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Branco F, Cunha J, Mendes M, Vitorino C, Sousa JJ. Peptide-Hitchhiking for the Development of Nanosystems in Glioblastoma. ACS NANO 2024; 18:16359-16394. [PMID: 38861272 PMCID: PMC11223498 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01790] [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: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Glioblastoma (GBM) remains the epitome of aggressiveness and lethality in the spectrum of brain tumors, primarily due to the blood-brain barrier (BBB) that hinders effective treatment delivery, tumor heterogeneity, and the presence of treatment-resistant stem cells that contribute to tumor recurrence. Nanoparticles (NPs) have been used to overcome these obstacles by attaching targeting ligands to enhance therapeutic efficacy. Among these ligands, peptides stand out due to their ease of synthesis and high selectivity. This article aims to review single and multiligand strategies critically. In addition, it highlights other strategies that integrate the effects of external stimuli, biomimetic approaches, and chemical approaches as nanocatalytic medicine, revealing their significant potential in treating GBM with peptide-functionalized NPs. Alternative routes of parenteral administration, specifically nose-to-brain delivery and local treatment within the resected tumor cavity, are also discussed. Finally, an overview of the significant obstacles and potential strategies to overcome them are discussed to provide a perspective on this promising field of GBM therapy.
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- Francisco Branco
- Faculty
of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências
da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências
da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências
da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Coimbra
Chemistry Centre, Institute of Molecular Sciences − IMS, Faculty
of Sciences and Technology, University of
Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências
da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Coimbra
Chemistry Centre, Institute of Molecular Sciences − IMS, Faculty
of Sciences and Technology, University of
Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências
da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Coimbra
Chemistry Centre, Institute of Molecular Sciences − IMS, Faculty
of Sciences and Technology, University of
Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal
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Cui S, Cong Y, Zhao W, Guo R, Wang X, Lv B, Liu H, Liu Y, Zhang Q. A novel multifunctional magnetically recyclable BiOBr/ZnFe 2O 4-GO S-scheme ternary heterojunction: Photothermal synergistic catalysis under Vis/NIR light and NIR-driven photothermal detection of tetracycline. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 654:356-370. [PMID: 37847950 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.10.051] [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: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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The threat of tetracycline (TC) to human health has become a significant issue that cannot be disregarded. Herein, in order to achieve effective degradation and high-sensitivity detection of TC, BiOBr/ZnFe2O4-GO (BOB/ZFO-GO) S-scheme heterojunction nanocomposites (NCs) have been prepared using hydrothermal method. GO with high light absorption capacity accelerated the electron transfer between BiOBr and ZnFe2O4 nanocrystals and extended the light absorption region of BOB/ZFO NCs. The optimal GO addition of BOB/ZFO-GO NCs could degrade TC solution of 10 mg/L in 80 min and have a high reaction rate constant (k) of 0.072 min-1 under visible/NIR light. According to calculations, the non-metal photocatalyst (BOB/ZFO-GO(2)) with the best degradation performance had a photothermal conversion efficiency of up to 23%. Meanwhile, BOB/ZFO-GO NCs could be recycled by magnetic field. The excellent photocatalytic and photothermal performance could be maintained even after several cycles. In addition, a photothermal detection sensor based on a photothermal material/specific recognition element/tetracycline sandwich-type structure was constructed for the trace detection of TC concentration with a detection limit as low as 10-4 ng/mL. This research provides a unique idea for the multi-functionalization of photocatalysts and has a wide range of potential applications for the identification and treatment of organic wastewater.
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- Sicheng Cui
- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China; Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130033, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China.
