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Wu C, Liao W, Zhang Y, Yan Y. Peptide-based supramolecular hydrogels and their biotherapeutic applications. Biomater Sci 2024. [PMID: 39158039 DOI: 10.1039/d4bm00865k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
Abstract
In recent years, supramolecular hydrogels have made groundbreaking research progress in biomedical fields such as drug delivery, biosensing, imaging analysis, and tissue engineering. Peptides, with their unique characteristics of facile preparation, low immunogenicity and easy biodegradability, are commonly used as building blocks of supramolecular hydrogels. Peptide-based supramolecular hydrogels loaded with drugs, prepared via physical means or covalent crosslinking, exhibit unique three-dimensional network structures and strong water retention capacities. These properties enhance drug bioavailability and reduce side effects, enabling drug accumulation and responsive release at disease sites, significantly improving the therapeutic efficacy. Here, we review recent advancements in peptide-based supramolecular hydrogels and their biotherapeutic applications, including chemotherapy, photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, immunotherapy, gene therapy, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory treatments, and other biological applications. This review aims to provide new inspiration for the development of biomaterials in the therapeutic field and provide more personalized options for disease treatment. Additionally, challenges and limitations in this field are briefly discussed.
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- Chengfan Wu
- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China.
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China.
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China.
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China.
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Shang Y, Zhu Q, Ding J, Zhao L, Zhang F, Lu J, Feng Y, Wang J, Liu Z, Kuang M, Li C. Bioactive peptide relieves glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis by giant macrocyclic encapsulation. J Control Release 2024; 369:75-87. [PMID: 38458570 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.02.048] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Bioactive peptides play a crucial role in the field of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. However, their application in vivo and clinic is hindered by their poor stability, short half-life, and low retention rate. Herein, we propose a novel strategy for encapsulating bioactive peptides using giant macrocycles. Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) bioactive mimicking peptide Nap-FFGVRKKP (P) was selected as the representative of a bioactive peptide. Quaterphen[4]arene (4) exhibited extensive host-guest complexation with P, and the binding constant was (1.16 ± 0.10) × 107 M-1. In vitro cell experiments confirmed that P + 4 could promote the proliferation of BMSCs by 2.27 times. Even with the addition of the inhibitor dexamethasone (Dex), P + 4 was still able to save 76.94% of the cells in the control group. Compared to the Dex group, the bone mass of the mice with osteoporosis in the P + 4 group was significantly increased. The mean trabecular thickness (Tb.Th) increased by 17.03%, and the trabecular bone volume fraction (BV/TV) values increased by 40.55%. This supramolecular bioactive peptide delivery strategy provides a general approach for delivering bioactive peptides and opens up new opportunities for the development of peptide-based drugs.
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- Yuna Shang
- Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies on Intelligent Molecules, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, China
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- Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies on Intelligent Molecules, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies on Intelligent Molecules, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies on Intelligent Molecules, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies on Intelligent Molecules, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies on Intelligent Molecules, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies on Intelligent Molecules, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, China.
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- Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies on Intelligent Molecules, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China.
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Zhang J, Zhao D, Lu K. Mechanisms and influencing factors of peptide hydrogel formation and biomedicine applications of hydrogels. SOFT MATTER 2023; 19:7479-7493. [PMID: 37756117 DOI: 10.1039/d3sm01057k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Self-assembled peptide-based hydrogels have shown great potential in bio-related applications due to their porous structure, strong mechanical stability, high biocompatibility, and easy functionalization. Herein, the structure and characteristics of hydrogels and the mechanism of action of several regular secondary structures during gelation are investigated. The factors influencing the formation of peptide hydrogels, especially the pH responsiveness and salt ion induction are analyzed and summarized. Finally, the biomedical applications of peptide hydrogels, such as bone tissue engineering, cell culture, antigen presentation, antibacterial materials, and drug delivery are reviewed.
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- Jiahui Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Locus Street, High-Tech Industry Development Zone, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Locus Street, High-Tech Industry Development Zone, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Locus Street, High-Tech Industry Development Zone, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
- School of Chemical Engineering and Food Science, Zhengzhou University of Technology, Yingcai Road 18, Zhengzhou, 450044, Henan Province, China.
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Falcone N, Ermis M, Tamay DG, Mecwan M, Monirizad M, Mathes TG, Jucaud V, Choroomi A, de Barros NR, Zhu Y, Vrana NE, Kraatz HB, Kim HJ, Khademhosseini A. Peptide Hydrogels as Immunomaterials and Their Use in Cancer Immunotherapy Delivery. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2301096. [PMID: 37256647 PMCID: PMC10615713 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202301096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Peptide-based hydrogel biomaterials have emerged as an excellent strategy for immune system modulation. Peptide-based hydrogels are supramolecular materials that self-assemble into various nanostructures through various interactive forces (i.e., hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions) and respond to microenvironmental stimuli (i.e., pH, temperature). While they have been reported in numerous biomedical applications, they have recently been deemed promising candidates to improve the efficacy of cancer immunotherapies and treatments. Immunotherapies seek to harness the body's immune system to preemptively protect against and treat various diseases, such as cancer. However, their low efficacy rates result in limited patient responses to treatment. Here, the immunomaterial's potential to improve these efficacy rates by either functioning as immune stimulators through direct immune system interactions and/or delivering a range of immune agents is highlighted. The chemical and physical properties of these peptide-based materials that lead to immuno modulation and how one may design a system to achieve desired immune responses in a controllable manner are discussed. Works in the literature that reports peptide hydrogels as adjuvant systems and for the delivery of immunotherapies are highlighted. Finally, the future trends and possible developments based on peptide hydrogels for cancer immunotherapy applications are discussed.
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- Natashya Falcone
- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, 1018 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, 1018 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, USA
- BIOMATEN, Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- BIOMATEN, Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, 1018 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, 1018 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, 1018 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, 1018 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, 1018 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, 1018 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, 1018 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, USA
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- SPARTHA Medical, CRBS 1 Rue Eugene Boeckel, Strasbourg, 67000, France
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5S 3E5, Canada
- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, ON, M1C 1A4, Canada
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, 1018 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, USA
- College of Pharmacy, Korea University, Sejong, 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, 1018 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, USA
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Jia S, Ji S, Zhao J, Lv Y, Wang J, Sun D, Ding D. A Fluorinated Supramolecular Self-Assembled Peptide as Nanovaccine Adjuvant for Enhanced Cancer Vaccine Therapy. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2201409. [PMID: 36802205 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Adjuvants play an important role in enhancing vaccine-induced immune protection. Adequate cellular uptake, robust lysosomal escape, and subsequent antigen cross-presentation are critical steps for vaccine adjuvants to effectively elicit cellular immunity. Here, a fluorinated supramolecular strategy to generate a series of peptide adjuvants by using arginine (R) and fluorinated diphenylalanine peptide (DP) is adopted. It is found that the self-assembly ability and antigen-binding affinity of these adjuvants increase with the number of fluorine (F) and can be regulated by R. By comparison, 4RDP(F5) shows the strongest binding affinity with model antigen ovalbumin (OVA) and the best performance in dendritic cells maturation and antigen's lysosomal escape, which contributes to the subsequent antigen cross-presentation. As a consequence, 4RDP(F5)-OVA nanovaccine generates a strong cellular immunity in a prophylactic OVA-expressing EG7-OVA lymphoma model, leading to long-term immune memory for resisting tumor challenge. What's more, 4RDP(F5)-OVA nanovaccine in combination with anti-programmed cell death ligand-1 (anti-PD-L1) checkpoint blockade could effectively elicit anti-tumor immune responses and inhibit tumor growth in a therapeutic EG7-OVA lymphoma model. Overall, this study demonstrates the simplicity and effectiveness of fluorinated supramolecular strategies for constructing adjuvants and might provide an attractive vaccine adjuvant candidate for cancer immunotherapy.
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- Shaorui Jia
- Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, School of Life Science and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, School of Life Science and Technology, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Cell Responses, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Jiangsu Center for the Collaboration and Innovation of Cancer Biotherapy, Cancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221002, China
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Sharma P, Roy S. Designing ECM-inspired supramolecular scaffolds by utilizing the interactions between a minimalistic neuroactive peptide and heparin. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:7537-7558. [PMID: 37022122 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr06221f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Short bioactive peptide-based supramolecular hydrogels are emerging as interesting candidates for developing scaffolds for tissue engineering applications. However, proteins and peptides represent only a single class of molecules present in the native ECM, thus, recapitulating the complete ECM microenvironment via only peptide-based biomaterials is extremely challenging. In this direction, complex multicomponent-based biomaterials have started gaining importance for achieving the biofunctional complexity and structural hierarchy of the native ECM. Sugar-peptide complexes can be explored in this direction as they provide essential biological signaling required for cellular growth and survival in vivo. In this direction, we explored the fabrication of an advanced scaffold by employing heparin and short bioactive peptide interactions at the molecular level. Interestingly, the addition of heparin into the peptide has significantly modulated the supramolecular organization, nanofibrous morphology and the mechanical properties of the scaffold. Additionally, the combined hydrogels demonstrated superior biocompatibility as compared to the peptide counterpart at certain ratios. These newly developed scaffolds were also observed to be stable under 3-D cell culture conditions and supported cellular adhesion and proliferation. Most importantly, the inflammatory response was also minimized in the case of combined hydrogels as compared to heparin. We expect that this approach of using simple non-covalent interactions between the ECM-inspired small molecules to fabricate biomaterials with improved mechanical and biological properties could advance the current knowledge on designing ECM mimetic biomaterials. Such an attempt would create a novel, adaptable and simplistic bottom-up strategy for the invention of new and more complex biomaterials of ECM origin with advanced functions.
