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Bilgi E, Winkler DA, Oksel Karakus C. Identifying factors controlling cellular uptake of gold nanoparticles by machine learning. J Drug Target 2024; 32:66-73. [PMID: 38009690 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2023.2288995] [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: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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There is strong interest to improve the therapeutic potential of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) while ensuring their safe development. The utility of GNPs in medicine requires a molecular-level understanding of how GNPs interact with biological systems. Despite considerable research efforts devoted to monitoring the internalisation of GNPs, there is still insufficient understanding of the factors responsible for the variability in GNP uptake in different cell types. Data-driven models are useful for identifying the sources of this variability. Here, we trained multiple machine learning models on 2077 data points for 193 individual nanoparticles from 59 independent studies to predict cellular uptake level of GNPs and compared different algorithms for their efficacies of prediction. The five ensemble learners (Xgboost, random forest, bootstrap aggregation, gradient boosting, light gradient boosting machine) made the best predictions of GNP uptake, accounting for 80-90% of the variance in the test data. The models identified particle size, zeta potential, GNP concentration and exposure duration as the most important drivers of cellular uptake. We expect this proof-of-concept study will foster the more effective use of accumulated cellular uptake data for GNPs and minimise any methodological bias in individual studies that may lead to under- or over-estimation of cellular internalisation rates.
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- Eyup Bilgi
- Department of Bioengineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir, Turkey
- Department, of Material Science and Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir, Turkey
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- School of Biochemistry & Chemistry, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
- Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Fu X, Yang C, Su Y, Liu C, Qiu H, Yu Y, Su G, Zhang Q, Wei L, Cui F, Zou Q, Zhang Z. Machine Learning Enables Comprehensive Prediction of the Relative Protein Abundance of Multiple Proteins on the Protein Corona. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2024; 7:0487. [PMID: 39324017 PMCID: PMC11423712 DOI: 10.34133/research.0487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2024] [Revised: 09/08/2024] [Accepted: 09/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/27/2024]
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Understanding protein corona composition is essential for evaluating their potential applications in biomedicine. Relative protein abundance (RPA), accounting for the total proteins in the corona, is an important parameter for describing the protein corona. For the first time, we comprehensively predicted the RPA of multiple proteins on the protein corona. First, we used multiple machine learning algorithms to predict whether a protein adsorbs to a nanoparticle, which is dichotomous prediction. Then, we selected the top 3 performing machine learning algorithms in dichotomous prediction to predict the specific value of RPA, which is regression prediction. Meanwhile, we analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of different machine learning algorithms for RPA prediction through interpretable analysis. Finally, we mined important features about the RPA prediction, which provided effective suggestions for the preliminary design of protein corona. The service for the prediction of RPA is available at http://www.bioai-lab.com/PC_ML.
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- Xiuhao Fu
- School of Computer Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu 226001, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Centre for Artificial Intelligence Driven Drug Discovery, Faculty of Applied Science, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao SAR, China
- School of Informatics, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou 324000, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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Dai W, Xie C, Xiao Y, Ma Y, Ding Y, Song Z, Wang Y, Jiao C, Zheng L, Zhang Z, He X. Bacterial Susceptibility to Ceria Nanoparticles: The Critical Role of Surrounding Molecules. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:12390-12399. [PMID: 38963915 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c02396] [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: 07/06/2024]
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Investigating the ternary relationship among nanoparticles (NPs), their immediate molecular environment, and test organisms rather than the direct interaction between pristine NPs and test organisms has been thrust into the mainstream of nanotoxicological research. Diverging from previous work that predominantly centered on surrounding molecules affecting the toxicity of NPs by modulating their nanoproperties, this study has unveiled a novel dimension: surrounding molecules altering bacterial susceptibility to NPs, consequently impacting the outcomes of nanobio interaction. The study found that adding nitrate as the surrounding molecules could alter bacterial respiratory pathways, resulting in an enhanced reduction of ceria NPs (nanoceria) on the bacterial surfaces. This, in turn, increased the ion-specific toxicity originating from the release of Ce3+ ions at the nanobio interface. Further transcriptome analysis revealed more mechanistic details underlying the nitrate-induced changes in the bacterial energy metabolism and subsequent toxicity patterns. These findings offer a new perspective for the deconstruction of nanobio interactions and contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of NPs' environmental fate and ecotoxicity.
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- Wanqin Dai
- CAS Key Lab for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health & Environment, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Lab for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health & Environment, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- CAS Key Lab for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health & Environment, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Lab for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health & Environment, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Lab for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health & Environment, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Lab for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health & Environment, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Lab for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health & Environment, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Lab for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS-HKU Joint Laboratory of Metallomics on Health & Environment, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Lei L, Pan W, Shou X, Shao Y, Ye S, Zhang J, Kolliputi N, Shi L. Nanomaterials-assisted gene editing and synthetic biology for optimizing the treatment of pulmonary diseases. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:343. [PMID: 38890749 PMCID: PMC11186260 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02627-w] [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: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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The use of nanomaterials in gene editing and synthetic biology has emerged as a pivotal strategy in the pursuit of refined treatment methodologies for pulmonary disorders. This review discusses the utilization of nanomaterial-assisted gene editing tools and synthetic biology techniques to promote the development of more precise and efficient treatments for pulmonary diseases. First, we briefly outline the characterization of the respiratory system and succinctly describe the principal applications of diverse nanomaterials in lung ailment treatment. Second, we elaborate on gene-editing tools, their configurations, and assorted delivery methods, while delving into the present state of nanomaterial-facilitated gene-editing interventions for a spectrum of pulmonary diseases. Subsequently, we briefly expound on synthetic biology and its deployment in biomedicine, focusing on research advances in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions against the backdrop of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Finally, we summarize the extant lacunae in current research and delineate prospects for advancement in this domain. This holistic approach augments the development of pioneering solutions in lung disease treatment, thereby endowing patients with more efficacious and personalized therapeutic alternatives.
