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Xu Z, Chen Y, Cao Y, Xue B. Tough Hydrogels with Different Toughening Mechanisms and Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2675. [PMID: 38473922 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Load-bearing biological tissues, such as cartilage and muscles, exhibit several crucial properties, including high elasticity, strength, and recoverability. These characteristics enable these tissues to endure significant mechanical stresses and swiftly recover after deformation, contributing to their exceptional durability and functionality. In contrast, while hydrogels are highly biocompatible and hold promise as synthetic biomaterials, their inherent network structure often limits their ability to simultaneously possess a diverse range of superior mechanical properties. As a result, the applications of hydrogels are significantly constrained. This article delves into the design mechanisms and mechanical properties of various tough hydrogels and investigates their applications in tissue engineering, flexible electronics, and other fields. The objective is to provide insights into the fabrication and application of hydrogels with combined high strength, stretchability, toughness, and fast recovery as well as their future development directions and challenges.
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- Zhengyu Xu
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory, Jinan 250000, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructure, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
- Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory, Jinan 250000, China
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A H, Sofini SPS, Balasubramanian D, Girigoswami A, Girigoswami K. Biomedical applications of natural and synthetic polymer based nanocomposites. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2024; 35:269-294. [PMID: 37962432 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2023.2283910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Various nanomaterials have been studied for their biomedical application in recent years. Among them, nanocomposites have a prominent medical application in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various diseases. Nanocomposites are made up of polymeric matrix layers composed of synthetic or natural polymers like chitosan, polyethylene glycol, etc. Polymer nanocomposites are inorganic nanoparticles dispersed in a polymer matrix. There are two types of polymeric nanocomposites which include natural and synthetic polymer nanocomposites. These nanocomposites have various biomedical applications, such as medical implants, wound healing, wound dressing, bone repair and replacement, and dental filling. Polymeric nanocomposites have a wide range of biomedical applications due to their high stability, non-immunogenic nature, sustained drug delivery, non-toxic, and can escape reticuloendothelial system uptake along with drug bioavailability improvement. In this review, we have discussed various types of natural and synthetic polymer nanocomposites and their biomedical applications.
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- Harini A
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, India
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, India
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, India
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, India
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- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, India
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Sahu I, Chakraborty P. A repertoire of nanoengineered short peptide-based hydrogels and their applications in biotechnology. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 233:113654. [PMID: 38000121 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Peptide nanotechnology has currently bridged the gap between materials and biological worlds. Bioinspired self-assembly of short-peptide building blocks helps take the leap from molecules to materials by taking inspiration from nature. Owing to their intrinsic biocompatibility, high water content, and extracellular matrix mimicking fibrous morphology, hydrogels engineered from the self-assembly of short peptides exemplify the actualization of peptide nanotechnology into biomedical products. However, the weak mechanical property of these hydrogels jeopardizes their practical applications. Moreover, their functional diversity is limited since they comprise only one building block. Nanoengineering the networks of these hydrogels by incorporating small molecules, polymers, and inorganic/carbon nanomaterials can augment the mechanical properties while retaining their dynamic supramolecular nature. These additives interact with the peptide building blocks supramolecularly and may enhance the branching of the networks via coassembly or crystallographic mismatch. This phenomenon expands the functional diversity of these hydrogels by synergistically combining the attributes of the individual building blocks. This review highlights such nanoengineered peptide hydrogels and their applications in biotechnology. We have included exemplary works on supramolecular modification of the peptide hydrogel networks by integrating other small molecules, synthetic/biopolymers, conductive polymers, and inorganic/carbon nanomaterials and shed light on their various utilities focusing on biotechnology. We finally envision some future prospects in this highly active field of research.
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- Ipsita Sahu
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy 502284, Telangana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy 502284, Telangana, India.
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Hajareh Haghighi F, Binaymotlagh R, Fratoddi I, Chronopoulou L, Palocci C. Peptide-Hydrogel Nanocomposites for Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery. Gels 2023; 9:953. [PMID: 38131939 PMCID: PMC10742474 DOI: 10.3390/gels9120953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, but conventional anticancer drugs have side effects, mainly due to their non-specific distribution in the body in both cancerous and healthy cells. To address this relevant issue and improve the efficiency of anticancer drugs, increasing attention is being devoted to hydrogel drug-delivery systems for different kinds of cancer treatment due to their high biocompatibility and stability, low side effects, and ease of modifications. To improve the therapeutic efficiency and provide multi-functionality, different types of nanoparticles (NPs) can be incorporated within the hydrogels to form smart hydrogel nanocomposites, benefiting the advantages of both counterparts and suitable for advanced anticancer applications. Despite many papers on non-peptide hydrogel nanocomposites, there is limited knowledge about peptide-based nanocomposites, specifically in anti-cancer drug delivery. The aim of this short but comprehensive review is, therefore, to focus attention on the synergies resulting from the combination of NPs with peptide-based hydrogels. This review, which includes a survey of recent advances in this kind of material, does not aim to be an exhaustive review of hydrogel technology, but it instead highlights recent noteworthy publications and discusses novel perspectives to provide valuable insights into the promising synergic combination of peptide hydrogels and NPs for the design of novel anticancer drug delivery systems.
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- Farid Hajareh Haghighi
- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.H.H.); (R.B.); (I.F.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.H.H.); (R.B.); (I.F.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.H.H.); (R.B.); (I.F.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.H.H.); (R.B.); (I.F.)
- Research Center for Applied Sciences to the Safeguard of Environment and Cultural Heritage (CIABC), Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.H.H.); (R.B.); (I.F.)
- Research Center for Applied Sciences to the Safeguard of Environment and Cultural Heritage (CIABC), Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Wang J, Huang J, Li Z, Chen K, Ren H, Wu X, Ren J, Li Z. Whole Model Path Planning-Guided Multi-Axis and Multi-Material Printing of High-Performance Intestinal Implantable Stent. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2301313. [PMID: 37220875 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202301313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The problems of step effects, supporting material waste, and conflict between flexibility and toughness for 3D printed intestinal fistula stents are not yet resolved. Herein, the fabrication of a support-free segmental stent with two types of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) using a homemade multi-axis and multi-material conformal printer guided with advanced whole model path planning is demonstrated. One type of TPU segment is soft to increase elasticity, and the other is used to achieve toughness. Owing to advancements in stent design and printing, the obtained stents present three unprecedented properties compared to previous three-axis printed stents: i) Overcoming step effects; ii) Presenting comparable axial flexibility to a stent made of a single soft TPU 87A material, thus increasing the feasibility of implantation; and iii) Showing equivalent radial toughness to a stent made of a single hard TPU 95A material. Hence, the stent can resist the intestinal contractive force and maintain intestinal continuity and patency. Through implanting such stents to the rabbit intestinal fistula models, therapeutic mechanisms of reducing fistula output and improving nutritional states and intestinal flora abundance are revealed. Overall, this study develops a creative and versatile method to improve the poor quality and mechanical properties of medical stents.
