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Aminzai MT, Yildirim M, Yabalak E. Metallic nanoparticles unveiled: Synthesis, characterization, and their environmental, medicinal, and agricultural applications. Talanta 2024; 280:126790. [PMID: 39217711 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126790] [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: 05/25/2024] [Revised: 08/26/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
Abstract
Metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) have attracted great interest among scientists and researchers for years due to their unique optical, physiochemical, biological, and magnetic properties. As a result, MNPs have been widely utilized across a variety of scientific fields, including biomedicine, agriculture, electronics, food, cosmetics, and the environment. In this regard, the current review article offers a comprehensive overview of recent studies on the synthesis of MNPs (metal and metal oxide nanoparticles), outlining the benefits and drawbacks of chemical, physical, and biological methods. However, the biological synthesis of MNPs is of great importance considering the biocompatibility and biological activity of certain MNPs. A variety of characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, UV-visible spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, atomic force microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and others, have been discussed in depth to gain deeper insights into the unique structural and spectroscopic properties of MNPs. Furthermore, their unique properties and applications in the fields of medicine, agriculture, and the environment are summarized and deeply discussed. Finally, the main challenges and limitations of MNPs synthesis and applications, as well as their future prospects have also been discussed.
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- Mohammad Tahir Aminzai
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Harran University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Mersin University, 33343, Mersin, Turkey; Department of Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies, Technical Science Vocational School, Mersin University, 33343, Mersin, Turkey.
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Monika P, Chandraprabha MN, Hari Krishna R, Vittal M, Likhitha C, Pooja N, Chaudhary V, C M. Recent advances in pomegranate peel extract mediated nanoparticles for clinical and biomedical applications. Biotechnol Genet Eng Rev 2024; 40:3379-3407. [PMID: 36117472 DOI: 10.1080/02648725.2022.2122299] [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: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Manufacturing new materials at the nanoscale level is a field that is rapidly expanding with widespread application in advanced science and MMT is effectively used for the technology. Nanoparticles (NP), the building blocks of nanotechnology, exhibit improved properties than the larger counterparts and can be prepared from a variety of metals, including silver, copper, gold, zinc, and others. Phytonanotechnology is gaining major attention as various clinical researches have focused on the excellent properties (physicochemical and biological) of nanoscale phytochemicals and its applications in biological systems. In recent developments, pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) has gained major attention due to the phenolic compounds like apigenin, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, cyanidin, ellagic acid, gallic acid, granatin A, granatin B, pelargonidin, punicalagin, punicalin and quercetin found in its peel. Pomegranate Peel Extract (PPE) that aid the synthesis of PPE mediated nanoparticles (PPE-MNPs) like PPE-MAuNPs, PPE-MAgNPs, PPE-MZnONPs, PPE-MCuNPs, PPE-MPtNPs and PPE-MFeNPs has yielded plethora of beneficial properties in both plants and humans. In the current review, we discuss in detail the recent advances in synthesis and characterization of various nanoparticles from PPE. Moreover, the multitude biological properties of PPE-MNPs make up the long list of clinical uses. In addition, we discuss the pharmacokinetics, current advantages, and limitations of PPE-MNPs which can further help in development of more efficient therapeutics. Despite some of the challenges, PPE-MNPs hold a lot of potential for drug delivery and are always a better choice. The convergence of science and engineering has created new hopes, in which phytomedicines will have more efficacy, bioavailability, and less toxicity.
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- Prakash Monika
- Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
- Center for Bio and Energy Materials Innovation, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
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- Center for Bio and Energy Materials Innovation, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
- Department of Chemistry, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
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- Research Cell and Department of Physics, Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Chemistry, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore, India
- Centre for Nanomaterials and Devices, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore, India
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Jansman MMT, Norkute E, Jin W, Kempen PJ, Douka D, Thulstrup PW, Hosta-Rigau L. Nitric oxide-triggering activity of gold-, platinum- and cerium oxide-nanozymes from S-nitrosothiols and diazeniumdiolates. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 244:114161. [PMID: 39191113 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.114161] [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: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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Cardiovascular diseases pose a significant global health challenge, contributing to high mortality rates and impacting overall well-being and quality of life. Nitric oxide (NO) plays a pivotal role as a vasodilator, regulating blood pressure and enhancing blood flow-crucial elements in preventing cardiovascular diseases, making it a prime therapeutic target. Herein, metal-based nanozymes (NZs) designed to induce NO release from both endogenous and exogenous NO-donors are investigated. Successful synthesis of gold, platinum (Pt) and cerium oxide NZs is achieved, with all three NZs demonstrating the ability to catalyze the NO release from various NO sources, namely S-nitrosothiols and diazeniumdiolates. Pt-NZs exhibit the strongest performance among the three NZ types. Further exploration involved investigating encapsulation and coating techniques using poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles as experimental carriers for Pt-NZs. Both strategies showed efficiency in serving as platforms for Pt-NZs, successfully showing the ability to trigger NO release.
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- Michelle Maria Theresia Jansman
- Department of Health Technology, Center for Nanomedicine and Theranostics, Technical University of Denmark, Nils Koppels Allé, Building 423, Kgs. Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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- Department of Health Technology, Center for Nanomedicine and Theranostics, Technical University of Denmark, Nils Koppels Allé, Building 423, Kgs. Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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- Department of Health Technology, Center for Nanomedicine and Theranostics, Technical University of Denmark, Nils Koppels Allé, Building 423, Kgs. Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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- Department of Health Technology, Center for Nanomedicine and Theranostics, Technical University of Denmark, Nils Koppels Allé, Building 423, Kgs. Lyngby 2800, Denmark; DTU Nanolab, National Center for Nano Fabrication and Characterization Technical University of Denmark, Ørsteds Plads, Building 347, Kgs. Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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- Department of Health Technology, Center for Nanomedicine and Theranostics, Technical University of Denmark, Nils Koppels Allé, Building 423, Kgs. Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 5, Copenhagen 2100, Denmark
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- Department of Health Technology, Center for Nanomedicine and Theranostics, Technical University of Denmark, Nils Koppels Allé, Building 423, Kgs. Lyngby 2800, Denmark.
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Bhange M, Telange DR. Unlocking the Potential of Phyto Nanotherapeutics in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment: A Review. J Hepatocell Carcinoma 2024; 11:2241-2256. [PMID: 39574434 PMCID: PMC11579138 DOI: 10.2147/jhc.s483619] [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: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 10/03/2024] [Indexed: 11/24/2024] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma is the fifth leading cancer in related diseases most commonly in men and women. The curative treatments of liver cancer are short-listed, associated with toxicities and therapeutically. Emerging nanotechnologies exhibited the possibility to treat or target liver cancer. Over the years, to phytosome solid lipid nanoparticles, gold, silver, liposomes, and phospholipid nanoparticles have been produced for liver cancer therapy, and some evidence of their effectiveness has been established. Ideas are limited to the laboratory scale, and in order to develop active targeting of nanomedicine for the clinical aspects, they must be extended to a larger scale. Thus, the current review focuses on previously and presently published research on the creation of phytosomal nanocarriers for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. In hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), phytosomal nanotherapeutics improve the targeted delivery and bioavailability of phytochemicals to tumor cells, thereby reducing systemic toxicity and increasing therapeutic efficacy. In order to address the intricate molecular processes implicated in HCC, this strategy is essential.
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- Manjusha Bhange
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Datta Meghe College of Pharmacy, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (DU), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Datta Meghe College of Pharmacy, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (DU), Wardha, Maharashtra, India
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Marelli M, Perez Schmidt P, Nguyen XT, Pitzalis E, Poggini L, Ragona L, Pagano K, Aronica LA, Polito L, Evangelisti C. Photo-induced microfluidic production of ultrasmall platinum nanoparticles. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:19669-19674. [PMID: 39385674 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr02971b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/12/2024]
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We describe here the synthesis of ultrasmall Pt nanoparticles (NPs) obtained by a robust and reliable protocol using UV-Vis photoreduction of a platinum salt precursor, under continuous flow conditions. These ligand-free Pt NPs were rapidly dispersed onto a solid support or stabilized towards aggregation as a colloidal solution by the addition of an appropriate ligand in the reaction mixture. The proposed protocol exploits a microfluidic platform where the Pt4+ precursor is photo-reduced to small Pt0 NPs (1.3 nm) at room temperature in the presence of ethanol, without any additional reducing agent. We apply the protocol to prepare Pt NPs highly dispersed on carbon support (Pt/C) proven to be a very efficient heterogeneous catalyst for both the hydrosilylation of terminal alkynes and hydrogenation of nitroaromatic compounds, selected as model reactions. Furthermore, we exploit the versatility of this microfluidic approach to produce stabilized aqueous/ethanol colloidal solutions of Pt NPs, employing a ligand of choice (e.g., PVP or a thiol-ligand). These colloids offer long-term storage and further ligand modification. We showcase the synthesis of biocompatible glycol-stabilized Pt nanoparticles as an exemplary application.
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- Marcello Marelli
- CNR-SCITEC, Institute of Science and Chemical Technologies "Giulio Natta", Via Fantoli 16/15, 20138 Milano, Italy.
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- CNR-SCITEC, Institute of Science and Chemical Technologies "Giulio Natta", Via Fantoli 16/15, 20138 Milano, Italy.
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- CNR-ICCOM, Institute of Chemistry of OrganoMetallic Compounds, Via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy.
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- CNR-ICCOM, Institute of Chemistry of OrganoMetallic Compounds, Via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy.
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- CNR-ICCOM, Institute of Chemistry of OrganoMetallic Compounds, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
- Department of Chemistry "U. Schiff" - DICUS - and INSTM Research Unit, University of Florence, Via della Lastruccia 3-13, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, FI, Italy
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- CNR-SCITEC, Institute of Science and Chemical Technologies "Giulio Natta", Via Corti 12, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- CNR-SCITEC, Institute of Science and Chemical Technologies "Giulio Natta", Via Corti 12, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Pisa, Via G. Moruzzi 13, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- CNR-SCITEC, Institute of Science and Chemical Technologies "Giulio Natta", Via Fantoli 16/15, 20138 Milano, Italy.
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- CNR-ICCOM, Institute of Chemistry of OrganoMetallic Compounds, Via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy.
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W FA, Jose J, E I A. Assessing anticancer properties of PEGylated platinum nanoparticles on human breast cancer cell lines using in-vitroassays. Biomed Phys Eng Express 2024; 10:065019. [PMID: 39260382 DOI: 10.1088/2057-1976/ad795d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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This study describes the in-vitro cytotoxic effects of PEG-400 (Polyethylene glycol-400)-capped platinum nanoparticles (PEGylated Pt NPs) on both normal and cancer cell lines. Structural characterization was carried out using x-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy with an average crystallite size 5.7 nm, and morphological assessment using Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed the presence of spherical platinum nanoparticles. The results of energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX) showed a higher percentage fraction of platinum content by weight, along with carbon and oxygen, which are expected from the capping agent, confirming the purity of the platinum sample. The dynamic light scattering experiment revealed an average hydrodynamic diameter of 353.6 nm for the PEGylated Pt NPs. The cytotoxicity profile of PEGylated Pt NPs was assessed on a normal cell line (L929) and a breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) using the 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The results revealed an IC50of 79.18 μg ml-1on the cancer cell line and non-toxic behaviour on the normal cell line. In the dual staining apoptosis assay, it was observed that the mortality of cells cultured in conjunction with platinum nanoparticles intensified and the proliferative activity of MCF-7 cells gradually diminished over time in correlation with the increasing concentration of the PEGylated Pt NPs sample. Thein vitroDCFH-DA assay for oxidative stress assessment in nanoparticle-treated cells unveiled the mechanistic background of the anticancer activity of PEGylated platinum nanoparticles as ROS-assisted mitochondrial dysfunction.
