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Peng X, Liu Y, Peng F, Wang T, Cheng Z, Chen Q, Li M, Xu L, Man Y, Zhang Z, Tan Y, Liu Z. Aptamer-controlled stimuli-responsive drug release. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 279:135353. [PMID: 39245104 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135353] [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: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 08/28/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
Abstract
Aptamers have been widely researched and applied in nanomedicine due to their programmable, activatable, and switchable properties. However, there are few reviews on aptamer-controlled stimuli-responsive drug delivery. This article highlights the mechanisms and advantages of aptamers in the construction of stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems. We summarize the assembly/reconfiguration mechanisms of aptamers in controlled release systems. The assembly and drug release strategies of drug delivery systems are illustrated. Specifically, we focus on the binding mechanisms to the target and the factors that induce/inhibit the binding to the stimuli, such as strand, pH, light, and temperature. The applications of aptamer-based stimuli-responsive drug release are elaborated. The challenges are discussed, and the future directions are proposed.
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- Xingxing Peng
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Hunan Institute for Drug Control, Changsha 410001, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, Hunan Province, PR China; Molecular Imaging Research Center of Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, PR China.
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Chen X, Xiang Q, Yan S, Wang Y, Su N, Yang X, Gao M, Zhang X. Simultaneous Multi-miRNA Detection in Urinary Small Extracellular Vesicles Using Target-Triggered Locked Hairpin DNA-Functionalized Au Nanoprobes for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Diagnosis. Anal Chem 2024; 96:16370-16378. [PMID: 39363542 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c03794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/05/2024]
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by multiorgan involvement and complex clinical manifestations, leading to cumbersome diagnostic processes. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) in small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) have emerged as promising biomarkers for liquid biopsy. Herein, we constructed a simple multi-miRNA detection platform based on target-triggered locked hairpin DNA-functionalized Au nanoprobes (AuNP@LH) as a simple and noninvasive tool for the diagnosis and classification of SLE. The nanoprobes were prepared by modifying locked hairpin DNA designed for target miRNAs on gold nanoparticles. In the presence of target miRNAs, target-triggered hairpin assembly amplification was induced, and then fluorophore-labeled bolt DNA was released, resulting in a fluorescence signal responsive to miRNA concentration. Benefiting from the enzyme-free amplification strategy, the limits of detection (LOD) of three miRNA biomarkers for SLE were 19 pM for microRNA-146a, 66 pM for microRNA-29c, and 19 pM for microRNA-150. The proposed probes have been successfully applied to simultaneously detect multiple miRNAs in urinary sEVs from patients diagnosed with SLE and healthy controls, which exhibited good practicability in SLE diagnosis with the area under curve (AUC) of the receiver characteristic curve reaching 1.00. Furthermore, SLE patients with different disease severity can be differentiated with 81.2% accuracy. Predictably, with the advantages of low cost, rapidity, high sensitivity, and noninvasiveness, our multi-miRNA detection platform is a potential tool for multiple miRNA analysis and related clinical applications.
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- Xiaofei Chen
- Department of Chemistry and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Division of Rheumatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
- Institute of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Division of Rheumatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
- Institute of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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Chaibun T, Karunaithas S, Ngamdee T, Wasitthankasem R, Lapchai S, Poovorawan Y, Yin LS, Lertanantawong B. Highly sensitive and specific electrochemical biosensor for direct detection of hepatitis C virus RNA in clinical samples using DNA strand displacement. Sci Rep 2024; 14:23792. [PMID: 39394401 PMCID: PMC11470100 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-74454-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 09/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/13/2024] Open
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a common blood-borne infection that can lead to long-term illnesses such as hepatocellular cancer and liver cirrhosis. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective management, as no vaccine is available for preventing HCV infection. However, the high cost and complexity of current molecular diagnostic tools hinder efforts to achieve early diagnosis and prevent transmission, particularly in resource-limited settings. We developed a novel electrochemical biosensor for point-of-care testing (POCT) of HCV RNA. The sensor utilizes a strand displacement method, where the target RNA displaces a gold nanoparticle-labeled reporter probe (AuRP) from a pre-hybridized duplex with a magnetic nanoparticle (MNP)-labeled capture probe. The amount of displaced AuRP, detected using differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry (DPASV), is directly proportional to the target RNA concentration. The biosensor exhibited excellent analytical performance, with a detection limit of 4 fM for synthetic targets and 43 ng/µL for RT-PCR products. Importantly, it successfully detected HCV RNA directly in clinical plasma samples without the need for RNA extraction or amplification. The sensor was used to analyze 30 RNA samples from HCV-positive patients, 20 cDNA samples from viral RNA, 30 HCV-positive plasma samples, and 22 HCV-negative plasma samples. The sensor results show good concordance with the RT-PCR results, demonstrating the sensor's potential for detecting HCV in clinical samples.
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- Thanyarat Chaibun
- Biosensors Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Biosensors Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioresources and Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Biobank of Thailand, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Biobank of Thailand, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Thailand (FRS[T]), the Royal Society of Thailand, Sanam Sueapa, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, AIMST University, Semeling, 08100, Kedah, Malaysia
- Centre of Excellence for Omics-Driven Computational Biodiscovery (ComBio), AIMST University, Bedong, 08100, Malaysia
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- Biosensors Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
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Guo Y, Zhou Y, Duan H, Xu D, Wei M, Wu Y, Xiong Y, Chen X, Wang S, Liu D, Huang X, Xin H, Xiong Y, Tang BZ. CRISPR/Cas-mediated "one to more" lighting-up nucleic acid detection using aggregation-induced emission luminogens. Nat Commun 2024; 15:8560. [PMID: 39362874 PMCID: PMC11450156 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52931-0] [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: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024] Open
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CRISPR diagnostics are effective but suffer from low signal transduction efficiency, limited sensitivity, and poor stability due to their reliance on the trans-cleavage of single-stranded nucleic acid fluorescent reporters. Here, we present CrisprAIE, which integrates CRISPR/Cas reactions with "one to more" aggregation-induced emission luminogen (AIEgen) lighting-up fluorescence generated by the trans-cleavage of Cas proteins to AIEgen-incorporated double-stranded DNA labeled with single-stranded nucleic acid linkers and Black Hole Quencher groups at both ends (Q-dsDNA/AIEgens-Q). CrisprAIE demonstrates superior performance in the clinical nucleic acid detection of norovirus and SARS-CoV-2 regardless of amplification. Moreover, the diagnostic potential of CrisprAIE is further enhanced by integrating it with spherical nucleic acid-modified AIEgens (SNA/AIEgens) and a portable cellphone-based readout device. The improved CrisprAIE system, utilizing Q-dsDNA/AIEgen-Q and SNA/AIEgen reporters, exhibits approximately 80- and 270-fold improvements in sensitivity, respectively, compared to conventional CRISPR-based diagnostics. We believe CrisprAIE can be readily extended as a universal signal generation strategy to significantly enhance the detection efficiency of almost all existing CRISPR-based diagnostics.
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- Yuqian Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Beijing Engineering and Technology Research Center of Food Additives, Beijing Technology & Business University, Beijing, China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Rice and Byproducts Deep Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Information Acquisition Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
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- School of Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
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Lee JW, Lee B, Park CH, Heo JH, Lee TY, Lee D, Bae J, Sundharbaabu PR, Yeom WK, Chae S, Lim JH, Lee SW, Choi JS, Bae HB, Choi JY, Lee EH, Yoon DS, Yeom GY, Shin H, Lee JH. Monolithic DNApatite: An Elastic Apatite with Sub-Nanometer Scale Organo-Inorganic Structures. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2406179. [PMID: 39003621 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202406179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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Hydroxyapatite (HA) exhibits outstanding biocompatibility, bioactivity, osteoconductivity, and natural anti-inflammatory properties. Pure HA, ion-doped HA, and HA-polymer composites are investigated, but critical limitations such as brittleness remain; numerous efforts are being made to address them. Herein, the novel self-crystallization of a polymeric single-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (ssDNA) without additional phosphate ions for synthesizing deoxyribonucleic apatite (DNApatite) is presented. The synthesized DNApatite, DNA1Ca2.2(PO4)1.3OH2.1, has a repetitive dual phase of inorganic HA crystals and amorphous organic ssDNA at the sub-nm scale, forming nanorods. Its mechanical properties, including toughness and elasticity, are significantly enhanced compared with those of HA nanorod, with a Young's modulus similar to that of natural bone.
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- Jin Woong Lee
- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Research Center for Advanced Materials Technology, SKKU, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, SKKU, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, SKKU, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Analysis Center for Research Advancement, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Analysis Center for Research Advancement, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, SKKU, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science, SKKU, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Research Center for Advanced Materials Technology, SKKU, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of MetaBioHealth, SKKU, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Wang S, Yi K, Guan X, Zhou Z, Cao Y, Zhang X. Construction of charge-reversible coordination-crosslinked spherical nucleic acids to deliver dual anti-cancer genes and ferroptosis payloads. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 277:134515. [PMID: 39106627 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134515] [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: 05/10/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 08/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024]
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Spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) are nanostructures with the DNA arranged radially on the surface, thus allowing specific binding with cancer cells expressing high levels of scavenger receptor-A to enhance cellular uptake. However, conventional carriers for SNAs are cytotoxic, not degradable and difficult to deliver multiple payloads. In this study, we developed charge-reversible coordination-crosslinked SNAs to deliver dual anti-cancer genes and ferroptosis payload for anti-cancer purposes. To this end, we modified poly(lactic acid) (PLA) with functionalized side chains to allow its binding with antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) and siRNA, annealed two single-stranded RNAs to obtain double-stranded RNA, and introduced a polyethylene glycol (PEG) shell to enhance the circulation time. Additionally, the ferroptosis payload imidazole was coordinated with iron ions as a core-crosslinked group to enhance the stability of SNAs and efficiency to kill cancer cells. We demonstrated that this novel nanocomplex efficiently internalized and killed CT-26 cells in vitro. In vivo data confirmed that the dual gene delivery system successfully targeted CT-26 tumors in tumor-bearing BALB/c mice, and exhibited strong tumor suppression ability, without inducing adverse toxic effects. Taken together, our dual gene therapy system offered an enhanced anti-tumor solution by simultaneously delivering dual anti-cancer genes and ferroptosis payload in tumor microenvironment.