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- Jiahang Wang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Equipment and Manufacturing, NARI School of Electrical and Automation Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210042, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, P. R. China
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- School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, P. R. China
- School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, P. R. China
- School of Medicine, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Equipment and Manufacturing, NARI School of Electrical and Automation Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210042, P. R. China
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Cazier H, Malgorn C, Georgin D, Fresneau N, Beau F, Kostarelos K, Bussy C, Campidelli S, Pinault M, Mayne-L'Hermite M, Taran F, Junot C, Fenaille F, Sallustrau A, Colsch B. Correlative radioimaging and mass spectrometry imaging: a powerful combination to study 14C-graphene oxide in vivo biodistribution. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:5510-5518. [PMID: 36853236 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr06753f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Research on graphene based nanomaterials has flourished in the last decade due their unique properties and emerging socio-economic impact. In the context of their potential exploitation for biomedical applications, there is a growing need for the development of more efficient imaging techniques to track the fate of these materials. Herein we propose the first correlative imaging approach based on the combination of radioimaging and mass spectrometry imaging for the detection of Graphene Oxide (GO) labelled with carbon-14 in mice. In this study, 14C-graphene oxide nanoribbons were produced from the oxidative opening of 14C-carbon nanotubes, and were then intensively sonicated to provide nano-size 14C-GO flakes. After Intravenous administration in mice, 14C-GO distribution was quantified by radioimaging performed on tissue slices. On the same slices, MS-imaging provided a highly resolved distribution map of the nanomaterial based on the detection of specific radical anionic carbon clusters ranging from C2˙- to C9˙- with a base peak at m/z 72 (12C) and 74 (14C) under negative laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry (LDI-MS) conditions. This proof of concept approach synergizes the strength of each technique and could be advantageous in the pre-clinical development of future Graphene-based biomedical applications.
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- Hélène Cazier
- Université Paris Saclay, CEA, INRAE, Département Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), SPI, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Université Paris Saclay, CEA, INRAE, Département Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), SiMos, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Université Paris Saclay, CEA, INRAE, Département Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), SCBM, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France.
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- Université Paris Saclay, CEA, INRAE, Département Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), SCBM, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France.
- Université Paris Saclay, CEA, CNRS, NIMBE, LICSEN, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Université Paris Saclay, CEA, INRAE, Département Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), SiMos, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, AV Hill Building, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
- National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), UAB Campus Bellaterra, Barcelona 08193, Spain
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, AV Hill Building, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
- National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Université Paris Saclay, CEA, CNRS, NIMBE, LICSEN, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CEA, CNRS, NIMBE, LEDNA, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Université Paris Saclay, CEA, INRAE, Département Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), SCBM, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France.
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- Université Paris Saclay, CEA, INRAE, Département Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), SPI, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Université Paris Saclay, CEA, INRAE, Département Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), SPI, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Université Paris Saclay, CEA, INRAE, Département Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), SCBM, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France.
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- Université Paris Saclay, CEA, INRAE, Département Médicaments et Technologies pour la Santé (DMTS), SPI, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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Xiao Y, Pang YX, Yan Y, Qian P, Zhao H, Manickam S, Wu T, Pang CH. Synthesis and Functionalization of Graphene Materials for Biomedical Applications: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2205292. [PMID: 36658693 PMCID: PMC10037997 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202205292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Since its discovery in 2004, graphene is increasingly applied in various fields owing to its unique properties. Graphene application in the biomedical domain is promising and intriguing as an emerging 2D material with a high surface area, good mechanical properties, and unrivalled electronic and physical properties. This review summarizes six typical synthesis methods to fabricate pristine graphene (p-G), graphene oxide (GO), and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), followed by characterization techniques to examine the obtained graphene materials. As bare graphene is generally undesirable in vivo and in vitro, functionalization methods to reduce toxicity, increase biocompatibility, and provide more functionalities are demonstrated. Subsequently, in vivo and in vitro behaviors of various bare and functionalized graphene materials are discussed to evaluate the functionalization effects. Reasonable control of dose (<20 mg kg-1 ), sizes (50-1000 nm), and functionalization methods for in vivo application are advantageous. Then, the key biomedical applications based on graphene materials are discussed, coupled with the current challenges and outlooks of this growing field. In a broader sense, this review provides a comprehensive discussion on the synthesis, characterization, functionalization, evaluation, and application of p-G, GO, and rGO in the biomedical field, highlighting their recent advances and potential.
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- Yuqin Xiao
- Department of Chemical and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo ChinaNingbo315100P. R. China
- New Materials InstituteUniversity of NottinghamNingbo315100P. R. China
- Materials Interfaces CenterShenzhen Institute of Advanced TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesShenzhenGuangdong518055P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo ChinaNingbo315100P. R. China
- New Materials InstituteUniversity of NottinghamNingbo315100P. R. China
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- College of Energy EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiang310027P. R. China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome EngineeringBeijing100083P. R. China
- School of Mathematics and PhysicsUniversity of Science and Technology BeijingBeijing100083P. R. China
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- Materials Interfaces CenterShenzhen Institute of Advanced TechnologyChinese Academy of SciencesShenzhenGuangdong518055P. R. China
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- Petroleum and Chemical EngineeringFaculty of EngineeringUniversiti Teknologi BruneiBandar Seri BegawanBE1410Brunei Darussalam
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- New Materials InstituteUniversity of NottinghamNingbo315100P. R. China
- Key Laboratory for Carbonaceous Wastes Processing and ProcessIntensification Research of Zhejiang ProvinceUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo ChinaNingbo315100P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo ChinaNingbo315100P. R. China
- Municipal Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Conversion TechnologiesUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo ChinaNingbo315100P. R. China
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Salehi S, Naghib SM, Garshasbi HR, Ghorbanzadeh S, Zhang W. Smart stimuli-responsive injectable gels and hydrogels for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications: A review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1104126. [PMID: 36911200 PMCID: PMC9992555 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1104126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Hydrogels are widely used biomaterials in the delivery of therapeutic agents, including drugs, genes, proteins, etc., as well as tissue engineering, due to obvious properties such as biocompatibility and their similarity to natural body tissues. Some of these substances have the feature of injectability, which means that the substance is injected into the desired place in the solution state and then turns into the gel, which makes it possible to administer them from a way with a minimal amount of invasion and eliminate the need for surgery to implant pre-formed materials. Gelation can be caused by a stimulus and/or spontaneously. Suppose this induces due to the effect of one or many stimuli. In that case, the material in question is called stimuli-responsive because it responds to the surrounding conditions. In this context, we introduce the different stimuli that cause gelation and investigate the different mechanisms of the transformation of the solution into the gel in them. Also, we study special structures, such as nano gels or nanocomposite gels.
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- Saba Salehi
- Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology and Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology and Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology and Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- State Key Laboratory of Structure Analysis for Industrial Equipment, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structure Analysis for Industrial Equipment, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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Wang Y, Di S, Yu J, Wang L, Li Z. Recent advances of graphene-biomacromolecule nanocomposites in medical applications. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:500-518. [PMID: 36541392 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb01962k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In recent years, graphene-based composites have received increasing attention due to their high biocompatibility, large specific surface area, high electrical conductivity and unique mechanical properties. The combination of biomacromolecules and graphene provides a promising route for the preparation of novel graphene-based nanocomposites. Novel graphene-based nanocomposites with unique functions could be applied to medicine, biology, biosensors, environmental science, energy storage and other fields. Graphene-biomacromolecule nanocomposites have excellent biocompatibility, outstanding biofunctionality and low cytotoxicity, and have more advantages and development prospects than other traditional graphene-based materials in biological and biomedical fields. In this work, we summarize the research on the covalent and non-covalent interactions between different biomacromolecules (peptides, DNA/RNA, proteins and enzymes) and graphene, as well as the synthesis methods of novel functionalized graphene-biomacromolecule composites in recent years. We mainly introduce the recent advances (last 5 years) of graphene-biomacromolecule nanocomposites in medical applications, such as medical detection and disease treatment. We hope that this review will help readers to understand the methods and mechanisms of biomolecules modifying the surface of graphene, as well as the synthesis and application of graphene-based nanocomposites, which will promote the future developments of graphene-biomolecule composites in biomedicine, tissue engineering, materials engineering, and so on.
