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Khodadadi Yazdi M, Seidi F, Hejna A, Zarrintaj P, Rabiee N, Kucinska-Lipka J, Saeb MR, Bencherif SA. Tailor-Made Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024. [PMID: 38958361 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Polysaccharides (PSAs) are carbohydrate-based macromolecules widely used in the biomedical field, either in their pure form or in blends/nanocomposites with other materials. The relationship between structure, properties, and functions has inspired scientists to design multifunctional PSAs for various biomedical applications by incorporating unique molecular structures and targeted bulk properties. Multiple strategies, such as conjugation, grafting, cross-linking, and functionalization, have been explored to control their mechanical properties, electrical conductivity, hydrophilicity, degradability, rheological features, and stimuli-responsiveness. For instance, custom-made PSAs are known for their worldwide biomedical applications in tissue engineering, drug/gene delivery, and regenerative medicine. Furthermore, the remarkable advancements in supramolecular engineering and chemistry have paved the way for mission-oriented biomaterial synthesis and the fabrication of customized biomaterials. These materials can synergistically combine the benefits of biology and chemistry to tackle important biomedical questions. Herein, we categorize and summarize PSAs based on their synthesis methods, and explore the main strategies used to customize their chemical structures. We then highlight various properties of PSAs using practical examples. Lastly, we thoroughly describe the biomedical applications of tailor-made PSAs, along with their current existing challenges and potential future directions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mohsen Khodadadi Yazdi
- Division of Electrochemistry and Surface Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland
- Advanced Materials Center, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Institute of Materials Technology, Poznan University of Technology, PL-61-138 Poznań, Poland
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 420 Engineering North, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, United States
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- Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, India
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- Department of Polymer Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdańsk, J. Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
- Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States
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Yu X, Hu Y, Cao Z, Yan M, Xin J, Zheng S, Wan J, Cao X. Computational design and preparation of water-compatible noncovalent imprinted microspheres. J Chromatogr A 2024; 1725:464876. [PMID: 38718697 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2024.464876] [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: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/15/2024]
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Herein, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) was used as a model template in a rational design strategy to produce water-compatible noncovalent imprinted microspheres. The proposed approach involved computational modelling for screening functional monomers and a simple method for preparing monodisperse and highly cross-linked microspheres. The fabricated non-imprinted polymer (NIP) and 2,4-d-imprinted polymer (2,4-d-MIP) were characterised, and their adsorption capabilities in an aqueous environment were evaluated. Results reveal that the pseudo-second-order kinetics model was appropriate for representing the adsorption of 2,4-D on NIP and 2,4-d-MIP, with R2 values of 0.97 and 0.99, respectively. The amount of 2,4-D adsorbed on 2,4-d-MIP (97.75 mg g-1) was considerably higher than those of phenoxyacetic acid (35.77 mg g-1), chlorogenic acid (9.72 mg g-1), spiramycin (1.56 mg g-1) and tylosin (1.67 mg g-1). Furthermore, it exhibited strong resistance to protein adsorption in an aqueous medium. These findings confirmed the feasibility of the proposed approach, providing a reference for the development of water-compatible noncovalent imprinted polymers.
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- Xue Yu
- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Rd, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Rd, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Rd, Shanghai 200237, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Rd, Shanghai 200237, PR China.
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Farshi Azhar F, Ahmadi M, Khoshmaram L. Chitosan-graphene quantum dot-based molecular imprinted polymer for oxaliplatin release. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2024:1-22. [PMID: 38885181 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2024.2366645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) have garnered the interest of researchers in the drug delivery due to their advantages, such as exceptional durability, stability, and selectivity. In this study, a biocompatible MIP drug adsorption and delivery system with high loading capacity and controlled release, was prepared based on chitosan (CS) and graphene quantum dots (GQDs) as the matrix, and the anticancer drug oxaliplatin (OXAL) as the template. Additionally, samples without the drug (non-imprinted polymers, NIPs) were created for comparison. GQDs were produced using the hydrothermal method, and samples underwent characterization through FTIR, XRD, FESEM, and TGA. Various experiments were conducted to determine the optimal pH for drug adsorption, along with kinetic and isotherm studies, selectivity assessments, in vitro drug release and kinetic evaluations. The highest drug binding capacity was observed at pH 6.5. The results indicated the Lagergren-first-order kinetic model (with rate constant of 0.038 min-1) and the Langmuir isotherm (with maximum adsorption capacity of 17.15 mg g-1) exhibited better alignment with the experimental data. The developed MIPs displayed significant selectivity towards OXAL, by an imprinting factor of 2.88, in comparison to two similar drugs (cisplatin and carboplatin). Furthermore, the analysis of the drug release profile showed a burst release for CS-Drug (87% within 3 h) at pH 7.4, where the release from the CS-GQD-Drug did not occur at pH 7.4 and 10; instead, the release was observed at pH 1.2 in a controlled manner (100% within 28 h). Consequently, this specific OXAL adsorption and delivery system holds promise for cancer treatment.
