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Munafò I, Costa D, Milano G, Munaò G. Absorption of Polypropylene in Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine Membranes: The Role of Molecular Weight and Initial Configuration of Polymer Chains. J Phys Chem B 2024; 128:9905-9916. [PMID: 39322978 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.4c05035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/27/2024]
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We study by molecular dynamics simulations the absorption of polypropylene (PP) chains within a dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) lipid membrane in aqueous solvent. DPPC represents the most abundant phospholipid in biological membranes, while PP is one of the most common synthetic polymers diffused in the anthropic environment. By following in detail the absorption process, and the corresponding structural modification undergone by the membrane, we show how the initial configuration and the PP molecular weight determine the overall behavior of the system. Specifically, if PP chains initially lie on the DPPC surface, they are fully absorbed; likewise, polymers initially included within the membrane cannot escape from. On the other hand, if polymers are placed sufficiently apart from the membrane, they have time to join together and coalesce into a few nanoparticles. At contact, such nanoparticles may completely dissolve (for low molecular weight) and then be absorbed. For high molecular weight, not all of them dissolve, and therefore the system attains a condition in which some of the chains are absorbed, while others form a residual nanoparticle staying outside (but in contact with) the membrane. Such a state─albeit energetically unfavorable with respect to a condition in which all PP chains are absorbed─remains stable, at the least over a substantial simulation time, extending in our study up to 1.6 μs. The tendency for polymers to spontaneously form aggregates, which then prefer to stay in contact with the membrane, is further corroborated by calculation of the DPPC-nanoparticle potential of mean force.
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- Isabella Munafò
- Dipartimento di Scienze Matematiche e Informatiche, Scienze Fisiche e Scienze della Terra, Università degli Studi di Messina, Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Matematiche e Informatiche, Scienze Fisiche e Scienze della Terra, Università degli Studi di Messina, Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Matematiche e Informatiche, Scienze Fisiche e Scienze della Terra, Università degli Studi di Messina, Viale F. Stagno d'Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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Verhassel A, Kimani M, Gidwani K, Sandholm J, Gawlitza K, Rurack K, Härkönen P. Detection of Tn-antigen in breast and prostate cancer models by VVL-labeled red dye-doped nanoparticles. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2024:1-16. [PMID: 39382009 DOI: 10.1080/17435889.2024.2405454] [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: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 10/10/2024] Open
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Aim: Fluorescence detection of breast and prostate cancer cells expressing Tn-antigen, a tumor marker, with Vicia villosa lectin (VVL)-labeled nanoparticles.Materials & methods: Breast and prostate cancer cells engineered to express high levels of Tn-antigen and non-engineered controls were incubated with VVL-labeled or unlabeled red dye-doped silica-coated polystyrene nanoparticles. The binding to cells was studied with flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, and electron microscopy.Results: Flow cytometry showed that the binding of VVL-labeled nanoparticles was significantly higher to Tn-antigen-expressing cancer cells than controls. Confocal microscopy demonstrated that particles bound to the cell surface. According to the correlative light and electron microscopy the particles bound mostly as aggregates.Conclusion: VVL-labeled nanoparticles could provide a new tool for the detection of Tn-antigen-expressing breast and prostate cancer cells.
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- Alejandra Verhassel
- Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Turku, 20520, Finland
- Western Cancer Centre FICAN West, Turku, 20521, Finland
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- Chemical and Optical Sensing Division, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Berlin, 12489, Germany
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- Western Cancer Centre FICAN West, Turku, 20521, Finland
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Turku, Turku, 20520, Finland
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- Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University, Turku, 20520, Finland
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- Chemical and Optical Sensing Division, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Berlin, 12489, Germany
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- Chemical and Optical Sensing Division, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Berlin, 12489, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Turku, 20520, Finland
- Western Cancer Centre FICAN West, Turku, 20521, Finland
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Reich N, Parkin E, Dawson N. Liposome nanoparticle conjugation and cell penetrating peptide sequences (CPPs) enhance the cellular delivery of the tau aggregation inhibitor RI-AG03. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18477. [PMID: 38853458 PMCID: PMC11163028 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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Given the pathological role of Tau aggregation in Alzheimer's disease (AD), our laboratory previously developed the novel Tau aggregation inhibitor peptide, RI-AG03. As Tau aggregates accumulate intracellularly, it is essential that the peptide can traverse the cell membrane. Here we examine the cellular uptake and intracellular trafficking of RI-AG03, in both a free and liposome-conjugated form. We also characterize the impact of adding the cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) sequences, polyarginine (polyR) or transactivator of transcription (TAT), to RI-AG03. Our data show that liposome conjugation of CPP containing RI-AG03 peptides, with either the polyR or TAT sequence, increased cellular liposome association three-fold. Inhibition of macropinocytosis modestly reduced the uptake of unconjugated and RI-AG03-polyR-linked liposomes, while having no effect on RI-AG03-TAT-conjugated liposome uptake. Further supporting macropinocytosis-mediated internalization, a 'fair' co-localisation of the free and liposome-conjugated RI-AG03-polyR peptide with macropinosomes and lysosomes was observed. Interestingly, we also demonstrate that RI-AG03-polyR detaches from liposomes following cellular uptake, thereby largely evading organellar entrapment. Collectively, our data indicate that direct membrane penetration and macropinocytosis are key routes for the internalization of liposomes conjugated with CPP containing RI-AG03. Our study also demonstrates that peptide-liposomes are suitable nanocarriers for the cellular delivery of RI-AG03, furthering their potential use in targeting Tau pathology in AD.
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- Niklas Reich
- Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Faculty of Health and MedicineLancaster UniversityLancasterUK
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- Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Faculty of Health and MedicineLancaster UniversityLancasterUK
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- Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Faculty of Health and MedicineLancaster UniversityLancasterUK
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Zhou Q, Liu Q, Wang Y, Chen J, Schmid O, Rehberg M, Yang L. Bridging Smart Nanosystems with Clinically Relevant Models and Advanced Imaging for Precision Drug Delivery. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308659. [PMID: 38282076 PMCID: PMC11005737 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Intracellular delivery of nano-drug-carriers (NDC) to specific cells, diseased regions, or solid tumors has entered the era of precision medicine that requires systematic knowledge of nano-biological interactions from multidisciplinary perspectives. To this end, this review first provides an overview of membrane-disruption methods such as electroporation, sonoporation, photoporation, microfluidic delivery, and microinjection with the merits of high-throughput and enhanced efficiency for in vitro NDC delivery. The impact of NDC characteristics including particle size, shape, charge, hydrophobicity, and elasticity on cellular uptake are elaborated and several types of NDC systems aiming for hierarchical targeting and delivery in vivo are reviewed. Emerging in vitro or ex vivo human/animal-derived pathophysiological models are further explored and highly recommended for use in NDC studies since they might mimic in vivo delivery features and fill the translational gaps from animals to humans. The exploration of modern microscopy techniques for precise nanoparticle (NP) tracking at the cellular, organ, and organismal levels informs the tailored development of NDCs for in vivo application and clinical translation. Overall, the review integrates the latest insights into smart nanosystem engineering, physiological models, imaging-based validation tools, all directed towards enhancing the precise and efficient intracellular delivery of NDCs.
