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Ju J, Xu D, Mo X, Miao J, Xu L, Ge G, Zhu X, Deng H. Multifunctional polysaccharide nanoprobes for biological imaging. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 317:121048. [PMID: 37364948 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Imaging and tracking biological targets or processes play an important role in revealing molecular mechanisms and disease states. Bioimaging via optical, nuclear, or magnetic resonance techniques enables high resolution, high sensitivity, and high depth imaging from the whole animal down to single cells via advanced functional nanoprobes. To overcome the limitations of single-modality imaging, multimodality nanoprobes have been engineered with a variety of imaging modalities and functionalities. Polysaccharides are sugar-containing bioactive polymers with superior biocompatibility, biodegradability, and solubility. The combination of polysaccharides with single or multiple contrast agents facilitates the development of novel nanoprobes with enhanced functions for biological imaging. Nanoprobes constructed with clinically applicable polysaccharides and contrast agents hold great potential for clinical translations. This review briefly introduces the basics of different imaging modalities and polysaccharides, then summarizes the recent progress of polysaccharide-based nanoprobes for biological imaging in various diseases, emphasizing bioimaging with optical, nuclear, and magnetic resonance techniques. The current issues and future directions regarding the development and applications of polysaccharide nanoprobes are further discussed.
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- Jingxuan Ju
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of TCM Chemical Biology, Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Li M, Xuan Y, Zhang W, Zhang S, An J. Polydopamine-containing nano-systems for cancer multi-mode diagnoses and therapies: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 247:125826. [PMID: 37455006 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Polydopamine (PDA) has fascinating properties such as inherent biocompatibility, simple preparation, strong near-infrared absorption, high photothermal conversion efficiency, and strong metal ion chelation, which have catalyzed extensive research in PDA-containing multifunctional nano-systems particularly for biomedical applications. Thus, it is imperative to overview synthetic strategies of various PDA-containing nanoparticles (NPs) for state-of-the-art cancer multi-mode diagnoses and therapies applications, and offer a timely and comprehensive summary. In this review, we will focus on the synthetic approaches of PDA NPs, and summarize the construction strategies of PDA-containing NPs with different structure forms. Additionally, the application of PDA-containing NPs in bioimaging such as photoacoustic imaging, fluorescence imaging, magnetic resonance imaging and other imaging modalities will be reviewed. We will especially offer an overview of their therapeutic applications in tumor chemotherapy, photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, photocatalytic therapy, sonodynamic therapy, radionuclide therapy, gene therapy, immunotherapy and combination therapy. At the end, the current trends, limitations and future prospects of PDA-containing nano-systems will be discussed. This review aims to provide guidelines for new scientists in the field of how to design PDA-containing NPs and what has been achieved in this area, while offering comprehensive insights into the potential of PDA-containing nano-systems used in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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- Min Li
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China; Molecular Imaging Precision Medical Collaborative Innovation Center, Medical Imaging Department, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization of Ministry of Education, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, PR China; School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin 124221, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization of Ministry of Education, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, Liaoning Province, PR China.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China; Molecular Imaging Precision Medical Collaborative Innovation Center, Medical Imaging Department, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China.
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Yi H, Yan G, He J, Zhuang J, Jin C, Zhang DY. Tantalum Nitride-Based Theranostic Agent for Photoacoustic Imaging-Guided Photothermal Therapy in the Second NIR Window. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13111708. [PMID: 37299611 DOI: 10.3390/nano13111708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Metal nitrides show excellent photothermal stability and conversion properties, which have the potential for photothermal therapy (PTT) for cancer. Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) is a new non-invasive and non-ionizing biomedical imaging method that can provide real-time guidance for precise cancer treatment. In this work, we develop polyvinylpyrrolidone-functionalized tantalum nitride nanoparticles (defined as TaN-PVP NPs) for PAI-guided PTT of cancer in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) window. The TaN-PVP NPs are obtained by ultrasonic crushing of massive tantalum nitride and further modification by PVP to obtain good dispersion in water. Due to their good absorbance in the NIR-II window, TaN-PVP NPs with good biocompatibility have obvious photothermal conversion performance, realizing efficient tumor elimination by PTT in the NIR-II window. Meanwhile, the excellent PAI and photothermal imaging (PTI) capabilities of TaN-PVP NPs are able to provide monitoring and guidance for the treatment process. These results indicate that TaN-PVP NPs are qualified for cancer photothermal theranostics.
