene glycol CTr albumin nanoparticles (FA-PEG-CTr-NPs) targeting hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) were prepared. The nanoparticle preparation method was optimized using single-factor and response surface analysis. The prepared nanoparticles were characterized for their particle size, zeta potential, and morphology. The particle size and zeta potential were also determined. Additionally, drug loading, encapsulation efficiency, and in vitro drug release of the nanoparticles were determined. Using the Cell Counting Kit-8 method, their cytotoxicity and their cell-targeted uptake were determined using confocal microscopy and flow cytometry. Finally, the in vivo antitumor impact and tumor-targeting ability of the nanoparticles were evaluated by determining tumor volume inhibition and drug biodistribution and performing hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining. It was found that CTr could be effectively encapsulated into albumin nanoparticles and functionalized. The drug loading of the two nanoparticles was 67.12 ± 2.4% and 69.33 ± 2.8%, respectively. Regarding drug release, FA-PEG-CTr-NPs (89.0%) exhibited a superior release rate to CTr-NPs (70.5%) in an acidic environment. The in vitro experiments confirmed that FA-PEG-CTr-NPs yielded better cytotoxicity and faster drug uptake results than CTr and CTr-NPs. In vivo experiments confirmed that FA-PEG-CTr-NPs exhibited markedly better tumor inhibitory activity (inhibition rate was 80.21%), drug safety, and targeting than CTr and CTr-NPs. In conclusion, functionalized nanoparticles (FA-PEG-CTr-NPs) can specifically inhibit the malignant proliferation of HCC cells and are thus a promising nanoagent for the treatment of HCC.
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- Haohao Wang
- School of biological and pharmaceutical engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an 237012, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, General Surgery Center, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130118, China
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- School of biological and pharmaceutical engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an 237012, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- School of biological and pharmaceutical engineering, West Anhui University, Lu'an 237012, China; Anhui Traditional Chinese Medicine Ecological Agricultural engineering Research Center, Lu'an 237012, China.
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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Liu J, Zhang Z, Yan Y, Zhang X, Xiao C, Chen X. Microrod crystals formed via Rhein-mediated mineralization. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:10169-10172. [PMID: 37534478 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc02527f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Herein, a Rhein-mineralized microrod crystal (H-RMM) with an ultra-high drug loading capacity was reported for anti-inflammation. Due to a dense crystal structure, the H-RMM achieved improved biocompatibility and sustained controlled release of Rhein. Also, the Rhein nanofibers released from H-RMM were favorable to be internalized by cells, leading to enhanced anti-inflammation effects.
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- Jiaying Liu
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
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- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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Huang H, Chen L, Hou Y, He W, Wang X, Zhang D, Hu J. Self-assembly of chlorogenic acid into hydrogel for accelerating wound healing. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 228:113440. [PMID: 37421764 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113440] [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: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Wound healing remains a considerable challenge due to its complex inflammatory microenvironment. Developing novel wound dressing materials with superior wound repair capabilities is highly required. However, conventional dressing hydrogels for wound healing are often limited by their complex cross-linking, high treatment costs, and drug-related side effects. In this study, we report a novel dressing hydrogel constructed only by the self-assembly of chlorogenic acid (CA). Molecular dynamic simulation studies revealed the formation of CA hydrogel was mainly through non-covalent interactions, such as π-π and hydrogen bond. Meanwhile, CA hydrogel exhibited superior self-healing, injectability, and biocompatibility properties, making it a promising candidate for wound treatment. As expected, in vitro experiments demonstrated that CA hydrogel possessed remarkable anti-inflammatory activity, and its ability to promote the generation of microvessels in HUVEC cells, as well as the promotion of microvessel formation in HUVEC cells and proliferation of HaCAT cells. Subsequent in vivo investigation further demonstrated that CA hydrogel accelerated wound healing in rats through regulating macrophage polarization. Mechanistically, the CA hydrogel treatment enhanced the closure rate, collagen deposition, and re-epithelialization while simultaneously suppressing the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and increasing the production of CD31 and VEGF during the wound healing process. Our findings indicate that this multifunctional CA hydrogel is a promising candidate for wound healing, particularly in cases of impaired angiogenesis and inflammatory responses.
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- Haibo Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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Ji Y, Lin Y, Qiao Y. Plant Cell-Inspired Membranization of Coacervate Protocells with a Structured Polysaccharide Layer. J Am Chem Soc 2023. [PMID: 37267599 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c01326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The design of compartmentalized colloids that exhibit biomimetic properties is providing model systems for developing synthetic cell-like entities (protocells). Inspired by the cell walls in plant cells, we developed a method to prepare membranized coacervates as protocell models by coating membraneless liquid-like microdroplets with a protective layer of rigid polysaccharides. Membranization not only endowed colloidal stability and prevented aggregation and coalescence but also facilitated selective biomolecule sequestration and chemical exchange across the membrane. The polysaccharide wall surrounding coacervate protocells acted as a stimuli-responsive structural barrier that enabled enzyme-triggered membrane lysis to initiate internalization and killing of Escherichia coli. The membranized coacervates were capable of spatial organization into structured tissue-like protocell assemblages, offering a means to mimic metabolism and cell-to-cell communication. We envision that surface engineering of protocells as developed in this work generates a platform for constructing advanced synthetic cell mimetics and sophisticated cell-like behaviors.
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- Yanglimin Ji
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Wei M, Li B, Wu L. Structure Transformation and Morphologic Modulation of Supramolecular Frameworks for Nanoseparation and Enzyme Loading. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2207047. [PMID: 37060107 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202207047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Supramolecular framework (SF) encourages the emergence of porous structures with molecular flexibility while the dimension and morphology controls are less involved even though critical factors are vital for various utilizations. Targeting this purpose, two isolated components are designed and their stepped combinations via ionic interaction, metal coordination, and hydrogen bond into framework assembly with two morphologic states are realized. The zinc coordination to an ionic complex of polyoxometalate with three cationic terpyridine ligands constructs 2D hexagonal SF structure. A further growth along perpendicular direction driven by hydrogen bonding between grafted mannose groups leads to 3D SF assemblies, providing a modulation superiority in one framework for multiple utilizations. The large area of multilayered SF sheet affords a filtration membrane for strict separation of nanoparticles/proteins under gently reduced pressures while the granular SF assembly demonstrates an efficient carrier to load and fix horse radish peroxidase with maintained activity for enzymatic catalysis.
