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Kim J, So B, Heo Y, So H, Jo JK. Advances in Male Contraception: When Will the Novel Male Contraception be Available? World J Mens Health 2024; 42:487-501. [PMID: 38164023 PMCID: PMC11216971 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.230118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
Abstract
Many contraceptive methods have been developed over the years due to high demand. However, female contraceptive pills and devices do not work for all females due to health conditions and side effects. Also, the number of males who want to actively participate in family planning is gradually increasing. However, the only contraceptive options currently available to males are condoms and vasectomy. Therefore, many male contraceptive methods, including medication (hormonal and non-hormonal therapy) and mechanical methods, are under development. Reversibility, safety, persistence, degree of invasion, promptness, and the suppression of anti-sperm antibody formation are essential factors in the development of male contraceptive methods. In this paper, male contraceptive methods under development are reviewed according to those essential factors. Furthermore, the timeline for the availability of a new male contraception is discussed.
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- Jongwon Kim
- Department of Medical and Digital Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medical and Digital Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medical and Digital Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medical and Digital Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Medical and Digital Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea.
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Yu X, Shuai J, Meng G, Zhou S, Wijayaraja AU, Zhao Y, Yao L, Yao R, Yang X, Zhang T, Wang L, Gu P, Zhang P, Sun F. Ferritin-nanocaged aggregation-induced emission nanoaggregates for NIR-II fluorescence-guided noninvasive, controllable male contraception. Mater Today Bio 2024; 25:100995. [PMID: 38384792 PMCID: PMC10879778 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.100995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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Controllable contraception in male animals was demonstrated through the utilization of gold nanorods' photothermal effect to accomplish mild testicular hyperthermia. However, the challenges arising from testicular administration and the non-biodegradability of nanoparticles hinder further clinical implementation. Therefore, a straightforward, non-invasive, and enhanced contraception approach is required. This study explores the utilization of human heavy chain ferritin (HFn) nanocarriers loaded with aggregation-induced emission luminogens (AIEgens) for noninvasive, controllable male contraception guided by Near-Infrared-II (NIR-II) fluorescence imaging. The HFn-caged AIEgens (HFn@BBT) are delivered via intravenous injection and activated by near-infrared irradiation. Lower hyperthermia treatment induces partial damage to the testes and seminiferous tubules, reducing fertility indices by approximately 100% on the 7th day, which gradually recovers to 80% on the 60th day. Conversely, implementation of elevated hyperthermia therapy causes total destruction of both testes and seminiferous tubules, leading to a complete loss of fertility on the 60th day. Additionally, the use of AIEgens in NIR-II imaging offers improved fluorescence efficiency and penetration depth. The findings of this study hold significant promise for the advancement of safe and effective male contraceptive methods, addressing the need for noninvasive and controllable approaches to reproductive health and population control.
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- Xinghua Yu
- Department of Urology & Andrology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Department of Urology & Andrology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Department of Urology & Andrology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Department of Urology & Andrology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Department of Urology & Andrology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Department of Urology & Andrology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Department of Urology & Andrology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Department of Urology & Andrology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nanomedicine, Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Nanomedicine and Nanoformulations, CAS-HK Joint Lab for Biomaterials, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511495, China
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- Department of Urology & Andrology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Department of Urology & Andrology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nanomedicine, Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Nanomedicine and Nanoformulations, CAS-HK Joint Lab for Biomaterials, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Urology & Andrology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310016, China
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Acharya B, Behera A, Behera S, Moharana S. Recent Advances in Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery Systems for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Reproductive Disorders. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:1336-1361. [PMID: 38412066 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Over the past decade, nanotechnology has seen extensive integration into biomedical applications, playing a crucial role in biodetection, drug delivery, and diagnostic imaging. This is especially important in reproductive health care, which has become an emerging and significant area of research. Global concerns have intensified around disorders such as infertility, endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy, erectile dysfunction, benign prostate hyperplasia, sexually transmitted infections, and reproductive cancers. Nanotechnology presents promising solutions to address these concerns by introducing innovative tools and techniques, facilitating early detection, targeted drug delivery, and improved imaging capabilities. Through the utilization of nanoscale materials and devices, researchers can craft treatments that are not only more precise but also more effective, significantly enhancing outcomes in reproductive healthcare. Looking forward, the future of nanotechnology in reproductive medicine holds immense potential for reshaping diagnostics, personalized therapies, and fertility preservation. The utilization of nanotechnology-driven drug delivery systems is anticipated to elevate treatment effectiveness, minimize side effects, and offer patients therapies that are not only more precise but also more efficient. This review aims to delve into the various types, properties, and preparation techniques of nanocarriers specifically designed for drug delivery in the context of reproductive disorders, shedding light on the current landscape and potential future directions in this dynamic field.