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- Huixi Yi
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, National Medical Products Administration, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, National Medical Products Administration, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, National Medical Products Administration, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, National Medical Products Administration, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, National Medical Products Administration, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, National Medical Products Administration, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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Gu C, Wang Z, Pan Y, Zhu S, Gu Z. Tungsten-based Nanomaterials in the Biomedical Field: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Progress and Prospects. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2204397. [PMID: 35906814 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202204397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Tungsten-based nanomaterials (TNMs) with diverse nanostructures and unique physicochemical properties have been widely applied in the biomedical field. Although various reviews have described the application of TNMs in specific biomedical fields, there are still no comprehensive studies that summarize and analyze research trends of the field as a whole. To identify and further promote the development of biomedical TNMs, a bibliometric analysis method is used to analyze all relevant literature on this topic. First, general bibliometric distributions of the dataset by year, country, institute, referenced source, and research hotspots are recognized. Next, a comprehensive review of the subjectively recognized research hotspots in various biomedical fields, including biological sensing, anticancer treatments, antibacterials, and toxicity evaluation, is provided. Finally, the prospects and challenges of TNMs are discussed to provide a new perspective for further promoting their development in biomedical research.
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- Chenglu Gu
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, 100049, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Science, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Science, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, 100049, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Beijing, 100049, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Hu H, Xu Q, Mo Z, Hu X, He Q, Zhang Z, Xu Z. New anti-cancer explorations based on metal ions. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:457. [PMID: 36274142 PMCID: PMC9590139 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01661-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Due to the urgent demand for more anti-cancer methods, the new applications of metal ions in cancer have attracted increasing attention. Especially the three kinds of the new mode of cell death, including ferroptosis, calcicoptosis, and cuproptosis, are of great concern. Meanwhile, many metal ions have been found to induce cell death through different approaches, such as interfering with osmotic pressure, triggering biocatalysis, activating immune pathways, and generating the prooxidant effect. Therefore, varieties of new strategies based on the above approaches have been studied and applied for anti-cancer applications. Moreover, many contrast agents based on metal ions have gradually become the core components of the bioimaging technologies, such as MRI, CT, and fluorescence imaging, which exhibit guiding significance for cancer diagnosis. Besides, the new nano-theranostic platforms based on metal ions have experimentally shown efficient response to endogenous and exogenous stimuli, which realizes simultaneous cancer therapy and diagnosis through a more controlled nano-system. However, most metal-based agents have still been in the early stages, and controlled clinical trials are necessary to confirm or not the current expectations. This article will focus on these new explorations based on metal ions, hoping to provide some theoretical support for more anti-cancer ideas.
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- Han Hu
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, Hubei, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, Hubei, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, Hubei, China
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- College of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Beibu Gulf University, Qinzhou, 535011, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, Hubei, China.
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- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, Hubei, China.
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Shen S, Sun W, Yang K, Gao H, Lin D. Biotransformation of 2D Nanomaterials through Stimulated Bacterial Respiration-Produced Extracellular Reactive Oxygen Species: A Common but Overlooked Process. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:5508-5519. [PMID: 35420416 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c08481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The biotransformation of 2D nanomaterials is still poorly understood, although their environmental fates are becoming an increasing concern with their broad applications. Here, we found that Ti3C2Tx nanosheets, a typical 2D nanomaterial, could be oxidized by reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by both Gram-negative (Escherichia coli and Shewanella oneidensis) and Gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis) bacteria, with the formation of titanium dioxide (TiO2) on the nanosheet surfaces and impairment of structural integrity. Specifically, Ti3C2Tx nanosheets stimulated bacterial respiration Complex I, leading to increased generation of extracellular O2•- and the formation of H2O2 and •OH via Fenton-like reactions, which intensified the oxidation of the nanosheets. Surface modifications with KOH and hydrazine (HMH), especially HMH, could limit bacterial oxidation of the nanosheets. These findings reveal a common but overlooked process in which oxygen-respiring bacteria are capable of oxidizing 2D nanosheets, providing new knowledge for environmental fate evaluation and future design of functional 2D nanomaterials.
