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Wang C, Xiang Y, Ma W, Guo C, Wu X. Therapeutic Potential Evaluation of Silk Sericin Stabilized Fisetin to Ulcerative Colitis. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300277. [PMID: 37658682 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with a high recurrence rate. Natural phytochemical compounds are increasingly being considered as preventative and supportive treatments for this condition. However, the poor water solubility and stability of many of these compounds limit their effectiveness in vivo. To address this issue, fisetin (FT), a natural phytochemical with poor solubility, is stabilized using silk sericin (SS) to create a composite (SS/FT). The therapeutic potential of the SS/FT on ulcerative colitis is extensively investigated, and the results showed that it effectively alleviated the body weight loss and colon length shortening induced by dextran sulfate sodium. Notably, SS/FT downregulated the immune response, decreased colonic histopathological lesions, and reduced the cGAS/STING signal activation. This suggests that SS/FT may offer a promising therapy for treating ulcerative colitis.
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- Chunru Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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Wang SL, Li XW, Xu W, Yu QY, Fang SM. Advances of regenerated and functionalized silk biomaterials and application in skin wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:128024. [PMID: 37972830 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128024] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The cocoon silk of silkworms (Bombyx mori) has multiple potential applications in biomedicine due to its good biocompatibility, mechanical properties, degradability, and plasticity. Numerous studies have confirmed that silk material dressings are more effective than traditional ones in the skin wound healing process. Silk material research has recently moved toward functionalized biomaterials and achieved remarkable results. Herein, we summarize the recent advances in functionalized silk materials and their efficacy in skin wound healing. In particular, transgenic technology has realized the specific expression of human growth factors in the silk glands of the silkworms, which lays the foundation for fabricating novel and low-cost functionalized materials. Without a green and safe preparation process, the best raw silk materials cannot be made into medically safe products. Therefore, we provide an overview of green and gentle approaches for silk degumming and silk sericin (SS) extraction. Moreover, we summarize and discuss the processing methods of silk fibroin (SF) and SS materials and their potential applications, such as burns, diabetic wounds, and other wounds. This review aims to enhance our understanding of new advances and directions in silk materials and guide future biomedical research.
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- Sheng-Lan Wang
- College of Life Science, China West Normal University, Nanchong 637002, Sichuan, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 40 Daomenkou St., District Yuzhong, Chongqing 400011, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- College of Life Science, China West Normal University, Nanchong 637002, Sichuan, China.
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Pacheco MO, Lutz HM, Armada J, Davies N, Gerzenshtein IK, Cakley AS, Spiess BD, Stoppel WL. Silk Fibroin Particles as Carriers in the Development of Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carriers. ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH 2023; 3:2300019. [PMID: 38708087 PMCID: PMC11068031 DOI: 10.1002/anbr.202300019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Oxygen therapeutics have a range of applications in transfusion medicine and disease treatment. Synthetic molecules and all-natural or semi-synthetic hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) have seen success as potential circulating oxygen carriers. However, many early HBOC products stalled in development due to side effects from excess hemoglobin in the blood stream and hemoglobin entering the tissue. To overcome these issues, research has focused on increasing the molecular diameter of hemoglobin by polymerizing hemoglobin molecules or encapsulating hemoglobin in liposomal carriers. This work leverages the properties of silk fibroin, a cytocompatible and non-thrombogenic biopolymer, known to entrap protein-based cargo, to engineer a fully protein-based oxygen carrier. Herein, an all-aqueous solvent evaporation technique was used to form silk particles via phase separation from a bulk polyvinyl alcohol phase (PVA). Particles size was tuned, and particles were formed with and without hemoglobin. The encapsulation efficiency and ferrous state of hemoglobin were analyzed, resulting in 60% encapsulation efficiency and a maximum of 20% ferric hemoglobin, yielding 100 µg/mL active hemoglobin in certain sfHBOC formulations. The system did not elicit a strong inflammation response in vitro, demonstrating the potential for this particle system to serve as an injectable HBOC.
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- Marisa O Pacheco
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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Han M, Liu K, Liu X, Rashid MT, Zhang H, Wang M. Research Progress of Protein-Based Bioactive Substance Nanoparticles. Foods 2023; 12:2999. [PMID: 37627998 PMCID: PMC10453113 DOI: 10.3390/foods12162999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Bioactive substances exhibit various physiological activities-such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities-and have great potential for application in food, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. However, the low solubility, chemical instability, and low bioavailability of bioactive substances limit their application in the food industry. Using nanotechnology to prepare protein nanoparticles to encapsulate and deliver active substances is a promising approach due to the abundance, biocompatibility, and biodegradability of proteins. Common protein-based nanocarriers include nano-emulsions, nano-gels, nanoparticles, and nano complexes. In this review, we give an overview of protein-based nanoparticle fabrication methods, highlighting their pros and cons. Additionally, we discuss the applications and current issues regarding the utilization of protein-based nanoparticles in the food industry. Finally, we provide perspectives on future development directions, with a focus on classifying bioactive substances and their functional properties.
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- Mengqing Han
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (M.H.); (X.L.); (M.T.R.); (M.W.)
- School of Food and Reserves Storage, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (M.H.); (X.L.); (M.T.R.); (M.W.)
- School of Food and Reserves Storage, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (M.H.); (X.L.); (M.T.R.); (M.W.)
- School of Food and Reserves Storage, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (M.H.); (X.L.); (M.T.R.); (M.W.)
- School of Food and Reserves Storage, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Zhengzhou Ruipu Biological Engineering Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou 450001, China;
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (M.H.); (X.L.); (M.T.R.); (M.W.)
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Han Y, Wang S, Cao Y, Singh GP, Loh SI, Cheerlavancha R, Ang MCY, Khong DT, Chua PWL, Ho P, Strano MS, Marelli B. Design of Biodegradable, Climate-Specific Packaging Materials That Sense Food Spoilage and Extend Shelf Life. ACS NANO 2023; 17:8333-8344. [PMID: 37104566 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c12747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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The AgriFood systems in tropical climates are under strain due to a rapid increase in human population and extreme environmental conditions that limit the efficacy of packaging technologies to extend food shelf life and guarantee food safety. To address these challenges, we rationally designed biodegradable packaging materials that sense spoilage and prevent molding. We nanofabricated the interface of 2D covalent organic frameworks (COFs) to reinforce silk fibroin (SF) and obtain biodegradable membranes with augmented mechanical properties and that displayed an immediate colorimetric response (within 1 s) to food spoilage, using packaged poultry as an example. Loading COF with antimicrobial hexanal also mitigated biotic spoilage in high-temperature and -humidity conditions, resulting in a four-order of magnitude decrease in the total amount of mold growth in soybeans packaged in silk-COF, when compared to cling film (i.e., polyethylene). Together, the integration of sensing, structural reinforcement, and antimicrobial agent delivery within a biodegradable nanocomposite framework defines climate-specific packaging materials that can decrease food waste and enhance food safety.
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- Yangyang Han
- Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision, Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, Singapore 138602, Singapore
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- Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision, Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, Singapore 138602, Singapore
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision, Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, Singapore 138602, Singapore
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- Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision, Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, Singapore 138602, Singapore
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- Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision, Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, Singapore 138602, Singapore
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- Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision, Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, Singapore 138602, Singapore
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- Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision, Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, Singapore 138602, Singapore
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- Antimicrobial Resistance Interdisciplinary Group, Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, Singapore 138602, Singapore
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- Antimicrobial Resistance Interdisciplinary Group, Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, Singapore 138602, Singapore
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- Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision, Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, Singapore 138602, Singapore
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision, Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, Singapore 138602, Singapore
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Österberg M, Henn KA, Farooq M, Valle-Delgado JJ. Biobased Nanomaterials─The Role of Interfacial Interactions for Advanced Materials. Chem Rev 2023; 123:2200-2241. [PMID: 36720130 PMCID: PMC9999428 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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This review presents recent advances regarding biomass-based nanomaterials, focusing on their surface interactions. Plant biomass-based nanoparticles, like nanocellulose and lignin from industry side streams, hold great potential for the development of lightweight, functional, biodegradable, or recyclable material solutions for a sustainable circular bioeconomy. However, to obtain optimal properties of the nanoparticles and materials made thereof, it is crucial to control the interactions both during particle production and in applications. Herein we focus on the current understanding of these interactions. Solvent interactions during particle formation and production, as well as interactions with water, polymers, cells and other components in applications, are addressed. We concentrate on cellulose and lignin nanomaterials and their combination. We demonstrate how the surface chemistry of the nanomaterials affects these interactions and how excellent performance is only achieved when the interactions are controlled. We furthermore introduce suitable methods for probing interactions with nanomaterials, describe their advantages and challenges, and introduce some less commonly used methods and discuss their possible applications to gain a deeper understanding of the interfacial chemistry of biobased nanomaterials. Finally, some gaps in current understanding and interesting emerging research lines are identified.
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- Monika Österberg
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, 02150Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, 02150Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, 02150Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, 02150Espoo, Finland
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Pacheco MO, Lutz HM, Armada J, Davies N, Gerzenshtein IK, Cakley AS, Spiess BD, Stoppel WL. Silk Fibroin Particles as Carriers in the Development of All-Natural Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carriers (HBOCs). BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.03.01.530637. [PMID: 36909572 PMCID: PMC10002772 DOI: 10.1101/2023.03.01.530637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Oxygen therapeutics have a range of applications in transfusion medicine and disease treatment. Synthetic molecules and all-natural or semi-synthetic hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) have seen success as potential circulating oxygen carriers. However, many early HBOC products were removed from the market due to side effects from excess hemoglobin in the blood stream and hemoglobin entering the tissue. To overcome these issues, research has focused on increasing the molecular diameter of hemoglobin by polymerizing hemoglobin molecules or encapsulating hemoglobin in liposomal carriers, where immune responses and circulation times remain a challenge. This work looks to leverage the properties of silk fibroin, a cytocompatible and non-thrombogenic biopolymer, known to entrap protein-based cargo, to engineer a silk fibroin-hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier (sfHBOC). Herein, an all-aqueous solvent evaporation technique was used to form silk fibroin particles with and without hemoglobin to tailor the formulation for specific particle sizes. The encapsulation efficiency and ferrous state of hemoglobin were analyzed, resulting in 60% encapsulation efficiency and a maximum of 20% ferric hemoglobin, yielding 100 µg/mL active hemoglobin in certain sfHBOC formulations. The system did not elicit a strong inflammation response in vitro, demonstrating the potential for this particle system to serve as an injectable HBOC.