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- Biswajeet Acharya
- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752050, India
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752050, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752050, India
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Su Z, Diao T, McGuire H, Yao C, Yang L, Bao G, Xu X, He B, Zheng Y. Nanomaterials Solutions for Contraception: Concerns, Advances, and Prospects. ACS NANO 2023; 17:20753-20775. [PMID: 37856253 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c04366] [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: 10/21/2023]
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Preventing unintentional pregnancy is one of the goals of a global public health policy to minimize effects on individuals, families, and society. Various contraceptive formulations with high effectiveness and acceptance, including intrauterine devices, hormonal patches for females, and condoms and vasectomy for males, have been developed and adopted over the last decades. However, distinct breakthroughs of contraceptive techniques have not yet been achieved, while the associated long-term adverse effects are insurmountable, such as endocrine system disorder along with hormone administration, invasive ligation, and slowly restored fertility after removal of intrauterine devices. Spurred by developments of nanomaterials and bionanotechnologies, advanced contraceptives could be fulfilled via nanomaterial solutions with much safer and more controllable and effective approaches to meet various and specific needs for women and men at different reproductive stages. Nanomedicine techniques have been extended to develop contraceptive methods, such as the targeted drug delivery and controlled release of hormone using nanocarriers for females and physical stimulation assisted vasectomy using functional nanomaterials via photothermal treatment or magnetic hyperthermia for males. Nanomaterial solutions for advanced contraceptives offer significantly improved biosafety, noninvasive administration, and controllable reversibility. This review summarizes the nanomaterial solutions to female and male contraceptives including the working mechanisms, clinical concerns, and their merits and demerits. This work also reviewed the nanomaterials that have been adopted in contraceptive applications. In addition, we further discuss safety considerations and future perspectives of nanomaterials in nanostrategy development for next-generation contraceptives. We expect that nanomaterials would potentially replace conventional materials for contraception in the near future.
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- Zhenning Su
- NHC Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Engineering Technology Research, Department of Reproduction Physiology, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China
- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Engineering Technology Research, Department of Reproduction Physiology, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China
- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Engineering Technology Research, Department of Reproduction Physiology, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China
- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Engineering Technology Research, Department of Reproduction Physiology, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China
- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Engineering Technology Research, Department of Reproduction Physiology, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
- School of Science, Western Sydney University, Kumamoto NSW 2751, Australia
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Engineering Technology Research, Department of Reproduction Physiology, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology, Kumamoto University, 2-39-1 Kurokami, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto 860-8555, Japan
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Wang K, Mao W, Song X, Chen M, Feng W, Peng B, Chen Y. Reactive X (where X = O, N, S, C, Cl, Br, and I) species nanomedicine. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:6957-7035. [PMID: 37743750 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00435f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Reactive oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, carbonyl, chlorine, bromine, and iodine species (RXS, where X = O, N, S, C, Cl, Br, and I) have important roles in various normal physiological processes and act as essential regulators of cell metabolism; their inherent biological activities govern cell signaling, immune balance, and tissue homeostasis. However, an imbalance between RXS production and consumption will induce the occurrence and development of various diseases. Due to the considerable progress of nanomedicine, a variety of nanosystems that can regulate RXS has been rationally designed and engineered for restoring RXS balance to halt the pathological processes of different diseases. The invention of radical-regulating nanomaterials creates the possibility of intriguing projects for disease treatment and promotes advances in nanomedicine. In this comprehensive review, we summarize, discuss, and highlight very-recent advances in RXS-based nanomedicine for versatile disease treatments. This review particularly focuses on the types and pathological effects of these reactive species and explores the biological effects of RXS-based nanomaterials, accompanied by a discussion and the outlook of the challenges faced and future clinical translations of RXS nanomedicines.
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- Keyi Wang
- Department of Urology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, P. R. China.
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, P. R. China.
