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Han H, Santos HA. Nano- and Micro-Platforms in Therapeutic Proteins Delivery for Cancer Therapy: Materials and Strategies. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2409522. [PMID: 39263818 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202409522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2024] [Revised: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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Proteins have emerged as promising therapeutics in oncology due to their great specificity. Many treatment strategies are developed based on protein biologics, such as immunotherapy, starvation therapy, and pro-apoptosis therapy, while some protein biologics have entered the clinics. However, clinical translation is severely impeded by instability, short circulation time, poor transmembrane transportation, and immunogenicity. Micro- and nano-particles-based drug delivery platforms are designed to solve those problems and enhance protein therapeutic efficacy. This review first summarizes the different types of therapeutic proteins in clinical and research stages, highlighting their administration limitations. Next, various types of micro- and nano-particles are described to demonstrate how they can overcome those limitations. The potential of micro- and nano-particles are then explored to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of proteins by combinational therapies. Finally, the challenges and future directions of protein biologics carriers are discussed for optimized protein delivery.
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- Huijie Han
- Department of Biomaterials and Biomedical Technology, The Personalized Medicine Research Institute (PRECISION), University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, Ant. Deusinglaan 1, Groningen, 9713 AV, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomaterials and Biomedical Technology, The Personalized Medicine Research Institute (PRECISION), University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), University of Groningen, Ant. Deusinglaan 1, Groningen, 9713 AV, The Netherlands
- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
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Raut RK, Bhattacharyya G, Behera RK. Gastric stability of bare and chitosan-fabricated ferritin and its bio-mineral: implication for potential dietary iron supplements. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:13815-13830. [PMID: 39109655 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt01839g] [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: 08/21/2024]
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Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA), the most widespread nutritional disorder, is a persistent global health issue affecting millions, especially in resource-limited geographies. Oral iron supplementation is usually the first choice for exogenous iron administration owing to its convenience, effectiveness and low cost. However, commercially available iron supplementations are often associated with oxidative stress, gastrointestinal side effects, infections and solubility issues. Herein, we aim to address these limitations by employing ferritin proteins-self-assembled nanocaged architectures functioning as a soluble cellular iron repository-as a non-toxic and biocompatible alternative. Our in vitro studies based on PAGE and TEM indicate that bare ferritin proteins are resistant to gastric conditions but their cage integrity is compromised under longer incubation periods and at higher concentrations of pepsin, which is a critical component of gastric juice. To ensure the safe delivery of encapsulated iron cargo, with minimal cage disintegration/degradation and iron leakage along the gastrointestinal tract, we fabricated the surface of ferritin with chitosan. Further, the stoichiometry and absorptivity of iron-chelator complexes at both gastric and circumneutral pH were estimated using Job's plot. Unlike bipyridyl, deferiprone exhibited pH dependency. In vitro kinetics was studied to evaluate iron release from bare and chitosan-fabricated ferritins employing both reductive (in the presence of ascorbate and bipyridyl) and non-reductive (direct chelation by deferiprone) pathways to determine their bio-mineral stabilities. Chitosan-decorated ferritin displayed superior cage integrity and iron retention capability over bare ferritin in simulated gastric fluid. The ability of ferritins to naturally facilitate controlled iron release in conjugation with enteric coating provided by chitosan may mitigate the aforementioned side effects and enhance iron absorption in the intestine. The results of the current study could pave the way for the development of an oral formulation based on ferritin-caged iron bio-mineral that can be a promising alternative for the treatment of IDA, offering better therapeutic outcomes.
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- Rohit Kumar Raut
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela - 769008, Odisha, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela - 769008, Odisha, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela - 769008, Odisha, India.
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Neusch A, Wiedwald U, Novoselova IP, Kuckla DA, Tetos N, Sadik S, Hagemann P, Farle M, Monzel C. Semisynthetic ferritin-based nanoparticles with high magnetic anisotropy for spatial magnetic manipulation and inductive heating. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:15113-15127. [PMID: 39054876 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01652a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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The human iron storage protein ferritin represents an appealing template to obtain a semisynthetic magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) for spatial manipulation or inductive heating applications on a nanoscale. Ferritin consists of a protein cage of well-defined size (12 nm), which is genetically modifiable and biocompatible, and into which a magnetic core is synthesised. Here, we probed the magnetic response and hence the MNP's suitability for (bio-)nanotechnological or nanomedical applications when the core is doped with 7% cobalt or 7% zinc in comparison with the undoped iron oxide MNP. The samples exhibit almost identical core and hydrodynamic sizes, along with their tunable magnetic core characteristics as verified by structural and magnetic characterisation. Cobalt doping significantly increased the MNP's anisotropy and hence the heating power in comparison with other magnetic cores with potential application as a mild heat mediator. Spatial magnetic manipulation was performed with MNPs inside droplets, the cell cytoplasm, or the cell nucleus, where the MNP surface conjugation with mEGFP and poly(ethylene glycol) gave rise to excellent intracellular stability and traceability within the complex biological environment. A magnetic stimulus (smaller than fN forces) results in the quick and reversible redistribution of the MNPs. The obtained data suggest that semisynthetic ferritin MNPs are highly versatile nanoagents and promising candidates for theranostic or (bio-)nanotechnological applications.
