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Chen Y, Wang Y, Shi J, Guo C, Qi L, Zhao J, Luo S, Zhou H, Lu X, Fan Q. Highly Effective Pyroelectric Catalysis for Simultaneous Tumor-Targeted Dynamic Therapy and Gentle Photothermal Therapy by Oxygen-Vacancy-Rich CeO 2-BaTiO 3 Nanorods. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400781. [PMID: 38738822 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Pyroelectric nanostructures can effectively generate temperature-mediated reactive oxygen species (ROS) through the pyroelectric effect, providing promise for treating hypoxic tumors; and therefore, the synergistic application of photothermal therapy (PTT) and pyroelectric dynamic therapy (PEDT) presents an intriguing approach for cancer therapy. However, this method still faces challenges in improving pyroelectric catalysis and achieving precise tumor localization. In this study, a nano-heterojunction based on CeO2-BaTiO3 nanorods (IR1061@PCBNR) is reported, which exhibits highly effective pyroelectric catalysis for simultaneous tumor-targeted dynamic therapy and gentle photothermal therapy through the utilization of the rich oxygen vacancies. The oxygen vacancies create active sites that facilitate the migration of pyroelectrically-induced charge carriers, improving charge separation and ROS generation. IR1061@PCBNR also demonstrates high tumor penetration; while, minimizing damage to normal cells. This precise nanomedicine strategy holds great potential for advancing dynamic cancer therapies by overcoming the limitations of conventional approaches.
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- Ying Chen
- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Post & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210021, China
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Post & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210021, China
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Post & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210021, China
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Post & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210021, China
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Post & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210021, China
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Post & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210021, China
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Post & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210021, China
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Post & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) & School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing, 211816, China
- Zhengzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays and Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Post & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210021, China
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Han M, Yildiz E, Bozuyuk U, Aydin A, Yu Y, Bhargava A, Karaz S, Sitti M. Janus microparticles-based targeted and spatially-controlled piezoelectric neural stimulation via low-intensity focused ultrasound. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2013. [PMID: 38443369 PMCID: PMC10915158 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46245-4] [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: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Electrical stimulation is a fundamental tool in studying neural circuits, treating neurological diseases, and advancing regenerative medicine. Injectable, free-standing piezoelectric particle systems have emerged as non-genetic and wireless alternatives for electrode-based tethered stimulation systems. However, achieving cell-specific and high-frequency piezoelectric neural stimulation remains challenging due to high-intensity thresholds, non-specific diffusion, and internalization of particles. Here, we develop cell-sized 20 μm-diameter silica-based piezoelectric magnetic Janus microparticles (PEMPs), enabling clinically-relevant high-frequency neural stimulation of primary neurons under low-intensity focused ultrasound. Owing to its functionally anisotropic design, half of the PEMP acts as a piezoelectric electrode via conjugated barium titanate nanoparticles to induce electrical stimulation, while the nickel-gold nanofilm-coated magnetic half provides spatial and orientational control on neural stimulation via external uniform rotating magnetic fields. Furthermore, surface functionalization with targeting antibodies enables cell-specific binding/targeting and stimulation of dopaminergic neurons. Taking advantage of such functionalities, the PEMP design offers unique features towards wireless neural stimulation for minimally invasive treatment of neurological diseases.
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- Mertcan Han
- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
- Institute for Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zurich, 8092, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
- Institute for Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zurich, 8092, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Physical Intelligence Department, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany.
- Institute for Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zurich, 8092, Zurich, Switzerland.
- School of Medicine and College of Engineering, Koç University, 34450, Istanbul, Türkiye.
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Xiang Z, Xu L, Shan Y, Cui X, Shi B, Xi Y, Ren P, Zheng X, Zhao C, Luo D, Li Z. Tumor microenviroment-responsive self-assembly of barium titanate nanoparticles with enhanced piezoelectric catalysis capabilities for efficient tumor therapy. Bioact Mater 2024; 33:251-261. [PMID: 38059123 PMCID: PMC10696196 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.11.004] [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: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Catalytic therapy based on piezoelectric nanoparticles has become one of the effective strategies to eliminate tumors. However, it is still a challenge to improve the tumor delivery efficiency of piezoelectric nanoparticles, so that they can penetrate normal tissues while specifically aggregating at tumor sites and subsequently generating large amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS) to achieve precise and efficient tumor clearance. In the present study, we successfully fabricated tumor microenvironment-responsive assembled barium titanate nanoparticles (tma-BTO NPs): in the neutral pH environment of normal tissues, tma-BTO NPs were monodisperse and possessed the ability to cross the intercellular space; whereas, the acidic environment of the tumor triggered the self-assembly of tma-BTO NPs to form submicron-scale aggregates, and deposited in the tumor microenvironment. The self-assembled tma-BTO NPs not only caused mechanical damage to tumor cells; more interestingly, they also exhibited enhanced piezoelectric catalytic efficiency and produced more ROS than monodisperse nanoparticles under ultrasonic excitation, attributed to the mutual extrusion of neighboring particles within the confined space of the assembly. tma-BTO NPs exhibited differential cytotoxicity against tumor cells and normal cells, and the stronger piezoelectric catalysis and mechanical damage induced by the assemblies resulted in significant apoptosis of mouse breast cancer cells (4T1); while there was little damage to mouse embryo osteoblast precursor cells (MC3T3-E1) under the same treatment conditions. Animal experiments confirmed that peritumoral injection of tma-BTO NPs combined with ultrasound therapy can effectively inhibit tumor progression non-invasively. The tumor microenvironment-responsive self-assembly strategy opens up new perspectives for future precise piezoelectric-catalyzed tumor therapy.
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- Zhuo Xiang
- Center on Nanoenergy Research, School of Physical Science & Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety & CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology of China, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Center on Nanoenergy Research, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Foshan University, Foshan, 528225, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Center on Nanoenergy Research, School of Physical Science & Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Dai J, Shao J, Zhang Y, Hang R, Yao X, Bai L, Hang R. Piezoelectric dressings for advanced wound healing. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:1973-1990. [PMID: 38305583 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02492j] [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: 02/03/2024]
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The treatment of chronic refractory wounds poses significant challenges and threats to both human society and the economy. Existing research studies demonstrate that electrical stimulation fosters cell proliferation and migration and promotes the production of cytokines that expedites the wound healing process. Presently, clinical settings utilize electrical stimulation devices for wound treatment, but these devices often present issues such as limited portability and the necessity for frequent recharging. A cutting-edge wound dressing employing the piezoelectric effect could transform mechanical energy into electrical energy, thereby providing continuous electrical stimulation and accelerating wound healing, effectively addressing these concerns. This review primarily reviews the selection of piezoelectric materials and their application in wound dressing design, offering a succinct overview of these materials and their underlying mechanisms. This study also provides a perspective on the current limitations of piezoelectric wound dressings and the future development of multifunctional dressings harnessing the piezoelectric effect.
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- Jinjun Dai
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Biomedical Metal Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China.
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- Taikang Bybo Dental, Zhuhai, 519100, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Biomedical Metal Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China.
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Biomedical Metal Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China.
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Biomedical Metal Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China.
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Biomedical Metal Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China.
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Çobandede Z, Çulha M. Ultrasound stimulated piezoelectric barium titanate and boron nitride nanotubes in nonconductive poly- ε-caprolactone nanofibrous scaffold for bone tissue engineering. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:135101. [PMID: 38081081 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad1446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Nanomaterials can provide unique solutions for the problems experienced in tissue engineering by improving a scaffold's physico-bio-chemical properties. With its piezoelectric property, bone is an active tissue with easy adaptation and remodeling through complicated mechanisms of electromechanical operations. Although poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) is an excellent polymer for bone tissue engineering, it is lack of conductivity. In this study, piezoelectric barium titanates (BaTiO3) and boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) are used as ultrasound (US) stimulated piezoelectric components in PCL to mimic piezoelectric nature of bone tissue. Electric-responsive Human Osteoblast cells on the scaffolds were stimulated by applying low-frequency US during cell growth. Biocompatibility, cell adhesion, alkaline phosphatase activities and mineralization of osteoblast cells on piezo-composite scaffolds were investigated. BaTiO3or BNNTs as reinforcement agents improved physical and mechanical properties of PCL scaffolds.In vitrostudies show that the use of BaTiO3or BNNTs as additives in non-conductive scaffolds significantly induces and increases the osteogenic activities even without US stimulation. Although BaTiO3is one of the best piezoelectric materials, the improvement is more dramatic in the case of BNNTs with the increased mineralization, and excellent chemical and mechanical properties.
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- Zehra Çobandede
- Department of Genetics and Bioenginering, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey
- Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Tuzla, Istanbul, 34956, Turkey
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- Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Tuzla, Istanbul, 34956, Turkey
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States of America
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Mahmoud MA, Alsehli BR, Alotaibi MT, Hosni M, Shahat A. A comprehensive review on the application of semiconducting materials in the degradation of effluents and water splitting. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:3466-3494. [PMID: 38141122 PMCID: PMC10794432 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31353-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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In this comprehensive review article, we delve into the critical intersection of environmental science and materials science. The introduction sets the stage by emphasizing the global water shortage crisis and the dire consequences of untreated effluents on ecosystems and human health. As we progress into the second section, we embark on an intricate exploration of piezoelectric and photocatalytic principles, illuminating their significance in wastewater treatment and sustainable energy production. The heart of our review is dedicated to a detailed analysis of the detrimental impacts of effluents on human health, underscoring the urgency of effective treatment methods. We dissected three key materials in the realm of piezo-photocatalysis: ZnO-based materials, BaTiO3-based materials, and bismuth-doped materials. Each material is scrutinized for its unique properties and applications in the removal of pollutants from wastewater, offering a comprehensive understanding of their potential to address this critical issue. Furthermore, our exploration extends to the realm of hydrogen production, where we discuss various types of hydrogen and the role of piezo-photocatalysis in generating clean and sustainable hydrogen. By illuminating the synergistic potential of these advanced materials and technologies, we pave the way for innovative solutions to the pressing challenges of water pollution and renewable energy production. This review article not only serves as a valuable resource for researchers and scholars in the fields of material science and environmental engineering but also underscores the pivotal role of interdisciplinary approaches in addressing complex global issues.
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- Muhammed A Mahmoud
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Suez University, Suez, 43518, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Taibah University, 30002, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Turabah University College, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, 21944, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Applied Research On the Environment and Sustainability, The American University in Cairo, Cairo, 11835, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Suez University, Suez, 43518, Egypt.