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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Yi L, Zhu S, Wu P, Zhang Y, Wang M, Xu P, Zeng J, Wang G, Luo L, Li W. Catalysis-Mediated Male Contraception through Black Phosphorus Nanosheets. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:42284-42292. [PMID: 37646168 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09574] [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: 09/01/2023]
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Nanocontraception has been proposed and received extensive attention in recent years for population control. However, currently developed methods for nanocontraception still face problems in efficacy and safety. Here, we propose catalysis-mediated oxidation as a new strategy for nanocontraception. With the catalytic production of highly oxidative species, male contraception was successfully achieved after the administration of black phosphorus nanosheets into the testes of male mice. Further mechanistic studies revealed that contraception was induced by oxidative stress and apoptosis of spermatogenesis cells. Meanwhile, the apoptosis of germ cells released testis antigen and induced immune cell infiltration, which enhanced reproductive damage. Notably, the introduced black phosphorus nanosheets naturally degraded during the catalytic oxidation process and ultimately converted to harmless phosphates, indicating the safety of the strategy. Furthermore, the catalysis-mediated strategy avoids utilizing additional inducers, such as near-infrared irradiation, magnetic fields, or ultrasound, which may cause severe pain. In summary, the proposed catalysis-mediated contraception can be a self-cleared, convenient, and safe strategy for controlling male fertility.
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- Lirong Yi
- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226019, P. R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226019, P. R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226019, P. R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226019, P. R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226019, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Strongly-Coupled Quantum Matter Physics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry and Energy Catalysis of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Strongly-Coupled Quantum Matter Physics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry and Energy Catalysis of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226019, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Key Laboratory of Strongly-Coupled Quantum Matter Physics of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Chemistry and Energy Catalysis of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226019, P. R. China
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Wang H, Yue X, Wu H, Wan Y, Tong Y, Zhao Y, Li Y, Pan J. A biocompatible NIR-II light-responsive nanoknife for permanent male sterilization. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:5029-5035. [PMID: 37705788 PMCID: PMC10496908 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00189j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Nanomaterial-mediated photothermal therapy (PTT) is a promising strategy for permanent male sterilization owing to its easy operation, rapid heating, minimal invasiveness, and high spatiotemporal controllability. However, the currently available PTT for male sterilization utilizes irradiation sources in the first near-infrared window (NIR-I), which may suffer from incomplete sterilization due to the insufficient penetration depth of NIR-I light. Herein, we developed a facile one-pot hydrothermal synthetic method of cysteine-coated copper sulfide (Cys-CuS) nanosheets for the second NIR window (NIR-II) PTT-mediated permanent male sterilization. In this method, Cys acted not only as a template but also as a sulfur resource in the formation of Cys-CuS nanosheets. The obtained Cys-CuS nanosheets possessed good photothermal properties and satisfied deep-tissue light response capacity under 1064 nm laser exposure. Given this, the permanent male sterilization in vivo was readily achieved by Cys-CuS nanosheets in a rapid manner (only 40 s). To the best of our knowledge, it is the first time that nanomaterial-mediated NIR-II PTT is applied for permanent male sterilization. We believe that the facilely prepared biocompatible Cys-CuS nanosheets can serve as a promising NIR-II light-responsive nanoknife to control the overpopulation of domestic pets and stray animals.
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- Haoyu Wang
- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital Tianjin 300052 China
- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University Hohhot 010050 China
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- Ultrasonic Diagnosis and Treatment Department, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Tianjin Cancer Hospital Ariport Hospital Tianjin 300052 China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital Tianjin 300052 China
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- Ultrasonic Diagnosis and Treatment Department, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Tianjin Cancer Hospital Ariport Hospital Tianjin 300052 China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital Tianjin 300052 China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University Tianjin 300211 China
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- Inner Mongolia Medical University Hohhot 010050 China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital Tianjin 300052 China
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Yu J, Xu J, Li H, Wu P, Zhu S, Huang X, Shen C, Zheng B, Li W. Gold nanoparticles retrogradely penetrate through testicular barriers via Sertoli-cells mediated endocytosis/exocytosis and induce immune response in mouse. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 255:114827. [PMID: 36965276 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114827] [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: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Despite the rapidly growing interest in nanoparticle-mediated controllable male contraception and recovery of male fertility, novel applications of nanoparticles in these processes are limited by a knowledge gap regarding their transport and distribution in the testes. Here, we investigated the fate of gold nanoparticles in the mouse testes using two injection methods, namely, interstitial testicular injection (IT-AuNPs, AuNPs exposure in the interstitial compartment of the testes) and rete testis injection (RT-AuNPs, AuNPs exposure in the adluminal compartment of the seminiferous tubules). In this study, we used 100 nm spherical AuNPs and microinjected with 5 μL AuNPs (30 mg/mL) for the experiments. For IT-AuNP injection, we found that AuNPs could not penetrate through the Sertoli cell-mediated blood-testis barrier (BTB) of the seminiferous tubules, and no male reproductive toxicity was observed. For RT-AuNP injection, AuNPs could be retrogradely transported from the adluminal compartment to the interstitial compartment of the testes via Sertoli cell-mediated endocytosis/exocytosis, resulting in damage and the release of inflammatory cytokines in the mouse testis. Our results highlight a retrograde nanoparticle transport function of Sertoli cells, thereby providing a mechanistic overview of the development and use of nanobiotechnology in male reproduction. SYNOPSIS: This study provides new insights into male reproductive immunotoxicity for AuNPs exposure and elucidates a mechanism via Sertoli cell-mediated endocytosis/exocytosis.
