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Singh R, Rawat H, Kumar A, Gandhi Y, Kumar V, Mishra SK, Narasimhaji CV. Graphene and its hybrid nanocomposite: A Metamorphoses elevation in the field of tissue engineering. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33542. [PMID: 39040352 PMCID: PMC11261797 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
Abstract
In this discourse, we delve into the manifold applications of graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs) in the realm of biomedicine. Graphene, characterized by its two-dimensional planar structure, superconductivity, mechanical robustness, chemical inertness, extensive surface area, and propitious biocompatibility, stands as an exemplary candidate for diverse biomedical utility. Graphene include various distinctive characteristics of its two-dimensional planar structure, enormous surface area, mechanical and chemical stability, high conductivity, and exceptional biocompatibility. We investigate graphene and its diverse derivatives, which include reduced graphene oxides (rGOs), graphene oxides (GOs), and graphene composites, with a focus on elucidating the unique attributes relevant to their biomedical utility. In this review article it highlighted the unique properties of graphene, synthesis methods of graphene and functionalization methods of graphene. In the quest for novel materials to advance regenerative medicine, researchers have increasingly turned their attention to graphene-based materials, which have emerged as a prominent innovation in recent years. Notably, it highlights their applications in the regeneration of various tissues, including nerves, skeletal muscle, bones, skin, cardiac tissue, cartilage, and adipose tissue, as well as their influence on induced pluripotent stem cells, marking significant breakthroughs in the field of regenerative medicine. Additionally, this review article explores future prospects in this evolving area of study.
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- Rajesh Singh
- Department of Chemistry, Central Ayurveda Research Institute Jhansi, U.P, 284003, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Central Ayurveda Research Institute Jhansi, U.P, 284003, India
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- Department of Heterogeneous Catalysis, Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz 1, 45470, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Central Ayurveda Research Institute Jhansi, U.P, 284003, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Central Ayurveda Research Institute Jhansi, U.P, 284003, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Central Ayurveda Research Institute Jhansi, U.P, 284003, India
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Chen Y, Li X. The utilization of carbon-based nanomaterials in bone tissue regeneration and engineering: Respective featured applications and future prospects. MEDICINE IN NOVEL TECHNOLOGY AND DEVICES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.medntd.2022.100168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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Sarkar PK, Wele A. Presence and activities of carbonaceous nano-materials in Ayurvedic nano-medicine preparations. INTERNATIONAL NANO LETTERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40089-022-00383-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Genetic profiling of human bone marrow and adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells reveals differences in osteogenic signaling mediated by graphene. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:285. [PMID: 34551771 PMCID: PMC8459567 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01024-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In the last decade, graphene surfaces have consistently supported osteoblast development of stem cells, holding promise as a therapeutic implant for degenerative bone diseases. However, until now no study has specifically examined the genetic changes when stem cells undergo osteogenic differentiation on graphene. RESULTS In this study, we provide a detailed overview of gene expressions when human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from either adipose tissue (AD-MSCs) or bone marrow (BM-MSCs), are cultured on graphene. Genetic expressions were measured using osteogenic RT2 profiler PCR arrays and compared either over time (7 or 21 days) or between each cell source at each time point. Genes were categorized as either transcriptional regulation, osteoblast-related, extracellular matrix, cellular adhesion, BMP and SMAD signaling, growth factors, or angiogenic factors. Results showed that both MSC sources cultured on low oxygen graphene surfaces achieved osteogenesis by 21 days and expressed specific osteoblast markers. However, each MSC source cultured on graphene did have genetically different responses. When compared between each other, we found that genes of BM-MSCs were robustly expressed, and more noticeable after 7 days of culturing, suggesting BM-MSCs initiate osteogenesis at an earlier time point than AD-MSCs on graphene. Additionally, we found upregulated angiogenic markers in both MSCs sources, suggesting graphene could simultaneously attract the ingrowth of blood vessels in vivo. Finally, we identified several novel targets, including distal-less homeobox 5 (DLX5) and phosphate-regulating endopeptidase homolog, X-linked (PHEX). CONCLUSIONS Overall, this study shows that graphene genetically supports differentiation of both AD-MSCs and BM-MSCs but may involve different signaling mechanisms to achieve osteogenesis. Data further demonstrates the lack of aberrant signaling due to cell-graphene interaction, strengthening the application of specific form and concentration of graphene nanoparticles in bone tissue engineering.
