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Dash S, Majood M, Meena R, Mukherjee M, Dinda AK, Kuanr BK, Mohanty S. Biocompatible polymer-coated magneto-fluorescent super nanoparticles for the homing of mesenchymal stem cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:132794. [PMID: 38834114 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132794] [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: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Stem cell plays an important role in the clinical field. However, the effective delivery of stem cells to the targeted site relies on the efficient homing of the cells to the site of injury. In view of that, fluorescent magnetic nanoparticles stick out due to their wide range of enabling functions including cellular homing and tracking. The present study unravels the synthesis of polymer-coated biocompatible and fluorescent magnetic nanoparticles (FMNPs) by a single-step hydrothermal synthesis method. Importantly, the facile method developed the biological super nanoparticles consisting of the magnetic core, which is surrounded by the fluorescent nanodot-decorated polymeric shell. The synthesized particles showed an amorphous nature, and superparamagnetic properties, with efficient fluorescence properties of emission at the blue range (̴ 410 nm). The FMNP labeling showed the mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) homing to the desired site in the presence of an external magnetic field. The in-house synthesized nanoparticles showed significant cytocompatibility and hemocompatibility in vitro as well as in vivo conditions owing to their surface coating. This unprecedented work advances the efficient internalization of FMNPs in MSCs and their enhanced migration potential provides a breakthrough in stem cell delivery for therapeutic applications. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The bi-modal fluorescent magnetic nanoparticles hold a promising role in the biomedical field for mesenchymal stem cell homing and tracking. Hence, in this study, for the first time, we have synthesized the fluorescent magnetic nanoparticle with polymer coating via an easy single-step method. The nanoparticle with a polymer coat enhanced the biocompatibility and effortless internalization of the nanoparticle into mesenchymal stem cells without hampering the native stem cell properties. Furthermore, the enhanced migration potential of such magnetized stem cells and their homing at the target site by applying an external magnetic field opened up avenues for the smart delivery of mesenchymal stem cells at complex sites such as retina for the tissue regeneration.
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- Saumya Dash
- Stem Cell Facility, DBT-Centre of Excellence for Stem Cell Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Stem Cell Facility, DBT-Centre of Excellence for Stem Cell Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India; Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, 201303 Noida, India
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- Special Centre for Nano Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, 201303 Noida, India
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- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Special Centre for Nano Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- Stem Cell Facility, DBT-Centre of Excellence for Stem Cell Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
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Mu R, Zhu D, Wei G. Ti 3C 2 Nanosheets Functionalized with Ferritin-Biomimetic Platinum Nanoparticles for Electrochemical Biosensors of Nitrite. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:258. [PMID: 38785732 PMCID: PMC11117932 DOI: 10.3390/bios14050258] [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: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Nitrites widely exist in human life and the natural environment, but excessive contents of nitrites will result in adverse effects on the environment and human health; hence, sensitive and stable nitrite detection systems are needed. In this study, we report the synthesis of Ti3C2 nanosheets functionalized with apoferritin (ApoF)-biomimetic platinum (Pt) nanoparticle (Pt@ApoF/Ti3C2) composite materials, which were formed by using ApoF as a template and protein-inspired biomineralization. The formed nanohybrid exhibits excellent electrochemical sensing performance towards nitrite (NaNO2). Specifically, the Pt@ApoF catalyzes the conversion of nitrites into nitrates, converting the chemical signal into an electrical signal. The prepared Pt@ApoF/Ti3C2-based electrochemical NaNO2 biosensors demonstrate a wide detection range of 0.001-9 mM with a low detection limit of 0.425 μM. Additionally, the biosensors possess high selectivity and sensitivity while maintaining a relatively stable electrochemical sensing performance within 7 days, enabling the monitoring of NaNO2 in complex environments. The successful preparation of the Pt@ApoF/Ti3C2 nanohybrid materials provides a new approach for constructing efficient electrochemical biosensors, offering a simple and rapid method for detecting NaNO2 in complex environments.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; (R.M.); (D.Z.)
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Wang H, Yang S, Chen L, Li Y, He P, Wang G, Dong H, Ma P, Ding G. Tumor diagnosis using carbon-based quantum dots: Detection based on the hallmarks of cancer. Bioact Mater 2024; 33:174-222. [PMID: 38034499 PMCID: PMC10684566 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.10.004] [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: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Carbon-based quantum dots (CQDs) have been shown to have promising application value in tumor diagnosis. Their use, however, is severely hindered by the complicated nature of the nanostructures in the CQDs. Furthermore, it seems impossible to formulate the mechanisms involved using the inadequate theoretical frameworks that are currently available for CQDs. In this review, we re-consider the structure-property relationships of CQDs and summarize the current state of development of CQDs-based tumor diagnosis based on biological theories that are fully developed. The advantages and deficiencies of recent research on CQDs-based tumor diagnosis are thus explained in terms of the manifestation of nine essential changes in cell physiology. This review makes significant progress in addressing related problems encountered with other nanomaterials.
