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Tan M, Cao G, Wang R, Cheng L, Huang W, Yin Y, Ma H, Ho SH, Wang Z, Zhu M, Ran H, Nie G, Wang H. Metal-ion-chelating phenylalanine nanostructures reverse immune dysfunction and sensitize breast tumour to immune checkpoint blockade. NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024:10.1038/s41565-024-01758-3. [PMID: 39187583 DOI: 10.1038/s41565-024-01758-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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An immunosuppressive tumour microenvironment strongly influences response rates in patients receiving immune checkpoint blockade-based cancer immunotherapies, such as programmed death-1 (PD-1) and programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1). Here we demonstrate that metal-ion-chelating L-phenylalanine nanostructures synergize with short-term starvation (STS) to remodel the immunosuppressive microenvironment of breast and colorectal tumours. These nanostructures modulate the electrophysiological behaviour of dendritic cells and activate them through the NLRP3 inflammasome and calcium-mediated nuclear factor-κB pathway. STS promotes the cellular uptake of nanostructures through amino acid transporters and plays a key role in dendritic cell maturation and tumour-specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses. This study demonstrates the potential role of metal-ion-chelating L-phenylalanine nanostructures in activating immune responses and the effect of STS treatment in improving nanomaterial-mediated cancer immunotherapy.
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- Mixiao Tan
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University & Chongqing Key Laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University & Chongqing Key Laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University & Chongqing Key Laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University & Chongqing Key Laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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Akhmetova DR, Rogova A, Tishchenko YA, Mitusova KA, Postovalova AS, Dovbysh OV, Gavrilova NV, Epifanovskaya OS, Pyatiizbyantsev TA, Shakirova AI, Brodskaia AV, Shipilovskikh SA, Timin AS. An investigation of nano- and micron-sized carriers based on calcium carbonate and polylactic acid for oral administration of siRNA. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2024:1-17. [PMID: 39141571 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2024.2393244] [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: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 08/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Oral delivery of small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) draws significant attention, but the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) has many biological barriers that limit the drugs' bioavailability. The aim of this work was to investigate the potential of micro- and nano-sized CaCO3 and PLA carriers for oral delivery of siRNA and reveal a relationship between the physicochemical features of these carriers and their biodistribution. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS In vitro stability of carriers was investigated in simulated gastric and intestinal fluids. Toxicity and cellular uptake were investigated on Caco-2 cells. The biodistribution profiles of the developed CaCO3 and PLA carriers were examined using different visualization methods, including SPECT, fluorescence imaging, radiometry, and histological analysis. The delivery efficiency of siRNA loaded carriers was investigated both in vitro and in vivo. RESULTS Micro-sized carriers were accumulated in the stomach and later localized in the colon tissues. The nanoscale particles (100-250 nm) were distributed in the colon tissues. nPLA was also detected in small intestine. The developed carriers can prevent siRNA from premature degradation in GIT media. CONCLUSION Our results reveal how the physicochemical properties of the particles, including their size and material type can affect their biodistribution profile and oral delivery of siRNA.
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- Darya R Akhmetova
- Laboratory of nano- and microencapsulation of biologically active substances, Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, Russia
- International Research and Education Centre for Physics of Nanostructures, ITMO University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of nano- and microencapsulation of biologically active substances, Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of nano- and microencapsulation of biologically active substances, Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of nano- and microencapsulation of biologically active substances, Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of nano- and microencapsulation of biologically active substances, Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of nano- and microencapsulation of biologically active substances, Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of nano- and microencapsulation of biologically active substances, Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, Russia
- Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza, Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of gene and cell therapy, Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of gene and cell therapy, Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of gene and cell therapy, Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of nano- and microencapsulation of biologically active substances, Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, Russia
- Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza, Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- International Research and Education Centre for Physics of Nanostructures, ITMO University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of nano- and microencapsulation of biologically active substances, Peter The Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Hernández-Parra H, Cortés H, Romero-Montero A, Borbolla-Jiménez FV, Magaña JJ, Del Prado-Audelo ML, Florán B, Leyva-Gómez G. Polymeric nanoparticles decorated with fragmented chitosan as modulation systems for neuronal drug uptake. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 336:122121. [PMID: 38670753 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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This study aimed to modify chitosan (CS) by gamma irradiation and use it as a surface coating of nanoparticles (NPs) fabricated of poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) to create mostly biocompatible nanosystems that can transport drugs to neurons. Gamma irradiation produced irradiated CS (CSγ) with a very low molecular weight (15.2-19.2 kDa). Coating NPs-PLGA with CSγ caused significant changes in their Z potential, making it slightly positive (from -21.7 ± 2.8 mV to +7.1 ± 2.3 mV) and in their particle size (184.4 0.4 ± 7.9 nm to 211.9 ± 14.04 nm). However, these changes were more pronounced in NPs coated with non-irradiated CS (Z potential = +54.0 ± 1.43 mV, size = 348.1 ± 16.44 nm). NPs coated with CSγ presented lower cytotoxicity and similar internalization levels in SH-SY5Y neuronal cells than NPs coated with non-irradiated CS, suggesting higher biocompatibility. Highly biocompatible NPs are desirable as nanocarriers to deliver drugs to the brain, as they help maintain the structure and function of the blood-brain barrier. Therefore, the NPs developed in this study could be evaluated as drug-delivery systems for treating brain diseases.
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- Hector Hernández-Parra
- Departamento de Farmacología, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV-IPN), Ciudad de México, Mexico; Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Medicina Genómica, Departamento de Genómica, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico; Laboratorio de Medicina Genómica, Departamento de Genómica, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Medicina Genómica, Departamento de Genómica, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Ciudad de México, Mexico; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Campus Ciudad de México, 14380, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Biofísica y Neurociencias, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico.
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Bannunah A, Cavanagh R, Shubber S, Vllasaliu D, Stolnik S. Difference in Endocytosis Pathways Used by Differentiated Versus Nondifferentiated Epithelial Caco-2 Cells to Internalize Nanosized Particles. Mol Pharm 2024; 21:3603-3612. [PMID: 38864426 PMCID: PMC11220748 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.4c00333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Understanding the internalization of nanosized particles by mucosal epithelial cells is essential in a number of areas including viral entry at mucosal surfaces, nanoplastic pollution, as well as design and development of nanotechnology-type medicines. Here, we report our comparative study on pathways of cellular internalization in epithelial Caco-2 cells cultured in vitro as either a polarized, differentiated cell layer or as nonpolarized, nondifferentiated cells. The study reveals a number of differences in the extent that endocytic processes are used by cells, depending on their differentiation status and the nature of applied nanoparticles. In polarized cells, actin-driven and dynamin-independent macropinocytosis plays a prominent role in the internalization of both positively and negatively charged nanoparticles, contrary to its modest contribution in nonpolarized cells. Clathrin-mediated cellular entry plays a prominent role in the endocytosis of positive nanoparticles and cholesterol inhibition in negative nanoparticles. However, in nonpolarized cells, dynamin-dependent endocytosis is a major pathway in the internalization of both positive and negative nanoparticles. Cholesterol depletion affects both nonpolarized and polarized cells' internalization of positive and negative nanoparticles, which, in addition to the effect of cholesterol-binding inhibitors on the internalization of negative nanoparticles, indicates the importance of membrane cholesterol in endocytosis. The data collectively provide a new contribution to understanding endocytic pathways in epithelial cells, particularly pointing to the importance of the cell differentiation stage and the nature of the cargo.
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- Azzah Bannunah
- School
of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, U.K.
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- School
of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, U.K.
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- School
of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, U.K.
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- School
of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences
& Medicine, King’s College London,
Franklin-Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, U.K.
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- School
of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, U.K.
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Paraš S, Paspalj J, Baghdad K, Janković O, Škrbić R, Gajanin R, Massiani P, Launay F, Gotovac Atlagić S. Biocompatibility of nano/micro-sized pyrophyllite particles by pulmo, liver, kidney and gastric mucosis cells. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2024; 35:30. [PMID: 38884813 PMCID: PMC11182872 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-024-06793-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Pyrophyllite is the least studied natural clay in terms of its potential in biomedical applications, although there are many deposits of this aluminosilicate around the world. Genotoxicity study was performed in vitro for this mineral. Subsequently, Wister rats were exposed to the pyrophyllite micronized to below 100 µm. After the exposure period, histology of the lung, liver, kidney and gastric tissues were performed, followed by the stereological and hematological analysis. The physicochemical analyses revealed typical XRD characteristics of pyrophyllite clay with particle-size distribution ranging 50 nm-100 μm with stable mineral composition and unique buffering property to pH around 8. The results showed that there were no cytotoxic effects on to THP-1 cells, or genotoxicity of pyrophyllite measured by the Comet assay. In vivo studies are accompanied by the thorough physicochemical characterization of the micronized pyrophyllite. Histology of the lung tissue proved presence of an inflammatory reaction. On the other hand, gastric tissue has shown the selective accumulation of nanoparticles in enterocytes of the stomach only, as supported by ultrastructural analysis. Liver and kidney tissues have shown tolerability for pyrophyllite particles. The results give directions for further comprehensive studies of potential biomedical applications of the pyrophyllite.
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- Smiljana Paraš
- University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Mladena Stojanovića 2, 78000, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Mladena Stojanovića 2, 78000, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Sorbonne Université, Laboratoire de Réactivité de Surface (LRS - UMR 7197 CNRS), 4 place Jussieu, 72252, Paris Cédex 05, France
- University of Oran 1-Ahmed Ben Bella, Faculty of Exact and Applied Sciences, Materials chemistry laboratory-LCM, Department of Chemistry, P.O. Box 1524, Oran, 31005, Algeria
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- University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Medicine, Save Mrkalja 14, 78000, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Medicine, Save Mrkalja 14, 78000, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Medicine, Save Mrkalja 14, 78000, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Sorbonne Université, Laboratoire de Réactivité de Surface (LRS - UMR 7197 CNRS), 4 place Jussieu, 72252, Paris Cédex 05, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Laboratoire de Réactivité de Surface (LRS - UMR 7197 CNRS), 4 place Jussieu, 72252, Paris Cédex 05, France
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- University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Mladena Stojanovića 2, 78000, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Parwana KAK, Kaur Gill P, Njanike R, Yiu HHP, Adams CF, Chari DM, Jenkins SI. Investigating Internalization of Reporter-Protein-Functionalized Polyhedrin Particles by Brain Immune Cells. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2330. [PMID: 38793398 PMCID: PMC11122724 DOI: 10.3390/ma17102330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Achieving sustained drug delivery to the central nervous system (CNS) is a major challenge for neurological injury and disease, and various delivery vehicles are being developed to achieve this. Self-assembling polyhedrin crystals (POlyhedrin Delivery System; PODS) are being exploited for the delivery of therapeutic protein cargo, with demonstrated efficacy in vivo. However, to establish the utility of PODS for neural applications, their handling by neural immune cells (microglia) must be documented, as these cells process and degrade many biomaterials, often preventing therapeutic efficacy. Here, primary mouse cortical microglia were cultured with a GFP-functionalized PODS for 24 h. Cell counts, cell morphology and Iba1 expression were all unaltered in treated cultures, indicating a lack of acute toxicity or microglial activation. Microglia exhibited internalisation of the PODS, with both cytosolic and perinuclear localisation. No evidence of adverse effects on cellular morphology was observed. Overall, 20-40% of microglia exhibited uptake of the PODS, but extracellular/non-internalised PODS were routinely present after 24 h, suggesting that extracellular drug delivery may persist for at least 24 h.
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele ST5 5BG, UK; (P.K.G.); (R.N.)