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- Felicia Aswathy W
- Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka- 560029, India
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- Division of Microbiology, Department of Biosciences, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Cochin, Kerala- 683104, India
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- Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka- 560029, India
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Alven S, Gandidzanwa S, Ngalo B, Poswayo O, Madanhire T, Aderibigbe BA, Tshentu Z. Platinum Group Metals Nanoparticles in Breast Cancer Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:1162. [PMID: 39339199 PMCID: PMC11434984 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16091162] [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: 07/19/2024] [Revised: 08/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Despite various methods currently used in cancer therapy, breast cancer remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Current therapeutics face limitations such as multidrug resistance, drug toxicity and off-target effects, poor drug bioavailability and biocompatibility, and inefficient drug delivery. Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising approach to cancer diagnosis, imaging, and therapy. Several preclinical studies have demonstrated that compounds and nanoparticles formulated from platinum group metals (PGMs) effectively treat breast cancer. PGMs are chemically stable, easy to functionalise, versatile, and tunable. They can target hypoxic microenvironments, catalyse the production of reactive oxygen species, and offer the potential for combination therapy. PGM nanoparticles can be incorporated with anticancer drugs to improve efficacy and can be attached to targeting moieties to enhance tumour-targeting efficiency. This review focuses on the therapeutic outcomes of platinum group metal nanoparticles (PGMNs) against various breast cancer cells and briefly discusses clinical trials of these nanoparticles in breast cancer treatment. It further illustrates the potential applications of PGMNs in breast cancer and presents opportunities for future PGM-based nanomaterial applications in combatting breast cancer.
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- Sibusiso Alven
- Department of Chemistry, Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha 6001, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha 6001, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha 6001, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha 6001, South Africa
- Department of Chemistry, University of South Africa, Johannesburg 1710, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha 6001, South Africa
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Pach A, Szot A, Fitzner K, Luty-Błocho M. Opportunities and Challenges in the Synthesis of Noble Metal Nanoparticles via the Chemical Route in Microreactor Systems. MICROMACHINES 2024; 15:1119. [PMID: 39337779 PMCID: PMC11434062 DOI: 10.3390/mi15091119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024]
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The process of noble metal nanoparticle synthesis is complex and consists of at least two steps: slow nucleation and fast autocatalytic growth. The kinetics of these two processes depends on the reductant "power" and the addition of stabilizers, as well as other factors (e.g., temperature, pH, ionic strength). Knowing these parameters, it is possible to synthesize materials with appropriate physicochemical properties, which can be simply adjusted by the type of the used metal, particle morphology and surface property. This, in turn, affects the possibility of their applications in various areas of life, including medicine, catalysis, engineering, fuel cells, etc. However, in some cases, the standard route, i.e., the chemical reduction of a metal precursor carried out in the batch reactor, is not sufficient due to problems with temperature control, properties of reagents, unstable or dangerous intermediates and products, etc. Therefore, in this review, we focused on an alternative approach to their chemical synthesis provided by microreactor systems. The use of microreactors for the synthesis of noble metal nanomaterials (e.g., Ag, Au, Pt, Pd), obtained by chemical reduction, is analyzed, taking into account investigations carried out in recent years. A particular emphasis is placed on the processes in which the use of microreactors removed the limitations associated with synthesis in a batch reactor. Moreover, the opportunities and challenges related to the synthesis of noble nanomaterials in the microreactor system are underlined. This review discusses the advantages as well as the problems of nanoparticle synthesis in microreactors.
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- AGH University of Krakow, Faculty of Non-Ferrous Metals, al. Adama Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland; (A.P.); (A.S.); (K.F.)
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Li Y, Vulpe C, Lammers T, Pallares RM. Assessing inorganic nanoparticle toxicity through omics approaches. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:15928-15945. [PMID: 39145718 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr02328e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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In the last two decades, the development of nanotechnology has resulted in inorganic nanoparticles playing crucial roles in key industries, ranging from healthcare to energy technologies. For instance, gold and silver nanoparticles are widely used in rapid COVID-19 and flu tests, titania and zinc oxide nanoparticles are commonly found in cosmetic products, and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles have been clinically exploited as contrast agents and anti-anemia medicines. As a result, human exposure to nanomaterials is continuously increasing, raising concerns about their potential adverse health effects. Historically, the study of nanoparticle toxicity has largely relied on macroscopic observations obtained in different in vitro and in vivo models, resulting in readouts such as median lethal dose, biodistribution profile, and/or histopathological assessment. In recent years, omics methodologies, including transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics, are increasingly used to characterize the biological interactions of nanomaterials, providing a better and broader understanding of their impact and mechanisms of toxicity. These approaches have been able to identify important genes and gene products that mediate toxicological effects, as well as endogenous functions and pathways dysregulated by nanoparticles. Omics methods improve our understanding of nanoparticle biology, and unravel mechanistic insights into nanomedicine-based therapies. This review aims to provide a deeper understanding and new perspectives of omics approaches to characterize the toxicity and biological interactions of inorganic nanoparticles, and improve the safety of nanoparticle applications.
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- Yanchen Li
- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen 52074, Germany.
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- Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology, Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen 52074, Germany.
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen 52074, Germany.
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Santos JAV, Silva D, Marques MPM, Batista de Carvalho LAE. Platinum-based chemotherapy: trends in organic nanodelivery systems. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:14640-14686. [PMID: 39037425 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01483a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Despite the investment in platinum drugs research, cisplatin, carboplatin and oxaliplatin are still the only Pt-based compounds used as first line treatments for several cancers, with a few other compounds being approved for administration in some Asian countries. However, due to the severe and worldwide impact of oncological diseases, there is an urge for improved chemotherapeutic approaches. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical application of platinum complexes is hindered by their inherent toxicity and acquired resistance. Nanodelivery systems rose as a key strategy to overcome these challenges, with recognized versatility and ability towards improving the safety, bioavailability and efficacy of the available drugs. Among the known nanocarriers, organic systems have been widely applied, taking advantage of their potential as drug vehicles. Researchers have mainly focused on the development of lipidic and polymeric carriers, including supramolecular structures, with an overall improvement of encapsulated platinum complexes. Herein, an overview of recent trends and strategies is presented, with the main focus on the encapsulation of platinum compounds into organic nanocarriers, showcasing the evolution in the design and development of these promising systems. This comprehensive review highlights formulation methods as well as characterization procedures, providing insights that may be helpful for the development of novel platinum nanocarriers aiming at future pharmaceutical applications.
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- João A V Santos
- Molecular Physical-Chemistry R&D Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Molecular Physical-Chemistry R&D Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Molecular Physical-Chemistry R&D Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
- Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Molecular Physical-Chemistry R&D Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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Li S, Liu Y, Wu Y, Ren L, Lu Y, Yamaguchi S, Lu Q, Hu C, Li D, Jiang N. An Outlook on Platinum-Based Active Ingredients for Dermatologic and Skincare Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1303. [PMID: 39120408 PMCID: PMC11314049 DOI: 10.3390/nano14151303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Platinum-based materials exhibit a broad spectrum of biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and pro-collagen synthesis properties, making them particularly useful for various biomedical applications. This review summarizes the biological effects and therapeutic potential of platinum-based active ingredients in dermatological and skincare applications. We discuss their synthesis methods and their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and collagen synthesis properties, which play essential roles in treating skin conditions including psoriasis and acne, as well as enhancing skin aesthetics in anti-aging products. Safety and sustainability concerns, including the need for green synthesis and comprehensive toxicological assessments to ensure safe topical applications, are also discussed. By providing an up-to-date overview of current research, we aim to highlight both the potential and the current challenges of platinum-based active ingredients in advancing dermatology and skincare solutions.
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- Shining Li
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Devices for Post-Moore Chips, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Devices for Post-Moore Chips, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Devices for Post-Moore Chips, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Hua An Tang Biotech Group Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 511434, China
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- Hua An Tang Biotech Group Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 511434, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Devices for Post-Moore Chips, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Hua An Tang Biotech Group Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 511434, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Devices for Post-Moore Chips, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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Hheidari A, Mohammadi J, Ghodousi M, Mahmoodi M, Ebrahimi S, Pishbin E, Rahdar A. Metal-based nanoparticle in cancer treatment: lessons learned and challenges. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1436297. [PMID: 39055339 PMCID: PMC11269265 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1436297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Cancer, being one of the deadliest diseases, poses significant challenges despite the existence of traditional treatment approaches. This has led to a growing demand for innovative pharmaceutical agents that specifically target cancer cells for effective treatment. In recent years, the use of metal nanoparticles (NPs) as a promising alternative to conventional therapies has gained prominence in cancer research. Metal NPs exhibit unique properties that hold tremendous potential for various applications in cancer treatment. Studies have demonstrated that certain metals possess inherent or acquired anticancer capabilities through their surfaces. These properties make metal NPs an attractive focus for therapeutic development. In this review, we will investigate the applicability of several distinct classes of metal NPs for tumor targeting in cancer treatment. These classes may include gold, silver, iron oxide, and other metals with unique properties that can be exploited for therapeutic purposes. Additionally, we will provide a comprehensive summary of the risk factors associated with the therapeutic application of metal NPs. Understanding and addressing these factors will be crucial for successful clinical translation and to mitigate any potential challenges or failures in the translation of metal NP-based therapies. By exploring the therapeutic potential of metal NPs and identifying the associated risk factors, this review aims to contribute to the advancement of cancer treatment strategies. The anticipated outcome of this review is to provide valuable insights and pave the way for the advancement of effective and targeted therapies utilizing metal NPs specifically for cancer patients.
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- Ali Hheidari
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, United States
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- Bio-microfluidics Lab, Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Bio-microfluidics Lab, Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physics, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran
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Marvi PK, Ahmed SR, Das P, Ghosh R, Srinivasan S, Rajabzadeh AR. Prunella vulgaris-phytosynthesized platinum nanoparticles: Insights into nanozymatic activity for H 2O 2 and glutamate detection and antioxidant capacity. Talanta 2024; 274:125998. [PMID: 38574541 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125998] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Artificial nanozymes (enzyme-mimics), specifically metallic nanomaterials, have garnered significant attention recently due to their reduced preparation cost and enhanced stability in a wide range of environments. The present investigation highlights, for the first time, a straightforward green synthesis of biogenic platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) from a natural resource, namely Prunella vulgaris (Pr). To demonstrate the effectiveness of the phytochemical extract as an effective reducing agent, the PtNPs were characterized by various techniques such as UV-vis spectroscopy, High-resolution Transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), zeta-potential analysis, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The formation of PtNPs with narrow size distribution was verified. Surface decoration of PtNPs was demonstrated with multitudinous functional groups springing from the herbal extract. To demonstrate their use as viable nanozymes, the peroxidase-like activity of Pr/PtNPs was evaluated through a colorimetric assay. Highly sensitive visual detection of H2O2 with discrete linear ranges and a low detection limit of 3.43 μM was demonstrated. Additionally, peroxidase-like catalytic activity was leveraged to develop a colorimetric platform to quantify glutamate biomarker levels with a high degree of selectivity, the limit of detection (LOD) being 7.00 μM. The 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) test was used to explore the scavenging nature of the PtNPs via the degradation of DPPH. Overall, the colorimetric assay developed using the Pr/PtNP nanozymes in this work could be used in a broad spectrum of applications, ranging from biomedicine and food science to environmental monitoring.
