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Altinbasak I, Alp Y, Sanyal R, Sanyal A. Theranostic nanogels: multifunctional agents for simultaneous therapeutic delivery and diagnostic imaging. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:14033-14056. [PMID: 38990143 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01423e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
Abstract
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in multifunctional theranostic agents capable of delivering therapeutic payloads while facilitating simultaneous diagnostic imaging of diseased sites. This approach offers a comprehensive strategy particularly valuable in dynamically evolving diseases like cancer, where combining therapy and diagnostics provides crucial insights for treatment planning. Nanoscale platforms, specifically nanogels, have emerged as promising candidates due to their stability, tunability, and multifunctionality as carriers. As a well-studied subgroup of soft polymeric nanoparticles, nanogels exhibit inherent advantages due to their size and chemical compositions, allowing for passive and active targeting of diseased tissues. Moreover, nanogels loaded with therapeutic and diagnostic agents can be designed to respond to specific stimuli at the disease site, enhancing their efficacy and specificity. This capability enables fine-tuning of theranostic platforms, garnering significant clinical interest as they can be tailored for personalized treatments. The ability to monitor tumor progression in response to treatment facilitates the adaptation of therapies according to individual patient responses, highlighting the importance of designing theranostic platforms to guide clinicians in making informed treatment decisions. Consequently, the integration of therapy and diagnostics using theranostic platforms continues to advance, offering intelligent solutions to address the challenges of complex diseases such as cancer. In this context, nanogels capable of delivering therapeutic payloads and simultaneously armed with diagnostic modalities have emerged as an attractive theranostic platform. This review focuses on advances made toward the fabrication and utilization of theranostic nanogels by highlighting examples from recent literature where their performances through a combination of therapeutic agents and imaging methods have been evaluated.
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- Ismail Altinbasak
- Department of Chemistry, Bogazici University, Bebek, Istanbul 34342, Türkiye.
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- Department of Chemistry, Bogazici University, Bebek, Istanbul 34342, Türkiye.
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- Department of Chemistry, Bogazici University, Bebek, Istanbul 34342, Türkiye.
- Center for Life Sciences and Technologies, Bogazici University, Bebek, Istanbul 34342, Türkiye
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- Department of Chemistry, Bogazici University, Bebek, Istanbul 34342, Türkiye.
- Center for Life Sciences and Technologies, Bogazici University, Bebek, Istanbul 34342, Türkiye
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Stepanova M, Nikiforov A, Tennikova T, Korzhikova-Vlakh E. Polypeptide-Based Systems: From Synthesis to Application in Drug Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2641. [PMID: 38004619 PMCID: PMC10674432 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15112641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Synthetic polypeptides are biocompatible and biodegradable macromolecules whose composition and architecture can vary over a wide range. Their unique ability to form secondary structures, as well as different pathways of modification and biofunctionalization due to the diversity of amino acids, provide variation in the physicochemical and biological properties of polypeptide-containing materials. In this review article, we summarize the advances in the synthesis of polypeptides and their copolymers and the application of these systems for drug delivery in the form of (nano)particles or hydrogels. The issues, such as the diversity of polypeptide-containing (nano)particle types, the methods for their preparation and drug loading, as well as the influence of physicochemical characteristics on stability, degradability, cellular uptake, cytotoxicity, hemolysis, and immunogenicity of polypeptide-containing nanoparticles and their drug formulations, are comprehensively discussed. Finally, recent advances in the development of certain drug nanoformulations for peptides, proteins, gene delivery, cancer therapy, and antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory systems are summarized.
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- Mariia Stepanova
- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoy pr. 31, 199004 St. Petersburg, Russia; (M.S.); (A.N.)
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoy pr. 31, 199004 St. Petersburg, Russia; (M.S.); (A.N.)
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- Institute of Chemistry, Saint-Petersburg State University, Universitetskiy pr. 26, Petergof, 198504 St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russian Academy of Sciences, Bolshoy pr. 31, 199004 St. Petersburg, Russia; (M.S.); (A.N.)
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Ashique S, Garg A, Hussain A, Farid A, Kumar P, Taghizadeh‐Hesary F. Nanodelivery systems: An efficient and target-specific approach for drug-resistant cancers. Cancer Med 2023; 12:18797-18825. [PMID: 37668041 PMCID: PMC10557914 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer treatment is still a global health challenge. Nowadays, chemotherapy is widely applied for treating cancer and reducing its burden. However, its application might be in accordance with various adverse effects by exposing the healthy tissues and multidrug resistance (MDR), leading to disease relapse or metastasis. In addition, due to tumor heterogeneity and the varied pharmacokinetic features of prescribed drugs, combination therapy has only shown modestly improved results in MDR malignancies. Nanotechnology has been explored as a potential tool for cancer treatment, due to the efficiency of nanoparticles to function as a vehicle for drug delivery. METHODS With this viewpoint, functionalized nanosystems have been investigated as a potential strategy to overcome drug resistance. RESULTS This approach aims to improve the efficacy of anticancer medicines while decreasing their associated side effects through a range of mechanisms, such as bypassing drug efflux, controlling drug release, and disrupting metabolism. This review discusses the MDR mechanisms contributing to therapeutic failure, the most cutting-edge approaches used in nanomedicine to create and assess nanocarriers, and designed nanomedicine to counteract MDR with emphasis on recent developments, their potential, and limitations. CONCLUSIONS Studies have shown that nanoparticle-mediated drug delivery confers distinct benefits over traditional pharmaceuticals, including improved biocompatibility, stability, permeability, retention effect, and targeting capabilities.
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- Sumel Ashique
- Department of PharmaceuticsPandaveswar School of PharmacyPandaveswarIndia
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- Guru Ramdas Khalsa Institute of Science and Technology, PharmacyJabalpurIndia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of PharmacyKing Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Gomal Center of Biochemistry and BiotechnologyGomal UniversityDera Ismail KhanPakistan
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- Teerthanker Mahaveer College of PharmacyTeerthanker Mahaveer UniversityMoradabadIndia
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of PharmacyAmity University Madhya Pradesh (AUMP)GwaliorIndia
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- ENT and Head and Neck Research Center and Department, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of MedicineIran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
- Clinical Oncology DepartmentIran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Vashist A, Raymond AD, Chapagain P, Vashist A, Arias AY, Kolishetti N, Nair M. Multi-functional auto-fluorescent nanogels for theranostics. J Neurovirol 2023; 29:252-257. [PMID: 37248372 PMCID: PMC10404193 DOI: 10.1007/s13365-023-01138-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Here in the present article, the state of art for nanotechnology-enabled nanogel theranostics and the upcoming concepts in nanogel-based therapeutics are summarized. The benefits, innovation, and prospects of nanogel technology are also briefly presented.
