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Sree BK, Kumar N, Singh S. Reproductive toxicity perspectives of nanoparticles: an update. Toxicol Res (Camb) 2024; 13:tfae077. [PMID: 38939724 PMCID: PMC11200103 DOI: 10.1093/toxres/tfae077] [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: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The rapid development of nanotechnologies with their widespread prosperities has advanced concerns regarding potential health hazards of the Nanoparticles. RESULTS Nanoparticles are currently present in several consumer products, including medications, food, textiles, sports equipment, and electrical components. Despite the advantages of Nanoparticles, their potential toxicity has negative impact on human health, particularly on reproductive health. CONCLUSIONS The impact of various NPs on reproductive system function is yet to be determined. Additional research is required to study the potential toxicity of various Nanoparticles on reproductive health. The primary objective of this review is to unravel the toxic effects of different Nanoparticles on the human reproductive functions and recent investigations on the reproductive toxicity of Nanoparticles both in vitro and in vivo.
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- B Kavya Sree
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Export Promotions Industrial Park (EPIP), Industrial Area Hajipur, Vaishali, Hajipur, Bihar 844102, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Export Promotions Industrial Park (EPIP), Industrial Area Hajipur, Vaishali, Hajipur, Bihar 844102, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Export Promotions Industrial Park (EPIP), Industrial Area Hajipur, Vaishali, Hajipur, Bihar 844102, India
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Merlino F, Pecoraro A, Longobardi G, Donati G, Di Leva FS, Brignola C, Piccarducci R, Daniele S, Martini C, Marinelli L, Russo G, Quaglia F, Conte C, Russo A, La Pietra V. Development and Nanoparticle-Mediated Delivery of Novel MDM2/MDM4 Heterodimer Peptide Inhibitors to Enhance 5-Fluorouracil Nucleolar Stress in Colorectal Cancer Cells. J Med Chem 2024; 67:1812-1824. [PMID: 38285632 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c01312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) often involves wild-type p53 inactivation by MDM2 and MDM4 overexpression, promoting tumor progression and resistance to 5-fluoruracil (5-FU). Disrupting the MDM2/4 heterodimer can proficiently reactivate p53, sensitizing cancer cells to 5-FU. Herein, we developed 16 peptides based on Pep3 (1), the only known peptide acting through this mechanism. The new peptides, notably 3 and 9, showed lower IC50 values than 1. When incorporated into tumor-targeted biodegradable nanoparticles, these exhibited cytotoxicity against three different CRC cell lines. Notably, NPs/9 caused a significant increase in p53 levels associated with a strong increment of its main downstream target p21 inducing apoptosis. Also, the combined treatment of 9 with 5-FU caused the activation of nucleolar stress and a synergic apoptotic effect. Hence, the co-delivery of MDM2/4 heterodimer disruptors with 5-FU through nanoparticles might be a promising strategy to overcome drug resistance in CRC.
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- Francesco Merlino
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, NA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, NA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, NA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, NA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, NA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, via Bonanno, 6, 56126 Pisa, PI, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, via Bonanno, 6, 56126 Pisa, PI, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, via Bonanno, 6, 56126 Pisa, PI, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, NA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, NA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, NA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, NA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, NA, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, via D. Montesano 49, 80131 Napoli, NA, Italy
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Anaya-Plaza E, Özdemir Z, Wimmer Z, Kostiainen MA. Hierarchical peroxiredoxin assembly through orthogonal pH-response and electrostatic interactions. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:11544-11551. [PMID: 37990925 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00369h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Morpheeins are proteins that adapt their morphology and function to the environment. Therefore, their use in nanotechnology opens up the bottom-up preparation of anisotropic metamaterials, based on the sequential use of different stimuli. A prominent member of this family of proteins is peroxiredoxins (Prx), with dual peroxidase and chaperone function, depending on the pH of the media. At high pH, they show a toroidal morphology that turns into tubular stacks upon acidification. While the toroidal conformers have been explored as building blocks to yield 1D and 2D structures, the obtention of higher ordered materials remain unexplored. In this research, the morpheein behaviour of Prx is exploited to yield columnar aggregates, that are subsequently self-assembled into 3D anisotropic bundles. This is achieved by electrostatic recognition between the negatively charged protein rim and a positively charged porphyrin acting as molecular glue. The subsequent and orthogonal input lead to the alignment of the monodimensional stacks side-by-side, leading to the precise assembly of this anisotropic materials.
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- Eduardo Anaya-Plaza
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Kemistintie 1, Finland.
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- Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds, University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, Technická 5, 16628 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry of Natural Compounds, University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, Technická 5, 16628 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Kemistintie 1, Finland.