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- Shuo Wang
- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education and Key Laboratory of Polymeric Materials & Application Technology of Hunan Province, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education and Key Laboratory of Polymeric Materials & Application Technology of Hunan Province, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education and Key Laboratory of Polymeric Materials & Application Technology of Hunan Province, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education and Key Laboratory of Polymeric Materials & Application Technology of Hunan Province, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education and Key Laboratory of Polymeric Materials & Application Technology of Hunan Province, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China.
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Wang G, Han S, Lu Y. From Structure to Application: The Evolutionary Trajectory of Spherical Nucleic Acids. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310026. [PMID: 38860348 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Since the proposal of the concept of spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) in 1996, numerous studies have focused on this topic and have achieved great advances. As a new delivery system for nucleic acids, SNAs have advantages over conventional deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) nanostructures, including independence from transfection reagents, tolerance to nucleases, and lower immune reactions. The flexible structure of SNAs proves that various inorganic or organic materials can be used as the core, and different types of nucleic acids can be conjugated to realize diverse functions and achieve surprising and exciting outcomes. The special DNA nanostructures have been employed for immunomodulation, gene regulation, drug delivery, biosensing, and bioimaging. Despite the lack of rational design strategies, potential cytotoxicity, and structural defects of this technology, various successful examples demonstrate the bright and convincing future of SNAs in fields such as new materials, clinical practice, and pharmacy.
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- Guijia Wang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biocatalysis, Ministry of Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biocatalysis, Ministry of Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Yu L, Chen L, Satyabola D, Prasad A, Yan H. NucleoCraft: The Art of Stimuli-Responsive Precision in DNA and RNA Bioengineering. BME FRONTIERS 2024; 5:0050. [PMID: 39290204 PMCID: PMC11407293 DOI: 10.34133/bmef.0050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Recent advancements in DNA and RNA bioengineering have paved the way for developing stimuli-responsive nanostructures with remarkable potential across various applications. These nanostructures, crafted through sophisticated bioengineering techniques, can dynamically and precisely respond to both physiological and physical stimuli, including nucleic acids (DNA/RNA), adenosine triphosphate, proteins, ions, small molecules, pH, light, and temperature. They offer high sensitivity and specificity, making them ideal for applications such as biomarker detection, gene therapy, and controlled targeted drug delivery. In this review, we summarize the bioengineering methods used to assemble versatile stimuli-responsive DNA/RNA nanostructures and discuss their emerging applications in structural biology and biomedicine, including biosensing, targeted drug delivery, and therapeutics. Finally, we highlight the challenges and opportunities in the rational design of these intelligent bioengineered nanostructures.
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- Lu Yu
- School of Molecular Sciences and Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics, The Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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- School of Molecular Sciences and Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics, The Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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- School of Molecular Sciences and Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics, The Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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- School of Molecular Sciences and Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics, The Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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- School of Molecular Sciences and Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics, The Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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Zhao Y, Hou J, Guo L, Zhu S, Hou X, Cao S, Zhou M, Shi J, Li J, Liu K, Zhang H, Wang L, Fan C, Zhu Y. DNA-Engineered Degradable Invisibility Cloaking for Tumor-Targeting Nanoparticles. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:25253-25262. [PMID: 39196310 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c09479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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Nanoparticle (NP) delivery systems have been actively exploited for cancer therapy and vaccine development. Nevertheless, the major obstacle to targeted delivery lies in the substantial liver sequestration of NPs. Here we report a DNA-engineered approach to circumvent liver phagocytosis for enhanced tumor-targeted delivery of nanoagents in vivo. We find that a monolayer of DNA molecules on the NP can preferentially adsorb a dysopsonin protein in the serum to induce functionally invisibility to livers; whereas the tumor-specific uptake is triggered by the subsequent degradation of the DNA shell in vivo. The degradation rate of DNA shells is readily tunable by the length of coated DNA molecules. This DNA-engineered invisibility cloaking (DEIC) is potentially generic as manifested in both Ag2S quantum dot- and nanoliposome-based tumor-targeted delivery in mice. Near-infrared-II imaging reveals a high tumor-to-liver ratio of up to ∼5.1, approximately 18-fold higher than those with conventional nanomaterials. This approach may provide a universal strategy for high-efficiency targeted delivery of theranostic agents in vivo.
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- Yan Zhao
- Institute of Materiobiology, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518132, China
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- Zhangjiang Laboratory, 100 Haike Rd, Shanghai 201210, China
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- Institute of Materiobiology, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
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- Institute of Materiobiology, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Institute of Materiobiology, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
- Zhangjiang Laboratory, 100 Haike Rd, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, New Corner Stone Science Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Institute of Materiobiology, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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Dong W, Yan W, Xu Y, Shang X, Wang W, Qiu J, Wang B, Wang H, Zhang Z, Zhao T. Multiplex Profiling of miR-122 for Preclinical and Clinical Evaluation of Drug-Induced Liver Injury by a Full-Scale Platform. ACS NANO 2024; 18:24860-24871. [PMID: 39195723 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c05081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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Diagnostic and monitoring for drug-induced liver injury (DILI) predominantly rely on serum aminotransferases. However, owing to their widespread expression across multiple organs, a significant challenge emerges from the absence of reliable biomarkers for DILI diagnosis. Herein, we introduce a concept for DILI detection, circumventing the nonspecific elevation and delayed release of aminotransferases and then straightforwardly focusing on the core feature of DILI, abnormal gene expression caused by drug overdose. The developed full-scale platform integrates the properties of spherical nucleic acids with elaborately designed fluorescence in situ hybridization sequences, enabling the sensitive and specific profiling of drug-overdosed miR-122 expression alterations across molecular, cellular, organismal, and clinical scales and effectively bypassing the phenotypic features of disease. Furthermore, the diagnostic efficacies of serum and total RNA extracted from both mouse and human blood samples for DILI diagnosis were analyzed using the receiver operating characteristic curve and principal component analysis. We anticipate that this universal platform holds potential in facilitating DILI diagnosis, therapeutic evaluation, and prognosis.
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- Wuqi Dong
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Biopharmaceutical Research Institute, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Biopharmaceutical Research Institute, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Biopharmaceutical Research Institute, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Biopharmaceutical Research Institute, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Biopharmaceutical Research Institute, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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Gong Y, Yang H, Ding C. NIR-photoactivatable DNA nanomachines for spatiotemporally controllable monitoring of microRNA-21 in living cells based on signal amplification strategy. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 267:116755. [PMID: 39244838 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 08/29/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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Precise and spatiotemporally controllable analysis of microRNA-21 in living cells is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of related diseases. Herein, a near-infrared (NIR)-photoactivatable DNA nanomachine (PUCNPs-NH2/PEG-ZL-DNA) was constructed for the precise analysis and diagnosis of microRNA-21 in tumor cells. Peanut-shaped upconversion nanoparticles (PUCNPs) were employed as the carriers and activators for the intelligent DNA probe, specifically enabling the cleavage of the photocleavable linker (PC-linker) from the hairpin DNA probe (Hp-Dzy) upon exposure to 808 nm irradiation. In the presence of the target microRNA-21, the locker DNA hybridized with microRNA-21 and the DNAzymes was freed to hybridize with the looped portion of the hairpin DNA (Hp-1). Mg2+ was employed as the cofactor, facilitating the precise cleavage of Hp-1, which triggered the restoration of fluorescence signals. Subsequently, DNAzymes exhibited the competency to selectively recognize and engage with additional Hp-1, and the fluorescence signals were effectively amplified by the recycling process. Consequently, the DNA nanomachine exhibited a linear response to microRNA-21 concentrations ranging from 0.5 nM to 1.0 μM, achieving a remarkable detection limit (LOD) of 1.19 nM under the optimal conditions. This strategy is realized through the integration of photocontrollable upconversion nanotechnology with the signal amplification approach, showing feasible prospects for spatiotemporally precise and highly sensitive monitoring of microRNA in tumor cells.
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- Yan Gong
- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE, Shandong Key Laboratory of Biochemical Analysis, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science in Universities of Shandong, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, PR China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huangshan University, Huangshan, 245041, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE, Shandong Key Laboratory of Biochemical Analysis, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science in Universities of Shandong, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE, Shandong Key Laboratory of Biochemical Analysis, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science in Universities of Shandong, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, PR China.
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Fuente IFDL, Sawant SS, Kho KW, Sarangi NK, Canete RC, Pal S, Liang LH, Keyes TE, Rouge JL. Determining the Role of Surfactant on the Cytosolic Delivery of DNA Cross-Linked Micelles. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:43400-43415. [PMID: 39132807 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c09894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Nucleic Acid Nanocapsules (NANs) are nucleic acid nanostructures that radially display oligonucleotides on the surface of cross-linked surfactant micelles. Their chemical makeup affords the stimuli-responsive release of therapeutically active DNA-surfactant conjugates into the cells. While NANs have so far demonstrated the effective cytosolic delivery of their nucleic acid cargo, as seen indirectly by their gene regulation capabilities, there remain gaps in the molecular understanding of how this process happens. Herein, we examine the enzymatic degradation of NANs and confirm the identity of the DNA-surfactant conjugates formed by using mass spectrometry (MS). With surface enhanced (resonance) Raman spectroscopy (SE(R)RS), we also provide evidence that the energy-independent translocation of such DNA-surfactant conjugates is contingent upon their release from the NAN structure, which, when intact, otherwise buries the hydrophobic surfactant tail in its interior. Such information suggests a critical role of the surfactant in the lipid disruption capability of the DNA surfactant conjugates generated from degradation of the NANs. Using NANs made with different tail lengths (C12 and C10), we show that this mechanism likely holds true despite significant differences in the physical properties (i.e., critical micelle concentration (CMC), surfactants per micelle, Nagg) of the resultant particles (C12 and C10 NANs). While the total cellular uptake efficiencies of C12 and C10 NANs are similar, there were differences observed in their cellular distribution and localized trafficking, even after ensuring that the total concentration of DNA was the same for both particles. Ultimately, C10 NANs appeared less diffuse within cells and colocalized less with lysosomes over time, achieving more significant knockdown of the target gene investigated, suggesting more effective endosomal escape. These differences indicate that the surfactant assembly and disassembly properties, including the number of surfactants per particle and the CMC can have important implications for the cellular delivery efficacy of DNA micelles and surfactant conjugates.