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- Arti Vashist
- Department of Immunology and Nanomedicine, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199 USA
- Institute of Neuroimmune Pharmacology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199 USA
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- Department of Immunology and Nanomedicine, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199 USA
- Institute of Neuroimmune Pharmacology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199 USA
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- Department of Physics and Biomolecular Sciences Institute, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199 USA
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- Department of Infection & Immunology, Translational Health Science and Technology, Faridabad, Haryana 121001 India
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- Department of Immunology and Nanomedicine, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199 USA
- Institute of Neuroimmune Pharmacology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199 USA
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- Department of Immunology and Nanomedicine, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199 USA
- Institute of Neuroimmune Pharmacology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199 USA
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- Department of Immunology and Nanomedicine, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199 USA
- Institute of Neuroimmune Pharmacology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199 USA
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Zhou W, Hu Z, Wei J, Dai H, Chen Y, Liu S, Duan Z, Xie F, Zhang W, Guo R. Quantum dots-hydrogel composites for biomedical applications. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Veselov VV, Nosyrev AE, Jicsinszky L, Alyautdin RN, Cravotto G. Targeted Delivery Methods for Anticancer Drugs. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14030622. [PMID: 35158888 PMCID: PMC8833699 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14030622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Simple Summary The current main technological strategies for the delivery of anticancer drugs are discussed herein. This comprehensive review may help researchers design suitable delivery systems. Abstract Several drug-delivery systems have been reported on and often successfully applied in cancer therapy. Cell-targeted delivery can reduce the overall toxicity of cytotoxic drugs and increase their effectiveness and selectivity. Besides traditional liposomal and micellar formulations, various nanocarrier systems have recently become the focus of developmental interest. This review discusses the preparation and targeting techniques as well as the properties of several liposome-, micelle-, solid-lipid nanoparticle-, dendrimer-, gold-, and magnetic-nanoparticle-based delivery systems. Approaches for targeted drug delivery and systems for drug release under a range of stimuli are also discussed.
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- Valery V. Veselov
- Center of Bioanalytical Investigation and Molecular Design, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8 Trubetskaya ul, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.V.); (A.E.N.)
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- Center of Bioanalytical Investigation and Molecular Design, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8 Trubetskaya ul, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (V.V.V.); (A.E.N.)
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125 Turin, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125 Turin, Italy;
- World-Class Research Center “Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare”, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8 Trubetskaya ul, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-011-670-7183
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Khan A, Alamry KA. Recent advances of emerging green chitosan-based biomaterials with potential biomedical applications: A review. Carbohydr Res 2021; 506:108368. [PMID: 34111686 DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2021.108368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Chitosan is the most abundant natural biopolymer, after cellulose. It is mainly derived from the fungi, shrimp's shells, and exoskeleton of crustaceans, through the deacetylation of chitin. The ecological sustainability associated with its exercise and the flexibility of chitosan owing to its active functional hydroxyl and amino groups makes it a promising candidate for a wide range of applications through a variety of modifications. The biodegradability and biocompatibility of chitosan and its derivatives along with their various chemical functionalities make them promising carriers for pharmaceutical, nutritional, medicinal, environmental, agriculture, drug delivery, and biotechnology applications. The present work aims to provide a detailed and organized description of modified chitosan and its derivatives-based nanomaterials for biomedical applications. We addressed the biological and physicochemical benefits of nanocomposite materials made up of chitosan and its derivatives in various formulations, including improved physicochemical stability and cells/tissue interaction, controlled drug release, and increased bioavailability and efficacy in clinical practice. Moreover, several modification techniques and their effective utilization are also reviewed and collected in this review.
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- Ajahar Khan
- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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Utterström J, Naeimipour S, Selegård R, Aili D. Coiled coil-based therapeutics and drug delivery systems. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 170:26-43. [PMID: 33378707 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2020.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Coiled coils are characterized by an arrangement of two or more α-helices into a superhelix and one of few protein motifs where the sequence-to-structure relationship to a large extent have been decoded and understood. The abundance of both natural and de novo designed coil coils provides a rich molecular toolbox for self-assembly of elaborate bespoke molecular architectures, nanostructures, and materials. Leveraging on the numerous possibilities to tune both affinities and preferences for polypeptide oligomerization, coiled coils offer unique possibilities to design modular and dynamic assemblies that can respond in a predictable manner to biomolecular interactions and subtle physicochemical cues. In this review, strategies to use coiled coils in design of novel therapeutics and advanced drug delivery systems are discussed. The applications of coiled coils for generating drug carriers and vaccines, and various aspects of using coiled coils for controlling and triggering drug release, and for improving drug targeting and drug uptake are described. The plethora of innovative coiled coil-based molecular systems provide new knowledge and techniques for improving efficacy of existing drugs and can facilitate development of novel therapeutic strategies.
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Sarvarian P, Samadi P, Gholipour E, Shams Asenjan K, Hojjat-Farsangi M, Motavalli R, Motavalli Khiavi F, Yousefi M. Application of Emerging Plant-Derived Nanoparticles as a Novel Approach for Nano-Drug Delivery Systems. Immunol Invest 2021; 51:1039-1059. [PMID: 33627016 DOI: 10.1080/08820139.2021.1891094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Nanotechnology has enabled the delivery of small molecular drugs packaged in nanosized vesicles to the target tissues. Plant-Derived Nanoparticles (PDNPs) are vesicles with natural origin and unique properties. These nanoparticles have several advantages over synthetic exosomes and liposomes. They provide bioavailability and biodistribution of therapeutic agents when delivered into different tissues. These nanoparticles can be modified according to the specificity of their functions in target tissues. When PDNPs are internalized, they can induce stem cells proliferation, reduce colitis injury, activate intrinsic and extrinsic apoptosis pathways, and inhibit tumor growth and progression. These properties make them potential drug delivery systems in targeting diseased tissues, such as inflammatory regions and different cancers.
