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Rana I, Deepa, Aslam M, Ranjan KR, Singh P, Kumari K. A review on the use of composites of a natural protein, silk fibroin with Mxene/carbonaceous materials in biomedical science. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 278:135101. [PMID: 39227275 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/25/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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Silk fibroin (SF), a natural biodegradable and biocompatible protein, has garnered significant attention in biomedical applications due to its impressive properties, including excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical resilience. Nevertheless, its broader usage faces obstacles by its insufficient mechanical strength and electrical conductivity. In order to address these constraints, recent studies have concentrated on combining SF with cutting-edge nanomaterials like MXene and carbon-based materials. This review comprehensively examines the applications and potential of silk fibroin-MXene/carbon-based nanocomposites in biomedical fields. The unique properties of SF, MXene, and carbon-based materials are explored, emphasizing how their combination enhances mechanical strength, conductivity, and biocompatibility. These composites show substantial enhancements in performance for several biomedical applications by utilising the excellent conductivity and mechanical capabilities of MXene and carbonaceous elements. The innovative potential of these nanocomposites is highlighted by critically discussing key applications such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, and biosensing. In addition, the work discusses the latest research progress, difficulties, and future prospects in the sector, providing valuable insights into possible breakthroughs and uses. This review seeks to comprehensively analyse the existing information on silk fibroin-MXene/carbon based nanocomposites in healthcare.
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- Ishika Rana
- Department of Chemistry, Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201303, India
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- Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201303, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
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- Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India.
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Zhang Y, Wei H, Zhu P, Hao X, Chen J, Zhang H. NH 2-MXene/OXG nanocomposite hydrogel with efficient photothermal antibacterial activity for potentially removing biofilms. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34889. [PMID: 39157356 PMCID: PMC11327595 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024] Open
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The adhesion of bacteria to the surface leads to formation of biofilms causing numerous infection problems in implanting medical devices or interventional therapy. Traditional treatment for such problems is generally to administrate patients with antibiotics or antifungal agent. Alternatively, devices are taken out of the body to mechanically destroy the biofilm and re-used by surgery. In this study, a straightforward method was developed to remove biofilms using a MXene-based photothermal hydrogel. The hydrogel consists of dynamic crosslinking network formed by Schiff-base reaction between aldehyde-containing xyloglucan (OXG) and amine-containing MXene (NH2-MXene), which showed efficient killing of both gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and gram-negative Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria upon near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation. The NH2-MXene/OXG nanocomposite hydrogel showed a high photothermal antibacterial efficiency and stable photothermal conversion, demonstrated by efficient removal of biofilms ex vivo.
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- Yan Zhang
- Joint Research Centre on Medicine, The Affiliated Xiangshan Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315799, China
- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Tissue Repair Materials, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- Joint Research Centre on Medicine, The Affiliated Xiangshan Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315799, China
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- Joint Research Centre on Medicine, The Affiliated Xiangshan Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315799, China
- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Tissue Repair Materials, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, The Second Hospital and Shandong University Center for Orthopaedics, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China
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- Joint Research Centre on Medicine, The Affiliated Xiangshan Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315799, China
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Zarepour A, Rafati N, Khosravi A, Rabiee N, Iravani S, Zarrabi A. MXene-based composites in smart wound healing and dressings. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:3513-3532. [PMID: 38989508 PMCID: PMC11232544 DOI: 10.1039/d4na00239c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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MXenes, a class of two-dimensional materials, exhibit considerable potential in wound healing and dressing applications due to their distinctive attributes, including biocompatibility, expansive specific surface area, hydrophilicity, excellent electrical conductivity, unique mechanical properties, facile surface functionalization, and tunable band gaps. These materials serve as a foundation for the development of advanced wound healing materials, offering multifunctional nanoplatforms with theranostic capabilities. Key advantages of MXene-based materials in wound healing and dressings encompass potent antibacterial properties, hemostatic potential, pro-proliferative attributes, photothermal effects, and facilitation of cell growth. So far, different types of MXene-based materials have been introduced with improved features for wound healing and dressing applications. This review covers the recent advancements in MXene-based wound healing and dressings, with a focus on their contributions to tissue regeneration, infection control, anti-inflammation, photothermal effects, and targeted therapeutic delivery. We also discussed the constraints and prospects for the future application of these nanocomposites in the context of wound healing/dressings.
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- Atefeh Zarepour
- Department of Research Analytics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University Chennai 600 077 India
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istanbul Okan University Istanbul 34959 Turkey
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- Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics, Murdoch University Perth WA 6150 Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University Istanbul 34396 Turkey
- Graduate School of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Yuan Ze University Taoyuan 320315 Taiwan
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Habeeb Naser I, Ali Naeem Y, Ali E, Yarab Hamed A, Farhan Muften N, Turky Maan F, Hussein Mohammed I, Mohammad Ali Khalil NA, Ahmad I, Abed Jawad M, Elawady A. Revolutionizing Infection Control: Harnessing MXene-Based Nanostructures for Versatile Antimicrobial Strategies and Healthcare Advancements. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400366. [PMID: 38498805 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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The escalating global health challenge posed by infections prompts the exploration of innovative solutions utilizing MXene-based nanostructures. Societally, the need for effective antimicrobial strategies is crucial for public health, while scientifically, MXenes present promising properties for therapeutic applications, necessitating scalable production and comprehensive characterization techniques. Here we review the versatile physicochemical properties of MXene materials for combatting microbial threats and their various synthesis methods, including etching and top-down or bottom-up techniques. Crucial characterization techniques such as XRD, Raman spectroscopy, SEM/TEM, FTIR, XPS, and BET analysis provide insightful structural and functional attributes. The review highlights MXenes' diverse antimicrobial mechanisms, spanning membrane disruption and oxidative stress induction, demonstrating efficacy against bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Despite translational hurdles, MXene-based nanostructures offer broad-spectrum antimicrobial potential, with applications in drug delivery and diagnostics, presenting a promising path for advancing infection control in global healthcare.