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- Marisa O Pacheco
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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Abdelgalil R, Khattab SN, Ebrahim S, Elkhodairy KA, Teleb M, Bekhit AA, Sallam MA, Elzoghby AO. Engineered Sericin-Tagged Layered Double Hydroxides for Combined Delivery of Pemetrexed and ZnO Quantum Dots as Biocompatible Cancer Nanotheranostics. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:5655-5671. [PMID: 36816638 PMCID: PMC9933221 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Despite extensive progress in the field of cancer nanotheranostics, clinical development of biocompatible theranostic nanomedicine remains a formidable challenge. Herein, we engineered biocompatible silk-sericin-tagged inorganic nanohybrids for efficient treatment and imaging of cancer cells. The developed nanocarriers are anticipated to overcome the premature release of the chemotherapeutic drug pemetrexed (PMX), enhance the colloidal stability of layered double hydroxides (LDHs), and maintain the luminescence properties of ZnO quantum dots (QDs). Materials and Methods: PMX-intercalated LDHs were modified with sericin and coupled to ZnO QDs for therapy and imaging of breast cancer cells. Results: The optimized nanomedicine demonstrated a sustained release profile of PMX, and high cytotoxicity against MDA-MB-231 cells compared to free PMX. In addition, high cellular uptake of the engineered nanocarriers into MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells was accomplished. Conclusions: Conclusively, the LDH-sericin nanohybrids loaded with PMX and conjugated to ZnO QDs offered a promising cancer theranostic nanomedicine.
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- Riham
M. Abdelgalil
- Department
of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
- Cancer
Nanotechnology Research Laboratory (CNRL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
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- Chemistry
Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria
University, Alexandria 21321, Egypt
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- Department
of Materials Science, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria 21526, Egypt
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- Department
of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
- Cancer
Nanotechnology Research Laboratory (CNRL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
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- Cancer
Nanotechnology Research Laboratory (CNRL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
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- Cancer
Nanotechnology Research Laboratory (CNRL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
- Pharmacy
Program, Allied Health Department, College of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Bahrain, Zallaq 32038, Kingdom of Bahrain
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- Department
of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
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- Department
of Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
- Cancer
Nanotechnology Research Laboratory (CNRL), Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21521, Egypt
- Division
of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s
Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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Optimizing the Preparation of Silk Fibroin Nanoparticles and Their Loading with Polyphenols: Towards a More Efficient Anti-Inflammatory Effect on Macrophages. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15010263. [PMID: 36678894 PMCID: PMC9861267 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Silk fibroin nanoparticles (SFN) have become a promising tool in drug delivery systems due to their physicochemical characteristics. SFN have shown their outstanding properties as an active vehicle for polyphenols, enhancing their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on macrophages; therefore, it becomes necessary to have an easy, reproducible and scalable production method. In order to improve the production of nanoparticles, we performed direct precipitation of non-dialyzed silk fibroin solutions and evaluated the reproducibility of the method using dynamic light scattering. We also studied the loading efficiency of three different natural polyphenols using propylene glycol as a solvent. The loaded nanoparticles were fully characterized and used to treat human macrophage cells to assess the anti-inflammatory activity of these nanoparticles. The measured hydrodynamic characteristics of the SFN and the overall yield of the process showed that the new preparation method is highly reproducible and repeatable. Thus, we not only present a new scalable method to prepare silk nanoparticles but also how to improve the loading of natural polyphenolic compounds to the SFN, as well as the important anti-inflammatory effects of these loaded nanoparticles in a cell model of human macrophage cells.
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Bari E, Ferrera F, Altosole T, Perteghella S, Mauri P, Rossi R, Passignani G, Mastracci L, Galati M, Astone GI, Mastrogiacomo M, Castagnola P, Fenoglio D, Di Silvestre D, Torre ML, Filaci G. Trojan-horse silk fibroin nanocarriers loaded with a re-call antigen to redirect immunity against cancer. J Immunother Cancer 2023; 11:jitc-2022-005916. [PMID: 36697251 PMCID: PMC9950976 DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2022-005916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The current challenge for immunotherapies is to generate effective antitumor immunity. Since tumor immune escape mechanisms do not impact pre-existing and consolidated immune responses, we tested the hypothesis of redirecting a pregenerated immunity to cancer: to recall a non-tumor antigen response against the tumor, silk fibroin nanoparticles (SFNs) have been selected as 'Trojan-horse' carriers, promoting the antigen uptake by the tumor cells. METHODS SFNs have been loaded with either ovalbumin (OVA) or CpG oligonucleotide (CpG) as antigen or adjuvant, respectively. In vitro uptake of SFNs by tumor (B16/F10 melanoma and MB49 bladder cancer) or dendritic cells, as well as the presence of OVA-specific T cells in splenic and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, were assessed by cytometric analyses. Proof-of-concept of in vivo efficacy was achieved in an OVA-hyperimmune B16/F10 murine melanoma model: SFNs-OVA or SFNs-CpG were injected, separately or in association, into the subcutaneous peritumoral area. Cancer dimensions/survival time were monitored, while, at the molecular level, system biology approaches based on graph theory and experimental proteomic data were performed. RESULTS SFNs were efficiently in vitro uptaken by cancer and dendritic cells. In vivo peritumor administration of SFNs-OVA redirected OVA-specific cytotoxic T cells intratumorally. Proteomics and systems biology showed that peritumoral treatment with either SFNs-OVA or SFNs-CpG dramatically modified tumor microenvironment with respect to the control (CTR), mainly involving functional modules and hubs related to angiogenesis, inflammatory mediators, immune function, T complex and serpins expression, redox homeostasis, and energetic metabolism. Both SFNs-OVA and SFNs-CpG significantly delayed melanoma growth/survival time, and their effect was additive. CONCLUSIONS Both SFNs-OVA and SFNs-CpG induce effective anticancer response through complementary mechanisms and show the efficacy of an innovative active immunotherapy approach based on the redirection of pre-existing immunity against cancer cells. This approach could be universally applied for solid cancer treatments if translated into the clinic using re-call antigens of childhood vaccination.
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- Elia Bari
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Piemonte, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Research, University of Genoa, Genova, Liguria, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Research, University of Genoa, Genova, Liguria, Italy
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Lombardia, Italy,PharmaExceed S.r.l, Pavia, Lombardia, Italy
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- Institute for Biomedical Technologies, ITB CNR, Segrate, Lombardia, Italy
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- Institute for Biomedical Technologies, ITB CNR, Segrate, Lombardia, Italy
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- Institute for Biomedical Technologies, ITB CNR, Segrate, Lombardia, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Liguria, Italy,Department of Surgical and Integrated Diagnostic Sciences, University of Genoa, Genova, Liguria, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Research, University of Genoa, Genova, Liguria, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Research, University of Genoa, Genova, Liguria, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Research, University of Genoa, Genova, Liguria, Italy
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- Biotherapy Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Liguria, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Research, University of Genoa, Genova, Liguria, Italy,Biotherapy Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Liguria, Italy
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- Institute for Biomedical Technologies, ITB CNR, Segrate, Lombardia, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Piemonte, Italy,PharmaExceed S.r.l, Pavia, Lombardia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Research, University of Genoa, Genova, Liguria, Italy .,Biotherapy Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Liguria, Italy
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Sericin nanoparticles: Future nanocarrier for target-specific delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Wani SUD, Zargar MI, Masoodi MH, Alshehri S, Alam P, Ghoneim MM, Alshlowi A, Shivakumar HG, Ali M, Shakeel F. Silk Fibroin as an Efficient Biomaterial for Drug Delivery, Gene Therapy, and Wound Healing. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232214421. [PMID: 36430901 PMCID: PMC9692988 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232214421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Silk fibroin (SF), an organic material obtained from the cocoons of a silkworm Bombyx mori, is used in several applications and has a proven track record in biomedicine owing to its superior compatibility with the human body, superb mechanical characteristics, and its controllable propensity to decay. Due to its robust biocompatibility, less immunogenic, non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, and biodegradable properties, it has been widely used in biological and biomedical fields, including wound healing. The key strategies for building diverse SF-based drug delivery systems are discussed in this review, as well as the most recent ways for developing functionalized SF for controlled or redirected medicines, gene therapy, and wound healing. Understanding the features of SF and the various ways to manipulate its physicochemical and mechanical properties enables the development of more effective drug delivery devices. Drugs are encapsulated in SF-based drug delivery systems to extend their shelf life and control their release, allowing them to travel further across the bloodstream and thus extend their range of operation. Furthermore, due to their tunable properties, SF-based drug delivery systems open up new possibilities for drug delivery, gene therapy, and wound healing.
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- Shahid Ud Din Wani
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Applied Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar 190006, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Applied Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar 190006, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Applied Science and Technology, University of Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar 190006, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah 13713, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (S.A.); (F.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah 13713, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Ad Diriyah 13713, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida 201301, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, East Point College of Pharmacy, Bangalore 560049, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (S.A.); (F.S.)
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Gagliardi A, Ambrosio N, Voci S, Salvatici MC, Fresta M, Cosco D. Easy preparation, characterization and cytotoxic investigation of 5-Fluorouracil-loaded zein/sericin nanoblends. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Novel Amoxicillin-Loaded Sericin Biopolymeric Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Optimization, Antibacterial and Wound Healing Activities. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911654. [PMID: 36232955 PMCID: PMC9570309 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Infected wounds are a major threat among diabetic patients. Technological advancements are currently increasing the number of new adjunctive therapies that may be potent agents for speeding recovery, lowering the amputation rate and limiting infection recurrences. A novel formula with promising antibacterial activity, namely sericin/propolis/Amoxicillin nanoparticles, was assessed as a potent treatment of infected wounds in normal and diabetic rats. Skin wound healing efficiency was assessed through wound healing scorings, bacterial load assessment and histological examinations. It was revealed that upon using sericin/propolis/Amoxicillin nanoparticles, complete wound healing was successfully achieved after 10 and 15 days postinjury for nondiabetic and diabetic rats, respectively. However, the bacterial load in the induced infected wounds was extremely low (0-10 CFU/mL) after 15 days post-treatment. The histological studies revealed that the dermis was more organized with new matrix deposition, and mature collagen fibers were observed among the treated animal groups. The present study is the first preclinical study which reported the importance of silk sericin in the form of nano-sericin/propolis loaded with Amoxicillin as an effective treatment against bacterial wound infections.