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- Yiting Wang
- College of Chemistry, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Normal University, Siping, 136000, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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Tuning Peptide-Based Hydrogels: Co-Assembly with Composites Driving the Highway to Technological Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010186. [PMID: 36613630 PMCID: PMC9820439 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Self-assembled peptide-based gels provide several advantages for technological applications. Recently, the co-assembly of gelators has been a strategy to modulate and tune gel properties and even implement stimuli-responsiveness. However, it still comprises limitations regarding the required library of compounds and outcoming properties. Hence, efforts have been made to combine peptide-based gels and (in)organic composites (e.g., magnetic nanoparticles, metal nanoparticles, liposomes, graphene, silica, clay, titanium dioxide, cadmium sulfide) to endow stimuli-responsive materials and achieve suitable properties in several fields ranging from optoelectronics to biomedical. Herein, we discuss the recent developments with composite peptide-based gels including the fabrication, tunability of gels' properties, and challenges on (bio)technological applications.
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Zhang W, Chen S, Jiang W, Zhang Q, Liu N, Wang Z, Li Z, Zhang D. Double-network hydrogels for biomaterials: Structure-property relationships and drug delivery. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Ji G, Tian J, Xing F, Feng Y. Optical Biosensor Based on Graphene and Its Derivatives for Detecting Biomolecules. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:10838. [PMID: 36142748 PMCID: PMC9500660 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Graphene and its derivatives show great potential for biosensing due to their extraordinary optical, electrical and physical properties. In particular, graphene and its derivatives have excellent optical properties such as broadband and tunable absorption, fluorescence bursts, and strong polarization-related effects. Optical biosensors based on graphene and its derivatives make nondestructive detection of biomolecules possible. The focus of this paper is to review the preparation of graphene and its derivatives, as well as recent advances in optical biosensors based on graphene and its derivatives. The working principle of face plasmon resonance (SPR), surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) and colorimetric sensors are summarized, and the advantages and disadvantages of graphene and its derivatives applicable to various types of sensors are analyzed, and the methods of surface functionalization of graphene and its derivatives are introduced; these optical biosensors can be used for the detection of a range of biomolecules such as single cells, cellular secretions, proteins, nucleic acids, and antigen-antibodies; these new high-performance optical sensors are capable of detecting changes in surface structure and biomolecular interactions with the advantages of ultra-fast detection, high sensitivity, label-free, specific recognition, and the ability to respond in real-time. Problems in the current stage of application are discussed, as well as future prospects for graphene and its biosensors. Achieving the applicability, reusability and low cost of novel optical biosensors for a variety of complex environments and achieving scale-up production, which still faces serious challenges.
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- Guangmin Ji
- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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Idumah CI, Nwuzor IC, Odera SR, Timothy UJ, Ngenegbo U, Tanjung FA. Recent advances in polymeric hydrogel nanoarchitectures for drug delivery applications. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2022.2120875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Christopher Igwe Idumah
- Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Department of Parasitology and Entomology, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Medan Area, Medan, Indonesia
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On the interface between biomaterials and two-dimensional materials for biomedical applications. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 186:114314. [PMID: 35568105 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) materials have garnered significant attention due to their ultrathin 2D structures with a high degree of anisotropy and functionality. Reliable manipulation of interfaces between 2D materials and biomaterials is a new frontier for biomedical nanoscience and combining biomaterials with 2D materials offers a promising way to fabricate innovative 2D biomaterials composites with distinct functionality for biomedical applications. Here, we focus exclusively on a summary of the current work in the interface investigation of 2D biomaterials. Specifically, we highlight extraordinary features that make 2D materials so desirable, as well as the molecular level interactions between 2D materials and biomaterials that have been studied thus far. Furthermore, the approaches for investigating the interface characteristics of 2D biomaterials are presented and described in depth. To capture the emerging trend in mass manufacturing of 2D materials, we review the research progress on biomaterial-assisted exfoliation. Finally, we present a critical assessment of newly developed 2D biomaterials in biomedical applications.
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Lai WF, Obireddy SR, Zhang H, Zhang D, Wong WT. Advances in analysis of pharmaceuticals by using graphene-based sensors. ChemMedChem 2022; 17:e202200111. [PMID: 35618680 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202200111] [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: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Safe and effective use of drugs relies on proper pharmaceutical analysis. Graphene has been extensively used to construct sensors for this purpose. Over the years, a large variety of pharmaceutical sensors have been developed from graphene or its derivatives. This articles reviews the current status of sensor development from graphene and its derivatives, and discusses the use of graphene-based sensors in pharmaceutical analysis. It is hoped that this article cannot only offer a snapshot of recent advances in the fabrication and use of graphene-based sensors, but can also provide insights into future engineering and optimization of the sensors for effective pharmaceutical analysis.
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- Wing-Fu Lai
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong, School of Life and Health Sciences, 518172, Shenzhen, CHINA
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- Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Chemistry, TIRUPATI NATIONAL HIGHWAY, ITUKALAPALLI, 515004, India, 515003, ANANTHAPURAMU, INDIA
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- The Chinese University of Hong Kong, School of Life and Health Sciences, CHINA
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- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, CHINA
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Guilbaud-Chéreau C, Dinesh B, Wagner L, Chaloin O, Ménard-Moyon C, Bianco A. Aromatic Dipeptide Homologue-Based Hydrogels for Photocontrolled Drug Release. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12101643. [PMID: 35630862 PMCID: PMC9143549 DOI: 10.3390/nano12101643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Peptide-based hydrogels are considered of special importance due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. They have a wide range of applications in the biomedical field, such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, wound healing, cell culture media, and biosensing. Nevertheless, peptide-based hydrogels composed of natural α-amino acids are limited for in vivo applications because of the possible degradation by proteolytic enzymes. To circumvent this issue, the incorporation of extra methylene groups within the peptide sequence and the protection of the terminal amino group can increase the enzymatic stability. In this context, we investigated the self-assembly capacity of aromatic dipeptides (Boc-α-diphenylalanine and Boc-α-dityrosine) and their β- and γ-homologues and developed stable hydrogels. Surprisingly, only the Boc-diphenylalanine analogues were able to self-assemble and form hydrogels. A model drug, l-ascorbic acid, and oxidized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) or graphene oxide were then incorporated into the hydrogels. Under near-infrared light irradiation, the photothermal effect of the carbon nanomaterials induced the destabilization of the gel structure, which caused the release of a high amount of drug, thus providing opportunities for photocontrolled on-demand drug release.
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Machado M, Oliveira AML, Silva GA, Bitoque DB, Tavares Ferreira J, Pinto LA, Ferreira Q. Graphene Biosensors-A Molecular Approach. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:1624. [PMID: 35630845 PMCID: PMC9145856 DOI: 10.3390/nano12101624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Graphene is the material elected to study molecules and monolayers at the molecular scale due to its chemical stability and electrical properties. The invention of scanning tunneling microscopy has deepened our knowledge on molecular systems through imaging at an atomic resolution, and new possibilities have been investigated at this scale. Interest on studies on biomolecules has been demonstrated due to the possibility of mimicking biological systems, providing several applications in nanomedicine: drug delivery systems, biosensors, nanostructured scaffolds, and biodevices. A breakthrough came with the synthesis of molecular systems by stepwise methods with control at the atomic/molecular level. This article presents a review on self-assembled monolayers of biomolecules on top of graphite with applications in biodevices. Special attention is given to porphyrin systems adsorbed on top of graphite that are able to anchor other biomolecules.
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- Mónica Machado
- Instituto de Telecomunicações, Avenida Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal;
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- Instituto de Telecomunicações, Avenida Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal;
- iNOVA4Health, CEDOC Chronic Diseases Research Center, NOVA Medical School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campo Mártires da Pátria 130, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal; (G.A.S.); (D.B.B.)
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Nova Medical School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campo Mártires da Pátria 130, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- iNOVA4Health, CEDOC Chronic Diseases Research Center, NOVA Medical School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campo Mártires da Pátria 130, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal; (G.A.S.); (D.B.B.)