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- Andreas Neusch
- Experimental Medical Physics, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
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- Faculty of Physics and Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, 47057 Duisburg, Germany
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- Experimental Medical Physics, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
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- Experimental Medical Physics, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
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- Faculty of Physics and Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, 47057 Duisburg, Germany
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- Experimental Medical Physics, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
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- Experimental Medical Physics, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
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- Faculty of Physics and Center for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, 47057 Duisburg, Germany
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- Experimental Medical Physics, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Behera N, Bhattacharyya G, Behera S, Behera RK. Iron mobilization from intact ferritin: effect of differential redox activity of quinone derivatives with NADH/O 2 and in situ-generated ROS. J Biol Inorg Chem 2024; 29:455-475. [PMID: 38780762 DOI: 10.1007/s00775-024-02058-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Ferritins are multimeric nanocage proteins that sequester/concentrate excess of free iron and catalytically synthesize a hydrated ferric oxyhydroxide bio-mineral. Besides functioning as the primary intracellular iron storehouses, these supramolecular assemblies also oversee the controlled release of iron to meet physiologic demands. By virtue of the reducing nature of the cytosol, reductive dissolution of ferritin-iron bio-mineral by physiologic reducing agents might be a probable pathway operating in vivo. Herein, to explore this reductive iron-release pathway, a series of quinone analogs differing in size, position/nature of substituents and redox potentials were employed to relay electrons from physiologic reducing agent, NADH, to the ferritin core. Quinones are well known natural electron/proton mediators capable of facilitating both 1/2 electron transfer processes and have been implicated in iron/nutrient acquisition in plants and energy transduction. Our findings on the structure-reactivity of quinone mediators highlight that iron release from ferritin is dictated by electron-relay capability (dependent on E1/2 values) of quinones, their molecular structure (i.e., the presence of iron-chelation sites and the propensity for H-bonding) and the type/amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS) they generate in situ. Juglone/Plumbagin released maximum iron due to their intermediate E1/2 values, presence of iron chelation sites, the ability to inhibit in situ generation of H2O2 and form intramolecular H-bonding (possibly promotes semiquinone formation). This study may strengthen our understanding of the ferritin-iron-release process and their significance in bioenergetics/O2-based cellular metabolism/toxicity while providing insights on microbial/plant iron acquisition and the dynamic host-pathogen interactions.
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- Narmada Behera
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, 769008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, 769008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, 769008, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, 769008, India.
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Dhondge RH, Agrawal S, Kumar S, Acharya S, Karwa V. A Comprehensive Review on Serum Ferritin as a Prognostic Marker in Intensive Care Units: Insights Into Ischemic Heart Disease. Cureus 2024; 16:e57365. [PMID: 38694418 PMCID: PMC11061809 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57365] [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: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Serum ferritin has garnered considerable attention as a prognostic marker in intensive care units (ICUs), offering valuable insights into patient outcomes and clinical management strategies. This comprehensive review examines the role of serum ferritin in predicting outcomes among critically ill patients, with a particular focus on its implications for ischemic heart disease (IHD). Elevated serum ferritin levels have consistently been associated with adverse outcomes in ICU settings, including increased mortality, prolonged hospital stays, and higher morbidity rates. Furthermore, the relationship between serum ferritin levels and IHD underscores its potential as a biomarker for cardiovascular risk assessment in critically ill populations. The review synthesizes existing literature to highlight the predictive value of serum ferritin in assessing illness severity and guiding clinical decision-making in the ICUs. It also explores potential mechanisms linking serum ferritin to adverse outcomes and discusses implications for clinical practice. Integrating serum ferritin measurements into routine assessments could enhance prognostication and risk stratification in ICU patients, while further research is needed to elucidate optimal management strategies and therapeutic targets. Collaborative efforts between clinicians and researchers are essential to advance our understanding of serum ferritin's prognostic value in the ICUs and translate this knowledge into improved patient care and outcomes.
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- Rushikesh H Dhondge
- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Kuna K, Baddam SR, Kalagara S, Akkiraju PC, Tade RS, Enaganti S. Emerging natural polymer-based architectured nanotherapeutics for the treatment of cancer. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:129434. [PMID: 38232877 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129434] [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: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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The field of cancer therapy is advancing rapidly, placing a crucial emphasis on innovative drug delivery systems. The increasing global impact of cancer highlights the need for creative therapeutic strategies. Natural polymer-based nanotherapeutics have emerged as a captivating avenue in this pursuit, drawing substantial attention due to their inherent attributes. These attributes include biodegradability, biocompatibility, negligible toxicity, extended circulation time, and a wide range of therapeutic payloads. The unique size, shape, and morphological characteristics of these systems facilitate profound tissue penetration, complementing active and passive targeting strategies. Moreover, these nanotherapeutics exploit specific cellular and subcellular trafficking pathways, providing precise control over drug release kinetics. This comprehensive review emphasizes the utilization of naturally occurring polymers such as polysaccharides (e.g., chitosan, hyaluronic acid, alginates, dextran, and cyclodextrin) and protein-based polymers (e.g., ferritin, gelatin, albumin) as the foundation for nanoparticle development. The paper meticulously examines their in vitro characteristics alongside in vivo efficacy, particularly focusing on their pivotal role in ameliorating diverse types of solid tumors within cancer therapy. The amalgamation of material science ingenuity and biological insight has led to the formulation of these nanoparticles, showcasing their potential to reshape the landscape of cancer treatment.
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- Krishna Kuna
- Department of Chemistry, University College of Science, Saifabad, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, RNA Therapeutics Institute, Worcester, MA 01655, United States of America
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W University Ave, El Paso, TX 79968, United States of America
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Allied Healthcare Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra 425405, India
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Averinbiotech Laboratories, Nallakunta, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Tricase A, Alhenaki B, Marchianò V, Torsi L, Gupta R, Bollella P. Bioelectrochemically triggered apoferritin-based bionanoreactors: synthesis of CdSe nanoparticles and monitoring with leaky waveguides. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:516-523. [PMID: 38235094 PMCID: PMC10790968 DOI: 10.1039/d3na01046e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Herein, we describe a novel method for producing cadmium-selenide nanoparticles (CdSe NPs) with controlled size using apoferritin as a bionanoreactor triggered by local pH change at the electrode/solution interface. Apoferritin is known for its reversible self-assembly at alkaline pH. The pH change is induced electrochemically by reducing O2 through the application of sufficiently negative voltages and bioelectrochemically through O2 reduction catalyzed by laccase, co-immobilized with apoferritin on the electrode surface. Specifically, a Ti electrode is modified with (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane, followed by glutaraldehyde cross-linking (1.5% v/v in H2O) of apoferritin (as the bionanoreactor) and laccase (as the local pH change triggering system). This proposed platform offers a universal approach for controlling the synthesis of semiconductor NPs within a bionanoreactor solely driven by (bio)electrochemical inputs. The CdSe NPs obtained through different synthetic approaches, namely electrochemical and bioelectrochemical, were characterized spectroscopically (UV-Vis, Raman, XRD) and morphologically (TEM). Finally, we conducted online monitoring of CdSe NPs formation within the apoferritin core by integrating the electrochemical system with LWs. The quantity of CdSe NPs produced through bioelectrochemical means was determined to be 2.08 ± 0.12 mg after 90 minutes of voltage application in the presence of O2. TEM measurements revealed that the bioelectrochemically synthesized CdSe NPs have a diameter of 4 ± 1 nm, accounting for 85% of the size distribution, a result corroborated by XRD data. Further research is needed to explore the synthesis of nanoparticles using different biological nanoreactors, as the process can be challenging due to the elevated buffer capacitance of biological media.