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- School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK;
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- School of Life Sciences, Keele University, Keele ST5 5BG, UK; (K.A.K.P.); (C.F.A.)
- Neural Tissue Engineering Keele (NTEK), Keele University, Keele ST5 5BG, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele ST5 5BG, UK; (P.K.G.); (R.N.)
- Neural Tissue Engineering Keele (NTEK), Keele University, Keele ST5 5BG, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele ST5 5BG, UK; (P.K.G.); (R.N.)
- Neural Tissue Engineering Keele (NTEK), Keele University, Keele ST5 5BG, UK
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Abidi SMS, Shukla AK, Randhawa S, Bathla M, Acharya A. Diosgenin loaded cellulose nanoonion impedes different stages of protein aggregation induced cell death via alleviating mitochondrial dysfunction and upregulation of autophagy. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:131108. [PMID: 38531523 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Protein aggregation is a multifaceted phenomenon prevalent in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, yielding aggregates of diverse sizes. Recently, increased attention has been directed towards early protein aggregates due to their pronounced toxicity, largely stemming from inflammation mediated by reactive oxygen species (ROS). This study advocates for a therapeutic approach focusing on inflammation control rather than mere ROS inhibition in the context of neurodegenerative disorders. Here, we introduced Camellia sinensis cellulose nanoonion (CS-CNO) as an innovative, biocompatible nanocarrier for encapsulating the phytosteroid diosgenin (DGN@CS-CNO). The resulting nano-assembly, manifesting as spherical entities with dimensions averaging ~180-220 nm, exhibits a remarkable capacity for the gradual and sustained release of approximately 39-44 % of DGN over a 60-hour time frame. DGN@CS-CNO displays a striking ability to inhibit or disassemble various phases of hen egg white lysozyme (HEWL) protein aggregates, including the early (HEWLEA) and late (HEWLLA) stages. In vitro experiments employing HEK293 cells underscore the potential of DGN@CS-CNO in mitigating cell death provoked by protein aggregation. This effect is achieved by ameliorating ROS-mediated inflammation and countering mitochondrial dysfunction, as evidenced by alterations in TNFα, TLR4, and MT-CO1 protein expression. Western blot analyses reveal that the gradual and sustained release of DGN from DGN@CS-CNO induces autophagy, a pivotal process in dismantling intracellular amyloid deposits. In summary, this study not only illuminates a path forward but also presents a compelling case for the utilization of phytosteroid as a formidable strategy against neuroinflammation incited by protein aggregation.
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- Syed M S Abidi
- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P. 176061, India; Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P. 176061, India; Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P. 176061, India; Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P. 176061, India; Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Biotechnology Division, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, H.P. 176061, India; Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India.
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Broering MF, Oseliero Filho PL, Borges PP, da Silva LCC, Knirsch MC, Xavier LF, Scharf P, Sandri S, Stephano MA, de Oliveira FA, Sayed IM, Gamarra LF, Das S, Fantini MCA, Farsky SHP. Development of Ac2-26 Mesoporous Microparticle System as a Potential Therapeutic Agent for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:3537-3554. [PMID: 38638365 PMCID: PMC11024051 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s451589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Introduction Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) disrupt the intestinal epithelium, leading to severe chronic inflammation. Current therapies cause adverse effects and are expensive, invasive, and ineffective for most patients. Annexin A1 (AnxA1) is a pivotal endogenous anti-inflammatory and tissue repair protein in IBD. Nanostructured compounds loading AnxA1 or its active N-terminal mimetic peptides improve IBD symptomatology. Methods To further explore their potential as a therapeutic candidate, the AnxA1 N-terminal mimetic peptide Ac2-26 was incorporated into SBA-15 ordered mesoporous silica and covered with EL30D-55 to deliver it by oral treatment into the inflamed gut. Results The systems SBA-Ac2-26 developed measurements revealed self-assembled rod-shaped particles, likely on the external surface of SBA-15, and 88% of peptide incorporation. SBA-15 carried the peptide Ac2-26 into cultured Raw 264.7 macrophages and Caco-2 epithelial cells. Moreover, oral administration of Eudragit-SBA-15-Ac2-26 (200 μg; once a day; for 4 days) reduced colitis clinical symptoms, inflammation, and improved epithelium recovery in mice under dextran-sodium sulfate-induced colitis. Discussion The absorption of SBA-15 in gut epithelial cells is typically low; however, the permeable inflamed barrier can enable microparticles to cross, being phagocyted by macrophages. These findings suggest that Ac2-26 is successfully delivered and binds to its receptors in both epithelial and immune cells, aligning with the clinical results. Conclusion Our findings demonstrate a simple and cost-effective approach to delivering Ac2-26 orally into the inflamed gut, highlighting its potential as non-invasive IBD therapy.
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- Milena Fronza Broering
- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
- Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, USA
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- Department of Applied Physics, Physics Institute, University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Materials Innovation Factory, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, MSY, UK
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto do Cérebro, Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa, Sociedade Beneficente Israelita Brasileira Hospital Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, USA
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- Instituto do Cérebro, Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa, Sociedade Beneficente Israelita Brasileira Hospital Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, USA
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- Department of Applied Physics, Physics Institute, University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Milivojević N, Carvalho MR, Caballero D, Radisavljević S, Radoićić M, Živanović M, Kundu SC, Reis RL, Filipović N, Oliveira JM. Evaluation of Novel Dendrimer-Gold Complex Nanoparticles for Theranostic Application in Oncology. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2024; 19:483-497. [PMID: 38275157 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2023-0355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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AIM Despite some successful examples of therapeutic nanoparticles reaching clinical stages, there is still a significant need for novel formulations in order to improve the selectivity and efficacy of cancer treatment. METHODS The authors developed two novel dendrimer-gold (Au) complex-based nanoparticles using two different synthesis routes: complexation method (formulation A) and precipitation method (formulation B). Using a biomimetic cancer-on-a-chip model, the authors evaluated the possible cytotoxicity and internalization by colorectal cancer cells of dendrimer-Au complex-based nanoparticles. RESULTS The results showed promising capabilities of these nanoparticles for selectively targeting cancer cells and delivering drugs, particularly for the formulation A nanoparticles. CONCLUSION This work highlights the potential of dendrimer-Au complex-based nanoparticles as a new strategy to improve the targeting of anticancer drugs.
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- Nevena Milivojević
- University of Kragujevac, Liceja Kneževine Srbije 1A, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
- Institute for Information Technologies, University of Kragujevac, Jovana Cvijića bb, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
- BioIRC - Bioengineering Research & Development Center, University of Kragujevac, Prvoslava Stojanovića 6, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables & Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associated Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables & Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associated Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- "Vinča" Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, PO Box 522, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Kragujevac, Liceja Kneževine Srbije 1A, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
- Institute for Information Technologies, University of Kragujevac, Jovana Cvijića bb, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
- BioIRC - Bioengineering Research & Development Center, University of Kragujevac, Prvoslava Stojanovića 6, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables & Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associated Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables & Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associated Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- University of Kragujevac, Liceja Kneževine Srbije 1A, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
- BioIRC - Bioengineering Research & Development Center, University of Kragujevac, Prvoslava Stojanovića 6, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Sestre Janjić 6, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- 3B's Research Group, I3Bs - Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables & Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017, Barco, Guimarães, Portugal
- ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associated Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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Mitroo D, Das DN, Hamilton PD, Kumfer BM, Ravi N. Combustion conditions influence toxicity of flame-generated soot to ocular (ARPE-19) cells. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 344:123307. [PMID: 38190877 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
Abstract
Soot is a prevalent aerosol found both indoors and outdoors that has several sources, such as natural (e.g., wildfires), civilian (e.g., cooking), or military (e.g., burn pit operation). Additionally, within the sources, factors that influence the physicochemical properties of the soot include combustion temperature, oxygen availability, and fuel type. Being able to reproduce soot in the laboratory and systematically assess its toxicity is important in the pursuit of elucidating pathologies associated with its exposure. Of the organs of interest, we targeted the eye given the scant attention received. Yet, air pollution constituents such as soot have been linked to diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and proliferative vitreoretinopathy. We developed a bench-scale system to synthesize different types of soot, that is, soot with a systematically varied physical attributes or chemical composition. We used common analytical techniques to probe such properties, and used statistical analyses to correlate them with toxicity in vitro using ARPE-19 cells. Within the range of flame conditions studied, we find that soot toxicity increases with increasing oxygen concentration in fuel-rich premixed flames, and weakly increases with decreasing flame temperature. Additionally, soot particles produced in premixed flames are generally smaller in size, exhibit a lesser fractal structure, and are considerably more toxic to ARPE-19 cells than soot particles produced in non-premixed flames.
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- Dhruv Mitroo
- Veterans Research and Education Foundation, St. Louis, MO, 63103, USA; Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, 63103, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis MO 63110, USA
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- Veterans Research and Education Foundation, St. Louis, MO, 63103, USA; Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, 63103, USA
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- Center for Aerosol Science and Engineering, Department of Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
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- Veterans Research and Education Foundation, St. Louis, MO, 63103, USA; Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, 63103, USA; Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis MO 63110, USA; Center for Aerosol Science and Engineering, Department of Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA.
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Wu CL, Ni ZF, Kuang XY, Li MF, Zong MH, Fan XD, Lou WY. Novel Multitarget ACE Inhibitory Peptides from Bovine Colostrum Immunoglobulin G: Cellular Transport, Efficacy in Regulating Endothelial Dysfunction, and Network Pharmacology Studies. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:4155-4169. [PMID: 38366990 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c08795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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In this study, we used traditional laboratory methods, bioinformatics, and cellular models to screen novel ACE inhibitory (ACEI) peptides with strong ACEI activity, moderate absorption rates, and multiple targets from bovine colostrum immunoglobulin G (IgG). The purified fraction of the compound proteinase hydrolysate of IgG showed good ACEI activity. After nano-UPLC-MS/MS identification and in silico analysis, eight peptides were synthesized and verified. Among them, SFYPDY, TSFYPDY, FSWF, WYQQVPGSGL, and GVHTFP were identified as ACEI peptides, as they exhibited strong ACEI activity (with IC50 values of 104.7, 80.0, 121.2, 39.8, and 86.3 μM, respectively). They displayed good stability in an in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion assay. In a Caco-2 monolayer model, SFYPDY, FSWF, and WYQQVPGSGL exhibited better absorption rates and lower IC50 values than the other peptides and were thereby identified as novel ACEI peptides. Subsequently, in a H2O2-induced endothelial dysfunction (ED) model based on HUVECs, SFYPDY, FSWF, and WYQQVPGSGL regulated ED by reducing apoptosis and ROS accumulation while upregulating NOS3 mRNA expression. Network pharmacology analysis and RT-qPCR confirmed that they regulated multiple targets. Overall, our results suggest that SFYPDY, FSWF, and WYQQVPGSGL can serve as novel multitarget ACEI peptides.