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- Parham Khoshbakht Marvi
- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada
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- School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada; Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada; School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada; School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7, Canada.
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Kashyap A, Kumari M, Singh A, Mukherjee K, Maity D. Current development of theragnostic nanoparticles for women's cancer treatment. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:042001. [PMID: 38471150 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad3311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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In the biomedical industry, nanoparticles (NPs-exclusively small particles with size ranging from 1-100 nanometres) are recently employed as powerful tools due to their huge potential in sophisticated and enhanced cancer theragnostic (i.e. therapeutics and diagnostics). Cancer is a life-threatening disease caused by carcinogenic agents and mutation in cells, leading to uncontrolled cell growth and harming the body's normal functioning while affecting several factors like low levels of reactive oxygen species, hyperactive antiapoptotic mRNA expression, reduced proapoptotic mRNA expression, damaged DNA repair, and so on. NPs are extensively used in early cancer diagnosis and are functionalized to target receptors overexpressing cancer cells for effective cancer treatment. This review focuses explicitly on how NPs alone and combined with imaging techniques and advanced treatment techniques have been researched against 'women's cancer' such as breast, ovarian, and cervical cancer which are substantially occurring in women. NPs, in combination with numerous imaging techniques (like PET, SPECT, MRI, etc) have been widely explored for cancer imaging and understanding tumor characteristics. Moreover, NPs in combination with various advanced cancer therapeutics (like magnetic hyperthermia, pH responsiveness, photothermal therapy, etc), have been stated to be more targeted and effective therapeutic strategies with negligible side effects. Furthermore, this review will further help to improve treatment outcomes and patient quality of life based on the theragnostic application-based studies of NPs in women's cancer treatment.
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- Ananya Kashyap
- Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand 835215, India
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- Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand 835215, India
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- Department of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144411, India
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- Department of Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand 835215, India
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- Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute, Indiana University Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States of America
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Indiana University Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States of America
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Mascarenhas R, Hegde S, Manaktala N. Chitosan nanoparticle applications in dentistry: a sustainable biopolymer. Front Chem 2024; 12:1362482. [PMID: 38660569 PMCID: PMC11039901 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1362482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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The epoch of Nano-biomaterials and their application in the field of medicine and dentistry has been long-lived. The application of nanotechnology is extensively used in diagnosis and treatment aspects of oral diseases. The nanomaterials and its structures are being widely involved in the production of medicines and drugs used for the treatment of oral diseases like periodontitis, oral carcinoma, etc. and helps in maintaining the longevity of oral health. Chitosan is a naturally occurring biopolymer derived from chitin which is seen commonly in arthropods. Chitosan nanoparticles are the latest in the trend of nanoparticles used in dentistry and are becoming the most wanted biopolymer for use toward therapeutic interventions. Literature search has also shown that chitosan nanoparticles have anti-tumor effects. This review highlights the various aspects of chitosan nanoparticles and their implications in dentistry.
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- Roma Mascarenhas
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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Faisal S, Tariq MH, Abdullah, Zafar S, Un Nisa Z, Ullah R, Ur Rahman A, Bari A, Ullah K, Khan RU. Bio synthesis, comprehensive characterization, and multifaceted therapeutic applications of BSA-Resveratrol coated platinum nanoparticles. Sci Rep 2024; 14:7875. [PMID: 38570564 PMCID: PMC10991511 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57787-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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This study examines the manufacturing, characterization, and biological evaluation of platinum nanoparticles, which were synthesized by Enterobacter cloacae and coated with Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) and Resveratrol (RSV). The formation of PtNPs was confirmed with the change of color from dark yellow to black, which was due to the bioreduction of platinum chloride by E. cloacae. BSA and RSV functionalization enhanced these nanoparticles' biocompatibility and therapeutic potential. TGA, SEM, XRD, and FTIR were employed for characterization, where PtNPs and drug conjugation-related functional groups were studied by FTIR. XRD confirmed the crystalline nature of PtNPs and Pt-BSA-RSV NPs, while TGA and SEM showed thermal stability and post-drug coating morphological changes. Designed composite was also found to be biocompatible in nature in hemolytic testing, indicating their potential in Biomedical applications. After confirmation of PtNPs based nanocaompsite synthesis, they were examined for anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. Pt-BSA-RSV NPs showed higher concentration-dependent DPPH scavenging activity, which measured antioxidant capability. Enzyme inhibition tests demonstrated considerable anti-inflammatory activity against COX-2 and 15-LOX enzymes. In in vitro anticancer studies, Pt-BSA-RSV NPs effectively killed human ovarian cancer cells. This phenomenon was demonstrated to be facilitated by the acidic environment of cancer, as the drug release assay confirmed the release of RSV from the NP formulation in the acidic environment. Finally, Molecular docking also demonstrated that RSV has strong potential as an anti-oxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer agent. Overall, in silico and in vitro investigations in the current study showed good medicinal applications for designed nanocomposites, however, further in-vivo experiments must be conducted to validate our findings.
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- Shah Faisal
- Center for Health Research, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510530, China.
- Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
- Institute of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, 24460, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Silesian University of Technology, M. Strzody 9, 44-100, Gliwice, Poland
- Joint Doctoral School, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 2A, Gliwice, Poland
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Gardan Campus, Mardan, 23200, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health and Biological Science, Abasyn University, Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Health Research, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510530, China
- Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Microbiology, Center for Influenza Research and Early-Warning (CASCIRE), CAS-TWAS Center of Excellence for Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEEID), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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Bishoyi AK, Mandhata CP, Sahoo CR, Paidesetty SK, Padhy RN. Nanosynthesis, phycochemical constituents, and pharmacological properties of cyanobacterium Oscillatoria sp. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:1347-1375. [PMID: 37712972 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02719-8] [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: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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The Oscillatoria sp., a blue-green alga or cyanobacterium, consists of about 305 species distributed globally. Cyanobacteria are prokaryotes possessing several secondary metabolites that have industrial and biomedical applications. Particularly, the published reviews on Oscillatoria sp. have not recorded any pharmacology, or possible details, while the detailed chemical structures of the alga are reported in the literature. Hence, this study considers pertinent pharmacological activities of the plethora of bioactive components of Oscillatoria sp. Furthermore, the metallic nanoparticles produced with Oscillatoria sp. were documented for plausible antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anticancer, and cytotoxic effects against several cultured human cell lines. The antimicrobial activities of solvent extracts of Oscillatoria sp. and the biotic activities of its derivatives, pyridine, acridine, fatty acids, and triazine were structurally described in detail. To understand the connotations with research gaps and provide some pertinent prospective suggestions for further research on cyanobacteria as potent sources of pharmaceutical utilities, attempts were documented. The compounds of Oscillatoria sp. are a potent source of secondary metabolites that inhibit the cancer cell lines, in vitro. It could be expected that by holistic exploitation, the natural Oscillatoria products, as the source of chemical varieties and comparatively more potent inhibitors, would be explored against pharmacological activities with the integument of SARs.
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- Ajit Kumar Bishoyi
- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to Be University, Bhubaneswar, 751003, Odisha, India
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to Be University, Bhubaneswar, 751003, Odisha, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to Be University, Bhubaneswar, 751003, Odisha, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to Be University, Bhubaneswar, 751003, Odisha, India
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to Be University, Bhubaneswar, 751003, Odisha, India
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to Be University, Bhubaneswar, 751003, Odisha, India
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- Central Research Laboratory, Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to Be University, Bhubaneswar, 751003, Odisha, India.
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Lansangan C, Khoobchandani M, Jain R, Rudensky S, Perry CC, Patil R. Designing Gold Nanoparticles for Precise Glioma Treatment: Challenges and Alternatives. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1153. [PMID: 38473623 DOI: 10.3390/ma17051153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a glioma and the most aggressive type of brain tumor with a dismal average survival time, despite the standard of care. One promising alternative therapy is boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), which is a noninvasive therapy for treating locally invasive malignant tumors, such as glioma. BNCT involves boron-10 isotope capturing neutrons to form boron-11, which then releases radiation directly into tumor cells with minimal damage to healthy tissues. This therapy lacks clinically approved targeted blood-brain-barrier-permeating delivery vehicles for the central nervous system (CNS) entry of therapeutic boron-10. Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) are selective and effective drug-delivery vehicles because of their desirable properties, facile synthesis, and biocompatibility. This review discusses biomedical/therapeutic applications of GNPs as a drug delivery vehicle, with an emphasis on their potential for carrying therapeutic drugs, imaging agents, and GBM-targeting antibodies/peptides for treating glioma. The constraints of GNP therapeutic efficacy and biosafety are discussed.
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- Cedric Lansangan
- Division of Cancer Science, Departments of Basic Sciences and Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University (LLU), 11175 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA
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- Division of Cancer Science, Departments of Basic Sciences and Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University (LLU), 11175 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, Miraj 416410, India
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- Division of Cancer Science, Departments of Basic Sciences and Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University (LLU), 11175 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA
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- Division of Biochemistry, Department of Basic Sciences, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University (LLU), 11175 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA
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- Division of Cancer Science, Departments of Basic Sciences and Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University (LLU), 11175 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA
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Dowbysz A, Samsonowicz M, Kukfisz B, Koperniak P. Recent Developments of Nano Flame Retardants for Unsaturated Polyester Resin. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:852. [PMID: 38399103 PMCID: PMC10890331 DOI: 10.3390/ma17040852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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For many years, efforts have been made to reduce the flammability of unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs), which are often used in the rail, shipbuilding, and construction industries. Without modification, they often fail to meet fire safety standards. Despite a rich history of flame retardants (FRs) applied to UPRs, researchers seek new solutions that will provide lower flammability and smoke density, as well as attaining a lower environmental impact from the composites. The objective of the study is to highlight the most important recent research on promising nano FRs in order to promote their further development. Mechanisms of action of several groups of nano FRs, such as clay-based, carbon-based, transition metal compounds, layered double hydroxides, polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes, and others, including bio-based, have been studied. Particular emphasis has been laid on nano FRs applied to UPRs, and their influences on thermal stability, flammability, and mechanical properties. Moreover, the environmental impact and toxicity of nano FRs have been discussed. Results have proved that nano FRs applied at low loadings may significantly improve thermal stability, with a simultaneous increase or only a slight decrease in mechanical properties. However, attention on related environmental issues has highlighted the necessity of carefully selecting novel nano FRs.
