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Waqar MA. A comprehensive review on recent advancements in drug delivery via selenium nanoparticles. J Drug Target 2024:1-14. [PMID: 39392210 DOI: 10.1080/1061186x.2024.2412142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024]
Abstract
Nanotechnology has significantly impacted drug discovery and development over the past three decades, offering novel insights and expanded treatment options. Key to this field is nanoparticles, ranging from 1 to 100 nanometres, with unique properties distinct from larger materials. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are particularly promising due to their low toxicity and selective cytotoxicity against cancer cells. They have shown efficacy in reducing various cancers types and mitigating conditions like diabetic nephropathy and neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease. This review highlights SeNPs' role in enhancing drug delivery systems, improving the absorption of water-soluble compounds, proteins, peptides, vaccines, and other biological therapies. By modifying nanoparticle surfaces with targeting ligands, drug delivery can achieve precise site-specific delivery, increasing effectiveness. SeNPs can be synthesised through physical, chemical, and biological methods, each offering advantages in stability, size, and application potential. Additionally, SeNPs enhance immune responses and reduce oxidative stress, validating their role in biotherapy and nanomedicine. Their ability to target macrophages and regulate polarisation underscores their potential in antimicrobial therapies. Recent advancements, such as mannosylated SeNPs for targeted delivery, exemplify innovative nanotechnology applications in medicine. Overall, SeNPs represent a promising frontier in nanomedicine, offering new avenues for treating and managing various diseases.
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- Muhammad Ahsan Waqar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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Sampath S, Sunderam V, Manjusha M, Dlamini Z, Lawrance AV. Selenium Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Examination of Synthesis Techniques and Their Diverse Applications in Medical Research and Toxicology Studies. Molecules 2024; 29:801. [PMID: 38398553 PMCID: PMC10893520 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29040801] [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: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Selenium is a trace and necessary micronutrient for human, animal, and microbial health. Many researchers have recently been interested in selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) due to their biocompatibility, bioavailability, and low toxicity. As a result of their greater bioactivity, selenium nanoparticles are widely employed in a variety of biological applications. Physical, chemical, and biological approaches can all be used to synthesize selenium nanoparticles. Since it uses non-toxic solvents and operates at a suitable temperature, the biological technique is a preferable option. This review article addresses the processes implemented in the synthesis of SeNPs and highlights their medicinal uses, such as the treatment of fungi, bacteria, cancer, and wounds. Furthermore, we discuss the most recent findings on the potential of several biological materials for selenium nanoparticle production. The precursor, extract, process, time, temperature, and other synthesis criteria will be elaborated in conjunction with the product's physical properties (size, shape, and stability). The synergies of SeNP synthesis via various methods aid future researchers in precisely synthesizing SeNPs and using them in desired applications.
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- Shobana Sampath
- Department of Biotechnology, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai 600062, India
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- Centre for Nano Science and Technology, A.C. Tech Campus, Anna University, Chennai 600025, India
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- Department of Genetic Engineering, School of Bioengineering, SRM University, Kattankulathur 603203, India
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- SAMRC Precision Oncology Research Unit (PORU), DSI/NRF SARChI Chair in Precision Oncology and Cancer Prevention (POCP), Pan African Cancer Research Institute (PACRI), University of Pretoria, Hatfield 0028, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai 600123, India
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Ryabova YV, Sutunkova MP, Minigalieva IA, Shabardina LV, Filippini T, Tsatsakis A. Toxicological effects of selenium nanoparticles in laboratory animals: A review. J Appl Toxicol 2024; 44:4-16. [PMID: 37312419 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This paper provides a comprehensive summary of the main toxicological studies conducted on selenium nanoparticles (NPs) using laboratory animals, up until February 28, 2023. A literature search revealed 17 articles describing experimental studies conducted on warm-blooded animals. Despite some uncertainties, in vivo studies have demonstrated that selenium NPs have an adverse effect on laboratory animals, as evidenced by several indicators of general toxic action. These effects include reductions of body mass, changes in hepatotoxicity indices (increased enzyme activity and accumulation of selenium in the liver), and the possibility of impairment of fatty acid, protein, lipid, and carbohydrate metabolisms. However, no specific toxic action attributable solely to selenium has been identified. The LOAEL and NOAEL values are contradictory. The NOAEL was 0.22 mg/kg body weight per day for males and 0.33 mg/kg body weight per day for females, while the LOAEL was assumed to be a dose of 0.05 mg/kg of nanoselenium. This LOAEL value is much higher for rats than for humans. The relationship between the adverse effects of selenium NPs and exposure dose is controversial and presents a wide typological diversity. Further research is needed to clarify the absorption, metabolism, and long-term toxicity of selenium NPs, which is critical to improving the risk assessment of these compounds.
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- Yuliya V Ryabova
- Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
- Laboratory of Stochastic Transport of Nanoparticles in Living Systems, Laboratory of Multi-Scale Mathematical Modeling, Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
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- Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
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- Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
- Laboratory of Stochastic Transport of Nanoparticles in Living Systems, Laboratory of Multi-Scale Mathematical Modeling, Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
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- Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation
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- CREAGEN Research Center for Environmental, Genetic and Nutritional Epidemiology, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- School of Public Health, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, California, USA
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- Department of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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Sarkar J, Mridha D, Davoodbasha MA, Banerjee J, Chanda S, Ray K, Roychowdhury T, Acharya K, Sarkar J. A State-of-the-Art Systemic Review on Selenium Nanoparticles: Mechanisms and Factors Influencing Biogenesis and Its Potential Applications. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:5000-5036. [PMID: 36633786 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03549-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Selenium is a trace element required for the active function of numerous enzymes and various physiological processes. In recent years, selenium nanoparticles draw the attention of scientists and researchers because of its multifaceted uses. The process involved in chemically synthesized SeNPs has been found to be hazardous in nature, which has paved the way for safe and ecofriendly SeNPs to be developed in order to achieve sustainability. In comparison to chemical synthesis, SeNPs can be synthesized more safely and with greater flexibility utilizing bacteria, fungi, and plants. This review focused on the synthesis of SeNPs utilizing bacteria, fungi, and plants; the mechanisms involved in SeNP synthesis; and the effect of various abiotic factors on SeNP synthesis and morphological characteristics. This article discusses the synergies of SeNP synthesis via biological routes, which can help future researchers to synthesize SeNPs with more precision and employ them in desired fields.