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- Shuyi Shen
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Zhejiang Ecological Civilization Academy, Anji 313300, China
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Kumar AVP, Dubey SK, Tiwari S, Puri A, Hejmady S, Gorain B, Kesharwani P. Recent advances in nanoparticles mediated photothermal therapy induced tumor regression. Int J Pharm 2021; 606:120848. [PMID: 34216762 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a minimally invasive procedure for treating cancer. The two significant prerequisites of PTT are the photothermal therapeutic agent (PTA) and near-infrared radiation (NIR). The PTA absorbs NIR, causing hyperthermia in the malignant cells. This increased temperature at the tumor microenvironment finally results in tumor cell damage. Nanoparticles play a crucial role in PTT, aiding in the passive and active targeting of the PTA to the tumor microenvironment. Through enhanced permeation and retention effect and surface-engineering, specific targeting could be achieved. This novel delivery tool provides the advantages of changing the shape, size, and surface attributes of the carriers containing PTAs, which might facilitate tumor regression significantly. Further, inclusion of surface engineering of nanoparticles is facilitated through ligating ligands specific to overexpressed receptors on the cancer cell surface. Thus, transforming nanoparticles grants the ability to combine different treatment strategies with PTT to enhance cancer treatment. This review emphasizes properties of PTAs, conjugated biomolecules of PTAs, and the combinatorial techniques for a better therapeutic effect of PTT using the nanoparticle platform.
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- Achalla Vaishnav Pavan Kumar
- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan 333031, India
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- R&D Healthcare Division, Emami Ltd, 13, BT Road, Belgharia, Kolkata 700056, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli, Lucknow 226002, India
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- RNA Structure and Design Section, RNA Biology Laboratory (RBL), Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute-Frederick, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan 333031, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor 47500, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India.
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Wang X, Zhong X, Li J, Liu Z, Cheng L. Inorganic nanomaterials with rapid clearance for biomedical applications. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:8669-8742. [PMID: 34156040 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00461h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 196] [Impact Index Per Article: 65.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Inorganic nanomaterials that have inherently exceptional physicochemical properties (e.g., catalytic, optical, thermal, electrical, or magnetic performance) that can provide desirable functionality (e.g., drug delivery, diagnostics, imaging, or therapy) have considerable potential for application in the field of biomedicine. However, toxicity can be caused by the long-term, non-specific accumulation of these inorganic nanomaterials in healthy tissues, preventing their large-scale clinical utilization. Over the past several decades, the emergence of biodegradable and clearable inorganic nanomaterials has offered the potential to prevent such long-term toxicity. In addition, a comprehensive understanding of the design of such nanomaterials and their metabolic pathways within the body is essential for enabling the expansion of theranostic applications for various diseases and advancing clinical trials. Thus, it is of critical importance to develop biodegradable and clearable inorganic nanomaterials for biomedical applications. This review systematically summarizes the recent progress of biodegradable and clearable inorganic nanomaterials, particularly for application in cancer theranostics and other disease therapies. The future prospects and opportunities in this rapidly growing biomedical field are also discussed. We believe that this timely and comprehensive review will stimulate and guide additional in-depth studies in the area of inorganic nanomedicine, as rapid in vivo clearance and degradation is likely to be a prerequisite for the future clinical translation of inorganic nanomaterials with unique properties and functionality.
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- Xianwen Wang
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Qi F, Chang Y, Zheng R, Wu X, Wu Y, Li B, Sun T, Wang P, Zhang H, Zhang H. Copper Phosphide Nanoparticles Used for Combined Photothermal and Photodynamic Tumor Therapy. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:2745-2754. [PMID: 33951394 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Copper-based nanomaterials are widely used in near-infrared (NIR) light-mediated deep tumor treatment because of their abundant photothermal and photodynamic properties. However, copper phosphide (Cu3P) nanoparticles (NPs) are rarely investigated. Herein, Cu3P NPs were prepared to strengthen their local surface plasmon resonance absorption in the NIR region, exhibiting promising photothermal and photodynamic properties. After surface modification by polyethylene glycol, the formed pCu3P NPs showed negligible influence on the viability of 4T1 cells, presenting remarkable biocompatibility. However, with 808 nm irradiation, pCu3P NPs could induce HSP70 and HO-1 protein expression and enhance intracellular reactive oxygen species levels, leading to dramatic cell death. In 4T1 tumor-bearing mice, an intravenous injection of biocompatible pCu3P NP could lead to remarkable aggregation in the tumor region and significantly inhibit tumor growth under 808 nm laser irradiation, presenting great potential for tumor therapy.
