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Hein L, Coulombe S. Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic Nanoparticle-Decorated Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:39776-39791. [PMID: 39346847 PMCID: PMC11425710 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c05027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 09/01/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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Multiwalled carbon nanotubes find applications in many fields due to their extraordinary properties. However, depending on their synthesis method, they show no or a poor response to the presence of a magnetic field. This limits their usability in magnetic applications. In this study, the maximum induced magnetization of multiwalled carbon nanotubes was increased by deposition of magnetic nanoparticles, which were produced by nanosecond pulsed laser deposition under inert low-pressure conditions using iron (Fe), magnetite (Fe3O4), cobalt (Co), and nickel (Ni) targets. Extensive chemical and physical characterization of the added nanoparticles was performed. It was found that for the same synthesis conditions, Fe and Fe3O4 targets resulted in the formation of larger, asymmetrical magnetic Fe nanoparticles with a Fe3O4 shell (Fe@Fe3O4) (3.2-8.6 nm) and Fe3O4 (6.0-12.4 nm) nanoparticles, respectively. Smaller, more spherical Co@CoO (2.1-5.0 nm) and Ni@NiO (1.4-3.5 nm) nanoparticles were obtained from the Co and Ni targets, respectively. The highest increase in maximum induced magnetization was observed for multiwalled carbon nanotubes with Fe@Fe3O4 (5.37 ± 0.15 emu/g) or Co@CoO nanoparticles (4.29 ± 0.01) compared to pristine multiwalled carbon nanotubes (2.46 ± 0.08 emu/g) and nanotubes with Fe3O4 (3.79 ± 0.38 emu/g) or Ni@NiO nanoparticles (2.85 ± 0.06 emu/g). Finally, superior adhesion of the Fe@Fe3O4 and Fe3O4 nanoparticles to multiwalled carbon nanotubes compared to the Ni@NiO and Co@CoO nanoparticles was identified.
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- Lynn Hein
- Catalytic and Plasma Process Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Montréal, Québec H3A 0C5, Canada
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- Catalytic and Plasma Process Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Montréal, Québec H3A 0C5, Canada
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Allard C, Alvarez L, Bantignies JL, Bendiab N, Cambré S, Campidelli S, Fagan JA, Flahaut E, Flavel B, Fossard F, Gaufrès E, Heeg S, Lauret JS, Loiseau A, Marceau JB, Martel R, Marty L, Pichler T, Voisin C, Reich S, Setaro A, Shi L, Wenseleers W. Advanced 1D heterostructures based on nanotube templates and molecules. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:8457-8512. [PMID: 39036944 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00467h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Recent advancements in materials science have shed light on the potential of exploring hierarchical assemblies of molecules on surfaces, driven by both fundamental and applicative challenges. This field encompasses diverse areas including molecular storage, drug delivery, catalysis, and nanoscale chemical reactions. In this context, the utilization of nanotube templates (NTs) has emerged as promising platforms for achieving advanced one-dimensional (1D) molecular assemblies. NTs offer cylindrical, crystalline structures with high aspect ratios, capable of hosting molecules both externally and internally (Mol@NT). Furthermore, NTs possess a wide array of available diameters, providing tunability for tailored assembly. This review underscores recent breakthroughs in the field of Mol@NT. The first part focuses on the diverse panorama of structural properties in Mol@NT synthesized in the last decade. The advances in understanding encapsulation, adsorption, and ordering mechanisms are detailed. In a second part, the review highlights the physical interactions and photophysics properties of Mol@NT obtained by the confinement of molecules and nanotubes in the van der Waals distance regime. The last part of the review describes potential applicative fields of these 1D heterostructures, providing specific examples in photovoltaics, luminescent materials, and bio-imaging. A conclusion gathers current challenges and perspectives of the field to foster discussion in related communities.
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- Laboratoire Charles Coulomb, CNRS-Université de Montpellier, France
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- CIRIMAT, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, Toulouse INP, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, 118 Route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse, cedex 9, France
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- Laboratoire d'Étude des Microstructures, CNRS-Onera, Chatillon, France
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- Laboratoire Photonique, Numérique et Nanosciences, CNRS-Université de Bordeaux-IOGS, Talence, France.
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- LUMIN, Université Paris Saclay, ENS Paris Saclay, Centrale Supelec, CNRS, Orsay, France
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- Laboratoire d'Étude des Microstructures, CNRS-Onera, Chatillon, France
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- Laboratoire Photonique, Numérique et Nanosciences, CNRS-Université de Bordeaux-IOGS, Talence, France.
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- Free University of Berlin, Germany
- Faculty of Engineering and Informatics, Pegaso University, Naples, Italy
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Guangdong Basic Research Center of Excellence for Functional Molecular Engineering, Nanotechnology and Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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Li C, Zhou L, Yin X. Pathophysiological aspects of transferrin-A potential nano-based drug delivery signaling molecule in therapeutic target for varied diseases. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1342181. [PMID: 38500764 PMCID: PMC10944884 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1342181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Transferrin (Tf), widely known for its role as an iron-binding protein, exemplifies multitasking in biological processes. The role of Tf in iron metabolism involves both the uptake of iron from Tf by various cells, as well as the endocytosis mediated by the complex of Tf and the transferrin receptor (TfR). The direct conjugation of the therapeutic compound and immunotoxin studies using Tf peptide or anti-Tf receptor antibodies as targeting moieties aims to prolong drug circulation time and augment efficient cellular drug uptake, diminish systemic toxicity, traverse the blood-brain barrier, restrict systemic exposure, overcome multidrug resistance, and enhance therapeutic efficacy with disease specificity. This review primarily discusses the various biological actions of Tf, as well as the development of Tf-targeted nano-based drug delivery systems. The goal is to establish the use of Tf as a disease-targeting component, accentuating the potential therapeutic applications of this protein.
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- Chang Li
- Basic Medical College, Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Basic Medical College, Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China
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Liu WJ, Wang LJ, Zhang CY. Progress in quantum dot-based biosensors for microRNA assay: A review. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1278:341615. [PMID: 37709484 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341615] [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: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are responsible for post-transcriptional gene regulation, and may function as valuable biomarkers for diseases diagnosis. Accurate and sensitive analysis of miRNAs is in great demand. Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanomaterials with superior optoelectronic features, such as high quantum yield and brightness, broad absorption and narrow emission, long fluorescence lifetime, and good photostability. Herein, we give a comprehensive review about QD-based biosensors for miRNA assay. Different QD-based biosensors for miRNA assay are classified by the signal types including fluorescent, electrochemical, electrochemiluminescent, and photoelectrochemical outputs. We highlight the features, principles, and performances of the emerging miRNA biosensors, and emphasize the challenges and perspectives in this field.
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- Wen-Jing Liu
- 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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Shukla S, Jakowski J, Kadian S, Narayan RJ. Computational approaches to delivery of anticancer drugs with multidimensional nanomaterials. Comput Struct Biotechnol J 2023; 21:4149-4158. [PMID: 37675288 PMCID: PMC10477808 DOI: 10.1016/j.csbj.2023.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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Functionalized nanotubes (NTs), nanosheets, nanorods, and porous organometallic scaffolds are potential in vivo carriers for cancer therapeutics. Precise delivery through these agents depends on factors like hydrophobicity, payload capacity, bulk/surface adsorption, orientation of molecules inside the host matrix, bonding, and nonbonding interactions. Herein, we summarize advances in simulation techniques, which are extremely valuable in initial geometry optimization and evaluation of the loading and unloading behavior of encapsulated drug molecules. Computational methods broadly involve the use of quantum and classical mechanics for studying the behavior of molecular properties. Combining theoretical processes with experimental techniques, such as X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, and bioassays, can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of biological molecules. This integrated approach has led to numerous breakthroughs in drug discovery, enzyme design, and the study of complex biological processes. This short review provides an overview of results and challenges described from erstwhile investigations on the molecular interaction of anticancer drugs with nanocarriers of different aspect ratios.