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- Qiaoxia Zhou
- Institute of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI), Helmholtz MunichComprehensive Pneumology Center (CPC‐M)Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL)85764MunichGermany
- Department of Forensic PathologyWest China School of Preclinical and Forensic MedicineSichuan UniversityNo. 17 Third Renmin Road NorthChengdu610041China
- Burning Rock BiotechBuilding 6, Phase 2, Standard Industrial Unit, No. 7 LuoXuan 4th Road, International Biotech IslandGuangzhou510300China
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- Institute of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI), Helmholtz MunichComprehensive Pneumology Center (CPC‐M)Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL)85764MunichGermany
- Department of Thoracic SurgeryShanghai General HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghai200080China
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- Qingdao Central HospitalUniversity of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Medical Group)Qingdao266042China
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- Department of Respiratory MedicineNational Key Clinical SpecialtyBranch of National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory DiseaseXiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaHunan410008China
- Center of Respiratory MedicineXiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaHunan410008China
- Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases in Hunan ProvinceChangshaHunan410008China
- Hunan Engineering Research Center for Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory DiseaseChangshaHunan410008China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric DisordersXiangya HospitalChangshaHunan410008P. R. China
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- Institute of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI), Helmholtz MunichComprehensive Pneumology Center (CPC‐M)Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL)85764MunichGermany
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- Institute of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI), Helmholtz MunichComprehensive Pneumology Center (CPC‐M)Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL)85764MunichGermany
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- Institute of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI), Helmholtz MunichComprehensive Pneumology Center (CPC‐M)Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL)85764MunichGermany
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Dasanayake GS, Hamadani CM, Singh G, Kumar Misra S, Vashisth P, Sharp JS, Adhikari L, Baker GA, Tanner EEL. Imidazolium-based zwitterionic liquid-modified PEG-PLGA nanoparticles as a potential intravenous drug delivery carrier. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:5584-5600. [PMID: 38410026 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06349f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Zwitterionic-based systems offer promise as next-generation drug delivery biomaterials capable of enhancing nanoparticle (NP) stimuli-responsiveness, biorecognition, and biocompatibility. Further, imidazole-functionalized amphiphilic zwitterions are able to readily bind to various biological macromolecules, enabling antifouling properties for enhanced drug delivery efficacy and bio-targeting. Herein, we describe structurally tuned zwitterionic imidazole-based ionic liquid (ZIL)-coated PEG-PLGA nanoparticles made with sonicated nanoprecipitation. Upon ZIL surface modification, the hydrodynamic radius increased by nearly 20 nm, and the surface charge significantly shifted closer to neutral. 1H NMR spectra suggests that the amount of ZIL on the nanoparticle surface is controlled by the structure of the ZIL and that the assembly occurs as a result of non-covalent interactions of ZIL-coated nanoparticle with the polymer surface. These nanoparticle-zwitterionic liquid (ZIL) constructs demonstrate selective affinity towards red blood cells in whole mouse blood and show relatively low human hemolysis at ∼5%. Additionally, we observe higher nanoparticle accumulation of ZIL-NPs compared with unmodified NP controls in human triple-negative breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231). Furthermore, although the ZIL shows similar protein adsorption by SDS-PAGE, LC-MS/MS protein analysis data demonstrate a difference in the relative abundance and depletion of proteins in mouse and human serum. Hence, we show that ZIL-coated nanoparticles provide a new potential platform to enhance RBC-based drug delivery systems for cancer treatments.
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- Gaya S Dasanayake
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
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- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
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Vo Y, Nothling MD, Raveendran R, Cao C, Stenzel MH. Effects of Drug Conjugation on the Biological Activity of Single-Chain Nanoparticles. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:675-689. [PMID: 38266160 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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The field of single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) continues to mature, and an increasing range of reports have emerged that explore the application of these small nanoparticles. A key application for SCNPs is in the field of drug delivery, and recent work suggests that SCNPs can be readily internalized by cells. However, limited attention has been directed to the delivery of small-molecule drugs using SCNPs. Moreover, studies on the physicochemical effects of drug loading on SCNP performance is so far missing, despite the accepted view that such small nanoparticles should be significantly affected by the drug loading content. To address this gap, we prepared a library of SCNPs bearing different amounts of a covalently conjugated therapeutic drug-sulfasalazine (SSZ). We evaluated the impact of the conjugated drug loading on both the synthesis and biological activity of SCNPs on pancreatic cancer cells (AsPC-1). Our results reveal that covalent drug conjugation to the side chains of the SCNP polymer precursor interferes with chain collapse and cross-linking, which demands optimization of reaction conditions to reach high degrees of cross-linking efficiencies. Small-angle neutron scattering and diffusion-ordered spectroscopy nuclear magnetic resonance (DOSY NMR) analyses reveal that SCNPs with a higher drug loading display larger sizes and looser structures, as well as increased hydrophobicity associated with a higher SSZ content. Increased SSZ loading led to reduced cellular uptake when assessed in vitro, whereby SCNP aggregation on the surface of AsPC-1 cells led to reduced toxicity. This work highlights the effects of drug loading on the drug delivery efficiency and biological behavior of SCNPs.
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- Yen Vo
- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, New South Wales, Australia
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Yang Y, Liu LN, Tian H, Cooper AI, Sprick RS. Making the connections: physical and electric interactions in biohybrid photosynthetic systems. ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2023; 16:4305-4319. [PMID: 38013927 PMCID: PMC10566253 DOI: 10.1039/d3ee01265d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Biohybrid photosynthesis systems, which combine biological and non-biological materials, have attracted recent interest in solar-to-chemical energy conversion. However, the solar efficiencies of such systems remain low, despite advances in both artificial photosynthesis and synthetic biology. Here we discuss the potential of conjugated organic materials as photosensitisers for biological hybrid systems compared to traditional inorganic semiconductors. Organic materials offer the ability to tune both photophysical properties and the specific physicochemical interactions between the photosensitiser and biological cells, thus improving stability and charge transfer. We highlight the state-of-the-art and opportunities for new approaches in designing new biohybrid systems. This perspective also summarises the current understanding of the underlying electron transport process and highlights the research areas that need to be pursued to underpin the development of hybrid photosynthesis systems.
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- Ying Yang
- Materials Innovation Factory and Department of Chemistry, University of Liverpool Liverpool L7 3NY UK
- Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 7ZB UK
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- Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 7ZB UK
- College of Marine Life Sciences, and Frontiers Science Centre for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Ocean University of China 266003 Qingdao P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry-Ångström Laboratories, Uppsala University Box 523 751 20 Uppsala Sweden
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- Materials Innovation Factory and Department of Chemistry, University of Liverpool Liverpool L7 3NY UK
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- Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde Thomas Graham Building, 295 Cathedral Street Glasgow G1 1XL UK
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Alexander S, Moghadam MG, Rothenbroker M, Y T Chou L. Addressing the in vivo delivery of nucleic-acid nanostructure therapeutics. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 199:114898. [PMID: 37230305 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.114898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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DNA and RNA nanostructures are being investigated as therapeutics, vaccines, and drug delivery systems. These nanostructures can be functionalized with guests ranging from small molecules to proteins with precise spatial and stoichiometric control. This has enabled new strategies to manipulate drug activity and to engineer devices with novel therapeutic functionalities. Although existing studies have offered encouraging in vitro or pre-clinical proof-of-concepts, establishing mechanisms of in vivo delivery is the new frontier for nucleic-acid nanotechnologies. In this review, we first provide a summary of existing literature on the in vivo uses of DNA and RNA nanostructures. Based on their application areas, we discuss current models of nanoparticle delivery, and thereby highlight knowledge gaps on the in vivo interactions of nucleic-acid nanostructures. Finally, we describe techniques and strategies for investigating and engineering these interactions. Together, we propose a framework to establish in vivo design principles and advance the in vivo translation of nucleic-acid nanotechnologies.
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- Shana Alexander
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G9, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G9, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G9, Canada.