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Nova Medical School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campo Mártires da Pátria 130, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- iNOVA4Health, CEDOC Chronic Diseases Research Center, NOVA Medical School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campo Mártires da Pátria 130, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal; (G.A.S.); (D.B.B.)
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Nova Medical School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Campo Mártires da Pátria 130, 1169-056 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Norte, 1649-035 Lisbon, Portugal; (J.T.F.); (L.A.P.)
- Visual Sciences Study Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade de Lisbon, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Norte, 1649-035 Lisbon, Portugal; (J.T.F.); (L.A.P.)
- Visual Sciences Study Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade de Lisbon, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Instituto de Telecomunicações, Avenida Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal;
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Using Graphene-Based Materials for Stiff and Strong Poly(ethylene glycol) Hydrogels. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23042312. [PMID: 35216431 PMCID: PMC8880715 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23042312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Blood-contacting devices are increasingly important for the management of cardiovascular diseases. Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) hydrogels represent one of the most explored hydrogels to date. However, they are mechanically weak, which prevents their use in load-bearing biomedical applications (e.g., vascular grafts, cardiac valves). Graphene and its derivatives, which have outstanding mechanical properties, a very high specific surface area, and good compatibility with many polymer matrices, are promising candidates to solve this challenge. In this work, we propose the use of graphene-based materials as nanofillers for mechanical reinforcement of PEG hydrogels, and we obtain composites that are stiffer and stronger than, and as anti-adhesive as, neat PEG hydrogels. Results show that single-layer and few-layer graphene oxide can strengthen PEG hydrogels, increasing their stiffness up to 6-fold and their strength 14-fold upon incorporation of 4% w/v (40 mg/mL) graphene oxide. The composites are cytocompatible and remain anti-adhesive towards endothelial cells, human platelets and Staphylococcus aureus, similar to neat hydrogels. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first work to report such an increase of the tensile properties of PEG hydrogels using graphene-based materials as fillers. This work paves the way for the exploitation of PEG hydrogels as a backbone material for load-bearing applications.
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Dixit N, Singh SP. Laser-Induced Graphene (LIG) as a Smart and Sustainable Material to Restrain Pandemics and Endemics: A Perspective. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:5112-5130. [PMID: 35187327 PMCID: PMC8851616 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c06093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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A healthy environment is necessary for a human being to survive. The contagious COVID-19 virus has disastrously contaminated the environment, leading to direct or indirect transmission. Therefore, the environment demands adequate prevention and control strategies at the beginning of the viral spread. Laser-induced graphene (LIG) is a three-dimensional carbon-based nanomaterial fabricated in a single step on a wide variety of low-cost to high-quality carbonaceous materials without using any additional chemicals potentially used for antiviral, antibacterial, and sensing applications. LIG has extraordinary properties, including high surface area, electrical and thermal conductivity, environmental-friendliness, easy fabrication, and patterning, making it a sustainable material for controlling SARS-CoV-2 or similar pandemic transmission through different sources. LIG's antiviral, antibacterial, and antibiofouling properties were mainly due to the thermal and electrical properties and texture derived from nanofibers and micropores. This perspective will highlight the conducted research and the future possibilities on LIG for its antimicrobial, antiviral, antibiofouling, and sensing applications. It will also manifest the idea of incorporating this sustainable material into different technologies like air purifiers, antiviral surfaces, wearable sensors, water filters, sludge treatment, and biosensing. It will pave a roadmap to explore this single-step fabrication technique of graphene to deal with pandemics and endemics in the coming future.
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- Nandini Dixit
- Environmental
Science and Engineering Department (ESED), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Environmental
Science and Engineering Department (ESED), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400076, India
- Centre
for Research in Nanotechnology & Science (CRNTS), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400076, India
- Interdisciplinary
Program in Climate Studies, Indian Institute
of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400076, India
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Mohammadi M, Karimi M, Malaekeh-Nikouei B, Torkashvand M, Alibolandi M. Hybrid in situ- forming injectable hydrogels for local cancer therapy. Int J Pharm 2022; 616:121534. [PMID: 35124117 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Injectable in situ forming hydrogels are amongst the efficient local drug delivery systems for cancer therapy. Providing a 3D hydrogel network within the target tissue capable of sustained release of the chemotherapeutics made them attractive candidates for increasing the therapeutic index. Remarkable swelling properties, mechanical strength, biocompatibility, wide composition variety and tunable polymeric moieties have led to preparation of injectable hydrogels which also could be used as cavity adaptive chemotherapeutic-loaded implants to prevent post -surgical cancer recurrence. Implementation of various polymers, nanoparticles, peptide and proteins and different crosslinking chemistry facilitated the fabrication of hybrid hydrogels with favorable characteristics such as stimuli sensitive platforms or multifunctional systems. In the current review, we focused on design and fabrication strategies of injectable in situ forming hydrogels and summarized recent hybrid hydrogels used for local cancer therapy.
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- Marzieh Mohammadi
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Fouman Faculty of Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Liu H, Guo C, Shang Y, Zeng L, Jia H, Wang Z. A Supramolecular Nanoparticle of Pemetrexed Improves the Anti-Tumor Effect by Inhibiting Mitochondrial Energy Metabolism. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 9:804747. [PMID: 34993192 PMCID: PMC8724251 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.804747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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In recent years, supramolecular nanoparticles consisting of peptides and drugs have been regarded as useful drug delivery systems for tumor therapy. Pemetrexed (PEM) is a multitarget drug that is effective for many cancers, such as non-small cell lung cancer. Here, RGD-conjugated molecular nanoparticles mainly composed of an anticancer drug of PEM (PEM-FFRGD) were prepared to deliver PEM to tumors. The peptide could self-assemble into a nanoparticle structure with diameter of about 20 nm. Moreover, the nanoparticle showed favorable solubility and biocompatibility compared with those of PEM, and the MTT test on A549 and LLC cells showed that the PEM-FFRGD nanoparticles had stronger cytotoxic activity than PEM alone. Most importantly, the nanoparticle could promote tumor apoptosis and decrease mitochondrial energy metabolism in tumors. In vivo studies indicated that PEM-FFRGD nanoparticles had enhanced antitumor efficacy in LLC tumor-bearing mice compared to that of PEM. Our observations suggested that PEM-FFRGD nanoparticles have great practical potential for application in lung cancer therapy.
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- Hui Liu
- Henan Key Laboratory of Immunology and Targeted Drug, Henan Collaborative Innovation Center of Molecular Diagnosis and Laboratory Medicine, School of Laboratory Medicine, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Immunology and Targeted Drug, Henan Collaborative Innovation Center of Molecular Diagnosis and Laboratory Medicine, School of Laboratory Medicine, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Immunology and Targeted Drug, Henan Collaborative Innovation Center of Molecular Diagnosis and Laboratory Medicine, School of Laboratory Medicine, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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A facile ultrasensitive detection of MC-LR toxin via a real-time assembled aptasensor of plasmonic graphene oxide. Talanta 2022; 236:122864. [PMID: 34635246 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Real time controllable assembling/aptasensing approach via plasmonic graphene oxide (GO) nanocomposites has been firstly proven to simultaneously give tuning of micro-nano structure of plasmonic GO and ultrasensitive detection of MC-LR toxin. In order to fabricate the assembly, a high-quality hollow triangular nanoplate AgClAu:p-GO (HTNP AgClAu:p-GO) can act as a template; furthermore, we combine DNA-hybridization with biotin-strepavidin binding protocol for tuning the HTNP AgClAu:p-GO assemblies from networks to laminar structure, and simultaneously loading Raman reporters into the assemblies. The dynamic assembling process can be utilized as a real time SERS aptasensor for detecting MC-LR due to ratiometric introduction of MC-LR toxin inhibiting formation of plasmonic p-GO assembly via toxin/aptamer bioconjugation and causing reverse alteration of SERS signal for giving ultrasensitive SERS detection of MC-LR. A detection limit of 6.3pM with a wide linear range from 10pM to 5 nM can be achieved. When the aptasensor has been applied in real samples, the real time assembling/aptasensing approach shows recoveries from 98% to 103% with relative standard deviation (RSD) lower than 3%, expecting that one-step nanofabrication and sensing strategy can be extended to in-field test of environmental contaminants.