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- Shubhangi Shukla
- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7907, United States
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, United States
- Computational Sciences and Engineering Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, United States
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7907, United States
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7907, United States
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Ying Y, Cui X, Li H, Pan L, Luo T, Cao Z, Wang J. Development of Magnetic Lateral Flow and Direct Competitive Immunoassays for Sensitive and Specific Detection of Halosulfuron-Methyl Using a Novel Hapten and Monoclonal Antibody. Foods 2023; 12:2764. [PMID: 37509857 PMCID: PMC10378753 DOI: 10.3390/foods12142764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Halosulfuron-methyl (HM) is widely used for the removal of noxious weeds in corn, sugarcane, wheat, rice, and tomato fields. Despite its high efficiency and low toxicity, drift to nontarget crops and leaching of its metabolites to groundwater pose potential risks. Considering the instability of HM, the pyrazole sulfonamide of HM was used to generate a hapten and antigen to raise a high-quality monoclonal antibody (Mab, designated 1A91H11) against HM. A direct competitive immunoassay (dcELISA) using Mab 1A91H11 achieved a half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 1.5 × 10-3 mg/kg and a linear range of 0.7 × 10-3 mg/kg-10.7 × 10-3 mg/kg, which was 10 times more sensitive than a comparable indirect competitive ELISA (icELISA) and more simple to operate. A spiking recovery experiment performed in tomato and maize matrices with 0.01, 0.05, and 0.1 mg/kg HM had average recoveries within 78.9-87.9% and 103.0-107.4% and coefficients of variation from 1.1-6.8% and 2.7-6.4% in tomato and maize, respectively. In addition, a magnetic lateral flow immunoassay (MLFIA) was developed for quantitative detection of low concentrations of HM in paddy water. Compared with dcELISA, the MLFIA exhibited 3.3- to 50-fold higher sensitivity (IC50 0.21 × 10-3 mg/kg). The average recovery and RSD of the developed MLFIA ranged from 81.5 to 92.5% and 5.4 to 9.7%. The results of this study demonstrated that the developed dcELISA and MLFIA are suitable for rapid detection of HM residues in tomato and maize matrices and paddy water, respectively, with acceptable accuracy and precision.
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- Ying Ying
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Quality and Safety, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100081, China
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Quality and Safety, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100081, China
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Quality and Safety, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100081, China
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Quality and Safety, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100081, China
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Quality and Safety, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100081, China
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Quality and Safety, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100081, China
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Key Laboratory of Agro-Product Quality and Safety, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing 100081, China
- Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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Hosseini SM, Mohammadnejad J, Najafi-Taher R, Zadeh ZB, Tanhaei M, Ramakrishna S. Multifunctional Carbon-Based Nanoparticles: Theranostic Applications in Cancer Therapy and Diagnosis. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:1323-1338. [PMID: 36921253 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c01000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Cancer diagnosis and treatment are the most critical challenges in modern medicine. Conventional cancer treatments no longer meet the needs of the health field due to the high rate of mutations and epigenetic factors that have caused drug resistance in tumor cells. Hence, the search for unique methods and factors is quickly expanding. The development of nanotechnology in medicine and the search for a system to integrate treatment and diagnosis to achieve an effective approach to overcome the known limitations of conventional treatment methods have led to the emergence of theranostic nanoparticles and nanosystems based on these nanoparticles. An influential group of these nanoparticles is carbon-based theranostic nanoparticles. These nanoparticles have received significant attention due to their unique properties, such as electrical conductivity, high strength, excellent surface chemistry, and wide range of structural diversity (graphene, nanodiamond, carbon quantum dots, fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and carbon nanohorns). These nanoparticles were widely used in various fields, such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, imaging, and biosensors. In this review, we discuss in detail the recent features and advances in carbon-based theranostic nanoparticles and the advanced and diverse strategies used to treat diseases with these nanoparticles.
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- Seyed Mohammad Hosseini
- Department of Life Science Engineering Faculty of Modern Science and Technology, Nano Biotechnology Group, University of Tehran, Tehran 1439957131, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering Faculty of Modern Science and Technology, Nano Biotechnology Group, University of Tehran, Tehran 1439957131, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 11114115, Iran
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 1 Engineering Drive 2, Singapore 117576, Singapore
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- Division of Physics and Applied Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117576, Singapore
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Govindan B, Sabri MA, Hai A, Banat F, Haija MA. A Review of Advanced Multifunctional Magnetic Nanostructures for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy Integrated into an Artificial Intelligence Approach. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:868. [PMID: 36986729 PMCID: PMC10058002 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
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The new era of nanomedicine offers significant opportunities for cancer diagnostics and treatment. Magnetic nanoplatforms could be highly effective tools for cancer diagnosis and treatment in the future. Due to their tunable morphologies and superior properties, multifunctional magnetic nanomaterials and their hybrid nanostructures can be designed as specific carriers of drugs, imaging agents, and magnetic theranostics. Multifunctional magnetic nanostructures are promising theranostic agents due to their ability to diagnose and combine therapies. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the development of advanced multifunctional magnetic nanostructures combining magnetic and optical properties, providing photoresponsive magnetic platforms for promising medical applications. Moreover, this review discusses various innovative developments using multifunctional magnetic nanostructures, including drug delivery, cancer treatment, tumor-specific ligands that deliver chemotherapeutics or hormonal agents, magnetic resonance imaging, and tissue engineering. Additionally, artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to optimize material properties in cancer diagnosis and treatment, based on predicted interactions with drugs, cell membranes, vasculature, biological fluid, and the immune system to enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic agents. Furthermore, this review provides an overview of AI approaches used to assess the practical utility of multifunctional magnetic nanostructures for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Finally, the review presents the current knowledge and perspectives on hybrid magnetic systems as cancer treatment tools with AI models.
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- Bharath Govindan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates
- Advanced Materials Chemistry Center (AMCC), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates
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Heydari S, Esmaeili A. Synthesize of polyurethane/chitosan/Vicia ervilia protein/gelatin/heparin-coated Astragalus gossypinus scaffold for cardiovascular tissue engineering. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Green synthesis and characterization of Ag and Ag/Fe3O4 nanocomposites for antimicrobial effect and rhodamine- B dye degradation. J INDIAN CHEM SOC 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2022.100575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Fattahi Nafchi R, Ahmadi R, Heydari M, Rahimipour MR, Molaei MJ, Unsworth L. In Vitro Study: Synthesis and Evaluation of Fe 3O 4/CQD Magnetic/Fluorescent Nanocomposites for Targeted Drug Delivery, MRI, and Cancer Cell Labeling Applications. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:3804-3816. [PMID: 35294836 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c03458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In the present study, first, Fe3O4 nanoparticles were functionalized using glutaric acid and then composited with CQDs. Doxorubicin (DOX) drug was loaded to evaluate the performance of the nanocomposite for targeted drug delivery applications. The XRD pattern confirmed the presence of characteristic peaks of CQDs and Fe3O4. In the FTIR spectrum, the presence of carboxyl functional groups on Fe3O4/CQDs was observed; DOX (positive charge) is loaded onto Fe3O4/CQDs (negative charge) by electrostatic absorption. FESEM and AFM images showed that the particle sizes of Fe3O4 and CQDs were 23-75 and 1-3 nm, respectively. The hysteresis curves showed superparamagnetic properties for Fe3O4 and Fe3O4/CQDs (57.3 and 8.4 emu/g). The Fe3O4 hysteresis curve showed superparamagnetic properties (Ms and Mr: 57.3 emu/g and 1.46 emu/g. The loading efficiency and capacity for Fe3O4/CQDs were 93.90% and 37.2 mg DOX/g MNP, respectively. DOX release from Fe3O4/CQDs in PBS showed pH-dependent release behavior where after 70 h at pH 5 and 7.4, about 50 and 21% of DOX were released. Fluorescence images of Fe3O4/CQD-treated cells showed that Fe3O4/CQDs are capable of labeling MCF-7 and HFF cells. Also, T2-weighted MRI scans of Fe3O4/CQDs in water exhibited high r2 relaxivity (86.56 mM-1 S-1). MTT assay showed that DOX-loaded Fe3O4/CQDs are highly biocompatible in contact with HFF cells (viability = 95%), but they kill MCF-7 cancer cells (viability = 45%). Therefore, the synthesized nanocomposite can be used in MRI, targeted drug delivery, and cell labeling.