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- Parisa Sarvarian
- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Hematology Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Immune and Gene Therapy Lab, Department of Oncology-Pathology, Cancer Center Karolinska (CCK), Karolinska University Hospital Solna and Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Aging Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Li X, Xu W, Xin Y, Yuan J, Ji Y, Chu S, Liu J, Luo Q. Supramolecular Polymer Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13040513. [PMID: 33572052 PMCID: PMC7915403 DOI: 10.3390/polym13040513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Polymer nanocomposites, a class of innovative materials formed by polymer matrixes and nanoscaled fillers (e.g., carbon-based nanomaterials, inorganic/semiconductor nanoparticles, metal/metal-oxide nanoparticles, polymeric nanostructures, etc.), display enhanced mechanical, optoelectrical, magnetic, catalytic, and bio-related characteristics, thereby finding a wide range of applications in the biomedical field. In particular, the concept of supramolecular chemistry has been introduced into polymer nanocomposites, which creates myriad “smart” biomedical materials with unique physicochemical properties and dynamic tunable structures in response to diverse external stimuli. This review aims to provide an overview of the chemical composition, morphological structures, biological functionalities, and reinforced performances of supramolecular polymer nanocomposites. Additionally, recent advances in biomedical applications such as therapeutic delivery, bioimaging, and tissue engineering are also discussed, especially their excellent properties leveraged in the development of multifunctional intelligent biomedical materials.
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- Xiumei Li
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China; (X.L.); (W.X.); (Y.X.); (J.Y.); (Y.J.); (S.C.); (J.L.)
- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China; (X.L.); (W.X.); (Y.X.); (J.Y.); (Y.J.); (S.C.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China; (X.L.); (W.X.); (Y.X.); (J.Y.); (Y.J.); (S.C.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China; (X.L.); (W.X.); (Y.X.); (J.Y.); (Y.J.); (S.C.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China; (X.L.); (W.X.); (Y.X.); (J.Y.); (Y.J.); (S.C.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China; (X.L.); (W.X.); (Y.X.); (J.Y.); (Y.J.); (S.C.); (J.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China; (X.L.); (W.X.); (Y.X.); (J.Y.); (Y.J.); (S.C.); (J.L.)
- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China; (X.L.); (W.X.); (Y.X.); (J.Y.); (Y.J.); (S.C.); (J.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma, Ministry of Education, College of Emergency and Trauma, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
- Correspondence:
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Zhao T, Fu Y, Jang MS, Sun XS, Wu T, Lee JH, Li Y, Lee DS, Yang HY. A pH-activated charge convertible quantum dot as a novel nanocarrier for targeted protein delivery and real-time cancer cell imaging. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 118:111449. [PMID: 33255037 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
The rapid developments of nanocarriers based on quantum dots (QDs) have been confirmed to show substantial promise for drug delivery and bioimaging. However, optimal QDs-based nanocarriers still need to have their controlled behavior in vitro and in vivo and decrease heavy metal-associated cytotoxicity. Herein, a pH-activated charge convertible QD-based nanocarrier was fabricated by capping multifunctional polypeptide ligands (mPEG-block-poly(ethylenediamine-dihydrolipoic acid-2,3-dimethylmaleic anhydride)-L-glutamate, PEG-P(ED-DLA-DMA)LG) onto the surface of core/multishell CdSe@ZnS/ZnS QD by means of a ligand exchange strategy, followed by uploading of cytochrome C (CC) (CC-loaded QD-PEG-P(ED-DLA-DMA)LG) via electrostatic interactions, in which QDs that were water-soluble and protein-loading were perfectly integrated. That is, the CC-loaded QD-PEG-P(ED-DLA-DMA)LG inherited excellent fluorescence properties from CdSe@ZnS/ZnS QD for real-time imaging, as well as tumor-microenvironment sensitivities from PEG-P(ED-DLA-DMA)LG for enhanced cellular uptake and CC release. Experimental results verified that the QD-PEG-P(ED-DLA-DMA)LG showed enhanced internalization, rapid endo/lysosomal escape, and supplied legible real-time imaging for lung carcinoma cells. Furthermore, pH-triggered charge-convertible ability enabled the QD-PEG-P(ED-DLA-DMA)LG-CC to effectively kill cancer cells better than did the control groups. Hence, constructing smart nanocomposites by facile ligand-exchange strategy is beneficial to QD-based nanocarrier for tumor-targeting cancer therapy.
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- Ting Zhao
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, People's Republic of China; College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun City 130012, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine and Center for Molecular and Cellular Imaging, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, People's Republic of China
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- Theranostic Macromolecules Research Center and School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine and Center for Molecular and Cellular Imaging, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea
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- Theranostic Macromolecules Research Center and School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Theranostic Macromolecules Research Center and School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin City 132022, People's Republic of China.
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Martinelli C, Biglietti M. Nanotechnological approaches for counteracting multidrug resistance in cancer. CANCER DRUG RESISTANCE (ALHAMBRA, CALIF.) 2020; 3:1003-1020. [PMID: 35582219 PMCID: PMC8992571 DOI: 10.20517/cdr.2020.47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Every year, cancer accounts for a vast portion of deaths worldwide. Established clinical protocols are based on chemotherapy, which, however, is not tumor-selective and produces a series of unbearable side effects in healthy tissues. As a consequence, multidrug resistance (MDR) can arise causing metastatic progression and disease relapse. Combination therapy has demonstrated limited responses in the treatment of MDR, mainly due to the different pharmacokinetic properties of administered drugs and to tumor heterogeneity, challenges that still need to be solved in a significant percentage of cancer patients. In this perspective, we briefly discuss the most relevant MDR mechanisms leading to therapy failure and we report the most advanced strategies adopted in the nanomedicine field for the design and evaluation of ad hoc nanocarriers. We present some emerging classes of nanocarriers developed to reverse MDR and discuss recent progress evidencing their limits and promises.
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Rasines Mazo A, Allison-Logan S, Karimi F, Chan NJA, Qiu W, Duan W, O’Brien-Simpson NM, Qiao GG. Ring opening polymerization of α-amino acids: advances in synthesis, architecture and applications of polypeptides and their hybrids. Chem Soc Rev 2020; 49:4737-4834. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cs00738e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in the synthesis, architectural design and biomedical applications of polypeptides and their hybrids.
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- Alicia Rasines Mazo
- Polymer Science Group
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- University of Melbourne
- Parkville
- Australia
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- Polymer Science Group
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- University of Melbourne
- Parkville
- Australia
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- Polymer Science Group
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- University of Melbourne
- Parkville
- Australia
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- Polymer Science Group
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- University of Melbourne
- Parkville
- Australia
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- Polymer Science Group
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- University of Melbourne
- Parkville
- Australia
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- School of Medicine
- Deakin University
- Geelong
- Australia
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- Centre for Oral Health Research
- Melbourne Dental School and the Bio21 Institute of Molecular Science and Biotechnology
- University of Melbourne
- Parkville
- Australia
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- Polymer Science Group
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- University of Melbourne
- Parkville
- Australia
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Li F, Liang Z, Ling D. Smart Organic-Inorganic Nanogels for Activatable Theranostics. Curr Med Chem 2019; 26:1366-1376. [PMID: 28933302 DOI: 10.2174/0929867324666170920164614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2017] [Revised: 06/11/2017] [Accepted: 06/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Intelligent polymeric nanogels, with the rationally designed stimuli-responsive drug delivery and controlled drug release, have attracted considerable attention as an ideal nanoplatform for activatable therapy. On the other hand, functional inorganic nanomaterials are widely used as medical imaging agents due to their unique magnetic or optical properties. The construction of stimuli-responsive polymeric nanogels incorporating with functional inorganic nanomaterials inherits the excellent properties of both polymers and inorganic nanomaterials, consequently, the resulted organic-inorganic hybrid nanogels naturally exhibit stimuli-responsive multi-functionalities for both imaging and therapy. In this review, we summarize the recent advances of stimuli-responsive organic-inorganic hybrid nanogels. Firstly, we discuss the physical and chemical methods thus far developed for the integration of polymeric nanogels and inorganic nanomaterials, and then we show the typical examples of activatable theranostic applications using organic-inorganic hybrid nanogels. In the end, the existing challenges and future directions are briefly discussed.