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Biswakarma D, Dey N, Bhattacharya S. A biocompatible hydrogel as a template for oxidative decomposition reactions: a chemodosimetric analysis and in vitro imaging of hypochlorite. Chem Sci 2022; 13:2286-2295. [PMID: 35310481 PMCID: PMC8864679 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc05424d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The self-assembly properties of new biocompatible, thermoreversible fluorescent hydrogels, composed of amino acid residues have been reported. A unique gel-to-sol transition is triggered by chemodosimetric interaction in the presence of hypochlorite.
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- Dipen Biswakarma
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka 560012, India
- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bengaluru 560064, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Chemistry, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Shameerpet Mandal, Hyderabad-500078, India
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka 560012, India
- School of Applied & Interdisciplinary Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata 700032, India
- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bengaluru 560064, Karnataka, India
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Hashmi S, Nadeem S, García‐Peñas A, Ahmed R, Zahoor A, Vatankhah‐Varnoosfaderani M, Stadler FJ. Study the Effects of Supramolecular Interaction on Diffusion Kinetics in Hybrid Hydrogels of Zwitterionic Polymers and CNTs. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.202100348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Saud Hashmi
- College of Materials Science and Engineering Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
- Department of Polymer & Petrochemical Engineering NED University of Engineering & Technology Karachi Sindh 75270 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering NED University of Engineering & Technology Karachi Sindh 75270 Pakistan
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
- Departamento de Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales e Ingeniería Química (IAAB) Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Leganés Madrid 28911 Spain
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- Department of Polymer & Petrochemical Engineering NED University of Engineering & Technology Karachi Sindh 75270 Pakistan
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- Department of Polymer & Petrochemical Engineering NED University of Engineering & Technology Karachi Sindh 75270 Pakistan
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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Design, preparation and applications of gel nanocomposites from bile acids – A brief review. J INDIAN CHEM SOC 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2021.100222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A β-cyclodextrin/graphene oxide hybrid gel with smart responsiveness. J INCL PHENOM MACRO 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10847-021-01106-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Xue B, Sheng H, Li Y, Li L, Di W, Xu Z, Ma L, Wang X, Jiang H, Qin M, Yan Z, Jiang Q, Liu JM, Wang W, Cao Y. Stretchable and self-healable hydrogel artificial skin. Natl Sci Rev 2021; 9:nwab147. [PMID: 35974839 PMCID: PMC9375542 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwab147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Hydrogels have emerged as promising materials for the construction of skin-like mechanical sensors. The common design of hydrogel-based artificial skin requires a dielectric sandwiched between two hydrogel layers for capacitive sensing. However, such a planar configuration limits the sensitivity, stretchability and self-healing properties. Here, we report the design of single-layer composite hydrogels with bulk capacitive junctions as mechanical sensors. We engineer dielectric peptide-coated graphene (PCG) to serve as homogenously dispersed electric double layers in hydrogels. Any mechanical motions that alter the microscopic distributions of PCG in the hydrogels can significantly change the overall capacitance. We use peptide self-assembly to render strong yet dynamic interfacial interactions between the hydrogel network and graphene. The resulting hydrogels can be stretched up to 77 times their original length and self-heal in a few minutes. The devices can effectively sense strain and pressure in both air and aqueous environments, providing tremendous opportunities for next-generation iontronics.
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- Bin Xue
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Department of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
- Institute for Brain Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
- Institute for Brain Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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Li P, Dai X, Sui Y, Li R, Zhang C. Thermally induced and physically cross-linked hydrogel doped with graphene oxide for controlled release. SOFT MATTER 2021; 17:3664-3671. [PMID: 33667289 DOI: 10.1039/d1sm00151e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) is an ideal hydrogel material because of its water solubility, non-toxicity, and excellent mechanical properties. Here, we added GO to oligo(lysine)-modified F127 to prepare a series of FLGO composite hydrogels. The FLGO hydrogel was thermally induced, stable and injectable. And the content of GO would affect the sol-gel transition, rheological properties and glass transition temperature of the FLGO hydrogel. GO was connected to the matrix through electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonds. The cross-linking effect of GO enhanced the FLGO hydrogel. We also studied the release properties of the FLGO hydrogel loaded with anticancer drug 5-fluorouracil. Compared with F127 hydrogel, the FLGO hydrogel showed a linear, slower and stable release pattern within one week. The release rate of FLGO hydrogel could be adjusted by the pH and it was faster under acidic conditions. Therefore, the FLGO hydrogel is expected to be used as a drug release system in the field of biomedicine.
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- Peihong Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.
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Fortunato A, Sanzone A, Mattiello S, Beverina L, Mba M. The pH- and salt-controlled self-assembly of [1]benzothieno[3,2- b][1]-benzothiophene–peptide conjugates in supramolecular hydrogels. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj02294f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Salt- and pH-triggered supramolecular hydrogels were obtained from a novel [1]benzothieno[3,2-b][1]benzothiophene (BTBT)-peptide hybrid.
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- Anna Fortunato
- Department of Chemical Sciences
- University of Padova
- Padova, PD
- Italy
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- Department of Materials Science
- University of Milano-Bicocca and INSTM
- Milano I-20125
- Italy
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- Department of Materials Science
- University of Milano-Bicocca and INSTM
- Milano I-20125
- Italy
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- Department of Materials Science
- University of Milano-Bicocca and INSTM
- Milano I-20125
- Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences
- University of Padova
- Padova, PD
- Italy
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Rizzo F, Kehr NS. Recent Advances in Injectable Hydrogels for Controlled and Local Drug Delivery. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2001341. [PMID: 33073515 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202001341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 49.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Injectable hydrogels have received considerable interest in the biomedical field due to their potential applications in minimally invasive local drug delivery, more precise implantation, and site-specific drug delivery into poorly reachable tissue sites and into interface tissues, where wound healing takes a long time. Injectable hydrogels, such as in situ forming and/or shear-thinning hydrogels, can be generated using chemically and/or physically crosslinked hydrogels. Yet, for controlled and local drug delivery applications, the ideal injectable hydrogel should be able to provide controlled and sustained release of drug molecules to the target site when needed and should limit nonspecific drug molecule distribution in healthy tissues. Thus, such hydrogels should sense the environmental changes that arise in disease states and be able to release the optimal amount of drug over the necessary time period to the target region. To address this, researchers have designed stimuli-responsive injectable hydrogels. Stimuli-responsive hydrogels change their shape or volume when they sense environmental stimuli, e.g., pH, temperature, light, electrical signals, or enzymatic changes, and deliver an optimal concentration of drugs to the target site without affecting healthy tissues.