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- Chu-Li Wu
- Laboratory of Applied Biocatalysis, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong China
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- Laboratory of Applied Biocatalysis, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong China
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- Laboratory of Applied Biocatalysis, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong China
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- Laboratory of Applied Biocatalysis, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong China
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- Laboratory of Applied Biocatalysis, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong China
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- Laboratory of Applied Biocatalysis, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong China
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- Laboratory of Applied Biocatalysis, School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong China
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Ciura K, Moschini E, Stępnik M, Serchi T, Gutleb A, Jarzyńska K, Jagiello K, Puzyn T. Toward Nano-Specific In Silico NAMs: How to Adjust Nano-QSAR to the Recent Advancements of Nanotoxicology? SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305581. [PMID: 37775952 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
Abstract
The rapid development of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) causes humans to become increasingly exposed to them. Therefore, a better understanding of the health impact of ENMs is highly demanded. Considering the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement) principle, in vitro and computational methods are excellent alternatives for testing on animals. Among computational methods, nano-quantitative structure-activity relationship (nano-QSAR), which links the physicochemical and structural properties of EMNs with biological activities, is one of the leading method. The nature of toxicological experiments has evolved over the last decades; currently, one experiment can provide thousands of measurements of the organism's functioning at the molecular level. At the same time, the capacity of the in vitro systems to mimic the human organism is also improving significantly. Hence, the authors would like to discuss whether the nano-QSAR approach follows modern toxicological studies and takes full advantage of the opportunities offered by modern toxicological platforms. Challenges and possibilities for improving data integration are underlined narratively, including the need for a consensus built between the in vitro and the QSAR domains.
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- Krzesimir Ciura
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdańsk, Al. Gen. Hallera 107, Gdańsk, 80-416, Poland
- QSAR Lab Ltd., Trzy Lipy 3 St., Gdańsk, 80-172, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Research and Innovation, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, des Hauts-Fourneaux, Esch/Alzette, 4362, Luxembourg
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- Department of Environmental Research and Innovation, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, des Hauts-Fourneaux, Esch/Alzette, 4362, Luxembourg
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- Department of Environmental Research and Innovation, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, des Hauts-Fourneaux, Esch/Alzette, 4362, Luxembourg
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Laboratory of Environmental Chemoinformatics, University of Gdańsk, Wita Stwosza 63, Gdańsk, 80-308, Poland
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- QSAR Lab Ltd., Trzy Lipy 3 St., Gdańsk, 80-172, Poland
- Faculty of Chemistry, Laboratory of Environmental Chemoinformatics, University of Gdańsk, Wita Stwosza 63, Gdańsk, 80-308, Poland
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- QSAR Lab Ltd., Trzy Lipy 3 St., Gdańsk, 80-172, Poland
- Faculty of Chemistry, Laboratory of Environmental Chemoinformatics, University of Gdańsk, Wita Stwosza 63, Gdańsk, 80-308, Poland
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Ghosh S, Lee SJ, Hsu JC, Chakraborty S, Chakravarty R, Cai W. Cancer Brachytherapy at the Nanoscale: An Emerging Paradigm. CHEMICAL & BIOMEDICAL IMAGING 2024; 2:4-26. [PMID: 38274040 PMCID: PMC10806911 DOI: 10.1021/cbmi.3c00092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Brachytherapy is an established treatment modality that has been globally utilized for the therapy of malignant solid tumors. However, classic therapeutic sealed sources used in brachytherapy must be surgically implanted directly into the tumor site and removed after the requisite period of treatment. In order to avoid the trauma involved in the surgical procedures and prevent undesirable radioactive distribution at the cancerous site, well-dispersed radiolabeled nanomaterials are now being explored for brachytherapy applications. This emerging field has been coined "nanoscale brachytherapy". Despite present-day advancements, an ongoing challenge is obtaining an advanced, functional nanomaterial that concurrently incorporates features of high radiolabeling yield, short labeling time, good radiolabeling stability, and long tumor retention time without leakage of radioactivity to the nontargeted organs. Further, attachment of suitable targeting ligands to the nanoplatforms would widen the nanoscale brachytherapy approach to tumors expressing various phenotypes. Molecular imaging using radiolabeled nanoplatforms enables noninvasive visualization of cellular functions and biological processes in vivo. In vivo imaging also aids in visualizing the localization and retention of the radiolabeled nanoplatforms at the tumor site for the requisite time period to render safe and effective therapy. Herein, we review the advancements over the last several years in the synthesis and use of functionalized radiolabeled nanoplatforms as a noninvasive substitute to standard brachytherapy sources. The limitations of present-day brachytherapy sealed sources are analyzed, while highlighting the advantages of using radiolabeled nanoparticles (NPs) for this purpose. The recent progress in the development of different radiolabeling methods, delivery techniques and nanoparticle internalization mechanisms are discussed. The preclinical studies performed to date are summarized with an emphasis on the current challenges toward the future translation of nanoscale brachytherapy in routine clinical practices.
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- Sanchita Ghosh
- Radiopharmaceuticals
Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400085, India
- Homi
Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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- Departments
of Radiology and Medical Physics, University
of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, United States
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- Departments
of Radiology and Medical Physics, University
of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, United States
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- Radiopharmaceuticals
Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400085, India
- Homi
Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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- Radiopharmaceuticals
Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400085, India
- Homi
Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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- Departments
of Radiology and Medical Physics, University
of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, United States
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Gimondi S, Ferreira H, Reis RL, Neves NM. Intracellular Trafficking of Size-Tuned Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:312. [PMID: 38203483 PMCID: PMC10779336 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) are widely used as drug delivery systems in nanomedicine. Despite their widespread application, a comprehensive understanding of their intracellular trafficking remains elusive. In the present study, we focused on exploring the impact of a 20 nm difference in size on NP performance, including drug delivery capabilities and intracellular trafficking. For that, poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether-block-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA-PEG) NPs with sizes of 50 and 70 nm were precisely tailored. To assess their prowess in encapsulating and releasing therapeutic agents, we have employed doxorubicin (Dox), a well-established anticancer drug widely utilized in clinical settings, as a model drug. Then, the beneficial effect of the developed nanoformulations was evaluated in breast cancer cells. Finally, we performed a semiquantitative analysis of both NPs' uptake and intracellular localization by immunostaining lysosomes, early endosomes, and recycling endosomes. The results show that the smaller NPs (50 nm) were able to reduce the metabolic activity of cancer cells more efficiently than NPs of 70 nm, in a time and concentration-dependent manner. These findings are corroborated by intracellular trafficking studies that reveal an earlier and higher uptake of NPs, with 50 nm compared to the 70 nm ones, by the breast cancer cells. Consequently, this study demonstrates that NP size, even in small increments, has an important impact on their therapeutic effect.
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- Sara Gimondi
- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal; (S.G.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s–PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal; (S.G.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s–PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal; (S.G.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s–PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B’s Research Group, I3Bs—Research Institute on Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Guimarães, Portugal; (S.G.); (R.L.R.)
- ICVS/3B’s–PT Government Associate Laboratory, 4710-057 Guimarães, Portugal
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Alghurabi H, Jassim Muhammad H, Tagami T, Ogawa K, Ozeki T. Optimization, cellular uptake, and in vivo evaluation of Eudragit S100-coated bile salt-containing liposomes for oral colonic delivery of 5-aminosalicylic acid. Int J Pharm 2023; 648:123597. [PMID: 37952559 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Eudragit S100-coated bile salt-containing liposomes were prepared and optimized by experimenting with different variables, including bile salt type and concentration, and the method of incorporation into liposomes using a model hydrophilic compound, 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). After optimizing the formulation, cellular uptake, and animal pharmacokinetic experiments were performed. The inclusion of sodium glycocholate (SG) into liposomes decreased liposome particle size and entrapment efficiency significantly but had no effect on zeta potential. The method of incorporating SG into the lipid or aqueous phase of the liposome did not notably impact the characteristics of the liposomes but the hydration media had a substantial effect on the entrapment efficiency of 5-ASA. In vitro drug release in different fluids simulating distinct gastrointestinal tract sections, indicated pH-dependent disintegration of the coating layer of coated SG-containing liposomes. The majority of the drug was retained when subjected to simulated gastric fluid (SGF) and fed-state simulated intestinal fluid (FeSSIF) (≈ 37% release after 2 h in SGF pH 1.2, followed by 3 h in FeSSIF pH 5). The remaining drug was subsequently released in phosphate-buffered saline pH 7.4 (≈ 85% release within 24 h). Increasing SG concentration in the liposomes decreased the amount of drug released in FeSSIF. Similar results were observed when SG was replaced with sodium taurocholate. Cellular uptake studies in Caco-2 cells demonstrated that all liposomal formulations (conventional liposomes, bile salt-containing liposomes, and coated bile salt-containing liposomes) have shown to be equally effective at increasing the cellular uptake compared to free fluorescein solution. In the pharmacokinetic study, coated bile salt-containing liposomes showed a lower Cmax and prolonged residence in the gastrointestinal tract in comparison to conventional liposomes. Taken together, these findings suggest that the polymer-coated bile salt-containing liposomes have the potential to serve as a drug delivery system targeted at the colon.
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- Hamid Alghurabi
- Drug Delivery and Nano Pharmaceutics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 3-1 Tanabe-dori, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8603, Japan; Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Kerbala, Kerbala 56001, Iraq.
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University Hospital, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, 920-8641, Japan; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Kerbala, Kerbala 56001, Iraq.
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- Drug Delivery and Nano Pharmaceutics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 3-1 Tanabe-dori, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8603, Japan.
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- Drug Delivery and Nano Pharmaceutics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 3-1 Tanabe-dori, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8603, Japan.
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- Drug Delivery and Nano Pharmaceutics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 3-1 Tanabe-dori, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8603, Japan.
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Chizenga EP, Abrahamse H. Design and assembly of a nanoparticle, antibody, phthalocyanine scaffold for intracellular delivery of photosensitizer to human papillomavirus-transformed cancer cells. ARTIFICIAL CELLS, NANOMEDICINE, AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 51:205-216. [PMID: 37083545 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2023.2199037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
Abstract
In photodynamic therapy (PDT), internalization and uptake of the photosensitizer (PS) by the cells is a passive process that relies on the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect of tumour tissues due to their vasculature, increased LDL receptors, and decreased lymphatic drainage in vivo. But as worries about PDT resistance grow, using passive techniques to administer PSs is becoming less and less viable. According to reported resistance mechanisms, it is necessary to improve PS delivery by changing PS absorption and bioavailability in order to enhance the therapeutic outcome. Therefore, in this study, a multifunctional photosensitizing agent with specific monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to E6 oncoproteins was developed for PDT of human papillomavirus (HPV)-transformed cancer cells. Using PEGylated Gold Nanoparticles (PEGy-AuNP) at the core, anti-E6 mAbs and phthalocyanines were bound together. This compound demonstrated enhanced internalization of PS, resulting in enhanced PDT effects. In spite of being demonstrated in vitro, the substance in this work is intended for in vivo application, and conclusions are drawn to suggest possible outcomes for in vivo models based on observed data. By making PSs more bioavailable, facilitating their entry into cells, and preventing efflux through intracellular binding, this strategy may reduce cellular resistance to PDT.
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- Elvin Peter Chizenga
- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Wang D, Jiang Q, Dong Z, Meng T, Hu F, Wang J, Yuan H. Nanocarriers transport across the gastrointestinal barriers: The contribution to oral bioavailability via blood circulation and lymphatic pathway. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 203:115130. [PMID: 37913890 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.115130] [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] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Oral administration is the preferred route of drug delivery in clinical practice due to its noninvasiveness, safety, convenience, and high patient compliance. The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) plays a crucial role in facilitating the targeted delivery of oral drugs. However, the GIT presents multiple barriers that impede drug absorption, including the gastric barrier in the stomach and the mucus and epithelial barriers in the intestine. In recent decades, nanotechnology has emerged as a promising approach for overcoming these challenges by utilizing nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems such as liposomes, micelles, polymeric nanoparticles, solid lipid nanoparticles, and inorganic nanoparticles. Encapsulating drugs within nanocarriers not only protects them from degradation but also enhances their transport and absorption across the GIT, ultimately improving oral bioavailability. The aim of this review is to elucidate the mechanisms underlying nanocarrier-mediated transportation across the GIT into systemic circulation via both the blood circulation and lymphatic pathway.