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Nano Modification of Antrodia Cinnamomea Exhibits Anti-Inflammatory Action and Improves the Migratory Potential of Myogenic Progenitors. Cells 2022; 11:cells11162512. [PMID: 36010589 PMCID: PMC9406806 DOI: 10.3390/cells11162512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The skeletal muscle progenitors’ proliferation and migration are crucial stages of myogenesis. Identifying drug candidates that contribute to myogenesis can have a positive impact on atrophying muscle. The purpose of the study is to synthesize the Antrodia cinnamomea (AC)-β-cyclodextrin (BCD) inclusion complex (IC) and understand its in vitro pro-regenerative influence in murine skeletal C2C12 myoblasts. The IC was subjected to various nano-characterization studies. Fluorescent IC was synthesized to understand the cellular uptake of IC. Furthermore, 25 µg/mL, 12.5 µg/mL, and 6.25 µg/mL of IC were tested on murine C2C12 skeletal muscle cells for their anti-inflammatory, pro-migratory, and pro-proliferative action. The cellular internalization of IC occurred rapidly via pinocytosis. IC (252.6 ± 3.2 nm size and −37.24 ± 1.55 surface charge) exhibited anti-inflammatory action by suppressing the secretion of interleukin-6 and enhanced cell proliferation with promising cytocompatibility. A 12.5 μg/mL dose of IC promoted cell migration in 24 h, but the same dose of AC significantly reduced cell migration, suggesting modification by BCD. Molecular studies revealed that IC promoted C2C12 myoblasts migration by upregulating long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) NEAT-1, SYISL, and activating the pPKC/β-catenin pathway. Our study is the first report on the pro-proliferative and pro-migratory effects of BCD-modified extracts of AC.
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Fluid Films as Models for Understanding the Impact of Inhaled Particles in Lung Surfactant Layers. COATINGS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings12020277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Pollution is currently a public health problem associated with different cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. These are commonly originated as a result of the pollutant transport to the alveolar cavity after their inhalation. Once pollutants enter the alveolar cavity, they are deposited on the lung surfactant (LS) film, altering their mechanical performance which increases the respiratory work and can induce a premature alveolar collapse. Furthermore, the interactions of pollutants with LS can induce the formation of an LS corona decorating the pollutant surface, favoring their penetration into the bloodstream and distribution along different organs. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the most fundamental aspects of the interaction of particulate pollutants with LS to mitigate their effects, and design therapeutic strategies. However, the use of animal models is often invasive, and requires a careful examination of different bioethics aspects. This makes it necessary to design in vitro models mimicking some physico-chemical aspects with relevance for LS performance, which can be done by exploiting the tools provided by the science and technology of interfaces to shed light on the most fundamental physico-chemical bases governing the interaction between LS and particulate matter. This review provides an updated perspective of the use of fluid films of LS models for shedding light on the potential impact of particulate matter in the performance of LS film. It should be noted that even though the used model systems cannot account for some physiological aspects, it is expected that the information contained in this review can contribute on the understanding of the potential toxicological effects of air pollution.
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Machado N, Bruininks BMH, Singh P, Dos Santos L, Dal Pizzol C, Dieamant GDC, Kruger O, Martin AA, Marrink SJ, Souza PCT, Favero PP. Complex nanoemulsion for vitamin delivery: droplet organization and interaction with skin membranes. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:506-514. [PMID: 34913938 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr04610a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Lipid nanoemulsions are promising nanomaterials for drug delivery applications in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Despite the noteworthy commercial interest, little is known about their supramolecular organization, especially about how such multicomponent formulations interact with cell membranes. In the present work, coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations have been employed to study the self-assembly of a 15-component lipid nanoemulsion droplet containing vitamins A and E for skin delivery. Our results display aspects of the unique "onion-like" agglomeration between the chemical constituents in the different layers of the lipid nanodroplet. Vitamin E molecules are more concentrated in the center of the droplet together with other hydrophobic constituents such as the triglycerides with long tails. On the other hand, vitamin A occupies an intermediate layer between the core and the co-emulsifier surface of the nanodroplet, together with lecithin phospholipids. Coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations were also performed to provide insight into the first steps involved in absorption and penetration of the nanodroplet through skin membrane models, representing an intracellular (hair follicle infundibulum) and intercellular pathway (stratum corneum) through the skin. Our data provide a first view on the complex organization of commercial nanoemulsion and its interaction with skin membranes. We expect our results to open the way towards the rational design of such nanomaterials.
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- Neila Machado
- Institute of Research and Development, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, Av. Shishima Hifumi 2911, 12244-000, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
- UFABC Universidade Federal do ABC, Avenida dos Estados, 5001, 09210-580, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute and Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 7, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Research and Development, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, Av. Shishima Hifumi 2911, 12244-000, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Institute of Research and Development, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, Av. Shishima Hifumi 2911, 12244-000, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
- Biomedical Engineering Innovation Center, Biomedical Vibrational Spectroscopy Group. Universidade Brasil UnBr, Rua Carolina Fonseca 235, 08230-030, Itaquera, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Grupo Boticário, Av. Rui Barbosa, 4110, 83055-010, Parque da Fonte, São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil
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- Grupo Boticário, Av. Rui Barbosa, 4110, 83055-010, Parque da Fonte, São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil
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- Grupo Boticário, Av. Rui Barbosa, 4110, 83055-010, Parque da Fonte, São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil
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- Biomedical Engineering Innovation Center, Biomedical Vibrational Spectroscopy Group. Universidade Brasil UnBr, Rua Carolina Fonseca 235, 08230-030, Itaquera, São Paulo, Brazil.
- DermoProbes - Research, Innovation and Technological Development, Av. Cassiano Ricardo, 601, Sala 73-74, 12246-870, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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- Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute and Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 7, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute and Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 7, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
- Molecular Microbiology and Structural Biochemistry (MMSB, UMR 5086), CNRS, University of Lyon, Lyon, France.
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- Biomedical Engineering Innovation Center, Biomedical Vibrational Spectroscopy Group. Universidade Brasil UnBr, Rua Carolina Fonseca 235, 08230-030, Itaquera, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Chen T, Zhang Y, Li X, Li C, Lu T, Xiao S, Liang H. Curvature-Mediated Pair Interactions of Soft Nanoparticles Adhered to a Cell Membrane. J Chem Theory Comput 2021; 17:7850-7861. [PMID: 34865469 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.1c00897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The curvature-mediated interactions by cell membranes are crucial in many biological processes. We systematically studied the curvature-mediated wrapping of soft nanoparticles (NPs) by a tensionless membrane and the underlying pair interactions between NPs in determining it. We found that there are three types of wrapping pathways, namely, independence, cooperation, and tubulation. The particle size, adhesion strength, and softness are found to be strongly related with the wrapping mechanism. Reducing the adhesion strength transforms the wrapping pathway from cooperation to independence, while enhancing the NP softness requires a stronger adhesion to achieve the cooperative wrapping. This transformation of the wrapping pathway is controlled by the curvature-mediated interactions between NPs. For either soft or rigid NPs, the pair interactions are repulsive at short-ranged distances between NPs, while at long-ranged distances, a larger adhesion between NPs and a membrane is needed to generate attraction between NPs. Moreover, an enhancement of NP softness weakens the repulsion between NPs. These distinct behaviors of soft NPs are ascribed to the gentler deformation of the membrane at the face-to-face region between NPs due to the flattening and spreading of soft NPs along the membrane, requiring a reduced energy cost for soft NPs to approach each other. Our results provide a mechanistic understanding in detail about the membrane-mediated interactions between NPs and their interactions with cell membranes, which is helpful to understand the curvature-mediated assemblies of adhesive proteins or NPs on membranes, and offer novel possibilities for designing an effective NP-based vehicle for controlled drug delivery.