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- Fabio Rizzo
- Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche “G. Natta” (SCITEC) Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) via Fantoli 16/15 Milan 20138 Italy
- Organic Chemistry Institute Westfälische Wilhelms‐Universität Münster Corrensstr. 36 Münster 48149 Germany
- Center for Soft Nanoscience (SoN) Westfälische Wilhelms‐Universität Münster Busso‐Peus‐Str. 10 Münster 48149 Germany
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- Center for Soft Nanoscience (SoN) Westfälische Wilhelms‐Universität Münster Busso‐Peus‐Str. 10 Münster 48149 Germany
- Physikalisches Institut Westfälische Wilhelms‐Universität Münster Wilhelm‐Klemm‐Str. 10 Münster 48149 Germany
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Hasda AM, Vuppaladadium SSR, Qureshi D, Prasad G, Mohanty B, Banerjee I, Shaikh H, Anis A, Sarkar P, Pal K. Graphene oxide reinforced nanocomposite oleogels improves corneal permeation of drugs. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Wang Y, Zhang W, Gong C, Liu B, Li Y, Wang L, Su Z, Wei G. Recent advances in the fabrication, functionalization, and bioapplications of peptide hydrogels. SOFT MATTER 2020; 16:10029-10045. [PMID: 32696801 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm00966k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Self-assembled peptide-based nanomaterials have exhibited wide application potential in the fields of materials science, nanodevices, biomedicine, tissue engineering, biosensors, energy storage, environmental science, and others. Due to their porous structure, strong mechanical stability, high biocompatibility, and easy functionalization, three-dimensional self-assembled peptide hydrogels revealed promising potential in bio-related applications. To present the advances in this interesting topic, we present a review on the synthesis and functionalization of peptide hydrogels, as well as their applications in drug delivery, antibacterial materials, cell culture, biomineralization, bone tissue engineering, and biosensors. Specifically, we focus on the fabrication methods of peptide hydrogels through physical, chemical, and biological stimulations. In addition, the functional design of peptide hydrogels by incorporation with polymers, DNA, protein, nanoparticles, and carbon materials is introduced and discussed in detail. It is expected that this work will be helpful not only for the design and synthesis of various peptide-based nanostructures and nanomaterials, but also for the structural and functional tailoring of peptide-based nanomaterials to meet specific demands.
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- Yan Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, P. R. China.
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Ding X, Zhao H, Li Y, Lee AL, Li Z, Fu M, Li C, Yang YY, Yuan P. Synthetic peptide hydrogels as 3D scaffolds for tissue engineering. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2020; 160:78-104. [PMID: 33091503 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2020.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The regeneration of tissues and organs poses an immense challenge due to the extreme complexity in the research work involved. Despite the tissue engineering approach being considered as a promising strategy for more than two decades, a key issue impeding its progress is the lack of ideal scaffold materials. Nature-inspired synthetic peptide hydrogels are inherently biocompatible, and its high resemblance to extracellular matrix makes peptide hydrogels suitable 3D scaffold materials. This review covers the important aspects of peptide hydrogels as 3D scaffolds, including mechanical properties, biodegradability and bioactivity, and the current approaches in creating matrices with optimized features. Many of these scaffolds contain peptide sequences that are widely reported for tissue repair and regeneration and these peptide sequences will also be discussed. Furthermore, 3D biofabrication strategies of synthetic peptide hydrogels and the recent advances of peptide hydrogels in tissue engineering will also be described to reflect the current trend in the field. In the final section, we will present the future outlook in the design and development of peptide-based hydrogels for translational tissue engineering applications.
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- Xin Ding
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, Singapore 138669, Singapore
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, 31 Biopolis Way, The Nanos, Singapore 138669, Singapore.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China.
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Jiang Z, Feng B, Xu J, Qing T, Zhang P, Qing Z. Graphene biosensors for bacterial and viral pathogens. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 166:112471. [PMID: 32777726 PMCID: PMC7382337 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The infection and spread of pathogens (e.g., COVID-19) pose an enormous threat to the safety of human beings and animals all over the world. The rapid and accurate monitoring and determination of pathogens are of great significance to clinical diagnosis, food safety and environmental evaluation. In recent years, with the evolution of nanotechnology, nano-sized graphene and graphene derivatives have been frequently introduced into the construction of biosensors due to their unique physicochemical properties and biocompatibility. The combination of biomolecules with specific recognition capabilities and graphene materials provides a promising strategy to construct more stable and sensitive biosensors for the detection of pathogens. This review tracks the development of graphene biosensors for the detection of bacterial and viral pathogens, mainly including the preparation of graphene biosensors and their working mechanism. The challenges involved in this field have been discussed, and the perspective for further development has been put forward, aiming to promote the development of pathogens sensing and the contribution to epidemic prevention.
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- Zixin Jiang
- College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, Hunan Province, China
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- College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, Hunan Province, China.
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- College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, Hunan Province, China
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- College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, Hunan Province, China.
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- College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, Hunan Province, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, Hunan Province, China.
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Emadi F, Emadi A, Gholami A. A Comprehensive Insight Towards Pharmaceutical Aspects of Graphene Nanosheets. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2020; 21:1016-1027. [PMID: 32188383 DOI: 10.2174/1389201021666200318131422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Graphene Derivatives (GDs) have captured the interest and imagination of pharmaceutical scientists. This review exclusively provides pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics information with a particular focus on biopharmaceuticals. GDs can be used as multipurpose pharmaceutical delivery systems due to their ultra-high surface area, flexibility, and fast mobility of charge carriers. Improved effects, targeted delivery to tissues, controlled release profiles, visualization of biodistribution and clearance, and overcoming drug resistance are examples of the benefits of GDs. This review focuses on the application of GDs for the delivery of biopharmaceuticals. Also, the pharmacokinetic properties and the advantage of using GDs in pharmaceutics will be reviewed to achieve a comprehensive understanding about the GDs in pharmaceutical sciences.
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- Fatemeh Emadi
- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide SA 5000, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, P.O. Box: 7146864685, Iran
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Wang J, Zhang J, Wang J, Fang G, Liu J, Wang S. Fluorescent peptide probes for organophosphorus pesticides detection. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 389:122074. [PMID: 31978818 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Revised: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Extensive use of organophosphorus pesticides (OPs) in crop protection has aroused worldwidely great concern about safety and the detection of OPs is of great significance to food safety and human health. In this work, peptides attached with tetraphenylethylene (TPE) molecule were synthesized to from an aggregation-induced emission fluorescent probe (TPE-Peptide) for the determination of OPs. The working mechanism was as follows: in presence of OPs, OPs would react with active site serine in the peptide sequence via covalent bond and adducts were formed between OPs and the peptides; once formed, the adducts accelerated the aggregation of peptides, thus inducing strong emission of TPE-Peptide probe. So the adducts formation and the enhanced emission of the TPE-Peptide probe were the key factors for the OPs' sensing. Herein, the adducts formed between OPs and TPE-Peptide probe, the aggregated peptide fibrils were characterized by fluorescence, mass spectrometry, transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, atomic force microscopy, circular dichroism spectra and confocal fluorescence microscopy etc. This TPE-Peptide probe displayed highly sensitive fluorescence response where OPs' concentrations ranged from 1 to 100 μM with the limit of detection 0.6 μM and also showed selectivity.
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- Jianying Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, PR China; Research Center of Food Science and Human Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, PR China.
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Current Use of Carbon-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications—A Prospective and Review. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8030355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Among a large number of current biomedical applications in the use of medical devices, carbon-based nanomaterials such as graphene (G), graphene oxides (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO), and carbon nanotube (CNT) are frontline materials that are suitable for developing medical devices. Carbon Based Nanomaterials (CBNs) are becoming promising materials due to the existence of both inorganic semiconducting properties and organic π-π stacking characteristics. Hence, it could effectively simultaneously interact with biomolecules and response to the light. By taking advantage of such aspects in a single entity, CBNs could be used for developing biomedical applications in the future. The recent studies in developing carbon-based nanomaterials and its applications in targeting drug delivery, cancer therapy, and biosensors. The development of conjugated and modified carbon-based nanomaterials contributes to positive outcomes in various therapies and achieved emerging challenges in preclinical biomedical applications. Subsequently, diverse biomedical applications of carbon nanotube were also deliberately discussed in the light of various therapeutic advantages.
