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Wadhwa G, Late DJ, Charhate S, Sankhyan SB. 1D and 2D Boron Nitride Nano Structures: A Critical Analysis for Emerging Applications in the Field of Nanocomposites. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:26737-26761. [PMID: 38947781 PMCID: PMC11209893 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c10217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Boron nitride (BN) with its 1D and 2D nano derivatives have gained immense popularity in both the field of research and applications. These nano derivatives have proved to be one of the most promising fillers which can be incorporated in polymers to form nanocomposites with excellent properties. These materials have been around for 25 years whereas significant research has been done in this field for only the past decade. There are many interesting properties which are imparted to the nanocomposites wherein thermal stability, large energy band gap, resistance to oxidation, excellent thermal conductivity, chemical inertness, and exceptional mechanical properties are just a few worthy of mention. Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) was selected as the parent material by most researchers reviewed in this paper through which 2D derivative Boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) and 1D derivative Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) are synthesized. This review will focus on the in-depth properties of h-BN and further will concisely focus on BNNS and BNNTs for their various properties. A detailed discussion of the addition of BNNS and BNNTs into polymers to form nanocomposites, their synthesis, properties, and applications is followed by a summary determining the most suitable synthesizing processes and the materials, keeping in mind the current challenges.
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- Gunchita
Kaur Wadhwa
- Centre
of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Amity School of Engineering and
Technology, Amity University Maharashtra, Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206, India
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- Centre
of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Amity School of Engineering and
Technology, Amity University Maharashtra, Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206, India
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- Amity
School of Engineering and Technology, Amity
University Maharashtra, Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206, India
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- Centre
of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Amity School of Engineering and
Technology, Amity University Maharashtra, Panvel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206, India
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Choutipalli VSK, Subramanian V. Harnessing halogen bond donors for enhanced nitrogen reduction: a case study on metal-free boron nitride single-atom catalysts. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:12495-12509. [PMID: 38600843 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00076e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
Abstract
Developing efficient catalysts for ammonia synthesis is increasingly crucial but remains a formidable challenge due to the lack of robust design criteria, particularly in addressing the activity and selectivity issues, especially in electrochemical nitrogen reduction reactions (NRR). In this study, we systematically investigated the catalytic potential of hexagonal boron nitride (BN) embedded with non-metal (C, Si, P and S) atoms as an electrocatalyst for the nitrogen reduction reaction using density functional theory (DFT) computations. The preference for non-metal-doped BN nanomaterials stems from their ability to suppress hydrogen evolution and their environmentally friendly nature, in contrast to transition metals. Among the designed single-atom catalysts (SACs), Si-doped boron nitride (SiBBN) exhibits a favorable inclination toward activating nitrogen, which is determined by the combination of advantageous molecular orbital coupling and formation of a covalent bond with the N2 molecule. Under thermal conditions, the first protonation step emerges as the rate-determining step (22.66 kcal mol-1) for SiBBN. Conversely, under electrochemical conditions, the final elementary step becomes the potential-determining step (PDS) with 2.38 eV. We explored the impact of the exogenous addition of Lewis acids (alkali metal ions, neutral boron Lewis acids, and halogen bond donors) on modulating the electrochemical NRR activity. Our results highlight the pivotal role of halogen bond donors as catalytic promoters in facilitating electron density transfer through activated N2, establishing a push-pull charge transfer mechanism that populates the distal nitrogen more than the proximal nitrogen. This facilitates the potential requirements for the first reduction step. The synergistic effect of both halogen bonding and hydrogen bonding interactions in the final reduction step was proven to be the main determinant for a significant reduction in the PDS from 2.38 to 0.10 V. Notably, this study unveils the pioneering role of halogen bond donors as promoters for NRR, providing valuable insights into the development of robust metal-free catalysts and promoters in experimental research.
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- Venkata Surya Kumar Choutipalli
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201 002, India.
- Centre for High Computing, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai-600 020, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201 002, India.
- Centre for High Computing, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai-600 020, India
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Adyar, Chennai-600 020, India
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Mohsin MH, Khashan KS, Sulaiman GM, Mohammed HA, Qureshi KA, Aspatwar A. A novel facile synthesis of metal nitride@metal oxide (BN/Gd 2O 3) nanocomposite and their antibacterial and anticancer activities. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22749. [PMID: 38123673 PMCID: PMC10733422 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49895-4] [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: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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In this study, a novel core/shell nanocomposite structure (h-BN@Gd2O3 NCs) was created for the first time by combining hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) with doped gadolinium oxide (Gd2O3) using different laser pulse numbers, i.e., 150, 338, and 772 pulses. We employed various analytical techniques, including mapping analysis, FE-SEM, EDS, HRTEM, SAED, XRD, zeta potential analysis, DLS, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and PL measurements, to characterize the synthesized h-BN, c-Gd2O3, and h-BN@Gd2O3 NCs (338 pulses). XRD results indicated hexagonal and cubic crystal structures for BN and Gd2O3, respectively, while EDS confirmed their chemical composition and elemental mapping. Chemical bonds between B-N-Gd, B-N-O, and Gd-O bands at 412, 455, 474, and 520 cm-1 were identified by FTIR analysis. The antimicrobial and anticancer activities of these NCs using agar well diffusion and MTT assays. They exhibited potent antibacterial properties against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens. Furthermore, NCs have reduced the proliferation of cancerous cells, i.e., human colon adenocarcinoma cells (HT-29) and human breast cancer cells (MCF-7), while not affecting the proliferation of the normal breast cell line (MCF-10). The anticancer efficacy of NCs was validated by the AO/EtBr assay, which confirmed apoptotic cell death. Blood compatibility on human erythrocytes was also confirmed by hemolytic and in vitro toxicity assessments. The compiled results of the study proposed these nanoparticles could be used as a promising drug delivery system and potentially in healthcare applications.
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- Mayyadah H Mohsin
- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, 51452, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, 11884, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, 33520, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, 33520, Tampere, Finland.
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Şen Ö, Emanet M, Mazzuferi M, Bartolucci M, Catalano F, Prato M, Moscato S, Marino A, De Pasquale D, Pugliese G, Bonaccorso F, Pellegrini V, Castillo AEDR, Petretto A, Ciofani G. Microglia Polarization and Antiglioma Effects Fostered by Dual Cell Membrane-Coated Doxorubicin-Loaded Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanoflakes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:58260-58273. [PMID: 38051559 PMCID: PMC10739601 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17097] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Microglial cells play a critical role in glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) progression, which is considered a highly malignant brain cancer. The activation of microglia can either promote or inhibit GBM growth depending on the stage of the tumor development and on the microenvironment conditions. The current treatments for GBM have limited efficacy; therefore, there is an urgent need to develop novel and efficient strategies for drug delivery and targeting: in this context, a promising strategy consists of using nanoplatforms. This study investigates the microglial response and the therapeutic efficacy of dual-cell membrane-coated and doxorubicin-loaded hexagonal boron nitride nanoflakes tested on human microglia and GBM cells. Obtained results show promising therapeutic effects on glioma cells and an M2 microglia polarization, which refers to a specific phenotype or activation state that is associated with anti-inflammatory and tissue repair functions, highlighted through proteomic analysis.
