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Joshi SR, Pratap A, Kim S. Ultrathin silk nanofiber-carbon nanotube skin tattoos for wirelessly triggered and temperature feedbacked transdermal drug delivery. Biomed Eng Lett 2024; 14:707-716. [PMID: 38946825 PMCID: PMC11208351 DOI: 10.1007/s13534-024-00363-6] [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: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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Transdermal drug delivery has emerged as an alternative to conventional drug delivery systems as it enables painless and convenient drug administration. However, next-generation healthcare systems need to facilitate "on-demand" delivery operations and should be highly efficient to penetrate the physiological barriers in the skin. Here, we report an ultrathin dye-loaded epidermal tattoo (UDET) that allows wirelessly stimulated drug delivery with high efficiency. The UDET consists of an electrospun dye-loaded silk nanofiber mat and a covered carbon nanotube (CNT) layer. UDETs are conformally tattooed on pigskins and show stable operation under mechanical deformation. Biological fluorescence dyes such as vitamin B12, riboflavin, rhodamine B, and sodium fluorescein are applied as model drugs. Illuminating the UDET by a low-power light-emitting diode (< 34.5 mW/cm2) triggers transdermal drug delivery due to heat generation. The CNTs convert the absorbed light into heat, and then the dyes loaded on silk can be diffused through the epidermis. The CNT layer is electrically conductive and can detect the temperature by reading the resistance change (0.1917 Ω/°C). This indicates that the UDET can be used simultaneously to read temperature and deliver the loaded dye molecules, making it a promising on-demand drug delivery strategy for future medicine technology. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13534-024-00363-6.
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- Shalik Ram Joshi
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763 Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763 Republic of Korea
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Kucharczyk K, Florczak A, Kaminska A, Guzniczak N, Sikorska A, Deptuch T, Dams-Kozlowska H. MMPs-responsive silk spheres for controlled drug release within tumor microenvironment. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:132016. [PMID: 38697442 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132016] [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: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Silk is a biocompatible and biodegradable material that enables the formation of various morphological forms, including nanospheres. The functionalization of bioengineered silk makes it possible to produce particles with specific properties. In addition to tumor cells, the tumor microenvironment (TME) includes stromal, immune, endothelial cells, signaling molecules, and the extracellular matrix (ECM). Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are overexpressed in TME. We investigated bioengineered spider silks functionalized with MMP-responsive peptides to obtain targeted drug release from spheres within TME. Soluble silks MS12.2MS1, MS12.9MS1, and MS22.9MS2 and the corresponding silk spheres carrying MMP-2 or MMP-2/9 responsive peptides were produced, loaded with doxorubicin (Dox), and analyzed for their susceptibility to MMP-2/9 digestion. Although all variants of functionalized silks and spheres were specifically degraded by MMP-2/9, the MS22.9MS2 nanospheres showed the highest levels of degradation and release of Dox after enzyme treatment. Moreover, functionalized spheres were degraded in the presence of cancer cells releasing MMP-2/9. In the 2D and 3D spheroid cancer models, the MMP-2/9-responsive substrate was degraded and released from spheres when loaded into MS22.9MS2 particles but not into the control MS2 spheres. The present study demonstrated that a silk-based MMP-responsive delivery system could be used for controlled drug release within the tumor microenvironment.
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- Kamil Kucharczyk
- Department of Cancer Immunology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; Department of Diagnostics and Cancer Immunology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Cancer Immunology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; Department of Diagnostics and Cancer Immunology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Cancer Immunology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Cancer Immunology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Cancer Immunology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; Department of Diagnostics and Cancer Immunology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Cancer Immunology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; Department of Diagnostics and Cancer Immunology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, 61-866 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Cancer Immunology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-866 Poznan, Poland; Department of Diagnostics and Cancer Immunology, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, 61-866 Poznan, Poland.
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Branković M, Zivic F, Grujovic N, Stojadinovic I, Milenkovic S, Kotorcevic N. Review of Spider Silk Applications in Biomedical and Tissue Engineering. Biomimetics (Basel) 2024; 9:169. [PMID: 38534854 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9030169] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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This review will present the latest research related to the production and application of spider silk and silk-based materials in reconstructive and regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, with a focus on musculoskeletal tissues, and including skin regeneration and tissue repair of bone and cartilage, ligaments, muscle tissue, peripheral nerves, and artificial blood vessels. Natural spider silk synthesis is reviewed, and the further recombinant production of spider silk proteins. Research insights into possible spider silk structures, like fibers (1D), coatings (2D), and 3D constructs, including porous structures, hydrogels, and organ-on-chip designs, have been reviewed considering a design of bioactive materials for smart medical implants and drug delivery systems. Silk is one of the toughest natural materials, with high strain at failure and mechanical strength. Novel biomaterials with silk fibroin can mimic the tissue structure and promote regeneration and new tissue growth. Silk proteins are important in designing tissue-on-chip or organ-on-chip technologies and micro devices for the precise engineering of artificial tissues and organs, disease modeling, and the further selection of adequate medical treatments. Recent research indicates that silk (films, hydrogels, capsules, or liposomes coated with silk proteins) has the potential to provide controlled drug release at the target destination. However, even with clear advantages, there are still challenges that need further research, including clinical trials.