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Peng Q, Guo X, Wang Y. Synergic Fabrication of Cabazitaxel-Loaded Dendritic Supramolecular Iron Nanomaterials for the Delivery of Tumor Regression and Magnetic Drug Targeting (MDT) in the Melanoma Tumor Model. J CLUST SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-022-02391-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wu J, Wang X, Zhu B, He Q, Zhang Y, Jiang W. Synthesis and characterization of magnetic polymeric nanocomposites for pH-sensitive controlled release of methotrexate. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2022; 33:2067-2080. [PMID: 35727073 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2022.2093053] [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: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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As one of the well-known anticancer drugs, methotrexate (MTX) has been limited in clinical application due to its side effects on normal tissues. This study focused on the one-step hydrothermal synthesis and in vitro evaluation of Fe3O4/RGO-PEI as MTX carriers for targeted anticancer therapy. In which, the Fe3O4 provided magnetic response properties; RGO acted as a stage for Fe3O4 loading and improved the dispersion of Fe3O4; polyethylenimine (PEI) was used as a surface modifier and a storehouse for MTX. The prepared Fe3O4/RGO-PEI nanocomposites exhibited a suitable size, good stability and magnetic responsibility. And the MTX loading content and loading efficiency were calculated to be 26.6% and 90.5%, respectively. What's more, due to the diffusion and dissolution of PEI, the Fe3O4/RGO-PEI-MTX exhibited excellent pH-sensitivity, the values of MTX release rate (%) within 48 h at pH 5.8 and 4.0 were 64.3% and 87.4%, respectively. Furthermore, MTT assays in cancer cells (HepG2) and normal cells (HUVEC) demonstrated that Fe3O4/RGO-PEI-MTX exhibited high anticancer activity while low toxicity to normal cells, and also the Fe3O4/RGO-PEI composites were practically non-toxic. Thus, our results revealed that Fe3O4/RGO-PEI-MTX would be a competitive candidate for targeted delivery and controlled release of MTX.
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- Juan Wu
- National Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou, China
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- School of Materials Engineering, Changzhou Vocational Institute of Industry Technology, Changzhou, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou, China
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- National Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
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Study and Characterization rGO/Fe3O4 in Microstructure and Synthesized of Magnetic Properties Based Natural Iron Sand. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sajce.2022.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Işıklan N, Hussien NA, Türk M. Multifunctional aptamer-conjugated magnetite graphene oxide/chlorin e6 nanocomposite for combined chemo-phototherapy. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Jiang Y, Wang J, Wang J, Zhuang Y, Qi L, Feng G, Zhang L. Fabrication of novel
PNIPAM
@
GO
microspheres loaded with dual drugs featuring on‐demand drug release capability. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Yulin Jiang
- Analytical & Testing Center and Department of Orthopedic Surgery Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Analytical & Testing Center and Department of Orthopedic Surgery Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Analytical & Testing Center and Department of Orthopedic Surgery Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Analytical & Testing Center and Department of Orthopedic Surgery Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Analytical & Testing Center and Department of Orthopedic Surgery Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Analytical & Testing Center and Department of Orthopedic Surgery Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Analytical & Testing Center and Department of Orthopedic Surgery Sichuan University Chengdu China
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Han Q, Zheng T, Zhang L, Wu N, Liang J, Wu H, Li G. Metformin loaded injectable silk fibroin microsphere for the treatment of spinal cord injury. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2022; 33:747-768. [PMID: 34865608 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2021.2014113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
The repair of spinal cord injury is a great challenge in clinical. Improving the microenvironment of the injured site is the key strategy for accelerating axon regeneration and synaptic formation. Herein, a kind of silk fibroin microspheres functionalized by metformin through dopamine was developed using water-in-oil emulsification-diffusion method and surface modification technique, and the effect on cortical neuron was evaluated. The results showed that the microspheres showed a uniform size distribution with the diameter of around 60 μm and a concave structure. Moreover, the microspheres possessed good injectability and stability. In addition, the metformin could be successfully immobilized in the silk fibroin microspheres. The cell culture results displayed that the growth and morphology of cortical neurons on the microspheres with metformin concentration of 5 mg/mL and 10 mg/mL were obviously better than that on other samples. Notably, the spread area of single cortical cell on silk fibroin microspheres was increased with the ascending metformin concentration. Therefore, the results indicated that the metformin loaded silk fibroin microsphere could obviously improve the growth and spreading behavior of cortical neuron. The study may provide an important experimental basis for the development of drug loaded injectable biomaterials scaffolds for the treatment of spinal cord injury and have great potential for spinal cord regeneration.
