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Askarizadeh A, Mashreghi M, Mirhadi E, Mehrabian A, Heravi Shargh V, Badiee A, Alavizadeh SH, Arabi L, Kamali H, Jaafari MR. Surface-modified cationic liposomes with a matrix metalloproteinase-degradable polyethylene glycol derivative improved doxorubicin delivery in murine colon cancer. J Liposome Res 2024; 34:221-238. [PMID: 37647288 DOI: 10.1080/08982104.2023.2247079] [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: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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PEGylation is a commonly used approach to prolong the blood circulation time of cationic liposomes. However, PEGylation is associated with the "PEG dilemma", which hinders binding and uptake into tumor cells. The cleavable PEG products are a possible solution to this problem. In the current research, doxorubicin-loaded cationic liposomes (Dox-CLs) surface-conjugated with a matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2)-sensitive octapeptide linker-PEG derivative were prepared and compared to non-PEGylated and PEGylated CLs in terms of size, surface charge, drug encapsulation and release, uptake, in vivo pharmacokinetics, and anticancer efficacy. It was postulated that PEG deshielding in response to the overexpressed MMP-2 in the tumor microenvironment increases the interaction of protected CLs with cellular membranes and improves their uptake by tumor cells/vasculature. MMP2-responsive Dox-CLs had particle sizes of ∼115-140 nm, surface charges of ∼+25 mV, and encapsulation efficiencies of ∼85-95%. In vitro cytotoxicity assessments showed significantly enhanced uptake and cytotoxicity of PEG-cleavable CLs compared to their non-cleavable PEG-coated counterparts or Caelyx®. Also, the chick chorioallantoic membrane assay showed great antiangiogenesis ability of Dox-CLs leading to target and prevent tumor neovascularization. Besides, in vivo studies showed an effective therapeutic efficacy of PEG-cleavable Dox-CLs in murine colorectal cancer with negligible hematological and histopathological toxicity. Altogether, our results showed that MMP2-responsive Dox-CLs could be served as a promising approach to improve tumor drug delivery and uptake.
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- Anis Askarizadeh
- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Malode SJ, Pandiaraj S, Alodhayb A, Shetti NP. Carbon Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications: Progress and Outlook. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:752-777. [PMID: 38271214 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
Abstract
Recent developments in nanoscale materials have found extensive use in various fields, especially in the biomedical industry. Several substantial obstacles must be overcome, particularly those related to nanostructured materials in biomedicine, before they can be used in therapeutic applications. Significant concerns in biomedicine include biological processes, adaptability, toxic effects, and nano-biointerfacial properties. Biomedical researchers have difficulty choosing suitable materials for drug carriers, cancer treatment, and antiviral uses. Carbon nanomaterials are among the various nanoparticle forms that are continually receiving interest for biomedical applications. They are suitable materials owing to their distinctive physical and chemical properties, such as electrical, high-temperature, mechanical, and optical diversification. An individualized, controlled, dependable, low-carcinogenic, target-specific drug delivery system can diagnose and treat infections in biomedical applications. The variety of carbon materials at the nanoscale is remarkable. Allotropes and other forms of the same element, carbon, are represented in nanoscale dimensions. These show promise for a wide range of applications. Carbon nanostructured materials with exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties include graphene and carbon nanotubes. They can potentially revolutionize industries, including electronics, energy, and medicine. Ongoing investigation and expansion efforts continue to unlock possibilities for these materials, making them a key player in shaping the future of advanced technology. Carbon nanostructured materials explore the potential positive effects of reducing the greenhouse effect. The current state of nanostructured materials in the biomedical sector is covered in this review, along with their synthesis techniques and potential uses.
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- Shweta J Malode
- Center for Energy and Environment, School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Vidyanagar, Hubballi 580031, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Self-Development Skills, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Energy and Environment, School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Vidyanagar, Hubballi 580031, Karnataka, India
- University Center for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali 140413, Panjab, India
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Hussain FS, Abro NQ, Ahmed N, Memon SQ, Memon N. Nano-antivirals: A comprehensive review. FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fnano.2022.1064615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Nanoparticles can be used as inhibitory agents against various microorganisms, including bacteria, algae, archaea, fungi, and a huge class of viruses. The mechanism of action includes inhibiting the function of the cell membrane/stopping the synthesis of the cell membrane, disturbing the transduction of energy, producing toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS), and inhibiting or reducing RNA and DNA production. Various nanomaterials, including different metallic, silicon, and carbon-based nanomaterials and nanoarchitectures, have been successfully used against different viruses. Recent research strongly agrees that these nanoarchitecture-based virucidal materials (nano-antivirals) have shown activity in the solid state. Therefore, they are very useful in the development of several products, such as fabric and high-touch surfaces. This review thoroughly and critically identifies recently developed nano-antivirals and their products, nano-antiviral deposition methods on various substrates, and possible mechanisms of action. By considering the commercial viability of nano-antivirals, recommendations are made to develop scalable and sustainable nano-antiviral products with contact-killing properties.
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Habib S, Singh M. Carbon-based Nanomaterials for delivery of small RNA molecules: a focus on potential cancer treatment applications. Pharm Nanotechnol 2022; 10:PNT-EPUB-124198. [PMID: 35670355 DOI: 10.2174/2211738510666220606102906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nucleic acid-mediated therapy holds immense potential in the treatment of recalcitrant human diseases such as cancer. This is underscored by advances in understanding the mechanisms of gene regulation. In particular, the endogenous protective mechanism of gene silencing known as RNA interference (RNAi) has been extensively exploited. METHODS We review here the developments from 2011 to 2021, in the use of nanographene oxide, carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, carbon nanohorns, carbon nanodots and nanodiamonds for the delivery of therapeutic small RNA molecules. RESULTS Appropriately designed effector molecules such as small interfering RNA (siRNA), can, in theory, silence the expression of any disease-causing gene. Alternatively, siRNA can be generated in vivo through the introduction of plasmid-based short hairpin RNA (shRNA) expression vectors. Other small RNAs such as micro RNA (miRNA) also function in post-transcriptional gene regulation and are aberrantly expressed under disease conditions. The miRNA-based therapy involves either restoration of miRNA function through the introduction of miRNA mimics; or the inhibition of miRNA function by delivering anti-miRNA oligomers. However, the large size, hydrophilicity, negative charge and nuclease-sensitivity of nucleic acids necessitate an appropriate carrier for their introduction as medicine into cells. CONCLUSION While numerous organic and inorganic materials have been investigated for this purpose, the perfect carrier agent remains elusive. In recent years, carbon-based nanomaterials have received widespread attention in biotechnology due to their tunable surface characteristics, mechanical, electrical, optical and chemical properties.
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- Saffiya Habib
- Nano-Gene and Drug Delivery Laboratory, Discipline of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban, South Africa
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- Nano-Gene and Drug Delivery Laboratory, Discipline of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban, South Africa
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Cheng L, Niu MM, Yan T, Ma Z, Huang K, Yang L, Zhong X, Li C. Bioresponsive micro-to-nano albumin-based systems for targeted drug delivery against complex fungal infections. Acta Pharm Sin B 2021; 11:3220-3230. [PMID: 34729311 PMCID: PMC8546853 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2021.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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As a typical human pathogenic fungus, Cryptococcus neoformans is a life-threatening invasive fungal pathogen with a worldwide distribution causing ∼700,000 deaths annually. Cryptococcosis is not just an infection with multi-organ involvement, intracellular survival and extracellular multiplication of the fungus also play important roles in the pathogenesis of C. neoformans infections. Because adequate accumulation of drugs at target organs and cells is still difficult to achieve, an effective delivery strategy is desperately required to treat these infections. Here, we report a bioresponsive micro-to-nano (MTN) system that effectively clears the C. neoformans in vivo. This strategy is based on our in-depth study of the overexpression of matrix metalloproteinase 3 (MMP-3) in infectious microenvironments (IMEs) and secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC) in several associated target cells. In this MTN system, bovine serum albumin (BSA, a natural ligand of SPARC) was used for the preparation of nanoparticles (NPs), and then microspheres were constructed by conjugation with a special linker, which mainly consisted of a BSA-binding peptide and an MMP-3-responsive peptide. This MTN system was mechanically captured by the smallest capillaries of the lungs after intravenous injection, and then hydrolyzed into BSA NPs by MMP-3 in the IMEs. The NPs further targeted the lung tissue, brain and infected macrophages based on the overexpression of SPARC, reaching multiple targets and achieving efficient treatment. We have developed a size-tunable strategy where microspheres "shrink" to NPs in IMEs, which effectively combines active and passive targeting and may be especially powerful in the fight against complex fungal infections.