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- Hang Wang
- National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuit, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Superconducting Electronics (CENSE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuit, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuit, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuit, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuit, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Department of Microelectronic Science and Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuit, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Superconducting Electronics (CENSE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, PR China
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- National Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuit, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, PR China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, PR China
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Du J, Zhou S, Ma Y, Wei Y, Li Q, Huang H, Chen L, Yang Y, Yu S. Folic acid functionalized gadolinium-doped carbon dots as fluorescence / magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent for targeted imaging of liver cancer. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 234:113721. [PMID: 38176338 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113721] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Gadolinium-doped carbon dots (Gd-CDs), as a new class of nanomaterial, has a wide application prospect in targeted imaging and monitoring diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer because of their good fluorescence (FL)-magnetic resonance (MR) imaging properties. First, Gd-CDs were synthesized by hydrothermal method with gadodiamide as gadolinium source, citric acid as carbon source and silane coupling agent (KH-792) as coupling agent with FL quantum yield (QY) of 48.2%. Then, folic acid (FA), which is highly expressed in liver cancer, was used as a targeting component to modify Gd-CDs to obtain targeted imaging agent (Gd-CDs-FA). The results showed that Gd-CDs and Gd-CDs-FA have low cytotoxicity and good biocompatibility, and the targeting and selectivity of Gd-CDs-FA to HepG2 cells could be observed under confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM). The T1 longitudinal relaxation rates (r1) of Gd-CDs and Gd-CDs-FA are 15.92 mM-1s-1 and 13.56 mM-1s-1, respectively. They showed good MR imaging ability in vitro and in vivo, and MR imaging in nude mice further proved the targeting imaging performance of Gd-CDs-FA. Therefore, Gd-CDs-FA with higher QY showed good FL-MR targeting imaging ability of liver cancer, which broke through the limitations of single molecular imaging probe in sensitivity and soft tissue resolution. This study provides a new idea for the application of Gd-CDs in FL and MR targeting imaging of liver cancer.
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- Jinglei Du
- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Honghui Hospital of Xi' an Jiaotong University, Xi' an 710054, China
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- Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Interventional Treatment Department, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials, Taiyuan University of Technology, Ministry of Education, Taiyuan 030024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials, Taiyuan University of Technology, Ministry of Education, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital, Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China.
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Karimi F, Karimi-Maleh H, Rouhi J, Zare N, Karaman C, Baghayeri M, Fu L, Rostamnia S, Dragoi EN, Ayati A, Krivoshapkin P. Revolutionizing cancer monitoring with carbon-based electrochemical biosensors. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 239:117368. [PMID: 37827366 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Cancer monitoring plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes by providing early detection, personalized treatment options, and treatment response tracking. Carbon-based electrochemical biosensors have emerged in recent years as a revolutionary technology with the potential to revolutionize cancer monitoring. These sensors are useful for clinical applications because of their high sensitivity, selectivity, rapid response, and compatibility with miniaturized equipment. This review paper gives an in-depth look at the latest developments and the possibilities of carbon-based electrochemical sensors in cancer surveillance. The essential principles of carbon-based electrochemical sensors are discussed, including their structure, operating mechanisms, and critical qualities that make them suited for cancer surveillance. Furthermore, we investigate their applicability in detecting specific cancer biomarkers, evaluating therapy responses, and detecting cancer recurrence early. Additionally, a comparison of carbon-based electrochemical sensor performance measures, including sensitivity, selectivity, accuracy, and limit of detection, is presented in contrast to existing monitoring methods and upcoming technologies. Finally, we discuss prospective tactics, future initiatives, and commercialization opportunities for improving the capabilities of these sensors and integrating them into normal clinical practice. The review highlights the potential impact of carbon-based electrochemical sensors on cancer diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes, as well as the importance of ongoing research, collaboration, and validation studies to fully realize their potential in revolutionizing cancer monitoring.
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- Fatemeh Karimi
- School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, P.O. Box 611731, Xiyuan Ave, Chengdu, PR China
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- School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, P.O. Box 611731, Xiyuan Ave, Chengdu, PR China; School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Physics, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, 51566, Iran.
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- School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, P.O. Box 611731, Xiyuan Ave, Chengdu, PR China
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; Department of Electricity and Energy, Akdeniz University, Antalya, 07070, Turkey
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hakim Sabzevari University, PO. B 397, Sabzevar, Iran
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, 310018, PR China
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- Organic and Nano Group (ONG), Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), PO Box 16846-13114, Tehran, Iran
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- "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University, Bld Mangeron No 73, Iasi, 700050, Romania
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- EnergyLab, ITMO University, Lomonosova Street 9, Saint Petersburg, 191002, Russia
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- EnergyLab, ITMO University, Lomonosova Street 9, Saint Petersburg, 191002, Russia
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Zhong Y, Chen L, Yu S, Yang Y, Liu X. Advances in Magnetic Carbon Dots: A Theranostics Platform for Fluorescence/Magnetic Resonance Bimodal Imaging and Therapy for Tumors. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:6548-6566. [PMID: 37945516 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00988] [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] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Theranostics technology that combines tumor diagnosis or monitoring with therapy is an important direction for the future development of tumor treatment. It takes advantage of efficiently observing tumor tissues, monitoring tumor treatment in real time, and significantly improving the cure efficiency. Magnetic carbon dots (CDs) are of wide interest as molecular imaging probes, drug carriers, photosensitizers, and radiosensitizers in the integration of tumor fluorescence/magnetic resonance bimodal diagnosis and treatment because of their small size, good optical stability, magnetic relaxation rate, and biocompatibility. This review first analyzes and compares the synthesis methods and physicochemical properties of magnetic CDs in recent years and then concludes their mechanism in tumor fluorescence/magnetic resonance bimodal imaging and therapy in details. Subsequently, the research progress of their application in tumor theranostics are summarized. Finally, the problems and challenges of magnetic CDs for development at this stage are prospected. This review provides new ideas for their controlled synthesis and application in efficient and precise therapy for tumors.