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- Ina F de la Fuente
- Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Centre for Sensor Research, Dublin City University, Glasvenin, Dublin D09 W6Y4, Ireland
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Centre for Sensor Research, Dublin City University, Glasvenin, Dublin D09 W6Y4, Ireland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Centre for Sensor Research, Dublin City University, Glasvenin, Dublin D09 W6Y4, Ireland
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
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Lin M, Wang C, Fan R, Zhao X, Yu L, Lu M, Peng W. Multi-channel prismatic localized surface plasmon resonance biosensor for real-time competitive assay multiple COVID-19 characteristic miRNAs. Talanta 2024; 275:126142. [PMID: 38669961 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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A multi-channel prismatic localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) biosensor was developed for quantitative and real-time detection of multiple COVID-19 characteristic miRNAs. The well-dispersed and dense gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) arrays for LSPR biosensing were fabricated through a nano-thickness diblock copolymer template (BCPT). Both theoretical and experimental analyses were conducted to investigate the effects of particle size, interparticle spacing, and surface coverage on LSPR sensing spectrum and intensity sensitivity of varied AuNPs sizes. A competitive assay strategy was proposed and used for non-amplification miRNA detection with a low limit detection of 3.41 nM, while a four-channel prismatic LSPR system enables parallel detection of multiple miRNAs. Furthermore, this sensing strategy can effectively and specifically identify target miRNA, distinguish mismatched miRNA and interfering miRNA, and exhibit low non-specific adsorption. This BCPT-based LSPR biosensor demonstrates the practicality and potential of a multi-channel, adaptable, and integrated prismatic sensor in medical testing and diagnostic applications.
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- Ming Lin
- Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Dalian University of Technology, Shenyang, 110042, China; School of Physics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Physics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Physics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Physics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- School of Physics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Dalian University of Technology, Shenyang, 110042, China; School of Physics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- School of Physics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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Zhou Y, Shi H, Xia X, Yang S, Li J, Qing Z, Zheng J, Yang R. Integration of Hybridization Chain Reaction and Protein-Binding Amplification for Long-Term Imaging of Intracellular mRNA: Avoiding Signal Fluctuation. Anal Chem 2024; 96:11061-11067. [PMID: 38922611 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c01992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Amplified nanoprobes based on hybridization chain reaction (HCR) have been widely developed for the detection of intracellular low abundance mRNA. However, the formed chain-like assembly decorated with fluorophore would be degraded rapidly by endogenous enzyme, resulting in failure of the long-term fluorescence imaging. To address this issue, herein, a composite signal-amplifying strategy that integrates HCR into protein-binding signal amplification (HPSA) was communicated for the in situ imaging of mRNA by avoiding signal fluctuation. Different from conventional HCR-based nanoprobes (HCR-nanoprobe), the HCR was used as the signal-triggered mode and the amplifying signal generated from in situ fluorophore-protein binding in cells, which can maintain high stability of the signal for a long time. As a proof-of-principle, a nanobeacon based on HPSA (HPSA-nanobeacon) was constructed to detect TK1 mRNA. Taking advantage of the double signal-amplifying mode, the endogenous TK1 mRNA was sensitively detected and the fluorescence signal was maintained for more than 8 h in HepG2 cells. The attempt in this work provides a new option to the current signal-amplifying strategy for sensing nucleic acid targets with high stability, significantly enhancing the acquisition of intracellular molecular information.
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- Yibo Zhou
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology & Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, P.R. China
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Dong Y, Wang J, Chen L, Chen H, Dang S, Li F. Aptamer-based assembly systems for SARS-CoV-2 detection and therapeutics. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:6830-6859. [PMID: 38829187 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00774j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Nucleic acid aptamers are oligonucleotide chains with molecular recognition properties. Compared with antibodies, aptamers show advantages given that they are readily produced via chemical synthesis and elicit minimal immunogenicity in biomedicine applications. Notably, aptamer-encoded nucleic acid assemblies further improve the binding affinity of aptamers with the targets due to their multivalent synergistic interactions. Specially, aptamers can be engineered with special topological arrangements in nucleic acid assemblies, which demonstrate spatial and valence matching towards antigens on viruses, thus showing potential in the detection and therapeutic applications of viruses. This review presents the recent progress on the aptamers explored for SARS-CoV-2 detection and infection treatment, wherein applications of aptamer-based assembly systems are introduced in detail. Screening methods and chemical modification strategies for aptamers are comprehensively summarized, and the types of aptamers employed against different target domains of SARS-CoV-2 are illustrated. The evolution of aptamer-based assembly systems for the detection and neutralization of SARS-CoV-2, as well as the construction principle and characteristics of aptamer-based DNA assemblies are demonstrated. The typically representative works are presented to demonstrate how to assemble aptamers rationally and elaborately for specific applications in SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis and neutralization. Finally, we provide deep insights into the current challenges and future perspectives towards aptamer-based nucleic acid assemblies for virus detection and neutralization in nanomedicine.
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- Yuhang Dong
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China.
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Chisanga M, Masson JF. Machine Learning-Driven SERS Nanoendoscopy and Optophysiology. ANNUAL REVIEW OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (PALO ALTO, CALIF.) 2024; 17:313-338. [PMID: 38701442 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-anchem-061622-012448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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A frontier of analytical sciences is centered on the continuous measurement of molecules in or near cells, tissues, or organs, within the biological context in situ, where the molecular-level information is indicative of health status, therapeutic efficacy, and fundamental biochemical function of the host. Following the completion of the Human Genome Project, current research aims to link genes to functions of an organism and investigate how the environment modulates functional properties of organisms. New analytical methods have been developed to detect chemical changes with high spatial and temporal resolution, including minimally invasive surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) nanofibers using the principles of endoscopy (SERS nanoendoscopy) or optical physiology (SERS optophysiology). Given the large spectral data sets generated from these experiments, SERS nanoendoscopy and optophysiology benefit from advances in data science and machine learning to extract chemical information from complex vibrational spectra measured by SERS. This review highlights new opportunities for intracellular, extracellular, and in vivo chemical measurements arising from the combination of SERS nanosensing and machine learning.
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- Malama Chisanga
- Département de Chimie, Institut Courtois, Quebec Center for Advanced Materials, Regroupement Québécois sur les Matériaux de Pointe, and Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche sur le Cerveau et l'Apprentissage, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada;
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- Département de Chimie, Institut Courtois, Quebec Center for Advanced Materials, Regroupement Québécois sur les Matériaux de Pointe, and Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche sur le Cerveau et l'Apprentissage, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada;
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Valatabar N, Oroojalian F, Kazemzadeh M, Mokhtarzadeh AA, Safaralizadeh R, Sahebkar A. Recent advances in gene delivery nanoplatforms based on spherical nucleic acids. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:386. [PMID: 38951806 PMCID: PMC11218236 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02648-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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Gene therapy is a therapeutic option for mitigating diseases that do not respond well to pharmacological therapy. This type of therapy allows for correcting altered and defective genes by transferring nucleic acids to target cells. Notably, achieving a desirable outcome is possible by successfully delivering genetic materials into the cell. In-vivo gene transfer strategies use two major classes of vectors, namely viral and nonviral. Both of these systems have distinct pros and cons, and the choice of a delivery system depends on therapeutic objectives and other considerations. Safe and efficient gene transfer is the main feature of any delivery system. Spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) are nanotechnology-based gene delivery systems (i.e., non-viral vectors). They are three-dimensional structures consisting of a hollow or solid spherical core nanoparticle that is functionalized with a dense and highly organized layer of oligonucleotides. The unique structural features of SNAs confer them a high potency in internalization into various types of tissue and cells, a high stability against nucleases, and efficay in penetrating through various biological barriers (such as the skin, blood-brain barrier, and blood-tumor barrier). SNAs also show negligible toxicity and trigger minimal immune response reactions. During the last two decades, all these favorable physicochemical and biological attributes have made them attractive vehicles for drug and nucleic acid delivery. This article discusses the unique structural properties, types of SNAs, and also optimization mechanisms of SNAs. We also focus on recent advances in the synthesis of gene delivery nanoplatforms based on the SNAs.
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Faculty of Natural Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biology Faculty of Natural Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Wang L, Gui Y, Li K, Tao W, Li C, Qiu J, Ma J. Biomimetic and multifunctional nanocomposites for precision fungi theranostics. Biomaterials 2024; 308:122561. [PMID: 38603827 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122561] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Fungi infection is a serious threat to public health, but an effective antifungal strategy remains a challenge. Herein, a biomimetic nanocomposite with multifunctionalities, including fungi diagnosis, antifungal adhesion, precise fungi elimination, and cytokine sequestration, is constructed for battling Candida albicans (C. albicans) infection. By screening a range of cells, we find that the polarized macrophage cells have the strongest binding tendency toward C. albicans. Thus, their membranes were exfoliated to camouflage UCNPs and then decorated with photosensitizers (methylene blue, MB) and DNA sensing elements. The resulting nanocomposite can tightly bind to fungal surfaces, promote DNA recognition, and squeeze pro-inflammatory cytokines to relieve inflammation. Consequently, this nanocomposite can detect C. albicans with enhanced sensitivity and precisely eliminate fungal cells through photodynamic therapy with minimal phototoxicity because of its switchable fluorescence behavior. The developed nanocomposite with good biocompatibility achieves a satisfactory diagnostic and therapeutic effect in a C. albicans-infected mouse model, which offers a unique approach to fight fungi infection.
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- Li Wang
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200336, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, PR China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200336, PR China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200336, PR China.
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Siegel N, Hasebe H, Chiarelli G, Garoli D, Sugimoto H, Fujii M, Acuna GP, Kołątaj K. Universal Click-Chemistry Approach for the DNA Functionalization of Nanoparticles. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:17250-17260. [PMID: 38871677 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c03833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Nanotechnology has revolutionized the fabrication of hybrid species with tailored functionalities. A milestone in this field is the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) conjugation of nanoparticles, introduced almost 30 years ago, which typically exploits the affinity between thiol groups and metallic surfaces. Over the last decades, developments in colloidal research have enabled the synthesis of an assortment of nonmetallic structures, such as high-index dielectric nanoparticles, with unique properties not previously accessible with traditional metallic nanoparticles. However, to stabilize, integrate, and provide further functionality to nonmetallic nanoparticles, reliable techniques for their functionalization with DNA will be crucial. Here, we combine well-established dibenzylcyclooctyne-azide click-chemistry with a simple freeze-thaw method to achieve the functionalization of silica and silicon nanoparticles, which form exceptionally stable colloids with a high DNA surface density of ∼0.2 molecules/nm2. Furthermore, we demonstrate that these functionalized colloids can be self-assembled into high-index dielectric dimers with a yield of over 50% via the use of DNA origami. Finally, we extend this method to functionalize other important nanomaterials, including oxides, polymers, core-shell, and metal nanostructures. Our results indicate that the method presented herein serves as a crucial complement to conventional thiol functionalization chemistry and thus greatly expands the toolbox of DNA-functionalized nanoparticles currently available.