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Sell M, Lopes AR, Escudeiro M, Esteves B, Monteiro AR, Trindade T, Cruz-Lopes L. Application of Nanoparticles in Cancer Treatment: A Concise Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2887. [PMID: 37947732 PMCID: PMC10650201 DOI: 10.3390/nano13212887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Timely diagnosis and appropriate antitumoral treatments remain of utmost importance, since cancer remains a leading cause of death worldwide. Within this context, nanotechnology offers specific benefits in terms of cancer therapy by reducing its adverse effects and guiding drugs to selectively target cancer cells. In this comprehensive review, we have summarized the most relevant novel outcomes in the range of 2010-2023, covering the design and application of nanosystems for cancer therapy. We have established the general requirements for nanoparticles to be used in drug delivery and strategies for their uptake in tumor microenvironment and vasculature, including the reticuloendothelial system uptake and surface functionalization with protein corona. After a brief review of the classes of nanovectors, we have covered different classes of nanoparticles used in cancer therapies. First, the advances in the encapsulation of drugs (such as paclitaxel and fisetin) into nanoliposomes and nanoemulsions are described, as well as their relevance in current clinical trials. Then, polymeric nanoparticles are presented, namely the ones comprising poly lactic-co-glycolic acid, polyethylene glycol (and PEG dilemma) and dendrimers. The relevance of quantum dots in bioimaging is also covered, namely the systems with zinc sulfide and indium phosphide. Afterwards, we have reviewed gold nanoparticles (spheres and anisotropic) and their application in plasmon-induced photothermal therapy. The clinical relevance of iron oxide nanoparticles, such as magnetite and maghemite, has been analyzed in different fields, namely for magnetic resonance imaging, immunotherapy, hyperthermia, and drug delivery. Lastly, we have covered the recent advances in the systems using carbon nanomaterials, namely graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, and carbon dots. Finally, we have compared the strategies of passive and active targeting of nanoparticles and their relevance in cancer theranostics. This review aims to be a (nano)mark on the ongoing journey towards realizing the remarkable potential of different nanoparticles in the realm of cancer therapeutics.
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- Mariana Sell
- Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Av. Cor. José Maria Vale de Andrade, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal; (M.S.); (B.E.)
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Portuguese Catholic University, 3504-505 Viseu, Portugal;
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- Abel Salazar Biomedical Institute, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
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- Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Av. Cor. José Maria Vale de Andrade, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal; (M.S.); (B.E.)
- Centre for Natural Resources, Environment and Society-CERNAS-IPV Research Centre, Av. Cor. José Maria Vale de Andrade, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CiQUS), Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Av. Cor. José Maria Vale de Andrade, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal; (M.S.); (B.E.)
- Centre for Natural Resources, Environment and Society-CERNAS-IPV Research Centre, Av. Cor. José Maria Vale de Andrade, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal
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Aguirre M, Ballard N, Gonzalez E, Hamzehlou S, Sardon H, Calderon M, Paulis M, Tomovska R, Dupin D, Bean RH, Long TE, Leiza JR, Asua JM. Polymer Colloids: Current Challenges, Emerging Applications, and New Developments. Macromolecules 2023; 56:2579-2607. [PMID: 37066026 PMCID: PMC10101531 DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.3c00108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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Polymer colloids are complex materials that have the potential to be used in a vast array of applications. One of the main reasons for their continued growth in commercial use is the water-based emulsion polymerization process through which they are generally synthesized. This technique is not only highly efficient from an industrial point of view but also extremely versatile and permits the large-scale production of colloidal particles with controllable properties. In this perspective, we seek to highlight the central challenges in the synthesis and use of polymer colloids, with respect to both existing and emerging applications. We first address the challenges in the current production and application of polymer colloids, with a particular focus on the transition toward sustainable feedstocks and reduced environmental impact in their primary commercial applications. Later, we highlight the features that allow novel polymer colloids to be designed and applied in emerging application areas. Finally, we present recent approaches that have used the unique colloidal nature in unconventional processing techniques.
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- Miren Aguirre
- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, Plaza Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, Plaza Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, Plaza Euskadi 5, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- CIDETEC,
Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Gipuzkoa, P° Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- Biodesign
Institute, Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing
(SM3), School of Molecular Sciences, Arizona
State University, Tempe, Arizona 85281, United States
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- Biodesign
Institute, Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing
(SM3), School of Molecular Sciences, Arizona
State University, Tempe, Arizona 85281, United States
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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- POLYMAT,
Kimika Fakultatea, University of the Basque
Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Zentroa, Tolosa Hiribidea 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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Self-assembling protein nanocarrier for selective delivery of cytotoxic polypeptides to CXCR4 + head and neck squamous cell carcinoma tumors. Acta Pharm Sin B 2022; 12:2578-2591. [PMID: 35646535 PMCID: PMC9136533 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2021.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Loco-regional recurrences and distant metastases represent the main cause of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) mortality. The overexpression of chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) in HNSCC primary tumors associates with higher risk of developing loco-regional recurrences and distant metastases, thus making CXCR4 an ideal entry pathway for targeted drug delivery. In this context, our group has generated the self-assembling protein nanocarrier T22-GFP-H6, displaying multiple T22 peptidic ligands that specifically target CXCR4. This study aimed to validate T22-GFP-H6 as a suitable nanocarrier to selectively deliver cytotoxic agents to CXCR4+ tumors in a HNSCC model. Here we demonstrate that T22-GFP-H6 selectively internalizes in CXCR4+ HNSCC cells, achieving a high accumulation in CXCR4+ tumors in vivo, while showing negligible nanocarrier distribution in non-tumor bearing organs. Moreover, this T22-empowered nanocarrier can incorporate bacterial toxin domains to generate therapeutic nanotoxins that induce cell death in CXCR4-overexpressing tumors in the absence of histological alterations in normal organs. Altogether, these results show the potential use of this T22-empowered nanocarrier platform to incorporate polypeptidic domains of choice to selectively eliminate CXCR4+ cells in HNSCC. Remarkably, to our knowledge, this is the first study testing targeted protein-only nanoparticles in this cancer type, which may represent a novel treatment approach for HNSCC patients.