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- Yamei Zhong
- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials, Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials, Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan 030032, China
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- Shanxi Province Cancer Hospital/Shanxi Hospital Affiliated to Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Interface Science and Engineering in Advanced Materials, Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
- Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan 030032, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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González-Reyna MA, Molina GA, Juarez-Moreno K, Rodríguez-Torres A, Esparza R, Estevez M. Green nanoarchitectonics of carbon quantum dots from Cinchona Pubescens Vahl as targeted and controlled drug cancer nanocarrier. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 153:213561. [PMID: 37515841 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213561] [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: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are a new carbon-based nanomaterial that has attracted tremendous attention due to their excellent fluorescent properties, chemical stability, water solubility, and biocompatibility features. Here, fluorescent CQDs synthesized by a green nanoarchitectonic method using Cinchona Pubescens Vahl extract were evaluated as drug nanocarriers for carboplatin (CBP) delivery. The characterization methods showed CQDs with semispherical shapes and sizes around 5 nm, temperature- and pH-dependent functional groups that interact with the CBP molecule adding specificity to the drug-delivery system. Based on the load efficiency results, it seems that the CQDs can carry almost 100 μg of carboplatin for every 1 mg of CQDs. This is possible due to the self-assembly process that takes place through the interaction between the protonation/deprotonation functional groups of CQDs and the hydrolyzed CBP molecule. Through this process, it is created spherical nanoparticles with an average size of 77.44 nm. The CQDs-CBP nanoparticles release the drug through a diffusion-controlled release mechanism where the acidic media is preferred, and the EPR effect also plays a helpful role. Besides, the viability test shows that the CQDs have almost null cytotoxicity suggesting that they could be used as a promising cancer treatment, improving the efficiency of cell internalization and significantly increasing their drug delivery.
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- M A González-Reyna
- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, Querétaro 76230, Mexico
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- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, Querétaro 76230, Mexico
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- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, Querétaro 76230, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Centro Universitario, Querétaro 76010, Mexico
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- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, Querétaro 76230, Mexico
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- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, Querétaro 76230, Mexico..
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Ganguly S, Margel S. Bioimaging Probes Based on Magneto-Fluorescent Nanoparticles. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:686. [PMID: 36840008 PMCID: PMC9967590 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Novel nanomaterials are of interest in biology, medicine, and imaging applications. Multimodal fluorescent-magnetic nanoparticles demand special attention because they have the potential to be employed as diagnostic and medication-delivery tools, which, in turn, might make it easier to diagnose and treat cancer, as well as a wide variety of other disorders. The most recent advancements in the development of magneto-fluorescent nanocomposites and their applications in the biomedical field are the primary focus of this review. We describe the most current developments in synthetic methodologies and methods for the fabrication of magneto-fluorescent nanocomposites. The primary applications of multimodal magneto-fluorescent nanoparticles in biomedicine, including biological imaging, cancer treatment, and drug administration, are covered in this article, and an overview of the future possibilities for these technologies is provided.
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- Sayan Ganguly
- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
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Naik K, Chaudhary S, Ye L, Parmar AS. A Strategic Review on Carbon Quantum Dots for Cancer-Diagnostics and Treatment. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:882100. [PMID: 35662840 PMCID: PMC9158127 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.882100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The understanding of the genesis of life-threatening cancer and its invasion calls for urgent development of novel technologies for real-time observations, early diagnosis, and treatment. Quantum dots (QDs) grabbed the spotlight in oncology owing to their excellent photostability, bright fluorescence, high biocompatibility, good electrical and chemical stability with minimum invasiveness. Recently, carbon QDs (CQDs) have become popular over toxic inorganic QDs in the area of bioimaging, biosensing, and drug delivery. Further, CQDs derived from natural sources like biomolecules and medicinal plants have drawn attention because of their one-pot, low-cost and ease of synthesis, along with remarkable tunable optical properties and biocompatibility. This review introduces the synthesis and properties of CQDs derived from natural sources, focusing on the applicability of CQD-based technologies as nano-theranostics for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Furthermore, the current issues and future directions for the transformation of CQDs-based nanotechnologies to clinical applications are highlighted.
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- Kaustubh Naik
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, India
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to Be University), Chandigarh, India
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- Division of Pure & Applied Biochemistry, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, India
- Center for Biomaterial and Tissue Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India
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Liu H, Guo J, Aryee AA, Hua L, Sun Y, Li Z, Liu J, Tang W. Lighting up Individual Organelles With Fluorescent Carbon Dots. Front Chem 2021; 9:784851. [PMID: 34900943 PMCID: PMC8660688 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.784851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cell organelles play crucial roles in the normal functioning of an organism, therefore the disruption of their operation is associated with diseases and in some cases death. Thus, the detection and monitoring of the activities within these organelles are of great importance. Several probes based on graphene oxide, small molecules, and other nanomaterials have been developed for targeting specific organelles. Among these materials, organelle-targeted fluorescent probes based on carbon dots have attracted substantial attention in recent years owing to their superior characteristics, which include facile synthesis, good photostability, low cytotoxicity, and high selectivity. The ability of these probes to target specific organelles enables researchers to obtain valuable information for understanding the processes involved in their functions and/or malfunctions and may also aid in effective targeted drug delivery. This review highlights recently reported organelle-specific fluorescent probes based on carbon dots. The precursors of these carbon dots are also discussed because studies have shown that many of the intrinsic properties of these probes originate from the precursor used. An overview of the functions of the discussed organelles, the types of probes used, and their advantages and limitations are also provided. Organelles such as the mitochondria, nucleus, lysosomes, and endoplasmic reticulum have been the central focus of research to date, whereas the Golgi body, centrosome, vesicles, and others have received comparatively little attention. It is therefore the hope of the authors that further studies will be conducted in an effort to design probes with the ability to localize within these less studied organelles so as to fully elucidate the mechanisms underlying their function.
