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Liu J, Du C, Chen H, Huang W, Lei Y. Nano-Micron Combined Hydrogel Microspheres: Novel Answer for Minimal Invasive Biomedical Applications. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2300670. [PMID: 38400695 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300670] [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: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Hydrogels, key in biomedical research for their hydrophilicity and versatility, have evolved with hydrogel microspheres (HMs) of micron-scale dimensions, enhancing their role in minimally invasive therapeutic delivery, tissue repair, and regeneration. The recent emergence of nanomaterials has ushered in a revolutionary transformation in the biomedical field, which demonstrates tremendous potential in targeted therapies, biological imaging, and disease diagnostics. Consequently, the integration of advanced nanotechnology promises to trigger a new revolution in the realm of hydrogels. HMs loaded with nanomaterials combine the advantages of both hydrogels and nanomaterials, which enables multifaceted functionalities such as efficient drug delivery, sustained release, targeted therapy, biological lubrication, biochemical detection, medical imaging, biosensing monitoring, and micro-robotics. Here, this review comprehensively expounds upon commonly used nanomaterials and their classifications. Then, it provides comprehensive insights into the raw materials and preparation methods of HMs. Besides, the common strategies employed to achieve nano-micron combinations are summarized, and the latest applications of these advanced nano-micron combined HMs in the biomedical field are elucidated. Finally, valuable insights into the future design and development of nano-micron combined HMs are provided.
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- Jiacheng Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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S SP, Sr S. Sustainable carbon dots from Borreria hispida: enhanced colorimetric sensing of Fe 3+ ions and biological applications in live cell imaging. RSC Adv 2024; 14:17471-17479. [PMID: 38818362 PMCID: PMC11137498 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra01686f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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This study presents the synthesis of advanced nanomaterials derived from the hedge-grown herbal plant, Borreria hispida, and explores their environmental and biological applications. Using a one-step hydrothermal synthesis method, carbon dots derived from Borreria hispida (BHCD) were fabricated and thoroughly characterized through XRD, TEM, FTIR, CHNS, UV-visible, and PL spectroscopy analyses. Under UV illumination, these plant-based carbon dots demonstrated exceptional water solubility, notable photo stability, and a high quantum yield of 40.8%. The average particle size of BHCD was absorbed around 0.5 to 3.5 nm, contributing to superior selectivity and sensitivity in detecting Fe3+ ions, with a limit of detection of 1.2 × 10-6 M. Investigation into the sensing mechanism revealed a binding model wherein two carbon atom molecules bind to one Fe3+ atom in a 2 : 1 ratio for BHCDs and Fe3+ interactions. Additionally, the effectiveness of the developed fluorescent probe for Fe3+ detection was validated using real water samples from ponds and lakes, highlighting its potential for environmental monitoring applications. Furthermore, the biological effects of BHCD were evaluated through cytotoxic assays, demonstrating significant inhibitory effects on MCF7 breast cancer cell lines, with a maximum cell viability of 60%. This research underscores the multifaceted potential of BHCD in environmental monitoring and biomedical applications.
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- Shanmuga Priya S
- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore 632014 Tami Nadu India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore 632014 Tami Nadu India
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Zhang Z, Deng C, Fan X, Li M, Zhang M, Wang X, Chen F, Shi S, Zhou Y, Deng L, Gao H, Xiong W. 3D Directional Assembly of Liquid Crystal Molecules. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2401533. [PMID: 38794830 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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The precise construction of hierarchically long-range ordered structures using molecules as fundamental building blocks can fully harness their anisotropy and potential. However, the 3D, high-precision, and single-step directional assembly of molecules is a long-pending challenge. Here, a 3D directional molecular assembly strategy via femtosecond laser direct writing (FsLDW) is proposed and the feasibility of this approach using liquid crystal (LC) molecules as an illustrative example is demonstrated. The physical mechanism for femtosecond (fs) laser-induced assembly of LC molecules is investigated, and precise 3D arbitrary assembly of LC molecules is achieved by defining the discretized laser scanning pathway. Additionally, an LC-based Fresnel zone plate array with polarization selection and colorization imaging functions is fabricated to further illustrate the potential of this method. This study not only introduces a 3D high-resolution alignment method for LC-based functional devices but also establishes a universal protocol for the precise 3D directional assembly of anisotropic molecules.
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- Zexu Zhang
- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Optics Valley Laboratory, Hubei, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Optics Valley Laboratory, Hubei, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Optics Valley Laboratory, Hubei, 430074, China
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Mauro F, Corrado B, De Gregorio V, Lagreca E, Di Natale C, Vecchione R, Netti PA. Exploring the evolution of bacterial cellulose precursors and their potential use as cellulose-based building blocks. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11613. [PMID: 38773229 PMCID: PMC11109180 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62462-9] [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: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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Natural polymers have found increased use in a wider range of applications due to their less harmful effects. Notably, bacterial cellulose has gained significant consideration due to its exceptional physical and chemical properties and its substantial biocompatibility, which makes it an attractive candidate for several biomedical applications. This study attempts to thoroughly unravel the microstructure of bacterial cellulose precursors, known as bioflocculants, which to date have been poorly characterised, by employing both electron and optical microscopy techniques. Here, starting from bioflocculants from Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY), we proved that their microstructural features, such as porosity percentage, cellulose assembly degree, fibres' density and fraction, change in a spatio-temporal manner during their rising toward the liquid-air interface. Furthermore, our research identified a correlation between electron and optical microscopy parameters, enabling the assessment of bioflocculants' microstructure without necessitating offline sample preparation procedures. The ultimate goal was to determine their potential suitability as a novel cellulose-based building block material with tuneable structural properties. Our investigations substantiate the capability of SCOBY bioflocculants, characterized by distinct microstructures, to successfully assemble within a microfluidic device, thereby generating a cellulose sheet endowed with specific and purposefully designed structural features.
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- Francesca Mauro
- Department of Chemical, Materials and Industrial Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Naples, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Biomaterials, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Industrial Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Industrial Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Naples, Italy
- Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Biomaterials, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Pradhan MK, Misra N, Sahala F, Pradhan NP, Srivastava A. Divergent self-assembly propensity of enantiomeric phenylalanine amphiphiles that undergo pH-induced nanofiber-to-nanoglobule conversion. SOFT MATTER 2024; 20:3602-3611. [PMID: 38576362 DOI: 10.1039/d4sm00117f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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This study presents the pathway diversity in the self-assembly of enantiomeric single phenylalanine derived amphiphiles (single F-PDAs), viz.L-NapF-EDA and D-NapF-EDA, that form supramolecular hydrogels at varied concentrations (≥1 mg mL-1 and ≥3 mg mL-1, respectively). By fitting the variable temperature circular dichroism (VT-CD) data to the isodesmic model, various thermodynamic parameters associated with their self-assembly, such as association constant (K), changes in enthalpy (ΔH), entropy (ΔS), and Gibbs free energy (ΔG), were extracted. The self-assembly of these single F-PDAs was found to be enthalpy-driven but entropically-disfavored. Although self-assembly of the D-isomer was slow, it also exhibited greater free energy of association than the L-isomer. Consequently, thermally and mechanically more robust self-assemblies were formed by the D-isomer than the L-isomer. We term these results as the "butterfly effect in self-assembly" wherein the difference in the stereochemical orientation of the residues at a single chiral center present in these molecules resulted in strong differences in the self-assembly propensity as well as in their thermal and mechanical stability. These single F-PDAs form helical nanofibers of opposite chirality upon self-assembly at basic pH (≥8) that produce intense CD signals. However, upon decreasing the pH, a gradual nanofiber-to-nanoglobular transformation was noticed due to protonation-induced structural changes in the PDAs.
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- Manas Kumar Pradhan
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhauri, Bhopal By-pass Road, Bhopal-462066, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhauri, Bhopal By-pass Road, Bhopal-462066, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhauri, Bhopal By-pass Road, Bhopal-462066, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhauri, Bhopal By-pass Road, Bhopal-462066, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhauri, Bhopal By-pass Road, Bhopal-462066, India.