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- Fahimeh Farshi Azhar
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
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Beigmoradi F, Rohani Moghadam M, Garkani-Nejad Z, Bazmandegan-Shamili A, Masoodi HR. Dual-template imprinted polymer electrochemical sensor for simultaneous determination of malathion and carbendazim using graphene quantum dots. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2023; 15:5027-5037. [PMID: 37740360 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay01054f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Malathion (MAL) and carbendazim (CBZ) are organophosphate pesticides and fungicides, respectively. They are often used simultaneously in agriculture, and both have been shown to have harmful effects on humans and animals. Therefore, it is important to be able to measure both of these toxins simultaneously in order to assess their potential risks. This study aims to design a dual template electrochemical sensor using a cost-effective graphite-epoxy composite electrode (GECE) modified with molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) coated on graphene quantum dots (GQDs) for simultaneous detection of MAL and CBZ in real samples. GQDs were synthesized initially, and their surface was coated with MIPs that were formed using MAL and CBZ as the template molecules, ethylene glycol dimethyl acrylate as the cross-linker, and methacrylic acid as the functional monomer. The GQDs@MIP were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray scattering spectroscopy. Parameters affecting the sensor response, such as the percentage of GQDs@MIP in the fabricated electrode, the pH of the rebinding solution and analysis solution, and the incubation time, were optimized. The optimum pH values of the rebinding solution were verified using density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Under the optimized conditions, differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) response calibration curves of MAL and CBZ were generated, and the results showed that the sensor had a linear response to MAL in the range of 0.02-55.00 μM with a limit of detection (LOD) of 2 nM (S/N = 3) and to CBZ in the range of 0.02-45.00 μM with a low LOD of 1 nM (S/N = 3). The results also demonstrated the proposed sensor's long-term stability and anti-interference capability. The practical applicability of the fabricated electrode was evaluated for real sample analysis, and good recovery values were obtained.
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- Fariba Beigmoradi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Mohammadzade H, Hashemi-Moghaddam H, Beikzadeh L, Ahmadieh-Yazdi A, Madanchi H, Fallah P. Molecular imprinting of miR-559 on a peptide-immobilized poly L-DOPA/silica core-shell and in vitro investigating its effects on HER2-positive breast cancer cells. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2023; 13:2487-2502. [PMID: 36988874 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01330-x] [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] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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In a significant percentage of breast cancers, increased expression of the HER2 receptor is seen and is associated with the spread and worsening of the disease. This research aims to investigate the effect of miR-559 (which targets HER2 mRNA) on SKBR3 breast cancer cells and the possibility of their effective delivery with polymeric nanoparticles and tumor-targeting peptides. L-DOPA monomers were polymerized on the surface of silica nanoparticles in the presence of miR-559 (as a molecular template for molecular imprinting) then an anti-HER2 peptide coupled to the surface of these polymeric nanocomposites (miR-NC-NL2), and the effects of this construct against a HER2-positive breast cancer cells (SKBR3 cells) investigated in vitro conditions. The results showed that miR-NC-NL2 is selective for HER2-positive cells and delivers the miR-559 to them in a targeted manner. miR-NC-NL2 decreased the proliferation of SKBR3 cells and reduced the expression and production of HER2 protein in these cells. Effective and targeted delivery of miR-559 to HER2-positive cancer cells by the miR-NC-NL2 promises the therapeutic potential of this nascent structure based on its inhibitory effect on cancer growth and progression. Of course, animal experiments require a better understanding of this structure's anti-tumor effects.
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- Hadi Mohammadzade
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Para-Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Alborz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
- Drug Design and Bioinformatics Unit, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Para-Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Alborz, Iran.
- Checkup clinical and specialty laboratory, Alborz, Iran.
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Balcer E, Sobiech M, Luliński P. Molecularly Imprinted Carriers for Diagnostics and Therapy-A Critical Appraisal. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1647. [PMID: 37376096 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15061647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Simultaneous diagnostics and targeted therapy provide a theranostic approach, an instrument of personalized medicine-one of the most-promising trends in current medicine. Except for the appropriate drug used during the treatment, a strong focus is put on the development of effective drug carriers. Among the various materials applied in the production of drug carriers, molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are one of the candidates with great potential for use in theranostics. MIP properties such as chemical and thermal stability, together with capability to integrate with other materials are important in the case of diagnostics and therapy. Moreover, the MIP specificity, which is important for targeted drug delivery and bioimaging of particular cells, is a result of the preparation process, conducted in the presence of the template molecule, which often is the same as the target compound. This review focused on the application of MIPs in theranostics. As a an introduction, the current trends in theranostics are described prior to the characterization of the concept of molecular imprinting technology. Next, a detailed discussion of the construction strategies of MIPs for diagnostics and therapy according to targeting and theranostic approaches is provided. Finally, frontiers and future prospects are presented, stating the direction for further development of this class of materials.
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- Emilia Balcer
- Department of Drug Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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Kang MS, Cho E, Choi HE, Amri C, Lee JH, Kim KS. Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs): emerging biomaterials for cancer theragnostic applications. Biomater Res 2023; 27:45. [PMID: 37173721 PMCID: PMC10182667 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-023-00388-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Cancer is a disease caused by abnormal cell growth that spreads through other parts of the body and threatens life by destroying healthy tissues. Therefore, numerous techniques have been employed not only to diagnose and monitor the progress of cancer in a precise manner but also to develop appropriate therapeutic agents with enhanced efficacy and safety profiles. In this regard, molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), synthetic receptors that recognize targeted molecules with high affinity and selectivity, have been intensively investigated as one of the most attractive biomaterials for theragnostic approaches. This review describes diverse synthesis strategies to provide the rationale behind these synthetic antibodies and provides a selective overview of the recent progress in the in vitro and in vivo targeting of cancer biomarkers for diagnosis and therapeutic applications. Taken together, the topics discussed in this review provide concise guidelines for the development of novel MIP-based systems to diagnose cancer more precisely and promote successful treatment. Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), synthetic receptors that recognize targeted molecules with high affinity and selectivity, have been intensively investigated as one of the most attractive biomaterials for cancer theragnostic approaches. This review describes diverse synthesis strategies to provide the rationale behind these synthetic antibodies and provides a selective overview of the recent progress in the in vitro and in vivo targeting of cancer biomarkers for diagnosis and therapeutic applications. The topics discussed in this review aim to provide concise guidelines for the development of novel MIP-based systems to diagnose cancer more precisely and promote successful treatment.