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- Haifang Liu
- Precision Medicine Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Precision Medicine Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Precision Medicine Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Chemistry of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Chemistry of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Precision Medicine Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Precision Medicine Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Das P, Ganguly S, Margel S, Gedanken A. Tailor made magnetic nanolights: fabrication to cancer theranostics applications. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:6762-6796. [PMID: 36132370 PMCID: PMC9419279 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00447f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Nanoparticles having magnetic and fluorescent properties could be considered as a gift to materials scientists due to their unique magneto-optical qualities. Multiple component particles can overcome challenges related with a single component and unveil bifunctional/multifunctional features that can enlarge their applications in diagnostic imaging agents and therapeutic delivery vehicles. Bifunctional nanoparticles that have both luminescent and magnetic features are termed as magnetic nanolights. Herein, we present recent progress of magneto-fluorescent nanoparticles (quantum dots based magnetic nanoparticles, Janus particles, and heterocrystalline fluorescent magnetic materials), comprehensively describing fabrication strategies, types, and biomedical applications. In this review, our aim is not only to encompass the preparation strategies of these special types of magneto-fluorescent nanomaterials but also their extensive applications in bioimaging techniques, cancer therapy (targeted and hyperthermic), and sustained release of active agents (drugs, proteins, antibodies, hormones, enzymes, growth factors).
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- Poushali Das
- Bar-Ilan Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
- Departments of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
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- Bar-Ilan Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
- Departments of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
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- Bar-Ilan Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
- Departments of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
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- Bar-Ilan Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
- Departments of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University Ramat-Gan 5290002 Israel
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Parashar P, Singh N, Alka A, Maurya P, Saraf SA. An assessment of in-vitro and in-vivo evaluation methods for theranostic nanomaterials. Curr Pharm Des 2021; 28:78-90. [PMID: 34348616 DOI: 10.2174/1381612827666210804101720] [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: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) as nanocarriers have emerged as novel and promising theranostic agents. The term theranostics revealed the properties of NPs capable of diagnosing the disease at an early stage and/or treating the disease. Such NPs are usually developed employing a surface engineering approach. The theranostic agents comprise NPs loaded with a drug/diagnostic agent that delivers it precisely to the target site. Theranostics is a field with promising results in enhancing therapeutic efficacy facilitated through higher payload at the targeted tissue, reduced dose, and dose-dependent side effects. However, controversies in terms of toxicity and size-dependent properties have often surfaced for NPs. Thus, a stringent in-vitro and in-vivo evaluation is required to develop safe and non-toxic NPs as theranostic agents. The review also focuses on the various entry points of NPs in the human system and their outcomes, including toxicity. It elaborates the evaluation criteria to ensure the safe use of NPs for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
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- Poonam Parashar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, U.P. 226025. India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, U.P. 226025. India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, U.P. 226025. India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, U.P. 226025. India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow, U.P. 226025. India
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Amer Ridha A, Kashanian S, Rafipour R, Hemati Azandaryani A, Zhaleh H, Mahdavian E. A promising dual-drug targeted delivery system in cancer therapy: nanocomplexes of folate-apoferritin-conjugated cationic solid lipid nanoparticles. Pharm Dev Technol 2021; 26:673-681. [PMID: 33896342 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2021.1920037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Various nano-sized protein and lipid complexes are being investigated as drug delivery systems. The encapsulation of more than one drug in a single nanocomplex carrier could enhance the therapeutic potency and afford synergistic therapeutic effects. In this study, we developed a novel protein-lipid nanocomplex as a controlled drug delivery system for two important cancer drugs, doxorubicin (DOX) and mitoxantrone (MTO). Apoferritin (AFr) functionalized with folic acid (FA) was used to encapsulate DOX to create the targeted protein nanocomplexes (TPNs). The second drug, MTO, was loaded into the cationic solid lipid nanoparticles (cSLN) to form the liposomal drug nanocomplex particles (MTO-cSLNs). Two complexes were then assembled by tight coupling through ionic interactions to obtain the final drug delivery system, the dual-targeted protein-lipid nanocomplexes (DTPLNs). UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy were used for structural characterization of TPNs and DTPLNs. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used for comprehensive analysis of the final DTPLNs. We confirmed that the DTPLNs display desired time-dependent and pH-dependent drug release behaviors. We also demonstrated the improved anti-cancer efficacy of DOX and MTO in their encapsulated DTPLNs as compared to their free forms. Our results provide promising prospects for the application of the DTPLNs as efficient drug delivery systems.
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- Abbas Amer Ridha
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.,Iraqi Ministry of Health, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.,Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, USA
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Kaku TS, Lim S. Protein nanoparticles in molecular, cellular, and tissue imaging. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 13:e1714. [PMID: 33821568 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The quest to develop ideal nanoparticles capable of molecular, cellular, and tissue level imaging is ongoing. Since certain imaging probes and nanoparticles face drawbacks such as low aqueous solubility, increased ROS generation leading to DNA damage, apoptosis, and high cellular/organ toxicities, the development of versatile and biocompatible nanocarriers becomes necessary. Protein nanoparticles (PNPs) are one such promising class of nanocarriers that possess most of the desirable properties of an ideal nanocarrier for bioimaging applications. PNPs demonstrate high aqueous solubility, minimal cytotoxicity, and multi-cargo loading capacity. They are also amenable to surface-functionalization, as well as modulation of their hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity. The use of PNPs for bioimaging applications has made rapid advancements in the past two decades. Being comparatively less explored, the field opens up a plethora of opportunities and focus areas to engineer ideal bioimaging protein nanocarriers. The use of PNPs as carriers of their natural ligands as well as other heavy metals and fluorescent probes, along with drug molecules for combined theranostic applications has been reported. In addition, surface functionalization to impart specificity of targeting the PNPs has been shown to reduce nonspecific cellular interactions, thus reducing systemic toxicity. PNPs have been explored for their application in imaging of numerous cancers, cardiovascular diseases as well as imaging of the brain using near infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), ultrasound (US), and photoacoustic (PA) imaging. This article is categorized under: Biology-Inspired Nanomaterials > Protein and Virus-Based Structures Diagnostic Tools > In Vivo Nanodiagnostics and Imaging.