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Choudhary P, Bhanjana G, Kumar S, Dilbaghi N. Development and evaluation of eco-friendly carvacrol nanoemulsion as a sustainable biopesticide against bacterial leaf blight of cluster bean. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:452-462. [PMID: 37721471 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7776] [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: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The study of carvacrol plant antibacterial components has recently become a hot topic in modern farming. Carvacrol industrial applications are restricted by their physicochemical instability and partial solubility in water. In the present study, an ultrasonic emulsification method was used to prepare a carvacrol nanoemulsion (CAR-NE) employing nonionic surfactants. The CAR-NE was characterized using a dynamic light scattering (DLS) instrument and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The goal of this work was nanoencapsulation of carvacrol to improve its aqueous solubility and preservation of the encapsulated compound against climatic conditions. Another aim of the present study was the evaluation of the growth-promoting effects and antibacterial potential of CAR-NE against bacterial leaf blight of cluster bean. RESULTS CAR-NE showed a hydrodynamic diameter, ZP and PDI index of 43.88 ± 4.30 nm, -47.8 ± 0.23 mV and 0.246 ± 0.04, respectively. The spherical shape morphology of CAR-NE was confirmed by TEM imaging. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBC) of the CAR-NE were 20 and 160 μL mL-1 (respectively) against Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. cyamopsidis. Additionally, the antibacterial potential of CAR-NE was evaluated for controlling bacterial blight of cluster bean in fields. The disease severity in the negative control plants (water) was 84%, but that in the CAR-NE 160 (μL mL-1 ) was remarkably low at 14%, nearly the same as the positive control (streptomycin sulfate). CONCLUSION The shelf-life of CAR-NE was 2 months at room temperature without any appreciable changes in hydrodynamic diameter and zeta potential. Consequently, plants treated with CAR-NE 160 showed substantial improvement in plant growth. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Pooja Choudhary
- Department of Bio & Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, India
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- Department of Bio & Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, India
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- Department of Bio & Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, India
- Physics Department, Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Bio & Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, India
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Kosara S, Singh R, Bhatia D. Structural DNA nanotechnology at the nexus of next-generation bio-applications: challenges and perspectives. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:386-401. [PMID: 38235105 PMCID: PMC10790967 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00692a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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DNA nanotechnology has significantly progressed in the last four decades, creating nucleic acid structures widely used in various biological applications. The structural flexibility, programmability, and multiform customization of DNA-based nanostructures make them ideal for creating structures of all sizes and shapes and multivalent drug delivery systems. Since then, DNA nanotechnology has advanced significantly, and numerous DNA nanostructures have been used in biology and other scientific disciplines. Despite the progress made in DNA nanotechnology, challenges still need to be addressed before DNA nanostructures can be widely used in biological interfaces. We can open the door for upcoming uses of DNA nanoparticles by tackling these issues and looking into new avenues. The historical development of various DNA nanomaterials has been thoroughly examined in this review, along with the underlying theoretical underpinnings, a summary of their applications in various fields, and an examination of the current roadblocks and potential future directions.
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- Sanjay Kosara
- Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj Gujarat 382355 India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University Fort Collins CO USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj Gujarat 382355 India
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Singh CP, Rai PK, Kumar M, Tiwari V, Tiwari A, Sharma A, Sharma K. Emphasis on Nanostructured Lipid Carriers in the Ocular Delivery of Antibiotics. Pharm Nanotechnol 2024; 12:126-142. [PMID: 37519002 DOI: 10.2174/2211738511666230727102213] [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: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Drug distribution to the eye is still tricky because of the eye's intricate structure. Systemic delivery, as opposed to more traditional methods like eye drops and ointments, is more effective but higher doses can be harmful. OBJECTIVE The use of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNPs) as a method of drug delivery has been the subject of research since the 1990s. Since SLNPs are derived from naturally occurring lipids, they pose no health risks to the user. To raise the eye's absorption of hydrophilic and lipophilic drugs, SLNs can promote corneal absorption and improve the ocular bioavailability of SLNPs. METHODS To address problems related to ocular drug delivery, many forms of nano formulation were developed. Some of the methods developed are, emulsification and ultra-sonication, high-speed stirring and ultra-sonication, thin layer hydration, adapted melt-emulsification, and ultrasonication techniques, hot o/w micro-emulsion techniques, etc. Results: Nanostructured lipid carriers are described in this review in terms of their ocular penetration mechanism, structural characteristic, manufacturing process, characterization, and advantages over other nanocarriers. CONCLUSION Recent developments in ocular formulations with nanostructured bases, such as surfacemodified attempts have been made to increase ocular bioavailability in both the anterior and posterior chambers by incorporating cationic chemicals into a wide variety of polymeric systems.
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- Chandra Pratap Singh
- Usha college of Pharmacy & Medical Sciences, Vijaygaon, Ambedkar Nagar, 224122, UP, India
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Invertis University, Bareilly, 243123, UP, India
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Invertis University, Bareilly, 243123, UP, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CT University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- Pharmacy Academy, IFTM University, Lodhipur-Rajput, Moradabad, 244102, India
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- Pharmacy Academy, IFTM University, Lodhipur-Rajput, Moradabad, 244102, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, 110017, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, CT University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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Hovanová V, Hovan A, Humenik M, Sedlák E. Only kosmotrope anions trigger fibrillization of the recombinant core spidroin eADF4(C16) from Araneus diadematus. Protein Sci 2023; 32:e4832. [PMID: 37937854 PMCID: PMC10661072 DOI: 10.1002/pro.4832] [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: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Recombinant core spidroin eADF4(C16) has received increasing attention due to its ability to form micro- and nano-structured scaffolds, which are based on nanofibrils with great potential for biomedical and biotechnological applications. Phosphate anions have been demonstrated to trigger the eADF4(C16) self-assembly into cross-beta fibrils. In the present work, we systematically addressed the effect of nine sodium anions, namely SO4 2- , HPO4 2- (Pi), F- , Cl- , Br- , NO3 - , I- , SCN- , and ClO4 - from the Hofmeister series on the in vitro self-assembly kinetics of eADF4(C16). We show that besides the phosphate anions, only kosmotropic anions such as sulfate and fluoride can initiate the eADF4(C16) fibril formation. Global analysis of the self-assembly kinetics, utilizing the platform AmyloFit, showed the nucleation-based mechanism with a major role of secondary nucleation, surprisingly independent of the type of the kosmotropic anion. The rate constant of the fibril elongation in mixtures of phosphate anions with other studied anions correlated with their kosmotropic or chaotropic position in the Hofmeister series. Our findings suggest an important role of anion hydration in the eADF4(C16) fibrillization process.
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- Veronika Hovanová
- Center for Interdisciplinary Biosciences, Technology and Innovation ParkP.J. Šafárik UniversityKošiceSlovakia
- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of ScienceP.J. Šafárik UniversityKošiceSlovakia
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of ScienceP.J. Šafárik UniversityKošiceSlovakia
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Engineering ScienceUniversity BayreuthBayreuthGermany
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Biosciences, Technology and Innovation ParkP.J. Šafárik UniversityKošiceSlovakia
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of ScienceP.J. Šafárik UniversityKošiceSlovakia
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Balashova E, Levin AA, Pavlov S, Starukhin A, Fokin A, Kurdyukov D, Eurov D, Krichevtsov B. Synthesis and Study of Organic Nanostructures Fabricated by Inclusion of 2-Methylbenzimidazole Molecules in Nanotubes of Chrysotile Asbestos, Mesoporous Silica, and Nanopores of Borate Glasses. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13740. [PMID: 37762043 PMCID: PMC10531229 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241813740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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New organic nanostructures were synthesized by introducing 2-methylbenzimidazole (MBI) molecules from a melt, gas phase, or alcoholic solution into nanosized voids of borate porous glasses (PG), nanotubes of chrysotile asbestos (ChA), and mesoporous silica (MS). The incorporation of MBI into borate glasses with different pore sizes is accompanied by the appearance of several phases formed by nanocrystallites which have a MBI crystal structure, but somewhat differ in lattice parameters. The size of some crystallites significantly exceeds the size of nanopores, which indicates the presence of long-scale correlations of the crystal structure. The size of MBI nanocrystallites in ChA was close to the diameter of nanotubes (D ~10 nm), which shows the absence of crystal structure correlations. The XRD pattern of mesoporous silica filled by MBI does not exhibit reflections caused by MBI and a presence of MBI was confirmed only by the analysis of correlation function. The incorporation of MBI molecules into matrices is observed through optical IR absorption spectroscopy (FTIR) and photoluminescence. Introducing MBI in ChA and MS is followed by the appearance of bright green photoluminescence, the spectral structure of which is analogous to MBI crystals but slightly shifted in the blue region, probably due to a quantum-size effect. The influence of MBI inclusion in PG and ChA on the permittivity, dielectric losses, conductivity, and parameters of their hopping conductivity is analyzed.
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- Elena Balashova
- Ioffe Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Politechnicheskaya 26, 194021 Saint Petersburg, Russia; (A.A.L.); (S.P.); (A.S.); (A.F.); (D.K.); (D.E.); (B.K.)
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Rafik ST, Vaidya JS, MacRobert AJ, Yaghini E. Organic Nanodelivery Systems as a New Platform in the Management of Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Review from Preclinical to Clinical Studies. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12072648. [PMID: 37048731 PMCID: PMC10095028 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12072648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Breast cancer accounts for approximately 25% of cancer cases and 16.5% of cancer deaths in women, and the World Health Organization predicts that the number of new cases will increase by almost 70% over the next two decades, mainly due to an ageing population. Effective diagnostic and treatment strategies are, therefore, urgently required for improving cure rates among patients since current therapeutic modalities have many limitations and side effects. Nanomedicine is evolving as a promising approach for cancer management, including breast cancer, and various types of organic and inorganic nanomaterials have been investigated for their role in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Following an overview on breast cancer characteristics and pathogenesis and challenges of the current treatment strategies, the therapeutic potential of biocompatible organic-based nanoparticles such as liposomes and polymeric micelles that have been tested in breast cancer models are reviewed. The efficacies of different drug delivery and targeting strategies are documented, ranging from synthetic to cell-derived nanoformulations together with a summary of the interaction of nanoparticles with externally applied energy such as radiotherapy. The clinical translation of nanoformulations for breast cancer treatment is summarized including those undergoing clinical trials.