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- Jun Yu
- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Reproduction and Genetics, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215002, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Reproduction and Genetics, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Reproduction and Genetics, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215002, China.
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School of Nantong University, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China.
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Li J, Ning M, Zhang Y, Liu Q, Liu K, Zhang H, Zhao Y, Chen C, Liu Y. The potential for nanomaterial toxicity affecting the male reproductive system. WIRES NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 14:e1806. [DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Jiangxue Li
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China Beijing China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China Beijing China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China Beijing China
- School of Henan Institute of Advanced Technology of Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chengdu Sichuan China
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- Department of Chemistry Tsinghua University Beijing China
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- Department of Chemistry Tsinghua University Beijing China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China Beijing China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
- GBA National Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation Guangdong China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China Beijing China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China
- GBA National Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation Guangdong China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China Beijing China
- GBA National Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation Guangdong China
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Chattopadhyay P, Magdanz V, Hernández-Meliá M, Borchert KBL, Schwarz D, Simmchen J. Size‐Dependent Inhibition of Sperm Motility by Copper Particles as a Path toward Male Contraception. ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/anbr.202100152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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- Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) Barcelona Institute for Science and Technology 08028 Barcelona Spain
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- Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) Barcelona Institute for Science and Technology 08028 Barcelona Spain
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- Nanostructured Materials Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V. Hohe Str. 6 01069 Dresden Germany
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- Nanostructured Materials Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V. Hohe Str. 6 01069 Dresden Germany
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Recent progress in advanced biomaterials for long-acting reversible contraception. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:138. [PMID: 35300702 PMCID: PMC8932341 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01329-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Unintended pregnancy is a global issue with serious ramifications for women, their families, and society, including abortion, infertility, and maternal death. Although existing contraceptive strategies have been widely used in people's lives, there have not been satisfactory feedbacks due to low contraceptive efficacy and related side effects (e.g., decreased sexuality, menstrual cycle disorder, and even lifelong infertility). In recent years, biomaterials-based long-acting reversible contraception has received increasing attention from the viewpoint of fundamental research and practical applications mainly owing to improved delivery routes and controlled drug delivery. This review summarizes recent progress in advanced biomaterials for long-acting reversible contraception via various delivery routes, including subcutaneous implant, transdermal patch, oral administration, vaginal ring, intrauterine device, fallopian tube occlusion, vas deferens contraception, and Intravenous administration. In addition, biomaterials, especially nanomaterials, still need to be improved and prospects for the future in contraception are mentioned.
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Jivago JLPR, Brito JLM, Capistrano G, Vinícius-Araújo M, Lima Verde E, Bakuzis AF, Souza PEN, Azevedo RB, Lucci CM. New Prospects in Neutering Male Animals Using Magnetic Nanoparticle Hyperthermia. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13091465. [PMID: 34575541 PMCID: PMC8467495 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13091465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Controlling populations of free-roaming dogs and cats poses a huge challenge worldwide. Non-surgical neutering strategies for male animals have been long pursued, but the implementation of the procedures developed has remained limited to date. As submitting the testes to high temperatures impairs spermatogenesis, the present study investigated localized application of magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia (MNH) to the testicles as a potential non-surgical sterilization method for animals. An intratesticular injection of a magnetic fluid composed of manganese-ferrite nanoparticles functionalized with citrate was administered followed by testicle exposure to an alternate magnetic field to generate localized heat. Testicular MNH was highly effective, causing progressive seminiferous tubule degeneration followed by substitution of the parenchyma with stromal tissue and gonadal atrophy, suggesting an irreversible process with few side effects to general animal health.
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- José Luiz P. R. Jivago
- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Physiological Sciences, Institute of Biological Sciences, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Brasilia 70910-900, DF, Brazil; (J.L.P.R.J.); (J.L.M.B.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Physiological Sciences, Institute of Biological Sciences, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Brasilia 70910-900, DF, Brazil; (J.L.P.R.J.); (J.L.M.B.)