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- Tongwei Chen
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Department of Engineering Mechanics and Center for X-Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Computer Network Information Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China.,Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Soft Matter Chemistry, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China.,Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
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Sun T, Kang Y, Liu J, Zhang Y, Ou L, Liu X, Lai R, Shao L. Nanomaterials and hepatic disease: toxicokinetics, disease types, intrinsic mechanisms, liver susceptibility, and influencing factors. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:108. [PMID: 33863340 PMCID: PMC8052793 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00843-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The widespread use of nanomaterials (NMs) has raised concerns that exposure to them may introduce potential risks to the human body and environment. The liver is the main target organ for NMs. Hepatotoxic effects caused by NMs have been observed in recent studies but have not been linked to liver disease, and the intrinsic mechanisms are poorly elucidated. Additionally, NMs exhibit varied toxicokinetics and induce enhanced toxic effects in susceptible livers; however, thus far, this issue has not been thoroughly reviewed. This review provides an overview of the toxicokinetics of NMs. We highlight the possibility that NMs induce hepatic diseases, including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), fibrosis, liver cancer, and metabolic disorders, and explore the underlying intrinsic mechanisms. Additionally, NM toxicokinetics and the potential induced risks in the livers of susceptible individuals, including subjects with liver disease, obese individuals, aging individuals and individuals of both sexes, are summarized. To understand how NM type affect their toxicity, the influences of the physicochemical and morphological (PCM) properties of NMs on their toxicokinetics and toxicity are also explored. This review provides guidance for further toxicological studies on NMs and will be important for the further development of NMs for applications in various fields.
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- Ting Sun
- Foshan Stomatological Hospital, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China.
- Medical Center of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, 510630, China.
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, China
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- Medical Center of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Medical Center of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Medical Center of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, 510630, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, China.
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Xu Y, Zheng H, Schumacher D, Liehn EA, Slabu I, Rusu M. Recent Advancements of Specific Functionalized Surfaces of Magnetic Nano- and Microparticles as a Theranostics Source in Biomedicine. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:1914-1932. [PMID: 33856199 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Magnetic nano- and microparticles (MNMPs) belong to a highly versatile class of colloids with actuator and sensor properties that have been broadly studied for their application in theranostics such as molecular imaging and drug delivery. The use of advanced biocompatible, biodegradable polymers and polyelectrolytes as MNMP coating materials is essential to ensure the stability of MNMPs and enable efficient drug release while at the same time preventing cytotoxic effects. In the past years, huge progress has been made in terms of the design of MNMPs. Especially, the understanding of coating formation with respect to control of drug loading and release kinetics on the molecular level has significantly advanced. In this review, recent advancements in the field of MNMP surface engineering and the applicability of MNMPs in research fields of medical imaging, diagnosis, and nanotherapeutics are presented and discussed. Furthermore, in this review the main emphasis is put on the manipulation of biological specimens and cell trafficking, for which MNMPs represent a favorable tool enabling transport processes of drugs through cell membranes. Finally, challenges and future perspectives for applications of MNMPs as theranostic nanomaterials are discussed.
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- Yichen Xu
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen, Pauwelstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology, Angiology, and Intensive Care, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen, Pauwelstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen, Pauwelstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany.,Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology, Angiology, and Intensive Care, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen, Pauwelstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany.,Department of Pathology, Institute of Pathology "Victor Babes", Splaiul Independentei nr. 99-101, Sector 5, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
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- Institute of Applied Medical Engineering, Helmholtz Institute, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen, Pauwelstr. 20, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, Institute of Pathology "Victor Babes", Splaiul Independentei nr. 99-101, Sector 5, 050096 Bucharest, Romania.,Institute for Molecular Cardiovascular Research (IMCAR), University Hospital, RWTH Aachen, Pauwelstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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Chaudhury A, Debnath K, Bu W, Jana NR, Basu JK. Penetration and preferential binding of charged nanoparticles to mixed lipid monolayers: interplay of lipid packing and charge density. SOFT MATTER 2021; 17:1963-1974. [PMID: 33427839 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm01945c] [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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Designing of nanoparticles (NPs) for biomedical applications or mitigating their cytotoxic effects requires microscopic understanding of their interactions with cell membranes. Such insight is best obtained by studying model biomembranes which, however, need to replicate actual cell membranes, especially their compositional heterogeneity and charge. In this work we have investigated the role of lipid charge density and packing of phase separated Langmuir monolayers in the penetration and phase specificity of charged quantum dot (QD) binding. Using an ordered and anionic charged lipid in combination with uncharged but variable stiffness lipids we demonstrate how the subtle interplay of zwitterionic lipid packing and anionic lipid charge density can affect cationic nanoparticle penetration and phase specific binding. Under identical subphase pH, the membrane with higher anionic charge density displays higher NP penetration. We also observe coalescence of charged lipid rafts floating amidst a more fluidic zwitterionic lipid matrix due to the phase specificity of QD binding. Our results suggest effective strategies which can be used to design NPs for diverse biomedical applications as well as to devise remedial actions against their harmful cytotoxic effects especially against respiratory diseases.
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- Anurag Chaudhury
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India.
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- School of Materials Science, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata-700032, India
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- NSF's ChemMatCARS, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- School of Materials Science, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata-700032, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India.
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Javan Nikkhah S, Thompson D. Molecular Modelling Guided Modulation of Molecular Shape and Charge for Design of Smart Self-Assembled Polymeric Drug Transporters. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:141. [PMID: 33499130 PMCID: PMC7912381 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13020141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Nanomedicine employs molecular materials for prevention and treatment of disease. Recently, smart nanoparticle (NP)-based drug delivery systems were developed for the advanced transport of drug molecules. Rationally engineered organic and inorganic NP platforms hold the promise of improving drug targeting, solubility, prolonged circulation, and tissue penetration. However, despite great progress in the synthesis of NP building blocks, more interdisciplinary research is needed to understand their self-assembly and optimize their performance as smart nanocarriers. Multi-scale modeling and simulations provide a valuable ally to experiment by mapping the potential energy landscape of self-assembly, translocation, and delivery of smart drug-loaded NPs. Here, we highlight key recent advances to illustrate the concepts, methods, and applications of smart polymer-based NP drug delivery. We summarize the key design principles emerging for advanced multifunctional polymer topologies, illustrating how the unusual architecture and chemistry of dendritic polymers, self-assembling polyelectrolytes and cyclic polymers can provide exceptional drug delivery platforms. We provide a roadmap outlining the opportunities and challenges for the effective use of predictive multiscale molecular modeling techniques to accelerate the development of smart polymer-based drug delivery systems.
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- Sousa Javan Nikkhah
- Department of Physics, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland;
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Rodrigues RO, Sousa PC, Gaspar J, Bañobre-López M, Lima R, Minas G. Organ-on-a-Chip: A Preclinical Microfluidic Platform for the Progress of Nanomedicine. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2003517. [PMID: 33236819 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202003517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Despite the progress achieved in nanomedicine during the last decade, the translation of new nanotechnology-based therapeutic systems into clinical applications has been slow, especially due to the lack of robust preclinical tissue culture platforms able to mimic the in vivo conditions found in the human body and to predict the performance and biotoxicity of the developed nanomaterials. Organ-on-a-chip (OoC) platforms are novel microfluidic tools that mimic complex human organ functions at the microscale level. These integrated microfluidic networks, with 3D tissue engineered models, have been shown high potential to reduce the discrepancies between the results derived from preclinical and clinical trials. However, there are many challenges that still need to be addressed, such as the integration of biosensor modules for long-time monitoring of different physicochemical and biochemical parameters. In this review, recent advances on OoC platforms, particularly on the preclinical validation of nanomaterials designed for cancer, as well as the current challenges and possible future directions for an end-use perspective are discussed.