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- Fangyuan Li
- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Biomedical Engineering A Instrument Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Zhang X, Chen X, Wang H, Jia H, Wu F. Supramolecular Nanogel‐Based Universal Drug Carriers Formed by “Soft–Hard” Co‐Assembly: Accurate Cancer Diagnosis and Hypoxia‐Activated Cancer Therapy. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/adtp.201800140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Xiaodong Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of BioelectronicsSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast University Nanjing 210096 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of BioelectronicsSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast University Nanjing 210096 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of BioelectronicsSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast University Nanjing 210096 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of BioelectronicsSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast University Nanjing 210096 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of BioelectronicsSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast University Nanjing 210096 P. R. China
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Kulkarni NS, Guererro Y, Gupta N, Muth A, Gupta V. Exploring potential of quantum dots as dual modality for cancer therapy and diagnosis. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2018.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Xuan Y, Zhang RY, Zhang XS, An J, Cheng K, Li C, Hou XL, Zhao YD. Targeting N-doped graphene quantum dot with high photothermal conversion efficiency for dual-mode imaging and therapy in vitro. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 29:355101. [PMID: 29873637 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aacad0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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A graphene quantum dot (GQD) is a novel carbon nanomaterial with the advantages of low cost and no pollution. It has attracted serious attention in the biomedical fields because of its stabilities and tunable fluorescence wavelength. In this manuscript, an N-doped graphene quantum dot (N-GQD) was synthesized by a hydrothermal method using citric acid as the carbon source and urea as the nitrogen source. X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, UV-vis absorption spectrum, and fluorescence spectrum were used to characterize the N-GQD. The results showed that the N-GQD had a uniform size of about 5 nm. The two fluorescence emission peaks, one in the visible light region showed a 49.75% quantum yield, while another in the near infrared region was 2.49%. The photothermal conversion efficiency was 62.53%, higher than any kind of carbon nanomaterial in existence today. MTT and a long-term cytotoxicity experiment confirmed that the N-GQD had low cytotoxicity. The probe also had the ability of photoacoustic response at the same time. After coupling with folic acid, it presented imaging and photothermal therapy on the cells, which has great application prospects in the early diagnosis and treatment of tumors.
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- Yang Xuan
- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics-Hubei Bioinformatics & Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Macchione MA, Biglione C, Strumia M. Design, Synthesis and Architectures of Hybrid Nanomaterials for Therapy and Diagnosis Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:E527. [PMID: 30966561 PMCID: PMC6415435 DOI: 10.3390/polym10050527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 05/08/2018] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Hybrid nanomaterials based on inorganic nanoparticles and polymers are highly interesting structures since they combine synergistically the advantageous physical-chemical properties of both inorganic and polymeric components, providing superior functionality to the final material. These unique properties motivate the intensive study of these materials from a multidisciplinary view with the aim of finding novel applications in technological and biomedical fields. Choosing a specific synthetic methodology that allows for control over the surface composition and its architecture, enables not only the examination of the structure/property relationships, but, more importantly, the design of more efficient nanodevices for therapy and diagnosis in nanomedicine. The current review categorizes hybrid nanomaterials into three types of architectures: core-brush, hybrid nanogels, and core-shell. We focus on the analysis of the synthetic approaches that lead to the formation of each type of architecture. Furthermore, most recent advances in therapy and diagnosis applications and some inherent challenges of these materials are herein reviewed.
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- Micaela A Macchione
- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Av. Haya de la Torre esq. Av. Medina Allende, Córdoba X5000HUA, Argentina.
- Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada (IPQA), CONICET. Av. Velez Sárfield 1611, Córdoba X5000HUA, Argentina.
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- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Av. Haya de la Torre esq. Av. Medina Allende, Córdoba X5000HUA, Argentina.
- Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada (IPQA), CONICET. Av. Velez Sárfield 1611, Córdoba X5000HUA, Argentina.
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Zhao DH, Yang J, Xia RX, Yao MH, Jin RM, Zhao YD, Liu B. High quantum yield Ag 2S quantum dot@polypeptide-engineered hybrid nanogels for targeted second near-infrared fluorescence/photoacoustic imaging and photothermal therapy. Chem Commun (Camb) 2018; 54:527-530. [PMID: 29265135 DOI: 10.1039/c7cc09266k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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A high quantum yield (4.3%) hybrid nanogel system based on engineered polypeptides and Ag2S quantum dots has been developed as a multifunctional diagnostic and therapeutic agent for targeted second near-infrared fluorescence, photoacoustic imaging, and photothermal therapy.
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- Dong-Hui Zhao
- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics - Hubei Bioinformatics & Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, Hubei, P. R. China.
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Hu Y, Hu H, Yan J, Zhang C, Li Y, Wang M, Tan W, Liu J, Pan Y. Multifunctional Porous Iron Oxide Nanoagents for MRI and Photothermal/Chemo Synergistic Therapy. Bioconjug Chem 2018; 29:1283-1290. [PMID: 29402074 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.8b00052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Nanoagents of integrating multiple imaging and therapeutic modalities have attracted tremendous attention for biomedical applications. Herein, we synthesize porous hollow Fe3O4 as a theranostic agent for MRI and combined photothermal/chemo cancer therapy. The as-prepared porous iron oxide nanoagents allow for T2-weighted MR imaging. Interestingly, we demonstrate that the porous structure endows the nanoagents an outstanding photothermal property for cancer cell killing, in comparison with other types of iron oxide nanomaterials. Under the exposure of an NIR laser, the heat produced by porous Fe3O4 can accelerate the release of the loaded drug (e.g., DOX) to enhance chemotherapeutic efficacy, promoting the ablation of cancer cells with synergistic photothermal/chemotherapy.