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SanaUllah I, Khan S, Ali D, Sajjad A, Shamaila S, Kanwal Z, Sabri AN, Atiq S, Naseem S, Riaz S. Investigation and optimization of In-Vitro behaviour of Perovskite barium titanate as a scaffold and protective coatings. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 149:106215. [PMID: 37984284 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106215] [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: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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The piezoelectric effect is widely known to have a significant physiological function in bone development, remodeling, and fracture repair. As a well-known piezoelectric material, barium titanate is particularly appealing as a scaffold layer to improve bone tissue engineering applications. Currently, the chemical bath deposition method is used to prepare green synthesized barium titanate coatings to improve mechanical and biological characteristics. Molarity of the solutions, an essential parameter in chemical synthesis, is changed at room temperature (0.1-1.2 Molar) to prepare coatings. The XRD spectra for as deposited coatings indicate amorphous behavior, while polycrystalline nature of coatings is observed after annealing (300 °C). Coatings prepared with solutions of relatively low molarities, i.e. from 0.1 to 0.8 M, exhibit mixed tetragonal - cubic phases. However, the tetragonal phase of Perovskite barium titanate is observed using solution molarities of 1.0 M and 1.2 M. Relatively high value of transmission, i.e. ∼80%, is observed for the coatings prepared with high molarities. Band gap of annealed coatings varies between 3.47 and 3.70 eV. For 1.2 M sample, the maximum spontaneous polarization (Ps) is 0.327x10-3 (μC/cm2) and the residual polarization (Pr) is 0.072x10-3 (μC/cm2). For 1.2M solution, a high hardness value (1510 HV) is recorded, with a fracture toughness of 28.80 MPam-1/2. Low values of weight loss, after dipping the coatings in simulated body fluid, is observed. The antibacterial activity of BaTiO3 is tested against E. coli and Bacillus subtilis. Drug encapsulation capability is also tested for different time intervals. As a result, CBD-based coatings are a promising nominee for use as scaffold and protective coatings.
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- Ifra SanaUllah
- Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
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Wang N, Wang H, Weng D, Wang Y, Yu L, Wang F, Zhang T, Liu J, He Z. Nanomaterials for small diameter vascular grafts: overview and outlook. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6751-6767. [PMID: 38059025 PMCID: PMC10696638 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00666b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Small-diameter vascular grafts (SDVGs) cannot meet current clinical demands owing to their suboptimal long-term patency rate. Various materials have been employed to address this issue, including nanomaterials (NMs), which have demonstrated exceptional capabilities and promising application potentials. In this review, the utilization of NMs in different forms, including nanoparticles, nanofibers, and nanofilms, in the SDVG field is discussed, and future perspectives for the development of NM-loading SDVGs are highlighted. It is expected that this review will provide helpful information to scholars in the innovative interdiscipline of cardiovascular disease treatment and NM.
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- Nuoxin Wang
- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering of Guizhou Province, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- The Clinical Stem Cell Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- The First Clinical Institute, Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering of Guizhou Province, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563006 Guizhou China
- The Second Clinical Institute, Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering of Guizhou Province, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- The First Clinical Institute, Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering of Guizhou Province, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- The First Clinical Institute, Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering of Guizhou Province, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- The Clinical Stem Cell Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563006 Guizhou China
- The Second Clinical Institute, Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004 Guizhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering of Guizhou Province, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- The Clinical Stem Cell Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering of Guizhou Province, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- The Clinical Stem Cell Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
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- Key Laboratory of Cell Engineering of Guizhou Province, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- The Clinical Stem Cell Research Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- The First Clinical Institute, Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Zunyi 563003 Guizhou China
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Baraskar BG, Kolekar YD, Thombare BR, James AR, Kambale RC, Ramana CV. Enhanced Piezoelectric, Ferroelectric, and Electrostrictive Properties of Lead-Free (1-x)BCZT-(x)BCST Electroceramics with Energy Harvesting Capability. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300549. [PMID: 37203304 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Next-generation electronics and energy technologies can now be developed as a result of the design, discovery, and development of novel, environmental friendly lead (Pb)-free ferroelectric materials with improved characteristics and performance. However, there have only been a few reports of such complex materials' design with multi-phase interfacial chemistry, which can facilitate enhanced properties and performance. In this context, herein, novel lead-free piezoelectric materials (1-x)Ba0.95 Ca0.05 Ti0.95 Zr0.05 O3 -(x)Ba0.95 Ca0.05 Ti0.95 Sn0.05 O3 , are reported, which are represented as (1-x)BCZT-(x)BCST, with demonstrated excellent properties and energy harvesting performance. The (1-x)BCZT-(x)BCST materials are synthesized by high-temperature solid-state ceramic reaction method by varying x in the full range (x = 0.00-1.00). In-depth exploration research is performed on the structural, dielectric, ferroelectric, and electro-mechanical properties of (1-x)BCZT-(x)BCST ceramics. The formation of perovskite structure for all ceramics without the presence of any impurity phases is confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses, which also reveals that the Ca2+ , Zr4+ , and Sn4+ are well dispersed within the BaTiO3 lattice. For all (1-x)BCZT-(x)BCST ceramics, thorough investigation of phase formation and phase-stability using XRD, Rietveld refinement, Raman spectroscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), and temperature-dependent dielectric measurements provide conclusive evidence for the coexistence of orthorhombic + tetragonal (Amm2 + P4mm) phases at room temperature. The steady transition of Amm2 crystal symmetry to P4mm crystal symmetry with increasing x content is also demonstrated by Rietveld refinement data and related analyses. The phase transition temperatures, rhombohedral-orthorhombic (TR-O ), orthorhombic- tetragonal (TO-T ), and tetragonal-cubic (TC ), gradually shift toward lower temperature with increasing x content. For (1-x)BCZT-(x)BCST ceramics, significantly improved dielectric and ferroelectric properties are observed, including relatively high dielectric constant εr ≈ 1900-3300 (near room temperature), εr ≈ 8800-12 900 (near Curie temperature), dielectric loss, tan δ ≈ 0.01-0.02, remanent polarization Pr ≈ 9.4-14 µC cm-2 , coercive electric field Ec ≈ 2.5-3.6 kV cm-1 . Further, high electric field-induced strain S ≈ 0.12-0.175%, piezoelectric charge coefficient d33 ≈ 296-360 pC N-1 , converse piezoelectric coefficient( d 33 ∗ ) ave ${( {d_{33}^*} )}_{{\rm{ave}}}$ ≈ 240-340 pm V-1 , planar electromechanical coupling coefficient kp ≈ 0.34-0.45, and electrostrictive coefficient (Q33 )avg ≈ 0.026-0.038 m4 C-2 are attained. Output performance with respect to mechanical energy demonstrates that the (0.6)BCZT-(0.4)BCST composition (x = 0.4) displays better efficiency for generating electrical energy and, thus, the synthesized lead-free piezoelectric (1-x)BCZT-(x)BCST samples are suitable for energy harvesting applications. The results and analyses point to the outcome that the (1-x)BCZT-(x)BCST ceramics as a potentially strong contender within the family of Pb-free piezoelectric materials for future electronics and energy harvesting device technologies.
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- Bharat G Baraskar
- Department of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India
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- Department of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India
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- Department of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India
- Institute of Geography and Geology, University of Greifswald, Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn Str. 17A, 17489, Greifswald, Germany
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- Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500058, India
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- Department of Physics, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra, 411007, India
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research (CMR), University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA
- Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, 79968, USA
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Wang Y, Zang P, Yang D, Zhang R, Gai S, Yang P. The fundamentals and applications of piezoelectric materials for tumor therapy: recent advances and outlook. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:1140-1184. [PMID: 36729448 DOI: 10.1039/d2mh01221a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Malignant tumors are one of the main diseases leading to death, and the vigorous development of nanotechnology has opened up new frontiers for antitumor therapy. Currently, researchers are focused on solving the biomedical challenges associated with traditional anti-tumor medical methods, promoting the research and development of nano-drug carriers and new nano-drugs, which brings great hope for improving the curative effect and reducing toxic and side effects. Among the new systems being investigated, piezoelectric nano biomaterials, including ferroelectrics, piezoelectric and pyroelectric materials, have recently received extensive attention for antitumor applications. By coupling force, light, magnetism or heat and electricity, polarized charges are generated in these materials microscopically, forming a piezo-potential and establishing a built-in electric field. Polarized charges can directly act on the materials in the tumor micro-environment and also assist in the separation of carriers and inhibit recombination based on piezoelectric theory and piezoelectric optoelectronic theory. Based on this, piezoelectric materials convert various forms of primary energy (such as light energy, mechanical energy, thermal energy and magnetic energy) from the surrounding environment into secondary energy (such as electrical energy and chemical energy). Herein, we review the basic theory and principles of piezoelectric materials, pyroelectric materials and ferroelectric materials as nanomedicine. Then, we summarize the types of piezoelectric materials reported to date and their wide applications in treatment, imaging, device construction and probe detection in various tumor treatment fields. Based on this, we discuss the relevant characteristics and post-processing strategies of nano piezoelectric biomaterials to obtain the maximum piezoelectric response. Finally, we present the key challenges and future prospects for the development of ferroelectric, piezoelectric and pyroelectric nanomaterial-based nanoagents for efficient energy harvesting and conversion for desirable therapeutic outcomes.
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- Yan Wang
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
- Yantai Research Institute, Harbin Engineering University, Yantai 264000, P. R. China
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Sood A, Desseigne M, Dev A, Maurizi L, Kumar A, Millot N, Han SS. A Comprehensive Review on Barium Titanate Nanoparticles as a Persuasive Piezoelectric Material for Biomedical Applications: Prospects and Challenges. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206401. [PMID: 36585372 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Stimulation of cells with electrical cues is an imperative approach to interact with biological systems and has been exploited in clinical practices over a wide range of pathological ailments. This bioelectric interface has been extensively explored with the help of piezoelectric materials, leading to remarkable advancement in the past two decades. Among other members of this fraternity, colloidal perovskite barium titanate (BaTiO3 ) has gained substantial interest due to its noteworthy properties which includes high dielectric constant and excellent ferroelectric properties along with acceptable biocompatibility. Significant progression is witnessed for BaTiO3 nanoparticles (BaTiO3 NPs) as potent candidates for biomedical applications and in wearable bioelectronics, making them a promising personal healthcare platform. The current review highlights the nanostructured piezoelectric bio interface of BaTiO3 NPs in applications comprising drug delivery, tissue engineering, bioimaging, bioelectronics, and wearable devices. Particular attention has been dedicated toward the fabrication routes of BaTiO3 NPs along with different approaches for its surface modifications. This review offers a comprehensive discussion on the utility of BaTiO3 NPs as active devices rather than passive structural unit behaving as carriers for biomolecules. The employment of BaTiO3 NPs presents new scenarios and opportunity in the vast field of nanomedicines for biomedical applications.