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- Pooja Sharma
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector-81, Knowledge City, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, Pin - 140306, India.
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector-81, Knowledge City, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, Pin - 140306, India.
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Hamley IW. Self-Assembly, Bioactivity, and Nanomaterials Applications of Peptide Conjugates with Bulky Aromatic Terminal Groups. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:384-409. [PMID: 36735801 PMCID: PMC9945136 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c01041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The self-assembly and structural and functional properties of peptide conjugates containing bulky terminal aromatic substituents are reviewed with a particular focus on bioactivity. Terminal moieties include Fmoc [fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl], naphthalene, pyrene, naproxen, diimides of naphthalene or pyrene, and others. These provide a driving force for self-assembly due to π-stacking and hydrophobic interactions, in addition to the hydrogen bonding, electrostatic, and other forces between short peptides. The balance of these interactions leads to a propensity to self-assembly, even for conjugates to single amino acids. The hybrid molecules often form hydrogels built from a network of β-sheet fibrils. The properties of these as biomaterials to support cell culture, or in the development of molecules that can assemble in cells (in response to cellular enzymes, or otherwise) with a range of fascinating bioactivities such as anticancer or antimicrobial activity, are highlighted. In addition, applications of hydrogels as slow-release drug delivery systems and in catalysis and other applications are discussed. The aromatic nature of the substituents also provides a diversity of interesting optoelectronic properties that have been demonstrated in the literature, and an overview of this is also provided. Also discussed are coassembly and enzyme-instructed self-assembly which enable precise tuning and (stimulus-responsive) functionalization of peptide nanostructures.
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Chavda VP, Solanki HK, Davidson M, Apostolopoulos V, Bojarska J. Peptide-Drug Conjugates: A New Hope for Cancer Management. Molecules 2022; 27:7232. [PMID: 36364057 PMCID: PMC9658517 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27217232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 08/07/2023] Open
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Cancer remains the leading cause of death worldwide despite advances in treatment options for patients. As such, safe and effective therapeutics are required. Short peptides provide advantages to be used in cancer management due to their unique properties, amazing versatility, and progress in biotechnology to overcome peptide limitations. Several appealing peptide-based therapeutic strategies have been developed. Here, we provide an overview of peptide conjugates, the better equivalents of antibody-drug conjugates, as the next generation of drugs for required precise targeting, enhanced cellular permeability, improved drug selectivity, and reduced toxicity for the efficient treatment of cancers. We discuss the basic components of drug conjugates and their release action, including the release of cytotoxins from the linker. We also present peptide-drug conjugates under different stages of clinical development as well as regulatory and other challenges.
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- Vivek P. Chavda
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, L M College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad 380008, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, L M College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad 380008, Gujarat, India
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3030, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3030, Australia
- Immunology Program, Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science, Melbourne, VIC 3021, Australia
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- Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, 116 Zeromskiego Street, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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Zheng J, Song X, Yang Z, Yin C, Luo W, Yin C, Ni Y, Wang Y, Zhang Y. Self-assembly hydrogels of therapeutic agents for local drug delivery. J Control Release 2022; 350:898-921. [PMID: 36089171 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Advanced drug delivery systems are of vital importance to enhance therapeutic efficacy. Among various recently developed formulations, self-assembling hydrogels composed of therapeutic agents have shown promising potential for local drug delivery owing to their excellent biocompatibility, high drug-loading efficiency, low systemic toxicity, and sustained drug release behavior. In particular, therapeutic agents self-assembling hydrogels with well-defined nanostructures are beneficial for direct delivery to the target site via injection, not only improving drug availability, but also extending their retention time and promoting cellular uptake. In brief, the self-assembly approach offers better opportunities to improve the precision of pharmaceutical treatment and achieve superior treatment efficacies. In this review, we intend to cover the recent developments in therapeutic agent self-assembling hydrogels. First, the molecular structures, self-assembly mechanisms, and application of self-assembling hydrogels are systematically outlined. Then, we summarize the various self-assembly strategies, including the single therapeutic agent, metal-coordination, enzyme-instruction, and co-assembly of multiple therapeutic agents. Finally, the potential challenges and future perspectives are discussed. We hope that this review will provide useful insights into the design and preparation of therapeutic agent self-assembling hydrogels.
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- Jun Zheng
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Institute of Integrative Medicine, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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Zhang Z, Wang J, Xia W, Cao D, Wang X, Kuang Y, Luo Y, Yuan C, Lu J, Liu X. Application of Hydrogels as Carrier in Tumor Therapy: A Review. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200740. [PMID: 36070227 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200740] [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: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Cancer is one of the most intractable diseases in the world because of its high recurrence rate, high metastasis rate and high lethality rate. Traditional chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery have unsatisfactory therapeutic effects and cause many severe side effects at the same time. Hydrogel is a new type of biomaterial with the advantages of good biocompatibility and easy degradation, which can be used as a carrier of functional nanomaterials for tumor therapy. Herein, we represent the progress of hydrogels with different skeletons and their application as carrier in tumor treatment. The hydrogels are listed as polyethylene glycol-based hydrogels, chitosan-based hydrogels, peptide-based hydrogels, hyaluronic acid-based hydrogels, steroid-based hydrogels and other hydrogels by skeletons, and their properties, modifications and toxicities were introduced. Some representative applications of combined hydrogels with nanomaterial for chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, sonodynamic therapy, chemodynamic therapy and synergistic therapy are highlighted.
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- Ziwen Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for Pharmaceutical Intelligent Equipment, Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center for Druggability of Cardiovascular noncoding RNA, Institute for Frontier Medical Technology, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for Pharmaceutical Intelligent Equipment, Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center for Druggability of Cardiovascular noncoding RNA, Institute for Frontier Medical Technology, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for Pharmaceutical Intelligent Equipment, Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center for Druggability of Cardiovascular noncoding RNA, Institute for Frontier Medical Technology, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for Pharmaceutical Intelligent Equipment, Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center for Druggability of Cardiovascular noncoding RNA, Institute for Frontier Medical Technology, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for Pharmaceutical Intelligent Equipment, Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center for Druggability of Cardiovascular noncoding RNA, Institute for Frontier Medical Technology, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for Pharmaceutical Intelligent Equipment, Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center for Druggability of Cardiovascular noncoding RNA, Institute for Frontier Medical Technology, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for Pharmaceutical Intelligent Equipment, Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center for Druggability of Cardiovascular noncoding RNA, Institute for Frontier Medical Technology, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for Pharmaceutical Intelligent Equipment, Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center for Druggability of Cardiovascular noncoding RNA, Institute for Frontier Medical Technology, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for Pharmaceutical Intelligent Equipment, Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center for Druggability of Cardiovascular noncoding RNA, Institute for Frontier Medical Technology, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Technology Research Center for Pharmaceutical Intelligent Equipment, Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center for Druggability of Cardiovascular noncoding RNA, Institute for Frontier Medical Technology, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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Binaymotlagh R, Chronopoulou L, Haghighi FH, Fratoddi I, Palocci C. Peptide-Based Hydrogels: New Materials for Biosensing and Biomedical Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:5871. [PMID: 36079250 PMCID: PMC9456777 DOI: 10.3390/ma15175871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Peptide-based hydrogels have attracted increasing attention for biological applications and diagnostic research due to their impressive features including biocompatibility and biodegradability, injectability, mechanical stability, high water absorption capacity, and tissue-like elasticity. The aim of this review will be to present an updated report on the advancement of peptide-based hydrogels research activity in recent years in the field of anticancer drug delivery, antimicrobial and wound healing materials, 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering, and vaccines. Additionally, the biosensing applications of this key group of hydrogels will be discussed mainly focusing the attention on cancer detection.