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Braatz D, Dimde M, Ma G, Zhong Y, Tully M, Grötzinger C, Zhang Y, Mavroskoufis A, Schirner M, Zhong Z, Ballauff M, Haag R. Toolbox of Biodegradable Dendritic (Poly glycerol sulfate)-SS-poly(ester) Micelles for Cancer Treatment: Stability, Drug Release, and Tumor Targeting. Biomacromolecules 2021; 22:2625-2640. [PMID: 34076415 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c00333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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In this paper, we present well-defined dPGS-SS-PCL/PLGA/PLA micellar systems demonstrating excellent capabilities as a drug delivery platform in light of high stability and precise in vitro and in vivo drug release combined with active targetability to tumors. These six amphiphilic block copolymers were each targeted in two different molecular weights (8 or 16 kDa) and characterized using 1H NMR, gel permeation chromatography (GPC), and elemental analysis. The block copolymer micelles showed monodispersed size distributions of 81-187 nm, strong negative charges between -52 and -41 mV, and low critical micelle concentrations (CMCs) of up to 1.13-3.58 mg/L (134-527 nM). The serum stability was determined as 94% after 24 h. The drug-loading efficiency for Sunitinib ranges from 38 to 83% (8-17 wt %). The release was selectively triggered by glutathione (GSH) and lipase, reaching 85% after 5 days, while only 20% leaching was observed under physiological conditions. Both the in vitro and in vivo studies showed sustained release of Sunitinib over 1 week. CCK-8 assays on HeLa lines demonstrated the high cell compatibility (1 mg/mL, 94% cell viability, 48 h) and the high cancer cell toxicity of Sunitinib-loaded micelles (IC50 2.5 μg/mL). By in vivo fluorescence imaging studies on HT-29 tumor-bearing mice, the targetability of dPGS7.8-SS-PCL7.8 enabled substantial accumulation in tumor tissue compared to nonsulfated dPG3.9-SS-PCL7.8. As a proof of concept, Sunitinib-loaded dPGS-SS-poly(ester) micelles improved the antitumor efficacy of the chemotherapeutic. A tenfold lower dosage of loaded Sunitinib led to an even higher tumor growth inhibition compared to the free drug, as demonstrated in a HeLa human cervical tumor-bearing mice model. No toxicity for the organism was observed, confirming the good biocompatibility of the system.
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- Daniel Braatz
- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, P. R. China
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- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany.,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, P. R. China
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- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Biomedical Polymers Laboratory, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, and State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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Ray P, Kale N, Quadir M. New side chain design for pH-responsive block copolymers for drug delivery. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 200:111563. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.111563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Peigneux A, Glitscher EA, Charbaji R, Weise C, Wedepohl S, Calderón M, Jimenez-Lopez C, Hedtrich S. Protein corona formation and its influence on biomimetic magnetite nanoparticles. J Mater Chem B 2021; 8:4870-4882. [PMID: 32108191 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb02480h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Biomimetic magnetite nanoparticles (BMNPs) synthesized in the presence of MamC, a magnetosome-associated protein from Magnetoccus marinus MC-1, have gained interest for biomedical applications because of their unique magnetic properties. However, their behavior in biological systems, like their interaction with proteins, still has to be evaluated prior to their use in clinics. In this study, doxorubicin (DOXO) as a model drug was adsorbed onto BMNPs to form nanoassemblies. These were incubated with human plasma to trigger protein corona (PC) formation. Proteins from the human plasma stably attached to either BMNPs or DOXO-BMNP nanoassemblies. In particular, fibrinogen was detected as the main component in the PC of DOXO-BMNPs that potentially provides advantages, e.g. protecting the particles from phagocytosis, thus prolonging their circulation time. Adsorption of PC to the BMNPs did not alter their magnetic properties but improved their colloidal stability, thus reducing their toxicity in human macrophages. In addition, PC formation enhanced cellular internalization and did not interfere with DOXO activity. Overall, our data indicate that the adsorption of PC onto DOXO-BMNPs in biological environment even increases their efficiency as drug carrier systems.
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- Ana Peigneux
- Department of Microbiology, University of Granada, Faculty of Sciences, Campus de Fuentenueva s/n, 18002 Granada, Spain.
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chemistry, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Pharmacy, Königin-Luise-Str. 2-4, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Thielallee 63, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chemistry, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chemistry, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany and POLYMAT and Applied Chemistry Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 3, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain and IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Granada, Faculty of Sciences, Campus de Fuentenueva s/n, 18002 Granada, Spain.