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- Lanjie Lei
- Key Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310015, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325200, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310015, China
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- Department of Immunology and Medical Microbiology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210046, China
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Organs and Computational Medicine in Zhejiang Province, Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310015, China.
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Gao Y, Huang Y, Ren C, Chou P, Wu C, Pan X, Quan G, Huang Z. Looking back, moving forward: protein corona of lipid nanoparticles. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:5573-5588. [PMID: 38757190 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00186a] [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: 05/18/2024]
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Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are commonly employed for drug delivery owing to their considerable drug-loading capacity, low toxicity, and excellent biocompatibility. Nevertheless, the formation of protein corona (PC) on their surfaces significantly influences the drug's in vivo fate (such as absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination) upon administration. PC denotes the phenomenon wherein one or multiple strata of proteins adhere to the external interface of nanoparticles (NPs) or microparticles within the biological milieu, encompassing ex vivo fluids (e.g., serum-containing culture media) and in vivo fluids (such as blood and tissue fluids). Hence, it is essential to claim the PC formation behaviors and mechanisms on the surface of LNPs. This overview provided a comprehensive examination of crucial aspects related to such issues, encompassing time evolution, controllability, and their subsequent impacts on LNPs. Classical studies of PC generation on the surface of LNPs were additionally integrated, and its decisive role in shaping the in vivo fate of LNPs was explored. The mechanisms underlying PC formation, including the adsorption theory and alteration theory, were introduced to delve into the formation process. Subsequently, the existing experimental outcomes were synthesized to offer insights into the research and application facets of PC, and it was concluded that the manipulation of PC held substantial promise in the realm of targeted delivery.
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- Yue Gao
- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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Cong X, Tan H, Lv Y, Mao K, Xin Y, Wang J, Meng X, Guan M, Wang H, Yang YG, Sun T. Impacts of cationic lipid-DNA complexes on immune cells and hematopoietic cells in vivo. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:2381-2393. [PMID: 38500446 DOI: 10.1039/d4bm00148f] [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: 03/20/2024]
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The inability to systemic administration of nanoparticles, particularly cationic nanoparticles, has been a significant barrier to their clinical translation due to toxicity concerns. Understanding the in vivo behavior of cationic lipids is crucial, given their potential impact on critical biological components such as immune cells and hematopoietic stem cells (HSC). These cells are essential for maintaining the body's homeostasis, and their interaction with cationic lipids is a key factor in determining the safety and efficacy of these nanoparticles. In this study, we focused on the cytotoxic effects of cationic lipid/DNA complexes (CLN/DNA). Significantly, we observed that the most substantial cytotoxic effects, including a marked increase in numbers of long-term hematopoietic stem cells (LT-HSC), occurred 24 h post-CLN/DNA treatment in mice. Furthermore, we found that CLN/DNA-induced HSC expansion in bone marrow (BM) led to a notable decrease in the ability to reestablish blood cell production. Our study provides crucial insights into the interaction between cationic lipids and vital cellular components of the immune and hematopoietic systems.
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- Xiuxiu Cong
- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, The First Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, China.
- National-local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Animal Models for Human Diseases, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130015, China
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130012, China
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Anees F, Montoya DA, Pisetsky DS, Payne CK. DNA corona on nanoparticles leads to an enhanced immunostimulatory effect with implications for autoimmune diseases. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2319634121. [PMID: 38442162 PMCID: PMC10945806 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2319634121] [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: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Autoimmune and inflammatory diseases are highly complex, limiting treatment and the development of new therapies. Recent work has shown that cell-free DNA bound to biological microparticles is linked to systemic lupus erythematosus, a prototypic autoimmune disease. However, the heterogeneity and technical challenges associated with the study of biological particles have hindered a mechanistic understanding of their role. Our goal was to develop a well-controlled DNA-particle model system to understand how DNA-particle complexes affect cells. We first characterized the adsorption of DNA on the surface of polystyrene nanoparticles (200 nm and 2 µm) using transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, and colorimetric DNA concentration assays. We found that DNA adsorbed on the surface of nanoparticles was resistant to degradation by DNase 1. Macrophage cells incubated with the DNA-nanoparticle complexes had increased production of pro-inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin 6 (IL-6). We probed two intracellular DNA sensing pathways, toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) and cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)-stimulator of interferon genes (STING), to determine how cells sense the DNA-nanoparticle complexes. We found that the cGAS-STING pathway is the primary route for the interaction between DNA-nanoparticles and macrophages. These studies provide a molecular and cellular-level understanding of DNA-nanoparticle-macrophage interactions. In addition, this work provides the mechanistic information necessary for future in vivo experiments to elucidate the role of DNA-particle interactions in autoimmune diseases, providing a unique experimental framework to develop novel therapeutic approaches.