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- Tanvi Sushil Kaku
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Ansari L, Hallaj S, Hallaj T, Amjadi M. Doped-carbon dots: Recent advances in their biosensing, bioimaging and therapy applications. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 203:111743. [PMID: 33872828 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.111743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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As a fascinating class of fluorescent carbon dots (CDs), doped-CDs are now sparked intense research interest, particularly in the diverse fields of biomedical applications due to their unique advantages, including low toxicity, physicochemical, photostability, excellent biocompatibility, and so on. In this review, we have summarized the most recent developments in the literature regarding the employment of doped-CDs for pharmaceutical and medical applications, which are published over approximately the past five years. Accordingly, we discuss the toxicity and optical properties of these nanomaterials. Beyond the presentation of successful examples of the application of these multifunctional nanoparticles in photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, and antibacterial activity, we further highlight their application in the cellular labeling, dual imaging, and in vitro and in vivo bioimaging by use of fluorescent-, photoacoustic-, magnetic-, and computed tomography (CT)-imaging. The potency of doped-CDs was also described in the biosensing of ions, small molecules, and drugs in biological samples or inside the cells. Finally, the advantages, disadvantages, and common limitations of doped-CD technologies are reviewed, along with the future prospects in biomedical research. Therefore, this review provides a concise insight into the current developments and challenges in the field of doped-CDs, especially for biological and biomedical researchers.
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- Legha Ansari
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia 5714783734, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia 5714783734, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia 5714783734, Iran.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 5166616471, Iran
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Wang X, Gao S, Xu N, Xu L, Chen S, Mei C, Xu C. Facile synthesis of phosphorus‐nitrogen doped carbon quantum dots from cyanobacteria for bioimaging. CAN J CHEM ENG 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/cjce.23927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Xi Wang
- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Products, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing People's Republic of China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing People's Republic of China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Green Biomass‐based Fuels and Chemicals Nanjing People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Products, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing People's Republic of China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing People's Republic of China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Green Biomass‐based Fuels and Chemicals Nanjing People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Products, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing People's Republic of China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing People's Republic of China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Green Biomass‐based Fuels and Chemicals Nanjing People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Products, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing People's Republic of China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing People's Republic of China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Green Biomass‐based Fuels and Chemicals Nanjing People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu Academy of Environmental Science Nanjing People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Products, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing People's Republic of China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing People's Republic of China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Green Biomass‐based Fuels and Chemicals Nanjing People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Co‐Innovation Centre of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Products, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing People's Republic of China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing People's Republic of China
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Green Biomass‐based Fuels and Chemicals Nanjing People's Republic of China
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Ma Y, Dong Y, Li X, Wang F, Zhang Y. Tumor-Penetrating Peptide-Functionalized Ferritin Enhances Antitumor Activity of Paclitaxel. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:2654-2663. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c01613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Yuanmeng Ma
- College of Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, Jiangsu Key Lab of Biomass-Based Green Fuels and Chemicals, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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Sichamnan A, Yong N, Sillapaprayoon S, Pimtong W, Tang IM, Maneeprakorn W, Pon-On W. Fabrication of biocompatible magneto-fluorescence nanoparticles as a platform for fluorescent sensor and magnetic hyperthermia applications. RSC Adv 2021; 11:35258-35267. [PMID: 35493192 PMCID: PMC9042993 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra07389c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Multifunctional nanoparticles with special magnetic and optical properties have been attracting a great deal of attention due to their important applications in the bioanalytical and biomedical fields. In this study, we report the fabrication of biocompatible magneto-fluorescence nanoparticles consisting of carbon dots (CDots) and silica-coated cobalt–manganese nanoferrites (Co0.5Mn0.5Fe2O4) (CoMnF@Si@CDots) (MagSiCDots) by a facile hydrothermal method. The as-prepared MagSiCDots have a particle size of 100–120 nm and show a negative zeta potential of −35.50 mV at a neutral pH. The fluorescence spectrum of the MagSiCDots nanoparticles consists of sharp excitation at 365 nm and broad blue light emission with a maximum wavelength of 442.5 nm and the MagSiCDots exhibit superparamagnetic behaviour with a saturation magnetization of 11.6 emu g−1. The potential of MagSiCDots as a fluorescent sensor and be used for magnetic hyperthermia applications. It is seen that the fluorescent intensity of a colloidal solution (a hydrogen sulfide (H2S) solution containing MagSiCDots nanoparticles) has a linear relationship with the H2S concentration range of 0.2–2 μM. The limit of detection (LOD) of H2S by our MagSiCDots particles is 0.26 μM and they remain stable for at least 90 min. To test the suitability of the MagSiCDots nanoparticles for use in hyperthermia application, induction heating using an AMF was done. It was observed that these nanoparticles had a specific absorption rate (SAR) of 28.25 W g−1. The in vitro and in vivo cytotoxicity of MagSiCDots were tested on HeLa cells lines. The results show a cell viability of about 85% when exposed to 100 μg mL−1 concentration of the particles. The in vivo cytotoxicity using zebrafish assay also confirmed the non-toxicity and biocompatibility of the nanoparticles to living cells. The reported data demonstrate that by combining CoMnF@Si and fluorescent CDots into a single system, not only nontoxic multifunctional nanomaterials but also multimodal nanoparticles for several applications, such as hazard gas detection and acting as a biocompatible heat source for therapeutic treatment of cancer, are provided. Multifunctional nanoparticles with special magnetic and optical properties have been attracting a great deal of attention due to their important applications in the bioanalytical and biomedical fields.![]()
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- Arphaphon Sichamnan
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Nano Environmental and Health Safety Research Team, National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Nano Environmental and Health Safety Research Team, National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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Si QS, Guo WQ, Wang HZ, Liu BH, Ren NQ. Carbon quantum dots-based semiconductor preparation methods, applications and mechanisms in environmental contamination. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2020.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Siddique S, Chow JCL. Application of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Imaging and Cancer Therapy. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1700. [PMID: 32872399 PMCID: PMC7559738 DOI: 10.3390/nano10091700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Nanomaterials, such as nanoparticles, nanorods, nanosphere, nanoshells, and nanostars, are very commonly used in biomedical imaging and cancer therapy. They make excellent drug carriers, imaging contrast agents, photothermal agents, photoacoustic agents, and radiation dose enhancers, among other applications. Recent advances in nanotechnology have led to the use of nanomaterials in many areas of functional imaging, cancer therapy, and synergistic combinational platforms. This review will systematically explore various applications of nanomaterials in biomedical imaging and cancer therapy. The medical imaging modalities include magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, single photon emission computerized tomography, optical imaging, ultrasound, and photoacoustic imaging. Various cancer therapeutic methods will also be included, including photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. This review also covers theranostics, which use the same agent in diagnosis and therapy. This includes recent advances in multimodality imaging, image-guided therapy, and combination therapy. We found that the continuous advances of synthesis and design of novel nanomaterials will enhance the future development of medical imaging and cancer therapy. However, more resources should be available to examine side effects and cell toxicity when using nanomaterials in humans.