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Pharmacy, Königin-Luise-Str. 2-4, 14195 Berlin, Germany and University of British Columbia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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Ribovski L, de Jong E, Mergel O, Zu G, Keskin D, van Rijn P, Zuhorn IS. Low nanogel stiffness favors nanogel transcytosis across an in vitro blood-brain barrier. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2021; 34:102377. [PMID: 33621652 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2021.102377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Transport of therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a fundamental requirement for effective treatment of numerous brain diseases. However, most therapeutics (>500 Da) are unable to permeate through the BBB and do not achieve therapeutic doses. Nanoparticles (NPs) are being investigated to facilitate drug delivery to the brain. Here, we investigate the effect of nanoparticle stiffness on NP transport across an in vitro BBB model. To this end, fluorescently labeled poly(N-isopropylmethacrylamide) (p(NIPMAM)) nanogels' stiffness was varied by the inclusion of 1.5 mol% (NG1.5), 5 mol% (NG5), and 14 mol% (NG14) N,N'-methylenebis(acrylamide) (BIS) cross-linker and nanogel uptake and transcytosis was quantified. The more densely cross-linked p(NIPMAM) nanogels showed the highest level of uptake by polarized brain endothelial cells, whereas the less densely cross-linked nanogels demonstrated the highest transcytotic potential. These findings suggest that nanogel stiffness has opposing effects on nanogel uptake and transcytosis at the BBB.
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- Laís Ribovski
- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Groningen, The Netherlands; University of São Paulo, Physics Institute of São Carlos, Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology Group, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Ardini M, Bellelli A, Williams DL, Di Leandro L, Giansanti F, Cimini A, Ippoliti R, Angelucci F. Taking Advantage of the Morpheein Behavior of Peroxiredoxin in Bionanotechnology. Bioconjug Chem 2021; 32:43-62. [PMID: 33411522 PMCID: PMC8023583 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.0c00621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Morpheeins
are proteins that reversibly assemble into different
oligomers, whose architectures are governed by conformational changes
of the subunits. This property could be utilized in bionanotechnology
where the building of nanometric and new high-ordered structures is
required. By capitalizing on the adaptability of morpheeins to create
patterned structures and exploiting their inborn affinity toward inorganic
and living matter, “bottom-up” creation of nanostructures
could be achieved using a single protein building block, which may
be useful as such or as scaffolds for more complex materials. Peroxiredoxins
represent the paradigm of a morpheein that can be applied to bionanotechnology.
This review describes the structural and functional transitions that
peroxiredoxins undergo to form high-order oligomers, e.g., rings,
tubes, particles, and catenanes, and reports on the chemical and genetic
engineering approaches to employ them in the generation of responsive
nanostructures and nanodevices. The usefulness of the morpheeins’
behavior is emphasized, supporting their use in future applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Matteo Ardini
- Department of Life, Health, and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Piazzale Salvatore Tommasi 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Biochemical Sciences "A. Rossi Fanelli", University of Roma "Sapienza", Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Microbial Pathogens and Immunity, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, United States
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- Department of Life, Health, and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Piazzale Salvatore Tommasi 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health, and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Piazzale Salvatore Tommasi 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health, and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Piazzale Salvatore Tommasi 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health, and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Piazzale Salvatore Tommasi 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health, and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Piazzale Salvatore Tommasi 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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Kopac T. Protein corona, understanding the nanoparticle-protein interactions and future perspectives: A critical review. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 169:290-301. [PMID: 33340622 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.12.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Proteins are biopolymers of highly varied structures taking part in almost all processes occurring in living cells. When nanoparticles (NPs) interact with proteins in biological environments, they are surrounded by a layer of biomolecules, mainly proteins adsorbing to the surfaces. This protein rich layer formed around NPs is called the "protein corona". Consequential interactions between NPs and proteins are governed due to the characteristics of the corona. The features of NPs such as the size, surface chemistry, charge are the critical factors influencing the behavior of protein corona. Molecular properties and protein corona composition affect the cellular uptake of NPs. Understanding and analyzing protein corona formation in relation to protein-NP properties, and elucidating its biological implications play an important role in bio-related nano-research studies. Protein-NP interactions have been studied extensively for the purpose of investigating the potential use of NPs as carriers in drug delivery systems. Further study should focus on exploring the effects of various characteristic parameters, such as the particle size, modifier type, temperature, pH on protein-NP interactions, providing toxicity information of novel NPs. In this contribution, important aspects related to protein corona forming, influential factors, novel findings and future perspectives on protein-NP interactions are overviewed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Turkan Kopac
- Department of Chemistry, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, 67100 Zonguldak, Turkey; Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan(1).
