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Wagh RV, Riahi Z, Kim JT, Rhim JW. Carrageenan-based functional films hybridized with carbon dots and anthocyanins from rose petals for smart food packaging applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132817. [PMID: 38834126 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132817] [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: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Multifunctional smart biopolymeric films were fabricated using rose petal anthocyanin (RPA) and carrageenan (CAR) doped with rose petal-derived carbon dots (RP-CDs). Response surface-optimized RPA showed the highest total anthocyanins and radical scavenging ability. Produced RP-CD exhibited UV absorption and high fluorescence with antibacterial/antioxidant abilities. Enrichment with 2 % RP-CD and 5 % RPA in the CAR matrix results in improved physicochemical, i.e., water contact angle, water vapor permeability, and UV-blocking properties of the fabricated material. Results showed that nanocomposite films scavenged radicals better than the neat CAR films. Zeta potential, FTIR, SEM, and XPS suggested improved compatibility/stability and enhanced elemental configuration of RP-CDs/RPA additives in the CAR polymer matrix. Perishable food packaging (minced pork and shrimp) demonstrated that nanocomposite films work efficiently and non-destructively and are promising tools for monitoring real-time freshness through interpretable visual changes from red to yellow. The CAR/RP-CDs/RPA-based nanocomposite indicator films are expected to be applied as various smart packaging materials. These films possess the ability to promptly detect changes in quality, preserve the quality, and prolong the shelf life of packaged foods.
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- Rajesh V Wagh
- Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004, India; BioNanocomposite Research Center, Department of Food and Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- BioNanocomposite Research Center, Department of Food and Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- BioNanocomposite Research Center, Department of Food and Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- BioNanocomposite Research Center, Department of Food and Nutrition, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Gao S, Xu B, Sun J, Zhang Z. Nanotechnological advances in cancer: therapy a comprehensive review of carbon nanotube applications. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1351787. [PMID: 38562672 PMCID: PMC10984352 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1351787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Nanotechnology is revolutionising different areas from manufacturing to therapeutics in the health field. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), a promising drug candidate in nanomedicine, have attracted attention due to their excellent and unique mechanical, electronic, and physicochemical properties. This emerging nanomaterial has attracted a wide range of scientific interest in the last decade. Carbon nanotubes have many potential applications in cancer therapy, such as imaging, drug delivery, and combination therapy. Carbon nanotubes can be used as carriers for drug delivery systems by carrying anticancer drugs and enabling targeted release to improve therapeutic efficacy and reduce adverse effects on healthy tissues. In addition, carbon nanotubes can be combined with other therapeutic approaches, such as photothermal and photodynamic therapies, to work synergistically to destroy cancer cells. Carbon nanotubes have great potential as promising nanomaterials in the field of nanomedicine, offering new opportunities and properties for future cancer treatments. In this paper, the main focus is on the application of carbon nanotubes in cancer diagnostics, targeted therapies, and toxicity evaluation of carbon nanotubes at the biological level to ensure the safety and real-life and clinical applications of carbon nanotubes.
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- Siyang Gao
- Jilin University of College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Changchun, Jilin, China
- School of Mechatronic Engineering, Chang Chun University of Technology, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Mechatronic Engineering, Chang Chun University of Technology, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Mechatronic Engineering, Chang Chun University of Technology, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Jilin University of College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Villora-Picó JJ, González-Arias J, Baena-Moreno FM, Reina TR. Renewable Carbonaceous Materials from Biomass in Catalytic Processes: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:565. [PMID: 38591382 PMCID: PMC10856170 DOI: 10.3390/ma17030565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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This review paper delves into the diverse ways in which carbonaceous resources, sourced from renewable and sustainable origins, can be used in catalytic processes. Renewable carbonaceous materials that come from biomass-derived and waste feedstocks are key to developing more sustainable processes by replacing traditional carbon-based materials. By examining the potential of these renewable carbonaceous materials, this review aims to shed light on their significance in fostering environmentally conscious and sustainable practices within the realm of catalysis. The more important applications identified are biofuel production, tar removal, chemical production, photocatalytic systems, microbial fuel cell electrodes, and oxidation applications. Regarding biofuel production, biochar-supported catalysts have proved to be able to achieve biodiesel production with yields exceeding 70%. Furthermore, hydrochars and activated carbons derived from diverse biomass sources have demonstrated significant tar removal efficiency. For instance, rice husk char exhibited an increased BET surface area from 2.2 m2/g to 141 m2/g after pyrolysis at 600 °C, showcasing its effectiveness in adsorbing phenol and light aromatic hydrocarbons. Concerning chemical production and the oxidation of alcohols, the influence of biochar quantity and pre-calcination temperature on catalytic performance has been proven, achieving selectivity toward benzaldehyde exceeding 70%.
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- Juan J. Villora-Picó
- Inorganic Chemistry Department and Materials Sciences Institute, University of Seville-CSIC, 41092 Seville, Spain; (J.J.V.-P.); (T.R.R.)
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- Inorganic Chemistry Department and Materials Sciences Institute, University of Seville-CSIC, 41092 Seville, Spain; (J.J.V.-P.); (T.R.R.)
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- Chemical and Environmental Engineering Department, Technical School of Engineering, University of Seville, C/Camino de los Descubrimientos s/n, 41092 Sevilla, Spain
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- Inorganic Chemistry Department and Materials Sciences Institute, University of Seville-CSIC, 41092 Seville, Spain; (J.J.V.-P.); (T.R.R.)
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Karimi F, Karimi-Maleh H, Rouhi J, Zare N, Karaman C, Baghayeri M, Fu L, Rostamnia S, Dragoi EN, Ayati A, Krivoshapkin P. Revolutionizing cancer monitoring with carbon-based electrochemical biosensors. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 239:117368. [PMID: 37827366 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Cancer monitoring plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes by providing early detection, personalized treatment options, and treatment response tracking. Carbon-based electrochemical biosensors have emerged in recent years as a revolutionary technology with the potential to revolutionize cancer monitoring. These sensors are useful for clinical applications because of their high sensitivity, selectivity, rapid response, and compatibility with miniaturized equipment. This review paper gives an in-depth look at the latest developments and the possibilities of carbon-based electrochemical sensors in cancer surveillance. The essential principles of carbon-based electrochemical sensors are discussed, including their structure, operating mechanisms, and critical qualities that make them suited for cancer surveillance. Furthermore, we investigate their applicability in detecting specific cancer biomarkers, evaluating therapy responses, and detecting cancer recurrence early. Additionally, a comparison of carbon-based electrochemical sensor performance measures, including sensitivity, selectivity, accuracy, and limit of detection, is presented in contrast to existing monitoring methods and upcoming technologies. Finally, we discuss prospective tactics, future initiatives, and commercialization opportunities for improving the capabilities of these sensors and integrating them into normal clinical practice. The review highlights the potential impact of carbon-based electrochemical sensors on cancer diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes, as well as the importance of ongoing research, collaboration, and validation studies to fully realize their potential in revolutionizing cancer monitoring.
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- Fatemeh Karimi
- School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, P.O. Box 611731, Xiyuan Ave, Chengdu, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, P.O. Box 611731, Xiyuan Ave, Chengdu, PR China; School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Physics, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, 51566, Iran.
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- School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, P.O. Box 611731, Xiyuan Ave, Chengdu, PR China
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; Department of Electricity and Energy, Akdeniz University, Antalya, 07070, Turkey
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hakim Sabzevari University, PO. B 397, Sabzevar, Iran
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, 310018, PR China
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- Organic and Nano Group (ONG), Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), PO Box 16846-13114, Tehran, Iran
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- "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University, Bld Mangeron No 73, Iasi, 700050, Romania
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- EnergyLab, ITMO University, Lomonosova Street 9, Saint Petersburg, 191002, Russia
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- EnergyLab, ITMO University, Lomonosova Street 9, Saint Petersburg, 191002, Russia
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Lu Y, Zhang S, Liu Q, Zhong L, Xie Q, Duan A, Yang Z, Liu Q, Zhang Z, Hao J. Nitrobenzene reduction promoted by the integration of carbon nanotubes and Geobacter sulfurreducens. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 325:121444. [PMID: 36921658 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Electron shuttles (ES) can mediate long-distance electron transfer between extracellular respiratory bacteria (ERB) and the surroundings. However, the effects of graphite structure in ES on the extracellular electron transfer (EET) process remain ambiguous. This work investigated the function of graphite structure in the process of nitrobenzene (NB) degradation by Geobacter sulfurreducens PCA, in which highly aromatic carbon nanotubes (CNTs) was studied as a typical ES. The results showed that the addition of 1.5 g L-1 of CNTs improved the NB biodegradation up to 81.2%, plus 18.8% NB loss due to the adsorption property of CNTs, achieving complete removal of 200 μM NB within 9 h. The amendment of CNTs greatly increased the EET rate, indicating that graphite structure exhibited excellent electron shuttle performance. Furthermore, Raman spectrum proved that CNTs obtained better graphite structure after 90 h of cultivation with strain PCA, resulting in higher electrochemical performance. Also, CNTs was perceived as the "Contaminant Reservoir", which alleviated the toxic effect of NB and shortened the distance of EET process. Overall, this work focused on the effects of material graphite structure on the EET process, which enriched the understanding of the interaction between CNTs and ERB, and these results might promote their application in the in-situ bioremediation of nitroaromatic-polluted environment.