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- Raquel O Rodrigues
- Center for MicroElectromechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho), University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, Guimarães, 4800-058, Portugal
- Microfabrication and Exploratory Nanotechnology, INL-International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, Braga, 4715-330, Portugal
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- Microfabrication and Exploratory Nanotechnology, INL-International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, Braga, 4715-330, Portugal
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- Microfabrication and Exploratory Nanotechnology, INL-International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, Braga, 4715-330, Portugal
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- Advanced (magnetic) Theranostic Nanostructures Lab, Nanomedicine Unit, INL-International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, Braga, 4715-330, Portugal
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- Transport Phenomena Research Center (CEFT), Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP), R. Dr. Roberto Frias, Porto, 4200-465, Portugal
- Mechanical Engineering and Resource Sustainability Center (MEtRICs), Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, Guimarães, 4800-058, Portugal
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- Center for MicroElectromechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho), University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, Guimarães, 4800-058, Portugal
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Sabourian P, Yazdani G, Ashraf SS, Frounchi M, Mashayekhan S, Kiani S, Kakkar A. Effect of Physico-Chemical Properties of Nanoparticles on Their Intracellular Uptake. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21218019. [PMID: 33126533 PMCID: PMC7662525 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21218019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cellular internalization of inorganic, lipidic and polymeric nanoparticles is of great significance in the quest to develop effective formulations for the treatment of high morbidity rate diseases. Understanding nanoparticle–cell interactions plays a key role in therapeutic interventions, and it continues to be a topic of great interest to both chemists and biologists. The mechanistic evaluation of cellular uptake is quite complex and is continuously being aided by the design of nanocarriers with desired physico-chemical properties. The progress in biomedicine, including enhancing the rate of uptake by the cells, is being made through the development of structure–property relationships in nanoparticles. We summarize here investigations related to transport pathways through active and passive mechanisms, and the role played by physico-chemical properties of nanoparticles, including size, geometry or shape, core-corona structure, surface chemistry, ligand binding and mechanical effects, in influencing intracellular delivery. It is becoming clear that designing nanoparticles with specific surface composition, and engineered physical and mechanical characteristics, can facilitate their internalization more efficiently into the targeted cells, as well as enhance the rate of cellular uptake.
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- Parinaz Sabourian
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Azadi Ave., Tehran 11155-9465, Iran; (P.S.); (G.Y.); (S.S.A.); (S.M.)
- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St. West, Montréal, QC H3A 0B8, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Azadi Ave., Tehran 11155-9465, Iran; (P.S.); (G.Y.); (S.S.A.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Azadi Ave., Tehran 11155-9465, Iran; (P.S.); (G.Y.); (S.S.A.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Azadi Ave., Tehran 11155-9465, Iran; (P.S.); (G.Y.); (S.S.A.); (S.M.)
- Correspondence: (M.F.); (A.K.)
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Azadi Ave., Tehran 11155-9465, Iran; (P.S.); (G.Y.); (S.S.A.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Cell Science Research Center, ROYAN Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran 16635-148, Iran;
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St. West, Montréal, QC H3A 0B8, Canada
- Correspondence: (M.F.); (A.K.)
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Wang F, Liu J, Zeng H. Interactions of particulate matter and pulmonary surfactant: Implications for human health. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 284:102244. [PMID: 32871405 PMCID: PMC7435289 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2020.102244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Particulate matter (PM), which is the primary contributor to air pollution, has become a pervasive global health threat. When PM enters into a respiratory tract, the first body tissues to be directly exposed are the cells of respiratory tissues and pulmonary surfactant. Pulmonary surfactant is a pivotal component to modulate surface tension of alveoli during respiration. Many studies have proved that PM would interact with pulmonary surfactant to affect the alveolar activity, and meanwhile, pulmonary surfactant would be adsorbed to the surface of PM to change the toxic effect of PM. This review focuses on recent studies of the interactions between micro/nanoparticles (synthesized and environmental particles) and pulmonary surfactant (natural surfactant and its models), as well as the health effects caused by PM through a few significant aspects, such as surface properties of PM, including size, surface charge, hydrophobicity, shape, chemical nature, etc. Moreover, in vitro and in vivo studies have shown that PM leads to oxidative stress, inflammatory response, fibrosis, and cancerization in living bodies. By providing a comprehensive picture of PM-surfactant interaction, this review will benefit both researchers for further studies and policy-makers for setting up more appropriate regulations to reduce the adverse effects of PM on public health.
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- Feifei Wang
- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510700, China; Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510700, China.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, Canada.
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Okoampah E, Mao Y, Yang S, Sun S, Zhou C. Gold nanoparticles-biomembrane interactions: From fundamental to simulation. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 196:111312. [PMID: 32841786 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs) are a class of promising nanomaterial for biomedical applications ranging from bioimaging, drug delivery to phototherapy because of their biocompatibility, easily tunable size and shape, and versatile surface modifications. In recent years, the rapid development of AuNPs in nanomedicine has made it imperative to seek fundamental understanding on their nano-biointeractions to minimize adverse effects and improve targeting/imaging efficiency. In this review, we summarize the different pathways of NPs-biomembrane interactions with a focus on AuNPs, follow by an analysis on how the physiochemical properties (size, surface charge, shape, surface ligands, and hydrophobicity etc.) of AuNPs can be involved in the mechanisms of cellular uptake. Finally, some recent advances on simulation modelling of AuNPs-biomembrane interactions and a brief outlook in the field are discussed.
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- Emmanuel Okoampah
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China.
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- School of Natural Sciences, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, USA.
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Dima C, Assadpour E, Dima S, Jafari SM. Nutraceutical nanodelivery; an insight into the bioaccessibility/bioavailability of different bioactive compounds loaded within nanocarriers. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2020; 61:3031-3065. [PMID: 32691612 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1792409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Nanofoods is a current concept that is based on the application of nanotechnologies in the preparation of safe foods, with superior nutritional and sensory characteristics, and capable of providing multiple health benefits. In line with the principles of this concept, food scientists have focused on developing new types of nano biosystems that can contribute to increasing the bioavailability of bioactive compounds used in food fortification. Numerous research teams have investigated the main factors limiting oral bioavailability including: bioaccessibility, absorption and transformation of bioactive compounds and bioactive-loaded nanocarriers. The physicochemical processes involved in the factors limiting oral bioavailability have been extensively studied, such asthe release, solubility and interaction of bioactive compounds and nanocarriers during food digestion, transport mechanisms of bioactive compounds and nanoparticles through intestinal epithelial cells as well as the chemical and biochemical transformations in phase I and phase II reactions. In this comprehensive review, the physicochemical processes involved in the bioaccessibility/bioavailability of different encapsulated bioactive compounds, that play an important role in human health, will be explained including polyphenols, phytosterols, carotenoids, vitamins and minerals. In particular, the mechanisms involved in the cellular uptake of bioactive-loaded nanocarriers including transcellular transport (diffusion, endocytosis, pinocytosis, transcytosis, phagocytosis), paracellular transport (through the "tight junctions" between epithelial cells), and the active transport of bioactive compounds under the action of membrane transporters are highlighted.
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- Cristian Dima
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Galati, Romania
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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- Faculty of Science and Environment, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Galati, Romania
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- Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran
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Liu X, Tian F, Yue T, Zhang X, Zhong C. Radial aggregation of proteins prevails over axial aggregation on membrane tubes. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:3029-3037. [PMID: 31967160 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr09303f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Tubular membrane structures are abundant in living cells and participate in various cell activities with the help of specific proteins. This complicated protein-membrane interaction raises a largely unclear question of how cells create, maintain and eliminate membrane nanotubes with a variety of proteins involved. To simplify the question and to give a common mechanism, we simply model membrane proteins as various solid nanoparticles (NPs) of different shapes, instead of considering the detailed structure of different proteins. With this minimal model of membrane proteins, we use molecular simulations to study the common features for protein self-assembly on membrane tubes. Both molecular simulations and energy analysis reveal that on tubular membrane surfaces, the radial aggregation structure of spherical NPs prevails over axial aggregation. We demonstrate that anisotropic deformation of membrane tubes by NP adhesion leads to a direction-dependent (effective) inter-NP attraction, which controls the direction of NP assembly. Moreover, this radial aggregation morphology seems to be independent of the shape of NPs, except for NPs with a length comparable to the tube diameter. This observation indicates that proteins with strong adhesion to a membrane tube tend to form ring-like aggregates, and this finding offers an insight into how proteins play their roles in generating, maintaining and breaking tubular membrane structures.