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- Min Seok Kang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Pusan National University, 2 Busandaehak-Ro 63 Beon-Gil, Geumjeong-Gu, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- School of Biomedical Convergence Engineering, Pusan National University, 49 Busandaehak-Ro, Yangsan, 50612, Republic of Korea
- Department of Information Convergence Engineering, Pusan National University, 49 Busandaehak-Ro, Yangsan, 50612, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Pusan National University, 2 Busandaehak-Ro 63 Beon-Gil, Geumjeong-Gu, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, 49 Busandaehak-Ro, Yangsan, 50612, Republic of Korea
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- School of Biomedical Convergence Engineering, Pusan National University, 49 Busandaehak-Ro, Yangsan, 50612, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Information Convergence Engineering, Pusan National University, 49 Busandaehak-Ro, Yangsan, 50612, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Convergence Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, 49 Busandaehak-Ro, Yangsan, 50612, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Pusan National University, 2 Busandaehak-Ro 63 Beon-Gil, Geumjeong-Gu, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Organic Material Science & Engineering, Pusan National University, 2 Busandaehak-Ro 63 Beon-Gil, Geumjeong-Gu, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea.
- Institute of Advanced Organic Materials, Pusan National University, 2 Busandaehak-Ro 63 Beon-Gil, Geumjeong-Gu, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea.
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Ma X, Knowles JC, Poma A. Biodegradable and Sustainable Synthetic Antibodies-A Perspective. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15051440. [PMID: 37242682 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Molecular imprinting technology has been around for almost a century, and we have witnessed dramatic advancements in the overall design and production of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), particularly in terms of possible formats of the final products when it comes to truly resembling antibody substitutes, i.e., MIP nanoparticles (MIP NPs). Nonetheless, the overall technology appears to struggle to keep up with the current global sustainability efforts, as recently elucidated in the latest comprehensive reviews, which introduced the "GREENIFICATION" concept. In this review, we will try to elucidate if these advancements in MIP nanotechnology have indeed resulted in a sustainability amelioration. We will do so by discussing the general production and purification strategies for MIP NPs, specifically from a sustainability and biodegradation perspective, also considering the final intended application and ultimate waste management.
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- Xiaohan Ma
- Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, Royal Free Hospital, UCL Medical School, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK
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- Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, Royal Free Hospital, UCL Medical School, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea
- UCL Eastman-Korea Dental Medicine Innovation Centre, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, Royal Free Hospital, UCL Medical School, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK
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Cheng Y, Liu H, Kuang L, Yan Z, Li H, Xu G. Preparation and evaluation of molecularly imprinted polymers based on magnetic graphene oxide for selective extraction and determination of quercetin in red wine. Microchem J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.108716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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Hoti G, Ferrero R, Caldera F, Trotta F, Corno M, Pantaleone S, Desoky MMH, Brunella V. A Comparison between the Molecularly Imprinted and Non-Molecularly Imprinted Cyclodextrin-Based Nanosponges for the Transdermal Delivery of Melatonin. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15061543. [PMID: 36987322 PMCID: PMC10057034 DOI: 10.3390/polym15061543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Melatonin is a neurohormone that ameliorates many health conditions when it is administered as a drug, but its drawbacks are its oral and intravenous fast release. To overcome the limitations associated with melatonin release, cyclodextrin-based nanosponges (CD-based NSs) can be used. Under their attractive properties, CD-based NSs are well-known to provide the sustained release of the drug. Green cyclodextrin (CD)-based molecularly imprinted nanosponges (MIP-NSs) are successfully synthesized by reacting β-Cyclodextrin (β-CD) or Methyl-β Cyclodextrin (M-βCD) with citric acid as a cross-linking agent at a 1:8 molar ratio, and melatonin is introduced as a template molecule. In addition, CD-based non-molecularly imprinted nanosponges (NIP-NSs) are synthesized following the same procedure as MIP-NSs without the presence of melatonin. The resulting polymers are characterized by CHNS-O Elemental, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Zeta Potential, and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC-UV) analyses, etc. The encapsulation efficiencies are 60-90% for MIP-NSs and 20-40% for NIP-NSs, whereas melatonin loading capacities are 1-1.5% for MIP-NSs and 4-7% for NIP-NSs. A better-controlled drug release performance (pH = 7.4) for 24 h is displayed by the in vitro release study of MIP-NSs (30-50% released melatonin) than NIP-NSs (50-70% released melatonin) due to the different associations within the polymeric structure. Furthermore, a computational study, through the static simulations in the gas phase at a Geometry Frequency Non-covalent interactions (GFN2 level), is performed to support the inclusion complex between βCD and melatonin with the automatic energy exploration performed by Conformer-Rotamer Ensemble Sampling Tool (CREST). A total of 58% of the CD/melatonin interactions are dominated by weak forces. CD-based MIP-NSs and CD-based NIP-NSs are mixed with cream formulations for enhancing and sustaining the melatonin delivery into the skin. The efficiency of cream formulations is determined by stability, spreadability, viscosity, and pH. This development of a new skin formulation, based on an imprinting approach, will be of the utmost importance in future research at improving skin permeation through transdermal delivery, associated with narrow therapeutic windows or low bioavailability of drugs with various health benefits.