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- Raziyeh Fattahi Nafchi
- Department of Ceramics, Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC), Karaj 317878-316, Alborz, Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran 11365-9466, Iran
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC), Karaj 317878-316, Alborz, Iran
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- Department of Ceramics, Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC), Karaj 317878-316, Alborz, Iran
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Shahrood University of Technology (SUT), Shahrood 3619995-161, Semnan, Iran
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, University of Alberta, Edmonton AB T6G 2R3, Alberta, Canada
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Das P, Ganguly S, Margel S, Gedanken A. Tailor made magnetic nanolights: fabrication to cancer theranostics applications. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:6762-6796. [PMID: 36132370 PMCID: PMC9419279 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00447f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Nanoparticles having magnetic and fluorescent properties could be considered as a gift to materials scientists due to their unique magneto-optical qualities. Multiple component particles can overcome challenges related with a single component and unveil bifunctional/multifunctional features that can enlarge their applications in diagnostic imaging agents and therapeutic delivery vehicles. Bifunctional nanoparticles that have both luminescent and magnetic features are termed as magnetic nanolights. Herein, we present recent progress of magneto-fluorescent nanoparticles (quantum dots based magnetic nanoparticles, Janus particles, and heterocrystalline fluorescent magnetic materials), comprehensively describing fabrication strategies, types, and biomedical applications. In this review, our aim is not only to encompass the preparation strategies of these special types of magneto-fluorescent nanomaterials but also their extensive applications in bioimaging techniques, cancer therapy (targeted and hyperthermic), and sustained release of active agents (drugs, proteins, antibodies, hormones, enzymes, growth factors).
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- Poushali Das
- Bar-Ilan Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
- Departments of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
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- Bar-Ilan Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
- Departments of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
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- Bar-Ilan Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
- Departments of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
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- Bar-Ilan Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
- Departments of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
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Taherkhani A, Fazli H, Taherkhani F. Application of Janus Magnetic Nanoparticle Fe
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@SiN functionalized with beta‐cyclodextrin in thymol drug delivery procedure: An in vitro study. Appl Organomet Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.6399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Ali Taherkhani
- Department of Physics Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) Zanjan Iran
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- Department of Physics Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) Zanjan Iran
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- Departments of Production Engineering University of Bremen Bremen Germany
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Xiang J, Zhao R, Wang B, Sun X, Guo X, Tan S, Liu W. Advanced Nano-Carriers for Anti-Tumor Drug Loading. Front Oncol 2021; 11:758143. [PMID: 34604097 PMCID: PMC8481913 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.758143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Chemotherapy is one of the important means of tumor therapy. However, most of the anti-tumor drugs that currently used in clinic are hydrophobic non-specific drugs, which seriously affect the efficacy of drugs. With the development of nanotechnology, drug efficacy can be improved by selecting appropriate biodegradable nanocarriers for achieving the controlled release, targeting and higher bioavailability of drugs. This paper reviewed the research progress of anti-tumor drug nanoparticle carriers, which mainly summarized the materials used for anti-tumor drug nanoparticle carriers and their effects in anti-tumor drugs, as well as the targeted drug delivery methods of anti-tumor drugs based on nanocarriers.
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- Jia Xiang
- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Li X, Xu S, Wang H, Dong A. Synthesis and characterization of hybrid nanocarrier layered double hydroxide grafted by polyethylene glycol and gemcitabine. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2021; 32:2293-2305. [PMID: 34429025 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2021.1967701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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For the past few years, organic-inorganic hybrid nanocarriers have been widely explored for effective drug delivery and preferable disease treatments. In this article, hydrothermal method was utilized to prepare fine dispersed layered double hydroxide (Mg-Al LDH) suspension. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) was grafted on the surface of LDH lamella in order to improve the dispersibility of LDH. Besides, the anti-cancer drug gemcitabine was grafted on the surface of LDH lamellas through chemical grafting. Hence a novel new type of organic-inorganic hybrid drug delivery system LDH-mPEG-Gemcitabine was obtained. In addition, the siRNA was intercalated into the LDH interlamination by ion exchange method to realize drug and gene co-delivery. The loading capacity of LDH and LDH-mPEG-Gemcitabine was evaluated by agarose gel electrophoresis. The characterization by laser particle size analyzer, TEM, FT-IR, XRD, in vitro cell viability and in vitro drug release demonstrated that LDH-mPEG-Gemcitabine possessed fine dispersibility, uniform morphology and particle size, fine biocompatibility, ideal drug loading and releasing capacity and held great potential to be used as a desired co-delivery system for drug and gene.
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- Xue Li
- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Bio-Medical Diagnostics, Jinan Guo Ke Medical Technology Development Co., Ltd, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin, China
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Gour A, Ramteke S, Jain NK. Pharmaceutical Applications of Quantum Dots. AAPS PharmSciTech 2021; 22:233. [PMID: 34476619 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-021-02103-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology has been utilized in developing novel drug formulations with minimal adverse effects. Nanoparticles in a lower size range with great surface area, increased potency, and easy permeability could be an approach for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. Unlike other nanoparticles, quantum dots have specific functional groups, have charges over their surface, and are extremely small in size (2-10nm), which makes them more permeable through tight junctions. Quantum dots are interesting materials that offer diagnosis and treatment concurrently. Quantum dots are reported to have several applications in pharmaceuticals as well as drug delivery, diagnosis, immunolabeling, and cell labeling tools. However, the existence of heavy metals in quantum dots such as cadmium poses a potential challenge for future medical applications, where quantum dots may be deliberately injected into the body. In this review, we are focusing on various pharmaceutical applications of quantum dots. Graphical Abstract.