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- Angelo Tricase
- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari Aldo Moro Via E. Orabona, 4 70125 Bari Italy
- Centre for Colloid and Surface Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro Via E. Orabona, 4 70125 Bari Italy
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- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham Birmingham B15 2TT UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari Aldo Moro Via E. Orabona, 4 70125 Bari Italy
- Centre for Colloid and Surface Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro Via E. Orabona, 4 70125 Bari Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari Aldo Moro Via E. Orabona, 4 70125 Bari Italy
- Centre for Colloid and Surface Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro Via E. Orabona, 4 70125 Bari Italy
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- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham Birmingham B15 2TT UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bari Aldo Moro Via E. Orabona, 4 70125 Bari Italy
- Centre for Colloid and Surface Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro Via E. Orabona, 4 70125 Bari Italy
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Petrovic SM, Barbinta-Patrascu ME. Organic and Biogenic Nanocarriers as Bio-Friendly Systems for Bioactive Compounds' Delivery: State-of-the Art and Challenges. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:7550. [PMID: 38138692 PMCID: PMC10744464 DOI: 10.3390/ma16247550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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"Green" strategies to build up novel organic nanocarriers with bioperformance are modern trends in nanotechnology. In this way, the valorization of bio-wastes and the use of living systems to develop multifunctional organic and biogenic nanocarriers (OBNs) have revolutionized the nanotechnological and biomedical fields. This paper is a comprehensive review related to OBNs for bioactives' delivery, providing an overview of the reports on the past two decades. In the first part, several classes of bioactive compounds and their therapeutic role are briefly presented. A broad section is dedicated to the main categories of organic and biogenic nanocarriers. The major challenges regarding the eco-design and the fate of OBNs are suggested to overcome some toxicity-related drawbacks. Future directions and opportunities, and finding "green" solutions for solving the problems related to nanocarriers, are outlined in the final of this paper. We believe that through this review, we will capture the attention of the readers and will open new perspectives for new solutions/ideas for the discovery of more efficient and "green" ways in developing novel bioperformant nanocarriers for transporting bioactive agents.
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- Sanja M. Petrovic
- Department of Chemical Technologies, Faculty of Technology, University of Nis, Bulevar Oslobodjenja 124, 1600 Leskovac, Serbia;
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- Department of Electricity, Solid-State Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, 405 Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG-11, 077125 Măgurele, Romania
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Prchalova E, Sukupova M, Malinak D, Andrys R, Sivak L, Pekarik V, Skarka A, Svobodova J, Prchal L, Fresser L, Heger Z, Musilek K. BODIPY-labelled acetylcholinesterase reactivators can be encapsulated into ferritin nanovehicles for enhanced bioavailability in the CNS. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115490. [PMID: 37722189 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115490] [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: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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The BODIPY-labelled oxime reactivator was prepared and used to study its biodistribution into central nervous system. The newly synthesized oxime was found to be weak inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase and strong inhibitor of butyrylcholinesterase. Its reactivation ability for organophosphate inhibited acetylcholinesterase was found similar to a parent oxime. The BODIPY-labelled oxime was further encapsulated into recombinant human H-ferritin and evaluated in vitro and in vivo. The oxime or encapsulated oxime were found to be bioaccumulated primarily in liver and kidneys of mice, but some amount was distributed also to the brain, where it was detectable even after 24 h. The BODIPY-labelled oxime encapsulated to human H-ferritin showed better CNS bioaccumulation and tissue retention at 8 and 24 h time points compared to free oxime, although the fluorescence results might be biased due to BODIPY metabolites identified in tissue homogenates. Taken together, the study demonstrates the first utilization of recombinant ferritins for changing the unfavourable pharmacokinetics of oxime reactivators and brings promising results for follow-up studies.
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- Eliska Prchalova
- University of Hradec Kralove, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Rokitanskeho 62, 500 03 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, CZ-613 00 Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, CZ-625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- University of Hradec Kralove, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Rokitanskeho 62, 500 03 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic; University Hospital in Hradec Kralove, Biomedical Research Centre, Sokolska 581, 500 05 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- University of Hradec Kralove, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Rokitanskeho 62, 500 03 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, CZ-613 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, CZ-613 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- University of Hradec Kralove, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Rokitanskeho 62, 500 03 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- University of Hradec Kralove, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Rokitanskeho 62, 500 03 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- University Hospital in Hradec Kralove, Biomedical Research Centre, Sokolska 581, 500 05 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- University of Hradec Kralove, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Rokitanskeho 62, 500 03 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, CZ-613 00 Brno, Czech Republic.
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- University of Hradec Kralove, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Rokitanskeho 62, 500 03 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic.
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Kaltbeitzel J, Wich PR. Protein-based Nanoparticles: From Drug Delivery to Imaging, Nanocatalysis and Protein Therapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202216097. [PMID: 36917017 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202216097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Proteins and enzymes are versatile biomaterials for a wide range of medical applications due to their high specificity for receptors and substrates, high degradability, low toxicity, and overall good biocompatibility. Protein nanoparticles are formed by the arrangement of several native or modified proteins into nanometer-sized assemblies. In this review, we will focus on artificial nanoparticle systems, where proteins are the main structural element and not just an encapsulated payload. While under natural conditions, only certain proteins form defined aggregates and nanoparticles, chemical modifications or a change in the physical environment can further extend the pool of available building blocks. This allows the assembly of many globular proteins and even enzymes. These advances in preparation methods led to the emergence of new generations of nanosystems that extend beyond transport vehicles to diverse applications, from multifunctional drug delivery to imaging, nanocatalysis and protein therapy.