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- Adriana Dowbysz
- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska 45A Street, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland;
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska 45A Street, 15-351 Bialystok, Poland;
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- Institute of Safety Engineering, Fire University, Slowackiego Street 52/54, 01-629 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Lukasiewicz Research Network—Institute of Aviation, 110/114 Krakowska Avenue, 02-256 Warsaw, Poland;
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Mutalik C, Nivedita, Sneka C, Krisnawati DI, Yougbaré S, Hsu CC, Kuo TR. Zebrafish Insights into Nanomaterial Toxicity: A Focused Exploration on Metallic, Metal Oxide, Semiconductor, and Mixed-Metal Nanoparticles. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1926. [PMID: 38339204 PMCID: PMC10856345 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031926] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Nanomaterials are widely used in various fields, and ongoing research is focused on developing safe and sustainable nanomaterials. Using zebrafish as a model organism for studying the potentially toxic effects of nanomaterials highlights the importance of developing safe and sustainable nanomaterials. Studies conducted on nanomaterials and their toxicity and potential risks to human and environmental health are vital in biomedical sciences. In the present review, we discuss the potential toxicity of nanomaterials (inorganic and organic) and exposure risks based on size, shape, and concentration. The review further explores various types of nanomaterials and their impacts on zebrafish at different levels, indicating that exposure to nanomaterials can lead to developmental defects, changes in gene expressions, and various toxicities. The review also covers the importance of considering natural organic matter and chorion membranes in standardized nanotoxicity testing. While some nanomaterials are biologically compatible, metal and semiconductor nanomaterials that enter the water environment can increase toxicity to aquatic creatures and can potentially accumulate in the human body. Further investigations are necessary to assess the safety of nanomaterials and their impacts on the environment and human health.
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- Chinmaya Mutalik
- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (N.); (C.S.)
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- International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (N.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, Surabaya 60237, East Java, Indonesia;
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- Institut de Recherche en Sciences de La Santé/Direction Régionale du Centre Ouest (IRSS/DRCO), Nanoro BP 218, 11, Burkina Faso;
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Nanomedicine and Medical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
- International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan; (N.); (C.S.)
- Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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de Jesus RA, de Assis GC, Oliveira RJD, Costa JAS, da Silva CMP, Iqbal HM, Ferreira LFR. Metal/metal oxide nanoparticles: A revolution in the biosynthesis and medical applications. NANO-STRUCTURES & NANO-OBJECTS 2024; 37:101071. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoso.2023.101071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2024]
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Mollania H, Oloomi-Buygi M, Mollania N. Catalytic and anti-cancer properties of platinum, gold, silver, and bimetallic Au-Ag nanoparticles synthesized by Bacillus sp. bacteria. J Biotechnol 2024; 379:33-45. [PMID: 38049076 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2023.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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Metallic nanoparticles play a significant role in the catalysis of chemical processes, besides, bimetallic nanoparticles with abundant active sites can reduce metallic nanoparticles toxicity in addition to increasing their catalytic performances. In this work, the platinum, gold, and silver nanoparticles are bio-synthesized using a native bacterium (GFCr-4). Also, the Au-Ag and Au@Ag bimetallic nanoparticles with alloy and core-shell structures, respectively, are biologically synthesized. To improve the synthesis, the effects of various factors like pH, temperature, electron donor, and ionic liquids were investigated. The as-synthesized nanoparticles were characterized with different techniques. The microscope images and dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis confirm the uniform distribution of as-synthesized nanoparticles with average sizes of 25, 30, 47, 77, and 86 nm obtained for Ag, Au, Pt, Au-Ag alloy, and Au@Ag core-shell, respectively. The catalytic performances of as-synthesized nanoparticles were investigated. The Au-Ag alloy nanoparticles exhibit better catalytic performance than the as-synthesized metallic Au nanoparticles, according to the Gewald reaction. According to the photocatalytic study, the yield can be increased by up to 92% by using PtNPs in the presence of a green LED. Additionally, for the first time, PtNPs were utilized as an effective catalyst in a peroxyoxalate chemiluminescence (POCL) system in the presence of nuclear fast red (NFR) as a novel fluorophore. In addition, the results of the MTT (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) assay revealed that the synthesized eco-friendly nanoparticles have a low effect on the lethality of 3T3 normal cells whereas MCF-7 cancer cells were inhibited up to 77.3% after treatment by PtNPs nanoparticles.
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- Hamid Mollania
- Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Department of Electrical Engineering, Mashhad, Iran
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- Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Department of Electrical Engineering, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Hakim Sabzevari University, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Department of Biology, Sabzevar, Iran.
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Asghar N, Hussain A, Nguyen DA, Ali S, Hussain I, Junejo A, Ali A. Advancement in nanomaterials for environmental pollutants remediation: a systematic review on bibliometrics analysis, material types, synthesis pathways, and related mechanisms. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:26. [PMID: 38200605 PMCID: PMC10777661 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02151-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Environmental pollution is a major issue that requires effective solutions. Nanomaterials (NMs) have emerged as promising candidates for pollution remediation due to their unique properties. This review paper provides a systematic analysis of the potential of NMs for environmental pollution remediation compared to conventional techniques. It elaborates on several aspects, including conventional and advanced techniques for removing pollutants, classification of NMs (organic, inorganic, and composite base). The efficiency of NMs in remediation of pollutants depends on their dispersion and retention, with each type of NM having different advantages and disadvantages. Various synthesis pathways for NMs, including traditional synthesis (chemical and physical) and biological synthesis pathways, mechanisms of reaction for pollutants removal using NMs, such as adsorption, filtration, disinfection, photocatalysis, and oxidation, also are evaluated. Additionally, this review presents suggestions for future investigation strategies to improve the efficacy of NMs in environmental remediation. The research so far provides strong evidence that NMs could effectively remove contaminants and may be valuable assets for various industrial purposes. However, further research and development are necessary to fully realize this potential, such as exploring new synthesis pathways and improving the dispersion and retention of NMs in the environment. Furthermore, there is a need to compare the efficacy of different types of NMs for remediating specific pollutants. Overall, this review highlights the immense potential of NMs for mitigating environmental pollutants and calls for more research in this direction.
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- Nosheen Asghar
- Department of Global Smart City, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Botany, University of Baltistan, Skardu 16400, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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- Department of Global Smart City, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of Baltistan, Skardu 16400, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of Baltistan, Skardu 16400, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
- Department of Environmental Science, Quaid-i-Azam University of Islamabad, Islamabad, 15320, Pakistan
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- Department of Global Smart City, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of Baltistan, Skardu 16400, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
- Directorate of Quality Enhancement Cell, University of Baltistan, Skardu 16400, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
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Puri A, Mohite P, Maitra S, Subramaniyan V, Kumarasamy V, Uti DE, Sayed AA, El-Demerdash FM, Algahtani M, El-Kott AF, Shati AA, Albaik M, Abdel-Daim MM, Atangwho IJ. From nature to nanotechnology: The interplay of traditional medicine, green chemistry, and biogenic metallic phytonanoparticles in modern healthcare innovation and sustainability. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:116083. [PMID: 38163395 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.116083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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As we navigate the modern era, the intersection of time-honoured natural remedies and contemporary scientific approaches forms a burgeoning frontier in global healthcare. For generations, natural products have been foundational to health solutions, serving as the primary healthcare choice for 80% to 85% of the world's population. These herbal-based, nature-derived substances, significant across diverse geographies, necessitate a renewed emphasis on enhancing their quality, efficacy, and safety. In the current century, the advent of biogenic phytonanoparticles has emerged as an innovative therapeutic conduit, perfectly aligning with principles of environmental safety and scientific ingenuity. Utilizing green chemistry techniques, a spectrum of metallic nanoparticles including elements such as copper, silver, iron, zinc, and titanium oxide can be produced with attributes of non-toxicity, sustainability, and economic efficiency. Sophisticated herb-mediated processes yield an array of plant-originated nanomaterials, each demonstrating unique physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. These attributes herald new therapeutic potentials, encompassing antioxidants, anti-aging applications, and more. Modern technology further accelerates the synthesis of natural products within laboratory settings, providing an efficient alternative to conventional isolation methods. The collaboration between traditional wisdom and advanced methodologies now signals a new epoch in healthcare. Here, the augmentation of traditional medicine is realized through rigorous scientific examination. By intertwining ethical considerations, cutting-edge technology, and natural philosophy, the realms of biogenic phytonanoparticles and traditional medicine forge promising pathways for research, development, and healing. The narrative of this seamless integration marks an exciting evolution in healthcare, where the fusion of sustainability and innovation crafts a future filled with endless possibilities for human well-being. The research in the development of metallic nanoparticles is crucial for unlocking their potential in revolutionizing fields such as medicine, catalysis, and electronics, promising groundbreaking applications with enhanced efficiency and tailored functionalities in future technologies. This exploration is essential for harnessing the unique properties of metallic nanoparticles to address pressing challenges and advance innovations across diverse scientific and industrial domains.
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- Abhijeet Puri
- AETs St. John Institute of Pharmacy & Research, Palghar, Maharshtra 401404, India
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- AETs St. John Institute of Pharmacy & Research, Palghar, Maharshtra 401404, India.
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- Centre for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, India; Department of Science and Engineering, Novel Global Community and Educational Foundation, Hebasham, Australia
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- Pharmacology Unit, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia; Center for Transdisciplinary Research, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600077, India..
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- Department of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latif, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State, Nigeria.
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Laboratory & Blood Bank, Security Forces Hospital, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia; Department of Zoology, College of Science, Damounhour University, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, Preparatory Year Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, P.O. Box 6231, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia; Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
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Lan H, Jamil M, Ke G, Dong N. The role of nanoparticles and nanomaterials in cancer diagnosis and treatment: a comprehensive review. Am J Cancer Res 2023; 13:5751-5784. [PMID: 38187049 PMCID: PMC10767363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Cancer's pathological processes are complex and present several challenges for current chemotherapy methods. These challenges include cytotoxicity, multidrug resistance, the proliferation of cancer stem cells, and a lack of specificity. To address these issues, researchers have turned to nanomaterials, which possess distinct optical, magnetic, and electrical properties due to their size range of 1-100 nm. Nanomaterials have been engineered to improve cancer treatment by mitigating cytotoxicity, enhancing specificity, increasing drug payload capacity, and improving drug bioavailability. Despite a growing corpus of research on this subject, there has been limited progress in permitting nanodrugs for medical use. The advent of nanotechnology, particularly advances in intelligent nanomaterials, has transformed the field of cancer diagnosis and therapy. Nanoparticles' large surface area allows them to successfully encapsulate a large number of molecules. Nanoparticles can be functionalized with various bio-based substrates like RNA, DNA, aptamers, and antibodies, enhancing their theranostic capabilities. Biologically derived nanomaterials offer economical, easily producible, and less toxic alternatives to conventionally manufactured ones. This review offers a comprehensive overview of cancer theranostics methodologies, focusing on intelligent nanomaterials such as metal, polymeric, and carbon-based nanoparticles. I have also critically discussed their benefits and challenges in cancer therapy and diagnostics. Utilizing intelligent nanomaterials holds promise for advancing cancer theranostics, and improving tumor detection and treatment. Further research should optimize nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery and explore enhanced permeability, cytotoxicity, and retention effects.