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- Ding Wang
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China; China Jinhua Institute of Zhejiang University, Jinhua 321299, PR China.
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Jörgensen AM, Steinbring C, Stengel D, To D, Schmid P, Bernkop-Schnürch A. Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems (SEDDS) Containing Reverse Micelles: Advanced Oral Formulations for Therapeutic Peptides. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2302034. [PMID: 37696266 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Alternative methods to hydrophobic ion pairing for the formation of lipophilic complexes of peptide drugs to incorporate them in lipid-based nanocarriers such as self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) for oral administration are highly on demand. Such an alternative might be reverse micelles. Within this study, SEDDS containing dry reverse micelles (dRMsPMB ) formed with an anionic (sodium docusate; AOT), cationic (dimethyl-dioctadecyl-ammonium bromide; DODAB), amphoteric (soy lecithin; SL), or non-ionic (polysorbate 85; P85) surfactant loaded with the model peptide drug polymyxin B (PMB) are developed. They are characterized regarding size, payload, release kinetics, cellular uptake, and peptide activity. SEDDS exhibit sizes from 22.2 ± 1.7 (AOT-SEDDS-dRMsPMB ) to 61.7 ± 3.2 nm (P85-SEDDS-dRMsPMB ) with payloads up to 2% that are approximately sevenfold higher than those obtained via hydrophobic ion pairing. Within 6 h P85-SEDDS-dRMsPMB and AOT-SEDDS-dRMsPMB show no release of PMB in aqueous medium, whereas DODAB-SEDDS-dRMsPMB and SL-SEDDS-dRMsPMB show a sustained release. DODAB-SEDDS-dRMsPMB improves uptake by Caco-2 cells most efficiently reaching even ≈100% within 4 h followed by AOT-SEDDS-dRMsPMB with ≈20% and P85-/SL-SEDDS-dRMsPMB with ≈5%. The peptide drug maintains its antimicrobial activity in all SEDDS-dRMsPMB . According to these results, SEDDS containing dRMs might be a game changing strategy for oral peptide drug delivery.
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- Arne Matteo Jörgensen
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innrain 80-82, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innrain 80-82, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innrain 80-82, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innrain 80-82, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innrain 80-82, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, Innrain 80-82, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria
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Merino JJ, Cabaña-Muñoz ME. Nanoparticles and Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) Therapy for Cancer Treatment: Focus on Nanocarriers and a si-RNA CXCR4 Chemokine Blocker as Strategies for Tumor Eradication In Vitro and In Vivo. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:2068. [PMID: 38004925 PMCID: PMC10673568 DOI: 10.3390/mi14112068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have a high tropism for the hypoxic microenvironment of tumors. The combination of nanoparticles in MSCs decreases tumor growth in vitro as well as in rodent models of cancers in vivo. Covalent conjugation of nanoparticles with the surface of MSCs can significantly increase the drug load delivery in tumor sites. Nanoparticle-based anti-angiogenic systems (gold, silica and silicates, diamond, silver, and copper) prevented tumor growth in vitro. For example, glycolic acid polyconjugates enhance nanoparticle drug delivery and have been reported in human MSCs. Labeling with fluorescent particles (coumarin-6 dye) identified tumor cells using fluorescence emission in tissues; the conjugation of different types of nanoparticles in MSCs ensured success and feasibility by tracking the migration and its intratumor detection using non-invasive imaging techniques. However, the biosafety and efficacy; long-term stability of nanoparticles, and the capacity for drug release must be improved for clinical implementation. In fact, MSCs are vehicles for drug delivery with nanoparticles and also show low toxicity but inefficient accumulation in tumor sites by clearance of reticuloendothelial organs. To solve these problems, the internalization or conjugation of drug-loaded nanoparticles should be improved in MSCs. Finally, CXCR4 may prove to be a promising target for immunotherapy and cancer treatment since the delivery of siRNA to knock down this alpha chemokine receptor or CXCR4 antagonism has been shown to disrupt tumor-stromal interactions.
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- José Joaquín Merino
- Departamento de Farmacología, Farmacognosia y Botánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (U.C.M.), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Alizadeh R, Asghari A, Taghizadeh-Hesary F, Moradi S, Farhadi M, Mehdizadeh M, Simorgh S, Nourazarian A, Shademan B, Susanabadi A, Kamrava K. Intranasal delivery of stem cells labeled by nanoparticles in neurodegenerative disorders: Challenges and opportunities. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 15:e1915. [PMID: 37414546 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Neurodegenerative disorders occur through progressive loss of function or structure of neurons, with loss of sensation and cognition values. The lack of successful therapeutic approaches to solve neurologic disorders causes physical disability and paralysis and has a significant socioeconomic impact on patients. In recent years, nanocarriers and stem cells have attracted tremendous attention as a reliable approach to treating neurodegenerative disorders. In this regard, nanoparticle-based labeling combined with imaging technologies has enabled researchers to survey transplanted stem cells and fully understand their fate by monitoring their survival, migration, and differentiation. For the practical implementation of stem cell therapies in the clinical setting, it is necessary to accurately label and follow stem cells after administration. Several approaches to labeling and tracking stem cells using nanotechnology have been proposed as potential treatment strategies for neurological diseases. Considering the limitations of intravenous or direct stem cell administration, intranasal delivery of nanoparticle-labeled stem cells in neurological disorders is a new method of delivering stem cells to the central nervous system (CNS). This review describes the challenges and limitations of stem cell-based nanotechnology methods for labeling/tracking, intranasal delivery of cells, and cell fate regulation as theragnostic labeling. This article is categorized under: Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Neurological Disease.
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- Rafieh Alizadeh
- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Skull Base Research Center, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Science and Technology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Stengel D, Demirel BH, Knoll P, Truszkowska M, Laffleur F, Bernkop-Schnürch A. PEG vs. zwitterions: How these surface decorations determine cellular uptake of lipid-based nanocarriers. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 647:52-64. [PMID: 37244176 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.05.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the impact of polyethylene glycol (PEG) and zwitterionic surface decoration of lipid-based nanocarriers (NC) on cellular uptake. METHODS Anionic, neutral and cationic zwitterionic lipid-based NCs based on lecithin were compared with conventional PEGylated lipid-based NCs regarding stability in biorelevant fluids, interaction with endosome mimicking membranes, cytocompatibility, cellular uptake and permeation across intestinal mucosa. RESULTS PEGylated and zwitterionic lipid-based NCs exhibited a droplet size between 100 and 125 nm with a narrow size distribution. For the PEGylated and zwitterionic lipid-based NCs only minor alterations in size and PDI in fasted state intestinal fluid and mucus containing buffer were observed, demonstrating similar bioinert properties. Erythrocytes interaction studies revealed enhanced endosomal escape properties for zwitterionic lipid-based NCs compared to PEGylated lipid-based NCs. For the zwitterionic lipid-based NCs negligible cytotoxicity on Caco-2 and HEK cells, even in the highest tested concentration of 1 % (v/v) was recorded. The PEGylated lipid-based NCs showed a cell survival of ≥75 % for concentrations ≤0.05 % on Caco-2 and HEK cells, which was considered as non-toxic. For the zwitterionic lipid-based NCs up to 60-fold higher cellular uptake on Caco-2 cells was determined compared to PEGylated lipid-based NCs. For the cationic zwitterionic lipid-based NCs the highest cellular uptake with 58.5 % and 40.0 % in Caco-2 and HEK cells, respectively, was determined. The results were confirmed visually by life cell imaging. Ex-vivo permeation experiments using rat intestinal mucosa demonstrated up to 8.6-fold enhanced permeation of the lipophilic marker coumarin-6 in zwitterionic lipid-based NCs compared to the control. Up to 6.9-fold enhanced permeation of coumarin-6 in neutral zwitterionic lipid-based NCs compared to the PEGylated counterpart was recorded. CONCLUSION The replacement of PEG surfactants with zwitterionic surfactants is a promising approach to overcome the drawbacks of conventional PEGylated lipid-based NCs regarding intracellular drug delivery.
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- Daniel Stengel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Innsbruck, Institute of Pharmacy, Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.
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Das R, Le TT, Schiff B, Chorsi MT, Park J, Lam P, Kemerley A, Supran AM, Eshed A, Luu N, Menon NG, Schmidt TA, Wang H, Wu Q, Thirunavukkarasu M, Maulik N, Nguyen TD. Biodegradable piezoelectric skin-wound scaffold. Biomaterials 2023; 301:122270. [PMID: 37591188 PMCID: PMC10528909 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Electrical stimulation (ES) induces wound healing and skin regeneration. Combining ES with the tissue-engineering approach, which relies on biomaterials to construct a replacement tissue graft, could offer a self-stimulated scaffold to heal skin-wounds without using potentially toxic growth factors and exogenous cells. Unfortunately, current ES technologies are either ineffective (external stimulations) or unsafe (implanted electrical devices using toxic batteries). Hence, we propose a novel wound-healing strategy that integrates ES with tissue engineering techniques by utilizing a biodegradable self-charged piezoelectric PLLA (Poly (l-lactic acid)) nanofiber matrix. This unique, safe, and stable piezoelectric scaffold can be activated by an external ultrasound (US) to produce well-controlled surface-charges with different polarities, thus serving multiple functions to suppress bacterial growth (negative surface charge) and promote skin regeneration (positive surface charge) at the same time. We demonstrate that the scaffold activated by low intensity/low frequency US can facilitate the proliferation of fibroblast/epithelial cells, enhance expression of genes (collagen I, III, and fibronectin) typical for the wound healing process, and suppress the growth of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa bacteria in vitro simultaneously. This approach induces rapid skin regeneration in a critical-sized skin wound mouse model in vivo. The piezoelectric PLLA skin scaffold thus assumes the role of a multi-tasking, biodegradable, battery-free electrical stimulator which is important for skin-wound healing and bacterial infection prevention simultaneuosly.
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- Ritopa Das
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Molecular Cardiology and Angiogenesis Laboratory, Department of Surgery, University of Connecticut Health School of Medicine, Farmington, 06030, CT, USA
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- Molecular Cardiology and Angiogenesis Laboratory, Department of Surgery, University of Connecticut Health School of Medicine, Farmington, 06030, CT, USA
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- Molecular Cardiology and Angiogenesis Laboratory, Department of Surgery, University of Connecticut Health School of Medicine, Farmington, 06030, CT, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New York University, New York, NY, 10012, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, 06030, CT, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, 06030, CT, USA; Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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- Molecular Cardiology and Angiogenesis Laboratory, Department of Surgery, University of Connecticut Health School of Medicine, Farmington, 06030, CT, USA
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- Molecular Cardiology and Angiogenesis Laboratory, Department of Surgery, University of Connecticut Health School of Medicine, Farmington, 06030, CT, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA; Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA.
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Selmi M, Salek A, Barboura M, Njim L, Trabelsi A, Lahmar A, Lautram N, Roger E, Baati T, Ghedira LC. Thymoquinone-loaded lipid nanocapsules with promising anticancer activity for colorectal cancer. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:5390-5398. [PMID: 37767034 PMCID: PMC10521245 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00445g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common worldwide. Depending on its stage, chemotherapy is usually given after surgery when CRC has already metastasized to other organs like the liver or lungs. Unfortunately, the current antineoplastics used for CRC therapies involve toxicity and side effects due to their lack of site-specificity. To overcome the drawbacks of heavy chemotherapy, this study proposes to assess the efficacy of thymoquinone (TQ), a bioactive constituent of black seeds (Nigella sativa), as an antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic agent on an experimental CRC model in mice. TQ was encapsulated in lipid nanocapsules (LNCs), used as nanocarriers, in order to increase its specificity and cell absorption. TQ-loaded LNCs (TQ-LNCs) have a diameter of 58.3 ± 3.7 nm and 87.7 ± 4.5% TQ encapsulation efficiency. In turn, in vivo studies showed that the intratumoral administration of TQ-LNCs decreased the tumor size in colorectal cancer bearing mice compared to the control group. TQ-LNCs were more effective than free TQ for inducing tumor cell death. These results highlight the potential of TQ entrapped in LNCs as an anticancer agent for CRC treatment.