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- Nicole Siegel
- Department of Physics, University of Fribourg, Chemin du Musée 3, Fribourg CH 1700, Switzerland
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physics, University of Fribourg, Chemin du Musée 3, Fribourg CH 1700, Switzerland
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Metodi dell'Ingegneria, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Via Amendola 2 Padiglione Tamburini, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physics, University of Fribourg, Chemin du Musée 3, Fribourg CH 1700, Switzerland
- Swiss National Center for Competence in Research (NCCR) Bio-inspired Materials, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Physics, University of Fribourg, Chemin du Musée 3, Fribourg CH 1700, Switzerland
- Swiss National Center for Competence in Research (NCCR) Bio-inspired Materials, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
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Hwang J, Dittmar JW, Kang J, Ocampo T, Evangelopoulos M, Han Z, Kudruk S, Lorch J, Mirkin CA. DNA Anchoring Strength Directly Correlates with Spherical Nucleic Acid-Based HPV E7 Cancer Vaccine Potency. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:7629-7636. [PMID: 38874796 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Vaccination for cancers arising from human papillomavirus (HPV) infection holds immense potential, yet clinical success has been elusive. Herein, we describe vaccination studies involving spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) incorporating a CpG adjuvant and a peptide antigen (E711-19) from the HPV-E7 oncoprotein. Administering the vaccine to humanized mice induced immunity-dependent on the oligonucleotide anchor chemistry (cholesterol vs (C12)9). SNAs containing a (C12)9-anchor enhanced IFN-γ production >200-fold, doubled memory CD8+ T-cell formation, and delivered more than twice the amount of oligonucleotide to lymph nodes in vivo compared to a simple admixture. Importantly, the analogous construct with a weaker cholesterol anchor performed similar to admix. Moreover, (C12)9-SNAs activated 50% more dendritic cells and generated T-cells cytotoxic toward an HPV+ cancer cell line, UM-SCC-104, with near 2-fold greater efficiency. These observations highlight the pivotal role of structural design, and specifically oligonucleotide anchoring strength (which correlates with overall construct stability), in developing efficacious therapeutic vaccines.
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- Jeongmin Hwang
- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences, Northwestern University, 2 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology Division, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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Zhang W, Hou Y, Yin S, Miao Q, Lee K, Zhou X, Wang Y. Advanced gene nanocarriers/scaffolds in nonviral-mediated delivery system for tissue regeneration and repair. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:376. [PMID: 38926780 PMCID: PMC11200991 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02580-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Tissue regeneration technology has been rapidly developed and widely applied in tissue engineering and repair. Compared with traditional approaches like surgical treatment, the rising gene therapy is able to have a durable effect on tissue regeneration, such as impaired bone regeneration, articular cartilage repair and cancer-resected tissue repair. Gene therapy can also facilitate the production of in situ therapeutic factors, thus minimizing the diffusion or loss of gene complexes and enabling spatiotemporally controlled release of gene products for tissue regeneration. Among different gene delivery vectors and supportive gene-activated matrices, advanced gene/drug nanocarriers attract exceptional attraction due to their tunable physiochemical properties, as well as excellent adaptive performance in gene therapy for tissue regeneration, such as bone, cartilage, blood vessel, nerve and cancer-resected tissue repair. This paper reviews the recent advances on nonviral-mediated gene delivery systems with an emphasis on the important role of advanced nanocarriers in gene therapy and tissue regeneration.
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- Wanheng Zhang
- Institute of Geriatrics, School of Medicine, Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong), Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics, School of Medicine, Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong), Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education), Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Department of Biomedical Materials, Konyang University, Daejeon, 35365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shanghai General Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200080, China.
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- Institute of Geriatrics, School of Medicine, Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong), Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education), Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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Chen H, Ding Q, Li L, Wei P, Niu Z, Kong T, Fu P, Wang Y, Li J, Wang K, Zheng J. Extracellular Vesicle Spherical Nucleic Acids. JACS AU 2024; 4:2381-2392. [PMID: 38938802 PMCID: PMC11200237 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.4c00338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are naturally occurring vesicles secreted by cells that can transport cargo between cells, making them promising bioactive nanomaterials. However, due to the complex and heterogeneous biological characteristics, a method for robust EV manipulation and efficient EV delivery is still lacking. Here, we developed a novel class of extracellular vesicle spherical nucleic acid (EV-SNA) nanostructures with scalability, programmability, and efficient cellular delivery. EV-SNA was constructed through the simple hydrophobic coassembly of natural EVs with cholesterol-modified oligonucleotides and can be stable for 1 month at room temperature. Based on programmable nucleic acid shells, EV-SNA can respond to AND logic gates to achieve vesicle assembly manipulation. Importantly, EV-SNA can be constructed from a wide range of biological sources EV, enhancing cellular delivery capability by nearly 10-20 times. Compared to artificial liposomal SNA, endogenous EV-SNA exhibited better biocompatibility and more effective delivery of antisense oligonucleotides in hard-to-transfect primary stem cells. Additionally, EV-SNA can deliver functional EVs for immune regulation. As a novel material form, EV-SNA may provide a modular and programmable framework paradigm for EV-based applications in drug delivery, disease treatment, nanovaccines, and other fields.
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- Hao Chen
- Ningbo
Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology,
Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315300, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Cixi
Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical
University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Ningbo
Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology,
Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315300, China
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- Cixi
Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical
University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Cixi
Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical
University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Ningbo
Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology,
Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315300, China
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- Ningbo
Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology,
Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315300, China
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- Ningbo
Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology,
Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315300, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute
of Materiobiology, Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Ningbo
Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology,
Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315300, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Ningbo
Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology,
Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315300, China
- University
of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Tang X, Zhao S, Luo J, Wang B, Wu X, Deng R, Chang K, Chen M. Smart Stimuli-Responsive Spherical Nucleic Acids: Cutting-Edge Platforms for Biosensing, Bioimaging, and Therapeutics. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310732. [PMID: 38299771 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) with exceptional colloidal stability, multiple modularity, and programmability are excellent candidates to address common molecular delivery-related issues. Based on this, the higher targeting accuracy and enhanced controllability of stimuli-responsive SNAs render them precise nanoplatforms with inestimable prospects for diverse biomedical applications. Therefore, tailored diagnosis and treatment with stimuli-responsive SNAs may be a robust strategy to break through the bottlenecks associated with traditional nanocarriers. Various stimuli-responsive SNAs are engineered through the incorporation of multifunctional modifications to meet biomedical demands with the development of nucleic acid functionalization. This review provides a comprehensive overview of prominent research in this area and recent advancements in the utilization of stimuli-responsive SNAs in biosensing, bioimaging, and therapeutics. For each aspect, SNA nanoplatforms that exhibit responsive behavior to both internal stimuli (including sequence, enzyme, redox reactions, and pH) and external stimuli (such as light and temperature) are highlighted. This review is expected to offer inspiration and guidance strategies for the rational design and development of stimuli-responsive SNAs in the field of biomedicine.
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- Xiaoqi Tang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
- College of Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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Dore MD, Rafique MG, Yang TP, Zorman M, Platnich CM, Xu P, Trinh T, Rizzuto FJ, Cosa G, Li J, Guarné A, Sleiman HF. Heat-activated growth of metastable and length-defined DNA fibers expands traditional polymer assembly. Nat Commun 2024; 15:4384. [PMID: 38782917 PMCID: PMC11116425 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48722-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Biopolymers such as nucleic acids and proteins exhibit dynamic backbone folding, wherein site-specific intramolecular interactions determine overall structure. Proteins then hierarchically assemble into supramolecular polymers such as microtubules, that are robust yet dynamic, constantly growing or shortening to adjust to cellular needs. The combination of dynamic, energy-driven folding and growth with structural stiffness and length control is difficult to achieve in synthetic polymer self-assembly. Here we show that highly charged, monodisperse DNA-oligomers assemble via seeded growth into length-controlled supramolecular fibers during heating; when the temperature is lowered, these metastable fibers slowly disassemble. Furthermore, the specific molecular structures of oligomers that promote fiber formation contradict the typical theory of block copolymer self-assembly. Efficient curling and packing of the oligomers - or 'curlamers' - determine morphology, rather than hydrophobic to hydrophilic ratio. Addition of a small molecule stabilises the DNA fibers, enabling temporal control of polymer lifetime and underscoring their potential use in nucleic-acid delivery, stimuli-responsive biomaterials, and soft robotics.
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- Michael D Dore
- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St W, Montréal, QC, H3A 08B, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Centre de Recherche en Biologie Structurale, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St W, Montréal, QC, H3A 08B, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St W, Montréal, QC, H3A 08B, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St W, Montréal, QC, H3A 08B, Canada
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St W, Montréal, QC, H3A 08B, Canada
- Centre de Recherche en Biologie Structurale, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Centre de Recherche en Biologie Structurale, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre de Recherche en Biologie Structurale, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St W, Montréal, QC, H3A 08B, Canada.
- Centre de Recherche en Biologie Structurale, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.
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de Oliveira VA, Negreiros HA, de Sousa IGB, Farias Mendes LK, Alves Damaceno Do Lago JP, Alves de Sousa A, Alves Nobre T, Pereira IC, Carneiro da Silva FC, Lopes Magalhães J, de Castro E Sousa JM. Application of nanoformulations as a strategy to optimize chemotherapeutic treatment of glioblastoma: a systematic review. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. PART B, CRITICAL REVIEWS 2024; 27:131-152. [PMID: 38480528 DOI: 10.1080/10937404.2024.2326679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
Abstract
The aim of this review was to explore the advances of nanoformulations as a strategy to optimize glioblastoma treatment, specifically focusing on targeting and controlling drug delivery systems to the tumor. This review followed the PRISMA recommendations. The studies were selected through a literature search conducted in the electronic databases PubMed Central, Science Direct, Scopus and Web of Science, in April 2023, using the equation descriptors: (nanocapsule OR nanoformulation) AND (glioblastoma). Forty-seven investigations included were published between 2011 and 2023 to assess the application of different nanoformulations to optimize delivery of chemotherapies including temozolomide, carmustine, vincristine or cisplatin previously employed in brain tumor therapy, as well as investigating another 10 drugs. Data demonstrated the possible application of different matrices employed as nanocarriers and utilization of functionalizing agents to improve internalization of chemotherapeutics. Functionalization was developed with the application of peptides, micronutrients/vitamins, antibodies and siRNAs. Finally, this review demonstrated the practical and clinical application of nanocarriers to deliver multiple drugs in glioblastoma models. These nanomodels might ideally be developed using functionalizing ligand agents that preferably act synergistically with the drug these agents carry. The findings showed promising results, making nanoformulations one of the best prospects for innovation and improvement of glioblastoma treatment.