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- Hongwen Lan
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan 430022, Hubei, China
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- PARC Arid Zone Research CenterDera Ismail Khan 29050, Pakistan
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan 430022, Hubei, China
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Sánchez-Cachero A, Jiménez-Moreno M, Fariñas NR, Martín-Doimeadios RCR. Critical evaluation of key parameters in single particle ICP-MS data processing for the correct determination of platinum nanoparticles in complex environmental and biological matrices. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:476. [PMID: 37993653 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-06032-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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There is an urgent need for the harmonization of critical parameters in single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (SP-ICP-MS) and they have been deeply studied and optimized in the present work using platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) as a representative case of study. Special attention has been paid to data processing in order to achieve an adequate discrimination between signals. Thus, a comparison between four different algorithms has been performed and the method for transport efficiency calculation has also been thorougly evaluated (finding the use of a well-characterized solution of the same targeted analyte (30 nm PtNPs) as adequate). The best results have been obtained after the application of a deconvolution approach for the data processing and using 5 ms as dwell time and 40,000 data points for data acquisition. Under the optimized conditions, a correct discrimination between NP events and background signal up to 100 or 750 ng L-1 of added ionic Pt was reached for 30 and 50 nm PtNPs, respectively. The suitability of the developed method for the characterization of PtNPs in relevant environmental (water samples) and biological (cell culture media) matrices has also been demonstrated.
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- Armando Sánchez-Cachero
- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, Environmental Sciences Institute (ICAM), University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avda. Carlos III s/n, 45071, Toledo, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, Environmental Sciences Institute (ICAM), University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avda. Carlos III s/n, 45071, Toledo, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, Environmental Sciences Institute (ICAM), University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avda. Carlos III s/n, 45071, Toledo, Spain
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, Environmental Sciences Institute (ICAM), University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avda. Carlos III s/n, 45071, Toledo, Spain.
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Radulescu DM, Surdu VA, Ficai A, Ficai D, Grumezescu AM, Andronescu E. Green Synthesis of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: A Review of the Principles and Biomedical Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15397. [PMID: 37895077 PMCID: PMC10607471 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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In recent years, interest in nanotechnology has increased exponentially due to enhanced progress and technological innovation. In tissue engineering, the development of metallic nanoparticles has been amplified, especially due to their antibacterial properties. Another important characteristic of metal NPs is that they enable high control over the features of the developed scaffolds (optimizing their mechanical strength and offering the controlled release of bioactive agents). Currently, the main concern related to the method of synthesis of metal oxide NPs is the environmental impact. The physical and chemical synthesis uses toxic agents that could generate hazards or exert carcinogenicity/environmental toxicity. Therefore, a greener, cleaner, and more reliable approach is needed. Green synthetic has come as a solution to counter the aforementioned limitations. Nowadays, green synthesis is preferred because it leads to the prevention/minimization of waste, the reduction of derivatives/pollution, and the use of non-toxic (safer) solvents. This method not only uses biomass sources as reducing agents for metal salts. The biomolecules also cover the synthesized NPs or act as in situ capping and reducing agents. Further, their involvement in the formation process reduces toxicity, prevents nanoparticle agglomeration, and improves the antimicrobial activity of the nanomaterial, leading to a possible synergistic effect. This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of the green synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, from the synthesis routes, selected solvents, and parameters to their latest application in the biomedical field.
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- Denisa-Maria Radulescu
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, Bucharest National Polytechnic University of Science and Technology, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.-M.R.); (V.-A.S.); (A.F.); (D.F.); (A.-M.G.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, Bucharest National Polytechnic University of Science and Technology, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.-M.R.); (V.-A.S.); (A.F.); (D.F.); (A.-M.G.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, Bucharest National Polytechnic University of Science and Technology, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.-M.R.); (V.-A.S.); (A.F.); (D.F.); (A.-M.G.)
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov 3, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, Bucharest National Polytechnic University of Science and Technology, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.-M.R.); (V.-A.S.); (A.F.); (D.F.); (A.-M.G.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, Bucharest National Polytechnic University of Science and Technology, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.-M.R.); (V.-A.S.); (A.F.); (D.F.); (A.-M.G.)
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov 3, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, Bucharest National Polytechnic University of Science and Technology, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (D.-M.R.); (V.-A.S.); (A.F.); (D.F.); (A.-M.G.)
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Escorcia-Díaz D, García-Mora S, Rendón-Castrillón L, Ramírez-Carmona M, Ocampo-López C. Advancements in Nanoparticle Deposition Techniques for Diverse Substrates: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2586. [PMID: 37764615 PMCID: PMC10537803 DOI: 10.3390/nano13182586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Nanoparticle deposition on various substrates has gained significant attention due to the potential applications of nanoparticles in various fields. This review paper comprehensively analyzes different nanoparticle deposition techniques on ceramic, polymeric, and metallic substrates. The deposition techniques covered include electron gun evaporation, physical vapor deposition, plasma enriched chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), electrochemical deposition, chemical vapor deposition, electrophoretic deposition, laser metal deposition, and atomic layer deposition (ALD), thermophoretic deposition, supercritical deposition, spin coating, and dip coating. Additionally, the sustainability aspects of these deposition techniques are discussed, along with their potential applications in anti-icing, antibacterial power, and filtration systems. Finally, the review explores the importance of deposition purities in achieving optimal nanomaterial performance. This comprehensive review aims to provide valuable insights into state-of-the-art techniques and applications in the field of nanomaterial deposition.
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- Daniel Escorcia-Díaz
- Nanotechnology Engineering Program, Centro de Estudios y de Investigación en Biotecnología (CIBIOT), Chemical Engineering Faculty, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín 050031, Colombia; (D.E.-D.); (S.G.-M.)
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- Nanotechnology Engineering Program, Centro de Estudios y de Investigación en Biotecnología (CIBIOT), Chemical Engineering Faculty, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín 050031, Colombia; (D.E.-D.); (S.G.-M.)
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Centro de Estudios y de Investigación en Biotecnología (CIBIOT), Chemical Engineering Faculty, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín 050031, Colombia; (L.R.-C.); (M.R.-C.)
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Centro de Estudios y de Investigación en Biotecnología (CIBIOT), Chemical Engineering Faculty, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín 050031, Colombia; (L.R.-C.); (M.R.-C.)
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Centro de Estudios y de Investigación en Biotecnología (CIBIOT), Chemical Engineering Faculty, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín 050031, Colombia; (L.R.-C.); (M.R.-C.)
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Bardi G, Boselli L, Pompa PP. Anti-inflammatory potential of platinum nanozymes: mechanisms and perspectives. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:14284-14300. [PMID: 37584343 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03016d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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Inflammation is a complex process of the body in response to pathogen infections or dysregulated metabolism, involving the recruitment and activation of immune system components. Repeated dangerous stimuli or uncontrolled immune effector mechanisms can result in tissue injury. Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) play key roles in physiological cell signaling as well as in the destruction of internalized pathogens. However, aberrant ROS production and release have deleterious effects on the surrounding environment, making ROS regulation a priority to reduce inflammation. Most of the current anti-inflammatory therapies rely on drugs that impair the release of pro-inflammatory mediators. Nevertheless, increasing the enzymatic activity to reduce ROS levels could be an alternative or complementary therapeutic approach to decrease inflammation. Nanozymes are nanomaterials with high catalytic activity that mimic natural enzymes, allowing biochemical reactions to take place. Such functional particles typically show different and regenerable oxidation states or catalytically reactive surfaces offering long-term activity and stability. In this scenario, platinum-based nanozymes (PtNZs) exhibit broad and efficient catalytic functionalities and can reduce inflammation mainly through ROS scavenging, e.g. by catalase and superoxide dismutase reactions. Dose-dependent biocompatibility and immune compatibility of PtNZs have been shown in different cells and tissues, both in vitro and in vivo. Size/shape/surface engineering of the nanozymes could also potentiate their efficacy to act at different sites and/or steps of the inflammation process, such as cytokine removal or specific targeting of activated leukocytes. In the present review, we analyze key inflammation triggering processes and the effects of platinum nanozymes under exemplificative inflammatory conditions. We further discuss potential platinum nanozyme design and improvements to modulate and expand their anti-inflammatory action.
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- Giuseppe Bardi
- Nanobiointeractions & Nanodiagnostics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy.
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- Nanobiointeractions & Nanodiagnostics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy.
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- Nanobiointeractions & Nanodiagnostics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego 30, 16163 Genova, Italy.
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Đurasović I, Štefanić G, Dražić G, Peter R, Klencsár Z, Marciuš M, Jurkin T, Ivanda M, Stichleutner S, Gotić M. Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Pt/SnO 2 for the Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol to 4-Aminophenol. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2481. [PMID: 37686989 PMCID: PMC10489642 DOI: 10.3390/nano13172481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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In this study, we present a new approach for the synthesis of Pt/SnO2 catalysts using microwave radiation. Pt(IV) and Sn(IV) inorganic precursors (H2PtCl6 and SnCl4) and ammonia were used, which allowed the controlled formation of platinum particles on the anisotropic SnO2 support. The synthesized Pt/SnO2 samples are mesoporous and exhibit a reversible physisorption isotherm of type IV. The XRD patterns confirmed the presence of platinum maxima in all Pt/SnO2 samples. The Williamson-Hall diagram showed SnO2 anisotropy with crystallite sizes of ~10 nm along the c-axis (< 00l >) and ~5 nm along the a-axis (< h00 >). SEM analysis revealed anisotropic, urchin-like SnO2 particles. XPS results indicated relatively low average oxidation states of platinum, close to Pt metal. 119Sn Mössbauer spectroscopy indicated electronic interactions between Pt and SnO2 particles. The synthesized samples were used for the catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP) in the presence of excess NaBH4. The catalytic activity of the Pt/SnO2 samples for the reduction of 4-NP to 4-AP was optimized by varying the synthesis parameters and Pt loading. The optimal platinum loading for the reduction of 4-NP to 4-AP on the anisotropic SnO2 support is 5 mol% with an apparent rate constant k = 0.59 × 10-2 s-1. The Pt/SnO2 sample showed exceptional reusability and retained an efficiency of 81.4% after ten cycles.
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- Izabela Đurasović
- Laboratory for Molecular Physics and Synthesis of New Materials, Division of Materials Physics, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička c. 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (I.Đ.); (G.Š.); (M.I.)
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- Laboratory for Molecular Physics and Synthesis of New Materials, Division of Materials Physics, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička c. 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (I.Đ.); (G.Š.); (M.I.)
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- National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, SI-1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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- Department of Physics, University of Rijeka, Radmile Matejčić 2, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia;
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- Nuclear Analysis and Radiography Department, Centre for Energy Research, 1121 Budapest, Hungary; (Z.K.); (S.S.)
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- Division of Materials Chemistry, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička c. 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Radiation Chemistry and Dosimetry Laboratory, Division of Materials Chemistry, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička c. 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Laboratory for Molecular Physics and Synthesis of New Materials, Division of Materials Physics, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička c. 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (I.Đ.); (G.Š.); (M.I.)
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- Nuclear Analysis and Radiography Department, Centre for Energy Research, 1121 Budapest, Hungary; (Z.K.); (S.S.)
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- Laboratory for Molecular Physics and Synthesis of New Materials, Division of Materials Physics, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička c. 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; (I.Đ.); (G.Š.); (M.I.)
