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Ewieda SY, Hassan RA, Ahmed EM, Abdou AM, Hassan MSA. Synthesis, COX-2 inhibition, anti-inflammatory activity, molecular docking, and histopathological studies of new pyridazine derivatives. Bioorg Chem 2024; 150:107623. [PMID: 39002251 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
Abstract
Five new pyridazine scaffolds were synthesized and assessed for their inhibitory potential against both cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) compared with indomethacin and celecoxib. The majority of the synthesized compounds demonstrated a definite preference for COX-2 over COX-1 inhibition. Compounds 4c and 6b exhibited enhanced potency towards COX-2 enzyme with IC50 values of 0.26 and 0.18 µM, respectively, compared to celecoxib with IC50 = 0.35 µM. The selectivity index (SI) of compound 6b was 6.33, more than that of indomethacin (SI = 0.50), indicating the most predominant COX-2 inhibitory activity. Consequently, the in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of compound 6b was comparable to that of indomethacin and celecoxib and no ulcerative effect was detected upon the oral administration of compound 6b, as indicated by the histopathological examination. Moreover, compound 6b decreased serum plasma PEG2 and IL-1β. To rationalize the selectivity and potency of COX-2 inhibition, a molecular docking study of compound 6b into the COX-2 active site was carried out. The COX-2 inhibition and selectivity of compound 6b can be attributed to its ability to enter the side pocket of the COX-2 enzyme and interact with the essential amino acid His90. Together, these findings suggested that compound 6b is a promising lead for the possible design of COX-2 inhibitors that could be employed as safe and effective anti-inflammatory drugs.
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- Sara Y Ewieda
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Egypt.
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Zhao J, Gong S, Mu Y, Jia X, Zhou Y, Tian Y, Chao D. Wearable dual-drug controlled release patch for psoriasis treatment. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 669:835-843. [PMID: 38749222 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.064] [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: 04/06/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/27/2024]
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Wearable drug delivery systems (DDS) have made significant advancements in the field of precision medicine, offering precise regulation of drug dosage, location, and timing. The performance qualities that wearable DDS has always strived for are simplicity, efficiency, and intelligence. This paper proposes a wearable dual-drug synergistic release patch. The patch is powered by a built-in magnesium battery and utilizes a hydrogel containing viologen-based hyperbranched polyamidoamine as both a cathode material and an integrated drug reservoir. This design allows for the simultaneous release of both dexamethasone and tannic acid, overcoming the limitations of monotherapy and ensuring effective synergy for on-demand therapy. In a mouse model with praziquimod-induced psoriasis, the patch demonstrated therapeutic efficacy at a low voltage. The inflammatory skin returned to normal after 5 days with the on-demand release of dual drugs. This work provides a promising treatment option considering its straightforward construction and the therapeutic advantages of dual-drug synergy.
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- Jiaxin Zhao
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venerology of the First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- Department of Dermatology and Venerology of the First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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Nie R, Zhang J, Jia Q, Li Y, Tao W, Qin G, Liu X, Tao Y, Zhang Y, Li P. Structurally Oriented Carbon Dots as ROS Nanomodulators for Dynamic Chronic Inflammation and Infection Elimination. ACS NANO 2024; 18:22055-22070. [PMID: 39116283 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c05266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
Abstract
The selective elimination of cytotoxic ROS while retaining essential ones is pivotal in the management of chronic inflammation. Co-occurring bacterial infection further complicates the conditions, necessitating precision and an efficacious treatment strategy. Herein, the dynamic ROS nanomodulators are rationally constructed through regulating the surface states of herbal carbon dots (CDs) for on-demand inflammation or infection elimination. The phenolic OH containing CDs derived from honeysuckle (HOCD) and dandelion (DACD) demonstrated appropriate redox potentials, ensuring their ability to scavenge cytotoxic ROS such as ·OH and ONOO-, while invalidity toward essential ones such as O2·-, H2O2, and NO. This enables efficient treatment of chronic inflammation without affecting essential ROS signal pathways. The surface C-N/C═N of CDs derived from taxus leaves (TACD) and DACD renders them with suitable band structures, facilitating absorption in the red region and efficient generation of O2·- upon light irradiation for sterilization. Specifically, the facilely prepared DACD demonstrates fascinating dynamic ROS modulating ability, making it highly suitable for addressing concurrent chronic inflammation and infection, such as diabetic wound infection. This dynamic ROS regulation strategy facilitates the realization of the precise and efficient treatment of chronic inflammation and infection with minimal side effects, holding immense potential for clinical practice.
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- Renhao Nie
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
- Key laboratory of Flexible Electronics of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, 218 Qingyi Road, Ningbo 315103, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- School of Flexible Electronics (SoFE) and Henan Institute of Flexible Electronics (HIFE), Henan University, 379 mingli Road, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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Liu X, Chen S, Huang J, Du Y, Luo Z, Zhang Y, Liu L, Chen Y. Synthetic polypeptides inhibit nucleic acid-induced inflammation in autoimmune diseases by disrupting multivalent TLR9 binding to LL37-DNA bundles. NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024:10.1038/s41565-024-01759-2. [PMID: 39160338 DOI: 10.1038/s41565-024-01759-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024]
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Complexes of extracellular nucleic acids (NAs) with endogenous proteins or peptides, such as LL37, break immune balance and cause autoimmune diseases, whereas NAs with arginine-enriched peptides do not. Inspired by this, we synthesize a polyarginine nanoparticle PEG-TK-NPArg, which effectively inhibits Toll-like receptor-9 (TLR9) activation, in contrast to LL37. To explore the discrepancy effect of PEG-TK-NPArg and LL37, we evaluate the periodic structure of PEG-TK-NPArg-NA and LL37-NA complexes using small-angle X-ray scattering. LL37-NA complexes have a larger inter-NA spacing that accommodates TLR9, while the inter-NA spacing in PEG-TK-NPArg-NA complexes mismatches with the cavity of TLR9, thus inhibiting an interaction with multiple TLR9s, limiting their clustering and damping immune induction. Subsequently, the inhibitory inflammation effect of PEG-TK-NPArg is proved in an animal model of rheumatoid arthritis. This work on how the scavenger-NA complexes inhibit the immune response may facilitate proof-of-concept research translating to clinical application.
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- Xingliang Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
- Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Antiviral Drugs, Henan University, Zhengzhou, China.
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Dong X, Hu X, Yu F, Deng P, Jia Y. Interpretable Causal System Optimization Framework for the Advancement of Biological Effect Prediction and Redesign of Nanoparticles. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:22747-22758. [PMID: 39086108 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c07700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Nanomedicine has promising applications in disease treatment, given the remarkable safety concerns (e.g., nanotoxicity and inflammation) of nanomaterials, and realizing the trade-off between the immune response and organ burden of NPs and deeply understanding the interactions of the organism-nano systems are crucial to facilitate the biological applications of NPs. Here, we propose an interpretable causal system optimization (ICSO) framework and construct the upstream and downstream tasks of accurate prediction and intelligent NP optimization. ICSO framework screens the key drivers (recovery duration, specific surface area, and nanomaterial size) and potential causal information for immune responses and organ burden, revealing the hidden priming/constraint effects in bionano interactions. ICSO can be used to quantify the thresholds of biological responses to multiple properties (e.g., the specific surface area, diameter, and zeta potential). ICSO provides quantitative information and constraint conditions for the design of highly biocompatible and targeted organ delivery nanomaterials. For example, negative inflammation is reduced by 36.19%, and positive lung accumulation is promoted by 40.14% by optimizing the specific surface areas and shape and increasing the diameter-to-length ratio. ICSO overcomes the limitations of experience-dependent approaches and provides powerful and automated solutions for decision-makers during nanomaterial design.
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- Xu Dong
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Centre, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Centre, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Centre, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Centre, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education), Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Centre, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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Fernández-Serra R, Lekouaghet A, Peracho L, Yonesi M, Alcázar A, Chioua M, Marco-Contelles J, Pérez-Rigueiro J, Rojo FJ, Panetsos F, Guinea GV, González-Nieto D. Permselectivity of Silk Fibroin Hydrogels for Advanced Drug Delivery Neurotherapies. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:5233-5250. [PMID: 39018332 PMCID: PMC11323009 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
Abstract
A promising trend in tissue engineering is using biomaterials to improve the control of drug concentration in targeted tissue. These vehicular systems are of specific interest when the required treatment time window is higher than the stability of therapeutic molecules in the body. Herein, the capacity of silk fibroin hydrogels to release different molecules and drugs in a sustained manner was evaluated. We found that a biomaterial format, obtained by an entirely aqueous-based process, could release molecules of variable molecular weight and charge with a preferential delivery of negatively charged molecules. Although the theoretical modeling suggested that drug delivery was more likely to be driven by Fickian diffusion, the external media had a considerable influence on the release, with lipophilic organic solvents such as acetonitrile-methanol (ACN-MeOH) intensifying the release of hydrophobic molecules. Second, we found that silk fibroin could be used as a vehicular system to treat a variety of brain disorders as this biomaterial sustained the release of different factors with neurotrophic (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) (BDNF), chemoattractant (C-X-C motif chemokine 12) (CXCL12), anti-inflammatory (TGF-β-1), and angiogenic (VEGF) capacities. Finally, we demonstrated that this biomaterial hydrogel could release cholesteronitrone ISQ201, a nitrone with antioxidant capacity, showing neuroprotective activity in an in vitro model of ischemia-reoxygenation. Given the slow degradation rate shown by silk fibroin in many biological tissues, including the nervous system, our study expands the restricted list of drug delivery-based biomaterial systems with therapeutic capacity for both short- and especially long-term treatment windows and has merit for use with brain pathologies.