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Key Words
- Albumin
- AmB, amphotericin B
- BBB, blood‒brain barrier
- BSA, bovine serum albumin
- Complex fungal infection
- DDS, drug delivery system
- IME, infectious microenvironment
- MMP-3
- MMP-3, matrix metalloproteinase 3
- MTN, micro-to-nano
- Microenvironment responsive
- NP, nanoparticle
- PEG, polyethylene glycol
- PMVECs, pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells
- RFP, red fluorescent protein
- SPARC
- SPARC, secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine
- Size-tunable strategy
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- Liting Cheng
- Medical Research Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance (Ministry of Education), China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Medical Research Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Medical Research Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Medical Research Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Medical Research Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Medical Research Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Medical Research Institute, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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Kraevaya OA, Bolshakova VS, Peregudov AS, Chernyak AV, Slesarenko NA, Markov VY, Lukonina NS, Martynenko VM, Sinegubova EO, Shestakov AF, Zarubaev VV, Schols D, Troshin PA. Water-Promoted Reaction of C 60Ar 5Cl Compounds with Thiophenes Delivers a Family of Multifunctional Fullerene Derivatives with Selective Antiviral Properties. Org Lett 2021; 23:7226-7230. [PMID: 34468156 DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c02623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Here we report a reaction of the fullerene derivatives C60Ar5Cl, which enables the substitution of Cl with thiophene residues and the formation of the novel family of C1-symmetrical C60 fullerene derivatives with six functional addends C60Ar5Th. The discovered reaction provided a straightforward approach to the synthesis of previously inaccessible multifunctional water-soluble fullerene derivatives, including the compounds with antiviral activity against human immunodeficiency and influenza viruses.
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- Olga A Kraevaya
- Institute for Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS, Semenov Prospect 1, Chernogolovka 142432, Russia
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- Institute for Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS, Semenov Prospect 1, Chernogolovka 142432, Russia.,Higher Chemical College of RAS, Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Miusskaya square 9, Moscow 125047, Russia
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- A. N. Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds of RAS, Vavylova St. 28, B-334, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Institute for Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS, Semenov Prospect 1, Chernogolovka 142432, Russia
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- Institute for Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS, Semenov Prospect 1, Chernogolovka 142432, Russia
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, GSP 1,1-3 Leninskie Gory, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, GSP 1,1-3 Leninskie Gory, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Institute for Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS, Semenov Prospect 1, Chernogolovka 142432, Russia
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- Pasteur Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Mira St. 14, Saint Petersburg 197101, Russian Federation
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- Institute for Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS, Semenov Prospect 1, Chernogolovka 142432, Russia.,Faculty of Fundamental Physics & Chemical Engineering, Lomonosov Moscow State University, GSP 1, 1-51 Leninskie Gory, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Pasteur Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Mira St. 14, Saint Petersburg 197101, Russian Federation
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- Rega Institute for Medical Research, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka St. 2A, Gliwice 44-100, Poland.,Institute for Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS, Semenov Prospect 1, Chernogolovka 142432, Russia
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Saraswathi SK, Karunakaran V, Maiti KK, Joseph J. DNA Condensation Triggered by the Synergistic Self-Assembly of Tetraphenylethylene-Viologen Aggregates and CT-DNA. Front Chem 2021; 9:716771. [PMID: 34368086 PMCID: PMC8341308 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.716771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Development of small organic chromophores as DNA condensing agents, which explore supramolecular interactions and absorbance or fluorescence-based tracking of condensation and gene delivery processes, is in the initial stages. Herein, we report the synthesis and electrostatic/groove binding interaction-directed synergistic self-assembly of the aggregates of two viologen-functionalized tetraphenylethylene (TPE-V) molecules with CT-DNA and subsequent concentration-dependent DNA condensation process. TPE-V molecules differ in their chemical structure according to the number of viologen units. Photophysical and morphological studies have revealed the interaction of the aggregates of TPE-V in Tris buffer with CT-DNA, which transforms the fibrous network structure of CT-DNA to partially condensed beads-on-a-string-like arrangement with TPE-V aggregates as beads via electrostatic and groove binding interactions. Upon further increasing the concentration of TPE-V, the "beads-on-a-string"-type assembly of TPE-V/CT-DNA complex changes to completely condensed compact structures with 40-50 nm in diameter through the effective charge neutralization process. Enhancement in the melting temperature of CT-DNA, quenching of the fluorescence emission of ethidium bromide/CT-DNA complex, and the formation of induced CD signal in the presence of TPE-V molecules support the observed morphological changes and thereby verify the DNA condensation abilities of TPE-V molecules. Decrease in the hydrodynamic size, increase in the zeta potential value with the addition of TPE-V molecules to CT-DNA, failure of TPE-V/cucurbit(8)uril complex to condense CT-DNA, and the enhanced DNA condensation ability of TPE-V2 with two viologen units compared to TPE-V1 with a single viologen unit confirm the importance of positively charged viologen units in the DNA condensation process. Initial cytotoxicity analysis on A549 cancer and WI-38 normal cells revealed that these DNA condensing agents are non-toxic in nature and hence could be utilized in further cellular delivery studies.
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- Sajena Kanangat Saraswathi
- Photosciences and Photonics Section, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Photosciences and Photonics Section, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Photosciences and Photonics Section, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Photosciences and Photonics Section, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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Ramos‐Soriano J, Pérez‐Sánchez A, Ramírez‐Barroso S, Illescas BM, Azmani K, Rodríguez‐Fortea A, Poblet JM, Hally C, Nonell S, García‐Fresnadillo D, Rojo J, Martín N. An Ultra‐Long‐Lived Triplet Excited State in Water at Room Temperature: Insights on the Molecular Design of Tridecafullerenes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202104223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Javier Ramos‐Soriano
- Department of Organic Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry University Complutense of Madrid Avenida Complutense 28040 Madrid Spain
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- Department of Organic Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry University Complutense of Madrid Avenida Complutense 28040 Madrid Spain
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- Department of Organic Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry University Complutense of Madrid Avenida Complutense 28040 Madrid Spain
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- Department of Organic Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry University Complutense of Madrid Avenida Complutense 28040 Madrid Spain
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- Department of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry Rovira i Virgili University Marcel lí Domingo 1 43007 Tarragona Spain
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- Department of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry Rovira i Virgili University Marcel lí Domingo 1 43007 Tarragona Spain
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- Department of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry Rovira i Virgili University Marcel lí Domingo 1 43007 Tarragona Spain
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- Institut Químic de Sarrià Universitat Ramon Llull Via Augusta 390 08017 Barcelona Spain
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- Institut Químic de Sarrià Universitat Ramon Llull Via Augusta 390 08017 Barcelona Spain
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- Department of Organic Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry University Complutense of Madrid Avenida Complutense 28040 Madrid Spain
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- Glycosystems Laboratory, — Chemical Research Institute (IIQ) CSIC—Seville University Avenida Américo Vespucio 49 41092 Sevilla Spain
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- Department of Organic Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry University Complutense of Madrid Avenida Complutense 28040 Madrid Spain
- IMDEA Nanoscience Institute C/ Faraday 9, Campus de Cantoblanco 28049 Madrid Spain
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Ramos‐Soriano J, Pérez‐Sánchez A, Ramírez‐Barroso S, Illescas BM, Azmani K, Rodríguez‐Fortea A, Poblet JM, Hally C, Nonell S, García‐Fresnadillo D, Rojo J, Martín N. An Ultra-Long-Lived Triplet Excited State in Water at Room Temperature: Insights on the Molecular Design of Tridecafullerenes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:16109-16118. [PMID: 33984168 PMCID: PMC8361972 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202104223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Suitably engineered molecular systems exhibiting triplet excited states with very long lifetimes are important for high-end applications in nonlinear optics, photocatalysis, or biomedicine. We report the finding of an ultra-long-lived triplet state with a mean lifetime of 93 ms in an aqueous phase at room temperature, measured for a globular tridecafullerene with a highly compact glycodendrimeric structure. A series of three tridecafullerenes bearing different glycodendrons and spacers to the C60 units have been synthesized and characterized. UV/Vis spectra and DLS experiments confirm their aggregation in water. Steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence experiments suggest a different degree of inner solvation of the multifullerenes depending on their molecular design. Efficient quenching of the triplet states by O2 but not by waterborne azide anions has been observed. Molecular modelling reveals dissimilar access of the aqueous phase to the internal structure of the tridecafullerenes, differently shielded by the glycodendrimeric shell.