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- Ankur Sood
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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- Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne, UMR 6303 CNRS/Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 9 Avenue Alain Savary, BP 47870, Dijon, 21078, France
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis, 2921 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA
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- Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne, UMR 6303 CNRS/Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 9 Avenue Alain Savary, BP 47870, Dijon, 21078, France
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
- Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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- Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne, UMR 6303 CNRS/Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 9 Avenue Alain Savary, BP 47870, Dijon, 21078, France
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
- Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, 38541, South Korea
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Zheng Y, Zhao L, Li Y, Zhang X, Zhang W, Wang J, Liu L, An W, Jiao H, Ma C. Nanostructure Mediated Piezoelectric Effect of Tetragonal BaTiO 3 Coatings on Bone Mesenchymal Stem Cell Shape and Osteogenic Differentiation. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24044051. [PMID: 36835464 PMCID: PMC9961896 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24044051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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In recent years, porous titanium (Ti) scaffolds with BaTiO3 coatings have been designed to promote bone regeneration. However, the phase transitions of BaTiO3 have been understudied, and their coatings have yielded low effective piezoelectric coefficients (EPCs < 1 pm/V). In addition, piezoelectric nanomaterials bring many advantages in eliciting cell-specific responses. However, no study has attempted to design a nanostructured BaTiO3 coating with high EPCs. Herein, nanoparticulate tetragonal phase BaTiO3 coatings with cube-like nanoparticles but different effective piezoelectric coefficients were fabricated via anodization combining two hydrothermal processes. The effects of nanostructure-mediated piezoelectricity on the spreading, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation of human jaw bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hJBMSCs) were explored. We found that the nanostructured tetragonal BaTiO3 coatings exhibited good biocompatibility and an EPC-dependent inhibitory effect on hJBMSC proliferation. The nanostructured tetragonal BaTiO3 coatings of relatively smaller EPCs (<10 pm/V) exhibited hJBMSC elongation and reorientation, broad lamellipodia extension, strong intercellular connection and osteogenic differentiation enhancement. Overall, the improved hJBMSC characteristics make the nanostructured tetragonal BaTiO3 coatings promising for application on implant surfaces to promote osseointegration.
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- Yafei Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- Air Force Medical Center, The Fourth Military Medical University, 30 Fucheng Road, Beijing 100089, China
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- Air Force Medical Center, The Fourth Military Medical University, 30 Fucheng Road, Beijing 100089, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an 710048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an 710048, China
- Correspondence: (H.J.); (C.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
- Air Force Medical Center, The Fourth Military Medical University, 30 Fucheng Road, Beijing 100089, China
- Correspondence: (H.J.); (C.M.)
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Murugan C, Lee H, Park S. Tumor-targeted molybdenum disulfide@barium titanate core-shell nanomedicine for dual photothermal and chemotherapy of triple-negative breast cancer cells. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:1044-1056. [PMID: 36606505 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02382b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Combinational therapy can improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment by overcoming individual therapy shortcomings, leading to accelerated cancer cell apoptosis. Combinational cancer therapy is attained by a single nanosystem with multiple physicochemical properties providing an efficient synergistic therapy against cancer cells. Herein, we report a folate receptor-targeting dual-therapeutic (photothermal and chemotherapy) core-shell nanoparticle (CSNP) exhibiting a molybdenum disulfide core with a barium titanate shell (MoS2@BT) to improve therapeutic efficacy against triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) MDA-MB-231 cells. A simple hydrothermal approach was used to achieve the MoS2@BT CSNPs, and their diameter was calculated to be approximately 180 ± 25 nm. In addition to improving the photothermal efficiency and stability of the MoS2@BT CSNPs, their surface was functionalized with polydopamine (PDA) and subsequently modified with folic acid (FA) to achieve enhanced tumour-targeting CSNPs, named MoS2@BT-PDA-FA (MBPF). Then, gemcitabine (Gem) was loaded into the MBPF, and its loading and releasing efficacy were calculated to be 17.5 wt% and 64.5 ± 3%, respectively. Moreover, the photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE) of MBPF was estimated to be 35.3%, and it also showed better biocompatibility, which was determined by an MTT assay. The MBPF significantly increased the ambient temperature to 56.3 °C and triggered Gem release inside the TNBC cells when exposed to a near-infrared (NIR) laser (808 nm, 1.5 W cm-2, 5 min). Notably, the MoS2@BT-based nanosystem was used as a photothermal agent and a therapeutic drug-loading container for combating TNBC cells. Benefiting from the combined therapy, MBPF reduced TNBC cell viability to 81.3% due to its efficient synergistic effects. Thus, the proposed tumour-targeting MoS2@BT CSNP exhibits high drug loading, better biocompatibility, and improved anticancer efficacy toward TNBC cells due to its dual therapeutic approach in a single system, which opens up a new approach for dual cancer therapy.
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- Chandran Murugan
- Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, Multiscale Biomedical Robotics Laboratory, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu 42988, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, Multiscale Biomedical Robotics Laboratory, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu 42988, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, Multiscale Biomedical Robotics Laboratory, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu 42988, Republic of Korea.
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Choi Y, Hwang YC, Yu MK, Lee KW, Min KS. Effects of barium titanate on the dielectric constant, radiopacity, and biological properties of tricalcium silicate-based bioceramics. Dent Mater J 2023; 42:55-63. [PMID: 36244737 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2022-069] [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: 11/05/2022]
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This study evaluated the effect of barium titanate (BT) on the dielectricity, radiopacity, and biological properties of tricalcium silicate (C3S). C3S/BT samples were prepared with varying proportions of BT (0, 20, 40, and 60 wt%; referred to as BT00, BT20, BT40, and BT60, respectively). Dielectric constant and radiopacity were measured. Cytocompatibility was evaluated on human dental pulp cells. After surgical procedures on rat mandible, immunohistochemistry and Masson's trichrome staining were performed. The dielectric constant increased with higher proportions of BT (p<0.05). BT40 and BT60 satisfied the clinical guideline of radiopacity. There were no significant differences among groups in the cytocompatibility tests (p>0.05). New bone was observed well, along with the expressions of the dentin matrix protein 1 (DMP1), osteocalcin (OC), and osteonectin (ON) in BT40 and BT60. Conclusively, the contents of 40-60 wt% of BT in C3S provided proper radiopacity, favorable cytocompatibility, and beneficial effect on bone regeneration.
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- Yoorina Choi
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University.,Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University.,Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University.,Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University.,Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University.,Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University.,Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital
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Gheata A, Spada A, Wittwer M, Dhouib A, Molina E, Mugnier Y, Gerber-Lemaire S. Modulating the Surface Properties of Lithium Niobate Nanoparticles by Multifunctional Coatings Using Water-in-Oil Microemulsions. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:522. [PMID: 36770484 PMCID: PMC9921616 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as promising tools in biomedical applications, owing to their inherent physicochemical properties and their ease of functionalization. In all potential applications, the surface functionalization strategy is a key step to ensure that NPs are able to overcome the barriers encountered in physiological media, while introducing specific reactive moieties to enable post-functionalization. Silanization appears as a versatile NP-coating strategy, due to the biocompatibility and stability of silica, thus justifying the need for robust and well controlled silanization protocols. Herein, we describe a procedure for the silica coating of harmonic metal oxide NPs (LiNbO3, LNO) using a water-in-oil microemulsion (W/O ME) approach. Through optimized ME conditions, the silanization of LNO NPs was achieved by the condensation of silica precursors (TEOS, APTES derivatives) on the oxide surface, resulting in the formation of coated NPs displaying carboxyl (LNO@COOH) or azide (LNO@N3) reactive moieties. LNO@COOH NPs were further conjugated to an unnatural azido-containing small peptide to obtain silica-coated LNO NPs (LNO@Talys), displaying both azide and carboxyl moieties, which are well suited for biomedical applications due to the orthogonality of their surface functional groups, their colloidal stability in aqueous medium, and their anti-fouling properties.
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- Adrian Gheata
- Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Group for Functionalized Biomaterials, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Group for Functionalized Biomaterials, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Group for Functionalized Biomaterials, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
- Département de Chimie, École Normale Supérieure, PSL University, 75005 Paris, France
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- Université Savoie Mont-Blanc, SYMME, 74000 Annecy, France
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- Université Savoie Mont-Blanc, SYMME, 74000 Annecy, France
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Group for Functionalized Biomaterials, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Han J, Zhang Y, Wang X, Zhang G, Yu Z, Wang C, Xu T, Zhou Z, Yang X, Jin X, Liu C, Zhou L, Wang Y, Tang B, Guo S, Jiang H, Yu L. Ultrasound-mediated piezoelectric nanoparticle modulation of intrinsic cardiac autonomic nervous system for rate control in atrial fibrillation. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:655-665. [PMID: 36511142 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm01733d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Rate control is a cornerstone of atrial fibrillation treatment. Barium titanate nanoparticles (BTNPs) are piezoelectric nanomaterials that can generate local electromagnetic fields under ultrasound activation, stimulating nearby neuronal tissue. This study aimed to modulate the inferior right ganglionated plexus (IRGP) of the heart and reduce the ventricular rate during rapid atrial pacing (RAP)-induced atrial fibrillation using ultrasound-mediated BTNPs. Adult male beagles were randomly divided into a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) group (n = 6) and a BTNP group (n = 6). PBS or nanoparticles were injected into the IRGP of both groups before RAP. The biological safety of the material was evaluated according to electrophysiology recordings, thermal effects and level of inflammation. Compared to the PBS group, the BaTiO3 piezoelectric nanoparticle group had reduced ventricular rates in the sinus rhythm and atrial fibrillation models after stimulating the IRGP by applying ultrasound. In addition, transient stimulation by BTNPs did not lead to sustained neuronal excitation in the IRGP. The activation of the BTNPs did not induce inflammation or thermal damage effects in the IRGP. Ultrasound-mediated BTNP neuromodulation can significantly reduce the ventricular rate by stimulating the IRGP. Thus, ultrasound-mediated BTNP neuromodulation is a potential therapy for atrial fibrillation rate control.