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- Marija Branković
- Institute for Information Technologies, University of Kragujevac, Jovana Cvijića bb, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Liceja Knezevine Srbije 1A, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Liceja Knezevine Srbije 1A, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Liceja Knezevine Srbije 1A, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Clinic for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Clinical Center, Zmaj Jovina 30, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovića 69, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Liceja Knezevine Srbije 1A, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Liceja Knezevine Srbije 1A, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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Wang X, Liu C, Li X, Shen T, Lian J, Shi J, Jiang Z, Qiu G, Wang Y, Meng E, Wei G. A novel electrospun polylactic acid silkworm fibroin mesh for abdominal wall hernia repair. Mater Today Bio 2024; 24:100915. [PMID: 38188648 PMCID: PMC10767193 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Objective Abdominal wall hernias are common abdominal diseases, and effective hernia repair is challenging. In clinical practice, synthetic meshes are widely applied for repairing abdominal wall hernias. However, postoperative complications, such as inflammation and adhesion, are prevalent. Although biological meshes can solve this problem to a certain extent, they face the problems of heterogeneity, rapid degradation rate, ordinary mechanical properties, and high-cost. Here, a novel electrospinning mesh composed of polylactic acid and silk fibroin (PLA-SF) for repairing abdominal wall hernias was manufactured with good physical properties, biocompatibility and low production cost. Materials and methods FTIR and EDS were used to demonstrate that the PLA-SF mesh was successfully synthesized. The physicochemical properties of PLA-SF were detected by swelling experiments and in vitro degradation experiments. The water contact angle reflected the hydrophilicity, and the stress‒strain curve reflected the mechanical properties. A rat abdominal wall hernia model was established to observe degradation, adhesion, and inflammation in vivo. In vitro cell mesh culture experiments were used to detect cytocompatibility and search for affected biochemical pathways. Results The PLA-SF mesh was successfully synthesized and did not swell or degrade over time in vitro. It had a high hydrophilicity and strength. The PLA-SF mesh significantly reduced abdominal inflammation and inhibited adhesion formation in rat models. The in vitro degradation rate of the PLA-SF mesh was slower than that of tissue remodeling. Coculture experiments suggested that the PLA-SF mesh reduced the expression of inflammatory factors secreted by fibroblasts and promoted fibroblast proliferation through the TGF-β1/Smad pathway. Conclusion The PLA-SF mesh had excellent physicochemical properties and biocompatibility, promoted hernia repair of the rat abdominal wall, and reduced postoperative inflammation and adhesion. It is a promising mesh and has potential for clinical application.
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- Xingjie Wang
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, Hunan, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, Hunan, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China
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Sun L, Sun B, Chen L, Ge Q, Chen K. Identification of genes associated with the silk gland size using multi-omics in silkworm (Bombyx mori). INSECT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2024; 33:1-16. [PMID: 37676698 DOI: 10.1111/imb.12870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Silk gland size in silkworms (Bombyx mori) affects silk output. However, the molecular mechanisms by which genes regulate silk gland size remain unclear. In this study, silk glands from three pure silkworm strains (A798, A306 and XH) with different silk gland weight phenotypes were compared using transcriptomics and proteomics to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and proteins (DEPs). When comparing A798 to A306 and A798 to XH, 830 and 469 DEGs were up-regulated, respectively. These genes were related to the gene ontology terms, metabolic process, transport activity and biosynthesis process. In addition, 372 and 302 up-regulated differentially expressed proteins were detected in A798 to A306 and A798 to XH, respectively, related to the gene ontology terms, ribosome and protein export, ribosome and polypeptide biosynthesis processes. Moreover, combined transcriptomics, proteomics and weighted correlation network analyses showed that five genes (BGIBMGA002524, BGIBMGA002629, BGIBMGA005659, BGIBMGA005711 and BGIBMGA010889) were significantly associated with the silk gland weight. Reverse Transcription-quantitative real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) and Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were used to verify the mRNA and protein expression of five genes in the silk glands and tissues of 18 silkworm strains. The results showed that four genes have higher expression levels in heavier silk glands. These genes are associated with glycogen metabolism, fatty acid synthesis and branched chain amino acid metabolism, thus potentially promoting growth and silk protein synthesis. These findings provide valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the relationship between silk gland weight and silk yield in silkworms.