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- Mouna Selmi
- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles Bioactives et Biotechnologie UR17ES49, Faculté de Médecine Dentaire, Université de Monastir Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles Bioactives et Biotechnologie UR17ES49, Faculté de Médecine Dentaire, Université de Monastir Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles Bioactives et Biotechnologie UR17ES49, Faculté de Médecine Dentaire, Université de Monastir Tunisia
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- Service d'Anatomie Pathologique, CHU de Monastir, Université de Monastir Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles Bioactives et Biotechnologie UR17ES49, Faculté de Médecine Dentaire, Université de Monastir Tunisia
- Laboratoire de Pharmacognosie, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Monastir Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles Bioactives et Biotechnologie UR17ES49, Faculté de Médecine Dentaire, Université de Monastir Tunisia
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- Université d'Angers, INSERM, CNRS, MINT, SFR-ICAT F-49000 Angers France
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- Université d'Angers, INSERM, CNRS, MINT, SFR-ICAT F-49000 Angers France
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles, Institut National de Recherche et d'Analyse Physico-chimique, Biotechpôle Sidi Thabet 2020 Tunisia +216 71 537 688 +216 71 537 666
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles Bioactives et Biotechnologie UR17ES49, Faculté de Médecine Dentaire, Université de Monastir Tunisia
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Abuarqoub D, Mahmoud N, Alshaer W, Mohammad M, Ibrahim AA, Al-Mrahleh M, Alnatour M, Alqudah DA, Esawi E, Awidi A. Biological Performance of Primary Dental Pulp Stem Cells Treated with Gold Nanoparticles. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2490. [PMID: 37760931 PMCID: PMC10525781 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11092490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are one of the most stable nanoparticles that have been prevalently used as examples for biological and biomedical applications. Herein, we evaluate the effect of AuNPs on the biological processes of dental pulp stem cells derived from exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED). Two different shapes of PEGylated AuNPs, rods (AuNR-PEG) and spheres (AuNS-PEG), were prepared and characterized. SHED cells were treated with different concentrations of AuNR-PEG and AuNS-PEG to determine their effect on the stemness profile of stem cells (SCs), proliferation, cytotoxicity, cellular uptake, and reactive oxygen species (ROS), for cells cultured in media containing-fetal bovine serum (FBS) and serum-free media (SFM). Our results showed that both nanoparticle shapes maintained the expression profile of MSC surface markers. Moreover, AuNS-PEG showed a stimulatory effect on the proliferation rate and lower toxicity on SHED, compared to AuNR-PEG. Higher concentrations of 0.5-0.125 nM of AuNR-PEG have been demonstrated to cause more toxicity in cells. Additionally, cells treated with AuNPs and cultured in FBS showed a higher proliferative rate and lower toxicity when compared to the SFM. For cellular uptake, both AuNS-PEG and AuNR-PEG were uptaken by treated cells efficiently. However, cells cultured in SFM media showed a higher percentage of cellular uptake. For ROS, AuNR-PEG showed a significant reduction in ROS at lower concentrations (<0.03 nM), while AuNS-PEG did not show any significant difference compared to the control untreated cells. Thus, our results give evidence about the optimum concentration and shape of AuNPs that can be used for the differentiation of stem cells into specific cell lineages in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Duaa Abuarqoub
- Department of Pharmacology and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman 11196, Jordan;
- Cell Therapy Center, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; (W.A.); (M.A.-M.); (D.A.A.); (E.E.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan;
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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- Cell Therapy Center, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; (W.A.); (M.A.-M.); (D.A.A.); (E.E.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman 11196, Jordan;
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- Department of Nanoscience, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2907 E. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27401, USA;
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- Cell Therapy Center, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; (W.A.); (M.A.-M.); (D.A.A.); (E.E.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman 11196, Jordan;
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- Cell Therapy Center, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; (W.A.); (M.A.-M.); (D.A.A.); (E.E.)
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- Cell Therapy Center, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; (W.A.); (M.A.-M.); (D.A.A.); (E.E.)
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- Cell Therapy Center, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan; (W.A.); (M.A.-M.); (D.A.A.); (E.E.)
- School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital of Jordan University, Amman University, Amman 11942, Jordan
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Mou Y, Bai X, Ma H, Li T, Zhao Y, Wu T, Zhang Y, Qu H, Kong H, Wang X, Zhao Y. Protective effect of carbon dots derived from scrambled Coptidis Rhizoma against ulcerative colitis in mice. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 10:1253195. [PMID: 37711388 PMCID: PMC10498776 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1253195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Introduction: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic and progressive inflammatory disease of the intestines. The primary symptoms, such as bloody diarrhea, can result in weight loss and significantly diminish the patient's quality of life. Despite considerable research endeavors, this disease remains incurable. The scrambled Coptidis Rhizoma (SCR) has a rich historical background in traditional Chinese medicine as a remedy for UC. Drawing from a wealth of substantial clinical practices, this study is focused on investigating the protective effects and underlying mechanisms of the active component of SCR, namely SCR-based carbon dots (SCR-CDs), in the treatment of UC. Methods: SCR-CDs were extracted and isolated from the decoction of SCR, followed by a comprehensive characterization of their morphological structure and functional groups. Subsequently, we investigated the effects of SCR-CDs on parameters such as colonic length, disease activity index, and histopathological architecture using the dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mice model. Furthermore, we delved into the assessment of key aspects, including the expression of intestinal tight junction (TJ) proteins, inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress markers, and gut microbial composition, to unravel the intricate mechanisms underpinning their therapeutic effects. Results: SCR-CDs displayed a consistent spherical morphology, featuring uniform dispersion and diameters ranging from 1.2 to 2.8 nm. These SCR-CDs also exhibited a diverse array of surface chemical functional groups. Importantly, the administration of SCR-CDs, particularly at higher dosage levels, exerted a noteworthy preventive influence on colonic shortening, elevation of the disease activity index and colonic tissue impairment caused by DSS. These observed effects may be closely associated with the hygroscopic capability and hemostatic bioactivity inherent to SCR-CDs. Concurrently, the application of SCR-CDs manifested an augmenting impact on the expression of intestinal TJ proteins, concomitantly leading to a significant reduction in inflammatory cell infiltration and amelioration of oxidative stress. Additionally, SCR-CDs treatment facilitated the restoration of perturbed gut microbial composition, potentially serving as a fundamental mechanism underlying their observed protective effects. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the significant therapeutic potential of SCR-CDs in UC and provides elucidation on some of their mechanisms. Furthermore, these findings hold paramount importance in guiding innovative drug discovery for anti-UC agents.
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- Yanfang Mou
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Center of Scientific Experiment, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Robin B, Mousnier L, Lê H, Grabowski N, Chapron D, Bellance-Mina O, Huang N, Agnely F, Fattal E, Tsapis N. PLA-PEG forming worm-like nanoparticles despite unfavorable packing parameter: Formation mechanism, thermal stability and potential for cell internalization. Int J Pharm 2023; 643:123263. [PMID: 37482230 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123263] [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: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Most nanoparticles produced for drug delivery purposes are spherical. However, the literature suggests that elongated particles are advantageous, notably in terms of cellular uptake. Thus, we synthesized biocompatible polylactide-b-poly(ethylene glycol) (PLA-PEG) polymers bearing carboxylate moieties, and used them to formulate worm-like nanoparticles by a simple emulsion-evaporation process. Worm-like nanoparticles with variable aspect ratio were obtained by simply adjusting the molar mass of the PLA block: the shorter the molar mass of the PLA block, the more elongated the particles. As PLA molar mass decreased from 80,000 g/mol to 13,000 g/mol, the proportion of worm-like nanoparticles increased from 0 to 46%, in contradiction with the usual behavior of block polymers based on their packing parameter. To explain this unusual phenomenon, we hypothesized the shape arises from a combination of steric and electrostatic repulsions between PEG chains bearing a carboxylate moiety present at the dichloromethane-water interface during the evaporation process. Worm-like particles turned out to be unstable when incubated at 37 °C, above polymer glass transition temperature. Indeed, above Tg, a Plateau-Rayleigh instability occurs, leading to the division of the worm-like particles into spheres. However, this instability was slow enough to assess worm-like particles uptake by murine macrophages. A slight but significant increase of internalization was observed for worm-like particles, compared to their spherical counterparts, confirming the interest of developing biocompatible anisotropic nanoparticles for pharmaceutical applications such as drug delivery.
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- Baptiste Robin
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400 Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400 Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400 Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400 Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400 Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400 Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400 Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400 Orsay, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut Galien Paris-Saclay, 91400 Orsay, France.
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Cary C, Stapleton P. Determinants and mechanisms of inorganic nanoparticle translocation across mammalian biological barriers. Arch Toxicol 2023; 97:2111-2131. [PMID: 37303009 PMCID: PMC10540313 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-023-03528-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Biological barriers protect delicate internal tissues from exposures to and interactions with hazardous materials. Primary anatomical barriers prevent external agents from reaching systemic circulation and include the pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and dermal barriers. Secondary barriers include the blood-brain, blood-testis, and placental barriers. The tissues protected by secondary barriers are particularly sensitive to agents in systemic circulation. Neurons of the brain cannot regenerate and therefore must have limited interaction with cytotoxic agents. In the testis, the delicate process of spermatogenesis requires a specific milieu distinct from the blood. The placenta protects the developing fetus from compounds in the maternal circulation that would impair limb or organ development. Many biological barriers are semi-permeable, allowing only materials or chemicals, with a specific set of properties, that easily pass through or between cells. Nanoparticles (particles less than 100 nm) have recently drawn specific concern due to the possibility of biological barrier translocation and contact with distal tissues. Current evidence suggests that nanoparticles translocate across both primary and secondary barriers. It is known that the physicochemical properties of nanoparticles can affect biological interactions, and it has been shown that nanoparticles can breach primary and some secondary barriers. However, the mechanism by which nanoparticles cross biological barriers has yet to be determined. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to summarize how different nanoparticle physicochemical properties interact with biological barriers and barrier products to govern translocation.
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- Chelsea Cary
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, Rutgers University, 170 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA.
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Sousa Ribeiro IR, da Silva RF, Rabelo RS, Marin TM, Bettini J, Cardoso MB. Flowing through Gastrointestinal Barriers with Model Nanoparticles: From Complex Fluids to Model Human Intestinal Epithelium Permeation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37467308 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c07048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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Most nanomaterial-based medicines are intravenously applied since oral administration comprises challenging-related biological obstacles, such as interactions with distinct digestive fluids and their transport through the intestinal barrier. Moreover, there is a lack of nanoparticle-based studies that faithfully consider the above-cited obstacles and boost oral-administered nanomedicines' rational design. In this study, the physicochemical stability of fluorescent model silica nanoparticles (f-SiO2NPs) passing through all simulated gastrointestinal fluids (salivary, gastric, and intestinal) and their absorption and transport across a model human intestinal epithelium barrier are investigated. An aggregation/disaggregation f-SiO2NPs process is identified, although these particles remain chemically and physically stable after exposure to digestive fluids. Further, fine imaging of f-SiO2NPs through the absorption and transport across the human intestinal epithelium indicates that nanoparticle transport is time-dependent. The above-presented protocol shows tremendous potential for deciphering fundamental gastrointestinal nanoparticles' evolution and can contribute to rational oral administration-based nanomedicine design.
