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Colak B, Ertas YN. Implantable, 3D-Printed Alginate Scaffolds with Bismuth Sulfide Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Local Breast Cancer via Enhanced Radiotherapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:15718-15729. [PMID: 38506616 PMCID: PMC10995896 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17024] [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: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Surgical removal of tumor tissue remains the primary clinical approach for addressing breast cancer; however, complete tumor excision is challenging, and the remaining tumor cells can lead to tumor recurrence and metastasis over time, which substantially deteriorates the life quality of the patients. With the aim to improve local cancer radiotherapy, this work reports the fabrication of alginate (Alg) scaffolds containing bovine serum albumin (BSA)-coated bismuth sulfide (Bi2S3@BSA) nanoradiosensitizers using three-dimensional (3D) printing. Under single-dose X-ray irradiation in vitro, Alg-Bi2S3@BSA scaffolds significantly increase the formation of reactive oxygen species, enhance the inhibition of breast cancer cells, and suppress their colony formation capacity. In addition, scaffolds implanted under tumor tissue in murine model show high therapeutic efficacy by reducing the tumor volume growth rate under single-dose X-ray irradiation, while histological observation of main organs reveals no cytotoxicity or side effects. 3D-printed Alg-Bi2S3@BSA scaffolds produced with biocompatible and biodegradable materials may potentially lower the recurrence and metastasis rates in breast cancer patients by inhibiting residual tumor cells following postsurgery as well as exhibit anticancer properties in other solid tumors.
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- Busra Colak
- ERNAM—Nanotechnology
Research and Application Center, Erciyes
University, Kayseri 38039, Türkiye
- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Türkiye
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- ERNAM—Nanotechnology
Research and Application Center, Erciyes
University, Kayseri 38039, Türkiye
- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Türkiye
- UNAM—Institute
of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Türkiye
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Haudum S, Strasser P, Teasdale I. Phosphorus and Silicon-Based Macromolecules as Degradable Biomedical Polymers. Macromol Biosci 2023; 23:e2300127. [PMID: 37326117 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300127] [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: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Synthetic polymers are indispensable in biomedical applications because they can be fabricated with consistent and reproducible properties, facile scalability, and customizable functionality to perform diverse tasks. However, currently available synthetic polymers have limitations, most notably when timely biodegradation is required. Despite there being, in principle, an entire periodic table to choose from, with the obvious exception of silicones, nearly all known synthetic polymers are combinations of carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen in the main chain. Expanding this to main-group heteroatoms can open the way to novel material properties. Herein the authors report on research to incorporate the chemically versatile and abundant silicon and phosphorus into polymers to induce cleavability into the polymer main chain. Less stable polymers, which degrade in a timely manner in mild biological environments, have considerable potential in biomedical applications. Herein the basic chemistry behind these materials is described and some recent studies into their medical applications are highlighted.
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- Stephan Haudum
- Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstrasse 69, Linz, 4040, Austria
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- Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstrasse 69, Linz, 4040, Austria
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- Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstrasse 69, Linz, 4040, Austria
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Erfani A, Reichert P, Narasimhan CN, Doyle PS. Injectable hydrogel particles for amorphous solid formulation of biologics. iScience 2023; 26:107452. [PMID: 37593455 PMCID: PMC10428138 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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The fast pace of breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy, combined with the new paradigm of moving toward high-concentration dosages and combinatorial treatments, is generating new challenges in the formulation of biologics. To address these challenges, we describe a method of formulation that enables high-concentration injectable and stable formulation of biologics as amorphous solids in aqueous suspension. This technology combines the benefits of liquid formulation with the stability of solid formulation and eliminates the need for drying and reconstitution. This widely applicable formulation integrates the amorphous solid forms of antibodies with the injectability, lubricity, and tunability of soft alginate hydrogel particles using a minimal process. The platform was evaluated for anti-PD-1 antibody pembrolizumab and human immunoglobulin G at concentrations up to 300 mg/mL with confirmed quality after release. The soft nature of the hydrogel matrix allowed packing the particles to high volume fractions.