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- Mingfeng Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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Ihsan AB, Imran AB, Susan MABH. Advanced Functional Polymers: Properties and Supramolecular Phenomena in Hydrogels and Polyrotaxane-based Materials. CHEMISTRY AFRICA 2023; 6:79-94. [DOI: 10.1007/s42250-022-00460-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Gong W, Huang HB, Wang XC, He WY, Hu JN. Coassembly of Fiber Hydrogel with Antibacterial Activity for Wound Healing. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:375-387. [PMID: 36520681 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Wound healing remains a critical challenge due to its vulnerability to bacterial infection and the complicated inflammatory microenvironment. Herein, we report a novel antibacterial hydrogel constructed only by gallic acid (GA) and phycocyanin (PC), which is expected for the treatment of bacteria-infected wounds. These GA/PC hydrogels (GP) was found to coassemble into fibrous networks with a diameter of around 2 μm mainly through noncovalent interactions of hydrogen bonds, van der Waals force, and π interaction. Notably, these GP hydrogels showed excellent rheological properties (i.e., storage modulus of more than 9.0 × 104 Pa) and outstanding biocompatibility and antibacterial activities. Thanks to the incorporation of GA and PC, the GP hydrogels enabled adherence to the moist wound tissue and achieved a sustained release of GA and PC into the wound skin, therefore effectively attenuating inflammation and accelerating wound healing both in normal mice and bacteria-infected mice through regulating the expression of the tight junction protein and the alleviation of oxidative stress. Considering these results, these GP hydrogels are demonstrated to be a promising candidate for bacteria-infected wound healing.
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- Wei Gong
- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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Synthesis of Hydrogels and Their Progress in Environmental Remediation and Antimicrobial Application. Gels 2022; 9:gels9010016. [PMID: 36661783 PMCID: PMC9858390 DOI: 10.3390/gels9010016] [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: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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As a kind of efficient adsorptive material, hydrogel has a wide application prospect within different fields, owing to its unique 3D network structures composed of polymers. In this paper, different synthetic strategies, crosslinking methods and their corresponding limitations and outstanding contributions of applications in the fields of removing environmental pollutants are reviewed to further provide a prospective view of their applications in water resources sustainability. Furthermore, the applications within the biomedical field, especially in wound dressing, are also reviewed in this paper, mainly due to their unique water retention ability, antibacterial ability, and good biocompatibility. Finally, the development direction of hydrogels in the fields of environmental remediation and biomedicine were summarized and prospected.
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Chen X, Liu Y, Yin S, Zang J, Zhang T, Lv C, Zhao G. Construction of Sol-Gel Phase-Reversible Hydrogels with Tunable Properties with Native Nanofibrous Protein as Building Blocks. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:44125-44135. [PMID: 36162135 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c11765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Reversible sol-gel transforming behaviors combined with tunable mechanical properties are vital demands for developing biomaterials. However, it remains challenging to correlate these properties with the hydrogels constructed by denatured protein as building blocks. Herein, taking advantage of naturally high-affinity coordination environments consisting of i, i + 4 His-Glu motifs offered by paramyosin, a ubiquitous nanofibrous protein, we found that Zn2+ rather than Ca2+ or Mg2+ has the ability to trigger the self-assembly of native abalone paramyosin (AbPM) into protein hydrogels under benign conditions, while the addition of EDTA induces the hydrogels back into protein monomers, indicative of a reversible process. By using such sol-gel reversible property, the AbPM gels can serve as a vehicle to encapsulate bioactive molecules such as curcumin, thereby protecting it from degradation from thermal and photo treatment. Notably, based on the high conserved structure of native AbPM, the mechanical property and biological activity of the fabricated AbPM hydrogels can be fined-tuned by its noncovalent interaction with small molecules. All these findings raise the possibility that native paramyosin can be explored as a new class of protein hydrogels which exhibit favorable properties that the traditional hydrogels constructed by denatured protein building blocks do not have.
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- Xuemin Chen
- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Functional Dairy, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China
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Zheng J, Song X, Yang Z, Yin C, Luo W, Yin C, Ni Y, Wang Y, Zhang Y. Self-assembly hydrogels of therapeutic agents for local drug delivery. J Control Release 2022; 350:898-921. [PMID: 36089171 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Advanced drug delivery systems are of vital importance to enhance therapeutic efficacy. Among various recently developed formulations, self-assembling hydrogels composed of therapeutic agents have shown promising potential for local drug delivery owing to their excellent biocompatibility, high drug-loading efficiency, low systemic toxicity, and sustained drug release behavior. In particular, therapeutic agents self-assembling hydrogels with well-defined nanostructures are beneficial for direct delivery to the target site via injection, not only improving drug availability, but also extending their retention time and promoting cellular uptake. In brief, the self-assembly approach offers better opportunities to improve the precision of pharmaceutical treatment and achieve superior treatment efficacies. In this review, we intend to cover the recent developments in therapeutic agent self-assembling hydrogels. First, the molecular structures, self-assembly mechanisms, and application of self-assembling hydrogels are systematically outlined. Then, we summarize the various self-assembly strategies, including the single therapeutic agent, metal-coordination, enzyme-instruction, and co-assembly of multiple therapeutic agents. Finally, the potential challenges and future perspectives are discussed. We hope that this review will provide useful insights into the design and preparation of therapeutic agent self-assembling hydrogels.
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- Jun Zheng
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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Drew EN, Piras CC, Fitremann J, Smith DK. Wet-spinning multi-component low-molecular-weight gelators to print synergistic soft materials. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:11115-11118. [PMID: 36102842 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc04003d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Two different low-molecular-weight gelators (LMWGs) have been 3D-printed as filaments by wet-spininng. When the two LMWGs are simultaneously wet-spun, the co-assembled hybrid gel filaments combine the individual properties of the two gelators (dynamic pH response and in-situ metal nanoparticle formation) in synergistic ways, creating gel objects with new properties.
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- Emma N Drew
- Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK.
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- IMRCP, UMR 5623, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, 118 route de Narbonne, F-31062 Toulouse, France
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- Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK.
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A novel IONP-decorated two-dimensional [Zn2+]:[Insulin] nanosheet with ordered array of surface channels and cellular uptake potential. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Mondal P, Chakraborty I, Chatterjee K. Injectable Adhesive Hydrogels for Soft tissue Reconstruction: A Materials Chemistry Perspective. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202200155. [PMID: 35997710 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Injectable bioadhesives offer several advantages over conventional staples and sutures in surgery to seal and close incisions or wounds. Despite the growing research in recent years few injectable bioadhesives are available for clinical use. This review summarizes the key chemical features that enable the development and improvements in the use of polymeric injectable hydrogels as bioadhesives or sealants, their design requirements, the gelation mechanism, synthesis routes, and the role of adhesion mechanisms and strategies in different biomedical applications. It is envisaged that developing a deep understanding of the underlying materials chemistry principles will enable researchers to effectively translate bioadhesive technologies into clinically-relevant products.