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- Faisal Anees
- Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC27708
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- Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC27708
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Duke University Medical Center, and Medical Research Service, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC27705
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- Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC27708
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Nhan J, Strebel N, Virah Sawmy K, Yin J, St-Pierre JP. Characterization of Calcium- and Strontium-Polyphosphate Particles Toward Drug Delivery into Articular Cartilage. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2300345. [PMID: 37777870 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300345] [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: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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Drug delivery into articular cartilage poses many challenges due in part to its lack of vasculature. While intra-articular injections are effective for the local administration of drugs, small molecules are rapidly cleared from the synovial fluid. As such, there is a need to develop effective drug delivery strategies to improve the residence times of bioactive molecules in the joint and elicit a sustained therapeutic effect. In this study, calcium- and strontium-polyphosphate particles are synthesized and characterized as potential drug carriers into articular cartilage. Physicochemical characterization reveals that the particles exhibit a spherical morphology, have a negative zeta potential, and are nanoscale in size. Biological characterization in chondrocytes confirms cellular uptake of the particles and demonstrates both size and concentration-dependent cytotoxicity at high concentrations. Furthermore, treatment of chondrocytes with these particles results in a reduction in cell proliferation and metabolic activity, confirming biological effects. Finally, incubation with cartilage tissue explants suggests successful uptake, despite the particles exhibiting a negative surface charge. Therefore, from the results of this study, these polyphosphate-based particles have potential as a drug carrier into articular cartilage and warrant further development.
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- Jordan Nhan
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, 161 Louis-Pasteur Pvt., Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, 161 Louis-Pasteur Pvt., Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, 161 Louis-Pasteur Pvt., Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, 161 Louis-Pasteur Pvt., Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, 161 Louis-Pasteur Pvt., Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
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Ahmadi M, Ritter CA, von Woedtke T, Bekeschus S, Wende K. Package delivered: folate receptor-mediated transporters in cancer therapy and diagnosis. Chem Sci 2024; 15:1966-2006. [PMID: 38332833 PMCID: PMC10848714 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc05539f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Neoplasias pose a significant threat to aging society, underscoring the urgent need to overcome the limitations of traditional chemotherapy through pioneering strategies. Targeted drug delivery is an evolving frontier in cancer therapy, aiming to enhance treatment efficacy while mitigating undesirable side effects. One promising avenue utilizes cell membrane receptors like the folate receptor to guide drug transporters precisely to malignant cells. Based on the cellular folate receptor as a cancer cell hallmark, targeted nanocarriers and small molecule-drug conjugates have been developed that comprise different (bio) chemistries and/or mechanical properties with individual advantages and challenges. Such modern folic acid-conjugated stimuli-responsive drug transporters provide systemic drug delivery and controlled release, enabling reduced dosages, circumvention of drug resistance, and diminished adverse effects. Since the drug transporters' structure-based de novo design is increasingly relevant for precision cancer remediation and diagnosis, this review seeks to collect and debate the recent approaches to deliver therapeutics or diagnostics based on folic acid conjugated Trojan Horses and to facilitate the understanding of the relevant chemistry and biochemical pathways. Focusing exemplarily on brain and breast cancer, recent advances spanning 2017 to 2023 in conjugated nanocarriers and small molecule drug conjugates were considered, evaluating the chemical and biological aspects in order to improve accessibility to the field and to bridge chemical and biomedical points of view ultimately guiding future research in FR-targeted cancer therapy and diagnosis.
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- Mohsen Ahmadi
- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), Center for Innovation Competence (ZIK) Plasmatis Felix Hausdorff-Str. 2 17489 Greifswald Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Section Clinical Pharmacy, University of Greifswald Greifswald Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), Center for Innovation Competence (ZIK) Plasmatis Felix Hausdorff-Str. 2 17489 Greifswald Germany
- Institute for Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Greifswald University Medical Center Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße 17475 Greifswald Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), Center for Innovation Competence (ZIK) Plasmatis Felix Hausdorff-Str. 2 17489 Greifswald Germany
- Clinic and Policlinic for Dermatology and Venereology, Rostock University Medical Center Strempelstr. 13 18057 Rostock Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP), Center for Innovation Competence (ZIK) Plasmatis Felix Hausdorff-Str. 2 17489 Greifswald Germany
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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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Poulsen KM, Albright MC, Niemuth NJ, Tighe RM, Payne CK. Interaction of TiO 2 nanoparticles with lung fluid proteins and the resulting macrophage inflammatory response. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. NANO 2023; 10:2427-2436. [PMID: 38009084 PMCID: PMC10669912 DOI: 10.1039/d3en00179b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Inhalation is a major exposure route to nanoparticles. Following inhalation, nanoparticles first interact with the lung lining fluid, a complex mixture of proteins, lipids, and mucins. We measure the concentration and composition of lung fluid proteins adsorbed on the surface of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles. Using proteomics, we find that lung fluid results in a unique protein corona on the surface of the TiO2 nanoparticles. We then measure the expression of three cytokines (interleukin 6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and macrophage inflammatory protein 2 (MIP-2)) associated with lung inflammation. We find that the corona formed from lung fluid leads to elevated expression of these cytokines in comparison to bare TiO2 nanoparticles or coronas formed from serum or albumin. These experiments show that understanding the concentration and composition of the protein corona is essential for understanding the pulmonary response associated with human exposure to nanoparticles.
