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Snopok BA, Nizamov SN, Snopok TV, Mirsky VM. Agglomeration compaction promotes corrosion of gold nanoparticles. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:3865-3877. [PMID: 39050952 PMCID: PMC11265584 DOI: 10.1039/d4na00109e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Engineered nanoparticles are increasingly being used in various areas of human activity. However, the degradation mechanism of nanobodies in harsh environments is still a puzzle for theory and experiment. We report here the results of optical spectroscopy and nanoparticle tracking analysis, quantifying agglomeration and sizing of 50 nm citrate stabilized gold nanoparticles (GNPs) in HCl solutions containing H2O2. The mechanism of a consecutive corrosion reaction of GNPs is discussed within the framework of the near-field approach. We found that the disappearance of single nanoparticles from a suspension does not occur due to their dissolution per se, but is a consequence of the formation of aggregates. The neutralization of electrostatic shielding at high ionic strength allows gold nanoparticles to approach the subnanometer distance within the region of capping defects, at which the Casimir and van der Waals attractive forces dominate. It is suggested that electric field fluctuations in the confined space between highly conductive gold nanoparticles cause complexant-stimulated loss of metal from the core in the contact area. Going beyond the charge screening limitations by constraining the reaction space and reducing the double electrical layer thickness allows for chemical processes flow along otherwise not accessible reaction pathways.
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- Borys A Snopok
- VE Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine 41 pr. Nauki Kyiv 03028 Ukraine
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- Nanobiotechnology - Institute of Biotechnology, Brandenburg Technical University, Cottbus-Senftenberg Universitätsplatz 1 Senftenberg 01968 Germany
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- VE Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, NAS of Ukraine 41 pr. Nauki Kyiv 03028 Ukraine
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- Nanobiotechnology - Institute of Biotechnology, Brandenburg Technical University, Cottbus-Senftenberg Universitätsplatz 1 Senftenberg 01968 Germany
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Zhen W, Kang DW, Fan Y, Wang Z, Germanas T, Nash GT, Shen Q, Leech R, Li J, Engel GS, Weichselbaum RR, Lin W. Simultaneous Protonation and Metalation of a Porphyrin Covalent Organic Framework Enhance Photodynamic Therapy. J Am Chem Soc 2024. [PMID: 38837955 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c03519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have been explored for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of cancer, but their antitumor efficacy is limited by excited state quenching and low reactive oxygen species generation efficiency. Herein, we report a simultaneous protonation and metalation strategy to significantly enhance the PDT efficacy of a nanoscale two-dimensional imine-linked porphyrin-COF. The neutral and unmetalated porphyrin-COF (Ptp) and the protonated and metalated porphyrin-COF (Ptp-Fe) were synthesized via imine condensation between 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-aminophenyl)porphyrin and terephthalaldehyde in the absence and presence of ferric chloride, respectively. The presence of ferric chloride generated both doubly protonated and Fe3+-coordinated porphyrin units, which red-shifted and increased the Q-band absorption and disrupted exciton migration to prevent excited state quenching, respectively. Under light irradiation, rapid energy transfer from protonated porphyrins to Fe3+-coordinated porphyrins in Ptp-Fe enabled 1O2 and hydroxyl radical generation via type II and type I PDT processes. Ptp-Fe also catalyzed the conversion of hydrogen peroxide to hydroxy radical through a photoenhanced Fenton-like reaction under slightly acidic conditions and light illumination. As a result, Ptp-Fe-mediated PDT exhibited much higher cytotoxicity than Ptp-mediated PDT on CT26 and 4T1 cancer cells. Ptp-Fe-mediated PDT afforded potent antitumor efficacy in subcutaneous CT26 murine colon cancer and orthotopic 4T1 murine triple-negative breast tumors and prevented metastasis of 4T1 breast cancer to the lungs. This work underscores the role of fine-tuning the molecular structures of COFs in significantly enhancing their PDT efficacy.