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Zhang J, Lu N, Peng H, Li J, Yan R, Shi X, Ma P, Lv M, Wang L, Tang Z, Zhang M. Multi-triggered and enzyme-mimicking graphene oxide/polyvinyl alcohol/G-quartet supramolecular hydrogels. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:5186-5195. [PMID: 32073092 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr10779g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Supramolecular hydrogels with stimuli-responsive behaviors under aqueous environments are attractive for their potential applications in controlled drug delivery, clinical diagnostics, and tissue engineering. However, there still remain challenges in developing multicomponent hydrogels as a new generation of "smart" soft materials with multiple intelligent functions toward complex biochemical stimuli. In this work, a three dimensional (3D)-nanostructured supramolecular hydrogel was fabricated using a simple and facile strategy via the self-assembly of graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets, poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) chains, and G-quartet/hemin (G4/H) motifs. The as-prepared GO/PVA/G4/H hydrogel exhibited a honeycomb-like 3D GO network architecture as well as excellent mechanical properties. Importantly, the hydrogel demonstrated pH-inducing reversible and cyclic phase transitions between solution and hydrogel states, which could be used as "ink" for injectable 3D printing of different shaped patterns. Also, binary AND and OR logic gates were successfully built by encapsulating enzymes into the hydrogels, which responded to a variety of biochemicals. In addition, the hydrogels showed excellent peroxidase-like activity, achieving the ultrasensitive detection of H2O2 at a concentration as low as 100 nM by their deposition on an electrochemical electrode. The design of multicomponent hydrogels opens up an avenue to fabricate novel "smart" soft matter for biological and medical applications.
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- Jiaxing Zhang
- School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- Division of Physical Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201800, China and Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Zhangjiang Laboratory, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, China and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- Division of Physical Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201800, China and Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Zhangjiang Laboratory, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- Division of Physical Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201800, China and Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Zhangjiang Laboratory, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China and National Clinical Research Center of Oral Diseases, Shanghai 200011, China and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai 200011, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China.
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Fuchs S, Shariati K, Ma M. Specialty Tough Hydrogels and Their Biomedical Applications. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e1901396. [PMID: 31846228 PMCID: PMC7586320 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201901396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Revised: 11/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Hydrogels have long been explored as attractive materials for biomedical applications given their outstanding biocompatibility, high water content, and versatile fabrication platforms into materials with different physiochemical properties and geometries. Nonetheless, conventional hydrogels suffer from weak mechanical properties, restricting their use in persistent load-bearing applications often required of materials used in medical settings. Thus, the fabrication of mechanically robust hydrogels that can prolong the lifetime of clinically suitable materials under uncompromising in vivo conditions is of great interest. This review focuses on design considerations and strategies to construct such tough hydrogels. Several promising advances in the proposed use of specialty tough hydrogels for soft actuators, drug delivery vehicles, adhesives, coatings, and in tissue engineering settings are highlighted. While challenges remain before these specialty tough hydrogels will be deemed translationally acceptable for clinical applications, promising preliminary results undoubtedly spur great hope in the potential impact this embryonic research field can have on the biomedical community.
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- Stephanie Fuchs
- Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Riley Robb Hall 322, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Riley Robb Hall 322, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Riley Robb Hall 322, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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Li T, Zhang X, Xia B, Ma P, Chen M, Du M, Wang Y, Dong W. Hybrid double-network hydrogels with excellent mechanical properties. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj03500a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Fabrication of high performance hybrid double-network hydrogels via electrostatic interactions.
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- Ting Li
- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids
- Ministry of Education
- School of Chemical and Material Engineering
- Jiangnan University
- Wuxi 214122
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Mertz D, Harlepp S, Goetz J, Bégin D, Schlatter G, Bégin‐Colin S, Hébraud A. Nanocomposite Polymer Scaffolds Responding under External Stimuli for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/adtp.201900143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Damien Mertz
- Institut de Physique et Chimie des Matériaux de Strasbourg (IPCMS)UMR‐7504 CNRS‐Université de Strasbourg 23 rue du Loess, BP 34 67034 Strasbourg Cedex 2 France
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- INSERM UMR_S1109, Tumor Biomechanics, StrasbourgUniversité de Strasbourg Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg (FMTS) 67000 Strasbourg France
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- INSERM UMR_S1109, Tumor Biomechanics, StrasbourgUniversité de Strasbourg Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg (FMTS) 67000 Strasbourg France
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- Institut de Chimie et Procédés pour l'Energie l'Environnement et la Santé (ICPEES)UMR‐7515 CNRS‐Université de Strasbourg 25 rue Becquerel 67087 Strasbourg Cedex 2 France
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- Institut de Chimie et Procédés pour l'Energie l'Environnement et la Santé (ICPEES)UMR‐7515 CNRS‐Université de Strasbourg 25 rue Becquerel 67087 Strasbourg Cedex 2 France
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- Institut de Physique et Chimie des Matériaux de Strasbourg (IPCMS)UMR‐7504 CNRS‐Université de Strasbourg 23 rue du Loess, BP 34 67034 Strasbourg Cedex 2 France
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- Institut de Chimie et Procédés pour l'Energie l'Environnement et la Santé (ICPEES)UMR‐7515 CNRS‐Université de Strasbourg 25 rue Becquerel 67087 Strasbourg Cedex 2 France
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Giuri D, Barbalinardo M, Zanna N, Paci P, Montalti M, Cavallini M, Valle F, Calvaresi M, Tomasini C. Tuning Mechanical Properties of Pseudopeptide Supramolecular Hydrogels by Graphene Doping. Molecules 2019; 24:E4345. [PMID: 31795090 PMCID: PMC6930602 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24234345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Revised: 11/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Supramolecular hydrogels, obtained from small organic molecules, may be advantageous over polymeric ones for several applications, because these materials have some peculiar properties that differentiate them from the traditional polymeric hydrogels, such as elasticity, thixotropy, self-healing propensity, and biocompatibility. We report here the preparation of strong supramolecular pseudopeptide-based hydrogels that owe their strength to the introduction of graphene in the gelling mixture. These materials proved to be strong, stable, thermoreversible and elastic. The concentration of the gelator, the degree of graphene doping, and the nature of the trigger are crucial to get hydrogels with the desired properties, where a high storage modulus coexists with a good thixotropic behavior. Finally, NIH-3T3 cells were used to evaluate the cell response to the presence of the most promising hydrogels. The hydrogels biocompatibility remains good, if a small degree of graphene doping is introduced.
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- Demetra Giuri
- Dipartimento di Chimica “Giacomo Ciamician”, Università di Bologna, Via Selmi, 240126 Bologna, Italy; (D.G.); (N.Z.); (P.P.); (M.M.)
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- Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, (ISMN-CNR), Via P. Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy; (M.B.); (M.C.); (F.V.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica “Giacomo Ciamician”, Università di Bologna, Via Selmi, 240126 Bologna, Italy; (D.G.); (N.Z.); (P.P.); (M.M.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica “Giacomo Ciamician”, Università di Bologna, Via Selmi, 240126 Bologna, Italy; (D.G.); (N.Z.); (P.P.); (M.M.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica “Giacomo Ciamician”, Università di Bologna, Via Selmi, 240126 Bologna, Italy; (D.G.); (N.Z.); (P.P.); (M.M.)
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- Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, (ISMN-CNR), Via P. Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy; (M.B.); (M.C.); (F.V.)
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- Istituto per lo Studio dei Materiali Nanostrutturati, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, (ISMN-CNR), Via P. Gobetti 101, 40129 Bologna, Italy; (M.B.); (M.C.); (F.V.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica “Giacomo Ciamician”, Università di Bologna, Via Selmi, 240126 Bologna, Italy; (D.G.); (N.Z.); (P.P.); (M.M.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica “Giacomo Ciamician”, Università di Bologna, Via Selmi, 240126 Bologna, Italy; (D.G.); (N.Z.); (P.P.); (M.M.)