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- Yayun Hu
- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu Province 215123 , China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Department of Oncology , Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University , Guangzhou , 510120 , China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-based Functional Materials & Devices , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu Province 215123 , China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu Province 215123 , China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu Province 215006 , China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu Province 215006 , China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu Province 215123 , China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-based Functional Materials & Devices , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu Province 215123 , China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science , Soochow University , Suzhou , Jiangsu Province 215123 , China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Department of Oncology , Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University , Guangzhou , 510120 , China
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Quaternary Ammonium Polyamidoamine Dendrimer Modified Quantum Dots as Fluorescent Probes for p-Fluorophenoxyacetic Acid Detection in Aqueous Solution. J Fluoresc 2017; 27:2195-2200. [PMID: 28895010 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-017-2160-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2016] [Accepted: 08/10/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The wide use of pesticide p-fluorophenoxyacetic acid has caused the serious environmental contaminant. A novel fluorescent probe for sensitive detection of p-fluorophenoxyacetic acid in aqueous solutions based on 3.0G quaternary ammonium polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimer modified quantum dots (QDs) (PAMAM@QDs) was reported. Through the solvent-evaporation method, quaternary ammonium PAMAM was employed to modify the QDs. Poloxamer 188 was used to improve the solubility and stability. The resultant PAMAM@QDs dispersed well in water. Fluorescence (FL) spectroscopic study showed that the FL intensity of the PAMAM@QDs was enhanced in the presence of p-fluorophenoxyacetic acid. Under optimal conditions, the enhanced FL intensity as a function of concentration matched very well in the range of 1 ~ 200 µg/mL of p-fluorophenoxyacetic acid, while the lower limits of detection were found to be 0.16 µg/mL. These results show that PAMAM@QDs is a promising luminescent probe for the detection of pesticides.
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Yang J, Yao MH, Jin RM, Zhao DH, Zhao YD, Liu B. Polypeptide-Engineered Hydrogel Coated Gold Nanorods for Targeted Drug Delivery and Chemo-photothermal Therapy. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2017; 3:2391-2398. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.7b00359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Jie Yang
- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics - Hubei Bioinformatics & Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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Laboratory of Biomedical Photonics (HUST), Ministry of Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics - Hubei Bioinformatics & Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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Laboratory of Biomedical Photonics (HUST), Ministry of Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics - Hubei Bioinformatics & Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics - Hubei Bioinformatics & Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics - Hubei Bioinformatics & Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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Laboratory of Biomedical Photonics (HUST), Ministry of Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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- Britton Chance Center for Biomedical Photonics at Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics - Hubei Bioinformatics & Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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Laboratory of Biomedical Photonics (HUST), Ministry of Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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Zhao MX, Zhu BJ, Yao WJ, Chen DF, Wang C. The delivery of doxorubicin of multifunctional β-cyclodextrin-modified CdSe/ZnS quantum dots for bioactivity and nano-probing. Chem Biol Drug Des 2017; 91:285-293. [PMID: 28791767 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.13080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2017] [Revised: 03/30/2017] [Accepted: 07/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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The modified quantum dots (QDs) have been used in intracellular probing and drug delivery because of their special chemical and physical properties. In this paper, two β-cyclodextrin (β-CD)-modified CdSe/ZnS QDs with strong optical emission properties were synthesized as drug carriers to induce apoptosis. The positively charged l-Arginine (l-Arg) and neutral l-Tryptophan (l-Trp) were selected as ligands to compare the effect of charge on bioactivity of QDs nanoparticles. The in vitro assays revealed that these modified QDs showed good Dox carrier ability and significantly high inhibition rate to cancer cells. Especially, the more positively charged β-CD-l-Arg-polyamine-coated CdSe/ZnS QDs could effectively deliver the doxorubicin (Dox) into cells and exhibit excellent cell selectivity in cancer versus normal cells. The Dox-loaded QDs could enter intracellular, which showed that the Dox can efficiently go through the membranes at the existence of β-CD. Several lines of evidence suggest that the Dox-loaded QDs can efficiently induce apoptosis likely related to the production of ROS. We expect that the modified QDs can enhance the amount of hydrophobic antitumor drugs in cells and can also be used as fluorescent imaging agents.
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- Mei-Xia Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine and Immune Engineering of Henan Province, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine and Immune Engineering of Henan Province, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine and Immune Engineering of Henan Province, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine and Immune Engineering of Henan Province, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicine and Immune Engineering of Henan Province, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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Breger JC, Muttenthaler M, Delehanty JB, Thompson DA, Oh E, Susumu K, Deschamps JR, Anderson GP, Field LD, Walper SA, Dawson PE, Medintz IL. Nanoparticle cellular uptake by dendritic wedge peptides: achieving single peptide facilitated delivery. NANOSCALE 2017; 9:10447-10464. [PMID: 28703833 DOI: 10.1039/c7nr03362a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Significant efforts are being undertaken to optimize the cargo carrying capacity and especially the cellular delivery efficiency of functionalized nanoparticles for applications in biological research and pharmacological delivery. One approach to increasing nanoparticle surface cargo display capacity is to decrease the number of moieties required for mediating cellular delivery by improving their efficiency. We describe a series of multivalent cell penetrating peptide (CPP) dendrimers that facilitate rapid cellular delivery of prototypical nanoparticle-semiconductor quantum dots (QDs). The modular CPP dendrimers were assembled through an innovative convergent oxime ligation strategy between (Arg9)n motifs and a dendritic QD-coordination scaffold. Dendrimeric peptides sequentially incorporate a terminal (His)6 motif for metal-affinity QD coordination, a Pro9 spacer, a branching poly-lysine scaffold, and wedged display of (Arg9)n binding motifs with n = 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16× multivalency. QD dendrimer display capacity was estimated using structural simulations and QD-(Arg9)1-16 conjugates characterized by dynamic light scattering along with surface plasmon resonance-based binding assays to heparan sulfate proteoglycan surfaces. Cellular uptake via endocytosis was confirmed and peptide delivery kinetics investigated as a function of QD-(Arg9)1-16 conjugate exposure time and QD assembly ratio where cellular viability assays reflected no overt cytotoxicity. The ability of single dendrimer conjugates to facilitate cellular uptake was confirmed for QD-(Arg9)2-16 repeats along with the ability to deliver >850 kDa of protein cargo per QD. Minimizing the number of CPPs required for cellular uptake is critical for expanding nanoparticle cargo carrying capacity and can allow for inclusion of additional sensors, therapeutics and contrast agents on their surface.