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- Rocío Fernández-Serra
- Center
for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica
de Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón 28223, Spain
- Silk
Biomed SL, Calle Navacerrada
18, Urb. Puerto Galapagar. Galapagar 28260, Spain
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- Center
for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica
de Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón 28223, Spain
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- Department
of Research, Hospital Universitario Ramón
y Cajal, Madrid 28034, Spain
- Proteomics
Unit, Instituto Ramón y Cajal de
Investigación Sanitaria (IRYCIS), Madrid 28034, Spain
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- Center
for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica
de Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón 28223, Spain
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- Department
of Research, Hospital Universitario Ramón
y Cajal, Madrid 28034, Spain
- Proteomics
Unit, Instituto Ramón y Cajal de
Investigación Sanitaria (IRYCIS), Madrid 28034, Spain
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- Laboratory
of Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of General
Organic Chemistry (CSIC), Madrid 28006, Spain
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- Laboratory
of Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of General
Organic Chemistry (CSIC), Madrid 28006, Spain
- Center
for
Biomedical Network Research on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), CIBER, ISCIII, Madrid 28029, Spain
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- Center
for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica
de Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón 28223, Spain
- Silk
Biomed SL, Calle Navacerrada
18, Urb. Puerto Galapagar. Galapagar 28260, Spain
- Departamento
de Ciencia de Materiales, ETSI Caminos, Canales y Puertos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid 28040, Spain
- Centro
de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería,
Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid 28029, Spain
- Biomaterials
and Regenerative Medicine Group, Instituto de Investigación
Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Calle Prof. Martín Lagos s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Center
for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica
de Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón 28223, Spain
- Silk
Biomed SL, Calle Navacerrada
18, Urb. Puerto Galapagar. Galapagar 28260, Spain
- Departamento
de Ciencia de Materiales, ETSI Caminos, Canales y Puertos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid 28040, Spain
- Biomaterials
and Regenerative Medicine Group, Instituto de Investigación
Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Calle Prof. Martín Lagos s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Silk
Biomed SL, Calle Navacerrada
18, Urb. Puerto Galapagar. Galapagar 28260, Spain
- Biomaterials
and Regenerative Medicine Group, Instituto de Investigación
Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Calle Prof. Martín Lagos s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain
- Neurocomputing
and Neurorobotics Research Group, Faculty of Biology and Faculty of
Optics, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Center
for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica
de Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón 28223, Spain
- Silk
Biomed SL, Calle Navacerrada
18, Urb. Puerto Galapagar. Galapagar 28260, Spain
- Departamento
de Ciencia de Materiales, ETSI Caminos, Canales y Puertos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid 28040, Spain
- Centro
de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería,
Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid 28029, Spain
- Biomaterials
and Regenerative Medicine Group, Instituto de Investigación
Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Calle Prof. Martín Lagos s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Center
for Biomedical Technology, Universidad Politécnica
de Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón 28223, Spain
- Silk
Biomed SL, Calle Navacerrada
18, Urb. Puerto Galapagar. Galapagar 28260, Spain
- Centro
de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería,
Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid 28029, Spain
- Departamento de
Tecnología Fotónica y Bioingeniería,
ETSI Telecomunicaciones, Universidad Politécnica
de Madrid, Madrid 28040, Spain
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Kizhakedathil MPJ, Madasu PK, Chandran T, Vijaykumar SD. In-silico structural studies on anti-inflammatory activity of phytocompounds from the genus Andrographis. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:6543-6555. [PMID: 37440290 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2234486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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Plant species from the genus Andrographis were used in Ayurveda and in other folklore medicines for treating ailments for centuries. In this study, we have hypothesized to evaluate the secondary metabolites as potent anti-inflammatory agents from the genus Andrographis. A library of secondary metabolites of the said genus was curated from the PubChem database and was subjected to energy minimization using UCSF Chimera software employing the AMBER force field. Initially, molecular docking was performed to evaluate the binding affinity of the curated library against the enzymes cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and 5-Lipoxygenase (5-LOX) using AutoDock Vina. This resulted in shortlisting of two metabolites Echioidinin 5-O-glucoside was bound and 5,2',6'-Trihydroxy-6,7,8-trimethoxy flavone 2'-O-glucoside with high binding affinity than standard drugs Ibuprofen and Zileuton. In addition, molecular dynamic simulation studies confirm that these compounds form relatively more stable complexes than standard drugs with the above-said enzymes. The free binding energy values using MMGBSA of the above said ligands with COX-1, COX-2, and 5-LOX were found to be -49.18 kcal/mol, -38.60 kcal/mol, and -54.27 kcal/mol respectively, Whereas the standards have -21.77 kcal/mol, -9.96 kcal/mol, and -10.29 kcal/mol. Moreover, the in-silico ADMET analysis confirms the druggability of the shortlisted compounds. Later, this work will act as a base for in-vitro and in-vivo experimental studies to validate the anti-inflammatory potential of the same.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics Group, Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Telangana, India
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- Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics Group, Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Telangana, India
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Ding T, Xiao Y, Saiding Q, Li X, Chen G, Zhang T, Ma J, Cui W. Capture and Storage of Cell-Free DNA via Bio-Informational Hydrogel Microspheres. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2403557. [PMID: 38881489 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
Abstract
Excessive cell-free DNA (cfDNA) can induce chronic inflammation by activating intracellular nucleic acid sensors. Intervention in cfDNA-mediated "pro-inflammatory signaling transduction" could be a potential alleviating strategy for chronic inflammation, such as in diabetic wounds. However, effectively and specifically downgrading cfDNA concentration in the pathological microenvironment remains a challenge. Therefore, this work prepares free-standing polydopamine nanosheets through DNA-guided assembly and loaded them into microfluidic hydrogel microspheres. The π─π stacking/hydrogen bonding interactions between polydopamine nanosheets and the π-rich bases of cfDNA, along with the cage-like spatial confinement created by the hydrogel polymer network, achieved cfDNA capture and storage, respectively. Catechol in polydopamine nanosheets can also assist in reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Efficient cfDNA binding independent of serum proteins, specific interdiction of abnormal activation of cfDNA-associated toll-like receptor 9, as well as down-regulation of inflammatory cytokines and ROS levels are shown in this system. The chronic inflammation alleviating and the pro-healing effects on the mice model with diabetic wounds are also investigated. This work presents a new strategy for capturing and storing cfDNA to intervene in cell signaling transduction. It also offers new insights into the regulatory mechanisms between inflammatory mediators and biomaterials in inflammation-related diseases.
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- Tao Ding
- Department of Orthopaedics Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Translation on Orthopedic Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314000, China
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- ENT Institute, Department of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Translation on Orthopedic Biomaterials, Department of Orthopaedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314000, China
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- ENT Institute, Department of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- ENT Institute, Department of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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Zhang D, Li M, Chen S, Du H, Zhong H, Wu J, Liu F, Zhang Q, Peng F, Liu X, Yeung KWK. Novel Palladium Hydride Surface Enabling Simultaneous Bacterial Killing and Osteogenic Formation through Proton Capturing and Activation of Antioxidant System in Immune Microenvironments. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2404485. [PMID: 38760003 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202404485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Achieving bacterial killing and osteogenic formation on an implant surface rarely occurs. In this study, a novel surface design-a palladium hydride (PdHx) film that enables these two distinct features to coexist is introduced. The PdHx lattice captures protons in the extracellular microenvironment of bacteria, disrupting their normal metabolic activities, such as ATP synthesis, nutrient co-transport, and oxidative stress. This disruption leads to significant bacterial death, as evidenced by RNA sequence analysis. Additionally, the unique enzymatic activity and hydrogen-loading properties of PdHx activate the human antioxidant system, resulting in the rapid clearance of reactive oxygen species. This process reshapes the osteogenic immune microenvironment, promoting accelerated osteogenesis. These findings reveal that the downregulation of the NOD-like receptor signaling pathway is critical for activating immune cells toward M2 phenotype polarization. This novel surface design provides new strategies for modifying implant coatings to simultaneously prevent bacterial infection, reduce inflammation, and enhance tissue regeneration, making it a noteworthy contribution to the field of advanced materials.
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- Dongdong Zhang
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Innovative Technology in Orthopedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518053, China
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- Medical Research Institute, Department of Orthopedics, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Southerm Medical University, Guangzhou, 510009, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Innovative Technology in Orthopedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518053, China
- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Innovative Technology in Orthopedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518053, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Innovative Technology in Orthopedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518053, China
- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Medical Research Institute, Department of Orthopedics, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1 Sub-lane Xiangshan, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Innovative Technology in Orthopedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518053, China
- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Sapre A, Bhattacharyya R, Sen A. A Cautionary Perspective on Hydrogel-Induced Concentration Gradient Generation for Studying Chemotaxis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:40131-40138. [PMID: 39021097 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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The achievement of consistent and static chemical gradients is critically important in the study of diffusion and chemotaxis at the micro- and nanoscales. In this context, a number of groups have reported on hydrogel-based systems for generating concentration gradients. Here, we analyze the behavior of agarose and gelatin-based hydrogels in hybridization chambers of different heights. Our focus is on the issues that are caused by the presence of robust bulk fluid flows in such systems due to the solutes present in the hydrogel and/or the surrounding fluid. We describe the key insights derived from these experiments, offering practical guidelines for establishing gradients using hydrogel-based systems and make the community aware of different variables that can make the experiments nonreproducible and prone to misinterpretations.
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- Aditya Sapre
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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Li Y, Liu W, Wang Y, Liu T, Feng Y. Nanotechnology-Mediated Immunomodulation Strategy for Inflammation Resolution. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2401384. [PMID: 39039994 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202401384] [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: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Inflammation serves as a common characteristic across a wide range of diseases and plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis. Inflammation can lead to tissue damage and the onset of inflammatory diseases. Although significant progress is made in anti-inflammation in recent years, the current clinical approaches mainly rely on the systemic administration of corticosteroids and antibiotics, which only provide short-term relief. Recently, immunomodulatory approaches have emerged as promising strategies for facilitating the resolution of inflammation. Especially, the advanced nanosystems with unique biocompatibility and multifunctionality have provided an ideal platform for immunomodulation. In this review, the pathophysiology of inflammation and current therapeutic strategies are summarized. It is mainly focused on the nanomedicines that modulate the inflammatory signaling pathways, inflammatory cells, oxidative stress, and inflammation targeting. Finally, the challenges and opportunities of nanomaterials in addressing inflammation are also discussed. The nanotechnology-mediated immunomodulation will open a new treatment strategy for inflammation therapy.
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- Ying Li
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Characteristic Medical Center of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Hepatopancreatic Fibrosis and Molecular Diagnosis & Treatment, Tianjin, 300162, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Tianjin University, Weijin Road 92, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Weijin Road 92, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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Yang L, Li W, Zhao Y, Shang L. Magnetic Polysaccharide Mesenchymal Stem Cells Exosomes Delivery Microcarriers for Synergistic Therapy of Osteoarthritis. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 39039744 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative disease that afflicts more than 250 million people worldwide, impairing their mobility and quality of life. However, conventional drug therapy is palliative. Exosomes (Exo), although with the potential to fundamentally repair cartilage, face challenges in their efficient enrichment and delivery. In this study, we developed magnetic polysaccharide hydrogel particles as microcarriers for synergistic therapy of OA. The microcarriers were composed of modified natural polysaccharides, hyaluronic acid (HAMA), and chondroitin sulfate (CSMA), and were generated from microfluidic electrospray in combination with a cryogelation process. Magnetic nanoparticles with spiny structures capable of capturing stem cell Exo were encapsulated within the microcarriers together with an anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac sodium (DS). The released DS and Exo from the microcarriers had a synergistic effect in alleviating the OA symptoms and promoting cartilage repair. The in vitro and in vivo results demonstrated the excellent performance of the microcarrier for OA treatment. We believe this work has potential for Exo therapy of OA and other related diseases.
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- Lei Yang
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, and the Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, International Co-Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism (Ministry of Science and Technology), Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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Lele M, Kapur S, Hargett S, Sureshbabu NM, Gaharwar AK. Global trends in clinical trials involving engineered biomaterials. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eabq0997. [PMID: 39018412 PMCID: PMC466960 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abq0997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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Engineered biomaterials are materials specifically designed to interact with biological systems for biomedical applications. This paper offers the comprehensive analysis of global clinical trial trends involving such materials. We surveyed 834 studies in the ClinicalTrials.gov database and explored biomaterial types, their initiation points, and durations in clinical trials. Predominantly, synthetic and natural polymers, particularly silicone and collagen, are used. Trials, focusing on ophthalmology, dentistry, and vascular medicine, are primarily conducted in the United States, Canada, and Italy. These trials encompass a broad demographic, and trials enrolled fewer than 100 participants. The study duration varied ranging from 0.5 to 4.5 years. These biomaterials are mainly bioresorbable or bioinert, with the integration of cells in biomaterials remaining an underexplored area. Our findings shed light on current practices and future potentials of engineered biomaterials in clinical research, offering insights for advancing this dynamic field globally.