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Zheng X, Wu H, Shen Z, Wang C, Ma Y. COOH-Terminated Silicon Quantum Dots as a Highly Efficient Drug Nanocarrier for Targeted Tumor Cell Imaging. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2021; 17:1830-1839. [PMID: 34688328 DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2021.3151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Fluorescent silicon quantum dots (SiQDs) characterized by exceptional photostability and colloidal robustness as well as beneficial biocompatibility are fast becoming new pharmaceutical nanocarriers. With a view to efficiently loading cisplatin (CDDP) onto SiQDs, carboxylate group (COOH) terminated SiQDs were imperative because of chelate formation with CDDP. In this work, we employed a facial microwave irradiation route for rapidly synthesizing high-quality COOH-SiQDs through the use of 3-aminopropyl trimethoxy silane (APTMS) molecules to fulfil the role of silicon precursor and maleic acid (MA) as the agent for facilitating reduction. The SiQDs showed blue fluorescence with an associated photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of 40.2%, the size of which was small at 3.2 ±0.6 nm, and long-lasting stability (an extensive range in pH (4-12) and concentrations of electrolytes reaching 3 Molarity of a solution of sodium chloride). As nanocarriers, carboxylic acids chelation generated a high loading of CDDP onto SiQDs (drug loading capacity, DLC up to 32.2% at pH = 9) and a drug release of CDDP up to 57.6% at pH = 5. Furthermore, the MTT assays demonstrated the non or low cytotoxicity of SiQDs and the role of the controlled release of SiQD-CDDP Finally, the prepared SiQD-CDDP were used for cell imaging, and further targeted labeling of some tumors after folic acid (FA) conjugation. These characteristics allow for the deployment of SiQDs as a highly efficient nanocarrier that facilitate the delivery of clinical drugs for the future.
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- Xiaohui Zheng
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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Elahi N, Rizwan M. Progress and prospects of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in biomedical applications: A review. Artif Organs 2021; 45:1272-1299. [PMID: 34245037 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Nanoscience has been considered as one of the most substantial research in modern science. The utilization of nanoparticle (NP) materials provides numerous advantages in biomedical applications due to their unique properties. Among various types of nanoparticles, the magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) of iron oxide possess intrinsic features, which have been efficiently exploited for biomedical purposes including drug delivery, magnetic resonance imaging, Magnetic-activated cell sorting, nanobiosensors, hyperthermia, and tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The size and shape of nanostructures are the main factors affecting the physicochemical features of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, which play an important role in the improvement of MNP properties, and can be controlled by appropriate synthesis strategies. On the other hand, the proper modification and functionalization of the surface of iron oxide nanoparticles have significant effects on the improvement of physicochemical and mechanical features, biocompatibility, stability, and surface activity of MNPs. This review focuses on popular methods of fabrication, beneficial surface coatings with regard to the main required features for their biomedical use, as well as new applications.
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- Narges Elahi
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advance Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.,Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advance Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Karthika V, AlSalhi MS, Devanesan S, Gopinath K, Arumugam A, Govindarajan M. Chitosan overlaid Fe 3O 4/rGO nanocomposite for targeted drug delivery, imaging, and biomedical applications. Sci Rep 2020; 10:18912. [PMID: 33144607 PMCID: PMC7641167 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-76015-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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A hybrid and straightforward nanosystem that can be used simultaneously for cancer-targeted fluorescence imaging and targeted drug delivery in vitro was reported in this study. A chitosan (CS) polymer coated with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and implanted with Fe3O4 nanoparticles was fabricated. The fundamental physicochemical properties were confirmed via FT-IR, XRD, FE-SEM, HR-TEM, XPS, and VSM analysis. The in vivo toxicity study in zebrafish showed that the nanocomposite was not toxic. The in vitro drug loading amount was 0.448 mg/mL-1 for doxorubicin, an anticancer therapeutic, in the rGO/Fe3O4/CS nanocomposite. Furthermore, the pH-regulated release was observed using folic acid. Cellular uptake and multimodal imaging revealed the benefit of the folic acid-conjugated nanocomposite as a drug carrier, which remarkably improves the doxorubicin accumulation inside the cancer cells over-express folate receptors. The rGO/Fe3O4/CS nanocomposite showed enhanced antibiofilm and antioxidant properties compared to other materials. This study's outcomes support the use of the nanocomposite in targeted chemotherapy and the potential applications in the polymer, cosmetic, biomedical, and food industries.
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- Viswanathan Karthika
- Department of Packaging, Yonsei University, 1 Yonseidae-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, 26493, South Korea
- Research Chair in Laser Diagnosis of Cancers, College of Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Research Chair in Laser Diagnosis of Cancers, College of Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Research Chair in Laser Diagnosis of Cancers, College of Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Packaging, Yonsei University, 1 Yonseidae-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, 26493, South Korea
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- Department of Botany, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, 630 003, India
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- Department of Zoology, Unit of Vector Control, Phytochemistry and Nanotechnology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu, 608 002, India
- Department of Zoology, Unit of Natural Products and Nanotechnology, Government College for Women (Autonomous), Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, 612 001, India
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Badıllı U, Mollarasouli F, Bakirhan NK, Ozkan Y, Ozkan SA. Role of quantum dots in pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis, and its application in drug delivery. Trends Analyt Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2020.116013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Targeting strategies for superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in cancer therapy. Acta Biomater 2020; 102:13-34. [PMID: 31759124 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Among various nanoparticles, superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) have been increasingly studied for their excellent superparamagnetism, magnetic heating properties, and enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The conjugation of SPIONs with drugs to obtain delivery nanosystems has several advantages including magnetic targeted functionalization, in vivo imaging, magnetic thermotherapy, and combined delivery of anticancer agents. To further increase the targeting efficiency of drugs through a delivery nanosystem based on SPIONs, additional targeting moieties including transferrin, antibodies, aptamers, hyaluronic acid, folate, and targeting peptides are coated onto the surface of SPIONs. Therefore, this review summarizes the latest progresses in the conjugation of targeting molecules and drug delivery nanosystems based on SPIONs, especially focusing on their performances to develop efficient targeted drug delivery systems for tumor therapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Some magnetic nanoparticle-based nanocarriers loaded with drugs were evaluated in patients and did not produce convincing results, leading to termination of clinical development in phase II/III. An alternative strategy for drug delivery systems based on SPIONs is the conjugation of these systems with targeting segments such as transferrin, antibodies, aptamers, hyaluronic acid, folate, and targeting peptides. These targeting moieties can be recognized by specific integrin/receptors that are overexpressed specifically on the tumor cell surface, resulting in minimizing dosage and reducing off-target effects. This review focuses on magnetic nanoparticle-based nonviral drug delivery systems with targeting moieties to deliver anticancer drugs, with an aim to provide suggestions on the development of SPIONs through discussion.
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Gupta N, Rai DB, Jangid AK, Kulhari H. A Review of Theranostics Applications and Toxicities of Carbon Nanomaterials. Curr Drug Metab 2020; 20:506-532. [PMID: 30251600 DOI: 10.2174/1389200219666180925094515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2018] [Revised: 08/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND In the last few years, the use of modified Carbon Nanomaterials (CNMs) for theranostics (therapeutic and diagnosis) applications is a new and rapidly growing area in pharmacy and medical fields. Owing to this, their specific physicochemical behaviors like high stability, drug loading, surface area to volume ratio, with low toxicity and immunogenicity are mainly responsible to be considered those as smart nanomaterials. OBJECTIVES This review describes the different dimensions of carbon-based nanocarriers including 0-D fullerene, 1-D Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), and 2-D graphene and Graphene Oxide (GO) and their surface modification with different biocompatible and biodegradable molecules via covalent or non-covalent functionalization. The major focus of this article is on the different theranostics applications of CNMs like targeted drugs and genes delivery, photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, bioimaging, and biosensing. The therapeutic efficacy of drugs could be enhanced by delivering them directly on a specific site using different targeted ligands such as vitamins, peptide, carbohydrates, proteins, etc. A section of the article also discusses the toxicity of the CNMs to the living systems. CONCLUSIONS In brief, this review article discusses the numerous theranostics applications and toxicities of CNMs.