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- Karsten M Poulsen
- Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA 27705
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA 27710
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- Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA 27705
- Present address: Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599
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- Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA 27710
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- Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA 27705
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Abdelhady AM, Phillips JA, Xu Y, Stroh M. Clinical Pharmacology and Translational Considerations in the Development of CRISPR-Based Therapies. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2023; 114:591-603. [PMID: 37429825 DOI: 10.1002/cpt.3000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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Genome editing holds the potential for curative treatments of human disease, however, clinical realization has proven to be a challenging journey with incremental progress made up until recently. Over the last decade, advances in clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein (Cas) systems have provided the necessary breakthrough for genome editing in the clinic. The progress of investigational CRISPR therapies from bench to bedside reflects the culmination of multiple advances occurring in parallel, several of which intersect with clinical pharmacology and translation. Directing the CRISPR therapy to the intended site of action has necessitated novel delivery platforms, and this has resulted in special considerations for the complete characterization of distribution, metabolism, and excretion, as well as immunogenicity. Once at the site of action, CRISPR therapies aim to make permanent alterations to the genome and achieve therapeutically relevant effects with a single dose. This fundamental aspect of the mechanism of action for CRISPR therapies results in new considerations for clinical translation and dose selection. Early advances in model-informed development of CRISPR therapies have incorporated key facets of the mechanism of action and have captured hallmark features of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics from phase I investigations. Given the recent emergence of CRISPR therapies in clinical development, the landscape continues to evolve rapidly with ample opportunity for continued innovation. Here, we provide a snapshot of selected topics in clinical pharmacology and translation that has supported the advance of systemically administered in vivo and ex vivo CRISPR-based investigational therapies in the clinic.
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- Intellia Therapeutics, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Intellia Therapeutics, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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Subhasri D, Leena MM, Moses JA, Anandharamakrishnan C. Factors affecting the fate of nanoencapsulates post administration. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-25. [PMID: 37599624 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2245462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Nanoencapsulation has found numerous applications in the food and nutraceutical industries. Micro and nanoencapsulated forms of bioactives have proven benefits in terms of stability, release, and performance in the body. However, the encapsulated ingredient is often subjected to a wide range of processing conditions and this is followed by storage, consumption, and transit along the gastrointestinal tract. A strong understanding of the fate of nanoencapsulates in the biological system is mandatory as it provides valuable insights for ingredient selection, formulation, and application. In addition to their efficacy, there is also the need to assess the safety of ingested nanoencapsulates. Given the rising research and commercial focus of this subject, this review provides a strong focus on their interaction factors and mechanisms, highlighting their prospective biological fate. This review also covers various approaches to studying the fate of nanoencapsulates in the body. Also, with emphasis on the overall scope, the need for a new advanced integrated common methodology to evaluate the fate of nanoencapsulates post-administration is discussed.
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- D Subhasri
- Computational Modeling and Nanoscale Processing Unit, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, Thanjavur, India
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- Computational Modeling and Nanoscale Processing Unit, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, Thanjavur, India
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India
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- Computational Modeling and Nanoscale Processing Unit, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, Thanjavur, India
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- Computational Modeling and Nanoscale Processing Unit, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, Thanjavur, India
- CSIR - National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, Industrial Estate PO, Thiruvananthapuram, INDIA
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Wierzbicki M, Zawadzka K, Wójcik B, Jaworski S, Strojny B, Ostrowska A, Małolepszy A, Mazurkiewicz-Pawlicka M, Sawosz E. Differences in the Cell Type-Specific Toxicity of Diamond Nanoparticles to Endothelial Cells Depending on the Exposure of the Cells to Nanoparticles. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:2821-2838. [PMID: 37273285 PMCID: PMC10237202 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s411424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Introduction Diamond nanoparticles are considered to be one of the most cytocompatible carbon nanomaterials; however, their toxicity varies significantly depending on the analysed cell types. The aim was to investigate the specific sensitivity of endothelial cells to diamond nanoparticles dependent on exposure to nanoparticles. Methods Diamond nanoparticles were characterized with Raman spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and dynamic light scattering (DLS). Toxicity of diamond nanoparticles was assessed for endothelial cells (HUVEC), human mammary epithelial cells (HMEC) and HS-5 cell line. The effect of diamond nanoparticles on the level of ROS, NO, NADPH and protein synthesis of angiogenesis-related proteins of endothelial cells was evaluated. Results and Discussion Our studies demonstrated severe cell type-specific toxicity of diamond nanoparticles to endothelial cells (HUVEC) depending on nanoparticle surface interaction with cells. Furthermore, we have assessed the effect on cytotoxicity of the bioconjugation of nanoparticles with a peptide containing the RGD motive and a serum protein corona. Our study suggests that the mechanical interaction of diamond nanoparticles with the endothelial cell membranes and the endocytosis of nanoparticles lead to the depletion of NADPH, resulting in an intensive synthesis of ROS and a decrease in the availability of NO. This leads to severe endothelial toxicity and a change in the protein profile, with changes in major angiogenesis-related proteins, including VEGF, bFGF, ANPT2/TIE-2, and MMP, and the production of stress-related proteins, such as IL-6 and IL-8. Conclusion We confirmed the presence of a relationship between the toxicity of diamond nanoparticles and the level of cell exposure to nanoparticles and the nanoparticle surface. The results of the study give new insights into the conditioned toxicity of nanomaterials and their use in biomedical applications.