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- Roya Binaymotlagh
- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
- Research Center for Applied Sciences to the Safeguard of Environment and Cultural Heritage (CIABC), Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Chen K, Wu X, Wang Q, Wang Y, Zhang H, Zhao S, Li C, Hu Z, Yang Z, Li L. The protective effects of a D-tetra-peptide hydrogel adjuvant vaccine against H7N9 influenza virus in mice. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.04.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Wu X, Tang S, Wang Z, Ma X, Zhang L, Zhang F, Xiao L, Zhao S, Li Q, Wang Y, Wang Q, Chen K. Immune Enhancement by the Tetra-Peptide Hydrogel as a Promising Adjuvant for an H7N9 Vaccine against Highly Pathogenic H7N9 Virus. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10010130. [PMID: 35062791 PMCID: PMC8778772 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10010130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background: Short peptide hydrogel was reported as a possible adjuvant for vaccines. In order to evaluate whether the Tetra-Peptide Hydrogel can be a promising adjuvant for an H7N9 vaccine against the highly pathogenic H7N9 virus, we conducted this study. Methods: Tetra-Peptide Hydrogels (D and L conformations) were prepared by a self-assembly system using a Naproxen acid modified tetra peptide of GFFY (Npx-GFFY). Mice received two immunizations with the D-Tetra-Peptide Hydrogel adjuvant vaccine, the L-Tetra-Peptide Hydrogel adjuvant vaccine, or the split vaccine. Fourteen days following the second dose, the mice were challenged with the highly pathogenic A/Guangdong/GZ8H002/2017(H7N9) virus. The mice were observed for signs of illness, weight loss, pathological alterations of the lung tissues and immune responses in the following 2 weeks. Results: The D/L-Tetra-Peptide Hydrogels resembled long bars with hinges on each other, with a diameter of ~10 nm. The H7N9 vaccine was observed to adhere to the hydrogel. All the unvaccinated mice were dead by 8 days post infection with H7N9. The mice immunized by the split H7N9 vaccine were protected against infection with H7N9. Mice immunized by D/L-Tetra-Peptide Hydrogel adjuvant vaccines experienced shorter symptomatic periods and their micro-neutralization titers were higher than in the split H7N9 vaccine at 2 weeks post infection. The hemagglutinating inhibition (HI) titer in the L-Tetra-Peptide Hydrogel adjuvant vaccine group was higher than that in the split H7N9 vaccine 1 week and 2 weeks post infection. The HI titer in the D-Tetra-Peptide Hydrogel adjuvant vaccine group was higher than that in the split H7N9 vaccine at 2 weeks post infection. Conclusion: The D/L Tetra-Peptide Hydrogels increased the protection of the H7N9 vaccine and could be promising adjuvants for H7N9 vaccines against highly pathogenic H7N9 virus.
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- Xiaoxin Wu
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China; (X.W.); (L.Z.); (F.Z.); (L.X.); (S.Z.); (Q.L.)
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- Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Department, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China;
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- Department of Infectious Disease and Medical Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Hospital, 1229 Gudun Road, Xihu, Hangzhou 310012, China; (Z.W.); (X.M.)
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- Department of Infectious Disease and Medical Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Hospital, 1229 Gudun Road, Xihu, Hangzhou 310012, China; (Z.W.); (X.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China; (X.W.); (L.Z.); (F.Z.); (L.X.); (S.Z.); (Q.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China; (X.W.); (L.Z.); (F.Z.); (L.X.); (S.Z.); (Q.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China; (X.W.); (L.Z.); (F.Z.); (L.X.); (S.Z.); (Q.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China; (X.W.); (L.Z.); (F.Z.); (L.X.); (S.Z.); (Q.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China; (X.W.); (L.Z.); (F.Z.); (L.X.); (S.Z.); (Q.L.)
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- Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
- Correspondence: (Y.W.); (Q.W.); (K.C.)
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- Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
- Correspondence: (Y.W.); (Q.W.); (K.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China; (X.W.); (L.Z.); (F.Z.); (L.X.); (S.Z.); (Q.L.)
- Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
- Correspondence: (Y.W.); (Q.W.); (K.C.)
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Carmona-Ribeiro AM. Supramolecular Nanostructures for Vaccines. Biomimetics (Basel) 2021; 7:6. [PMID: 35076466 PMCID: PMC8788484 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics7010006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Although this is an era of pandemics and many devastating diseases, this is also a time when bionanotechnology flourishes, illuminating a multidisciplinary field where vaccines are quickly becoming a balsam and a prevention against insidious plagues. In this work, we tried to gain and also give a deeper understanding on nanovaccines and their way of acting to prevent or cure cancer, infectious diseases, and diseases caused by parasites. Major nanoadjuvants and nanovaccines are temptatively exemplified trying to contextualize our own work and its relative importance to the field. The main properties for novel adjuvants seem to be the nanosize, the cationic character, and the biocompatibility, even if it is achieved in a low dose-dependent manner.
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- Ana Maria Carmona-Ribeiro
- Biocolloids Laboratory, Departamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, 748, Butantan, São Paulo CEP 05508-000, SP, Brazil
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O'Neill CL, Shrimali PC, Clapacs ZP, Files MA, Rudra JS. Peptide-based supramolecular vaccine systems. Acta Biomater 2021; 133:153-167. [PMID: 34010691 PMCID: PMC8497425 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Currently approved replication-competent and inactivated vaccines are limited by excessive reactogenicity and poor safety profiles, while subunit vaccines are often insufficiently immunogenic without co-administering exogenous adjuvants. Self-assembling peptide-, peptidomimetic-, and protein-based biomaterials offer a means to overcome these challenges through their inherent modularity, multivalency, and biocompatibility. As these scaffolds are biologically derived and present antigenic arrays reminiscent of natural viruses, they are prone to immune recognition and are uniquely capable of functioning as self-adjuvanting vaccine delivery vehicles that improve humoral and cellular responses. Beyond this intrinsic immunological advantage, the wide range of available amino acids allows for facile de novo design or straightforward modifications to existing sequences. This has permitted the development of vaccines and immunotherapies tailored to specific disease models, as well as generalizable platforms that have been successfully applied to prevent or treat numerous infectious and non-infectious diseases. In this review, we briefly introduce the immune system, discuss the structural determinants of coiled coils, β-sheets, peptide amphiphiles, and protein subunit nanoparticles, and highlight the utility of these materials using notable examples of their innate and adaptive immunomodulatory capacity.
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- Conor L O'Neill
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130, United States.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130, United States.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130, United States.
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555, United States.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130, United States.
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Zhang Z, Ai S, Yang Z, Li X. Peptide-based supramolecular hydrogels for local drug delivery. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 174:482-503. [PMID: 34015417 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Peptide-based supramolecular hydrogels have shown great promise as drug delivery systems (DDSs) because of their excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, biological function, synthetic feasibility, and responsiveness to external stimuli. Self-assembling peptide molecules are able rationally designed into specific nanoarchitectures in response to the different environmental factors under different circumstances. Among all stimuli that have been investigated, utilizing inherent biological microenvironment, such as metal ions, enzymes and endogenous redox species, to trigger self-assembly endows such systems spatiotemporal controllability to transport therapeutics more accurately. Materials formed by weak non-covalent interactions result in the shear-thinning and immediate recovery behavior. Thus, they are injectable via a syringe or catheter, making them the ideal vehicles to deliver drugs. Based on the above merits, self-assembling peptide-based DDSs have been applied to treat various diseases via direct administration at the lesion site. Herein, in this review, we outline the triggers for inducing peptide-based hydrogels formation and serving as DDSs. We also described the advancements of peptide-based supramolecular hydrogels for local drug delivery, including intratumoral, subcutaneous, ischemia-related tissue (intramyocardial, intrarenal, and ischemic hind limb), and ocular administration. Finally, we give a brief perspective about the prospects and challenges in this field.
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- Zhenghao Zhang
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, 270 Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou 325027, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, PR China; Jiangsu Center for the Collaboration and Innovation of Cancer Biotherapy, Cancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, PR China.
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, 270 Xueyuan Road, Wenzhou 325027, PR China.
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Petit N, Dyer JM, Clerens S, Gerrard JA, Domigan LJ. Oral delivery of self-assembling bioactive peptides to target gastrointestinal tract disease. Food Funct 2021; 11:9468-9488. [PMID: 33155590 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo01801e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Peptides are known for their diverse bioactivities including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer activity, all three of which are potentially useful in treating colon-associated diseases. Beside their capability to stimulate positive health effects once released in the body, peptides are able to form useful nanostructures such as hydrogels. Combining peptide bioactivity and peptide gel-forming potentials can create interesting systems that can be used for oral delivery. This combination, acting as a two-in-one system, has the potential to avoid the need for delicate entrapment of a drug or natural bioactive compound. We here review the context and research progress, to date, in this area.
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- Noémie Petit
- Riddet Institute, Massey University, PB 11 222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
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Liu M, Wang Z, Feng D, Shang Y, Li X, Liu J, Li C, Yang Z. An Insulin-Inspired Supramolecular Hydrogel for Prevention of Type 1 Diabetes. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:2003599. [PMID: 34026440 PMCID: PMC8132061 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202003599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Supramolecular peptide hydrogel has shown promising potential in vaccine development largely because of its ability to function both as antigen depot and immune adjuvant. Nap-GdFdFdY, a tetrapeptide hydrogel that has been previously reported to exhibit adjuvant effect, is inadvertently found to contain conserved peptide sequence for insulin, proinsulin, and glutamic acid decarboxylase, 3 major autoantigens for the autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D). At present, despite being managed clinically with insulin replacement therapy, T1D remains a major health threat with rapidly increasing incidences, especially in children and young adults, and antigen-specific immune tolerance induction has been proposed as a feasible approach to prevent or delay T1D progression at an early stage. Here, it is reported that innoculation of Nap-GdFdFdY leads to complete protection of nonobese diabetic (NOD) mice from T1D development till the age of 36 weeks. Better maintenance of pancreatic islet morphology with minimal immune cell infiltration is also observed from mice exposed to Nap-GdFdFdY. This beneficial impact is mainly due to its facilitative role on enhancing peripheral T regulatory cell (Treg) population, shown as increased splenic Treg percentage, and function, demonstrated by maintenance of circulating TGF-β1 level. Serum cytokine microarray data further implicate a "buffering" role of Nap-GdFdFdY on systemic inflammatory tone in NOD mice. Thus, with its versatility, applicability, and excellent potency, Nap-GdFdFdY is posited as a novel therapeutic intervention for T1D.