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- Victor Alves de Oliveira
- Laboratory of Genetic Toxicology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Genetic Toxicology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Genetic Toxicology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Genetic Toxicology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Genetic Toxicology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Metabolic Diseases, Exercise and Nutrition Research Group (DOMEN) Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, Piauí, Brazil
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- Supramolecular Self-Assembly Laboratory - LAS, Department of Chemistry, Nature Sciences Center, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, Brazil
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Aqib RM, Umer A, Li J, Liu J, Ding B. Light Responsive DNA Nanomaterials and Their Biomedical Applications. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202400226. [PMID: 38514391 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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DNA nanomaterials have been widely employed for various biomedical applications. With rapid development of chemical modification of nucleic acid, serials of stimuli-responsive elements are included in the multifunctional DNA nanomaterials. In this review, we summarize the recent advances in light responsive DNA nanomaterials based on photocleavage/photodecage, photoisomerization, and photocrosslinking for efficient bioimaging (including imaging of small molecule, microRNA, and protein) and drug delivery (including delivery of small molecule, nucleic acid, and gene editing system). We also discuss the remaining challenges and future perspectives of the light responsive DNA nanomaterials in biomedical applications.
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- Raja Muhammad Aqib
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Zhang Q, Liu H, Xu Q, Liu H, Han Y, Li DL, Ma F, Zhang CY. Construction of a 3D Quantum Dot Nanoassembly with Two-Step FRET for One-Step Sensing of Human Telomerase RNA in Breast Cancer Cells and Tissues. Anal Chem 2024; 96:7738-7746. [PMID: 38690966 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c01042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
Abstract
Telomerase is an important biomarker for early diagnosis of cancers, but current telomerase assays usually rely on measuring the extension products of telomerase substrates, which increases the assay complexity. More evidence indicates that human telomerase RNA (hTR), as a core component of telomerase, is positively correlated with the telomerase activity. Herein, we demonstrate the development of a duplex-specific nuclease (DSN)-propelled 3D quantum dot (QD) nanoassembly with two-step Föster resonance energy transfer (FRET) for the one-step sensing of hTR in breast cancer cells and tissues. This assay involves only one hairpin probe modified with a Cy5 at the sixth base from the 5'-biotin end and a BHQ2 at the 3'-terminus, which integrates three functions of target recognition, target recycling amplification, and signal readout. The anchoring of the hairpin probe on the 605QD surface results in the formation of a 3D 605QD-Cy5-probe-BHQ2 nanoassembly in which two-step FRET occurs among the 605QD, Cy5, and BHQ2 quencher. Notably, the formation of 605QD-Cy5-probe-BHQ2 nanoassembly facilitates the reduction of background signal and the increase of signal-to-background ratio due to its dense, highly oriented nucleic acid shell-induced steric hindrance effect. This assay can achieve one-step and rapid detection of hTR with a detection limit of 2.10 fM, which is the simplest and most rapid hTR assay reported so far. Moreover, this assay can efficiently distinguish single-base mismatched sequences, and it can discriminate the hTR level between breast cancer patients and healthy donors with a high accuracy of 100%, with great prospects for early diagnosis of cancers.
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- Qian Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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Ding Z, Gao H, Wang C, Li Y, Li N, Chu L, Chen H, Xie H, Su M, Liu H. Acoustic Levitation Synthesis of Ultrahigh-Density Spherical Nucleic Acid Architectures for Specific SERS Analysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202317463. [PMID: 38503689 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Controllably regulating the electrostatic bilayer of nanogold colloids is a significant premise for synthesizing spherical nucleic acid (SNA) and building ordered plasmonic architectures. We develop a facile acoustic levitation reactor to universally synthesize SNAs with an ultra-high density of DNA strands, which is even higher than those of various state-of-the-art methods. Results reveal a new mechanism of DNA grafting via acoustic wave that can reconfigure the ligands on colloidal surfaces. The acoustic levitation reactor enables substrate-free three-dimentional (3D) spatial assembly of SNAs with controllable interparticle nanogaps through regulating DNA lengths. This kind of architecture may overcome the plasmonic enhancement limits by blocking electron tunneling and breaking electrostatic shielding in dried aggregations. Finite element simulations support the architecture with 3D spatial plasmonic hotspot matrix, and its ultrahigh surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) capability is evidenced by in situ untargeted tracking of biomolecular events during photothermal stimulation (PTS)-induced cell death process. For biomarker diagnosis, the conjugation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) aptamer onto SNAs enables in situ targeted tracking of ATP during PTS-induced cell death process. Particularly, the CD71 receptor and integrin α3β1 protein on PL45 cell membrance could be well distinguished by label-free SERS fingerprints when using specific XQ-2d and DML-7 aptamers, respectively, to synthesize SNA architectures. Our current acoustic levitation reactor offers a new method for synthesizing SNAs and enables both targeted and untargeted SERS analysis for tracking molecular events in living systems. It promises great potentials in biochemical synthesis and sensing in future.
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- Zhongxiang Ding
- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, China Light Industry Key Laboratory of Meat Microbial Control and Utilization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, China Light Industry Key Laboratory of Meat Microbial Control and Utilization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230027, China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, China Light Industry Key Laboratory of Meat Microbial Control and Utilization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, China Light Industry Key Laboratory of Meat Microbial Control and Utilization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, China Light Industry Key Laboratory of Meat Microbial Control and Utilization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, China Light Industry Key Laboratory of Meat Microbial Control and Utilization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- Hangzhou Yanqu Information Technology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310003, P.R.O.C., China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, China Light Industry Key Laboratory of Meat Microbial Control and Utilization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- Key Laboratory for Animal Food Green Manufacturing and Resource Mining of Anhui Province, China Light Industry Key Laboratory of Meat Microbial Control and Utilization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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Kashani GK, Naghib SM, Soleymani S, Mozafari MR. A review of DNA nanoparticles-encapsulated drug/gene/protein for advanced controlled drug release: Current status and future perspective over emerging therapy approaches. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131694. [PMID: 38642693 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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In the last ten years, the field of nanomedicine has experienced significant progress in creating novel drug delivery systems (DDSs). An effective strategy involves employing DNA nanoparticles (NPs) as carriers to encapsulate drugs, genes, or proteins, facilitating regulated drug release. This abstract examines the utilization of DNA NPs and their potential applications in strategies for controlled drug release. Researchers have utilized the distinctive characteristics of DNA molecules, including their ability to self-assemble and their compatibility with living organisms, to create NPs specifically for the purpose of delivering drugs. The DNA NPs possess numerous benefits compared to conventional drug carriers, such as exceptional stability, adjustable dimensions and structure, and convenient customization. Researchers have successfully achieved a highly efficient encapsulation of different therapeutic agents by carefully designing their structure and composition. This advancement enables precise and targeted delivery of drugs. The incorporation of drugs, genes, or proteins into DNA NPs provides notable advantages in terms of augmenting therapeutic effectiveness while reducing adverse effects. DNA NPs serve as a protective barrier for the enclosed payloads, preventing their degradation and extending their duration in the body. The protective effect is especially vital for delicate biologics, such as proteins or gene-based therapies that could otherwise be vulnerable to enzymatic degradation or quick elimination. Moreover, the surface of DNA NPs can be altered to facilitate specific targeting towards particular tissues or cells, thereby augmenting the accuracy of delivery. A significant benefit of DNA NPs is their capacity to regulate the kinetics of drug release. Through the manipulation of the DNA NPs structure, scientists can regulate the rate at which the enclosed cargo is released, enabling a prolonged and regulated dispensation of medication. This control is crucial for medications with limited therapeutic ranges or those necessitating uninterrupted administration to attain optimal therapeutic results. In addition, DNA NPs have the ability to react to external factors, including alterations in temperature, pH, or light, which can initiate the release of the payload at precise locations or moments. This feature enhances the precision of drug release control. The potential uses of DNA NPs in the controlled release of medicines are extensive. The NPs have the ability to transport various therapeutic substances, for example, drugs, peptides, NAs (NAs), and proteins. They exhibit potential for the therapeutic management of diverse ailments, including cancer, genetic disorders, and infectious diseases. In addition, DNA NPs can be employed for targeted drug delivery, traversing biological barriers, and surpassing the constraints of conventional drug administration methods.
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- Ghazal Kadkhodaie Kashani
- Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran 1684613114, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran 1684613114, Iran.
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- Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran 1684613114, Iran; Australasian Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (ANNI), Monash University LPO, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Interdisciplinary Technologies Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran
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- Australasian Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (ANNI), Monash University LPO, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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Miller MA, Medina S. Life at the interface: Engineering bio-nanomaterials through interfacial molecular self-assembly. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 16:e1966. [PMID: 38725255 PMCID: PMC11090466 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/15/2024]
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Interfacial self-assembly describes the directed organization of molecules and colloids at phase boundaries. Believed to be fundamental to the inception of primordial life, interfacial assembly is exploited by a myriad of eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms to execute physiologic activities and maintain homeostasis. Inspired by these natural systems, chemists, engineers, and materials scientists have sought to harness the thermodynamic equilibria at phase boundaries to create multi-dimensional, highly ordered, and functional nanomaterials. Recent advances in our understanding of the biophysical principles guiding molecular assembly at gas-solid, gas-liquid, solid-liquid, and liquid-liquid interphases have enhanced the rational design of functional bio-nanomaterials, particularly in the fields of biosensing, bioimaging and biotherapy. Continued development of non-canonical building blocks, paired with deeper mechanistic insights into interphase self-assembly, holds promise to yield next generation interfacial bio-nanomaterials with unique, and perhaps yet unrealized, properties. This article is categorized under: Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies.