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- Israa Habeeb Naser
- Medical Laboratories Techniques Department, AL-Mustaqbal University, 51001, Hillah, Babil, Iraq
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- Department of Medical Laboratories Technology, Al-Manara College for Medical Sciences, Maysan, Iraq
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- Al-Zahraa University for Women, Karbala, Iraq
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- Department of Medical Laboratories Technology, Mazaya University College, Iraq
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- College of Health and Medical Technologies, Al-Esraa University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories Technology, Al-Nisour University College, Baghdad, Iraq
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- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq
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Lee IC, Li YCE, Thomas JL, Lee MH, Lin HY. Recent advances using MXenes in biomedical applications. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:876-902. [PMID: 38175543 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01588b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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An MXene is a novel two-dimensional transition metal carbide or nitride, with a typical formula of Mn+1XnTx (M = transition metals, X = carbon or nitrogen, and T = functional groups). MXenes have found wide application in biomedicine and biosensing, owing to their high biocompatibility, abundant reactive surface groups, good conductivity, and photothermal properties. Applications include photo- and electrochemical sensors, energy storage, and electronics. This review will highlight recent applications of MXene and MXene-derived materials in drug delivery, tissue engineering, antimicrobial activity, and biosensors (optical and electrochemical). We further elaborate on recent developments in utilizing MXenes for photothermal cancer therapy, and we explore multimodal treatments, including the integration of chemotherapeutic agents or magnetic nanoparticles for enhanced therapeutic efficacy. The high surface area and reactivity of MXenes provide an interface to respond to the changes in the environment, allowing MXene-based drug carriers to respond to changes in pH, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and electrical signals for controlled release applications. Furthermore, the conductivity of MXene enables it to provide electrical stimulation for cultured cells and endows it with photocatalytic capabilities that can be used in antibiotic applications. Wearable and in situ sensors incorporating MXenes are also included. Major challenges and future development directions of MXenes in biomedical applications are also discussed. The remarkable properties of MXenes will undoubtedly lead to their increasing use in the applications discussed here, as well as many others.
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- I-Chi Lee
- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung, 40724, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National University of Kaohsiung, 700, Kaohsiung University Rd., Nan-Tzu District, Kaohsiung 81148, Taiwan.
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Farasati Far B, Rabiee N, Iravani S. Environmental implications of metal-organic frameworks and MXenes in biomedical applications: a perspective. RSC Adv 2023; 13:34562-34575. [PMID: 38024989 PMCID: PMC10668918 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07092a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and MXenes have demonstrated immense potential for biomedical applications, offering a plethora of advantages. MXenes, in particular, exhibit robust mechanical strength, hydrophilicity, large surface areas, significant light absorption potential, and tunable surface terminations, among other remarkable characteristics. Meanwhile, MOFs possess high porosity and large surface area, making them ideal for protecting active biomolecules and serving as carriers for drug delivery, hence their extensive study in the field of biomedicine. However, akin to other (nano)materials, concerns regarding their environmental implications persist. The number of studies investigating the toxicity and biocompatibility of MXenes and MOFs is growing, albeit further systematic research is needed to thoroughly understand their biosafety issues and biological effects prior to clinical trials. The synthesis of MXenes often involves the use of strong acids and high temperatures, which, if not properly managed, can have adverse effects on the environment. Efforts should be made to minimize the release of harmful byproducts and ensure proper waste management during the production process. In addition, it is crucial to assess the potential release of MXenes into the environment during their use in biomedical applications. For the biomedical applications of MOFs, several challenges exist. These include high fabrication costs, poor selectivity, low capacity, the quest for stable and water-resistant MOFs, as well as difficulties in recycling/regeneration and maintaining chemical/thermal/mechanical stability. Thus, careful consideration of the biosafety issues associated with their fabrication and utilization is vital. In addition to the synthesis and manufacturing processes, the ultimate utilization and fate of MOFs and MXenes in biomedical applications must be taken into account. While numerous reviews have been published regarding the biomedical applications of MOFs and MXenes, this perspective aims to shed light on the key environmental implications and biosafety issues, urging researchers to conduct further research in this field. Thus, the crucial aspects of the environmental implications and biosafety of MOFs and MXenes in biomedicine are thoroughly discussed, focusing on the main challenges and outlining future directions.
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- Bahareh Farasati Far
- Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 1684611367 Iran
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- School of Engineering, Macquarie University Sydney New South Wales 2109 Australia
- Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics, Murdoch University Perth WA 6150 Australia
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