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- Xuejuan Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, PR China. and Technical Innovation Center for Utilization of Edible and Medicinal Fungi in Hebei Province, Edible and Medicinal Fungi Research and Development Center of Hebei Universities, College of Life Science, Lang Fang Normal University, Langfang 065000, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Center for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, PR China. and Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing 100029, PR China
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Şen Ö, Emanet M, Çulha M. Stimulatory Effect of Hexagonal Boron Nitrides in Wound Healing. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:5582-5596. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Özlem Şen
- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Ataşehir, Istanbul 34755, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Ataşehir, Istanbul 34755, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Ataşehir, Istanbul 34755, Turkey
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Lee SH, Song JG, Han HK. Development of pH-responsive organic-inorganic hybrid nanocomposites as an effective oral delivery system of protein drugs. J Control Release 2019; 311-312:74-84. [PMID: 31487499 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2019.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/31/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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This research aimed to develop a pH-responsive organic-inorganic hybrid nanocomposite as an effective oral delivery system for protein drugs. Three different nanocomposites were prepared by using bovine serum albumin (BSA) as a model protein. A nanocomplex of BSA with 3-aminopropyl functionalized magnesium phyllosilicate (AC-BSA) was obtained via the spontaneous co-assembly and then sequentially coated with glycol-chitosan (GAC-BSA) and the pH sensitive polymer, Eudragit®L100-55 (EGAC-BSA). These organic-inorganic hybrid nanocomposites exhibited high entrapment efficiency (86-99%) and their structural characteristics were confirmed by using energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and circular dichroism analysis, indicating that the secondary structure of BSA was well retained in the nanocomposites. At pH 1.2, AC-BSA achieved rapid drug release of about 80% within 2 h, while GAC-BSA and EGAC-BSA exhibited slow drug release of 30% and 15%, respectively, indicating that the surface-coated nanocomposites were more stable in the gastric condition. Furthermore, the conformational stability of BSA entrapped in EGAC-BSA was well retained in the presence of proteolytic enzymes, suggesting that EGAC-BSA should be effective in protecting the protein against gastrointestinal harsh environment. Compared to free BSA, all of tested nanocomposites demonstrated 2.1-3.8-fold higher cellular uptake in Caco-2 cells. Furthermore, energy-dependent endocytosis and paracellular pathway contributed to the cellular transport of nanoparticles. After oral administration in rats, EGAC-BSA significantly enhanced the intestinal permeation of BSA compared to free BSA. In conclusion, EGAC-BSA appears to be promising as an effective oral delivery system for proteins with enhanced intestinal absorption.
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- Sang Hoon Lee
- College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Dongguk-ro-32, Ilsan-Donggu, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Dongguk-ro-32, Ilsan-Donggu, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Dongguk-ro-32, Ilsan-Donggu, Goyang, Republic of Korea.
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Guo J, Ho JCS, Chin H, Mark AE, Zhou C, Kjelleberg S, Liedberg B, Parikh AN, Cho NJ, Hinks J, Mu Y, Seviour T. Response of microbial membranes to butanol: interdigitation vs. disorder. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2019; 21:11903-11915. [PMID: 31125035 DOI: 10.1039/c9cp01469a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Biobutanol production by fermentation is potentially a sustainable alternative to butanol production from fossil fuels. However, the toxicity of butanol to fermentative bacteria, resulting largely from cell membrane fluidization, limits production titers and is a major factor limiting the uptake of the technology. Here, studies were undertaken, in vitro and in silico, on the butanol effects on a representative bacterial (i.e. Escherichia coli) inner cell membrane. A critical butanol : lipid ratio for stability of 2 : 1 was observed, computationally, consistent with complete interdigitation. However, at this ratio the bilayer was ∼20% thicker than for full interdigitation. Furthermore, butanol intercalation induced acyl chain bending and increased disorder, measured as a 27% lateral diffusivity increase experimentally in a supported lipid bilayer. There was also a monophasic Tm reduction in butanol-treated large unilamellar vesicles. Both behaviours are inconsistent with an interdigitated gel. Butanol thus causes only partial interdigitation at physiological temperatures, due to butanol accumulating at the phospholipid headgroups. Acyl tail disordering (i.e. splaying and bending) fills the subsequent voids. Finally, butanol short-circuits the bilayer and creates a coupled system where interdigitated and splayed phospholipids coexist. These findings will inform the design of strategies targeting bilayer stability for increasing biobutanol production titers.
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- Jingjing Guo
- Singapore Centre for Environmental Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), Nanyang Technological University, 60 Nanyang Drive, 637551, Singapore.
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Wang S, Guo H, Li Y, Li X. Penetration of nanoparticles across a lipid bilayer: effects of particle stiffness and surface hydrophobicity. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:4025-4034. [PMID: 30768108 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr09381d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The cellular uptake of nanoparticles (NPs) has drawn significant attention due to their great importance and potential in drug delivery, bioimaging, and specific targeting. Here, we conduct a computational study on the translocation process of soft nanoparticles with different elasticities and surface hydrophobicities through a lipid bilayer membrane. It is shown that the translocation abilities of hydrophilic NPs can be enhanced by increasing their stiffness, while the penetrability of hydrophobic NPs is weakened by increasing the particle stiffness. The free energy analysis indicates that rigid hydrophilic NPs and soft hydrophobic NPs encounter lower energy barriers during penetration. In direct translocation, different deformation modes are observed for NPs with different surface hydrophobicities during cellular internalization. Further, deformation analysis demonstrates that hydrophilic NPs are flattened in the membrane plane, while hydrophobic NPs are elongated along the membrane norm during penetration. We conclude that the elasticity of NPs has an obvious impact on their ability to penetrate across the lipid bilayer membrane through different morphological responses of hydrophilic and hydrophobic NPs. These results shed light on the coupled effects of particle elasticity and surface hydrophobicity on the cellular uptake of elastic NPs, which may provide useful guidelines for designing effective nanocarrier systems for drug delivery.
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- Shuo Wang
- Department of Engineering Mechanics, School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering (State Key Laboratory of Ocean Engineering, MOE Key Laboratory of Hydrodynamics), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China.
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Engineering Mechanics, School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering (State Key Laboratory of Ocean Engineering, MOE Key Laboratory of Hydrodynamics), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China.
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- Department of Engineering Mechanics and Key Laboratory of Soft Machines and Smart Devices of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China.
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Sheavly JK, Pedersen JA, Van Lehn RC. Curvature-driven adsorption of cationic nanoparticles to phase boundaries in multicomponent lipid bilayers. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:2767-2778. [PMID: 30672546 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr07763k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Understanding the interactions between surface-functionalized gold nanoparticles (NPs) and lipid bilayers is necessary to guide the design of NPs for biomedical applications. Recent experiments found that cationic NPs adsorb more strongly to phase-separated multicomponent lipid bilayers than single-component liquid-disordered bilayers, suggesting that phase separation affects NP-bilayer interactions. In this work, we use coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the effect of lipid phase behavior on the adsorption of small cationic NPs. We first determined the free energy change for adsorbing a NP to one-phase liquid-disordered and one-phase liquid-ordered bilayers. The simulations indicate that NP adsorption depends on a competition between favorable NP-lipid interactions and the unfavorable curvature deformation of the bilayer, resulting in stronger interactions with the liquid-disordered bilayer due to its lower bending modulus. We then measured the free energy change associated with moving a NP across the surface of a phase-separated bilayer and identified a free energy minimum at the phase boundary. The free energy minimum is attributed to the thickness gradient between the two phases that enables favorable NP-lipid interactions without necessitating large curvature deformations. The simulation results thus indicate that the intrinsic curvature present at phase boundaries drives preferential interactions with surface-adsorbed NPs, providing new insight into the forces that drive NP behavior at multicomponent, phase-separated lipid bilayers.