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- Nitin Gupta
- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Sector 30, Gandhinagar-382030, India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Sector 30, Gandhinagar-382030, India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Sector 30, Gandhinagar-382030, India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Sector 30, Gandhinagar-382030, India
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Ha PT, Le TTH, Ung TDT, Do HD, Doan BT, Mai TTT, Pham HN, Hoang TMN, Phan KS, Bui TQ. Properties and bioeffects of magneto–near infrared nanoparticles on cancer diagnosis and treatment. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj02848g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The developed nanosystem could be an effective cancer drug deliverer, MRI contrast enhancer and near infrared fluorescent probe.
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- Phuong Thu Ha
- Institute of Materials Science
- Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
- Hanoi
- Vietnam
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- Institute of Materials Science
- Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
- Hanoi
- Vietnam
- Faculty of Environment, Vietnam National University of Agriculture
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- Institute of Materials Science
- Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
- Hanoi
- Vietnam
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- Institute of Materials Science
- Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
- Hanoi
- Vietnam
- The Unit for Chemical and Biological Technologies for Health (UTCBS) - University Paris Descartes
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- The Unit for Chemical and Biological Technologies for Health (UTCBS) - University Paris Descartes
- Chimie ParisTech
- INSERM U1022
- CNRS UMR8258
- Paris
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- Institute of Materials Science
- Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
- Hanoi
- Vietnam
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- Institute of Materials Science
- Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
- Hanoi
- Vietnam
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- Institute of Materials Science
- Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
- Hanoi
- Vietnam
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Bian F, Sun L, Cai L, Wang Y, Zhao Y. Quantum dots from microfluidics for nanomedical application. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 11:e1567. [PMID: 31257723 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Revised: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nanomedicine, with its advantages of rapid diagnosis, high sensitivity and high accuracy, has aroused extensive interest of researchers, as the cornerstone of nanomedicine, nanomaterials achieve extra attention and rapid development. Among nanomaterials, quantum dots stand out due to their long fluorescence lifetime and excellent antiphotobleaching performance. At present, quantum dots have been applied to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and various strategies have been presented to fabricate quantum dots. Microfluidic is one promising strategy since microfluidic device can provide an effective platform for the diagnosis of trace disease markers. In this paper, research progress in the microfluidic synthesis of quantum dots and quantum dot-based nanomedical application is discussed. The classification of quantum dots is firstly introduced, and the researches on quantum dots synthesis based on microfluidic is then mainly described, including the sort, design, preparation of microfluidic synthesis device and its application in synthesis. Nanomedical applications of the quantum dots is especially described and emphasized. The prospects for future development of quantum dots from microfluidic for nanomedical application are finally presented. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools > in vitro Nanoparticle-Based Sensing.
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- Feika Bian
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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Kulkarni NS, Guererro Y, Gupta N, Muth A, Gupta V. Exploring potential of quantum dots as dual modality for cancer therapy and diagnosis. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2018.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Chemical Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate)-Grafted CdTe Nanocrystals via RAFT Polymerization for Covalent Immobilization of Adenosine. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:polym11010077. [PMID: 30960061 PMCID: PMC6401988 DOI: 10.3390/polym11010077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2018] [Revised: 12/25/2018] [Accepted: 12/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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This paper describes the functionalization of poly(poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate) (PPEGMA)-grafted CdTe (PPEGMA-g-CdTe) quantum dots (QDs) via surface-initiated reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (SI-RAFT) polymerization for immobilization of adenosine. Initially, the hydroxyl-coated CdTe QDs, synthesized using 2-mercaptoethanol (ME) as a capping agent, were coupled with a RAFT agent, S-benzyl S′-trimethoxysilylpropyltrithiocarbonate (BTPT), through a condensation reaction. Then, 2,2′-azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) was used to successfully initiate in situ RAFT polymerization to generate PPEGMA-g-CdTe nanocomposites. Adenosine-above-PPEGMA-grafted CdTe (Ado-i-PPEGMA-g-CdTe) hybrids were formed by the polymer shell, which had successfully undergone bioconjugation and postfunctionalization by adenosine (as a nucleoside). Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectrophotometry, energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and transmission electron microscopy results indicated that a robust covalent bond was created between the organic PPEGMA part, cadmium telluride (CdTe) QDs, and the adenosine conjugate. The optical properties of the PPEGMA-g-CdTe and Ado-i-PPEGMA-g-CdTe hybrids were investigated by photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, and the results suggest that they have a great potential for application as optimal materials in biomedicine.
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Zhu N, Ji H, Yu P, Niu J, Farooq MU, Akram MW, Udego IO, Li H, Niu X. Surface Modification of Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 8:E810. [PMID: 30304823 PMCID: PMC6215286 DOI: 10.3390/nano8100810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 214] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Revised: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Functionalized iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) are of great interest due to wide range applications, especially in nanomedicine. However, they face challenges preventing their further applications such as rapid agglomeration, oxidation, etc. Appropriate surface modification of IONPs can conquer these barriers with improved physicochemical properties. This review summarizes recent advances in the surface modification of IONPs with small organic molecules, polymers and inorganic materials. The preparation methods, mechanisms and applications of surface-modified IONPs with different materials are discussed. Finally, the technical barriers of IONPs and their limitations in practical applications are pointed out, and the development trends and prospects are discussed.
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- Nan Zhu
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China.
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China.
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Science, University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu 610054, China.
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China.
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Science, University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu 610054, China.
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Science, University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu 610054, China.
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Science, University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu 610054, China.
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China.
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China.
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Fan H, Xing X, Yang Y, Li B, Wang C, Qiu D. Triple function nanocomposites of porous silica-CoFe 2O 4-MWCNTs as a carrier for pH-sensitive anti-cancer drug controlled delivery. Dalton Trans 2018; 46:14831-14838. [PMID: 29043319 DOI: 10.1039/c7dt02424j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Cobalt ferrite nanoparticles loaded on multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) magnetic hybrids have been demonstrated to be promising magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents and drug carriers. However, the hydrophobic, less biocompatible characteristics and low loading capacity for the drug hamper their wide biological applications. To solve the above problem, an alternative strategy is to coat the MWCNTs@CoFe2O4 nanoparticles with a mesoporous silica (mSiO2) shell. Herein, the reasonable fabrication process results in successful coating mSiO2 on the as-obtained MWCNTs@CoFe2O4 nanoparticles, forming well-defined core-shell-structured MWCNTs@CoFe2O4@mSiO2 nanocomposites. The as-synthesized mesoporous nanocarrier possesses a high surface area and large pore volume for the loading of the drug, and has a superparamagnetic feature for drug targeting. Moreover, the anticancer drug doxorubicin (DOX)-loaded MWCNTs@CoFe2O4@mSiO2 nanoplatforms show an excellent pH-responsive drug release character within 48 h. Therefore, a novel nanocarrier based on MWCNTs@CoFe2O4@mSiO2 was proposed, and its potential application for targeted cancer therapy was highlighted.
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- Huitao Fan
- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, China.