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- Lindan Sun
- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Akdag Z, Ulag S, Kalaskar DM, Duta L, Gunduz O. Advanced Applications of Silk-Based Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering: A Short Review. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:612. [PMID: 38132551 PMCID: PMC10742028 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8080612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Silk has been consistently popular throughout human history due to its enigmatic properties. Today, it continues to be widely utilized as a polymer, having first been introduced to the textile industry. Furthermore, the health sector has also integrated silk. The Bombyx mori silk fibroin (SF) holds the record for being the most sustainable, functional, biocompatible, and easily produced type among all available SF sources. SF is a biopolymer approved by the FDA due to its high biocompatibility. It is versatile and can be used in various fields, as it is non-toxic and has no allergenic effects. Additionally, it enhances cell adhesion, adaptation, and proliferation. The use of SF has increased due to the rapid advancement in tissue engineering. This review comprises an introduction to SF and an assessment of the relevant literature using various methods and techniques to enhance the tissue engineering of SF-based hydrogels. Consequently, the function of SF in skin tissue engineering, wound repair, bone tissue engineering, cartilage tissue engineering, and drug delivery systems is therefore analysed. The potential future applications of this functional biopolymer for biomedical engineering are also explored.
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- Zekiye Akdag
- Center for Nanotechnology Biomaterials Application and Research (NBUAM), Marmara University, Istanbul 34890, Turkey;
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- Division of Surgery Interventional Science, University College London, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UCL Institute of Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Science, Stanmore, London HA7 4LP, UK; (S.U.); (D.M.K.)
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- Division of Surgery Interventional Science, University College London, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UCL Institute of Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Science, Stanmore, London HA7 4LP, UK; (S.U.); (D.M.K.)
- Spinal Surgery Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Stanmore, London HA7 4LP, UK
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- Center for Nanotechnology Biomaterials Application and Research (NBUAM), Marmara University, Istanbul 34890, Turkey;
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Kumari N, Pullaguri N, Sahu V, Ealla KKR. Research and therapeutic applications of silk proteins in cancer. J Biomater Appl 2023:8853282231184572. [PMID: 37343291 DOI: 10.1177/08853282231184572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Despite the availability of advanced treatments, cancer remains the second leading cause of death worldwide. This is due to the many challenges prevailing in the research field and cancer therapy. Resistance to therapy and side effects provide major hindrances to recovery from cancer. As a result, in addition to the aim of killing cancer cells, the focus should also be on reducing or preventing side effects of the treatment. To enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatment, many researchers are studying drug delivery systems based on silk proteins: fibroin and sericin. These proteins have high biocompatibility, biodegradability, and ease of modification. Consequently, many researchers have developed several formulations of silk proteins such as scaffolds, nanoparticles, and hydrogels by combining them with other materials or drugs. This review summarizes the use of silk proteins in various forms in cancer research and therapy. The use of silk proteins to study cancer cells, to deliver cancer drugs to a target site, in cancer thermal therapy, and as an anti-cancer agent is described here.
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- Neema Kumari
- Center for Research Development and Sustenance, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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- Center for Research Development and Sustenance, Malla Reddy Institute of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad, India
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- Center for Research Development and Sustenance, Malla Reddy Institute of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad, India
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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Bao Y, Zhang HQ, Chen L, Cai HH, Liu ZL, Peng Y, Li Z, Dai FY. Artemisinin-Loaded Silk Fibroin/Gelatin Composite Hydrogel for Wound Healing and Tumor Therapy. ARAB J CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.104782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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Injectable anti-cancer drug loaded silk-based hydrogel for the prevention of cancer recurrence and post-lumpectomy tissue regeneration aiding triple-negative breast cancer therapy. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 145:213224. [PMID: 36516618 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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A single system capable of delivering anticancer drugs and growth factors by a minimally invasive approach is in demand for effective treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) after lumpectomy. Here, we showcase one such holistic system for TNBC therapy and its assessment via 3D in vitro lumpectomy model, a first of its kind. Firstly, Bombyx mori silk fibroin (BMSF) and Antheraea assamensis silk fibroin (AASF) blended hydrogels were prepared and biophysically characterized. Secondly, a 3D in vitro lumpectomy model was developed using MDA-MB-231 cell line to assess the efficacy of localized delivery of doxorubicin (dox) using injectable hydrogel system in terminating remaining breast cancer after lumpectomy. Additionally, we have also evaluated the adipose tissue regeneration in the lumpectomy region by delivering dexamethasone (dex) using injectable hydrogels. Rheological studies showed that the BMSF/AASF blended hydrogels exhibit viscoelasticity and injectability conducive for minimally invasive application. The developed hydrogels by virtue of its slow and sustained release of dox exerted cytotoxicity towards MDA-MB-231 cells assessed through in vitro studies. Further, dex loaded hydrogel supported adipogenic differentiation of adipose tissue derived stem cells (ADSCs), while the secreted factors were found to aid in vascularization and macrophage polarization. This was confirmed through in vitro angiogenic tube formation assay and macrophage polarization study respectively. The corroborated results vouch for potential application of this injectable hydrogels for localized anticancer drug delivery and aiding in breast reconstruction, post lumpectomy.
