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Esmailzadeh F, Taheri-Ledari R, Salehi MM, Zarei-Shokat S, Ganjali F, Mohammadi A, Zare I, Kashtiaray A, Jalali F, Maleki A. Bonding states of gold/silver plasmonic nanostructures and sulfur-containing active biological ingredients in biomedical applications: a review. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:16407-16437. [PMID: 38807475 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp04131j] [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: 05/30/2024]
Abstract
As one of the most instrumental components in the architecture of advanced nanomedicines, plasmonic nanostructures (mainly gold and silver nanomaterials) have been paid a lot of attention. This type of nanomaterial can absorb light photons with a specific wavelength and generate heat or excited electrons through surface resonance, which is a unique physical property. In innovative biomaterials, a significant number of theranostic (therapeutic and diagnostic) materials are produced through the conjugation of thiol-containing ingredients with gold and silver nanoparticles (Au and Ag NPs). Hence, it is essential to investigate Au/Ag-S interfaces precisely and determine the exact bonding states in the active nanobiomaterials. This study intends to provide useful insights into the interactions between Au/Ag NPs and thiol groups that exist in the structure of biomaterials. In this regard, the modeling of Au/Ag-S bonding in active biological ingredients is precisely reviewed. Then, the physiological stability of Au/Ag-based plasmonic nanobioconjugates in real physiological environments (pharmacokinetics) is discussed. Recent experimental validation and achievements of plasmonic theranostics and radiolabelled nanomaterials based on Au/Ag-S conjugation are also profoundly reviewed. This study will also help researchers working on biosensors in which plasmonic devices deal with the thiol-containing biomaterials (e.g., antibodies) inside blood serum and living cells.
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- Farhad Esmailzadeh
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Research and Development Department, Sina Medical Biochemistry Technologies Co., Ltd, Shiraz 7178795844, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
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Das K, Bhatt N, Parambil AM, Kumari K, Kumar R, Rawat K, Rajamani P, Bohidar HB, Nadeem A, Muthupandian S, Meena R. Divergent Responses of Hydrophilic CdSe and CdSe@CdS Core-Shell Nanocrystals in Apoptosis and In Vitro Cancer Cell Imaging: A Comparative Analysis. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:448. [PMID: 37754862 PMCID: PMC10531721 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14090448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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With their distinctive core-shell design, core-shell nanocrystals have drawn interest in catalysis, medicinal research, and nanotechnology. These nanocrystals have a variety of characteristics and possible uses. The application of core-shell nanocrystals offers significant potential in increasing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for cancer research in apoptosis and in vitro cancer cell imaging. In the present study, we investigated the fluorescence behavior of hydrophilic CdSe (core-only) and CdSe@CdS (core-shell) nanocrystals (NCs) and their potential in cancer cell imaging. The addition of a CdS coating to CdSe NCs increased the fluorescence intensity tenfold. The successful fabrication of core-shell CdSe@CdS nanocrystals was proven by a larger particle size (evaluated via DLS and TEM) and their XRD pattern and surface morphology compared to CdSe (core-only) NCs. When these NCs were used for bioimaging in MCF-7 and HEK-293 cell lines, they demonstrated excellent cellular uptake due to higher fluorescence intensity within cancerous cells than normal cells. Comparative cytotoxicity studies revealed that CdSe NCs were more toxic to all three cell lines (HEK-293, MCF-7, and HeLa) than CdSe@CdS core-shell structures. Furthermore, a decrease in mitochondrial membrane potential and intracellular ROS production supported NCs inducing oxidative stress, which led to apoptosis via the mitochondria-mediated pathway. Increased cytochrome c levels, regulation of pro-apoptotic gene expression (e.g., p53, Bax), and down-regulation of Bcl-2 all suggested cellular apoptosis occurred via the intrinsic pathway. Significantly, at an equivalent dose of core-shell NCs, core-only NCs induced more oxidative stress, resulting in increased apoptosis. These findings shed light on the role of a CdS surface coating in reducing free radical release, decreasing cytotoxicity, and improving fluorescence, advancing the field of cell imaging.
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- Kishan Das
- School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India; (K.D.); (H.B.B.)
- Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, University of Delhi, New Delhi 110096, India
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- School of Environment Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India; (N.B.); (A.M.P.); (R.K.); (P.R.)
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- School of Environment Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India; (N.B.); (A.M.P.); (R.K.); (P.R.)
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- A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, 70211 Kuopio, Finland;
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- School of Environment Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India; (N.B.); (A.M.P.); (R.K.); (P.R.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi 110062, India;
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- School of Environment Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India; (N.B.); (A.M.P.); (R.K.); (P.R.)
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- School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India; (K.D.); (H.B.B.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- AMR and Nanomedicine Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai 600077, India
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- School of Environment Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India; (N.B.); (A.M.P.); (R.K.); (P.R.)
