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Moffa S, Carradori S, Melfi F, Fontana A, Ciulla M, Di Profio P, Aschi M, Wolicki RD, Pilato S, Siani G. Fine-tuning of membrane permeability by reversible photoisomerization of aryl-azo derivatives of thymol embedded in lipid nanoparticles. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 241:114043. [PMID: 38901266 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.114043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
Abstract
Responsiveness of liposomes to external stimuli, such as light, should allow a precise spatial and temporal control of release of therapeutic agents or ion transmembrane transport. Here, some aryl-azo derivatives of thymol are synthesized and embedded into liposomes from 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine to obtain light-sensitive membranes whose photo-responsiveness, release behaviour, and permeability towards Cl- ions are investigated. The hybrid systems are in-depth characterized by dynamic light scattering, atomic force microscopy and Raman spectroscopy. In liposomal bilayer the selected guests undergo reversible photoinduced isomerization upon irradiation with UV and visible light, alternately. Non-irradiated hybrid liposomes retain entrapped 5(6)-carboxyfluorescein (CF), slowing its spontaneous leakage, whereas UV-irradiation promotes CF release, due to guest trans-to-cis isomerization. Photoisomerization also influences membrane permeability towards Cl- ions. Data processing, according to first-order kinetics, demonstrates that Cl- transmembrane transport is enhanced by switching the guest from trans to cis but restored by back-switching the guest from cis to trans upon illumination with blue light. Finally, the passage of Cl- ions across the bilayer can be fine-tuned by irradiation with light of longer λ and different light-exposure times. Fine-tuning the photo-induced structural response of the liposomal membrane upon isomerization is a promising step towards effective photo-dynamic therapy.
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- Samanta Moffa
- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti 66100, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti 66100, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti 66100, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti 66100, Italy; UdA-TechLab, Research Center, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti 66100, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti 66100, Italy; UdA-TechLab, Research Center, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti 66100, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti 66100, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche e Chimiche, Università degli Studi dell'Aquila, via Vetoio, Coppito, L'Aquila 67100, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti 66100, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti 66100, Italy; UdA-TechLab, Research Center, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti 66100, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti 66100, Italy; UdA-TechLab, Research Center, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti 66100, Italy.
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Newaj SM, Kashem TB, Ferdous J, Jahan I, Rawshan H, Prionty NJ, Rakib R, Sadman MA, Faruk FB, Reza HM, Sharker SM. Skin Cancer Treatment with Subcutaneous Delivery of Doxorubicin-Loaded Gelatin Nanoparticles and NIR Activation. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024. [PMID: 39172138 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c01129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Subcutaneous (SC) administration of chemotherapeutics combined with near-infrared (NIR) light activation can effectively target skin tumors by triggering localized drug release and enhancing cytotoxic effects. In this study, we developed NIR-responsive indocyanine green (ICG) and the chemotherapeutic agent doxorubicin (Dox) loaded into gelatin nanoparticles (NPs) for SC delivery in a skin tumor-bearing mouse model. Histological examination (hematoxylin and eosin staining) confirmed the successful delivery and swelling behavior of the Dox/ICG-loaded gelatin NPs at the SC site. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that NIR activation of the Dox/ICG-loaded gelatin NPs generated significant photothermal heat (48 and 46 °C), leading to targeted drug release and a substantial reduction in skin tumor size (from 15 to 3 mm3). Our findings suggest that this dual-modality approach of SC chemotherapeutic administration and NIR-triggered photothermal therapy can concentrate cytotoxic drugs at the tumor site, offering a promising strategy for improving skin cancer treatment.