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- Institute of Physics and CNanoMed, Federal University of Goiás, Goiania 74884-092, GO, Brazil; (G.C.); (M.V.-A.); (A.F.B.)
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- Institute of Physics and CNanoMed, Federal University of Goiás, Goiania 74884-092, GO, Brazil; (G.C.); (M.V.-A.); (A.F.B.)
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- Instituto de Ciências Exatas e da Terra, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Pontal do Araguaia 78060-900, MT, Brazil;
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- Institute of Physics and CNanoMed, Federal University of Goiás, Goiania 74884-092, GO, Brazil; (G.C.); (M.V.-A.); (A.F.B.)
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- Laboratory of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance, Institute of Physics, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, DF, Brazil;
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- Department of Genetics and Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Brasilia 70910-900, DF, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Physiological Sciences, Institute of Biological Sciences, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Brasilia 70910-900, DF, Brazil; (J.L.P.R.J.); (J.L.M.B.)
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Ding W, Chen Z, Gu Y, Chen Z, Zheng Y, Sun F. Magnetic Testis Targeting and Magnetic Hyperthermia for Noninvasive, Controllable Male Contraception via Intravenous Administration. NANO LETTERS 2021; 21:6289-6297. [PMID: 34232048 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c02181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Mild testicular hyperthermia by the photothermal effect of gold nanorods could realize controllable male contraception. However, associated limitations, such as testicular administration and infrared laser inflicting severe pain, and the nondegradability of nanoparticles potentially causing toxicity, have restricted further clinical application. Inspired by the excellent physicochemical properties of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs), and the finding that testicular injection of PEG-coated IONPs with a diameter of 50 nm (PEG@Fe3O4-50) following an alternating magnetic field (AMF) could achieve controllable male contraception; here we propose a noninvasive, targeting approach for male contraception via intravenous administration. The magnetic properties and testes targeting of IONPs were proven to be greatly affected by their surface chemistry and particle size. After systemic administration, citric acid stabilized IONPs with size of 100 nm (CA@Fe3O4-100) were found to be the best ideal thermoagent for realizing the noninvasive contraception. This study offers new strategies for male contraception.
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- Weihua Ding
- Medical School, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Medical School, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Medical School, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Medical School, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Medical School, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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Wang X, Wu D, Li W, Yang L. Emerging biomaterials for reproductive medicine. ENGINEERED REGENERATION 2021; 2:230-245. [DOI: 10.1016/j.engreg.2021.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Cheng X, Xu Y, Jia Q, Guo N, Wang Z, Wang Y. Novel greener approached synthesis of polyacrylic nanoparticles for therapy and care of gestational diabetes. Drug Deliv 2020; 27:1263-1270. [PMID: 32880218 PMCID: PMC8216441 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2020.1809555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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In the present medical diagnostic method for the therapeutic of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), it is problematic and difficult to release successful and secure release of drugs to the exact site. Hence, many researchers have been carried out to bring antidiabetic using modern method to release of drugs for their production. This research work focusses on to provide an assemblage to the recent growth in the field of Ramulus mori extract (RME) loaded on polyacrylic gold nanoparticle for antidiabetics with special highlighting on nursing of GDM. Keynote of gold nanoparticle: diabetes mellitus, nursing, insulin, antidiabetic, drugs, and new system for drug delivery. Rat is used to test the drug delivery system. In vivo examination was not prepared seldom including in this research paper. This research investigation could be a new avenue for the development of drug delivery system of GDM.
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- Xianghong Cheng
- Department of Obstetrics, School of Clinical Medicine, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, School of Clinical Medicine, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, School of Clinical Medicine, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, School of Clinical Medicine, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, School of Clinical Medicine, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, School of Clinical Medicine, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan University, Zhengzhou, China
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Shandilya R, Pathak N, Lohiya NK, Sharma RS, Mishra PK. Nanotechnology in reproductive medicine: Opportunities for clinical translation. Clin Exp Reprod Med 2020; 47:245-262. [PMID: 33227186 PMCID: PMC7711096 DOI: 10.5653/cerm.2020.03650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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In recent years, nanotechnology has revolutionized global healthcare and has been predicted to exert a remarkable effect on clinical medicine. In this context, the clinical use of nanomaterials for cancer diagnosis, fertility preservation, and the management of infertility and other pathologies linked to pubertal development, menopause, sexually transmitted infections, and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) has substantial promise to fill the existing lacunae in reproductive healthcare. Of late, a number of clinical trials involving the use of nanoparticles for the early detection of reproductive tract infections and cancers, targeted drug delivery, and cellular therapeutics have been conducted. However, most of these trials of nanoengineering are still at a nascent stage, and better synergy between pharmaceutics, chemistry, and cutting-edge molecular sciences is needed for effective translation of these interventions from bench to bedside. To bridge the gap between translational outcome and product development, strategic partnerships with the insight and ability to anticipate challenges, as well as an in-depth understanding of the molecular pathways involved, are highly essential. Such amalgamations would overcome the regulatory gauntlet and technical hurdles, thereby facilitating the effective clinical translation of these nano-based tools and technologies. The present review comprehensively focuses on emerging applications of nanotechnology, which holds enormous promise for improved therapeutics and early diagnosis of various human reproductive tract diseases and conditions.