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- Qi Han
- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China.,Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China.,NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China.,Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China.,NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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- School of Medical, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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- School of Medical, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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- School of Medical, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China.,Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China.,NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration of Jiangsu and Ministry of Education, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China.,Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China.,NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Tissue Engineering Technology Products, Nantong University, Nantong, P.R. China
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Akram Keramat AX, Kadkhoda J, Farahzadi R, Fathi E, Davaran S. The potential of Graphene Oxide and reduced Graphene Oxide in diagnosis and treatment of Cancer. Curr Med Chem 2022; 29:4529-4546. [PMID: 35135444 DOI: 10.2174/0929867329666220208092157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Nanotechnology is a pioneer field of study; for engineering smart nanosystems in targeted diagnosis and treatment in cancer therapy. The potent therapy for different kinds of solid tumors should ideally target individually the cancerous cells and tissue with no impact on healthy cells in the body. Nano-sized graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) have phenomenal chemical versatility, high surface area ratio, and supernatural physical properties. The synergistic effects caused by the well-defined assembly of GO and rGO surface generate not only essential optical, mechanical, but also electronic behaviors. Developing novel multifunctional hybrid nanoparticles with great potential is highly considered in multimodal cancer treatment. GO, and rGO are engineered as a programmable targeting delivery system and combed with photonic energy they utilize in photothermal therapy. Its remarkable properties indicated its applications as a biosensor, bio-imaging for cancer diagnosis. In this current review, we show a remarkable highlight about GO, rGO, and discuss the notable applications for cancer diagnosis and treatment, and an overview of possible cellular signaling pathways that are affected by GO, rGO in cancer treatment.
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- Akram X Akram Keramat
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz-Iran
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Hu W, Qi Q, Hu H, Wang C, Zhang Q, Zhang Z, Zhao Y, Yu X, Guo M, Du S, Lu Y. Fe3O4 liposome for photothermal/chemo-synergistic inhibition of metastatic breast tumor. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Davis R, Urbanowski RA, Gaharwar AK. 2D layered nanomaterials for therapeutics delivery. CURRENT OPINION IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2021; 20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cobme.2021.100319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Qin Y, Long Y, Zhou T, Luo R, Tong C, Xie Q, Wang W, Liu B. A rGO-DNAzyme assisted fluorescence method for sensitive RNase A activity assay and natural compound screening. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2021; 13:4298-4306. [PMID: 34473139 DOI: 10.1039/d1ay01053k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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As a key regulator of human physiology and metabolic processes, ribonuclease (RNase) A can be used as an important biomarker for predicting human disease occurrence. Hence, establishing sensitive methods for tracking RNase A activity in vitro and in living cells is of great importance. Herein, we present a convenient fluorescence method assisted by reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and DNAzyme mediated fluorescence signal release for RNase A assay. The fluorescence change of the new method showed a positive linear relation with RNase A concentration in the range from 0.5 pg μL-1 to 1 ng μL-1 with a detection limit of 0.089 pg μL-1. By using this method to screen the effector of RNase A from natural compounds, the natural compound of B6 was found to stimulate RNase A activity in vitro and in vivo, the result of which was supported by the real-time imaging of RNase A in living cells. In summary, this fluorescence method with high sensitivity and specificity provides an alternative for RNase A activity assay and effector screening.
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- Yan Qin
- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.
- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Material Medical Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, P. R. China.
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Material Medical Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, P. R. China.
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Material Medical Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, P. R. China.
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.
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Dash BS, Lu YJ, Chen HA, Chuang CC, Chen JP. Magnetic and GRPR-targeted reduced graphene oxide/doxorubicin nanocomposite for dual-targeted chemo-photothermal cancer therapy. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 128:112311. [PMID: 34474862 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Herein, we design a rGO-based magnetic nanocomposite by decorating rGO with citrate-coated magnetic nanoparticles (CMNP). The magnetic rGO (mrGO) was modified by phospholipid-polyethylene glycol to prepare PEGylated mrGO, for conjugating with gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPR)-binding peptide (mrGOG). The anticancer drug doxorubicin (DOX) was bound to mrGO (mrGOG) by π-π stacking for drug delivery triggered by the low pH value in the endosome. The mrGOG showed enhanced photothermal effect under NIR irradiation, endorsing its role for dual targeted DOX delivery. With efficient DOX release in the endosomal environment and heat generation from light absorption in the NIR range, mrGOG/DOX could be used for combination chemo-photothermal therapy after intracellular uptake by cancer cells. We characterized the physico-chemical as well as biological properties of the synthesized nanocomposites. The mrGOG is stable in biological buffer solution, showing high biocompatibility and minimum hemolytic properties. Using U87 glioblastoma cells, we confirmed the magnetic drug targeting effect in vitro for selective cancer cell killing. The peptide ligand-mediated targeted delivery increases the efficiency of intracellular uptake of both nanocomposite and DOX up to ~3 times due to the over-expressed GRPR on U87 surface, leading to higher cytotoxicity. The increased cytotoxicity using mrGOG over mrGO was shown from a decreased IC50 value (0.70 to 0.48 μg/mL) and an increased cell apoptosis rate (19.8% to 47.1%). The IC50 and apoptosis rate changed further to 0.19 μg/mL and 76.8% in combination with NIR laser irradiation, with the photothermal effect supported from upregulation of heat shock protein HSP70 expression. Using U87 tumor xenograft model created in nude mice, we demonstrated that magnetic guidance after intravenous delivery of mrGOG/DOX could significantly reduce tumor size and prolong animal survival over free DOX and non-magnetic guided groups. Augmented with NIR laser treatment for 5 min, the anti-cancer efficacy significantly improves with elevated cell apoptosis and reduced cell proliferation. Together with safety profiles from hematological as well as major organ histological analysis of treated animals, the mrGOG nanocomposite is an effective nanomaterial for combination chemo-photothermal cancer therapy.