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Babu B, Pawar S, Mittal A, Kolanthai E, Neal CJ, Coathup M, Seal S. Nanotechnology enabled radioprotectants to reduce space radiation-induced reactive oxidative species. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 15:e1896. [PMID: 37190884 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Interest in space exploration has seen substantial growth following recent launch and operation of modern space technologies. In particular, the possibility of travel beyond low earth orbit is seeing sustained support. However, future deep space travel requires addressing health concerns for crews under continuous, longer-term exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Among these challenges, radiation-induced health issues are a major concern. Their potential to induce chronic illness is further potentiated by the microgravity environment. While investigations into the physiological effects of space radiation are still under investigation, studies on model ionizing radiation conditions, in earth and micro-gravity conditions, can provide needed insight into relevant processes. Substantial formation of high, sustained reactive oxygen species (ROS) evolution during radiation exposure is a clear threat to physiological health of space travelers, producing indirect damage to various cell structures and requiring therapeutic address. Radioprotection toward the skeletal system components is essential to astronaut health, due to the high radio-absorption cross-section of bone mineral and local hematopoiesis. Nanotechnology can potentially function as radioprotectant and radiomitigating agents toward ROS and direct radiation damage. Nanoparticle compositions such as gold, silver, platinum, carbon-based materials, silica, transition metal dichalcogenides, and ceria have all shown potential as viable radioprotectants to mitigate space radiation effects with nanoceria further showing the ability to protect genetic material from oxidative damage in several studies. As research into space radiation-induced health problems develops, this review intends to provide insights into the nanomaterial design to ameliorate pathological effects from ionizing radiation exposure. This article is categorized under: Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Cells at the Nanoscale Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Oncologic Disease.
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- Balaashwin Babu
- Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
- Nanoscience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
- College of Medicine, Nanoscience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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Cheng Q, Liu G, Yin X. Facile construction of drugs loaded lipid-coated calcium carbonate as a promising pH-Dependent drug delivery system for thyroid cancer treatment. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18413. [PMID: 37809709 PMCID: PMC10558296 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18413] [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: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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To develop innovative drug delivery carriers for controllable release and cancer-targeted delivery of therapeutic agents to accomplish efficient cancer chemotherapy. Herein we effectively fabricated CaCO3 primarily loaded biotin (BT) and directly the self-assembly of oxaliplatin (Pt (IV)) prodrugs form in liposomes. The acquired BT-Pt (IV)@PEG/CaCO3 with outstanding biological stability displays rapid pH-mediated degradations, thus allowing the effective pH-responsive delivery of BT. In vitro, anticancer assays proved that BT-Pt (IV)@PEG/CaCO3 effectively kills the thyroid cancer cells (B-CPAP and FTC-133). The biochemical staining assays investigated the morphological changes of thyroid cancer after treatment with nanoparticles. The DNA fragmentation of the cells was assessed by utilizing the comet assay. BT-Pt (IV)@PEG/CaCO3 increased ROS levels and caused mitochondrial membrane potential and DNA damage, which resulted in apoptosis. Due to its versatile drug-loading capability, this research demonstrates that CaCO3 liposomal formulation is a biocompatible and reliable substrate for establishing pH-mediated drug delivery methods and promising for possible therapeutic application.
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- Qianqian Cheng
- Department of Medicine, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, and Institute, Shenyang-110042, China
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- Department of Medicine, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, and Institute, Shenyang-110042, China
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- Department of Medicine, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital, and Institute, Shenyang-110042, China
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Yerpude ST, Potbhare AK, Bhilkar P, Rai AR, Singh RP, Abdala AA, Adhikari R, Sharma R, Chaudhary RG. Biomedical,clinical and environmental applications of platinum-based nanohybrids: An updated review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116148. [PMID: 37211181 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Platinum nanoparticles (Pt NPs) have numerous applications in various sectors, including pharmacology, nanomedicine, cancer therapy, radiotherapy, biotechnology and environment mitigation like removal of toxic metals from wastewater, photocatalytic degradation of toxic compounds, adsorption, and water splitting. The multifaceted applications of Pt NPs because of their ultra-fine structures, large surface area, tuned porosity, coordination-binding, and excellent physiochemical properties. The various types of nanohybrids (NHs) of Pt NPs can be fabricated by doping with different metal/metal oxide/polymer-based materials. There are several methods to synthesize platinum-based NHs, but biological processes are admirable because of green, economical, sustainable, and non-toxic. Due to the robust physicochemical and biological characteristics of platinum NPs, they are widely employed as nanocatalyst, antioxidant, antipathogenic, and anticancer agents. Indeed, Pt-based NHs are the subject of keen interest and substantial research area for biomedical and clinical applications. Hence, this review systematically studies antimicrobial, biological, and environmental applications of platinum and platinum-based NHs, predominantly for treating cancer and photo-thermal therapy. Applications of Pt NPs in nanomedicine and nano-diagnosis are also highlighted. Pt NPs-related nanotoxicity and the potential and opportunity for future nano-therapeutics based on Pt NPs are also discussed.
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- Sachin T Yerpude
- Post Graduate Department of Microbiology, Seth Kesarimal Porwal College of Arts and Science and Commerce, Kamptee, 441001, India.
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- Post Graduate Department of Chemistry, Seth Kesarimal Porwal College of Arts and Science and Commerce, Kamptee, 441001, India.
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- Post Graduate Department of Chemistry, Seth Kesarimal Porwal College of Arts and Science and Commerce, Kamptee, 441001, India.
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- Post Graduate Department of Microbiology, Seth Kesarimal Porwal College of Arts and Science and Commerce, Kamptee, 441001, India.
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- Department of Research & Development, Azoth Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Noida, 201306, India.
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- Chemical Engineering Program, Texas A and M University at Qatar POB, 23784, Doha, Qatar.
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- Central Department of Chemistry and Research Centre for Applied Science and Technology (RECAST), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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- Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
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- Post Graduate Department of Chemistry, Seth Kesarimal Porwal College of Arts and Science and Commerce, Kamptee, 441001, India.
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Pelinescu D, Anastasescu M, Bratan V, Maraloiu VA, Negrila C, Mitrea D, Calderon-Moreno J, Preda S, Gîfu IC, Stan A, Ionescu R, Stoica I, Anastasescu C, Zaharescu M, Balint I. Antibacterial Activity of PVA Hydrogels Embedding Oxide Nanostructures Sensitized by Noble Metals and Ruthenium Dye. Gels 2023; 9:650. [PMID: 37623105 PMCID: PMC10454060 DOI: 10.3390/gels9080650] [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: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Nanostructured oxides (SiO2, TiO2) were synthesized using the sol-gel method and modified with noble metal nanoparticles (Pt, Au) and ruthenium dye to enhance light harvesting and promote the photogeneration of reactive oxygen species, namely singlet oxygen (1O2) and hydroxyl radical (•OH). The resulting nanostructures were embedded in a transparent polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel. Morphological and structural characterization of the bare and modified oxides was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), UV-Vis spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Additionally, electrokinetic potential measurements were conducted. Crystallinity data and elemental analysis of the investigated systems were obtained through X-ray diffraction and X-ray fluorescence analyses, while the chemical state of the elements was determined using XPS. The engineered materials, both as simple powders and embedded in the hydrogel, were evaluated for their ability to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) under visible and simulated solar light irradiation to establish a correlation with their antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. The generation of singlet oxygen (1O2) by the samples under visible light exposure can be of significant importance for their potential use in biomedical applications.
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- Diana Pelinescu
- Faculty of Biology, Intrarea Portocalilor 1–3, Sector 5, 060101 Bucharest, Romania; (D.P.); (I.S.)
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.A.); (V.B.); (D.M.); (M.Z.); (I.B.)
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.A.); (V.B.); (D.M.); (M.Z.); (I.B.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 405A Atomistilor St., 077125 Magurele, Ilfov, Romania; (V.-A.M.); (C.N.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 405A Atomistilor St., 077125 Magurele, Ilfov, Romania; (V.-A.M.); (C.N.)
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.A.); (V.B.); (D.M.); (M.Z.); (I.B.)
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.A.); (V.B.); (D.M.); (M.Z.); (I.B.)
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.A.); (V.B.); (D.M.); (M.Z.); (I.B.)
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- National Institute for Research and Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Techir Cosmetics SRL, Plantelor Str., 907015 Agigea, Romania;
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- Faculty of Biology, Intrarea Portocalilor 1–3, Sector 5, 060101 Bucharest, Romania; (D.P.); (I.S.)
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- Faculty of Biology, Intrarea Portocalilor 1–3, Sector 5, 060101 Bucharest, Romania; (D.P.); (I.S.)
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.A.); (V.B.); (D.M.); (M.Z.); (I.B.)
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.A.); (V.B.); (D.M.); (M.Z.); (I.B.)
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- “Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.A.); (V.B.); (D.M.); (M.Z.); (I.B.)
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GONZÁLEZ-FLORES D, ESPINO J, PARIENTE JA. Antioxidant potential of nanomaterials. Turk J Biol 2023; 47:218-235. [PMID: 38152621 PMCID: PMC10751091 DOI: 10.55730/1300-0152.2658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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Background/aim The novel field of nanomaterials allows infinite possibilities in order to create antioxidant therapies. The present review is aimed to describe the state of art concerning on nanomaterials and their effects on reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. A wide range of nanoparticles has been designed for this purpose, and each one possesses some particular characteristics which allow these significant antioxidant results. Several in vivo and in vitro works state the ability of these nanoparticles to mimic the redox systems of the cells, and thus, the potential role of nanoparticles as antioxidant treatment for several diseases. Materials and methods This paper was written after a review of the articles published on the field, using the "PubMed" and "Research Gate" databases. Results The main types of nanoparticles are listed and explained below, offering a global vision of the field with great interest for research. Antitumor chemo- and radiotherapies have been found to improve efficacy by enhancing the selectivity of cytocidal effects and minimizing systemic adverse effects when such materials are used. Furthermore, catalytic nanomaterials can execute energy-free antioxidant cycles that scavenge the most harmful reactive oxygen species via SOD- and catalase-like activities. Conclusion This unique method is projected to result in significant gains in the long run. However, due to a lack of understanding of potential adverse body reactions to these novel strategies, caution must be exercised. Analyzing the biocompatibility of these nanomaterials carefully, particularly in terms of biokinetics and the problems that could arise from long-term retention of nonbiodegradable inorganic nanomaterials, is required.
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- David GONZÁLEZ-FLORES
- Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology and Zoology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Extremadura, Badajoz,
Spain
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Extremadura, Badajoz,
Spain
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Extremadura, Badajoz,
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Wiecka Z, Cota I, Tylkowski B, Regel-Rosocka M. Recovery of platinum group metals from spent automotive converters and their conversion into efficient recyclable nanocatalysts. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:90168-90179. [PMID: 36517612 PMCID: PMC10439850 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24593-2] [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: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The study reported in this article has shown for the first time that strongly acidic solutions (pH < 0.5) obtained after hydrometallurgical treatment of spent automotive converters (SAC) may be valuable secondary sources of platinum group metal (PGM) nanoparticles (NPs). The PGM precipitation strongly depended on the solution pH; the yield of the precipitated PGM NPs increased considerably from 40% to almost 100% when the pH was adjusted to 7-8. To improve the NPs stability, commercial TiO2 was used as support to obtain efficient recyclable PGM@TiO2 catalysts. The size of the PGM NPs was smaller than 5 nm, while the diameter of the supported particles varied from 10 to 50 nm. The size and dispersion of PGM NPs on the support strongly depended on the pH of the medium: at pH < 0.5, the Pt and Pd NPs were significantly smaller than the NPs obtained at pH 7-8. Also, in the case of Pt@TiO2 and Rh@TiO2, the NPs were well dispersed on the support in contrast to the large agglomerates of Pd@TiO2. The PGM@TiO2 showed catalytic properties in the reduction of 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol, particularly, at pH above 11. The highest conversion of 98% was obtained with 1% Pd@TiO2 at pH 14 after only 15 min. The catalyst was easily separated from the reaction mixture and reused in 7 consecutive cycles without significant loss of activity. The PGM@TiO2 synthesized from the real solution showed a similar catalytic activity (70% conversion at pH 14) as that obtained from model solution.