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- Michael A Miller
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
- Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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Hatami H, Rahiman N, Mohammadi M. Oligonucleotide based nanogels for cancer therapeutics. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131401. [PMID: 38582467 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131401] [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: 02/03/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Oligonucleotide-based nanogels, as nascent biomaterials, possess several unique functional, structural, and physicochemical features with excellent drug-loading capacity and high potential for cancer gene therapy. Ongoing studies utilizing oligonucleotide-based nanogels hold great promise, as these cutting-edge nanoplatforms can be elegantly developed with predesigned oligonucleotide sequences and complementary strands which are self-assembled or chemically crosslinked leading to the development of nanogels with predictable shape and tunable size with the desired functional properties. Current paper provides a summary of the properties, preparation methods, and applications of oligonucleotide-based nanogels in cancer therapy. The review is focused on both conventional and modified forms of oligonucleotide-based nanogels, including targeted nanogels, smart release nanogels (responsive to stimuli such as pH, temperature, and enzymes), as well as nanogels used for gene delivery. Their application in cancer immunotherapy and vaccination, photodynamic therapy, and diagnostic applications when combined with other nanoparticles is further discussed. Despite emerging designs in the development of oligonucleotide based nanogels, this field of study is still in its infancy, and clinical translation of these versatile nano-vehicles might face challenges. Hence, extensive research must be performed on in vivo behavior of such platforms determining their biodistribution, biological fate, and acute/subacute toxicity.
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- Hooman Hatami
- Department of pharmaceutics, School of pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of pharmaceutics, School of pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Wang W, Li X, Zeng K, Lu Y, Jia B, Lv J, Wu C, Wang X, Zhang X, Zhang Z. Improved Catalytic Activity of Spherical Nucleic Acid Enzymes by Hybridization Chain Reaction and Its Application for Sensitive Analysis of Aflatoxin B1. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:2325. [PMID: 38610537 PMCID: PMC11014268 DOI: 10.3390/s24072325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Conventional spherical nucleic acid enzymes (SNAzymes), made with gold nanoparticle (AuNPs) cores and DNA shells, are widely applied in bioanalysis owing to their excellent physicochemical properties. Albeit important, the crowded catalytic units (such as G-quadruplex, G4) on the limited AuNPs surface inevitably influence their catalytic activities. Herin, a hybridization chain reaction (HCR) is employed as a means to expand the quantity and spaces of G4 enzymes for their catalytic ability enhancement. Through systematic investigations, we found that when an incomplete G4 sequence was linked at the sticky ends of the hairpins with split modes (3:1 and 2:2), this would significantly decrease the HCR hybridization capability due to increased steric hindrance. In contrast, the HCR hybridization capability was remarkably enhanced after the complete G4 sequence was directly modified at the non-sticky end of the hairpins, ascribed to the steric hindrance avoided. Accordingly, the improved SNAzymes using HCR were applied for the determination of AFB1 in food samples as a proof-of-concept, which exhibited outstanding performance (detection limit, 0.08 ng/mL). Importantly, our strategy provided a new insight for the catalytic activity improvement in SNAzymes using G4 as a signaling molecule.
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- Wenjun Wang
- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (K.Z.); (Y.L.); (B.J.); (X.W.); (X.Z.)
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (K.Z.); (Y.L.); (B.J.); (X.W.); (X.Z.)
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (K.Z.); (Y.L.); (B.J.); (X.W.); (X.Z.)
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (K.Z.); (Y.L.); (B.J.); (X.W.); (X.Z.)
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (K.Z.); (Y.L.); (B.J.); (X.W.); (X.Z.)
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- National Narcotics Laboratory Beijing Regional Center, Beijing 100164, China; (J.L.); (C.W.)
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- National Narcotics Laboratory Beijing Regional Center, Beijing 100164, China; (J.L.); (C.W.)
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (K.Z.); (Y.L.); (B.J.); (X.W.); (X.Z.)
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (K.Z.); (Y.L.); (B.J.); (X.W.); (X.Z.)
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China (K.Z.); (Y.L.); (B.J.); (X.W.); (X.Z.)
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Yang C, Lin ZI, Zhang X, Xu Z, Xu G, Wang YM, Tsai TH, Cheng PW, Law WC, Yong KT, Chen CK. Recent Advances in Engineering Carriers for siRNA Delivery. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300362. [PMID: 38150293 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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RNA interference (RNAi) technology has been a promising treatment strategy for combating intractable diseases. However, the applications of RNAi in clinical are hampered by extracellular and intracellular barriers. To overcome these barriers, various siRNA delivery systems have been developed in the past two decades. The first approved RNAi therapeutic, Patisiran (ONPATTRO) using lipids as the carrier, for the treatment of amyloidosis is one of the most important milestones. This has greatly encouraged researchers to work on creating new functional siRNA carriers. In this review, the recent advances in siRNA carriers consisting of lipids, polymers, and polymer-modified inorganic particles for cancer therapy are summarized. Representative examples are presented to show the structural design of the carriers in order to overcome the delivery hurdles associated with RNAi therapies. Finally, the existing challenges and future perspective for developing RNAi as a clinical modality will be discussed and proposed. It is believed that the addressed contributions in this review will promote the development of siRNA delivery systems for future clinical applications.
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- Chengbin Yang
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Polymeric Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Polymeric Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology and Department of Internal Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, 60002, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Education and Research, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, 81362, Taiwan
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- Polymeric Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan
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Wu J, Zheng X, Lin W, Chen L, Wu ZS. Persistent Targeting DNA Nanocarrier Made of 3D Structural Unit Assembled from Only One Basic Multi-Palindromic Oligonucleotide for Precise Gene Cancer Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303865. [PMID: 38289018 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Construction of a simple, reconfigurable, and stimuli-responsive DNA nanocarrier remains a technical challenge. In this contribution, by designing three palindromic fragments, a simplest four-sticky end-contained 3D structural unit (PS-unit) made of two same DNA components is proposed. Via regulating the rotation angle of central longitudinal axis of PS-unit, the oriented assembly of one-component spherical architecture is accomplished with high efficiency. Introduction of an aptamer and sticky tail warehouse into one component creates a size-change-reversible targeted siRNA delivery nanovehicle. Volume swelling of 20 nm allows one carrier to load 1987 siPLK1s. Once entering cancer cells and responding to glutathione (GSH) stimuli, siPLK1s are almost 100% released and original size of nanovehicle is restored, inhibiting the expression of PLK1 protein and substantially suppressing tumor growth (superior to commercial transfection agents) in tumor-bearing mice without systemic toxicity.
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- Jingting Wu
- Cancer Metastasis Alert and Prevention Center, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cancer Metastasis Chemoprevention and Chemotherapy, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- Cancer Metastasis Alert and Prevention Center, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cancer Metastasis Chemoprevention and Chemotherapy, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- Cancer Metastasis Alert and Prevention Center, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cancer Metastasis Chemoprevention and Chemotherapy, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- Cancer Metastasis Alert and Prevention Center, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cancer Metastasis Chemoprevention and Chemotherapy, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- Cancer Metastasis Alert and Prevention Center, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cancer Metastasis Chemoprevention and Chemotherapy, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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Silvestrini AVP, Morais MF, Debiasi BW, Praça FG, Bentley MVLB. Nanotechnology strategies to address challenges in topical and cellular delivery of siRNAs in skin disease therapy. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2024; 207:115198. [PMID: 38341146 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2024.115198] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Gene therapy is one of the most advanced therapies in current medicine. In particular, interference RNA-based therapy by small interfering RNA (siRNA) has gained attention in recent years as it is a highly versatile, selective and specific therapy. In dermatological conditions, topical delivery of siRNA offers numerous therapeutic advantages, mainly by inhibiting the expression of target transcripts directly in the skin. However, crossing the stratum corneum and overcoming intracellular barriers is an inherent challenge. Substantial efforts by scientists have moved towards the use of multimodal and multifunctional nanoparticles to overcome these barriers and achieve greater bioavailability in their site of action, the cytoplasm. In this review the most innovative strategies based on nanoparticle and physical methods are presented, as well as the design principles and the main factors that contribute to the performance of these systems. This review also highlights the synergistic contributions of medicine, nanotechnology, and molecular biology to advancing translational research into siRNA-based therapeutics for skin diseases.
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- Ana Vitoria Pupo Silvestrini
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Av. do Café, s/n, 14040-903 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Av. do Café, s/n, 14040-903 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Av. do Café, s/n, 14040-903 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Av. do Café, s/n, 14040-903 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Av. do Café, s/n, 14040-903 Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
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Park J, Evangelopoulos M, Vasher MK, Kudruk S, Ramani N, Mayer V, Solivan AC, Lee A, Mirkin CA. Enhancing Endosomal Escape and Gene Regulation Activity for Spherical Nucleic Acids. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306902. [PMID: 37932003 PMCID: PMC10947971 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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The therapeutic potential of small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) is limited by their poor stability and low cellular uptake. When formulated as spherical nucleic acids (SNAs), siRNAs are resistant to nuclease degradation and enter cells without transfection agents with enhanced activity compared to their linear counterparts; however, the gene silencing activity of SNAs is limited by endosomal entrapment, a problem that impacts many siRNA-based nanoparticle constructs. To increase cytosolic delivery, SNAs are formulated using calcium chloride (CaCl2 ) instead of the conventionally used sodium chloride (NaCl). The divalent calcium (Ca2+ ) ions remain associated with the multivalent SNA and have a higher affinity for SNAs compared to their linear counterparts. Importantly, confocal microscopy studies show a 22% decrease in the accumulation of CaCl2 -salted SNAs within the late endosomes compared to NaCl-salted SNAs, indicating increased cytosolic delivery. Consistent with this finding, CaCl2 -salted SNAs comprised of siRNA and antisense DNA all exhibit enhanced gene silencing activity (up to 20-fold), compared to NaCl-salted SNAs regardless of sequence or cell line (U87-MG and SK-OV-3) studied. Moreover, CaCl2 -salted SNA-based forced intercalation probes show improved cytosolic mRNA detection.
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- Jungsoo Park
- Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences Graduate Program, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
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- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
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- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
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- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
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- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
- Department of Material Sciences and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
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- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
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- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
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- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208
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- Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences Graduate Program, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
- Department of Material Sciences and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 60208
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Tao Z, Zhang H, Wu S, Zhang J, Cheng Y, Lei L, Qin Y, Wei H, Yu CY. Spherical nucleic acids: emerging amplifiers for therapeutic nanoplatforms. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:4392-4406. [PMID: 38289178 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05971e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Gene therapy is a revolutionary treatment approach in the 21st century, offering significant potential for disease prevention and treatment. However, the efficacy of gene delivery is often compromised by the inherent challenges of gene properties and vector-related defects. It is crucial to explore ways to enhance the curative effect of gene drugs and achieve safer, more widespread, and more efficient utilization, which represents a significant challenge in amplification gene therapy advancements. Spherical nucleic acids (SNAs), with their unique physicochemical properties, are considered an innovative solution for scalable gene therapy. This review aims to comprehensively explore the amplifying contributions of SNAs in gene therapy and emphasize the contribution of SNAs to the amplification effect of gene therapy from the aspects of structure, application, and recent clinical translation - an aspect that has been rarely reported or explored thus far. We begin by elucidating the fundamental characteristics and scaling-up properties of SNAs that distinguish them from traditional linear nucleic acids, followed by an analysis of combined therapy treatment strategies, theranostics, and clinical translation amplified by SNAs. We conclude by discussing the challenges of SNAs and provide a prospect on the amplification characteristics. This review seeks to update the current understanding of the use of SNAs in gene therapy amplification and promote further research into their clinical translation and amplification of gene therapy.