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- Özlem Şen
- Smart
Bio-Interfaces, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera, Pisa 56025, Italy
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- Smart
Bio-Interfaces, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera, Pisa 56025, Italy
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- Smart
Bio-Interfaces, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera, Pisa 56025, Italy
- Department
of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino 10129, Italy
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- Core
Facilities-Clinical Proteomics and Metabolomics, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Via Gerolamo Gaslini 5, Genova 16147, Italy
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- Electron
Microscopy Facility, Istituto Italiano di
Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, Genova 16163, Italy
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- Materials
Characterization Facility, Istituto Italiano
di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, Genova 16163, Italy
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- Department
of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University
of Pisa, Via Roma 55, Pisa 56126, Italy
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- Smart
Bio-Interfaces, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera, Pisa 56025, Italy
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- Smart
Bio-Interfaces, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera, Pisa 56025, Italy
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- Nanochemistry, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, Genova 16163, Italy
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- BeDimensional
SPA, Lungotorrente Secca
30R, Genova 16163, Italy
- Graphene
Laboratories, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, Genova 16163, Italy
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- BeDimensional
SPA, Lungotorrente Secca
30R, Genova 16163, Italy
- Graphene
Laboratories, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, Genova 16163, Italy
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- Core
Facilities-Clinical Proteomics and Metabolomics, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Via Gerolamo Gaslini 5, Genova 16147, Italy
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- Smart
Bio-Interfaces, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera, Pisa 56025, Italy
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Uddin MM, Kabir MH, Ali MA, Hossain MM, Khandaker MU, Mandal S, Arifutzzaman A, Jana D. Graphene-like emerging 2D materials: recent progress, challenges and future outlook. RSC Adv 2023; 13:33336-33375. [PMID: 37964903 PMCID: PMC10641765 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04456d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Owing to the unique physical and chemical properties of 2D materials and the great success of graphene in various applications, the scientific community has been influenced to explore a new class of graphene-like 2D materials for next-generation technological applications. Consequently, many alternative layered and non-layered 2D materials, including h-BN, TMDs, and MXenes, have been synthesized recently for applications related to the 4th industrial revolution. In this review, recent progress in state-of-the-art research on 2D materials, including their synthesis routes, characterization and application-oriented properties, has been highlighted. The evolving applications of 2D materials in the areas of electronics, optoelectronics, spintronic devices, sensors, high-performance and transparent electrodes, energy conversion and storage, electromagnetic interference shielding, hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and nanocomposites are discussed. In particular, the state-of-the-art applications, challenges, and outlook of every class of 2D material are also presented as concluding remarks to guide this fast-progressing class of 2D materials beyond graphene for scientific research into next-generation materials.
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- Md Mohi Uddin
- Department of Physics, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology Chattogram-4349 Bangladesh
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- Department of Physics, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology Chattogram-4349 Bangladesh
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- Department of Physics, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology Chattogram-4349 Bangladesh
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- Department of Physics, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology Chattogram-4349 Bangladesh
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- Faculty of Graduate Studies, Daffodil International University Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar Dhaka 1216 Bangladesh
- Centre for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University 47500 Bandar Sunway Selangor Malaysia
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- Vidyasagar College 39, Sankar Ghosh Lane Kolkata 700006 West Bengal India
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork Lee Maltings Cork T12 R5CP Ireland
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- Department of Physics, University of Calcutta 92 A P C Road Kolkata 700009 West Bengal India
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Bhatt HN, Diwan R, Borrego EA, Pérez CAM, Varela-Ramirez A, Kumar R, Aguilera RJ, Nurunnabi M. A photothermal driven chemotherapy for the treatment of metastatic melanoma. J Control Release 2023; 361:314-333. [PMID: 37562554 PMCID: PMC10787601 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.08.005] [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: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
Abstract
Solid tumors are abnormal mass of tissue, which affects the organs based on its malignancy and leads to the dysfunction of the affected organs. The major problem associated with treatment of solid tumors is delivering anticancer therapeutics to the deepest layers/core of the solid tumor. Deposition of excessive extracellular matrix (ECM) hinders the therapeutics to travel towards the core of the tumor. Therefore, conventional anticancer therapeutics can only reduce the tumor size and that also for a limited duration, and tumor recurrence occurs once the therapy is discontinued. Additionally, by the time the cancer is diagnosed, the cancer cells already started affecting the major organs of the body such as lung, liver, spleen, kidney, and brain, due to their ability to metastasize and lung is the primary site for them to be infiltrated. To facilitate the anticancer therapeutics to penetrate the deeper layers of tumor, and to provide concurrent treatment of both the solid tumor and metastasis, we have designed and developed a Bimodal Light Assisted Skin Tumor and Metastasis Treatment (BLAST), which is a combination of photothermal and chemotherapeutic moieties. The BLAST is composed of 2D boron nitride (BN) nanosheet with adsorbed molecules of BCL-2 inhibitor, Navitoclax (NAVI) on its surface, that can breakdown excessive ECM network and thereby facilitate dissociation of the solid tumor. The developed BLAST was evaluated for its ability to penetrate solid tumors using 3D spheroids for the uptake, cytotoxicity, growth inhibition, reactive oxygen species (ROS) detection, penetration, and downregulation of proteins upon laser irradiation. The in vivo therapeutic studies on a skin cancer mice model revealed that the BLAST with and without laser were able to penetrate the solid tumor, reduce tumor volume in mice, dissociate the protein network, and prevent lung metastasis as confirmed by immunohistochemistry and western blot analysis. Post analysis of serum and blood components revealed the safety and efficacy of BLAST in mice. Hence, the developed BLAST holds strong promise in solid tumor treatment and metastasis prevention simultaneously.
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- Himanshu N Bhatt
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79902, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79902, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas El Paso, TX 79968, United States; The Border Biomedical Research Center, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
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- Instituto de Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Ave. Del Charro 450 Norte, Ciudad Juárez 32310, Mexico
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- Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas El Paso, TX 79968, United States; The Border Biomedical Research Center, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79902, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas El Paso, TX 79968, United States; The Border Biomedical Research Center, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79902, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States; The Border Biomedical Research Center, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States.
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Antipina LY, Kotyakova KY, Sorokin PB. Theoretical Analysis of Riboflavin Adsorption on Hexagonal Boron Nitride for Drug Delivery Applications: Unveiling the Influence of Point Defects. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11648. [PMID: 37511405 PMCID: PMC10380725 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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This research delves into the intriguing realm of investigating the stability of vitamin B2 (riboflavin, Rf) on hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), both in its pristine state and in the presence of vacancy defects, with the aim of harnessing their potential as carriers for drug delivery applications. Employing the density functional theory (DFT), we perform binding energy calculations and analyze the electronic structure of the BN@Rf system to unravel the nature of their interactions. Our comprehensive DFT calculations unequivocally demonstrate the spontaneous physical sorption of the drug onto the h-BN surface, facilitated by the formation of π-π stacking interactions. The adsorption energy spans a range from -1.15 to -4.00 eV per system, emphasizing the robust nature of the BN@Rf bonding. The results show that the HOMO and LUMO of riboflavin are located exactly in the region of the iso-alloxazine rings of riboflavin. This arrangement fosters the formation of π-π stacking between riboflavin and boron nitride, effectively facilitating the transfer of electron density within the BN@Rf system. Furthermore, our investigations reveal the significant impact of vacancy defects within the boron nitride lattice. These vacancies alter the behavior of the structure, prompting riboflavin to metamorphose from an electron donor to an electron acceptor, expanding our understanding of the interplay between boron nitride defects and riboflavin sorption. Therefore, it is imperative to exert meticulous oversight of the structural integrity of h-BN, given that the existence of vacancies may lead to a noticeable change in its adsorption properties. The obtained data could amplify our capacity to conceive and refine drug delivery h-BN-based systems.