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- Mohan Liu
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical MaterialsBiomedical Barriers Research CentreInstitute of Biomedical EngineeringChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeTianjin300192P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive MaterialsMinistry of EducationCollege of Life SciencesState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical BiologyCollaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineeringand National Institute of Functional MaterialsNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear MedicineInstitute of Radiation MedicineChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeTianjin300192P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical MaterialsBiomedical Barriers Research CentreInstitute of Biomedical EngineeringChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeTianjin300192P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive MaterialsMinistry of EducationCollege of Life SciencesState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical BiologyCollaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineeringand National Institute of Functional MaterialsNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive MaterialsMinistry of EducationCollege of Life SciencesState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical BiologyCollaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineeringand National Institute of Functional MaterialsNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear MedicineInstitute of Radiation MedicineChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeTianjin300192P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical MaterialsBiomedical Barriers Research CentreInstitute of Biomedical EngineeringChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeTianjin300192P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive MaterialsMinistry of EducationCollege of Life SciencesState Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical BiologyCollaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineeringand National Institute of Functional MaterialsNankai UniversityTianjin300071P. R. China
- Jiangsu Center for the Collaboration and Innovation of Cancer BiotherapyCancer InstituteXuzhou Medical UniversityXuzhouJiangsu221004P. R. China
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Feng K, Ma C, Liu Y, Yang X, Yang Z, Chen Y, Xu T, Yang C, Zhang S, Li Q, Wei Z, Zhao D, Zeng P, Han J, Gao J, Chen Y, Duan Y. Encapsulation of LXR ligand by D-Nap-GFFY hydrogel enhances anti-tumorigenic actions of LXR and removes LXR-induced lipogenesis. Am J Cancer Res 2021; 11:2634-2654. [PMID: 33456564 PMCID: PMC7806465 DOI: 10.7150/thno.53139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background and purpose: Activation of liver X receptor (LXR) by its ligand T0901317 (T317) enhances interferon-γ (IFNγ) production to inhibit tumor growth. However, induction of severe hypertriglyceridemia and fatty liver by T317 limits its application. The naphthylacetic acid modified D-enantiomeric-glycine-phenylalanine-phenylalanine-tyrosine (D-Nap-GFFY) can form a nanofiber hydrogel which is selectively taken up by antigen-presenting cells (APCs). In this study, we determined if D-Nap-GFFY-encapsulated T317 (D-Nap-GFFY-T317) can potently inhibit tumor growth while having no adverse lipogenic effects on the liver. Methods: We prepared D-Nap-GFFY-T317 nanofiber hydrogel and subcutaneously injected it into IFNγ deficient (IFNγ-/-) and wild-type (WT) mice with lung carcinoma, either inoculated LLC1 cells or urethane-induced carcinoma. Mice received oral T317 administration were used for comparison. Effects of treatment on tumor growth, lipogenesis and involved mechanisms were investigated. Results: Compared with T317 oral administration, injection of D-Nap-GFFY-T317 more potently inhibited LLC1 tumor growth in mice. The inhibition was dependent on LXR-activated IFNγ expression in APCs. D-Nap-GFFY-T317 increased M1 while reducing M2 type macrophages in tumors. Associated with activation of IFNγ expression, D-Nap-GFFY-T317 enhanced dendritic cell maturation and infiltration into tumors, increased CD3+/CD8+ cells in tumors, and inhibited tumor angiogenesis. Similarly, D-Nap-GFFY-T317 more potently inhibited growth of urethane-induced lung carcinomas than T317 oral administration. In these two tumor models, T317 oral administration, but not D-Nap-GFFY-T317 injection, activated hepatic lipogenesis and induced fatty liver. Conclusion: Our study demonstrates that D-Nap-GFFY-T317 inhibits lung tumor growth without adverse effects on the liver, indicating the hydrogel-encapsulated LXR ligand might be a novel therapy for tumor treatment.
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Cai Y, Zheng C, Xiong F, Ran W, Zhai Y, Zhu HH, Wang H, Li Y, Zhang P. Recent Progress in the Design and Application of Supramolecular Peptide Hydrogels in Cancer Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2001239. [PMID: 32935937 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202001239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Supramolecular peptide hydrogel (SPH) is a class of biomaterials self-assembled from peptide-based gelators through non-covalent interactions. Among many of its biomedical applications, the potential of SPH in cancer therapy has been vastly explored in the past decade, taking advantage of its good biocompatibility, multifunctionality, and injectability. SPHs can exert localized cancer therapy and induce systemic anticancer immunity to prevent tumor recurrence, depending on the design of SPH. This review first gives a brief introduction to SPH and then outlines the major types of peptide-based gelators that have been developed so far. The methodologies to tune the physicochemical properties and biological activities are summarized. The recent advances of SPH in cancer therapy as carriers, prodrugs, or drugs are highlighted. Finally, the clinical translation potential and main challenges in this field are also discussed.
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- Ying Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research and Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai 201203 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research and Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai 201203 China
- China State Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry Shanghai 200040 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research and Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai 201203 China
- China State Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry Shanghai 200040 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research and Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai 201203 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research and Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai 201203 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes Renji‐Med‐X Stem Cell Research Center Department of Urology Ren Ji Hospital School of Medicine and School of Biomedical Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200127 China
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- China State Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry Shanghai 200040 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research and Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai 201203 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research and Center of Pharmaceutics Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai 201203 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Nanomedicine and Advanced Preparations Yantai Institute of Materia Medica Shandong 264000 China
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Han C, Zhang Z, Sun J, Li K, Li Y, Ren C, Meng Q, Yang J. Self-Assembling Peptide-Based Hydrogels in Angiogenesis. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:10257-10269. [PMID: 33364757 PMCID: PMC7751603 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s277046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Ischemic diseases, especially in the heart and the brain, have become a serious threat to human health. Growth factor and cell therapy are emerging as promising therapeutic strategies; however, their retention and sustainable functions in the injured tissue are limited. Self-assembling peptide (SAP)-based hydrogels, mimicking the extracellular matrix, are therefore introduced to encapsulate and controllably release cells, cell-derived exosomes or growth factors, thus promoting angiogenesis and tissue recovery after ischemia. We will summarize the classification, composition and structure of SAPs, and the influencing factors for SAP gelation. Moreover, we will describe the functionalized SAPs, and the combinatorial therapy of cells, exosomes or growth factors with functionalized SAPs for angiogenic process as well as its advantage in immunogenicity and injectability. Finally, an outlook on future directions and challenges is provided.
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- Chaoshan Han
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine and School of Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine and School of Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital & Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The 904th Hospital of the People's Liberation Army, Wuxi 214044, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital & Institute for Cardiovascular Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine and School of Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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Jervis PJ, Amorim C, Pereira T, Martins JA, Ferreira PMT. Exploring the properties and potential biomedical applications of NSAID-capped peptide hydrogels. SOFT MATTER 2020; 16:10001-10012. [PMID: 32789370 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm01198c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The development of strategies to minimise the adverse side-effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) remains a challenge for medicinal chemists. One such strategy is the development of NSAID-peptide prodrug conjugates and this conjugation to a peptide often confers the additional property of hydrogelation. This review summarises the work published by our research group, alongside other research groups, on supramolecular hydrogels consisting of short peptides conjugated to NSAIDs. Generally, supramolecular low molecular weight hydrogels (LMWHs) are composed of amphiteric molecules, usually consisting of short peptides attached to an aromatic capping group. When the aromatic capping group is switched for an NSAID to afford hybrid gelators, some conjugates exhibit retained or improved anti-inflammatory properties of the parent drug, and sometimes new and unexpected biological activities are observed. Conjugation to peptides often provides selective COX-2 inhibition over COX-1 inhibtion, which is key to retaining the anti-inflammatory benefits of NSAIDs whilst minimising gastric side-effects. Naproxen is the most commonly employed NSAID capping group, partly due to its similarity in structure to commonly employed naphthalene capping groups. Biomimetic approaches, where canonical amino acids are switched for non-natural amino acids such as d-amino acids or dehydroamino acids, are often employed, to tune the stability. The future direction for this area of research is discussed.