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- Jiapeng Han
- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Autonomic Nervous System Modulation; Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Research Center of Wuhan University; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, P.R. China.
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- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan 430205, PR China; Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro, and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Autonomic Nervous System Modulation; Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Research Center of Wuhan University; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, P.R. China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Autonomic Nervous System Modulation; Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Research Center of Wuhan University; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, P.R. China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Autonomic Nervous System Modulation; Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Research Center of Wuhan University; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, P.R. China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Autonomic Nervous System Modulation; Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Research Center of Wuhan University; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, P.R. China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Autonomic Nervous System Modulation; Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Research Center of Wuhan University; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, P.R. China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Autonomic Nervous System Modulation; Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Research Center of Wuhan University; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, P.R. China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Autonomic Nervous System Modulation; Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Research Center of Wuhan University; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, P.R. China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Autonomic Nervous System Modulation; Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Research Center of Wuhan University; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, P.R. China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Autonomic Nervous System Modulation; Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Research Center of Wuhan University; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, P.R. China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Autonomic Nervous System Modulation; Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Research Center of Wuhan University; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, P.R. China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Autonomic Nervous System Modulation; Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Research Center of Wuhan University; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, P.R. China.
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, 137 Liyushan South Road, Urmuqi, Xinjiang 830011, P.R. China.
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- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan 430205, PR China; Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro, and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, PR China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Autonomic Nervous System Modulation; Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Research Center of Wuhan University; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, P.R. China.
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Autonomic Nervous System Modulation; Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System Research Center of Wuhan University; Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University; Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University; Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan 430060, P.R. China.
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Zhang X, Liu F, Gu Z. Tissue Engineering in Neuroscience: Applications and Perspectives. BME FRONTIERS 2023; 4:0007. [PMID: 37849680 PMCID: PMC10521717 DOI: 10.34133/bmef.0007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Neurological disorders have always been a threat to human physical and mental health nowadays, which are closely related to the nonregeneration of neurons in the nervous system (NS). The damage to the NS is currently difficult to repair using conventional therapies, such as surgery and medication. Therefore, repairing the damaged NS has always been a vast challenge in the area of neurology. Tissue engineering (TE), which integrates the cell biology and materials science to reconstruct or repair organs and tissues, has widespread applications in bone, periodontal tissue defects, skin repairs, and corneal transplantation. Recently, tremendous advances have been made in TE regarding neuroscience. In this review, we summarize TE's recent progress in neuroscience, including pathological mechanisms of various neurological disorders, the concepts and classification of TE, and the most recent development of TE in neuroscience. Lastly, we prospect the future directions and unresolved problems of TE in neuroscience.
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- Xiaoge Zhang
- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou 311121, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou 311121, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Jinhua Institute of Zhejiang University, Jinhua 321299, China
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Zhan L, Xiao C, Li C, Zhai J, Yang F, Piao J, Ning C, Zhou Z, Yu P, Qi S. Internal Wireless Electrical Stimulation from Piezoelectric Barium Titanate Nanoparticles as a New Strategy for the Treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:45032-45041. [PMID: 36153948 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c12668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive BC subtype with a higher metastatic rate and a worse 5-year survival ratio than the other BC. It is an urgent need to develop a noninvasive treatment with high efficiency to resist TNBC cell proliferation and invasion. Internal wireless electric stimulation (ES) based on piezoelectric materials is an emerging noninvasive strategy, with adjustable ES intensity and excellent biosafety. In this study, three different barium titanate nanoparticles (BTNPs) with different crystal phases and piezoelectric properties were studied. Varying intensities of internal ES were generated from the three BTNPs (i.e., BTO, U-BTO, P-BTO). In vitro tests revealed that the internal ES from BTNPs was efficient at reducing the proliferative potential of cancer cells, particularly BC cells. In vitro experiments on MDA-MB-231, a typical TNBC cell line, further revealed that the internal wireless ES from BTNPs significantly inhibited cell growth and migration up to about 82% and 60%, respectively. In vivo evaluation of MDA-MB-231 tumor-bearing mice indicated that internal ES not only resisted almost 70% tumor growth but also significantly inhibited lung metastasis. More importantly, in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated a favorable correlation between the anticancer impact and the intensities of ES. The underlying mechanism of MDA-MB-231 cell proliferation and metastasis inhibition caused by internal ES was also investigated. In summary, our results revealed the effect and mechanism of internal ES from piezoelectric nanoparticles on TNBC cell proliferation and migration regulation and proposed a promising noninvasive therapeutic strategy for TNBC with minimal side effects while exhibiting good therapeutic efficiency.
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- Lizhen Zhan
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Metallic Materials Surface Functionalization Engineering Research Center of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Metallic Materials Surface Functionalization Engineering Research Center of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Metallic Materials Surface Functionalization Engineering Research Center of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Metallic Materials Surface Functionalization Engineering Research Center of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Metallic Materials Surface Functionalization Engineering Research Center of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
- China-Singapore International Joint Research Institute, Guangzhou 511365, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Metallic Materials Surface Functionalization Engineering Research Center of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Metallic Materials Surface Functionalization Engineering Research Center of Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
- China-Singapore International Joint Research Institute, Guangzhou 511365, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of BaTiO3 Nanoparticles for Anti-Cancer Activity. J CLUST SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-022-02346-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AbstractBarium titanate (BaTiO3) nanoparticles (BTNPs) have been considered as emerging materials in biomedical sector through last decades due to the excellent physicochemical properties such as dielectric and piezoelectric structures, biocompatibility, and nonlinear optical characteristics. In this study, BTNPs were synthesized via the co-precipitation method using barium carbonate and titanium dioxide by stirring for 5 h. Then, it was annealed at 850 °C for 5 h with five different concentrations: 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1 g/mL. The structural, morphological, and optical analyses were demonstrated by different characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Raman, and UV–visible spectroscopy. The perovskite phase of BTNPs, an intense peak at 31.6°, was observed at the lowest concentration (0.2 g/mL), and the average crystalline size was 1.42 nm based on XRD pattern. The results have been justified by SEM and EDX. TGA demonstrated the adequate thermal stability of this material. EDX analysis confirmed the composition of Ti, Ba, and O elements. Raman peaks at 305 cm−1 and 517 cm−1 confirmed the formation of BaTiO3. UV–visible spectra presented that its’ absorbance edge shifted into visible range at 404 nm. Application of BTNPs on breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) presented significant dispersion effect at 0.2, 0.4 and 0.6 g/mL of BaTiO3. A strong toxicity rate of BaTiO3 has been observed against the MCF-7 cell line. Maximum % of cell viability loss, $$\cong$$
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57% was recorded at 200 µg/mL of BTNPs, and minimum % of cell viability loss was observed as 19% at 50 µg/mL of BTNPs. The results presented that a higher concentration of BTPNs dosage was more effective in inhibition of breast cancer cells. Therefore, BTNPs can be recommended as a promising nanomaterial for anti-cancer drug discovery.
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Alfareed TM, Slimani Y, Almessiere MA, Nawaz M, Khan FA, Baykal A, Al-Suhaimi EA. Biocompatibility and colorectal anti-cancer activity study of nanosized BaTiO 3 coated spinel ferrites. Sci Rep 2022; 12:14127. [PMID: 35986070 PMCID: PMC9391367 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-18306-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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In the present work, different nanoparticles spinel ferrite series (MFe2O4, Co0.5M0.5Fe2O4; M = Co, Mn, Ni, Mg, Cu, or Zn) have been obtained via sonochemical approach. Then, sol-gel method was employed to design core-shell magnetoelectric nanocomposites by coating these nanoparticles with BaTiO3 (BTO). The structure and morphology of the prepared samples were examined by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HR-TEM), and zeta potential. XRD analysis showed the presence of spinel ferrite and BTO phases without any trace of a secondary phase. Both phases crystallized in the cubic structure. SEM micrographs illustrated an agglomeration of spherical grains with nonuniformly diphase orientation and different degrees of agglomeration. Moreover, HR-TEM revealed interplanar d-spacing planes that are in good agreement with those of the spinel ferrite phase and BTO phase. These techniques along with EDX analyses confirmed the successful formation of the desired nanocomposites. Zeta potential was also investigated. The biological influence of (MFe2O4, CoMFe) MNPs and core-shell (MFe2O4@BTO, CoMFe@BTO) magnetoelectric nanocomposites were examined by MTT and DAPI assays. Post 48 h of treatments, the anticancer activity of MNPs and MENCs was investigated on human colorectal carcinoma cells (HCT-116) against the cytocompatibility of normal non-cancerous cells (HEK-293). It was established that MNPs possess anti-colon cancer capability while MENCs exhibited a recovery effect due to the presence of a protective biocompatible BTO layer. RBCs hemolytic effect of NPs has ranged from non- to low-hemolytic effect. This effect that could be attributed to the surface charge from zeta potential, also the CoMnFe possesses the stable and lowest zeta potential in comparison with CoFe2O4 and MnFe2O4 also to the protective effect of shell. These findings open up wide prospects for biomedical applications of MNPs as anticancer and MENCs as promising drug nanocarriers.
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- Tahani M Alfareed
- Master Program of Nanotechnology, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biophysics, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Physics, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nanomedicine Research, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Stem Cells, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nanomedicine Research, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science & Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia.
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Maji M, Kivale P, Ghosh M. A novel therapy to combat non-small cell lung carcinoma (A549) using platinum (IV) and barium titanate conjugate. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Zhou Y, Guo C, Dong G, Liu H, Zhou Z, Niu B, Wu D, Li T, Huang H, Liu M, Min T. Tip-Induced In-Plane Ferroelectric Superstructure in Zigzag-Wrinkled BaTiO 3 Thin Films. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:2859-2866. [PMID: 35312334 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c05028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The complex micro-/nanoscale wrinkle morphology primarily fabricated by elastic polymers is usually designed to realize unique functionalities in physiological, biochemical, bioelectric, and optoelectronic systems. In this work, we fabricated inorganic freestanding BaTiO3 ferroelectric thin films with zigzag wrinkle morphology and successfully modulated the ferroelectric domains to form an in-plane (IP) superstructure with periodic surface charge distribution. Our piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM) measurements and phase-field simulation demonstrate that the self-organized strain/stress field in the zigzag-wrinkled BaTiO3 film generates a corresponding pristine domain structure. These domains can be switched by tip-induced strain gradient (flexoelectricity) and naturally form a robust and unique "braided" in-plane domain pattern, which enables us to offer an effective and convenient way to create a microscopic ferroelectric superstructure. The corresponding periodic surface potential distribution provides an extra degree of freedom in addition to the morphology that could regulate cells or polar molecules in physiological and bioelectric applications.