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- Gjylije Hoti
- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy
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Wang D, Bao Y, Tan Y, Liu L, Ye Q, Zeng C, Tan N. A novel smart stealth sorafenib delivery system based on the magnetic imprinting material modified by polyethylene glycol. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Duoduo Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering University of South China Hengyang China
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Woźnica M, Sobiech M, Luliński P. A Fusion of Molecular Imprinting Technology and Siloxane Chemistry: A Way to Advanced Hybrid Nanomaterials. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:248. [PMID: 36677999 PMCID: PMC9863567 DOI: 10.3390/nano13020248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Molecular imprinting technology is a well-known strategy to synthesize materials with a predetermined specificity. For fifty years, the "classical" approach assumed the creation of "memory sites" in the organic polymer matrix by a template molecule that interacts with the functional monomer prior to the polymerization and template removal. However, the phenomenon of a material's "memory" provided by the "footprint" of the chemical entity was first observed on silica-based materials nearly a century ago. Through the years, molecular imprinting technology has attracted the attention of many scientists. Different forms of molecularly imprinted materials, even on the nanoscale, were elaborated, predominantly using organic polymers to induce the "memory". This field has expanded quickly in recent years, providing versatile tools for the separation or detection of numerous chemical compounds or even macromolecules. In this review, we would like to emphasize the role of the molecular imprinting process in the formation of highly specific siloxane-based nanomaterials. The distinct chemistry of siloxanes provides an opportunity for the facile functionalization of the surfaces of nanomaterials, enabling us to introduce additional properties and providing a way for vast applications such as detectors or separators. It also allows for catalyzing chemical reactions providing microreactors to facilitate organic synthesis. Finally, it determines the properties of siloxanes such as biocompatibility, which opens the way to applications in drug delivery and nanomedicine. Thus, a brief outlook on the chemistry of siloxanes prior to the discussion of the current state of the art of siloxane-based imprinted nanomaterials will be provided. Those aspects will be presented in the context of practical applications in various areas of chemistry and medicine. Finally, a brief outlook of future perspectives for the field will be pointed out.
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Recent progress of membrane technology for chiral separation: A comprehensive review. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.123077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Mishra S, Raval M, Singh V, Tiwari AK. Synthetic receptors in medicine. PROGRESS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE 2023; 196:303-335. [PMID: 36813363 DOI: 10.1016/bs.pmbts.2022.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Cellular signaling is controlled by ligand receptor interaction and subsequent biochemical changes inside the cell. Manipulating receptors as per need that can be a strategy to alter the disease pathologies in various conditions. With recent advances in synthetic biology, now it is possible to engineer the artificial receptor "synthetic receptors." Synthetic receptors are the engineering receptors that have potential to alter the disease pathology by altering/manipulating the cellular signaling. Several synthetic receptors are being engineered that have shown positive regulation in several disease conditions. Thus, synthetic receptor-based strategy opens a new avenue in the medical field to cope up with various health issues. The current chapter summarizes updated information about the synthetic receptors and their applications in the medical field.
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- Sarita Mishra
- School of Forensic Science, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Genetics & Developmental Biology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biosciences, School of Science, Indrashil University, Rajpur, Mehsana, Gujarat, India
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- Genetics & Developmental Biology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
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Fan JP, Dong WY, Zhang XH, Yu JX, Huang CB, Deng LJ, Chen HP, Peng HL. Preparation and Characterization of Protein Molecularly Imprinted Poly (Ionic Liquid)/Calcium Alginate Composite Cryogel Membrane with High Mechanical Strength for the Separation of Bovine Serum Albumin. Molecules 2022; 27:7304. [PMID: 36364136 PMCID: PMC9654497 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27217304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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In order to improve the mechanical strength and imprinting efficiency, a novel bovine serum albumin (BSA) molecularly imprinted poly(ionic liquid)/calcium alginate composite cryogel membrane (MICM) was prepared. The results of the tensile test indicated that the MICM had excellent mechanical strength which could reach up to 90.00 KPa, 30.30 times higher than the poly (ionic liquid) membrane without calcium alginate; the elongation of it could reach up to 93.70%, 8.28 times higher than the poly (ionic liquid) membrane without calcium alginate. The MICM had a very high welling ratio of 1026.56% and macropore porosity of 62.29%, which can provide effective mass transport of proteins. More remarkably, it had a very high adsorption capacity of 485.87 mg g-1 at 20 °C and 0.66 mg mL-1 of the initial concentration of BSA. Moreover, MICM also had good selective and competitive recognition toward BSA, exhibiting potential utility in protein separation. This work can provide a potential method to prepare the protein-imprinted cryogel membrane with both high mechanical strength and imprinting efficiency.
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- Jie-Ping Fan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Foreign Language, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University of Technology, Ningbo 315016, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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Da LC, Sun Y, Lin YH, Chen SZ, Chen GX, Zheng BH, Du SR. Emerging Bioactive Agent Delivery-Based Regenerative Therapies for Lower Genitourinary Tissues. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081718. [PMID: 36015344 PMCID: PMC9414065 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081718] [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: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Injury to lower genitourinary (GU) tissues, which may result in either infertility and/or organ dysfunctions, threatens the overall health of humans. Bioactive agent-based regenerative therapy is a promising therapeutic method. However, strategies for spatiotemporal delivery of bioactive agents with optimal stability, activity, and tunable delivery for effective sustained disease management are still in need and present challenges. In this review, we present the advancements of the pivotal components in delivery systems, including biomedical innovations, system fabrication methods, and loading strategies, which may improve the performance of delivery systems for better regenerative effects. We also review the most recent developments in the application of these technologies, and the potential for delivery-based regenerative therapies to treat lower GU injuries. Recent progress suggests that the use of advanced strategies have not only made it possible to develop better and more diverse functionalities, but also more precise, and smarter bioactive agent delivery systems for regenerative therapy. Their application in lower GU injury treatment has achieved certain effects in both patients with lower genitourinary injuries and/or in model animals. The continuous evolution of biomaterials and therapeutic agents, advances in three-dimensional printing, as well as emerging techniques all show a promising future for the treatment of lower GU-related disorders and dysfunctions.