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- Shekh Md Newaj
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh
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Yadav K, Gnanakani SPE, Sahu KK, Veni Chikkula CK, Vaddi PS, Srilakshmi S, Yadav R, Sucheta, Dubey A, Minz S, Pradhan M. Nano revolution of DNA nanostructures redefining cancer therapeutics-A comprehensive review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 274:133244. [PMID: 38901506 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133244] [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: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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DNA nanostructures are a promising tool in cancer treatment, offering an innovative way to improve the effectiveness of therapies. These nanostructures can be made solely from DNA or combined with other materials to overcome the limitations of traditional single-drug treatments. There is growing interest in developing nanosystems capable of delivering multiple drugs simultaneously, addressing challenges such as drug resistance. Engineered DNA nanostructures are designed to precisely deliver different drugs to specific locations, enhancing therapeutic effects. By attaching targeting molecules, these nanostructures can recognize and bind to cancer cells, increasing treatment precision. This approach offers tailored solutions for targeted drug delivery, enabling the delivery of multiple drugs in a coordinated manner. This review explores the advancements and applications of DNA nanostructures in cancer treatment, with a focus on targeted drug delivery and multi-drug therapy. It discusses the benefits and current limitations of nanoscale formulations in cancer therapy, categorizing DNA nanostructures into pure forms and hybrid versions optimized for drug delivery. Furthermore, the review examines ongoing research efforts and translational possibilities, along with challenges in clinical integration. By highlighting the advancements in DNA nanostructures, this review aims to underscore their potential in improving cancer treatment outcomes.
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- Krishna Yadav
- Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Kohka, Bhilai 490024, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Pharmacy, Parul University, Post Limda, Ta.Waghodia - 391760, Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 281406, India
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- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Gitam School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Gitams University, Vishakhapatnam, India
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- School of Medical and Allied Sciences, K. R. Mangalam University, Sohna Road, Gurugram, Haryana 122103, India
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- School of Medical and Allied Sciences, K. R. Mangalam University, Sohna Road, Gurugram, Haryana 122103, India
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- Nitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutics, Mangaluru 575018, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak (M.P.), India
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Alrbyawi H. Stimuli-Responsive Liposomes of 5-Fluorouracil: Progressive Steps for Safe and Effective Treatment of Colorectal Cancer. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:966. [PMID: 39065663 PMCID: PMC11280302 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16070966] [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: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) has become one of the most widely employed antimetabolite chemotherapeutic agents in recent decades to treat various types of cancer. It is considered the standard first-line treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Unfortunately, traditional chemotherapy with 5-FU presents many limitations, such as a short half-life, a low bioavailability, and a high cytotoxicity, affecting both tumor tissue and healthy tissue. In order to overcome the drawbacks of 5-FU and enhance its therapeutic effectiveness against colorectal cancer, many studies have focused on designing new delivery systems to successfully deliver 5-FU to tumor sites. Liposomes have gained attention as a well-accepted nanocarrier for several chemotherapeutic agents. These amphipathic spherical vesicles consist of one or more phospholipid bilayers, showing promise for the drug delivery of both hydrophobic and hydrophilic components in addition to distinctive properties, such as biodegradability, biocompatibility, a low toxicity, and non-immunogenicity. Recent progress in liposomes has mainly focused on chemical and structural modifications to specifically target and activate therapeutic actions against cancer within the proximity of tumors. This review provides a comprehensive overview of both internal-stimuli-responsive liposomes, such as those activated by enzymes or pH, and external-stimuli-responsive liposomes, such as those activated by the application of a magnetic field, light, or temperature variations, for the site-specific delivery of 5-FU in colorectal cancer therapy, along with the future perspectives of these smart-delivery liposomes in colorectal cancer. In addition, this review critically highlights recent innovations in the literature on various types of stimuli-responsive liposomal formulations designed to be applied either exogenously or endogenously and that have great potential in delivering 5-FU to colorectal cancer sites.