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- Sarkar Siddique
- Department of Physics, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada;
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- Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 1X6, Canada
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 1P5, Canada
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Huang G, Lin Y, Zhang L, Yan Z, Wang Y, Liu Y. Synthesis of Sulfur-Selenium Doped Carbon Quantum Dots for Biological Imaging and Scavenging Reactive Oxygen Species. Sci Rep 2019; 9:19651. [PMID: 31873130 PMCID: PMC6928214 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-55996-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The sulfur-selenium doped carbon quantum dots (S,Se-CQDs) were synthesized by one-step through hydrothermal method in this study, which have high fluorescence quantum yield (43%) and advanced ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS). They were characterized by transmission electron microscope (TEM), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The results showed that the clearance rate of free radical reached to 40% with 200 μg/mL of S,Se-CQDs. The antioxidant activity of S,Se-CQDs is related to -SH and Se-SH on carbon quantum dots. S,Se-CQDs were able to access to cells which is beneficial to enhance the removal efficiency to ROS. In the biocompatibility experiment, the cell survival rate exceeded 95%, there was little effect on hatching rate, survival rate and heart rate of zebrafish which demonstrated that S,Se-CQDs have an excellent biocompatibility. It prompts that S,Se-CQDs will has proud application prospects in the field of biomedicine.
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- Guojie Huang
- College of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangdong, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangdong, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangdong, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangdong, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangdong, China
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Yao H, Zhang S, Guo X, Li Y, Ren J, Zhou H, Du B, Zhou J. A traceable nanoplatform for enhanced chemo-photodynamic therapy by reducing oxygen consumption. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2019; 20:101978. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2019.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Han C, Zhang A, Kong Y, Yu N, Xie T, Dou B, Li K, Wang Y, Li J, Xu K. Multifunctional iron oxide-carbon hybrid nanoparticles for targeted fluorescent/MR dual-modal imaging and detection of breast cancer cells. Anal Chim Acta 2019; 1067:115-128. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2019.03.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Carbon and graphene quantum dots (CQDs and GQDs), known as zero-dimensional (0D) nanomaterials, have been attracting increasing attention in sensing and bioimaging. Their unique electronic, fluorescent, photoluminescent, chemiluminescent, and electrochemiluminescent properties are what gives them potential in sensing. In this Review, we summarize the basic knowledge on CQDs and GQDs before focusing on their application to sensing thus far followed by a discussion of future directions for research into CQDs- and GQD-based nanomaterials in sensing. With regard to the latter, the authors suggest that with the potential of these nanomaterials in sensing more research is needed on understanding their optical properties and why the synthetic methods influence their properties so much, into methods of surface functionalization that provide greater selectivity in sensing and into new sensing concepts that utilize the virtues of these nanomaterials to give us new or better sensors that could not be achieved in other ways.
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- Meixiu Li
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute for Graphene Applied Technology Innovation, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Biomass Fibers Materials and Textiles of Shandong Province, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute for Graphene Applied Technology Innovation, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Biomass Fibers Materials and Textiles of Shandong Province, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Chemistry, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine and ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute for Graphene Applied Technology Innovation, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Biomass Fibers Materials and Textiles of Shandong Province, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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Bao W, Ma H, Wang N, He Z. pH‐sensitive carbon quantum dots−doxorubicin nanoparticles for tumor cellular targeted drug delivery. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.4696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Wen Bao
- The College of Chemistry and Molecular EngineeringZhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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- The College of Chemistry and Molecular EngineeringZhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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- The College of Chemistry and Molecular EngineeringZhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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- The College of Chemistry and Molecular EngineeringZhengzhou University Zhengzhou China
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Du B, Wang Q, Yang Y, Du Q, Liu Y, Zhu W, Xu T, Shen G, Yao H, Wang L. Two-Way Cruise Nanosatellite Promotes Metastasis Inhibition by Immunochemotherapy. Biomacromolecules 2019; 20:2873-2887. [PMID: 31185162 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b00788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Currently, immunochemotherapy based on tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) is mainly used for elimination of M2 macrophages. However, these methods cannot make full use of the positive immune-modulatory effects of macrophages. This study explores a two-way cruise strategy for combining immunotherapy based on TAM phenotype reversal with classical chemotherapy, the nanosatellites (DOX@HFn-PGZL@Res) are proposed to accurately deliver the chemotherapeutic agents and immune activators to their respective target cells. When the delivery system is recruited to tumor microenvironment, the nanosatellites are separated into DOX@HFn and Res@GZL nanoparticles, which can enter cancer cells and M2-TAMs, respectively. The data show that DOX@HFn-PGZL@Res successfully re-educate M2 to M1 macrophages, resulting in an activated immune response and inhibition of tumor invasion and metastasis. In general, this work describes a two-way homing nanoplatform for the integration of immunotherapy and chemotherapy, which provides a new idea for the "attack-defense" integrated treatment of tumor.