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The influence of shape and charge on protein corona composition in common gold nanostructures. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 117:111270. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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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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Outstanding protein-repellent feature of soft nanoparticles based on poly(N-(2-hydroxypropyl) methacrylamide) outer shells. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 574:260-271. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.04.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Qiu Y, Wu Y, Lu B, Zhu G, Gong T, Wang R, Peng Q, Li Y. Inhibition of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) biofilm by cationic poly (D, L-lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles. BIOFOULING 2020; 36:159-168. [PMID: 32182142 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2020.1740687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
The emergent need for new treatment methods for multi-drug resistant pathogens such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has focused attention on novel potential tools like nanoparticles (NPs). In the present study, a drug-free cationic nanoparticles (CNPs) system was developed and its anti-MRSA effects were firstly investigated. The results showed that CNPs (261.7 nm, 26.1 mv) showed time- and concentration-dependent activity against MRSA growth, killing ∼ 90% of planktonic bacterial cells in 3 h at 400 μg ml-1, and completely inhibiting biofilm formation at 1000 μg ml-1. Moreover, CNPs at 400 μg ml-1 reduced the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of vancomycin on inhibition of planktonic MRSA growth (∼ 25%) and biofilm formation (∼ 50%). The CNPs-bacteria interaction force was up to 22 nN. Overall, these data suggest that CNPs have a good potential in clinical applications for the prevention and treatment of MRSA infection.
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- Yang Qiu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Gjuroski I, Girousi E, Meyer C, Hertig D, Stojkov D, Fux M, Schnidrig N, Bucher J, Pfister S, Sauser L, Simon HU, Vermathen P, Furrer J, Vermathen M. Evaluation of polyvinylpyrrolidone and block copolymer micelle encapsulation of serine chlorin e6 and chlorin e4 on their reactivity towards albumin and transferrin and their cell uptake. J Control Release 2019; 316:150-167. [PMID: 31689463 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2019.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Abstract
Encapsulation of porphyrinic photosensitizers (PSs) into polymeric carriers plays an important role in enhancing their efficiency as drugs in photodynamic therapy (PDT). Porphyrin aggregation and low solubility as well as the preservation of the advantageous photophysical properties pose a challenge on the design of efficient PS-carrier systems. Block copolymer micelles (BCMs) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) are promising drug delivery vehicles for physical entrapment of PSs. BCMs exhibit enhanced dynamics as compared to the less flexible PVP network. In the current work the question is addressed how these different dynamics affect PS encapsulation, release from the carrier, reaction with serum proteins, and cellular uptake. The porphyrinic compounds serine-amide of chlorin e6 (SerCE) and chlorin e4 (CE4) were used as model PSs with different lipophilicity and aggregation properties. 1H NMR and fluorescence spectroscopy were applied to study their interactions with PVP and BCMs consisting of Kolliphor P188 (KP). Both chlorins were well encapsulated by the carriers and had improved photophysical properties. Compared to SerCE, the more lipophilic CE4 exhibited stronger hydrophobic interactions with the BCM core, stabilizing the system and preventing exchange with the surrounding medium as was shown by NMR NOESY and DOSY experiments. PVP and BCMs protected the encapsulated chlorins against interaction with human transferrin (Tf). However, SerCE and CE4 were released from BCMs in favor of binding to human serum albumin (HSA) while PVP prevented interaction with HSA. Fluorescence spectroscopic studies revealed that HSA binds to the surface of PVP forming a protein corona. PVP and BCMs reduced cellular uptake of the chlorins. However, encapsulation into BCMs resulted in more efficient cell internalization for CE4 than for SerCE. HSA significantly lowered both, free and carrier-mediated cell uptake for CE4 and SerCE. In conclusion, PVP appears as the more universal delivery system covering a broad range of host molecules with respect to polarity, whereas BCMs require a higher drug-carrier compatibility. Poorly soluble hydrophobic PSs benefit stronger from BCM-type carriers due to enhanced bioavailability through disaggregation and solubilization allowing for more efficient cell uptake. In addition, increased PS-carrier hydrophobic interactions have a stabilizing effect. For more hydrophilic PSs, the main advantage of polymeric carriers like PVP or poloxamer micelles lies in their protection during the transport through the bloodstream. HSA binding plays an important role for drug release and cell uptake in carrier-mediated delivery to the target tissue.
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- Ilche Gjuroski
- University of Bern, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freiestrasse 3, CH-3012, Bern, Switzerland.
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- University of Bern, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freiestrasse 3, CH-3012, Bern, Switzerland
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- University of Bern, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freiestrasse 3, CH-3012, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of BioMedical Research and Radiology, University of Bern and Inselspital, sitem-insel AG, Freiburgstrasse 3, CH-3010, Bern, Switzerland; Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University of Bern and Inselspital, CH-3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pharmacology, University of Bern and Inselspital, CH-3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University of Bern and Inselspital, CH-3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- University of Bern, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freiestrasse 3, CH-3012, Bern, Switzerland
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- University of Bern, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freiestrasse 3, CH-3012, Bern, Switzerland
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- University of Bern, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freiestrasse 3, CH-3012, Bern, Switzerland
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- University of Bern, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freiestrasse 3, CH-3012, Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pharmacology, University of Bern and Inselspital, CH-3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of BioMedical Research and Radiology, University of Bern and Inselspital, sitem-insel AG, Freiburgstrasse 3, CH-3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- University of Bern, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freiestrasse 3, CH-3012, Bern, Switzerland
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- University of Bern, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freiestrasse 3, CH-3012, Bern, Switzerland.