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- Hamad Alrbyawi
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Industries, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Madinah 41477, Saudi Arabia
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Anggelia MR, Cheng HY, Lin CH. Thermosensitive Hydrogels as Targeted and Controlled Drug Delivery Systems: Potential Applications in Transplantation. Macromol Biosci 2024:e2400064. [PMID: 38991045 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202400064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Drug delivery in transplantation plays a vital role in promoting graft survival, preventing rejection, managing complications, and contributing to positive patient outcomes. Targeted and controlled drug delivery can minimize systemic effects. Thermosensitive hydrogels, due to their unique sol-gel transition properties triggered by thermo-stimuli, have attracted significant research interest as a potential drug delivery system in transplantation. This review describes the current status, characteristics, and recent applications of thermosensitive hydrogels for drug delivery. Studies aimed at improving allotransplantation outcomes using thermosensitive hydrogels are then elaborated on. Finally, the challenges and opportunities associated with their use are discussed. Understanding the progress of research will serve as a guide for future improvements in their application as a means of targeted and controlled drug delivery in translational therapeutic applications for transplantation.
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- Madonna Rica Anggelia
- Center for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical College and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
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- Center for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical College and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
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- Center for Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical College and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
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Mazzotta E, Romeo M, Hafidi Z, Perez L, Perrotta ID, Muzzalupo R. Design of Thermosensitive Niosomes by Eutectic Mixture of Natural Fatty Acids. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:909. [PMID: 39065606 PMCID: PMC11279573 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16070909] [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: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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In the current study, a smart release system responsive to temperature was developed to improve the efficiency of tetracycline (TC) in antibacterial therapy. The nanovesicles designed consist of a non-ionic surfactant, SPAN60, cholesterol and a phase change material (PCM) as a thermoresponsive gating material. Niosomes were prepared using an increasing amount of PCM and characterized in terms of size, zeta potential, colloidal stability and thermoresponsive properties. The vesicles that developed were homogenous in size, had good biocompatibility and stability for up to 3 months and demonstrated thermoresponsive behavior. A low drug leakage was observed at 37 °C, while a rapid release occurred at 42 °C, due to the faster diffusion rate of the drug trough the melted PCM. This controllable drug release capacity allows us to avoid premature drug release, minimizing unwanted and toxic effects and ensuring a long retention time in the nanodevice so that it reaches the infected sites. In addition, TC-loaded niosomes were screened to investigate their antibacterial activity against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria by minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) assays. An interesting temperature-dependent antibacterial activity was observed against some bacterial strains: the niosomes activity against S. epidermis, for example, was improved by the temperature increase, as suggested by a reduction in MIC values from 112.81 to 14.10 μM observed at 37 and 42 °C, respectively. Taken together, the thermoresponsive platform developed allows us to use lower antibiotic amounts while ensuring therapeutic efficacy and, so, will advance the development of a novel antibacterial agent in clinical practice.
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- Elisabetta Mazzotta
- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy;
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- Department of Surfactants and Nanobiotechnology, Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC), 08034 Barcelona, Spain; (Z.H.); (L.P.)
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- Department of Surfactants and Nanobiotechnology, Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC), 08034 Barcelona, Spain; (Z.H.); (L.P.)