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Yu B, Li Y, Lin Y, Zhu Y, Hao T, Wu Y, Sun Z, Yang X, Xu H. Research progress of natural silk fibroin and the appplication for drug delivery in chemotherapies. Front Pharmacol 2023; 13:1071868. [PMID: 36686706 PMCID: PMC9845586 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1071868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Silk fibroin has been widely used in biological fields due to its biocompatibility, mechanical properties, biodegradability, and safety. Recently, silk fibroin as a drug carrier was developed rapidly and achieved remarkable progress in cancer treatment. The silk fibroin-based delivery system could effectively kill tumor cells without significant side effects and drug resistance. However, few studies have been reported on silk fibroin delivery systems for antitumor therapy. The advancement of silk fibroin-based drug delivery systems research and its applications in cancer therapy are highlighted in this study. The properties, applications, private opinions, and future prospects of silk fibroin carriers are discussed to understand better the development of anti-cancer drug delivery systems, which may also contribute to advancing silk fibroin innovation.
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- Bin Yu
- School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China,Department of Pharmacy, Binzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Binzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Wenzhou People’s Hospital of The Third Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University, The Third Clinical Institute Affiliated To Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, China,*Correspondence: Xin Yang, ; Hui Xu,
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- School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China,*Correspondence: Xin Yang, ; Hui Xu,
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Gonzalez-Obeso C, Jane Hartzell E, Albert Scheel R, Kaplan DL. Delivering on the promise of recombinant silk-inspired proteins for drug delivery. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 192:114622. [PMID: 36414094 PMCID: PMC9812964 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Effective drug delivery is essential for the success of a medical treatment. Polymeric drug delivery systems (DDSs) are preferred over systemic administration of drugs due to their protection capacity, directed release, and reduced side effects. Among the numerous polymer sources, silks and recombinant silks have drawn significant attention over the past decade as DDSs. Native silk is produced from a variety of organisms, which are then used as sources or guides of genetic material for heterologous expression or engineered designs. Recombinant silks bear the outstanding properties of natural silk, such as processability in aqueous solution, self-assembly, drug loading capacity, drug stabilization/protection, and degradability, while incorporating specific properties beneficial for their success as DDS, such as monodispersity and tailored physicochemical properties. Moreover, the on-demand inclusion of sequences that customize the DDS for the specific application enhances efficiency. Often, inclusion of a drug into a DDS is achieved by simple mixing or diffusion and stabilized by non-specific molecular interactions; however, these interactions can be improved by the incorporation of drug-binding peptide sequences. In this review we provide an overview of native sources for silks and silk sequences, as well as the design and formulation of recombinant silk biomaterials as drug delivery systems in a variety of formats, such as films, hydrogels, porous sponges, or particles.
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- Constancio Gonzalez-Obeso
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, USA.