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- Pritiranjan Mondal
- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, C.V. Raman Avenue, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, C.V. Raman Avenue, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, C.V. Raman Avenue, Bangalore, 560012, India
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Gu T, Huang J, Yan Y. Cyclodextrin-catalyzed self-assembly of a coordinating fluorescent molecule into microflowers. SOFT MATTER 2022; 18:4372-4377. [PMID: 35648108 DOI: 10.1039/d2sm00462c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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We report that γ-cyclodextrin (γ-CD) is able to catalyze the self-assembly process of the coordinating fluorescent molecule pyrenebutyrate with Zn2+. The direct interaction between pyrenebutyrate and Zn2+ would simply lead to amorphous precipitates, whereas addition of Zn2+ to the host-guest complex of pyrenebutyrate @ γ-CD would generate well-defined microflowers that have exactly the same composition as the amorphous pyrenebutyrate/Zn2+. The evidence of host-guest formation between 1-PBA and γ-CD and the absence of γ-CD in the final microflowers manifest that γ-CD acts as a catalyst in the self-assembly process. We envision that this dynamic host-guest chemistry would be very promising in creating catassemblies.
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- Ting Gu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China.
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Huang H, Gong W, Wang X, He W, Hou Y, Hu J. Self-Assembly of Naturally Small Molecules into Supramolecular Fibrillar Networks for Wound Healing. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2102476. [PMID: 35306757 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202102476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Self-assemblies of bioactively natural compounds into supramolecular hydrogels without structural modifications are of interest to improve their sustained releases and bioavailabilities in vivo. However, it is still a formidable challenge to dig out such a naturally small molecule with a meticulous structure which can be self-assembled to form a hydrogel for biomedical applications. Here, a new hydrogel consisting only of gallic acid (GA) via π-π stacking and hydrogen bond interactions, whereas none of GA analogues can form the similar supramolecular hydrogels, is reported. This interesting phenomenon is intriguing to further investigate the potential applications of GA hydrogels in wound healing. Notably, this GA hydrogel has rod-like structures with lengths varying from 10 to 100 µm. The biocompatibility and antibacterial tests prove that this well-assembled GA hydrogel has no cytotoxicity and excellent antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Moreover, the GA hydrogel can significantly accelerate the process of wound healing with or without bacterial infections by mediation of inflammation signaling pathways. It is believed that the current study may shed a new light on the design of a supramolecular hydrogel based on self-assemblies of naturally small molecules to improve their bioavailabilities and diversify their uses in biomedical applications.
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- Haibo Huang
- School of Food Science and Technology Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian 116034 China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian 116034 China
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- School of Food Science and Technology Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian 116034 China
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- School of Food Science and Technology Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian 116034 China
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- School of Food Science and Technology Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian 116034 China
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- School of Food Science and Technology Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian 116034 China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing Dalian Polytechnic University Dalian 116034 China
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Omar J, Ponsford D, Dreiss CA, Lee TC, Loh XJ. Supramolecular Hydrogels: Design Strategies and Contemporary Biomedical Applications. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200081. [PMID: 35304978 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Self-assembly of supramolecular hydrogels is driven by dynamic, non-covalent interactions between molecules. Considerable research effort has been exerted to fabricate and optimise supramolecular hydrogels that display shear-thinning, self-healing, and reversibility, in order to develop materials for biomedical applications. This review provides a detailed overview of the chemistry behind the dynamic physicochemical interactions that sustain hydrogel formation (hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic interactions, ionic interactions, metal-ligand coordination, and host-guest interactions). Novel design strategies and methodologies to create supramolecular hydrogels are highlighted, which offer promise for a wide range of applications, specifically drug delivery, wound healing, tissue engineering and 3D bioprinting. To conclude, future prospects are briefly discussed, and consideration given to the steps required to ultimately bring these biomaterials into clinical settings.
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- Jasmin Omar
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, SE1 9NH, London, UK.,Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore.,Department of Chemistry, University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK.,Institute for Materials Discovery, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, King's College London, 150 Stamford Street, SE1 9NH, London, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University College London, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK.,Institute for Materials Discovery, University College London, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Karmakar S, Sankhla A, Katiyar V. Reversible and biocompatible AuNP-decorated [Zn2+]:[Insulin] condensed assembly for potential therapeutic applications. Eur J Pharm Sci 2022; 173:106168. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2022.106168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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3D printing of biocompatible low molecular weight gels: Imbricated structures with sacrificial and persistent N-alkyl-d-galactonamides. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 617:156-170. [PMID: 35276518 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.02.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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HYPOTHESIS We have shown earlier that low molecular weight gels based on N-heptyl-d-galactonamide hydrogels can be 3D printed by solvent exchange, but they tend to dissolve in the printing bath. We wanted to explore the printing of less soluble N-alkyl-d-galactonamides with longer alkyl chains. Less soluble hydrogels could be good candidates as cell culture scaffolds. EXPERIMENTS N-hexyl, N-octyl and N-nonyl-d-galactonamide solutions in dimethylsulfoxide are injected in a bath of water following patterns driven by a 2D drawing robot coupled to a z-platform. Solubilization of the gels with time has been determined and solubility of the gelators has been measured by NMR. Imbricated structures have been built with N-nonyl-d-galactonamide as a persistent ink and N-hexyl or N-heptyl-d-galactonamide as sacrificial inks. Human mesenchymal stem cells have been cultured on N-nonyl-d-galactonamide hydrogels prepared by cooling or by 3D printing. FINDINGS The conditions for printing well-resolved 3D patterns have been determined for the three gelators. In imbricated structures, the solubilization of N-hexyl or N-heptyl-d-galactonamide occurred after a few hours or days and gave channels. Human mesenchymal stem cells grown on N-nonyl-d-galactonamide hydrogels prepared by heating-cooling, which are stable and have a fibrillar microstructure, developed properly. 3D printed hydrogels, which microstructure is made of micrometric flakes, appeared too fragile to withstand cell growth.
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In Situ Supramolecular Gel Formed by Cyclohexane Diamine with Aldehyde Derivative. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14030400. [PMID: 35160389 PMCID: PMC8840383 DOI: 10.3390/polym14030400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Low-molecular-weight gels have great potential for use in a variety of fields, including petrochemicals, healthcare, and tissue engineering. These supramolecular gels are frequently metastable, implying that their properties are kinetically controlled to some extent. Here, we report on the in situ supramolecular gel formation by mixing 1,3-cyclohexane diamine (1) and isocyanate derivative (2) without any catalysis at room temperature in various organic solvents. A mixture of building blocks 1 and 2 in various organic solvents, dichloromethane, tetrahydrofuran, chloroform, toluene, and 1,4-dioxane, resulted in the stable formation of supramolecular gel at room temperature within 60–100 s. This gel formation was caused by the generation of urea moieties, which allows for the formation of intermolecular hydrogen-bonding interactions via reactions 1 and 2. In situ supramolecular gels demonstrated a typical entangled fiber structure with a width of 600 nm and a length of several hundred μm. In addition, the supramolecular gels were thermally reversible by heating and cooling. The viscoelastic properties of supramolecular gels in strain and frequency sweets were enhanced by increasing the concentration of a mixed 1 and 2. Furthermore, the supramolecular gels displayed a thixotropic effect, indicating a thermally reversible gel.