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- Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (CM2), Department of Biology Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Arcavacata di Rende, Italy;
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Gola A, Pietrańczyk R, Musiał W. Synthesis and Physicochemical Properties of Thermally Sensitive Polymeric Derivatives of N-vinylcaprolactam. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1917. [PMID: 39000772 PMCID: PMC11244384 DOI: 10.3390/polym16131917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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Six derivatives of poly-N-vinylcaprolactam (PNVCL) P1-P6 were synthesized via surfactant-free precipitation polymerization (SFPP) at 70 °C, with potassium persulfate (KPS) as the initiator. P5 and P6 were synthesized using the cross-linker N,N'-Methylenebisacrylamide (MBA). The conductivity was measured to monitor the polymerization process. The hydrodynamic diameters (HDs) and polydispersity indexes (PDIs) of aqueous dispersions of P1-P6 were determined using dynamic light scattering (DLS) and zeta potential (ZP) using electrophoretic mobilities. At 18 °C for P1-P6, the HDs (nm) were 428.32 ± 81.30 and PDI 0.31 ± 0.19, 528.60 ± 84.70 (PDI 0.42 ± 0,04), 425.96 ± 115.42 (PDI 0.56 ± 0.08), 440.34 ± 106.40 (PDI 0.52 ± 0.09), 198.39 ± 225.35 (PDI 0.40 ± 0.19), and 1201.52 ± 1318.05 (PDI 0.71 ± 0.30), the and ZPs were (mV) 0.90 ± 3.23, -4.46 ± 1.22, -6.44 ± 1.82, 0.22 ± 0.48, 0.18 ± 0.79, and -0.02 ± 0.39 for P1-P6, respectively. The lower critical solution temperature ranged from 27 to 29 °C. The polymers were characterized using the ATR-FTIR method. The study concluded that the physicochemical properties of the product were significantly affected by the initial reaction parameters. Polymers P1-P4 and P6 have potential for use as drug carriers for skin applications.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry and Biophysics, Pharmaceutical Faculty, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 211, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland; (A.G.); (R.P.)
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Naser IH, Zaid M, Ali E, Jabar HI, Mustafa AN, Alubiady MHS, Ramadan MF, Muzammil K, Khalaf RM, Jalal SS, Alawadi AH, Alsalamy A. Unveiling innovative therapeutic strategies and future trajectories on stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems for targeted treatment of breast carcinoma. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:3747-3770. [PMID: 38095649 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02885-9] [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: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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This comprehensive review delineates the latest advancements in stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems engineered for the targeted treatment of breast carcinoma. The manuscript commences by introducing mammary carcinoma and the current therapeutic methodologies, underscoring the urgency for innovative therapeutic strategies. Subsequently, it elucidates the logic behind the employment of stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems, which promise targeted drug administration and the minimization of adverse reactions. The review proffers an in-depth analysis of diverse types of stimuli-responsive systems, including thermoresponsive, pH-responsive, and enzyme-responsive nanocarriers. The paramount importance of material choice, biocompatibility, and drug loading strategies in the design of these systems is accentuated. The review explores characterization methodologies for stimuli-responsive nanocarriers and probes preclinical evaluations of their efficacy, toxicity, pharmacokinetics, and biodistribution in mammary carcinoma models. Clinical applications of stimuli-responsive systems, ongoing clinical trials, the potential of combination therapies, and the utility of multifunctional nanocarriers for the co-delivery of assorted drugs and therapies are also discussed. The manuscript addresses the persistent challenge of drug resistance in mammary carcinoma and the potential of stimuli-responsive systems in surmounting it. Regulatory and safety considerations, including FDA guidelines and biocompatibility assessments, are outlined. The review concludes by spotlighting future trajectories and emergent technologies in stimuli-responsive drug delivery, focusing on pioneering approaches, advancements in nanotechnology, and personalized medicine considerations. This review aims to serve as a valuable compendium for researchers and clinicians interested in the development of efficacious and safe stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems for the treatment of breast carcinoma.
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- Israa Habeeb Naser
- Medical Laboratories Techniques Department, AL-Mustaqbal University, Hillah, Babil, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacy, Al-Manara College for Medical Sciences, Maysan, Amarah, Iraq
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- Al-Zahraa University for Women, Karbala, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Al-Ameed, Karbala, Iraq
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- Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Khamis Mushait Campus, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq
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- College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
- College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
- College of Technical Engineering, the Islamic University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq
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- College of Technical Engineering, Imam Ja'afar Al-Sadiq University, Al-Muthanna, Iraq.