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- Mahim Lele
- Bridgeland High School, 10707 Mason Rd., Cypress, TX 77433, USA
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- Seven Lakes High School, 9251 S Fry Rd., Katy, TX 77494, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
- Interdisciplinary Program in Genetics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
- Center for Remote Health Technologies and Systems, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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Rotaru-Zăvăleanu AD, Dinescu VC, Aldea M, Gresita A. Hydrogel-Based Therapies for Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke: A Comprehensive Review. Gels 2024; 10:476. [PMID: 39057499 PMCID: PMC11276304 DOI: 10.3390/gels10070476] [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: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Stroke remains the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability worldwide, significantly impacting individuals, families, and healthcare systems. This neurological emergency can be triggered by ischemic events, including small vessel arteriolosclerosis, cardioembolism, and large artery atherothromboembolism, as well as hemorrhagic incidents resulting from macrovascular lesions, venous sinus thrombosis, or vascular malformations, leading to significant neuronal damage. The resultant motor impairment, cognitive dysfunction, and emotional disturbances underscore the urgent need for effective therapeutic interventions. Recent advancements in biomaterials, particularly hydrogels, offer promising new avenues for stroke management. Hydrogels, composed of three-dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers, are notable for their ability to absorb and retain substantial amounts of water. Commonly used polymers in hydrogel formulations include natural polymers like alginate, chitosan, and collagen, as well as synthetic polymers such as polyethylene glycol (PEG), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and polyacrylamide. Their customizable characteristics-such as their porosity, swelling behavior, mechanical strength, and degradation rates-make hydrogels ideal for biomedical applications, including drug delivery, cell delivery, tissue engineering, and the controlled release of therapeutic agents. This review comprehensively explores hydrogel-based approaches to both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke therapy, elucidating the mechanisms by which hydrogels provide neuroprotection. It covers their application in drug delivery systems, their role in reducing inflammation and secondary injury, and their potential to support neurogenesis and angiogenesis. It also discusses current advancements in hydrogel technology and the significant challenges in translating these innovations from research into clinical practice. Additionally, it emphasizes the limited number of clinical trials utilizing hydrogel therapies for stroke and addresses the associated limitations and constraints, underscoring the need for further research in this field.
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- Alexandra-Daniela Rotaru-Zăvăleanu
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2-4 Petru Rares Str., 200349 Craiova, Romania;
- Experimental Research Centre for Normal and Pathological Aging, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania;
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- Department of Health Promotion and Occupational Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2–4 Petru Rares Str., 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Psychiatry Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Experimental Research Centre for Normal and Pathological Aging, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania;
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY 115680, USA
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Hao M, Xue L, Wen X, Sun L, Zhang L, Xing K, Hu X, Xu J, Xing D. Advancing bone regeneration: Unveiling the potential of 3D cell models in the evaluation of bone regenerative materials. Acta Biomater 2024; 183:1-29. [PMID: 38815683 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.05.041] [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: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Bone, a rigid yet regenerative tissue, has garnered extensive attention for its impressive healing abilities. Despite advancements in understanding bone repair and creating treatments for bone injuries, handling nonunions and large defects remains a major challenge in orthopedics. The rise of bone regenerative materials is transforming the approach to bone repair, offering innovative solutions for nonunions and significant defects, and thus reshaping orthopedic care. Evaluating these materials effectively is key to advancing bone tissue regeneration, especially in difficult healing scenarios, making it a critical research area. Traditional evaluation methods, including two-dimensional cell models and animal models, have limitations in predicting accurately. This has led to exploring alternative methods, like 3D cell models, which provide fresh perspectives for assessing bone materials' regenerative potential. This paper discusses various techniques for constructing 3D cell models, their pros and cons, and crucial factors to consider when using these models to evaluate bone regenerative materials. We also highlight the significance of 3D cell models in the in vitro assessments of these materials, discuss their current drawbacks and limitations, and suggest future research directions. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: This work addresses the challenge of evaluating bone regenerative materials (BRMs) crucial for bone tissue engineering. It explores the emerging role of 3D cell models as superior alternatives to traditional methods for assessing these materials. By dissecting the construction, key factors of evaluating, advantages, limitations, and practical considerations of 3D cell models, the paper elucidates their significance in overcoming current evaluation method shortcomings. It highlights how these models offer a more physiologically relevant and ethically preferable platform for the precise assessment of BRMs. This contribution is particularly significant for "Acta Biomaterialia" readership, as it not only synthesizes current knowledge but also propels the discourse forward in the search for advanced solutions in bone tissue engineering and regeneration.
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- Minglu Hao
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; Cancer institute, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; Cancer institute, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; Cancer institute, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; Cancer institute, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L3G1, Canada
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- Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, Manchester M139PL, UK
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- Department of Interventional Medical Center, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 26600, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; Cancer institute, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; Cancer institute, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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Lin CX, Yang K, Li PC, Gao LT, Aziz Y, Li JH, Miyatake H, Ito Y, Chen YM. Self-healing and injectable chitosan/konjac glucomannan hydrogel with pH response for controlled protein release. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 242:114089. [PMID: 39047642 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.114089] [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: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Dynamic hydrogels with the features of injection, self-healing, and remodeling at the target site have been developed as smart multifunctional biomaterials for drug delivery. However, most self-healing injectable hydrogels are difficult to control protein release after implantation, owing to the deficiency of pH responsiveness, which reduces the bioavailability of proteins. Herein, we propose a facile strategy to endow pH responsiveness into a dynamic hydrogel with both self-healing and injectable capabilities, by crosslinking biomacromolecular backbones via dual pH sensitive dynamic covalent bond. Particularly, oxidized konjac glucomannan (OKGM) can be crosslinked with poly (aspartic hydrazide) (PAHy) and N-carboxyethyl chitosan (CEC) to form dynamic acylhydrazone bonds and imide bonds, respectively, endowing the hydrogel with pH responsiveness and dynamic behaviors. Specifically, PAHy facilitates the formation of acylhydrazone bonds, improving the mechanical properties and pH sensitivity while reducing the degradation behavior of the hydrogels under physiological conditions. Kinetics indicate that the release of bovine serum albumin follows Fick diffusion under different pH conditions. The pH responsive hydrogel with self-healing injectable capabilities has the potential to be used as a controllable and sustain release carrier for protein drugs.
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- Chen Xuan Lin
- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China; Nano Medical Engineering Laboratory, RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research, Emergent Bioengineering Materials Research Team, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 3510198, Japan
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710068, China
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- Nano Medical Engineering Laboratory, RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research, Emergent Bioengineering Materials Research Team, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 3510198, Japan
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- Nano Medical Engineering Laboratory, RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research, Emergent Bioengineering Materials Research Team, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 3510198, Japan
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, China.
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Wang D, Li Q, Xiao C, Wang H, Dong S. Nanoparticles in Periodontitis Therapy: A Review of the Current Situation. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:6857-6893. [PMID: 39005956 PMCID: PMC11246087 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s465089] [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: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Periodontitis is a disease of inflammation that affects the tissues supporting the periodontium. It is triggered by an immunological reaction of the gums to plaque, which leads to the destruction of periodontal attachment structures. Periodontitis is one of the most commonly recognized dental disorders in the world and a major factor in the loss of adult teeth. Scaling and root planing remain crucial for managing patients with persistent periodontitis. Nevertheless, exclusive reliance on mechanical interventions like periodontal surgery, extractions, and root planning is insufficient to halt the progression of periodontitis. In response to the problem of bacterial resistance, some researchers are committed to finding alternative therapies to antibiotics. In addition, some scholars focus on finding new materials to provide a powerful microenvironment for periodontal tissue regeneration and promote osteogenic repair. Nanoparticles possess distinct therapeutic qualities, including exceptional antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, immunomodulatory capacities, and the promotion of bone regeneration ability, which made them can be used for the treatment of periodontitis. However, there are many problems that limit the clinical translation of nanoparticles, such as toxic accumulation in cells, poor correlation between in vitro and in vivo, and poor animal-to-human transmissibility. In this paper, we review the present researches on nanoparticles in periodontitis treatment from the perspective of three main categories: inorganic nanoparticles, organic nanoparticles, and nanocomposites (including nanofibers, hydrogels, and membranes). The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive and recent update on nanoparticles-based therapies for periodontitis. The conclusion section summarizes the opportunities and challenges in the design and clinical translation of nanoparticles for the treatment of periodontitis.
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- Di Wang
- The First Outpatient Department, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, People’s Republic of China
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- The First Outpatient Department, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, People’s Republic of China
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- The First Outpatient Department, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China
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Liu Y, Luo H, Liu B, Zhou T, Zhang Z, Liu Z. Biomimetic NO Scavenging Hyaluronic Acid Nanoparticles Enable Targeted Delivery of MTX and Integrated Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:4557-4568. [PMID: 38899740 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complicated chronic disorder of the immune system, featured with severe inflammatory joints, synovium hyperplasia, articular cartilage, and bone damage. In the RA microenvironment, RA-involved cells, overproduced nitric oxide (NO), and pro-inflammatory cytokines are highly interplayed and mutually reinforced, which form a vicious circle and play crucial roles in the formation and progression of RA. To comprehensively break the vicious circle and obtain the maximum benefits, we have developed neutrophil membrane-camouflaged NO scavenging nanoparticles based on an NO-responsive hyaluronic acid derivative for delivery of MTX. These multifunctional nanoparticles (NNO-NPs/MTX), by inheriting the membrane functions of the source cells, possess prolonged circulation and specific localization at the inflamed sites when administrated in the body. Remarkably, NNO-NPs/MTX can neutralize the pro-inflammatory cytokines via the outer membrane receptors, scavenge NO, and be responsively disassociated to release MTX for RA-involved cell regulation and HA for lubrication in the RA sites. In a collagen-induced arthritis mouse model, NNO-NPs/MTX exhibits a significant anti-inflammation effect and effectively alleviates the characteristic RA symptoms such as synovial hyperplasia and cartilage destruction, realizing the synergistic and boosted therapeutic outcome against intractable RA. Thus, NNO-NPs/MTX provides a promising and potent platform to integrately treat RA.
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- Yilin Liu
- Electrocardiogram Room, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, P.R. China
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- Xingguo County Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Xingguo 342400, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Gao'an People's Hospital, Gao'an 330800, P.R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Xingguo County People's Hospital, Xingguo 342400, P.R. China
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- Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science & Technology, Xianning 437100, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, P.R. China
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Zhang X, Li K, Wang C, Rao Y, Tuan RS, Wang DM, Ker DFE. Facile and rapid fabrication of a novel 3D-printable, visible light-crosslinkable and bioactive polythiourethane for large-to-massive rotator cuff tendon repair. Bioact Mater 2024; 37:439-458. [PMID: 38698918 PMCID: PMC11063952 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.03.036] [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: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Facile and rapid 3D fabrication of strong, bioactive materials can address challenges that impede repair of large-to-massive rotator cuff tears including personalized grafts, limited mechanical support, and inadequate tissue regeneration. Herein, we developed a facile and rapid methodology that generates visible light-crosslinkable polythiourethane (PHT) pre-polymer resin (∼30 min at room temperature), yielding 3D-printable scaffolds with tendon-like mechanical attributes capable of delivering tenogenic bioactive factors. Ex vivo characterization confirmed successful fabrication, robust human supraspinatus tendon (SST)-like tensile properties (strength: 23 MPa, modulus: 459 MPa, at least 10,000 physiological loading cycles without failure), excellent suture retention (8.62-fold lower than acellular dermal matrix (ADM)-based clinical graft), slow degradation, and controlled release of fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) and transforming growth factor-β3 (TGF-β3). In vitro studies showed cytocompatibility and growth factor-mediated tenogenic-like differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. In vivo studies demonstrated biocompatibility (3-week mouse subcutaneous implantation) and ability of growth factor-containing scaffolds to notably regenerate at least 1-cm of tendon with native-like biomechanical attributes as uninjured shoulder (8-week, large-to-massive 1-cm gap rabbit rotator cuff injury). This study demonstrates use of a 3D-printable, strong, and bioactive material to provide mechanical support and pro-regenerative cues for challenging injuries such as large-to-massive rotator cuff tears.