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- Salma T. Rafik
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University College London (UCL), London W1W 7TY, UK
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21516, Egypt
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University College London (UCL), London W1W 7TY, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University College London (UCL), London W1W 7TY, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University College London (UCL), London W1W 7TY, UK
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Pacheco ARF, Cardoso BD, Pires A, Pereira AM, Araújo JP, Carvalho VM, Rodrigues RO, Coutinho PJG, Castelo-Grande T, Augusto PA, Barbosa D, Lima RA, Teixeira SFCF, Rodrigues ARO, Castanheira EMS. Development of pH-Sensitive Magnetoliposomes Containing Shape Anisotropic Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Combined Cancer Therapy. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1051. [PMID: 36985945 PMCID: PMC10054438 DOI: 10.3390/nano13061051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Late diagnosis and systemic toxicity associated with conventional treatments make oncological therapy significantly difficult. In this context, nanomedicine emerges as a new approach in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. In this work, pH-sensitive solid magnetoliposomes (SMLs) were developed for controlled release of the chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin (DOX). Shape anisotropic magnetic nanoparticles of magnesium ferrite with partial substitution by calcium (Mg0.75Ca0.25Fe2O4) were synthesized, with and without calcination, and their structural, morphological and magnetic properties were investigated. Their superparamagnetic properties were evaluated and heating capabilities proven, either by exposure to an alternating magnetic field (AMF) (magnetic hyperthermia) or by irradiation with near-infrared (NIR) light (photothermia). The Mg0.75Ca0.25Fe2O4 calcined nanoparticles were selected to integrate the SMLs, surrounded by a lipid bilayer of DOPE:Ch:CHEMS (45:45:10). DOX was encapsulated in the nanosystems with an efficiency above 98%. DOX release assays showed a much more efficient release of the drug at pH = 5 compared to the release kinetics at physiological pH. By subjecting tumor cells to DOX-loaded SMLs, cell viability was significantly reduced, confirming that they can release the encapsulated drug. These results point to the development of efficient pH-sensitive nanocarriers, suitable for a synergistic action in cancer therapy with magnetic targeting, stimulus-controlled drug delivery and dual hyperthermia (magnetic and plasmonic) therapy.
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- Ana Rita F. Pacheco
- Physics Centre of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory LaPMET, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Physics Centre of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory LaPMET, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory LaPMET, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- IFIMUP—Instituto de Física dos Materiais, University of Porto, R. Campo Alegre, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory LaPMET, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- IFIMUP—Instituto de Física dos Materiais, University of Porto, R. Campo Alegre, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory LaPMET, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- IFIMUP—Instituto de Física dos Materiais, University of Porto, R. Campo Alegre, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- MEtRICs, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
- ALGORITMI Center, University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
- Center for MicroElectromechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho), University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Center for MicroElectromechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho), University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- Physics Centre of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory LaPMET, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- MEtRICs, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Minho, Campus de Azurém, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
- CEFT—Transport Phenomena Research Center, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Physics Centre of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory LaPMET, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- Physics Centre of Minho and Porto Universities (CF-UM-UP), University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory LaPMET, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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Kolberg-Edelbrock J, Cotey TJ, Ma SY, Kapsalis LM, Bondoc DM, Lee SR, Sai H, Smith CS, Chen F, Kolberg-Edelbrock AN, Strong ME, Stupp SI. Biomimetic Extracellular Scaffolds by Microfluidic Superstructuring of Nanofibers. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:1251-1260. [PMID: 36808976 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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The extracellular matrix is a dynamic framework bearing chemical and morphological cues that support many cellular functions, and artificial analogs with well-defined chemistry are of great interest for biomedical applications. Herein, we describe hierarchical, extracellular-matrix-mimetic microgels, termed "superbundles" (SBs) composed of peptide amphiphile (PA) supramolecular nanofiber networks created using flow-focusing microfluidic devices. We explore the effects of altered flow rate ratio and PA concentration on the ability to create SBs and develop design rules for producing SBs with both cationic and anionic PA nanofibers and gelators. We demonstrate the morphological similarities of SBs to decellularized extracellular matrices and showcase their ability to encapsulate and retain proteinaceous cargos with a wide variety of isoelectric points. Finally, we demonstrate that the novel SB morphology does not affect the well-established biocompatibility of PA gels.
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- Jack Kolberg-Edelbrock
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, 2220 Campus Drive, Room 2036, Evanston, Illinois 60208-0893, United States
- Medical Scientist Training Program, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 303 East Chicago Avenue, Morton 1-670, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3008, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, 2220 Campus Drive, Room 2036, Evanston, Illinois 60208-0893, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, 2220 Campus Drive, Room 2036, Evanston, Illinois 60208-0893, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, 2220 Campus Drive, Room 2036, Evanston, Illinois 60208-0893, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Tech K148, Evanston, Illinois 60208-0834, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, 2220 Campus Drive, Room 2036, Evanston, Illinois 60208-0893, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, 2220 Campus Drive, Room 2036, Evanston, Illinois 60208-0893, United States
- Simpson Querrey Institute for BioNanotechnology, Northwestern University, 303 East Superior Street, Lurie 11, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3015, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Tech E310, Evanston, Illinois 60208-0893, United States
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- Simpson Querrey Institute for BioNanotechnology, Northwestern University, 303 East Superior Street, Lurie 11, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3015, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Tech E310, Evanston, Illinois 60208-0893, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Tech E310, Evanston, Illinois 60208-0893, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, 2220 Campus Drive, Room 2036, Evanston, Illinois 60208-0893, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Tech K148, Evanston, Illinois 60208-0834, United States
- Simpson Querrey Institute for BioNanotechnology, Northwestern University, 303 East Superior Street, Lurie 11, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3015, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Tech E310, Evanston, Illinois 60208-0893, United States
- Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 676 North Saint Clair Street, Arkes Suite 2330, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2915, United States
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Mitra D, Adhikari P, Djebaili R, Thathola P, Joshi K, Pellegrini M, Adeyemi NO, Khoshru B, Kaur K, Priyadarshini A, Senapati A, Del Gallo M, Das Mohapatra PK, Nayak AK, Shanmugam V, Panneerselvam P. Biosynthesis and characterization of nanoparticles, its advantages, various aspects and risk assessment to maintain the sustainable agriculture: Emerging technology in modern era science. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 196:103-120. [PMID: 36706690 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.01.017] [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: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The current review aims to gain knowledge on the biosynthesis and characterization of nanoparticles (NPs), their multifactorial role, and emerging trends of NPs utilization in modern science, particularly in sustainable agriculture, for increased yield to solve the food problem in the coming era. However, it is well known that an environment-friendly resource is in excessive demand, and green chemistry is an advanced and rising resource in exploring eco-friendly processes. Plant extracts or other resources can be utilized to synthesize different types of NPS. Hence NPs can be synthesized by organic or inorganic molecules. Inorganic molecules are hydrophilic, biocompatible, and highly steady compared to organic types. NPs occur in numerous chemical conformations ranging from amphiphilic molecules to metal oxides, from artificial polymers to bulky biomolecules. NPs structures can be examined by different approaches, i.e., Raman spectroscopy, optical spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence, and solid-state NMR. Nano-agrochemical is a unification of nanotechnology and agro-chemicals, which has brought about the manufacture of nano-fertilizers, nano-pesticides, nano-herbicides, nano-insecticides, and nano-fungicides. NPs can also be utilized as an antimicrobial solution, but the mode of action for antibacterial NPs is poorly understood. Presently known mechanisms comprise the induction of oxidative stress, the release of metal ions, and non-oxidative stress. Multiple modes of action towards microbes would be needed in a similar bacterial cell for antibacterial resistance to develop. Finally, we visualize multidisciplinary cooperative methods will be essential to fill the information gap in nano-agrochemicals and drive toward the usage of green NPs in agriculture and plant science study.
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- Debasis Mitra
- Department of Microbiology, Raiganj University, Raiganj, 733 134, West Bengal, India; Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India
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- Centre for excellence on GMP extraction facility (DBT, Govt. of India), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati, 781101, Assam, India
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Coppito, L'Aquila, Italy
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- G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora, 263643, Uttarakhand, India
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- G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Almora, 263643, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Coppito, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Crop Production, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Habitat Centre, Phase- 10, Sector- 64, Mohali, 160062, Punjab, India
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- Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India
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- Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Coppito, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Habitat Centre, Phase- 10, Sector- 64, Mohali, 160062, Punjab, India
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- Crop Production Division, ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, 753006, Odisha, India.
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Basu S, Amdursky N. The Role of Surface Groups in Dictating the Chiral-Solvent-Induced Assembly of Carbon Dots into Structures Exhibiting Circularly Polarized Luminescence. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205880. [PMID: 36504318 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Here, the use of achiral nanoparticles and solvent-induced chirality transfer is combined for the making of large structures exhibiting chiroptical properties in the form of circularly polarized luminescence (CPL). The nanoparticles that the authors use are carbon dots (C-Dots) that are known for their bright luminescence and the ability to tune their surface moieties by using different precursors in their synthesis. Here, the result of adding the chiral solvent limonene into an aqueous solution of various C-Dots is explored, differentiated by their surface group. It is shown that only nitrogen-containing C-Dots with amine functional groups see the emergence of a CPL signal and the formation of a large fibrillar assembled structure. The various forces happening in the interface between the C-Dots and the limonene phase and the role of the amine groups in both the chirality transfer interactions and the interactions between C-Dots in the assembly process are discussed, whereas these two processes intertwine with each other. The ability to form fluorescent chiral structures exhibiting CPL from achiral nanoparticles and the understanding of the various interactions in this process are both important to the rationale design of any supramolecular chiral assemblies.