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- Yue Lu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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Chen J, Song Z, Yang J. Whether carbon nanotubes are suitable for delivering small drugs with aromatic rings through non-covalent adsorption? J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Lee SS, Paliouras M, Trifiro MA. Functionalized Carbon Nanoparticles as Theranostic Agents and Their Future Clinical Utility in Oncology. BIOENGINEERING (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:bioengineering10010108. [PMID: 36671680 PMCID: PMC9854994 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10010108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Over the years, research of nanoparticle applications in pre-clinical and clinical applications has greatly advanced our therapeutic and imaging approaches to many diseases, most notably neoplastic disorders. In particular, the innate properties of inorganic nanomaterials, such as gold and iron oxide, as well as carbon-based nanoparticles, have provided the greatest opportunities in cancer theranostics. Carbon nanoparticles can be used as carriers of biological agents to enhance the therapeutic index at a tumor site. Alternatively, they can also be combined with external stimuli, such as light, to induce irreversible physical damaging effects on cells. In this review, the recent advances in carbon nanoparticles and their use in cancer theranostics will be discussed. In addition, the set of evaluations that will be required during their transition from laboratory investigations toward clinical trials will be addressed.
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- Seung S. Lee
- Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research—Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research—Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
- Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
- Correspondence:
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- Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research—Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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Kalachikova PM, Goldt AE, Khabushev EM, Eremin TV, Zatsepin TS, Obraztsova ED, Larionov KV, Antipina LY, Sorokin PB, Nasibulin AG. Single-step extraction of small-diameter single-walled carbon nanotubes in the presence of riboflavin. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 13:1564-1571. [PMID: 36628112 PMCID: PMC9795860 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.13.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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We propose a novel approach to disperse and extract small-diameter single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) using an aqueous solution of riboflavin and Sephacryl gel. The extraction of small-diameter semiconducting SWCNTs was observed, regardless of the initial diameter distribution of the SWCNTs. Dispersion of SWCNTs occurs due to the adsorption of π-conjugated isoalloxazine moieties on the surface of small-diameter nanotubes and interactions between hydroxy groups of ribityl chains with water. During the SWCNT extraction, specific adsorption of riboflavin to SWCNTs leads to the minimization of interactions between the SWCNTs and gel media. Our experimental findings are supported by ab initio calculations demonstrating the impact of the riboflavin wrapping pattern around the SWCNTs on their interaction with the allyl dextran gel.
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- Polina M Kalachikova
- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobel Street, Moscow, 121205, Russia
- Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering, Kemistintie 1, 02015, Espoo, Finland
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- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobel Street, Moscow, 121205, Russia
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- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobel Street, Moscow, 121205, Russia
- Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering, Kemistintie 1, 02015, Espoo, Finland
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- A. M. Prokhorov General Physics Institute of RAS, 38 Vavilov Street, Moscow, 119991, Russia
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 9 Institutskiy per., Dolgoprudny, 141701, Russia
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- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobel Street, Moscow, 121205, Russia
- Department of Chemistry, M.V.Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, 119992, Russia
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- A. M. Prokhorov General Physics Institute of RAS, 38 Vavilov Street, Moscow, 119991, Russia
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 9 Institutskiy per., Dolgoprudny, 141701, Russia
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- National University of Science and Technology "MISiS", 4 Leninsky prospect, Moscow, 119049, Russia
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- National University of Science and Technology "MISiS", 4 Leninsky prospect, Moscow, 119049, Russia
- Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 4 Kosygina st., Moscow, 119334, Russia
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- National University of Science and Technology "MISiS", 4 Leninsky prospect, Moscow, 119049, Russia
- Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 4 Kosygina st., Moscow, 119334, Russia
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- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobel Street, Moscow, 121205, Russia
- Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering, Kemistintie 1, 02015, Espoo, Finland
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Jeong H, Ryu S, Kim YN, Ha YM, Tewari C, Kim SY, Kim JK, Jung YC. Easy, Fast Self-Heating Polyurethane Nanocomposite with the Introduction of Thermally Annealed Carbon Nanotubes Using Near-Infrared Lased Irradiation. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15238463. [PMID: 36499964 PMCID: PMC9740191 DOI: 10.3390/ma15238463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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In this study, high-crystallinity single walled carbon nanotubes (H-SWNTs) were prepared by high-temperature thermal annealing at 1800 °C and a self-heating shape memory polyurethane nanocomposite with excellent self-heating characteristics was developed within a few seconds by irradiation with near-infrared rays. With a simple method (heat treatment), impurities at the surface of H-SWNTs were removed and at the same time the amorphous structure converted into a crystalline structure, improving crystallinity. Therefore, high conductivity (electric, thermal) and interfacial affinity with PU were increased, resulting in improved mechanical, thermal and electric properties. The electrical conductivity of neat polyurethane was enhanced from ~10-11 S/cm to 4.72 × 10-8 S/cm, 1.07 × 10-6 and 4.66 × 10-6 S/cm, while the thermal conductivity was enhanced up to 60% from 0.21 W/mK, 0.265 W/mK and 0.338 W/mK for the composites of 1, 3 and 5 wt%, respectively. Further, to achieve an effective photothermal effect, H-SWNTs were selected as nanofillers to reduce energy loss while increasing light-absorption efficiency. Thereafter, near-infrared rays of 818 nm were directly irradiated onto the nanocomposite film to induce photothermal properties arising from the local surface plasmon resonance effect on the CNT surface. A self-heating shape memory composite material that rapidly heated to 270 °C within 1 min was developed, even when only 3 wt.% of H-SWNTs were added. The results of this study can be used to guide the development of heat-generating coating materials and de-icing materials for the wing and body structures of automobiles or airplanes, depending on the molding method.
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- Hyunsung Jeong
- Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 92 Chudong-ro, Bongdong-eup, Wanju-gun 55324, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical Engineering Building, Sungkyunkwan University, II2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 92 Chudong-ro, Bongdong-eup, Wanju-gun 55324, Republic of Korea
- Carbon Materials and Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 92 Chudong-ro, Bongdong-eup, Wanju-gun 55324, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 141 Gajeong-Ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 92 Chudong-ro, Bongdong-eup, Wanju-gun 55324, Republic of Korea
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- Carbon Materials and Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si 54896, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering Building, Sungkyunkwan University, II2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), 92 Chudong-ro, Bongdong-eup, Wanju-gun 55324, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-63-219-8153
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Ahmadian E, Janas D, Eftekhari A, Zare N. Application of carbon nanotubes in sensing/monitoring of pancreas and liver cancer. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 302:134826. [PMID: 35525455 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Liver and pancreatic tumors are among the third leading causes of cancer-associated death worldwide. In addition to poor prognosis, both cancer types are diagnosed at advanced and metastatic stages without typical prior symptoms. Unfortunately, the existing theranostic approaches are inefficient in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have attracted increasing attention in this context due to their distinct properties, including variable functionalization capability, biocompatibility, and excellent thermodynamic and optical features. As a consequence, they are now regarded as one of the most promising materials for this application. The current review aims to summarize and discuss the role of CNT in pancreatic and liver cancer theranostics. Accordingly, the breakthroughs achieved so far are classified based on the cancer type and analyzed in detail. The most feasible tactics utilizing CNT-based solutions for both cancer diagnosis and treatment are presented from the biomedical point of view. Finally, a future outlook is provided, which anticipates how the R&D community can build on the already developed methodologies and the subsequent biological responses of the pancreatic and liver cancer cells to the directed procedures.
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- Elham Ahmadian
- Kidney Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, B. Krzywoustego 4, 44-100, Gliwice, Poland.
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Health Innovation & Acceleration Centre, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 51664, Iran; Joint Ukraine-Azerbaijan International Research and Education Center of Nanobiotechnology and Functional Nanosystems, Drohobych, Ukraine, Baku, Azerbaijan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Quchan University of Technology, Quchan, Iran.