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- Amir Erfani
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
- Harvard Medical School Initiative for RNA Medicine, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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Zhong R, Talebian S, Mendes BB, Wallace G, Langer R, Conde J, Shi J. Hydrogels for RNA delivery. NATURE MATERIALS 2023; 22:818-831. [PMID: 36941391 PMCID: PMC10330049 DOI: 10.1038/s41563-023-01472-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 51.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
RNA-based therapeutics have shown tremendous promise in disease intervention at the genetic level, and some have been approved for clinical use, including the recent COVID-19 messenger RNA vaccines. The clinical success of RNA therapy is largely dependent on the use of chemical modification, ligand conjugation or non-viral nanoparticles to improve RNA stability and facilitate intracellular delivery. Unlike molecular-level or nanoscale approaches, macroscopic hydrogels are soft, water-swollen three-dimensional structures that possess remarkable features such as biodegradability, tunable physiochemical properties and injectability, and recently they have attracted enormous attention for use in RNA therapy. Specifically, hydrogels can be engineered to exert precise spatiotemporal control over the release of RNA therapeutics, potentially minimizing systemic toxicity and enhancing in vivo efficacy. This Review provides a comprehensive overview of hydrogel loading of RNAs and hydrogel design for controlled release, highlights their biomedical applications and offers our perspectives on the opportunities and challenges in this exciting field of RNA delivery.
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- Ruibo Zhong
- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- ToxOmics, NOVA Medical School Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, AIIM, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- ToxOmics, NOVA Medical School Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Omidian H, Chowdhury SD. Advancements and Applications of Injectable Hydrogel Composites in Biomedical Research and Therapy. Gels 2023; 9:533. [PMID: 37504412 PMCID: PMC10379998 DOI: 10.3390/gels9070533] [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: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Injectable hydrogels have gained popularity for their controlled release, targeted delivery, and enhanced mechanical properties. They hold promise in cardiac regeneration, joint diseases, postoperative analgesia, and ocular disorder treatment. Hydrogels enriched with nano-hydroxyapatite show potential in bone regeneration, addressing challenges of bone defects, osteoporosis, and tumor-associated regeneration. In wound management and cancer therapy, they enable controlled release, accelerated wound closure, and targeted drug delivery. Injectable hydrogels also find applications in ischemic brain injury, tissue regeneration, cardiovascular diseases, and personalized cancer immunotherapy. This manuscript highlights the versatility and potential of injectable hydrogel nanocomposites in biomedical research. Moreover, it includes a perspective section that explores future prospects, emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, and underscores the promising future potential of injectable hydrogel nanocomposites in biomedical research and applications.
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- Hossein Omidian
- Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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Rama B, Ribeiro AJ. Role of nanotechnology in the prolonged release of drugs by the subcutaneous route. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2023; 20:559-577. [PMID: 37305971 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2023.2214362] [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: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Subcutaneous physiology is distinct from other parenteral routes that benefit the administration of prolonged-release formulations. A prolonged-release effect is particularly convenient for treating chronic diseases because it is associated with complex and often prolonged posologies. Therefore, drug-delivery systems focused on nanotechnology are proposed as alternatives that can overcome the limitations of current therapeutic regimens and improve therapeutic efficacy. AREAS COVERED This review presents an updated systematization of nanosystems, focusing on their applications in highly prevalent chronic diseases. Subcutaneous-delivered nanosystem-based therapies comprehensively summarize nanosystems, drugs, and diseases and their advantages, limitations, and strategies to increase their translation into clinical applications. An outline of the potential contribution of quality-by-design (QbD) and artificial intelligence (AI) to the pharmaceutical development of nanosystems is presented. EXPERT OPINION Although recent academic research and development (R&D) advances in the subcutaneous delivery of nanosystems have exhibited promising results, pharmaceutical industries and regulatory agencies need to catch up. The lack of standardized methodologies for analyzing in vitro data from nanosystems for subcutaneous administration and subsequent in vivo correlation limits their access to clinical trials. There is an urgent need for regulatory agencies to develop methods that faithfully mimic subcutaneous administration and specific guidelines for evaluating nanosystems.