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- Fan Qi
- School of Life Science and Technology, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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Clearable Nanoparticles for Cancer Photothermal Therapy. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021. [PMID: 33543458 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-58174-9_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register]
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Nanoparticles are important mediators for cancer photothermal therapy (PTT) where they can efficiently convert photon energy into heat and ablate the surrounding cancer cells with superior spatial and temporal precision. Recent decades have witnessed a booming development of numerous formulations of PTT nanoparticles that exhibit outstanding anti-tumor efficacy in preclinical studies. However, their clinical translation has been mined by safety concerns, especially their long-term impact on human body. Biodegradable nanoparticles that can be excreted after PTT, therefore, are gaining popularity due to their biocompatibility and improved safety profiles. This chapter provides an update on the progress in clearable PTT nanoparticles for cancer treatment. We discuss their design, synthesis strategy, and physicochemical properties relevant to photothermal performance. We also review their biodistribution patterns and in vivo anti-tumor efficacy, along with their degradation mechanism and clearance kinetics. Lastly, we present a brief overview of the imaging techniques to noninvasively monitor the degradation of PTT nanoparticles.
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Qin W, Wu Y, Hu Y, Dong Y, Hao T, Zhang C. TPE-Based Peptide Micelles for Targeted Tumor Therapy and Apoptosis Monitoring. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c01493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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- Wenjun Qin
- Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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Cyclodextrin-Based Contrast Agents for Medical Imaging. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25235576. [PMID: 33261035 PMCID: PMC7730728 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25235576] [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: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cyclodextrins (CDs) are naturally occurring cyclic oligosaccharides consisting of multiple glucose subunits. CDs are widely used in host–guest chemistry and biochemistry due to their structural advantages, biocompatibility, and ability to form inclusion complexes. Recently, CDs have become of high interest in the field of medical imaging as a potential scaffold for the development of a large variety of the contrast agents suitable for magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound imaging, photoacoustic imaging, positron emission tomography, single photon emission computed tomography, and computed tomography. The aim of this review is to summarize and highlight the achievements in the field of cyclodextrin-based contrast agents for medical imaging.
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Huang W, Gao Y, Wang J, Ding P, Yan M, Wu F, Liu J, Liu D, Guo C, Yang B, Cao W. Plasmonic Enhanced Reactive Oxygen Species Activation on Low-Work-Function Tungsten Nitride for Direct Near-Infrared Driven Photocatalysis. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2004557. [PMID: 33043568 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202004557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Realizing near-infrared (NIR) driven photocatalytic reaction is one of the promising strategies to promote the solar energy utilization and photocatalytic efficiencies. However, effective reactive oxygen species (ROS) activation under NIR irradiation remains to be great challenge for nearly all previously reported photocatalysts. Herein, the cubic-phase tungsten nitride (WN) with strong plasmonic NIR absorption and low-work function (≈3.59 eV) is proved to be able to mediate direct ROS activation by both of experimental observation and theoretical simulation. The cubic WN nanocubes (NCs) are synthesized via the hydrothermal-ammonia nitridation process and its NIR-driven photocatalytic properties, including photocatalytic degradation, hydroxylation, and de-esterification, are reported for the first time in this work. The 3D finite element simulation results demonstrate the size dependent and wavelength tuned plasmonic NIR absorption of the WN NCs. The NIR-driven photocatalytic mechanism of WN NCs is proposed based on density functional theory (DFT) calculated electronic structure and facet dependent O2 (or H2 O) molecular activation, radicals scavenging test, spin trapped electron paramagnetic resonance measurements, and ultraviolet photoelectronic spectrum (UPS). Overall, the results in this work pave a way for the application of low-work-function materials as highly reactive NIR photocatalyst.
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- Weicheng Huang
- School of Instrumentation Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- School of Instrumentation Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- School of Instrumentation Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, School of Science, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150080, China
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- School of Instrumentation Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150040, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- School of Instrumentation Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- School of Instrumentation Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
- Department of Mathematics and Materials Research Institute, The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, PA, 16802, USA
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Salman A, Padmajan Sasikala S, Kim IH, Kim JT, Lee GS, Kim JG, Kim SO. Tungsten nitride-coated graphene fibers for high-performance wearable supercapacitors. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:20239-20249. [PMID: 33026025 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr06636b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Graphene-fiber (GF) supercapacitors have attracted significant research attention in the field of wearable devices. However, there is still a need for active materials with high energy density. Transition Metal Nitrides (TMNs) are promising candidates for this purpose compared with conventional Transition Metal Oxides (TMOs) or conducting polymers (CPs) owing to their higher electrical conductivity, stability and relevant electrochemical properties. We have successfully integrated Tungsten Nitride (WN) with reduced graphene oxide fibers (rGOF) and developed high-performance hybrid fiber (WN-rGOF) supercapacitors. These hybrid supercapacitors attained a high capacitance of 16.29 F cm-3 at 0.05 A cm-3 and an energy density of 1.448 mW h cm-3, which is 7.5 and 1.75 times higher than those of the pure rGOF supercapacitor and the Tungsten Oxide/rGO hybrid fiber (WO3-rGOF) supercapacitor, respectively. The energy density readily increased up to 2.896 mW h cm-3 when three WN-rGOF supercapacitors were connected in series. The WN-rGOF supercapacitor also showed high capacitance retention of 84.7% after 10 000 cycles along with appreciable performance under severe mechanical deformation.