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Sharma A, Kumar N, Sillanpää M, Makgwane PR, Kumar S, Kumari K. Carbon nano-structures and functionalized associates: Adsorptive detoxification of organic and inorganic water pollutants. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Bogdanova LR, Zelenikhin PV, Makarova AO, Zueva OS, Salnikov VV, Zuev YF, Ilinskaya ON. Alginate-Based Hydrogel as Delivery System for Therapeutic Bacterial RNase. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:2461. [PMID: 35746037 PMCID: PMC9230862 DOI: 10.3390/polym14122461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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To deliver therapeutic proteins into a living body, it is important to maintain their target activity in the gastrointestinal tract after oral administration. Secreted ribonuclease from Bacillus pumilus (binase) has antitumor and antiviral activity, which makes it a promising therapeutic agent. This globular protein of small molecular weight (12.2 kDa) is considered as a potential agent that induces apoptosis of tumor cells expressing certain oncogenes, including colorectal and duodenum cancer. The most important problem of its usage is the preservation of its structure and target activity, which could be lost during oral administration. Here, we developed alginate microspheres reinforced with divalent cations and analyzed the enzyme release from them. Using methods of scanning electron microscopy, measurements of fluorescence, enzyme catalytic activity, and determination of viability of the duodenum adenocarcinoma tumor cell line, we characterized obtained microspheres and chose calcium as a biogenic ion-strengthening microsphere structure. Among such modified additivities as beta-casein, gelatin, and carbon nanotubes introduced into microspheres, only gelatin showed a pronounced increase in their stability and provided data on the prolonged action of enzyme release from microspheres into tumor cell culture medium during 48 h in an amount of about 70% of the loaded quantity.
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- Liliya R. Bogdanova
- Kazan Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, FRC Kazan Scientific Center of RAS, Kazan 420111, Russia; (L.R.B.); (A.O.M.); (V.V.S.)
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan 420008, Russia;
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- Kazan Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, FRC Kazan Scientific Center of RAS, Kazan 420111, Russia; (L.R.B.); (A.O.M.); (V.V.S.)
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- Department of Physics, Kazan State Power Engineering University, Kazan 420066, Russia;
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- Kazan Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, FRC Kazan Scientific Center of RAS, Kazan 420111, Russia; (L.R.B.); (A.O.M.); (V.V.S.)
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- Kazan Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, FRC Kazan Scientific Center of RAS, Kazan 420111, Russia; (L.R.B.); (A.O.M.); (V.V.S.)
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- Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan 420008, Russia;
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Multi-walled carbon nanotubes/polypyrrole nanocomposite, synthesized through an eco-friendly route, as a prospective drug delivery system. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04290-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Elídóttir KL, Scott L, Lewis R, Jurewicz I. Biomimetic approach to articular cartilage tissue engineering using carbon nanotube-coated and textured polydimethylsiloxane scaffolds. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2022; 1513:48-64. [PMID: 35288951 PMCID: PMC9545810 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.14769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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There is a significant need to understand the complexity and heterogeneity of articular cartilage to develop more effective therapeutic strategies for diseases such as osteoarthritis. Here, we show that carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are excellent candidates as a material for synthetic scaffolds to support the growth of chondrocytes—the cells that produce and maintain cartilage. Chondrocyte morphology, proliferation, and alignment were investigated as nanoscale CNT networks were applied to macroscopically textured polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) scaffolds. The application of CNTs to the surface of PDMS‐based scaffolds resulted in an up to 10‐fold increase in cell adherence and 240% increase in proliferation, which is attributable to increased nanoscale roughness and hydrophilicity. The introduction of macroscale features to PDMS induced alignment of chondrocytes, successfully mimicking the cell behavior observed in the superficial layer of cartilage. Raman spectroscopy was used as a noninvasive, label‐free method to monitor extracellular matrix production and chondrocyte phenotype. Chondrocytes on these scaffolds successfully produced collagen, glycosaminoglycan, and aggrecan. This study demonstrates that introducing physical features at different length scales allows for a high level of control over tissue scaffold design and, thus, cell behavior. Ultimately, these textured scaffolds can serve as platforms to improve the understanding of osteoarthritis and for early‐stage therapeutic testing.
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- Katrín Lind Elídóttir
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.,Department of Veterinary Pre-Clinical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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- Department of Veterinary Pre-Clinical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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- Department of Veterinary Pre-Clinical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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Hyper-branched multifunctional carbon nanotubes carrier for targeted liver cancer therapy. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Mo F, Zhang M, Duan X, Lin C, Sun D, You T. Recent Advances in Nanozymes for Bacteria-Infected Wound Therapy. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:5947-5990. [PMID: 36510620 PMCID: PMC9739148 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s382796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Bacterial-infected wounds are a serious threat to public health. Bacterial invasion can easily delay the wound healing process and even cause more serious damage. Therefore, effective new methods or drugs are needed to treat wounds. Nanozyme is an artificial enzyme that mimics the activity of a natural enzyme, and a substitute for natural enzymes by mimicking the coordination environment of the catalytic site. Due to the numerous excellent properties of nanozymes, the generation of drug-resistant bacteria can be avoided while treating bacterial infection wounds by catalyzing the sterilization mechanism of generating reactive oxygen species (ROS). Notably, there are still some defects in the nanozyme antibacterial agents, and the design direction is to realize the multifunctionalization and intelligence of a single system. In this review, we first discuss the pathophysiology of bacteria infected wound healing, the formation of bacterial infection wounds, and the strategies for treating bacterially infected wounds. In addition, the antibacterial advantages and mechanism of nanozymes for bacteria-infected wounds are also described. Importantly, a series of nanomaterials based on nanozyme synthesis for the treatment of infected wounds are emphasized. Finally, the challenges and prospects of nanozymes for treating bacterial infection wounds are proposed for future research in this field.
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- Fayin Mo
- School of Nursing, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Center for Drug Research and Development, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Drug Research and Development, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Duanping Sun; Tianhui You, Email ;
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- School of Nursing, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Lagos KJ, Buzzá HH, Bagnato VS, Romero MP. Carbon-Based Materials in Photodynamic and Photothermal Therapies Applied to Tumor Destruction. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 23:22. [PMID: 35008458 PMCID: PMC8744821 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23010022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Within phototherapy, a grand challenge in clinical cancer treatments is to develop a simple, cost-effective, and biocompatible approach to treat this disease using ultra-low doses of light. Carbon-based materials (CBM), such as graphene oxide (GO), reduced GO (r-GO), graphene quantum dots (GQDs), and carbon dots (C-DOTs), are rapidly emerging as a new class of therapeutic materials against cancer. This review summarizes the progress made in recent years regarding the applications of CBM in photodynamic (PDT) and photothermal (PTT) therapies for tumor destruction. The current understanding of the performance of modified CBM, hybrids and composites, is also addressed. This approach seeks to achieve an enhanced antitumor action by improving and modulating the properties of CBM to treat various types of cancer. Metal oxides, organic molecules, biopolymers, therapeutic drugs, among others, have been combined with CBM to treat cancer by PDT, PTT, or synergistic therapies.
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- Karina J. Lagos
- Department of Materials, Escuela Politécnica Nacional (EPN), Quito 170525, Ecuador;
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- Institute of Physics, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 7820436, Chile;
- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo (USP), São Carlos 13566-590, Brazil;
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo (USP), São Carlos 13566-590, Brazil;
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- Department of Materials, Escuela Politécnica Nacional (EPN), Quito 170525, Ecuador;
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Carbazochrome carbon nanotube as drug delivery nanocarrier for anti-bleeding drug: quantum chemical study. J Mol Model 2021; 28:11. [PMID: 34928451 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-021-04948-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The interaction between drugs and single-walled carbon nanotubes is proving to be of fundamental interest for drug system of delivery and nano-bio-sensing. In this study, the interaction of pristine CNT with carbazochrome, an anti-hemorrhagic or hemostatic agent, was investigated with M06-2X functional and 6-31G* basis set. All probable positions of related adsorption for these kind drugs were thought-out to find out which one is energetically suitable. Based on the achieved data, the stronger interactions appeared the oxygen atom of C = O group and nitrogen atom of imine groups. The topology analysis of QTAIM (quantum theory of atoms in a molecule) method was accomplished to understand the properties of interactions between the CNT and carbazochrome. Frontier molecular orbital energies of all systems, global index including stiffness, softness, chemical Gibbs energies, and electrophilicity parameters, as well as some other important physical data such as dipole moment, polarizability, anisotropy polarisibility, and hyperpolaribility were calculated, evaluated, and then compared together. The essence of the formed bonding model progress along the reaction roots was further validated using electron localization function (ELF) calculations. The highest values of adsorption energies were determined in the range of 18.24 up to 22.12 kcal mol-1 for these kind systems. The acceptable recovery time of 849 s was obtained for the desorption of carbazochrome from the CNT surface under UV-light. The final results exhibit that carbazochrome can serve as a promising carrier and also as sensitive sensors in any kind of practical application.