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- Jonathan K Sheavly
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1415 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI, USA.
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Pfeiffer T, De Nicola A, Montis C, Carlà F, van der Vegt NFA, Berti D, Milano G. Nanoparticles at Biomimetic Interfaces: Combined Experimental and Simulation Study on Charged Gold Nanoparticles/Lipid Bilayer Interfaces. J Phys Chem Lett 2019; 10:129-137. [PMID: 30563321 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.8b03399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The poor understanding of the interaction of nanomaterials with biologically relevant interfaces is recognized as one of the major issues currently limiting the development of nanomedicine. The central purpose of this study is to compare experimental (confocal microscopy, fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, X-ray reflectivity) and computational (molecular dynamics simulations) results to thoroughly describe the interaction of cationic gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) with mixed zwitterionic/anionic lipid membranes. The adhesion of AuNPs to the lipid membrane is investigated on different length scales from a structural and dynamical point of view; with this approach, a series of complex phenomena, spanning from lipid extraction, localized membrane disruption, lateral phase separation, and slaved diffusion, are characterized and interpreted from a molecular level to macroscopic observations.
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- Tobias Pfeiffer
- Eduard-Zintl-Institut für Anorganische und Physikalische Chemie , Technische Universität Darmstadt , Alarich-Weiss-Straße 10 , Darmstadt 64289 , Germany
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- Department of Organic Materials Science , Yamagata University , 4-3-16 Jonan Yonezawa , Yamagata-ken 992-8510 , Japan
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff" and CSGI , University of Florence , via della Lastruccia 3 , 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence , Italy
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- European Synchrotron Radiation Facility , CS 40220 , Grenoble Cedex 9, France
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- Eduard-Zintl-Institut für Anorganische und Physikalische Chemie , Technische Universität Darmstadt , Alarich-Weiss-Straße 10 , Darmstadt 64289 , Germany
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- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff" and CSGI , University of Florence , via della Lastruccia 3 , 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Florence , Italy
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- Department of Organic Materials Science , Yamagata University , 4-3-16 Jonan Yonezawa , Yamagata-ken 992-8510 , Japan
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Foroozandeh P, Aziz AA. Insight into Cellular Uptake and Intracellular Trafficking of Nanoparticles. NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS 2018; 13:339. [PMID: 30361809 PMCID: PMC6202307 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-018-2728-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 748] [Impact Index Per Article: 124.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Nanoparticle science is rapidly changing the landscape of various scientific fields and defining new technological platforms. This is perhaps even more evident in the field of nanomedicine whereby nanoparticles have been used as a tool for the treatment and diagnosis of many diseases. However, despite the tremendous benefit conferred, common pitfalls of this technology is its potential short and long-term effects on the human body. To understand these issues, many scientific studies have been carried out. This review attempts to shed light on some of these studies and its outcomes. The topics that were examined in this review include the different possible uptake pathways of nanoparticles and intracellular trafficking routes. Additionally, the effect of physicochemical properties of nanoparticle such as size, shape, charge and surface chemistry in determining the mechanism of uptake and biological function of nanoparticles are also addressed.
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- Parisa Foroozandeh
- School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Gelugor, Penang Malaysia
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- School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Gelugor, Penang Malaysia
- Nano-Biotechnology Research and Innovation (NanoBRI), Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Gelugor, Penang Malaysia
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Shi X, Tian F. Multiscale Modeling and Simulation of Nano‐Carriers Delivery through Biological Barriers—A Review. ADVANCED THEORY AND SIMULATIONS 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/adts.201800105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Xinghua Shi
- CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchy FabricationCAS Center for Excellence in NanoscienceNational Center for Nanoscience and TechnologyChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
- School of Nanoscience and TechnologyUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences NO.19A Yuquan Road Beijing 100049 China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchy FabricationCAS Center for Excellence in NanoscienceNational Center for Nanoscience and TechnologyChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
- School of Nanoscience and TechnologyUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences NO.19A Yuquan Road Beijing 100049 China
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Kinnear C, Moore TL, Rodriguez-Lorenzo L, Rothen-Rutishauser B, Petri-Fink A. Form Follows Function: Nanoparticle Shape and Its Implications for Nanomedicine. Chem Rev 2017; 117:11476-11521. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.7b00194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 342] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Calum Kinnear
- Bio21 Institute & School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne, Parkville 3010, Australia
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Behzadi S, Serpooshan V, Tao W, Hamaly MA, Alkawareek MY, Dreaden EC, Brown D, Alkilany AM, Farokhzad OC, Mahmoudi M. Cellular uptake of nanoparticles: journey inside the cell. Chem Soc Rev 2017; 46:4218-4244. [PMID: 28585944 PMCID: PMC5593313 DOI: 10.1039/c6cs00636a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1440] [Impact Index Per Article: 205.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Nanoscale materials are increasingly found in consumer goods, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. While these particles interact with the body in myriad ways, their beneficial and/or deleterious effects ultimately arise from interactions at the cellular and subcellular level. Nanoparticles (NPs) can modulate cell fate, induce or prevent mutations, initiate cell-cell communication, and modulate cell structure in a manner dictated largely by phenomena at the nano-bio interface. Recent advances in chemical synthesis have yielded new nanoscale materials with precisely defined biochemical features, and emerging analytical techniques have shed light on nuanced and context-dependent nano-bio interactions within cells. In this review, we provide an objective and comprehensive account of our current understanding of the cellular uptake of NPs and the underlying parameters controlling the nano-cellular interactions, along with the available analytical techniques to follow and track these processes.
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- Shahed Behzadi
- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Shityakov S, Roewer N, Broscheit JA, Förster C. In silico models for nanotoxicity evaluation and prediction at the blood-brain barrier level: A mini-review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.comtox.2017.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Quan X, Peng C, Zhao D, Li L, Fan J, Zhou J. Molecular Understanding of the Penetration of Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles into Asymmetric Membranes. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2017; 33:361-371. [PMID: 27794619 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b02937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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In this work, the interactions between surface-functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and asymmetric membranes and the associated cytotoxicity were explored by coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations. Simulation results show that the surface chemistry of AuNPs and the asymmetry of lipid membranes play significant roles. AuNPs with different signs of charges spontaneously adhere to the membrane surface or penetrate the membrane core. Also, the asymmetric distribution of charged lipids in membranes can facilitate the penetration of cationic AuNPs. Increasing the surface charge density (SCD) of AuNPs can not only improve the penetration efficiency but also lead to more disruption of the membrane structure. Moreover, the flip-flop of charged lipids in the inner leaflet can be observed during the translocation of AuNPs with a high SCD. The breakdown of membrane asymmetry may hinder the cellular internalization of AuNPs in a direct penetration mechanism. More importantly, we demonstrate that the hydrophobic contact between protruding solvent-exposed lipid tails and the hydrophobic moieties of ligands can mediate the insertion of AuNPs with a low SCD into cell membranes, which will exhibit less cytotoxicity in most in vivo applications. This may open a new exciting avenue to developing nanocarriers with a higher translocation efficiency and a lower toxicity simultaneously for biomedical applications.