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- Ruchita Shandilya
- Department of Molecular Biology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal, India
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
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- Division of Reproductive Biology, Maternal and Child Health, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal, India
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Hou G, Qian J, Xu W, Sun T, Wang Y, Wang J, Ji L, Suo A. A novel pH-sensitive targeting polysaccharide-gold nanorod conjugate for combined photothermal-chemotherapy of breast cancer. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 212:334-344. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.02.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2018] [Revised: 02/03/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bao W, Xie L, Zeng X, Kang H, Wen S, Cui B, Li W, Qian Y, Wu J, Li T, Deng K, Xin HB, Wang X. A Cocktail-Inspired Male Birth Control Strategy with Physical/Chemical Dual Contraceptive Effects and Remote Self-Cleared Properties. ACS NANO 2019; 13:1003-1011. [PMID: 30698012 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.8b06683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Inspired by cocktails, we designed a medium term (2-20 weeks) male contraceptive strategy. Through a sequential injection process of four reagents (calcium alginate hydrogel, PEG-Au nanoparticles (PEG-AuNps), EDTA, and PEG-AuNps), physical clogging of the vas deferens and chemical inhibition of the sperm motility were realized simultaneously. The contraceptive period could be directly preset by adjusting the injection ratio of each reagent. More interesting, the embolism area could be readily dredged through a short-time noninvasive near-infrared irradiation. The present study offered an effective and reversible manner to fill the gap of current medium-term contraceptive strategy. In addition, the proposed in vivo pipeline plugging technology, with a flexible noninvasive self-cleared characteristic, might also provide a convenient and reliable strategy for some other biomedical engineering researches.
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- Weiwei Bao
- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies: Institition of Translational Medicine , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
- College of Basic Medicine , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies: Institition of Translational Medicine , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
- College of Life Science , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
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- Institute of Life Science , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
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- Institute of Life Science , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
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- Institute of Life Science , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies: Institition of Translational Medicine , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies: Institition of Translational Medicine , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies: Institition of Translational Medicine , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies: Institition of Translational Medicine , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies: Institition of Translational Medicine , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies: Institition of Translational Medicine , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies: Institition of Translational Medicine , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
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- The National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies: Institition of Translational Medicine , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
- College of Chemistry , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330088 , P.R. China
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Zhu H, Chen Y, Yan FJ, Chen J, Tao XF, Ling J, Yang B, He QJ, Mao ZW. Polysarcosine brush stabilized gold nanorods for in vivo near-infrared photothermal tumor therapy. Acta Biomater 2017; 50:534-545. [PMID: 28027959 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2016.12.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2016] [Revised: 12/20/2016] [Accepted: 12/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Gold nanorods (AuNRs) are suitable candidates for photothermal therapy in vivo, because of their excellent ability to transfer near-infrared (NIR) light into heat. However, appropriate surface should be generated on AuNRs before their in vivo application because of the low colloidal stability in complicate biological environment and relatively strong toxicity compared to their pristine stabilizer cetyltrimethylammonium bromide. In the current study, polysarcosine (PS), a non-ionic hydrophilic polypeptoid whose structure is similar to polypeptides, bearing repeating units of natural α-amino acid, was used to stabilize AuNRs due to its excellent hydrophilicity and biocompatibility. Polysarcosine with optimized molecular weight was synthesized and used to modify AuNRs by traditional ligand exchange. The grafting of PS on AuNRs was evidenced by fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and the alternation of surface zeta potential. The polysarcosine coated AuNRs (Au@PS) showed good stabilities in wide pH range and simulated physiological buffer with the ligand competition of dithiothreitol (DTT). The Au@PS NRs had neglectable cytotoxicity and showed efficient ablation of tumor cells in vitro. Moreover, Au@PS NRs had a longer circulation time in body that resulted in a higher accumulation in solid tumors after intravenous injection, compared to AuNRs capped with polyethylene glycol (PEG). Photothermal therapy in vivo demonstrated that the tumors were completely destroyed by single-time irradiation of NIR laser after one-time injection of the polysarcosine capped AuNRs. The Au@PS NRs did not cause obvious toxicity in vivo, suggesting promising potential in cancer therapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE In current study, polysarcosine (PS), a non-ionic hydrophilic polypeptoid whose structure is similar to polypeptides, bearing repeating units of natural α-amino acid, was used to stabilize AuNRs due to its excellent hydrophilicity and biocompatibility. The polysarcosine coated AuNRs (Au@PS) showed good stabilities in wide pH range and simulated physiological buffer. The Au@PS NRs had very low cytotoxicity and showed high efficacy for the ablation of cancer cells in vitro. Moreover, Au@PS NRs had a longer circulation time in blood that led to a higher accumulation in tumors after intravenous injection, compared to AuNRs capped with polyethylene glycol (PEG). In vivo photothermal therapy showed that tumors were completely cured without reoccurrence by one-time irradiation of NIR laser after a single injection of the polysarcosine modified AuNRs.