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- Banendu Sunder Dash
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan; College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan; College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan; Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, Research Center for Chinese Herbal Medicine, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; Department of Materials Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, Tai-Shan, New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan.
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Su Y, Zhang B, Sun R, Liu W, Zhu Q, Zhang X, Wang R, Chen C. PLGA-based biodegradable microspheres in drug delivery: recent advances in research and application. Drug Deliv 2021; 28:1397-1418. [PMID: 34184949 PMCID: PMC8248937 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2021.1938756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 53.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Biodegradable microspheres have been widely used in the field of medicine due to their ability to deliver drug molecules of various properties through multiple pathways and their advantages of low dose and low side effects. Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) copolymer (PLGA) is one of the most widely used biodegradable material currently and has good biocompatibility. In application, PLGA with a specific monomer ratio (lactic acid and glycolic acid) can be selected according to the properties of drug molecules and the requirements of the drug release rate. PLGA-based biodegradable microspheres have been studied in the field of drug delivery, including the delivery of various anticancer drugs, protein or peptide drugs, bacterial or viral DNA, etc. This review describes the basic knowledge and current situation of PLGA biodegradable microspheres and discusses the selection of PLGA polymer materials. Then, the preparation methods of PLGA microspheres are introduced, including emulsification, microfluidic technology, electrospray, and spray drying. Finally, this review summarizes the application of PLGA microspheres in drug delivery and the treatment of pulmonary and ocular-related diseases.
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- Yue Su
- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Zaochen Nanorobot Co., Ltd, Liuyang, China
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- Hunan Zaochen Nanorobot Co., Ltd, Liuyang, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Zaochen Nanorobot Co., Ltd, Liuyang, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Guo Y, Wang H, Feng X, Zhao Y, Liang C, Yang L, Li M, Zhang Y, Gao W. 3D MXene microspheres with honeycomb architecture for tumor photothermal/photodynamic/chemo combination therapy. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:195701. [PMID: 33513589 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abe153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The MXene combining high surface area, prominent biocompatibility, and wide near infrared (NIR) absorption has been recognized as one of the most promising materials for tumor therapy. The application of MXene in tumor therapy is negatively affected by the current design methods lack the control of size distribution and the great tendency to agglomerate as well as poor photodynamic therapy. To solve the above problems, we report a facile strategy to process Ti3C2 nanosheets into three-dimensional (3D) structure with honeycomb structure and anti-aggregation properties for synergistic therapy of chemotherapy, photothermal and photodynamic therapy. The 3D MXene is synthesized by spray drying, in which the MXene surface is oxidized to TiO2. The microspheres present prominent NIR light trigger photothermal effect and excellent NIR light photostability, which respond in an on-off manner. Moreover, the microspheres exhibit outstanding drug-loading capability of doxorubicin (DOX) as high as 87.3%, and substantial singlet oxygen generation (1O2) was shown under 808 nm laser and UV light irradiation. Our studies indicate that 3D MXene-DOX could effectively achieve Hela cells killing in vitro, which provides a multifunctional drug delivery platform as a prospective candidate for future combined cancer therapy.