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- Srestha Basu
- Schulich Faculty of Chemistry, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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- Schulich Faculty of Chemistry, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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Karballaei Mirzahosseini H, Sheikhi M, Najmeddin F, Shirangi M, Mojtahedzadeh M. 3D self-assembled nanocarriers for drug delivery. Drug Metab Rev 2023; 55:140-162. [PMID: 36772815 DOI: 10.1080/03602532.2023.2172182] [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: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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There are many benefits to drug delivery from drug-carrier nanostructure systems. It might be developed to carefully control drug release rates or to deliver a precise amount of a therapeutic substance to particular body areas. Self-assembling is the process by which molecules and nanoparticles spontaneously organize into organized clusters. For instance, proteins and peptides can interact with one another to create highly organized supramolecular structures with various properties, such as helical ribbons and fibrous scaffolds. Another advantage of self-assembly is that it may be effective with a variety of materials, including metals, oxides, inorganic salts, polymers, semiconductors, and even organic semiconductors. Fullerene, graphene, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), three of the most fundamental classes of three-dimensionally self-assembling nanostructured carbon-based materials, are essential for the development of modern nanotechnologies. Self-assembled nanomaterials are used in a variety of fields, including nanotechnology, imaging, and biosensors. This review study begins with a summary of various major 3D nanomaterials, including graphene oxide, CNTs, and nanodiamond, as well as 3D self-assembled polyfunctionalized nanostructures and adaptable nanocarriers for drug delivery.
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- Department of Drug and Food Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Drug and Food Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Taylor ER, Sato A, Jones I, Gudeangadi PG, Beal DM, Hopper JA, Xue WF, Reithofer MR, Serpell CJ. Tuning dynamic DNA- and peptide-driven self-assembly in DNA-peptide conjugates. Chem Sci 2022; 14:196-202. [PMID: 36605750 PMCID: PMC9769108 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc02482a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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DNA-peptide conjugates offer an opportunity to marry the benefits of both biomolecular classes, combining the high level of programmability found with DNA, with the chemical diversity of peptides. These hybrid systems offer potential in fields such as therapeutics, nanotechnology, and robotics. Using the first DNA-β-turn peptide conjugate, we present three studies investigating the self-assembly of DNA-peptide conjugates over a period of 28 days. Time-course studies, such as these have not been previously conducted for DNA-peptide conjugates, although they are common in pure peptide assembly, for example in amyloid research. By using aging studies to assess the structures produced, we gain insights into the dynamic nature of these systems. The first study explores the influence varying amounts of DNA-peptide conjugates have on the self-assembly of our parent peptide. Study 2 explores how DNA and peptide can work together to change the structures observed during aging. Study 3 investigates the presence of orthogonality within our system by switching the DNA and peptide control on and off independently. These results show that two orthogonal self-assemblies can be combined and operated independently or in tandem within a single macromolecule, with both spatial and temporal effects upon the resultant nanostructures.
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- Emerald R. Taylor
- School of Chemistry and Forensic Science, University of KentIngram BuildingCanterburyKentCT2 7NHUK
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- School of Chemistry and Forensic Science, University of KentIngram BuildingCanterburyKentCT2 7NHUK
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- School of Chemistry and Forensic Science, University of KentIngram BuildingCanterburyKentCT2 7NHUK
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- School of Chemistry and Forensic Science, University of KentIngram BuildingCanterburyKentCT2 7NHUK
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- School of Biosciences, University of KentStacey BuildingCanterburyKentCT2 7NJUK
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- School of Chemistry and Forensic Science, University of KentIngram BuildingCanterburyKentCT2 7NHUK
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- School of Biosciences, University of KentStacey BuildingCanterburyKentCT2 7NJUK
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of ViennaWähringer Straße. 421090ViennaAustria
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- School of Chemistry and Forensic Science, University of KentIngram BuildingCanterburyKentCT2 7NHUK
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Blinov AV, Nagdalian AA, Siddiqui SA, Maglakelidze DG, Gvozdenko AA, Blinova AA, Yasnaya MA, Golik AB, Rebezov MB, Jafari SM, Shah MA. Synthesis and characterization of selenium nanoparticles stabilized with cocamidopropyl betaine. Sci Rep 2022; 12:21975. [PMID: 36539549 PMCID: PMC9763805 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25884-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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In this work, selenium nanoparticles (Se NPs) stabilized with cocamidopropyl betaine were synthesized for the first time. It was observed that Se NPs synthesized in excess of selenic acid had a negative charge with ζ-potential of -21.86 mV, and in excess of cocamidopropyl betaine-a positive charge with ξ = + 22.71 mV. The resulting Se NPs with positive and negative charges had a spherical shape with an average size of about 20-30 nm and 40-50 nm, respectively. According to the data of TEM, HAADF-TEM using EDS, IR spectroscopy and quantum chemical modeling, positively charged selenium nanoparticles have a cocamidopropylbetaine shell while the potential- forming layer of negatively charged selenium nanoparticles is formed by SeO32- ions. The influence of various ions on the sol stability of Se NPs showed that SO42- and PO43- ions had an effect on the positive Se NPs, and Ba2+ and Fe3+ ions had an effect on negative Se NPs, which corresponded with the Schulze-Hardy rule. The mechanism of coagulating action of various ions on positive and negative Se NPs was also presented. Also, influence of the active acidity of the medium on the stability of Se NPs solutions was investigated. Positive and negative sols of Se NPs had high levels of stability in the considered range of active acidity of the medium in the range of 1.21-11.98. Stability of synthesized Se NPs stability has been confirmed in real system (liquid soap). An experiment with the addition of Se NPs stabilized with cocamidopropyl betaine to liquid soap showed that the particles of dispersed phases retain their initial distributions, which revealed the stability of synthesized Se NPs.
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- Andrey V. Blinov
- grid.440697.80000 0004 0646 0593North-Caucasus Federal University, Pushkina Str. 1, Stavropol, Russia 355017
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- grid.440697.80000 0004 0646 0593North-Caucasus Federal University, Pushkina Str. 1, Stavropol, Russia 355017
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- grid.6936.a0000000123222966Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Essigberg 3, 94315 Straubing, Germany ,grid.424202.20000 0004 0427 4308German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL e.V.), Prof.-von-Klitzing-Straße 7, 49610 Quakenbrück, Germany
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- grid.440697.80000 0004 0646 0593North-Caucasus Federal University, Pushkina Str. 1, Stavropol, Russia 355017
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- grid.440697.80000 0004 0646 0593North-Caucasus Federal University, Pushkina Str. 1, Stavropol, Russia 355017
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- grid.440697.80000 0004 0646 0593North-Caucasus Federal University, Pushkina Str. 1, Stavropol, Russia 355017
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- grid.440697.80000 0004 0646 0593North-Caucasus Federal University, Pushkina Str. 1, Stavropol, Russia 355017
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- grid.440697.80000 0004 0646 0593North-Caucasus Federal University, Pushkina Str. 1, Stavropol, Russia 355017
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- grid.446163.20000 0000 9194 3477Russian State Agrarian University - Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, Moscow, Russia ,grid.465377.40000 0004 5940 5280Department of Scientific Research, V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems, Moscow, Russia
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- grid.411765.00000 0000 9216 4846Department of Food Materials and Process Design Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, Gorgan, Iran ,grid.6312.60000 0001 2097 6738Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Economics, Kebridehar University, Kebri Dehar, Somali Post Box 250, Ethiopia ,Adjunct Faculty, School of Business, Woxsen University, Hyderabad, Telangana 502345 India
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Curtin N, Garre M, Bodin JB, Solem N, Méallet-Renault R, O'Shea DF. Exploiting directed self-assembly and disassembly for off-to-on fluorescence responsive live cell imaging. RSC Adv 2022; 12:35655-35665. [PMID: 36545082 PMCID: PMC9745887 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra06534g] [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: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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A bio-responsive nanoparticle was formed by the directed self-assembly (DSA) of a hydrophobic NIR-fluorophore with poloxamer P188. Fluorophore emission was switched off when part of the nanoparticle, however upon stimulus induced nanoparticle dis-assembly the emission switched on. The emission quenching was shown to be due to fluorophore hydration and aggregation within the nanoparticle and the turn on response attributable to nanoparticle disassembly with embedding of the fluorophore within lipophilic environments. This was exploited for temporal and spatial live cell imaging with a measurable fluorescence response seen upon intracellular delivery of the fluorophore. The first dynamic response, seen within minutes, was from lipid droplets with other lipophilic regions such as the endoplasmic reticulum, nuclear membranes and secretory vacuoles imageable after hours. The high degree of fluorophore photostability facilitated continuous imaging for extended periods and the off to on switching facilitated the real-time observation of lipid droplet biogenesis as they emerged from the endoplasmic reticulum. With an in-depth understanding of the principles involved, further assembly controlling functional responses could be anticipated.