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- B Rama
- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Genetics of Cognitive Disfunction, i3S, IBMC, Porto, Portugal
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Chen X, Wang H, Shi J, Chen Z, Wang Y, Gu S, Fu Y, Huang J, Ding J, Yu L. An injectable and active hydrogel induces mutually enhanced mild magnetic hyperthermia and ferroptosis. Biomaterials 2023; 298:122139. [PMID: 37148756 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Magnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT) is a promising new modality to deal with solid tumors, yet the low magnetic-heat conversion efficacy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) artifacts, easy leakage of magnetic nanoparticles, and thermal resistance are the main obstacles to expand its clinical applications. Herein, a synergistic strategy based on a novel injectable magnetic and ferroptotic hydrogel is proposed to overcome these bottlenecks and boost the antitumor efficacy of MHT. The injectable hydrogel (AAGel) exhibiting a sol-gel transition upon heating is made of arachidonic acid (AA)-modified amphiphilic copolymers. Ferrimagnetic Zn0.4Fe2.6O4 nanocubes with high-efficiency hysteresis loss mechanism are synthesized and co-loaded into AAGel with RSL3, a potent ferroptotic inducer. This system maintains the temperature-responsive sol-gel transition, and provides the capacity of multiple MHT and achieves accurate heating after a single injection owing to the firm anchoring and uniform dispersion of nanocubes in the gel matrix. The high magnetic-heat conversion efficacy of nanocubes coupled with the application of echo limiting effect avoids the MRI artifacts during MHT. Besides the function of magnetic heating, Zn0.4Fe2.6O4 nanocubes combined with multiple MHT can sustain supply of redox-active iron to generate reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxides and accelerate the release of RLS3 from AAGel, thus enhancing the antitumor efficacy of ferroptosis. In turn, the reinforced ferroptosis can alleviate the MHT-triggered thermal resistance of tumors by impairment of the protective heat shock protein 70. The synergy strategy achieves the complete elimination of CT-26 tumors in mice without causing local tumor recurrence and other severe side effects.
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- Xiaobin Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
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Strasser P, Plavcan O, Ajvazi E, Henke H, Brüggemann O, Teasdale I. Hetero and homo α,ω‐chain‐end functionalized polyphosphazenes. JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2022; 60:2000-2007. [PMID: 35915665 PMCID: PMC9325445 DOI: 10.1002/pol.20220066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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The control of chain‐ends is fundamental in modern macromolecular chemistry for directed one‐to‐one bioconjugation and the synthesis of advanced architectures such as block copolymers or bottlebrush polymers and the preparation of advanced soft materials. Polyphosphazenes are of growing importance as elastomers, biodegradable materials and in biomedical drug delivery due to their synthetic versatility. While controlled polymerization methods have been known for some time, controlling both chain‐ends with high fidelity has proven difficult. We demonstrate a robust synthetic route to hetero and homo α,ω‐chain‐end functionalized polyphosphazenes via end‐capping with easily accessible, functionalized triphenylphosphine‐based phosphoranimines. A versatile thiol‐ene “click”‐reaction approach then allows for subsequent conversion of the end‐capped polymers with various functional groups. Finally, we demonstrate the utility of this system to prepare gels based on homo α,ω‐chain‐end functionalized polyphosphazenes. This development will enhance their progress in various applications, particularly in soft materials and as degradable polymers.
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- Paul Strasser
- Institute of Polymer Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz Linz Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz Linz Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz Linz Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz Linz Austria
- Centre for Additive Manufacturing University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road Nottingham, NG8 1BB UK
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz Linz Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry Johannes Kepler University Linz Linz Austria
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Jia X, Zhang W, Guo D, Wang T, Xu Z, Wang T, Guo H, Kong W, Zhang J, Wang J. Construction of targeted drug-loaded composite polysaccharide hydrogels and verification of anti-tumor effect in vitro. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj03331c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A targeted composite polysaccharide drug-loaded gel was obtained and characterized. It displayed potent anti-tumor activity via specific binding between the folate in the gel and the folate receptors in the cell membrane.