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Du Z, Wang C, Zhang R, Wang X, Li X. Applications of Graphene and Its Derivatives in Bone Repair: Advantages for Promoting Bone Formation and Providing Real-Time Detection, Challenges and Future Prospects. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:7523-7551. [PMID: 33116486 PMCID: PMC7547809 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s271917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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During continuous innovation in the preparation, characterization and application of various bone repair materials for several decades, nanomaterials have exhibited many unique advantages. As a kind of representative two-dimensional nanomaterials, graphene and its derivatives (GDs) such as graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide have shown promising potential for the application in bone repair based on their excellent mechanical properties, electrical conductivity, large specific surface area (SSA) and atomic structure stability. Herein, we reviewed the updated application of them in bone repair in order to present, as comprehensively, as possible, their specific advantages, challenges and current solutions. Firstly, how their advantages have been utilized in bone repair materials with improved bone formation ability was discussed. Especially, the effects of further functionalization or modification were emphasized. Then, the signaling pathways involved in GDs-induced osteogenic differentiation of stem cells and immunomodulatory mechanism of GDs-induced bone regeneration were discussed. On the other hand, their applications as contrast agents in the field of bone repair were summarized. In addition, we also reviewed the progress and related principles of the effects of GDs parameters on cytotoxicity and residues. At last, the future research was prospected.
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- Zhipo Du
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Central Hospital of Baoding City, Baoding 072350, Hebei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Research and Teaching, The Fourth Central Hospital of Baoding City, Baoding 072350, Hebei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials of Ministry of Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China
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Johnson AP, Gangadharappa H, Pramod K. Graphene nanoribbons: A promising nanomaterial for biomedical applications. J Control Release 2020; 325:141-162. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.06.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Newby SD, Masi T, Griffin CD, King WJ, Chipman A, Stephenson S, Anderson DE, Biris AS, Bourdo SE, Dhar M. Functionalized Graphene Nanoparticles Induce Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Express Distinct Extracellular Matrix Proteins Mediating Osteogenesis. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:2501-2513. [PMID: 32368037 PMCID: PMC7171876 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s245801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The extracellular matrix (ECM) labyrinthine network secreted by mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) provides a microenvironment that enhances cell adherence, proliferation, viability, and differentiation. The potential of graphene-based nanomaterials to mimic a tissue-specific ECM has been recognized in designing bone tissue engineering scaffolds. In this study, we investigated the expression of specific ECM proteins when human fat-derived adult MSCs adhered and underwent osteogenic differentiation in the presence of functionalized graphene nanoparticles. METHODS Graphene nanoparticles with 6-10% oxygen content were prepared and characterized by XPS, FTIR, AFM and Raman spectroscopy. Calcein-am and crystal violet staining were performed to evaluate viability and proliferation of human fat-derived MSCs on graphene nanoparticles. Alizarin red staining and quantitation were used to determine the effect of graphene nanoparticles on osteogenic differentiation. Finally, immunofluorescence assays were used to investigate the expression of ECM proteins during cell adhesion and osteogenic differentiation. RESULTS Our data show that in the presence of graphene, MSCs express specific integrin heterodimers and exhibit a distinct pattern of the corresponding bone-specific ECM proteins, primarily fibronectin, collagen I and vitronectin. Furthermore, MSCs undergo osteogenic differentiation spontaneously without any chemical induction, suggesting that the physicochemical properties of graphene nanoparticles might trigger the expression of bone-specific ECM. CONCLUSION Understanding the cell-graphene interactions resulting in an osteogenic niche for MSCs will significantly improve the application of graphene nanoparticles in bone repair and regeneration.