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Piras CC, Kay AG, Genever PG, Fitremann J, Smith DK. Self-assembled gel tubes, filaments and 3D-printing with in situ metal nanoparticle formation and enhanced stem cell growth. Chem Sci 2022; 13:1972-1981. [PMID: 35308847 PMCID: PMC8848986 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc06062g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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This paper reports simple strategies to fabricate self-assembled artificial tubular and filamentous systems from a low molecular weight gelator (LMWG). In the first strategy, tubular ‘core–shell’ gel structures based on the dibenzylidenesorbitol-based LMWG DBS-CONHNH2 were made in combination with the polymer gelator (PG) calcium alginate. In the second approach, gel filaments based on DBS-CONHNH2 alone were prepared by wet spinning at elevated concentrations using a ‘solvent-switch’ approach. The higher concentrations used in wet-spinning prevent the need for a supporting PG. Furthermore, this can be extended into a 3D-printing method, with the printed LMWG objects showing excellent stability for at least a week in water. The LMWG retains its unique ability for in situ precious metal reduction, yielding Au nanoparticles (AuNPs) within the tubes and filaments when they are exposed to AuCl3 solutions. Since the gel filaments have a higher loading of DBS-CONHNH2, they can be loaded with significantly more AuNPs. Cytotoxicity and viability studies on human mesenchymal stem cells show that the DBS-CONHNH2 and DBS-CONHNH2/alginate hybrid gels loaded with AuNPs are biocompatible, with the presence of AuNPs enhancing stem cell metabolism. Taken together, these results indicate that DBS-CONHNH2 can be shaped and 3D-printed, and has considerable potential for use in tissue engineering applications. Simple fabrication and 3D-printing methods are used to generate tubes and filaments from self-assembled gels, which can be loaded in situ with gold nanoparticles, with the resulting gels encouraging stem cell proliferation.![]()
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- Carmen C. Piras
- Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- Department of Biology, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- Department of Biology, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- IMRCP, UMR 5623, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, 118 Route de Narbonne, F-31062 Toulouse, France
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- Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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Supramolecular biomaterials for bio-imaging and imaging-guided therapy. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2021; 49:1200-1210. [PMID: 34816296 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-021-05622-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Benefiting from their unique advantages, including reversibly switchable structures, good biocompatibility, facile functionalization, and sensitive response to biological stimuli, supramolecular biomaterials have been widely applied in biomedicine. In this review, the representative achievements and trends in the design of supramolecular biomaterials (mainly those derived from biomacromolecules) with specific macromolecules including peptides, deoxyribonucleic acid, and polysaccharides, as well as their applications in bio-imaging and imaging-guided therapy are summarized. This review will serve as an important summary and "go for" reference for explorations of the applications of supramolecular biomaterials in bio-imaging and image-guided therapy, and will promote the development of supramolecular chemistry as an emerging interdisciplinary research area.
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Song Y, Zhu F, Cao C, Cao L, Li F, Zhao P, Huang Q. Reducing pesticide spraying drift by folate/Zn 2+ supramolecular hydrogels. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2021; 77:5278-5285. [PMID: 34302708 DOI: 10.1002/ps.6570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to use folic acid and zinc nitrate to construct a biocompatible supramolecular hydrogel loaded with the herbicide dicamba as an ultra-low-volume spray formulation. The drift potential of the hydrogel was studied by simulating the field environment in a wind tunnel. RESULTS The three-dimensional network structure of the successfully prepared dicamba hydrogel system was observed using cryo-scanning electron microscopy. A rheological study of the dicamba hydrogel showed that it has shear-thinning and self-healing properties. Using a laser particle size analyzer, it was shown that the droplet size of the dicamba gel (approximately 100 μm) was significantly larger than that of the control group water and dicamba-KOH droplets. Droplet collectors and water-sensitive papers were arranged in the wind tunnel to evaluate the drift-reduction performance of the dicamba gel. Compared with dicamba-KOH aqueous solution, dicamba gel has a good effect in reducing drift. CONCLUSION This hydrogel containing no organic solvents showed biocompatibility and biodegradability due to its natural and readily available raw materials. The main way in which hydrogels reduce drift is by increasing the droplet size and this is due to the three-dimensional network structure inside the gel. This research provides a new strategy to reduce spray drift from the perspective of pesticide formulation, and also has prospects for the application of supramolecular hydrogels in agriculture.
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- Yuying Song
- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, P. R. China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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Qi P, Li X, Huang Z, Liu Y, Song A, Hao J. G-quadruplex-based ionogels with controllable chirality for circularly polarized luminescence. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Tian L, He L, Jackson K, Mahabir R, Hosseinidoust Z. Bacteria repellent protein hydrogel decorated with tunable, isotropic, nano-on-micro hierarchical microbump array. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:10883-10886. [PMID: 34604880 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc03741b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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We report the development of ordered shape-controllable microbump structures on protein hydrogels using polystyrene honeycomb templates. Addition of protein nanogels results in the formation of hierarchical nano-on-micro structures and increases surface hydrophilicity by over 55%, exhibiting bacteria repellency 100 times stronger than a flat hydrogel surface composed of the same protein.
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- Lei Tian
- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L7, Canada. .,Michael DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1, Canada.,School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1, Canada
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Biswas S, Ghosh T, Kori DKK, Das AK. Bicomponent Coassembled Hydrogel as a Template for Selective Enzymatic Generation of DOPA. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:10883-10889. [PMID: 34498463 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In living organisms, tyrosinase selectively produces l-DOPA from l-tyrosine. Here, a bicomponent hydrogel is used as a template for tyrosinase-catalyzed selective generation of l-DOPA from tyrosine. An amphiphilic molecule 1,5-diaminonaphthalene (DAN) coassembles with 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid (BTC) to form a self-supporting hydrogel. After alteration of complementary acids, DAN does not coassemble to form a hydrogel. The coassembly mechanism is investigated using spectroscopic techniques. The transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy images reveal the morphology details. The l-DOPA is kept from being oxidized when the hydrogel is used as a template. The enzymatically synthesized l-DOPA can also be separated from the mixture by easy tuning of the bicomponent coassembly.