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- Xu Zhang
- Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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- Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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- Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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- Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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- Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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- Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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- Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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He J, Duan P, Liu Y, Feng T, Wang S, Lin X, Xie J, Liu X. Unveiling the Impact of Hemodynamics on Endothelial Inflammation-Mediated Hepatocellular Carcinoma Metastasis Using a Biomimetic Vascular Flow Model. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2304439. [PMID: 38486060 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304439] [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: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) hematogenous dissemination is a leading cause of HCC-related deaths. The inflammatory facilitates this process by promoting the adhesion and invasion of tumor cells in the circulatory system. But the contribution of hemodynamics to this process remains poorly understood due to the lack of a suitable vascular flow model for investigation. This study develops a vascular flow model to examine the impact of hemodynamics on endothelial inflammation-mediated HCC metastasis. This work finds the increasing shear stress will reduce the recruitment of HCC cells by disturbing adhesion forces between endothelium and HCC cells. However, this reduction will be restored by the inflammation. When applying high FSS (4-6 dyn cm-2) to the inflammatory endothelium, there will be a 4.8-fold increase in HCC cell adhesions compared to normal condition. Nevertheless, the increase fold of cell adhesions is inapparent, around 1.5-fold, with low and medium FSS. This effect can be attributed to the FSS-induced upregulation of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 of the inflammatory endothelium, which serve to strengthen cell binding forces. These findings indicate that hemodynamics plays a key role in HCC metastasis during endothelial inflammation by regulating the expression of adhesion-related factors.
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- Jia He
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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Wu C, Xie J, Yao Q, Song Y, Yang G, Zhao J, Zhang R, Wang T, Jiang X, Cai X, Gao Y. Intrahippocampal Supramolecular Assemblies Directed Bioorthogonal Liberation of Neurotransmitters to Suppress Seizures in Freely Moving Mice. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2314310. [PMID: 38655719 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202314310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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The precise delivery of anti-seizure medications (ASM) to epileptic loci remains the major challenge to treat epilepsy without causing adverse drug reactions. The unprovoked nature of epileptic seizures raises the additional need to release ASMs in a spatiotemporal controlled manner. Targeting the oxidative stress in epileptic lesions, here the reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced in situ supramolecular assemblies that synergized bioorthogonal reactions to deliver inhibitory neurotransmitter (GABA) on-demand, are developed. Tetrazine-bearing assembly precursors undergo oxidation and selectively self-assemble under pathological conditions inside primary neurons and mice brains. Assemblies induce local accumulation of tetrazine in the hippocampus CA3 region, which allows the subsequent bioorthogonal release of inhibitory neurotransmitters. For induced acute seizures, the sustained release of GABA extends the suppression than the direct supply of GABA. In the model of permanent damage of CA3, bioorthogonal ligation on assemblies provides a reservoir of GABA that behaves prompt release upon 365 nm irradiation. Incorporated with the state-of-the-art microelectrode arrays, it is elucidated that the bioorthogonal release of GABA shifts the neuron spike waveforms to suppress seizures at the single-neuron precision. The strategy of in situ supramolecular assemblies-directed bioorthogonal prodrug activation shall be promising for the effective delivery of ASMs to treat epilepsy.
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- Chengling Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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Han Z, Gao X, Wang Y, Huang C, Song H, Cheng S, Yang X, Cui X, Wu J, Wei K, Cheng L. Autocatalytic bifunctional supramolecular hydrogels for osteoporotic bone repair. Natl Sci Rev 2024; 11:nwae209. [PMID: 39071098 PMCID: PMC11275467 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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Conventional bone scaffolds, which are mainly ascribed to highly active osteoclasts and an inflammatory microenvironment with high levels of reactive oxygen species and pro-inflammatory factors, barely satisfy osteoporotic defect repair. Herein, multifunctional self-assembled supramolecular fiber hydrogels (Ce-Aln gel) consisting of alendronate (Aln) and cerium (Ce) ions were constructed for osteoporotic bone defect repair. Based on the reversible interaction and polyvalent cerium ions, the Ce-Aln gel, which was mainly composed of ionic coordination and hydrogen bonds, displayed good injectability and autocatalytic amplification of the antioxidant effect. In vitro studies showed that the Ce-Aln gel effectively maintained the biological function of osteoblasts by regulating redox homeostasis and improved the inflammatory microenvironment to enhance the inhibitory effect on osteoclasts. Ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequencing further revealed significant downregulation of various metabolic pathways, including apoptosis signaling, hypoxia metabolism and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) signaling via the nuclear factor kappa-B pathway after treatment with the Ce-Aln gel. In vivo experiments showed that the clinical drug-based Ce-Aln gel effectively promoted the tissue repair of osteoporotic bone defects by improving inflammation and inhibiting osteoclast formation at the defect. Notably, in vivo systemic osteoporosis was significantly ameliorated, highlighting the strong potential of clinical translation for precise therapy of bone defects.
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- Zhihui Han
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Macao Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa 999078, China
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She Z, Li R, Zeng F, Wu S. Homo-Dyad with Outer Hydration Layer Approach for Developing NIR-II Chromophore of High Stability and Water-Solubility as Injectable and Sprayable Optical Probe. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2400791. [PMID: 38588220 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400791] [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: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Dyes with extended conjugate structures are the focus of extensive design and synthesis efforts, aiming to confer unique and improved optical and electronic properties. Such advancements render these dyes applicable across a wide spectrum of uses, ranging from second-window near-infrared (NIR-II) bioimaging to organic photovoltaics. Nevertheless, the inherent benefits of long conjugation are often accompanied by persistent challenges like aggregation, fluorescence quenching, absorption blueshift, and low stability and poor water solubility. Herein, a unique structural design strategy termed "homo-dyad with outer hydration layer" is introduced to address these inherent problems, tailored for the development of imaging probes exhibiting long absorption/emission wavelengths. This approach involves bringing two heptamethine cyanines together through a flexible linker, forming a homo-dyad structure, while strategically attaching four polyethylene glycol (PEG9) chains to the terminal heterocycles. This approach imparts excellent water solubility, biocompatibility, and enhanced chemical, photo-, and spectral stability for the dyes. Utilizing this strategy, a biomarker-activatable probe (HD-FL-4PEG9-N) for NIR-II fluorescent and 3D multispectral optoacoustic tomography imaging is developed, and its effectiveness in disease visualization. It can not only serve as an injectable probe for acute kidney injury imaging due to its high water solubility, but also a sprayable probe for imaging bacterial-infected wounds.
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- Zunpan She
- Biomedical Division, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, College of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Biomedical Division, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, College of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Biomedical Division, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, College of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Biomedical Division, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, College of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Chen M, Guo B, Cheng H, Wang W, Jin J, Zhang Y, Deng X, Yang W, Wu C, Gao X, Yu D, Feng W, Chen Y. Genetic Engineering Bacillus thuringiensis Enable Melanin Biosynthesis for Anti-Tumor and Anti-Inflammation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2308506. [PMID: 38943265 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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Collaboration between cancer treatment and inflammation management has emerged as an integral facet of comprehensive cancer care. Nevertheless, the development of interventions concurrently targeting both inflammation and cancer has encountered significant challenges stemming from various external factors. Herein, a bioactive agent synthesized by genetically engineering melanin-producing Bacillus thuringiensis (B. thuringiensis) bacteria, simultaneously achieves eco-friendly photothermal agent and efficient reactive oxygen/nitrogen species (RONS) scavenger benefits, perfectly tackling present toughies from inflammation to cancer therapies. The biologically derived melanin exhibits exceptional photothermal-conversion performance, facilitating potent photonic hyperthermia that effectively eradicates tumor cells and tissues, thereby impeding tumor growth. Additionally, the RONS-scavenging properties of melanin produced by B. thuringiensis bacteria contribute to inflammation reduction, augmenting the efficacy of photothermal tumor repression. This study presents a representative paradigm of genetic engineering in B. thuringiensis bacteria to produce functional agents tailored for diverse biomedical applications, encompassing inflammation and cancer therapy.
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- Meng Chen
- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Shenzhen Campus of Sun, Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, P. R. China
- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518000, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Shenzhen Campus of Sun, Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, P. R. China
- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518000, P. R. China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518000, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Center for Materials Synthetic Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518000, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health) Wenzhou Institute of Shanghai University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325088, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health) Wenzhou Institute of Shanghai University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325088, P. R. China
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Jiang XQ, Wang WX, Dong W, Xie QM, Liu Q, Guo Z, Chen N, Song SM, Jiang W, Wu HM. Targeted Modulation of Redox and Immune Homeostasis in Acute Lung Injury Using a Thioether-Functionalized Dendrimer. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402146. [PMID: 38888130 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Acute lung injury (ALI) is the pathophysiological precursor of acute respiratory distress syndrome. It is characterized by increased oxidative stress and exaggerated inflammatory response that disrupts redox reactions and immune homeostasis in the lungs, thereby posing significant clinical challenges. In this study, an internally functionalized thioether-enriched dendrimer Sr-G4-PEG is developed, to scavenge both proinflammatory cytokines and reactive oxygen species (ROS) and restore homeostasis during ALI treatment. The dendrimers are synthesized using an efficient and orthogonal thiol-ene "click" chemistry approach that involves incorporating thioether moieties within the dendritic architectures to neutralize the ROS. The ROS scavenging of Sr-G4-PEG manifests in its capacity to sequester proinflammatory cytokines. The synergistic effects of scavenging ROS and sequestering inflammatory cytokines by Sr-G4-PEG contribute to redox remodeling and immune homeostasis, along with the modulation of the NLRP3-pyroptosis pathway. Treatment with Sr-G4-PEG enhances the therapeutic efficacy of ALIs by alleviating alveolar bleeding, reducing inflammatory cell infiltration, and suppressing the release of inflammatory cytokines. These results suggest that Sr-G4-PEG is a potent nanotechnological candidate for remodeling redox and immune homeostasis in the treatment of ALIs, demonstrating the great potential of dendrimer-based nanomedicine for the treatment of respiratory pathologies.
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- Xu-Qin Jiang
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
- Anhui Geriatric Institute, Department of Geriatric Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease research and Medical Transformation of Anhui Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
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- Intelligent Nanomedicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
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- Anhui Geriatric Institute, Department of Geriatric Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease research and Medical Transformation of Anhui Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
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- Intelligent Nanomedicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
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- Anhui Geriatric Institute, Department of Geriatric Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease research and Medical Transformation of Anhui Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Anhui Geriatric Institute, Department of Geriatric Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease research and Medical Transformation of Anhui Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Intelligent Nanomedicine Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, China
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- Anhui Geriatric Institute, Department of Geriatric Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease research and Medical Transformation of Anhui Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China
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Zhu Y, Chen P, Hu B, Zhong S, Yan K, Wu Y, Li S, Yang Y, Xu Z, Lu Y, Ouyang Y, Bao H, Gu W, Wen L, Zhang Y. MDSC-targeting gold nanoparticles enhance PD-1 tumor immunotherapy by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasomes. Biomaterials 2024; 307:122533. [PMID: 38493671 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122533] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) play a crucial role in the immune escape mechanisms that limit the efficacy of immunotherapeutic strategies. In the tumor microenvironment, NLRP3 inflammasome-driven Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) production serves to dampen antitumor immune responses, promoting tumor growth, progression, and immunosuppression. In this study, we revealed that gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) with a size of 30 nm disrupted NLRP3 inflammasome, but not other inflammasomes, in bone marrow-derived macrophages through abrogating NLRP3-NEK7 interactions mediated by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Density functional theory (DFT) calculations provided insights into the mechanism underlying the exceptional ROS scavenging capabilities of Au NPs. Additionally, when coupled with H6, a small peptide targeting MDSCs, Au NPs demonstrated the capacity to effectively reduce IL-1β levels and diminish the MDSCs population in tumor microenvironment, leading to enhanced T cell activation and increased immunotherapeutic efficacy in mouse tumor models that are sensitive and resistant to PD-1 inhibition. Our findings unraveled a novel approach wherein peptide-modified Au NPs relieved the suppressive impact of the tumor microenvironment by inhibiting MDSCs-mediated IL-1β release, which is the first time reported the employing a nanostrategy at modulating MDSCs to reverse the immunosuppressive microenvironment and may hold promise as a potential therapeutic agent for cancer immunotherapy.