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- Steven D Newby
- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN37996, USA
- Comparative and Experimental Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN37996, USA
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- University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville, TN37996, USA
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR72204, USA
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR72204, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN37996, USA
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- University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville, TN37996, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN37996, USA
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR72204, USA
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR72204, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN37996, USA
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Padole MC, Deshpande PA. Structural and electronic properties of chemically modified fullerenes. MOLECULAR SIMULATION 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/08927022.2019.1572892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Manjusha C. Padole
- Quantum and Molecular Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India
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- Quantum and Molecular Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India
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Hosoyama K, Ahumada M, Goel K, Ruel M, Suuronen EJ, Alarcon EI. Electroconductive materials as biomimetic platforms for tissue regeneration. Biotechnol Adv 2019; 37:444-458. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2019.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Revised: 02/03/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Qing T, Mahmood M, Zheng Y, Biris AS, Shi L, Casciano DA. A genomic characterization of the influence of silver nanoparticles on bone differentiation in MC3T3-E1 cells. J Appl Toxicol 2017; 38:172-179. [PMID: 28975650 DOI: 10.1002/jat.3528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2017] [Revised: 08/19/2017] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been widely used in a variety of biomedical applications. Previous studies demonstrated that AgNPs significantly enhanced bone cell mineralization and differentiation in MC3T3-1 cells, a model in vitro system, when compared to several other NPs. This increased bone deposition was evaluated by phenotypic measurements and assessment of the expression of miRNAs associated with regulation of bone morphogenic proteins. In the present study, we used RNA-seq technology, a more direct measurement of gene expression, to investigate further the mechanisms of bone differentiation induced by AgNP treatment. Key factors associated with the osteoclast pathway were significantly increased in response to AgNP exposure including Bmp4, Bmp6 and Fosl1. In addition, genes of metabolism and toxicity pathways were significantly regulated as well. Although this study suggests the potential for AgNPs to influence bone morphogenesis in injury or disease applications, further investigation into the efficacy and safety of AgNPs in bone regeneration is warranted.
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- Tao Qing
- Center for Pharmacogenomics, School of Life Sciences and Shanghai Cancer Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, 72204, USA
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- Center for Pharmacogenomics, School of Life Sciences and Shanghai Cancer Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, 72204, USA
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- Center for Pharmacogenomics, School of Life Sciences and Shanghai Cancer Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, 72204, USA
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Graphene oxide nanoribbons as nanomaterial for bone regeneration: Effects on cytotoxicity, gene expression and bactericidal effect. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 78:341-348. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.03.278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2016] [Revised: 01/28/2017] [Accepted: 03/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Petibone DM, Mustafa T, Bourdo SE, Lafont A, Ding W, Karmakar A, Nima ZA, Watanabe F, Casciano D, Morris SM, Dobrovolsky VN, Biris AS. p53
-competent cells and p53
-deficient cells display different susceptibility to oxygen functionalized graphene cytotoxicity and genotoxicity. J Appl Toxicol 2017; 37:1333-1345. [DOI: 10.1002/jat.3472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Revised: 03/08/2017] [Accepted: 03/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Dayton M. Petibone
- Division of Genetic and Molecular Toxicology; National Center for Toxicological Research, FDA; Jefferson AR 72079 USA
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences; University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Little Rock AR 72204 USA
- Department of Medical Bioscience; College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Kirkuk; Kirkuk Iraq
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences; University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Little Rock AR 72204 USA
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- Nanotechnology Core Facility, Office of Scientific Coordination, National Center for Toxicological Research, FDA; Jefferson AR 72079 USA
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- Division of Genetic and Molecular Toxicology; National Center for Toxicological Research, FDA; Jefferson AR 72079 USA
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- Nanotechnology Core Facility, Office of Scientific Coordination, National Center for Toxicological Research, FDA; Jefferson AR 72079 USA
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences; University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Little Rock AR 72204 USA
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences; University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Little Rock AR 72204 USA
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences; University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Little Rock AR 72204 USA
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- Division of Genetic and Molecular Toxicology; National Center for Toxicological Research, FDA; Jefferson AR 72079 USA
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- Division of Genetic and Molecular Toxicology; National Center for Toxicological Research, FDA; Jefferson AR 72079 USA
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences; University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Little Rock AR 72204 USA
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Li J, Mao H, Kawazoe N, Chen G. Insight into the interactions between nanoparticles and cells. Biomater Sci 2017; 5:173-189. [DOI: 10.1039/c6bm00714g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This review summarizes the latest advances in nanoparticle (NP)–cell interactions. The influence of NP size, shape, shell structure, surface chemistry and protein corona formation on cellular uptake and cytotoxicity is highlighted in detail. Their impact on other cellular responses such as cell proliferation, differentiation and cellular mechanics is also discussed.