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- Mateusz Wierzbicki
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, 00-654, Poland
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, 02-786, Poland
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Obeng EM, Fulcher AJ, Wagstaff KM. Harnessing sortase A transpeptidation for advanced targeted therapeutics and vaccine engineering. Biotechnol Adv 2023; 64:108108. [PMID: 36740026 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The engineering of potent prophylactic and therapeutic complexes has always required careful protein modification techniques with seamless capabilities. In this light, methods that favor unobstructed multivalent targeting and correct antigen presentations remain essential and very demanding. Sortase A (SrtA) transpeptidation has exhibited these attributes in various settings over the years. However, its applications for engineering avidity-inspired therapeutics and potent vaccines have yet to be significantly noticed, especially in this era where active targeting and multivalent nanomedications are in great demand. This review briefly presents the SrtA enzyme and its associated transpeptidation activity and describes interesting sortase-mediated protein engineering and chemistry approaches for achieving multivalent therapeutic and antigenic responses. The review further highlights advanced applications in targeted delivery systems, multivalent therapeutics, adoptive cellular therapy, and vaccine engineering. These innovations show the potential of sortase-mediated techniques in facilitating the development of simple plug-and-play nanomedicine technologies against recalcitrant diseases and pandemics such as cancer and viral infections.
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- Eugene M Obeng
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
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- Monash Micro Imaging, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
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Zhao P, Huang X, Li Y, Huo X, Feng Q, Zhao X, Xu C, Wang J. An artificialed protein corona coating the surface of magnetic nanoparicles:a simple and efficient method for label antibody. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13860. [PMID: 36923872 PMCID: PMC10008981 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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Background Protein Corona (PC) of nanoparticles is a structure which composed of one or more layers of proteins adsorbed on the surface of nanomaterials, and the formation of PC is a universal process of spontaneous randomness. We take advantage of the formation principle of the PC, developed a simple and efficient method for label protein to nanoparticles. Methods The artificialed protein corona (APC) on the surface of nanoparticles was synthesized via the artificialed methods of desolvation aggregation and crosslinking with control. Results The dosage of precipitator and the ratio of protein to magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs)(particle size: 3 nm) were optimized, and the core-shell nanoparticles with narrow particle size (particle size: 10 nm) distribution were obtained. The MNPs with APC were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). Additionally, a hemolysis test on prepared MNPs was conducted with APC. The presence of APC coating on the surface of MNPs showed an improving effect to reduce the cytotoxicity. Cellular toxicity of MNPs with APC was also investigated on HFF1 cell lines. And the cells survival in the presence of APC coated MNPs and display neither reduced metabolism nor cytostatic effect. The functional test of the MNPs with APC showed that proteins can be modified and labeled onto magnetic nanoparticles and retain their original activity. Conclusions This marking method is gentle and effective. And the properties of the APC propose MNPs as a promising candidate for multifunctional biomedical applications.
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- Penghua Zhao
- Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Central Lab of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Infection and Immune Diseases, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Central Lab of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Central Lab of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Central Lab of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Central Lab of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
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- Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Central Lab of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Infection and Immune Diseases, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
- Corresponding author. Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, 256 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710068, China.
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- Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology of Shaanxi Province, Central Lab of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Infection and Immune Diseases, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, China
- Corresponding author. Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, 256 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710068, China.
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Guleria G, Thakur S, Shandilya M, Sharma S, Thakur S, Kalia S. Nanotechnology for sustainable agro-food systems: The need and role of nanoparticles in protecting plants and improving crop productivity. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 194:533-549. [PMID: 36521290 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2022.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The rapid population growth and environmental challenges in agriculture need innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the growing need for food worldwide. Recent nanotechnological advances found its broad applicability in agriculture's protection and post-harvesting. Engineered nanomaterials play a vital role in plant regulation, seed germination, and genetic manipulation. Their size, surface morphology, properties, and composition were designed for controlled release and enhanced properties in agriculture and the food industry. Nanoparticles can potentially be applied for the targeted and controlled delivery of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, plant growth regulators, etc. This help to eliminate the use of chemical-based pesticides and their water solubility, protect agrochemicals from breakdown and degradation, improve soil health, and naturally control crop pathogens, weeds, and insects, ultimately leading to enhanced crop growth and production capacity in the food industry. They can be effectively utilized for nano-encapsulation, seed germination, genetic manipulation, etc., for protecting plants and improving crop productivity, safe and improved food quality, and monitoring climate conditions. Nanoparticles played a crucial role in the uptake and translocation processes, genetically modifying the crops, high seed germination, and productivity. In this article, we have reviewed some important applications of nanoparticles for sustainable agro-food systems. The need and role of nanotechnology concerning challenges and problems faced by agriculture and the food industry are critically discussed, along with the limitations and future prospects of nanoparticles.