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Cortese B, D'Amone S, Testini M, Ratano P, Palamà IE. Hybrid Clustered Nanoparticles for Chemo-Antibacterial Combinatorial Cancer Therapy. Cancers (Basel) 2019; 11:E1338. [PMID: 31510037 PMCID: PMC6769784 DOI: 10.3390/cancers11091338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Background: A great number of therapeutic limitations, such as chemoresistance, high dosage, and long treatments, are still present in cancer therapy, and are often followed by side effects such as infections, which represent the primary cause of death among patients. Methods: We report pH- and enzymatic-responsive hybrid clustered nanoparticles (HC-NPs), composed of a PCL polymeric core loaded with an anticancer drug, such as Imatinib Mesylate (IM), and coated with biodegradable multilayers embedded with antibacterial and anticancer baby-ship silver NPs, as well as a monoclonal antibody for specific targeting of cancer cells conjugated on the surface. Results: The HC-NPs presented an onion-like structure that serially responded to endogenous stimuli. After internalization into targeted cancer cells, the clustered nanoparticles were able to break up, thanks to intracellular proteases which degraded the biodegradable multilayers and allowed the release of the baby-ship NPs and the IM loaded within the pH-sensible polymer present inside the mothership core. In vitro studies validated the efficiency of HC-NPs in human chronic leukemic cells. This cellular model allowed us to demonstrate specificity and molecular targeting sensitivity, achieved by using a combinatorial approach inside a single nano-platform, instead of free administrations. The combinatory effect of chemotherapic drug and AgNPs in one single nanosystem showed an improved cell death efficacy. In addition, HC-NPs showed a good antibacterial capacity on Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Conclusions: This study shows an important combinatorial anticancer and antimicrobial effect in vitro.
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- Barbara Cortese
- Nanotechnology Institute, CNR-NANOTEC, University La Sapienza, P.zle A. Moro, 00185 Rome, Italy.
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- Nanotechnology Institute, CNR-NANOTEC, via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Nanotechnology Institute, CNR-NANOTEC, via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Nanotechnology Institute, CNR-NANOTEC, University La Sapienza, P.zle A. Moro, 00185 Rome, Italy.
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Simpson JD, Smith SA, Thurecht KJ, Such G. Engineered Polymeric Materials for Biological Applications: Overcoming Challenges of the Bio-Nano Interface. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:E1441. [PMID: 31480780 PMCID: PMC6780590 DOI: 10.3390/polym11091441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Revised: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Nanomedicine has generated significant interest as an alternative to conventional cancertherapy due to the ability for nanoparticles to tune cargo release. However, while nanoparticletechnology has promised significant benefit, there are still limited examples of nanoparticles inclinical practice. The low translational success of nanoparticle research is due to the series ofbiological roadblocks that nanoparticles must migrate to be effective, including blood and plasmainteractions, clearance, extravasation, and tumor penetration, through to cellular targeting,internalization, and endosomal escape. It is important to consider these roadblocks holistically inorder to design more effective delivery systems. This perspective will discuss how nanoparticlescan be designed to migrate each of these biological challenges and thus improve nanoparticledelivery systems in the future. In this review, we have limited the literature discussed to studiesinvestigating the impact of polymer nanoparticle structure or composition on therapeutic deliveryand associated advancements. The focus of this review is to highlight the impact of nanoparticlecharacteristics on the interaction with different biological barriers. More specific studies/reviewshave been referenced where possible.
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- Joshua D Simpson
- Centre for Advanced Imaging, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology and ARC Training Centre for Innovation in Biomedical Imaging Technology, the University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia;
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- School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC 3010, Australia;
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- Centre for Advanced Imaging, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology and ARC Training Centre for Innovation in Biomedical Imaging Technology, the University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia;
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- School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC 3010, Australia;
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Zhu W, Kong J, Zhang J, Wang J, Li W, Wang W. Consequences of Hydrophobic Nanotube Binding on the Functional Dynamics of Signaling Protein Calmodulin. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:10494-10501. [PMID: 31460146 PMCID: PMC6648716 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b01217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The wide applications of nanomaterials in industry and our daily life have raised growing concerns on their toxicity to human body. Increasing evidence links the cytotoxicity of nanoparticles to the disruption of cellular signaling pathways. Here, we report a computational study on the mechanisms of the cytotoxicity of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by investigating the direct impacts of CNTs on the functional motions of calmodulin (CaM), which is one of the most important signaling proteins in a cell, and its signaling function relies on the Ca2+ binding-coupled conformational switching. Computational simulations with a coarse-grained model showed that binding of CNTs modifies the conformational equilibrium of CaM and induces the closed-to-open conformational transition, leading to the loss of its Ca2+-sensing ability. In addition, the binding of CNTs drastically increases the calcium affinity of CaM, which may disrupt the Ca2+ homeostasis in a cell. These results suggest that the binding of hydrophobic nanotubes not only inhibits the signaling function of CaM as a calcium sensor but also renders CaM to toxic species through sequestering Ca2+ from other competing calcium-binding proteins, suggesting a new physical mechanism of the cytotoxicity of nanoparticles.