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- Peter J Jervis
- Centre of Chemistry, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
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Das AK, Gavel PK. Low molecular weight self-assembling peptide-based materials for cell culture, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, anticancer, drug delivery, bioimaging and 3D bioprinting applications. SOFT MATTER 2020; 16:10065-10095. [PMID: 33073836 DOI: 10.1039/d0sm01136c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this review, we have focused on the design and development of low molecular weight self-assembling peptide-based materials for various applications including cell proliferation, tissue engineering, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, wound healing, drug delivery, bioimaging and 3D bioprinting. The first part of the review describes about stimuli and various noncovalent interactions, which are the key components of various self-assembly processes for the construction of organized structures. Subsequently, the chemical functionalization of the peptides has been discussed, which is required for the designing of self-assembling peptide-based soft materials. Various low molecular weight self-assembling peptides have been discussed to explain the important structural features for the construction of defined functional nanostructures. Finally, we have discussed various examples of low molecular weight self-assembling peptide-based materials for cell culture, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, wound healing, drug delivery, bioimaging and 3D bioprinting applications.
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- Apurba K Das
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India.
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Enzymatic reactions and noncovalent (i.e., supramolecular) interactions are two fundamental nongenetic attributes of life. Enzymatic noncovalent synthesis (ENS) refers to a process where enzymatic reactions control intermolecular noncovalent interactions for spatial organization of higher-order molecular assemblies that exhibit emergent properties and functions. Like enzymatic covalent synthesis (ECS), in which an enzyme catalyzes the formation of covalent bonds to generate individual molecules, ENS is a unifying theme for understanding the functions, morphologies, and locations of molecular ensembles in cellular environments. This review intends to provide a summary of the works of ENS within the past decade and emphasize ENS for functions. After comparing ECS and ENS, we describe a few representative examples where nature uses ENS, as a rule of life, to create the ensembles of biomacromolecules for emergent properties/functions in a myriad of cellular processes. Then, we focus on ENS of man-made (synthetic) molecules in cell-free conditions, classified by the types of enzymes. After that, we introduce the exploration of ENS of man-made molecules in the context of cells by discussing intercellular, peri/intracellular, and subcellular ENS for cell morphogenesis, molecular imaging, cancer therapy, and other applications. Finally, we provide a perspective on the promises of ENS for developing molecular assemblies/processes for functions. This review aims to be an updated introduction for researchers who are interested in exploring noncovalent synthesis for developing molecular science and technologies to address societal needs.
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- Hongjian He
- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02454, United States
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Shang Y, Ma C, Zhang J, Wang Z, Ren C, Luo X, Peng R, Liu J, Mao J, Shi Y, Fan G. Bifunctional supramolecular nanofiber inhibits atherosclerosis by enhancing plaque stability and anti-inflammation in apoE -/- mice. Theranostics 2020; 10:10231-10244. [PMID: 32929345 PMCID: PMC7481406 DOI: 10.7150/thno.48410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background and Purpose: Atherosclerosis is vascular disease of chronic inflammation and lipid disorder, which is a major cause of coronary heart disease. Foam cell formation is key progress during the atherosclerosis development. Insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 is a growth hormone that plays a crucial role in growth, metabolism, and homeostasis. Previous studies have demonstrated that increase in circulating IGF-1 can reduce atherosclerotic burden. However, active IGF-1 is characterized with poor tissue retention and is at a very low level in circulation system. Therefore, supplementation of exogenous IGF-1 to restore the physiological level is a promising approach to inhibit atherosclerosis. In this study, we develop a self-assembling, anti-inflammatory drug-modified peptide derived from IGF-1 to mimic IGF-1 bioactivity and simultaneously with an anti-inflammatory property for the treatment of atherosclerosis. Methods: ApoE-/- mice were subcutaneously (s.c.) injected with the different hydrogels or natural IGF-1 protein solution per week and simultaneously fed a high-fat diet for 16 weeks. Atherosclerotic lesion formation and stability were assessed after treatment. Moreover, peritoneal macrophage and serum samples were collected to determine lipid profile and inflammatory cytokines. Concurrently, we determined the effect of bifunctional supramolecular nanofibers/hydrogel on cholesterol efflux, foam cell formation, phenotypic transformation of VSMC to macrophage-like cells, and macrophage polarization in vitro or in vivo. Results: Bifunctional supramolecular nanofibers/hydrogel for the treatment of atherosclerosis was formed by a short peptide consisting of a tetrapeptide SSSR from C-region of growth factor IGF-1, an anti-inflammatory drug naproxen (Npx), and a powerful self-assembling D-peptide DFDF. The resulting hydrogel of Npx-DFDFGSSSR (Hydrogel 1, H1) possessed both the anti-inflammatory and IGF-1 mimicking properties, and it efficiently promoted the expression of ABCA1 and ABCG1, thereby significantly reducing cholesterol accumulation in macrophages and preventing foam cell formation. Moreover, H1 markedly inhibited the transformation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) into macrophage-like cells which also contributed to foam cell formation. In addition, H1 significantly reduced the inflammatory response in vitro and in vivo. Most importantly, the IGF-1 mimetic peptide showed comparable performance to IGF-1 in vivo and inhibited atherosclerosis by markedly reducing lesion area and enhancing plaque stability. Conclusions: Our study provides a novel supramolecular nanomaterial to inhibit pathological progress of atherosclerosis through regulating cholesterol efflux and inflammation, which may contribute to the development of a promising nanomedicine for the treatment of atherosclerosis in the clinic.
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Shang Y, Kuang M, Wang Z, Huang Y, Liu L, Zhao X, Zhang R, Zhao Y, Peng R, Sun S, Yang Q, Yang Z. An Ultrashort Peptide-Based Supramolecular Hydrogel Mimicking IGF-1 to Alleviate Glucocorticoid-Induced Sarcopenia. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:34678-34688. [PMID: 32668906 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c09973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Sarcopenia is a common disease in older people due to aging, and it can also occur in midlife because of diseases including cancer. Sarcopenia, characterized by rapid loss of muscle mass and accelerated loss of function, can lead to adverse outcomes such as frailty, falls, and even mortality. The development of pharmacological and therapeutic approaches to treat sarcopenia remains challenging. The growth status and quantity of myoblasts are the key factors directly affecting muscle formation. Therefore, enhancing the function of myoblasts is crucial for the treatment of sarcopenia. In our study, we introduced an insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-1) mimicking supramolecular nanofibers/hydrogel formed by Nap-FFGSSSR that effectively promoted proliferation and significantly reduced dexamethasone-induced apoptosis of myoblasts, assisted myoblasts to differentiate into myotubes, and prevented the fibrosis of muscle tissue and the deposition of collagen, ultimately achieving outstanding effects in the treatment of sarcopenia. The RNA-sequencing results revealed that our nanofibers possessed similar bioactivity to the growth factor IGF-1, which increased the phosphorylation of Akt by activating the insulin signaling pathway. We prepared novel supramolecular nanomaterials to reverse glucocorticoid-induced myoblast dysfunction, which was promising for the treatment of muscular atrophy. In addition, we envisioned the generation of biofunctional nanomaterials by molecular self-assembly for the treatment of chronic diseases in middle-aged and older people.
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- Yuna Shang
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Life Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, and National Institute of Functional Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Shandong 250014, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Life Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, and National Institute of Functional Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin 300211, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Life Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, and National Institute of Functional Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin 300211, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin 300211, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin 300211, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Life Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, and National Institute of Functional Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Life Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, and National Institute of Functional Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin 300211, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Life Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, and National Institute of Functional Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Center for the Collaboration and Innovation of Cancer Biotherapy, Cancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221004, P. R. China
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Li S, Zhang W, Xue H, Xing R, Yan X. Tumor microenvironment-oriented adaptive nanodrugs based on peptide self-assembly. Chem Sci 2020; 11:8644-8656. [PMID: 34123123 PMCID: PMC8163399 DOI: 10.1039/d0sc02937h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The aberrant metabolism of tumor cells creates an inimitable microenvironment featuring acidic pH, high glutathione (GSH) levels, and overexpression of certain enzymes, which benefits the overwhelming progress of a tumor. Peptide self-assembly, emerging as a biofriendly and versatile fabrication strategy, harnesses multiple noncovalent interactions to obtain a variety of nanostructures tailored on demand. Orchestrating the reversible nature of noncovalent interactions and abnormal physiological parameters in the tumor microenvironment enables peptide-based nanodrugs to be targetable or switchable, thereby improving the drugs' bioavailability and optimizing the treatment outcome. This review will focus on peptide-modulated self-assembly of photosensitizers, chemotherapeutic drugs, immunoactive agents for tumor microenvironment-oriented adaptive phototherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and combinatorial therapy. We will emphasize the building block design, the intermolecular interaction principle, adaptive structural transformation in the tumor microenvironment and corresponding therapeutic efficacy, and aim to elucidate the critical role of peptide-modulated, tumor microenvironment-oriented adaptive assemblies in improving the therapeutic index. Challenges and opportunities will be covered as well to advance the development and clinical application of tumor therapies based on peptide self-assembly materials and techniques.