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- Liubov Yu Antipina
- Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, Research Center of Inorganic Nanomaterials, National University of Science and Technology "MISIS", Leninsky Prospect 4, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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- Research Center of Inorganic Nanomaterials, National University of Science and Technology "MISIS", Leninsky Prospect 4, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, Research Center of Inorganic Nanomaterials, National University of Science and Technology "MISIS", Leninsky Prospect 4, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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A comprehensive review of synthesis, structure, properties, and functionalization of MoS2; emphasis on drug delivery, photothermal therapy, and tissue engineering applications. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Boron Nitride Nanoparticles Loaded with a Boron-Based Hybrid as a Promising Drug Carrier System for Alzheimer's Disease Treatment. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158249. [PMID: 35897815 PMCID: PMC9368670 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The search for an innovative and effective drug delivery system that can carry and release targeted drugs with enhanced activity to treat Alzheimer’s disease has received much attention in the last decade. In this study, we first designed a boron-based drug delivery system for effective treatment of AD by integrating the folic acid (FA) functional group into hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanoparticles (NPs) through an esterification reaction. The hBN-FA drug carrier system was assembled with a new drug candidate and a novel boron-based hybrid containing an antioxidant as BLA, to constitute a self-assembled AD nano transport system. We performed molecular characterization analyses by using UV-vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer (FTIR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and Zeta potential investigations. Second, we tested the anti-Alzheimer properties of the carrier system on a differentiated neuroblastoma (SHSY5-Y) cell line, which was exposed to beta-amyloid (1–42) peptides to stimulate an experimental in vitro AD model. Next, we performed cytotoxicity analyses of synthesized molecules on the human dermal fibroblast cell line (HDFa) and the experimental AD model. Cytotoxicity analyses showed that even higher concentrations of the carrier system did not enhance the toxicological outcome in HDFa cells. Drug loading analyses reported that uncoated hBN nano conjugate could not load the BLA, whereas the memantine loading capacity of hBN was 84.3%. On the other hand, memantine and the BLA loading capacity of the hBN-FA construct was found to be 95% and 97.5%, respectively. Finally, we investigated the neuroprotective properties of the nano carrier systems in the experimental AD model. According to the results, 25 µg/mL concentrations of hBN-FA+memantine (94% cell viability) and hBN-FA+BLA (99% cell viability) showed ameliorative properties against beta-amyloid (1–42) peptide toxicity (50% cell viability). These results were generated through the use of flow cytometry, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and antioxidant assays. In conclusion, the developed drug carrier system for AD treatment showed promising potential for further investigations and enlightened neuroprotective capabilities of boron molecules to treat AD and other neurodegenerative diseases. On the other hand, enzyme activity, systematic toxicity analyses, and animal studies should be performed to understand neuroprotective properties of the designed carrier system comprehensively.
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Mirsalari H, Maleki A, Raissi H, Soltanabadi A. The assessment of boron nitride nanotubes and functionalized carbon nanotubes as containers for anticancer drug delivery of dacarbazine and effect of urea on adsorption process by molecular dynamics. Struct Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11224-022-01900-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Khan MA, Iqbal J, Ilyas M, Ayub AR, Zhu Y, Li H. Controlled supramolecular interaction to enhance the bioavailability of hesperetin to targeted cancer cells through graphyne: a comprehensive in silico study. RSC Adv 2022; 12:6336-6346. [PMID: 35424570 PMCID: PMC8982206 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra09112c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
In the current study, the drug carrier efficiency of graphyne (GRP) for the transfer of the hesperetin (HPT) drug is evaluated for the first time. The GRP efficacy as a carrier is investigated using the density functional theory (DFT) technique to calculate various physiochemical characteristics such as dipole moment, bandgap, and chemical reactivity-descriptors for HPT, GRP and HPT@GRP complex. The non-covalent-interaction (NCI) plot indicated that GRP and HPT have weak interaction force, which is fundamental for the drug's noticeable offloading from the GRP carrier at its target location. According to frontier molecular orbital analysis, the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) of HPT distributes the charge to the GRP, the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) during excitation. Charge transfer is further supported by charge-decomposition-analysis, which interprets the extensive overlap between HPT and GRP orbitals. In the case of the gas phase, the λmax of the HPT@GRP-complex is redshifted by 9 nm from GRP. In the solvent phase, the λmax value is also redshifted. These theoretically calculated spectra also match experimentally observed spectra rather well. The PET (photoinduced electron-transfer) method and electron–hole theory were used for the graphical explication of distinct excited states. The photoinduced electron transfer (PET) mechanism interprets fluorescence dimming because of interaction. Furthermore, GRP with cationic (+1) and anionic (−1) charge states (GRP+1/−1) showed minor structural disfigurement and formed stable HPT complexes. In the current study, HRP is loading and unloading on GRP very effectively, that can potentially be used in the oncology field. Due to this theoretical study, researchers will be interested in looking at other 2D nanomaterials for drug delivery applications. In the current study, the drug carrier efficiency of graphyne (GRP) for the transfer of the hesperetin (HPT) drug is evaluated for the first time.![]()
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- Maroof Ahmad Khan
- Key Laboratory of Clusters Science of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 P. R. China +86 10 68912667
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Clusters Science of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 P. R. China +86 10 68912667
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- Key Laboratory of Clusters Science of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 P. R. China +86 10 68912667
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- Key Laboratory of Clusters Science of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 P. R. China +86 10 68912667
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Marvi PK, Amjad-Iranagh S, Halladj R. Molecular Dynamics Assessment of Doxorubicin Adsorption on Surface-Modified Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs). J Phys Chem B 2021; 125:13168-13180. [PMID: 34813340 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.1c07052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Loading therapeutic agents on nanocarriers in order to protect them during drug delivery and exclusively targeting damaged tissues has gained substantial significance in biology realms in the past decade. Boron nitride nanotubes have given a new lease on designing nano delivery systems by virtue of their unique properties. The studies are still ongoing to thoroughly identify their chemical characteristics. In this study, we probed into the efficacy of boron nitride nanotubes and the impact of their surface modification by hydroxyl and amine functional groups in interaction with an anticancer drug model, i.e., doxorubicin. Defining the altered electronic properties of the nanotubes as well as the distribution of partial charges were carried out through density functional theory calculations, following the simulation of the drug loading process via molecular dynamics algorithms. The primary outcomes are inferred from systematical energies, van der Waals and electrostatic interactions, radial distribution functions, the number of hydrogen bonds, mean square displacement, diffusion coefficients, and binding free energies. Negative values of van der Waals energies imply a rapid, exothermic adsorption process whereby the contribution of these driving forces is more dominant than electrostatic ones. Ultimately, the values of overall diffusion coefficients of drugs and binding free energies, performed by the MM/PBSA approach, corroborate that the hydroxyl and amine-functionalized nanotubes reinforce the binding strength of the complexes to an approximate extent.