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Ali MRK, Ibrahim IM, Ali HR, Selim SA, El-Sayed MA. Treatment of natural mammary gland tumors in canines and felines using gold nanorods-assisted plasmonic photothermal therapy to induce tumor apoptosis. Int J Nanomedicine 2016; 11:4849-4863. [PMID: 27703351 PMCID: PMC5036785 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s109470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Plasmonic photothermal therapy (PPTT) is a cancer therapy in which gold nanorods are injected at the site of a tumor before near-infrared light is transiently applied to the tumor causing localized cell death. Previously, PPTT studies have been carried out on xenograft mice models. Herein, we report a study showing the feasibility of PPTT as applied to natural tumors in the mammary glands of dogs and cats, which more realistically represent their human equivalents at the molecular level. We optimized a regime of three low PPTT doses at 2-week intervals that ablated tumors mainly via apoptosis in 13 natural mammary gland tumors from seven animals. Histopathology, X-ray, blood profiles, and comprehensive examinations were used for both the diagnosis and the evaluation of tumor statuses before and after treatment. Histopathology results showed an obvious reduction in the cancer grade shortly after the first treatment and a complete regression after the third treatment. Blood tests showed no obvious change in liver and kidney functions. Similarly, X-ray diffraction showed no metastasis after 1 year of treatment. In conclusion, our study suggests the feasibility of applying the gold nanorods-PPTT on natural tumors in dogs and cats without any relapse or toxicity effects after 1 year of treatment.
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- Moustafa R K Ali
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Laser Dynamics Laboratory, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, Animal Health Research Institute (AHRI), Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Cairo, Egypt
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Laser Dynamics Laboratory, Atlanta, GA, USA
- School of Chemistry, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Ali MR, Ali HR, Rankin CR, El-Sayed MA. Targeting heat shock protein 70 using gold nanorods enhances cancer cell apoptosis in low dose plasmonic photothermal therapy. Biomaterials 2016; 102:1-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2016.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2016] [Revised: 06/03/2016] [Accepted: 06/04/2016] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Li Z, Tang S, Wang B, Li Y, Huang H, Wang H, Li P, Li C, Chu PK, Yu XF. Metabolizable Small Gold Nanorods: Size-dependent Cytotoxicity, Cell Uptake and In Vivo Biodistribution. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2016; 2:789-797. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.5b00538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Zhibin Li
- Institute
of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced
Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong P. R. China
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- Institute
of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced
Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong P. R. China
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- School
and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, Hubei P. R. China
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- Institute
of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced
Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong P. R. China
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- Institute
of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced
Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong P. R. China
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- Institute
of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced
Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong P. R. China
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- Institute
of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced
Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong P. R. China
- Department
of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee
Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- School
and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, Hubei P. R. China
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- Department
of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee
Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Institute
of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced
Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong P. R. China
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Li Z, Huang H, Tang S, Li Y, Yu XF, Wang H, Li P, Sun Z, Zhang H, Liu C, Chu PK. Small gold nanorods laden macrophages for enhanced tumor coverage in photothermal therapy. Biomaterials 2016; 74:144-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2015.09.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 191] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2015] [Revised: 09/25/2015] [Accepted: 09/26/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Liu Z, Liu X, Du Y, Ren J, Qu X. Using Plasmonic Copper Sulfide Nanocrystals as Smart Light-Driven Sterilants. ACS NANO 2015; 9:10335-46. [PMID: 26331394 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5b04380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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As an efficient route to control pet overpopulation and develop neutered experimental animals, male sterilization via surgical techniques, chemical injections, and antifertility vaccines has brought particular attention recently. However, these traditional ways usually induce long-term adverse reactions, immune suppression, and serious infection and pain. To overcome the above limitations, we developed a platform in the present study by using plasmonic copper sulfide nanocrystals (Cu2-xS NCs) as intelligent light-driven sterilants with ideal outcomes. Upon NIR laser irradiation, these well-prepared Cu2-xS NCs can possess NIR-induced hyperthermia and generate high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Due to the cooperation of photothermal and photodynamic effects, these nanocrystals exhibited NIR-mediated toxicity toward Sertoli cells both in vitro and in vivo in a mild manner. We attribute the potential mechanism of cellular injury to the apoptosis-related death and denaturation of protein in the testicles. Furthermore, the possible metabolism route and long-term toxicity of these nanocrystals after testicular injection indicate their high biocompatibility. Taking together, our study on the NIR-induced toxicity of Cu2-xS NCs provides keen insights for the usage of plasmonic nanomaterials in biomedicine.