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- Sagar Biswas
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India
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Gao S, Qi J, Jiang S, Wu T, Wang W, Cai Y, Ma C, Zhang B, Huang J, Yan Y. Green Wood Adhesives from One-Pot Coacervation of Folic Acid and Branched Poly(ethylene imine). ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:7314-7321. [PMID: 35006960 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Adhesives are extensively used in furniture manufacture, and most currently utilized furniture glues are formaldehyde-based chemicals, which emit formaldehyde throughout the entire life of the furniture. With increasing concerns about formaldehyde emission effects on human health, formaldehyde-free and environmentally friendly wood adhesives from bio-based resources are highly desired. In this study, we developed an eco-friendly, high-strength, and water-based wood adhesive from one-pot coacervation of the hierarchical self-assembly of folic acid (FA, a biomolecule, vitamin B9) with a commercially available biocompatible polymer-branched poly(ethylene imine) (b-PEI). The coacervation is caused by multiple hydrogen bonds between b-PEI and the stacks of FA quartets, which demonstrates a continuous robust 3D network, thus realizing adhesion and cohesion behaviors. This coacervate has the strongest adhesion toward wood compared with other substrates. The long-lasting shear bonding strength is up to 3.68 MPa, which is much higher than that of commercial super glue, but without releasing any toxic components. Since all the fabrication and application processes are under ambient conditions without any heating and high-pressure procedures, this work provides a facile yet powerful strategy to develop formaldehyde-free, eco-friendly, and high-performance bio-based waterborne adhesives for wood bonding.
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- Shuitao Gao
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Yu Y, Chen D, Xu W, Fang J, Sun J, Liu Z, Chen Y, Liang Y, Fang Z. Synergistic adsorption-photocatalytic degradation of different antibiotics in seawater by a porous g-C 3N 4/calcined-LDH and its application in synthetic mariculture wastewater. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 416:126183. [PMID: 34492954 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this work, a modified g-C3N4/MgZnAl-calcined layered double hydroxide composite (M-CN/cLDH) was successfully fabricated via a template method. The composite material is a hierarchical porous flower-like nanostructure self-assembled from stacked hybrid flakes. The 3D M-CN/cLDH architectures exhibit a synergistic effect of adsorption and photocatalysis for eliminating typical tetracycline antibiotics in seawater, i.e., oxytetracycline (OTC), tetracycline (TC), chlortetracycline (CTC), and doxycycline (DXC). The synergistic removal rate of OTC in seawater of M-CN/cLDH is 2.73 times higher than that of g-C3N4 after 120 min of visible-light illumination, and M-CN/cLDH also performs better adsorption-photocatalytic degradation on OTC in the continuous flow reaction process. The superior adsorption capability of the M-CN/cLDH is attributed to the open porous structures of cLDH, and its excellent photocatalytic degradation activity is ascribed to the closely bonded heterojunctions between g-C3N4 (CN) and cLDH double layers. The mass spectra reveals the degradation pathways of OTC, and its byproducts are less toxic after degradation for 120 min. The exploration of the M-CN/cLDH in synthetic mariculture wastewater suggested a huge potential for its practical application. With the assistance of magnesium ammonium phosphate (MAP) precipitation pretreatment, the material can effectively retain the high OTC removal rate in the synthetic mariculture wastewater circumstance.
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- Yutang Yu
- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution and Environmental Safety & MOE Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Technology Research Center for Ecological Management and Remediation of Urban Water System, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Division of Environment and Sustainability, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environment, South China Normal University, University Town, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Technology Research Center for Ecological Management and Remediation of Urban Water System, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Gao S, Wang W, Wu T, Jiang S, Qi J, Zhu Z, Zhang B, Huang J, Yan Y. Folic Acid-Based Coacervate Leading to a Double-Sided Tape for Adhesion of Diverse Wet and Dry Substrates. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:34843-34850. [PMID: 34254772 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c06844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Adhesives are crucial both in nature and in diversified artificial fields, and developing environment-friendly adhesives with economic procedures remains a great challenge. We report that folic acid-based coacervates can be a new category of excellent adhesives for all kinds of surfaces with long-lasting adhesiveness. Aided by the electrostatic interaction between the π-π stacked folic acid quartets and polycations, the resultant coacervates are able to interact with diversified substrates via a polyvalent hydrogen bond, coordination, and electrostatic interactions. The adhesivity to wood is superior to the strong commercial glues, but without releasing any toxic components. Upon evaporating water, the coacervate can be casted into a non-adhesive flexible self-supporting film, which restores the adhesive coacervate immediately on contacting water with original adhesive ability. In this way, the coacervate can be facilely tailored into a double-sided tape (DST), which is convenient for storage and application under ambient conditions. Given its excellent adhesive performance, release of nontoxic gases, and convenience in storage and application, the folic acid-based DST is very promising as a new adhesive material.
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- Shuitao Gao
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Wang F, Chen J, Liu J, Zeng H. Cancer theranostic platforms based on injectable polymer hydrogels. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:3543-3575. [PMID: 33634800 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm02149k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Theranostic platforms that combine therapy with diagnosis not only prevent the undesirable biological responses that may occur when these processes are conducted separately, but also allow individualized therapies for patients. Polymer hydrogels have been employed to provide well-controlled drug release and targeted therapy in theranostics, where injectable hydrogels enable non-invasive treatment and monitoring with a single injection, offering greater patient comfort and efficient therapy. Efforts have been focused on applying injectable polymer hydrogels in theranostic research and clinical use. This review highlights recent progress in the design of injectable polymer hydrogels for cancer theranostics, particularly focusing on the elements/components of theranostic hydrogels, and their cross-linking strategies, structures, and performance with regard to drug delivery/tracking. Therapeutic agents and tracking modalities that are essential components of the theranostic platforms are introduced, and the design strategies, properties and applications of the injectable hydrogels developed via two approaches, namely chemical bonds and physical interactions, are described. The theranostic functions of the platforms are highly dependent on the architecture and components employed for the construction of hydrogels. Challenges currently presented by theranostic platforms based on injectable hydrogels are identified, and prospects of acquiring more comfortable and personalized therapies are proposed.
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- Feifei Wang
- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510700, China. and Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada.
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510700, China.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada.
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Wang HX, Wei CW, Wang XJ, Xiang HF, Yang XZ, Wu GL, Lin YW. A facile gelator based on phenylalanine derivative is capable of forming fluorescent Zn-metallohydrogel, detecting Zn 2+ in aqueous solutions and imaging Zn 2+ in living cells. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 250:119378. [PMID: 33401180 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2020.119378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Supramolecular hydrogels are attracting soft materials with potential applications. In this study, we synthesized a facile gelator (named 2-QF) based on phenylalanine derivative with a Quinoline group. 2-QF can assemble to form hydrogels at room temperature in different colors under low pH values. Moreover, 2-QF was triggered to form a yellow metallohydrogel (2-QF-Zn) at high pH by the coordination between 2-QF and Zn2+. 2-QF-Zn metallohydrogel showed excellent multi-stimuli responsiveness, especially the reversible "on-off" luminescence switching, as induced by base/acid. In addition, at a low concentration, 2-QF can selectively and visibly identify Zn2+ through fluorescence enhancement, and can detect Zn2+ at physiological pH as a chemosensor. Remarkably, 2-QF and 2-QF-Zn exhibited an excellent biocompatibility without cell cytotoxicity, and 2-QF is able to penetrate live HeLa cells and image intracellular Zn2+ by a turn-on fluorescent response, which makes it a potential candidate for biomedical applications.