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- Ali Salman
- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Multi-Dimensional Directed Nanoscale Assembly, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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Ma B, Martín C, Kurapati R, Bianco A. Degradation-by-design: how chemical functionalization enhances the biodegradability and safety of 2D materials. Chem Soc Rev 2020; 49:6224-6247. [PMID: 32724940 DOI: 10.1039/c9cs00822e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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A large number of graphene and other 2D materials are currently used for the development of new technologies, increasingly entering different industrial sectors. Interrogating the impact of such 2D materials on health and environment is crucial for both modulating their potential toxicity in living organisms and eliminating them from the environment. In this context, understanding if 2D materials are bio-persistent is mandatory. In this review we describe the importance of biodegradability and decomposition of 2D materials. We initially cover the biodegradation of graphene family materials, followed by other emerging classes of 2D materials including transition metal dichalcogenides and oxides, Xenes, Mxenes and other non-metallic 2D materials. We explain the role of defects and functional groups, introduced onto the surface of the materials during their preparation, and the consequences of chemical functionalization on biodegradability. In strong relation to the chemistry on 2D materials, we describe the concept of "degradation-by-design" that we contributed to develop, and which concerns the covalent modification with appropriate molecules to enhance the biodegradability of 2D materials. Finally, we cover the importance of designing new biodegradable 2D conjugates and devices for biomedical applications as drug delivery carriers, in bioelectronics, and tissue engineering. We would like to highlight that the biodegradation of 2D materials mainly depends on the type of material, the chemical functionalization, the aqueous dispersibility and the redox potentials of the different oxidative environments. Biodegradation is one of the necessary conditions for the safe application of 2D materials. Therefore, we hope that this review will help to better understand their biodegradation processes, and will stimulate the chemists to explore new chemical strategies to design safer products, composites and devices containing 2D materials.
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- Baojin Ma
- CNRS, Immunology, Immunopathology and Therapeutic Chemistry, UPR 3572, University of Strasbourg, ISIS, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
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Wang D, Chen W, Li H, Huang G, Zhou Y, Wang Y, Wan W, You B, Liu Y, Zhang X. Folate-receptor mediated pH/reduction-responsive biomimetic nanoparticles for dually activated multi-stage anticancer drug delivery. Int J Pharm 2020; 585:119456. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Zhang YH, Yu J, Wang J, Wang LJ, Yao WH, Xin S, Sheng X, Guo Z. Fluorescent Supramolecular Assembly with Coronene Centers for Controlled DNA Condensation and Drug Delivery. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:11981-11987. [PMID: 31460309 PMCID: PMC6682016 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b01436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A multifunctional supramolecular assembly was successfully constructed by the host-guest complexation of doubly positively charged adamantane (ADA) with β-CD-modified hexabenzocoronene and the π-stacking of coronene with mitoxantrone, which was characterized by transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, dynamic light-scattering, and zeta potential experiments. Possessing a small size and rigid backbone coronene center, the water-soluble biocompatible supramolecular assembly has intracellular imaging abilities. Moreover, after the ester group of ADA was hydrolyzed into a carboxyl group, the positively charged quaternary amine strand converted into a zwitterion structure, which realized the controlled plasmid DNA binding and release. Besides, the cytotoxicity experiments showed that the supramolecular assembly possesses slightly lower toxicity and a slightly higher anticancer activity than free drug. We believe that this work might present a convenient method for synergetic cancer treatment.
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- Yu-Hui Zhang
- College
of Science and College of Material Science and Art Design, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, P. R. China
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- School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan
University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, P. R.
China
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- College
of Science and College of Material Science and Art Design, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, P. R. China
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- College
of Science and College of Material Science and Art Design, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, P. R. China
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- College
of Science and College of Material Science and Art Design, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, P. R. China
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- College
of Science and College of Material Science and Art Design, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, P. R. China
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- College
of Science and College of Material Science and Art Design, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, P. R. China
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- College
of Science and College of Material Science and Art Design, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, P. R. China
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