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Grants
- CTQ2017-84327-P Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad, Gobierno de España
- CTQ2017-83531-R Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad, Gobierno de España
- CTQ2017-87269-P Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad, Gobierno de España
- CTQ2017-86265-P Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad, Gobierno de España
- CTQ2015-71896-REDT Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad, Gobierno de España
- CTQ2016-78454-C2-1-R Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad, Gobierno de España
- FPU fellowship Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad, Gobierno de España
- SEV-2016-0686 Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad, Gobierno de España
- 2017SGR629 Generalitat de Catalunya
- 2017 FI_B 00617 and 2018 FI_B1 00174 Generalitat de Catalunya
- ICREA ACADEMIA Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats
- Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad, Gobierno de España
- Generalitat de Catalunya
- Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats
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- Javier Ramos‐Soriano
- Department of Organic ChemistryFaculty of ChemistryUniversity Complutense of MadridAvenida Complutense28040MadridSpain
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- Department of Organic ChemistryFaculty of ChemistryUniversity Complutense of MadridAvenida Complutense28040MadridSpain
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- Department of Organic ChemistryFaculty of ChemistryUniversity Complutense of MadridAvenida Complutense28040MadridSpain
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- Department of Organic ChemistryFaculty of ChemistryUniversity Complutense of MadridAvenida Complutense28040MadridSpain
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- Department of Physical and Inorganic ChemistryRovira i Virgili UniversityMarcel lí Domingo 143007TarragonaSpain
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- Department of Physical and Inorganic ChemistryRovira i Virgili UniversityMarcel lí Domingo 143007TarragonaSpain
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- Department of Physical and Inorganic ChemistryRovira i Virgili UniversityMarcel lí Domingo 143007TarragonaSpain
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- Institut Químic de SarriàUniversitat Ramon LlullVia Augusta 39008017BarcelonaSpain
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- Institut Químic de SarriàUniversitat Ramon LlullVia Augusta 39008017BarcelonaSpain
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- Department of Organic ChemistryFaculty of ChemistryUniversity Complutense of MadridAvenida Complutense28040MadridSpain
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- Glycosystems Laboratory, —Chemical Research Institute (IIQ) CSIC—Seville UniversityAvenida Américo Vespucio 4941092SevillaSpain
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- Department of Organic ChemistryFaculty of ChemistryUniversity Complutense of MadridAvenida Complutense28040MadridSpain
- IMDEA Nanoscience InstituteC/ Faraday 9, Campus de Cantoblanco28049MadridSpain
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Chen D, Liu S, Chen D, Liu J, Wu J, Wang H, Su Y, Kwak G, Zuo X, Rao D, Cui H, Shu C, Suk JS. A Two‐Pronged Pulmonary Gene Delivery Strategy: A Surface‐Modified Fullerene Nanoparticle and a Hypotonic Vehicle. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202101732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Daiqin Chen
- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins Baltimore MD USA
- Department of Ophthalmology Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Zhongguancun North First Street 2 Beijing PR China
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins Baltimore MD USA
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Whiting School of Engineering Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins Baltimore MD USA
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Whiting School of Engineering Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins Baltimore MD USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Whiting School of Engineering Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins Baltimore MD USA
- Department of Ophthalmology Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins Baltimore MD USA
- Department of Ophthalmology Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins Baltimore MD USA
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Whiting School of Engineering Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins Baltimore MD USA
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Whiting School of Engineering Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Whiting School of Engineering Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Zhongguancun North First Street 2 Beijing PR China
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Johns Hopkins Baltimore MD USA
- Department of Ophthalmology Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Whiting School of Engineering Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD USA
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Chen D, Liu S, Chen D, Liu J, Wu J, Wang H, Su Y, Kwak G, Zuo X, Rao D, Cui H, Shu C, Suk JS. A Two-Pronged Pulmonary Gene Delivery Strategy: A Surface-Modified Fullerene Nanoparticle and a Hypotonic Vehicle. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:15225-15229. [PMID: 33855792 PMCID: PMC8238871 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202101732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Inhaled gene therapy poses a unique potential of curing chronic lung diseases, which are currently managed primarily by symptomatic treatments. However, it has been challenging to achieve therapeutically relevant gene transfer efficacy in the lung due to the presence of numerous biological delivery barriers. Here, we introduce a simple approach that overcomes both extracellular and cellular barriers to enhance gene transfer efficacy in the lung in vivo. We endowed tetra(piperazino)fullerene epoxide (TPFE)‐based nanoparticles with non‐adhesive surface polyethylene glycol (PEG) coatings, thereby enabling the nanoparticles to cross the airway mucus gel layer and avoid phagocytic uptake by alveolar macrophages. In parallel, we utilized a hypotonic vehicle to facilitate endocytic uptake of the PEGylated nanoparticles by lung parenchymal cells via the osmotically driven regulatory volume decrease (RVD) mechanism. We demonstrate that this two‐pronged delivery strategy provides safe, wide‐spread and high‐level transgene expression in the lungs of both healthy mice and mice with chronic lung diseases characterized by reinforced delivery barriers.
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- Daiqin Chen
- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongguancun North First Street 2, Beijing, PR China
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongguancun North First Street 2, Beijing, PR China
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- The Center for Nanomedicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Korzuch J, Rak M, Balin K, Zubko M, Głowacka O, Dulski M, Musioł R, Madeja Z, Serda M. Towards water-soluble [60]fullerenes for the delivery of siRNA in a prostate cancer model. Sci Rep 2021; 11:10565. [PMID: 34012024 PMCID: PMC8134426 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-89943-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
This paper presents two water-soluble fullerene nanomaterials (HexakisaminoC60 and monoglucosamineC60, which is called here JK39) that were developed and synthesized as non-viral siRNA transfection nanosystems. The developed two-step Bingel-Hirsch reaction enables the chemical modification of the fullerene scaffold with the desired bioactive fragments such as D-glucosamine while keeping the crucial positive charged ethylenediamine based malonate. The ESI-MS and 13C-NMR analyses of JK39 confirmed its high Th symmetry, while X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed the presence of nitrogen and oxygen-containing C-O or C-N bonds. The efficiency of both fullerenes as siRNA vehicles was tested in vitro using the prostate cancer cell line DU145 expressing the GFP protein. The HexakisaminoC60 fullerene was an efficient siRNA transfection agent, and decreased the GFP fluorescence signal significantly in the DU145 cells. Surprisingly, the glycofullerene JK39 was inactive in the transfection experiments, probably due to its high zeta potential and the formation of an extremely stable complex with siRNA.