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- Bin Du
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou 450001 , China.,Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases , Henan Province, Zhengzhou 450001 , China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou 450001 , China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou 450001 , China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou 450001 , China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou 450001 , China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou 450001 , China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou 450001 , China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy , Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou 450001 , China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou 450001 , China.,Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases , Henan Province, Zhengzhou 450001 , China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou 450001 , China.,Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases , Henan Province, Zhengzhou 450001 , China
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Blue light-emitting carbon dots (CDs) from a milk protein and their interaction with Spinacia oleracea leaf cells. INTERNATIONAL NANO LETTERS 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s40089-019-0271-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Du B, Ding X, Wang H, Du Q, Xu T, Huang J, Zhou J, Cheng G. Development of an interactive tumor vascular suppression strategy to inhibit multidrug resistance and metastasis with pH/H2O2 responsive and oxygen-producing nanohybrids. J Mater Chem B 2019; 7:4784-4793. [DOI: 10.1039/c9tb00546c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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An ideal cancer therapeutic strategy should not only reverse multidrug resistance (MDR), but also prevent cancer metastasis. In this study, we address these cancer treatment challenges through an interactive vascular suppression strategy.
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- Bin Du
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450001
- China
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation
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- Department of Nephrology
- the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
- Zhengzhou 450052
- China
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Gomhor J Alqaraghuli H, Kashanian S, Rafipour R, Mahdavian E, Mansouri K. Development and characterization of folic acid-functionalized apoferritin as a delivery vehicle for epirubicin against MCF-7 breast cancer cells. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 46:S847-S854. [PMID: 30449179 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2018.1516671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Epirubicin (Epr) is an effective chemotherapeutic drug; however, the clinical amenability of Epr is limited by its highly toxic interaction with normal cells. This toxicity can be decreased by utilizing nanocarriers and targeted drug delivery systems. This work describes an approach for the delivery of Epr via encapsulation in the horse spleen apoferritin (HsAFr) cavity. The encapsulation was achieved by the disassembling of apoferritin into subunits at pH 2 followed by its reformation at pH 7.4 in the presence of Epr. The surface of HsAFr-encapsulated Epr was modified with folic acid (FA) for optimal targeting of breast cancer cells (MCF-7). The use of FA to functionalize HsAFr could enhance the cellular uptake efficiency via FA-receptor-mediated endocytosis. UV-vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, circular dichroism (CD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were utilized for structural characterization of the HsAFr-Epr and HsAFr-Epr-FA complexes. The comparison of the anti-cancer activities across the HsAFr-Epr-FA complex and the free Epr drug was performed using the MTT viability assay on MCF-7.
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- Hasanain Gomhor J Alqaraghuli
- a Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry , Razi University , Kermanshah , Iran.,b Department of General Sciences, College of Basic Education , Al-Muthanna University , Al-Muthanna , Iraq
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- c Faculty of Chemistry , Sensor and Biosensor Research Center (SBRC) & Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research Center (NNRC), Razi University , Kermanshah , Iran.,d Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences , Kermanshah, Iran
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- e Department of Chemistry , Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University , Kermanshah , Iran
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- f Department of Chemistry and Physics , Louisiana State University in Shreveport , Shreveport , LA , USA
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- g Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences , Kermanshah , Iran
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Li MM, Cao J, Yang JC, Shen YJ, Cai XL, Chen YW, Qu CY, Zhang Y, Shen F, Zhou M, Xu LM. Biodistribution and toxicity assessment of intratumorally injected arginine-glycine-aspartic acid peptide conjugated to CdSe/ZnS quantum dots in mice bearing pancreatic neoplasm. Chem Biol Interact 2018; 291:103-110. [PMID: 29908985 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2018.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Quantum dots (QDs) conjugated with arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (RGD) peptides (which are integrin antagonists) are novel nanomaterials with the unique optical property of high molar extinction coefficient, and they have potential utility as photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy (PDT). Our group previously demonstrated significant benefits of using PDT with QD-RGD on pancreatic tumor cells. This study aimed to evaluate the biodistribution and toxicity of QD-RGD in mice prior to in vivo application. Mice with pancreatic neoplasms were intratumorally injected with varying doses of QD-RGD, and the biodistribution 0-24 h post injection was compared to that in control mice (intravenously injected with unconjugated QD). Various tissue samples were collected for toxicity analyses, which included inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) to assess Cd2+ concentrations and hematoxylin-eosin staining for histopathological examination. Fluorescent imaging revealed relatively sufficient radiant efficiency in mice under specific conditions. The ICP-MS and HE data showed no significant signs of necrosis due to Cd2+ release by QDs. The mice survived well and had no apparent weakness or weight loss during the 4 weeks post injection. These findings provide novel insights into the biodistribution of QD-RGD and encourage profound in vivo studies regardless of safety concerns. These findings alleviate safety concerns and provide novel insights into the biodistribution of QD-RGD, offering a solid foundation for comprehensive in vivo studies.