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- Wenyao Zhen
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
- Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology and Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-Ro, Michuhol-Gu, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology and Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
- Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology and Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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Alex AM, Subburaman S, Chauhan S, Ahuja V, Abdi G, Tarighat MA. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticle prepared with Ocimum species and assessment of anticancer potential. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11707. [PMID: 38777818 PMCID: PMC11111742 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61946-y] [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: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have gained much attention due to their unique physical, and chemical properties. Integration of phytochemicals in nanoformulation might have higher applicability in healthcare. Current work demonstrates the synthesis of green AgNPs with O. gratissimum (gr-AgNPs) O. tenuiflorum (te-AgNPs) and O. americanum (am-AgNPs) followed by an evaluation of their antimicrobial and anticancer properties. SEM analysis revealed spherical-shaped particles with average particle sizes of 69.0 ± 5 nm for te-AgNPs, 46.9 ± 9 nm for gr-AgNPs, and 58.5 ± 18.7 nm for am-AgNPs with a polydispersity index below 0.4. The synthesized am-AgNPs effectively inhibited Klebsiella pneumonia, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus niger, and Candida albicans with 23 ± 1.58 mm, 20 ± 1.68 mm, 22 ± 1.80 mm, 26 ± 1.85 mm, and 22 ± 1.40 nm of zone of inhibition respectively. Synthesized AgNPs also induced apoptotic cell death in MCF-7 in concentration-dependent manner. IC50 values for am-AgNPs, te-AgNPs, and gr-AgNPs were 14.78 ± 0.89 µg, 18.04 ± 0.63 and 15.41 ± 0.37 µg respectively which suggested that am-AgNPs were the most effective against cancer. At higher dose size (20 µg) AgNPs were equally effective to commercial standard Doxorubicin (DOX). In comparison to te-AgNPs and gr-AgNPs, am-AgNPs have higher in vitro anticancer and antimicrobial effects. The work reported Ocimum americanum for its anticancer properties with chemical profile (GCMS) and compared it with earlier reported species. The activity against microbial pathogens and selected cancer cells clearly depicted that these species have distinct variations in activity. The results have also emphasized on higher potential of biogenic silver nanoparticles in healthcare but before formulation of commercial products, detailed analysis is required with human and animal models.
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- Asha Monica Alex
- Department of Biotechnology, St Joseph's College, (Autonomous) affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India
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- University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University Mohali (Punjab), Gharuan, India
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- University Institute of Biotechnology and University Centre for Research and Development Chandigarh University Mohali (Punjab), Gharuan, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Persian Gulf Research Institute, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, 75169, Iran.
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- Faculty of Nano and Bio Science and Technology, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, 75169, Iran.
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Fateh ST, Aghaii AH, Aminzade Z, Shahriari E, Roohpour N, Koosha F, Dezfuli AS. Inorganic nanoparticle-cored dendrimers for biomedical applications: A review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29726. [PMID: 38694058 PMCID: PMC11061704 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29726] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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Hybrid nanostructures exhibit a synergistic combination of features derived from their individual components, showcasing novel characteristics resulting from their distinctive structure and chemical/physical properties. Surface modifiers play a pivotal role in shaping INPs' primary attributes, influencing their physicochemical properties, stability, and functional applications. Among these modifiers, dendrimers have gained attention as highly effective multifunctional agents for INPs, owing to their unique structural qualities, dendritic effects, and physicochemical properties. Dendrimers can be seamlessly integrated with diverse inorganic nanostructures, including metal NPs, carbon nanostructures, silica NPs, and QDs. Two viable approaches to achieving this integration involve either growing or grafting dendrimers, resulting in inorganic nanostructure-cored dendrimers. The initial step involves functionalizing the nanostructures' surface, followed by the generation of dendrimers through stepwise growth or attachment of pre-synthesized dendrimer branches. This hybridization imparts superior qualities to the resulting structure, including biocompatibility, solubility, high cargo loading capacity, and substantial functionalization potential. Combining the unique properties of dendrimers with those of the inorganic nanostructure cores creates a multifunctional system suitable for diverse applications such as theranostics, bio-sensing, component isolation, chemotherapy, and cargo-carrying applications. This review summarizes the recent developments, with a specific focus on the last five years, within the realm of dendrimers. It delves into their role as modifiers of INPs and explores the potential applications of INP-cored dendrimers in the biomedical applications.