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- Julia Korzuch
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia in Katowice, 40-006, Katowice, Poland
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- Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387, Kraków, Poland
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- Institute of Physics and Silesian Center for Education and Interdisciplinary Research, University of Silesia in Katowice, 41-500, Chorzów, Poland
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- Institute of Materials Engineering, University of Silesia in Katowice, 41-500, Chorzów, Poland.,Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové, 500-03, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387, Kraków, Poland
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- Institute of Materials Engineering, University of Silesia in Katowice, 41-500, Chorzów, Poland
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia in Katowice, 40-006, Katowice, Poland
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- Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387, Kraków, Poland
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia in Katowice, 40-006, Katowice, Poland.
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Illescas BM, Pérez-Sánchez A, Mallo A, Martín-Domenech Á, Rodríguez-Crespo I, Martín N. Multivalent cationic dendrofullerenes for gene transfer: synthesis and DNA complexation. J Mater Chem B 2021; 8:4505-4515. [PMID: 32369088 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb00113a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Non-viral nucleic acid vectors able to display high transfection efficiencies with low toxicity and overcoming the multiple biological barriers are needed to further develop the clinical applications of gene therapy. The synthesis of hexakis-adducts of [60]fullerene endowed with 12, 24 and 36 positive ammonium groups and a tridecafullerene appended with 120 positive charges has been performed. The delivery of a plasmid containing the green fluorescent protein (EGFP) gene into HEK293 (Human Embryonic Kidney) cells resulting in effective gene expression has demonstrated the efficacy of these compounds to form polyplexes with DNA. Particularly, giant tridecafullerene macromolecules have shown higher efficiency in the complexation and transfection of DNA. Thus, they can be considered as promising non-viral vectors for transfection purposes.
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- Beatriz M Illescas
- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Química, Universidad Complutense, Madrid 28040, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Química, Universidad Complutense, Madrid 28040, Spain.
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- Facultad de Ciencias Experimentales, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid 28223, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Química, Universidad Complutense, Madrid 28040, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Química, Universidad Complutense, Madrid 28040, Spain. and IMDEA-Nanociencia, C/Faraday 9, Campus de Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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Chen J, Zhang X, Millican R, Sherwood J, Martin S, Jo H, Yoon YS, Brott BC, Jun HW. Recent advances in nanomaterials for therapy and diagnosis for atherosclerosis. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 170:142-199. [PMID: 33428994 PMCID: PMC7981266 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease driven by lipid accumulation in arteries, leading to narrowing and thrombosis. It affects the heart, brain, and peripheral vessels and is the leading cause of mortality in the United States. Researchers have strived to design nanomaterials of various functions, ranging from non-invasive imaging contrast agents, targeted therapeutic delivery systems to multifunctional nanoagents able to target, diagnose, and treat atherosclerosis. Therefore, this review aims to summarize recent progress (2017-now) in the development of nanomaterials and their applications to improve atherosclerosis diagnosis and therapy during the preclinical and clinical stages of the disease.
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- Jun Chen
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States; Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Severance Biomedical Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea; Severance Biomedical Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.
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Riley PR, Narayan RJ. Recent advances in carbon nanomaterials for biomedical applications: A review. CURRENT OPINION IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2021; 17:100262. [PMID: 33786405 PMCID: PMC7993985 DOI: 10.1016/j.cobme.2021.100262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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With the emergence of new pathogens like coronavirus disease 2019 and the prevalence of cancer as one of the leading causes of mortality globally, the effort to develop appropriate materials to address these challenges is a critical research area. Researchers around the world are investigating new types of materials and biological systems to fight against various diseases that affect humans and animals. Carbon nanostructures with their properties of straightforward functionalization, capability for drug loading, biocompatibility, and antiviral properties have become a major focus of biomedical researchers. However, reducing toxicity, enhancing biocompatibility, improving dispersibility, and enhancing water solubility have been challenging for carbon-based biomedical systems. The goal of this article is to provide a review on the latest progress involving the use of carbon nanostructures, namely fullerenes, graphene, and carbon nanotubes, for drug delivery, cancer therapy, and antiviral applications.
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- Parand R Riley
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Centennial Campus, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695-7907, USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Centennial Campus, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695-7115, USA
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Matsuura R, Hiraishi A, Holzman LB, Hanayama H, Harano K, Nakamura E, Hamasaki Y, Doi K, Nangaku M, Noiri E. SHROOM3, the gene associated with chronic kidney disease, affects the podocyte structure. Sci Rep 2020; 10:21103. [PMID: 33273487 PMCID: PMC7713385 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77952-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Chronic kidney disease is a public health burden and it remains unknown which genetic loci are associated with kidney function in the Japanese population, our genome-wide association study using the Biobank Japan dataset (excluding secondary kidney diseases, such as diabetes mellitus) clearly revealed that almost half of the top 50 single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with estimated glomerular filtration rate are located in the SHROOM3 gene, suggesting that SHROOM3 will be responsible for kidney function. Thus, to confirm this finding, supportive functional analyses were performed on Shroom3 in mice using fullerene-based siRNA delivery, which demonstrated that Shroom3 knockdown led to albuminuria and podocyte foot process effacement. The in vitro experiment shows that knockdown of Shroom3 caused defective formation of lamellipodia in podocyte, which would lead to the disruption of slit diaphragm. These results from the GWAS, in vivo and in vitro experiment were consistent with recent studies reporting that albuminuria leads to impairment of kidney function.
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- Ryo Matsuura
- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
- Division of Genomic Medicine and Disease Prevention, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Shirokanedai, 4-6-1 Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8639, Japan
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- Renal Electrolyte and Hypertension Division, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19104, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Hemodialysis and Apheresis, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Acute Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan.
- National Center Biobank Network, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, 1-21-1 Toyama, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 162-8655, Japan.
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Ma H, Zhao J, Meng H, Hu D, Zhou Y, Zhang X, Wang C, Li J, Yuan J, Wei Y. Carnosine-Modified Fullerene as a Highly Enhanced ROS Scavenger for Mitigating Acute Oxidative Stress. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:16104-16113. [PMID: 32186840 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c01669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Fullerenes are known as highly efficient scavengers for reactive oxygen species (ROSs). In this study, a carnosine-modified fullerene derivative (C60-Car) was synthesized via a one-step nucleophilic addition reaction. C60-Car forms nanoparticles (NPs) readily in water at neutral pH and room temperature through self-assembly. The C60-Car NPs were found to possess good water solubility, biocompatibility, and excellent ROSs scavenging capability. The scavenging efficiency of ROSs is as high as 92.49% and significantly better than that of hydroxyfullerene (C60-OH NPs, 70.92%) and l-carnosine. Furthermore, C60-Car NPs showed strong cytoprotective ability against H2O2-induced damage to the normal human fetal hepatocyte cells (L-02) and human epidermal keratinocytes-adult (HEK-a) cells at a lower concentration of 2.5 μM. In contrast, C60-OH NPs showed a minor cytoprotective effect on cells at a high concentration of 10 μM. The excellent properties of such a fullerene derivative, C60-Car, can be attributed largely to the involvement of l-carnosine with biological activity and antioxidant property, which make it better for biomedicine, and it may provide a new strategy for mitigating acute oxidative stress based on fullerene materials.