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- Xiaoyan Jia
- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
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- Gansu Provincial Academic Institute for Medical Research, Lanzhou 730050, P. R. China
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- Gansu Provincial Academic Institute for Medical Research, Lanzhou 730050, P. R. China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
- Institute of New Rural Development, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
- Institute of New Rural Development, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
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Ansar R, Saqib S, Mukhtar A, Niazi MBK, Shahid M, Jahan Z, Kakar SJ, Uzair B, Mubashir M, Ullah S, Khoo KS, Lim HR, Show PL. Challenges and recent trends with the development of hydrogel fiber for biomedical applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 287:131956. [PMID: 34523459 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Hydrogel is the most emblematic soft material which possesses significantly tunable and programmable characteristics. Polymer hydrogels possess significant advantages including, biocompatible, simple, reliable and low cost. Therefore, research on the development of hydrogel for biomedical applications has been grown intensely. However, hydrogel development is challenging and required significant effort before the application at an industrial scale. Therefore, the current work focused on evaluating recent trends and issues with hydrogel development for biomedical applications. In addition, the hydrogel's development methodology, physicochemical properties, and biomedical applications are evaluated and benchmarked against the reported literature. Later, biomedical applications of the nano-cellulose-based hydrogel are considered and critically discussed. Based on a detailed review, it has been found that the surface energy, intermolecular interactions, and interactions of hydrogel adhesion forces are major challenges that contribute to the development of hydrogel. In addition, compared to other hydrogels, nanocellulose hydrogels demonstrated higher potential for drug delivery, 3D cell culture, diagnostics, tissue engineering, tissue therapies and gene therapies. Overall, nanocellulose hydrogel has the potential for commercialization for different biomedical applications.
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- Reema Ansar
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Gujrat, 50700, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 54000, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, NFC Institute of Engineering and Fertilizer Research, Jaranwala Road, 38000, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan.
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- School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Healthcare Biotechnology, Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Sector H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, School of Engineering, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham, Malaysia, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham, Malaysia, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham, Malaysia, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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Ren S, Liu H, Wang X, Bi J, Lu S, Zhu C, Li H, Kong W, Chen R, Chen Z. Acupoint nanocomposite hydrogel for simulation of acupuncture and targeted delivery of triptolide against rheumatoid arthritis. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:409. [PMID: 34876139 PMCID: PMC8650546 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01157-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background Attenuating inflammatory response and relieving pain are two therapeutic therapeutical goals for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs are often associated with many adverse effects due to nonspecific distribution. New drug delivery systems with practical targeting ability and other complementary strategies urgently need to be explored. To achieve this goal, an acupoint drug delivery system that can target deliver anti-inflammatory drugs and simulate acupuncture in relieving pain was constructed, which can co-deliver triptolide (TP) and 2-chloro-N (6)-cyclopentyl adenosine (CCPA). Results We have successfully demonstrated that acupoint nanocomposite hydrogel composed of TP-Human serum album nanoparticles (TP@HSA NPs) and CCPA could effectively treat RA. The result shows that CCPA-Gel can enhance analgesic effects specifically at the acupoint, while the mechanical and thermal pain threshold was 4.9 and 1.6 times compared with non-acupoint, respectively, and the nanocomposite gel further enhanced. Otherwise, the combination of acupoint and nanocomposite hydrogel exerted synergetic improvement of inflammation, bone erosion, and reduction of systemic toxicity. Furthermore, it could regulate inflammatory factors and restore the balance of Th17/Treg cells, which provided a novel and effective treatment strategy for RA. Interestingly, acupoint administration could improve the accumulation of the designed nanomedicine in arthritic paws (13.5% higher than those in non-acupoint at 48 h), which may explain the better therapeutic efficiency and low toxicity. Conclusion This novel therapeutic approach-acupoint nanocomposite hydrogel, builds a bridge between acupuncture and drugs which sheds light on the combination of traditional and modern medicine. Graphical Abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12951-021-01157-z.