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- Niamh Curtin
- Department of Chemistry, RCSI123 St Stephen's GreenDublin 2Ireland
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires d’Orsay (ISMO), CNRS91400 OrsayFrance
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires d'Orsay91405OrsayFrance
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- Université Paris-Saclay, Institut des Sciences Moléculaires d’Orsay (ISMO), CNRS91400 OrsayFrance
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- Department of Chemistry, RCSI123 St Stephen's GreenDublin 2Ireland
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Assali M, Jaradat N, Maqboul L. The Formation of Self-Assembled Nanoparticles Loaded with Doxorubicin and d-Limonene for Cancer Therapy. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:42096-42104. [PMID: 36440142 PMCID: PMC9686194 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Self-assembled nanoparticles present unique properties that have potential applications in the development of a successful drug delivery system. Doxorubicin (DOX) is an important anti-neoplastic anthracycline chemotherapeutic drug widely described. However, it suffers from serious dose-dependent cardiotoxicity. d-Limonene is a major constituent of numerous citrus oils that is considered a specific monoterpene against free radicals producing antioxidant activity. Herein, we aimed to design three types of self-assembled nanodelivery systems (nanoemulsion, niosomes, and polylactide nanoparticles) for loading both DOX and d-limonene to enhance the solubilization of d-limonene and provide antioxidant activity with excellent anticancer activity. As confirmed by dynamic light scattering and transmission electron microscopy, the nanoparticles were prepared successfully with diameter sizes of 52, 180, and 257 nm for the DOX-loaded nanoemulsion, niosomes, and polylactide nanoparticles, respectively. The zeta potential values were above -30 mV in all cases, which confirms the formation of stable nanoparticles. The loading efficiency of DOX was the highest in the case of the DOX-loaded nanoemulsion (75.8%), followed by niosomes (62.8%), and the least was in the case of polylactide nanoparticles with a percentage of 50.2%. The in vitro release study of the DOX-loaded nanoparticles showed a sustained release profile of doxorubicin with the highest release in the case of DOX-loaded PDLLA nanoparticles. The kinetic release model for all developed nanoparticles was the Peppas-Sahlin model, demonstrating DOX release through Fickian diffusion phenomena. Moreover, all developed nanoparticles maintain the antioxidant activity of d-limonene. The cytotoxicity study of the DOX-loaded nanoparticles showed concentration-dependent anticancer activity with excellent anticancer activity in the case of the DOX-loaded nanoemulsion and polylactide nanoparticles. These nanoparticles will be further studied in vivo to prove the cardioprotective effect of d-limonene in combination with DOX.
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Dextrans and dextran derivatives as polyelectrolytes in layer-by-layer processing materials – A review. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 293:119700. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Caccamo MT, Zammuto V, Spanò A, Gugliandolo C, Magazù S. Hydrating Capabilities of the Biopolymers Produced by the Marine Thermophilic Bacillus horneckiae SBP3 as Evaluated by ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:5988. [PMID: 36079369 PMCID: PMC9457388 DOI: 10.3390/ma15175988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The surfactin-like lipopeptide (BS-SBP3) and the exopolysaccharide (EPS-SBP3) produced by the polyextremophilic Bacillus horneckiae SBP3 (DSM 103063) have been recently described as valuable biopolymers useful in biotechnological applications. To investigate the hydrating capabilities of BS-SBP3 and EPS-SBP3, here we evaluated (i) their wetting properties, measuring the contact angle; (ii) their moisture uptake abilities using the gravimetric method; and (iii) their hydrating states (from 0 to 160% w/w of water content) using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. BS-SBP3 reduced the water contact angle on a hydrophobic surface from 81.7° to 51.3°, whereas the contact angle in the presence of EPS-SBP3 was 72.9°, indicating that BS-SBP3 improved the wettability of the hydrophobic surface. In the moisture uptake tests, EPS-SBP3 absorbed more water than BS-SBP3, increasing its weight from 10 mg to 30.1 mg after 36 h of 100% humidity exposure. Spectral distance and cross-correlation analyses were used to evaluate the molecular changes of the two biopolymers during the hydration process. As the water concentration increased, BS-SBP3 spectra changed in intensity in the two contributions of the OH-stretching band named "closed" and "open" (3247 and 3336 cm-1, respectively). Differently, the spectra of EPS-SBP3 exhibited a broader peak (3257 cm-1), which shifted at higher water concentrations. As evaluated by the spectral distance and the wavelet cross-correlation analysis, the OH-stretching bands of the BS-SBP3 and EPS-SBP3 changed as a function of water content, with two different sigmoidal trends having the inflection points at 80% and 48%, respectively, indicating peculiar water-properties of each biopolymer. As wetting agents, these biopolymers might replace industrially manufactured additives in agriculture and the food and cosmetic industries.
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- Maria Teresa Caccamo
- Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Research Centre for Extreme Environments and Extremophiles, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Research Centre for Extreme Environments and Extremophiles, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Research Centre for Extreme Environments and Extremophiles, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
- Research Centre for Extreme Environments and Extremophiles, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno D’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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Self-Assembly of Small Organic Molecules into Luminophores for Cancer Theranostic Applications. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12090683. [PMID: 36140068 PMCID: PMC9496225 DOI: 10.3390/bios12090683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Self-assembled biomaterials have been widely explored for real-time fluorescence imaging, imaging-guided surgery, and targeted therapy for tumors, etc. In particular, small molecule-based self-assembly has been established as a reliable strategy for cancer theranostics due to the merits of small-sized molecules, multiple functions, and ease of synthesis and modification. In this review, we first briefly introduce the supramolecular chemistry of small organic molecules in cancer theranostics. Then, we summarize and discuss advanced small molecule-based self-assembly for cancer theranostics based on three types, including peptides, amphiphilic molecules, and aggregation-induced emission luminogens. Finally, we conclude with a perspective on future developments of small molecule-based self-assembled biomaterials integrating diagnosis and therapy for biomedical applications. These applications highlight the opportunities arising from the rational design of small organic molecules with self-assembly properties for precision medicine.
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Shah S, Famta P, Bagasariya D, Charankumar K, Amulya E, Kumar Khatri D, Singh Raghuvanshi R, Bala Singh S, Srivastava S. Nanotechnology based drug delivery systems: Does shape really matter? Int J Pharm 2022; 625:122101. [PMID: 35961415 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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As of today, the era of nanomedicine has brought numerous breakthroughs and overcome challenges in the treatment of various disorders. Various factors like size, charge and surface hydrophilicity have garnered significant attention by nanotechnologists. However, more exploration in the field of nanoparticle shape and geometry, one of the basic physical phenomenon is required. Tuning nanoparticle shape and geometry could potentially overcome pitfalls in therapeutics and biomedical fields. Thus, in this article, we unveil the importance of tuning nanoparticle shape selection across the delivery platforms. This article provides an in-depth understanding of nanoparticle shape modulation and advise the researchers on the ideal morphology selection tailored for each implication. We deliberated the importance of nanoparticle shape selection for specific implications with respect to organ targeting, cellular internalization, pharmacokinetics and bio-distribution, protein corona formation as well as RES evasion and tumor targeting. An additional section on the significance of shape transformation, a recently introduced novel avenue with applications in drug delivery was discussed. Furthermore, regulatory concerns towards nanoparticle shape which need to be addressed for harnessing their clinical translation will be explained.
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- Saurabh Shah
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India.
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Competition between polycrystalline morphology and microphase separation in blends based on cellulose triacetate. Polym Degrad Stab 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2022.110093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Zhang Y, Zou Z, Liu S, Miao S, Liu H. Nanogels as Novel Nanocarrier Systems for Efficient Delivery of CNS Therapeutics. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:954470. [PMID: 35928954 PMCID: PMC9343834 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.954470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Nanogels have come out as a great potential drug delivery platform due to its prominently high colloidal stability, high drug loading, core-shell structure, good permeation property and can be responsive to environmental stimuli. Such nanoscopic drug carriers have more excellent abilities over conventional nanomaterials for permeating to brain parenchyma in vitro and in vivo. Nanogel-based system can be nanoengineered to bypass physiological barriers via non-invasive treatment, rendering it a most suitable platform for the management of neurological conditions such as neurodegenerative disorders, brain tumors, epilepsy and ischemic stroke, etc. Therapeutics of central nervous system (CNS) diseases have shown marked limited site-specific delivery of CNS by the poor access of various drugs into the brain, due to the presences of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier (BCSFB). Hence, the availability of therapeutics delivery strategies is considered as one of the most major challenges facing the treatment of CNS diseases. The primary objective of this review is to elaborate the newer advances of nanogel for CNS drugs delivery, discuss the early preclinical success in the field of nanogel technology and highlight different insights on its potential neurotoxicity.
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Zhao F, Kim JC. Thermo-sensitive self-assembly of poly(ethylene imine)/(phenylthio) acetic acid ion pair in surfactant solutions. Drug Deliv 2022; 29:2245-2257. [PMID: 35815674 PMCID: PMC9272940 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2022.2027571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Poly(ethylene imine)/(phenylthio) acetic acid (PEI/PTA) ion pairs exhibited an upper critical solution temperature (UCST) behavior in an aqueous solution and the UCST was higher as the PTA content was more. The UCST of the ion pair decreased with increasing Brij S100 (BS 100, a nonionic surfactant) concentration but increased with increasing cetylpridinium chloride (CPC, a cationic surfactant) and sodium lauroylsarcosinate (SLS, an anionic surfactant) concentration. TEM microscopy demonstrated BS 100 markedly reduced the size of PEI/PTA ion pair self-assembly (IPSAM) whereas CPC and SLS had little effect on the size and the integrity of IPSAM. 1H NMR spectroscopy showed the hydrophobic interaction among the phenyl groups of PEI/PTA ion pairs took place. It also demonstrated the hydrophobic interaction between BS 100 and PTA and the electrostatic interaction between CPC and PTA and between SLS and PEI occurred. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy disclosed the PTA of PEI/PTA IPSAM could be readily oxidized by H2O2 even at a low concentration (e.g. 0.005%). IPSAM released its payload (i.e. nile red) in a temperature and oxidation-responsive manner. The surfactants (i.e. BS 100, CPC, and SLS) suppressed the thermally triggered release in a different way. The effectiveness of the surfactant to suppress the release was in the order of BS 100 > CPC > SLS. IPSAM released its content more extensively as H2O2 (an oxidizing agent) concentration was higher. The ionic surfactants (i.e. CPS and SLS) had little effect on the oxidation-induced release degree but the nonionic surfactant (BS 100) markedly suppressed the release degree.