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- Iris Renata Sousa Ribeiro
- Institute of Chemistry (IQ), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), P.O. Box: 6154, Campinas, SP 13083-970, Brazil
- Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas 13083-970, Brazil
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- Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas 13083-970, Brazil
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- Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas 13083-970, Brazil
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- Brazilian Biosciences National Laboratory (LNBio), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas 13083-970, Brazil
- Department of Biochemistry and Tissue Biology, Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), P.O. Box: 6109, Campinas, SP 13083-970, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas 13083-970, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry (IQ), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), P.O. Box: 6154, Campinas, SP 13083-970, Brazil
- Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas 13083-970, Brazil
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Gabrielaitis D, Zitkute V, Saveikyte L, Labutyte G, Skapas M, Meskys R, Casaite V, Sasnauskiene A, Neniskyte U. Nanotubes from bacteriophage tail sheath proteins: internalisation by cancer cells and macrophages. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:3705-3716. [PMID: 37441259 PMCID: PMC10334369 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00166k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Bionanoparticles comprised of naturally occurring monomers are gaining interest in the development of novel drug transportation systems. Here we report on the stabilisation, cellular uptake, and macrophage clearance of nanotubes formed from the self-assembling gp053 tail sheath protein of the vB_EcoM_FV3 bacteriophage. To evaluate the potential of the bacteriophage protein-based nanotubes as therapeutic nanocarriers, we investigated their internalisation into colorectal cancer cell lines and professional macrophages that may hinder therapeutic applications by clearing nanotube carriers. We fused the bacteriophage protein with a SNAP-tag self-labelling enzyme and demonstrated that its activity is retained in assembled nanotubes, indicating that such carriers can be applied to deliver therapeutic biomolecules. Under physiological conditions, the stabilisation of the nanotubes by PEGylation was required to prevent aggregation and yield a stable solution with uniform nano-sized structures. Colorectal carcinoma cells from primary and metastatic tumours internalized SNAP-tag-carrying nanotubes with different efficiencies. The nanotubes entered HCT116 cells via dynamin-dependent and SW480 cells - via dynamin- and clathrin-dependent pathways and were accumulated in lysosomes. Meanwhile, peritoneal macrophages phagocytosed the nanotubes in a highly efficient manner through actin-dependent mechanisms. Macrophage clearance of nanotubes was enhanced by inflammatory activation but was dampened in macrophages isolated from aged animals. Altogether, our results demonstrate that gp053 nanotubes retained the cargo's enzymatic activity post-assembly and had the capacity to enter cancer cells. Furthermore, we emphasise the importance of evaluating the nanocarrier clearance by immune cells under conditions mimicking a cancerous environment.
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- Dovydas Gabrielaitis
- Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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- Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
- VU-EMBL Partnership Institute, Vilnius University Vilnius Lithuania
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Bilardo R, Traldi F, Brennan CH, Resmini M. The Role of Crosslinker Content of Positively Charged NIPAM Nanogels on the In Vivo Toxicity in Zebrafish. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1900. [PMID: 37514086 PMCID: PMC10383542 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15071900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Polymeric nanogels as drug delivery systems offer great advantages, such as high encapsulation capacity and easily tailored formulations; however, data on biocompatibility are still limited. We synthesized N-isopropylacrylamide nanogels, with crosslinker content between 5 and 20 mol%, functionalized with different positively charged co-monomers, and investigated the in vivo toxicity in zebrafish. Our results show that the chemical structure of the basic unit impacts the toxicity profile depending on the degree of ionization and hydrogen bonding capability. When the degree of crosslinking of the polymer was altered, from 5 mol% to 20 mol%, the distribution of the positively charged monomer 2-tert-butylaminoethyl methacrylate was significantly altered, leading to higher surface charges for the more rigid nanogels (20 mol% crosslinker), which resulted in >80% survival rate (48 h, up to 0.5 mg/mL), while the more flexible polymers (5 mol% crosslinker) led to 0% survival rate (48 h, up to 0.5 mg/mL). These data show the importance of tailoring both chemical composition and rigidity of the formulation to minimize toxicity and demonstrate that using surface charge data to guide the design of nanogels for drug delivery may be insufficient.
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- Roberta Bilardo
- Department of Chemistry, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London, London E1 4NS, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London, London E1 4NS, UK
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- School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, Queen Mary University of London, London E1 4NS, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London, London E1 4NS, UK
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Choudhary P, Magloire D, Hamonic G, Wilson HL. Immune responses in the uterine mucosa: clues for vaccine development in pigs. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1171212. [PMID: 37483639 PMCID: PMC10361056 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1171212] [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: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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The immune system in the upper reproductive tract (URT) protects against sexually transmitted pathogens, while at the same time providing immune tolerance responses against allogenic sperm and the developing fetus. The uterine environment is also responsive to hormonal variations during the estrus cycle, although the most likely timing of exposure to pathogens is during estrus and breeding when the cervix is semi-permissive. The goal for intrauterine immunization would be to induce local or systemic immunity and/or to promote colostral/lactogenic immunity that will passively protect suckling offspring. The developing fetus is not the vaccine target. This minireview article focuses on the immune response induced in the pig uterus (uterine body and uterine horns) with some comparative references to other livestock species, mice, and humans.
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- Pooja Choudhary
- Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- Department of Veterinary Microbiology Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- Department of Veterinary Microbiology Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Cao P, Amiralian N, Wang J, Sun B, Popat A, Xie F, Xu ZP, Li Y, Li L. Engineering nano-cellulose bio-composites to improve protein delivery for oral vaccination. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 149:213400. [PMID: 37018915 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Oral vaccine is a non-invasive, ideal way to protect communities from infectious diseases. Effective vaccine delivery systems are required to enhance vaccine absorption in the small intestine and its cellular uptake by immune cells. Here, we constructed alginate/chitosan-coated cellulose nanocrystal (Alg-Chi-CNC) and nanofibril (Alg-Chi-CNF) nanocomposites to enhance ovalbumin (OVA) delivery in the intestine. In vitro mucosal permeation and diffusion and cellular uptake demonstrated that Chi-CNC exhibited better cellular uptake in epithelial and antigen-presenting cells (APCs). In vivo results revealed that alginate/chitosan-coated nanocellulose nanocomposites generated strong systemic and mucosal immune responses. Though the features of functional nano-cellulose composites affected mucus permeation and APC uptakes, in vivo specific-OVA immune responses have not shown significant differences due to the complexity of the small intestine.
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Vazhnichaya E, Lytvyn S, Kurapov Y, Semaka O, Lutsenko R, Chunikhin A. The influence of pure (ligandless) magnetite nanoparticles functionalization on blood gases and electrolytes in acute blood loss. NANOMEDICINE: NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2023; 50:102675. [PMID: 37028737 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2023.102675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Objective was to compare the effect of functionalization of magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles (NPs) with sodium chloride (NaCl), or its combination with ethylmethylhydroxypyrydine succinate (EMHPS) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) on blood gases and electrolytes in acute blood loss. Ligandless magnetite NPs were synthesized by the electron beam technology and functionalized by mentioned agents. Size of NPs in colloidal solutions Fe3O4@NaCl, Fe3O4@NaCl@EMHPS, Fe3O4@NaCl@PVP, Fe3O4@NaCl@EMHPS@PVP (nanosystems 1-4) was determined by dynamic light scattering. In vivo experiments were performed on 27 Wistar rats. Acute blood loss was modeled by removal 25 % circulating blood. Nanosystems 1-4 were administered to animals intaperitoneally after the blood loss with followed determination of blood gases, pH and electrolytes. In blood loss, nanosystems Fe3O4@NaCl and Fe3O4@NaCl@PVP were able to improve the state of blood gases, pH, and the ratio of sodium/potassium in the blood. So, magnetite NPs with a certain surface modification can promote oxygen transport under hypoxic conditions.
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- Elena Vazhnichaya
- Department of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Poltava State Medical University, 23 Shevchenko Street, 36011 Poltava, Ukraine
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- Laboratory of Electron Beam Nanotechnology of Inorganic Materials for Medicine, E. O. Paton Electric Welding Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, 11 Kazymyr Malevych Street, 03150 Kyiv, Ukraine.
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- Laboratory of Electron Beam Nanotechnology of Inorganic Materials for Medicine, E. O. Paton Electric Welding Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, 11 Kazymyr Malevych Street, 03150 Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Poltava State Medical University, 23 Shevchenko Street, 36011 Poltava, Ukraine
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- Department of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Poltava State Medical University, 23 Shevchenko Street, 36011 Poltava, Ukraine
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- Department of Smooth Muscle, O.V. Palladin Institute of Biochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, 9 Leontovich Street, 01054 Kyiv, Ukraine
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Baati T, Chaabani I, Salek A, Njim L, Selmi M, Al-Kattan A, Hosni K. Chitosan-coated ultrapure silicon nanoparticles produced by laser ablation: biomedical potential in nano-oncology as a tumor-targeting nanosystem. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:3044-3052. [PMID: 37260505 PMCID: PMC10228338 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00253e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Ultrapure silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) produced by femtosecond laser ablation in water have attracted great interest in the area of cancer therapy as they are efficient as photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy modality and can induce cell hyperthermia under radiofrequency radiation. Recently, we showed that these biocompatible nanoparticles were not able to reach tumors after intravenous injection in mice due to their rapid clearance from the bloodstream. In order to increase their half-life time and therefore their chances to reach and accumulate in tumors by an enhanced permeation retention (EPR) effect, a capping agent on SiNP surface acting as a colloidal stabilizer suspension is required. In this regard, this work focuses for the first time on the functionalization of SiNPs through the modification of their surface by chitosan (SiNPs-CH) in order to enhance their therapeutic properties in cancer therapy. Here, in vivo experiments were carried out during 15 days on nude mice developing a subcutaneously grafted malignant human brain tumor (glioblastoma). The characterization of SiNPs-CH showed an average hydrodynamic size of around 142 ± 65 nm as well as a relatively neutral charge (-5.2 mV) leading to a high colloidal suspension stability. The point of our work concerns the improvement of the biodistribution of SiNPs-CH with regard to tumors, the bloodstream, and organs. After the intravenous administration of 20 mg kg-1, all the studied parameters (animal behavior, organs' morphology, and histopathology) were in accord with the absence of toxicity due to SiNPs-CH, confirming their biocompatibility and even size and surface charge were modified compared to bare nanoparticles. Moreover an increased time in the bloodstream circulation of up to 7 days was observed, indicating the stealth of the nanoparticles, which could escape opsonization and premature elimination by macrophages and the reticuloendothelial system. As evidenced by silicon assessment, the interaction of the SiNPs-CH with the liver and spleen was significantly reduced compared to the bare nanoparticles. At the same time, SiNPs-CH were concentrated progressively in tumors from 12.03% after 1 day up to 39.55% after 7 days, confirming their uptake by the tumor microenvironment through the enhanced permeability retention effect. Subsequently, the silicon level declined progressively down to 33.6% after 15 days, evidencing the degradation of pH-sensitive SiNPs-CH under the acidic tumor microenvironment. Taken together, the stealthy SiNPs-CH exhibited an ideal biodistribution profile within the tumor microenvironment with a sustainable biodegradation and elimination profile, indicating their promising application in the nano-oncology field as a tumor-targeting system.