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- Yaping Guo
- Center for Health Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Health Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Health Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Health Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Health Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Health Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Health Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Health Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300401, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin 300060, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin 300060, People's Republic of China
- Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin 300060, People's Republic of China
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Zhu Z, Zhang Q, Lay Yap P, Ni Y, Losic D. Magnetic reduced graphene oxide as a nano-vehicle for loading and delivery of curcumin. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 252:119471. [PMID: 33524822 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2021.119471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Magnetic nanoparticles have been widely used in the field of nanomedicine as drug delivery vehicles for targeted imaging-guided and controlled drug uptake and release actions. In this work, the loading of curcumin on Fe3O4/rGO nanocomposites and their interaction mechanism were investigated by multispectral methods including resonance light scattering (RLS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), circular dichroism (CD) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR). Results revealed that the drug loading was a complex process which is not governed by a simple adsorption. The interactions of vitro human serum albumin (HSA) with free curcumin and/or curcumin-Fe3O4/rGO complex have been studied. Outcomes from the fluorescence quenching showed that the binding constant of curcumin to HSA increased significantly in the presence of Fe3O4/rGO, confirming the enhanced effect of Fe3O4/rGO besides its low toxicity towards HSA. Findings from this work verified that Fe3O4/rGO nanocomposite has a promising potential as a good drug loading carrier that can be used and broad range of therapies.
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- Zhi Zhu
- School of Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Modern Analytical Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China; State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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Synthesis and drug delivery performance of gelatin-decorated magnetic graphene oxide nanoplatform. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Wang YJ, Lin PY, Hsieh SL, Kirankumar R, Lin HY, Li JH, Chen YT, Wu HM, Hsieh S. Utilizing Edible Agar as a Carrier for Dual Functional Doxorubicin-Fe 3O 4 Nanotherapy Drugs. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:1824. [PMID: 33917109 PMCID: PMC8067861 DOI: 10.3390/ma14081824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to use agar as a multifunctional encapsulating material to allow drug and ferromagnetism to be jointly delivered in one nanoparticle. We successfully encapsulated both Fe3O4 and doxorubicin (DOX) with agar as the drug carrier to obtain DOX-Fe3O4@agar. The iron oxide nanoparticles encapsulated in the carrier maintained good saturation of magnetization (41.9 emu/g) and had superparamagnetism. The heating capacity test showed that the specific absorption rate (SAR) value was 18.9 ± 0.5 W/g, indicating that the ferromagnetic nanoparticles encapsulated in the gel still maintained good heating capacity. Moreover, the magnetocaloric temperature could reach 43 °C in a short period of five minutes. In addition, DOX-Fe3O4@agar reached a maximum release rate of 85% ± 3% in 56 min under a neutral pH 7.0 to simulate the intestinal environment. We found using fluorescent microscopy that DOX entered HT-29 human colon cancer cells and reduced cell viability by 66%. When hyperthermia was induced with an auxiliary external magnetic field, cancer cells could be further killed, with a viability of only 15.4%. These results show that agar is an efficient multiple-drug carrier, and allows controlled drug release. Thus, this synergic treatment has potential application value for biopharmaceutical carrier materials.
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- Yu-Jyuan Wang
- Department of Nursing, Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, 2 Zhongzheng 1st Rd., Kaohsiung 80284, Taiwan;
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, 70 Lien-Hai Rd., Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan; (P.-Y.L.); (R.K.); (H.-Y.L.)
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, 142 Haijhuan Rd., Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan; (S.-L.H.); (J.-H.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, 70 Lien-Hai Rd., Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan; (P.-Y.L.); (R.K.); (H.-Y.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, 70 Lien-Hai Rd., Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan; (P.-Y.L.); (R.K.); (H.-Y.L.)
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- Department of Seafood Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, 142 Haijhuan Rd., Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan; (S.-L.H.); (J.-H.L.)
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- College of Hydrosphere Science, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, 142 Haijhuan Rd., Kaohsiung 81157, Taiwan;
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, 2 Zhongzheng 1st Rd., Kaohsiung 80284, Taiwan;
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, 70 Lien-Hai Rd., Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan; (P.-Y.L.); (R.K.); (H.-Y.L.)
- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, 100 Shih-Chuan 1st Rd., Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, 100 Shih-Chuan 1st Rd., Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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Wei X, Li P, Zhou H, Hu X, Liu D, Wu J, Wang Y. Engineering of gemcitabine coated nano-graphene oxide sheets for efficient near-infrared radiation mediated in vivo lung cancer photothermal therapy. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2021; 216:112125. [PMID: 33601257 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2021.112125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Revised: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Gemcitabine (GEM) and its derivatives of deoxycytosine is a promising anticancer candidate which is effective for the treatment of various cancers including lung cancer via cascade targetting Erk/Mek/Raf/Ras pathway and blocking the proliferation of the tumor cells. In this present work, we have described reduced graphene oxide (rGO) in the presence of anticancer utilizing ascorbic acid as reducing agents for lung cancer treatment. GEM reduced graphene oxide (termed as GEM-rGO) has resulted in a smooth and transparent morphological surface, which was confirmed by various spectroscopical investigations. The anticancer drug-loaded rGO has displayed remarkable cytotoxic activities against a panel of lung cancer cell lines when compared to the untreated lung cancer cells. Further, we examined the morphological observation of the cancer cell death was monitored through the fluorescence microscopic examinations. In addition, the cell deaths of the lung cancer cells were observed by the flow cytometry analyses. In addition, the non-toxic nature of potent GEM-rGO and GEM-rGO + NIR was confirmed by in vivo systemic toxicity analysis. Besides, the higher safety feature of the GEM-rGO and GEM-rGO + NIR was evidenced by histological analyses of the mice organs. The subcutaneous injection of GEM-rGO and GEM-rGO + NIR into mice bearing A549 xenografts more effectively inhibited the tumor than the free GEM. Based on the outcomes, we can summarise that the GEM reduced graphene oxide (GEM-rGO) can be used as a promising drug candidate for the treatment of lung cancer in the future.
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- Xiaoli Wei
- Department of Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150040, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150040, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, General Hospital of Heilongjiang Province Land Reclamation Bureau, Harbin 150088, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150040, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150040, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China.
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Qiu Y, Dang W, Fan J, Zhou T, Li B, Liu Y, Qin Y, Tong C, Daniyal M, Wang W, Liu B. DNAzyme and rGO based fluorescence assay for Fpg activity analysis, drug screening, and bacterial imaging. Talanta 2020; 218:121158. [PMID: 32797912 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121158] [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: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 05/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Due to the significant role of formamidopyrimidine DNA glycosylase (Fpg) in physiological processes and DNA oxidative damage-related diseases, it is essential to establish sensitive methods for monitoring the Fpg activity in vitro and in vivo so as to illustrate its concrete role in these events. In this work, a sensitive, simple and reliable fluorescence assay was developed by taking the advantages of DNAzyme assisted cascade signal amplification and ultra-high fluorescence quenching efficiency of reduced graphene oxide (rGO). This detection system consisted of DNAzyme, rGO and fluorescence probe allows the activity of Fpg to be detected in a linear range from 0 to 80 U/mL with a detection limit of 0.66 U/mL. With the help of this method, 11 natural compounds were screened, and 7 compounds were identified as activators of Fpg. More importantly, the developed assay was used to monitor the activity of Fpg through fluorescence imaging in living Escherichia coli for the first time. The imaging results visually demonstrated the dynamic activation effect of natural compound Ginsenoside Re on the Fpg of Escherichia coli. In summary, these results indicated that this DNAzyme and rGO based fluorescence assay provides a potent strategy for Fpg quantitative assay in vitro and real-time monitoring in living bacteria, which holds great potential for applying on biological study and Fpg-targeted drug screening.
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- Yixing Qiu
- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China; College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
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- TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Academician Atta-ur-Rahman Belt and Road Traditional Medicine Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China.
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Sun T, Dasgupta A, Zhao Z, Nurunnabi M, Mitragotri S. Physical triggering strategies for drug delivery. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2020; 158:36-62. [PMID: 32589905 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2020.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 06/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Physically triggered systems hold promise for improving drug delivery by enhancing the controllability of drug accumulation and release, lowering non-specific toxicity, and facilitating clinical translation. Several external physical stimuli including ultrasound, light, electric fields and magnetic fields have been used to control drug delivery and they share some common features such as spatial targeting, spatiotemporal control, and minimal invasiveness. At the same time, they possess several distinctive features in terms of interactions with biological entities and/or the extent of stimulus response. Here, we review the key advances of such systems with a focus on discussing their physical mechanisms, the design rationales, and translational challenges.
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- Tao Sun
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA; Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Nanomedicine and Theranostics, Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA; Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Texas at El Paso, TX 79902, USA
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- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA; Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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