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- Parham Khoshbakht Marvi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 15875-4413, Iran
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- Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 15875-4413, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran 15875-4413, Iran
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dehghan banadaki M, Aghaie M, Aghaie H. Folic acid functionalized boron nitride oxide as targeted drug delivery system for fludarabine and cytarabine anticancer drugs: A DFT study. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Gautam C, Chelliah S. Methods of hexagonal boron nitride exfoliation and its functionalization: covalent and non-covalent approaches. RSC Adv 2021; 11:31284-31327. [PMID: 35496870 PMCID: PMC9041435 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra05727h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The exfoliation of two-dimensional (2D) hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets (h-BNNSs) from bulk hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) materials has received intense interest owing to their fascinating physical, chemical, and biological properties. Numerous exfoliation techniques offer scalable approaches for harvesting single-layer or few-layer h-BNNSs. Their structure is very comparable to graphite, and they have numerous significant applications owing to their superb thermal, electrical, optical, and mechanical performance. Exfoliation from bulk stacked h-BN is the most cost-effective way to obtain large quantities of few layer h-BN. Herein, numerous methods have been discussed to achieve the exfoliation of h-BN, each with advantages and disadvantages. Herein, we describe the existing exfoliation methods used to fabricate single-layer materials. Besides exfoliation methods, various functionalization methods, such as covalent, non-covalent, and Lewis acid-base approaches, including physical and chemical methods, are extensively described for the preparation of several h-BNNS derivatives. Moreover, the unique and potent characteristics of functionalized h-BNNSs, like enhanced solubility in water, improved thermal conductivity, stability, and excellent biocompatibility, lead to certain extensive applications in the areas of biomedical science, electronics, novel polymeric composites, and UV photodetectors, and these are also highlighted.
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- Chandkiram Gautam
- Advanced Glass and Glass Ceramics Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Lucknow Lucknow 226007 Uttar Pradesh India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Texas Southern University Houston USA
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Tarhan T, Şen Ö, Ciofani ME, Yılmaz D, Çulha M. Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles decorated polydopamine coated hexagonal boron nitride and its effect on wound healing. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2021; 67:126774. [PMID: 33984543 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2021.126774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Wound healing is an essential physiological process involving many cell types and their products acting in a marvellous harmony to repair damaged tissues. During the healing process, cellular proliferation and extracellular matrix remodelling stages could be interrupted by undesired factors including microorganisms and altered metabolic activities. In such a case, the process requires some external stimulants to accelerate or remediate the healing stages. METHODS In this study, we report a multifunctional wound healing stimulating agent. In this context, hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and polydopamine(pdopa) were used through mussel-inspired chemistry of dopamine to obtain pdopa coated hBN (hBN@pdopa) and AgNPs decorated hBN@pdopa (hBN@pdopa-AgNPs). These two nanostructures were investigated to observe stages of healing. RESULTS AgNPs were chosen for inflammation reduction and hBN for induced cell proliferation and migration. In in vitro experiments, firstly, high cellular uptake capacity and biocompatibility of hBN@pdopa and hBN@pdopa-AgNPs were evaluated. They were also tested for their reaction against increased concentration of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in injured cells. Finally, their effect on cellular migration, intracellular tube formation and F-actin organization were monitored by light and confocal microscopy, respectively. CONCLUSION The results clearly indicate that the hBN@pdopa-AgNPs significantly decrease ROS production, promote wound closure, and reorganize tube formation in cells.
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- Tuba Tarhan
- Genetics and Bioengineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Ataşehir, Istanbul, 34755, Turkey; Mardin Artuklu University, Vocational High School of Health Services, 47100, Mardin, Turkey
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- Genetics and Bioengineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Ataşehir, Istanbul, 34755, Turkey
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- Genetics and Bioengineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Ataşehir, Istanbul, 34755, Turkey
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- Genetics and Bioengineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Ataşehir, Istanbul, 34755, Turkey
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- Genetics and Bioengineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Ataşehir, Istanbul, 34755, Turkey; Oregon Health and Science University, The Knight Cancer Research Institute, Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research (CEDAR) Center, Portland, OR, 97239, USA; Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Tuzla, Istanbul, 34956, Turkey.
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The synergistic interference effect of silica nanoparticles concentration and the wavelength of ELISA on the colorimetric assay of cell toxicity. Sci Rep 2021; 11:15133. [PMID: 34301964 PMCID: PMC8302571 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-92419-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay is the most common method for the determination of cell toxicity, but some factors limit the sensitivity of this method, such as pH. Less attention had been paid to the interference effect of optical and plasmonic properties of SiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) in the wavelength range assigned to MTT. This study investigated the synergistic interference effect of SiO2 NPs and wavelength on MTT assay for the first time. The examined variables included the type of SiO2 NPs concentrations (1, 10, and 100 mM) and different wavelengths (470, 490, 520, and 570 nm). The results showed that optical density (OD) increased (p < 0.05) when wavelength and the concentration of crystalline SiO2 NPs increased. So, the maximum OD at 10 and 100 mM were attributed to crystalline SiO2 NPs (p < 0.05) due to the functional group, whereas it was related to amorphous at 1 mM (p > 0.05). According to polynomial regression modeling (PRM), the maximum interference effect was predicted at crystalline SiO2 NPs and wavelength > 550 nm. Besides, the synergistic effects of SiO2 NPs, wavelength, and concentration of NPs had been a good fitting with first-order PRM. Thus, the concentration of SiO2 NPs had a confounder factor in colorimetric for MTT assay. The best artificial neural network (ANN) structure was related to the 3:7:1 network (Rall = 0.936, MSE = 0.0006, MAPE = 0.063). The correlation between the actual and predicted data was 0.88. As SiO2 NPs presence is an interfering factor in MTT assay concerning wavelength, it is suggested wavelength use with minimum confounding effect for MTT assay.
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Lima DM, Chinellato AC, Champeau M. Boron nitride-based nanocomposite hydrogels: preparation, properties and applications. SOFT MATTER 2021; 17:4475-4488. [PMID: 33903866 DOI: 10.1039/d1sm00212k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanostructures are well-known for their good chemical stability, thermal conductivity and high elastic modulus. BN can be used as a filler in hydrogels to significantly improve their mechanical and thermal properties, to reinforce their biocompatibility and to provide self-healing capacity. Moreover, in contrast with their carbon equivalents, BN nanocomposites are transparent and electrically insulating. Herein, we present an overview of BN-based nanocomposite hydrogels. First, the properties of h-BN are described, as well as common exfoliation and functionalization techniques employed to obtain BN nanosheets. Then, methods for preparing BN-nanocomposite hydrogels are explained, followed by a specific overview of the relationship between the composition and structure of the nanocomposites and the functional properties. Finally, the main properties of these materials are discussed in view of the thermal, mechanical, and self-healing properties, along with the potential applications in tissue engineering, thermal management, drug delivery and water treatment.