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- Haijun Ma
- Department of Chemistry and the Tsinghua Center for Frontier Polymer Research, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronic and Molecular Engineering of the Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Department of Chemistry and the Tsinghua Center for Frontier Polymer Research, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronic and Molecular Engineering of the Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Department of Chemistry and the Tsinghua Center for Frontier Polymer Research, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronic and Molecular Engineering of the Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry and the Tsinghua Center for Frontier Polymer Research, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronic and Molecular Engineering of the Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
- Department of Chemistry, Center for Nanotechnology and Institute of Biomedical Technology, Chung-Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 32023, Taiwan
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Kim KR, Jegal H, Kim J, Ahn DR. A self-assembled DNA tetrahedron as a carrier for in vivo liver-specific delivery of siRNA. Biomater Sci 2020; 8:586-590. [DOI: 10.1039/c9bm01769k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Liver-targeted DNA tetrahedron was employed as the carrier for liver-specific delivery of siRNA. Liver delivery of siRNA targeting ApoB1 mRNA, which is involved with hypercholesterolemia, lowered the blood lipid level.
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- Kyoung-Ran Kim
- The Center for Theragnosis
- Biomedical Research Institute
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
- Seoul 02792
- Republic of Korea
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- The Center for Theragnosis
- Biomedical Research Institute
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
- Seoul 02792
- Republic of Korea
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- The Center for Theragnosis
- Biomedical Research Institute
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
- Seoul 02792
- Republic of Korea
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- The Center for Theragnosis
- Biomedical Research Institute
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
- Seoul 02792
- Republic of Korea
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Abstract
Amphiphiles are used for a variety of applications in our daily life and in industrial processes. They typically possess hydrophobic and hydrophilic moieties within the molecule, thereby performing a myriad of functions through the formation of two- and three-dimensional assemblies in water, such as Gibbs monolayers and micelles. However, these functions are often inseparable because they emerge from the same structural feature of the molecule, and are difficult to control because the structural diversity is limited to either long-chain hydrocarbons bearing a polar end group(s) or polymers bearing polar groups exposed to the exterior surface. In this Account, we describe the chemistry of a new class of amphiphiles, conical fullerene amphiphiles (CFAs), utilizing a superhydrophobic [60]fullerene group as a nonpolar apex with added structural features to make it soluble in water. By selective functionalization of only one side of the fullerene molecule, the CFA molecules spontaneously assemble in water through strong hydrophobic interactions among the fullerene apexes and exhibit unusual supramolecular and interfacial behavior. They form unilamellar micelles and vesicles at a critical aggregation concentration as low as micromolar, not showing any air-water and oil-water interfacial activity. The strong preference for self-assembly in water over monolayer formation at an air-water interface makes CFAs unique among conventional nonpolymeric surfactants. The CFA assemblies are often so mechanically robust that they can be transferred to the surface of a solid substrate and analyzed by high-resolution microscopy. Because of this rigid conical structure of a few nanometers in size, CFA molecules aggregate readily in water to form a hierarchical assembly with biomolecules and nanomaterials while maintaining the structural integrity of the CFA aggregate to form multicomponent agglomerates of controllable structural features. For instance, tissue-selective in vivo transport of DNA and siRNA has been achieved. Hybridization of a CFA vesicle with a transition metal catalyst enables the construction of a structurally defined nanospace and an interface for precise control of the nanoscale morphology of polymers. Solubilization of hydrophobic nanocarbons and nanoparticles is also achieved through hemimicelle formation on solid surfaces. The examples reported here illustrate the potential of the conical fullerene motif for the design of amphiphiles as well as supramolecular structures at molecular and tens of nanometers scale.
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- Koji Harano
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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Hibbitts A, O’Connor AM, McCarthy J, Forde ÉB, Hessman G, O’Driscoll CM, Cryan SA, Devocelle M. Poly(ethylene glycol)-Based Peptidomimetic "PEGtide" of Oligo-Arginine Allows for Efficient siRNA Transfection and Gene Inhibition. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:10078-10088. [PMID: 31460100 PMCID: PMC6647993 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b00265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
While a wide range of experimental and commercial transfection reagents are currently available, persistent problems remain regarding their suitability for continued development. These include the transfection efficiency for difficult-to-transfect cell types and the risks of decreased cell viability that may arise from any transfection that does occur. Therefore, research is now turning toward alternative molecules that improve the toxicity profile of the gene delivery vector (GDV), while maintaining the transfection efficiency. Among them, cell-penetrating peptides, such as octa-arginine, have shown significant potential as GDVs. Their pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties can be enhanced through peptidomimetic conversion, whereby a peptide is modified into a synthetic analogue that mimics its structure and/or function, but whose backbone is not solely based on α-amino acids. Using this technology, novel peptidomimetics were developed by co- and postpolymerization functionalization of substituted ethylene oxides, producing poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-based peptidomimetics termed "PEGtides". Specifically, a PEGtide of the poly(α-amino acid) oligo-arginine [poly(glycidylguanidine)] was assessed for its ability to complex and deliver a small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) using a range of cell assays and high-content analysis. PEGtide-siRNA demonstrated significantly increased internalization and gene inhibition over 24 h in Calu-3 pulmonary epithelial cells compared to commercial controls and octa-arginine-treated samples, with no evidence of toxicity. Furthermore, PEGtide-siRNA nanocomplexes can provide significant levels of gene inhibition in "difficult-to-transfect" mouse embryonic hypothalamic (mHypo N41) cells. Overall, the usefulness of this novel PEGtide for gene delivery was clearly demonstrated, establishing it as a promising candidate for continued translational research.
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- Alan Hibbitts
- Tissue
Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy, Department of Chemistry, and Drug Delivery
& Advanced Materials Team, School of Pharmacy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), 123 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering and School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin (TCD), The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
- Advanced
Materials and Bioengineering Research (AMBER) Centre, RCSI & TCD, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Tissue
Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy, Department of Chemistry, and Drug Delivery
& Advanced Materials Team, School of Pharmacy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), 123 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Pharmacodelivery
Group, School of Pharmacy, University College
Cork, Cavanagh Pharmacy Building, College Road, Cork T12 YN60, Ireland
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- Tissue
Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy, Department of Chemistry, and Drug Delivery
& Advanced Materials Team, School of Pharmacy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), 123 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering and School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin (TCD), The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Pharmacodelivery
Group, School of Pharmacy, University College
Cork, Cavanagh Pharmacy Building, College Road, Cork T12 YN60, Ireland
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- Tissue
Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy, Department of Chemistry, and Drug Delivery
& Advanced Materials Team, School of Pharmacy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), 123 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
- Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering and School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin (TCD), The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
- Advanced
Materials and Bioengineering Research (AMBER) Centre, RCSI & TCD, Dublin 2, Ireland
- Centre
for Research in Medical Devices (CURAM), NUIG & RCSI, Biomedical Sciences, National University of Ireland
Galway (NUIG), Newcastle
Road, Galway H91 W2TY, Ireland
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- Tissue
Engineering Research Group, Department of Anatomy, Department of Chemistry, and Drug Delivery
& Advanced Materials Team, School of Pharmacy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), 123 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
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Kuo WS, Weng CT, Chen JH, Wu CL, Shiau AL, Hsieh JL, So EC, Wu PT, Chen SY. Amelioration of Experimentally Induced Arthritis by Reducing Reactive Oxygen Species Production through the Intra-Articular Injection of Water-Soluble Fullerenol. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9060909. [PMID: 31234583 PMCID: PMC6630425 DOI: 10.3390/nano9060909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Accumulated evidence suggests a pathogenic role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in perpetually rheumatoid joints. Therefore, the application of radical scavengers for reducing the accumulation of ROS is beneficial for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We synthesized water-soluble fullerenols that could inhibit the production of ROS and applied intra-articular (i.a.) injection in an experimental arthritis model to examine the anti-arthritic effect of the synthesized compound. RAW 264.7 cells were used to examine the activity of the synthesized fullerenol. Collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) was induced in Sprague–Dawley rats by injecting their joints with fullerenol. The therapeutic effects were evaluated using the articular index as well as radiological and histological scores. Dose-dependent suppression of nitric oxide (NO) production caused by the fullerenol was demonstrated in the RAW 264.7 cell culture, thus confirming the ability of fullerenol to reduce ROS production. In the fullerenol-injected joints, articular indexes, synovial expression of ROS, histological and radiological scores, pannus formation, and erosion of cartilage and bone were all reduced. Moreover, interleukin (IL)-1β and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) levels were reduced, and fewer von Willebrand factor (vWF)-stained areas were identified in the fullerenol-treated joints than in control joints. The i.a. injection of fullerenol for reducing ROS production can ameliorate arthritis in joints by suppressing pro-inflammatory cytokine production and the angiogenesis process. Thus, the i.a. injection of fullerenol for reducing the production of ROS can be used as a pharmacological approach for RA patients.