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- Geetika Guleria
- Department of Biotechnology, Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Sirmour, (H.P), 173101, India
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- School of Basic and Applied Science, Lingayas Vidyapeeth, Faridabad, India
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science, Shoolini University, Solan, 173229, H.P, India
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Sirmour, (H.P), 173101, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Sirmour, (H.P), 173101, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Army Cadet College Wing of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248007, India.
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Gandha Gogoi N, Dutta P, Saikia J, Handique JG. Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and BSA Binding Properties of Curcumin Caffeate Capped Silver Nanoparticles Prepared by Greener Method. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202203989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Nishi Gandha Gogoi
- Department of Chemistry Dibrugarh University 786004 Dibrugarh Assam India
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- Department of Physics Dibrugarh University 786004 Dibrugarh Assam India
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- Department of Chemistry Dibrugarh University 786004 Dibrugarh Assam India
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Manzoor Y, Hasan M, Zafar A, Dilshad M, Ahmed MM, Tariq T, Hassan SG, Hassan SG, Shaheen A, Caprioli G, Shu X. Incubating Green Synthesized Iron Oxide Nanorods for Proteomics-Derived Motif Exploration: A Fusion to Deep Learning Oncogenesis. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:47996-48006. [PMID: 36591177 PMCID: PMC9798745 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The nanotechnological arena has revolutionized the diagnostic efficacies by investigating the protein corona. This displays provoking proficiencies in determining biomarkers and diagnostic fingerprints for early detection and advanced therapeutics. The green synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles were prepared via Withania coagulans and were well characterized using UV-visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and nano-LC mass spectrophotometry. Iron oxides were rod-shaped with an average size of 17.32 nm and have crystalline properties. The as-synthesized nanotool mediated firm nano biointeraction with the proteins in treatment with nine different cancers. The resultant of the proteome series was filtered oddly that highlighted the variant proteins within the differentially expressed proteins on behalf of nano-bioinformatics. Further magnification focused on S13_N, RS15, RAB, and 14_3_3 domains and few abundant motifs that aid scanning biomarkers. The entire set of variant proteins contracting to common proteins elucidates the underlining mechanical proteins that are marginally assessed using the robotic nanotechnology. Additionally, the iron rods indirectly possess a prognostic effect in manipulating expression of proteins through a smarter route. Thereby, such biologically designed nanotools provide a dual approach for medical studies.
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- Yasmeen Manzoor
- Department
of Biotechnology, The Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and
Bioinformatics, The Islamia University of
Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Department
of Biotechnology, The Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and
Bioinformatics, The Islamia University of
Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
- College of
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai
Agriculture University and Engineering Guangzhou, Guangzhou 510225, PR China
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- Department
of Biotechnology, The Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and
Bioinformatics, The Islamia University of
Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 510225, PR China
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- Department
of Biotechnology, The Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and
Bioinformatics, The Islamia University of
Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Department
of Bioinformatics, The Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and
Bioinformatics, The Islamia University of
Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Department
of Biotechnology, The Institute of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and
Bioinformatics, The Islamia University of
Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- National
Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Cantonment, Karachi 75510, Pakistan
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- College
of Information Science and Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- Deaprtment
of Chemistry, Govt, Sadiq College Women
University, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Chemistry
Interdisciplinary Project (CHip), School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, Camerino 62032, Italy
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- College of
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai
Agriculture University and Engineering Guangzhou, Guangzhou 510225, PR China
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Nierenberg D, Flores O, Fox D, Sip YYL, Finn CM, Ghozlan H, Cox A, Coathup M, McKinstry KK, Zhai L, Khaled AR. Macromolecules Absorbed from Influenza Infection-Based Sera Modulate the Cellular Uptake of Polymeric Nanoparticles. Biomimetics (Basel) 2022; 7:biomimetics7040219. [PMID: 36546919 PMCID: PMC9775140 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics7040219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Optimizing the biological identity of nanoparticles (NPs) for efficient tumor uptake remains challenging. The controlled formation of a protein corona on NPs through protein absorption from biofluids could favor a biological identity that enables tumor accumulation. To increase the diversity of proteins absorbed by NPs, sera derived from Influenza A virus (IAV)-infected mice were used to pre-coat NPs formed using a hyperbranched polyester polymer (HBPE-NPs). HBPE-NPs, encapsulating a tracking dye or cancer drug, were treated with sera from days 3-6 of IAV infection (VS3-6), and uptake of HBPE-NPs by breast cancer cells was examined. Cancer cells demonstrated better uptake of HBPE-NPs pre-treated with VS3-6 over polyethylene glycol (PEG)-HBPE-NPs, a standard NP surface modification. The uptake of VS5 pre-treated HBPE-NPs by monocytic cells (THP-1) was decreased over PEG-HBPE-NPs. VS5-treated HBPE-NPs delivered a cancer drug more efficiently and displayed better in vivo distribution over controls, remaining stable even after interacting with endothelial cells. Using a proteomics approach, proteins absorbed from sera-treated HBPE-NPs were identified, such as thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1), that could bind multiple cancer cell receptors. Our findings indicate that serum collected during an immune response to infection is a rich source of macromolecules that are absorbed by NPs and modulate their biological identity, achieving rationally designed uptake by targeted cell types.