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Wei G, Gong C, Hu K, Wang Y, Zhang Y. Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite on Graphene Supports for Biomedical Applications: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 9:E1435. [PMID: 31658682 PMCID: PMC6836063 DOI: 10.3390/nano9101435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Hydroxyapatite (HA) has been widely used in fields of materials science, tissue engineering, biomedicine, energy and environmental science, and analytical science due to its simple preparation, low-cost, and high biocompatibility. To overcome the weak mechanical properties of pure HA, various reinforcing materials were incorporated with HA to form high-performance composite materials. Due to the unique structural, biological, electrical, mechanical, thermal, and optical properties, graphene has exhibited great potentials for supporting the biomimetic synthesis of HA. In this review, we present recent advance in the biomimetic synthesis of HA on graphene supports for biomedical applications. More focuses on the biomimetic synthesis methods of HA and HA on graphene supports, as well as the biomedical applications of biomimetic graphene-HA nanohybrids in drug delivery, cell growth, bone regeneration, biosensors, and antibacterial test are performed. We believe that this review is state-of-the-art, and it will be valuable for readers to understand the biomimetic synthesis mechanisms of HA and other bioactive minerals, at the same time it can inspire the design and synthesis of graphene-based novel nanomaterials for advanced applications.
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- Gang Wei
- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, China.
- Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Bremen, D-28359 Bremen, Germany.
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- Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Bremen, D-28359 Bremen, Germany.
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- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, China.
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- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, China.
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- College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, China.
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Janani G, Kumar M, Chouhan D, Moses JC, Gangrade A, Bhattacharjee S, Mandal BB. Insight into Silk-Based Biomaterials: From Physicochemical Attributes to Recent Biomedical Applications. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:5460-5491. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Zhang J, Zhou L, Du Q, Shen Z, Hu J, Zhang Y. Assembly of peptides in mica-graphene nanocapillaries controlled by confined water. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:8210-8218. [PMID: 30973561 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr01092k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Water in nanoscale-confined geometries has unique physicochemical properties in contrast to bulk water, and is believed to play important roles in biological processes although there is less direct information available in the literature. Here, we report the self-assembly behaviors of a neurodegenerative disease related peptide termed GAV-9 encapsulated in mica-graphene nanocapillaries interacting with water nanofilms condensed under ambient conditions, based on atomic force microscopy (AFM) imaging and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The results revealed that, upon increase in the humidity, the GAV-9 peptide monomers adsorbed the confined water molecules and transitioned to unexpected hydrogel-like structures. Our MD simulations also suggested that in the confined mica-graphene nanocapillaries, the GAV-9 peptide monomers would indeed form water-rich hydrogel structures instead of highly ordered nanofilaments. The interfacial water confined in the mica-graphene nanocapillary is found to be crucial for such a transition. Moreover, the distribution of confined water layers largely depended on the locations of the preformed peptide nanofilaments, and the peptide nanofilaments further assembled into nanosheets with the water layer increasing, but depolymerized to amorphous peptide assemblies with the water layer decreasing. The polymerization and depolymerization of the peptide nanofilaments could be controlled in a reversible manner. Our results have supplied a simplified model system to uncover the effects of the confined interfacial water on the biological process at the molecular level.
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- Jinjin Zhang
- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Zhangjiang Lab, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China.
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Guilbaud-Chéreau C, Dinesh B, Schurhammer R, Collin D, Bianco A, Ménard-Moyon C. Protected Amino Acid-Based Hydrogels Incorporating Carbon Nanomaterials for Near-Infrared Irradiation-Triggered Drug Release. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:13147-13157. [PMID: 30865420 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b02482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Molecular gels formed by the self-assembly of low-molecular-weight gelators have received increasing interest because of their potential applications in drug delivery. In particular, the ability of peptides and amino acids to spontaneously self-assemble into three-dimensional fibrous network has been exploited in the development of hydrogels. In this context, we have investigated the capacity of binary mixtures of aromatic amino acid derivatives to form hydrogels. Carbon nanomaterials, namely oxidized carbon nanotubes or graphene oxide, were incorporated in the two most stable hydrogels, formed by Fmoc-Tyr-OH/Fmoc-Tyr(Bzl)-OH and Fmoc-Phe-OH/Fmoc-Tyr(Bzl)-OH, respectively. The structural and physical properties of these gels were assessed using microscopic techniques and rheology. Circular dichroism and molecular dynamics simulations demonstrated that the hydrogel formation was mainly driven by aromatic interactions. Finally, a model hydrophilic drug (l-ascorbic acid) was loaded into the hybrid hydrogels at a high concentration. Under near-infrared light irradiation, a high amount of drug was released triggered by the heat generated by the carbon nanomaterials, thus offering interesting perspectives for controlled drug delivery.
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- Chloé Guilbaud-Chéreau
- University of Strasbourg, CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572 , 67000 Strasbourg , France
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- University of Strasbourg, CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572 , 67000 Strasbourg , France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Moléculaire de l'état Solide (UMR 7140 CNRS), Université de Strasbourg , 1 rue Blaise Pascal , 67081 Strasbourg , France
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- Institut Charles Sadron , Université de Strasbourg , 23 rue du Loess, BP 84047 , 67034 Strasbourg Cedex , France
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- University of Strasbourg, CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572 , 67000 Strasbourg , France
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- University of Strasbourg, CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572 , 67000 Strasbourg , France
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Chen J, Teng N, Wen Y. Facile strategy of fabricating multifunctional hydrogel with high performance based on hybrid graphene oxide and carbon nanotube. JOURNAL OF MACROMOLECULAR SCIENCE PART A-PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/10601325.2019.1586437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Jing Chen
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Polymeric Materials Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Division of Polymer and Composite Materials, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science, Zhejiang, Ningbo, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Polymeric Materials Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Division of Polymer and Composite Materials, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Science, Zhejiang, Ningbo, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, North University of China, Shanxi, Taiyuan, P. R. China
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Graphene Nanomaterials-Based Radio-Frequency/Microwave Biosensors for Biomaterials Detection. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12060952. [PMID: 30901965 PMCID: PMC6470802 DOI: 10.3390/ma12060952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In this paper, the advances in radio-frequency (RF)/microwave biosensors based on graphene nanomaterials including graphene, graphene oxide (GO), and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) are reviewed. From a few frontier studies, recently developed graphene nanomaterials-based RF/microwave biosensors are examined in-depth and discussed. Finally, the prospects and challenges of the next-generation RF/microwave biosensors for wireless biomedical applications are proposed.
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Li J, Xing R, Bai S, Yan X. Recent advances of self-assembling peptide-based hydrogels for biomedical applications. SOFT MATTER 2019; 15:1704-1715. [PMID: 30724947 DOI: 10.1039/c8sm02573h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 235] [Impact Index Per Article: 47.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Peptide-based hydrogels have been proven to be preeminent biomedical materials due to their high water content, tunable mechanical stability, great biocompatibility and excellent injectability. The ability of peptide-based hydrogels to provide extracellular matrix-mimicking environments opens up opportunities for their biomedical applications in fields such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, and wound healing. In this review, we first describe several methods commonly used for the fabrication of robust peptide-based hydrogels, including spontaneous hydrogelation, enzyme-controlled hydrogelation and cross-linking-enhanced hydrogelation. We then introduce some representative studies on their applications in drug delivery and antitumor therapy, antimicrobial and wound healing materials, and 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering. We hope that this review facilitates the advances of hydrogels in biomedical applications.
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- Jieling Li
- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 1 North 2nd Street, Zhongguancun, 100190 Beijing, China.
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