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- Jonas Kaltbeitzel
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
- Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
- Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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Su Y, Liu B, Huang Z, Teng Z, Yang L, Zhu J, Huo S, Liu A. Virus-like particles nanoreactors: from catalysis towards bio-applications. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:9084-9098. [PMID: 37697810 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01112g] [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: 09/13/2023]
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Virus-like particles (VLPs) are self-assembled supramolecular structures found in nature, often used for compartmentalization. Exploiting their inherent properties, including precise nanoscale structures, monodispersity, and high stability, these architectures have been widely used as nanocarriers to protect or enrich catalysts, facilitating catalytic reactions and avoiding interference from the bulk solutions. In this review, we summarize the current progress of virus-like particles (VLPs)-based nanoreactors. First, we briefly introduce the physicochemical properties of the most commonly used virus particles to understand their roles in catalytic reactions beyond the confined space. Next, we summarize the self-assembly of nanoreactors forming higher-order hierarchical structures, highlighting the emerging field of nanoreactors as artificial organelles and their potential biomedical applications. Finally, we discuss the current findings and future perspectives of VLPs-based nanoreactors.
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- Yuqing Su
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surface, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research and High-Quality Utilization, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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Lee KK, Kim JW, Lee CS, Lee SC. Ferritin-nanocaged copper arsenite minerals with oxidative stress-amplifying activity for targeted cancer therapy. J Control Release 2023; 361:350-360. [PMID: 37536548 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.07.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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We report copper(II) arsenite-encapsulated ferritin nanoparticles (CuAS-FNs) as oxidative stress-amplifying anticancer agents. The CuAS-FNs were fabricated through CuAS mineralization in the cavity of the FNs. The formation of crystalline CuAS complex minerals in the FNs was systematically identified using various analytical tools, including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM)-associated energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (TEM-EDS). The CuAS-FNs showed pH-dependent release behavior, in which the CuAS mineral was effectively retained at physiological pH, in contrast, at lysosomal pH, the CuAS complex was dissociated to release arsenite and Cu2+ ions. At lysosomal pH, the release rate of arsenite (HAsO32-) and Cu2+ ions from the CuAS-FNs more accelerated than at physiological pH. Upon transferrin receptor-1-mediated endocytosis, the CuAS-FNs simultaneously released arsenite and Cu2+ ions in cells. The released arsenite ions can increase the intracellular concentration of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), with which the Cu2+ ions can elevate the level of hydroxyl radicals (·OH) via Fenton-like reaction. Thus, the CuAS-FNs could target cancer cell through the recognizing ability of FNs and kill cancer cells by amplifying the ·OH level through the synergistic activity of Cu2+ and arsenic ions. Importantly, MCF-7 tumors were effectively suppressed by CuAS-FNs without systemic in vivo toxicity. Therefore, the CuAS-FNs is a promising class of Fenton-like catalytic nanosystem for cancer treatment.
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- Kyung Kwan Lee
- Bionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea; Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Bionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Bionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea; Department of Biotechnology, University of Science & Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Maxillofacial Biomedical Engineering, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Shesh BP, Connor JR. A novel view of ferritin in cancer. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2023; 1878:188917. [PMID: 37209958 PMCID: PMC10330744 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2023.188917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Since its discovery more than 85 years ago, ferritin has principally been known as an iron storage protein. However, new roles, beyond iron storage, are being uncovered. Novel processes involving ferritin such as ferritinophagy and ferroptosis and as a cellular iron delivery protein not only expand our thinking on the range of contributions of this protein but present an opportunity to target these pathways in cancers. The key question we focus on within this review is whether ferritin modulation represents a useful approach for treating cancers. We discussed novel functions and processes of this protein in cancers. We are not limiting this review to cell intrinsic modulation of ferritin in cancers, but also focus on its utility in the trojan horse approach in cancer therapeutics. The novel functions of ferritin as discussed herein realize the multiple roles of ferritin in cell biology that can be probed for therapeutic opportunities and further research.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA.
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van der Ven AM, Gyamfi H, Suttisansanee U, Ahmad MS, Su Z, Taylor RM, Poole A, Chiorean S, Daub E, Urquhart T, Honek JF. Molecular Engineering of E. coli Bacterioferritin: A Versatile Nanodimensional Protein Cage. Molecules 2023; 28:4663. [PMID: 37375226 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28124663] [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: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Currently, intense interest is focused on the discovery and application of new multisubunit cage proteins and spherical virus capsids to the fields of bionanotechnology, drug delivery, and diagnostic imaging as their internal cavities can serve as hosts for fluorophores or bioactive molecular cargo. Bacterioferritin is unusual in the ferritin protein superfamily of iron-storage cage proteins in that it contains twelve heme cofactors and is homomeric. The goal of the present study is to expand the capabilities of ferritins by developing new approaches to molecular cargo encapsulation employing bacterioferritin. Two strategies were explored to control the encapsulation of a diverse range of molecular guests compared to random entrapment, a predominant strategy employed in this area. The first was the inclusion of histidine-tag peptide fusion sequences within the internal cavity of bacterioferritin. This approach allowed for the successful and controlled encapsulation of a fluorescent dye, a protein (fluorescently labeled streptavidin), or a 5 nm gold nanoparticle. The second strategy, termed the heme-dependent cassette strategy, involved the substitution of the native heme with heme analogs attached to (i) fluorescent dyes or (ii) nickel-nitrilotriacetate (NTA) groups (which allowed for controllable encapsulation of a histidine-tagged green fluorescent protein). An in silico docking approach identified several small molecules able to replace the heme and capable of controlling the quaternary structure of the protein. A transglutaminase-based chemoenzymatic approach to surface modification of this cage protein was also accomplished, allowing for future nanoparticle targeting. This research presents novel strategies to control a diverse set of molecular encapsulations and adds a further level of sophistication to internal protein cavity engineering.