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- Hai-Xia Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Lab of Protein Structure and Function, University of South China Medical School, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Lab of Protein Structure and Function, University of South China Medical School, Hengyang 421001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China; Lab of Protein Structure and Function, University of South China Medical School, Hengyang 421001, China.
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Ma X, Qiao B, Lai Y, Geng Y, Le J, Feng E, Han X, Liu M. Intelligent writable material based on a supramolecular self-assembly gel. SOFT MATTER 2021; 17:1463-1467. [PMID: 33544112 DOI: 10.1039/d1sm00012h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A simple dual acylhydrazone-functionalized gelator (G1) has been designed and synthesized, and it was found to form a supramolecular organogel (G1-gel) in a mixed solvent of DMF-H2O. The gelator solution shows brilliant blue light upon mixing with Mg2+; this blue light can be erased by saliva or CO32-. Owing to this characteristic, a smart erasable writable material was prepared.
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- Xinxian Ma
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia Normal University, Guyuan 756000, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia Normal University, Guyuan 756000, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia Normal University, Guyuan 756000, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia Normal University, Guyuan 756000, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia Normal University, Guyuan 756000, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia Normal University, Guyuan 756000, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ningxia Normal University, Guyuan 756000, People's Republic of China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Colloid, Interface and Chemical Thermodynamics, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China.
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Aldana AA, Houben S, Moroni L, Baker MB, Pitet LM. Trends in Double Networks as Bioprintable and Injectable Hydrogel Scaffolds for Tissue Regeneration. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:4077-4101. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Ana A. Aldana
- Department of Complex Tissue Regeneration, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, 6211 LK Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Advanced Functional Polymers Group, Department of Chemistry, Institute for Materials Research (IMO), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, 3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Complex Tissue Regeneration, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, 6211 LK Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Complex Tissue Regeneration, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, 6211 LK Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Advanced Functional Polymers Group, Department of Chemistry, Institute for Materials Research (IMO), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, 3500 Hasselt, Belgium
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Li N, Guo R, Zhang ZJ. Bioink Formulations for Bone Tissue Regeneration. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:630488. [PMID: 33614614 PMCID: PMC7892967 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.630488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Unlike the conventional techniques used to construct a tissue scaffolding, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology enables fabrication of a porous structure with complex and diverse geometries, which facilitate evenly distributed cells and orderly release of signal factors. To date, a range of cell-laden materials, such as natural or synthetic polymers, have been deployed by the 3D bioprinting technique to construct the scaffolding systems and regenerate substitutes for the natural extracellular matrix (ECM). Four-dimensional (4D) bioprinting technology has attracted much attention lately because it aims to accommodate the dynamic structural and functional transformations of scaffolds. However, there remain challenges to meet the technical requirements in terms of suitable processability of the bioink formulations, desired mechanical properties of the hydrogel implants, and cell-guided functionality of the biomaterials. Recent bioprinting techniques are reviewed in this article, discussing strategies for hydrogel-based bioinks to mimic native bone tissue-like extracellular matrix environment, including properties of bioink formulations required for bioprinting, structure requirements, and preparation of tough hydrogel scaffolds. Stimulus mechanisms that are commonly used to trigger the dynamic structural and functional transformations of the scaffold are analyzed. At the end, we highlighted the current challenges and possible future avenues of smart hydrogel-based bioink/scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration.
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- Na Li
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Guangdong Provincial Engineering and Technological Research Centre for Drug Carrier Development, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Yu CH, Chiang PY, Yeh YC. Di(2-picolyl)amine-functionalized poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogels with tailorable metal–ligand coordination crosslinking. Polym Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1py01325d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A new class of metallo-hydrogels has been developed using di(2-picolyl)amine (DPA)-functionalized 4-arm polyethylene glycol (4A-PEG-DPAn) polymers crosslinked by metal–ligand coordination.
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- Cheng-Hsuan Yu
- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Zandi N, Sani ES, Mostafavi E, Ibrahim DM, Saleh B, Shokrgozar MA, Tamjid E, Weiss PS, Simchi A, Annabi N. Nanoengineered shear-thinning and bioprintable hydrogel as a versatile platform for biomedical applications. Biomaterials 2021; 267:120476. [PMID: 33137603 PMCID: PMC7846391 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The development of bioinks based on shear-thinning and self-healing hydrogels has recently attracted significant attention for constructing complex three-dimensional physiological microenvironments. For extrusion-based bioprinting, it is challenging to provide high structural reliability and resolution of printed structures while protecting cells from shear forces during printing. Herein, we present shear-thinning and printable hydrogels based on silicate nanomaterials, laponite (LA), and glycosaminoglycan nanoparticles (GAGNPs) for bioprinting applications. Nanocomposite hydrogels (GLgels) were rapidly formed within seconds due to the interactions between the negatively charged groups of GAGNPs and the edges of LA. The shear-thinning behavior of the hydrogel protected encapsulated cells from aggressive shear stresses during bioprinting. The bioinks could be printed straightforwardly into shape-persistent and free-standing structures with high aspect ratios. Rheological studies demonstrated fast recovery of GLgels over multiple strain cycles. In vitro studies confirmed the ability of GLgels to support cell growth, proliferation, and spreading. In vitro osteogenic differentiation of pre-osteoblasts murine bone marrow stromal cells encapsulated inside the GLgels was also demonstrated through evaluation of ALP activity and calcium deposition. The subcutaneous implantation of the GLgel in rats confirmed its in vivo biocompatibility and biodegradability. The engineered shear-thinning hydrogel with osteoinductive characteristics can be used as a new bioink for 3D printing of constructs for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Nooshin Zandi
- Institute for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Sharif University of Technology, P.O. Box 11365-11155, Tehran, Iran; Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachuestts, 02115, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachuestts, 02115, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachuestts, 02115, United States; Energy Materials Laboratory (EML), School of Sciences and Engineering, The American University in Cairo, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachuestts, 02115, United States
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-175, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States; California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States; Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States; Center for Minimally Invasive Therapeutics (C-MIT), California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), University of California, Los Angeles, 570 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
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- Institute for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Sharif University of Technology, P.O. Box 11365-11155, Tehran, Iran; Center for Minimally Invasive Therapeutics (C-MIT), California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), University of California, Los Angeles, 570 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, P.O. Box 11365-11155, Tehran, Iran.