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- Joyce C Breger
- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, Code 6900, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375, USA. and American Society for Engineering Education, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA and Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, 4072 St Lucia, Brisbane, Australia
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- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, Code 6900, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA and University of Idaho, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA
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- Optical Sciences Division, Code 5600, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375, USA and Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc., Columbia, MD 21046, USA
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- Optical Sciences Division, Code 5600, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375, USA and Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc., Columbia, MD 21046, USA
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- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, Code 6900, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375, USA.
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- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, Code 6900, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375, USA.
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- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, Code 6900, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375, USA. and Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, Code 6900, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, Code 6900, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375, USA.
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Cadmium-containing quantum dots: properties, applications, and toxicity. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2017; 101:2713-2733. [PMID: 28251268 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-017-8140-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2016] [Revised: 01/18/2017] [Accepted: 01/20/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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The marriage of biology with nanomaterials has significantly accelerated advancement of biological techniques, profoundly facilitating practical applications in biomedical fields. With unique optical properties (e.g., tunable broad excitation, narrow emission spectra, robust photostability, and high quantum yield), fluorescent quantum dots (QDs) have been reasonably functionalized with controllable interfaces and extensively used as a new class of optical probe in biological researches. In this review, we summarize the recent progress in synthesis and properties of QDs. Moreover, we provide an overview of the outstanding potential of QDs for biomedical research and innovative methods of drug delivery. Specifically, the applications of QDs as novel fluorescent nanomaterials for biomedical sensing and imaging have been detailedly highlighted and discussed. In addition, recent concerns on potential toxicity of QDs are also introduced, ranging from cell researches to animal models.
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Saha A, Makkar M, Shetty A, Gahlot K, A R P, Viswanatha R. Diffusion doping in quantum dots: bond strength and diffusivity. NANOSCALE 2017; 9:2806-2813. [PMID: 28155949 DOI: 10.1039/c6nr09839h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Semiconducting materials uniformly doped with optical or magnetic impurities have been useful in a number of potential applications. However, clustering or phase separation during synthesis has made this job challenging. Recently the "inside out" diffusion doping was proposed to be successful in obtaining large sized quantum dots (QDs) uniformly doped with a dilute percentage of dopant atoms. Herein, we demonstrate the use of basic physical chemistry of diffusion to control the size and concentration of the dopants within the QDs for a given transition metal ion. We have studied three parameters; the bond strength of the core molecules and the diffusion coefficient of the diffusing metal ion are found to be important while the ease of cation exchange was not highly influential in the control of size and concentration of the single domain dilute magnetic semiconductor quantum dots (DMSQDs) with diverse dopant ions M2+ (Fe2+, Ni2+, Co2+, Mn2+). Steady state optical emission spectra reveal that the dopants are incorporated inside the semiconducting CdS and the emission can be tuned during shell growth. We have shown that this method enables control over doping percentage and the QDs show a superior ferromagnetic response at room temperature as compared to previously reported systems.
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- Avijit Saha
- New Chemistry Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore 560064, India.
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- New Chemistry Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore 560064, India.
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- International Centre for Materials Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore 560064, India
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- New Chemistry Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore 560064, India.
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- International Centre for Materials Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore 560064, India
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- New Chemistry Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore 560064, India. and International Centre for Materials Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore 560064, India
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Fu W, Luo C, Morin EA, He W, Li Z, Zhao B. UCST-Type Thermosensitive Hairy Nanogels Synthesized by RAFT Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly. ACS Macro Lett 2017; 6:127-133. [PMID: 35632881 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.6b00888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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While lower critical solution temperature (LCST)-type thermosensitive nanogels have been intensively studied, the upper critical solution temperature (UCST)-type versions are much less explored. This communication reports a method for the synthesis of zwitterionic UCST nanogels by reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization-induced self-assembly in water-organic solvent mixtures. The nanogels were prepared by RAFT polymerization of 3-dimethyl(methacryloyloxyethyl)ammonium propanesulfonate, whose polymer is known to exhibit UCST behavior in water, conducted in ethanol-water mixtures at 70 °C using poly(poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate) as a macro-chain transfer agent (CTA) and a difunctional monomer as cross-linker. At a sufficiently high ethanol content in reaction media, spherical hairy nanogels with a single size distribution were obtained. These nanogels exhibited reversible heating-induced swelling and cooling-induced shrinking, consistent with the expected UCST behavior. The hydrodynamic size, volume changing ratio, and transition temperature of nanogels can be tuned by varying ethanol content in solvent mixtures, molar ratio of monomer-to-macro-CTA, and amount of cross-linker. Hairy nanogels were also successfully synthesized using a water-THF mixture as medium. The use of water-organic solvent mixtures as reaction media allowed for facile incorporation of a hydrophobic fluorescent monomer to make functional UCST nanogels.
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- Department
of Polymer Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China
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- School
of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong 266042, China
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Ma Y, Ge Y, Li L. Advancement of multifunctional hybrid nanogel systems: Construction and application in drug co-delivery and imaging technique. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 71:1281-1292. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2016] [Revised: 10/21/2016] [Accepted: 11/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Wang H, Qian J, Ding F. Recent advances in engineered chitosan-based nanogels for biomedical applications. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:6986-7007. [DOI: 10.1039/c7tb01624g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Recent progress in the preparation and biomedical applications of engineered chitosan-based nanogels has been comprehensively reviewed.