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- Sepand Tehrani Fateh
- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Ronash Technology Pars Company(AMINBIC), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
- Ronash Technology Pars Company(AMINBIC), Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Eltahir AOE, Lategan KL, David OM, Pool EJ, Luckay RC, Hussein AA. Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Liquiritin and Other Phenolics from Glycyrrhiza glabra and Their Anti-Inflammatory Activity. J Funct Biomater 2024; 15:95. [PMID: 38667552 PMCID: PMC11051159 DOI: 10.3390/jfb15040095] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Phenolic compounds are the main phytochemical constituents of many higher plants. They play an important role in synthesizing metal nanoparticles using green technology due to their ability to reduce metal salts and stabilize them through physical interaction/conjugation to the metal surface. Six pure phenolic compounds were isolated from licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and employed in synthesizing gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). The isolated compounds were identified as liquiritin (1), isoliquiritin (2), neoisoliquiritin (3), isoliquiritin apioside (4), liquiritin apioside (5), and glabridin (6). The synthesized AuNPs were characterized using UV, zeta sizer, HRTEM, and IR and tested for their stability in different biological media. The phenolic isolates and their corresponding synthesized NP conjugates were tested for their potential in vitro cytotoxicity. The anti-inflammatory effects were investigated in both normal and inflammation-induced settings, where inflammatory biomarkers were stimulated using lipopolysaccharides (LPSs) in the RAW 264.7 macrophage cell line. LPS, functioning as a mitogen, promotes cell growth by reducing apoptosis, potentially contributing to observed outcomes. Results indicated that all six pure phenolic isolates inhibited cell proliferation. The AuNP conjugates of all the phenolic isolates, except liquiritin apioside (5), inhibited cell viability. LPS initiates inflammatory markers by binding to cell receptors and setting off a cascade of events leading to inflammation. All the pure phenolic isolates, except isoliquiritin, neoisoliquiritin, and isoliquiritin apioside inhibited the inflammatory activity of RAW cells in vitro.
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- Ali O. E. Eltahir
- Chemistry Department, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville 7535, South Africa;
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- Department of Medical Bioscience, University of Western the Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa; (K.L.L.); (O.M.D.); (E.J.P.)
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- Department of Medical Bioscience, University of Western the Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa; (K.L.L.); (O.M.D.); (E.J.P.)
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- Department of Medical Bioscience, University of Western the Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa; (K.L.L.); (O.M.D.); (E.J.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science, Stellenbosch University, Matieland, Stellenbosch 7602, South Africa;
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- Chemistry Department, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville 7535, South Africa;
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Anyaegbunam NJ, Mba IE, Ige AO, Ogunrinola TE, Emenike OK, Uwazie CK, Ujah PN, Oni AJ, Anyaegbunam ZKG, Olawade DB. Revisiting the smart metallic nanomaterials: advances in nanotechnology-based antimicrobials. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 40:102. [PMID: 38366174 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-024-03925-z] [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: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Despite significant advancements in diagnostics and treatments over the years, the problem of antimicrobial drug resistance remains a pressing issue in public health. The reduced effectiveness of existing antimicrobial drugs has prompted efforts to seek alternative treatments for microbial pathogens or develop new drug candidates. Interestingly, nanomaterials are currently gaining global attention as a possible next-generation antibiotics. Nanotechnology holds significant importance, particularly when addressing infections caused by multi-drug-resistant organisms. Alternatively, these biomaterials can also be combined with antibiotics and other potent biomaterials, providing excellent synergistic effects. Over the past two decades, nanoparticles have gained significant attention among research communities. Despite the complexity of some of their synthesis strategies and chemistry, unrelenting efforts have been recorded in synthesizing potent and highly effective nanomaterials using different approaches. With the ongoing advancements in nanotechnology, integrating it into medical procedures presents novel approaches for improving the standard of patient healthcare. Although the field of nanotechnology offers promises, much remains to be learned to overcome the several inherent issues limiting their full translation to clinics. Here, we comprehensively discussed nanotechnology-based materials, focusing exclusively on metallic nanomaterials and highlighting the advances in their synthesis, chemistry, and mechanisms of action against bacterial pathogens. Importantly, we delve into the current challenges and prospects associated with the technology.