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- Lin-Cui Da
- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, China
- Correspondence: (B.-H.Z.); (S.-R.D.)
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, China
- The Key Laboratory of Innate Immune Biology of Fujian Province, Biomedical Research Center of South China, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, China
- Correspondence: (B.-H.Z.); (S.-R.D.)
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Ali Z, Sajid M, Manzoor S, Ahmad MM, Khan MI, Elboughdiri N, Kashif M, Shanableh A, Rajhi W, Mersni W, Bayraktar E, Salem SB. Biodegradable Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Anticancer Drug Carrier for the Targeted Delivery of Docetaxel. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:28516-28524. [PMID: 35990493 PMCID: PMC9386705 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c03299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Molecularly imprinted biodegradable polymers are receiving considerable attention in drug delivery due to their ability of targeted recognition and biocompatibility. This study reports the synthesis of a novel fluorescence-active magnetic molecularly imprinted drug carrier (MIDC) using a glucose-based biodegradable cross-linking agent for the delivery of anticancer drug docetaxel. The magnetic molecularly imprinted polymer (MMIP) was characterized through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM). The MMIP presented a magnetization value of 0.0059 emu g-1 and binding capacity of 72 mg g-1 with docetaxel. In vitro and in vivo studies were performed to observe the effectiveness of the MIDC for drug delivery. The cell viability assay suggested that the MMIP did not present toxic effects on healthy cells. The magnetic property of the MMIP allowed quick identification of the drug carrier at the target site by applying the external magnetic field to mice (after 20 min of loading) and taking X-ray images. The novel MMIP-based drug carrier could thus deliver the drug at the target site without affecting the healthy cells.
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- Zeeshan Ali
- Institute
of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya
University, Multan 60000, Pakistan
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- Institute
of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya
University, Multan 60000, Pakistan
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- Institute
of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya
University, Multan 60000, Pakistan
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- Research
Institute of Sciences and Engineering (RISE), University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Chemical
Engineering Process Department, National
School of Engineers Gabes, University of Gabes, Gabes 6011, Tunisia
- . Tel.: 00966549571015
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- Department
of Chemistry, Emerson University, Multan 60000, Pakistan
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- Research
Institute of Sciences and Engineering (RISE), University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Mechanical
Engineering Department, College of Engineering,
University of Ha’il, P.O. Box 2440, Ha’il 81441,Saudi Arabia
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- National
School of Engineers of Tunis, University
of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1068, Tunisia
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- School
of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, ISAE-SUPMECA Institute
of Mechanics of Paris, Saint-Ouen 93400, France
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- National
School of Engineers of Tunis, University
of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1068, Tunisia
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Han J, Poma A. Molecular Targets for Antibody-Based Anti-Biofilm Therapy in Infective Endocarditis. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14153198. [PMID: 35956712 PMCID: PMC9370930 DOI: 10.3390/polym14153198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Infective endocarditis (IE) is a heart disease caused by the infection of heart valves, majorly caused by Staphilococcus aureus. IE is initiated by bacteria entering the blood circulation in favouring conditions (e.g., during invasive procedures). So far, the conventional antimicrobial strategies based on the usage of antibiotics remain the major intervention for treating IE. Nevertheless, the therapeutic efficacy of antibiotics in IE is limited not only by the bacterial drug resistance, but also by the formation of biofilms, which resist the penetration of antibiotics into bacterial cells. To overcome these drawbacks, the development of anti-biofilm treatments that can expose bacteria and make them more susceptible to the action of antibiotics, therefore resulting in reduced antimicrobial resistance, is urgently required. A series of anti-biofilm strategies have been developed, and this review will focus in particular on the development of anti-biofilm antibodies. Based on the results previously reported in the literature, several potential anti-biofilm targets are discussed, such as bacterial adhesins, biofilm matrix and bacterial toxins, covering their antigenic properties (with the identification of potential promising epitopes), functional mechanisms, as well as the antibodies already developed against these targets and, where feasible, their clinical translation.
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- Jiahe Han
- UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science, The Rayne Building, 5 University Street, London WC1E 6JF, UK
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- Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, Royal Free Hospital, UCL Medical School, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK
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Zhou Q, Xu Z, Liu Z. Molecularly Imprinting–Aptamer Techniques and Their Applications in Molecular Recognition. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12080576. [PMID: 36004972 PMCID: PMC9406215 DOI: 10.3390/bios12080576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Molecular imprinting–aptamer techniques exhibit the advantages of molecular imprinting and aptamer technology. Hybrids of molecularly imprinted polymer–aptamer (MIP–aptamer) prepared by this technique have higher stability, binding affinity and superior selectivity than conventional molecularly imprinted polymers or aptamers. In recent years, molecular imprinting–aptamer technologies have attracted considerable interest for the selective recognition of target molecules in complex sample matrices and have been used in molecular recognition such as antibiotics, proteins, viruses and pesticides. This review introduced the development of molecular imprinting–aptamer-combining technologies and summarized the mechanism of MIP–aptamer formation. Meanwhile, we discussed the challenges in preparing MIP–aptamer. Finally, we summarized the application of MIP–aptamer to the molecular recognition in disease diagnosis, environmental analysis, food safety and other fields.