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- Fanyu Zhao
- Department of Biomedical Science & Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science & Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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Self-Assembled Peptide Nanostructures for ECM Biomimicry. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12132147. [PMID: 35807982 PMCID: PMC9268130 DOI: 10.3390/nano12132147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Proteins are functional building blocks of living organisms that exert a wide variety of functions, but their synthesis and industrial production can be cumbersome and expensive. By contrast, short peptides are very convenient to prepare at a low cost on a large scale, and their self-assembly into nanostructures and gels is a popular avenue for protein biomimicry. In this Review, we will analyze the last 5-year progress on the incorporation of bioactive motifs into self-assembling peptides to mimic functional proteins of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and guide cell fate inside hydrogel scaffolds.
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Falak S, Shin B, Huh D. Modified Breath Figure Methods for the Pore-Selective Functionalization of Honeycomb-Patterned Porous Polymer Films. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12071055. [PMID: 35407174 PMCID: PMC9000584 DOI: 10.3390/nano12071055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Recent developments in the field of the breath figure (BF) method have led to renewed interest from researchers in the pore-selective functionalization of honeycomb-patterned (HCP) films. The pore-selective functionalization of the HCP film gives unique properties to the film which can be used for specific applications such as protein recognition, catalysis, selective cell culturing, and drug delivery. There are several comprehensive reviews available for the pore-selective functionalization by the self-assembly process. However, considerable progress in preparation technologies and incorporation of new materials inside the pore surface for exact applications have emerged, thus warranting a review. In this review, we have focused on the pore-selective functionalization of the HCP films by the modified BF method, in which the self-assembly process is accompanied by an interfacial reaction. We review the importance of pore-selective functionalization, its applications, present limitations, and future perspectives.
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Vincent MP, Navidzadeh JO, Bobbala S, Scott EA. Leveraging self-assembled nanobiomaterials for improved cancer immunotherapy. Cancer Cell 2022; 40:255-276. [PMID: 35148814 PMCID: PMC8930620 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2022.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nanomaterials and targeted drug delivery vehicles improve the therapeutic index of drugs and permit greater control over their pharmacokinetics, biodistribution, and bioavailability. Here, nanotechnologies applied to cancer immunotherapy are discussed with a focus on current and next generation self-assembling drug delivery systems composed of lipids and/or polymers. Topics covered include the fundamental design, suitability, and inherent properties of nanomaterials that induce anti-tumor immune responses and support anti-cancer vaccination. Established active and passive targeting strategies as well as newer "indirect" methods are presented together with insights into how nanocarrier structure and surface chemistry can be leveraged for controlled delivery to the tumor microenvironment while minimizing off-target effects.
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- Michael P Vincent
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA; Interdisciplinary Biological Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA; Chemistry of Life Processes Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA; Simpson Querrey Institute, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA; Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
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Lombardo D, Kiselev MA. Methods of Liposomes Preparation: Formation and Control Factors of Versatile Nanocarriers for Biomedical and Nanomedicine Application. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14030543. [PMID: 35335920 PMCID: PMC8955843 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14030543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 50.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Liposomes are nano-sized spherical vesicles composed of an aqueous core surrounded by one (or more) phospholipid bilayer shells. Owing to their high biocompatibility, chemical composition variability, and ease of preparation, as well as their large variety of structural properties, liposomes have been employed in a large variety of nanomedicine and biomedical applications, including nanocarriers for drug delivery, in nutraceutical fields, for immunoassays, clinical diagnostics, tissue engineering, and theranostics formulations. Particularly important is the role of liposomes in drug-delivery applications, as they improve the performance of the encapsulated drugs, reducing side effects and toxicity by enhancing its in vitro- and in vivo-controlled delivery and activity. These applications stimulated a great effort for the scale-up of the formation processes in view of suitable industrial development. Despite the improvements of conventional approaches and the development of novel routes of liposome preparation, their intrinsic sensitivity to mechanical and chemical actions is responsible for some critical issues connected with a limited colloidal stability and reduced entrapment efficiency of cargo molecules. This article analyzes the main features of the formation and fabrication techniques of liposome nanocarriers, with a special focus on the structure, parameters, and the critical factors that influence the development of a suitable and stable formulation. Recent developments and new methods for liposome preparation are also discussed, with the objective of updating the reader and providing future directions for research and development.
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- Domenico Lombardo
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, 98158 Messina, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-090-39762222
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- Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, 141980 Dubna, Moscow Region, Russia;
- Department of Nuclear Physics, Dubna State University, 141980 Dubna, Moscow Region, Russia
- Physics Department, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Moscow Region, Russia
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Soares DCF, Poletto F, Eberhardt MJ, Domingues SC, De Sousa FB, Tebaldi ML. Polymer-hybrid nanosystems for antiviral applications: Current advances. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 146:112249. [PMID: 34972632 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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The emergence of many new viruses in recent times has resulted in a significant scientific challenge for discovering drugs and vaccines that effectively treat and prevent viral diseases. Nanotechnology has opened doors to prevent the spread of several diseases, including those caused by viruses. Polymer-hybrid nanodevices are a class of nanotechnology platforms for biomedical applications that present synergistic properties among their components, with improved performance compared to conventional forms of therapy. Considering the growing interest in this emerging field and the promising technological advantages of polymer-hybrid nanodevices, this work presents the current status of these systems in the context of prevention and treatment of viral diseases. A brief description of the different types of polymer-hybrid nanodevices highlighting some peculiar characteristics such as their composition, biodistribution, delivery of antigens, and overall immune responses in systemic tissues are discussed. Finally, the work presents the future trends for new nanotechnological hybrid materials based on polymers and perspectives for clinical use.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS 91501-970, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Química, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS 91501-970, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioengenharia - Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI) - Campus Itabira, Itabira, MG 35903-087, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Sistemas Poliméricos e Supramoleculares (LSPS) - Instituto de Física e Química, Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI), Itajubá, MG 37500-903, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioengenharia - Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI) - Campus Itabira, Itabira, MG 35903-087, Brazil
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Design of Micro- and Nanoparticles: Self-Assembly and Application. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12030430. [PMID: 35159775 PMCID: PMC8839509 DOI: 10.3390/nano12030430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The modern world throws down an increasing number of challenges to humanity [...].
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Carlos ALM, Mancipe JM, Dias M, Thiré R. Poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐3‐hydroxyvalerate)
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spun fibers produced by solution blow spinning for bioactive agent's encapsulation. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Aline Luiza M. Carlos
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro–UFRJ Programa de Engenharia Metalúrgica e de Materiais–PEMM/COPPE/, Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro–UFRJ Programa de Engenharia Metalúrgica e de Materiais–PEMM/COPPE/, Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro–UFRJ Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano – IMA, Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro–UFRJ Programa de Engenharia Metalúrgica e de Materiais–PEMM/COPPE/, Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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Mohd Nordin UU, Ahmad N, Salim N, Mohd Yusof NS. Lipid-based nanoparticles for psoriasis treatment: a review on conventional treatments, recent works, and future prospects. RSC Adv 2021; 11:29080-29101. [PMID: 35478537 PMCID: PMC9038133 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra06087b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is a lingering inflammatory skin disease that attacks the immune system. The abnormal interactions between T cells, immune cells, and inflammatory cytokines causing the epidermal thickening. International guidelines have recommended topical treatments for mild to moderate psoriasis whilst systemic and phototherapy treatments for moderate to severe psoriasis. However, current therapeutic approaches have a wider extent to treat moderate to severe type of psoriasis especially since the emergence of diverse biologic agents. In the meantime, topical delivery of conventional treatments has prompted many unsatisfactory effects to penetrate through the skin (stratum corneum). By understanding the physiology of stratum corneum barrier functions, scientists have developed different types of lipid-based nanoparticles like solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, nanovesicles, and nanoemulsions. These novel drug delivery systems help the poorly solubilised active pharmaceutical ingredient reaches the targeted site seamlessly because of the bioavailability feature of the nanosized molecules. Lipid-based nanoparticles for psoriasis treatments create a paradigm for topical drug delivery due to their lipids' amphiphilic feature to efficiently encapsulate both lipophilic and hydrophilic drugs. This review highlights different types of lipid-based nanoparticles and their recent works of nano formulated psoriasis treatments. The encapsulation of psoriasis drugs through lipid nanocarriers unfold numerous research opportunities in pharmaceutical applications but also draw challenges for the future development of nano drugs.
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- Ummu Umaimah Mohd Nordin
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia +603-79674193 +603-79674008
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia +603-79674193 +603-79674008
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- Integrated Chemical Biophysics Research, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia +603-79674193 +603-79674008
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Caro-Astorga J, Walker KT, Herrera N, Lee KY, Ellis T. Bacterial cellulose spheroids as building blocks for 3D and patterned living materials and for regeneration. Nat Commun 2021; 12:5027. [PMID: 34413311 PMCID: PMC8377073 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-25350-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Engineered living materials (ELMs) based on bacterial cellulose (BC) offer a promising avenue for cheap-to-produce materials that can be programmed with genetically encoded functionalities. Here we explore how ELMs can be fabricated in a modular fashion from millimetre-scale biofilm spheroids grown from shaking cultures of Komagataeibacter rhaeticus. Here we define a reproducible protocol to produce BC spheroids with the high yield bacterial cellulose producer K. rhaeticus and demonstrate for the first time their potential for their use as building blocks to grow ELMs in 3D shapes. Using genetically engineered K. rhaeticus, we produce functionalized BC spheroids and use these to make and grow patterned BC-based ELMs that signal within a material and can sense and report on chemical inputs. We also investigate the use of BC spheroids as a method to regenerate damaged BC materials and as a way to fuse together smaller material sections of cellulose and synthetic materials into a larger piece. This work improves our understanding of BC spheroid formation and showcases their great potential for fabricating, patterning and repairing ELMs based on the promising biomaterial of bacterial cellulose. Bacterial cellulose is a promising cheap-to-produce programmable engineered living material. Here the authors present a method for production of spheroids for use as engineerable building blocks able to sense and respond to chemical inputs.