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Bittencourt DMDC, Oliveira P, Michalczechen-Lacerda VA, Rosinha GMS, Jones JA, Rech EL. Bioengineering of spider silks for the production of biomedical materials. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:958486. [PMID: 36017345 PMCID: PMC9397580 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.958486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Spider silks are well known for their extraordinary mechanical properties. This characteristic is a result of the interplay of composition, structure and self-assembly of spider silk proteins (spidroins). Advances in synthetic biology have enabled the design and production of spidroins with the aim of biomimicking the structure-property-function relationships of spider silks. Although in nature only fibers are formed from spidroins, in vitro, scientists can explore non-natural morphologies including nanofibrils, particles, capsules, hydrogels, films or foams. The versatility of spidroins, along with their biocompatible and biodegradable nature, also placed them as leading-edge biological macromolecules for improved drug delivery and various biomedical applications. Accordingly, in this review, we highlight the relationship between the molecular structure of spider silk and its mechanical properties and aims to provide a critical summary of recent progress in research employing recombinantly produced bioengineered spidroins for the production of innovative bio-derived structural materials.
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- Daniela Matias de C. Bittencourt
- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, National Institute of Science and Technology—Synthetic Biology, Brasília, DF, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Elibio L. Rech, ; Daniela Matias de C. Bittencourt,
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- Department of Biology, Utah State University, Logan, UT, United States
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, National Institute of Science and Technology—Synthetic Biology, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, Utah State University, Logan, UT, United States
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, National Institute of Science and Technology—Synthetic Biology, Brasília, DF, Brazil
- *Correspondence: Elibio L. Rech, ; Daniela Matias de C. Bittencourt,
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Advances in nanoenabled 3D matrices for cartilage repair. Acta Biomater 2022; 150:1-21. [PMID: 35902038 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.07.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Cartilage repair strategies are evolving at a fast pace with technology development. Matrices that offer multifaceted functions and a full adaption to the cartilage defect are of pivotal interest. Current cartilage repair strategies face numerous challenges, mostly related to the development of highly biomimetic materials, non-invasive injectable solutions, and adequate degradation rates. These strategies often fail due to feeble mechanical properties, the inability to sustain cell adhesion, growth, and differentiation or by underestimating other players of cartilage degeneration, such as the installed pro-inflammatory microenvironment. The integration of nanomaterials (NMs) into 3D scaffolds, hydrogels and bioinks hold great potential in the improvement of key features of materials that are currently applied in cartilage tissue engineering strategies. NMs offer a high surface to volume ratio and their multiple applications can be explored to enhance cartilage mechanical properties, biocompatibility, cell differentiation, inflammation modulation, infection prevention and even to function as diagnostic tools or as stimuli-responsive cues in these 3D structures. In this review, we have critically reviewed the latest advances in the development of nanoenabled 3D matrices - enhanced by means of NMs - in the context of cartilage regeneration. We have provided a wide perspective of the synergistic effect of combining 3D strategies with NMs, with emphasis on the benefits brought by NMs in achieving functional and enhanced therapeutic outcomes. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Cartilage is one of the most challenging tissues to treat owing to its limited self-regeneration potential. Novel strategies using nanoenabled 3D matrices have emerged from the need to design more efficient solutions for cartilage repair, that take into consideration its unique mechanical properties and can direct specific cell behaviours. Here we aim to provide a comprehensive review on the synergistic effects of 3D matrices nanoenrichment in the context of cartilage regeneration, with emphasis on the heightening brought by nanomaterials in achieving functional and enhanced therapeutic outcomes. We anticipate this review to provide a wide perspective on the past years' research on the field, demonstrating the great potential of these approaches in the treatment and diagnosis of cartilage-related disorders.
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Matthew SAL, Rezwan R, Kaewchuchuen J, Perrie Y, Seib FP. Mixing and flow-induced nanoprecipitation for morphology control of silk fibroin self-assembly. RSC Adv 2022; 12:7357-7373. [PMID: 35424679 PMCID: PMC8982335 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra07764c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Tuning silk fibroin nanoparticle morphology using nanoprecipitation for bottom-up manufacture is an unexplored field that has the potential to improve particle performance characteristics. The aim of this work was to use both semi-batch bulk mixing and micro-mixing to modulate silk nanoparticle morphology by controlling the supersaturation and shear rate during nanoprecipitation. At flow rates where the shear rate was below the critical shear rate for silk, increasing the concentration of silk in both bulk and micro-mixing processes resulted in particle populations of increased sphericity, lower size, and lower polydispersity index. At high flow rates, where the critical shear rate was exceeded, the increased supersaturation with increasing concentration was counteracted by increased rates of shear-induced assembly. The morphology could be tuned from rod-like to spherical assemblies by increasing supersaturation of the high-shear micro-mixing process, thereby supporting a role for fast mixing in the production of narrow-polydispersity silk nanoparticles. This work provides new insight into the effects of shear during nanoprecipitation and provides a framework for scalable manufacture of spherical and rod-like silk nanoparticles. Tuning silk fibroin nanoparticle morphology using nanoprecipitation for bottom-up manufacture is an unexplored field that has the potential to improve particle performance characteristics.![]()
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- Saphia A L Matthew
- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde 161 Cathedral Street Glasgow G4 0RE UK +44 (0)141 548 2510
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- Department of Pharmacy, ASA University Bangladesh 23/3 Bir Uttam A. N. M. Nuruzzaman Sarak Dhaka 1207 Bangladesh
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde 161 Cathedral Street Glasgow G4 0RE UK +44 (0)141 548 2510.,Faculty of Nursing, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy Bangkok Thailand
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde 161 Cathedral Street Glasgow G4 0RE UK +44 (0)141 548 2510
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde 161 Cathedral Street Glasgow G4 0RE UK +44 (0)141 548 2510.,EPSRC Future Manufacturing Research Hub for Continuous Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC), University of Strathclyde, Technology and Innovation Centre 99 George Street Glasgow G1 1RD UK
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Asensio Ruiz MA, Fuster MG, Martínez Martínez T, Montalbán MG, Cenis JL, Víllora G, Lozano-Pérez AA. The Effect of Sterilization on the Characteristics of Silk Fibroin Nanoparticles. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14030498. [PMID: 35160487 PMCID: PMC8840090 DOI: 10.3390/polym14030498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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In recent years, silk fibroin nanoparticles (SFNs) have been consolidated as drug delivery systems (DDSs) with multiple applications in personalized medicine. The design of a simple, inexpensive, and scalable preparation method is an objective pursued by many research groups. When the objective is to produce nanoparticles suitable for biomedical uses, their sterility is essential. To achieve sufficient control of all the crucial stages in the process and knowledge of their implications for the final characteristics of the nanoparticles, the present work focused on the final stage of sterilization. In this work, the sterilization of SFNs was studied by comparing the effect of different available treatments on the characteristics of the nanoparticles. Two different sterilization methods, gamma irradiation and autoclaving, were tested, and optimal conditions were identified to achieve the sterilization of SFNs by gamma irradiation. The minimum irradiation dose to achieve sterilization of the nanoparticle suspension without changes in the nanoparticle size, polydispersity, or Z-potential was determined to be 5 kiloGrays (kGy). These simple and safe methods were successfully implemented for the sterilization of SFNs in aqueous suspension and facilitate the application of these nanoparticles in medicine.
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- María Alejandra Asensio Ruiz
- Unidad de Radiofarmacia, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, 30120 Murcia, Spain
- Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB)-Arrixaca, 30120 Murcia, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Chemistry, Regional Campus of International Excellence "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, 30071 Murcia, Spain
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- Unidad de Radiofarmacia, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, 30120 Murcia, Spain
- Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB)-Arrixaca, 30120 Murcia, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Chemistry, Regional Campus of International Excellence "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, 30071 Murcia, Spain
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- Departamento de Biotecnología, Genómica y Mejora Vegetal, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental (IMIDA), 30150 Murcia, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Chemistry, Regional Campus of International Excellence "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, 30071 Murcia, Spain
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- Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB)-Arrixaca, 30120 Murcia, Spain
- Departamento de Biotecnología, Genómica y Mejora Vegetal, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental (IMIDA), 30150 Murcia, Spain
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Mitra K, Chadha A, Muthuvijayan V, Doble M. Self-Assembled Inhalable Immunomodulatory Silk Fibroin Nanocarriers for Enhanced Drug Loading and Intracellular Antibacterial Activity. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:708-721. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Kartik Mitra
- Bioengineering and Drug Design Lab, Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
- Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry, Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences& National Center for Catalysis Research (NCCR), Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
- Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Lab, Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry, Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences& National Center for Catalysis Research (NCCR), Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Lab, Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- Bioengineering and Drug Design Lab, Department of Biotechnology, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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Wang X, Guo C, Guo L, Wang M, Liu M, Song Y, Jiao H, Wei X, Zhao Z, Kaplan DL. Radially Aligned Porous Silk Fibroin Scaffolds as Functional Templates for Engineering Human Biomimetic Hepatic Lobules. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:201-213. [PMID: 34929079 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c18215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Bioengineering functional hepatic tissue constructs that physiologically replicate the human native liver tissue in vitro is sought for clinical research and drug discovery. However, the intricate architecture and specific biofunctionality possessed by the native liver tissue remain challenging to mimic in vitro. In the present study, a versatile strategy to fabricate lobular-like silk protein scaffolds with radially aligned lamellar sheets, interconnected channels, and a converging central cavity was designed and implemented. A proof-of-concept study to bioengineer biomimetic hepatic lobules was conducted through coculturing human hepatocytes and primary endothelial cells on these lobular-like scaffolds. Relatively long-term viability of hepatocyte/endothelial cells was found along with cell alignment and organization in vitro. The hepatocytes showed special epithelial polarity and bile duct formation, similar to the liver plate, while the aligned endothelial cells generated endothelial networks, similar to natural hepatic sinuses. This endowed the three-dimensional (3D) tissue constructs with the capability to recapitulate hepatic-like parenchymal-mesenchymal growth patterns in vitro. More importantly, the cocultured hepatocytes outperformed monocultures or monolayer cultures, displaying significantly enhanced hepatocyte functions, including functional gene expression, albumin (ALB) secretion, urea synthesis, and metabolic activity. Thus, this functional unit with a biomimetic phenotype provides a novel technology for bioengineering biomimetic hepatic lobules in vitro, with potential utility as a building block for bioartificial liver (BAL) engineering or as a robust tool for drug metabolism investigation.