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- Zuzanna Wiecka
- Poznan University of Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, ul. Berdychowo 4, 60-965, Poznań, Poland
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- Eurecat, Chemical Technology Unit, Carrer de Marcel-lí Domingo, 43007, Tarragona, Spain
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- Eurecat, Chemical Technology Unit, Carrer de Marcel-lí Domingo, 43007, Tarragona, Spain
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- Poznan University of Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, ul. Berdychowo 4, 60-965, Poznań, Poland.
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Algethami JS, Amna T, S Alqarni L, Alshahrani AA, Alhamami MAM, Seliem AF, Al-Dhuwayin BHA, Hassan MS. Production of Ceramics/Metal Oxide Nanofibers via Electrospinning: New Insights into the Photocatalytic and Bactericidal Mechanisms. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5148. [PMID: 37512422 PMCID: PMC10386518 DOI: 10.3390/ma16145148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Environmental pollution is steadily rising and is having a negative influence on all living things, especially human beings. The advancement of nanoscience in recent decades has provided potential to address this issue. Functional metal oxide nanoparticles/nanofibers have been having a pull-on effect in the biological and environmental domains of nanobiotechnology. Current work, for the first time, is focusing on the electrospinning production of Zr0.5Sn0.5TiO3/SnO2 ceramic nanofibers that may be utilized to battle lethal infections swiftly and inexpensively. By using characterizations like XRD, FT-IR, FESEM, TEM, PL, and UV-Vis-DRS, the composition, structure, morphology, and optical absorption of samples were determined. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) approach was used to investigate the antibacterial activity. Notably, this research indicated that nanofibers exert antibacterial action against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria with a MIC of 25 µg/mL. Furthermore, negatively charged E. coli was drawn to positively charged metal ions of Zr0.5Sn0.5TiO3/SnO2, which showed a robust inhibitory effect against E. coli. It was interesting to discover that, compared to pure TiO2, Zr0.5Sn0.5TiO3/SnO2 nanofibers revealed increased photocatalytic activity and exceptional cyclability to the photodegradation of Rhodamine B. The composite completely degrades dye in 30 min with 100% efficacy and excellent (97%) reusability. The synergetic effects of Zr0.5Sn0.5TiO3 and SnO2 may be responsible for increased photocatalytic and bactericidal activity.
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- Jari S Algethami
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Arts, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
- Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED), Advanced Materials and Nano-Research Centre, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Al-Baha University, Albaha 65799, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Baha University, Albaha 65799, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Arts, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Arts, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Arts, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Baha University, Albaha 65799, Saudi Arabia
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Moetasam Zorab M, Mohammadjani N, Ashengroph M, Alavi M. Biosynthesis of Quantum Dots and Their Therapeutic Applications in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer and SARS-CoV-2. Adv Pharm Bull 2023; 13:411-422. [PMID: 37646053 PMCID: PMC10460808 DOI: 10.34172/apb.2023.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor materials that range from 2 nm to 10 nm. These nanomaterials (NMs) are smaller and have more unique properties compared to conventional nanoparticles (NPs). One of the unique properties of QDs is their special optoelectronic properties, making it possible to apply these NMs in bioimaging. Different size and shape QDs, which are used in various fields such as bioimaging, biosensing, cancer therapy, and drug delivery, have so far been produced by chemical methods. However, chemical synthesis provides expensive routes and causes serious environmental and health issues. Therefore, various biological systems such as bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, and plants are considered as potent eco-friendly green nanofactories for the biosynthesis of QDs, which are both economic and environmentally safe. The review aims to provide a descriptive overview of the various microbial agents for the synthesis of QDs and their biomedical applications for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and SARS-CoV-2.
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran
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Uthappa UT, Suneetha M, Ajeya KV, Ji SM. Hyaluronic Acid Modified Metal Nanoparticles and Their Derived Substituents for Cancer Therapy: A Review. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1713. [PMID: 37376161 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15061713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The use of metal nanoparticles (M-NPs) in cancer therapy has gained significant consideration owing to their exceptional physical and chemical features. However, due to the limitations, such as specificity and toxicity towards healthy cells, their application in clinical translations has been restricted. Hyaluronic acid (HA), a biocompatible and biodegradable polysaccharide, has been extensively used as a targeting moiety, due to its ability to selectively bind to the CD44 receptors overexpressed on cancer cells. The HA-modified M-NPs have demonstrated promising results in improving specificity and efficacy in cancer therapy. This review discusses the significance of nanotechnology, the state of cancers, and the functions of HA-modified M-NPs, and other substituents in cancer therapy applications. Additionally, the role of various types of selected noble and non-noble M-NPs used in cancer therapy are described, along with the mechanisms involved in cancer targeting. Additionally, the purpose of HA, its sources and production processes, as well as its chemical and biological properties are described. In-depth explanations are provided about the contemporary applications of HA-modified noble and non-noble M-NPs and other substituents in cancer therapy. Furthermore, potential obstacles in optimizing HA-modified M-NPs, in terms of clinical translations, are discussed, followed by a conclusion and future prospects.
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- Uluvangada Thammaiah Uthappa
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
- Department of Bioengineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 602105, India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environment and Energy Engineering, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-Ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Jayakodi S, Senthilnathan R, Swaminathan A, Shanmugam VK, Shanmugam RK, Krishnan A, Ponnusamy VK, Tsai PC, Lin YC, Chen YH. Bio-inspired nanoparticles mediated from plant extract biomolecules and their therapeutic application in cardiovascular diseases: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125025. [PMID: 37245774 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125025] [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: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) have gained recognition for diagnosis, drug delivery, and therapy in fatal diseases. This review focuses on the benefits of green synthesis of bioinspired NPs using various plant extract (containing various biomolecules such as sugars, proteins, and other phytochemical compounds) and their therapeutic application in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Multiple factors including inflammation, mitochondrial and cardiomyocyte mutations, endothelial cell apoptosis, and administration of non-cardiac drugs, can trigger the cause of cardiac disorders. Furthermore, the interruption of reactive oxygen species (ROS) synchronization from mitochondria causes oxidative stress in the cardiac system, leading to chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction. NPs can decrease the interaction with biomolecules and prevent the incitement of ROS. Understanding this mechanism can pave the way for using green synthesized elemental NPs to reduce the risk of CVD. This review delivers information on the different methods, classifications, mechanisms and benefits of using NPs, as well as the formation and progression of CVDs and their effects on the body.
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- Santhoshkumar Jayakodi
- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105, India
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- Global Business School for Health, University College London, Gower St, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
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- Clinical Virology, Manipal Institute of Virology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600077, India
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105, India.
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- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU), Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan; Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital (KMUH), Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan; Center for Emerging Contaminants Research, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan.
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- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU), Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan
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- Center for Emerging Contaminants Research, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan; Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
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Britto S, Parlett CM, Bartlett S, Elliott JD, Ignatyev K, Schroeder SLM. Intermediates during the Nucleation of Platinum Nanoparticles by a Reaction with Ethylene Glycol: Operando X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy Studies with a Microfluidic Cell. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, NANOMATERIALS AND INTERFACES 2023; 127:8631-8639. [PMID: 37197382 PMCID: PMC10184164 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.2c08749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Using operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy in a continuous-flow microfluidic cell, we have investigated the nucleation of platinum nanoparticles from aqueous hexachloroplatinate solution in the presence of the reducing agent ethylene glycol. By adjusting flow rates in the microfluidic channel, we resolved the temporal evolution of the reaction system in the first few seconds, generating the time profiles for speciation, ligand exchange, and reduction of Pt. Detailed analysis of the X-ray absorption near-edge structure and extended X-ray absorption fine structure spectra with multivariate data analysis shows that at least two reaction intermediates are involved in the transformation of the precursor H2PtCl6 to metallic platinum nanoparticles, including the formation of clusters with Pt-Pt bonding before complete reduction to Pt nanoparticles.
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- Sylvia Britto
- Diamond
Light Source Ltd, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE, U.K.
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A. Parlett
- Diamond
Light Source Ltd, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE, U.K.
- Diamond
Light Source, The University of Manchester
at Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE, U.K.
- Department
of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
- Rutherford
Appleton Laboratory, UK Catalysis Hub, Research
Complex at Harwell, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0FA, U.K.
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- Diamond
Light Source Ltd, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE, U.K.
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- Diamond
Light Source Ltd, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE, U.K.
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- Diamond
Light Source Ltd, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE, U.K.
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- Diamond
Light Source Ltd, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE, U.K.
- School
of Chemical and Process Engineering, University
of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, U.K.
- Rutherford
Appleton Laboratory, ESPRC Future Continuous
Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation (CMAC) Hub, Research Complex
at Harwell, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0FA, U.K.
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Khan B, Abdullah S, Khan S. Current Progress in Conductive Hydrogels and Their Applications in Wearable Bioelectronics and Therapeutics. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:mi14051005. [PMID: 37241628 DOI: 10.3390/mi14051005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Wearable bioelectronics and therapeutics are a rapidly evolving area of research, with researchers exploring new materials that offer greater flexibility and sophistication. Conductive hydrogels have emerged as a promising material due to their tunable electrical properties, flexible mechanical properties, high elasticity, stretchability, excellent biocompatibility, and responsiveness to stimuli. This review presents an overview of recent breakthroughs in conductive hydrogels, including their materials, classification, and applications. By providing a comprehensive review of current research, this paper aims to equip researchers with a deeper understanding of conductive hydrogels and inspire new design approaches for various healthcare applications.