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- Joaquin Caro-Astorga
- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK.,Imperial College Centre for Synthetic Biology, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK.,Imperial College Centre for Synthetic Biology, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK. .,Imperial College Centre for Synthetic Biology, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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He J, Lyu P, Li D, Cheng C, Chang S, Qin L, Zheng C, Zhu J. Bio-alcohol induced self-assembly of heterojunctioned TiO 2/WO 3 composites into a hierarchical yolk-shell structure for photocatalysis. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:6883-6886. [PMID: 34151328 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc01975a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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In the fabrication of efficient multicomponent semiconductors for photocatalysis, well-defined hierarchical structures and high-quality heterojunctions are still highly desired. A general preparation method was developed for a series of hierarchical TiO2-based heterojunctions with tailored interior space from solid, core-shell and yolk-shell to fully hollow structures.
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- Jiehong He
- Education Ministry Key and International Joint Lab of Resource Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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- Education Ministry Key and International Joint Lab of Resource Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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- Education Ministry Key and International Joint Lab of Resource Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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- Education Ministry Key and International Joint Lab of Resource Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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- Education Ministry Key and International Joint Lab of Resource Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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- Education Ministry Key and International Joint Lab of Resource Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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- Education Ministry Key and International Joint Lab of Resource Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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- Education Ministry Key and International Joint Lab of Resource Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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Babi J, Zhu L, Lin A, Uva A, El‐Haddad H, Peloewetse A, Tran H. Self‐assembled free‐floating
nanomaterials from
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polymers. JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pol.20210366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Jon Babi
- Department of Chemistry University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Department of Chemistry University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Department of Chemistry University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Department of Chemistry University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Department of Chemistry University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Department of Chemistry University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Department of Chemistry University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada
- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada
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Dimitriou P, Li J, Tornillo G, McCloy T, Barrow D. Droplet Microfluidics for Tumor Drug-Related Studies and Programmable Artificial Cells. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2021; 5:2000123. [PMID: 34267927 PMCID: PMC8272004 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202000123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Anticancer drug development is a crucial step toward cancer treatment, that requires realistic predictions of malignant tissue development and sophisticated drug delivery. Tumors often acquire drug resistance and drug efficacy, hence cannot be accurately predicted in 2D tumor cell cultures. On the other hand, 3D cultures, including multicellular tumor spheroids (MCTSs), mimic the in vivo cellular arrangement and provide robust platforms for drug testing when grown in hydrogels with characteristics similar to the living body. Microparticles and liposomes are considered smart drug delivery vehicles, are able to target cancerous tissue, and can release entrapped drugs on demand. Microfluidics serve as a high-throughput tool for reproducible, flexible, and automated production of droplet-based microscale constructs, tailored to the desired final application. In this review, it is described how natural hydrogels in combination with droplet microfluidics can generate MCTSs, and the use of microfluidics to produce tumor targeting microparticles and liposomes. One of the highlights of the review documents the use of the bottom-up construction methodologies of synthetic biology for the formation of artificial cellular assemblies, which may additionally incorporate both target cancer cells and prospective drug candidates, as an integrated "droplet incubator" drug assay platform.
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- Pantelitsa Dimitriou
- Applied Microfluidic LaboratorySchool of EngineeringCardiff UniversityCardiffCF24 3AAUK
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- Applied Microfluidic LaboratorySchool of EngineeringCardiff UniversityCardiffCF24 3AAUK
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- Hadyn Ellis BuildingCardiff UniversityMaindy RoadCardiffCF24 4HQUK
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- Applied Microfluidic LaboratorySchool of EngineeringCardiff UniversityCardiffCF24 3AAUK
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- Applied Microfluidic LaboratorySchool of EngineeringCardiff UniversityCardiffCF24 3AAUK
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Dini I, Laneri S. The New Challenge of Green Cosmetics: Natural Food Ingredients for Cosmetic Formulations. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26133921. [PMID: 34206931 PMCID: PMC8271805 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26133921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Nowadays, much attention is paid to issues such as ecology and sustainability. Many consumers choose “green cosmetics”, which are environmentally friendly creams, makeup, and beauty products, hoping that they are not harmful to health and reduce pollution. Moreover, the repeated mini-lock downs during the COVID-19 pandemic have fueled the awareness that body beauty is linked to well-being, both external and internal. As a result, consumer preferences for makeup have declined, while those for skincare products have increased. Nutricosmetics, which combines the benefits derived from food supplementation with the advantages of cosmetic treatments to improve the beauty of our body, respond to the new market demands. Food chemistry and cosmetic chemistry come together to promote both inside and outside well-being. A nutricosmetic optimizes the intake of nutritional microelements to meet the needs of the skin and skin appendages, improving their conditions and delaying aging, thus helping to protect the skin from the aging action of environmental factors. Numerous studies in the literature show a significant correlation between the adequate intake of these supplements, improved skin quality (both aesthetic and histological), and the acceleration of wound-healing. This review revised the main foods and bioactive molecules used in nutricosmetic formulations, their cosmetic effects, and the analytical techniques that allow the dosage of the active ingredients in the food.
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Carbajo‐Gordillo AI, González‐Cuesta M, Jiménez Blanco JL, Benito JM, Santana‐Armas ML, Carmona T, Di Giorgio C, Przybylski C, Ortiz Mellet C, Tros de Ilarduya C, Mendicuti F, García Fernández JM. Trifaceted Mickey Mouse Amphiphiles for Programmable Self-Assembly, DNA Complexation and Organ-Selective Gene Delivery. Chemistry 2021; 27:9429-9438. [PMID: 33882160 PMCID: PMC8361672 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202100832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Instilling segregated cationic and lipophilic domains with an angular disposition in a trehalose-based trifaceted macrocyclic scaffold allows engineering patchy molecular nanoparticles leveraging directional interactions that emulate those controlling self-assembling processes in viral capsids. The resulting trilobular amphiphilic derivatives, featuring a Mickey Mouse architecture, can electrostatically interact with plasmid DNA (pDNA) and further engage in hydrophobic contacts to promote condensation into transfectious nanocomplexes. Notably, the topology and internal structure of the cyclooligosaccharide/pDNA co-assemblies can be molded by fine-tuning the valency and characteristics of the cationic and lipophilic patches, which strongly impacts the transfection efficacy in vitro and in vivo. Outstanding organ selectivities can then be programmed with no need of incorporating a biorecognizable motif in the formulation. The results provide a versatile strategy for the construction of fully synthetic and perfectly monodisperse nonviral gene delivery systems uniquely suited for optimization schemes by making cyclooligosaccharide patchiness the focus.
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- Department of Organic ChemistryFaculty of ChemistryUniversity of SevillaC/ Prof García González 141012SevillaSpain
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- Department of Organic ChemistryFaculty of ChemistryUniversity of SevillaC/ Prof García González 141012SevillaSpain
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- Institute for Chemical ResearchIIQCSIC-Univ. SevillaC/ Américo Vespucio 4941092SevillaSpain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and ChemistrySchool of Pharmacy and NutritionUniversity of Navarra31080PamplonaSpain
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- Department of Analytical ChemistryPhysical Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringInstituto de Investigación Química “Andrés M. del Rio” (IQAR)University of AlcaláCampus Universitario Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona Km 33.60028871Alcalá de HenaresSpain
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- Institut de Chimie NiceUMR 7272Université Côte d'Azur28, Avenue de Valrose06108NiceFrance
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- CNRSInstitut Parisien de Chimie MoléculaireIPCMSorbonne UniversitéParisFrance
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- Department of Organic ChemistryFaculty of ChemistryUniversity of SevillaC/ Prof García González 141012SevillaSpain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and ChemistrySchool of Pharmacy and NutritionUniversity of Navarra31080PamplonaSpain
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- Department of Analytical ChemistryPhysical Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringInstituto de Investigación Química “Andrés M. del Rio” (IQAR)University of AlcaláCampus Universitario Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona Km 33.60028871Alcalá de HenaresSpain
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Ghosh S, Ahmad R, Zeyaullah M, Khare SK. Microbial Nano-Factories: Synthesis and Biomedical Applications. Front Chem 2021; 9:626834. [PMID: 33937188 PMCID: PMC8085502 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.626834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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In the recent times, nanomaterials have emerged in the field of biology, medicine, electronics, and agriculture due to their immense applications. Owing to their nanoscale sizes, they present large surface/volume ratio, characteristic structures, and similar dimensions to biomolecules resulting in unique properties for biomedical applications. The chemical and physical methods to synthesize nanoparticles have their own limitations which can be overcome using biological methods for the synthesis. Moreover, through the biogenic synthesis route, the usage of microorganisms has offered a reliable, sustainable, safe, and environmental friendly technique for nanosynthesis. Bacterial, algal, fungal, and yeast cells are known to transport metals from their environment and convert them to elemental nanoparticle forms which are either accumulated or secreted. Additionally, robust nanocarriers have also been developed using viruses. In order to prevent aggregation and promote stabilization of the nanoparticles, capping agents are often secreted during biosynthesis. Microbial nanoparticles find biomedical applications in rapid diagnostics, imaging, biopharmaceuticals, drug delivery systems, antimicrobials, biomaterials for tissue regeneration as well as biosensors. The major challenges in therapeutic applications of microbial nanoparticles include biocompatibility, bioavailability, stability, degradation in the gastro-intestinal tract, and immune response. Thus, the current review article is focused on the microbe-mediated synthesis of various nanoparticles, the different microbial strains explored for such synthesis along with their current and future biomedical applications.