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- Xiuli Wang
- Department of Histology & Embryology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning 116044, China
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310023, China
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- Department of Histology & Embryology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning 116044, China
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- Department of Histology & Embryology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning 116044, China
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- Department of Histology & Embryology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning 116044, China
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- Department of Histology & Embryology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning 116044, China
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- Department of Histology & Embryology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning 116044, China
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- Department of Histology & Embryology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning 116044, China
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- Department of Histology & Embryology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning 116044, China
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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Miao Y, Yang T, Yang S, Yang M, Mao C. Protein nanoparticles directed cancer imaging and therapy. NANO CONVERGENCE 2022; 9:2. [PMID: 34997888 PMCID: PMC8742799 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-021-00293-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Cancer has been a serious threat to human health. Among drug delivery carriers, protein nanoparticles are unique because of their mild and environmentally friendly preparation methods. They also inherit desired characteristics from natural proteins, such as biocompatibility and biodegradability. Therefore, they have solved some problems inherent to inorganic nanocarriers such as poor biocompatibility. Also, the surface groups and cavity of protein nanoparticles allow for easy surface modification and drug loading. Besides, protein nanoparticles can be combined with inorganic nanoparticles or contrast agents to form multifunctional theranostic platforms. This review introduces representative protein nanoparticles applicable in cancer theranostics, including virus-like particles, albumin nanoparticles, silk protein nanoparticles, and ferritin nanoparticles. It also describes the common methods for preparing them. It then critically analyzes the use of a variety of protein nanoparticles in improved cancer imaging and therapy.
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- Yao Miao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China.
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- Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Stephenson Life Science Research Center, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology, University of Oklahoma, 101 Stephenson Parkway, Norman, OK, 73019-5251, USA.
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Li C, Wu J, Shi H, Xia Z, Sahoo JK, Yeo J, Kaplan DL. Fiber-Based Biopolymer Processing as a Route toward Sustainability. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2105196. [PMID: 34647374 PMCID: PMC8741650 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202105196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Some of the most abundant biomass on earth is sequestered in fibrous biopolymers like cellulose, chitin, and silk. These types of natural materials offer unique and striking mechanical and functional features that have driven strong interest in their utility for a range of applications, while also matching environmental sustainability needs. However, these material systems are challenging to process in cost-competitive ways to compete with synthetic plastics due to the limited options for thermal processing. This results in the dominance of solution-based processing for fibrous biopolymers, which presents challenges for scaling, cost, and consistency in outcomes. However, new opportunities to utilize thermal processing with these types of biopolymers, as well as fibrillation approaches, can drive renewed opportunities to bridge this gap between synthetic plastic processing and fibrous biopolymers, while also holding sustainability goals as critical to long-term successful outcomes.
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- Chunmei Li
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA
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- Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA
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- Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA
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Zhang Y, Shi N, He L, Wang S, Li X, Lu S, Zhang Q, Niu H. Silk Sericin Activates Mild Immune Response and Increases Antibody Production. J Biomed Nanotechnol 2021; 17:2433-2443. [PMID: 34974866 DOI: 10.1166/jbn.2021.3206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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To clarify whether nanoparticles of silk sericin (SS) and silk fibroin (SF) can induce inflammation and immune responses, we analyzed splenocyte proliferation, apoptosis and cytokine release to identify the effects of SS and SF on mouse splenocytes in vitro. We implanted mice with SS and SF through intraperitoneal, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes to evaluate the innate and adaptive immune response to SS and SF in vivo. Cytokines in the serum and spleen were analyzed by Luminex and antibody array. Antigen-specific antibodies were evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) at week 1 and 5 after implantation. Distinct cell populations in the spleen and bone marrow were analyzed by flow cytometry. SS suppressed the proliferation of splenocytes and CD11b+CD27- NK cells, induced splenocyte apoptosis, and increased interleukin-1 β (IL-1 β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the culture supernatant. SF suppressed splenocyte proliferation, induced splenocyte apoptosis, and increased the titer of TNF-α in culture supernatants. At both week 1 and 5 after implantation with SS, mouse serum interleukin-1 α (IL-1 α) and keratinocyte chemoattractant (KC) were decreased, SS-specific antibody was increased, the proportion of bone marrow CD4+ T cells was increased, and the proportion of splenic neutrophils was decreased. At week 5 after subcutaneous implantation with SF, mouse serum IL-1α, and splenic IL-6, TIMP-1, IL-4, MCP-1, IFN-γ, TCA-3, TNF-α, and IL-17 were decreased. SS was able to induce a mild immune response, as evidenced by CD4+ T cell activation, splenocyte apoptosis, and antigen-specific antibody secretion. Comparatively, SF had low immunogenicity and anti-inflammatory properties.
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- Yuan Zhang
- School of Medicine and Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- School of Medicine and Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- School of Medicine and Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- School of Medicine and Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- School of Medicine and Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Fujian Bote Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Fuzhou, 350013, Fujian, China
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- School of Medicine and Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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Khosropanah MH, Vaghasloo MA, Shakibaei M, Mueller AL, Kajbafzadeh AM, Amani L, Haririan I, Azimzadeh A, Hassannejad Z, Zolbin MM. Biomedical applications of silkworm (Bombyx Mori) proteins in regenerative medicine (a narrative review). J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2021; 16:91-109. [PMID: 34808032 DOI: 10.1002/term.3267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Silk worm (Bombyx Mori) protein, have been considered as potential materials for a variety of advanced engineering and biomedical applications for decades. Recently, silkworm silk has gained significant importance in research attention mainly because of its remarkable and exceptional mechanical properties. Silk has already been shown to have unique interactions with cells in tissues through bio-recognition units. The natural silk contains fibroin and sericin and has been used in various tissues of the human body (skin, bone, nerve, and so on). Besides, silk also still has anti-cancer, anti-tyrosinase, anti-coagulant, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-diabetic properties. This article is supposed to describe the diverse biomedical capabilities of B. Mori silk as the appropriate biomaterial among the assorted natural and artificial polymers that are presently accessible, and ideal for usage in regenerative medicine fields.
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- Mohammad Hossein Khosropanah
- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group and Tumor Biology, Chair of Vegetative Anatomy, Institute of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Musculoskeletal Research Group and Tumor Biology, Chair of Vegetative Anatomy, Institute of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Center of Excellence, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Medical Biomaterials Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy and Department of Pharmaceutics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Center of Excellence, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Center of Excellence, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Center of Excellence, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Florczak A, Deptuch T, Kucharczyk K, Dams-Kozlowska H. Systemic and Local Silk-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapy. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:5389. [PMID: 34771557 PMCID: PMC8582423 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13215389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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For years, surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy have been the gold standards to treat cancer, although continuing research has sought a more effective approach. While advances can be seen in the development of anticancer drugs, the tools that can improve their delivery remain a challenge. As anticancer drugs can affect the entire body, the control of their distribution is desirable to prevent systemic toxicity. The application of a suitable drug delivery platform may resolve this problem. Among other materials, silks offer many advantageous properties, including biodegradability, biocompatibility, and the possibility of obtaining a variety of morphological structures. These characteristics allow the exploration of silk for biomedical applications and as a platform for drug delivery. We have reviewed silk structures that can be used for local and systemic drug delivery for use in cancer therapy. After a short description of the most studied silks, we discuss the advantages of using silk for drug delivery. The tables summarize the descriptions of silk structures for the local and systemic transport of anticancer drugs. The most popular techniques for silk particle preparation are presented. Further prospects for using silk as a drug carrier are considered. The application of various silk biomaterials can improve cancer treatment by the controllable delivery of chemotherapeutics, immunotherapeutics, photosensitizers, hormones, nucleotherapeutics, targeted therapeutics (e.g., kinase inhibitors), and inorganic nanoparticles, among others.
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- Anna Florczak
- Department of Cancer Immunology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; (A.F.); (T.D.); (K.K.)
- Department of Diagnostics and Cancer Immunology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Cancer Immunology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; (A.F.); (T.D.); (K.K.)
- Department of Diagnostics and Cancer Immunology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Cancer Immunology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; (A.F.); (T.D.); (K.K.)
- Department of Diagnostics and Cancer Immunology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Cancer Immunology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; (A.F.); (T.D.); (K.K.)
- Department of Diagnostics and Cancer Immunology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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Chen Y, Wu H, Yang T, Zhou G, Chen Y, Wang J, Mao C, Yang M. Biomimetic Nucleation of Metal-Organic Frameworks on Silk Fibroin Nanoparticles for Designing Core-Shell-Structured pH-Responsive Anticancer Drug Carriers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:47371-47381. [PMID: 34582680 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c13405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Silk fibroin (SF) is a biomacromolecule that can be assembled into nanostructures and induce biomimetic nucleation of inorganic materials. Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8), a metal-organic framework (MOF), can be dissolved selectively under acidic pH. Here, we integrated SF and ZIF-8 to develop novel drug carriers that selectively release drug in the acidic intracellular environment of cancer cells. Specifically, SF was assembled into nanoparticles (SF-NPs), which were then loaded with an antitumor drug, doxorubicin (DOX), to form DSF-NPs. Due to the SF-mediated organization of ZIF-8 precursors such as zinc ions, the DSF-NPs further templated the nucleation of ZIF-8 onto their surface to generate core-shell-structured NPs (termed DSF@Z-NPs) with ZIF-8 as a shell and DSF-NP as a core. We found that the DSF@Z-NPs, highly stable under neutral conditions, could be uptaken by breast cancer cells, release DOX selectively owing to dissolution of ZIF-8 shells in the acidic intracellular environment in a controlled manner, and induce cell apoptosis. We also confirmed that the DSF@Z-NPs could inhibit tumor growth more efficiently to reach a higher survival rate than their controls by inducing cell apoptosis in vivo. Our study suggests that SF and MOF could be combined to design a new type of cancer therapeutics.