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- Yangyang Zhu
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- National Supercomputer Center in Guangzhou, School of Data and Computer Science, Sun Yat-Senedi University, 132 East Circle at University City, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Medical Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Medical Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Medical Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- National Supercomputer Center in Guangzhou, School of Data and Computer Science, Sun Yat-Senedi University, 132 East Circle at University City, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- National Supercomputer Center in Guangzhou, School of Data and Computer Science, Sun Yat-Senedi University, 132 East Circle at University City, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Medical Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China; China-Singapore International Joint Research Institute, Guangzhou, 510700, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Medical Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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Huang J, Wei J, Xia X, Xiao S, Jin S, Zou Q, Zuo Y, Li Y, Li J. A sequential macrophage activation strategy for bone regeneration: A micro/nano strontium-releasing composite scaffold loaded with lipopolysaccharide. Mater Today Bio 2024; 26:101063. [PMID: 38698884 PMCID: PMC11063594 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101063] [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: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Effective tissue repair relies on the orchestration of different macrophage phenotypes, both the M2 phenotype (promotes tissue repair) and M1 phenotype (pro-inflammatory) deserve attention. In this study, we propose a sequential immune activation strategy to mediate bone regeneration, by loading lipopolysaccharide (LPS) onto the surface of a strontium (Sr) ions -contained composite scaffold, which was fabricated by combining Sr-doped micro/nano-hydroxyapatite (HA) and dual degradable matrices of polycaprolactone (PCL) and poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA). Our strategy involves the sequential release of LPS to promote macrophage homing and induce the expression of the pro-inflammatory M1 phenotype, followed by the release of Sr ions to suppress inflammation. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that, the appropriate pro-inflammatory effects at the initial stage of implantation, along with the anti-inflammatory effects at the later stage, as well as the structural stability of the scaffolds conferred by the composition, can synergistically promote the regeneration and repair of bone defects.
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- Jinhui Huang
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650106, China
- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials, Analytical & Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials, Analytical & Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials, Analytical & Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials, Analytical & Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials, Analytical & Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials, Analytical & Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials, Analytical & Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials, Analytical & Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials, Analytical & Testing Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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Deng X, Wang J, Yu S, Tan S, Yu T, Xu Q, Chen N, Zhang S, Zhang M, Hu K, Xiao Z. Advances in the treatment of atherosclerosis with ligand-modified nanocarriers. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2024; 4:20230090. [PMID: 38939861 PMCID: PMC11189587 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20230090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Atherosclerosis, a chronic disease associated with metabolism, poses a significant risk to human well-being. Currently, existing treatments for atherosclerosis lack sufficient efficiency, while the utilization of surface-modified nanoparticles holds the potential to deliver highly effective therapeutic outcomes. These nanoparticles can target and bind to specific receptors that are abnormally over-expressed in atherosclerotic conditions. This paper reviews recent research (2018-present) advances in various ligand-modified nanoparticle systems targeting atherosclerosis by specifically targeting signature molecules in the hope of precise treatment at the molecular level and concludes with a discussion of the challenges and prospects in this field. The intention of this review is to inspire novel concepts for the design and advancement of targeted nanomedicines tailored specifically for the treatment of atherosclerosis.
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- Xiujiao Deng
- Department of PharmacyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic DiseasesJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
- Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical SciencesSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of PharmacyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic DiseasesJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of PharmacyZhujiang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical SciencesSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of PharmacyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic DiseasesJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of PharmacyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic DiseasesJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Department of PharmacyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic DiseasesJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia MedicaChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
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- Department of Advanced Nuclear Medicine Sciences, Institute of Quantum Medical, ScienceNational Institutes for Quantum Science and TechnologyChibaJapan
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substance and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia MedicaChinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical CollegeBeijingChina
- Department of Advanced Nuclear Medicine Sciences, Institute of Quantum Medical, ScienceNational Institutes for Quantum Science and TechnologyChibaJapan
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- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Research on Chronic DiseasesJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
- The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Molecular and Functional Imaging for Clinical TranslationJinan UniversityGuangzhouChina
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Amjadian S, Fatemi MJ, Moradi S, Hesaraki M, Mohammadi P. mir-182-5p regulates all three phases of inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling during cutaneous wound healing. Arch Dermatol Res 2024; 316:274. [PMID: 38796528 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-024-03079-w] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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Wound healing is a highly programmed process, in which any abnormalities result in scar formation. MicroRNAs are potent regulators affecting wound repair and scarification. However, the function of microRNAs in wound healing is not fully understood. Here, we analyzed the expression and function of microRNAs in patients with cutaneous wounds. Cutaneous wound biopsies from patients with either hypertrophic scarring or normal wound repair were collected during inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling phases. Fourteen candidate microRNAs were selected for expression analysis by qRT-PCR. The expression of genes involved in inflammation, angiogenesis, proliferation, and migration were measured using qRT-PCR. Cell cycle and scratch assays were used to explore the proliferation and migration rates. Flow cytometry analysis was employed to examine TGF-β, αSMA and collagen-I expression. Target gene suggestion was performed using Enrichr tool. The results showed that miR-16-5p, miR-152-3p, miR-125b-5p, miR-34c-5p, and miR-182-5p were revealed to be differentially expressed between scarring and non-scarring wounds. Based on the expression patterns obtained, miR-182-5p was selected for functional studies. miR-182-5p induced RELA expression synergistically upon IL-6 induction in keratinocytes and promoted angiogenesis. miR-182-5p prevented keratinocyte migration, while overexpressed TGF-β3 following induction of inflammation. Moreover, miR-182-5p enhanced fibroblast proliferation, migration, differentiation, and collagen-1 expression. FoxO1 and FoxO3 were found to potentially serve as putative gene targets of miR-182-5p. In conclusion, miR-182-5p is differentially expressed between scarring and non-scarring wounds and affect the behavior of cells involved in cutaneous wound healing. Deregulated expression of miR-182-5p adversely affects the proper transition of wound healing phases, resulting in scar formation.
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- Sara Amjadian
- Department of Developmental Biology, School of Basic Sciences and Advanced Technologies in Biology, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
- Experimental Medicine and Therapy Research, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
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Chen X, Chen C, Tu Z, Guo Z, Lu T, Li J, Wen Y, Chen D, Lei W, Wen W, Li H. Intranasal PAMAM-G3 scavenges cell-free DNA attenuating the allergic airway inflammation. Cell Death Discov 2024; 10:213. [PMID: 38698016 PMCID: PMC11065999 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-024-01980-x] [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: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Allergic airway inflammation (AAI), including allergic rhinitis (AR) and allergic asthma, is driven by epithelial barrier dysfunction and type 2 inflammation. However, the underlying mechanism remains uncertain and available treatments are constrained. Consequently, we aim to explore the role of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in AAI and assess the potential alleviating effects of cationic polymers (CPs) through cfDNA elimination. Levels of cfDNA were evaluated in AR patients, allergen-stimulated human bronchial epithelium (BEAS-2B cells) and primary human nasal epithelium from both AR and healthy control (HC), and AAI murine model. Polyamidoamine dendrimers-generation 3 (PAMAM-G3), a classic type of cationic polymers, were applied to investigate whether the clearance of cfDNA could ameliorate airway epithelial dysfunction and inhibit AAI. The levels of cfDNA in the plasma and nasal secretion from AR were higher than those from HC (P < 0.05). Additionally, cfDNA levels in the exhaled breath condensate (EBC) were positively correlated with Interleukin (IL)-5 levels in EBC (R = 0.4191, P = 0.0001). Plasma cfDNA levels negatively correlated with the duration of allergen immunotherapy treatment (R = -0.4297, P = 0.006). Allergen stimulated cfDNA secretion in vitro (P < 0.001) and in vivo (P < 0.0001), which could be effectively scavenged with PAMAM-G3. The application of PAMAM-G3 inhibited epithelial barrier dysfunction in vitro and attenuated the development of AAI in vivo. This study elucidates that cfDNA, a promising biomarker for monitoring disease severity, aggravates AAI and the application of intranasal PAMAM-G3 could potentially be a novel therapeutic intervention for AAI. Allergen stimulates the secretion of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in both human and mouse airway. Intranasal polyamidoamine dendrimers-generation 3 (PAMAM-G3) scavenges cfDNA and alleviates allergic airway inflammation.
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- Xiumin Chen
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Guangxi Hospital Division of the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
- Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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Yi Y, An HW, Wang H. Intelligent Biomaterialomics: Molecular Design, Manufacturing, and Biomedical Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2305099. [PMID: 37490938 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Materialomics integrates experiment, theory, and computation in a high-throughput manner, and has changed the paradigm for the research and development of new functional materials. Recently, with the rapid development of high-throughput characterization and machine-learning technologies, the establishment of biomaterialomics that tackles complex physiological behaviors has become accessible. Breakthroughs in the clinical translation of nanoparticle-based therapeutics and vaccines have been observed. Herein, recent advances in biomaterials, including polymers, lipid-like materials, and peptides/proteins, discovered through high-throughput screening or machine learning-assisted methods, are summarized. The molecular design of structure-diversified libraries; high-throughput characterization, screening, and preparation; and, their applications in drug delivery and clinical translation are discussed in detail. Furthermore, the prospects and main challenges in future biomaterialomics and high-throughput screening development are highlighted.
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- Yu Yi
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), No. 11 Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), No. 11 Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), No. 11 Beiyitiao, Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing, 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Feng Y, Wei C, Gu Y, Zhang H, Liu L, Chen Y, Zhao T. pH-sensitive cationic nanoparticles for endosomal cell-free DNA scavenging against acute inflammation. J Control Release 2024; 369:88-100. [PMID: 38471640 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) released from dead cells could be a player in some autoimmune disorders by activating Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) and inducing proinflammatory cytokines. Cationic nanoparticles (cNPs) address cfDNA clearance, yet challenges persist, including toxicity, low specificity and ineffectiveness against endocytosed cfDNA. This study introduced pH-sensitive cNPs, reducing off-target effects and binding cfDNA at inflammatory sites. This unique approach inhibits the TLR9 pathway, offering a novel strategy for inflammation modulation. Synthesized cNPs, with distinct cationic moieties, exhibit varied pKa values, enhancing cfDNA binding. Comprehensive studies elucidate the mechanism, demonstrating minimal extracellular binding, enhanced endosomal DNA binding, and optimal tumor necrosis factor-α suppression. In a traumatic brain injury mice model, pH-sensitive cNPs effectively suppress inflammatory cytokines, highlighting their potential in acute inflammation regulation.