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- Shubhrima Ghosh
- Enzyme and Microbial Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Enzyme and Microbial Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, College of Applied Medical Science, King Khalid University (KKU), Khamis Mushait, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Enzyme and Microbial Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India
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Shanaa OA, Rumyantsev A, Sambuk E, Padkina M. In Vivo Production of RNA Aptamers and Nanoparticles: Problems and Prospects. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26051422. [PMID: 33800717 PMCID: PMC7961669 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26051422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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RNA aptamers are becoming increasingly attractive due to their superior properties. This review discusses the early stages of aptamer research, the main developments in this area, and the latest technologies being developed. The review also highlights the advantages of RNA aptamers in comparison to antibodies, considering the great potential of RNA aptamers and their applications in the near future. In addition, it is shown how RNA aptamers can form endless 3-D structures, giving rise to various structural and functional possibilities. Special attention is paid to the Mango, Spinach and Broccoli fluorescent RNA aptamers, and the advantages of split RNA aptamers are discussed. The review focuses on the importance of creating a platform for the synthesis of RNA nanoparticles in vivo and examines yeast, namely Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as a potential model organism for the production of RNA nanoparticles on a large scale.
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- Ousama Al Shanaa
- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Saint Petersburg State University, 199034 Saint Petersburg, Russia; (A.R.); (E.S.)
- Atomic Energy Commission of Syria, Damascus P.O.B 6091, Syria
- Correspondence: (O.A.S.); (M.P.); Tel.: +7-812-328-2822 (O.A.S.); +7-812-327-9827 (M.P.)
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- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Saint Petersburg State University, 199034 Saint Petersburg, Russia; (A.R.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Saint Petersburg State University, 199034 Saint Petersburg, Russia; (A.R.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Saint Petersburg State University, 199034 Saint Petersburg, Russia; (A.R.); (E.S.)
- Correspondence: (O.A.S.); (M.P.); Tel.: +7-812-328-2822 (O.A.S.); +7-812-327-9827 (M.P.)
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Suo T, Sohail M, Xie S, Li B, Chen Y, Zhang L, Zhang X. DNA nanotechnology: A recent advancement in the monitoring of microcystin-LR. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 403:123418. [PMID: 33265072 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The Microcystin-Leucine-Arginine (MC-LR) is the most toxic and widely distributed microcystin, which originates from cyanobacteria produced by water eutrophication. The MC-LR has deleterious effects on the aquatic lives and agriculture, and this highly toxic chemical could severely endanger human health when the polluted food was intaken. Therefore, the monitoring of MC-LR is of vital importance in the fields including environment, food, and public health. Utilizing the complementary base pairing between DNA molecules, DNA nanotechnology can realize the programmable and predictable regulation of DNA molecules. In analytical applications, DNA nanotechnology can be used to detect targets via target-induced conformation change and the nano-assemblies of nucleic acids. Compared with the conventional analytical technologies, DNA nanotechnology has the advantages of sensitive, versatile, and high potential in real-time and on-site applications. According to the molecular basis for recognizing MC-LR, the strategies of applying DNA nanotechnology in the MC-LR monitoring are divided into two categories in this review: DNA as a recognition element and DNA-assisted signal processing. This paper introduces state-of-the-art analytical methods for the detection of MC-LR based on DNA nanotechnology and provides critical perspectives on the challenges and development in this field.
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- Tiying Suo
- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China.
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- School of Food Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Wang W, Zhao W, Xu H, Liu S, Huang W, Zhao Q. Fabrication of ultra-thin 2D covalent organic framework nanosheets and their application in functional electronic devices. Coord Chem Rev 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2020.213616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Design of RGDS Peptide-Immobilized Self-Assembling β-Strand Peptide from Barnacle Protein. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22031240. [PMID: 33513895 PMCID: PMC7866236 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22031240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We designed three types of RGD-containing barnacle adhesive proteins using self-assembling peptides. In the present study, three types of RGD-containing peptides were synthesized by solid-phase peptide synthesis, and the secondary structures of these peptides were analyzed by CD and FT-IR spectroscopy. The mechanical properties of peptide hydrogels were characterized by a rheometer. We discuss the correlation between the peptide conformation, and cell attachment and cell spreading activity from the viewpoint of developing effective tissue engineering scaffolds. We created a peptide-coated cell culture substrate by coating peptides on a polystyrene plate. They significantly facilitated cell adhesion and spreading compared to a non-coated substrate. When the RGDS sequence was modified at N- or C-terminal of R-Y, it was found that the self-assembling ability was dependent on the strongly affects hydrogel formation and cell adhesion caused by its secondary structure.
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Sousa CFV, Fernandez-Megia E, Borges J, Mano JF. Supramolecular dendrimer-containing layer-by-layer nanoassemblies for bioapplications: current status and future prospects. Polym Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1py00988e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This review provides a comprehensive and critical overview of the supramolecular dendrimer-containing multifunctional layer-by-layer nanoassemblies driven by a multitude of intermolecular interactions for biological and biomedical applications.
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- Cristiana F. V. Sousa
- CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CIQUS), Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO–Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Electrical Excitation Decay Time in Chains of Nanoscale Non-Point Dipoles. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 11:nano11010074. [PMID: 33396296 PMCID: PMC7823875 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Revised: 12/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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On the basis of a previously developed model of disperse systems containing non-point dipole particles self-assembled into chains inside a liquid substrate, the decay time of electrical excitations induced in dipoles by an external field is investigated. It was shown that when the external field is completely turned off (from 10-6 V / m to 106 V / m levels) at biologically significant low frequencies (for example, 13 Hz), the decay time of the excitations of nanoscale dipoles nonlinearly depends on the chain length. It was found that the decay time of excitations increases sharply (by four to five orders of magnitude), with an increase in the chain length more than 19-20 dipoles.
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Lombardo D, Calandra P, Kiselev MA. Structural Characterization of Biomaterials by Means of Small Angle X-rays and Neutron Scattering (SAXS and SANS), and Light Scattering Experiments. Molecules 2020; 25:E5624. [PMID: 33260426 PMCID: PMC7730346 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25235624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Scattering techniques represent non-invasive experimental approaches and powerful tools for the investigation of structure and conformation of biomaterial systems in a wide range of distances, ranging from the nanometric to micrometric scale. More specifically, small-angle X-rays and neutron scattering and light scattering techniques represent well-established experimental techniques for the investigation of the structural properties of biomaterials and, through the use of suitable models, they allow to study and mimic various biological systems under physiologically relevant conditions. They provide the ensemble averaged (and then statistically relevant) information under in situ and operando conditions, and represent useful tools complementary to the various traditional imaging techniques that, on the contrary, reveal more local structural information. Together with the classical structure characterization approaches, we introduce the basic concepts that make it possible to examine inter-particles interactions, and to study the growth processes and conformational changes in nanostructures, which have become increasingly relevant for an accurate understanding and prediction of various mechanisms in the fields of biotechnology and nanotechnology. The upgrade of the various scattering techniques, such as the contrast variation or time resolved experiments, offers unique opportunities to study the nano- and mesoscopic structure and their evolution with time in a way not accessible by other techniques. For this reason, highly performant instruments are installed at most of the facility research centers worldwide. These new insights allow to largely ameliorate the control of (chemico-physical and biologic) processes of complex (bio-)materials at the molecular length scales, and open a full potential for the development and engineering of a variety of nano-scale biomaterials for advanced applications.
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- Domenico Lombardo
- CNR-IPCF, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, 98158 Messina, Italy
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- CNR-ISMN, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto Studio Materiali Nanostrutturati, 00015 Roma, Italy;
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- Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, 141980 Moscow, Russia;
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Sulfonated Cellulose-Based Magnetic Composite as Useful Media for Water Remediation from Amine Pollutants. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10228155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Commercially available microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) was functionalized using chlorosulfonic acid, while iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) were adsorbed on the surface of the cellulose derivative by the Massart’s co-precipitation method. The obtained magnetite-decorated sulfate cellulose nanoparticles (MDSCNs) were characterized via Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning-electron microscopy (SEM), and elemental analysis, while the acidity of the functionalized cellulose was determined using an acid–base titration with phenolphthalein as an indicator. Furthermore, in order to determine the adsorptive power of the obtained composite, a series of analyses were performed on aqueous amine pollutants using flame ionization detection gas chromatography (GC-FID). The results of this study clearly show how a bio-compatible green polymer as cellulose can be easy functionalized in order to improve its chemical and physical properties, obtaining a magnetic composite useful in water purification. Adsorption percentages up to 90% and a very small amount of composite used (100 mg) proved how our material can be a powerful tool in environmental remediation.
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