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Kakkar V, Narula P. Role of molecularly imprinted hydrogels in drug delivery - A current perspective. Int J Pharm 2022; 625:121883. [PMID: 35870667 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Molecular imprinting in hydrogels crafts memory for template molecules in a flexible macromolecular structure. Molecular imprinting can control the pattern of the drug release via different mechanistic pathways which may involve swelling, which releases the drug via diffusion or receptive-swollen networks. Responsive hydrogels or smart hydrogels can be tailored to undergo a change in the network structure in response to a stimulus by inserting specific chemical or biological entities along their backbone polymer chains. The stimuli which can be either physical, chemical or biochemical in nature, may impact at various energy levels thereby initiating the molecular interactions at critical onset points. Conventional hydrogels lack in responding to an external stimuli in a swift manner, hence the molecular imprinting technology can significantly advance the therapeutic efficiency of the drugs with anticipated controlled release and targeting efficiency. Molecular imprinting in hydrogels is thus anticipated as a step towards establishment of drug delivery systems by providing improved delivery profiles or longer release times and deliver the drugs in a feedback regulated way. The review article focuses on the current scenario of molecularly imprinted hydrogels with emphasis on the imprinting strategies within hydrogels and challenges encountered, latent translational applications, and future perspectives.
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- Vandita Kakkar
- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh- 5 160014, India.
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- University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh- 5 160014, India
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Li L, Li L, Cheng G, Wei S, Wang Y, Huang Q, Wu W, Liu X, Chen G. Study of the Preparation and Properties of Chrysin Binary Functional Monomer Molecularly Imprinted Polymers. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14142771. [PMID: 35890545 PMCID: PMC9317971 DOI: 10.3390/polym14142771] [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: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Chrysin is a natural bioactive molecule with various groups, and it has been a challenge to separate and enrich chrysin from natural products. Molecularly imprinted polymers have been widely used in the extraction of natural products, but the number and type of functional monomers limits the separation effect. The synergistic action of multiple functional monomers can improve the separation effect. In this paper, molecularly imprinted polymers (Bi-MIPs) were prepared using methacrylic acid and acrylamide as binary functional monomers for the separation and enrichment of chrysin. The Bi-MIPs were characterized using thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The performances of Bi-MIPs were assessed, which included adsorption isotherms, selective recognition and adsorption kinetics. The experimental results show that Bi-MIPs are shaped as a uniform sphere with an abundant pocket structure on its surface. The adsorption of chrysin on the Bi-MIPs followed a pseudo-second-order and adapted Langmuir–Freundlich isotherm models. The adsorption performance of the Bi-MIPs was determined at different temperatures, and the Bi-MIPs showed excellent adsorption performance at 30 °C. The initial decomposition temperature of the Bi-MIPs was 220 °C. After five times of adsorption and desorption, the adsorption performance of the Bi-MIPs decreased by only 7%. In contrast with single functional monomer molecularly imprinted polymers (Si-MIPs), the Bi-MIPs showed excellent specificity, with an imprinting factor of 1.54. The Bi-MIPs are promising materials in the separation and enrichment of chrysin for their high adsorption capacity, low cost and being environmentally friendly.
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- Long Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China; (L.L.); (L.L.); (G.C.); (S.W.); (Y.W.); (Q.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Nanning 530006, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Nanning 530006, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China; (L.L.); (L.L.); (G.C.); (S.W.); (Y.W.); (Q.H.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China; (L.L.); (L.L.); (G.C.); (S.W.); (Y.W.); (Q.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Nanning 530006, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Nanning 530006, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China; (L.L.); (L.L.); (G.C.); (S.W.); (Y.W.); (Q.H.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China; (L.L.); (L.L.); (G.C.); (S.W.); (Y.W.); (Q.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Nanning 530006, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Nanning 530006, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China; (L.L.); (L.L.); (G.C.); (S.W.); (Y.W.); (Q.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Nanning 530006, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Nanning 530006, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- Jihua Laboratory, 13 Nanpingxi Road, Foshan 528200, China;
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China; (L.L.); (L.L.); (G.C.); (S.W.); (Y.W.); (Q.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Nanning 530006, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Nanning 530006, China
- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
- Correspondence: (X.L.); (G.C.)
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- Guangxi Bossco Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Nanning 530007, China
- Correspondence: (X.L.); (G.C.)
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Recent Trends in the Development of Carbon-Based Electrodes Modified with Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Antibiotic Electroanalysis. CHEMOSENSORS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors10070243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Antibiotics are antibacterial agents applied in human and veterinary medicine. They are also employed to stimulate the growth of food-producing animals. Despite their benefits, the uncontrolled use of antibiotics results in serious problems, and therefore their concentration levels in different foods as well as in environmental samples were regulated. As a consequence, there is an increasing demand for the development of sensitive and selective analytical tools for antibiotic reliable and rapid detection. These requirements are accomplished by the combination of simple, cost-effective and affordable electroanalytical methods with molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) with high recognition specificity, based on their “lock and key” working principle, used to modify the electrode surface, which is the “heart” of any electrochemical device. This review presents a comprehensive overview of MIP-modified carbon-based electrodes developed in recent years for antibiotic detection. The MIP preparation and electrode modification procedures, along with the performance characteristics of sensors and analytical methods, as well as the applications for the antibiotics’ quantification from different matrices (pharmaceutical, biological, food and environmental samples), are discussed. The information provided by this review can inspire researchers to go deeper into the field of MIP-modified sensors and to develop efficient means for reliable antibiotic determination.