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- Yuping Chen
- Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou, 310058 Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou, 310058 Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027 Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou, 310058 Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou, 310058 Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou, 310058 Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027 Zhejiang, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Stephenson Life Science Research Center, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology, University of Oklahoma, 101 Stephenson Parkway, Norman, Oklahoma 73019-5251, United States
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- Institute of Applied Bioresource Research, College of Animal Science, Zhejiang University, Yuhangtang Road 866, Hangzhou, 310058 Zhejiang, P. R. China
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Zou X, Jiang Z, Li L, Huang Z. Selenium nanoparticles coated with pH responsive silk fibroin complex for fingolimod release and enhanced targeting in thyroid cancer. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 49:83-95. [PMID: 33438446 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2021.1871620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Cancer-targeted drug delivery systems based on nanoparticles (NPs) have been considered promising therapies. In this study, we developed a pH-responsive smart NPs drug delivery system using silk fibroin (SF), selenium nanoparticles (Se NPs), fingolimod (FTY720), and heptapeptide (T7). The prepared FTY720@T7-SF-Se NPs were spheres with an average diameter of 120 nm, which would contribute to the enhanced permeability and retention effects in tumour regions. The encapsulation efficiency (EE) of the FTY720@T7-SF-Se NPs was 71.95 ± 3.81%. The release of FTY720 from the nanocarriers was pH-dependent, and the release of FTY720 was accelerated in an acidic environment. Both in vitro and in vivo studies showed that FTY720@T7-SF-Se NPs had an enhanced cellular uptake selectivity and antitumor activity for thyroid cancer. The bio-distribution study in vivo further demonstrated that FTY720@T7-SF-Se NPs could effectively accumulate in the tumour region, thereby enhancing the ability to kill cancer cells in vivo. In addition, studies of histology and immunohistochemistry showed that FTY720@T7-SF-Se NPs had low toxicity to the major organs of tumour-bearing mice, indicating the prepared NPs has good biocompatibility in vivo. These results suggest that the tumour-targeted NPs delivery system (FTY720@T7-SF-Se NPs) has great potential as a new tool for thyroid cancer therapy.
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- Xiangcai Zou
- Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University/The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of General Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Digestive Medicine Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University/The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Bonferoni MC, Caramella C, Catenacci L, Conti B, Dorati R, Ferrari F, Genta I, Modena T, Perteghella S, Rossi S, Sandri G, Sorrenti M, Torre ML, Tripodo G. Biomaterials for Soft Tissue Repair and Regeneration: A Focus on Italian Research in the Field. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13091341. [PMID: 34575417 PMCID: PMC8471088 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13091341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Tissue repair and regeneration is an interdisciplinary field focusing on developing bioactive substitutes aimed at restoring pristine functions of damaged, diseased tissues. Biomaterials, intended as those materials compatible with living tissues after in vivo administration, play a pivotal role in this area and they have been successfully studied and developed for several years. Namely, the researches focus on improving bio-inert biomaterials that well integrate in living tissues with no or minimal tissue response, or bioactive materials that influence biological response, stimulating new tissue re-growth. This review aims to gather and introduce, in the context of Italian scientific community, cutting-edge advancements in biomaterial science applied to tissue repair and regeneration. After introducing tissue repair and regeneration, the review focuses on biodegradable and biocompatible biomaterials such as collagen, polysaccharides, silk proteins, polyesters and their derivatives, characterized by the most promising outputs in biomedical science. Attention is pointed out also to those biomaterials exerting peculiar activities, e.g., antibacterial. The regulatory frame applied to pre-clinical and early clinical studies is also outlined by distinguishing between Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products and Medical Devices.
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- Correspondence: (M.C.B.); (B.C.); (F.F.)
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Zaheer Y, Vorup‐Jensen T, Webster TJ, Ahmed M, Khan WS, Ihsan A. Protein based nanomedicine: Promising therapeutic modalities against inflammatory disorders. NANO SELECT 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/nano.202100214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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- Yumna Zaheer
- National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering College Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (NIBGE‐C, PIEAS) Faisalabad Punjab 38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Biomedicine and Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center Aarhus University Aarhus Denmark
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Northeastern University Boston Massachusetts USA
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- Chemistry of Interfaces Luleå University of Technology Luleå Sweden
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- National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering College Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (NIBGE‐C, PIEAS) Faisalabad Punjab 38000 Pakistan
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- National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering College Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (NIBGE‐C, PIEAS) Faisalabad Punjab 38000 Pakistan
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Diez-Echave P, Ruiz-Malagón AJ, Molina-Tijeras JA, Hidalgo-García L, Vezza T, Cenis-Cifuentes L, Rodríguez-Sojo MJ, Cenis JL, Rodríguez-Cabezas ME, Rodríguez-Nogales A, Gálvez J, Lozano-Pérez AA. Silk fibroin nanoparticles enhance quercetin immunomodulatory properties in DSS-induced mouse colitis. Int J Pharm 2021; 606:120935. [PMID: 34310954 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic and idiopathic inflammatory disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The pharmacological treatments used currently for its treatment lack efficacy, so new therapeutic strategies should be developed. In this context, flavonoids loaded in biopolymeric nanoparticles can be considered as novel promising candidates. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the intestinal anti-inflammatory effects of quercetin when is administered loaded in silk fibroin nanoparticles (QSFN) in the dextran sulphate sodium experimental model of mouse colitis, which displays some similarities to human IBD. Previously characterized quercetin-loaded silk fibroin nanoparticles (QSFN). QSFN showed a reversible aggregation profile induced by the acidification of the solution but did not affect the loaded quercetin. Daily administration of QSFN significantly reduced disease activity index values compared to the control colitic group. This beneficial effect was not only corroborated by the histological examination of the colonic specimens but also the improvement of the colonic expression of the different proinflammatory cytokines (Tnf-α, Il-1β, Il-6, Mcp-1, Icam-1, Nlrp3 and iNOS). Therefore, these data suggest that QSFN could be a promising alternative to current treatments as a drug delivery system for IBD treatment.
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- Patricia Diez-Echave
- Department of Pharmacology, Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Granada, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Granada, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Granada, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Granada, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Granada, Spain
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- Hospital General Universitario Reina Sofía, Avda. Intendente Jorge Palacios, 1, 30003 Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Granada, Spain
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- Departamento de Biotecnología, Genómica y Mejora Vegetal, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental, 30150-La Alberca, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Granada, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Granada, Spain; Servicio de Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, 18012 Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Granada, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Spain
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- Departamento de Biotecnología, Genómica y Mejora Vegetal, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Medioambiental, 30150-La Alberca, Murcia, Spain; Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB)-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain.
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Perteghella S, Rassu G, Gavini E, Obinu A, Bari E, Mandracchia D, Bonferoni MC, Giunchedi P, Torre ML. Crocetin as New Cross-Linker for Bioactive Sericin Nanoparticles. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13050680. [PMID: 34065101 PMCID: PMC8150760 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13050680] [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: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The nose-to-brain delivery route is used to bypass the blood–brain barrier and deliver drugs directly into the brain. Over the years, significant signs of progress have been made in developing nano-drug delivery systems to address the very low drug transfer levels seen with conventional formulations (e.g., nasal solutions). In this paper, sericin nanoparticles were prepared using crocetin as a new bioactive natural cross-linker (NPc) and compared to sericin nanoparticles prepared with glutaraldehyde (NPg). The mean diameter of NPc and NPg was about 248 and 225 nm, respectively, and suitable for nose-to-brain delivery. The morphological investigation revealed that NPc are spherical-like particles with a smooth surface, whereas NPg seem small and rough. NPc remained stable at 4 °C for 28 days, and when freeze-dried with 0.1% w/v of trehalose, the aggregation was prevented. The use of crocetin as a natural cross-linker significantly improved the in vitro ROS-scavenging ability of NPc with respect to NPg. Both formulations were cytocompatible at all the concentrations tested on human fibroblasts and Caco-2 cells and protected them against oxidative stress damage. In detail, for NPc, the concentration of 400 µg/mL resulted in the most promising to maintain the cell metabolic activity of fibroblasts higher than 90%. Overall, the results reported in this paper support the employment of NPc as a nose-to-brain drug delivery system, as the brain targeting of antioxidants is a potential tool for the therapy of neurological diseases.
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- Sara Perteghella
- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (S.P.); (E.B.); (M.C.B.); (M.L.T.)
- PharmaExceed S.r.l., 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Via Muroni 23/a, I-07100 Sassari, Italy; (E.G.); (A.O.); (P.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0-7922-8735
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Via Muroni 23/a, I-07100 Sassari, Italy; (E.G.); (A.O.); (P.G.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Via Muroni 23/a, I-07100 Sassari, Italy; (E.G.); (A.O.); (P.G.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (S.P.); (E.B.); (M.C.B.); (M.L.T.)
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Viale Europa 11, I-25123 Brescia, Italy;
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (S.P.); (E.B.); (M.C.B.); (M.L.T.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Via Muroni 23/a, I-07100 Sassari, Italy; (E.G.); (A.O.); (P.G.)
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- Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, I-27100 Pavia, Italy; (S.P.); (E.B.); (M.C.B.); (M.L.T.)