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Fatima M, Almalki WH, Khan T, Sahebkar A, Kesharwani P. Harnessing the Power of Stimuli-Responsive Nanoparticles as an Effective Therapeutic Drug Delivery System. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312939. [PMID: 38447161 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312939] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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The quest for effective and reliable methods of delivering medications, with the aim of improving delivery of therapeutic agent to the intended location, has presented a demanding yet captivating field in biomedical research. The concept of smart drug delivery systems is an evolving therapeutic approach, serving as a model for directing drugs to specific targets or sites. These systems have been developed to specifically target and regulate the administration of therapeutic substances in a diverse array of chronic conditions, including periodontitis, diabetes, cardiac diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and different cancers. Nevertheless, numerous comprehensive clinical trials are still required to ascertain both the immediate and enduring impacts of such nanosystems on human subjects. This review delves into the benefits of different drug delivery vehicles, aiming to enhance comprehension of their applicability in addressing present medical requirements. Additionally, it touches upon the current applications of these stimuli-reactive nanosystems in biomedicine and outlines future development prospects.
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- Mahak Fatima
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 715, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, 9177948954, Iran
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, 9177948564, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India
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Sipos B, Katona G, Csóka I. Risperidone-Loaded Nasal Thermosensitive Polymeric Micelles: Quality by Design-Based Formulation Study. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:703. [PMID: 38931827 PMCID: PMC11206254 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16060703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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The current research aims to develop thermosensitive polymeric micelles loaded with risperidone for nasal administration, emphasizing the added benefits of their thermosensitive behavior under nasal conditions. An initial risk assessment facilitated the advanced development process, confirming that the key indicators of thermosensitivity were suitable for nasal application. The polymeric micelles exhibited an average size of 118.4 ± 3.1 nm at ambient temperature and a size of 20.47 ± 1.2 nm at 36.5 °C, in both cases in monodisperse distribution. Factors such as pH and viscosity did not significantly impact these parameters, demonstrating appropriate nasal applicability. The model formulations showed a rapid, burst-like drug release profile in vitro, accompanied by a quick and high permeation rate at nasal conditions. Overall, the Quality by Design-based risk assessment process led to the development of an advanced drug delivery system capable of administering risperidone through the nasal cavity.
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- Bence Sipos
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös Street 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (G.K.); (I.C.)
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Beach M, Nayanathara U, Gao Y, Zhang C, Xiong Y, Wang Y, Such GK. Polymeric Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery. Chem Rev 2024; 124:5505-5616. [PMID: 38626459 PMCID: PMC11086401 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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The recent emergence of nanomedicine has revolutionized the therapeutic landscape and necessitated the creation of more sophisticated drug delivery systems. Polymeric nanoparticles sit at the forefront of numerous promising drug delivery designs, due to their unmatched control over physiochemical properties such as size, shape, architecture, charge, and surface functionality. Furthermore, polymeric nanoparticles have the ability to navigate various biological barriers to precisely target specific sites within the body, encapsulate a diverse range of therapeutic cargo and efficiently release this cargo in response to internal and external stimuli. However, despite these remarkable advantages, the presence of polymeric nanoparticles in wider clinical application is minimal. This review will provide a comprehensive understanding of polymeric nanoparticles as drug delivery vehicles. The biological barriers affecting drug delivery will be outlined first, followed by a comprehensive description of the various nanoparticle designs and preparation methods, beginning with the polymers on which they are based. The review will meticulously explore the current performance of polymeric nanoparticles against a myriad of diseases including cancer, viral and bacterial infections, before finally evaluating the advantages and crucial challenges that will determine their wider clinical potential in the decades to come.