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Nurazzi NM, Sabaruddin FA, Harussani MM, Kamarudin SH, Rayung M, Asyraf MRM, Aisyah HA, Norrrahim MNF, Ilyas RA, Abdullah N, Zainudin ES, Sapuan SM, Khalina A. Mechanical Performance and Applications of CNTs Reinforced Polymer Composites-A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2186. [PMID: 34578502 PMCID: PMC8472375 DOI: 10.3390/nano11092186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Developments in the synthesis and scalable manufacturing of carbon nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been widely used in the polymer material industry over the last few decades, resulting in a series of fascinating multifunctional composites used in fields ranging from portable electronic devices, entertainment and sports to the military, aerospace, and automotive sectors. CNTs offer good thermal and electrical properties, as well as a low density and a high Young's modulus, making them suitable nanofillers for polymer composites. As mechanical reinforcements for structural applications CNTs are unique due to their nano-dimensions and size, as well as their incredible strength. Although a large number of studies have been conducted on these novel materials, there have only been a few reviews published on their mechanical performance in polymer composites. As a result, in this review we have covered some of the key application factors as well as the mechanical properties of CNTs-reinforced polymer composites. Finally, the potential uses of CNTs hybridised with polymer composites reinforced with natural fibres such as kenaf fibre, oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fibre, bamboo fibre, and sugar palm fibre have been highlighted.
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- N. M. Nurazzi
- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (N.M.N.); (F.A.S.); (E.S.Z.); (S.M.S.)
- Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (N.M.N.); (F.A.S.); (E.S.Z.); (S.M.S.)
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- Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites (AEMC), Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia;
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam 40450, Malaysia;
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- Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia;
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- Department of Aerospace Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia;
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- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (N.M.N.); (F.A.S.); (E.S.Z.); (S.M.S.)
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia
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- Research Centre for Chemical Defence, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai 81310, Malaysia
- Centre for Advanced Composite Materials (CACM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai 81310, Malaysia
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- Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (N.M.N.); (F.A.S.); (E.S.Z.); (S.M.S.)
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia
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- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (N.M.N.); (F.A.S.); (E.S.Z.); (S.M.S.)
- Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites (AEMC), Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia;
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- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (N.M.N.); (F.A.S.); (E.S.Z.); (S.M.S.)
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Scott L, Jurewicz I, Jeevaratnam K, Lewis R. Carbon Nanotube-Based Scaffolds for Cardiac Tissue Engineering-Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis. Bioengineering (Basel) 2021; 8:80. [PMID: 34207645 PMCID: PMC8228669 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering8060080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular disease is currently the top global cause of death, however, research into new therapies is in decline. Tissue engineering is a solution to this crisis and in combination with the use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), which have drawn recent attention as a biomaterial, could facilitate the development of more dynamic and complex in vitro models. CNTs' electrical conductivity and dimensional similarity to cardiac extracellular proteins provide a unique opportunity to deliver scaffolds with stimuli that mimic the native cardiac microenvironment in vitro more effectively. This systematic review aims to evaluate the use and efficacy of CNTs for cardiac tissue scaffolds and was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Three databases were searched: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Papers resulting from these searches were then subjected to analysis against pre-determined inclusion and quality appraisal criteria. From 249 results, 27 manuscripts met the criteria and were included in this review. Neonatal rat cardiomyocytes were most commonly used in the experiments, with multi-walled CNTs being most common in tissue scaffolds. Immunofluorescence was the experimental technique most frequently used, which was employed for the staining of cardiac-specific proteins relating to contractile and electrophysiological function.
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- Louie Scott
- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7AL, UK; (L.S.); (K.J.)
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- Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, UK;
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7AL, UK; (L.S.); (K.J.)
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7AL, UK; (L.S.); (K.J.)
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Prediction effect of ethanol molecules on doxorubicin drug delivery using single-walled carbon nanotube carrier through POPC cell membrane. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.115698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Mohd Nurazzi N, Asyraf M, Khalina A, Abdullah N, Sabaruddin FA, Kamarudin SH, Ahmad S, Mahat AM, Lee CL, Aisyah HA, Norrrahim MNF, Ilyas RA, Harussani MM, Ishak MR, Sapuan SM. Fabrication, Functionalization, and Application of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Composite: An Overview. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:1047. [PMID: 33810584 PMCID: PMC8037012 DOI: 10.3390/polym13071047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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A novel class of carbon nanotube (CNT)-based nanomaterials has been surging since 1991 due to their noticeable mechanical and electrical properties, as well as their good electron transport properties. This is evidence that the development of CNT-reinforced polymer composites could contribute in expanding many areas of use, from energy-related devices to structural components. As a promising material with a wide range of applications, their poor solubility in aqueous and organic solvents has hindered the utilizations of CNTs. The current state of research in CNTs-both single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) and multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-reinforced polymer composites-was reviewed in the context of the presently employed covalent and non-covalent functionalization. As such, this overview intends to provide a critical assessment of a surging class of composite materials and unveil the successful development associated with CNT-incorporated polymer composites. The mechanisms related to the mechanical, thermal, and electrical performance of CNT-reinforced polymer composites is also discussed. It is vital to understand how the addition of CNTs in a polymer composite alters the microstructure at the micro- and nano-scale, as well as how these modifications influence overall structural behavior, not only in its as fabricated form but also its functionalization techniques. The technological superiority gained with CNT addition to polymer composites may be advantageous, but scientific values are here to be critically explored for reliable, sustainable, and structural reliability in different industrial needs.
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- Norizan Mohd Nurazzi
- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia; (F.A.S.); (C.L.L.); (H.A.A.); (M.M.H.); (S.M.S.)
- Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Department of Aerospace Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia;
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- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia; (F.A.S.); (C.L.L.); (H.A.A.); (M.M.H.); (S.M.S.)
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- Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia; (F.A.S.); (C.L.L.); (H.A.A.); (M.M.H.); (S.M.S.)
- School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang 11800, Malaysia
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- School of Industrial Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Selangor 40450, Malaysia; (S.H.K.); (S.A.)
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- School of Industrial Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Selangor 40450, Malaysia; (S.H.K.); (S.A.)
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- Centre for Functional Materials and Nanotechnology, Institute of Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor 40450, Malaysia;
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- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia; (F.A.S.); (C.L.L.); (H.A.A.); (M.M.H.); (S.M.S.)
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- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia; (F.A.S.); (C.L.L.); (H.A.A.); (M.M.H.); (S.M.S.)
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- Research Center for Chemical Defence, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Kem Perdana, Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, Johor 81310, Malaysia;
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- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia; (F.A.S.); (C.L.L.); (H.A.A.); (M.M.H.); (S.M.S.)
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- Department of Aerospace Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia;
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- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), UPM Serdang, Selangor 43400, Malaysia; (F.A.S.); (C.L.L.); (H.A.A.); (M.M.H.); (S.M.S.)
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Theorical investigation of adsorption mechanism of doxorubicin anticancer drug on the pristine and functionalized single-walled carbon nanotube surface as a drug delivery vehicle: A DFT study. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.114890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Huang Z, Ma Y, Jing W, Zhang Y, Jia X, Cai Q, Ao Q, Yang X. Tracing Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) in Rat Peripheral Nerve Regenerated with Conductive Conduits Composed of Poly(lactide- co-glycolide) and Fluorescent CNTs. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:6344-6355. [PMID: 33449666 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Nerve regeneration can be promoted using nerve guide conduits (NGCs). Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are often used to prepare conductive NGCs, however, the major concern for their applications is the final location of the implanted CNTs in vivo. Herein, photoluminescent multiwalled CNTs (MWCNTs) were prepared and electrospun with poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA), followed by shaping into multichannel NGCs for repairing of injured rat sciatic nerve, thereby the distribution of CNTs in vivo could be detected via bioimaging. Photoluminescent MWCNTs (MWCNT-FITC) were prepared by functionalization with poly(glycidyl methacrylate) (PGMA) and fluorescein-isothiocyanate-isomer I (FITC) subsequently. The conductivity of the PLGA/MWCNT-FITC fibers was approx. 10-4 S/cm at 3 wt % MWCNTs. Compared with PLGA fibers, Schwann cells on PLGA/MWCNT-FITC fibers matured at a faster rate, accordingly, nerve regeneration was promoted by the PLGA/MWCNT-FITC NGC. With a confocal laser scanning microscope and small-animal imaging system, the location of MWCNTs was detected. Alongside the degradation of PLGA, MWCNTs intended to aggregate and were entrapped in the regenerated nerve tissue without migrating into surrounding tissues and other organs (liver, kidneys, and spleen). This study provides a useful characterization method for MWCNTs and the guidance for in vivo applications of MWCNTs in tissue engineering.
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- Zirong Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China.,Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Device, Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Pathological effects of nano-sized particles on the respiratory system. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2020; 29:102242. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2020.102242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Revised: 04/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Karimzadeh S, Safaei B, Jen TC. Investigate the importance of mechanical properties of SWCNT on doxorubicin anti-cancer drug adsorption for medical application: A molecular dynamic study. J Mol Graph Model 2020; 101:107745. [PMID: 32977299 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2020.107745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Sina Karimzadeh
- Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2006, South Africa.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta, North Cyprus via Mersin 10, Turkey.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2006, South Africa.