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- Xuebo Quan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Product Technology, South China University of Technology , Guangzhou 510640, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Product Technology, South China University of Technology , Guangzhou 510640, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Product Technology, South China University of Technology , Guangzhou 510640, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Product Technology, South China University of Technology , Guangzhou 510640, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Product Technology, South China University of Technology , Guangzhou 510640, P. R. China
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Lee JH, Shin Y, Lee W, Whang K, Kim D, Lee LP, Choi JW, Kang T. General and programmable synthesis of hybrid liposome/metal nanoparticles. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2016; 2:e1601838. [PMID: 28028544 PMCID: PMC5161430 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.1601838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2016] [Accepted: 11/15/2016] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Hybrid liposome/metal nanoparticles are promising candidate materials for biomedical applications. However, the poor selectivity and low yield of the desired hybrid during synthesis pose a challenge. We designed a programmable liposome by selective encoding of a reducing agent, which allows self-crystallization of metal nanoparticles within the liposome to produce stable liposome/metal nanoparticles alone. We synthesized seven types of liposome/monometallic and more complex liposome/bimetallic hybrids. The resulting nanoparticles are tunable in size and metal composition, and their surface plasmon resonance bands are controllable in visible and near infrared. Owing to outer lipid bilayer, our liposome/Au nanoparticle shows better colloidal stability in biologically relevant solutions as well as higher endocytosis efficiency than gold nanoparticles without the liposome. We used this hybrid in intracellular imaging of living cells via surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, taking advantage of its improved physicochemical properties. We believe that our method greatly increases the utility of metal nanoparticles in in vivo applications.
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- Jin-Ho Lee
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 121-742, Korea
- Biomolecular Nanotechnology Center, Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center, Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 121-742, Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 121-742, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 121-742, Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 121-742, Korea
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- Biomolecular Nanotechnology Center, Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center, Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 121-742, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 121-742, Korea
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Mao QX, E S, Xia JM, Song RS, Shu Y, Chen XW, Wang JH. Hydrophobic Carbon Nanodots with Rapid Cell Penetrability and Tunable Photoluminescence Behavior for in Vitro and in Vivo Imaging. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2016; 32:12221-12229. [PMID: 27805819 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b03331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Tunable fluorescent emission and applications in both in vitro and in vivo imaging of hydrophobic carbon nanodots (CNDs) with rapid penetration capability are reported. The hydrophobic CNDs are prepared via hydrothermal treatment of ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide and exhibit excitation-dependent photoluminescence behavior along with a red-shift in the excitation/emission maxima with concentration. The quantum yields of the as-prepared CNDs are in the range of 2.5-4.8% at an excitation wavelength of 300-600 nm. The rapid penetration behavior (within 1 min) of CNDs into the cell membrane significantly reduces the sample treatment time and avoids potential fluorescence quenching induced by the interaction between CNDs and samples. A co-location study reveals that the hydrophobic CNDs are distributed mainly in the lysosome. The potentials of the hydrophobic CNDs as fluorescent probe in in vitro and in vivo imaging are well demonstrated by the labeling of HeLa cells, MCF-7 cells, A549 cells, and Kunming mice.
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- Quan-Xing Mao
- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University , Box 332, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University , Box 332, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University , Box 332, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Institute of Biotechnology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University , Shenyang 110169, China
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- Institute of Biotechnology, College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University , Shenyang 110169, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University , Box 332, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University , Box 332, Shenyang 110819, China
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Rahman L, Wu D, Johnston M, William A, Halappanavar S. Toxicogenomics analysis of mouse lung responses following exposure to titanium dioxide nanomaterials reveal their disease potential at high doses. Mutagenesis 2016; 32:59-76. [PMID: 27760801 PMCID: PMC5180171 DOI: 10.1093/mutage/gew048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) induce lung inflammation in experimental animals. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive toxicogenomic analysis of lung responses in mice exposed to six individual TiO2NPs exhibiting different sizes (8, 20 and 300nm), crystalline structure (anatase, rutile or anatase/rutile) and surface modifications (hydrophobic or hydrophilic) to investigate whether the mechanisms leading to TiO2NP-induced lung inflammation are property specific. A detailed histopathological analysis was conducted to investigate the long-term disease implications of acute exposure to TiO2NPs. C57BL/6 mice were exposed to 18, 54, 162 or 486 µg of TiO2NPs/mouse via single intratracheal instillation. Controls were exposed to dispersion medium only. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and lung tissue were sampled on 1, 28 and 90 days post-exposure. Although all TiO2NPs induced lung inflammation as measured by the neutrophil influx in BALF, rutile-type TiO2NPs induced higher inflammation with the hydrophilic rutile TiO2NP showing the maximum increase. Accordingly, the rutile TiO2NPs induced higher number of differentially expressed genes. Histopathological analysis of lung sections on Day 90 post-exposure showed increased collagen staining and fibrosis-like changes following exposure to the rutile TiO2NPs at the highest dose tested. Among the anatase, the smallest TiO2NP of 8nm showed the maximum response. The anatase TiO2NP of 300nm was the least responsive of all. The results suggest that the severity of lung inflammation is property specific; however, the underlying mechanisms (genes and pathways perturbed) leading to inflammation were the same for all particle types. While the particle size clearly influenced the overall acute lung responses, a combination of small size, crystalline structure and hydrophilic surface contributed to the long-term pathological effects observed at the highest dose (486 µg/mouse). Although the dose at which the pathological changes were observed is considered physiologically high, the study highlights the disease potential of certain TiO2NPs of specific properties.
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- Luna Rahman
- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Tunney's Pasture Bldg. 8, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9, Canada and
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Tunney's Pasture Bldg. 8, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9, Canada and
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- Centre for Biologics Evaluation, Biologics and Genetic Therapies Directorate, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9, Canada
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Tunney's Pasture Bldg. 8, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9, Canada and
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- Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Tunney's Pasture Bldg. 8, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9, Canada and
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Aydin F, Dutt M. Surface Reconfiguration of Binary Lipid Vesicles via Electrostatically Induced Nanoparticle Adsorption. J Phys Chem B 2016; 120:6646-56. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.6b02334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Fikret Aydin
- Department
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Biochemical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, United States
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- Department
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Biochemical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, United States
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Bahrami AH, Lipowsky R, Weikl TR. The role of membrane curvature for the wrapping of nanoparticles. SOFT MATTER 2016; 12:581-7. [PMID: 26506073 DOI: 10.1039/c5sm01793a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Cellular internalization of nanoparticles requires the full wrapping of the nanoparticles by the cell membrane. This wrapping process can occur spontaneously if the adhesive interactions between the nanoparticles and the membranes are sufficiently strong to compensate for the cost of membrane bending. In this article, we show that the membrane curvature prior to wrapping plays a key role for the wrapping process, besides the size and shape of the nanoparticles that have been investigated in recent years. For membrane segments that initially bulge away from nanoparticles by having a mean curvature of the same sign as the mean curvature of the particle surface, we find strongly stable partially wrapped states that can prevent full wrapping. For membrane segments that initially bulge towards the nanoparticles, in contrast, partially wrapped states can constitute a significant energetic barrier for the wrapping process.
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- Amir Houshang Bahrami
- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Department of Theory and Bio-Systems, Science Park Golm, 14424 Potsdam, Germany.
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Yue T, Xu Y, Sun M, Zhang X, Huang F. How tubular aggregates interact with biomembranes: wrapping, fusion and pearling. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2016; 18:1082-91. [DOI: 10.1039/c5cp06511a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
Abstract
How soft tubular aggregates interact with biomembranes is crucial for understanding the formation of membrane tubes connecting two eukaryotic cells, which are initially created from one cell and then connect with the other.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tongtao Yue
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing
- Center for Bioengineering and Biotechnology
- China University of Petroleum (East China)
- Qingdao
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing
- Center for Bioengineering and Biotechnology
- China University of Petroleum (East China)
- Qingdao
- China
| | - Mingbin Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing
- Center for Bioengineering and Biotechnology
- China University of Petroleum (East China)
- Qingdao
- China
| | - Xianren Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Beijing
- China
| | - Fang Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing
- Center for Bioengineering and Biotechnology
- China University of Petroleum (East China)
- Qingdao
- China
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