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- Daniel Nierenberg
- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USA
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- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USA
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- NanoScience Technology Science Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32826, USA
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA
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- NanoScience Technology Science Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32826, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA
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- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USA
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- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USA
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- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USA
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- Biionix Cluster and Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USA
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- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USA
- NanoScience Technology Science Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32826, USA
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- NanoScience Technology Science Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32826, USA
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA
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- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32827, USA
- NanoScience Technology Science Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32826, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-407-266-7035
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Zhang N, Xiong G, Liu Z. Toxicity of metal-based nanoparticles: Challenges in the nano era. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1001572. [PMID: 36619393 PMCID: PMC9822575 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1001572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
With the rapid progress of nanotechnology, various nanoparticles (NPs) have been applicated in our daily life. In the field of nanotechnology, metal-based NPs are an important component of engineered NPs, including metal and metal oxide NPs, with a variety of biomedical applications. However, the unique physicochemical properties of metal-based NPs confer not only promising biological effects but also pose unexpected toxic threats to human body at the same time. For safer application of metal-based NPs in humans, we should have a comprehensive understanding of NP toxicity. In this review, we summarize our current knowledge about metal-based NPs, including the physicochemical properties affecting their toxicity, mechanisms of their toxicity, their toxicological assessment, the potential strategies to mitigate their toxicity and current status of regulatory movement on their toxicity. Hopefully, in the near future, through the convergence of related disciplines, the development of nanotoxicity research will be significantly promoted, thereby making the application of metal-based NPs in humans much safer.
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- Naiding Zhang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Science and Research, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China,*Correspondence: Zhenjie Liu,
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Wu J, Zhu Z, Liu W, Zhang Y, Kang Y, Liu J, Hu C, Wang R, Zhang M, Chen L, Shao L. How Nanoparticles Open the Paracellular Route of Biological Barriers: Mechanisms, Applications, and Prospects. ACS NANO 2022; 16:15627-15652. [PMID: 36121682 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c05317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Biological barriers are essential physiological protective systems and obstacles to drug delivery. Nanoparticles (NPs) can access the paracellular route of biological barriers, either causing adverse health impacts on humans or producing therapeutic opportunities. This Review introduces the structural and functional influences of NPs on the key components that govern the paracellular route, mainly tight junctions, adherens junctions, and cytoskeletons. Furthermore, we evaluate their interaction mechanisms and address the influencing factors that determine the ability of NPs to open the paracellular route, which provides a better knowledge of how NPs can open the paracellular route in a safer and more controllable way. Finally, we summarize limitations in the research models and methodologies of the existing research in the field and provide future research direction. This Review demonstrates the in-depth causes for the reversible opening or destruction of the integrity of barriers generated by NPs; more importantly, it contributes insights into the design of NP-based medications to boost paracellular drug delivery efficiency.
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- Junrong Wu
- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou 510515, China
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Hu J, Tian J, Yuan T, Yin Q, Yin J. The critical role of nanoparticle sizes in the interactions between gold nanoparticles and ABC transporters in zebrafish embryos. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 251:106286. [PMID: 36084499 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2022.106286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Despite the increasing evidences for adenosine triphosphate-binding cassette (ABC transporters)-mediated efflux of nanoparticles, the universality of these phenomena and the determining factors for the process remained to be clarified. This paper aimed to systemically investigate the role of nanoparticle size in the interactions between adenosine triphosphate-binding cassette (ABC transporters) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs, 3 nm, 19 nm, and 84 nm, named as Au-3, Au-19, and Au-84) in zebrafish embryos. The results showed that all the three AuNPs induced significant toxicity as reflected by delayed hatching of embryos, decreased glutathione (GSH) contents, and increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Under the hindrance of embryo chorions, smaller AuNPs could more easily accumulate in the embryos, causing higher toxicity. Addition of transporter inhibitors enhanced the accumulation and toxicity of Au-3 and Au-19, and these nanoparticles induced the expressions of abcc2 and abcb4, indicating a fact that Au-3 and Au-19 were the potential substrates of ABC transporters, but these phenomena were barely found for Au-84. On the contrary, Au-84 suppressed the gene expressions of various ABC transporters like abcc1, abcg5, and abcg8. With specific suppressors, transcription factors like nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor-2 (Nrf2) and pregnane X receptor (Pxr) were found to be important in the induction of ABC transporters by AuNPs. After all, these results revealed a vital role of nanoparticle sizes in the interactions between ABC transporters and AuNPs in zebrafish embryos, and the critical size could be around 19 nm. Such information would be beneficial in assessing the environmental risk of nanoparticles, as well as their interactions with other chemical toxicants.
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- Jia Hu
- School of Biology & Basic Medical Sciences, Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- CAS Key Lab of Bio-Medical Diagnostics, Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215163, China; Jinan Guo Ke Medical Technology Development Co. Ltd., Jinan, China
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- CAS Key Lab of Bio-Medical Diagnostics, Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215163, China; Jinan Guo Ke Medical Technology Development Co. Ltd., Jinan, China
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- Department of Geriatric Neurology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China
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- CAS Key Lab of Bio-Medical Diagnostics, Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215163, China; Jinan Guo Ke Medical Technology Development Co. Ltd., Jinan, China.