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- Shukun Li
- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China http://www.yan-assembly.org/.,School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital Beijing 100730 China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital Beijing 100730 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China http://www.yan-assembly.org/
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China http://www.yan-assembly.org/.,School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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Wang Z, Ren C, Shang Y, Yang C, Guo Q, Chu L, Liu J. Co-assembled Supramolecular Nanofibers With Tunable Surface Properties for Efficient Vaccine Delivery. Front Chem 2020; 8:500. [PMID: 32850613 PMCID: PMC7396696 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The utilization of nanotechnology to deliver vaccines and modulate immunity has shown great potential in cancer therapy. Peptide-based supramolecular hydrogels as novel vaccine adjuvants have been found to effectively improve the immune response and tumor curative effect. In this study, we designed a set of reduction-responsive self-assembled peptide precursors (Fbp-GDFDFDYD(E, S, or K)-ss-ERGD), which can be reduced by glutathione (GSH) into Fbp-GDFDFDYD(E, S or K)-SH for forming of hydrogel with different surface properties (E-gel, S-gel, and K-gel, respectively). Using the same method, co-assembled hydrogel vaccines (E-vac, S-vac, and K-vac, respectively) can also be prepared by mixing different precursors with antigens before GSH reduction. Through TEM observation of the nanostructure, we found that all the co-assembled hydrogels, especially K-vac, possessed much denser and more unified nanofiber networks as compared with antigen-free hydrogels, which were very suitable for antigen storage and vaccine delivery. Although the three peptides adopted similar β-sheet secondary structures, the mechanical properties of their resulted co-assembled hydrogel vaccines were obviously different. Compared to E-vac, S-vac had a much weaker mechanical property, while K-vac had a much higher. In vivo experiments, co-assembled hydrogel vaccines, especially K-vac, also promoted antibody production and anti-tumor immune responses more significantly than the other two vaccines. Our results demonstrated that co-assembled hydrogels formed by peptides and antigens co-assembly could act as effective vaccine delivery systems for boosting antibody production, and different immune effects can be acquired by tuning the surface properties of the involved self-assembling peptides.
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- Zhongyan Wang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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Mondal S, Das S, Nandi AK. A review on recent advances in polymer and peptide hydrogels. SOFT MATTER 2020; 16:1404-1454. [PMID: 31984400 DOI: 10.1039/c9sm02127b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 198] [Impact Index Per Article: 49.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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In this review, we focus on the very recent developments on the use of the stimuli responsive properties of polymer hydrogels for targeted drug delivery, tissue engineering, and biosensing utilizing their different optoelectronic properties. Besides, the stimuli-responsive hydrogels, the conducting polymer hydrogels are discussed, with specific attention to the energy generation and storage behavior of the xerogel derived from the hydrogel. The electronic and ionic conducting gels have been discussed that have applications in various electronic devices, e.g., organic field effect transistors, soft robotics, ionic skins, and sensors. The properties of polymer hybrid gels containing carbon nanomaterials have been exemplified here giving attention to applications in supercapacitors, dye sensitized solar cells, photocurrent switching, etc. Recent trends in the properties and applications of some natural polymer gels to produce thermal and acoustic insulating materials, drug delivery vehicles, self-healing material, tissue engineering, etc., are discussed. Besides the polymer gels, peptide gels of different dipeptides, tripeptides, oligopeptides, polypeptides, cyclic peptides, etc., are discussed, giving attention mainly to biosensing, bioimaging, and drug delivery applications. The properties of peptide-based hybrid hydrogels with polymers, nanoparticles, nucleotides, fullerene, etc., are discussed, giving specific attention to drug delivery, cell culture, bio-sensing, and bioimaging properties. Thus, the present review delineates, in short, the preparation, properties, and applications of different polymer and peptide hydrogels prepared in the past few years.
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- Sanjoy Mondal
- Polymer Science Unit, School of Materials Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur, Kolkata 700032, India.
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Martin AD, Thordarson P. Beyond Fmoc: a review of aromatic peptide capping groups. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:863-877. [PMID: 31950969 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb02539a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Self-assembling short peptides have attracted widespread interest due to their tuneable, biocompatible nature and have potential applications in energy materials, tissue engineering, sensing and drug delivery. The hierarchical self-assembly of these peptides is highly dependent on the selection of not only amino acid sequence, but also the capping group which is often employed at the N-terminus of the peptide to drive self-assembly. Although the Fmoc (9H-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl) group is commonly used due to its utility in solid phase peptide synthesis, many other aromatic capping groups have been reported which yield functional, responsive materials. This review explores recent developments in the utilisation of functional, aromatic capping groups beyond the Fmoc group for the creation of redox-responsive, fluorescent and drug delivering hydrogel scaffolds.
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- Adam D Martin
- Dementia Research Centre, Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia.
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- School of Chemistry, The Australian Centre for Nanomedicine and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science & Technology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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Cai Y, Ran W, Zhai Y, Wang J, Zheng C, Li Y, Zhang P. Recent progress in supramolecular peptide assemblies as virus mimics for cancer immunotherapy. Biomater Sci 2020; 8:1045-1057. [DOI: 10.1039/c9bm01380f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Supramolecular peptide assemblies can mimic natural viruses and serve as well-defined, dynamic and multifunctional nanoplatforms for cancer immunotherapy, where the peptide segments act as antigens, adjuvants and carriers.
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- Ying Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics
- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 201203
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics
- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 201203
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics
- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 201203
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics
- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 201203
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics
- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 201203
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics
- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 201203
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics
- Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 201203
- China
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Li M, Liu M, Shang Y, Ren C, Liu J, Jin H, Wang Z. The substitution of a single amino acid with its enantiomer for control over the adjuvant activity of self-assembling peptides. RSC Adv 2020; 10:13900-13906. [PMID: 35493019 PMCID: PMC9051654 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra10325b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The substitution of a single amino acid with its enantiomer in Nap-GFFY conferred different self-assembly performances and distinct adjuvant activities on the corresponding peptides.
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- Mingyu Li
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Hebei University of Technology
- Tianjin 300130
- P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy
- Taizhou Polytechnic College
- Taizhou 225300
- P. R. China
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- College of Life Sciences
- Nankai University
- Tianjin 300071
- P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine
- Institute of Radiation Medicine
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
- Peking Union Medical College
- Tianjin 300192
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine
- Institute of Radiation Medicine
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
- Peking Union Medical College
- Tianjin 300192
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Hebei University of Technology
- Tianjin 300130
- P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine
- Institute of Radiation Medicine
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
- Peking Union Medical College
- Tianjin 300192
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Wang Z, Shang Y, Tan Z, Li X, Li G, Ren C, Wang F, Yang Z, Liu J. A supramolecular protein chaperone for vaccine delivery. Theranostics 2020; 10:657-670. [PMID: 31903143 PMCID: PMC6929975 DOI: 10.7150/thno.39132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Rationale: Nanomaterials capable of specifically interacting with proteins are very important for protein storage and vaccine delivery. Supramolecular hydrogels based on peptides have emerged as promising vaccine adjuvants because of their good compatibility, ease of antigen incorporation and display, and efficiency in activating immune responses. Methods: We synthesized a self-assembling peptide (Fbp-GDFDFDYDK(γE)2-NH2, Comp. 1 ) serving as a supramolecular protein chaperone for protein antigen delivery. The gelation was triggered by simply mixing Comp. 1 and proteins. The vaccine adjuvant potential of Comp. 1 was demonstrated by using two protein antigens, ovalbumin (OVA) and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). Results: The peptide derivative Comp. 1 exhibited high protein binding capacity. Upon contacting proteins, Comp. 1 rapidly formed coassembled nanofibers/hydrogels with the proteins, which greatly delayed the release of protein antigens. Our supramolecular protein chaperone significantly stimulated specific antibody titers by assisting protein delivery to antigen-presenting cells, promoting dendritic cell (DC) maturation, prolonging antigen accumulation and retention in the lymph nodes, and eliciting the secretion of cytokines. Most importantly, our supramolecular protein chaperone strongly stimulated the cellular immune response and significantly retarded tumor growth. Conclusion: Our study demonstrated the great potential of the supramolecular protein chaperone in protein storage and delivery, vaccine production and tumor immunotherapy.
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- Zhongyan Wang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, and National Institute of Functional Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, and National Institute of Functional Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Analysis Center, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P. R. China
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- Lab of Functional and Biomedical Nanomaterials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, P.R. China
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- Analysis Center, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, and National Institute of Functional Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Center for the Collaboration and Innovation of Cancer Biotherapy, Cancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, P.R. China
- Lab of Functional and Biomedical Nanomaterials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, P. R. China
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Wang Z, Ma C, Shang Y, Yang L, Zhang J, Yang C, Ren C, Liu J, Fan G, Liu J. Simultaneous co-assembly of fenofibrate and ketoprofen peptide for the dual-targeted treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Chem Commun (Camb) 2020; 56:4922-4925. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cc00513d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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An ingenious co-assembled nanosystem based on fenofibrate and ketoprofen peptide for the dual-targeted treatment of NAFLD by reducing hepatic lipid accumulation and inflammatory responses.