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Sheikhpour M, Naghinejad M, Kasaeian A, Lohrasbi A, Shahraeini SS, Zomorodbakhsh S. The Applications of Carbon Nanotubes in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer: A Critical Review. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:7063-7078. [PMID: 33061368 PMCID: PMC7522408 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s263238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The importance of timely diagnosis and the complete treatment of lung cancer for many people with this deadly disease daily increases due to its high mortality. Diagnosis and treatment with helping the nanoparticles are useful, although they have reasonable harms. This article points out that the side effects of using carbon nanotube (CNT) in this disease treatment process such as inflammation, fibrosis, and carcinogenesis are very problematic. Toxicity can reduce to some extent using the techniques such as functionalizing to proper dimensions as a longer length, more width, and greater curvature. The targeted CNT sensors can be connected to various modified vapors. In this regard, with helping this method, screening makes non-invasive diagnosis possible. Researchers have also found that nanoparticles such as CNTs could be used as carriers to direct drug delivery, especially with chemotherapy drugs. Most of these carriers were multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) used for cancerous cell targeting. The results of laboratory and animal researches in the field of diagnosis and treatment became very desirable and hopeful. The collection of researches summarized has highlighted the requirement for a detailed assessment which includes CNT dose, duration, method of induction, etc., to achieve the most controlled conditions for animal and human studies. In the discussion section, 4 contradictory issues are discussed which are invited researchers to do more research to get clearer results.
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- Mojgan Sheikhpour
- Department of Mycobacteriology and Pulmonary Research, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.,Microbiology Research Center (MRC), Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Mycobacteriology and Pulmonary Research, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.,Microbiology Research Center (MRC), Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Mycobacteriology and Pulmonary Research, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.,Microbiology Research Center (MRC), Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Mycobacteriology and Pulmonary Research, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.,Microbiology Research Center (MRC), Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Mahshahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mahshahr, Iran
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Carbon nanotube embedded cyclodextrin polymer derived injectable nanocarrier: A multiple faceted platform for stimulation of multi-drug resistance reversal. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 247:116751. [PMID: 32829867 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Revised: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A combination of cocktail chemotherapy (CCT), photothermal therapy (PTT) and inhibition of angiogenesis was investigated as an effective approach to combat major challenges of multidrug resistance and non-targeted drug delivery encountered in conventional cancer therapy. An injectable nanocarrier was developed through functionalization of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with rationally modified carbohydrate (β-Cyclodextrin-CD) derived pH and thermo responsive polymer. Embedding CNT to CD polymer offers a nanocarrier which effectively demonstrated CCT, high NIR triggered photothermal efficiency, anti-angiogenic potential for selective tumor homing as well as enhanced multi-drug resistance (MDR) reversal with minimal toxic effects on normal cells. The simultaneously loading with curcumin and doxorubicin hydrochloride exhibited synergistic effect for triggering antitumor effect in vitro and demonstrated down regulation of growth factors associated with angiogenesis ex-ovo. In-vivo studies ascertained that the nanocarrier synthesized with the rational for MDR reversal can lead to enhanced cancer cell death via multiple approaches.
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Di Giosia M, Marforio TD, Cantelli A, Valle F, Zerbetto F, Su Q, Wang H, Calvaresi M. Inhibition of α-chymotrypsin by pristine single-wall carbon nanotubes: Clogging up the active site. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 571:174-184. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2019] [Revised: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Schaumann EN, Tian B. Biological Interfaces, Modulation, and Sensing with Inorganic Nano-Bioelectronic Materials. SMALL METHODS 2020; 4:1900868. [PMID: 34295965 PMCID: PMC8294120 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.201900868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The last several years have seen a large and increasing interest in scientific developments that combine methods and materials from nanotechnology with questions and applications in bioelectronics. This follows with a number of broader trends: the rapid increase in functionality for materials at the nanoscale; a growing recognition of the importance of electric fields in diverse physiological processes; and continuous improvements in technologies that are naturally complementary with bioelectronics, such as optogenetics. Here, a progress report is provided on several of the most exciting recent developments in this field. The three critical functions of biointerface formation, biological modulation, and biological sensing using newly developed nanoscale materials are considered.
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- Erik N Schaumann
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Cui L, Liang J, Liu H, Zhang K, Li J. Nanomaterials for Angiogenesis in Skin Tissue Engineering. TISSUE ENGINEERING PART B-REVIEWS 2020; 26:203-216. [PMID: 31964266 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2019.0337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Damage to skin tissue, which causes the disorder of the patient's body homeostasis, threatens the patient's life and increases the personal and social treatment burden. Angiogenesis, a key step in the wound healing process, provides sufficient oxygen and nutrients to the wound area. However, traditional clinical interventions are not enough to stabilize the formation of the vascular system to support wound healing. Due to the unique properties and multiple functions of nanomaterials, it has made a major breakthrough in the application of medicine. Nanomaterials provide a more effective treatment to hasten the angiogenesis and wound healing, by stimulating fundamental factors in the vascular regeneration phase. In the present review article, the basic stages and molecular mechanisms of angiogenesis are analyzed, and the types, applications, and prospects of nanomaterials used in angiogenesis are detailed. Impact statement Wound healing (especially chronic wounds) is currently a clinically important issue. The long-term nonhealing of chronic wounds often plagues patients, medical systems, and causes huge losses to the social economy. There is currently no effective method of treating chronic wounds in the clinic. Angiogenesis is an important step in wound healing. Nanomaterials had properties that are not found in conventional materials, and they have been extensively studied in angiogenesis. This review article provides readers with the molecular mechanisms of angiogenesis and the types and applications of angiogenic nanomaterials, hoping to bring inspiration to overcome chronic wounds.
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- Longlong Cui
- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Magnesium Alloy, Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Mold Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Material Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Wang JTW, Klippstein R, Martincic M, Pach E, Feldman R, Šefl M, Michel Y, Asker D, Sosabowski JK, Kalbac M, Da Ros T, Ménard-Moyon C, Bianco A, Kyriakou I, Emfietzoglou D, Saccavini JC, Ballesteros B, Al-Jamal KT, Tobias G. Neutron Activated 153Sm Sealed in Carbon Nanocapsules for in Vivo Imaging and Tumor Radiotherapy. ACS NANO 2020; 14:129-141. [PMID: 31742990 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b04898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Radiation therapy along with chemotherapy and surgery remain the main cancer treatments. Radiotherapy can be applied to patients externally (external beam radiotherapy) or internally (brachytherapy and radioisotope therapy). Previously, nanoencapsulation of radioactive crystals within carbon nanotubes, followed by end-closing, resulted in the formation of nanocapsules that allowed ultrasensitive imaging in healthy mice. Herein we report on the preparation of nanocapsules initially sealing "cold" isotopically enriched samarium (152Sm), which can then be activated on demand to their "hot" radioactive form (153Sm) by neutron irradiation. The use of "cold" isotopes avoids the need for radioactive facilities during the preparation of the nanocapsules, reduces radiation exposure to personnel, prevents the generation of nuclear waste, and evades the time constraints imposed by the decay of radionuclides. A very high specific radioactivity is achieved by neutron irradiation (up to 11.37 GBq/mg), making the "hot" nanocapsules useful not only for in vivo imaging but also therapeutically effective against lung cancer metastases after intravenous injection. The high in vivo stability of the radioactive payload, selective toxicity to cancerous tissues, and the elegant preparation method offer a paradigm for application of nanomaterials in radiotherapy.