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Sinha A, Simnani FZ, Singh D, Nandi A, Choudhury A, Patel P, Jha E, chouhan RS, Kaushik NK, Mishra YK, Panda PK, Suar M, Verma SK. The translational paradigm of nanobiomaterials: Biological chemistry to modern applications. Mater Today Bio 2022; 17:100463. [PMID: 36310541 PMCID: PMC9615318 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Recently nanotechnology has evolved as one of the most revolutionary technologies in the world. It has now become a multi-trillion-dollar business that covers the production of physical, chemical, and biological systems at scales ranging from atomic and molecular levels to a wide range of industrial applications, such as electronics, medicine, and cosmetics. Nanobiomaterials synthesis are promising approaches produced from various biological elements be it plants, bacteria, peptides, nucleic acids, etc. Owing to the better biocompatibility and biological approach of synthesis, they have gained immense attention in the biomedical field. Moreover, due to their scaled-down sized property, nanobiomaterials exhibit remarkable features which make them the potential candidate for different domains of tissue engineering, materials science, pharmacology, biosensors, etc. Miscellaneous characterization techniques have been utilized for the characterization of nanobiomaterials. Currently, the commercial transition of nanotechnology from the research level to the industrial level in the form of nano-scaffolds, implants, and biosensors is stimulating the whole biomedical field starting from bio-mimetic nacres to 3D printing, multiple nanofibers like silk fibers functionalizing as drug delivery systems and in cancer therapy. The contribution of single quantum dot nanoparticles in biological tagging typically in the discipline of genomics and proteomics is noteworthy. This review focuses on the diverse emerging applications of Nanobiomaterials and their mechanistic advancements owing to their physiochemical properties leading to the growth of industries on different biomedical measures. Alongside the implementation of such nanobiomaterials in several drug and gene delivery approaches, optical coding, photodynamic cancer therapy, and vapor sensing have been elaborately discussed in this review. Different parameters based on current challenges and future perspectives are also discussed here.
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- Adrija Sinha
- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, 01897, Seoul, South Korea
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, 01897, Seoul, South Korea
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- Mads Clausen Institute, NanoSYD, University of Southern Denmark, Alsion 2, 6400, Sønderborg, Denmark
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- Condensed Matter Theory Group, Materials Theory Division, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Uppsala University, Box 516, SE-751 20 Uppsala, Sweden
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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Biopolymeric Prodrug Systems as Potential Antineoplastic Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14091773. [PMID: 36145522 PMCID: PMC9505808 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Nowadays, cancer represents a major public health issue, a substantial economic issue, and a burden for society. Limited by numerous disadvantages, conventional chemotherapy is being replaced by new strategies targeting tumor cells. In this context, therapies based on biopolymer prodrug systems represent a promising alternative for improving the pharmacokinetic and pharmacologic properties of drugs and reducing their toxicity. The polymer-directed enzyme prodrug therapy is based on tumor cell targeting and release of the drug using polymer–drug and polymer–enzyme conjugates. In addition, current trends are oriented towards natural sources. They are biocompatible, biodegradable, and represent a valuable and renewable source. Therefore, numerous antitumor molecules have been conjugated with natural polymers. The present manuscript highlights the latest research focused on polymer–drug conjugates containing natural polymers such as chitosan, hyaluronic acid, dextran, pullulan, silk fibroin, heparin, and polysaccharides from Auricularia auricula.
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Fang X, Wang C, Zhou S, Cui P, Hu H, Ni X, Jiang P, Wang J. Hydrogels for Antitumor and Antibacterial Therapy. Gels 2022; 8:gels8050315. [PMID: 35621613 PMCID: PMC9141473 DOI: 10.3390/gels8050315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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As a highly absorbent and hydrophobic material with a three-dimensional network structure, hydrogels are widely used in biomedical fields for their excellent biocompatibility, low immunogenicity, adjustable physicochemical properties, ability to encapsulate a variety of drugs, controllability, and degradability. Hydrogels can be used not only for wound dressings and tissue repair, but also as drug carriers for the treatment of tumors. As multifunctional hydrogels are the focus for many researchers, this review focuses on hydrogels for antitumor therapy, hydrogels for antibacterial therapy, and hydrogels for co-use in tumor therapy and bacterial infection. We highlighted the advantages and representative applications of hydrogels in these fields and also outlined the shortages and future orientations of this useful tool, which might give inspirations for future studies.
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- Xiuling Fang
- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China; (X.F.); (C.W.); (S.Z.); (P.C.); (H.H.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China; (X.F.); (C.W.); (S.Z.); (P.C.); (H.H.)
- Second People’s Hospital of Changzhou, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou 213003, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China; (X.F.); (C.W.); (S.Z.); (P.C.); (H.H.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China; (X.F.); (C.W.); (S.Z.); (P.C.); (H.H.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China; (X.F.); (C.W.); (S.Z.); (P.C.); (H.H.)
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- Second People’s Hospital of Changzhou, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou 213003, China
- Correspondence: (X.N.); (P.J.); (J.W.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China; (X.F.); (C.W.); (S.Z.); (P.C.); (H.H.)
- Correspondence: (X.N.); (P.J.); (J.W.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China; (X.F.); (C.W.); (S.Z.); (P.C.); (H.H.)
- Correspondence: (X.N.); (P.J.); (J.W.)
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