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- Wen-Shuo Kuo
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, China.
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, China.
- Center for Micro/Nano Science and Technology, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan.
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- Department of Anesthesia, An Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan 709, Taiwan.
- Department of Anesthesia, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan.
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan.
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan 717, Taiwan.
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- Department of Anesthesia, An Nan Hospital, China Medical University, Tainan 709, Taiwan.
- Department of Anesthesia, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Chang Jung Christian, Tainan 711, Taiwan.
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- Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan.
- Department of Orthopedics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital Dou-Liou Branch, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Yunlin 640, Taiwan.
- Department of Orthopedics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan.
- Medical Device R & D Core Laboratory, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan 701, Taiwan.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan.
- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan 717, Taiwan.
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Crooke SN, Schimer J, Raji I, Wu B, Oyelere AK, Finn MG. Lung Tissue Delivery of Virus-Like Particles Mediated by Macrolide Antibiotics. Mol Pharm 2019; 16:2947-2955. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.9b00180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Stephen N. Crooke
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, ∥School of Biological Sciences, and §Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, ∥School of Biological Sciences, and §Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the CAS, 16610 Prague, Czech Republic
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, ∥School of Biological Sciences, and §Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, ∥School of Biological Sciences, and §Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, ∥School of Biological Sciences, and §Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, ∥School of Biological Sciences, and §Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Kulala Vittala S, Joseph J. Chiral self-assembly of fullerene clusters on CT-DNA templates. Faraday Discuss 2019; 207:459-469. [PMID: 29359217 DOI: 10.1039/c7fd00196g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Herein we discuss the differential interaction of three monosubstituted fullerene derivatives possessing pyridinium, aniline or phenothiazine end groups (F-Py, F-An and F-PTz, respectively) with calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA), probed via spectroscopic and imaging techniques. The pyridinium derivative, F-Py becomes molecularly dissolved in 10% DMSO-PBS and interacts with CT-DNA via groove binding and electrostatic interactions, leading to the initial condensation of CT-DNA into micrometer sized aggregates and subsequent precipitation. On the other hand, the aniline derivative F-An, which is reported to form nanoclusters of 3-5 nm size, interacts with DNA through ordered, chiral assemblies on the CT-DNA template, thus perturbing the highly networked structure of CT-DNA to form nanonetworks, which eventually transform into condensed aggregates. The binding interactions between CT-DNA and F-An nanoclusters were established via UV-Vis, AFM and TEM analysis, and the chiral nature of the fullerene nanocluster assemblies on CT-DNA was confirmed by the presence of induced circular dichroism that was exhibited around the 250-370 nm region, corresponding to F-An nanocluster absorption. In contrast, the phenothiazine derivative F-PTz, which forms larger nanoclusters of ∼70 nm size in 10% DMSO-PBS, exhibited only weak interactions with CT-DNA without affecting its network structure. These results demonstrate the role of the hydrophobic-hydrophilic balance in the design of DNA interacting fullerene derivatives by controlling their cluster size and interactions with CT-DNA, and are significant in applications such as DNA condensation, gene delivery and dimension controlled nanomaterial fabrication.
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- Sandeepa Kulala Vittala
- Photosciences and Photonics Section, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 695019, India.
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Singh S, Maurya PK. Nanomaterials-Based siRNA Delivery: Routes of Administration, Hurdles and Role of Nanocarriers. NANOTECHNOLOGY IN MODERN ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019. [PMCID: PMC7121101 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-6004-6_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) is a potential alternative therapeutic approach to knock down the overexpression of genes in several disorders especially cancers with underlying genetic dysfunctions. For silencing of specific genes involved in cell cycle, small/short interfering ribonucleic acids (siRNAs) are being used clinically. The siRNA-based RNAi is more efficient, specific and safe antisense technology than other RNAi approaches. The route of siRNA administration for siRNA therapy depends on the targeted site. However, certain hurdles like poor stability of siRNA, saturation, off-target effect, immunogenicity, anatomical barriers and non-targeted delivery restrict the successful siRNA therapy. Thus, advancement of an effective, secure, and long-term delivery system is prerequisite to the medical utilization of siRNA. Polycationic nanocarriers mediated targeted delivery system is an ideal system to remove these hurdles and to increase the blood retention time and rate of intracellular permeability. In this chapter, we will mainly discuss the different biocompatible, biodegradable, non-toxic (organic, inorganic and hybrid) nanocarriers that encapsulate and shield the siRNA from the different harsh environment and provides the increased systemic siRNA delivery.
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- Sanjay Singh
- Division of Biological and Life Sciences, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat India
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Carbajo-Gordillo AI, Rodríguez-Lavado J, Jiménez Blanco JL, Benito JM, Di Giorgio C, Vélaz I, Tros de Ilarduya C, Ortiz Mellet C, García Fernández JM. Trehalose-based Siamese twin amphiphiles with tunable self-assembling, DNA nanocomplexing and gene delivery properties. Chem Commun (Camb) 2019; 55:8227-8230. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cc04489b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Trehalose Siamese twin vectors, encompassing gemini and facial amphiphilicity, promote pDNA compaction into core–shell nanocomplexes and selective delivery in the lungs.
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- Department of Organic Chemistry
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Seville
- 41012 Seville
- Spain
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químicas (IIQ)
- CSIC – Universidad de Sevilla
- 41092 Sevilla
- Spain
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- Department of Chemistry
- Faculty of Sciences
- University of Navarra
- Pamplona
- Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Chemistry
- School of Pharmacy and Nutrition
- University of Navarra
- 31080 Pamplona
- Spain
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- Department of Organic Chemistry
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Seville
- 41012 Seville
- Spain
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Hosnedlova B, Kepinska M, Fernandez C, Peng Q, Ruttkay-Nedecky B, Milnerowicz H, Kizek R. Carbon Nanomaterials for Targeted Cancer Therapy Drugs: A Critical Review. CHEM REC 2018; 19:502-522. [PMID: 30156367 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.201800038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Cancer represents one of the main causes of human death in developed countries. Most current therapies, unfortunately, carry a number of side effects, such as toxicity and damage to healthy cells, as well as the risk of resistance and recurrence. Therefore, cancer research is trying to develop therapeutic procedures with minimal negative consequences. The use of nanomaterial-based systems appears to be one of them. In recent years, great progress has been made in the field using nanomaterials with high potential in biomedical applications. Carbon nanomaterials, thanks to their unique physicochemical properties, are gaining more and more popularity in cancer therapy. They are valued especially for their ability to deliver drugs or small therapeutic molecules to these cells. Through surface functionalization, they can specifically target tumor tissues, increasing the therapeutic potential and significantly reducing the adverse effects of therapy. Their potential future use could, therefore, be as vehicles for drug delivery. This review presents the latest findings of research studies using carbon nanomaterials in the treatment of various types of cancer. To carry out this study, different databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, MEDLINE and Google Scholar were employed. The findings of research studies chosen from more than 2000 viewed scientific publications from the last 15 years were compared.