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- Ngozi J Anyaegbunam
- Measurement and Evaluation unit, Science Education Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- 7Department of Education Foundations, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Industrial chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
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- Department of Allied and Public Health, School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, University of East London, London, UK
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Al-Muntaser AA, Althobiti RA, Morsi MA, Alsalmah HA, Tarabiah AE, Alzahrani E, Al-Hakimi AN, Abdallah EM. MoO 3 nanoplates reinforced the structural, electrical, mechanical, and antibacterial characteristics of polyvinyl pyrrolidone/sodium alginate polymer blend for optoelectronics and biological applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127894. [PMID: 37931864 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127894] [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: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Organic/Inorganic nanostructures enable the development of new functional materials for optoelectronics and biological applications. In this work, nanocomposite films of polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) and sodium alginate (NaAlg) blend matrix (30/70 wt%) filled with molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) nanoplates were prepared using solution casting procedure. The effect of MoO3 nanoplates on structural, optical, electrical and antibacterial characteristics of pure PVP/NaAlg blend was investigated. The sizes of MoO3 nanoplates had dimensions between 90 and 420 nm with orthorhombic phase as indicated by the TEM and XRD techniques. Also, the XRD patterns of filled films suggested that the presence of crystalline phases of MoO3 within PVP/NaAlg matrix. FTIR analysis revealed the primary vibrational peaks of PVP and NaAlg, whose strength altered randomly after filling. The UV absorption increased gradually and shifted to the higher wavelength side. The alternating current (AC) conductivity and dielectric parameters were improved with increasing MoO3 concentration. The antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli increased with increase of MoO3 nanoplates concentration. The filled PVP/NaAlg-MoO3 samples displayed considerable enhancements in the values of Young's modulus (Y), tensile stress (σt) and elongation at break (εB). The obtained results imply that these nanocomposite films can be potentially used in optoelectronics and biological applications.
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- A A Al-Muntaser
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Education and Applied Sciences at Arhab, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bisha, P.O Box 511, Bisha 61922, Saudi Arabia
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Taibah University, Al-Ula, Medina, Saudi Arabia; Mathematical and Natural Sciences Department, Faculty of Engineering, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City, Cairo, 11829, Egypt
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Dental Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamassa, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ibb University, Ibb, Yemen
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamassa, Mansoura, Egypt.
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Bakhrushina E, Khodenok A, Pyzhov V, Solomatina P, Demina N, Korochkina T, Krasnyuk I. Study of the effect of active pharmaceutical ingredients of various classes of BCS on the parameters of thermosensitive systems based on poloxamers. Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:101780. [PMID: 37766821 PMCID: PMC10520434 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Introduction The development of thermosensitive in situ systems has become widespread and prospective due to the optimal parameters of the phase transition - in the temperature range from room to physiological. Those properties can provide thermosensitive polymers, for example, poloxamers - as the most common.It is worth noting that the addition of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) changes the parameters of in situ systems, but no systematic study of the effect of APIs has been conducted. The aim of this work was to develop a systematic approach to studying the effect of APIs on the in situ rheological properties of poloxamer compositions. Materials and methods The biopharmaceutical classification system (BCS) was chosen as the basis. Accordingly, the following APIs were selected for the experiment: BCS class I - lidocaine hydrochloride and ketorolac tromethamine, class II - ibuprofen and diclofenac, class III - pyridoxine hydrochloride and ribavirin, class IV - furosemide and abiraterone. To create thermoreversible compositions, previously studied for stability combinations of poloxamer 407, poloxamer 188 and PEG 1500 were used.At the stage of preparation of experimental samples formulations with APIs of classes II and IV of BCS were excluded, since the solubilizing ability of poloxamers is not enough to obtain stable combined complexes. Results In the course of the work, the following results were obtained: BCS class I APIs significantly reduced the phase transition temperature of the matrix of poloxamers 407 and 188, while the addition of PEG 1500 eliminated the effect of APIs on gels; BCS class III APIs practically did not affect the rheological properties of the studied combinations; the phase transition temperature of the gel based on poloxamer 407 did not change with the addition of Class I and Class III APIs.Nevertheless, the obtained results made it possible to reveal the regular behavior of in situ complexes of poloxamer matrices depending on the class of BCS of the API. Further research is required.