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- Yuqing Zhou
- Center for Spintronics and Quantum Systems, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering & Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- The Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- The Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- The Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Artificial Functional Materials, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Artificial Functional Materials, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Center for Spintronics and Quantum Systems, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering & Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- The Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Center for Spintronics and Quantum Systems, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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Canu G, Valenza F. Effect of Zr content on the wetting of BaTi1−xZrxO3 perovskite ceramics by Ag-based liquids. Ann Ital Chir 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2022.03.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Neuron Compatibility and Antioxidant Activity of Barium Titanate and Lithium Niobate Nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23031761. [PMID: 35163681 PMCID: PMC8836423 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23031761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The biocompatibility and the antioxidant activity of barium titanate (BaTiO3) and lithium niobate (LiNbO3) were investigated on a neuronal cell line, the PC12, to explore the possibility of using piezoelectric nanoparticles in the treatment of inner ear diseases, avoiding damage to neurons, the most delicate and sensitive human cells. The cytocompatibility of the compounds was verified by analysing cell viability, cell morphology, apoptotic markers, oxidative stress and neurite outgrowth. The results showed that BaTiO3 and LiNbO3 nanoparticles do not affect the viability, morphological features, cytochrome c distribution and production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by PC12 cells, and stimulate neurite branching. These data suggest the biocompatibility of BaTiO3 and LiNbO3 nanoparticles, and that they could be suitable candidates to improve the efficiency of new implantable hearing devices without damaging the neuronal cells.
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Barbora A, Yazbak F, Lyssenko S, Nave V, Nakonechny F, Ben Ishai P, Minnes R. Second harmonic generation nanoparticles enables Near-Infrared Photodynamic Therapy from visible light reactive photosensitizer conjugates. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0274954. [PMID: 36173987 PMCID: PMC9522301 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Combination of photosensitizers (PS) with nanotechnology can improve the therapeutic efficiency of clinical Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) by converting visible light reactive PSs into Near-Infrared (NIR) light responsive molecules using Harmonic Nanoparticles (HNP). To test the PDT efficiency of HNP-PS conjugates, pathogenic S. aureus cell cultures were treated with perovskite (Barium Titanate) Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) nanoparticles conjugated to photosensitizers (PS) (we compared both FDA approved Protoporphyrin IX and Curcumin) and subjected to a femtosecond pulsed Near-Infrared (NIR) laser (800 nm, 232-228 mW, 12-15 fs pulse width at repetition rate of 76.9 MHz) for 10 minutes each. NIR PDT using Barium Titanate (BT) conjugated with Protoporphyrin IX as HNP-PS conjugate reduced the viability of S. aureus cells by 77.3 ± 9.7% while BT conjugated with Curcumin did not elicit any significant effect. Conventional PSs reactive only to visible spectrum light coupled with SHG nanoparticles enables the use of higher tissue penetrating NIR light to generate an efficient photodynamic effect, thereby overcoming low light penetration and tissue specificity of conventional visible light PDT treatments.
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- Ayan Barbora
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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Liu Z, Wan X, Wang ZL, Li L. Electroactive Biomaterials and Systems for Cell Fate Determination and Tissue Regeneration: Design and Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2007429. [PMID: 34117803 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202007429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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During natural tissue regeneration, tissue microenvironment and stem cell niche including cell-cell interaction, soluble factors, and extracellular matrix (ECM) provide a train of biochemical and biophysical cues for modulation of cell behaviors and tissue functions. Design of functional biomaterials to mimic the tissue/cell microenvironment have great potentials for tissue regeneration applications. Recently, electroactive biomaterials have drawn increasing attentions not only as scaffolds for cell adhesion and structural support, but also as modulators to regulate cell/tissue behaviors and function, especially for electrically excitable cells and tissues. More importantly, electrostimulation can further modulate a myriad of biological processes, from cell cycle, migration, proliferation and differentiation to neural conduction, muscle contraction, embryogenesis, and tissue regeneration. In this review, endogenous bioelectricity and piezoelectricity are introduced. Then, design rationale of electroactive biomaterials is discussed for imitating dynamic cell microenvironment, as well as their mediated electrostimulation and the applying pathways. Recent advances in electroactive biomaterials are systematically overviewed for modulation of stem cell fate and tissue regeneration, mainly including nerve regeneration, bone tissue engineering, and cardiac tissue engineering. Finally, the significance for simulating the native tissue microenvironment is emphasized and the open challenges and future perspectives of electroactive biomaterials are concluded.
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- Zhirong Liu
- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332-0245, USA
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Mechanical Behaviour of Large Strain Capacitive Sensor with Barium Titanate Ecoflex Composite Used to Detect Human Motion. ROBOTICS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/robotics10020069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this paper, the effect of strain rate on the output signal of highly stretchable interdigitated capacitive (IDC) strain sensors is studied. IDC sensors fabricated with pristine Ecoflex and a composite based on 40 wt% of 200 nm barium titanate (BTO) dispersed in a silicone elastomer (Ecoflex 00-30TM) were subjected to 1000 stretch and relax cycles to study the effect of dynamic loading conditions on the output signal of the IDC sensor. It was observed that the strain rate has no effect on the output signal of IDC sensor. To study the non-linear elastic behaviour of pristine Ecoflex and composites based on 10, 20, 30, 40 wt% of 200 nm BTO filler dispersed in a silicone elastomer, we conducted uniaxial tensile testing to failure at strain rates of ~5, ~50, and ~500 mm/min. An Ogden second-order model was used to fit the uniaxial tensile test data to understand the non-linearity in the stress-strain responses of BTO-Ecoflex composite at different strain rates. The decrease in Ogden parameters (α1 and α2) indicates the decrease in non-linearity of the stress-strain response of the composite with an increase in filler loading. Scanning electronic microscopy analysis was performed on the cryo-fractured pristine Ecoflex and 10, 20, 30, and 40 wt% of BTO-Ecoflex composites, where it was found that 200 nm BTO is more uniformly distributed in Ecoflex at a higher filler loading levels (40 wt% 200 nm BTO). Therefore, an IDC sensor was fabricated based on a 40 wt% 200 nm BTO-Ecoflex composite and mounted on an elastic elbow sleeve with supporting electronics, and successfully functioned as a reliable and robust flexible sensor, demonstrating an application to measure the bending angle of an elbow at slow and fast movement of the arm. A linear relationship with respect to the elbow bending angle was observed between the IDC sensor output signal under a 50% strain and the deflection of the elbow of hand indicating its potential as a stretchable, flexible, and wearable sensor.
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Environmental barium: potential exposure and health-hazards. Arch Toxicol 2021; 95:2605-2612. [PMID: 33870439 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-021-03049-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The relatively widespread presence of environmental barium is raising a growing public awareness as it can lead to different health conditions. Its presence in humans may produce several effects, especially among those chronically exposed from low to moderate doses. Barium accumulation can mainly occur by exposure in the workplace or from drinking contaminated water. However, this element is also assumed with the diet, mainly from plant foods. The average amount of barium intake worldwide and its geographical variation is little known due to the lack of research attention. Barium was never considered as an essential nutrient for humans, although it is undoubtedly naturally abundant enough and distinctive in its chemical properties that it might well have some biochemical function, e.g., for regulatory purposes, both in animals and plants. The information on the potential health effects of barium exposure is primarily based on animal studies and reported as comprising kidney diseases, neurological, cardiovascular, mental, and metabolic disorders. The present paper considers exposure and potential health concerns on environmental barium, giving evidence to information that can be used in future epidemiological and experimental studies.
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Moradpour A, Karadima O, Alic I, Ragulskis M, Kienberger F, Kosmas P. Development of a Solid and Flexible Matching Medium for Microwave Medical Diagnostic Systems. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11030550. [PMID: 33808576 PMCID: PMC8003494 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11030550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This paper reports the development of a new composite material as a matching medium for medical microwave diagnostic systems, where maximizing the microwave energy that penetrates the interrogated tissue is critical for improving the quality of the diagnostic images. The proposed material has several advantages over what is commonly used in microwave diagnostic systems: it is semi-flexible and rigid, and it can maximize microwave energy coupling by matching the tissue’s dielectric constant without introducing high loss. The developed matching medium is a mirocomposite of barium titanate filler in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) in different weight-based mixing ratios. Dielectric properties of the material are measured using a Keysight open-ended coaxial slim probe from 0.5 to 10 GHz. To avoid systematic errors, a full dielectric properties calibration is performed before measurements of sample materials. Furthermore, the repeatability of the measurements and the homogeneity of the sample of interest are considered. Finally, to evaluate the proposed matching medium, its impact on a printed monopole antenna is studied. We demonstrate that the permittivity of the investigated mixtures can be increased in a controlled manner to reach values that have been previously shown to be optimal for medical microwave imaging (MWI) such as stroke and breast cancer diagnostic applications. As a result, the material is a good candidate for supporting antenna arrays designed for portable MWI scanners in applications such as stroke detection.
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- Amin Moradpour
- Keysight Technology Labs, 4020 Linz, Austria; (M.R.); (F.K.)
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- Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, King’s College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS, UK; (O.K.); (P.K.)
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- Biophysics Institute, Johannes Kepler University, Gruberstr. 40, 4020 Linz, Austria;
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- Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, King’s College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS, UK; (O.K.); (P.K.)
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Huang RH, Sobol NB, Younes A, Mamun T, Lewis JS, Ulijn RV, O’Brien S. Comparison of Methods for Surface Modification of Barium Titanate Nanoparticles for Aqueous Dispersibility: Toward Biomedical Utilization of Perovskite Oxides. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:51135-51147. [PMID: 32988209 PMCID: PMC8335646 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c10063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Colloidal perovskite barium titanate (BaTiO3, or BT) nanoparticles (NPs), conventionally used for applications in electronics, can also be considered for their potential as biocompatible computed tomography (CT) contrast agents. NPs of BT produced by traditional solid-state methods tend to have broad size distributions and poor dispersibility in aqueous media. Furthermore, uncoated BT NPs can be cytotoxic because of leaching of the heavy metal ion, Ba2+. Here, we present and compare three approaches for surface modification of BT NPs (8 nm) synthesized by the gel collection method to improve their aqueous stability and dispersibility. The first approach produced citrate-capped BT NPs that exhibited extremely high aqueous dispersibility (up to 50 mg/mL) and a small hydrodynamic size (11 nm). Although the high dispersibility was found to be pH-dependent, such aqueous stability sufficiently enabled a feasibility analysis of BT NPs as CT contrast agents. The second approach, a core/shell design, aimed to encapsulate BT nanoaggregates with a silica layer using a modified Stöber method. A cluster of 7-20 NPs coated with a thick layer (20-100 nm) of SiO2 was routinely observed, producing larger NPs in the 100-200 nm range. A third approach was developed using a reverse-microemulsion method to encapsulate a single BT core within a thin (10 nm) silica layer, with an overall particle size of 29 nm. The -OH groups on the silica layer readily enabled surface PEGylation, allowing the NPs to remain highly stable in saline solutions. We report that the silica-coated BT NPs in both methods exhibited a low level of Ba2+ leaching (≤3% of total barium in NPs) in phosphate-buffered saline for 48 h compared to the unmodified BT NPs (14.4%).