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- Shujing Ren
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.,Nantong First People's Hospital, Nantong, 226001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.,Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Entomological Biopharmaceutical R&D, Dali University, Dali, 671000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, 215002, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangyin Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangyin, 214400, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Rinoldi C, Zargarian SS, Nakielski P, Li X, Liguori A, Petronella F, Presutti D, Wang Q, Costantini M, De Sio L, Gualandi C, Ding B, Pierini F. Nanotechnology-Assisted RNA Delivery: From Nucleic Acid Therapeutics to COVID-19 Vaccines. SMALL METHODS 2021; 5:e2100402. [PMID: 34514087 PMCID: PMC8420172 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202100402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
Abstract
In recent years, the main quest of science has been the pioneering of the groundbreaking biomedical strategies needed for achieving a personalized medicine. Ribonucleic acids (RNAs) are outstanding bioactive macromolecules identified as pivotal actors in regulating a wide range of biochemical pathways. The ability to intimately control the cell fate and tissue activities makes RNA-based drugs the most fascinating family of bioactive agents. However, achieving a widespread application of RNA therapeutics in humans is still a challenging feat, due to both the instability of naked RNA and the presence of biological barriers aimed at hindering the entrance of RNA into cells. Recently, material scientists' enormous efforts have led to the development of various classes of nanostructured carriers customized to overcome these limitations. This work systematically reviews the current advances in developing the next generation of drugs based on nanotechnology-assisted RNA delivery. The features of the most used RNA molecules are presented, together with the development strategies and properties of nanostructured vehicles. Also provided is an in-depth overview of various therapeutic applications of the presented systems, including coronavirus disease vaccines and the newest trends in the field. Lastly, emerging challenges and future perspectives for nanotechnology-mediated RNA therapies are discussed.
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- Chiara Rinoldi
- Department of Biosystems and Soft MatterInstitute of Fundamental Technological ResearchPolish Academy of Sciencesul. Pawińskiego 5BWarsaw02‐106Poland
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- Department of Biosystems and Soft MatterInstitute of Fundamental Technological ResearchPolish Academy of Sciencesul. Pawińskiego 5BWarsaw02‐106Poland
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- Department of Biosystems and Soft MatterInstitute of Fundamental Technological ResearchPolish Academy of Sciencesul. Pawińskiego 5BWarsaw02‐106Poland
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and TechnologyDonghua UniversityWest Yan'an Road 1882Shanghai200051China
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- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician” and INSTM UdR of BolognaUniversity of BolognaVia Selmi 2Bologna40126Italy
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- Institute of Crystallography CNR‐ICNational Research Council of ItalyVia Salaria Km 29.300Monterotondo – Rome00015Italy
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- Institute of Physical ChemistryPolish Academy of Sciencesul. M. Kasprzaka 44/52Warsaw01‐224Poland
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and TechnologyDonghua UniversityWest Yan'an Road 1882Shanghai200051China
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- Institute of Physical ChemistryPolish Academy of Sciencesul. M. Kasprzaka 44/52Warsaw01‐224Poland
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- Department of Medico‐Surgical Sciences and BiotechnologiesResearch Center for BiophotonicsSapienza University of RomeCorso della Repubblica 79Latina04100Italy
- CNR‐Lab. LicrylInstitute NANOTECArcavacata di Rende87036Italy
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- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician” and INSTM UdR of BolognaUniversity of BolognaVia Selmi 2Bologna40126Italy
- Interdepartmental Center for Industrial Research on Advanced Applications in Mechanical Engineering and Materials TechnologyCIRI‐MAMUniversity of BolognaViale Risorgimento 2Bologna40136Italy
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and TechnologyDonghua UniversityWest Yan'an Road 1882Shanghai200051China
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- Department of Biosystems and Soft MatterInstitute of Fundamental Technological ResearchPolish Academy of Sciencesul. Pawińskiego 5BWarsaw02‐106Poland
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Zhang J, Zhang W, Yang M, Zhu W, Li M, Liang A, Zhang H, Fang T, Zhang XE, Li F. Passive cancer targeting with a viral nanoparticle depends on the stage of tumorigenesis. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:11334-11342. [PMID: 34165123 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr01619a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Tumor targeting with nanoparticles is a promising strategy for cancer diagnosis and treatment, especially for drug delivery to solid tumors. Previous studies mainly focused on nanoparticle design to improve their targeting efficiency, but few have investigated the impact of tumor progression stages on the targeting efficiency. Here, we used PEGylated viral nanoparticles (VNPs) of bacteriophage P22 to explore the relationship between targeting efficiency and tumor progression stages using a colorectal cancer model. We found an 8.1-fold increase in the accumulation of P22 VNPs systematically injected 7 days after tumor inoculation compared with those injected 21 days after tumor inoculation. Most tumor-targeted P22 VNPs were concentrated in tumor-associated macrophages in the tumor blood vessels, the density of which decreased with the progression of tumors. These results reveal that the tumor targeting efficiency of P22 VNPs decreased with tumor progression. These findings provide valuable information for not only the understanding of controversial observations regarding targeted cancer therapy in experimental and clinical studies but also the design of nanoparticle-based tumor targeting probes or therapeutics.