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Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Exhibit Low Cytotoxic and Inflammatory Properties in Macrophages In Vitro. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12126091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) against sialic acid (SA) have been developed as a detection tool to target cancer cells. Before proceeding to in vivo studies, a better knowledge of the overall effects of MIPs on the innate immune system is needed. The aim of this study thus was to exemplarily assess whether SA-MIPs lead to inflammatory and/or cytotoxic responses when administered to phagocytosing cells in the innate immune system. The response of monocytic/macrophage cell lines to two different reference particles, Alhydrogel and PLGA, was compared to their response to SA-MIPs. In vitro culture showed a cellular association of SA-MIPs and Alhydrogel, as analyzed by flow cytometry. The reference particle Alhydrogel induced secretion of IL-1β from the monocytic cell line THP-1, whereas almost no secretion was provoked for SA-MIPs. A reduced number of both THP-1 and RAW 264.7 cells were observed after incubation with SA-MIPs and this was not caused by cytotoxicity. Digital holographic cytometry showed that SA-MIP treatment affected cell division, with much fewer cells dividing. Thus, the reduced number of cells after SA-MIP treatment was not linked to SA-MIPs cytotoxicity. In conclusion, SA-MIPs have a low degree of inflammatory properties, are not cytotoxic, and can be applicable for future in vivo studies.
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The Evolution of Molecular Recognition: From Antibodies to Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) as Artificial Counterpart. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13010012. [PMID: 35225975 PMCID: PMC8883926 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13010012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Molecular recognition is a useful property shared by various molecules, such as antibodies, aptamers and molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). It allows these molecules to be potentially involved in many applications including biological and pharmaceutical research, diagnostics, theranostics, therapy and drug delivery. Antibodies, naturally produced by plasma cells, have been exploited for this purpose, but they present noticeable drawbacks, above all production cost and time. Therefore, several research studies for similar applications have been carried out about MIPs and the main studies are reported in this review. MIPs, indeed, are more versatile and cost-effective than conventional antibodies, but the lack of toxicity studies and their scarce use for practical applications, make it that further investigations on this kind of molecules need to be conducted.
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Tse Sum Bui B, Auroy T, Haupt K. Fighting Antibiotic‐Resistant Bacteria: Promising Strategies Orchestrated by Molecularly Imprinted Polymers. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202106493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Bernadette Tse Sum Bui
- CNRS Laboratory for Enzyme and Cell Engineering Université de Technologie de Compiègne Rue du Docteur Schweitzer, CS 60319 60203 Compiègne Cedex France
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- CNRS Laboratory for Enzyme and Cell Engineering Université de Technologie de Compiègne Rue du Docteur Schweitzer, CS 60319 60203 Compiègne Cedex France
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- CNRS Laboratory for Enzyme and Cell Engineering Université de Technologie de Compiègne Rue du Docteur Schweitzer, CS 60319 60203 Compiègne Cedex France
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Reville EK, Sylvester EH, Benware SJ, Negi SS, Berda EB. Customizable molecular recognition: advancements in design, synthesis, and application of molecularly imprinted polymers. Polym Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1py01472b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are unlocking the door to synthetic materials that are capable of molecular recognition.
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- Erinn K. Reville
- Department of Chemistry, University of New Hampshire, 03824, Durham, NH, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 54706, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California Polytechnic State University, 93410, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of New Hampshire, 03824, Durham, NH, USA
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Toyoshima Y, Kawamura A, Takashima Y, Miyata T. Design of Molecularly Imprinted Hydrogels with Thermoresponsive Drug Binding Sites. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:6644-6654. [DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00325b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Drug delivery systems (DDS) regulate the spatiotemporal distribution of drugs in vivo to maximize efficacy and minimize side effects. Stimuli-responsive hydrogels, which exhibit a drastic change in volume in response...
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Salimonnafs Y, MemarMaher B, Amirkhani L, Derakhshanfard F. Fabrication of a molecular imprinted composite and its application in the measurement of ceftriaxone in an electrochemical sensor. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2021.2014485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Y. Salimonnafs
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ahar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahar, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ahar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahar, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ahar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahar, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ahar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahar, Iran
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Tse Sum Bui B, Auroy T, Haupt K. Fighting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria : Promising Strategies Orchestrated by Molecularly Imprinted Polymers. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 61:e202106493. [PMID: 34779567 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202106493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria are difficult and sometimes impossible to treat, making them one of the major public health problems of our time. We highlight how one unique material , molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), can orchestrate several strategies to fight this major societal issue. MIPs are tailor-made biomimetic supramolecular receptors that recognize and bind target molecules with a high affinity and selectivity, comparable to those of antibodies. While research on MIPs for combatting cancer has been constantly flourishing, comprehensive work on their involvement in combatting resistant superbugs has been rather scarce. This review aims at filling this gap. We will describe what are the causes of bacterial resistance and at which level MIPs can deploy their weapons. MIPs' targets can be biofilm constituents, quorum sensing messengers, bacterial surface proteins and antibiotic-deactivating enzymes, among others. We will conclude on the current challenges and future developments in this field.
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- Bernadette Tse Sum Bui
- BUTC: Universite de Technologie de Compiegne Bibliotheques de l'Universite de Technologie de Compiegne, GEC, Rue du Docteur Schweitzer, 60203, Compiègne, FRANCE
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- Universite de Technologie de Compiegne, CNRS Laboratory for Enzyme and Cell Engineering, FRANCE
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- Universite de Technologie de Compiegne, CNRS Laboratory for Enzyme and Cell Engineering, FRANCE
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Ayari MG, Favetta P, Warszycki D, Vasseur V, Hervé V, Degardin P, Carbonnier B, Si-Tahar M, Agrofoglio LA. Molecularly Imprinted Hydrogels Selective to Ribavirin as New Drug Delivery Systems to Improve Efficiency of Antiviral Nucleoside Analogue: A Proof-of-Concept Study with Influenza A Virus. Macromol Biosci 2021; 22:e2100291. [PMID: 34773718 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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This study describes the synthesis and evaluation of different imprinted hydrogels using ribavirin as template molecule. Ribavirin serves as a model molecule because it possesses a broad-spectrum antiviral effect against RNA viruses, which are expected as emerging viruses. The choice of monomers enables to stabilize the pre-polymerization complex and to synthesize biocompatible polymers. Predictive studies as well as experimental works conclude similar results on best ribavirin:monomers ratios. Thus, materials exhibit high selective cavities toward ribavirin. These affinities allow to show release profiles drastically different from the non-imprinted ones at two temperatures. The imprinted materials show a sustained profile able to release antiviral for more than 24 h. The hydrogels obtained are biocompatible with model cells retained, human lung epithelial BEAS-2B cells. Cell viability is excellent and pro-inflammatory response is insignificant when imprinted polymers are incubated with cells. Finally, viral tests carried out on Influenza A infected lung cells show that imprinted delivery systems delivering 1 to 3 µg of antiviral have the same efficiency as a medium containing 30 µg mL-1 of active agent. As a very interesting result, the molecularly imprinted polymers as drug delivery systems allow to increase the local concentration of antiviral, to improve their delivery when its bioavailability is low.