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- Wentao Zhu
- National Laboratory of Solid State
Microstructure, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures
and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State
Microstructure, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures
and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State
Microstructure, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures
and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State
Microstructure, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures
and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State
Microstructure, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures
and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State
Microstructure, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures
and Department of Physics, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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Weiss ACG, Kelly HG, Faria M, Besford QA, Wheatley AK, Ang CS, Crampin EJ, Caruso F, Kent SJ. Link between Low-Fouling and Stealth: A Whole Blood Biomolecular Corona and Cellular Association Analysis on Nanoengineered Particles. ACS NANO 2019; 13:4980-4991. [PMID: 30998312 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b00552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
Abstract
Upon exposure to human blood, nanoengineered particles interact with a multitude of plasma components, resulting in the formation of a biomolecular corona. This corona modulates downstream biological responses, including recognition by and association with human immune cells. Considerable research effort has been directed toward the design of materials that can demonstrate a low affinity for various proteins (low-fouling materials) and materials that can exhibit low association with human immune cells (stealth materials). An implicit assumption common to bio-nano research is that nanoengineered particles that are low-fouling will also exhibit stealth. Herein, we investigated the link between the low-fouling properties of a particle and its propensity for stealth in whole human blood. High-fouling mesoporous silica (MS) particles and low-fouling zwitterionic poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine) (PMPC) particles were synthesized, and their interaction with blood components was assessed before and after precoating with serum albumin, immunoglobulin G, or complement protein C1q. We performed an in-depth proteomics characterization of the biomolecular corona that both identifies specific proteins and measures their relative abundance. This was compared with observations from a whole blood association assay that identified with which cell type each particle system associates. PMPC-based particles displayed reduced association both with cells and with serum proteins compared with MS-based particles. Furthermore, the enrichment of specific proteins within the biomolecular corona was found to correlate with association with specific cell types. This study demonstrates how the low-fouling properties of a material are indicative of its stealth with respect to immune cell association.
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- Alessia C G Weiss
- 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
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity , The University of Melbourne , Parkville , Victoria 3010 , Australia
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity , The University of Melbourne , Parkville , Victoria 3010 , Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology , Parkville , Victoria 3010 , Australia
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- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology , Parkville , Victoria 3010 , Australia
- Systems Biology Laboratory, School of Mathematics and Statistics, and the Department of Biomedical 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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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity , The University of Melbourne , Parkville , Victoria 3010 , Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology , Parkville , Victoria 3010 , Australia
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- Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute , The University of Melbourne , Parkville , Victoria 3010 , Australia
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- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology , Parkville , Victoria 3010 , Australia
- Systems Biology Laboratory, School of Mathematics and Statistics, and the Department of Biomedical 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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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity , The University of Melbourne , Parkville , Victoria 3010 , Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology , Parkville , Victoria 3010 , Australia
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Palamà IE, Di Maria F, Zangoli M, D'Amone S, Manfredi G, Barsotti J, Lanzani G, Ortolani L, Salatelli E, Gigli G, Barbarella G. Enantiopure polythiophene nanoparticles. Chirality dependence of cellular uptake, intracellular distribution and antimicrobial activity. RSC Adv 2019; 9:23036-23044. [PMID: 35514476 PMCID: PMC9067287 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra04782d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
The use of intrinsic chiral molecules opens the door to bio-imaging specific tools and to the development of target-therapy.
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- Politecnico di Milano
- Dept. of Physics
- I-20133 Milano
- Italy
- Center for Nano Science and Technology@Polimi
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- Dept. of Industrial Chemistry Toso Montanari
- University of Bologna
- 40136 Bologna
- Italy
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- CNR NANOTEC
- 73100 Lecce
- Italy
- Dept. of Mathematics and Physics Ennio De Giorgi
- University of Salento
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Miceli E, Kuropka B, Rosenauer C, Osorio Blanco ER, Theune LE, Kar M, Weise C, Morsbach S, Freund C, Calderón M. Understanding the elusive protein corona of thermoresponsive nanogels. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2018; 13:2657-2668. [DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2018-0217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: We analyzed the protein corona of thermoresponsive, poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)- or poly(N-isopropylmethacrylamide)-based nanogels. Materials & methods: Traces of protein corona detected after incubation in human serum were characterized by proteomics and dynamic light scattering in undiluted serum. Results: Apolipoprotein B-100 and albumin were the main components of the protein coronae. For dendritic polyglycerol-poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) nanogels at 37°C, an increase in adsorbed immunoglobulin light chains was detected, followed by partially reversible nanogel aggregation. All nanogels in their hydrophilic state are colloidally stable in serum and bear a dysopsonin-rich protein corona. Conclusion: We observed strong changes in NG stability upon slight alterations in the composition of the protein coronae according to nanogel solvation state. Nanogels in their hydrophilic state possess safe protein coronae.