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- Anton M van der Ven
- Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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Li Q, Qin S, Tian H, Liu R, Qiao L, Liu S, Li B, Yang M, Shi J, Nice EC, Li J, Lang T, Huang C. Nano-Econazole Enhanced PD-L1 Checkpoint Blockade for Synergistic Antitumor Immunotherapy against Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207201. [PMID: 36899444 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Insufficienct T lymphocyte infiltration and unresponsiveness to immune checkpoint blockade therapy are still major difficulties for the clinical treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Although econazole has shown promise in inhibiting PDAC growth, its poor bioavailability and water solubility limit its potential as a clinical therapy for PDAC. Furthermore, the synergistic role of econazole and biliverdin in immune checkpoint blockade therapy in PDAC remains elusive and challenging. Herein, a chemo-phototherapy nanoplatform is designed by which econazole and biliverdin can be co-assembled (defined as FBE NPs), which significantly improve the poor water solubility of econazole and enhance the efficacy of PD-L1 checkpoint blockade therapy against PDAC. Mechanistically, econazole and biliverdin are directly released into the acidic cancer microenvironment, to activate immunogenic cell death via biliverdin-induced PTT/PDT and boost the immunotherapeutic response of PD-L1 blockade. In addition, econazole simultaneously enhances PD-L1 expression to sensitize anti-PD-L1 therapy, leading to suppression of distant tumors, long-term immune memory effects, improved dendritic cell maturation, and tumor infiltration of CD8+ T lymphocytes. The combined FBE NPs and α-PDL1 show synergistic antitumor efficacy. Collectively, FBE NPs show excellent biosafety and antitumor efficacy by combining chemo-phototherapy with PD-L1 blockade, which has promising potential in a precision medicine approach as a PDAC treatment strategy.
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- Qiong Li
- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, P. R. China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, 563006, P. R. China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Hainan Province, Haikou, 570216, P. R. China
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital & Chongqing Cancer Institute & Chongqing Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, Chongqing, 400030, P. R. China
- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, Chongqing, 400042, P. R. China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, P. R. China
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Wang C, Liu Q, Huang X, Zhuang J. Ferritin nanocages: a versatile platform for nanozyme design. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:4153-4170. [PMID: 37158014 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00192j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Nanozymes are a class of nanomaterials with enzyme-like activities and have attracted increasing attention due to their potential applications in biomedicine. However, nanozyme design incorporating the desired properties remains challenging. Natural or genetically engineered protein scaffolds, such as ferritin nanocages, have emerged as a promising platform for nanozyme design due to their unique protein structure, natural biomineralization capacity, self-assembly properties, and high biocompatibility. In this review, we highlight the intrinsic properties of ferritin nanocages, especially for nanozyme design. We also discuss the advantages of genetically engineered ferritin in the versatile design of nanozymes over natural ferritin. Additionally, we summarize the bioapplications of ferritin-based nanozymes based on their enzyme-mimicking activities. In this perspective, we mainly provide potential insights into the utilization of ferritin nanocages for nanozyme design.
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- Chunyu Wang
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials for the Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, and Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials for the Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, and Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials for the Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, and Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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Huo C, Ming T, Wu Y, Huan H, Qiu X, Lu C, Li Y, Zhang Z, Han J, Su X. Structural and Biochemical Characterization of Silver/Copper Binding by Dendrorhynchus zhejiangensis Ferritin. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:1297. [PMID: 36904538 PMCID: PMC10007213 DOI: 10.3390/polym15051297] [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: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Ferritin with a highly symmetrical cage-like structure is not only key in the reversible storage of iron in efficient ferroxidase activity; it also provides unique coordination environments for the conjugation of heavy metal ions other than those associated with iron. However, research regarding the effect of these bound heavy metal ions on ferritin is scarce. In the present study, we prepared a marine invertebrate ferritin from Dendrorhynchus zhejiangensis (DzFer) and found that it could withstand extreme pH fluctuation. We then demonstrated its capacity to interact with Ag+ or Cu2+ ions using various biochemical and spectroscopic methods and X-ray crystallography. Structural and biochemical analyses revealed that both Ag+ and Cu2+ were able to bind to the DzFer cage via metal-coordination bonds and that their binding sites were mainly located inside the three-fold channel of DzFer. Furthermore, Ag+ was shown to have a higher selectivity for sulfur-containing amino acid residues and appeared to bind preferentially at the ferroxidase site of DzFer as compared with Cu2+. Thus, it is far more likely to inhibit the ferroxidase activity of DzFer. The results provide new insights into the effect of heavy metal ions on the iron-binding capacity of a marine invertebrate ferritin.
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- Chunheng Huo
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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Chota A, George BP, Abrahamse H. Recent Advances in Green Metallic Nanoparticles for Enhanced Drug Delivery in Photodynamic Therapy: A Therapeutic Approach. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:4808. [PMID: 36902238 PMCID: PMC10003542 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Globally, cancer is one of the leading causes of death among men and women, it is characterized by the unregulated proliferation of tumor cells. Some of the common risk factors associated with cancer development include the consistent exposure of body cells to carcinogenic agents such as alcohol, tobacco, toxins, gamma rays and alpha particles. Besides the above-mentioned risk factors, conventional therapies such as radiotherapy, and chemotherapy have also been linked to the development of cancer. Over the past decade, tremendous efforts have been invested in the synthesis of eco-friendly green metallic nanoparticles (NPs), and their medical application. Comparatively, metallic NPs have greater advantages over conventional therapies. Additionally, metallic NPs can be functionalized with different targeting moieties e.g., liposomes, antibodies, folic acid, transferrin, and carbohydrates. Herein, we review and discuss the synthesis, and therapeutic potential of green synthesized metallic NPs for enhanced cancer photodynamic therapy (PDT). Finally, the advantages of green hybridized activatable NPs over conventional photosensitizers (PSs) and the future perspectives of nanotechnology in cancer research are discussed in the review. Furthermore, we anticipate that the insights offered in this review will inspire the design and development of green nano-formulations for enhanced image-guided PDT in cancer treatment.