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- Julie T-W Wang
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science , King's College London , London SE1 9NH , United Kingdom
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science , King's College London , London SE1 9NH , United Kingdom
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- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) , Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona , Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) , CSIC and the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology , Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona , Spain
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- Cis Bio International Ion Beam Applications SA , Gif sur Yvette 91192 , France
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- Medical Physics Laboratory , University of Ioannina Medical School , Ioannina 45110 , Greece
- Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering , Czech Technical University in Prague , Prague 11519 , Czech Republic
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- Cis Bio International Ion Beam Applications SA , Gif sur Yvette 91192 , France
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science , King's College London , London SE1 9NH , United Kingdom
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- Centre for Molecular Oncology, Barts Cancer Institute , Queen Mary University of London , London EC1M 6BQ , United Kingdom
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- J. Heyrovsky Institute of the Physical Chemistry , Dolejskova 3 , 182 23 Prague 8, Czech Republic
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- INSTM Unit of Trieste, Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences , University of Trieste , Via L. Giorgieri 1 , 34127 Trieste , Italy
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- CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry , University of Strasbourg , UPR 3572, 67000 Strasbourg , France
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- CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry , University of Strasbourg , UPR 3572, 67000 Strasbourg , France
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- Medical Physics Laboratory , University of Ioannina Medical School , Ioannina 45110 , Greece
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- Medical Physics Laboratory , University of Ioannina Medical School , Ioannina 45110 , Greece
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) , CSIC and the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology , Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona , Spain
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science , King's College London , London SE1 9NH , United Kingdom
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- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) , Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona , Spain
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Chatterjee N, Choi J. Endoplasmic reticulum stress mediated apoptosis via JNK in MWCNT-exposed in vitro systems: size, surface functionalization and cell type specificity. J Toxicol Sci 2020; 45:305-317. [DOI: 10.2131/jts.45.305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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- School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Korea
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Increase of vanillin partitioning using aqueous two phase system with promising nanoparticles. Sci Rep 2019; 9:19665. [PMID: 31873132 PMCID: PMC6927956 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-56120-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The distinct features of ATPSs (aqueous two-phase systems) have made it possible to promote the extraction efficiency of biomolecules. The purpose of this study is to discover an appropriate nanoparticle to design an economical optimal separation process, and to understand the underlying molecular mechanism which allows the partitioning of vanillin as a phenolic compound using nanoparticle-based ATPSs. To this aim, the capabilities of several different nanoparticles were investigated as additives for boosting the partition coefficient of vanillin in two different ATPSs made up of polyethylene glycol and sodium sulfate/polyethylene glycol and dextran. Also, in an attempt to explain the salting-out effect, the NRTL (Non-random Two Liquid) thermodynamic model was applied. The impact of very small amounts of modified carbon nanotubes on the enhancement of the partition coefficient of vanillin in the ATPS consisting of the biocompatible polymer(s) and salt was quite remarkable. The results showed that the partition coefficient of vanillin grew by almost 127 percent compared to the system without nanoparticle. The molecular mechanism underlying the increase in the partition coefficient was interpreted by taking advantage of structural analyses.
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Iranmanesh‐Zarandy Z, Dehestani M. Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Paracetamol Drug Adsorption on Boron Nitride Nanotube: Effects of Temperature, Nanotube Length, Diameter, and Chirality. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201900644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Department of ChemistryShahid Bahonar University of Kerman Imam Khomeini Highway Kerman Iran
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Thotakura N, Sharma S, Khurana RK, Babu PV, Chitkara D, Kumar V, Singh B, Raza K. Aspartic acid tagged carbon nanotubols as a tool to deliver docetaxel to breast cancer cells: Reduced hemotoxicity with improved cytotoxicity. Toxicol In Vitro 2019; 59:126-134. [PMID: 30986424 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2019.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2018] [Revised: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The present study aimed to explore the potential of hydroxylated carbon nanotubes (CNTnols) conjugated with aspartic acid for the delivery of docetaxel (DTX) to breast cancer cells. The conjugate was well-characterized by FT-IR, NMR, XRD and FE-SEM. The nanoconjugate offered a hydrodynamic diameter of 86.31 ± 1.02 nm, with a PDI of 0.113 and zeta potential of -41.6 ± 0.17 mV. The designed nanosystem offered a controlled & pH dependent release vouching release of drug in the cancerous cytosol, not in blood, assuring delivery of the pay-load to the site of action. The carriers offered substantial hemocompatibility and lower plasma protein binding, ensuring more drug available at the site of action. The in-vitro cell viability studies in MDA MB-231 cells inferred approx. 2.8 times enhancement in the cytotoxicity potential of the conjugate vis-à-vis plain drug. Pharmacokinetic studies also corroborated the superiority of the designed nanoconjugate in terms of enhanced bioavailable fractions, reduced clearance and longer bioresidence to that of plain docetaxel. The present studies, successfully provide a workable nanomedicine, loaded with a BCS class-IV drug, for improved efficacy and safety in breast cancer.
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- Nagarani Thotakura
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandarsindri, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan 305 817, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science-Pilani (BITS), Pilani Campus, Vidya Vihar, Pilani, Rajasthan 333 031, India
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-Centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160 014, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 84105, Israel
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science-Pilani (BITS), Pilani Campus, Vidya Vihar, Pilani, Rajasthan 333 031, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandarsindri, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan 305 817, India.
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UGC-Centre of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160 014, India; UGC-Centre of Excellence in Applications of Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites (Biomedical Sciences), Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandarsindri, Dist. Ajmer, Rajasthan 305 817, India.
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Pirbhai M, Chandrasekar S, Zheng M, Ignatova T, Rotkin SV, Jedlicka SS. Augmentation of C17.2 Neural Stem Cell Differentiation via Uptake of Low Concentrations of ssDNA‐Wrapped Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 3:e1800321. [DOI: 10.1002/adbi.201800321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Massooma Pirbhai
- Department of Physics Susquehanna University 514 University Ave. Selinsgrove PA 17870 USA
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- Department of Bioengineering Lehigh University 111 Research Drive Bethlehem PA 18015 USA
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- National Institute of Standards and Technology 1000 Bureau Drive, M/S 8542 Gaithersburg MD 20899 USA
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- Department of Nanoscience Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2907 East Gate City Blvd. Greensboro NC 27401 USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics Materials Research Institute The Pennsylvania State University N‐332 Millennium Science Complex University Park PA 16802 USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering Department of Bioengineering Lehigh University 5 E. Packer Ave. Bethlehem PA 18015 USA
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Qian S, Yan Z, Xu Y, Tan H, Chen Y, Ling Z, Niu X. Carbon nanotubes as electrophysiological building blocks for a bioactive cell scaffold through biological assembly to induce osteogenesis. RSC Adv 2019; 9:12001-12009. [PMID: 35516980 PMCID: PMC9063522 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra00370c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Bio-functional cell scaffolds have great potential in the field of tissue regenerative medicine. In this work, a carbon nanotube (CNT) gel scaffold via specific pairing of functionalized nucleobases was developed for specifically targeted drug delivery and in vitro osteogenesis. The CNT gel scaffold with nano-fibrous architectures was established by Watson–Crick base pairing between thymine and adenine of low molecular weight heparin, respectively. As scaffold precursors, adenine and thymine functionalized heparin derivatives could additionally bind cell growth factors by the affinity interaction. The resulting nano-fibrous gel scaffolds showed excellent mechanical integrity and advanced electro-physiological functions. Potential application of the electrophysiological CNT gel scaffold in bone tissue engineering was confirmed by encapsulation of human adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs). Our results indicate that the electrically conductive networks formed by CNTs within the nano-fibrous framework are the key characteristics of cell scaffolds leading to improved ASC organization and differentiation by an extra electrical stimulus (ES). Specifically, ASCs cultured in bio-electrical gel scaffolds showed ∼4 times higher spontaneous osteogenesis in combination with bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2), compared to those cultured on pristine hydrogels. This electrophysiological CNT gel scaffold containing BMP-2 exhibited beneficial effects on ASC activity and osteogenetic differentiation, which suggested a promising future for local treatment of bone regeneration. Bio-functional cell scaffolds have great potential in the field of tissue regenerative medicine.![]()
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- Saibo Qian
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology
- Nanjing 210094
- China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology
- Nanjing 210094
- China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology
- Nanjing 210094
- China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology
- Nanjing 210094
- China
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- Department of Orthopaedics
- Jinling Hospital
- Nanjing 210002
- China
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- Department of Orthopaedics
- Jinling Hospital
- Nanjing 210002
- China
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- Department of Luoli
- Nanjing Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
- Nanjing 210014
- China
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Bati ASR, Yu L, Batmunkh M, Shapter JG. Synthesis, purification, properties and characterization of sorted single-walled carbon nanotubes. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:22087-22139. [PMID: 30475354 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr07379a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) have attracted significant attention due to their outstanding mechanical, chemical and optoelectronic properties, which makes them promising candidates for use in a wide range of applications. However, as-produced SWCNTs have a wide distribution of various chiral species with different properties (i.e. electronic structures). In order to take full advantage of SWCNT properties, highly purified and well-separated SWCNTs are of great importance. Recent advances have focused on developing new strategies to effectively separate nanotubes into single-chirality and/or semiconducting/metallic species and integrating them into different applications. This review highlights recent progress in this cutting-edge research area alongside the enormous development of their identification and structural characterization techniques. A comprehensive review of advances in both controlled synthesis and post-synthesis separation methods of SWCNTs are presented. The relationship between the unique structure of SWCNTs and their intrinsic properties is also discussed. Finally, important future directions for the development of sorting and purification protocols for SWCNTs are provided.
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- Abdulaziz S R Bati
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia.