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Wang M, Fei X, Lv S, Sheng Y, Zou H, Song Y, Yan F, Zhu Q, Zheng K. Synthesis and characterization of a flexible fluorescent magnetic Fe 3O 4@SiO 2/CdTe-NH 2 nanoprobe. J Inorg Biochem 2018; 186:307-316. [PMID: 30015258 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2018.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2018] [Revised: 06/05/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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In this study, we designed and synthesized two novel fluorescent magnetic nanoparticles. Fe3O4@SiO2-NH-GSH-CdTe (FSGC) (GSH = glutathione) nanoparticles were synthesized using amino-functionalized Fe3O4@SiO2 nanoparticles and GSH-stabilized CdTe quantum dots (CdTe QDs), while flexible Fe3O4@SiO2-NH-GSH-CdTe-NH-NH2 (FSGCN) nanoparticles were synthesized using the FSGC precursor and 1,6-hexamethylenediamine. These two kinds of nanoprobes exhibited excellent magnetic and fluorescent properties. By comparing the fluorescence quenching effect of folic acid (FA) on FSGC and FSGCN, we found that the quenching effect of FA on FSGC was acute and the process was too fast to determine the FA content. However, the quenching effect of FA on flexible FSGCN was mild and hence it could be used as a nanoprobe to determine FA concentration. At physiological pH, the fluorescence quenching effect of FA on the FSGCN nanoprobes was fitted according to the Stern-Volmer equation with a linear response in the concentration range of 0.14 to 4.20 μg mL-1 with a detection limit of 15.1 × 10-9 g mL-1 (S/N = 3) under optimized experimental conditions. The proposed flexible nanoprobe was successfully used to determine the content of FA in folic acid tablets. Recovery was found to be in the range of 92.7%-105.6% with a relative standard deviation of 1.12%-3.84%. Owing to their good stability, environment-friendly characteristics, high selectivity, and good optical properties and biocompatibility, these nanoprobes have potential for usage in practical applications.
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- Min Wang
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China; Development and Molecular Pharmacology Laboratory of Active Polysaccharides, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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- Development and Molecular Pharmacology Laboratory of Active Polysaccharides, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China; National Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, People's Republic of China.
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Dutta Chowdhury A, Ganganboina AB, Tsai YC, Chiu HC, Doong RA. Multifunctional GQDs-Concanavalin A@Fe 3O 4 nanocomposites for cancer cells detection and targeted drug delivery. Anal Chim Acta 2018; 1027:109-120. [PMID: 29866260 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2018.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2018] [Accepted: 04/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Multifunctional nanocomposites containing intrinsic property for serving as the sensing elements as well as targeted nanoconjugates are highly preferred in various therapeutic applications. In this work, nanocomposites of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) and Fe3O4 with conjugation of lectin protein, concanavalin A, to form GQD-ConA@Fe3O4 nanocomposites are developed for both detection of cancer cell and release of drugs to HeLa cells. The GQD-ConA@Fe3O4 nanocomposites deposited on Pt electrode can detect cancerous HeLa cells over normal endothelial cells with a dynamic linear range of 5 × 102 to 1 × 105 cells mL-1 with a detection limit of 273 cell mL-1. The GQD-ConA@Fe3O4 also can serve as nanocarriers for loading and delivering doxorubicin (Dox). The in vitro cell images show that the Dox concentration in HeLa cells is enhanced more than double in the presence of external magnetic field due to the incorporation of Fe3O4 in the nanocarrier. The cytotoxicity assay indicates that the susceptibility of cancerous HeLa cells to Dox is 13% higher than that of normal cells, confirming the selective role of ConA in nanocarriers. Results clearly indicate the GQD-ConA@Fe3O4 nanocomposites as a promising material for cancer cell detection and targeted Dox release toward HeLa cells which can serve as the multifunctional platform for novel cancer cell diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
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- Ankan Dutta Chowdhury
- Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, 1001 University Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, 101 Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, 101 Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, 101 Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan, ROC.
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, 1001 University Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, 101 Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan, ROC.
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Karimi F, Fallah Shojaei A, Tabatabaeian K, Karimi‐Maleh H, Shakeri S. HSA loaded with CoFe 2 O 4 /MNPs as a high‐efficiency carrier for epirubicin anticancer drug delivery. IET Nanobiotechnol 2018; 12:336-342. [PMCID: PMC8676374 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2017.0057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2017] [Revised: 10/06/2017] [Accepted: 11/03/2017] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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Drug delivery is one of the most important challenges in the domain of health. Non‐toxic and biocompatible carriers are provided by human serum albumin nano‐capsule (HSA/NC) for drug delivery applications. In this study, HSA, with high loadings of drug‐modified cobalt ferrite (CoFe2 O4) magnetic nanoparticle (CoFe2 O4 /MNPs) was fabricated for epirubicin anticancer drug delivery. In the initial step, CoFe2 O4 /MNPs was synthesised via co‐precipitation technique and characterised by X‐ray powder diffraction, vibrating sample magnetometry, energy dispersive X‐ray analysis, scanning electron microscopy and map analysis. Furthermore, CoFe2 O4 /MNPs and epirubicin were loaded into HSA/NC and utilised as a novel system against breast cancer cell line (MCF‐7). IC50 for free epirubicin, unloaded CoFe2 O4 /MNPs/HSA/NC, CoFe2 O4 /MNPs and epirubicin‐loaded CoFe2 O4 /MNPs/HSA/NC were 7.7, 2400, 840 and 430 μg/ml, respectively. The results obtained revealed high cytotoxicity effect of epirubicin‐loaded CoFe2 O4 /MNPs on breast cancer cell line.
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- Fatemeh Karimi
- Department of ChemistryUniversity Campus 2University of GuilanRashtIran
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- Department of ChemistryFaculty of SciencesUniversity of GuilanP.O. Box 1914RashtIran
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringLaboratory of NanotechnologyQuchan University of TechnologyQuchanIran
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- Department of BiotechnologyInstitute of Science and High Technology and Environmental SciencesGraduate University of Advanced TechnologyKermanIran
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Dong CD, Tsai ML, Chen CW, Hung CM. Remediation and cytotoxicity study of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-contaminated marine sediments using synthesized iron oxide-carbon composite. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:5243-5253. [PMID: 28589280 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-9354-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2016] [Accepted: 05/23/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The study developed a new and cost-effective method for the remediation of marine sediments contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles were synthesized as the active component, supported on carbon black (CB), to form a composite catalyst (Fe3O4-CB) by using a wet chemical method. The oxidation of 16 PAH contaminants present in marine sediments significantly activated sodium persulfate (Na2S2O8) to form sulfate free radicals (SO4-·); this was investigated in a slurry system. In addition, in vitro cytotoxic activity and oxidative stress studies were performed. The synthesized composite catalysts (Fe3O4-CB) were characterized using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, a superconducting quantum interference device magnetometry, and environmental scanning electron microscopy. The efficiency of PAH removal was 39-63% for unactivated persulfate (PS) from an initial dose of 1.7 × 10-7-1.7 × 10-2 M. The removal of PAHs was evaluated using Fe3O4/PS, CB/PS, and Fe3O4/PS and found to be 75, 64, and 86%, respectively, at a temperature of 303 K, PS concentration of 1.7 × 10-5 M, and pH of 6.0. An MTT assay was used to assess the cytotoxicity of the composite catalyst at five concentrations (25, 50, 100, 200, and 400 μg/mL) on human hepatoma carcinoma (HepG2) cells for 24 h. This revealed a dose-dependent decrease in cell viability. A dichlorofluorescein diacetate assay was performed to evaluate the generation of reactive oxygen species, which principally originated from the ferrous ions of the composite catalyst.