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- Bozena Hosnedlova
- Department of Human Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Palackeho 1946/1, 612 42, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analyses, Faculty of Pharmacy with Division of Laboratory Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211, 50-556, Wroclaw, Poland
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, AB107GJ, United Kingdom
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
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- Department of Human Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Palackeho 1946/1, 612 42, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analyses, Faculty of Pharmacy with Division of Laboratory Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211, 50-556, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Human Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Palackeho 1946/1, 612 42, Brno, Czech Republic.,Department of Biomedical and Environmental Analyses, Faculty of Pharmacy with Division of Laboratory Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211, 50-556, Wroclaw, Poland
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Minami K, Okamoto K, Harano K, Noiri E, Nakamura E. Hierarchical Assembly of siRNA with Tetraamino Fullerene in Physiological Conditions for Efficient Internalization into Cells and Knockdown. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:19347-19354. [PMID: 29742343 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b01869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Delivery of siRNA is a key technique in alternative gene therapy, where the siRNA cargo must be effectively loaded onto a tailor-designed carrier molecule and smoothly unloaded precisely upon arrival at the target cells or organs. Any toxicity issues also need to be mitigated by suitable choice of the carrier molecule. A water-soluble cationic fullerene, tetra(piperazino)[60]fullerene epoxide (TPFE), was previously shown to be nontoxic and effective for lung-targeted in vivo siRNA delivery by way of agglutination-induced accumulation. We found in this in vitro study that hierarchical reversible assembly of micrometer-sized TPFE-siRNA-serum protein ternary complexes is the key element for effective loading and release, and stabilization of otherwise highly unstable siRNA under the physiological conditions. The amphiphilic TPFE molecule forms a sub-10 nm-sized stable micelle because of strong cohesion between fullerene molecules, and this fullerene aggregate protects siRNA and induces the hierarchical assembly. Unlike popularly used polyamine carriers, TPFE is not toxic at the dose used for the siRNA delivery.
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- Kosuke Minami
- Department of Chemistry , The University of Tokyo , 7-3-1 Hongo , Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 , Japan
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- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, University Hospital , The University of Tokyo , 7-3-1 Hongo , Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655 , Japan
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- Department of Chemistry , The University of Tokyo , 7-3-1 Hongo , Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 , Japan
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- Department of Nephrology and Endocrinology, University Hospital , The University of Tokyo , 7-3-1 Hongo , Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655 , Japan
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- Department of Chemistry , The University of Tokyo , 7-3-1 Hongo , Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033 , Japan
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Liu L, Liu Y, Xu B, Liu C, Jia Y, Liu T, Fang C, Wang W, Ren J, He Z, Men K, Liang X, Luo M, Shao B, Mao Y, Xiao H, Qian Z, Geng J, Dong B, Mi P, Jiang Y, Wei Y, Wei X. Negative regulation of cationic nanoparticle-induced inflammatory toxicity through the increased production of prostaglandin E2 via mitochondrial DNA-activated Ly6C + monocytes. Theranostics 2018; 8:3138-3152. [PMID: 29896308 PMCID: PMC5996362 DOI: 10.7150/thno.21693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Rationale: Cationic nanocarriers present with well-known toxicities, including inflammatory toxicity, which limit their clinical application. How the cationic nanocarrier-induced inflammatory response is negatively regulated is unknown. Herein, we found that following a sublethal dose of cationic nanocarriers, the induced inflammatory response is characterized by early neutrophil infiltration and spontaneous resolution within 1 week. Methods: C57BL/6 mice were intravenously injected with a dosage of 1-100 mg/kg cationic DOTAP liposomes as well as other cationic materials. Cell necrosis was detected by flow cytometry. Release of mitochondrial DNA was quantified by qPCR via Taqman probes. Signal proteins were detected by Western blotting. PGE2 production in the supernatant was quantitated using an enzyme immunoassay (EIA). The infiltrated inflammatory cells were observed in WT mice, Ccr2-/- mice, Sting-/-mice and Tlr9-/-mice. Results: The early stage (24-48 h) inflammatory neutrophil infiltration was followed by an increasing percentage of monocytes; and, compared with WT mice, Ccr2-/- mice presented with more severe pulmonary inflammation. A previously uncharacterized population of regulatory monocytes expressing both inflammatory and immunosuppressive cytokines was identified in this model. The alteration in monocyte phenotype was directly induced by mtDNA release from cationic nanocarrier-induced necrotic cells via a STING- or TLR9-dependent pathway. Neutrophil activation was specifically inhibited by PGE2 from Ly6C+ inflammatory monocytes, and intravenous injections of dual-phenotype monocytes beneficially modified the immune response; this inhibitory effect was abolished after treatment with indomethacin. Moreover, we provide clear evidence that mitochondrial DNA activated Ly6C+ monocytes and increased PGE2 production through TLR9- or STING-mediated MAPK-NF-κB-COX2 pathways. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that Ly6C+ monocytes and mtDNA-induced Ly6C+ monocyte PGE2 production may be part of a feedback mechanism that contributes to the resolution of cationic nanocarrier-induced inflammatory toxicity and may have important implications for understanding nanoparticle biocompatibility and designing better, safer drug delivery systems.
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Seke M, Petrovic D, Djordjevic A, Jovic D, Borovic ML, Kanacki Z, Jankovic M. Fullerenol/doxorubicin nanocomposite mitigates acute oxidative stress and modulates apoptosis in myocardial tissue. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2016; 27:485101. [PMID: 27811390 DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/27/48/485101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Fullerenol (C60(OH)24) is present in aqueous solutions in the form of polyanion nanoparticles with particles' size distribution within the range from 15 to 42 nm. In this research it is assumed that these features could enable fullerenol nanoparticles (FNPs) to bind positively charged molecules like doxorubicin (DOX) and serve as drug carriers. Considering this, fullerenol/doxorubicin nanocomposite (FNP/DOX) is formed and characterized by ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry, dynamic light scattering, atomic force microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Measurements have shown that DOX did not significantly affect particle size (23 nm). It is also assumed that FNP/DOX could reduce the acute cardiotoxic effects of DOX in vivo (Wistar rats treated i.p.). In this study, quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction results have shown that treatment with DOX alone caused significant increase in mRNA levels of catalase (p < 0.05) enzyme indicating the presence of oxidative stress. This effect is significantly reduced by the treatment with FNP/DOX (p < 0.05). Furthermore, mRNA levels of antiapoptotic enzyme (Bcl-2) are significantly increased (p < 0.05) in all treated groups, particularly where FNP/DOX was applied, suggesting cell resistance to apoptosis. Moreover, ultrastructural analysis has shown the absence of myelin figures within the mitochondria in the heart tissue with FNP/DOX treatment, indicating reduction of oxidative stress. Hence, our results have implied that FNP/DOX is generally less harmful to the heart compared to DOX.
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- Mariana Seke
- Institute of Nuclear Sciences 'Vinca', University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Youn YS, Kwag DS, Lee ES. Multifunctional nano-sized fullerenes for advanced tumor therapy. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL INVESTIGATION 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s40005-016-0282-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Bairi P, Minami K, Hill JP, Nakanishi W, Shrestha LK, Liu C, Harano K, Nakamura E, Ariga K. Supramolecular Differentiation for Construction of Anisotropic Fullerene Nanostructures by Time-Programmed Control of Interfacial Growth. ACS NANO 2016; 10:8796-802. [PMID: 27541964 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.6b04535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Supramolecular assembly can be used to construct a wide variety of ordered structures by exploiting the cumulative effects of multiple noncovalent interactions. However, the construction of anisotropic nanostructures remains subject to some limitations. Here, we demonstrate the preparation of anisotropic fullerene-based nanostructures by supramolecular differentiation, which is the programmed control of multiple assembly strategies. We have carefully combined interfacial assembly and local phase separation phenomena. Two fullerene derivatives, PhH and C12H, were together formed into self-assembled anisotropic nanostructures by using this approach. This technique is applicable for the construction of anisotropic nanostructures without requiring complex molecular design or complicated methodology.