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- College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia 5042, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia. and College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia 5042, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia. and College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia 5042, Australia
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Chittepu VCSR, Kalhotra P, Gallardo-Velázquez T, Robles-de la Torre RR, Osorio-Revilla G. Designed Functional Dispersion for Insulin Protection from Pepsin Degradation and Skeletal Muscle Cell Proliferation: In Silico and In Vitro Study. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 8:E852. [PMID: 30347680 PMCID: PMC6215209 DOI: 10.3390/nano8100852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Revised: 10/12/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes with polyethylene glycol (PEGylated SWCNTs) are a promising nanomaterial that recently has emerged as the most attractive "cargo" to deliver chemicals, peptides, DNA and RNAs into cells. Insulin therapy is a recommended therapy to treat diabetes mellitus despite its side effects. Recently, functional dispersion made up of bioactive peptides, bioactive compounds and functionalized carbon nanomaterials such as PEGylated SWCNTs have proved to possess promising applications in nanomedicine. In the present study, molecular modeling simulations are utilized to assist in designing insulin hormone-PEGylated SWCNT composites, also called functional dispersion; to achieve this experimentally, an ultrasonication tool was utilized. Enzymatic degradation assay revealed that the designed functional dispersion protects about 70% of free insulin from pepsin. In addition, sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay, the quantification of insulin and glucose levels in differentiated skeletal muscle cell supernatants, reveals that functional dispersion regulates glucose and insulin levels to promote skeletal muscle cell proliferation. These findings offer new perspectives for designed functional dispersion, as potential pharmaceutical preparations to improve insulin therapy and promote skeletal muscle cell health.
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- Veera C S R Chittepu
- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu S/N, Col. Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, Zacatenco, CP. Ciudad de Mexico 07738, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Biofísica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional. Prolongación de Carpio y Plan de Ayala S/N, Col. Santo Tomás, CP. Ciudad de Mexico 11340, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Biofísica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional. Prolongación de Carpio y Plan de Ayala S/N, Col. Santo Tomás, CP. Ciudad de Mexico 11340, Mexico.
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- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología Aplicada CIBA, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Carretera Estatal, Tecuexcomac-Tepetitla, Km 1.5, CP. Tlaxcala 90700, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Bioquímica, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Av. Wilfrido Massieu S/N, Col. Unidad Profesional Adolfo López Mateos, Zacatenco, CP. Ciudad de Mexico 07738, Mexico.
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Lu N, Sui Y, Ding Y, Tian R, Peng YY. Fibrinogen binding-dependent cytotoxicity and degradation of single-walled carbon nanotubes. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2018; 29:115. [PMID: 30019251 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-018-6123-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Carbon nanotubes are widely used in the area of biomedicine, and the binding of protein to carbon nanotubes are believed to play an important role in the potential cytotoxicity of nanomaterials. In this work, we investigated the effects of human fibrinogen-surface coatings on the biodegradation and cytotoxicity of carboxylated single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs). It was found that the electrostatic and π-π stacking interactions might be the crucial factors in stabilizing the binding of fibrinogen with SWCNTs by both theoretical and experimental approaches. Although naked SWCNTs could induce significant toxicity to macrophages, coating these nanomaterials with fibrinogen could greatly attenuate their toxicity. On the other hand, although SWCNTs and fibrinogen-preincubated SWCNTs were resistant to biodegradation in resting macrophages, both naked and fibrinogen-coated SWCNTs could be effectively and similarly degraded through myeloperoxidase (MPO) and peroxynitrite (ONOO-)-dependent pathways in activated macrophages, where NADPH oxidase played a determinant role in the biodegradation process. Importantly, degraded SWCNTs by ONOO- pathway in vitro induced less cytotoxicity than non-degraded nanotubes. These findings demonstrated that the binding of fibrinogen to SWCNTs could reduce cytotoxicity without affecting the biodegradation of nanotubes in activated inflammatory cells, providing a new route to design the safer nanotubes for future biomedical applications.
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- Naihao Lu
- Key Laboratory of Functional Small Organic Molecule, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry, Jiangxi Province and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Small Organic Molecule, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry, Jiangxi Province and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Small Organic Molecule, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry, Jiangxi Province and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Small Organic Molecule, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry, Jiangxi Province and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Small Organic Molecule, Ministry of Education; Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry, Jiangxi Province and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, China
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Wang R, Yan M, Li H, Zhang L, Peng B, Sun J, Liu D, Liu S. FeS 2 Nanoparticles Decorated Graphene as Microbial-Fuel-Cell Anode Achieving High Power Density. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:e1800618. [PMID: 29665169 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201800618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2018] [Revised: 03/01/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have received great attention worldwide due to their potential in recovering electrical energy from waste and inexhaustible biomass. Unfortunately, the difficulty of achieving the high power, especially in real samples, remains a bottleneck for their practical applications. Herein, FeS2 nanoparticles decorated graphene is fabricated via a simple hydrothermal reaction. The FeS2 nanoparticles decorated graphene anode not only benefits bacterial adhesion and enrichment of electrochemically active Geobacter species on the electrode surface but also promotes efficient extracellular electron transfer, thus giving rise to a fast start-up time of 2 d, an unprecedented power density of 3220 mW m-2 and a remarkable current density of 3.06 A m-2 in the acetate-feeding and mixed bacteria-based MFCs. Most importantly, the FeS2 nanoparticles decorated graphene anode successfully achieves a power density of 310 mW m-2 with simultaneous removal of 1319 ± 28 mg L-1 chemical oxygen demand in effluents from a beer factory wastewater. The characteristics of improved power generation and enhanced pollutant removal efficiency opens the door toward development of high-performance MFCs via rational anode design for practical application.
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- Ruiwen Wang
- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, China
- Micro- and Nanotechnology Research Center, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, China
- Micro- and Nanotechnology Research Center, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, China
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Zhu S, Luo F, Li J, Zhu B, Wang GX. Biocompatibility assessment of single-walled carbon nanotubes using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model organism. J Nanobiotechnology 2018; 16:44. [PMID: 29695232 PMCID: PMC5916727 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-018-0370-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2017] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) have many potential applications in various fields. Especially, the unique physicochemical properties make them as the prime candidates for applications in biomedical fields. However, biocompatibility of SWCNTs has been a major concern for their applications. In the study, biocompatibility of oxidized SWCNTs (O-SWCNTs) was assessed using Saccharomyces cerevisiae (S. cerevisiae) as a model organism. RESULTS Cell proliferation and viability were significantly changed after exposure to O-SWCNTs (188.2 and 376.4 mg/L) for 24 h. O-SWCNTs were internalized in cells and distributed in cytoplasm, vesicles, lysosomes and cell nucleus. The average O-SWCNTs contents in S. cerevisiae were ranged from 0.18 to 4.82 mg/g during the exposure from 0 to 24 h, and the maximum content was reached at 18 h after exposure. Both penetration and endocytosis were involved in the internalization of O-SWCNTs in S. cerevisiae, and endocytosis was the main pathway. Cellular structures and morphology were changed after exposure to O-SWCNTs, such as undulating appearance at the membrane, shrinking of the cytosol, increased numbers of lipid droplets and disruption of vacuoles. ROS and antioxidant enzymes activities were observably changed following exposure. For the treatment at 376.4 mg/L, 20.8% of the total cells was undergone apoptosis. Decrease of mitochondrial transmembrane potential and leakage of cytochrome c from mitochondria were observed after exposure. Moreover, expression levels of apoptosis-related genes were significantly increased. CONCLUSIONS O-SWCNTs can internalize in S. cerevisiae cells via direct penetration and endocytosis, and distribute in cytoplasm, vesicles, lysosomes and cell nucleus. Besides, O-SWCNTs (188.2 and 376.4 mg/L) can induce apoptosis in S. cerevisiae cells, and oxidative stress is involved in activation of the mitochondria-dependent apoptotic pathway.
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- Song Zhu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22nd, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi China
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Young AT, Cornwell N, Daniele MA. Neuro-Nano Interfaces: Utilizing Nano-Coatings and Nanoparticles to Enable Next-Generation Electrophysiological Recording, Neural Stimulation, and Biochemical Modulation. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2018; 28:1700239. [PMID: 33867903 PMCID: PMC8049593 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201700239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Neural interfaces provide a window into the workings of the nervous system-enabling both biosignal recording and modulation. Traditionally, neural interfaces have been restricted to implanted electrodes to record or modulate electrical activity of the nervous system. Although these electrode systems are both mechanically and operationally robust, they have limited utility due to the resultant macroscale damage from invasive implantation. For this reason, novel nanomaterials are being investigated to enable new strategies to chronically interact with the nervous system at both the cellular and network level. In this feature article, the use of nanomaterials to improve current electrophysiological interfaces, as well as enable new nano-interfaces to modulate neural activity via alternative mechanisms, such as remote transduction of electromagnetic fields are explored. Specifically, this article will review the current use of nanoparticle coatings to enhance electrode function, then an analysis of the cutting-edge, targeted nanoparticle technologies being utilized to interface with both the electrophysiological and biochemical behavior of the nervous system will be provided. Furthermore, an emerging, specialized-use case for neural interfaces will be presented: the modulation of the blood-brain barrier.