- PharmaExceed S.r.l., 27100 Pavia, Italy
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Li Y, Qu Z, Wu K, Lv P, Meng H, Zheng H, Shi J, Lu M, Huang X. A bio-derived char-forming strategy for surface fireproofing: Functionalization of UV-curing flame-retardant coating with vinyl-modified tannic acid. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Silk Fibroin Nanoparticle Functionalization with Arg-Gly-Asp Cyclopentapeptide Promotes Active Targeting for Tumor Site-Specific Delivery. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13051185. [PMID: 33803385 PMCID: PMC7967211 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13051185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Many tumor cell types overexpress integrins, a glycoprotein, on their cell membranes. The tripeptide motif Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) is well-known for being recognized by the integrin superfamily members and can thus be used to actively target nanoparticles containing cytotoxic drugs directly to the tumor cells. According to this strategy, the antitumor activity is boosted, and healthy organs are spared. In this paper, silk fibroin, a naturally derived protein, has been used to prepare nanoparticles (SFNs) functionalized on their surface with RGD. In vitro experiments revealed that functionalization of SFNs with RGD provided active internalization by tumor cells overexpressing integrin receptors. Therefore, RGD-SFNs may be used for tumor-specific delivery of anticancer drugs. Abstract Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD)-based cyclopentapeptides (cRGDs) have a high affinity towards integrin αvβ3 and αvβ5, which are overexpressed by many tumor cells. Here, curcumin-loaded silk fibroin nanoparticles (SFNs) have been functionalized on the surface with cRGD to provide active targeting towards tumor cells; a “click reaction” between the RGD-based cyclopentapeptide carrying an azide group and triple-bond-functionalized nanoparticles has been exploited. Both naked and functionalized SFNs were less than 200 nm in diameter and showed a round-shaped morphology but, after functionalization, SFNs increased in size and protein molecular weight. The functionalization of SFNs’ surfaces with cRGD provided active internalization by cells overexpressing integrin receptors. At the lowest concentration tested (0.01 mg/mL), functionalized SFNs showed more effective uptake with respect to the naked by tumor cells that overexpress integrin receptors (but not for non-overexpressing ones). In contrast, at higher concentrations, the non-specific cell membrane protein–particle interactions are promoted and coupled to specific and target mediated uptake. Visual observations by fluorescence microscopy suggested that SFNs bind to integrin receptors on the cell surface and are then internalized by endocytosis. Overall, SFN functionalization provided in vitro active targeting for site-specific delivery of anticancer drugs, boosting activity and sparing healthy organs.
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Pretorius D, Serpooshan V, Zhang J. Nano-Medicine in the Cardiovascular System. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:640182. [PMID: 33746761 PMCID: PMC7969876 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.640182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Nano-medicines that include nanoparticles, nanocomposites, small molecules, and exosomes represent new viable sources for future therapies for the dysfunction of cardiovascular system, as well as the other important organ systems. Nanomaterials possess special properties ranging from their intrinsic physicochemical properties, surface energy and surface topographies which can illicit advantageous cellular responses within the cardiovascular system, making them exceptionally valuable in future clinical translation applications. The success of nano-medicines as future cardiovascular theranostic agents requires a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between nanomaterial and the biomedical fields. In this review, we highlight some of the major types of nano-medicine systems that are currently being explored in the cardiac field. This review focusses on the major differences between the systems, and how these differences affect the specific therapeutic or diagnostic applications. The important concerns relevant to cardiac nano-medicines, including cellular responses, toxicity of the different nanomaterials, as well as cardio-protective and regenerative capabilities are discussed. In this review an overview of the current development of nano-medicines specific to the cardiac field is provided, discussing the diverse nature and applications of nanomaterials as therapeutic and diagnostic agents.
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- Danielle Pretorius
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Emory Children's Center, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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Zhang Q, Fan A, Fu J, Zhao Q. Precise engineering of iron oxide nanoparticle-encapsulated protein hydrogel: Implications for cardiac toxicity and ultrasound contrast agents. Process Biochem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2021.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Das G, Shin HS, Campos EVR, Fraceto LF, Del Pilar Rodriguez-Torres M, Mariano KCF, de Araujo DR, Fernández-Luqueño F, Grillo R, Patra JK. Sericin based nanoformulations: a comprehensive review on molecular mechanisms of interaction with organisms to biological applications. J Nanobiotechnology 2021. [PMID: 33482828 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00774-y.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The advances in products based on nanotechnology have directed extensive research on low-cost, biologically compatible, and easily degradable materials. MAIN BODY Sericin (SER) is a protein mainly composed of glycine, serine, aspartic acid, and threonine amino acids removed from the silkworm cocoon (particularly Bombyx mori and other species). SER is a biocompatible material with economic viability, which can be easily functionalized due to its potential crosslink reactions. Also, SER has inherent biological properties, which makes possible its use as a component of pharmaceutical formulations with several biomedical applications, such as anti-tumor, antimicrobials, antioxidants and as scaffolds for tissue repair as well as participating in molecular mechanisms attributed to the regulation of transcription factors, reduction of inflammatory signaling molecules, stimulation of apoptosis, migration, and proliferation of mesenchymal cells. CONCLUSION In this review, the recent innovations on SER-based nano-medicines (nanoparticles, micelles, films, hydrogels, and their hybrid systems) and their contributions for non-conventional therapies are discussed considering different molecular mechanisms for promoting their therapeutic applications.
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- Gitishree Das
- Research Institute of Biotechnology & Medical Converged Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Human and Natural Sciences Center, Federal University of ABC. Av. Dos Estados, 5001. Bl. A, T3, Lab. 503-3. Bangú, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Av. Três de março, 511, Alto da Boa Vista, Sorocaba, São Paulo, 18087-180, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ingenieria Molecular de Materiales, Centro de Fisica Aplicada y Tecnologia Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Blvd. Juriquilla 3001, 76230, Queretaro, Qro, Mexico
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- Human and Natural Sciences Center, Federal University of ABC. Av. Dos Estados, 5001. Bl. A, T3, Lab. 503-3. Bangú, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Human and Natural Sciences Center, Federal University of ABC. Av. Dos Estados, 5001. Bl. A, T3, Lab. 503-3. Bangú, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Sustainability of Natural Resources and Energy Programs, Cinvestav-Saltillo, 25900, Coahuila, C.P., Mexico
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Avenida Brasil, 56, Centro, Ilha Solteira, SP, 15385-000, Brazil
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- Research Institute of Biotechnology & Medical Converged Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, 10326, Republic of Korea.
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Das G, Shin HS, Campos EVR, Fraceto LF, Del Pilar Rodriguez-Torres M, Mariano KCF, de Araujo DR, Fernández-Luqueño F, Grillo R, Patra JK. Sericin based nanoformulations: a comprehensive review on molecular mechanisms of interaction with organisms to biological applications. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:30. [PMID: 33482828 PMCID: PMC7821414 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-00774-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The advances in products based on nanotechnology have directed extensive research on low-cost, biologically compatible, and easily degradable materials. MAIN BODY Sericin (SER) is a protein mainly composed of glycine, serine, aspartic acid, and threonine amino acids removed from the silkworm cocoon (particularly Bombyx mori and other species). SER is a biocompatible material with economic viability, which can be easily functionalized due to its potential crosslink reactions. Also, SER has inherent biological properties, which makes possible its use as a component of pharmaceutical formulations with several biomedical applications, such as anti-tumor, antimicrobials, antioxidants and as scaffolds for tissue repair as well as participating in molecular mechanisms attributed to the regulation of transcription factors, reduction of inflammatory signaling molecules, stimulation of apoptosis, migration, and proliferation of mesenchymal cells. CONCLUSION In this review, the recent innovations on SER-based nano-medicines (nanoparticles, micelles, films, hydrogels, and their hybrid systems) and their contributions for non-conventional therapies are discussed considering different molecular mechanisms for promoting their therapeutic applications.
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- Gitishree Das
- Research Institute of Biotechnology & Medical Converged Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science & Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Human and Natural Sciences Center, Federal University of ABC. Av. Dos Estados, 5001. Bl. A, T3, Lab. 503-3. Bangú, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Av. Três de março, 511, Alto da Boa Vista, Sorocaba, São Paulo, 18087-180, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ingenieria Molecular de Materiales, Centro de Fisica Aplicada y Tecnologia Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Blvd. Juriquilla 3001, 76230, Queretaro, Qro, Mexico
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- Human and Natural Sciences Center, Federal University of ABC. Av. Dos Estados, 5001. Bl. A, T3, Lab. 503-3. Bangú, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Human and Natural Sciences Center, Federal University of ABC. Av. Dos Estados, 5001. Bl. A, T3, Lab. 503-3. Bangú, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Sustainability of Natural Resources and Energy Programs, Cinvestav-Saltillo, 25900, Coahuila, C.P., Mexico
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Avenida Brasil, 56, Centro, Ilha Solteira, SP, 15385-000, Brazil
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- Research Institute of Biotechnology & Medical Converged Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, 10326, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang Z, Li A, Min X, Zhang Q, Yang J, Chen G, Zou M, Sun W, Cheng G. An ROS-sensitive tegafur-PpIX-heterodimer-loaded in situ injectable thermosensitive hydrogel for photodynamic therapy combined with chemotherapy to enhance the tegafur-based treatment of breast cancer. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:221-237. [DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01519a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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A temperature-sensitive hydrogel encapsulating tegafur and protoporphyrin IX dimers could be delivered intratumorally for synergetic chemotherapy and photodynamic therapy.
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- Zhiqiang Zhang
- Department of Pharmaceutics
- School of Pharmacy
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
- Shenyang 110016
- PR China
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- Wuya College of Innovation
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
- Shenyang
- PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics
- School of Pharmacy
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
- Shenyang 110016
- PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics
- School of Pharmacy
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
- Shenyang 110016
- PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics
- School of Pharmacy
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
- Shenyang 110016
- PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics
- School of Pharmacy
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
- Shenyang 110016
- PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics
- School of Pharmacy
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
- Shenyang 110016
- PR China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- School of Medical Devices
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
- Shenyang 110016
- PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics
- School of Pharmacy
- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
- Shenyang 110016
- PR China
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Matthew SAL, Totten JD, Phuagkhaopong S, Egan G, Witte K, Perrie Y, Seib FP. Silk Nanoparticle Manufacture in Semi-Batch Format. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:6748-6759. [PMID: 33320640 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Silk nanoparticles have demonstrated utility across a range of biomedical applications, especially as drug delivery vehicles. Their fabrication by bottom-up methods such as nanoprecipitation, rather than top-down manufacture, can improve critical nanoparticle quality attributes. Here, we establish a simple semi-batch method using drop-by-drop nanoprecipitation at the lab scale that reduces special-cause variation and improves mixing efficiency. The stirring rate was an important parameter affecting nanoparticle size and yield (400 < 200 < 0 rpm), while the initial dropping height (5.5 vs 7.5 cm) directly affected nanoparticle yield. Varying the nanoparticle standing time in the mother liquor between 0 and 24 h did not significantly affect nanoparticle physicochemical properties, indicating that steric and charge stabilizations result in high-energy barriers for nanoparticle growth. Manufacture across all tested formulations achieved nanoparticles between 104 and 134 nm in size with high β-sheet content, spherical morphology, and stability in aqueous media for over 1 month at 4 °C. This semi-automated drop-by-drop, semi-batch silk desolvation offers an accessible, higher-throughput platform for standardization of parameters that are difficult to control using manual methodologies.