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Li H, Qiao W, Shen Y, Xu H, Fan Y, Liu Y, Lan Y, Gong Y, Chen F, Feng S. Biomimetic Boron Nitride Nanoparticles for Targeted Drug Delivery and Enhanced Antitumor Activity. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041269. [PMID: 37111754 PMCID: PMC10145272 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Boron nitride nanomaterials are being increasingly recognized as vehicles for cancer drug delivery that increase drug loading and control drug release because of their excellent physicochemical properties and biocompatibility. However, these nanoparticles are often cleared rapidly by the immune system and have poor tumor targeting effects. As a result, biomimetic nanotechnology has emerged to address these challenges in recent times. Cell-derived biomimetic carriers have the characteristics of good biocompatibility, long circulation time, and strong targeting ability. Here, we report a biomimetic nanoplatform (CM@BN/DOX) prepared by encapsulating boron nitride nanoparticles (BN) and doxorubicin (DOX) together using cancer cell membrane (CCM) for targeted drug delivery and tumor therapy. The CM@BN/DOX nanoparticles (NPs) were able to target cancer cells of the same type on its own initiative through homologous targeting of cancer cell membranes. This led to a remarkable increase in cellular uptake. In vitro simulation of an acidic tumor microenvironment could effectively promote drug release from CM@BN/DOX. Furthermore, the CM@BN/DOX complex exhibited an excellent inhibitory effect against homotypic cancer cells. These findings suggest that CM@BN/DOX are promising in targeted drug delivery and potentially personalized therapy against their homologous tumor.
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- Hui Li
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 333 Nanchen Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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Sun Z, Li J, Yang Y, Tong Y, Li H, Wang C, Du L, Jiang Y. Ratiometric Fluorescent Biosensor Based on Self-Assembled Fluorescent Gold Nanoparticles and Duplex-Specific Nuclease-Assisted Signal Amplification for Sensitive Detection of Exosomal miRNA. Bioconjug Chem 2022; 33:1698-1706. [PMID: 35960898 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.2c00309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The sensitive detection of cancer-associated exosomal microRNAs shows enormous potential in cancer diagnosis. Herein, a ratiometric fluorescent biosensor based on self-assembled fluorescent gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) and duplex-specific nuclease (DSN)-assisted signal amplification was fabricated for sensitive detection of colorectal cancer (CRC)-associated exosomal miR-92a-3p. In this biosensing system, the hairpin DNA modified with sulfhydryl and fluorescent dye Atto-425 at both ends is conjugated to fluorescent Au NPs through Au-S bonds, resulting in the quenching of Atto-425. The miR-92a-3p can open the hairpin of DNA and forms an miR-92a-3p/DNA heteroduplex, triggering the specific cleavage of DSN for the DNA in the heteroduplex. As a result, Atto-425 leaves the fluorescent Au NPs and recovers the fluorescence emission. The released miR-92a-3p can hybridize with another hairpin DNA and lead to a stronger fluorescence recovery of Atto-425 to form a signal amplification cycle. The stable fluorescence of Au NPs and the changing fluorescence of Atto-425 constitute a ratiometric fluorescent system reflecting the concentration of miR-92a-3p. This biosensor exhibits excellent specificity and can distinguish CRC patients from healthy individuals by detecting miR-92a-3p extracted from clinical exosome samples, showing the potential in CRC diagnosis.
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- Zhiwei Sun
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China.,Shenzhen Research Institute of Shandong University, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China.,Shandong Engineering & Technology Research Center for Tumor Marker Detection, Jinan, 250033, China.,Shandong Provincial Clinical Medicine Research Center for Clinical Laboratory, Jinan, 250033, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China.,Shenzhen Research Institute of Shandong University, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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Yang J, Li X, Tong Y, Yang Y, Zhao L, Zhou Q, Xu J, Dong L, Jiang Y. Targeting co-delivery of doxorubicin and gefitinib by biotinylated Au NCs for overcoming multidrug resistance in imaging-guided anticancer therapy. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 217:112608. [PMID: 35679735 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112608] [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: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Drug resistance and potential cardiotoxicity severely limit the DOX-mediated chemotherapy in clinical. Multi-drug combination is conducive to the realization of multi-modal synergy at the molecular level, which is crucial in drug dose optimization and improvement of therapeutic effect. In this work, fluorescent biotinylated Au Nanoclusters as an active targeting carrier was developed to realize real-time biological imaging and dual-drug delivery simultaneously. DNA toxin doxorubicin (DOX) and tyrosinase inhibitor gefitinib (GEF) were selected as dual-drug models for the treatment of human non-small cell lung cancer. The in vitro and in vivo results showed that dual-drug combination suppressed cancer cell growth more efficiently than any single formula at the same concentrations. GEF can block signaling in target cancer cells with mutated and overactive EGFR, thereby inhibiting tumor growth and metastasis and promoting tumor cell apoptosis. Combined with DOX chemotherapy, it will effectively overcome the problem of DOX resistance. In addition, the dual-drug delivery system produced excellent synergistic therapeutic effects without extra adverse toxicities. It provides a reference for the design and clinical application of the dual-drug delivery system.
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- Jingjing Yang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; Shenzhen Research Institute of Shandong University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health and Family Planning Commission of China, Maternal Child Health Hospital of Shandong Province, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shandong Provincial Hospital affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China.
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; Shenzhen Research Institute of Shandong University, Shenzhen 518057, China.
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