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- Ashlyn T Young
- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University, 911 Oval Dr., Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University, 911 Oval Dr., Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University, 911 Oval Dr., Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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Saravanan RK, Avasthi I, Prajapati RK, Verma S. Surface modification and pattern formation by nucleobases and their coordination complexes. RSC Adv 2018; 8:24541-24560. [PMID: 35539208 PMCID: PMC9082088 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra03903h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This review presents recent progress concerning the organization of nucleobases on highly ordered pyrolytic graphite (HOPG), mica, Cu(110) and Au(111) surfaces, followed by their studies using microscopy methods such as atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Interesting research prospects related to surface patterning by nucleobases, nucleobase-functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and metal–nucleobase coordination polymers are also discussed, which offer a wide array of functional molecules for advanced applications. Nucleobases and their analogs are able to invoke non-covalent interactions such as π–π stacking and hydrogen bonding, and possess the required framework to coordinate metal ions, giving rise to fascinating supramolecular architectures. The latter could be transferred to conductive substrates, such as HOPG and gold, for assessment by high-end tunneling microscopy under various conditions. Clear understanding of the principles governing nucleobase self-assembly and metal ion complexation, and precise control over generation of functional architectures, might lead to custom assemblies for targeted nanotechnological and nanomaterial applications. This review highlights recent advancements in surface patterning of nucleobases, their analogs including nucleobase-CNT hybrids and metal complexes, using various microscopy techniques for nanotechnological applications.![]()
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- R. Kamal Saravanan
- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- Kanpur, 208016
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- Kanpur, 208016
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- Kanpur, 208016
- India
- Centre for Nanoscience
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- Department of Chemistry
- Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- Kanpur, 208016
- India
- Centre for Nanoscience
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Sonntag R, Feige K, Dos Santos CB, Kretzer JP. Hard Chrome-Coated and Fullerene-Doped Metal Surfaces in Orthopedic Bearings. MATERIALS 2017; 10:ma10121449. [PMID: 29261128 PMCID: PMC5744384 DOI: 10.3390/ma10121449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Revised: 12/05/2017] [Accepted: 12/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Metal-on-metal bearings for total hip replacements have been introduced as an alternative to polyethylene in young and more active patients. These have, however, been shown to be prone to implant malpositioning and have been limited by some specific design features. In that context, coatings present an option to increase wear resistance by keeping the high fracture strength of the metal substrate. A custom-made electroplating setup was designed for the coating of CoCr substrates using (a) an industrial standard chromium electrolyte; (b) a custom-made hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) electrolyte with a reduced chromium trioxide (CrO3) content, both without solid additives and (c) with the addition of fullerene (C60) nanoparticles; and (d) a trivalent chromium (Cr3+) electrolyte with C60 addition. All coatings showed an increase in microhardness compared with the metal substrate. Trivalent coatings were thinner (10 µm) than the hexavalent coatings (23–40 µm) and resulted in increased roughness and crack density. Wear was found to be reduced for the hexavalent chromium coatings by 70–84% compared with the CoCr–CoCr reference bearing while the trivalent chromium coating even increased wear by more than 300%. The addition of fullerenes to the electrolyte did not show any further tribological effect.
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- Robert Sonntag
- Laboratory of Biomechanics and Implant Research, Clinic for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, 69118 Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, Department Electroplating, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Institute of Industrial Manufacturing and Management IFF, University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Laboratory of Biomechanics and Implant Research, Clinic for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, 69118 Heidelberg, Germany.
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Cormode DP, Gao L, Koo H. Emerging Biomedical Applications of Enzyme-Like Catalytic Nanomaterials. Trends Biotechnol 2017; 36:15-29. [PMID: 29102240 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2017.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Revised: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Nanomaterials have been developed for many biomedical applications, including medical imaging, drug delivery, and antimicrobial coatings. Intriguingly, nanoparticles can display 'enzyme-like' activity and have been explored as alternatives to natural enzymes in several industrial and energy-related applications. Recently, these catalytic nanomaterials with enzyme-mimetic properties have found new biomedical applications, from biofilm disruption to protection against neurodegeneration and tumor prevention. In this review we focus on recent in vivo studies demonstrating potential therapeutic uses of catalytic nanomaterials. We also provide insights about the relationships between catalytic activity, therapeutic efficacy, and biocompatibility that are critical for clinical translatability. Finally, we discuss current challenges and future directions for the use of these nanomaterials as novel platforms for the development of sustainable, affordable, and safe therapeutics.
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- David P Cormode
- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Cardiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, School of Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Biofilm Research Labs, Levy Center for Oral Health, Department of Orthodontics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Divisions of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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King AAK, Matta-Domjan B, Large MJ, Matta C, Ogilvie SP, Bardi N, Byrne HJ, Zakhidov A, Jurewicz I, Velliou E, Lewis R, La Ragione R, Dalton AB. Pristine carbon nanotube scaffolds for the growth of chondrocytes. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:8178-8182. [PMID: 32264461 DOI: 10.1039/c7tb02065a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The effective growth of chondrocytes and the formation of cartilage is demonstrated on scaffolds of aligned carbon nanotubes; as two dimensional sheets and on three dimensional textiles. Raman spectroscopy is used to confirm the presence of chondroitin sulfate, which is critical in light of the unreliability of traditional dye based assays for carbon nanomaterial substrates. The textile exhibits a very high affinity for chondrocyte growth and could present a route to implantable, flexible cartilage scaffolds with tuneable mechanical properties.
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Zhu S, Luo F, Tu X, Chen WC, Zhu B, Wang GX. Developmental toxicity of oxidized multi-walled carbon nanotubes on Artemia salina cysts and larvae: Uptake, accumulation, excretion and toxic responses. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2017; 229:679-687. [PMID: 28711566 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2017.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2017] [Revised: 06/25/2017] [Accepted: 07/07/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Using Artemia salina (A. salina) cysts (capsulated and decapsulated) and larvae [instar I (0-24 h), II (24-48 h) and III (48-72 h)] as experimental models, developmental toxicity of oxidized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (O-MWCNTs) was evaluated. Results revealed that hatchability of capsulated and decapsulated cysts was significantly decreased (p < 0.01) following exposure to 600 mg/L for 36 h. Mortality rates were 33.8, 55.7 and 40.7% for instar I, II and III larvae in 600 mg/L. The EC50 values for swimming inhibition of instar I, II and III were 535, 385 and 472 mg/L, respectively. Instar II showed the greatest sensitivity to O-MWCNTs, and followed by instar III, instar I, decapsulated cysts and capsulated cysts. Effects on hatchability, mortality and swimming were accounted for O-MWCNTs rather than metal catalyst impurities. Body length was decreased with the concentrations increased from 0 to 600 mg/L. O-MWCNTs attached onto the cysts, gill and body surface, resulting in irreversible damages. Reactive oxygen species, malondialdehyde content, total antioxidant capacity and antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase) activities were increased following exposure, indicating that the effects were related to oxidative stress. O-MWCNTs were ingested and distributed in phagocyte, lipid vesicle and intestine. Most of the accumulated O-MWCNTs were excreted by A. salina at 72 h, but some still remained in the organism. Data of uptake kinetics showed that O-MWCNTs contents in A. salina were gradually increased from 1 to 48 h and followed by rapidly decreased from 48 to 72 h with a range from 5.5 to 28.1 mg/g. These results so far indicate that O-MWCNTs have the potential to affect aquatic organisms when released into the marine ecosystems.
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- Song Zhu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China.
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Mandani S, Majee P, Sharma B, Sarma D, Thakur N, Nayak D, Sarma TK. Carbon Dots as Nanodispersants for Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes: Reduced Cytotoxicity and Metal Nanoparticle Functionalization. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2017; 33:7622-7632. [PMID: 28696709 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b00557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The colloidal stabilization of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in an aqueous medium through noncovalent interactions has potential benefits toward the practical use of this one-dimensional carbonaceous material for biomedical applications. Here, we report that fluorescent carbon nanodots can efficiently function as dispersing agents in the preparation of stable aqueous suspensions of CNTs at significant concentrations (0.5 mg/mL). The amphiphilic nature of carbon dots with a hydrophobic graphitic core could effectively interact with the CNT surface, whereas hydrophilic oxygenated functionalization on the C-dot surface provided excellent water dispersibility. The resultant CNT-C-dot composite showed significantly reduced cytotoxicity compared to that of unmodified or protein-coated CNTs, as demonstrated by cell viability and proliferation assays. Furthermore, the reducing capability of C-dots could be envisaged toward the formation of a catalytically active metal nanoparticle-CNT-C-dot composite without the addition of any external reducing or stabilizing agents that showed excellent catalytic activity toward the reduction of p-nitrophenol in the presence of NaBH4. Overall, the present work establishes C-dots as an efficient stabilizer for aqueous dispersions of CNTs, leading to an all-carbon nanocomposite that can be useful for different practical applications.
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology , Phase X, Sector-64, Mohali 160062, India
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