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- E.O. Bakhrushina
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), A.P.Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, 96 Vernadsky Avenue, building 1 119571, Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), A.P.Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, 96 Vernadsky Avenue, building 1 119571, Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), A.P.Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, 96 Vernadsky Avenue, building 1 119571, Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), A.P.Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, 96 Vernadsky Avenue, building 1 119571, Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), A.P.Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, 96 Vernadsky Avenue, building 1 119571, Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), A.P.Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, 96 Vernadsky Avenue, building 1 119571, Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), A.P.Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, 96 Vernadsky Avenue, building 1 119571, Moscow, Russia
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Ghoniem SM, ElZorkany HE, Hagag NM, El-Deeb AH, Shahein MA, Hussein HA. Development of multiplex gold nanoparticles biosensors for ultrasensitive detection and genotyping of equine herpes viruses. Sci Rep 2023; 13:15140. [PMID: 37704638 PMCID: PMC10500010 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41918-4] [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: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) biosensors can detect low viral loads and differentiate between viruses types, enabling early diagnosis and effective disease management. In the present study, we developed GNPs biosensors with two different capping agent, citrate-GNPs biosensors and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-GNPs biosensors for detection of EHV-1 and EHV-4 in multiplex real time PCR (rPCR). Citrate-GNPs and PVP-GNPs biosensors can detect dilution 1010 of EHV-1 with mean Cycle threshold (Ct) 11.7 and 9.6, respectively and one copy as limit of detection, while citrate-GNPs and PVP-GNPs biosensors can detect dilution 1010 of EHV-4 with mean Ct 10.5 and 9.2, respectively and one copy as limit of detection. These findings were confirmed by testing 87 different clinical samples, 4 more samples were positive with multiplex GNPs biosensors rPCR than multiplex rPCR. Multiplex citrate-GNPs and PVP-GNPs biosensors for EHV-1 and EHV-4 are a significant breakthrough in the diagnosis of these virus types. These biosensors offer high sensitivity and specificity, allowing for the accurate detection of the target viruses at very low concentrations and improve the early detection of EHV-1 and EHV-4, leading to faster control of infected animals to prevent the spread of these viruses.
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- Shimaa M Ghoniem
- Department of Virology, Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, 12618, Egypt
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- Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Central Lab, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, 12619, Egypt
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- Genome Research Unit, Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, 12618, Egypt
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, P.O. Box 12211, Giza, Egypt
- Department of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, King Salman International University, South Sinai, Egypt
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- Department of Virology, Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, 12618, Egypt
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, P.O. Box 12211, Giza, Egypt.
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Ahmad MA, Adeel M, Shakoor N, Ali I, Ishfaq M, Haider FU, Deng X. Unraveling the roles of modified nanomaterials in nano enabled agriculture. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 202:107944. [PMID: 37579682 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Nanotechnology has emerged as a key empowering technology for agriculture production due to its higher efficiency and accurate target delivery. However, the sustainable and effective application of nanotechnology requires nanomaterials (NMs) to have higher stability and less aggregation/coagulation at the reaction sites. This can ideally be achieved by modifying NMs with some surfactants or capping agents to ensure higher efficiency. These modified nanomaterials (MNMs) stabilize the interface where NMs interact with their medium of preparation and showed a significant improvement in mobility, reactivity, and controlled release of active ingredients for nano-enabled agriculture. Several environmental factors (e.g., pH, organic matter and the oxidation-reduction potential) could alter the interaction of MNMs with agricultural plants. Firstly, this novel review article introduces production technologies and a few frequently used modification agents in synthesizing MNMs. Next, we critically elaborate the leveraging progress in the modified nano-enabled agronomy and unveil their phytoremediation potential. Lastly, we propose a framework to overcome current challenges and develop a strategy for safe, effective and acceptable applications of MNMs in nano-enabled agriculture. However, the long-term effectiveness and reactivity of MNMs should be investigated to assess their technology effectiveness and optimize the process design to draw definite conclusions.