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- Jingchao Li
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics
- National Institute for Materials Science
- Tsukuba
- Japan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics
- National Institute for Materials Science
- Tsukuba
- Japan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics
- National Institute for Materials Science
- Tsukuba
- Japan
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics
- National Institute for Materials Science
- Tsukuba
- Japan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
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Perkins BL, Naderi N. Carbon Nanostructures in Bone Tissue Engineering. Open Orthop J 2016; 10:877-899. [PMID: 28217212 PMCID: PMC5299584 DOI: 10.2174/1874325001610010877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2015] [Revised: 11/15/2015] [Accepted: 05/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent advances in developing biocompatible materials for treating bone loss or defects have dramatically changed clinicians' reconstructive armory. Current clinically available reconstructive options have certain advantages, but also several drawbacks that prevent them from gaining universal acceptance. A wide range of synthetic and natural biomaterials is being used to develop tissue-engineered bone. Many of these materials are currently in the clinical trial stage. METHODS A selective literature review was performed for carbon nanostructure composites in bone tissue engineering. RESULTS Incorporation of carbon nanostructures significantly improves the mechanical properties of various biomaterials to mimic that of natural bone. Recently, carbon-modified biomaterials for bone tissue engineering have been extensively investigated to potentially revolutionize biomaterials for bone regeneration. CONCLUSION This review summarizes the chemical and biophysical properties of carbon nanostructures and discusses their functionality in bone tissue regeneration.
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- Brian Lee Perkins
- Health Informatics Group, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom
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- Reconstructive Surgery & Regenerative Medicine Group, Institute of Life Science (ILS), Swansea University Medical School, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom
- Welsh Centre for Burns & Plastic Surgery, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, Swansea, United Kingdom
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Li N, Li T, Hu C, Lei X, Zuo Y, Han H. Targeted Near-Infrared Fluorescent Turn-on Nanoprobe for Activatable Imaging and Effective Phototherapy of Cancer Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:15013-23. [PMID: 25996034 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b02037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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A novel and green multifunctional nanoplatform as a nanocarrier for drug delivery, cell imaging, and phototherapy has been engineered. The nanoplatform is composed of stabilized carbon spheres (CSs) as cores, a coated polydopamine (PDA) shell, targeted folic acid (FA), and the loaded anticancer drug indocyanine green (ICG), obtaining CSs@PDA-FA@ICG nanocomposites (NCs). The biocompatible PDA shell provided a high fluorescence quenching efficiency and a surface rich in functional groups for anchoring FA for targeting cancer cells. Aromatic ICG could be effectively loaded into the CSs@PDA-FA system via hydrophobic interactions and π-π stacking with a loading efficiency of 58.9%. Notably, the activated NIR fluorescence in an intracellular environment made CSs@PDA-FA@ICG a sensitive "OFF" to "ON" nanoprobe that can be used for NIR imaging. Moreover, compared to ICG alone, the CSs@PDA-FA@ICG NCs could induce efficient photoconversion for simultaneous synergetic photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) under a single NIR laser irradiation. The results demonstrated that CSs@PDA-FA@ICG NCs as a targeted and activated nanoplatform provide new opportunities to facilitate the accurate diagnosis of cancer and enhanced treatment efficacy. This work stimulates more interest in the design of the facile surface functionalization strategy to construct other multifunctional nanocomposites, such as nanotubes and nanorods.
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- Na Li
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Science, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University , Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Science, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University , Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Science, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University , Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Science, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University , Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Science, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University , Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Science, College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University , Wuhan 430070, P. R. China
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Alghazali KM, Nima ZA, Hamzah RN, Dhar MS, Anderson DE, Biris AS. Bone-tissue engineering: complex tunable structural and biological responses to injury, drug delivery, and cell-based therapies. Drug Metab Rev 2015; 47:431-54. [PMID: 26651522 DOI: 10.3109/03602532.2015.1115871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Bone loss and failure of proper bone healing continues to be a significant medical condition in need of solutions that can be implemented successfully both in human and veterinary medicine. This is particularly true when large segmental defects are present, the bone has failed to return to normal form or function, or the healing process is extremely prolonged. Given the inherent complexity of bone tissue - its unique structural, mechanical, and compositional properties, as well as its ability to support various cells - it is difficult to find ideal candidate materials that could be used as the foundation for tissue regeneration from technological platforms. Recently, important developments have been made in the implementation of complex structures built both at the macro- and the nano-level that have been shown to positively impact bone formation and to have the ability to deliver active biological molecules (drugs, growth factors, proteins, cells) for controlled tissue regeneration and the prevention of infection. These materials are diverse, ranging from polymers to ceramics and various composites. This review presents developments in this area with a focus on the role of scaffold structure and chemistry on the biologic processes that influence bone physiology and regeneration.