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- Yilin Feng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Biomaterials of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China; College of Chemistry and Molecular Science, Henan University, Zhengzhou, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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Tu Z, Liu M, Xu C, Wei Y, Lu T, Xiao Y, Li H, Zhang S, Xie X, Li J, Wen W. Functional 2D Nanoplatforms Alleviate Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis by Modulating Eosinophil Extracellular Trap Formation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2307800. [PMID: 38477549 PMCID: PMC11109617 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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The therapeutic outcomes of patients with eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis (ECRS) remain unsatisfactory, largely because the underlying mechanisms of eosinophilic inflammation are uncertain. Here, it is shown that the nasal secretions of ECRS patients have high eosinophil extracellular trap (EET) and cell-free DNA (cfDNA) levels. Moreover, the cfDNA induced EET formation by activating toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) signaling. After demonstrating that DNase I reduced eosinophilic inflammation by modulating EET formation, linear polyglycerol-amine (LPGA)-coated TiS2 nanosheets (TLPGA) as functional 2D nanoplatforms with low cytotoxicity, mild protein adsorption, and increased degradation rate is developed. Due to the more flexible linear architecture, TLPGA exhibited higher cfDNA affinity than the TiS2 nanosheets coated with dendritic polyglycerol-amine (TDPGA). TLPGA reduced cfDNA levels in the nasal secretions of ECRS patients while suppressing cfDNA-induced TLR9 activation and EET formation in vitro. TLPGA displayed exceptional biocompatibility, preferential nasal localization, and potent inflammation modulation in mice with eosinophilic inflammation. These results highlight the pivotal feature of the linear molecular architecture and 2D sheet-like nanostructure in the development of anti-inflammation nanoplatforms, which can be exploited for ECRS treatment.
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- Zhaoxu Tu
- Department of OtolaryngologyThe Sixth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
- Department of OtolaryngologyThe First Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
- Biomedical Innovation CenterThe Sixth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
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- Department of OtolaryngologyThe Sixth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
- Biomedical Innovation CenterThe Sixth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
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- Biomedical Innovation CenterThe Sixth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
- Department of Clinical LaboratoryThe Sixth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
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- Department of OtolaryngologyThe First Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
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- Department of OtolaryngologyThe First Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
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- ENT instituteEye & ENT HospitalFudan UniversityShanghai201114China
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- Department of OtolaryngologyThe Sixth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
- Biomedical Innovation CenterThe Sixth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
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- Department of OtolaryngologyThe Sixth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
- Biomedical Innovation CenterThe Sixth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
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- Department of OtolaryngologyThe Sixth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
- Biomedical Innovation CenterThe Sixth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
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- Department of OtolaryngologyThe First Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
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- Department of OtolaryngologyThe Sixth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
- Department of OtolaryngologyThe First Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
- Biomedical Innovation CenterThe Sixth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhouGuangdong510655China
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Du K, Liang Y, Song Z, Zheng C, Lai L, Zong K, Wang Y, Meng D. Monoterpenoid indole alkaloids from Melodinus axillaris W.T.Wang exhibit anti-inflammatory activities by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathways. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 324:117771. [PMID: 38242218 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117771] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Melodinus axillaris W.T.Wang has been widely used as an important medicine in China. In the folk of China, its whole plant has been used for fractures, rheumatic heart disease, testitis, hernia, abdominal pain, and dyspepsia, etc. Despite its extensive use, there is a shortage of literature investigating the specific bioactive compounds and underlying mechanisms responsible for their anti-inflammatory effects. This knowledge gap serves as the primary impetus for conducting this study, which aims to shed light on the previously unexplored therapeutic potential of M. axillaris. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aims to investigate the material basis and potential mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity of M. axillaris. MATERIALS AND METHODS Compounds were isolated from the 95% ethanol extract of M. axillaris using a systematic phytochemical method. The structures were established by extensive spectroscopic analysis, including 1D and 2D NMR, HR-ESI-MS, ECD calculation, and DP4+ analysis. The anti-inflammatory activities of ethanol extract and compounds from M. axillaris were tested by an inflammation model of LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells in vitro. Western blot analysis was employed to evaluate the expressions of COX-2, iNOS, and NF-κB signaling pathways, aiming to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. RESULTS Eleven undescribed monoterpenoid indole alkaloids (MIAs), axillines A-K (1-11), along with thirteen known analogs were isolated from M. axillaris. Compound 1 was the first representative of vincadine alkaloid with unprecedented 6/5/9/6/6 skeletons. Compounds 1-11 and ethanol extract showed significant anti-inflammatory effects in vitro. Among them, compound 2 had the best activity of inhibiting NO release (IC50 = 3.7 ± 0.9 μM). Additionally, subsequent Western blot analysis revealed that 2 could significantly inhibit the up-regulation of NF-κB signaling pathways, iNOS, and COX-2 in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells, thereby demonstrating its anti-inflammatory activity. CONCLUSION This study provides support for the traditional use of M. axillaris in terms of its anti-inflammatory properties and highlights the potential of MIAs as promising candidates for further development as anti-inflammatory drugs.
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- Kaicheng Du
- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, PR China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, PR China.
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Jerka D, Bonowicz K, Piekarska K, Gokyer S, Derici US, Hindy OA, Altunay BB, Yazgan I, Steinbrink K, Kleszczyński K, Yilgor P, Gagat M. Unraveling Endothelial Cell Migration: Insights into Fundamental Forces, Inflammation, Biomaterial Applications, and Tissue Regeneration Strategies. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:2054-2069. [PMID: 38520346 PMCID: PMC11022177 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01227] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Cell migration is vital for many fundamental biological processes and human pathologies throughout our life. Dynamic molecular changes in the tissue microenvironment determine modifications of cell movement, which can be reflected either individually or collectively. Endothelial cell (EC) migratory adaptation occurs during several events and phenomena, such as endothelial injury, vasculogenesis, and angiogenesis, under both normal and highly inflammatory conditions. Several advantageous processes can be supported by biomaterials. Endothelial cells are used in combination with various types of biomaterials to design scaffolds promoting the formation of mature blood vessels within tissue engineered structures. Appropriate selection, in terms of scaffolding properties, can promote desirable cell behavior to varying degrees. An increasing amount of research could lead to the creation of the perfect biomaterial for regenerative medicine applications. In this review, we summarize the state of knowledge regarding the possible systems by which inflammation may influence endothelial cell migration. We also describe the fundamental forces governing cell motility with a specific focus on ECs. Additionally, we discuss the biomaterials used for EC culture, which serve to enhance the proliferative, proangiogenic, and promigratory potential of cells. Moreover, we introduce the mechanisms of cell movement and highlight the significance of understanding these mechanisms in the context of designing scaffolds that promote tissue regeneration.
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- Dominika Jerka
- Department
of Histology and Embryology, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 85-092 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department
of Histology and Embryology, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 85-092 Bydgoszcz, Poland
- Faculty
of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, Mazovian
Academy in Płock, 09-402 Płock, Poland
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- Department
of Histology and Embryology, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 85-092 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Department
of Dermatology, University of Münster, Von-Esmarch-Str. 58, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department
of Dermatology, University of Münster, Von-Esmarch-Str. 58, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Department
of Histology and Embryology, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 85-092 Bydgoszcz, Poland
- Faculty
of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, Mazovian
Academy in Płock, 09-402 Płock, Poland
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Gorantla A, Hall JTVE, Troidle A, Janjic JM. Biomaterials for Protein Delivery: Opportunities and Challenges to Clinical Translation. MICROMACHINES 2024; 15:533. [PMID: 38675344 PMCID: PMC11052476 DOI: 10.3390/mi15040533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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The development of biomaterials for protein delivery is an emerging field that spans materials science, bioengineering, and medicine. In this review, we highlight the immense potential of protein-delivering biomaterials as therapeutic options and discuss the multifaceted challenges inherent to the field. We address current advancements and approaches in protein delivery that leverage stimuli-responsive materials, harness advanced fabrication techniques like 3D printing, and integrate nanotechnologies for greater targeting and improved stability, efficacy, and tolerability profiles. We also discuss the demand for highly complex delivery systems to maintain structural integrity and functionality of the protein payload. Finally, we discuss barriers to clinical translation, such as biocompatibility, immunogenicity, achieving reliable controlled release, efficient and targeted delivery, stability issues, scalability of production, and navigating the regulatory landscape for such materials. Overall, this review summarizes insights from a survey of the current literature and sheds light on the interplay between innovation and the practical implementation of biomaterials for protein delivery.
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- Amogh Gorantla
- Department of Engineering, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27109, USA;
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- School of Pharmacy, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA;
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Liu Y, Lin Z, Wang Y, Chen L, Wang Y, Luo C. Nanotechnology in inflammation: cutting-edge advances in diagnostics, therapeutics and theranostics. Theranostics 2024; 14:2490-2525. [PMID: 38646646 PMCID: PMC11024862 DOI: 10.7150/thno.91394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Inflammatory dysregulation is intimately associated with the occurrence and progression of many life-threatening diseases. Accurate detection and timely therapeutic intervention on inflammatory dysregulation are crucial for the effective therapy of inflammation-associated diseases. However, the clinical outcomes of inflammation-involved disorders are still unsatisfactory. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop innovative anti-inflammatory strategies by integrating emerging technological innovations with traditional therapeutics. Biomedical nanotechnology is one of the promising fields that can potentially transform the diagnosis and treatment of inflammation. In this review, we outline recent advances in biomedical nanotechnology for the diagnosis and treatment of inflammation, with special attention paid to nanosensors and nanoprobes for precise diagnosis of inflammation-related diseases, emerging anti-inflammatory nanotherapeutics, as well as nanotheranostics and combined anti-inflammatory applications. Moreover, the prospects and challenges for clinical translation of nanoprobes and anti-inflammatory nanomedicines are highlighted.
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- Yuting Liu
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, P. R. China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Intelligent Drug Delivery Systems, Ministry of Education, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, P.R. China
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de Souza Sampaio R, Brito Pereira Bezerra Martins AO, Santos da Silva LY, Torres Pessoa DR, Ribeiro-Filho J, de Araújo Delmondes G, Bezerra Felipe CF, Alencar de Menezes IR, Kerntopf MR. Topical Antiedematogenic Activity of the Essential Oil of Psidium brownianum Mart. (OEPB) in Murine Ear Edema Models. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400187. [PMID: 38429232 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400187] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Psidium brownianum Mart is reported in the literature by antinociceptive and antioxidant activities, indicating that this species' secondary metabolites might be used to control inflammatory processes. The present study aimed to characterize the topical antiedematogenic activity of the essential oil of Psidium brownianum Mart. (OEPB) in ear edema models by different inflammatory agents. Female Swiss mice (25-35 g) and Wistar albino rats (200-300 g) were used throughout tests (n=6/group) on acute or chronic edema models induced by single and multiple topical applications. The OEPB is administered topically pure or at a concentration of 100 or 200 mg/mL. The antiedematogenic mechanism of OEPB was analyzed by administering capsaicin, arachidonic acid, histamine, and phenol at the best effective dose (200 mg/mL). The results showed a significant reduction of edema-induced single (28.87 %) and multiple (50.13 %) applications of croton oil compared to the negative control group. Regarding potential mechanisms of action, OEPB (200 mg/mL) inhibited the development of edema triggered by capsaicin (29.95 %), arachidonic acid (22.66 %), phenol (23.35 %), and histamine (75.46 %), suggesting an interference with the histaminergic pathway. These results indicate that OEPB presents a topical antiedematogenic effect in acute and chronic murine models, possibly interfering with inflammatory pathways triggered by mediators such as histamine.