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
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Reutovich AA, Srivastava AK, Arosio P, Bou-Abdallah F. Ferritin nanocages as efficient nanocarriers and promising platforms for COVID-19 and other vaccines development. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2023; 1867:130288. [PMID: 36470367 PMCID: PMC9721431 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2022.130288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The development of safe and effective vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses with high antigenic drift is of crucial importance to public health. Ferritin is a well characterized and ubiquitous iron storage protein that has emerged not only as a useful nanoreactor and nanocarrier, but more recently as an efficient platform for vaccine development. SCOPE OF REVIEW This review discusses ferritin structure-function properties, self-assembly, and novel bioengineering strategies such as interior cavity and exterior surface modifications for cargo encapsulation and delivery. It also discusses the use of ferritin as a scaffold for biomedical applications, especially for vaccine development against influenza, Epstein-Barr, HIV, hepatitis-C, Lyme disease, and respiratory viruses such as SARS-CoV-2. The use of ferritin for the synthesis of mosaic vaccines to deliver a cocktail of antigens that elicit broad immune protection against different viral variants is also explored. MAJOR CONCLUSIONS The remarkable stability, biocompatibility, surface functionalization, and self-assembly properties of ferritin nanoparticles make them very attractive platforms for a wide range of biomedical applications, including the development of vaccines. Strong immune responses have been observed in pre-clinical studies against a wide range of pathogens and have led to the exploration of ferritin nanoparticles-based vaccines in multiple phase I clinical trials. GENERAL SIGNIFICANCE The broad protective antibody response of ferritin nanoparticles-based vaccines demonstrates the usefulness of ferritin as a highly promising and effective approaches for vaccine development.
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York, Potsdam, NY 13676, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of New York, Potsdam, NY 13676, USA.
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Chen T, Peng Y, Qiu M, Yi C, Xu Z. Protein-supported transition metal catalysts: Preparation, catalytic applications, and prospects. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 230:123206. [PMID: 36638614 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The immobilization of transition metal catalysts onto supports enables their easier recycling and improves catalytic performance. Protein supports not only support and stabilize transition metal catalysts but also enable the incorporation of biocompatibility and enzymatic catalysis into these catalysts. Consequently, the engineering of protein-supported transition metal catalysts (PTMCs) has emerged as an effective approach to improving their catalytic performance and widening their catalytic applications. Here, we review the recent development of the preparation and applications of PTMCs. The preparation of PTMCs will be summarized and discussed in terms of the types of protein supports, including proteins, protein assemblies, protein-polymer conjugates, and cross-linked proteins. Then, their catalytic applications including organic synthesis, photocatalysis, polymerization, and biomedicine, will be surveyed and compared. Meanwhile, the established catalytic structures-function relationships will be summarized. Lastly, the remaining issues and prospects will be discussed. By surveying a wide range of PTMCs, we believe that this review will attract a broad readership and stimulate the development of PTMCs.
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- Tianyou Chen
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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Wang H, Li S, Wang L, Liao Z, Zhang H, Wei T, Dai Z. Functionalized biological metal-organic framework with nanosized coronal structure and hierarchical wrapping pattern for enhanced targeting therapy. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND : 1996) 2023; 456:140963. [PMID: 36531859 PMCID: PMC9749395 DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.140963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Inefficient tumor-targeted delivery and uncontrolled drug release are the major obstacles in cancer chemotherapy. Herein, inspired by the targeting advantage of coronavirus from its size and coronal structure, a coronal biological metal-organic framework nanovehicle (named as corona-BioMOF) is constructed for improving its precise cancer targeting ability. The designed corona-BioMOF is constructed as the carriers-encapsulated carrier model by inner coated with abundant protein-nanocaged doxorubicin particles and external decorated with high-affinity apoferritin proteins to form the spiky surface for constructing the specific coronal structure. The corona-BioMOF shows a higher affinity and an enhanced targeting ability towards receptor-positive cancer cells compared to that of MOF-drug composites without spiky surface. It also exhibits the hierarchical wrapping pattern-endowed controlled lysosome-specific drug release and remarkable tumor lethality in vivo. Moreover, water-induced surface defect-based protein handle mechanism is first proposed to shape the coronal-BioMOF. This work will provide a better inspiration for nanovehicle construction and be broadly useful for clinical precision nanomedicine.
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- Huafeng Wang
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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Obozina AS, Komedchikova EN, Kolesnikova OA, Iureva AM, Kovalenko VL, Zavalko FA, Rozhnikova TV, Tereshina ED, Mochalova EN, Shipunova VO. Genetically Encoded Self-Assembling Protein Nanoparticles for the Targeted Delivery In Vitro and In Vivo. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:231. [PMID: 36678860 PMCID: PMC9861179 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Targeted nanoparticles of different origins are considered as new-generation diagnostic and therapeutic tools. However, there are no targeted drug formulations within the composition of nanoparticles approved by the FDA for use in the clinic, which is associated with the insufficient effectiveness of the developed candidates, the difficulties of their biotechnological production, and inadequate batch-to-batch reproducibility. Targeted protein self-assembling nanoparticles circumvent this problem since proteins are encoded in DNA and the final protein product is produced in only one possible way. We believe that the combination of the endless biomedical potential of protein carriers as nanoparticles and the standardized protein purification protocols will make significant progress in "magic bullet" creation possible, bringing modern biomedicine to a new level. In this review, we are focused on the currently existing platforms for targeted self-assembling protein nanoparticles based on transferrin, lactoferrin, casein, lumazine synthase, albumin, ferritin, and encapsulin proteins, as well as on proteins from magnetosomes and virus-like particles. The applications of these self-assembling proteins for targeted delivery in vitro and in vivo are thoroughly discussed, including bioimaging applications and different therapeutic approaches, such as chemotherapy, gene delivery, and photodynamic and photothermal therapy. A critical assessment of these protein platforms' efficacy in biomedicine is provided and possible problems associated with their further development are described.