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- Tarek Baati
- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles, Institut National de Recherche et d'Analyse Physico-chimique Biotechpôle Sidi Thabet 2020 Tunisia +216-71-537-688 +216-71-537-666
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles, Institut National de Recherche et d'Analyse Physico-chimique Biotechpôle Sidi Thabet 2020 Tunisia +216-71-537-688 +216-71-537-666
- Service de radiologie, Clinique Hospitalo-Universitaire de Médecine Dentaire 5000 Monastir Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles, Institut National de Recherche et d'Analyse Physico-chimique Biotechpôle Sidi Thabet 2020 Tunisia +216-71-537-688 +216-71-537-666
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- Service d'Anatomie Pathologique, EPS Fattouma Bourguiba de Monastir, Faculté de Médecine de Monastir, Université de Monastir 5000 Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles, Institut National de Recherche et d'Analyse Physico-chimique Biotechpôle Sidi Thabet 2020 Tunisia +216-71-537-688 +216-71-537-666
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- Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, LP3 UMR 7341 Campus de Luminy, Case 917 CEDEX 09 13288 Marseille France
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles, Institut National de Recherche et d'Analyse Physico-chimique Biotechpôle Sidi Thabet 2020 Tunisia +216-71-537-688 +216-71-537-666
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Massaro M, Wu S, Baudo G, Liu H, Collum S, Lee H, Stigliano C, Segura-Ibarra V, Karmouty-Quintana H, Blanco E. Lipid nanoparticle-mediated mRNA delivery in lung fibrosis. Eur J Pharm Sci 2023; 183:106370. [PMID: 36642345 PMCID: PMC10898324 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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mRNA delivery enables the specific synthesis of proteins with therapeutic potential, representing a powerful strategy in diseases lacking efficacious pharmacotherapies. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic lung disease characterized by excessive extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition and subsequent alveolar remodeling. Alveolar epithelial type 2 cells (AEC2) and fibroblasts represent important targets in IPF given their role in initiating and driving aberrant wound healing responses that lead to excessive ECM deposition. Our objective was to examine a lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-based mRNA construct as a viable strategy to target alveolar epithelial cells and fibroblasts in IPF. mRNA-containing LNPs measuring ∼34 nm had high encapsulation efficiency, protected mRNA from degradation, and exhibited sustained release kinetics. eGFP mRNA LNP transfection in human primary cells proved dose- and time-dependent in vitro. In a bleomycin mouse model of lung fibrosis, luciferase mRNA LNPs administered intratracheally led to site-specific lung accumulation. Importantly, bioluminescence signal was detected in lungs as early as 2 h after delivery, with signal still evident at 48 h. Of note, LNPs were found associated with AEC2 and fibroblasts in vivo. Findings highlight the potential for pulmonary delivery of mRNA in IPF, opening therapeutic avenues aimed at halting and potentially reversing disease progression.
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- Matteo Massaro
- Department of Nanomedicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX 77030 United States; College of Materials Sciences and Opto-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049 China
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- Department of Nanomedicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX 77030 United States
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- Department of Nanomedicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX 77030 United States; College of Materials Sciences and Opto-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049 China
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- Department of Nanomedicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX 77030 United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Divisions of Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Nanomedicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX 77030 United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Center for Neuroregeneration, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX 77030 United States
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- Department of Nanomedicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX 77030 United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Divisions of Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Nanomedicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX 77030 United States; Department of Cardiology, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX 77030 United States; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10065, United States.
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Zheng F, Luo Y, Liu Y, Gao Y, Chen W, Wei K. Nano-baicalein facilitates chemotherapy in breast cancer by targeting tumor microenvironment. Int J Pharm 2023; 635:122778. [PMID: 36842519 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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Cancer-associated fibroblasts constitute a significant component in the tumor microenvironment, playing a pivotal role in tumor proliferation, invasion, migration, and metastasis. Consequently, therapy combining chemotherapeutic agents with tumor microenvironment (TME) modulators appears to be a promising avenue for cancer treatment. In this paper, a tumor microenvironment-based mPEG-PLGA nanoparticle loaded with baicalein (PMs-Ba) was constructed for the purpose of improving the tumor microenvironment in cases of triple-negative breast cancer. The results demonstrate that, on the one hand, PMs-Ba was able to inhibit the transforming growth factor β(TGF-β) signaling pathway to avoid the activation of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), thereby influencing the interstitial microenvironment of the tumor. On the other hand, the agent led to an increase in the infiltration of cytotoxic T cells, activating the tumor immune microenvironment. Meanwhile, in the murine breast cancer model, an intravenous injection of PMs-Ba combined with doxorubicin nanoparticles (PMs-ADM) significantly improved the antitumor effectiveness. These results suggest that baicalein encapsulated in nanoparticles may be a promising strategy for modulating the TME and for adjuvant chemotherapy, signifying a potential TME-remodeling nanoformulation that could enhance the antitumor efficacy of nanotherapeutics.
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- Fang Zheng
- School of Bioscience and Bioengineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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- School of Bioscience and Bioengineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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- School of Bioscience and Bioengineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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- School of Bioscience and Bioengineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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- School of Bioscience and Bioengineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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- School of Bioscience and Bioengineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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Yao Y, Ko Y, Grasman G, Raymond JE, Lahann J. The steep road to nonviral nanomedicines: Frequent challenges and culprits in designing nanoparticles for gene therapy. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 14:351-361. [PMID: 36959977 PMCID: PMC10028570 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.14.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The potential of therapeutically loaded nanoparticles (NPs) has been successfully demonstrated during the last decade, with NP-mediated nonviral gene delivery gathering significant attention as highlighted by the broad clinical acceptance of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines. A significant barrier to progress in this emerging area is the wild variability of approaches reported in published literature regarding nanoparticle characterizations. Here, we provide a brief overview of the current status and outline important concerns regarding the need for standardized protocols to evaluate NP uptake, NP transfection efficacy, drug dose determination, and variability of nonviral gene delivery systems. Based on these concerns, we propose wide adherence to multimodal, multiparameter, and multistudy analysis of NP systems. Adoption of these proposed approaches will ensure improved transparency, provide a better basis for interlaboratory comparisons, and will simplify judging the significance of new findings in a broader context, all critical requirements for advancing the field of nonviral gene delivery.
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- Yao Yao
- Biointerfaces Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
- School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Biointerfaces Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
- School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, South Korea
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- Biointerfaces Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Biointerfaces Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Biointerfaces Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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Pleiotrophin-Loaded Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles as a Possible Treatment for Osteoporosis. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020658. [PMID: 36839981 PMCID: PMC9966378 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease. Conventional treatments are based on the use of antiresorptive drugs and/or anabolic agents. However, these treatments have certain limitations, such as a lack of bioavailability or toxicity in non-specific tissues. In this regard, pleiotrophin (PTN) is a protein with potent mitogenic, angiogenic, and chemotactic activity, with implications in tissue repair. On the other hand, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) have proven to be an effective inorganic drug-delivery system for biomedical applications. In addition, the surface anchoring of cationic polymers, such as polyethylenimine (PEI), allows for greater cell internalization, increasing treatment efficacy. In order to load and release the PTN to improve its effectiveness, MSNs were successfully internalized in MC3T3-E1 mouse pre-osteoblastic cells and human mesenchymal stem cells. PTN-loaded MSNs significantly increased the viability, mineralization, and gene expression of alkaline phosphatase and Runx2 in comparison with the PTN alone in both cell lines, evidencing its positive effect on osteogenesis and osteoblast differentiation. This proof of concept demonstrates that MSN can take up and release PTN, developing a potent osteogenic and differentiating action in vitro in the absence of an osteogenic differentiation-promoting medium, presenting itself as a possible treatment to improve bone-regeneration and osteoporosis scenarios.
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Ziani K, Ioniță-Mîndrican CB, Mititelu M, Neacșu SM, Negrei C, Moroșan E, Drăgănescu D, Preda OT. Microplastics: A Real Global Threat for Environment and Food Safety: A State of the Art Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:617. [PMID: 36771324 PMCID: PMC9920460 DOI: 10.3390/nu15030617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Microplastics are small plastic particles that come from the degradation of plastics, ubiquitous in nature and therefore affect both wildlife and humans. They have been detected in many marine species, but also in drinking water and in numerous foods, such as salt, honey and marine organisms. Exposure to microplastics can also occur through inhaled air. Data from animal studies have shown that once absorbed, plastic micro- and nanoparticles can distribute to the liver, spleen, heart, lungs, thymus, reproductive organs, kidneys and even the brain (crosses the blood-brain barrier). In addition, microplastics are transport operators of persistent organic pollutants or heavy metals from invertebrate organisms to other higher trophic levels. After ingestion, the additives and monomers in their composition can interfere with important biological processes in the human body and can cause disruption of the endocrine, immune system; can have a negative impact on mobility, reproduction and development; and can cause carcinogenesis. The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has affected not only human health and national economies but also the environment, due to the large volume of waste in the form of discarded personal protective equipment. The remarkable increase in global use of face masks, which mainly contain polypropylene, and poor waste management have led to worsening microplastic pollution, and the long-term consequences can be extremely devastating if urgent action is not taken.
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- Khaled Ziani
- Department of Clinical Laboratory and Food Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020945 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory and Food Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020945 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory and Food Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Physics and Informatics, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020956 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020945 Bucharest, Romania
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Progress in oral insulin delivery by PLGA nanoparticles for the management of diabetes. Drug Discov Today 2023; 28:103393. [PMID: 36208724 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2022.103393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Currently, the only practical way to treat type 1 and advanced insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus (T1/2DM) is the frequent subcutaneous injection of insulin, which is significantly different physiologically from endogenous insulin secretion from pancreatic islets and can lead to hyperinsulinemia, pain, and infection in patients with poor compliance. Hence, oral insulin delivery has been actively pursued to revolutionize the treatment of insulin-dependent diabetes. In this review, we provide an overview of recent progress in developing poly(lactic co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles (NPs) for oral insulin delivery. Different strategies for insulin-loaded PLGA NPs to achieve normoglycemic effects are discussed. Finally, challenges and future perspectives of PLGA NPs for oral insulin delivery are put forward.
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Delon LC, Faria M, Jia Z, Johnston S, Gibson R, Prestidge CA, Thierry B. Capturing and Quantifying Particle Transcytosis with Microphysiological Intestine-on-Chip Models. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2200989. [PMID: 36549695 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202200989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Understanding the intestinal transport of particles is critical in several fields ranging from optimizing drug delivery systems to capturing health risks from the increased presence of nano- and micro-sized particles in human environment. While Caco-2 cell monolayers grown on permeable supports are the traditional in vitro model used to probe intestinal absorption of dissolved molecules, they fail to recapitulate the transcytotic activity of polarized enterocytes. Here, an intestine-on-chip model is combined with in silico modeling to demonstrate that the rate of particle transcytosis is ≈350× higher across Caco-2 cell monolayers exposed to fluid shear stress compared to Caco-2 cells in standard "static" configuration. This relates to profound phenotypical alterations and highly polarized state of cells grown under mechanical stimulation and it is shown that transcytosis in the microphysiological model is energy-dependent and involves both clathrin and macropinocytosis mediated endocytic pathways. Finally, it is demonstrated that the increased rate of transcytosis through cells exposed to flow is explained by a higher rate of internal particle transport (i.e., vesicular cellular trafficking and basolateral exocytosis), rather than a change in apical uptake (i.e., binding and endocytosis). Taken together, the findings have important implications for addressing research questions concerning intestinal transport of engineered and environmental particles.