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Wang Q, Jiang N, Fu B, Huang F, Liu J. Self-assembling peptide-based nanodrug delivery systems. Biomater Sci 2019; 7:4888-4911. [PMID: 31509120 DOI: 10.1039/c9bm01212e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Self-assembling peptide-based nanodrug delivery systems (NDDs), consisting of naturally occurring amino acids, not only share the advantages of traditional nanomedicine but also possess the unique properties of excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, flexible responsiveness, specific biological function, and synthetic feasibility. Physical methods, enzymatic reaction, chemical reaction, and biosurface induction can yield versatile peptide-based NDDs; flexible responsiveness is their main advantage. Different functional peptides and abundant covalent modifications endow such systems with precise controllability and multifunctionality. Inspired by the above merits, researchers have taken advantage of the self-assembling peptide-based NDDs and achieved the accurate delivery of drugs to the lesion site. The present review outlines the methods for designing self-assembling peptide-based NDDs for small-molecule drugs, with an emphasis on the different drug delivery strategies and their applications in using peptides and peptide conjugates.
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- Qian Wang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, P. R. China.
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- Tianjin chest hospital, Tianjin 300051, P. R. China
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- Tianjin chest hospital, Tianjin 300051, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, P. R. China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, P. R. China. and Lab of Functional and Biomedical Nanomaterials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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Huang X, Wu B, Li J, Shang Y, Chen W, Nie X, Gui R. Anti-tumour effects of red blood cell membrane-camouflaged black phosphorous quantum dots combined with chemotherapy and anti-inflammatory therapy. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 47:968-979. [PMID: 30880468 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2019.1584110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Conventional anti-tumour chemotherapy is facing the challenges of poor specificity, high toxicity and drug resistance. Tumour microenvironment (TME) plays a critical role in tumour development and drug resistance. To address this problem, we constructed a novel anti-tumour nanoparticle platform RBC@BPQDs-DOX/KIR, black phosphorus nanoparticle quantum dots (BPQDs) with one of the chemotherapeutics (doxorubicin, DOX) and an anti-inflammatory traditional Chinese medicine active component (Kirenol, KIR). Red blood cell membrane (RBCm) vesicles were used as the shell to envelop several nanocores. The combination of DOX and KIR may promote therapeutic efficacy, at which the anti-apoptotic effect of the tumour cells was inhibited (by downregulating Bcl-2 and upregulating Bax) and the tumour progression-related inflammatory factors, such as tumour necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were downregulated. Furthermore, TME was remodelled and the anti-tumour effect of DOX was magnified. RBCm imparts high biocompatibility and enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effects to RBC@BPQDs-DOX/KIR, thus enhancing its tumour passively targetability. Overall, the RBCm-camouflaged drug delivery system RBC@BPQDs-DOX/KIR as a promising therapy for targeted chemotherapeutics and anti-inflammatory therapeutics may provide a specific and highly efficient anti-tumour treatment choice.
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- Xueyuan Huang
- a Department of Blood Transfusion , The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University , Changsha , China
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- a Department of Blood Transfusion , The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University , Changsha , China.,b Department of Transfusion Medicine, Laboratory of Platelet and Endothelium Biology , Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , China
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- c Clinical Laboratory of the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University , Changsha , China
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- a Department of Blood Transfusion , The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University , Changsha , China
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- d College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University , Changsha , China
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- c Clinical Laboratory of the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University , Changsha , China
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- a Department of Blood Transfusion , The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University , Changsha , China
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Chang R, Zou Q, Xing R, Yan X. Peptide‐Based Supramolecular Nanodrugs as a New Generation of Therapeutic Toolboxes against Cancer. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/adtp.201900048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Rui Chang
- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical EngineeringInstitute of Process EngineeringChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
- School of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical EngineeringInstitute of Process EngineeringChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical EngineeringInstitute of Process EngineeringChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical EngineeringInstitute of Process EngineeringChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
- School of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
- Center for MesoscienceInstitute of Process EngineeringChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
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Fu J, Wu B, Wei M, Huang Y, Zhou Y, Zhang Q, Du L. Prussian blue nanosphere-embedded in situ hydrogel for photothermal therapy by peritumoral administration. Acta Pharm Sin B 2019; 9:604-614. [PMID: 31193840 PMCID: PMC6543023 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2018.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Revised: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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To establish an injectable hydrogel containing Prussian blue (PB) nanospheres for photothermal therapy against cancer, PB nanospheres were prepared by one-pot synthesis and the thermosensitive Pluronic F127 was used as the hydrogel matrix. The PB nanospheres and the hydrogel were characterized by shape, particle size, serum stability, photothermal performance upon repeated 808 nm laser irradiation, as well as the rheological features. The effect of the PB nanospheres and the hydrogel were evaluated qualitatively and quantitatively in 4T1 mouse breast cancer cells. The retention, photothermal efficacy, therapeutic effects and systemic toxicity of the hydrogel were assessed in a tumor-bearing mouse model. The PB nanospheres had a diameter of about 150 nm and exhibited satisfactory serum stability, photo-heat convert ability and repeated laser exposure stability. The hydrogel encapsulation did not negatively influence the above features of the photothermal agent. The nanosphere-containing hydrogel showed a phase transition at body temperature and, as a result, a long retention time in vivo. The photothermal agent-embedded hydrogel displayed promising photothermal therapeutic effects in the tumor-bearing mouse model with little-to-no systemic toxicity after peritumoral administration.
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- Jijun Fu
- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510700, China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510700, China
- Center of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510700, China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510700, China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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Ye X, Liang X, Chen Q, Miao Q, Chen X, Zhang X, Mei L. Surgical Tumor-Derived Personalized Photothermal Vaccine Formulation for Cancer Immunotherapy. ACS NANO 2019; 13:2956-2968. [PMID: 30789699 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.8b07371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 182] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Personalized cancer vaccines show great potential in cancer immunotherapy by inducing an effective and durable antitumor response. However, the limitation of neoantigen identification, low immunogenicity, and weak immune response hamper the development of personalized cancer vaccines. The surgically removed tumor contains tumor antigens specific to the patient, which provides a promising source for personalized cancer vaccines. Here, we utilized the surgically removed tumor to prepare a personalized photothermal vaccine combined with the PD-1 checkpoint blockade antibody to prevent tumor relapse and metastasis. Black phosphorus quantum dot nanovesicles (BPQD-CCNVs) coated with surgically removed tumor cell membrane were prepared and loaded into a thermosensitive hydrogel containing GM-CSF and LPS. The sustained release of GM-CSF from the hypodermic injection of Gel-BPQD-CCNVs effectively recruited dendritic cells to capture tumor antigen. NIR irradiation and LPS stimulated the expansion and activation of DCs, which then traveled to the lymph nodes to present antigen to CD8+ T cells. Moreover, the combination with PD-1 antibody significantly enhanced tumor-specific CD8+ T cell elimination of the surgical residual and lung metastatic tumor. Hence, our work may provide a promising strategy for the clinical development of a personalized cancer vaccine.
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- Xinyu Ye
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen) , Sun Yat-Sen University , Guangzhou 510275 , P. R. China
- School of Life Sciences , Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084 , P. R. China
- Graduate School at Shenzhen , Tsinghua University , Shenzhen 518055 , P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen) , Sun Yat-Sen University , Guangzhou 510275 , P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices , Soochow University , Suzhou , 215123 , P. R. China
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- School of Life Science , Lanzhou University , Lanzhou 730000 , P. R. China
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- School of Life Sciences , Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084 , P. R. China
- Graduate School at Shenzhen , Tsinghua University , Shenzhen 518055 , P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen) , Sun Yat-Sen University , Guangzhou 510275 , P. R. China
- School of Medicine (Shenzhen) , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou 510080 , China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen) , Sun Yat-Sen University , Guangzhou 510275 , P. R. China
- Graduate School at Shenzhen , Tsinghua University , Shenzhen 518055 , P. R. China
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Mei L, Xu K, Zhai Z, He S, Zhu T, Zhong W. Doxorubicin-reinforced supramolecular hydrogels of RGD-derived peptide conjugates for pH-responsive drug delivery. Org Biomol Chem 2019; 17:3853-3860. [DOI: 10.1039/c9ob00046a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Doxorubicin reinforced the self-assembly of RGD-derived peptide conjugates responsive to mild acidity.
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- Leixia Mei
- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing
- P. R. China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing
- P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Functional Materials
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing
- P. R. China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing
- P. R. China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing
- P. R. China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing
- P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Functional Materials
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Wang Y, Li X, Zhang Y, Wang L, Yang Z. A supramolecular hydrogel to boost the production of antibodies for phosphorylated proteins. Chem Commun (Camb) 2019; 55:12388-12391. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cc05633e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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We reported on a method of using hydrogels to selectively increase the production of antibodies for phosphorylated proteins.