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- Zhenghao Tao
- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 421001, Hengyang, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 421001, Hengyang, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 421001, Hengyang, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 421001, Hengyang, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 421001, Hengyang, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 421001, Hengyang, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 421001, Hengyang, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 421001, Hengyang, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, 421001, Hengyang, P. R. China.
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Anil A, Chaskar J, Pawar AB, Tiwari A, Chaskar AC. Recent advances in DNA-based probes for photoacoustic imaging. J Biotechnol 2024; 382:8-20. [PMID: 38211667 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2023.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Photoacoustic imaging(PAI) is a widely developing imaging modality that has seen tremendous evolvement in the last decade. PAI has gained the upper hand in the imaging field as it takes advantage of optical absorption and ultrasound detection that imparts higher resolution, rich contrast and elevated penetration depth. Unlike other imaging techniques, PAI does not use ionising radiation and is a better, cost-effective and healthier alternative to other imaging techniques. It offers greater specificity than conventional ultrasound imaging with the ability to detect haemoglobin, lipids, water and other light-absorbing chromophores. These properties of PAI have led to its extended applications in the biomedical field in the treatment of diseases such as cancer. This paper reviews how DNA probes have been used in PAI, the various techniques by which it has been modified, and their role in the process. We also focus on different nanocomposites containing DNA having PAI and photothermal therapy(PTT) properties for detection, diagnosis and therapy, its constituents and the role of DNA in it.
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- Anusri Anil
- National Centre for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, University of Mumbai, Kalina, Mumbai 400098, India
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- National Centre for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, University of Mumbai, Kalina, Mumbai 400098, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Yashwantrao Mohite College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pune 411038, India
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- National Centre for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, University of Mumbai, Kalina, Mumbai 400098, India.
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- National Centre for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, University of Mumbai, Kalina, Mumbai 400098, India; Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.
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Kim J, Nah Y, Kim S, Kim WJ. Transformation of nanoparticles via the transition of functional DNAs responsive to pH and vascular endothelial growth factor for photothermal anti-tumor therapy. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:1031-1041. [PMID: 38214329 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01968c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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This study presents a novel approach for the development of DNA-functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) capable of responding to disease-specific factors and microenvironmental changes, resulting in an effective anti-tumor effect via photothermal therapy. The AuNPs are decorated with two types of DNAs, an i-motif duplex and a VEGF split aptamer, enabling recognition of changes in pH and VEGF, respectively. The formation of VEGF aptamers on the AuNPs induces their aggregation, further enhanced by VEGF ligands. The resulting changes in the optical properties of the AuNPs are detected by monitoring the absorbance. Upon irradiation with a near-infrared laser, the aggregated AuNPs generate heat due to their thermoplasmonic characteristic, leading to an anti-tumor effect. This study demonstrates the enhanced anti-tumor effect of DNA-functionalized AuNPs via photothermal therapy in both in vitro and in vivo tumor models. These findings suggest the potential utilization of such functional AuNPs for precise disease diagnosis and treatment by detecting disease-related factors in the microenvironment.
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- Jinseong Kim
- Department of Chemistry, POSTECH-CATHOLIC Biomedical Engineering Institute, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, POSTECH-CATHOLIC Biomedical Engineering Institute, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, POSTECH-CATHOLIC Biomedical Engineering Institute, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, POSTECH-CATHOLIC Biomedical Engineering Institute, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea.
- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
- OmniaMed Co., Ltd, Pohang, Republic of Korea
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Shi Q, Zhang Z, Liu S. Precision Sequence-Defined Polymers: From Sequencing to Biological Functions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202313370. [PMID: 37875462 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202313370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Precise sequence-defined polymers (SDPs) with uniform chain-to-chain structure including chain length, unit sequence, and end functionalities represent the pinnacle of sophistication in the realm of polymer science. For example, the absolute control over the unit sequence of SDPs allows for the bottom-up design of polymers with hierarchical microstructures and functions. Accompanied with the development of synthetic techniques towards precision SDPs, the decoding of SDP sequences and construction of advanced functions irreplaceable by other synthetic materials is of central importance. In this Minireview, we focus on recent advances in SDP sequencing techniques including tandem mass spectrometry (MS), chemically assisted primary MS, as well as other non-destructive sequencing methods such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, circular dichroism (CD), and nanopore sequencing. Additionally, we delve into the promising prospects of SDP functions in the area of cutting-edge biological research. Topics of exploration include gene delivery systems, the development of hybrid materials combining SDPs and nucleic acids, protein recognition and regulation, as well as the interplay between chirality and biological functions. A brief outlook towards the future directions of SDPs is also presented.
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- Qiangqiang Shi
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, and Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, and Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Wang X, Yang Z, Li Y, Huang K, Cheng N. Towards rational design: Developing universal freezing routes for anchoring DNA onto gold nanoparticles. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 655:830-840. [PMID: 37979289 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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DNA-functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), also known as spherical nucleic acids, are widely used in the development of biosensors, resulting in anchoring DNA onto AuNPs being a crucial preparation step and a popular research topic. The latest freeze-anchoring method is a simple and time-saving alternative to traditional salt aging; however, its universal applicability remains limited. In this study, we explored the interfacial interaction between DNA and the AuNP surface and proposed various universal routes for promoting freezing anchoring. Among them, rational design has been considered as the core idea to overcome these limitations, particularly using non-thiolated DNA anchoring, which offers significant advantages such as being unmodified, cost-effective, and easily accessible. We emphasize the importance of sequence structure and preparation process optimization, which mainly considers differences in DNA conformation and electrostatic repulsion. Additionally, the prepared DNA-functionalized AuNPs exhibited complete biological hybridization capability, and the extreme limiting conditions for non-thiolated DNA freeze anchoring were clarified. In summary, this study enhances our understanding of the interfacial relationship between DNA and AuNPs in the freeze-anchoring process and can significantly advance the applications of DNA-functionalized AuNP-based biosensors.
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- Xin Wang
- Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Safety Assessment of Genetically Modified Organism (Food Safety), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Beijing Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Safety Assessment of Genetically Modified Organism (Food Safety), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100083, China.
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Zeng Q, Jiang X, Chen M, Deng C, Li D, Wu H. Dual chemodynamic/photothermal therapeutic nanoplatform based on DNA-functionalized prussian blue. Bioorg Chem 2024; 143:106981. [PMID: 37995645 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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The combination of chemodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy has a promising application owing to its impressive anti-cancer effects. However, the degradability of the material and the lack of targeting severely limit its further clinical application. Herein, DNAs containing nucleolin aptamer (AS1411) and different bases sequences were used to functionalize PB NPs for the targeted treatment. Compared to prussian blue, DNA-functionalized prussian blue does not reduce the photothermal properties of prussian blue. Moreover, DNA confers DNA-functionalized prussian blue targeting and higher enzymatic activity, thereby achieving a more effective combination of chemodynamic and photothermal treatment. The therapeutic efficacy of this nanoplatform was evaluated in vivo and in vitro experiments, exhibiting that DNA-functionalized prussian blue nanozyme can maximize the precise control of the therapeutic effect, reduce the toxic and side effects caused by non-specific accumulation on other normal cells, and effectively achieve targeted killing of cancer cells. This work demonstrates that DNA-functionalized prussian blue can improve the efficiency of combined tumor treatment and enhance the application value of prussian blue in tumor treatment, which is expected to provide theoretical support for clinical application.
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- Qin Zeng
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Hunan, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Hunan, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Hunan, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Hunan, Changsha 410083, PR China.
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- Phase I Clinical Trial Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Hunan, Changsha 410008, PR China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, PR China.
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- Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Academy of Military Sciences, Beijing 100850, PR China.
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Zhang J, He X, Tang BZ. Aggregation-Induced Emission-Armored Living Bacteriophage-DNA Nanobioconjugates for Targeting, Imaging, and Efficient Elimination of Intracellular Bacterial Infection. ACS NANO 2024; 18:3199-3213. [PMID: 38227824 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Intracellular bacterial infections bring a considerable risk to human life and health due to their capability to elude immune defenses and exhibit significant drug resistance. As a result, confronting and managing these infections present substantial challenges. In this study, we developed a multifunctional living phage nanoconjugate by integrating aggregation-induced emission luminogen (AIEgen) photosensitizers and nucleic acids onto a bacteriophage framework (forming MS2-DNA-AIEgen bioconjugates). These nanoconjugates can rapidly penetrate mammalian cells and specifically identify intracellular bacteria while concurrently producing a detectable fluorescent signal. By harnessing the photodynamic property of AIEgen photosensitizer and the bacteriophage's inherent targeting and lysis capability, the intracellular bacteria can be effectively eliminated and the activity of the infected cells can be restored. Moreover, our engineered phage nanoconjugates were able to expedite the healing process in bacterially infected wounds observed in diabetic mice models while simultaneously enhancing immune activity within infected cells and in vivo, without displaying noticeable toxicity. We envision that these multifunctional phage nanoconjugates, which utilize AIEgen photosensitizers and spherical nucleic acids, may present a groundbreaking strategy for combating intracellular bacteria and offer powerful avenues for theranostic applications in intracellular bacterial infection-associated diseases.
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- Jing Zhang
- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
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- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
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- School of Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong 518172, China
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Liu B, Duan H, Liu Z, Liu Y, Chu H. DNA-functionalized metal or metal-containing nanoparticles for biological applications. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:839-850. [PMID: 38108230 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt03614f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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The conjugation of DNA molecules with metal or metal-containing nanoparticles (M/MC NPs) has resulted in a number of new hybrid materials, enabling a diverse range of novel biological applications in nanomaterial assembly, biosensor development, and drug/gene delivery. In such materials, the molecular recognition, gene therapeutic, and structure-directing functions of DNA molecules are coupled with M/MC NPs. In turn, the M/MC NPs have optical, catalytic, pore structure, or photodynamic/photothermal properties, which are beneficial for sensing, theranostic, and drug loading applications. This review focuses on the different DNA functionalization protocols available for M/MC NPs, including gold NPs, upconversion NPs, metal-organic frameworks, metal oxide NPs and quantum dots. The biological applications of DNA-functionalized M/MC NPs in the treatment or diagnosis of cancers are discussed in detail.