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- Muhammad Arslan Ahmad
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China; College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- BNU-HKUST Laboratory of Green Innovation, Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Tangjiawan, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation and College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology and Genetics, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant-Soil Interactions, Ministry of Education, China Agricultural University, 100193, Beijing, China
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- China Key Laboratory of Vegetation Restoration and Management of Degraded Ecosystems, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510650, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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Lamch Ł, Szczęsna W, Balicki SJ, Bartman M, Szyk-Warszyńska L, Warszyński P, Wilk KA. Multiheaded Cationic Surfactants with Dedicated Functionalities: Design, Synthetic Strategies, Self-Assembly and Performance. Molecules 2023; 28:5806. [PMID: 37570776 PMCID: PMC10421305 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155806] [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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Contemporary research concerning surfactant science and technology comprises a variety of requirements relating to the design of surfactant structures with widely varying architectures to achieve physicochemical properties and dedicated functionality. Such approaches are necessary to make them applicable to modern technologies, such as nanostructure engineering, surface structurization or fine chemicals, e.g., magnetic surfactants, biocidal agents, capping and stabilizing reagents or reactive agents at interfaces. Even slight modifications of a surfactant's molecular structure with respect to the conventional single-head-single-tail design allow for various custom-designed products. Among them, multicharge structures are the most intriguing. Their preparation requires specific synthetic routes that enable both main amphiphilic compound synthesis using appropriate step-by-step reaction strategies or coupling approaches as well as further derivatization toward specific features such as magnetic properties. Some of the most challenging aspects of multicharge cationic surfactants relate to their use at different interfaces for stable nanostructures formation, applying capping effects or complexation with polyelectrolytes. Multiheaded cationic surfactants exhibit strong antimicrobial and antiviral activity, allowing them to be implemented in various biomedical fields, especially biofilm prevention and eradication. Therefore, recent advances in synthetic strategies for multiheaded cationic surfactants, their self-aggregation and performance are scrutinized in this up-to-date review, emphasizing their applications in different fields such as building blocks in nanostructure engineering and their use as fine chemicals.
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- Łukasz Lamch
- Department of Engineering and Technology of Chemical Processes, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland; (Ł.L.); (W.S.); (S.J.B.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Engineering and Technology of Chemical Processes, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland; (Ł.L.); (W.S.); (S.J.B.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Engineering and Technology of Chemical Processes, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland; (Ł.L.); (W.S.); (S.J.B.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Engineering and Technology of Chemical Processes, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland; (Ł.L.); (W.S.); (S.J.B.); (M.B.)
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239 Kraków, Poland; (L.S.-W.); (P.W.)
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- Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Niezapominajek 8, 30-239 Kraków, Poland; (L.S.-W.); (P.W.)
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- Department of Engineering and Technology of Chemical Processes, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland; (Ł.L.); (W.S.); (S.J.B.); (M.B.)