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- Cheng-Di Dong
- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung Marine University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung Marine University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung Marine University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung Marine University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
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Magnetofluorescent nanocomposites and quantum dots used for optimal application in magnetic fluorescence-linked immunoassay. Anal Bioanal Chem 2018; 410:1923-1929. [PMID: 29335766 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-018-0856-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2017] [Revised: 12/07/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Magnetofluorescent nanocomposites with optimal magnetic and fluorescent properties were prepared and characterized by combining magnetic nanoparticles (iron oxide@polymethyl methacrylate) with fluorescent nanoparticles (rhodamine 6G@mSiO2). Experimental parameters were optimized to produce nanocomposites with high magnetic susceptibility and fluorescence intensity. The detection of a model biomarker (alpha-fetoprotein) was used to demonstrate the feasibility of applying the magnetofluorescent nanocomposites combined with quantum dots and using magnetic fluorescence-linked immunoassay. The magnetofluorescent nanocomposites enable efficient mixing, fast re-concentration, and nanoparticle quantization for optimal reactions. Biofunctional quantum dots were used to confirm the alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) content in sandwich immunoassay after mixing and washing. The analysis time was only one third that required in ELISA. The detection limit was 0.2 pg mL-1, and the linear range was 0.68 pg mL-1-6.8 ng mL-1. This detection limit is lower, and the linear range is wider than those of ELISA and other methods. The measurements made using the proposed method differed by less than 13% from those obtained using ELISA for four AFP concentrations (0.03, 0.15, 0.75, and 3.75 ng mL-1). The proposed method has a considerable potential for biomarker detection in various analytical and biomedical applications. Graphical abstract Magnetofluorescent nanocomposites combined with fluorescent quantum dots were used in magnetic fluorescence-linked immunoassay.
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Wang M, Zheng KY, Lv SW, Zou HF, Liu HS, Yan GL, Liu AD, Fei XF. Preparation and characterization of universal Fe3O4@SiO2/CdTe nanocomposites for rapid and facile detection and separation of membrane proteins. NEW J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c7nj04484d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The separation and enrichment of cell membrane proteins was achieved by the construction of bi-functional magnetic fluorescent nanoprobes.
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- Min Wang
- Development and Molecular Pharmacology Laboratory of Active Polysaccharides
- School of Life Sciences
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130012
- China
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- College of Chemistry
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130012
- China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education
- School of Life Sciences
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130012
- China
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- College of Chemistry
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130012
- China
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- Development and Molecular Pharmacology Laboratory of Active Polysaccharides
- School of Life Sciences
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130012
- China
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- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering of Ministry of Education
- School of Life Sciences
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130012
- China
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- Third Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Changchun 130033
- China
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- Development and Molecular Pharmacology Laboratory of Active Polysaccharides
- School of Life Sciences
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130012
- China
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Li C, Hosokawa C, Suzuki M, Taguchi T, Murase N. Preparation and biomedical applications of bright robust silica nanocapsules with multiple incorporated InP/ZnS quantum dots. NEW J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj02465k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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InP/ZnS quantum dots incorporated in silica capsules are robust and bright, and can image cells clearly.
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- Chunliang Li
- Health Research Institute
- National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
- Ikeda
- Osaka
- Japan
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- Biomedical Research Institute and Advanced Photonics and Biosensing Open Innovation Laboratory
- National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
- Osaka
- Japan
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- Health Research Institute
- National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
- Ikeda
- Osaka
- Japan
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- Health Research Institute
- National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
- Ikeda
- Osaka
- Japan
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- Health Research Institute
- National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
- Ikeda
- Osaka
- Japan
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Davodi B, Ghorbani M, Jahangiri M. Adsorption of mercury from aqueous solution on synthetic polydopamine nanocomposite based on magnetic nanoparticles using Box–Behnken design. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2017.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Najafi H, Changizi-Ashtiyani S, Najafi M. Antioxidant activity of omega-3 derivatives and their delivery via nanocages and nanocones: DFT and experimental in vivo investigation. J Mol Model 2017; 23:326. [PMID: 29080914 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-017-3504-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Accepted: 10/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The antioxidant properties of omega-3 were investigated via experimental in vivo and theoretical methods. For experimental evaluation, oxidative stress was induced by 30 min bilateral renal ischemia and 24 h of reperfusion in male Sprague Dawley rats. The oxidative stress was evaluated through measuring malondialdehyde (MDA) and ferric reducing/antioxidant power (FRAP) levels in renal tissue. In theoretical methods, the reaction enthalpies of antioxidant mechanisms of omega-3 were calculated and the effects of NHMe, OMe, OH, Cl, and Me substituents on its antioxidant activity were investigated. Moreover, the omega-3 delivery potential by carbon and boron nitride nanocages and naocones were evaluated. The experimental results showed that omega-3 administration decreases MDA and increases FRAP levels after their changes by ischemia/reperfusion. Theoretical results indicated that NHMe and OMe substituents can significantly improve the antioxidant activity of omega-3. Also, boron nitride nanocone (BNNC) has higher |∆Ead| values, so it has higher potential for omega-3 delivery. Taken together, the new findings presented here indicate that omega-3 has anti-oxidative properties and NHMe and OMe substituents can improve its antioxidant activity. Moreover, adsorption of omega-3 on the surface of the studied nanostructures was exothermic, and BNNC with higher |∆Ead| values has higher potential for omega-3 delivery. Graphical abstract The interaction and adsorption of BNNC with omega-3 is exothermic and experimentally possible from the energetic viewpoint, so the BNNC with higher |∆Ead| and |∆Gad| values has higher potential for omega-3 delivery.
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- Houshang Najafi
- Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, 67148-69914, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, School of Paramedical Sciences, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, 67148-69914, Iran.
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Fan J, Wang S, Sun W, Guo S, Kang Y, Du J, Peng X. Anticancer drug delivery systems based on inorganic nanocarriers with fluorescent tracers. AIChE J 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/aic.15976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Jiangli Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian 116024 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals; Dalian University of Technology; Dalian 116024 China
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Wu J, Dong M, Zhang C, Wang Y, Xie M, Chen Y. Magnetic Lateral Flow Strip for the Detection of Cocaine in Urine by Naked Eyes and Smart Phone Camera. SENSORS 2017; 17:s17061286. [PMID: 28587239 PMCID: PMC5492392 DOI: 10.3390/s17061286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2017] [Revised: 05/13/2017] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Magnetic lateral flow strip (MLFS) based on magnetic bead (MB) and smart phone camera has been developed for quantitative detection of cocaine (CC) in urine samples. CC and CC-bovine serum albumin (CC-BSA) could competitively react with MB-antibody (MB-Ab) of CC on the surface of test line of MLFS. The color of MB-Ab conjugate on the test line relates to the concentration of target in the competition immunoassay format, which can be used as a visual signal. Furthermore, the color density of the MB-Ab conjugate can be transferred into digital signal (gray value) by a smart phone, which can be used as a quantitative signal. The linear detection range for CC is 5–500 ng/mL and the relative standard deviations are under 10%. The visual limit of detection was 5 ng/mL and the whole analysis time was within 10 min. The MLFS has been successfully employed for the detection of CC in urine samples without sample pre-treatment and the result is also agreed to that of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). With the popularization of smart phone cameras, the MLFS has large potential in the detection of drug residues in virtue of its stability, speediness, and low-cost.
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- Jing Wu
- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center of Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100050, China.
- Analytical & Testing Center of Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Key Laboratory of Standardization and Measurement for Nanotechnology, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China.
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center of Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100050, China.
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- Liver Research Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center of Digestive Diseases, 95 Yong-an Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100050, China.
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- Analytical & Testing Center of Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Key Laboratory of Standardization and Measurement for Nanotechnology, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China.