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- Ming-Ming Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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Remião MH, Segatto NV, Pohlmann A, Guterres SS, Seixas FK, Collares T. The Potential of Nanotechnology in Medically Assisted Reproduction. Front Pharmacol 2018; 8:994. [PMID: 29375388 PMCID: PMC5768623 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 12/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Reproductive medicine is a field of science which searches for new alternatives not only to help couples achieve pregnancy and preserve fertility, but also to diagnose and treat diseases which can impair the normal operation of the reproductive tract. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a set of methodologies applied to cases related to infertility. Despite being highly practiced worldwide, ART presents some challenges, which still require special attention. Nanotechnology, as a tool for reproductive medicine, has been considered to help overcome some of those impairments. Over recent years, nanotechnology approaches applied to reproductive medicine have provided strategies to improve diagnosis and increase specificity and sensitivity. For in vitro embryo production, studies in non-human models have been used to deliver molecules to gametes and embryos. The exploration of nanotechnology for ART would bring great advances. In this way, experiments in non-human models to test the development and safety of new protocols using nanomaterials are very important for informing potential future employment in humans. This paper presents recent developments in nanotechnology regarding impairments still faced by ART: ovary stimulation, multiple pregnancy, and genetic disorders. New perspectives for further use of nanotechnology in reproductive medicine studies are also discussed.
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- Mariana H Remião
- Biotechnology Graduate Program, Molecular and Cellular Oncology Research Group, Laboratory of Cancer Biotechnology, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Biotechnology Graduate Program, Molecular and Cellular Oncology Research Group, Laboratory of Cancer Biotechnology, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Post-graduation Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Biotechnology Graduate Program, Molecular and Cellular Oncology Research Group, Laboratory of Cancer Biotechnology, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Biotechnology Graduate Program, Molecular and Cellular Oncology Research Group, Laboratory of Cancer Biotechnology, Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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He Y, Shen Y, Zhou S, Wu Y, Yuan Z, Wei C, Gui L, Chen Y, Gu Y, Chen H. Near infrared dye loaded copper sulfide-apoferritin for tumor imaging and photothermal therapy. RSC Adv 2018; 8:14268-14279. [PMID: 35540767 PMCID: PMC9079858 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra00911b] [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: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Development of photothermal agents for imaging-guided photothermal therapy (PTT) has been of great interest in the field of nanomedicine. CuS-apoferritin was prepared by a biomimetic synthesis method by using the inside cavity of apoferritin to control the size of CuS nanoparticles. Then, a water-soluble near infrared (NIR) dye (MBA) was bound with CuS-apoferritin, forming a nanocomplex (CuS-apoferritin-MBA) with greatly enhanced photothermal conversion efficiency compared to CuS-apoferritin. The unique optical behavior of CuS-apoferritin-MBA enables fluorescence imaging and photothermal therapy at separated optical wavelengths both, with optimized performances. CuS-apoferritin-MBA was then utilized as a photothermal agent for imaging-guided photothermal therapy in tumor-bearing mouse models. As revealed by in vivo fluorescence imaging, CuS-apoferritin-MBA showed high tumor uptake owing to an enhanced permeability and retention effect and the active targeting of apoferritin. In vivo photothermal therapy experiments indicated that tumors could be ablated by combining CuS-apoferritin-MBA with irradiation of an 808 nm laser. Thus, our work presents a safe, simple photothermal nanocomplex, promising for future clinical translation in cancer treatment. Development of photothermal agents for imaging-guided photothermal therapy (PTT) has been of great interest in the field of nanomedicine.![]()
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- Yuanyuan He
- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- School of Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- School of Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
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- JSerra Catholic High School
- San Juan Capistrano
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- Anglo-Chinese School International
- Singapore 278475
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- School of Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- School of Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- School of Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- School of Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- School of Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- School of Engineering
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing 210009
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Karimi M, Zangabad PS, Mehdizadeh F, Malekzad H, Ghasemi A, Bahrami S, Zare H, Moghoofei M, Hekmatmanesh A, Hamblin MR. Nanocaged platforms: modification, drug delivery and nanotoxicity. Opening synthetic cages to release the tiger. NANOSCALE 2017; 9:1356-1392. [PMID: 28067384 PMCID: PMC5300024 DOI: 10.1039/c6nr07315h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Nanocages (NCs) have emerged as a new class of drug-carriers, with a wide range of possibilities in multi-modality medical treatments and theranostics. Nanocages can overcome such limitations as high toxicity caused by anti-cancer chemotherapy or by the nanocarrier itself, due to their unique characteristics. These properties consist of: (1) a high loading-capacity (spacious interior); (2) a porous structure (analogous to openings between the bars of the cage); (3) enabling smart release (a key to unlock the cage); and (4) a low likelihood of unfavorable immune responses (the outside of the cage is safe). In this review, we cover different classes of NC structures such as virus-like particles (VLPs), protein NCs, DNA NCs, supramolecular nanosystems, hybrid metal-organic NCs, gold NCs, carbon-based NCs and silica NCs. Moreover, NC-assisted drug delivery including modification methods, drug immobilization, active targeting, and stimulus-responsive release mechanisms are discussed, highlighting the advantages, disadvantages and challenges. Finally, translation of NCs into clinical applications, and an up-to-date assessment of the nanotoxicology considerations of NCs are presented.
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- Mahdi Karimi
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology (RCPN), Tabriz University of Medical Science (TUOMS), Tabriz, Iran
- Advanced Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Research Group (ANNRG), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 11365-9466, Tehran, Iran
- Nanomedicine Research Association (NRA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Advanced Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine Research Group (ANNRG), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Faculty of Chemistry, Kharazmi University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 11365-9466, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomaterials Group, Materials Science & Engineering Department, Iran University of Science & Technology, P.O. Box 1684613114 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laboratory of Intelligent Machines, Lappeenranta University of Technology, 53810, Finland
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
- Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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