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- Juan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China and National Laboratory of Biomacromolecules, CAS Center for Excellence in Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Constantinou AP, Georgiou TK. Pre‐clinical and clinical applications of thermoreversible hydrogels in biomedical engineering: a review. POLYM INT 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pi.6266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Anna P Constantinou
- Department of Materials Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, Royal School of Mines London UK
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- Department of Materials Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, Royal School of Mines London UK
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Wang L, Yan Y. A Review of pH-Responsive Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Nanoparticles for RNAi-Based Therapeutics. Macromol Biosci 2021; 21:e2100183. [PMID: 34160896 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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RNA interference (RNAi) shows great potential in the treatment of varying cancer and genetic disorders. The lack of safe and effective delivery methods is an ongoing challenge to realize the full potential of RNAi-based therapeutics. pH-responsive hybrid nanoparticle is a promising non-virus platform for small interfering RNA (siRNA) delivery with unique properties including the robust response to the acidic microenvironment and the capability of theranostic and combined therapeutics. The mechanism of RNAi and the delivery barriers for RNAi-based therapeutics are first discussed. Then, the general patterns of pH-response and the typical construction of hybrid nanoparticles are demonstrated. The recent advances in pH-responsive organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticles for siRNA delivery are highlighted, in particular, how pH-response of ionizable groups, acid-labile bonds, and decomposition of inorganic components affect the physicochemical properties of hybrid nanoparticles and benefit the cellular uptake and intracellular trafficking of siRNA payloads are discussed. At last, the remaining problems and the prospects for pH-responsive hybrid nanoparticles for siRNA delivery are analyzed.
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- Lu Wang
- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, China
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Zhang X, Fu Q, Duan H, Song J, Yang H. Janus Nanoparticles: From Fabrication to (Bio)Applications. ACS NANO 2021; 15:6147-6191. [PMID: 33739822 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c01146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Janus nanoparticles (JNPs) refer to the integration of two or more chemically discrepant composites into one structure system. Studies into JNPs have been of significant interest due to their interesting characteristics stemming from their asymmetric structures, which can integrate different functional properties and perform more synergetic functions simultaneously. Herein, we present recent progress of Janus particles, comprehensively detailing fabrication strategies and applications. First, the classification of JNPs is divided into three blocks, consisting of polymeric composites, inorganic composites, and hybrid polymeric/inorganic JNPs composites. Then, the fabrication strategies are alternately summarized, examining self-assembly strategy, phase separation strategy, seed-mediated polymerization, microfluidic preparation strategy, nucleation growth methods, and masking methods. Finally, various intriguing applications of JNPs are presented, including solid surfactants agents, micro/nanomotors, and biomedical applications such as biosensing, controlled drug delivery, bioimaging, cancer therapy, and combined theranostics. Furthermore, challenges and future works in this field are provided.