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Sajjad H, Sajjad A, Haya RT, Khan MM, Zia M. Copper oxide nanoparticles: In vitro and in vivo toxicity, mechanisms of action and factors influencing their toxicology. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2023; 271:109682. [PMID: 37328134 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) have received increasing interest due to their distinctive properties, including small particle size, high surface area, and reactivity. Due to these properties, their applications have been expanded rapidly in various areas such as biomedical properties, industrial catalysts, gas sensors, electronic materials, and environmental remediation. However, because of these widespread uses, there is now an increased risk of human exposure, which could lead to short- and long-term toxicity. This review addresses the underlying toxicity mechanisms of CuO NPs in cells which include reactive oxygen species generation, leaching of Cu ion, coordination effects, non-homeostasis effect, autophagy, and inflammation. In addition, different key factors responsible for toxicity, characterization, surface modification, dissolution, NPs dose, exposure pathways and environment are discussed to understand the toxicological impact of CuO NPs. In vitro and in vivo studies have shown that CuO NPs cause oxidative stress, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and inflammation in bacterial, algal, fish, rodents, and human cell lines. Therefore, to make CuO NPs a more suitable candidate for various applications, it is essential to address their potential toxic effects, and hence, more studies should be done on the long-term and chronic impacts of CuO NPs at different concentrations to assure the safe usage of CuO NPs.
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- Humna Sajjad
- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan.
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Tryptophan capped gold-silver bimetallic nanoclusters-based turn-off fluorescence sensor for the determination of histamine. Talanta 2023; 256:124321. [PMID: 36738625 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Tryptophan capped gold-silver bimetallic nanoclusters (Trp-Au/Ag BNCs) based turn-off fluorescence sensor has been developed for the simple and rapid determination of histamine. Sensor parameters such as the effect of solvent, irradiation time etc. were optimized and further studies were done using these results. Fluorescence quenching of BNCs happens with the incremental addition of histamine. This might be due to the aggregation of BNCs induced by the electrostatic force of attraction between the negatively charged BNCs and amino functional groups of histamine. The sensor showed good sensitivity for the determination of histamine with a linear range of 8.5 × 10-5 M to 4.0 × 10-6 M and a limit of detection (LOD) of 9.0 × 10-7 M. Practical utility of the proposed sensor has been proved through spike recovery analysis in synthetic physiological fluids.
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Batool A, Aisida SO, Javed R, Mushtaq M, Ugwuoke CO, Ali JS, Albalawi H, Ahmad I, Zhao TK, Ezema FI. PEG Capped $${Ni}_{x}{Co}_{1-x}{Fe}_{2 }{O}_{4}$$ Nanocomposites: Microstructural, Morphological, Optical, Magnetic, Antimicrobial, and Photodegradable Properties. BIONANOSCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-023-01064-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Activities against Lung Cancer of Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles: A Review. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11020389. [PMID: 36830926 PMCID: PMC9953519 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11020389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Nanomedicine is an interdisciplinary field where nanostructured objects are applied to treat or diagnose disease. Nanoparticles (NPs) are a special class of materials at nanometric scale that can be prepared from lipids, polymers, or noble metals through bottom-up approaches. Biological synthesis is a reliable, sustainable, and non-toxic bottom-up method that uses phytochemicals, microorganisms, and enzymes to induce the reduction of metal ions into NPs. Silver (Ag) NPs exhibit potent therapeutic properties that can be exploited to overcome the limitations of current treatment modalities for human health issues such as lung cancer (LC). Here, we review the preparation of AgNPs using biological synthesis and their application against LC using in vitro and in vivo models. An overview of the staging, diagnosis, genetic mutations, and treatment of LC, as well as its main subtypes, is presented. A summary of the reaction mechanisms of AgNPs using microbial cell cultures, plant extracts, phytochemicals, and amino acids is included. The use of capping agents in the biosynthesis of AgNPs with anticancer activity is also detailed. The history and biological activities of metal-based nanostructures synthesized with gold, copper, palladium, and platinum are considered. The possible anticancer mechanisms of AgNPs against LC models are covered. Our perspective about the future of AgNPs in LC treatment and nanomedicine is added.