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- Saphia A L Matthew
- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0RE, U.K
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0RE, U.K.,EPSRC Future Manufacturing Research Hub for Continuous Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC), University of Strathclyde, Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow G1 1RD, U.K
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0RE, U.K
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0RE, U.K
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0RE, U.K
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0RE, U.K
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0RE, U.K.,EPSRC Future Manufacturing Research Hub for Continuous Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC), University of Strathclyde, Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow G1 1RD, U.K.,Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials Dresden, Hohe Strasse 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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Ghalei S, Mondal A, Hopkins S, Singha P, Devine R, Handa H. Silk Nanoparticles: A Natural Polymeric Platform for Nitric Oxide Delivery in Biomedical Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:53615-53623. [PMID: 33205962 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c13813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this study, the preparation and characterization of nitric oxide (NO) releasing silk fibroin nanoparticles (SF NPs) are described for the first time. S-Nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine (SNAP)-loaded SF NPs (SNAP-SF NPs) were prepared via an antisolvent/self-assembling method by adding a SNAP/ethanol solution to an aqueous SF solution and freeze-thawing. The prepared SNAP-SF NPs had a diameter ranging from 300 to 400 nm and an overall negative charge of -28.76 ± 0.73 mV. Among the different SNAP/SF ratios tested, the highest encapsulation efficiency (18.3 ± 1.3%) and loading capacity (9.1 ± 0.6%) values were attributed to the 1:1 ratio. The deconvolution of the amide I band in the FTIR spectra of SF NPs and SNAP-SF NPs showed an increase in the β-sheet content for SNAP-SF NPs, confirming the hydrophobic interactions between SNAP and silk macromolecules. SNAP-SF NPs released up to 1.31 ± 0.02 × 10-10 mol min-1 mg-1 NO over a 24 h period. Moreover, SNAP-SF NPs showed concentration-dependent antibacterial effects against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Furthermore, they did not elicit any marked cytotoxicity against 3T3 mouse fibroblast cells at concentrations equal to or below 2 mg/mL. Overall, these results demonstrated that SNAP-SF NPs have great potential to be used as a NO delivery platform for biomedical applications such as tissue engineering and wound healing, where synergistic properties of SF and NO are desired.
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- Sama Ghalei
- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
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Ziadlou R, Rotman S, Teuschl A, Salzer E, Barbero A, Martin I, Alini M, Eglin D, Grad S. Optimization of hyaluronic acid-tyramine/silk-fibroin composite hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering and delivery of anti-inflammatory and anabolic drugs. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 120:111701. [PMID: 33545860 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Injury of articular cartilage leads to an imbalance in tissue homeostasis, and due to the poor self-healing capacity of cartilage the affected tissue often exhibits osteoarthritic changes. In recent years, injectable and highly tunable composite hydrogels for cartilage tissue engineering and drug delivery have been introduced as a desirable alternative to invasive treatments. In this study, we aimed to formulate injectable hydrogels for drug delivery and cartilage tissue engineering by combining different concentrations of hyaluronic acid-tyramine (HA-Tyr) with regenerated silk-fibroin (SF) solutions. Upon enzymatic crosslinking, the gelation and mechanical properties were characterized over time. To evaluate the effect of the hydrogel compositions and properties on extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition, bovine chondrocytes were embedded in enzymatically crosslinked HA-Tyr/SF composites (in further work abbreviated as HA/SF) or HA-Tyr hydrogels. We demonstrated that all hydrogel formulations were cytocompatible and could promote the expression of cartilage matrix proteins allowing chondrocytes to produce ECM, while the most prominent chondrogenic effects were observed in hydrogels with HA20/SF80 polymeric ratios. Unconfined mechanical testing showed that the compressive modulus for HA20/SF80 chondrocyte-laden constructs was increased almost 10-fold over 28 days of culture in chondrogenic medium which confirmed the superior production of ECM in this hydrogel compared to other hydrogels in this study. Furthermore, in hydrogels loaded with anabolic and anti-inflammatory drugs, HA20/SF80 hydrogel showed the longest and the most sustained release profile over time which is desirable for the long treatment duration typically necessary for osteoarthritic joints. In conclusion, HA20/SF80 hydrogel was successfully established as a suitable injectable biomaterial for cartilage tissue engineering and drug delivery applications.
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- Reihane Ziadlou
- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos Platz 7270, Switzerland; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Allschwil 4123, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos Platz 7270, Switzerland
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, 1200 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, 1200 Vienna, Austria; Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Allschwil 4123, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Basel, Allschwil 4123, Switzerland; Department of Biomedicine, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel 4001, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos Platz 7270, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos Platz 7270, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos Platz 7270, Switzerland; Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Zürich 8092, Switzerland.
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Florczak A, Grzechowiak I, Deptuch T, Kucharczyk K, Kaminska A, Dams-Kozlowska H. Silk Particles as Carriers of Therapeutic Molecules for Cancer Treatment. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E4946. [PMID: 33158060 PMCID: PMC7663281 DOI: 10.3390/ma13214946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Although progress is observed in cancer treatment, this disease continues to be the second leading cause of death worldwide. The current understanding of cancer indicates that treating cancer should not be limited to killing cancer cells alone, but that the target is the complex tumor microenvironment (TME). The application of nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems (DDS) can not only target cancer cells and TME, but also simultaneously resolve the severe side effects of various cancer treatment approaches, leading to more effective, precise, and less invasive therapy. Nanoparticles based on proteins derived from silkworms' cocoons (like silk fibroin and sericins) and silk proteins from spiders (spidroins) are intensively explored not only in the oncology field. This natural-derived material offer biocompatibility, biodegradability, and simplicity of preparation methods. The protein-based material can be tailored for size, stability, drug loading/release kinetics, and functionalized with targeting ligands. This review summarizes the current status of drug delivery systems' development based on proteins derived from silk fibroin, sericins, and spidroins, which application is focused on systemic cancer treatment. The nanoparticles that deliver chemotherapeutics, nucleic acid-based therapeutics, natural-derived agents, therapeutic proteins or peptides, inorganic compounds, as well as photosensitive molecules, are introduced.
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- Anna Florczak
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; (A.F.); (I.G.); (T.D.); (K.K.); (A.K.)
- Department of Diagnostics and Cancer Immunology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; (A.F.); (I.G.); (T.D.); (K.K.); (A.K.)
- Department of Diagnostics and Cancer Immunology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; (A.F.); (I.G.); (T.D.); (K.K.); (A.K.)
- Department of Diagnostics and Cancer Immunology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; (A.F.); (I.G.); (T.D.); (K.K.); (A.K.)
- Department of Diagnostics and Cancer Immunology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; (A.F.); (I.G.); (T.D.); (K.K.); (A.K.)
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; (A.F.); (I.G.); (T.D.); (K.K.); (A.K.)
- Department of Diagnostics and Cancer Immunology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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Xue Y, Lofland S, Hu X. Comparative Study of Silk-Based Magnetic Materials: Effect of Magnetic Particle Types on the Protein Structure and Biomaterial Properties. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E7583. [PMID: 33066665 PMCID: PMC7589181 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21207583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This study investigates combining the good biocompatibility and flexibility of silk protein with three types of widely used magnetic nanoparticles to comparatively explore their structures, properties and potential applications in the sustainability and biomaterial fields. The secondary structure of silk protein was quantitatively studied by infrared spectroscopy. It was found that magnetite (Fe3O4) and barium hexaferrite (BaFe12O19) can prohibit β-sheet crystal due to strong coordination bonding between Fe3+ ions and carboxylate ions on silk fibroin chains where cobalt particles showed minimal effect. This was confirmed by thermal analysis, where a high temperature degradation peak was found above 640 °C in both Fe3O4 and BaFe12O19 samples. This was consistent with the magnetization studies that indicated that part of the Fe in the Fe3O4 and BaFe12O19 was no longer magnetic in the composite, presumably forming new phases. All three types of magnetic composites films maintained high magnetization, showing potential applications in MRI imaging, tissue regeneration, magnetic hyperthermia and controlled drug delivery in the future.
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- Ye Xue
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA; (Y.X.); (S.L.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA; (Y.X.); (S.L.)
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA; (Y.X.); (S.L.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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Besford QA, Weiss ACG, Schubert J, Ryan TM, Maitz MF, Tomanin PP, Savioli M, Werner C, Fery A, Caruso F, Cavalieri F. Protein Component of Oyster Glycogen Nanoparticles: An Anchor Point for Functionalization. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:38976-38988. [PMID: 32805918 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c10699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Biosourced nanoparticles have a range of desirable properties for therapeutic applications, including biodegradability and low immunogenicity. Glycogen, a natural polysaccharide nanoparticle, has garnered much interest as a component of advanced therapeutic materials. However, functionalizing glycogen for use as a therapeutic material typically involves synthetic approaches that can negatively affect the intrinsic physiological properties of glycogen. Herein, the protein component of glycogen is examined as an anchor point for the photopolymerization of functional poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) polymers. Oyster glycogen (OG) nanoparticles partially degrade to smaller spherical particles in the presence of protease enzymes, reflecting a population of surface-bound proteins on the polysaccharide. The grafting of PNIPAM to the native protein component of OG produces OG-PNIPAM nanoparticles of ∼45 nm in diameter and 6.2 MDa in molecular weight. PNIPAM endows the nanoparticles with temperature-responsive aggregation properties that are controllable and reversible and that can be removed by the biodegradation of the protein. The OG-PNIPAM nanoparticles retain the native biodegradability of glycogen. Whole blood incubation assays revealed that the OG-PNIPAM nanoparticles have a low cell association and inflammatory response similar to that of OG. The reported strategy provides functionalized glycogen nanomaterials that retain their inherent biodegradability and low immune cell association.