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Pan Y, Luo Z, Wang X, Chen Q, Chen J, Guan Y, Liu D, Xu H, Liu J. A versatile and multifunctional metal-organic framework nanocomposite toward chemo-photodynamic therapy. Dalton Trans 2020; 49:5291-5301. [PMID: 32242552 DOI: 10.1039/c9dt04804a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Previously most of the applications of targeting components have been based on the enhanced permeability and retention effect achieved using folic acid, which consider the side effects of the targeting components to some extent. Herein, we report a new strategy to decorate the surface of MOFs using a pemetrexed (MTA) targeting molecule, affording a new drug delivery system of ALA@UIO-66-NH-FAM/MTA (ALA = 5-amino-levulinic acid and FAM = 5-carboxyfluorescein). The confocal microscopy and flow cytometry results showed that ALA@UIO-66-NH-FAM/MTA presented a better targeting effect compared to ALA@UIO-66-NH-FAM/FA (FA = folic acid) and indicated a gradually increasing tendency of the targeting effect with the increasing expression of folate receptors on the tumor cell cytomembrane. Furthermore, the cytotoxicity experiment indicates that the combination of chemotherapy and photodynamic therapy is a more effective therapy model than single chemotherapy and photodynamic therapy. This work demonstrates the first attempt at folic acid antagonist (MTA) modification for NMOFs, providing a new concept for the design of MOFs with folate receptor targeting capacity for clinical applications.
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- Ying Pan
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Key Laboratory of Research and Development of New Medical Materials of Guangdong Medical University, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Key Laboratory of Research and Development of New Medical Materials of Guangdong Medical University, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, China.
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Key Laboratory of Research and Development of New Medical Materials of Guangdong Medical University, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Key Laboratory of Research and Development of New Medical Materials of Guangdong Medical University, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Key Laboratory of Research and Development of New Medical Materials of Guangdong Medical University, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, China.
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- Shenzhen Huachuang Bio-pharmaceutical Technology Co. Ltd., Shenzhen 518112, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Key Laboratory of Research and Development of New Medical Materials of Guangdong Medical University, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Natural Drugs, Key Laboratory of Research and Development of New Medical Materials of Guangdong Medical University, School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, 523808, China.
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Guan WL, Adam KM, Qiu M, Zhang YM, Yao H, Wei TB, Lin Q. Research progress of redox-responsive supramolecular gel. Supramol Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/10610278.2020.1846738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Wen-Li Guan
- Northwest Normal University, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, China
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- Northwest Normal University, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, China
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- Northwest Normal University, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Natural Energy Research Institute, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Northwest Normal University, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, China
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- Northwest Normal University, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, China
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- Northwest Normal University, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, China
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Priyanka, Kumar A. Smart soft supramolecular hybrid hydrogels modulated by Zn 2+/Ag NPs with unique multifunctional properties and applications. Dalton Trans 2020; 49:15095-15108. [PMID: 33107505 DOI: 10.1039/d0dt01886d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The development of low molecular weight molecule-mediated biocompatible soft supramolecular hydrogels, considered to be next-generation materials for biomedical applications, is a challenging task. In this context, the present work reports the synthesis of the hybrid hydrogel (CISZ2H) comprising ternary nanohybrids (Zn2+-Ag NPs@β-FeOOH@5'-CMP), consisting of greener components as a building block with hydrophobic tail (containing Zn2+ ions, Ag NPs, and β-FeOOH) and hydrophilic head (5'-cytidine monophosphate (5'-CMP)). The presence of Zn2+ ions and Ag NPs in the nanohybrids introduces new coordination sites and induces the puckering of the ribose sugar in 5'-CMP to generate the solid-like network in the self-assembly via micellar formation involving building blocks. Extensive cross-linking among organic and inorganic moieties provide these hydrogels with unique physicochemical features of improved mechanical strength (∼71 000 Pa), large water retention capability (600%), self-healing, and injectability as arrived at by thixotropic measurements, low toxicity, and enhanced drug/dye loading capabilities. Thus, the co-doped Zn2+ ions and Ag NPs in CISZ2H impart it with enhanced mechanical stability, shear thinning, external stimuli-responsiveness (pH and temperature), sustained slow drug release, surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) activity, and antibacterial features, thereby making this hydrogel safer for drug delivery, wound healing, sensing, and tissue engineering. The excellent features of the as-synthesized hydrogels make it a smart soft material for advanced applications with enormous future potential.
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- Priyanka
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee - 247667, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee - 247667, India.
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Lee SC, Gillispie G, Prim P, Lee SJ. Physical and Chemical Factors Influencing the Printability of Hydrogel-based Extrusion Bioinks. Chem Rev 2020; 120:10834-10886. [PMID: 32815369 PMCID: PMC7673205 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c00015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Bioprinting researchers agree that "printability" is a key characteristic for bioink development, but neither the meaning of the term nor the best way to experimentally measure it has been established. Furthermore, little is known with respect to the underlying mechanisms which determine a bioink's printability. A thorough understanding of these mechanisms is key to the intentional design of new bioinks. For the purposes of this review, the domain of printability is defined as the bioink requirements which are unique to bioprinting and occur during the printing process. Within this domain, the different aspects of printability and the factors which influence them are reviewed. The extrudability, filament classification, shape fidelity, and printing accuracy of bioinks are examined in detail with respect to their rheological properties, chemical structure, and printing parameters. These relationships are discussed and areas where further research is needed, are identified. This review serves to aid the bioink development process, which will continue to play a major role in the successes and failures of bioprinting, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine going forward.
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- Sang Cheon Lee
- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157 , USA
- Department of Maxillofacial Biomedical Engineering and Institute of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157 , USA
- School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Wake Forest University-Virginia Tech, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157, USA
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157 , USA
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157 , USA
- School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Wake Forest University-Virginia Tech, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157, USA
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Hu Y, Shen P, Zeng N, Wang L, Yan D, Cui L, Yang K, Zhai C. Hybrid Hydrogel Electrolyte Based on Metal-Organic Supermolecular Self-Assembly and Polymer Chemical Cross-Linking for Rechargeable Aqueous Zn-MnO 2 Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:42285-42293. [PMID: 32838531 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c10321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Multifunctional metal-organic supramolecular hydrogels have achieved great progress nowadays. However, their applications in aqueous batteries for flexible energy storage devices remain limited due to their unsatisfactory mechanical properties. Here, we report a rapid formation of supramolecular hydrogel by adenosine 5'-monophosphate (AMP) and manganese ions (Mn2+). Additionally, the AMP-Mn hydrogel is combined with chemical cross-linking poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) polymer networks to form an AMP-Mn/PVA hybrid hydrogel, which effectively solves the problems with regard to the mechanical properties and stability of metal-organic supramolecular hydrogels as well as self-healing of tough chemical cross-linking polymer networks. The AMP-Mn/PVA hybrid hydrogel served as the hydrogel electrolyte to fabricate flexible Zn-MnO2 batteries, which exhibit fast ion conductivity, excellent electrochemical stability, and robust mechanical strength, indicating feasible practical application prospects. This investigation provides a promising opportunity for the application of metal-organic supramolecular hydrogels in the field of energy storage.