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- Xuan Zhang
- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637457
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, P.R. China
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Klein SE, Sosa JD, Castonguay AC, Flores WI, Zarzar LD, Liu Y. Green Synthesis of Zr-Based Metal-Organic Framework Hydrogel Composites and Their Enhanced Adsorptive Properties. Inorg Chem Front 2020; 7:4813-4821. [PMID: 33520236 PMCID: PMC7839982 DOI: 10.1039/d0qi00840k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as promising candidates for a wide range of applications due to their high surface area and customizable structures, however, the minimal external hydrophilicity of MOFs has limited their biomedical implementations. Structuring of MOFs within polymer frameworks is an approach used to create hybrid materials that retain many of the MOF characteristics (e.g. high adsorption capacity) but expand the range of mechanical and surface properties as well as form factors accessible. Using this approach, hybridizing MOFs with hydrophilic hydrogels can give rise to materials with improved hydrophilicity and biocompatibility. Here, we describe the synthesis of the first Zr-based MOF-hydrogel hybrid material (composite 3) using a green chemistry approach, in which only water was used as the solvent and relatively low temperature (50 °C) was applied. Using methylene blue (MB) as a probe molecule, composite 3 exhibited greater adsorption capacity than the MOF or the hydrogel alone in aqueous solution at most tested pH values (all except pH 13). At an initial MB concentration of 0.0096 mg/mL (30.014uM) and neutral pH conditions, this new hybrid presented the highest loading of MB among similar materials (MB adsorbed = 4.361 ± 0.092 mg MB/g Zr, partition coefficient = 0.172 ± 0.004 mg/g/uM) and largely retained its adsorption capacity under varied conditions (pH 1-13 and 0.2-1.0M NaCl), rendering possible applications in drug delivery and the removal of tumor contrast agent/dye with minimal leakage due to its broad chemical stability.
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- Shirell E Klein
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University Los Angeles, 5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University Los Angeles, 5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University Los Angeles, 5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, United States
- Materials Research Institute, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University Los Angeles, 5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032, United States
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Liu W, Chen L, Chen M, Wang W, Li X, Yang H, Yang S, Zhou Z. Self-Amplified Apoptosis Targeting Nanoplatform for Synergistic Magnetic-Thermal/Chemo Therapy In Vivo. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e2000202. [PMID: 32761734 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202000202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The low efficiency homing of nanomaterials in tumors remains a major challenge in nanomedicine. Inspired by the apoptosis targeting properties of phosphatidylserine (PS), a self-amplified apoptosis targeting nanoplatform (MNPs-ZnDPA/β-Lap) is fabricated combining Zn0.4 Co0.6 Fe2 O4 @Zn0.4 Mn0.6 Fe2 O4 nanoparticles (MNPs) with an excellent magnetic hyperthermia effect, a chemotherapeutic drug of β-lapachone (β-Lap) with the promotion of cell apoptosis, and the good apoptosis targeting moiety of Zn(II)-bis(dipicolylamine) (bis-ZnDPA) for PS. In an apoptotic 4T1 xenograft model, MNPs-ZnDPA/β-Lap can first accumulate in tumors by the EPR effect. The released β-Lap triggers the apoptosis of cancer cells in the tumor and increases the apoptotic target, which results in amplifying their apoptosis targeting properties. This self-amplified apoptosis targeting efficiency of MNPs-ZnDPA/β-Lap almost inhibits the growth of tumors with the synergistic magnetic-thermal/chemo therapy, which can offer a significant promise for targeting cancer theranostics.
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- Wei Liu
- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials Shanghai Normal University Shanghai 200234 China
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital Shanghai 200233 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials Shanghai Normal University Shanghai 200234 China
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital Shanghai 200233 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials Shanghai Normal University Shanghai 200234 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials Shanghai Normal University Shanghai 200234 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials Shanghai Normal University Shanghai 200234 China
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials Shanghai Normal University Shanghai 200234 China
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Strasser P, Teasdale I. Main-Chain Phosphorus-Containing Polymers for Therapeutic Applications. Molecules 2020; 25:E1716. [PMID: 32276516 PMCID: PMC7181247 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25071716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Polymers in which phosphorus is an integral part of the main chain, including polyphosphazenes and polyphosphoesters, have been widely investigated in recent years for their potential in a number of therapeutic applications. Phosphorus, as the central feature of these polymers, endears the chemical functionalization, and in some cases (bio)degradability, to facilitate their use in such therapeutic formulations. Recent advances in the synthetic polymer chemistry have allowed for controlled synthesis methods in order to prepare the complex macromolecular structures required, alongside the control and reproducibility desired for such medical applications. While the main polymer families described herein, polyphosphazenes and polyphosphoesters and their analogues, as well as phosphorus-based dendrimers, have hitherto predominantly been investigated in isolation from one another, this review aims to highlight and bring together some of this research. In doing so, the focus is placed on the essential, and often mutual, design features and structure-property relationships that allow the preparation of such functional materials. The first part of the review details the relevant features of phosphorus-containing polymers in respect to their use in therapeutic applications, while the second part highlights some recent and innovative applications, offering insights into the most state-of-the-art research on phosphorus-based polymers in a therapeutic context.