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- Jit Sarkar
- Molecular and Applied Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Centre of Advanced Study, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, PIN-700019, India
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- School of Environmental Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, PIN-700032, India
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- School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, PIN-600048, India
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- Department of Botany, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara, Khardaha, West Bengal, PIN-700118, India
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- Department of Botany, Scottish Church College, Kolkata, PIN-700006, India
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- Department of Botany, North Campus, University of Delhi, University Road, Delhi, PIN-110007, India
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- School of Environmental Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, PIN-700032, India
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- Molecular and Applied Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Centre of Advanced Study, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, PIN-700019, India.
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- Department of Botany, Dinabandhu Andrews College, Kolkata, PIN-700084, India.
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Carrasco D, García-Dalí S, Villar-Rodil S, Munuera JM, Raymundo-Piñero E, Paredes JI. NbSe 2 Nanosheets/Nanorolls Obtained via Fast and Direct Aqueous Electrochemical Exfoliation for High-Capacity Lithium Storage. ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS 2023; 6:7180-7193. [PMID: 37448979 PMCID: PMC10337822 DOI: 10.1021/acsaem.3c00893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Layered transition-metal dichalcogenides (LTMDs) in two-dimensional (2D) form are attractive for electrochemical energy storage, but research efforts in this realm have so far largely focused on the best-known members of such a family of materials, mainly MoS2, MoSe2, and WS2. To exploit the potential of further, currently less-studied 2D LTMDs, targeted methods for their production, preferably by cost-effective and sustainable means, as well as control over their nanomorphology, are highly desirable. Here, we report a quick and straightforward route for the preparation of 2D NbSe2 and other metallic 2D LTMDs that relies on delaminating their bulk parent solid under aqueous cathodic conditions. Unlike typical electrochemical exfoliation methods for 2D materials, which generally require an additional processing step (e.g., sonication) to complete delamination, the present electrolytic strategy yielded directly exfoliated nano-objects in a very short time (1-2 min) and with significant yields (∼16 wt %). Moreover, the dominant morphology of the exfoliated 2D NbSe2 products could be tuned between rolled-up nanosheets (nanorolls) and unfolded nanosheets, depending on the solvent where the nano-objects were dispersed (water or isopropanol). This rather unusual delamination behavior of NbSe2 was explored and concluded to occur via a redox mechanism that involves some degree of hydrolytic oxidation of the material triggered by the cathodic treatment. The delamination strategy could be extended to other metallic LTMDs, such as NbS2 and VSe2. When tested toward electrochemical lithium storage, electrodes based on the exfoliated NbSe2 products delivered very high capacity values, up to 750-800 mA h g-1 at 0.5 A g-1, where the positive effect of the nanoroll morphology, associated to increased accessibility of the lithium storage sites, was made apparent. Overall, these results are expected to expand the availability of fit-for-purpose 2D LTMDs by resorting to simple and expeditious production strategies of low environmental impact.
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- Daniel
F. Carrasco
- Instituto
de Ciencia y Tecnología del Carbono, INCAR-CSIC, Francisco Pintado Fe 26, Oviedo 33011, Spain
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- Instituto
de Ciencia y Tecnología del Carbono, INCAR-CSIC, Francisco Pintado Fe 26, Oviedo 33011, Spain
- CNRS,
CEMHTI UPR3079, Univ. Orléans, 1D Avenue de la Recherche Scientifique, Orléans 45071, France
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- Instituto
de Ciencia y Tecnología del Carbono, INCAR-CSIC, Francisco Pintado Fe 26, Oviedo 33011, Spain
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- Instituto
de Ciencia y Tecnología del Carbono, INCAR-CSIC, Francisco Pintado Fe 26, Oviedo 33011, Spain
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- Instituto
de Ciencia y Tecnología del Carbono, INCAR-CSIC, Francisco Pintado Fe 26, Oviedo 33011, Spain
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Sentkowska A, Pyrzynska K. Does the Type Matter? Verification of Different Tea Types' Potential in the Synthesis of SeNPs. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11122489. [PMID: 36552697 PMCID: PMC9774132 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11122489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are gaining popularity due to their potential biomedical applications. This work describes their green synthesis using various types of tea. Black, green, red and white tea infusions were tested for the content of polyphenolic compounds and antioxidant properties and then used in the synthesis of SeNPs. In each of the syntheses, nanoparticles with dimensions ranging from 3.9 to 12.5 nm, differing in shape and properties, were obtained. All of them were characterized by a very high ability to neutralize hydroxyl radicals, which was about three-times higher than for the tea infusions from which they were obtained. The main inconvenience in obtaining SeNPs was the difficulties with their purification, which should be a further stage in the described research.
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- Aleksandra Sentkowska
- Heavy Ion Laboratory, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 5, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 5, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland
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