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- Partha Bairi
- World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Material Science (NIMS) , 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Material Science (NIMS) , 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Material Science (NIMS) , 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Material Science (NIMS) , 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Material Science (NIMS) , 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo , 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo , 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo , 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- World Premier International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Material Science (NIMS) , 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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Hsieh W, Ali M, Praehofer R, Tsopelas C. 68Ga-Ca-phytate particles: A potential lung perfusion agent of synthetic origin prepared in a cold kit format. J Labelled Comp Radiopharm 2016; 59:506-516. [DOI: 10.1002/jlcr.3441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Revised: 08/07/2016] [Accepted: 08/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- William Hsieh
- Nuclear Medicine Department, RAH Radiopharmacy; Royal Adelaide Hospital; Adelaide SA Australia
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- Nuclear Medicine Department, RAH Radiopharmacy; Royal Adelaide Hospital; Adelaide SA Australia
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- Nuclear Medicine Department, RAH Radiopharmacy; Royal Adelaide Hospital; Adelaide SA Australia
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- Nuclear Medicine Department, RAH Radiopharmacy; Royal Adelaide Hospital; Adelaide SA Australia
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Zhou J, Li D, Wen H, Zheng S, Su C, Yi F, Wang J, Liang Z, Tang T, Zhou D, Zhang LH, Liang D, Du Q. Inter-molecular β-sheet structure facilitates lung-targeting siRNA delivery. Sci Rep 2016; 6:22731. [PMID: 26955887 PMCID: PMC4783658 DOI: 10.1038/srep22731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2015] [Accepted: 02/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Size-dependent passive targeting based on the characteristics of tissues is a basic mechanism of drug delivery. While the nanometer-sized particles are efficiently captured by the liver and spleen, the micron-sized particles are most likely entrapped within the lung owing to its unique capillary structure and physiological features. To exploit this property in lung-targeting siRNA delivery, we designed and studied a multi-domain peptide named K-β, which was able to form inter-molecular β-sheet structures. Results showed that K-β peptides and siRNAs formed stable complex particles of 60 nm when mixed together. A critical property of such particles was that, after being intravenously injected into mice, they further associated into loose and micron-sized aggregates, and thus effectively entrapped within the capillaries of the lung, leading to a passive accumulation and gene-silencing. The large size aggregates can dissociate or break down by the shear stress generated by blood flow, alleviating the pulmonary embolism. Besides the lung, siRNA enrichment and targeted gene silencing were also observed in the liver. This drug delivery strategy, together with the low toxicity, biodegradability, and programmability of peptide carriers, show great potentials in vivo applications.
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- Jihan Zhou
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering; State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Hill AB, Chen M, Chen CK, Pfeifer BA, Jones CH. Overcoming Gene-Delivery Hurdles: Physiological Considerations for Nonviral Vectors. Trends Biotechnol 2016; 34:91-105. [PMID: 26727153 PMCID: PMC5800990 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2015.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2015] [Revised: 11/16/2015] [Accepted: 11/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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With the use of contemporary tools and techniques, it has become possible to more precisely tune the biochemical mechanisms associated with using nonviral vectors for gene delivery. Consequently, nonviral vectors can incorporate numerous vector compositions and types of genetic cargo to develop diverse genetic therapies. Despite these advantages, gene-delivery strategies using nonviral vectors have poorly translated into clinical success due to preclinical experimental design considerations that inadequately predict therapeutic efficacy. Furthermore, the manufacturing and distribution processes are critical considerations for clinical application that should be considered when developing therapeutic platforms. In this review, we evaluate potential avenues towards improving the transition of gene-delivery technologies from in vitro assessment to human clinical therapy.
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- Andrew B Hill
- Abcombi Biosciences Inc, Buffalo, NY, USA; McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, BY, USA
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- Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Abcombi Biosciences Inc, Buffalo, NY, USA; Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, BY, USA.
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- Abcombi Biosciences Inc, Buffalo, NY, USA; Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, BY, USA.
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Small Wonders-The Use of Nanoparticles for Delivering Antigen. Vaccines (Basel) 2015; 3:638-61. [PMID: 26350599 PMCID: PMC4586471 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines3030638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2015] [Revised: 07/15/2015] [Accepted: 07/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Despite the discovery of many potential antigens for subunit vaccines, universal protection is often lacking due to the limitations of conventional delivery methods. Subunit vaccines primarily induce antibody-mediated humoral responses, whereas potent antigen-specific cellular responses are required for prevention against some pathogenic infections. Nanoparticles have been utilised in nanomedicine and are promising candidates for vaccine or drug delivery. Nanoparticle vehicles have been demonstrated to be efficiently taken up by dendritic cells and induce humoral and cellular responses. This review provides an overview of nanoparticle vaccine development; in particular, the preparation of nanoparticles using a templating technique is highlighted, which would alleviate some of the disadvantages of existing nanoparticles. We will also explore the cellular fate of nanoparticle vaccines. Nanoparticle-based antigen delivery systems have the potential to develop new generation vaccines against currently unpreventable infectious diseases.
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Novel mechanism of gene transfection by low-energy shock wave. Sci Rep 2015; 5:12843. [PMID: 26243452 PMCID: PMC4525295 DOI: 10.1038/srep12843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2015] [Accepted: 07/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Extracorporeal shock wave (SW) therapy has been studied in the transfection of naked nucleic acids into various cell lines through the process of sonoporation, a process that affects the permeation of cell membranes, which can be an effect of cavitation. In this study, siRNAs were efficiently transfected into primary cultured cells and mouse tumor tissue via SW treatment. Furthermore SW-induced siRNA transfection was not mediated by SW-induced sonoporation, but by microparticles (MPs) secreted from the cells. Interestingly, the transfection effect of the siRNAs was transferable through the secreted MPs from human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) culture medium after treatment with SW, into HUVECs in another culture plate without SW treatment. In this study, we suggest for the first time a mechanism of gene transfection induced by low-energy SW through secreted MPs, and show that it is an efficient physical gene transfection method in vitro and represents a safe therapeutic strategy for site-specific gene delivery in vivo.
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Minami K, Kasuya Y, Yamazaki T, Ji Q, Nakanishi W, Hill JP, Sakai H, Ariga K. Highly Ordered 1D Fullerene Crystals for Concurrent Control of Macroscopic Cellular Orientation and Differentiation toward Large-Scale Tissue Engineering. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2015; 27:4020-6. [PMID: 26033774 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201501690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2015] [Revised: 05/01/2015] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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A highly aligned 1D fullerene whisker (FW) scaffold in a centimeter area is fabricated by interfacial alignment. The resulting aligned FW scaffold enables concurrent control over cellular orientation and differentiation to muscle cells. This aligned FW scaffold is made by a facile method, and hence the substrate is a promising alternative to other cell scaffolds for tissue engineering.
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- Kosuke Minami
- World Premier International (WPI) Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Material Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
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- World Premier International (WPI) Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Material Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
- Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba, 278-8510, Japan
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- World Premier International (WPI) Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Material Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
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- World Premier International (WPI) Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Material Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
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- World Premier International (WPI) Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Material Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
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- World Premier International (WPI) Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Material Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
- Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology (CREST), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Gobancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-0076, Japan
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba, 278-8510, Japan
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- World Premier International (WPI) Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Material Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0044, Japan
- Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology (CREST), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Gobancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-0076, Japan
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Nitta H, Minami K, Harano K, Nakamura E. DNA Binding of Pentaamino[60]fullerene Synthesized Using Click Chemistry. CHEM LETT 2015. [DOI: 10.1246/cl.141092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo
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Harano K, Yamada J, Mizuno S, Nakamura E. High-Density Display of Protein Ligands on Self-Assembled Capsules via Noncovalent Fluorous Interactions. Chem Asian J 2014; 10:172-6. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.201403144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Huy PDQ, Li MS. Binding of fullerenes to amyloid beta fibrils: size matters. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2014; 16:20030-40. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cp02348j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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