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- Diego Moreira Lima
- Center of Engineering, Modelling and Applied Social Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André, SP 09210-580, Brazil.
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- Center of Engineering, Modelling and Applied Social Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André, SP 09210-580, Brazil.
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- Center of Engineering, Modelling and Applied Social Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André, SP 09210-580, Brazil.
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Lishchynskyi O, Stetsyshyn Y, Raczkowska J, Awsiuk K, Orzechowska B, Abalymov A, Skirtach AG, Bernasik A, Nastyshyn S, Budkowski A. Fabrication and Impact of Fouling-Reducing Temperature-Responsive POEGMA Coatings with Embedded CaCO 3 Nanoparticles on Different Cell Lines. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:1417. [PMID: 33804043 PMCID: PMC8001162 DOI: 10.3390/ma14061417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In the present work, we have successfully prepared and characterized novel nanocomposite material exhibiting temperature-dependent surface wettability changes, based on grafted brush coatings of non-fouling poly(di(ethylene glycol)methyl ether methacrylate) (POEGMA) with the embedded CaCO3 nanoparticles. Grafted polymer brushes attached to the glass surface were prepared in a three-step process using atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). Subsequently, uniform CaCO3 nanoparticles (NPs) embedded in POEGMA-grafted brush coatings were synthesized using biomineralized precipitation from solutions of CaCl2 and Na2CO3. An impact of the low concentration of the embedded CaCO3 NPs on cell adhesion and growth depends strongly on the type of studied cell line: keratinocytes (HaCaT), melanoma (WM35) and osteoblastic (MC3T3-e1). Based on the temperature-responsive properties of grafted brush coatings and CaCO3 NPs acting as biologically active substrate, we hope that our research will lead to a new platform for tissue engineering with modified growth of the cells due to the release of biologically active substances from CaCO3 NPs and the ability to detach the cells in a controlled manner using temperature-induced changes of the brush.
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- Ostap Lishchynskyi
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Lviv Polytechnic National University, St. George’s Square 2, 79-013 Lviv, Ukraine;
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Lviv Polytechnic National University, St. George’s Square 2, 79-013 Lviv, Ukraine;
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Lviv Polytechnic National University, St. George’s Square 2, 79-013 Lviv, Ukraine;
- Smoluchowski Institute of Physics, Jagiellonian University, Łojasiewicza 11, 30-348 Kraków, Poland; (K.A.); (S.N.); (A.B.)
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- Smoluchowski Institute of Physics, Jagiellonian University, Łojasiewicza 11, 30-348 Kraków, Poland; (K.A.); (S.N.); (A.B.)
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- Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences, Radzikowskiego 152, 31-342 Kraków, Poland;
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- Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (A.A.); (A.G.S.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (A.A.); (A.G.S.)
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- Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, AGH—University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-049 Kraków, Poland;
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- Smoluchowski Institute of Physics, Jagiellonian University, Łojasiewicza 11, 30-348 Kraków, Poland; (K.A.); (S.N.); (A.B.)
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- Smoluchowski Institute of Physics, Jagiellonian University, Łojasiewicza 11, 30-348 Kraków, Poland; (K.A.); (S.N.); (A.B.)
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Investigation and comparison of pristine/doped BN, AlN, and CN nanotubes as drug delivery systems for Tegafur drug: a theoretical study. Struct Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11224-020-01680-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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El-Mageed HRA, Mustafa FM, Abdel-Latif MK. Boron nitride nanoclusters, nanoparticles and nanotubes as a drug carrier for isoniazid anti-tuberculosis drug, computational chemistry approaches. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2020; 40:226-235. [DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2020.1814871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- H. R. Abd El-Mageed
- Micro-analysis and environmental research and community services center, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef university, Beni-Suef City, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Egypt
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Omri N, Bu Y. Azomethine ylide addition impact on functionalized [60]Fullerene and [60]Boron-Nitride: Anticancer Doxorubicin and Boronic Chalcone drugs binding characteristics with mono- and bis-nanocarriers. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 196:111277. [PMID: 32750606 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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By functionalizing [60]Fullerene (C60) and [60]Boron-Nitride ([60]BN), novel systems are proposed under two alternatives according to the intruder localization modes. To detail their bindings with Doxorubicin (DOX) and Boronic Chalcone (BCHA), we studied the azomethine ylide (AZMYtrp and AZMYtyr) addition impact on the drug-loading efficacy. As a result, the formation of reactive [60]CBNAZMYtrp nanocarriers mainly proceeded through photoexcitation on the triplet state, in contrast to those of [60]BNCAZMYtrp. The addition of amino acids strongly improved the interaction between DOX/BCHA and mono- and bis-nanocarriers compared to isolated anticancer drugs randomly dispersed in the solvent. Eight possible bis-nanocarriers regioisomers are cheeked for the second AZMYtrp addition sites. In fact, the trans1 isomer is considered as the most stable to adsorb DOX-DOX, DOX-BCHA or BCHA-BCHA with mole fraction of about 84 %. The lowest electronic bandgap (0.529 eV) of B25N25C10AZMYtyrAZMYtyr confirmed that the presence of hydrogen-bonding and OH-π, CH-π and CO-π interactions improved the binding affinity of bis-nanocarriers with DOX-DOX. The AZMYtrp indole ring hydrogen is bonded with the anticancer drug hydroxyl group and stabilized DOX-DOX-bis-nanocarriers complexes. The formation of new sp3 regions and π-π interactions with the carbon-doped [60]BN decreased the bandgap (0.64 eV) and stabilized the B25N25C10AZMYtyrAZMYtyr-DOX-BCHA complex.
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- Nabil Omri
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, People's Republic of China.
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De Pasquale D, Marino A, Tapeinos C, Pucci C, Rocchiccioli S, Michelucci E, Finamore F, McDonnell L, Scarpellini A, Lauciello S, Prato M, Larrañaga A, Drago F, Ciofani G. Homotypic targeting and drug delivery in glioblastoma cells through cell membrane-coated boron nitride nanotubes. MATERIALS & DESIGN 2020; 192:108742. [PMID: 32394995 PMCID: PMC7212088 DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2020.108742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most aggressive types of brain cancer, characterized by rapid progression, resistance to treatments, and low survival rates; the development of a targeted treatment for this disease is still today an unattained objective. Among the different strategies developed in the latest few years for the targeted delivery of nanotherapeutics, homotypic membrane-membrane recognition is one of the most promising and efficient. In this work, we present an innovative drug-loaded nanocarrier with improved targeting properties based on the homotypic recognition of GBM cells. The developed nanoplatform consists of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) loaded with doxorubicin (Dox) and coated with cell membranes (CM) extracted from GBM cells (Dox-CM-BNNTs). We demonstrated as Dox-CM-BNNTs are able to specifically target and kill GBM cells in vitro, leaving unaffected healthy brain cells, upon successful crossing an in vitro blood-brain barrier model. The excellent targeting performances of the nanoplatform can be ascribed to the protein component of the membrane coating, and proteomic analysis of differently expressed membrane proteins present on the CM of GBM cells and of healthy astrocytes allowed the identification of potential candidates involved in the process of homotypic cancer cell recognition.