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- Quinn A Besford
- Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research, Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research, Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research, Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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- The Australian Synchrotron, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
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- Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research, Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, and the Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, and the Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research, Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research, Hohe Straße 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, and the Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche, Università di Roma "Tor Vergata", Via Della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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Fathi M, Abdolahinia ED, Barar J, Omidi Y. Smart stimuli-responsive biopolymeric nanomedicines for targeted therapy of solid tumors. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2020; 15:2171-2200. [DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2020-0146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Solid tumors form a permissive microenvironment with irregular features, including high pressured tumor interstitial fluid with acidic pH, co-adaptation of cancer cells with other cells like the immune system cells, abnormal metabolism and anomalous overexpression of various pieces of molecular machinery. The functional expressions of several oncomarkers in different solid tumors have led to the development of targeted drug-delivery systems (DDSs). As a new class of DDSs, stimuli-responsive nanomedicines (SRNMs) have been developed using advanced nanobiomaterials such as biopolymers that show excellent biocompatibility with low inherent immunogenicity. In this review, we aim to overview different types of SRNMs, present deep insights into the stimuli-responsive biopolymers and discuss the most up-to-date progress in the design and development of SRNMs used as advanced DDSs for targeted therapy of cancer.
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- Marziyeh Fathi
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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Niu L, Shi M, Feng Y, Sun X, Wang Y, Cheng Z, Li M. The Interactions of Quantum Dot-Labeled Silk Fibroin Micro/Nanoparticles with Cells. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E3372. [PMID: 32751473 PMCID: PMC7436185 DOI: 10.3390/ma13153372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 07/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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When silk fibroin particles are used for controlled drug delivery, particle size plays a key role in the location of the carrier on the cells as well as the transport pathway, utilization efficiency, and therapeutic effect of the drugs. In this study, the interactions of different-sized silk fibroin particles and cell lines were investigated. Silk fibroin microparticles with dry size of 1.9 ± 0.4 μm (2.7 ± 0.3 μm in wet state) and silk fibroin nanoparticles with dry size of 51.5 ± 11.0 nm (174.8 ± 12.5 nm in wet state) were prepared by salting-out method and high-voltage electrospray method, respectively. CdSe/ZnS quantum dots were coupled to the surface of the micro/nanoparticles. Photostability observations indicated that the fluorescence stability of the quantum dots was much higher than that of fluorescein isothiocyanate. In vitro, microparticles and nanoparticles were co-cultured with human umbilical vein endothelial cells EA.hy 926 and cervical cancer cells HeLa, respectively. The fluorescence test and cell viability showed that the EA.hy926 cells tended to be adhered to the microparticle surfaces and the cell proliferation was significantly promoted, while the nanoparticles were more likely to be internalized in HeLa cells and the cell proliferation was notably inhibited. Our findings might provide useful information concerning effective drug delivery that microparticles may be preferred if the drugs need to be delivered to normal cell surface, while nanoparticles may be preferred if the drugs need to be transmitted in tumor cells.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, No. 199 Ren’ai Road, Industrial Park, Suzhou 215123, China; (L.N.); (M.S.); (Y.F.); (X.S.); (Y.W.); (Z.C.)
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Leem JW, Fraser MJ, Kim YL. Transgenic and Diet-Enhanced Silk Production for Reinforced Biomaterials: A Metamaterial Perspective. Annu Rev Biomed Eng 2020; 22:79-102. [PMID: 32160010 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-bioeng-082719-032747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Silk fibers, which are protein-based biopolymers produced by spiders and silkworms, are fascinating biomaterials that have been extensively studied for numerous biomedical applications. Silk fibers often have remarkable physical and biological properties that typical synthetic materials do not exhibit. These attributes have prompted a wide variety of silk research, including genetic engineering, biotechnological synthesis, and bioinspired fiber spinning, to produce silk proteins on a large scale and to further enhance their properties. In this review, we describe the basic properties of spider silk and silkworm silk and the important production methods for silk proteins. We discuss recent advances in reinforced silk using silkworm transgenesis and functional additive diets with a focus on biomedical applications. We also explain that reinforced silk has an analogy with metamaterials such that user-designed atypical responses can be engineered beyond what naturally occurring materials offer. These insights into reinforced silk can guide better engineering of superior synthetic biomaterials and lead to discoveries of unexplored biological and medical applications of silk.
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- Jung Woo Leem
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, USA.,Eck Institute for Global Health, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA.,Purdue University Center for Cancer Research, Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering, and Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA;
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Solomun JI, Totten JD, Wongpinyochit T, Florence AJ, Seib FP. Manual Versus Microfluidic-Assisted Nanoparticle Manufacture: Impact of Silk Fibroin Stock on Nanoparticle Characteristics. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:2796-2804. [PMID: 32582839 PMCID: PMC7304816 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00202] [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: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Silk has a long track record of clinical use in the human body, and new formulations, including silk nanoparticles, continue to reveal the promise of this natural biopolymer for healthcare applications. Native silk fibroin can be isolated directly from the silk gland, but generating sufficient material for routine studies is difficult. Consequently, silk fibroin, typically extracted from cocoons, serves as the source for nanoparticle formation. This silk requires extensive processing (e.g., degumming, dissolution, etc.) to yield a hypoallergenic aqueous silk stock, but the impact of processing on nanoparticle production and characteristics is largely unknown. Here, manual and microfluidic-assisted silk nanoparticle manufacturing from 60- and 90-min degummed silk yielded consistent particle sizes (100.9-114.1 nm) with low polydispersity. However, the zeta potential was significantly lower (P < 0.05) for microfluidic-manufactured nanoparticles (-28 to -29 mV) than for manually produced nanoparticles (-39 to -43 mV). Molecular weight analysis showed a nanoparticle composition similar to that of the silk fibroin starting stock. Reducing the molecular weight of silk fibroin reduced the particle size for degumming times ≤30 min, whereas increasing the molecular weight polydispersity improved the nanoparticle homogeneity. Prolonged degumming (>30 min) had no significant effect on particle attributes. Overall, the results showed that silk fibroin processing directly impacts nanoparticle characteristics.
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- Jana I. Solomun
- Strathclyde
Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, G4 0RE Glasgow, U.K.
- Jena
Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University, Philosophenweg 7, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Strathclyde
Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, G4 0RE Glasgow, U.K.
- EPSRC
Future Manufacturing Research Hub for Continuous Manufacturing and
Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC), University
of Strathclyde, Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, G1 1RD Glasgow, U.K.
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- Strathclyde
Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, G4 0RE Glasgow, U.K.
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- Strathclyde
Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, G4 0RE Glasgow, U.K.
- EPSRC
Future Manufacturing Research Hub for Continuous Manufacturing and
Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC), University
of Strathclyde, Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, G1 1RD Glasgow, U.K.
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- Strathclyde
Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, 161 Cathedral Street, G4 0RE Glasgow, U.K.
- EPSRC
Future Manufacturing Research Hub for Continuous Manufacturing and
Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC), University
of Strathclyde, Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, G1 1RD Glasgow, U.K.
- Leibniz
Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Max
Bergmann Center of Biomaterials Dresden, Hohe Strasse 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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Martínez Martínez T, García Aliaga Á, López-González I, Abella Tarazona A, Ibáñez Ibáñez MJ, Cenis JL, Meseguer-Olmo L, Lozano-Pérez AA. Fluorescent DTPA-Silk Fibroin Nanoparticles Radiolabeled with 111In: A Dual Tool for Biodistribution and Stability Studies. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:3299-3309. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Teresa Martínez Martínez
- Unidad de Radiofarmacia, Hospital Clı́nico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia 30120, Spain
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- Unidad de Radiofarmacia, Hospital Clı́nico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia 30120, Spain
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- Regeneration and Tissue Repair Group, UCAM—Universidad Católica San Antonio. Guadalupe 30107, Murcia Spain
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- Departamento de Biotecnologı́a, Genómica y Mejora Vegetal, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Alimentario (IMIDA), La Alberca (Murcia) 30150, Spain
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- Regeneration and Tissue Repair Group, UCAM—Universidad Católica San Antonio. Guadalupe 30107, Murcia Spain
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- Departamento de Biotecnologı́a, Genómica y Mejora Vegetal, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Alimentario (IMIDA), La Alberca (Murcia) 30150, Spain
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Polyphenols-Loaded Sericin Self-Assembling Nanoparticles: A Slow-Release for Regeneration by Tissue-Resident Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:pharmaceutics12040381. [PMID: 32326171 PMCID: PMC7238282 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12040381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) are a therapeutic target to promote tissue regeneration, mainly when oxidative stress-mediated damage is involved in disease pathogenesis. Here, slow-release silk sericin nanoparticles (SNPs) loaded with natural antioxidant polyphenols were developed to sustain regeneration by tissue-resident MSCs. SNPs were prepared by exploiting a self-assembly method with poloxamer and were loaded with proanthocyanidins (P), quercetin (Q) or epigallocatechin gallate (E). SNPs, with a diameter less than 150 nm, were able to encapsulate both hydrophilic (P and E) and hydrophobic (Q) drugs. A slow and controlled release was obtained from SNPs for all the actives in PBS, while in EtOH, Q and E showed a burst release but P did not. Kinetic models revealed lower diffusion of P than other biomolecules, probably due to the higher steric hindrance of P. The in vitro anti-oxidant, anti-elastase and anti-tyrosinase properties of SNPs were assessed: loading the P and E into SNPs preserved the in vitro biological activities whereas for Q, the anti-elastase activity was strongly improved. Moreover, all formulations promoted MSC metabolic activity over 72 h. Finally, SNPs exhibited a strong ability to protect MSCs from oxidative stress, which supports their potential use for regenerative purposes mediated by tissue-resident MSCs.
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