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- Karrer M Alghazali
- a Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock , Little Rock , AR , USA and
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- a Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock , Little Rock , AR , USA and
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- a Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock , Little Rock , AR , USA and
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- b Tissue Regeneration Laboratory, Department of Large Animal Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee , Knoxville , TN , USA
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- b Tissue Regeneration Laboratory, Department of Large Animal Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee , Knoxville , TN , USA
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- a Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock , Little Rock , AR , USA and
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Ding X, Liu H, Fan Y. Graphene-Based Materials in Regenerative Medicine. Adv Healthc Mater 2015; 4:1451-68. [PMID: 26037920 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201500203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2015] [Revised: 04/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Graphene possesses many unique properties such as two-dimensional planar structure, super conductivity, chemical and mechanical stability, large surface area, and good biocompatibility. In the past few years, graphene-based materials have risen as a shining star on the path of researchers seeking new materials for future regenerative medicine. Herein, the recent research advances made in graphene-based materials mostly utilizing the mechanical and electrical properties of graphene are described. The most exciting findings addressing the impact of graphene-based materials on regenerative medicine are highlighted, with particular emphasis on their applications including nerve, bone, cartilage, skeletal muscle, cardiac, skin, adipose tissue regeneration, and their effects on the induced pluripotent stem cells. Future perspectives and emerging challenges are also addressed in this Review article.
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- Xili Ding
- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education; International Research Center for Implantable and Interventional Medical Devices; School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering; Beihang University; Beijing 100191 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education; International Research Center for Implantable and Interventional Medical Devices; School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering; Beihang University; Beijing 100191 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education; International Research Center for Implantable and Interventional Medical Devices; School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering; Beihang University; Beijing 100191 P. R. China
- National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids; Beijing 100176 P. R. China
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Li L, Zhu Z, Xiao W, Li L. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes promote cementoblast differentiation and mineralization through the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. Int J Mol Sci 2015; 16:3188-201. [PMID: 25648319 PMCID: PMC4346888 DOI: 10.3390/ijms16023188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2014] [Revised: 01/19/2015] [Accepted: 01/26/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Excretion of cementum by cementoblasts on the root surface is a process indispensable for the formation of a functional periodontal ligament. This study investigated whether carboxyl group-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT-COOH) could enhance differentiation and mineralization of mammalian cementoblasts (OCCM-30) and the possible signaling pathway involved in this process. Cementoblasts were incubated with various doses of MWCNT-COOH suspension. Cell viability was detected, and a scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observed both the nanomaterials and the growth of cells cultured with the materials. Alizarin red staining was used to investigate the formation of calcium deposits. Real-time PCR and western blot were used to detect cementoblast differentiation and the underlying mechanisms through the expression of the osteogenic genes and the downstream effectors of the TGF-β/Smad signaling. The results showed that 5 µg/mL MWCNT-COOH had the most obvious effects on promoting differentiation without significant toxicity. Alp, Ocn, Bsp, Opn, Col1 and Runx2 gene expression was up-regulated. Smad2 and Smad3 mRNA was up-regulated, while Smad7 was first down-regulated on Day 3 and later up-regulated on Day 7. The elevated levels of phospho-Smad2/3 were also confirmed by western blot. In sum, the MWCNT-COOH promoted cementoblast differentiation and mineralization, at least partially, through interactions with the TGF-β/Smad pathway.