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- Hongxia Wang
- School of Printing and Packaging, Wuhan University
- Wuhan 430072
- P. R. China
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- School of Printing and Packaging, Wuhan University
- Wuhan 430072
- P. R. China
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- School of Printing and Packaging, Wuhan University
- Wuhan 430072
- P. R. China
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Zhao J, Liu C, Li Y, Liang J, Liu J, Qian T, Ding J, Cao YC. Preparation of carbon quantum dots based high photostability luminescent membranes. LUMINESCENCE 2016; 32:625-630. [DOI: 10.1002/bio.3230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2016] [Revised: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 09/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Jinxing Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices; Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering; Jianghan University; Wuhan China
- Flexible Display Materials and Technology Co-Innovation Centre of Hubei Province; Jianghan University; Wuhan China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices; Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering; Jianghan University; Wuhan China
- Flexible Display Materials and Technology Co-Innovation Centre of Hubei Province; Jianghan University; Wuhan China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices; Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering; Jianghan University; Wuhan China
- Flexible Display Materials and Technology Co-Innovation Centre of Hubei Province; Jianghan University; Wuhan China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices; Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering; Jianghan University; Wuhan China
- Flexible Display Materials and Technology Co-Innovation Centre of Hubei Province; Jianghan University; Wuhan China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices; Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering; Jianghan University; Wuhan China
- Flexible Display Materials and Technology Co-Innovation Centre of Hubei Province; Jianghan University; Wuhan China
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- School of Physics and Information Engineering; Jianghan University; Wuhan China
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- School of Physics and Information Engineering; Jianghan University; Wuhan China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices; Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering; Jianghan University; Wuhan China
- Flexible Display Materials and Technology Co-Innovation Centre of Hubei Province; Jianghan University; Wuhan China
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Liu Z, Chen W, Li Y, Xu Q. Integrin αvβ3-Targeted C-Dot Nanocomposites as Multifunctional Agents for Cell Targeting and Photoacoustic Imaging of Superficial Malignant Tumors. Anal Chem 2016; 88:11955-11962. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.6b03927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Zhe Liu
- Wenzhou
Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325001, Zhejiang China
- Wenzhou
Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325011, Zhejiang China
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- Wenzhou
Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325001, Zhejiang China
- Wenzhou
Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325011, Zhejiang China
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- Wenzhou
Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325001, Zhejiang China
- Wenzhou
Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325011, Zhejiang China
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- Wenzhou
Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325001, Zhejiang China
- Wenzhou
Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325011, Zhejiang China
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Lin G, Mi P, Chu C, Zhang J, Liu G. Inorganic Nanocarriers Overcoming Multidrug Resistance for Cancer Theranostics. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2016; 3:1600134. [PMID: 27980988 PMCID: PMC5102675 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201600134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2016] [Revised: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Cancer multidrug resistance (MDR) could lead to therapeutic failure of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and has become one of the main obstacles to successful cancer treatment. Some advanced drug delivery platforms, such as inorganic nanocarriers, demonstrate a high potential for cancer theranostic to overcome the cancer-specific limitation of conventional low-molecular-weight anticancer agents and imaging probes. Specifically, it could achieve synergetic therapeutic effects, demonstrating stronger killing effects to MDR cancer cells by combining the inorganic nanocarriers with other treatment manners, such as RNA interference and thermal therapy. Moreover, the inorganic nanocarriers could provide imaging functions to help monitor treatment responses, e.g., drug resistance and therapeutic effects, as well as analyze the mechanism of MDR by molecular imaging modalities. In this review, the mechanisms involved in cancer MDR and recent advances of applying inorganic nanocarriers for MDR cancer imaging and therapy are summarized. The inorganic nanocarriers may circumvent cancer MDR for effective therapy and provide a way to track the therapeutic processes for real-time molecular imaging, demonstrating high performance in studying the interaction of nanocarriers and MDR cancer cells/tissues in laboratory study and further shedding light on elaborate design of nanocarriers that could overcome MDR for clinical translation.
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- Gan Lin
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational MedicineSchool of Public HealthXiamen UniversityXiamen361102China
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringThe University of MelbourneParkvilleVictoria3010Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational MedicineSchool of Public HealthXiamen UniversityXiamen361102China
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center West China Hospital Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for BiotherapyChengduSichuan610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational MedicineSchool of Public HealthXiamen UniversityXiamen361102China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational MedicineSchool of Public HealthXiamen UniversityXiamen361102China
- Department of UltrasoundXijing HospitalXi'anShaanXi710032China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational MedicineSchool of Public HealthXiamen UniversityXiamen361102China
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Sun W, Yang J, Zhu J, Zhou Y, Li J, Zhu X, Shen M, Zhang G, Shi X. Immobilization of iron oxide nanoparticles within alginate nanogels for enhanced MR imaging applications. Biomater Sci 2016; 4:1422-30. [PMID: 27534270 DOI: 10.1039/c6bm00370b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We report the design of iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticle (NP)-immobilized alginate (AG) nanogels (NGs) as a novel contrast agent for enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging applications. In this study, an aqueous solution of AG activated by 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride was double emulsified to form NGs, followed by in situ cross-linking with polyethyleneimine (PEI)-coated Fe3O4 NPs (PEI-Fe3O4 NPs). The resultant Fe3O4 NP-immobilized AG NGs (AG/PEI-Fe3O4 NGs) were characterized via different techniques. Our results reveal that the hybrid NGs with a size of 186.1 ± 33.1 nm are water dispersible, colloidally stable, and cytocompatible in the given concentration range. Importantly, these NGs have a high r2 relaxivity (170.87 mM(-1) s(-1)) due to the high loading of Fe3O4 NPs within the NGs, and can be more significantly uptaken by cancer cells when compared with carboxylated Fe3O4 NPs. The formed AG/PEI-Fe3O4 NGs are able to be used as an effective contrast agent for the MR imaging of cancer cells in vitro and the xenografted tumor model in vivo after intravenous injection. The developed AG/PEI-Fe3O4 NGs may hold great promise for use as a novel contrast agent for the enhanced MR imaging of different biological systems.
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- Wenjie Sun
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China.
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Wu HQ, Wang CC. Biodegradable Smart Nanogels: A New Platform for Targeting Drug Delivery and Biomedical Diagnostics. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2016; 32:6211-25. [PMID: 27255455 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b00842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Nanogels (or nanohydrogels) have been extensively investigated as one of the most promising nanoparticulate biomedical platforms owing to their advantageous properties that combine the characteristics of hydrogel systems with nanoparticles. Among them, smart nanogels that have the ability to respond to external stimuli, such as pH, redox, temperature, enzymes, light, magnetic field and so forth, are most attractive in the area of drug delivery. Besides, numerous multifunctionalized nanogels with high sensitivity and specificity were designed for diagnostic applications. In this feature article, we have reviewed and discussed the recent progress of biodegradable nanogels as smart nanocarriers of anticancer drugs and biomedical diagnostic agents for cancer.
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- Hai-Qiu Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University , Shanghai 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University , Shanghai 200433, China
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Molina M, Asadian-Birjand M, Balach J, Bergueiro J, Miceli E, Calderón M. Stimuli-responsive nanogel composites and their application in nanomedicine. Chem Soc Rev 2016; 44:6161-86. [PMID: 26505057 DOI: 10.1039/c5cs00199d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 339] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Nanogels are nanosized crosslinked polymer networks capable of absorbing large quantities of water. Specifically, smart nanogels are interesting because of their ability to respond to biomedically relevant changes like pH, temperature, etc. In the last few decades, hybrid nanogels or composites have been developed to overcome the ever increasing demand for new materials in this field. In this context, a hybrid refers to nanogels combined with different polymers and/or with nanoparticles such as plasmonic, magnetic, and carbonaceous nanoparticles, among others. Research activities are focused nowadays on using multifunctional hybrid nanogels in nanomedicine, not only as drug carriers but also as imaging and theranostic agents. In this review, we will describe nanogels, particularly in the form of composites or hybrids applied in nanomedicine.