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- Richard H. Huang
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The City College of New York, 1024 Marshak, 160 Convent Avenue, NY 10031, USA
- Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, New York 10031, USA
- Ph.D. Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10016, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Hunter College, City University of New York, 695 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10065, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Radiology and Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
- Radiochemistry and Molecular Imaging Probes Core, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, New York 10031, USA
- Ph.D. Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10016, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Hunter College, City University of New York, 695 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10065, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The City College of New York, 1024 Marshak, 160 Convent Avenue, NY 10031, USA
- Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, New York 10031, USA
- Ph.D. Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10016, USA
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Zhao D, Feng PJ, Liu JH, Dong M, Shen XQ, Chen YX, Shen QD. Electromagnetized-Nanoparticle-Modulated Neural Plasticity and Recovery of Degenerative Dopaminergic Neurons in the Mid-Brain. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2003800. [PMID: 32924217 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202003800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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The degeneration of dopaminergic neurons is a major contributor to the pathogenesis of mid-brain disorders. Clinically, cell therapeutic solutions, by increasing the neurotransmitter dopamine levels in the patients, are hindered by low efficiency and/or side effects. Here, a strategy using electromagnetized nanoparticles to modulate neural plasticity and recover degenerative dopamine neurons in vivo is reported. Remarkably, electromagnetic fields generated by the nanoparticles under ultrasound stimulation modulate intracellular calcium signaling to influence synaptic plasticity and control neural behavior. Dopaminergic neuronal functions are reversed by upregulating the expression tyrosine hydroxylase, thus resulting in ameliorating the neural behavioral disorders in zebrafish. This wireless tool can serve as a viable and safe strategy for the regenerative therapy of the neurodegenerative disorders.
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- Di Zhao
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials and Technology of MOE, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials and Technology of MOE, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials and Technology of MOE, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials and Technology of MOE, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials and Technology of MOE, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Materials & Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials and Technology of MOE, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Barmina EV, Mukhametyanov BA, Uvarov OV, Vlasov II, Kudryavtsev OS, Kalachev YL, Skoulas E, Kourmoulakis G, Voronov VV, Stratakis E, Shafeev GA. Laser-Assisted Synthesis of Composite Nanoparticles of Perovskite BaTiO 3 in Aqueous Solutions and Their Optical Properties. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13184086. [PMID: 32937999 PMCID: PMC7560434 DOI: 10.3390/ma13184086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Experimental results are presented on laser-assisted synthesis of composite nanoparticles of perovskite BaTiO3 with gold nanoparticles using the technique of laser ablation in water and aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide. Nanoparticles of BaTiO3 are generated by near IR laser radiation with pulse durations of 170 fs, 1 ps, and 200 ns. Nanoparticles of barium titanate BaTiO3 (BTO) have tetragonal structure for all used pulse durations. Two ways of synthesis are tested. In the first one a gold target is ablated in the colloidal solution of BaTiO3 nanoparticles. The second way consists of laser exposure of the mixture of colloidal solutions of nanoparticles of BaTiO3 and Au. Synthesized composite nanoparticles are characterized by optical spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-Ray diffractometry, and Transmission Electron Microscopy. Composite BaTiO3‑Au nanoparticles have the absorption band in the visible range of spectrum and demonstrate plasmonic luminescence.
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- Ekaterina V Barmina
- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38, Vavilov street, 119991 Moscow, Russia, (E.V.B.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38, Vavilov street, 119991 Moscow, Russia, (E.V.B.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38, Vavilov street, 119991 Moscow, Russia, (E.V.B.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38, Vavilov street, 119991 Moscow, Russia, (E.V.B.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38, Vavilov street, 119991 Moscow, Russia, (E.V.B.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38, Vavilov street, 119991 Moscow, Russia, (E.V.B.)
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- Ιnstitute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, Heraklion, 71110 Crete, Greece, (E.S.)
- Department of Materials Science and Technology, University of Crete, Heraklion, 70013 Crete, Greece
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- Ιnstitute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, Heraklion, 71110 Crete, Greece, (E.S.)
- Department of Materials Science and Technology, University of Crete, Heraklion, 70013 Crete, Greece
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38, Vavilov street, 119991 Moscow, Russia, (E.V.B.)
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- Ιnstitute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, Heraklion, 71110 Crete, Greece, (E.S.)
- Department of Physics, University of Crete, Heraklion, 70013 Crete, Greece
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38, Vavilov street, 119991 Moscow, Russia, (E.V.B.)
- National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute), 31, Kashira Hwy, 115409 Moscow, Russia
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Prokhorov E, Bárcenas GL, España Sánchez BL, Franco B, Padilla-Vaca F, Hernández Landaverde MA, Yáñez Limón JM, López RA. Chitosan-BaTiO 3 nanostructured piezopolymer for tissue engineering. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 196:111296. [PMID: 32771819 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Herein we report the synthesis of a piezopolymer composed of chitosan (CS)/hydroxylated BaTiO3 (OH-BTO) nanoparticles with enhanced biocompatibility, non-toxicity, and piezoelectric behavior that can be advantageously used in biomedical applications. Our CS/OH-BTO nanocomposites exhibit piezoelectric coefficient (d33 = 11.29 pC/N) between those of dry skin (0.05-0.19 pC/N) and bone (4-11 pC/N), demonstrating biocompatibility in contact with human fibroblasts (HF) cells after 24 h. SEM, XRD, FTIR and Raman measurements were performed to assess the mechanism of interaction between CS matrix and OH-BTO NPs and their correlation with the biological responses. Cytotoxicity assays with HF cells reveal that hydroxylation of BTO NPs does not affect the cell viability of CS/OH-BTO films with NPs concentration from 1 to 30 wt.%. In contrast, non-hydroxylated BTO NPs showed significant cell damage, which could be traced to uncontrollable NPs agglomeration. This behavior suggests that CS/OH-BTO nanocomposites can act as active material that promotes cell growth and can be used for biomedical purposes.
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- Evgen Prokhorov
- CINVESTAV del IPN Unidad Querétaro, Libramiento Norponiente No. 2000 Fracc, Real de Juriquilla, C.P. 76230, Querétaro, Mexico.
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- CINVESTAV del IPN Unidad Querétaro, Libramiento Norponiente No. 2000 Fracc, Real de Juriquilla, C.P. 76230, Querétaro, Mexico.
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- CONACYT_Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica CIDETEQ S.C., Parque Tecnológico Querétaro s/n, Sanfandila, Pedro Escobedo, C.P. 76703, Querétaro, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Biología, División de Ciencias Naturales y Exactas. Universidad de Guanajuato. Noria Alta s/n Guanajuato, C.P. 36050, Guanajuato, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Biología, División de Ciencias Naturales y Exactas. Universidad de Guanajuato. Noria Alta s/n Guanajuato, C.P. 36050, Guanajuato, Mexico.
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- CINVESTAV del IPN Unidad Querétaro, Libramiento Norponiente No. 2000 Fracc, Real de Juriquilla, C.P. 76230, Querétaro, Mexico.
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica CIDETEQ S.C., Parque Tecnológico Querétaro s/n, Sanfandila, Pedro Escobedo C.P. 76703, Querétaro Mexico.
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Luciana Aurora Soares do Amaral D, de Souza Salomão Zanette R, Torres de Souza G, Augusto da Silva S, Adriano Kopke de Aguiar J, Fortes Marcomini R, Márcio Resende do Carmo A, Valentim Nogueira B, José da Silva Barros R, de Sá Silva F, de Oliveira Santos M, Munk M, de Mello Brandão H, Magno da Costa Maranduba C. Induction of osteogenic differentiation by demineralized and decellularized bovine extracellular matrix derived hydrogels associated with barium titanate. Biologicals 2020; 66:9-16. [PMID: 32561214 DOI: 10.1016/j.biologicals.2020.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Revised: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Bone tissue-derive biomaterials have become of great interest to treat diseases of the skeletal system. Biological scaffolds of demineralized and decellularized extracellular matrices (ECM) have been developed and one of these options are ECM hydrogels derived from bovine bone. Nanomaterials may be able to regulate stem cell differentiation due to their unique physical-chemical properties. The present work aimed to evaluate the osteoinductive effects of ECM hydrogels associated with barium titanate nanoparticles (BTNP) on dental pulp cells derived from exfoliated teeth. The addition of BTNP in the ECM derived hydrogel did not affect cell proliferation and the formation of bone nodules. Furthermore, it increased the expression of bone alkaline phosphatase. The results demonstrated that the nanobiocomposites were able to promote the osteogenic differentiation, even in the absence of chemical inducing factors for osteogenic differentiation. In conclusion, bovine bone ECM hydrogel combined with BTNP presented and increased expression of markers of osteogenic differentiation in the absence of chemical inducing factors.
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- Danielle Luciana Aurora Soares do Amaral
- Laboratório de Genética Humana e Terapia Celular, Departamento de Biologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, 36.036-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Genética Humana e Terapia Celular, Departamento de Biologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, 36.036-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Genética Humana e Terapia Celular, Departamento de Biologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, 36.036-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Genética Humana e Terapia Celular, Departamento de Biologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, 36.036-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Análise de Glicoconjugados, Departmento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, 36.036-900, Brazil
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- Departamento Engenharia de Produção e Mecânica, Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, 36.036-900, Brazil
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- Departmento de Endodontologia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, 36.036-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Ultraestrutura Celular Carlos Alberto Redins (LUCCAR)/Núcleo de Bioengenharia Tecidual, Departamento de Morfologia/Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, ES, 29.043-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Ultraestrutura Celular Carlos Alberto Redins (LUCCAR)/Núcleo de Bioengenharia Tecidual, Departamento de Morfologia/Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES), Vitória, ES, 29.043-900, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Básicas da Vida, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora - Departamento de Ciências Básicas da Vida, Campus Governador Valadares, Governador Valadares, MG, 35.010-180, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Genética Humana e Terapia Celular, Departamento de Biologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, 36.036-900, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Genética Humana e Terapia Celular, Departamento de Biologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, 36.036-900, Brazil
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- Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Embrapa Gado de Leite, Pesquisador/Nanotecnologia, Juiz de Fora, 36.038-330, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Genética Humana e Terapia Celular, Departamento de Biologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, 36.036-900, Brazil.