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- Lu Li
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Karmakar A, Xu Y, Mustafa T, Kannarpady G, Bratton S, Radominska-Pandya A, Crooks P, Biris A. Nanodelivery of Parthenolide Using Functionalized Nanographene Enhances its Anticancer Activity. RSC Adv 2015; 5:2411-2420. [PMID: 25574376 PMCID: PMC4283950 DOI: 10.1039/c4ra10871j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Advances in anticancer chemotherapy have been hindered by the lack of biocompatibility of new prospective drugs. One significant challenge concerns water insolubility, which compromises the bioavailability of the drugs leading to increased dosage and higher systemic toxicity. To overcome these problems, nanodelivery has been established as a promising approach for increasing the efficacy and lowering the required dosage of chemotherapeutics. The naturally derived compound, parthenolide (PTL), is known for its anti-inflammatory and anticancer activity, but its poor water solubility limits its clinical value. In the present study, we have used carboxyl-functionalized nanographene (fGn) delivery to overcome the extreme hydrophobicity of this drug. A water-soluble PTL analog, dimethylamino parthenolide (DMAPT), was also examined for comparison with the anticancer efficacy of our PTL-fGn complex. Delivery by fGn was found to increase the anticancer/apoptotic effects of PTL (but not DMAPT) when delivered to the human pancreatic cancer cell line, Panc-1. The IC50 value for PTL decreased from 39 µM to 9.5 µM when delivered as a mixture with fGn. The IC50 of DMAPT did not decrease when delivered as DMAPT-fGn and was significantly higher than that for PTL-fGn. There were significant increases in ROS formation and in mitochondrial membrane disruption in Panc-1 cells after PTL-fGn treatment as compared to PTL treatment, alone. Increases in toxicity were also seen with apoptosis detection assays using flow cytometry, ethidium bromide/acridine orange/DAPI staining, and TUNEL. Thus, fGn delivery was successfully used to overcome the poor water solubility of PTL, providing a strategy for improving the effectiveness of this anticancer agent.
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- A. Karmakar
- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR 72204, USA
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR 72204, USA
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR 72204, USA
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR 72204, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR 72204, USA
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Elkhenany H, Amelse L, Lafont A, Bourdo S, Caldwell M, Neilsen N, Dervishi E, Derek O, Biris AS, Anderson D, Dhar M. Graphene supportsin vitroproliferation and osteogenic differentiation of goat adult mesenchymal stem cells: potential for bone tissue engineering. J Appl Toxicol 2014; 35:367-74. [DOI: 10.1002/jat.3024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2014] [Revised: 03/27/2014] [Accepted: 04/01/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Hoda Elkhenany
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences; University of Tennessee; Knoxville TN 37996 USA
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences; University of Tennessee; Knoxville TN 37996 USA
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- The Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences; University of Arkansas; Little Rock AR 72204-1099 USA
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- The Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences; University of Arkansas; Little Rock AR 72204-1099 USA
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences; University of Tennessee; Knoxville TN 37996 USA
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences; University of Tennessee; Knoxville TN 37996 USA
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- The Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences; University of Arkansas; Little Rock AR 72204-1099 USA
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- The Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences; University of Arkansas; Little Rock AR 72204-1099 USA
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- The Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences; University of Arkansas; Little Rock AR 72204-1099 USA
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences; University of Tennessee; Knoxville TN 37996 USA
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences; University of Tennessee; Knoxville TN 37996 USA
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Zhang Y, Petibone D, Xu Y, Mahmood M, Karmakar A, Casciano D, Ali S, Biris AS. Toxicity and efficacy of carbon nanotubes and graphene: the utility of carbon-based nanoparticles in nanomedicine. Drug Metab Rev 2014; 46:232-46. [PMID: 24506522 DOI: 10.3109/03602532.2014.883406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Carbon-based nanomaterials have attracted great interest in biomedical applications such as advanced imaging, tissue regeneration, and drug or gene delivery. The toxicity of the carbon nanotubes and graphene remains a debated issue although many toxicological studies have been reported in the scientific community. In this review, we summarize the biological effects of carbon nanotubes and graphene in terms of in vitro and in vivo toxicity, genotoxicity and toxicokinetics. The dose, shape, surface chemistry, exposure route and purity play important roles in the metabolism of carbon-based nanomaterials resulting in differential toxicity. Careful examination of the physico-chemical properties of carbon-based nanomaterials is considered a basic approach to correlate the toxicological response with the unique properties of the carbon nanomaterials. The reactive oxygen species-mediated toxic mechanism of carbon nanotubes has been extensively discussed and strategies, such as surface modification, have been proposed to reduce the toxicity of these materials. Carbon-based nanomaterials used in photothermal therapy, drug delivery and tissue regeneration are also discussed in this review. The toxicokinetics, toxicity and efficacy of carbon-based nanotubes and graphene still need to be investigated further to pave a way for biomedical applications and a better understanding of their potential applications to humans.
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- Yongbin Zhang
- Nanotechnology Core Facility, Office of Scientific Coordination and
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