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Cadmium-containing quantum dots: properties, applications, and toxicity. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2017; 101:2713-2733. [PMID: 28251268 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-017-8140-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2016] [Revised: 01/18/2017] [Accepted: 01/20/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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The marriage of biology with nanomaterials has significantly accelerated advancement of biological techniques, profoundly facilitating practical applications in biomedical fields. With unique optical properties (e.g., tunable broad excitation, narrow emission spectra, robust photostability, and high quantum yield), fluorescent quantum dots (QDs) have been reasonably functionalized with controllable interfaces and extensively used as a new class of optical probe in biological researches. In this review, we summarize the recent progress in synthesis and properties of QDs. Moreover, we provide an overview of the outstanding potential of QDs for biomedical research and innovative methods of drug delivery. Specifically, the applications of QDs as novel fluorescent nanomaterials for biomedical sensing and imaging have been detailedly highlighted and discussed. In addition, recent concerns on potential toxicity of QDs are also introduced, ranging from cell researches to animal models.
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Huang H, Lovell JF. Advanced Functional Nanomaterials for Theranostics. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2017; 27:1603524. [PMID: 28824357 PMCID: PMC5560626 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201603524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Nanoscale materials have been explored extensively as agents for therapeutic and diagnostic (i.e. theranostic) applications. Research efforts have shifted from exploring new materials in vitro to designing materials that function in more relevant animal disease models, thereby increasing potential for clinical translation. Current interests include non-invasive imaging of diseases, biomarkers and targeted delivery of therapeutic drugs. Here, we discuss some general design considerations of advanced theranostic materials and challenges of their use, from both diagnostic and therapeutic perspectives. Common classes of nanoscale biomaterials, including magnetic nanoparticles, quantum dots, upconversion nanoparticles, mesoporous silica nanoparticles, carbon-based nanoparticles and organic dye-based nanoparticles, have demonstrated potential for both diagnosis and therapy. Variations such as size control and surface modifications can modulate biocompatibility and interactions with target tissues. The needs for improved disease detection and enhanced chemotherapeutic treatments, together with realistic considerations for clinically translatable nanomaterials will be key driving factors for theranostic agent research in the near future.
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- Haoyuan Huang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, 14260, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, 14260, United States
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Aich N, Masud A, Sabo-Attwood T, Plazas-Tuttle J, Saleh NB. Dimensional Variations in Nanohybrids: Property Alterations, Applications, and Considerations for Toxicological Implications. NANOSTRUCTURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-59662-4_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Wu JX, Yan B. A dual-emission probe to detect moisture and water in organic solvents based on green-Tb3+ post-coordinated metal–organic frameworks with red carbon dots. Dalton Trans 2017; 46:7098-7105. [DOI: 10.1039/c7dt01352c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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A new dual-emission Tb3+@p-CDs/MOF (red carbon dots, green Tb3+) serves as a luminescent sensor for water and humidity, due to the agglomeration effect of p-CDs in different solvents.
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- Jing-Xing Wu
- China-Australia Joint Laboratory for Functional Molecules and Ordered Matters
- School of Chemical Science and Engineering
- Tongji University
- Shanghai 200092
- P. R. China
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- China-Australia Joint Laboratory for Functional Molecules and Ordered Matters
- School of Chemical Science and Engineering
- Tongji University
- Shanghai 200092
- P. R. China
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Zhao X, Zhang J, Shi L, Xian M, Dong C, Shuang S. Folic acid-conjugated carbon dots as green fluorescent probes based on cellular targeting imaging for recognizing cancer cells. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra07002k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Green fluorescent CDs using the natural product dandelion as a carbon source were covalently conjugated with folate to differentiate cancer cells from normal cells.
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- Xuewei Zhao
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Center of Environmental Science and Engineering Research
- Shanxi University
- Taiyuan
- China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Center of Environmental Science and Engineering Research
- Shanxi University
- Taiyuan
- China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Center of Environmental Science and Engineering Research
- Shanxi University
- Taiyuan
- China
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- Department of Chemistry
- Washington State University
- Pullman
- USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Center of Environmental Science and Engineering Research
- Shanxi University
- Taiyuan
- China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Center of Environmental Science and Engineering Research
- Shanxi University
- Taiyuan
- China
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Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of methotrexate adsorption on chitosan-modified magnetic multi-walled carbon nanotubes. MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s00706-016-1753-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Chowdhuri AR, Singh T, Ghosh SK, Sahu SK. Carbon Dots Embedded Magnetic Nanoparticles @Chitosan @Metal Organic Framework as a Nanoprobe for pH Sensitive Targeted Anticancer Drug Delivery. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:16573-83. [PMID: 27305490 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b03988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 175] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Recently, nanoscale metal organic frameworks (NMOFs) have been demonstrated as a promising carrier for drug delivery, as they possess many advantages like large surface area, high porosity, and tunable functionality. However, there are no reports about the functionalization of NMOFs, which combines cancer-targeted drug delivery/imaging, magnetic property, high drug loading content, and pH-sensitive drug release into one system. Existing formulations for integrating target molecules into NMOF are based on multistep synthetic processes. However, in this study, we report an approach that combines NMOF (IRMOF-3) synthesis and target molecule (Folic acid) encapsulation on the surface of chitosan modified magnetic nanoparticles in a single step. A noticeable feature of chitosan is control and pH responsive drug release for several days. More importantly, doxorubicin (DOX) was incorporated into magnetic NMOF formulation and showed high drug loading (1.63 g DOX g(-1) magnetic NMOFs). To demonstrate the optical imaging, carbon dots (CDs) are encapsulated into the synthesized magnetic NMOF, thereby endowing fluorescence features to the nanoparticles. These folate targeted magnetic NMOF possess more specific cellular internalization toward folate-overexpressed cancer (HeLa) cells in comparison to normal (L929) cells.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology , Kharagpur 721 302, West Bengal India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology , Kharagpur 721 302, West Bengal India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Indian School of Mines , Dhanbad 826 004, Jharkhand India
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Dong A, Li X, Wang W, Han S, Liu J, Liu J, Zhao J, Xu S, Deng L. Layered double hydroxide modified by PEGylated hyaluronic acid as a hybrid nanocarrier for targeted drug delivery. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s12209-016-2710-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Hwang J, Lee E, Kim J, Seo Y, Lee KH, Hong JW, Gilad AA, Park H, Choi J. Effective delivery of immunosuppressive drug molecules by silica coated iron oxide nanoparticles. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2016; 142:290-296. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.01.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2015] [Revised: 12/17/2015] [Accepted: 01/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Bartelmess J, Quinn SJ, Giordani S. Carbon nanomaterials: multi-functional agents for biomedical fluorescence and Raman imaging. Chem Soc Rev 2016; 44:4672-98. [PMID: 25406743 DOI: 10.1039/c4cs00306c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Carbon based nanomaterials have emerged over the last few years as important agents for biomedical fluorescence and Raman imaging applications. These spectroscopic techniques utilize either fluorescently labelled carbon nanomaterials or the intrinsic photophysical properties of the carbon nanomaterial. In this review article we present the utilization and performance of several classes of carbon nanomaterials, namely carbon nanotubes, carbon nanohorns, carbon nanoonions, nanodiamonds and different graphene derivatives, which are currently employed for in vitro as well as in vivo imaging in biology and medicine. A variety of different approaches, imaging agents and techniques are examined and the specific properties of the various carbon based imaging agents are discussed. Some theranostic carbon nanomaterials, which combine diagnostic features (i.e. imaging) with cell specific targeting and therapeutic approaches (i.e. drug delivery or photothermal therapy), are also included in this overview.
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- J Bartelmess
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Nano Carbon Materials, Nanophysics Department, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy.
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