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- Daniele De Pasquale
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Smart Bio-Interfaces, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, 56025 Pontedera, Italy
- Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, The Biorobotics Institute, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, 56025 Pontedera, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Smart Bio-Interfaces, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, 56025 Pontedera, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Smart Bio-Interfaces, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, 56025 Pontedera, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Smart Bio-Interfaces, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, 56025 Pontedera, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Clinical Physiology, Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Clinical Physiology, Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Clinical Physiology, Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Fondazione Pisana per la Scienza - ONLUS, Via Ferruccio Giovannini 13, 56017 San Giuliano Terme, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Electron Microscopy Facility, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Electron Microscopy Facility, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Materials Characterization Facility, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- University of the Basque Country, Department of Mining-Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science & POLYMAT, Barrio Sarriena, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Nanochemistry Department, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Smart Bio-Interfaces, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, 56025 Pontedera, Italy
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Taskin IC, Sen O, Emanet M, Culha M, Yilmaz B. Hexagonal boron nitrides reduce the oxidative stress on cells. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 31:215101. [PMID: 31978926 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ab6fdc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The molecular stress caused by a drug administered to treat a disorder on healthy cells appears as a side effect. In this study, we aim to understand the potential of hexagonal boron nitrides (hBNs) as a therapeutic agent to relieve the cellular stress exerted by drugs. First, the cytotoxicity of hBNs and their possible degradation product, boric acid (BA), on the embryonic mouse hippocampal cell line mHippo E-14 was assessed in a wide concentration range (4.4-440 μg ml-1) of boron including hBNs and BA for 24 and 72 h exposure. Then, cell cycle, reactive oxygen species generation, cell death mechanism and apoptotic body formation in nuclei with hBN and BA exposure were evaluated at increased concentrations and incubation times. Finally, the cells, exposed to doxorubicin (DOX), an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug, to exert oxidative stress, were treated with hBNs and BA. The results indicate that hBNs decrease the oxidative stress at the concentrations that are nontoxic to cells. The study suggests that hBNs can open new venues for their investigation to reduce or eliminate the adverse effects of toxic drugs used in the treatment of several fatal diseases including neurological disorders and cancer with their slow degradation feature.
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- Irem Culha Taskin
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Yeditepe University, Istanbul 34755, Turkey
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Fusco L, Gazzi A, Peng G, Shin Y, Vranic S, Bedognetti D, Vitale F, Yilmazer A, Feng X, Fadeel B, Casiraghi C, Delogu LG. Graphene and other 2D materials: a multidisciplinary analysis to uncover the hidden potential as cancer theranostics. Theranostics 2020; 10:5435-5488. [PMID: 32373222 PMCID: PMC7196289 DOI: 10.7150/thno.40068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cancer represents one of the main causes of death in the world; hence the development of more specific approaches for its diagnosis and treatment is urgently needed in clinical practice. Here we aim at providing a comprehensive review on the use of 2-dimensional materials (2DMs) in cancer theranostics. In particular, we focus on graphene-related materials (GRMs), graphene hybrids, and graphdiyne (GDY), as well as other emerging 2DMs, such as MXene, tungsten disulfide (WS2), molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), black phosphorus (BP), silicene, antimonene (AM), germanene, biotite (black mica), metal organic frameworks (MOFs), and others. The results reported in the scientific literature in the last ten years (>200 papers) are dissected here with respect to the wide variety of combinations of imaging methodologies and therapeutic approaches, including drug/gene delivery, photothermal/photodynamic therapy, sonodynamic therapy, and immunotherapy. We provide a unique multidisciplinary approach in discussing the literature, which also includes a detailed section on the characterization methods used to analyze the material properties, highlighting the merits and limitations of the different approaches. The aim of this review is to show the strong potential of 2DMs for use as cancer theranostics, as well as to highlight issues that prevent the clinical translation of these materials. Overall, we hope to shed light on the hidden potential of the vast panorama of new and emerging 2DMs as clinical cancer theranostics.
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- Laura Fusco
- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
- Fondazione Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica, Città della Speranza, Padua, Italy
- Cancer Program, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
- Fondazione Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica, Città della Speranza, Padua, Italy
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Nanomedicine Lab, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Neurology, Bioengineering, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Center for Neuroengineering and Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA; Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration, and Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
- Stem Cell Institute, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, School of Science, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Fondazione Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica, Città della Speranza, Padua, Italy
- Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, School of Science, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Khaledian S, Abdoli M, Shahlaei M, Behbood L, Kahrizi D, Arkan E, Moradi S. Two-dimensional nanostructure colloids in novel nano drug delivery systems. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.124077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Sharker SM. Hexagonal Boron Nitrides (White Graphene): A Promising Method for Cancer Drug Delivery. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:9983-9993. [PMID: 31908454 PMCID: PMC6927571 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s205095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Advances in low-dimensions nanomaterials drug-carrier have rapidly translated into clinical practice. Interestingly, the two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), so-called "white graphite" are relatively less explored compared to the post popular 2D graphene oxide (GO). However, the unique properties of h-BN nanomaterials make them well suited for the delivery of chemotherapeutic in cancer treatment. Recent studies have shown that the h-BN is a potential candidate in biomedical sciences, both as nanocarriers and nano-transducers. In this review, we discuss the various physicochemical properties and important concepts involved in h-BN nanosheets as anticancer drug carriers.
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- Shazid Md Sharker
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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Emanet M, Sen Ö, Taşkin IÇ, Çulha M. Synthesis, Functionalization, and Bioapplications of Two-Dimensional Boron Nitride Nanomaterials. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2019; 7:363. [PMID: 31921797 PMCID: PMC6915082 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2019.00363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Two-dimensional boron nitride nanostructures (2D-BNNs) have been increasingly investigated for their applications in several scientific and technological areas. This considerable interest is due to their unique physicochemical properties, which include high hydrophobicity, heat and electrical insulation, resistance to oxidation, antioxidation capacity, thermal conductivity, high chemical stability, mechanical strength, and hydrogen storage capacity. They are also used as fillers, antibacterial agents, protective coating agents, lubricants, boron neutron capture therapy agents, nanocarriers for drug delivery, and for the receptor phase in chemosensors. The investigations for their use in medicine and biomedicine are very promising, including cancer therapy and wound healing. In this review, 2D-BNNs synthesis and their surface modification strategies, biocompatibility, and bioapplication studies are discussed. Finally, a perspective for the future use of these novel nanomaterials in the biomedical field is provided.