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- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 141701 Dolgoprudny, Russia
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- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 141701 Dolgoprudny, Russia
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- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 141701 Dolgoprudny, Russia
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- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 141701 Dolgoprudny, Russia
- Nanobiomedicine Division, Sirius University of Science and Technology, 354340 Sochi, Russia
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- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 141701 Dolgoprudny, Russia
- Nanobiomedicine Division, Sirius University of Science and Technology, 354340 Sochi, Russia
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Parida A, Mohanty A, Raut RK, Padhy I, Behera RK. Modification of 4-Fold and B-Pores in Bacterioferritin from Mycobacterium tuberculosis Reveals Their Role in Fe 2+ Entry and Oxidoreductase Activity. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:178-191. [PMID: 36525578 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c03156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The self-assembled ferritin nanocages, nature's solution to iron toxicity and its low solubility, scavenge free iron to synthesize hydrated ferric oxyhydroxide mineral inside their central cavity by protein-mediated ferroxidase and hydrolytic/nucleation reactions. These complex processes in ferritin commence with the rapid influx of Fe2+ ions via the inter-subunit contact points (i.e., pores/channels). Investigation of these pores as Fe2+ uptake routes in ferritins remains a subject of intense research, in iron metabolism, toxicity, and bacterial pathogenesis, which are yet to be established in the bacterioferritin (BfrA) from Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). The electrostatic properties of this protein indicate that the 4-fold and B-pores might serve as potential Fe2+ entry routes. Therefore, in the current work, electrostatics at/along these pores was altered by site-directed mutagenesis to establish their role in Fe2+ uptake/oxidation (ferroxidase activity) in Mtb BfrA. Despite forming self-assembled protein nanocompartment, these 4-fold and B-pore variants exhibited partial loss of ferroxidase activity and lower accumulation of transient species, which not only indicated their role in Fe2+ entry but also suggested the existence of multiple pathways. Although the B-pore variants inhibited the rapid ferroxidase activity to a larger extent, they had minimal impact on their cage stability. The current work revealed the relative contribution of these pores toward rapid Fe2+ uptake/oxidation and cage stability, possibly as consequences of their differential symmetry, number of modified residues (at each pore), and heme content. Therefore, these findings may help to understand the role of these pores in iron acquisition and Mtb proliferation under iron-limiting conditions to control its pathogenesis.
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- Akankshika Parida
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, 769008Odisha, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, 769008Odisha, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, 769008Odisha, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, 769008Odisha, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, 769008Odisha, India
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Srivastava AK, Scalcione LJ, Arosio P, Bou‐Abdallah F. Hyperthermostable recombinant human heteropolymer ferritin derived from a novel plasmid design. Protein Sci 2023; 32:e4543. [PMID: 36519270 PMCID: PMC9798250 DOI: 10.1002/pro.4543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Mammalian ferritins are predominantly heteropolymeric species consisting of 2 structurally similar, but functionally and genetically distinct subunit types, called H (Heavy) and L (Light). The two subunits co-assemble in different H and L ratios to form 24-mer shell-like protein nanocages where thousands of iron atoms can be mineralized inside a hollow cavity. Here, we use differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) to study ferritin stability and understand how various combinations of H and L subunits confer aspects of protein structure-function relationships. Using a recently engineered plasmid design that enables the synthesis of complex ferritin nanostructures with specific H to L subunit ratios, we show that homopolymer L and heteropolymer L-rich ferritins have a remarkable hyperthermostability (Tm = 115 ± 1°C) compared to their H-ferritin homologues (Tm = 93 ± 1°C). Our data reveal a significant linear correlation between protein thermal stability and the number of L subunits present on the ferritin shell. A strong and unexpected iron-induced protein thermal destabilization effect (ΔTm up to 20°C) is observed. To our knowledge, this is the first report of recombinant human homo- and hetero-polymer ferritins that exhibit surprisingly high dissociation temperatures, the highest among all known ferritin species, including many known hyperthermophilic proteins and enzymes. This extreme thermostability of our L and L-rich ferritins may have great potential for biotechnological applications.
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- Department of Molecular & Translational MedicineUniversity of BresciaBresciaItaly
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- Department of ChemistryState University of New YorkPotsdamNew YorkUSA
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Protein encapsulation of nanocatalysts: A feasible approach to facilitate catalytic theranostics. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 192:114648. [PMID: 36513163 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114648] [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: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Enzyme-mimicking nanocatalysts, also termed nanozymes, have attracted much attention in recent years. They are considered potential alternatives to natural enzymes due to their multiple catalytic activities and high stability. However, concerns regarding the colloidal stability, catalytic specificity, efficiency and biosafety of nanomaterials in biomedical applications still need to be addressed. Proteins are biodegradable macromolecules that exhibit superior biocompatibility and inherent bioactivities; hence, the protein modification of nanocatalysts is expected to improve their bioavailability to match clinical needs. The diversity of amino acid residues in proteins provides abundant functional groups for the conjugation or encapsulation of nanocatalysts. Moreover, protein encapsulation can not only improve the overall performance of nanocatalysts in biological systems, but also bestow materials with new features, such as targeting and retention in pathological sites. This review aims to report the recent developments and perspectives of protein-encapsulated catalysts in their functional improvements, modification methods and applications in biomedicine.
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Parida A, Behera RK. Iron Accumulation in Ferritin. Methods Mol Biol 2023; 2671:121-134. [PMID: 37308642 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3222-2_7] [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] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Understanding the iron accumulation process in ferritin protein nanocages has remained a centerpiece in the field of iron biochemistry/biomineralization, which ultimately has implications in health and diseases. Although mechanistic differences of iron acquisition and mineralization exist in the superfamily of ferritins, we describe the techniques that can be used to investigate the accumulation of iron in all the ferritin proteins by in vitro iron mineralization process. In this chapter, we report that the non-denaturing polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis coupled with Prussian blue staining (in-gel assay) can be useful to investigate the iron-loading efficiency in ferritin protein nanocage, by estimating the relative amount of iron incorporated inside it. Similarly, the absolute size of the iron mineral core and the amount of total iron accumulated inside its nanocavity can be determined by using transmission electron microscopy and spectrophotometry, respectively.
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- Akankshika Parida
- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India.