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- Mohamed G Ayari
- ICOA, Univ. Orléans, CNRS UMR 7311, Rue de Chartres, Orléans, 45067, France
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- ICOA, Univ. Orléans, CNRS UMR 7311, Rue de Chartres, Orléans, 45067, France
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences (IPPAS), 12 Smetna Street, Kraków, 31-3343, Poland
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- CEPR, Inserm U1100, Univ. Tours, 10 Boulevard Tonnellé, Tours, 37032, France
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- CEPR, Inserm U1100, Univ. Tours, 10 Boulevard Tonnellé, Tours, 37032, France
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- ICOA, Univ. Orléans, CNRS UMR 7311, Rue de Chartres, Orléans, 45067, France
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- ICMPE, CNRS UMR 7182, Université Paris Est, 2-8 rue Henri Dunant, Thiais, 94320, France
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- CEPR, Inserm U1100, Univ. Tours, 10 Boulevard Tonnellé, Tours, 37032, France
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- ICOA, Univ. Orléans, CNRS UMR 7311, Rue de Chartres, Orléans, 45067, France
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El Sharif HF, Giosia F, Reddy SM. Investigation of polyacrylamide hydrogel-based molecularly imprinted polymers using protein gel electrophoresis. J Mol Recognit 2021; 35:e2942. [PMID: 34697843 DOI: 10.1002/jmr.2942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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In conjunction with polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE), molecular imprinting methods have been applied to produce a multilayer mini-slab in order to evaluate how selectively and specifically a hydrogel-based molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) binds bovine haemoglobin (BHb, ~64.5 kDa). A three-layer mini-slab comprising an upper and lower layer and a MIP, or a non-imprinted control polymer dispersion middle layer has been investigated. The discriminating MIP layer, also based on polyacrylamide, was able to specifically bind BHb molecules in preference to a protein similar in molecular weight such as bovine serum albumin (BSA, ~66 kDa). Protein staining allowed us to visualise the protein retention strength of the MIP layer under the influence of an electric field. This method could be applied to other proteins with implications in effective protein capture, disease diagnostics, and protein analysis.
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- Hazim F El Sharif
- Department of Chemistry, UCLan Centre for Smart Materials, School of Natural Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, UCLan Centre for Smart Materials, School of Natural Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.,Department of Chemistry, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, UCLan Centre for Smart Materials, School of Natural Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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López-Lugo JD, Pimentel-Domínguez R, Benítez-Martínez JA, Hernández-Cordero J, Vélez-Cordero JR, Sánchez-Arévalo FM. Photomechanical Polymer Nanocomposites for Drug Delivery Devices. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26175376. [PMID: 34500809 PMCID: PMC8433747 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26175376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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We demonstrate a novel structure based on smart carbon nanocomposites intended for fabricating laser-triggered drug delivery devices (DDDs). The performance of the devices relies on nanocomposites' photothermal effects that are based on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) with carbon nanoparticles (CNPs). Upon evaluating the main features of the nanocomposites through physicochemical and photomechanical characterizations, we identified the main photomechanical features to be considered for selecting a nanocomposite for the DDDs. The capabilities of the PDMS/CNPs prototypes for drug delivery were tested using rhodamine-B (Rh-B) as a marker solution, allowing for visualizing and quantifying the release of the marker contained within the device. Our results showed that the DDDs readily expel the Rh-B from the reservoir upon laser irradiation and the amount of released Rh-B depends on the exposure time. Additionally, we identified two main Rh-B release mechanisms, the first one is based on the device elastic deformation and the second one is based on bubble generation and its expansion into the device. Both mechanisms were further elucidated through numerical simulations and compared with the experimental results. These promising results demonstrate that an inexpensive nanocomposite such as PDMS/CNPs can serve as a foundation for novel DDDs with spatial and temporal release control through laser irradiation.
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- Jonathan David López-Lugo
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apdo. Postal 70-360, Cd. Universitaria, México 04510, Mexico; (J.D.L.-L.); (R.P.-D.); (J.A.B.-M.); (J.H.-C.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apdo. Postal 70-360, Cd. Universitaria, México 04510, Mexico; (J.D.L.-L.); (R.P.-D.); (J.A.B.-M.); (J.H.-C.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apdo. Postal 70-360, Cd. Universitaria, México 04510, Mexico; (J.D.L.-L.); (R.P.-D.); (J.A.B.-M.); (J.H.-C.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apdo. Postal 70-360, Cd. Universitaria, México 04510, Mexico; (J.D.L.-L.); (R.P.-D.); (J.A.B.-M.); (J.H.-C.)
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- Cátedras CONACyT-Instituto de Física, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 78290, Mexico;
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apdo. Postal 70-360, Cd. Universitaria, México 04510, Mexico; (J.D.L.-L.); (R.P.-D.); (J.A.B.-M.); (J.H.-C.)
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