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Kalay S, Stetsyshyn Y, Donchak V, Harhay K, Lishchynskyi O, Ohar H, Panchenko Y, Voronov S, Çulha M. pH-Controlled fluorescence switching in water-dispersed polymer brushes grafted to modified boron nitride nanotubes for cellular imaging. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 10:2428-2439. [PMID: 31921521 PMCID: PMC6941444 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.10.233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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pH-Switchable, fluorescent, hybrid, water-dispersible nanomaterials based on boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) and grafted copolymer brushes (poly(acrylic acid-co-fluorescein acrylate) - P(AA-co-FA)) were successfully fabricated in a two-step process. The functionalization of BNNTs was confirmed by spectroscopic, gravimetric and imaging techniques. In contrast to "pure" BNNTs, P(AA-co-FA)-functionalized BNNTs demonstrate intense green fluorescence emission at 520 nm. Under neutral or alkaline pH values, P(AA-co-FA)-functionalized BNNTs are highly emissive in contrast to acidic pH conditions where the fluorescent intensity is absent or low. No increase in the absorption was observed when the suspension pH was increased from 7 to 10. The functionalized BNNTs are easily taken up by human normal prostate epithelium (PNT1A) and human prostate cancer cell lines (DU145) and are suitable for further evaluation in cellular imaging applications.
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- Saban Kalay
- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, 34755 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 S. Bandery, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 S. Bandery, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 S. Bandery, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 S. Bandery, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 S. Bandery, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 S. Bandery, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 S. Bandery, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University, Atasehir, 34755 Istanbul, Turkey
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Şen Ö, Emanet M, Çulha M. Stimulatory Effect of Hexagonal Boron Nitrides in Wound Healing. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:5582-5596. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Özlem Şen
- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Ataşehir, Istanbul 34755, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Ataşehir, Istanbul 34755, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Ataşehir, Istanbul 34755, Turkey
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Hexagonal boron nitride nanosheet as novel drug delivery system for anticancer drugs: Insights from DFT calculations and molecular dynamics simulations. J Mol Graph Model 2019; 89:50-59. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2019.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Revised: 12/28/2018] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Romero-Aguilar KS, Arciniega-Martínez IM, Farfán-García ED, Campos-Rodríguez R, Reséndiz-Albor AA, Soriano-Ursúa MA. Effects of boron-containing compounds on immune responses: review and patenting trends. Expert Opin Ther Pat 2019; 29:339-351. [PMID: 31064237 DOI: 10.1080/13543776.2019.1612368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Boron-containing compounds induce effects on immune responses. Such effects are interesting to the biomedical field for the development of therapeutic tools to modulate the immune system. AREAS COVERED The scope of BCC use to modify immune responses is expanding, mainly with regard to inflammatory diseases. The information was organized to demonstrate the breadth of reported effects. BCCs act as modulators of innate and adaptive immunity, with the former including regulation of cluster differentiation and cytokine production. In addition, BCCs exert effects on inflammation induced by infectious and noninfectious agents, and there are also reports regarding their effects on mechanisms involving hypersensitivity and transplants. Finally, the authors discuss the beneficial effects of BCCs on pathologies involving various targets and mechanisms. EXPERT OPINION Some BCCs are currently used as drugs in humans. The mechanisms by which these BCCs modulate immune responses, as well as the required structure-activity relationship for each observed mechanism of action, should be clarified. The former will allow for the development of improved immunomodulatory drugs with extensive applications in medicine. Patenting trends involve claims concerning the synthesis and actions of identified molecules with a defined profile regarding cytokines, cell differentiation, proliferation, and antibody production.
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- Karla S Romero-Aguilar
- a Departamento de Fisiología, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación , Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional , México City , México
- b Departamento de Inmunología de Mucosas, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación , Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional , México City , México
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- b Departamento de Inmunología de Mucosas, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación , Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional , México City , México
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- a Departamento de Fisiología, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación , Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional , México City , México
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- b Departamento de Inmunología de Mucosas, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación , Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional , México City , México
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- b Departamento de Inmunología de Mucosas, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación , Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional , México City , México
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- a Departamento de Fisiología, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación , Escuela Superior de Medicina del Instituto Politécnico Nacional , México City , México
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Smith McWilliams AD, de Los Reyes CA, Liberman L, Ergülen S, Talmon Y, Pasquali M, Martí AA. Surfactant-assisted individualization and dispersion of boron nitride nanotubes. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2019; 1:1096-1103. [PMID: 36133196 PMCID: PMC9473271 DOI: 10.1039/c8na00315g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) belong to a novel class of material with useful thermal, electronic and optical properties. However, the study and the development of applications of this material requires the formation of stable dispersions of individual BNNTs in water. Here we address the dispersion of BNNT material in water using surfactants with varying properties. The surfactants were compared based on the quantity of BNNTs dispersed and the quality of the dispersions, as visualized by AFM and cryo-TEM. All surfactants produce dispersions of individualized or small bundles of BNNTs. Of the surfactants tested, high molecular weight, nonionic surfactants suspend the most BNNTs, while ionic surfactants remove the most h-BN impurities. The surfactant dispersions were further characterized by ensemble measurements, such as UV absorption and photoluminescence, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and zeta potential to investigate dispersion stability and quality. These techniques provide a facile strategy for testing future BNNT dispersions. The results of this study reveal that BNNT dispersions in aqueous solution can be tuned to fit a specific application through surfactant selection.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute (RBNI), Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Haifa 3200003 Israel
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University Houston Texas 77005 USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute (RBNI), Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Haifa 3200003 Israel
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University Houston Texas 77005 USA
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University Houston Texas 77005 USA
- Department of Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Rice University Houston Texas 77005 USA
- Smalley-Curl Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Rice University Houston Texas 77005 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Rice University Houston Texas 77005 USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University Houston Texas 77005 USA
- Smalley-Curl Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Rice University Houston Texas 77005 USA
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Salehi R, Roohi H. Tuning the physicochemical properties of the single-walled boron nitride nanotube by covalent grafting of triazolium-based [MTZ][X1–3] (X1–3= NTf2−, TfO− and BF4−) ionic liquids in the gas phase and solvent media: A quantum chemical approach. J Mol Liq 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2018.12.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Feng S, Zhang H, Xu S, Zhi C, Nakanishi H, Gao XD. Folate-conjugated, mesoporous silica functionalized boron nitride nanospheres for targeted delivery of doxorubicin. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 96:552-560. [PMID: 30606565 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.11.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Revised: 11/22/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Biomedical application of boron nitride (BN) nanomaterials has recently attracted considerable attentions. BN nanospheres (BNNS) could safely deliver anti-cancer drug into tumor cells, which makes them potential nanocarrier for cancer therapy. However, the poor dispersity in physiological environments and low drug loading capacity severely limit their further applications. Herein, we developed a novel drug delivery system based on folate-conjugated mesoporous silica (MS)-functionalized BNNS (BNMS-FA). Dispersity and drug loading capacity of BNNS were highly improved by MS modification. BNMS-FA complexes were nontoxic up to a concentration of 100 μg/mL, and could be specifically internalized by HeLa and MCF-7 cells via folate receptor-mediated endocytosis. Doxorubicin (DOX) could be loaded onto BNMS-FA complexes with high efficiency via π-π stacking and hydrogen bonding, and showed a sustained release pattern under different pH conditions. BNMS-FA/DOX complexes exhibited superior drug internalization and antitumor efficacy over free DOX, BNNS/DOX and BNMS/DOX complexes, which were considered promising for targeted cancer therapy.