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- Yuanyuan Hu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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Gallo E, Rosa E, Diaferia C, Rossi F, Tesauro D, Accardo A. Systematic overview of soft materials as a novel frontier for MRI contrast agents. RSC Adv 2020; 10:27064-27080. [PMID: 35515779 PMCID: PMC9055484 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra03194a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a well-known diagnostic technique used to obtain high quality images in a non-invasive manner. In order to increase the contrast between normal and pathological regions in the human body, positive (T1) or negative (T2) contrast agents (CAs) are commonly intravenously administered. The most efficient class of T1-CAs are based on kinetically stable and thermodynamically inert gadolinium complexes. In the last two decades many novel macro- and supramolecular CAs have been proposed. These approaches have been optimized to increase the performance of the CAs in terms of the relaxivity values and to reduce the administered dose, decreasing the toxicity and giving better safety and pharmacokinetic profiles. The improved performances may also allow further information to be gained on the pathological and physiological state of the human body. The goal of this review is to report a systematic overview of the nanostructurated CAs obtained and developed by manipulating soft materials at the nanometer scale. Specifically, our attention is centered on recent examples of fibers, hydrogels and nanogel formulations, that seem particularly promising for overcoming the problematic issues that have recently pushed the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to withdraw linear CAs from the market. Gd(iii)-nanostructurated Constrast Agents (CAs) for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can be designed and developed by manipulating soft material, including fibers, hydrogels and nanogels, in the nanometer scale.![]()
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- Enrico Gallo
- IRCCS SDN Via E. Gianturco 113 80143 Napoli Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides (CIRPeB), University of Naples "Federico II" Via Mezzocannone 16 80134-Naples Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides (CIRPeB), University of Naples "Federico II" Via Mezzocannone 16 80134-Naples Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides (CIRPeB), University of Naples "Federico II" Via Mezzocannone 16 80134-Naples Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides (CIRPeB), University of Naples "Federico II" Via Mezzocannone 16 80134-Naples Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Research Centre on Bioactive Peptides (CIRPeB), University of Naples "Federico II" Via Mezzocannone 16 80134-Naples Italy
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Sun XW, Wang ZH, Li YJ, Yang HL, Gong GF, Zhang YM, Yao H, Wei TB, Lin Q. Transparency and AIE tunable supramolecular polymer hydrogel acts as TEA-HCl vapor controlled smart optical material. SOFT MATTER 2020; 16:5734-5739. [PMID: 32525181 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm00522c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Stimuli-responsive optical materials attract lots of attention due to their broad applications. Herein, a novel smart stimuli-responsive supramolecular polymer was successfully constructed using a simple tripodal quaternary ammonium-based gelator (TH). The TH self-assembles into a supramolecular polymer hydrogel (TH-G) and shows aggregation-induced emission (AIE) properties. Interestingly, the transparency and fluorescence of the TH-G xerogel film (TH-GF) could be reversibly regulated by use of triethylamine (TEA) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) vapor. When alternately fumed with TEA and HCl vapor, the optical transmittance of the TH-GF was changed from 8.9% to 92.7%. Meanwhile, the fluorescence of the TH-G shows an "ON/OFF" switch. The reversible switching of the transparency and the fluorescence of the TH-GF is attributed to the assembly and disassembly of the supramolecular polymer TH-G. Based on these stimuli-response properties, the TH-GF could act as an optical material and shows potential applications as smart windows or fluorescent display material controlled by TEA and HCl vapor.
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- Xiao-Wen Sun
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
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Dessane B, Smirani R, Bouguéon G, Kauss T, Ribot E, Devillard R, Barthélémy P, Naveau A, Crauste-Manciet S. Nucleotide lipid-based hydrogel as a new biomaterial ink for biofabrication. Sci Rep 2020; 10:2850. [PMID: 32071330 PMCID: PMC7029012 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-59632-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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One of the greatest challenges in the field of biofabrication remains the discovery of suitable bioinks that satisfy physicochemical and biological requirements. Despite recent advances in tissue engineering and biofabrication, progress has been limited to the development of technologies using polymer-based materials. Here, we show that a nucleotide lipid-based hydrogel resulting from the self-assembly of nucleotide lipids can be used as a bioink for soft tissue reconstruction using injection or extrusion-based systems. To the best of our knowledge, the use of a low molecular weight hydrogel as an alternative to polymeric bioinks is a novel concept in biofabrication and 3D bioprinting. Rheological studies revealed that nucleotide lipid-based hydrogels exhibit suitable mechanical properties for biofabrication and 3D bioprinting, including i) fast gelation kinetics in a cell culture medium and ii) shear moduli and thixotropy compatible with extruded oral cell survival (human gingival fibroblasts and stem cells from the apical papilla). This polymer-free soft material is a promising candidate for a new bioink design.
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- Bérangère Dessane
- ARNA Laboratory, Inserm, U1212, CNRS 5320 (ChemBioPharm), University of Bordeaux, F-33000, Bordeaux, France
- Pharmaceutical Technology Department, University Hospital of Bordeaux, CHU de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604, Pessac, France
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- Biotis, Inserm, U1026 University of Bordeaux 146 rue Léo-Saignat, Case 45 CEDEX 33076 F-, 33000, Bordeaux, France
- Department of Oral Medicine University Hospital of Bordeaux, CHU de Bordeaux, Place Amélie Rabat Léon, 33076, Bordeaux Cedex, France
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- ARNA Laboratory, Inserm, U1212, CNRS 5320 (ChemBioPharm), University of Bordeaux, F-33000, Bordeaux, France
- Pharmaceutical Technology Department, University Hospital of Bordeaux, CHU de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604, Pessac, France
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- ARNA Laboratory, Inserm, U1212, CNRS 5320 (ChemBioPharm), University of Bordeaux, F-33000, Bordeaux, France
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- Center for Magnetic Resonance for Biological System UMR 5536, CNRS, University of Bordeaux 146 rue Léo Saignat, 33076, Bordeaux, France
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- Biotis, Inserm, U1026 University of Bordeaux 146 rue Léo-Saignat, Case 45 CEDEX 33076 F-, 33000, Bordeaux, France
- Department of Oral Medicine University Hospital of Bordeaux, CHU de Bordeaux, Place Amélie Rabat Léon, 33076, Bordeaux Cedex, France
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- ARNA Laboratory, Inserm, U1212, CNRS 5320 (ChemBioPharm), University of Bordeaux, F-33000, Bordeaux, France.
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- Biotis, Inserm, U1026 University of Bordeaux 146 rue Léo-Saignat, Case 45 CEDEX 33076 F-, 33000, Bordeaux, France
- Department of Oral Medicine University Hospital of Bordeaux, CHU de Bordeaux, Place Amélie Rabat Léon, 33076, Bordeaux Cedex, France
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- ARNA Laboratory, Inserm, U1212, CNRS 5320 (ChemBioPharm), University of Bordeaux, F-33000, Bordeaux, France
- Pharmaceutical Technology Department, University Hospital of Bordeaux, CHU de Bordeaux, Avenue de Magellan, 33604, Pessac, France
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Preparation of printable double-network hydrogels with rapid self-healing and high elasticity based on hyaluronic acid for controlled drug release. POLYMER 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2019.121994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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