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Ngcongco K, Krishna SBN, Pillay K. Biogenic metallic nanoparticles as enzyme mimicking agents. Front Chem 2023; 11:1107619. [PMID: 36959878 PMCID: PMC10027806 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1107619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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The use of biological systems such as plants, bacteria, and fungi for the synthesis of nanomaterials has emerged to fill the gap in the development of sustainable methods that are non-toxic, pollution-free, environmentally friendly, and economical for synthesizing nanomaterials with potential in biomedicine, biotechnology, environmental science, and engineering. Current research focuses on understanding the characteristics of biogenic nanoparticles as these will form the basis for the biosynthesis of nanoparticles with multiple functions due to the physicochemical properties they possess. This review briefly describes the intrinsic enzymatic mimetic activity of biogenic metallic nanoparticles, the cytotoxic effects of nanoparticles due to their physicochemical properties and the use of capping agents, molecules acting as reducing and stability agents and which aid to alleviate toxicity. The review also summarizes recent green synthetic strategies for metallic nanoparticles.
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa
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- School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
- *Correspondence: Karen Pillay,
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Synthesis, biomedical applications, and toxicity of CuO nanoparticles. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 107:1039-1061. [PMID: 36635395 PMCID: PMC9838533 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12364-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Versatile nature of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) has made them an imperative nanomaterial being employed in nanomedicine. Various physical, chemical, and biological methodologies are in use for the preparation of CuO NPs. The physicochemical and biological properties of CuO NPs are primarily affected by their method of fabrication; therefore, selectivity of a synthetic technique is immensely important that makes these NPs appropriate for a specific biomedical application. The deliberate use of CuO NPs in biomedicine questions their biocompatible nature. For this reason, the present review has been designed to focus on the approaches employed for the synthesis of CuO NPs; their biomedical applications highlighting antimicrobial, anticancer, and antioxidant studies; and most importantly, the in vitro and in vivo toxicity associated with these NPs. This comprehensive overview of CuO NPs is unique and novel as it emphasizes on biomedical applications of CuO NPs along with its toxicological assessments which would be useful in providing core knowledge to researchers working in these domains for planning and conducting futuristic studies. KEY POINTS: • The recent methods for fabrication of CuO nanoparticles have been discussed with emphasis on green synthesis methods for different biomedical approaches. • Antibacterial, antioxidant, anticancer, antiparasitic, antidiabetic, and antiviral properties of CuO nanoparticles have been explained. • In vitro and in vivo toxicological studies of CuO nanoparticles exploited along with their respective mechanisms.
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McCourt KM, Cochran J, Abdelbasir SM, Carraway ER, Tzeng TRJ, Tsyusko OV, Vanegas DC. Potential Environmental and Health Implications from the Scaled-Up Production and Disposal of Nanomaterials Used in Biosensors. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:1082. [PMID: 36551049 PMCID: PMC9775545 DOI: 10.3390/bios12121082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Biosensors often combine biological recognition elements with nanomaterials of varying compositions and dimensions to facilitate or enhance the operating mechanism of the device. While incorporating nanomaterials is beneficial to developing high-performance biosensors, at the stages of scale-up and disposal, it may lead to the unmanaged release of toxic nanomaterials. Here we attempt to foster connections between the domains of biosensors development and human and environmental toxicology to encourage a holistic approach to the development and scale-up of biosensors. We begin by exploring the toxicity of nanomaterials commonly used in biosensor design. From our analysis, we introduce five factors with a role in nanotoxicity that should be considered at the biosensor development stages to better manage toxicity. Finally, we contextualize the discussion by presenting the relevant stages and routes of exposure in the biosensor life cycle. Our review found little consensus on how the factors presented govern nanomaterial toxicity, especially in composite and alloyed nanomaterials. To bridge the current gap in understanding and mitigate the risks of uncontrolled nanomaterial release, we advocate for greater collaboration through a precautionary One Health approach to future development and a movement towards a circular approach to biosensor use and disposal.
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- Kelli M. McCourt
- Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
- Global Alliance for Rapid Diagnostics (GARD), Michigan State University, East Lancing, MI 48824, USA
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA
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- Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute, P.O. Box 87, Helwan 11421, Egypt
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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- Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
- Global Alliance for Rapid Diagnostics (GARD), Michigan State University, East Lancing, MI 48824, USA
- Interdisciplinary Group for Biotechnology Innovation and Ecosocial Change (BioNovo), Universidad del Valle, Cali 76001, Colombia
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