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- Ludivine C Delon
- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
- Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
- Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Science and Practice, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5050, Australia
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- Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, 5095, Australia
- Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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Pang H, Huang X, Xu ZP, Chen C, Han FY. Progress in oral insulin delivery by PLGA nanoparticles for the management of diabetes. Drug Discov Today 2023; 28:103393. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.drudis.2022.103393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2024]
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Dubey A, Dhas N, Naha A, Rani U, GS R, Shetty A, R Shetty C, Hebbar S. Cationic biopolymer decorated Asiatic Acid and Centella asiatica extract incorporated liposomes for treating early-stage Alzheimer's disease: An In-vitro and In-vivo investigation. F1000Res 2022; 11:1535. [PMID: 36761834 PMCID: PMC9887206 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.128874.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background: Asiatic acid (AA) is a naturally occurring triterpenoid derivative of Centella asiatica (CA) with neuroprotective effect. The study aimed to design an ideal oral drug delivery system to treat Alzheimer's disease (AD) and develop chitosan-embedded liposomes comprising an extract of CA (CLCAE) and compare them with the chitosan-coated liposomes of asiatic acid (CLAA) for oral delivery to treat the initial phases of AD. Methods: The solvent evaporation technique was used to develop CLCAE and CLAA, optimised with the experiment's design, and was further evaluated. Results: Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) studies confirmed coating with chitosan. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) indicated the successful formation of CLCAE and CLAA. Differential scanning colorimetry (DSC) confirmed the drug-phospholipid complex. Furthermore, the rate of in vitro release of CLCAE and CLAA was found to be 69.43±0.3 % and 85.3±0.3 %, respectively, in 24 h. Ex vivo permeation of CLCAE and CLAA was found to be 48±0.3 % and 78±0.3 %, respectively. In the Alcl3-induced AD model in rats, disease progression was confirmed by Y-maze, the preliminary histopathology evaluation showed significantly higher efficacy of the prepared liposomes (CLCAE and CLAA) compared to the Centella asiatica extract (CAE) and they were found to have equivalent efficacy to the standard drug (rivastigmine tartrate). The considerable increase in pharmacodynamic parameters in terms of neuronal count in the CLAA group indicated the protective role against Alcl3 toxicity and was also confirmed by assessing acetylcholine (Ach) levels. The pharmacokinetic study, such as C max, T max, and area under curve (AUC) parameters, proved an increase in AA bioavailability in the form of CLAA compared to the pure AA and CLCAE forms. Conclusion: The preclinical study suggested that CLAA was found to have better stability and an ideal oral drug delivery system to treat AD.
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- Akhilesh Dubey
- Nitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutics, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Health Innovation, Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Nitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutics, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Nitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutics, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Nitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharma Chemistry, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India,
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Araújo MJ, Sousa ML, Fonseca E, Felpeto AB, Martins JC, Vázquez M, Mallo N, Rodriguez-Lorenzo L, Quarato M, Pinheiro I, Turkina MV, López-Mayán JJ, Peña-Vázquez E, Barciela-Alonso MC, Spuch-Calvar M, Oliveira M, Bermejo-Barrera P, Cabaleiro S, Espiña B, Vasconcelos V, Campos A. Proteomics reveals multiple effects of titanium dioxide and silver nanoparticles in the metabolism of turbot, Scophthalmus maximus. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136110. [PMID: 36007739 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and silver (Ag) NPs are among the most used engineered inorganic nanoparticles (NPs); however, their potential effects to marine demersal fish species, are not fully understood. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the proteomic alterations induced by sub-lethal concentrations citrate-coated 25 nm ("P25") TiO2 or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) coated 15 nm Ag NPs to turbot, Scophthalmus maximus. Juvenile fish were exposed to the NPs through daily feeding for 14 days. The tested concentrations were 0, 0.75 or 1.5 mg of each NPs per kg of fish per day. The determination of NPs, Titanium and Ag levels (sp-ICP-MS/ICP-MS) and histological alterations (Transmission Electron Microscopy) supported proteomic analysis performed in the liver and kidney. Proteomic sample preparation procedure (SP3) was followed by LC-MS/MS. Label-free MS quantification methods were employed to assess differences in protein expression. Functional analysis was performed using STRING web-tool. KEGG Gene Ontology suggested terms were discussed and potential biomarkers of exposure were proposed. Overall, data shows that liver accumulated more elements than kidney, presented more histological alterations (lipid droplets counts and size) and proteomic alterations. The Differentially Expressed Proteins (DEPs) were higher in Ag NPs trial. The functional analysis revealed that both NPs caused enrichment of proteins related to generic processes (metabolic pathways). Ag NPs also affected protein synthesis and nucleic acid transcription, among other processes. Proteins related to thyroid hormone transport (Serpina7) and calcium ion binding (FAT2) were suggested as biomarkers of TiO2 NPs in liver. For Ag NPs, in kidney (and at a lower degree in liver) proteins related with metabolic activity, metabolism of exogenous substances and oxidative stress (e.g.: NADH dehydrogenase and Cytochrome P450) were suggested as potential biomarkers. Data suggests adverse effects in turbot after medium/long-term exposures and the need for additional studies to validate specific biological applications of these NPs.
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- Mário J Araújo
- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal.
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- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CETGA - Cluster de la Acuicultura de Galicia, 15965, Ribeira, Galicia, A Coruña, Spain
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- CETGA - Cluster de la Acuicultura de Galicia, 15965, Ribeira, Galicia, A Coruña, Spain
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avda. Mestre José Veiga s/n, Braga, Portugal
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avda. Mestre José Veiga s/n, Braga, Portugal
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avda. Mestre José Veiga s/n, Braga, Portugal
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, 581 83, Linköping, Sweden
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- GETEE - Trace Element, Spectroscopy and Speciation Group, Institute of Materials iMATUS, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology, Faculty of Chemistry, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Avenida das Ciencias, s/n., 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- GETEE - Trace Element, Spectroscopy and Speciation Group, Institute of Materials iMATUS, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology, Faculty of Chemistry, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Avenida das Ciencias, s/n., 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- GETEE - Trace Element, Spectroscopy and Speciation Group, Institute of Materials iMATUS, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology, Faculty of Chemistry, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Avenida das Ciencias, s/n., 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- TeamNanoTech / Magnetic Materials Group, CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo - Campus Universitario Lagoas Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- GETEE - Trace Element, Spectroscopy and Speciation Group, Institute of Materials iMATUS, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology, Faculty of Chemistry, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Avenida das Ciencias, s/n., 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- CETGA - Cluster de la Acuicultura de Galicia, 15965, Ribeira, Galicia, A Coruña, Spain
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- INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Avda. Mestre José Veiga s/n, Braga, Portugal
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- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal; Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, s/n, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Av. General Norton de Matos s/n, 4450-208, Matosinhos, Portugal
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Naeimi R, Najafi R, Molaei P, Amini R, Pecic S. Nanoparticles: The future of effective diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer? Eur J Pharmacol 2022; 936:175350. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2022.175350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Yang J, Lin J, Chen X, Rong L, Shen M, Wang Y, Xie J. Mesona chinensis polysaccharide/zein nanoparticles to improve the bioaccesibility and in vitro bioactivities of curcumin. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 295:119875. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Wu J, Zhu Z, Liu W, Zhang Y, Kang Y, Liu J, Hu C, Wang R, Zhang M, Chen L, Shao L. How Nanoparticles Open the Paracellular Route of Biological Barriers: Mechanisms, Applications, and Prospects. ACS NANO 2022; 16:15627-15652. [PMID: 36121682 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c05317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Biological barriers are essential physiological protective systems and obstacles to drug delivery. Nanoparticles (NPs) can access the paracellular route of biological barriers, either causing adverse health impacts on humans or producing therapeutic opportunities. This Review introduces the structural and functional influences of NPs on the key components that govern the paracellular route, mainly tight junctions, adherens junctions, and cytoskeletons. Furthermore, we evaluate their interaction mechanisms and address the influencing factors that determine the ability of NPs to open the paracellular route, which provides a better knowledge of how NPs can open the paracellular route in a safer and more controllable way. Finally, we summarize limitations in the research models and methodologies of the existing research in the field and provide future research direction. This Review demonstrates the in-depth causes for the reversible opening or destruction of the integrity of barriers generated by NPs; more importantly, it contributes insights into the design of NP-based medications to boost paracellular drug delivery efficiency.
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- Junrong Wu
- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou 510515, China
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Internalization study of nanosized zeolite crystals in human glioblastoma cells. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 218:112732. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Hernández-Parra H, Cortés H, Avalos-Fuentes JA, Del Prado-Audelo M, Florán B, Leyva-Gómez G, Sharifi-Rad J, Cho WC. Repositioning of drugs for Parkinson's disease and pharmaceutical nanotechnology tools for their optimization. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:413. [PMID: 36109747 PMCID: PMC9479294 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01612-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
Parkinson's disease (PD) significantly affects patients' quality of life and represents a high economic burden for health systems. Given the lack of safe and effective treatments for PD, drug repositioning seeks to offer new medication alternatives, reducing research time and costs compared to the traditional drug development strategy. This review aimed to collect evidence of drugs proposed as candidates to be reused in PD and identify those with the potential to be reformulated into nanocarriers to optimize future repositioning trials. We conducted a detailed search in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus from January 2015 at the end of 2021, with the descriptors "Parkinson's disease" and "drug repositioning" or "drug repurposing". We identified 28 drugs as potential candidates, and six of them were found in repositioning clinical trials for PD. However, a limitation of many of these drugs to achieve therapeutic success is their inability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB), as is the case with nilotinib, which has shown promising outcomes in clinical trials. We suggest reformulating these drugs in biodegradable nanoparticles (NPs) based on lipids and polymers to perform future trials. As a complementary strategy, we propose functionalizing the NPs surface by adding materials to the surface layer. Among other advantages, functionalization can promote efficient crossing through the BBB and improve the affinity of NPs towards certain brain regions. The main parameters to consider for the design of NPs targeting the central nervous system are highlighted, such as size, PDI, morphology, drug load, and Z potential. Finally, current advances in the use of NPs for Parkinson's disease are cited.
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- Héctor Hernández-Parra
- Departamento de Farmacología, Centro de Investigación Y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV-IPN), Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Medicina Genómica, Departamento de Genómica, Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación Luis Guillermo Ibarra Ibarra, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Biofísica & Neurociencias, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV-IPN), Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Escuela de Ingeniería Y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Ciudad de México, C. Puente 222, 14380 Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Biofísica & Neurociencias, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV-IPN), Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Hou Z, Meng R, Chen G, Lai T, Qing R, Hao S, Deng J, Wang B. Distinct accumulation of nanoplastics in human intestinal organoids. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 838:155811. [PMID: 35597345 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Plastic particles, especially nanoplastics, represent an emerging concern of threat to human health, oral uptake is an important pathway for the plastic particles ingestion by human. While their fate and adverse effects in animal gastrointestinal tract are increasingly investigated, knowledge about their uptake and toxicity in human intestine is still limited. Here, by exposing human intestinal organoids to polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs, ~50 nm in size) with concentrations of 10 and 100 μg/mL, we present evidence of their distinct accumulation in various type cells in intestinal organoids, then causing the cell apoptosis and inflammatory response. Our results further revealed that the effective inhibition of PS-NPs accumulation in secretive cells through co-exposure to a clathrin-mediated endocytosis inhibitor (chlorpromazine), and proved the essential role of active endocytosis in the PS-NPs uptaking into enterocyte cells. Our work not only elucidated the potential uptake and toxicity of PS-NPs in human intestinal cells and the underlying mechanism, but also provide a potential therapeutic approach to relieve the toxicity of PS-NPs to human through the endocytosis inhibition.
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- Zongkun Hou
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China.
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- College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China.
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