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- Bei Liu
- College of Science, Minzu University of China, 27 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Beijing 100081, China
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- Translational Medicine Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University/Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing 101149, China.
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- College of Science, Minzu University of China, 27 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Science, Minzu University of China, 27 Zhongguancun South Avenue, Beijing 100081, China
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- Translational Medicine Center, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University/Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute, Beijing 101149, China.
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Wu YL, Lee K, Diloknawarit B, Odom TW. Ligand Separation on Nanoconstructs Affects Targeting Selectivity to Protein Dimers on Cell Membranes. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:519-524. [PMID: 38126338 PMCID: PMC11252445 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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This work demonstrates that targeting ligand density on nanoparticles can affect interactions between the nanoconstructs and cell membrane receptors. We discovered that when the separation between covalently grafted DNA aptamers on gold nanostars was comparable to the distance between binding sites on a receptor dimer (matched density; MD), nanoconstructs exhibited a higher selectivity for binding to the dimeric form of the protein. Single-particle dynamics of MD nanoconstructs showed slower rotational rates and larger translational footprints on cancer cells expressing more dimeric forms of receptors (dimer+) compared with cells having more monomeric forms (dimer-). In contrast, nanoconstructs with either increased (nonmatched density; NDlow) or decreased ligand spacing (NDhigh) had minimal changes in dynamics on either dimer+ or dimer- cells. Real-time, single-particle analyses can reveal the importance of nanoconstruct ligand density for the selective targeting of membrane receptors in live cells.
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- Yuhao Leo Wu
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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Tang Q, Li Z, Li J, Chen H, Yan H, Deng J, Liu L. PCR-Free, Label-Free, and Centrifugation-Free Diagnosis of Multiplex Antibiotic Resistance Genes by Combining mDNA-Au@Fe 3O 4 from Heating Dry and DNA Concatamers with G-Triplex. Anal Chem 2024; 96:292-300. [PMID: 38141016 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c04060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Accurate identification of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) is crucial for improving treatment and controlling the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB). Herein, a novel PCR-free, centrifugation-free, and label-free magnetic fluorescent biosensor (MFB) was developed by combining polyA-medium DNA-polyT (mDNA, which contained a partial sequence of a target DNA), gold nanoparticle (AuNP)-anchored magnetic nanoparticle (Au@Fe3O4), complementary strand DNA (CS) of the target DNA, DNA concatamer with G-triplex (G3), and thioflavin T (ThT). Thereinto, Au@Fe3O4 nanoparticles were first capped by mDNA strands within 20 min using a simple hot drying method, and then CS was added and hybridized with mDNA on Au@Fe3O4. Second, a DNA concatamer was used to bind with CS on Au@Fe3O4. When an ARG was present in the sample, the CS would recognize it and release the DNA concatamer into solution by a toehold-mediated strand displacement reaction. Finally, under magnetic separation, the free DNA concatamers with G3 were taken out easily and bound with ThT, resulting in strong fluorescence signals. The fluorescence intensity of ThT was positively correlated with the concentration of the ARG. The whole analysis was accomplished within 1.5 h using 96-well plates. Remarkably, our MFB was universal; eight ARGs were detected by replacing the corresponding mDNA and CS in this study. To verify the practicability of our method, 12 clinically isolated strains were analyzed. The results of the MFB method were in good agreement with those of the quantitative real-time PCR method with an area under the curve of 0.92 (95% confidence interval: 0.8479 to 0.9932), sensitivity of 92.00%, and specificity of 91.55%. Above all, the MFB assay established here is simple, low-cost, and universal and has great potential for applications in the identification of ARGs.
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- Qing Tang
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Drug Metabolism, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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Chen L, Li ZY, Zhang J, Zhao Y, Hu R, Yang YH, Yang T. Target-triggered stochastic DNAzyme motors on spherical nucleic acids for simultaneous fluorescence assay of double miRNAs. Talanta 2024; 266:125032. [PMID: 37572479 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125032] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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Simultaneous quantifications of multiple miRNAs in the single-sampling system would be conducive to the accurate diagnosis of diseases in contrast with single miRNA analysis. In this work, a stochastic DNAzyme motor on spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) for simultaneous fluorescence assay of double miRNAs was established. Hairpin 1 (H1)-FAM-7a and H1-TAMRA-133a-functionalized magnetic beads (MBs) as SNAs were mixed. Targets (let-7a and miRNA-133a) reacted with two different S1 and S2, triggering the formation of two types of metal DNAzymes. The DNAzymes can further react with H1 stem-loop DNA on SNAs to release the two fluorescent DNA-FAM and DNA-TAMRA fragments in the presence of Mg2+. Meanwhile, the DNAzyme as DNA motors were separated from the previous H1 probe to participate the next cycling operations, resulting in the signal amplification toward the simultaneous and sensitive detection of let-7a and miRNA-133a. SNAs with three dimensional nanostructures provided enough space for the operation of DNAzyme walker, promoting the sensitivity of this proposed analytical system. The two mixed SNAs enable one-step and specific quantification of miRNA let-7a and miRNA-133a with lower detection limits of 90.5 fM and 74.9 fM, respectively. Finally, this proposed strategy was employed to simultaneously detect double miRNAs in practical applicability.
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- Lu Chen
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, Yunnan Province, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, Yunnan Province, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, Yunnan Province, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, Yunnan Province, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, Yunnan Province, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, Yunnan Province, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, Yunnan Province, PR China.
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Wu Q, Wei X, Chen F, Huang M, Zhang S, Zhu L, Zhou L, Yang C, Song Y. Aptamer-Assisted Blockade of the Immune Suppressor Sialic Acid-Binding Immunoglobulin-Like Lectin-15 for Cancer Immunotherapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202312609. [PMID: 37955317 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202312609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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The percentage of low response and adaptive resistance to current antibody-based immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy requires the development of novel immunotherapy strategies. Here, we developed an aptamer-assisted immune checkpoint blockade (Ap-ICB) against sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lectin-15 (Siglec-15), a novel immune suppressor broadly upregulated on cancer cells and tumor infiltrating myeloid cells, which is mutually exclusive of programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1). Using protein aptamer selection, we identified WXY3 aptamer with high affinity against Siglec-15 protein/Siglec-15 positive cells. We demonstrated that WXY3 aptamer rescued antigen-specific T cell responses in vitro and in vivo. Importantly, the WXY3 Ap-ICB against Siglec-15 amplified anti-tumor immunity in the tumor microenvironment and inhibited tumor growth/metastasis in syngeneic mouse model, which may result from enhanced macrophage and T cell functionality. In addition, by using aptamer-based spherical nucleic acids, we developed a synergetic ICB strategy of multivalent binding and steric hindrance, which further improves the in vivo anti-tumor effect. Taken together, our results support Ap-ICB targeted Siglec-15 as a potential strategy for normalization cancer immunotherapy.
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- Qiuyue Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, Fujian, China
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 200127, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis & Instrumentation, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, 361005, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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Zhou L, Li X, Wang L, Zhou Z, Hu S, Zhao S, Zhang L. Fluid Multivalent Recognition Accelerating and Boosting Upconversion Luminescence-Activated DNA Nanomachines for Rapid and Sensitive In Vivo Imaging. Anal Chem 2023; 95:18497-18503. [PMID: 38047495 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c03840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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By integrating near-infrared (NIR) light-dependent optical control and DNA walkers-based signal amplification, upconversion luminescence-activated DNA nanomachines hold great potential in conducting an in vivo analysis. For the typical DNA nanomachines, the immobile multivalent recognition interface greatly compromised the reaction kinetics and amplification efficiency due to the cleavage-dependent response mode. In this work, novel upconversion luminescence-activated DNA nanomachines with a fluid multivalent recognition interface were reported for rapid and sensitive in vivo imaging. As a proof-of-concept study, the photolocked DNAzyme-based walker system was anchored on the surface of phospholipid membrane-coated upconversion nanoparticles through the cholesterol-phospholipid interaction to acquire a fluid multivalent recognition interface. Upon sequential inputs of NIR light and metal ions, the formed DNA nanomachines were autonomously initiated and generated a cascade of amplified signal. Relative to the typical DNA nanomachines, the proposed ones possess an accelerated reaction rate and an improved amplification capability owing to a higher local concentration by the lateral mobility. The present work provides a versatile alternative for performing precise and highly efficient in vivo analysis.
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- Liuyan Zhou
- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, P. R. China
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Faiad S, Laurent Q, Prinzen AL, Asohan J, Saliba D, Toader V, Sleiman HF. Impact of the Core Chemistry of Self-Assembled Spherical Nucleic Acids on their In Vitro Fate. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202315768. [PMID: 37905978 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
Abstract
Nucleic acid therapeutics (NATs), such as mRNA, small interfering RNA or antisense oligonucleotides are extremely efficient tools to modulate gene expression and tackle otherwise undruggable diseases. Spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) can efficiently deliver small NATs to cells while protecting their payload from nucleases, and have improved biodistribution and muted immune activation. Self-assembled SNAs have emerged as nanostructures made from a single DNA-polymer conjugate with similar favorable properties as well as small molecule encapsulation. However, because they maintain their structure by non-covalent interactions, they might suffer from disassembly in biologically relevant conditions, especially with regard to their interaction with serum proteins. Here, we report a systematic study of the factors that govern the fate of self-assembled SNAs. Varying the core chemistry and using stimuli-responsive disulfide crosslinking, we show that extracellular stability upon binding with serum proteins is important for recognition by membrane receptors, triggering cellular uptake. At the same time, intracellular dissociation is required for efficient therapeutic release. Disulfide-crosslinked SNAs combine these two properties and result in efficient and non-toxic unaided gene silencing therapeutics. We anticipate these investigations will help the translation of promising self-assembled structures towards in vivo gene silencing applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sinan Faiad
- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St West, H3A 0B8, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St West, H3A 0B8, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St West, H3A 0B8, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St West, H3A 0B8, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St West, H3A 0B8, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St West, H3A 0B8, Montreal, Québec, Canada
| | - Hanadi F Sleiman
- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St West, H3A 0B8, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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