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- Bangul Khan
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Innovation, Design and Engineering, Division of Intelligent Future Technologies, Mälardalen University, P.O. Box 883, 721 26 Västerås, Sweden
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- Center for Eye & Vision Research, 17W Science Park, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Demishkevich E, Zyubin A, Seteikin A, Samusev I, Park I, Hwangbo CK, Choi EH, Lee GJ. Synthesis Methods and Optical Sensing Applications of Plasmonic Metal Nanoparticles Made from Rhodium, Platinum, Gold, or Silver. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:3342. [PMID: 37176223 PMCID: PMC10180225 DOI: 10.3390/ma16093342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The purpose of this paper is to provide an in-depth review of plasmonic metal nanoparticles made from rhodium, platinum, gold, or silver. We describe fundamental concepts, synthesis methods, and optical sensing applications of these nanoparticles. Plasmonic metal nanoparticles have received a lot of interest due to various applications, such as optical sensors, single-molecule detection, single-cell detection, pathogen detection, environmental contaminant monitoring, cancer diagnostics, biomedicine, and food and health safety monitoring. They provide a promising platform for highly sensitive detection of various analytes. Due to strongly localized optical fields in the hot-spot region near metal nanoparticles, they have the potential for plasmon-enhanced optical sensing applications, including metal-enhanced fluorescence (MEF), surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), and biomedical imaging. We explain the plasmonic enhancement through electromagnetic theory and confirm it with finite-difference time-domain numerical simulations. Moreover, we examine how the localized surface plasmon resonance effects of gold and silver nanoparticles have been utilized for the detection and biosensing of various analytes. Specifically, we discuss the syntheses and applications of rhodium and platinum nanoparticles for the UV plasmonics such as UV-MEF and UV-SERS. Finally, we provide an overview of chemical, physical, and green methods for synthesizing these nanoparticles. We hope that this paper will promote further interest in the optical sensing applications of plasmonic metal nanoparticles in the UV and visible ranges.
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- Elizaveta Demishkevich
- Research and Educational Center, Fundamental and Applied Photonics, Nanophotonics, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, 236016 Kaliningrad, Russia
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- Research and Educational Center, Fundamental and Applied Photonics, Nanophotonics, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, 236016 Kaliningrad, Russia
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- Research and Educational Center, Fundamental and Applied Photonics, Nanophotonics, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, 236016 Kaliningrad, Russia
- Department of Physics, Amur State University, 675021 Blagoveshchensk, Russia
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- Research and Educational Center, Fundamental and Applied Photonics, Nanophotonics, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, 236016 Kaliningrad, Russia
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- Department of Physics, University of Seoul, Seoul 02504, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
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Mustapha T, Ithnin NR, Othman H, Abu Hasan Z’I, Misni N. Bio-Fabrication of Silver Nanoparticles Using Citrus aurantifolia Fruit Peel Extract (CAFPE) and the Role of Plant Extract in the Synthesis. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1648. [PMID: 37111871 PMCID: PMC10143145 DOI: 10.3390/plants12081648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The green synthesis of silver nanoparticles has been proposed as an eco-friendly and cost-effective substitute for chemical and physical methods. The aim of this study was to synthesize and characterize silver nanoparticles using the peel extract of Citrus aurantifolia fruit, and to determine the possible phytochemical constituents' presence in the plant extracts that might be responsible for the synthesis. Citrus aurantifolia fruit peel extraction was followed by phytochemical studies of secondary metabolites, FTIR analysis confirmation of functional groups, and GC-MS analysis. Silver nanoparticles were synthesized through bio-reduction of silver ions (Ag+) to silver nanoparticles using CAFPE and characterized using UV-Vis spectroscopy, HR-TEM, FESEM, EDX, XRD, DLS, and FTIR. The presence of plant secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, phenols, terpenoids, and steroids was detected. The FTIR analysis of the extract revealed the presence of functional groups like hydroxyl, carboxyl, carbonyl, amine, and phenyl, whereas the GC-MS analysis indicated presence of chemical compounds such as 1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic acid, Fumaric acid, nonyl pentadecyl, and 4-Methyl-2-trimethylsilyloxy-acetophenone, etc., with similar functional groups. The synthesized silver nanoparticle (AgNP) has displayed the characteristics of a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) band peak from 360-405 nm. High resolution transmission electron microscope (HR-TEM) and field emission scan electron microscope (FESEM) confirm polydisperse, spherical shaped, and smooth surface nanoparticles with an average size of 24.023 nm. Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis further revealed that silver is the most abundant element found in the micrograph of the nanoparticles, and FTIR analysis further confirmed the presence of different functional groups in the surface of the nanoparticle. The XRD analysis also confirmed that the nanoparticles synthesized are crystalline in nature. Based on the findings of this study, it is understood that the variety of natural compounds that are present in plant extracts of Citrus aurantifolia fruit peel can act as both reducing and stabilizing agents for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles. It is, therefore, concluded that Citrus aurantifolia peel extract can be potentially used for the large production of silver nanoparticles for several applications.
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- Tijjani Mustapha
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Yobe State University, Damaturu P.M.B 1144, Yobe State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bandar Baru Bangi, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai 71800, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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Younas M, Rasool MH, Khurshid M, Khan A, Nawaz MZ, Ahmad I, Lakhan MN. Moringa oleifera leaf extract mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their antibacterial effect against selected gram-negative strains. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2023.104605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The effect of a gas atmosphere on the formation of colloidal platinum nanoparticles in liquid phase synthesis. Colloid Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s00396-023-05077-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Shellaiah M, Sun KW. Review on Carbon Dot-Based Fluorescent Detection of Biothiols. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:335. [PMID: 36979547 PMCID: PMC10046571 DOI: 10.3390/bios13030335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Biothiols, such as cysteine (Cys), homocysteine (Hcy), and glutathione (GSH), play a vital role in gene expression, maintaining redox homeostasis, reducing damages caused by free radicals/toxins, etc. Likewise, abnormal levels of biothiols can lead to severe diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), neurotoxicity, hair depigmentation, liver/skin damage, etc. To quantify the biothiols in a biological system, numerous low-toxic probes, such as fluorescent quantum dots, emissive organic probes, composited nanomaterials, etc., have been reported with real-time applications. Among these fluorescent probes, carbon-dots (CDs) have become attractive for biothiols quantification because of advantages of easy synthesis, nano-size, crystalline properties, low-toxicity, and real-time applicability. A CDs-based biothiols assay can be achieved by fluorescent "Turn-On" and "Turn-Off" responses via direct binding, metal complex-mediated detection, composite enhanced interaction, reaction-based reports, and so forth. To date, the availability of a review focused on fluorescent CDs-based biothiols detection with information on recent trends, mechanistic aspects, linear ranges, LODs, and real applications is lacking, which allows us to deliver this comprehensive review. This review delivers valuable information on reported carbon-dots-based biothiols assays, the underlying mechanism, their applications, probe/CDs selection, sensory requirement, merits, limitations, and future scopes.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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Lu K, Zhu XY, Li Y, Gu N. Progress in the preparation of Prussian blue-based nanomaterials for biomedical applications. J Mater Chem B 2023. [PMID: 36748242 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02617a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Prussian blue (PB) is composed of the coordination network of Fe2+-CN-Fe3+ mixed valence state as a classic metal complex, which includes a C atom and Fe2+ (low spin), N atom and Fe3+ (high spin). PB and its analogues (PBA) have excellent biosafety, good magnetic properties, outstanding photothermal properties and the ability to mimic enzymatic behaviors due to their stable structure, tunable size, controllable morphology, abundant modification methods and excellent physicochemical properties. They have received increasing research interest and have shown promising applications in the biomedical field. Here, progress in the preparation of PB-based nanomaterials for biomedical applications is summarized and discussed. The preparation strategies, traditional synthesis and emerging preparation methods of PB are summarized systematically in this review. The design and preparation of PBA, PB(PBA)-based hollow structures and PB(PBA)-based composites are also included. While introducing the preparation status, some PB-based nanomaterials that have performed well in specific biomedical fields are emphasized. More importantly, the key factors and future development of PB for the clinical translation as multifunctional nanomaterials are also discussed. This review provides a reference for the design and biomedical application of PB-based nanomaterials.
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- Kun Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China. .,Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, P. R. China
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Biological Use of Nanostructured Silica-Based Materials Functionalized with Metallodrugs: The Spanish Perspective. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032332. [PMID: 36768659 PMCID: PMC9917151 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Since the pioneering work of Vallet-Regí's group on the design and synthesis of mesoporous silica-based materials with therapeutic applications, during the last 15 years, the potential use of mesoporous silica nanostructured materials as drug delivery vehicles has been extensively explored. The versatility of these materials allows the design of a wide variety of platforms that can incorporate numerous agents of interest (fluorophores, proteins, drugs, etc.) in a single scaffold. However, the use of these systems loaded with metallodrugs as cytotoxic agents against different diseases and with distinct therapeutic targets has been studied to a much lesser extent. This review will focus on the work carried out in this field, highlighting both the pioneering and recent contributions of Spanish groups that have synthesized a wide variety of systems based on titanium, tin, ruthenium, copper and silver complexes supported onto nanostructured silica. In addition, this article will also discuss the importance of the structural features of the systems for evaluating and modulating their therapeutic properties. Finally, the most interesting results obtained in the study of the potential therapeutic application of these metallodrug-functionalized silica-based materials against cancer and bacteria will be described, paying special attention to preclinical trials in vivo.
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Migliaccio V, Blal N, De Girolamo M, Mastronardi V, Catalano F, Di Gregorio I, Lionetti L, Pompa PP, Guarnieri D. Inter-Organelle Contact Sites Mediate the Intracellular Antioxidant Activity of Platinum Nanozymes: A New Perspective on Cell-Nanoparticle Interaction and Signaling. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:3882-3893. [PMID: 36629473 PMCID: PMC9880958 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The catalytic and antioxidant properties of platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) make them promising candidates for several applications in nanomedicine. However, an open issue, still shared among most nanomaterials, is the understanding on how internalized PtNPs, which are confined within endo-lysosomal compartments, can exert their activities. To address this problem, here we study the protective effect of 5 nm PtNPs on a human hepatic (HepG2) cell line exposed to dichlorodiphenylethylene (DDE) as a model of oxidative stress. Our results indicate that PtNPs are very efficient to reduce DDE-induced damage in HepG2 cells, in an extent that depends on DDE dose. PtNPs can contrast the unbalance of mitochondrial dynamics induced by DDE and increase the expression of the SOD2 mitochondrial enzyme that recovers cells from oxidative stress. Interestingly, in cells treated with PtNPs─alone or in combination with DDE─mitochondria form contact sites with a rough endoplasmic reticulum and endo-lysosomes containing nanoparticles. These findings indicate that the protective capability of PtNPs, through their intrinsic antioxidant properties and modulating mitochondrial functionality, is mediated by an inter-organelle crosstalk. This study sheds new light about the protective action mechanisms of PtNPs and discloses a novel nano-biointeraction mechanism at the intracellular level, modulated by inter-organelle communication and signaling.
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- Vincenzo Migliaccio
- Dipartimento
di Chimica e Biologia “Adolfo Zambelli”, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Fisciano, Salerno 84084, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica e Biologia “Adolfo Zambelli”, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Fisciano, Salerno 84084, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica e Biologia “Adolfo Zambelli”, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Fisciano, Salerno 84084, Italy
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- Nanobiointeractions
& Nanodiagnostics, Istituto Italiano
di Tecnologia (IIT), Via Morego 30, Genova 16163, Italy
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- Electron
Microscopy Facility, Istituto Italiano di
Tecnologia (IIT), Via Morego 30, Genova 16163, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica e Biologia “Adolfo Zambelli”, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Fisciano, Salerno 84084, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica e Biologia “Adolfo Zambelli”, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Fisciano, Salerno 84084, Italy
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- Nanobiointeractions
& Nanodiagnostics, Istituto Italiano
di Tecnologia (IIT), Via Morego 30, Genova 16163, Italy
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- Dipartimento
di Chimica e Biologia “Adolfo Zambelli”, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Fisciano, Salerno 84084, Italy
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