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- Zhen Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization and Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry , Changchun 130022, China
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- Bethune Institute of Epigenetic Medicine, First Hospital of Jilin University , Changchun 130021, China
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- College of Life Science, Jilin University , Changchun, Jilin 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization and Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry , Changchun 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization and Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry , Changchun 130022, China
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Liu Z, Liu X, Ran X, Ju E, Ren J, Qu X. Single-layer tungsten oxide as intelligent photo-responsive nanoagents for permanent male sterilization. Biomaterials 2015; 69:56-64. [PMID: 26280950 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2015.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2015] [Revised: 08/03/2015] [Accepted: 08/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Permanent male sterilization has been recognized as useful tools for the development of neuter experimental animals and fattening livestock, as well as efficient control of pet overpopulation. Traditional routes such as surgical ways, chemical injections, and anti-fertility vaccines have addressed these crucial problems with idea outcomes. However, these routes usually bring out serious pain and infection towards animals, as well as induce long-term adverse reaction and immune suppression. Thus, a convenient, but non-surgical strategy for male sterilization under a mild manner is highly desirable. Here, for the first time, we demonstrate a novel platform for male sterilization by using single-layer WO2.72 nanosheets as smart photo-responsive sterilants. Upon a 980 nm irradiation, these nanoagents can possess intrinsic NIR-induced hyperthermia and sensitize the formation of singlet oxygen due to the cooperation of photothermal and photodynamic effects. Mechanism of cellular injury can be attributed to the denaturation of protein and apoptosis-related death. Moreover, long-term toxicity and possible metabolism route after testicular injection are discussed, indicating the neglectable systemic toxicity and high bio-compatibility of our nanoagents. Overall, our strategy can extremely overcome the shortcomings in various routine routes and suggest the new biological application of nanomaterials.
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- Zhen Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization and Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Changchun 130022, China
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- Bethune Institute of Epigenetic Medicine, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization and Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Changchun 130022, China; Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization and Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Changchun 130022, China; Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization and Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Changchun 130022, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization and Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Changchun 130022, China.
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Palui G, Aldeek F, Wang W, Mattoussi H. Strategies for interfacing inorganic nanocrystals with biological systems based on polymer-coating. Chem Soc Rev 2015; 44:193-227. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cs00124a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 164] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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A representative set of nanocrystals made of semiconductors, Au and iron oxide, surface-capped with polymer ligands presenting various metal-coordinating groups.
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- Goutam Palui
- Florida State University
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Tallahassee
- USA
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- Florida State University
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Tallahassee
- USA
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- Florida State University
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Tallahassee
- USA
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- Florida State University
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Tallahassee
- USA
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Surface charge and dosage dependent potential developmental toxicity and biodistribution of iron oxide nanoparticles in pregnant CD-1 mice. Reprod Toxicol 2014; 50:36-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2014.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2014] [Revised: 09/15/2014] [Accepted: 09/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Sub-100 nm hollow Au–Ag alloy urchin-shaped nanostructure with ultrahigh density of nanotips for photothermal cancer therapy. Biomaterials 2014; 35:4099-107. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2014.01.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2013] [Accepted: 01/22/2014] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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