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- Shini Feng
- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowlong, Hong Kong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Jedrzejczak-Silicka M, Trukawka M, Dudziak M, Piotrowska K, Mijowska E. Hexagonal Boron Nitride Functionalized with Au Nanoparticles-Properties and Potential Biological Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 8:E605. [PMID: 30096857 PMCID: PMC6116289 DOI: 10.3390/nano8080605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Revised: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 08/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Hexagonal boron nitride is often referred to as white graphene. This is a 2D layered material, with a structure similar to graphene. It has gained many applications in cosmetics, dental cements, ceramics etc. Hexagonal boron nitride is also used in medicine, as a drug carrier similar as graphene or graphene oxide. Here we report that this material can be exfoliated in two steps: chemical treatment (via modified Hummers method) followed by the sonication treatment. Afterwards, the surface of the obtained material can be efficiently functionalized with gold nanoparticles. The mitochondrial activity was not affected in L929 and MCF-7 cell line cultures during 24-h incubation, whereas longer incubation (for 48, and 72 h) with this nanocomposite affected the cellular metabolism. Lysosome functionality, analyzed using the NR uptake assay, was also reduced in both cell lines. Interestingly, the rate of MCF-7 cell proliferation was reduced when exposed to h-BN loaded with gold nanoparticles. It is believed that h-BN nanocomposite with gold nanoparticles is an attractive material for cancer drug delivery and photodynamic therapy in cancer killing.
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- Magdalena Jedrzejczak-Silicka
- Laboratory of Cytogenetics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Klemensa Janickiego 29, 71-270 Szczecin, Poland.
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- Nanomaterials Physicochemistry Department, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Piastow Avenue 45, 70-311 Szczecin, Poland.
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- Nanomaterials Physicochemistry Department, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Piastow Avenue 45, 70-311 Szczecin, Poland.
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- Department of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstancow Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland.
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- Nanomaterials Physicochemistry Department, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Piastow Avenue 45, 70-311 Szczecin, Poland.
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Stability of Halloysite, Imogolite, and Boron Nitride Nanotubes in Solvent Media. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/app8071068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Şen Ö, Emanet M, Çulha M. One-Step Synthesis of Hexagonal Boron Nitrides, Their Crystallinity and Biodegradation. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2018; 6:83. [PMID: 29977891 PMCID: PMC6021499 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2018.00083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Hexagonal boron nitrides (hBNs) have recently been investigated for several novel applications due to their unique properties such as biocompatibility, superhydrophobicity, electrical insulation, and thermal and chemical stability. In addition, their biodegradation products have recently reported to have therapeutic effect on certain cancer types. hBNs are easily synthesized from boron and nitrogen precursors at moderately low temperatures. However, crystallinity and yield vary depending on the type of precursor, reaction temperature, and duration. In this study, a simple one-step hBNs synthesis method is reported without a catalyst, which might be an undesired contaminant for biomedical applications. The influence of boron precursors (boric acid, colemanite, or boron trioxide) on hBNs crystallinity, stability, and biodegradation in suspensions containing oxidative and hydrolytic degradation agents is investigated with the aim of their possible application in biomedicine. We found that the choice of boron precursor is a critically important parameter controlling the hBNs crystallinity and dependently influencing the biodegradation rate.
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- Özlem Şen
- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Abbas S, Abbas A, Huang Y, Lin J, Liu Z, Fang Y, Tang C. Synthesis of boron nitride nanotubes using an oxygen and carbon dual-free precursor. RSC Adv 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra11688h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) have attracted extensive research attention due to their intriguing properties and promising applications.
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- Saleem Abbas
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials
- Hebei University of Technology
- Tianjin 300130
- P. R. China
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- Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
- School of Engineering
- Newcastle University
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- UK
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials
- Hebei University of Technology
- Tianjin 300130
- P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials
- Hebei University of Technology
- Tianjin 300130
- P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials
- Hebei University of Technology
- Tianjin 300130
- P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials
- Hebei University of Technology
- Tianjin 300130
- P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Boron Nitride Micro and Nano Materials
- Hebei University of Technology
- Tianjin 300130
- P. R. China
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Zhitnyak IY, Bychkov IN, Sukhorukova IV, Kovalskii AM, Firestein KL, Golberg D, Gloushankova NA, Shtansky DV. Effect of BN Nanoparticles Loaded with Doxorubicin on Tumor Cells with Multiple Drug Resistance. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:32498-32508. [PMID: 28857548 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b08713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Herein we study the effect of doxorubicin-loaded BN nanoparticles (DOX-BNNPs) on cell lines that differ in the multidrug resistance (MDR), namely KB-3-1 and MDR KB-8-5 cervical carcinoma lines, and K562 and MDR i-S9 leukemia lines. We aim at revealing the possible differences in the cytotoxic effect of free DOX and DOX-BNNP nanoconjugates on these types of cells. The spectrophotometric measurements have demonstrated that the maximum amount of DOX in the DOX-BNNPs is obtained after saturation in alkaline solution (pH 8.4), indicating the high efficiency of BNNPs saturation with DOX. DOX release from DOX-BNNPs is a pH-dependent and DOX is more effectively released in acid medium (pH 4.0-5.0). Confocal laser scanning microscopy has shown that the DOX-BNNPs are internalized by neoplastic cells using endocytic pathway and distributed in cell cytoplasm near the nucleus. The cytotoxic studies have demonstrated a higher sensitivity of the leukemia lines to DOX-BNNPs compared with the carcinoma lines: IC50(DOX-BNNPs) is 1.13, 4.68, 0.025, and 0.14 μg/mL for the KB-3-1, MDR KB-8-5, K562, and MDR i-S9 cell lines, respectively. To uncover the mechanism of cytotoxic effect of nanocarriers on MDR cells, DOX distribution in both the nucleus and cytoplasm has been studied. The results indicate that the DOX-BNNP nanoconjugates significantly change the dynamics of DOX accumulation in the nuclei of both KB-3-1 and KB-8-5 cells. Unlike free DOX, the utilization of DOX-BNNPs nanoconjugates allows for maintaining a high and stable level of DOX in the nucleus of MDR KB-8-5 cells.
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- Irina Y Zhitnyak
- N.N. Blokhin Russian Cancer Research Center , Kashirskoe Shosse 24, Moscow 115478, Russia
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- N.N. Blokhin Russian Cancer Research Center , Kashirskoe Shosse 24, Moscow 115478, Russia
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- National University of Science and Technology "MISIS″ , Leninsky Prospect 4, Moscow, 119049, Russia
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- National University of Science and Technology "MISIS″ , Leninsky Prospect 4, Moscow, 119049, Russia
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- National University of Science and Technology "MISIS″ , Leninsky Prospect 4, Moscow, 119049, Russia
- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) , Second George Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) , Second George Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia
- Intrenational Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) , Namiki 1-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 3050044, Japan
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- N.N. Blokhin Russian Cancer Research Center , Kashirskoe Shosse 24, Moscow 115478, Russia
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- National University of Science and Technology "MISIS″ , Leninsky Prospect 4, Moscow, 119049, Russia
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