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- Renata de Souza Sampaio
- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Molecular Chemistry (LFQM), Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), 63105-000, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Molecular Chemistry (LFQM), Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), 63105-000, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Molecular Chemistry (LFQM), Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), 63105-000, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), Fiocruz Ceará, 60180-900, Eusébio, CE, Brazil
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- Natural Products Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), 63105-000, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Molecular Biology Departament, Federal University of Paraiba (UFPB), Campus I - Jardim Cidade Universitária, 58059-900, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Molecular Chemistry (LFQM), Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), 63105-000, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Molecular Chemistry (LFQM), Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri (URCA), 63105-000, Crato, CE, Brazil
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Faisal Z, Mazhar A, Batool SA, Akram N, Hassan M, Khan MU, Afzaal M, Hassan UU, Shah YA, Desta DT. Exploring the multimodal health-promoting properties of resveratrol: A comprehensive review. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:2240-2258. [PMID: 38628180 PMCID: PMC11016399 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3933] [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: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Resveratrol, a natural polyphenol in various plants, has gained significant attention for its potential health-promoting properties. It has been demonstrated, after reviewing various clinical and in vitro studies, that resveratrol possesses potent antioxidant potential. Resveratrol demonstrates cellular component protection by directly neutralizing free radicals (FRs) and enhancing the expression of natural antioxidant enzymes, thereby mitigating oxidative damage to proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Clinical trials have shown promising results, indicating that resveratrol supplementation can enhance antioxidant defenses and reduce oxidative damage markers in various populations. In addition to its antioxidant effects, resveratrol exhibits potent anti-inflammatory properties. It can modulate key inflammatory pathways, such as nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), thereby suppressing the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. Furthermore, resveratrol's multimodal effects extend beyond its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It has been discovered to exert regulatory effects on various cellular processes, including apoptosis, cell cycle progression, angiogenesis, and immunological responses. The primary aim of this review paper is to provide a thorough overview of the current knowledge on resveratrol, including its chemical composition, bioaccessibility, clinical effectiveness, and utilization in nanotechnology to enhance its bioavailability. From future perspectives, revising the administration methods for certain contexts and understanding the underlying systems responsible for resveratrol's effects will require further inquiry. For the highest potential health results, advanced trial-based research is necessary for combinational nano-delivery of resveratrol.
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- Zargham Faisal
- Department of Human NutritionBahauddin Zakariya University, Faculty of Food Science and NutritionMultanPakistan
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- Department of Human NutritionBahauddin Zakariya University, Faculty of Food Science and NutritionMultanPakistan
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- Department of Food ScienceGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Food and NutritionGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Dietetics and Nutritional ScienceUniversity of SialkotSialkotPakistan
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- Department of Food Science and TechnologyBahauddin Zakariya University, Faculty of Food Science and NutritionMultanPakistan
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- Department of Food ScienceGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyUniversity of Agriculture FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- Natural and Medical Science Research CentreUniversity of NizwaNizwaOman
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- School of Nutrition, Food Science and TechnologyHawassa UniversityHawassaEthiopia
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Thatte AS, Billingsley MM, Weissman D, Melamed JR, Mitchell MJ. Emerging strategies for nanomedicine in autoimmunity. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2024; 207:115194. [PMID: 38342243 PMCID: PMC11015430 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2024.115194] [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: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Autoimmune disorders have risen to be among the most prevalent chronic diseases across the globe, affecting approximately 5-7% of the population. As autoimmune diseases steadily rise in prevalence, so do the number of potential therapeutic strategies to combat them. In recent years, fundamental research investigating autoimmune pathologies has led to the emergence of several cellular targets that provide new therapeutic opportunities. However, key challenges persist in terms of accessing and specifically combating the dysregulated, self-reactive cells while avoiding systemic immune suppression and other off-target effects. Fortunately, the continued advancement of nanomedicines may provide strategies to address these challenges and bring innovative autoimmunity therapies to the clinic. Through precise engineering and rational design, nanomedicines can possess a variety of physicochemical properties, surface modifications, and cargoes, allowing for specific targeting of therapeutics to pathological cell and organ types. These advances in nanomedicine have been demonstrated in cancer therapies and have the broad potential to advance applications in autoimmunity therapies as well. In this review, we focus on leveraging the power of nanomedicine for prevalent autoimmune disorders throughout the body. We expand on three key areas for the development of autoimmunity therapies - avoiding systemic immunosuppression, balancing interactions with the immune system, and elevating current platforms for delivering complex cargoes - and emphasize how nanomedicine-based strategies can overcome these barriers and enable the development of next-generation, clinically relevant autoimmunity therapies.
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- Ajay S Thatte
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; Penn Institute for RNA Innovation, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; Penn Institute for RNA Innovation, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; Penn Institute for RNA Innovation, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; Institute for Immunology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; Cardiovascular Institute, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA; Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Yin W, Ma H, Qu Y, Wang S, Zhao R, Yang Y, Guo ZN. Targeted exosome-based nanoplatform for new-generation therapeutic strategies. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:032002. [PMID: 38471163 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad3310] [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: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Exosomes, typically 30-150 nm in size, are lipid-bilayered small-membrane vesicles originating in endosomes. Exosome biogenesis is regulated by the coordination of various mechanisms whereby different cargoes (e.g. proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids) are sorted into exosomes. These components endow exosomes with bioregulatory functions related to signal transmission and intercellular communication. Exosomes exhibit substantial potential as drug-delivery nanoplatforms owing to their excellent biocompatibility and low immunogenicity. Proteins, miRNA, siRNA, mRNA, and drugs have been successfully loaded into exosomes, and these exosome-based delivery systems show satisfactory therapeutic effects in different disease models. To enable targeted drug delivery, genetic engineering and chemical modification of the lipid bilayer of exosomes are performed. Stimuli-responsive delivery nanoplatforms designed with appropriate modifications based on various stimuli allow precise control of on-demand drug delivery and can be utilized in clinical treatment. In this review, we summarize the general properties, isolation methods, characterization, biological functions, and the potential role of exosomes in therapeutic delivery systems. Moreover, the effective combination of the intrinsic advantages of exosomes and advanced bioengineering, materials science, and clinical translational technologies are required to accelerate the development of exosome-based delivery nanoplatforms.
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- Wenjing Yin
- Stroke Center, Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Chang Chun 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Stroke Center, Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Chang Chun 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Stroke Center, Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Chang Chun 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Stroke Center, Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Chang Chun 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Stroke Center, Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Chang Chun 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Stroke Center, Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Chang Chun 130021, People's Republic of China
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- Stroke Center, Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Chang Chun 130021, People's Republic of China
- Neuroscience Research Center, Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Chang Chun 130021, People's Republic of China
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Correa LB, Gomes-da-Silva NC, dos Santos CC, Rebelo Alencar LM, Graças Muller de Oliveira Henriques MD, Bhattarai P, Zhu L, Noronha Souza PF, Rosas EC, Santos-Oliveira R. Chia nanoemulsion: anti-inflammatory mechanism, biological behavior and cellular interactions. Ther Deliv 2024; 15:325-338. [PMID: 38469701 PMCID: PMC11157993 DOI: 10.4155/tde-2023-0088] [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: 09/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Aim: This study explores chia oil, rich in ω-3 fatty acids and nutraceutical components, as a potential remedy for diseases, especially those linked to inflammation and cancer. Methods/materials: A chia oil-based nanoemulsion, developed through single emulsification, underwent comprehensive analysis using various techniques. In vitro and in vivo assays, including macrophage polarization, nitrite and cytokine production, cellular uptake and biodistribution, were conducted to assess the anti-inflammatory efficacy. Results & conclusion: Results reveal that the chia nanoemulsion significantly inhibits inflammation, outperforming pure oil with twice the efficacy. Enhanced uptake by macrophage-like cells and substantial accumulation in key organs indicate its potential as an economical and effective anti-inflammatory nanodrug, addressing global economic and health impacts of inflammation-related diseases.
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- Luana Barbosa Correa
- Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission, Nuclear Engineering Institute, Laboratory of Nanoradiopharmacy & Synthesis of New Radiopharmaceuticals, Rio de Janeiro RJ, 21941906, Brazil
- Laboratory of Applied Pharmacology, Farmanguinhos, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, 21040-360, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission, Nuclear Engineering Institute, Laboratory of Nanoradiopharmacy & Synthesis of New Radiopharmaceuticals, Rio de Janeiro RJ, 21941906, Brazil
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- Biophysics & Nanosystems Laboratory, Federal University of Maranhão, Department of Physics, São Luis, MA, 65065690, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Drug Research & Development Center, Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará, Ceará, 60430275, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Pharmacology, Farmanguinhos, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, 21040-360, Brazil
- Master & Doctoral Degree in Drugs Translational Research, Farmanguinhos – Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, 21040-360, Brazil
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- Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission, Nuclear Engineering Institute, Laboratory of Nanoradiopharmacy & Synthesis of New Radiopharmaceuticals, Rio de Janeiro RJ, 21941906, Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro State University, Laboratory of Radiopharmacy & Nanoradiopharmaceuticals, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 23070200, Brazil
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He Y, Cen Y, Tian M. Immunomodulatory hydrogels for skin wound healing: cellular targets and design strategy. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:2435-2458. [PMID: 38284157 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02626d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Skin wounds significantly impact the global health care system and represent a significant burden on the economy and society due to their complicated dynamic healing processes, wherein a series of immune events are required to coordinate normal and sequential healing phases, involving multiple immunoregulatory cells such as neutrophils, macrophages, keratinocytes, and fibroblasts, since dysfunction of these cells may impede skin wound healing presenting persisting inflammation, impaired vascularization, and excessive collagen deposition. Therefore, cellular target-based immunomodulation is promising to promote wound healing as cells are the smallest unit of life in immune response. Recently, immunomodulatory hydrogels have become an attractive avenue to promote skin wound healing. However, a detailed and comprehensive review of cellular targets and related hydrogel design strategies remains lacking. In this review, the roles of the main immunoregulatory cells participating in skin wound healing are first discussed, and then we highlight the cellular targets and state-of-the-art design strategies for immunomodulatory hydrogels based on immunoregulatory cells that cover defect, infected, diabetic, burn and tumor wounds and related scar healing. Finally, we discuss the barriers that need to be addressed and future prospects to boost the development and prosperity of immunomodulatory hydrogels.
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- Yinhai He
- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Tu Z, Zhu Y, Gao W, Liu M, Wei Y, Xu C, Xiao Y, Wen Y, Li J, Leong KW, Wen W. Tackling Severe Neutrophilic Inflammation in Airway Disorders with Functionalized Nanosheets. ACS NANO 2024; 18:7084-7097. [PMID: 38377352 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c11139] [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: 02/22/2024]
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Severe airway inflammatory disorders impose a significant societal burden, and the available treatments are unsatisfactory. High levels of neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) and cell-free DNA (cfDNA) were detected in the inflammatory microenvironment of these diseases, which are closely associated with persistent uncontrolled neutrophilic inflammation. Although DNase has proven to be effective in mitigating neutrophilic airway inflammation in mice by reducing cfDNA and NET levels, its clinical use is hindered by severe side effects. Here, we synthesized polyglycerol-amine (PGA) with a series of hydroxyl/amine ratios and covered them with black phosphorus (BP) nanosheets. The BP nanosheets functionalized with polyglycerol-50% amine (BP-PGA50) efficiently lowered cfDNA levels, suppressed toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) activation and inhibited NET formation in vitro. Importantly, BP-PGA50 nanosheets demonstrated substantial accumulation in inflamed airway tissues, excellent biocompatibility, and potent inflammation modulation ability in model mice. The 2D sheet-like structure of BP-PGA50 was identified as a crucial factor for the therapeutic efficacy, and the hydroxyl/amine ratio was revealed as a significant parameter to regulate the protein resistance, cfDNA-binding efficacy, and cytotoxicity. This study shows the promise of the BP-PGA50 nanosheet for tackling uncontrolled airway inflammation, which is also significant for the treatment of other neutrophilic inflammatory diseases. In addition, our work also highlights the importance of proper surface functionalization, such as hydroxyl/amine ratio, in therapeutic nanoplatform construction for inflammation modulation.