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Zhang M, Viennois E, Xu C, Merlin D. Plant derived edible nanoparticles as a new therapeutic approach against diseases. Tissue Barriers 2016; 4:e1134415. [PMID: 27358751 DOI: 10.1080/21688370.2015.1134415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 184] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Revised: 12/15/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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In plant cells, nanoparticles containing miRNA, bioactive lipids and proteins serve as extracellular messengers to mediate cell-cell communication in a manner similar to the exosomes secreted by mammalian cells. Notably, such nanoparticles are edible. Moreover, given the proper origin and cargo, plant derived edible nanoparticles could function in interspecies communication and may serve as natural therapeutics against a variety of diseases. In addition, nanoparticles made of plant-derived lipids may be used to efficiently deliver specific drugs. Plant derived edible nanoparticles could be more easily scaled up for mass production, compared to synthetic nanoparticles. In this review, we discuss recent significant developments pertaining to plant derived edible nanoparticles and provide insight into the use of plants as a bio-renewable, sustainable, diversified platform for the production of therapeutic nanoparticles.
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- Mingzhen Zhang
- Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA; Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA; Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA; The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA; Center for Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Decatur, GA, USA
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Chan M, Almutairi A. Nanogels as imaging agents for modalities spanning the electromagnetic spectrum. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2016; 3:21-40. [PMID: 27398218 PMCID: PMC4906372 DOI: 10.1039/c5mh00161g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2015] [Accepted: 09/25/2015] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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In the past few decades, advances in imaging equipment and protocols have expanded the role of imaging in in vivo diagnosis and disease management, especially in cancer. Traditional imaging agents have rapid clearance and low specificity for disease detection. To improve accuracy in disease identification, localization and assessment, novel nanomaterials are frequently explored as imaging agents to achieve high detection specificity and sensitivity. A promising material for this purpose are hydrogel nanoparticles, whose high hydrophilicity, biocompatibility, and tunable size in the nanometer range make them ideal for imaging. These nanogels (10 to 200 nm) can circumvent uptake by the reticuloendothelial system, allowing longer circulation times than small molecules. In addition, their size/surface properties can be further tailored to optimize their pharmacokinetics for imaging of a particular disease. Herein, we provide a comprehensive review of nanogels as imaging agents in various modalities with sources of signal spanning the electromagnetic spectrum, including MRI, NIR, UV-vis, and PET. Many materials and formulation methods will be reviewed to highlight the versatility of nanogels as imaging agents.
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- Minnie Chan
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , University of California , San Diego , La Jolla , CA 92093-0600 , USA
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences , KACST-UCSD Center of Excellence in Nanomedicine , Laboratory of Bioresponsive Materials , University of California , 9500 Gilman Dr., 0600 , PSB 2270 , La Jolla , San Diego , CA 92093-0600 , USA . ; Tel: +1 (858) 246 0871
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Liu W, Zhang W, Yu X, Zhang G, Su Z. Synthesis and biomedical applications of fluorescent nanogels. Polym Chem 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6py01021k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Fluorescent nanogel is an innovative biomedical material with hydroscopicity, degradability, and responsiveness.
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- Wei Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing
- China
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Yao MH, Yang J, Song JT, Zhang L, Fang BY, Zhao DH, Xia RX, Jin RM, Zhao YD, Liu B. An engineered coiled-coil polypeptide assembled onto quantum dots for targeted cell imaging. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2015; 26:495102. [PMID: 26567721 DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/26/49/495102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Quantum dot (QD)-polypeptide probes have been developed through the specific metal-affinity interaction between polypeptides appended with N-terminal polyhistidine sequences and CdSe/ZnS core-shell QDs. The size and charge of a QD-polypeptide can be tuned by using different coiled-coil polypeptides. Compared to glutathione-capped QDs (QD-GSH), QD-polypeptide probes showed an approximately two- to three-fold luminescence increase, and the luminescence increase was not obviously related to the charge of the polypeptide. QD-polypeptide probes with different charge have a great effect on nonspecific cellular uptake. QD-polypeptide probes with negative charge exhibited lower nonspecific cellular uptake in comparison to the QD-GSH, while positively charged QD-polypeptide probes presented higher cellular uptake than the QD-GSH. A targeted QD-ARGD probe can obviously increase targeted cellular uptake in α v β 3 overexpressing HeLa cells compared to QD-A. In addition, QD-polypeptide probes showed lower in vitro cytotoxicity compared to the original QDs. These results demonstrate that these QD-polypeptide probes with high specific cellular uptake, high fluorescence intensity and low background noise are expected to have great potential applications in targeted cell imaging.
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Sierra-Martin B, Fernandez-Barbero A. Multifunctional hybrid nanogels for theranostic applications. SOFT MATTER 2015; 11:8205-8216. [PMID: 26371991 DOI: 10.1039/c5sm01789k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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This paper reviews a wide set of theranostic applications based on the special properties associated with composite nanogels. The nanogels presented here are mostly hybridized with quantum dots, magnetic nanoparticles, and plasmonic metal noble nanoparticles. These inorganic components confer nanogels multifunctional properties that extend their applications from drug delivery systems to diagnosis and therapy. Nanogels can also be surface functionalized with specific ligands to achieve targeted therapy and reduce toxicity. This versatility makes hybrid nanogels very promising agents for imaging, diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases.
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- B Sierra-Martin
- Applied Physics Section, University of Almeria, 04120 Almeria, Spain.
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- Yanqi Ye
- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University; 911 Oval Drive Raleigh NC 27695 USA
- Molecular Pharmaceutics Division and Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery; Eshelman School of Pharmacy; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill NC 27599 USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University; 911 Oval Drive Raleigh NC 27695 USA
- Molecular Pharmaceutics Division and Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery; Eshelman School of Pharmacy; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill NC 27599 USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University; 911 Oval Drive Raleigh NC 27695 USA
- Molecular Pharmaceutics Division and Center for Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery; Eshelman School of Pharmacy; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill NC 27599 USA
- Department of Medicine; University of North Carolina School of Medicine; Chapel Hill NC 27599 USA
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Zhou J, Yang Y, Zhang CY. Toward Biocompatible Semiconductor Quantum Dots: From Biosynthesis and Bioconjugation to Biomedical Application. Chem Rev 2015; 115:11669-717. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.5b00049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 472] [Impact Index Per Article: 52.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Juan Zhou
- State
Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
- Single-Molecule
Detection and Imaging Laboratory, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Single-Molecule
Detection and Imaging Laboratory, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- College
of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative
Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in
Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes,
Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clean
Production of Fine Chemicals, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, China
- Single-Molecule
Detection and Imaging Laboratory, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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