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Jordan T, O'Brien MA, Spatarelu CP, Luke GP. Antibody-Conjugated Barium Titanate Nanoparticles for Cell-Specific Targeting. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS 2020; 3:2636-2646. [PMID: 35873656 PMCID: PMC9307239 DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.0c00019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Barium titanate nanoparticles (BTNPs) are gaining popularity in biomedical research because of their piezoelectricity, nonlinear optical properties, and high biocompatibility. However, the potential of BTNPs is limited by the ability to create stable nanoparticle dispersions in water and physiological media. In this work, we report a method of surface modification of BTNPs based on surface hydroxylation followed by covalent attachment of hydrophilic poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) polymers. This polymer coating allows for additional modifications such as fluorescent labeling, surface charge tuning, or directional conjugation of IgG antibodies. We demonstrate the conjugation of anti-EGFR antibodies to the BTNP surface and show efficient molecular targeting of the nanoparticles to A431 cells. Overall, the reported modifications aim to expand the BTNP applications in molecular imaging, cancer therapy, or noninvasive neurostimulation.
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- Tomas Jordan
- Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, United States
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- Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, United States
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- Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, United States; Translational Engineering in Cancer Research Program, Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03766, United States
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Yoon YN, Lee DS, Park HJ, Kim JS. Barium Titanate Nanoparticles Sensitise Treatment-Resistant Breast Cancer Cells to the Antitumor Action of Tumour-Treating Fields. Sci Rep 2020; 10:2560. [PMID: 32054945 PMCID: PMC7018996 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-59445-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Although tumour-treating fields (TTFields) is a promising physical treatment modality based on disruption of dipole alignments and generation of dielectrophoretic forces during cytokinesis, not much is known about TTFields-responsive sensitisers. Here, we report a novel TTFields-responsive sensitiser, barium titanate nanoparticles (BTNPs), which exhibit cytocompatibility, with non-cytotoxic effects on breast cancer cells. BTNPs are characterised by high dielectric constant values and ferroelectric properties. Notably, we found that BTNPs sensitised TTFields-resistant breast cancer cells in response to TTFields. In addition, BTNPs accumulated in the cytoplasm of cancer cells in response to TTFields. Further, we showed that TTFields combined with BTNPs exhibited antitumor activity by modulating several cancer-related pathways in general, and the cell cycle-related apoptosis pathway in particular. Therefore, our data suggest that BTNPs increase the antitumor action of TTFields by an electric field-responsive cytosolic accumulation, establishing BTNP as a TTFields-responsive sensitiser.
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- Yi Na Yoon
- Division of Radiation Biomedical Research, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, 01812, South Korea.,Radiological and Medico-Oncological Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34113, South Korea
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- Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Daejeon, 34129, South Korea
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- Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Daejeon, 34129, South Korea.
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- Division of Radiation Biomedical Research, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Seoul, 01812, South Korea. .,Radiological and Medico-Oncological Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34113, South Korea.
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Uhl AM, Andrew JS. Sol-Gel-Based Electrospray Synthesis of Barium Titanate Nanoparticles. IEEE Trans Nanobioscience 2020; 19:162-166. [PMID: 31905140 DOI: 10.1109/tnb.2019.2963165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Barium titanate nanoparticles are desirable for a wide range of applications, spanning electronics to biomedicine. Here, we present an electrospray-based method for the synthesis of barium titanate nanomaterials, where their morphology can be altered, forming either particles or rods. As-electrosprayed particles are amorphous and spherical, but upon calcination in the presence of sodium chloride their morphology can vary from particles to rods as the calcination time is increased. The processing-structure-property relationships in these materials are discussed.
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Shafique M, Luo X. Nanotechnology in Transportation Vehicles: An Overview of Its Applications, Environmental, Health and Safety Concerns. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E2493. [PMID: 31390752 PMCID: PMC6696398 DOI: 10.3390/ma12152493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Nanotechnology has received increasing attention and is being applied in the transportation vehicle field. With their unique physical and chemical characteristics, nanomaterials can significantly enhance the safety and durability of transportation vehicles. This paper reviews the state-of-the-art of nanotechnology and how this technology can be applied in improving the comfort, safety, and speed of transportation vehicles. Moreover, this paper systematically examines the recent developments and applications of nanotechnology in the transportation vehicle industry, including nano-coatings, nano filters, carbon black for tires, nanoparticles for engine performance enchantment and fuel consumption reduction. Also, it introduces the main challenges for broader applications, such as environmental, health and safety concerns. Since several nanomaterials have shown tremendous performance and have been theoretically researched, they can be potential candidates for applications in future environmental friendly transportation vehicles. This paper will contribute to further sustainable research and greater potential applications of environmentally friendly nanomaterials in healthier transportation vehicles to improve the transportation industry around the globe.
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- Muhammad Shafique
- Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Architecture and Civil Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
- Architecture and Civil Engineering Research Center, Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China.
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Schulte PA, Leso V, Niang M, Iavicoli I. Current state of knowledge on the health effects of engineered nanomaterials in workers: a systematic review of human studies and epidemiological investigations. Scand J Work Environ Health 2019; 45:217-238. [PMID: 30653633 PMCID: PMC6494687 DOI: 10.5271/sjweh.3800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Objectives The widespread application of nano-enabled products and the increasing likelihood for workplace exposures make understanding engineered nanomaterial (ENM) effects in exposed workers a public and occupational health priority. The aim of this study was to report on the current state of knowledge on possible adverse effects induced by ENM in humans to determine the toxicological profile of each type of ENM and potential biomarkers for early detection of such effects in workers. Methods A systematic review of human studies and epidemiological investigations of exposed workers relative to the possible adverse effects for the most widely used ENM was performed through searches of major scientific databases including Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. Results Twenty-seven studies were identified. Most of the epidemiological investigations were cross-sectional. The review found limited evidence of adverse effects in workers exposed to the most commonly used ENM. However, some biological alterations are suggestive for possible adverse impacts. The primary targets of some ENM exposures were the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Changes in biomarker levels compared with controls were also observed; however, limited exposure data and the relatively short period since the first exposure may have influenced the incidence of adverse effects found in epidemiological studies. Conclusions There is a need for longitudinal epidemiologic investigations with clear exposure characterizations for various ENM to discover potential adverse health effects and identify possible indicators of early biological alterations. In this state of uncertainty, precautionary controls for each ENM are warranted while further study of potential health effects continues.
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- Paul A Schulte
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1150 Tusculum Avenue, MS C-14, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA.
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Cao XL, Zhang QH, Pan XH, Chen Z, Lü J. Mechanochemical synthesis of nano–ciprofloxacin with enhanced antibacterial activity. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2019.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Advances in materials for cellular applications (Review). Biointerphases 2019; 14:010801. [PMID: 30803241 DOI: 10.1116/1.5083803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The goal of this review is to highlight materials that show exciting promise for either entirely new cellular-level applications or new approaches to long-standing biological challenges. The authors start with two more established materials, graphene and carbon nanotubes, and then progress to conducting polymers, followed by an overview of the microresonators, nanowires, and spasers used as intracellular lasers. These materials provide new approaches to gene and drug delivery, cellular regeneration, mechanical sensing, imaging, and the modulation and recording of cellular activity. Of specific interest is the comparison of these materials with existing technologies, the method of cellular delivery, and the all-encompassing challenge of biocompatibility. Concluding remarks examine the extension of these materials from cellular-level experiments to in vivo applications, including the method of activation: light, electricity, and ultrasound. Overall, these materials and their associated applications illustrate the most recent advances in material-cell interactions.
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Ilett M, Brydson R, Brown A, Hondow N. Cryo-analytical STEM of frozen, aqueous dispersions of nanoparticles. Micron 2019; 120:35-42. [PMID: 30763878 DOI: 10.1016/j.micron.2019.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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In situ characterisation of nanoparticle dispersion and surface coatings is required to further our understanding of the behaviour of nanoparticles in aqueous suspension. Using cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM) it is possible to analyse a nanoparticle suspension in the frozen, hydrated state; however, this analysis is often limited to imaging alone. This work demonstrates the first use of analytical scanning TEM (STEM) in the examination of nanoparticles captured in a layer of vitreous ice. Imaging and analysis of frozen hydrated suspensions by both STEM energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) under cryogenic conditions demonstrates the identification and separation of CeO2, Fe2O3, ZnO and Ag nanoparticles in suspension. Damage caused by the electron beam was shown to occur at far higher electron fluences in STEM (<2000 e-/Å2) compared to CTEM (<100 e-/Å2) due to diffusion limited damage by the radiolysis products generated in vitreous ice. Further application of cryo-analytical STEM was undertaken on barium titanate biomarker nanoparticles dispersed in cell culture media to show the formation of a Ca and P rich coating around the nanoparticles when suspended in the media. This previously unreported coating changes the surface chemistry of the biomarkers when exposed to cells. Thus we show that the technique has the potential to advance our understanding of the fundamental behaviour of nanoparticles in complex aqueous suspensions.
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- Martha Ilett
- School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
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- School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
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- School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
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- School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK.