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- Paul Strasser
- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz, Austria
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- Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz, Austria
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Adnet T, Groo AC, Picard C, Davis A, Corvaisier S, Since M, Bounoure F, Rochais C, Le Pluart L, Dallemagne P, Malzert-Fréon A. Pharmacotechnical Development of a Nasal Drug Delivery Composite Nanosystem Intended for Alzheimer's Disease Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12030251. [PMID: 32168767 PMCID: PMC7151011 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12030251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Direct nose-to-brain delivery has been raised as a non-invasive powerful strategy to deliver drugs to the brain bypassing the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This study aimed at preparing and characterizing an innovative composite formulation, associating the liposome and hydrogel approaches, suitable for intranasal administration. Thermosensitive gel formulations were obtained based on a mixture of two hydrophilic polymers (Poloxamer 407, P407 and Poloxamer 188, P188) for a controlled delivery through nasal route via liposomes of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) of potential interest for Alzheimer’s disease. The osmolarity and the gelation temperature (T° sol-gel) of formulations, defined in a ternary diagram, were investigated by rheometry and visual determination. Regarding the issue of assays, a mixture composed of P407/P188 (15/1%, w/w) was selected for intranasal administration in terms of T° sol-gel and for the compatibility with the olfactory mucosal (280 ± 20 mOsmol, pH 6). Liposomes of API were prepared by the thin film hydration method. Mucoadhesion studies were performed by using mucin disc, and they showed the good natural mucoadhesive characteristics of in situ gel formulations, which increased when liposomes were added. The study demonstrated successful pharmacotechnical development of a promising API-loaded liposomes in a thermosensitive hydrogel intended for nasal Alzheimer’s disease treatment.
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- Thomas Adnet
- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CERMN, 14000 Caen, France; (T.A.); (A.D.); (S.C.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (P.D.)
- CHU, 14000 Caen, France
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- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CERMN, 14000 Caen, France; (T.A.); (A.D.); (S.C.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (P.D.)
- Correspondence: (A.-C.G.); (A.M.-F.); Tel.: +33-231-566819 (A.M.-F.)
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- UNILEHAVRE, FR 3038 CNRS, URCOM, EA 3221, Normandie University,76063 Le Havre, France;
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- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CERMN, 14000 Caen, France; (T.A.); (A.D.); (S.C.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (P.D.)
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- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CERMN, 14000 Caen, France; (T.A.); (A.D.); (S.C.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (P.D.)
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- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CERMN, 14000 Caen, France; (T.A.); (A.D.); (S.C.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (P.D.)
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- UFR of Health, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical technology, UNIROUEN, Normandy University, 76183 Rouen CEDEX, France;
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- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CERMN, 14000 Caen, France; (T.A.); (A.D.); (S.C.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (P.D.)
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- LCMT, UMR CNRS 6507, EnsiCaen UniCaen, 14000 Caen, France;
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- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CERMN, 14000 Caen, France; (T.A.); (A.D.); (S.C.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (P.D.)
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- Normandie Univ, UNICAEN, CERMN, 14000 Caen, France; (T.A.); (A.D.); (S.C.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (P.D.)
- Correspondence: (A.-C.G.); (A.M.-F.); Tel.: +33-231-566819 (A.M.-F.)
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