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- Zhaoxu Tu
- Department of Otolaryngology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong, China
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- ENT Institute, Eye & ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 201114, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong, China
- Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, Guangdong, China
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Ragshaniya A, Kumar V, Tittal RK, Lal K. Nascent pharmacological advancement in adamantane derivatives. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) 2024; 357:e2300595. [PMID: 38128028 DOI: 10.1002/ardp.202300595] [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: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The adamantane moiety has attracted significant attention since its discovery in 1933 due to its remarkable structural, chemical, and medicinal properties. This molecule has a notable impact in the therapeutic field because of its "add-on" lipophilicity to any pharmacophoric moieties. As in the case of molecular hybridization, in which one pharmacophore is attached to another one(s) with a probability of increasing the biological activity, adding an adamantane unit improves the absorption distribution, metabolism and excretion properties of the resultant hybrid molecule. This review summarizes various reports highlighting the biological activities of adamantane-based synthetic compounds and their structure-activity relationship study. The information presented in this review may open up possible dimensions for adamantane-based drug development and discovery in the pharmaceutical industry after proper structural modifications.
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- Aman Ragshaniya
- Department of Chemistry, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India
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Dong J, Chen F, Yao Y, Wu C, Ye S, Ma Z, Yuan H, Shao D, Wang L, Wang Y. Bioactive mesoporous silica nanoparticle-functionalized titanium implants with controllable antimicrobial peptide release potentiate the regulation of inflammation and osseointegration. Biomaterials 2024; 305:122465. [PMID: 38190768 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122465] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Bacterial infection and delayed osseointegration are two major challenges for titanium-based orthopedic implants. In the present study, we developed a functionalized titanium implant Ti-M@A by immobilizing antimicrobial peptide (AMP) HHC36-loaded diselenide-bridged mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) on the surface, which showed good long-term and mechanical stability. The functionalized implants can realize the sustained release of AMP over 30 days and exhibit over 95.71 % antimicrobial activity against four types of clinical bacteria (S. aureus, E. coli, P. aeruginosa and MRSA), which arose from the capability to destroy the bacterial membranes. Moreover, Ti-M@A can efficiently inhibit the biofilm formation of the bacteria. The functionalized implants can also significantly promote the osteogenic differentiation of mouse bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (mBMSCs) because of the Se in MSNs. Notably, it can trigger macrophages toward M2 polarization in vitro by scavenging ROS in LPS-activated macrophages. Consequently, in vivo assays with infection and non-infection bone defect models demonstrated that such bioactive implants can not only kill over 98.82 % of S. aureus, but also promote osseointegration. Hence, this study provides a combined strategy to resolve bacterial infection and delayed osseointegration for titanium implants.
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- Jiyu Dong
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Jinan Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan 250001, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Material Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Zhang Z, Pan Y, Guo Z, Fan X, Pan Q, Gao W, Luo K, Pu Y, He B. An olsalazine nanoneedle-embedded inulin hydrogel reshapes intestinal homeostasis in inflammatory bowel disease. Bioact Mater 2024; 33:71-84. [PMID: 38024237 PMCID: PMC10658185 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.10.028] [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: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic and refractory condition characterized by disrupted epithelial barrier, dysregulated immune balance, and altered gut microbiota. Nano-enabled interventions for restoring gut homeostasis have the potential to alleviate inflammation in IBD. Herein, we developed a combination of olsalazine (Olsa)-based nanoneedles and microbiota-regulating inulin gel to reshape intestinal homeostasis and relieve inflammation. The Olsa-derived nanoneedles exhibited reactive oxygen species scavenging ability and anti-inflammatory effects in lipopolysaccharide-simulated macrophages. The composite of nanoneedles and inulin gel (Cu2(Olsa)/Gel) displayed a macroporous structure, improved bio-adhesion, and enhanced colon retention after oral administration. Mechanistically, the composite effectively downregulated pro-inflammatory cytokine levels and promoted epithelial barrier repair through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant therapies, resulting in significant alleviation of colitis in three animal models of IBD. Furthermore, analysis of gut microbiota revealed that Cu2(Olsa)/Gel treatment increased the diversity of intestinal microflora and decreased the relative abundance of pathogenic bacteria such as Proteobacteria. Overall, this study provides a self-delivering nanodrug and dietary fiber hydrogel composite for IBD therapy, offering an efficient approach to restore intestinal homeostasis.
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- Zhuangzhuang Zhang
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- College of Chemistry & Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Functional and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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Chen D, Xuan X, Chen Y, Fang X, Liu L, Wang G, Chen J. Aerosol inhalation of inflammatory cells-targeted dendrimer-dexamethasone conjugate for efficient allergic asthma therapy. Biointerphases 2024; 19:021001. [PMID: 38466073 DOI: 10.1116/6.0003480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Allergic asthma (AA) is a common breathing disorder clinically characterized by the high occurrence of acute and continuous inflammation. However, the current treatment options for AA are lacking in effectiveness and diversity. In this study, we determined that the cell membrane receptor of gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) was highly overexpressed on the inflammatory cells that infiltrate the pulmonary tissues in AA cases. Therefore, we developed a GGT-specific dendrimer-dexamethasone conjugate (GSHDDC) that could be administered via aerosol inhalation to treat AA in a rapid and sustained manner. The GSHDDC was fabricated by the covalent attachment of 6-hydroxyhexyl acrylate-modified dexamethasone to polyamidoamine dendrimers via a carbonic ester linkage and the amino Michael addition, followed by the surface modification of the dendrimers with the GGT substrate of glutathione. After aerosol inhalation by the AA mice, the small particle-sized GSHDDC could easily diffuse into pulmonary alveoli and touch with the inflammatory cells via the glutathione ligand/GGT receptor-mediated recognition. The overexpressed GGT on the surface of inflammatory cells then triggers the gamma-glutamyl transfer reactions of glutathione to generate positively charged primary amines, thereby inducing rapid cationization-mediated cellular endocytosis into the inflammatory cells. The dexamethasone was gradually released by the intracellular enzyme hydrolysis, enabling sustained anti-inflammatory effects (e.g., reducing eosinophil infiltration, decreasing the levels of inflammatory factors) in the ovalbumin-induced AA mice. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of an inhalational and active inflammatory cells-targeted dendrimer-dexamethasone conjugate for efficient AA therapy.
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- Danfei Chen
- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311215, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311215, China
- Research Center of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biomedical Engineering, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310006, China
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Lu H, Ban Z, Xiao K, Sun M, Liu Y, Chen F, Shi T, Chen L, Shao D, Zhang M, Li W. Hepatic-Accumulated Obeticholic Acid and Atorvastatin Self-Assembled Nanocrystals Potentiate Ameliorative Effects in Treatment of Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308866. [PMID: 38196299 PMCID: PMC10933608 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Exploration of medicines for efficient and safe management of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) remains a challenge. Obeticholic acid (OCA), a selective farnesoid X receptor agonist, has been reported to ameliorate injury and inflammation in various liver diseases. However, its clinical application is mainly limited by poor solubility, low bioavailability, and potential side effects. Herein a hepatic-targeted nanodrugs composed of OCA and cholesterol-lowering atorvastatin (AHT) with an ideal active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) content for orally combined treatment of MAFLD is created. Such carrier-free nanocrystals (OCAHTs) are self-assembled, not only improving the stability in gastroenteric environments but also achieving hepatic accumulation through the bile acid transporter-mediated enterohepatic recycling process. Orally administrated OCAHT outperforms the simple combination of OCA and AHT in ameliorating of liver damage and inflammation in both acetaminophen-challenged mice and high-fat diet-induced MAFLD mice with less systematic toxicity. Importantly, OCAHT exerts profoundly reverse effects on MAFLD-associated molecular pathways, including impairing lipid metabolism, reducing inflammation, and enhancing the antioxidation response. This work not only provides a facile bile acid transporter-based strategy for hepatic-targeting drug delivery but also presents an efficient and safe full-API nanocrystal with which to facilitate the practical translation of nanomedicines against MAFLD.
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- Huanfen Lu
- School of Biomedical Sciences and EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouGuangdong511442China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and ReconstructionSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouGuangdong510006China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and ReconstructionSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouGuangdong510006China
- School of MedicineSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouGuangdong510006China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and ReconstructionSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouGuangdong510006China
- School of MedicineSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouGuangdong510006China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouGuangdong511442China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and ReconstructionSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouGuangdong510006China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal MaterialsJilin Agricultural UniversityChangchun130118China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and ReconstructionSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouGuangdong510006China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouGuangdong511442China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and ReconstructionSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouGuangdong510006China
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- College of MedicineJilin UniversityChangchun130021China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouGuangdong511442China
- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and ReconstructionSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouGuangdong510006China
- School of MedicineSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhouGuangdong510006China
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- College of MedicineJilin UniversityChangchun130021China
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- College of Chinese Medicinal MaterialsJilin Agricultural UniversityChangchun130118China
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Ding F, Zhang S, Chen Q, Xie X, Xi Z, Ge Z, Zuo X, Yang X, Willner I, Fan C, Li Q, Xia Q. Programmable Atom-Like Nanoparticle Reporters for High-Precision Urinalysis of In Situ Membrane Proteins. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2310199. [PMID: 38096904 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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The expression of disease-specific membrane proteins (MPs) is a crucial indicator for evaluating the onset and progression of diseases. Urinalysis of in situ MPs has the potential for point-of-care disease diagnostics, yet remains challenging due to the lack of molecular reporter to transform the expression information of in situ MPs into the measurable urine composition. Herein, a series of tetrahedral DNA frameworks (TDFs) are employed as the cores of programmable atom-like nanoparticles (PANs) to direct the self-assembly of PAN reporters with defined ligand valence and spatial distribution. With the rational spatial organization of ligands, the interaction between PAN reporters and MPs exhibits superior stability on cell-membrane interface under renal tubule-mimic fluid microenvironment, thus enabling high-fidelity conversion of MPs expression level into binding events and reverse assessment of in situ MP levels via measurement of the renal clearance efficiency of PAN reporters. Such PAN reporter-mediated signal transformation mechanism empowers urinalysis of the onset of acute kidney injury at least 6 h earlier than the existing methods with an area under the curve of 100%. This strategy has the potential for urinalysis of a variety of in situ membrane proteins.
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- Fei Ding
- Department of Liver Surgery, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Transplantation, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study and National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Transplantation, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study and National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Transplantation, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study and National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Transplantation, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study and National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Institute of Chemistry, Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 91904, Israel
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study and National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study and National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- WLA Laboratories, World Laureates Association, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Transplantation, Shanghai, 200127, China
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