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Tomak A, Yilancioglu B, Winkler D, Karakus CO. Protein corona formation on silver nanoparticles under different conditions. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Obeng EM, Fianu I, Danquah MK. Multivalent ACE2 engineering-A promising pathway for advanced coronavirus nanomedicine development. NANO TODAY 2022; 46:101580. [PMID: 35942040 PMCID: PMC9350675 DOI: 10.1016/j.nantod.2022.101580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The spread of coronavirus diseases has resulted in a clarion call to develop potent drugs and vaccines even as different strains appear beyond human prediction. An initial step that is integral to the viral entry into host cells results from an active-targeted interaction of the viral spike (S) proteins and the cell surface receptor, called angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). Thus, engineered ACE2 has been an interesting decoy inhibitor against emerging coronavirus infestation. This article discusses promising innovative ACE2 engineering pathways for current and emerging coronavirus therapeutic development. First, we provide a brief discussion of some ACE2-associated human coronaviruses and their cell invasion mechanism. Then, we describe and contrast the individual spike proteins and ACE2 receptor interactions, highlighting crucial hotspots across the ACE2-associated coronaviruses. Lastly, we address the importance of multivalency in ACE2 nanomedicine engineering and discuss novel approaches to develop and achieve multivalent therapeutic outcomes. Beyond coronaviruses, these approaches will serve as a paradigm to develop new and improved treatment technologies against pathogens that use ACE2 receptor for invasion.
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- Eugene M Obeng
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, 37077 Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee, 615 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403, United States
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Poulsen KM, Payne CK. Concentration and composition of the protein corona as a function of incubation time and serum concentration: an automated approach to the protein corona. Anal Bioanal Chem 2022; 414:7265-7275. [PMID: 36018335 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-022-04278-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Nanoparticles in contact with proteins form a "corona" of proteins adsorbed on the nanoparticle surface. Subsequent biological responses are then mediated by the adsorbed proteins rather than the bare nanoparticles. The use of nanoparticles as nanomedicines and biosensors would be greatly improved if researchers were able to predict which specific proteins will adsorb on a nanoparticle surface. We use a recently developed automated workflow with a liquid handling robot and low-cost proteomics to determine the concentration and composition of the protein corona formed on carboxylate-modified iron oxide nanoparticles (200 nm) as a function of incubation time and serum concentration. We measure the concentration of the resulting protein corona with a colorimetric assay and the composition of the corona with proteomics, reporting both abundance and enrichment relative to the fetal bovine serum (FBS) proteins used to form the corona. Incubation time was found to be an important parameter for corona concentration and composition at high (100% FBS) incubation concentrations, with only a slight effect at low (10%) FBS concentrations. In addition to these findings, we describe two methodological advances to help reduce the cost associated with protein corona experiments. We have automated the digest step necessary for proteomics and measured the variability between triplicate samples at each stage of the proteomics experiments. Overall, these results demonstrate the importance of understanding the multiple parameters that influence corona formation, provide new tools for corona characterization, and advance bioanalytical research in nanomaterials.
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- Karsten M Poulsen
- Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA.
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Sethuram L, Thomas J, Mukherjee A, Chandrasekaran N. A review on contemporary nanomaterial-based therapeutics for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) with special reference to the Indian scenario. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:2367-2398. [PMID: 36134136 PMCID: PMC9418054 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00859e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a predominant chronic metabolic syndrome, resulting in various complications and high mortality associated with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Approximately 15-30% of diabetic patients suffer from DFUs, which is expected to increase annually. The major challenges in treating DFUs are associated with wound infections, alterations to inflammatory responses, angiogenesis and lack of extracellular matrix (ECM) components. Furthermore, the lack of targeted therapy and efficient wound dressings for diabetic wounds often results in extended hospitalization and limb amputations. Hence, it is essential to develop and improve DFU-specific therapies. Nanomaterial-based innovative approaches have tremendous potential for preventing and treating wound infections of bacterial origin. They have greater benefits compared to traditional wound dressing approaches. In this approach, the physiochemical features of nanomaterials allow researchers to employ different methods for diabetic wound healing applications. In this review, the status and prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and amputations due to DFUs in India, the pathophysiology of DFUs and their complications are discussed. Additionally, nanomaterial-based approaches such as the use of nanoemulsions, nanoparticles, nanoliposomes and nanofibers for the treatment of DFUs are studied. Besides, emerging therapeutics such as bioengineered skin substitutes and nanomaterial-based innovative approaches such as antibacterial hyperthermia therapy and gene therapy for the treatment of DFUs are highlighted. The present nanomaterial-based techniques provide a strong base for future therapeutic approaches for skin regeneration strategies in the treatment of diabetic wounds.
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- Lakshimipriya Sethuram
- Centre for Nanobiotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore Tamilnadu India +91 416 2243092 +91 416 2202624
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- Centre for Nanobiotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore Tamilnadu India +91 416 2243092 +91 416 2202624
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- Centre for Nanobiotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore Tamilnadu India +91 416 2243092 +91 416 2202624
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- Centre for Nanobiotechnology, Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore Tamilnadu India +91 416 2243092 +91 416 2202624
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