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Wu Y, Huo C, Ming T, Liu Y, Su C, Qiu X, Lu C, Zhou J, Li Y, Zhang Z, Han J, Feng Y, Su X. Structural and Functional Insights into the Roles of Potential Metal-Binding Sites in Apostichopus japonicus Ferritin. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:5378. [PMID: 36559745 PMCID: PMC9785301 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Ferritin is widely acknowledged as a conservative iron storage protein found in almost all living kingdoms. Apostichopus japonicus (Selenka) is among the oldest echinoderm fauna and has unique regenerative potential, but the catalytic mechanism of iron oxidation in A. japonicus ferritin (AjFER) remains elusive. We previously identified several potential metal-binding sites at the ferroxidase center, the three- and four-fold channels in AjFER. Herein, we prepared AjFER, AjFER-E25A/E60A/E105A, AjFER-D129A/E132A, and AjFER-E168A mutants, investigated their structures, and functionally characterized these ferritins with respect to Fe2+ uptake using X-ray techniques together with biochemical analytical methods. A crystallographic model of the AjFER-D129A/E132A mutant, which was solved to a resolution of 1.98 Å, suggested that the substitutions had a significant influence on the quaternary structure of the three-fold channel compared to that of AjFER. The structures of these ferritins in solution were determined based on the molecular envelopes of AjFER and its variants by small-angle X-ray scattering, and the structures were almost consistent with the characteristics of well-folded and globular-shaped proteins. Comparative biochemical analyses indicated that site-directed mutagenesis of metal-binding sites in AjFER presented relatively low rates of iron oxidation and thermostability, as well as weak iron-binding affinity, suggesting that these potential metal-binding sites play critical roles in the catalytic activity of ferritin. These findings provide profound insight into the structure-function relationships related to marine invertebrate ferritins.
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- Yan Wu
- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- Zhejiang Collaborative Innovation Center for High Value Utilization of Byproducts from Ethylene Project, Ningbo Polytechnic, Ningbo 315800, China
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- Zhejiang Collaborative Innovation Center for High Value Utilization of Byproducts from Ethylene Project, Ningbo Polytechnic, Ningbo 315800, China
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- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- College of Life Sciences, Tonghua Normal University, Tonghua 134000, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquacultural Biotechnology Ministry of Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
- School of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315832, China
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Atomic Details of Biomineralization Proteins Inspiring Protein Design and Reengineering for Functional Biominerals. CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/chemistry4030059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Biominerals are extraordinary materials that provide organisms with a variety of functions to support life. The synthesis of biominerals and organization at the macroscopic level is a consequence of the interactions of these materials with proteins. The association of biominerals and proteins is very ancient and has sparked a wealth of research across biological, medical and material sciences. Calcium carbonate, hydroxyapatite, and silica represent widespread natural biominerals. The atomic details of the interface between macromolecules and these biominerals is very intriguing from a chemical perspective, considering the association of chemical entities that are structurally different. With this review I provide an overview of the available structural studies of biomineralization proteins, explored from the Protein Data Bank (wwPDB) archive and scientific literature, and of how these studies are inspiring the design and engineering of proteins able to synthesize novel biominerals. The progression of this review from classical template proteins to silica polymerization seeks to benefit researchers involved in various interdisciplinary aspects of a biomineralization project, who need background information and a quick update on advances in the field. Lessons learned from structural studies are exemplary and will guide new projects for the imaging of new hybrid biomineral/protein superstructures at the atomic level.
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Kim SA, Kim S, Kim GB, Goo J, Kim N, Lee Y, Nam GH, Lim S, Kim T, Chang KH, Lee TG, Kim IS, Lee EJ. A Multivalent Vaccine Based on Ferritin Nanocage Elicits Potent Protective Immune Responses against SARS-CoV-2 Mutations. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:6123. [PMID: 35682801 PMCID: PMC9181758 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23116123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has created a global public crisis and heavily affected personal lives, healthcare systems, and global economies. Virus variants are continuously emerging, and, thus, the pandemic has been ongoing for over two years. Vaccines were rapidly developed based on the original SARS-CoV-2 (Wuhan-Hu-1) to build immunity against the coronavirus disease. However, they had a very low effect on the virus' variants due to their low cross-reactivity. In this study, a multivalent SARS-CoV-2 vaccine was developed using ferritin nanocages, which display the spike protein from the Wuhan-Hu-1, B.1.351, or B.1.429 SARS-CoV-2 on their surfaces. We show that the mixture of three SARS-CoV-2 spike-protein-displaying nanocages elicits CD4+ and CD8+ T cells and B-cell immunity successfully in vivo. Furthermore, they generate a more consistent antibody response against the B.1.351 and B.1.429 variants than a monovalent vaccine. This leads us to believe that the proposed ferritin-nanocage-based multivalent vaccine platform will provide strong protection against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs).
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- Seong A. Kim
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea;
- Center for Theragnosis, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02456, Korea;
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- Department of Research and Development, ShiftBio, Seoul 02751, Korea; (S.K.); (G.B.K.); (G.-H.N.)
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- Department of Research and Development, ShiftBio, Seoul 02751, Korea; (S.K.); (G.B.K.); (G.-H.N.)
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- Center for Theragnosis, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02456, Korea;
- KHU-KIST Department of Converging Science and Technology, Kyunghee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (N.K.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (N.K.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Research and Development, ShiftBio, Seoul 02751, Korea; (S.K.); (G.B.K.); (G.-H.N.)
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- R&D Department Drug Development Division, LabGenomics Corporation, Gyeonggi-do 13488, Korea; (S.L.); (T.K.); (K.H.C.); (T.G.L.)
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- R&D Department Drug Development Division, LabGenomics Corporation, Gyeonggi-do 13488, Korea; (S.L.); (T.K.); (K.H.C.); (T.G.L.)
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- R&D Department Drug Development Division, LabGenomics Corporation, Gyeonggi-do 13488, Korea; (S.L.); (T.K.); (K.H.C.); (T.G.L.)
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- R&D Department Drug Development Division, LabGenomics Corporation, Gyeonggi-do 13488, Korea; (S.L.); (T.K.); (K.H.C.); (T.G.L.)
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- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea;
- Center for Theragnosis, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02456, Korea;
- Department of Research and Development, ShiftBio, Seoul 02751, Korea; (S.K.); (G.B.K.); (G.-H.N.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea; (N.K.); (Y.L.)
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