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- Enrico Miceli
- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
- Helmholtz Virtual Institute ‘Multifunctional Biomaterials for Medicine,’ Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
- Helmholtz Virtual Institute ‘Multifunctional Biomaterials for Medicine,’ Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Takustr. 3, 14195 Berlin, Germany
- Helmholtz Virtual Institute ‘Multifunctional Biomaterials for Medicine,’ Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
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Miceli E, Wedepohl S, Osorio Blanco ER, Rimondino GN, Martinelli M, Strumia M, Molina M, Kar M, Calderón M. Semi-interpenetrated, dendritic, dual-responsive nanogels with cytochrome c corona induce controlled apoptosis in HeLa cells. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2018; 130:115-122. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2018.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2017] [Revised: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Di Maria F, Lodola F, Zucchetti E, Benfenati F, Lanzani G. The evolution of artificial light actuators in living systems: from planar to nanostructured interfaces. Chem Soc Rev 2018; 47:4757-4780. [PMID: 29663003 DOI: 10.1039/c7cs00860k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Artificially enhancing light sensitivity in living cells allows control of neuronal paths or vital functions avoiding the wiring associated with the use of stimulation electrodes. Many possible strategies can be adopted for reaching this goal, including the direct photoexcitation of biological matter, the genetic modification of cells or the use of opto-bio interfaces. In this review we describe different light actuators based on both inorganic and organic semiconductors, from planar abiotic/biotic interfaces to nanoparticles, that allow transduction of a light signal into a signal which in turn affects the biological activity of the hosting system. In particular, we will focus on the application of thiophene-based materials which, thanks to their unique chemical-physical properties, geometrical adaptability, great biocompatibility and stability, have allowed the development of a new generation of fully organic light actuators for in vivo applications.
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da Silva D, Kaduri M, Poley M, Adir O, Krinsky N, Shainsky-Roitman J, Schroeder A. Biocompatibility, biodegradation and excretion of polylactic acid (PLA) in medical implants and theranostic systems. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND : 1996) 2018; 340:9-14. [PMID: 31384170 PMCID: PMC6682490 DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2018.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 330] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Polylactic acid (PLA) is the most commonly used biodegradable polymer in clinical applications today. Examples range from drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, temporary and long-term implantable devices; constantly expanding to new fields. This is owed greatly to the polymer's favorable biocompatibility and to its safe degradation products. Once coming in contact with biological media, the polymer begins breaking down, usually by hydrolysis, into lactic acid (LA) or to carbon dioxide and water. These products are metabolized intracellularly or excreted in the urine and breath. Bacterial infection and foreign-body inflammation enhance the breakdown of PLA, through the secretion of enzymes that degrade the polymeric matrix. The biodegradation occurs both on the surface of the polymeric device and inside the polymer body, by diffusion of water between the polymer chains. The median half-life of the polymer is 30 weeks; however, this can be lengthened or shortened to address the clinical needs. Degradation kinetics can be tuned by determining the molecular composition and the physical architecture of the device. Using L- or D- chirality of the LA will greatly slow or lengthen the degradation rates, respectively. Despite the fact that this polymer is more than 150 years old, PLA remains a fertile platform for biomedical innovation and fundamental understanding of how artificial polymers can safely coexist with biological systems.
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- Dana da Silva
- Laboratory for Targeted Drug Delivery and Personalized Medicine Technologies, Department of Chemical Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Laboratory for Targeted Drug Delivery and Personalized Medicine Technologies, Department of Chemical Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Laboratory for Targeted Drug Delivery and Personalized Medicine Technologies, Department of Chemical Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Laboratory for Targeted Drug Delivery and Personalized Medicine Technologies, Department of Chemical Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
- The Norman Seiden Multidisciplinary Program for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Laboratory for Targeted Drug Delivery and Personalized Medicine Technologies, Department of Chemical Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
- The Interdisciplinary Program for Biotechnology, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Laboratory for Targeted Drug Delivery and Personalized Medicine Technologies, Department of Chemical Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Laboratory for Targeted Drug Delivery and Personalized Medicine Technologies, Department of Chemical Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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Vossen LI, Markovsky E, Eldar-Boock A, Tschiche HR, Wedepohl S, Pisarevsky E, Satchi-Fainaro R, Calderón M. PEGylated dendritic polyglycerol conjugate targeting NCAM-expressing neuroblastoma: Limitations and challenges. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2018; 14:1169-1179. [PMID: 29471169 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2018.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Revised: 01/19/2018] [Accepted: 02/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM) is found to be a stem-cell marker in several tumor types and its overexpression is known to correlate with increased metastatic capacity. To combine extravasation- and ligand-dependent targeting to NCAM overexpressing-cells in the tumor microenvironment, we developed a PEGylated NCAM-targeted dendritic polyglycerol (PG) conjugate. Here, we describe the synthesis, physico-chemical characterization and biological evaluation of a PG conjugate bearing the mitotic inhibitor paclitaxel (PTX) and an NCAM-targeting peptide (NTP). PG-NTP-PTX-PEG was evaluated for its ability to inhibit neuroblastoma progression in vitro and in vivo as compared to non-targeted derivatives and free drug. NCAM-targeted conjugate inhibited the migration of proliferating endothelial cells, suggesting it would be able to inhibit tumor angiogenesis. The targeting conjugate provided an improved binding and uptake on IMR-32 cells compared to non-targeted control. However, these results did not translate to our in vivo model on orthotopic neuroblastoma bearing mice.
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- Laura Isabel Vossen
- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Takustrasse 3, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Takustrasse 3, Berlin, Germany
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Takustrasse 3, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Takustrasse 3, Berlin, Germany.
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