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- Youzhi Wang
- College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Design
- Nankai University
- Tianjin 300071
- P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials
- Ministry of Education
- College of Life Sciences
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering
- Nankai University
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- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials
- Ministry of Education
- College of Life Sciences
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering
- Nankai University
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- College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Design
- Nankai University
- Tianjin 300071
- P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Design
- Nankai University
- Tianjin 300071
- P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials
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Lei K, Tang L. Surgery-free injectable macroscale biomaterials for local cancer immunotherapy. Biomater Sci 2019; 7:733-749. [DOI: 10.1039/c8bm01470a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Up-to-date review and perspective on injectable macroscale biomaterials for local cancer immunotherapy.
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- Kewen Lei
- Institute of Materials Science & Engineering
- École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
- Lausanne
- Switzerland
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- Institute of Materials Science & Engineering
- École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
- Lausanne
- Switzerland
- Institute of Bioengineering
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Shang Y, Wang Z, Zhang R, Li X, Zhang S, Gao J, Li X, Yang Z. A novel thermogel system of self-assembling peptides manipulated by enzymatic dephosphorylation. Chem Commun (Camb) 2019; 55:5123-5126. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cc00401g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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A novel thermogel system of self-assembling peptides was created by enzyme-instructed self-assembly (EISA), which was useful for 3D cell culture.
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- Yuna Shang
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials
- Ministry of Education
- College of Life Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)
- Nankai University
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials
- Ministry of Education
- College of Life Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)
- Nankai University
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- Department Institute of Biomedical Engineering
- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry and Eye Hospital
- Wenzhou Medical University
- Wenzhou 325027
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials
- Ministry of Education
- College of Life Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)
- Nankai University
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials
- Ministry of Education
- College of Life Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)
- Nankai University
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials
- Ministry of Education
- College of Life Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)
- Nankai University
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- Department Institute of Biomedical Engineering
- School of Ophthalmology & Optometry and Eye Hospital
- Wenzhou Medical University
- Wenzhou 325027
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials
- Ministry of Education
- College of Life Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)
- Nankai University
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Zhang Y, Zhang H, Zou Q, Xing R, Jiao T, Yan X. An injectable dipeptide-fullerene supramolecular hydrogel for photodynamic antibacterial therapy. J Mater Chem B 2018; 6:7335-7342. [PMID: 32254642 DOI: 10.1039/c8tb01487f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising treatment against multiantibiotic-resistant bacteria with the advantage of a low tendency towards antibiotic resistance. Due to their high PDT efficiencies and superior chemical stabilities, fullerenes have been proposed as effective photosensitizers for the photodynamic inactivation of bacteria. However, the biomedical applications of fullerenes are hindered by their limited aqueous solubility and apparent tendency to undergo aggregation. Herein, we report a hybrid supramolecular hydrogel prepared by the peptide-modulated self-assembly of fullerenes for targeted and sustained photodynamic antibacterial therapy. Aggregation of the fullerene in the hydrogel is largely inhibited through the non-covalent interactions between the peptide and the fullerene. Consequently, the PDT efficiency of the peptide-fullerene hydrogel is highly improved as compared to the untreated fullerene. The incorporation of fullerene profoundly improves the mechanical properties of the hydrogel, making the peptide-fullerene hydrogel a better injectable formulation for biomedical applications. In vitro and in vivo antibacterial results indicate that the peptide-fullerene hydrogels can effectively inhibit multiantibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and promote wound healing. This study offers a promising paradigm to adapt self-assembling small peptides with integration of multiple functions for biomedical applications.
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- Yuankai Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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Wu Q, Yu J, Li M, Tan L, Ren X, Fu C, Chen Z, Cao F, Ren J, Li L, Liang P, Zhang Y, Meng X. Nanoengineering of nanorattles for tumor treatment by CT imaging-guided simultaneous enhanced microwave thermal therapy and managing inflammation. Biomaterials 2018; 179:122-133. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2018.06.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Revised: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Chen Y, Yuan F, Jiang X, Lv Q, Luo N, Gong C, Wang C, Yang L, He G. Discovery of a self-assembling and self-adjuvant lipopeptide as a saccharide-free peptide vaccine targeting EGFRvIII positive cutaneous melanoma. Biomater Sci 2018. [PMID: 29528348 DOI: 10.1039/c8bm00017d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Recently, tumor immunotherapy has achieved great progress in the treatment of hematological and solid neoplasms. The DC vaccines, KLH-conjugated vaccines or glycosylated peptide vaccines can efficiently induce immune responses against tumors. In the current study, we have discovered cholesteryl PADRE-EGFRvIII epitope-conjugated lipopeptide self-assembled micelles as a potential self-adjuvant vaccine against cutaneous melanoma. The lipopeptide vaccines were synthesized using a standard solid phase peptide synthesis method, and these vaccines could elicit both a humoral and a cellular immune response to EGFRvIII positive melanoma cells. Their high humoral immunoreaction stimulation properties in combination with their cytotoxic T-cell eliciting properties provide them with potent tumor inhibitory capacity. In therapeutic and preventive xenograft models of B16-EGFRvIII melanoma cells, the self-adjuvant lipopeptide vaccine micelles efficiently prevented tumor growth as well as tumorigenesis. Our results provide a novel platform for eliciting immune responses to non-antigenic cancer-related epitopes in peptide cancer vaccine discovery and development.
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- Yujuan Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, Department of breast surgery and Department of dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610041, PR China.
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Cao X, Zhao N, Gao A, Ding Q, Li Y, Chang X. Terminal Molecular Isomer-Effect on Supramolecular Self-Assembly System Based on Naphthalimide Derivative and Its Sensing Application for Mercury(II) and Iron(III) Ions. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2018; 34:7404-7415. [PMID: 29874461 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.8b00991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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A series of naphthalimide derivative gelators (G-o, G-m, and G-p) with three molecular isomers as their terminal groups were designed and synthesized. Only G-m and G-p could form stable organogels in some solvents including methanol, acetonitrile, n-hexane, toluene, ethanol, DMSO, DMF, and mixed solvents of acetonitrile/H2O (1/1, v/v). The different self-assembly structures were obtained from the self-assembly process of G-o, G-m, and G-p such as structures like a Chinese chestnut formed by irregular micrometer pieces, microbelts, and microbelt structures mingled with the bird's nest structures which exhibited different surface hydrophobicity with water contact angles of 121-139° due to their different intermolecular noncovalent interactions. To our surprise, G-p acetonitrile solution emitted 492 nm light with a red-shift of 72 nm compared with that emitted from G-o and G-m acetonitrile solution under 350 nm light excitation. Three gelators showed different detection abilities toward metal ions. G-o did not have any ability for sensitive and selective detection toward any ion. In contrast, G-m and G-p could sensitively and selectively detect Hg2+ and Fe3+. The detection limits for Fe3+ and Hg 2+ by G-m were 4.76 × 10-5 M and 7.01 × 10-6 M with the corresponding association constants ( K) of 1.64 × 104 and 3.79 × 104 M-1, respectively. The detection limits for Fe3+ and Hg2+ by G-p were 3.26 × 10-5 and 1.77 × 10-6 M with the corresponding K of 1.44 × 105 and 1.99 × 104 M-1, respectively. More interestingly, the back-titration of SCN- could distinguish Hg2+ from Fe3+. At the same time, xerogels G-m and G-p also exhibited responsiveness toward Fe3+ and Hg2+ through fluorescence changes. The photophysical properties, gel formation, hierarchical structures, surface wettability, and their function in this self-assembly system could be tuned through the molecular isomer effect. This work provides a new research paradigm for molecular isomer tuned supramolecular self-assembly materials from noncovalent interaction to molecular function.
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- Xinhua Cao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Henan Province Key laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains , Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang 464000 , China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics , Hunan University , Changsha 410082 , P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Henan Province Key laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains , Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang 464000 , China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Henan Province Key laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains , Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang 464000 , China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Henan Province Key laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains , Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang 464000 , China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Henan Province Key laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains , Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang 464000 , China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Henan Province Key laboratory of Utilization of Non-metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Institute for Conservation and Utilization of Agro-bioresources in Dabie Mountains , Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang 464000 , China
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Wang Z, Liang C, Shang Y, He S, Wang L, Yang Z. Narrowing the diversification of supramolecular assemblies by preorganization. Chem Commun (Camb) 2018; 54:2751-2754. [DOI: 10.1039/c8cc01082j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The preorganization of a precursor accelerates the formation of nanostructures with narrow diversification during EISA processes.
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- Zhongyan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials
- Ministry of Education
- College of Life Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)
- Nankai University
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials
- Ministry of Education
- College of Life Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)
- Nankai University
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials
- Ministry of Education
- College of Life Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)
- Nankai University
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- College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research
- Nankai University
- Tianjin 300071
- P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research
- Nankai University
- Tianjin 300071
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology
- Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials
- Ministry of Education
- College of Life Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin)
- Nankai University
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Li Y, Cao Y. The Physical Chemistry for the Self-assembly of Peptide Hydrogels. CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10118-018-2099-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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