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Sun X, Ji Z, He S. SHG-enhanced NIR-excited in vitro photodynamic therapy using composite nanoparticles of barium titanate and rose Bengal. RSC Adv 2019; 9:8056-8064. [PMID: 35521188 PMCID: PMC9061351 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra00432g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Near infrared (NIR) light excited photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been considered as a possible way to increase the therapy depth. Besides the traditional two-photon excited PDT and upconversion PDT by rare-earth ion materials, SHG has drawn much attention recently to act as an additional choice to achieve NIR light excited PDT. Herein, by using the electrostatic absorption method, barium titanate and rose Bengal composite nanoparticles (BT@PAH/RB/PAH, BT–RB) were synthesized. Compared with rose Bengal (RB) molecules and a mixture of barium titanate nanoparticles and RB (BT + RB), BT–RB nanoparticles were shown to be able to produce more reactive oxygen species (ROS) ex vivo and in vitro. Afterwards, the SHG-enhanced localized PDT was applied on Hela cells, in which BT–RB nanoparticles showed a better performance than BT + RB. Our work has shown that the SHG-enhanced PDT has good prospects and the close combination of harmonic nanoparticles and photosensitizers may facilitate the development of novel reagents for NIR light excited PDT. Composite nanoparticles of barium titanate and rose Bengal are used to achieve second harmonic generation (SHG) enhanced photodynamic therapy excited by near infrared (NIR) light.![]()
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- Xianhe Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Modern Optical Instrumentations
- Centre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310058
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Modern Optical Instrumentations
- Centre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310058
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Modern Optical Instrumentations
- Centre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research
- Zhejiang University
- Hangzhou 310058
- China
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Marino A, Almici E, Migliorin S, Tapeinos C, Battaglini M, Cappello V, Marchetti M, de Vito G, Cicchi R, Pavone FS, Ciofani G. Piezoelectric barium titanate nanostimulators for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme. J Colloid Interface Sci 2018; 538:449-461. [PMID: 30537658 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2018.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Major obstacles to the successful treatment of gliolastoma multiforme are mostly related to the acquired resistance to chemotherapy drugs and, after surgery, to the cancer recurrence in correspondence of residual microscopic foci. As innovative anticancer approach, low-intensity electric stimulation represents a physical treatment able to reduce multidrug resistance of cancer and to induce remarkable anti-proliferative effects by interfering with Ca2+ and K+ homeostasis and by affecting the organization of the mitotic spindles. However, to preserve healthy cells, it is utterly important to direct the electric stimuli only to malignant cells. In this work, we propose a nanotechnological approach based on ultrasound-sensitive piezoelectric nanoparticles to remotely deliver electric stimulations to glioblastoma cells. Barium titanate nanoparticles (BTNPs) have been functionalized with an antibody against the transferrin receptor (TfR) in order to obtain the dual targeting of blood-brain barrier and of glioblastoma cells. The remote ultrasound-mediated piezo-stimulation allowed to significantly reduce in vitro the proliferation of glioblastoma cells and, when combined with a sub-toxic concentration of temozolomide, induced an increased sensitivity to the chemotherapy treatment and remarkable anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic effects.
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- Attilio Marino
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Smart Bio-Interfaces, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, 56025 Pontedera, Italy.
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- Politecnico di Torino, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy
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- Politecnico di Torino, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Smart Bio-Interfaces, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, 56025 Pontedera, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Smart Bio-Interfaces, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, 56025 Pontedera, Italy; Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, The Biorobotics Institute, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, 56025 Pontedera, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Center for Nanotechnology Innovation, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- European Laboratory for Nonlinear Spectroscopy (LENS), Via Nello Carrara 1, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; Università di Firenze, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Via Giovanni Sansone 1, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- European Laboratory for Nonlinear Spectroscopy (LENS), Via Nello Carrara 1, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; National Institute of Optics, National Research Council (INO-CNR), Largo Enrico Fermi 6, 50125 Firenze, Italy
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- European Laboratory for Nonlinear Spectroscopy (LENS), Via Nello Carrara 1, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; National Institute of Optics, National Research Council (INO-CNR), Largo Enrico Fermi 6, 50125 Firenze, Italy
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- European Laboratory for Nonlinear Spectroscopy (LENS), Via Nello Carrara 1, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; Università di Firenze, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Via Giovanni Sansone 1, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; National Institute of Optics, National Research Council (INO-CNR), Largo Enrico Fermi 6, 50125 Firenze, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Smart Bio-Interfaces, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, 56025 Pontedera, Italy; Politecnico di Torino, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy.
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Genchi GG, Sinibaldi E, Ceseracciu L, Labardi M, Marino A, Marras S, De Simoni G, Mattoli V, Ciofani G. Ultrasound-activated piezoelectric P(VDF-TrFE)/boron nitride nanotube composite films promote differentiation of human SaOS-2 osteoblast-like cells. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2018; 14:2421-2432. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2017.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2017] [Revised: 05/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Hassan ML, Ali AF, Salama AH, Abdel-Karim AM. Novel cellulose nanofibers/barium titanate nanoparticles nanocomposites and their electrical properties. J PHYS ORG CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/poc.3897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Mohammad L. Hassan
- Cellulose and Paper Department and Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology Group; Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sciences, National Research Centre; 33 El Bohouth Street, Doki PO 12622 Giza Egypt
- Egypt Nanotechnology Centre, El-Sheik Zayed; 6 of October City Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science and Arts, Jouf University, KSA. On leave from: Inorganic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre; 33 El-Bohouth Street, Dokki Giza 12622 Egypt
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- Physical Chemistry Department, National Research Centre; 33 El Bohouth Street, Doki PO 12622 Giza Egypt
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- Physical Chemistry Department, National Research Centre; 33 El Bohouth Street, Doki PO 12622 Giza Egypt
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Effect of patterned polyacrylamide hydrogel on morphology and orientation of cultured NRVMs. Sci Rep 2018; 8:11991. [PMID: 30097609 PMCID: PMC6086831 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-30360-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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We recently demonstrated that patterned Parylene C films could be effectively used as a mask for directly copolymerizing proteins on polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAm). In this work, we have proved the applicability of this technique for studying the effect such platforms render on neonatal rat ventricular myocytes (NRVMs). Firstly, we have characterised topographically and mechanically the scaffolds in liquid at the nano-scale level. We thus establish that such platforms have physical properties that closely mimics the in vivo extracellular environment of cells. We have then studied the cell morphology and physiology by comparing cultures on flat uniformly-covered and collagen-patterned scaffolds. We show that micro-patterns promote the elongation of cells along the principal axis of the ridges coated with collagen. In several cases, cells also tend to create bridges across the grooves. We have finally studied cell contraction, monitoring Ca2+ cycling at a certain stimulation. Cells seeded on patterned scaffolds present significant responses in comparison to the isotropic ones.
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Urban A, Golgher L, Brunner C, Gdalyahu A, Har-Gil H, Kain D, Montaldo G, Sironi L, Blinder P. Understanding the neurovascular unit at multiple scales: Advantages and limitations of multi-photon and functional ultrasound imaging. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2017; 119:73-100. [PMID: 28778714 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2017.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Revised: 07/17/2017] [Accepted: 07/22/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Developing efficient brain imaging technologies by combining a high spatiotemporal resolution and a large penetration depth is a key step for better understanding the neurovascular interface that emerges as a main pathway to neurodegeneration in many pathologies such as dementia. This review focuses on the advances in two complementary techniques: multi-photon laser scanning microscopy (MPLSM) and functional ultrasound imaging (fUSi). MPLSM has become the gold standard for in vivo imaging of cellular dynamics and morphology, together with cerebral blood flow. fUSi is an innovative imaging modality based on Doppler ultrasound, capable of recording vascular brain activity over large scales (i.e., tens of cubic millimeters) at unprecedented spatial and temporal resolution for such volumes (up to 10μm pixel size at 10kHz). By merging these two technologies, researchers may have access to a more detailed view of the various processes taking place at the neurovascular interface. MPLSM and fUSi are also good candidates for addressing the major challenge of real-time delivery, monitoring, and in vivo evaluation of drugs in neuronal tissue.
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- Alan Urban
- Neuroelectronics Research Flanders, Leuven, Belgium; VIB, Leuven, Belgium and/or IMEC, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Neurobiology Dept., Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Neuroelectronics Research Flanders, Leuven, Belgium; VIB, Leuven, Belgium and/or IMEC, Leuven, Belgium
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- Neurobiology Dept., Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Neurobiology Dept., Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Neuroelectronics Research Flanders, Leuven, Belgium; VIB, Leuven, Belgium and/or IMEC, Leuven, Belgium
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- Physics Dept., Universita degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, Italy
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- Neurobiology Dept., Wise Faculty of Life Sciences, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel; Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
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Marino A, Genchi GG, Sinibaldi E, Ciofani G. Piezoelectric Effects of Materials on Bio-Interfaces. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:17663-17680. [PMID: 28485910 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b04323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Electrical stimulation of cells and tissues is an important approach of interaction with living matter, which has been traditionally exploited in the clinical practice for a wide range of pathological conditions, in particular, related to excitable tissues. Standard methods of stimulation are, however, often invasive, being based on electrodes and wires used to carry current to the intended site. The possibility to achieve an indirect electrical stimulation, by means of piezoelectric materials, is therefore of outstanding interest for all the biomedical research, and it emerged in the latest decade as a most promising tool in many bioapplications. In this paper, we summarize the most recent achievements obtained by our group and by others in the exploitation of piezoelectric nanoparticles and nanocomposites for cell stimulation, describing the important implications that these studies present in nanomedicine and tissue engineering. A particular attention will be also dedicated to the physical modeling, which can be extremely useful in the description of the complex mechanisms involved in the mechanical/electrical transduction, yet also to gain new insights at the base of the observed phenomena.
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino , Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy
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Elgqvist J. Nanoparticles as Theranostic Vehicles in Experimental and Clinical Applications-Focus on Prostate and Breast Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:E1102. [PMID: 28531102 PMCID: PMC5455010 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18051102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Revised: 05/13/2017] [Accepted: 05/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Prostate and breast cancer are the second most and most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women worldwide, respectively. The American Cancer Society estimates that during 2016 in the USA around 430,000 individuals were diagnosed with one of these two types of cancers, and approximately 15% of them will die from the disease. In Europe, the rate of incidences and deaths are similar to those in the USA. Several different more or less successful diagnostic and therapeutic approaches have been developed and evaluated in order to tackle this issue and thereby decrease the death rates. By using nanoparticles as vehicles carrying both diagnostic and therapeutic molecular entities, individualized targeted theranostic nanomedicine has emerged as a promising option to increase the sensitivity and the specificity during diagnosis, as well as the likelihood of survival or prolonged survival after therapy. This article presents and discusses important and promising different kinds of nanoparticles, as well as imaging and therapy options, suitable for theranostic applications. The presentation of different nanoparticles and theranostic applications is quite general, but there is a special focus on prostate cancer. Some references and aspects regarding breast cancer are however also presented and discussed. Finally, the prostate cancer case is presented in more detail regarding diagnosis, staging, recurrence, metastases, and treatment options available today, followed by possible ways to move forward applying theranostics for both prostate and breast cancer based on promising experiments performed until today.
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- Jörgen Elgqvist
- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden.
- Department of Physics, University of Gothenburg, 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden.
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