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- Maximilian
A. Beach
- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- School
of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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Huang Z, Meng H, Xu L, Pei X, Xiong J, Wang Y, Zhan X, Li S, He Y. Liposomes in the cosmetics: present and outlook. J Liposome Res 2024:1-13. [PMID: 38712581 DOI: 10.1080/08982104.2024.2341139] [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: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Liposomes are small spherical vesicles composed of phospholipid bilayers capable of encapsulating a variety of ingredients, including water- and oil-soluble compound, which are one of the most commonly used piggybacking and delivery techniques for many active ingredients and different compounds in biology, medicine and cosmetics. With the increasing number of active cosmetic ingredients, the concomitant challenge is to effectively protect, transport, and utilize these substances in a judicious manner. Many cosmetic ingredients are ineffective both topically and systemically when applied to the skin, thus changing the method of delivery and interaction with the skin of the active ingredients is a crucial step toward improving their effectiveness. Liposomes can improve the delivery of active ingredients to the skin, enhance their stability, and ultimately, improve the efficacy of cosmetics and and pharmaceuticals. In this review, we summarized the basic properties of liposomes and their recent advances of functionalities in cosmetics and and pharmaceuticals. Also, the current state of the art in the field is discussed and the prospects for future research areas are highlighted. We hope that this review will provide ideas and inspiration on the application and development of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
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- Zhaohe Huang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering and Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering and Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering and Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering and Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering and Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering and Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering and Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering and Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering and Institute of Cosmetic Regulatory Science, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, P. R. China
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Zhang J, Zhou J, Tang L, Ma J, Wang Y, Yang H, Wang X, Fan W. Custom-Design of Multi-Stimuli-Responsive Degradable Silica Nanoparticles for Advanced Cancer-Specific Chemotherapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2400353. [PMID: 38651235 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202400353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Chemotherapy is crucial in oncology for combating malignant tumors but often encounters obatacles such as severe adverse effects, drug resistance, and biocompatibility issues. The advantages of degradable silica nanoparticles in tumor diagnosis and treatment lie in their ability to target drug delivery, minimizing toxicity to normal tissues while enhancing therapeutic efficacy. Moreover, their responsiveness to both endogenous and exogenous stimuli opens up new possibilities for integrating multiple treatment modalities. This review scrutinizes the burgeoning utility of degradable silica nanoparticles in combination with chemotherapy and other treatment modalities. Commencing the elucidation of degradable silica synthesis and degradation mechanisms, emphasis is placed on the responsiveness of these materials to endogenous (e.g., pH, redox reactions, hypoxia, and enzymes) and exogenous stimuli (e.g., light and high-intensity focused ultrasound). Moreover, this exploration delves into strategies harnessing degradable silica nanoparticles in chemotherapy alone, coupled with radiotherapy, photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, gas therapy, immunotherapy, starvation therapy, and chemodynamic therapy, elucidating multimodal synergies. Concluding with an assessment of advances, challenges, and constraints in oncology, despite hurdles, future investigations are anticipated to augment the role of degradable silica in cancer therapy. These insights can serve as a compass for devising more efficacious combined tumor treatment strategies.
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- Junjie Zhang
- School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, 233030, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, 233030, P. R. China
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- School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, 233030, P. R. China
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- School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, 233030, P. R. China
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- School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, 233030, P. R. China
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- Biochemical Engineering Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, Center of Advanced Pharmaceuticals and Biomaterials, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, P. R. China
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Amani A, Farajollahi AH. Drug Delivery Angle for Various Atherosclerosis and Aneurysm Percentages of the Carotid Artery. Mol Pharm 2024; 21:1777-1793. [PMID: 38478900 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c01109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Stroke is the second cause of mortality among adult males and the first cause of death in adult females all around the world. It is also recognized as one of the most important causes of morbidity and dementia in adults. Stenosis or rupture of the only channels of the blood supply from the heart to the brain (carotid arteries) is among the main causes of stroke. In this regard, treatment of the lesions of carotid arteries, including atherosclerosis and aneurysm, could be a huge step in preventing stroke and improving brain performance. Targeted drug delivery by drug-carrying nanoparticles is the latest method for optimal delivery of drug to the damaged parts of the artery. In this study, a wide range of carotid artery lesions, including different percentages of atherosclerosis and aneurysm, were considered. After analyzing the dynamics of the fluid flow in different damaged regions and selecting the magnetic framework with proper ligand (Fe3O4@MOF) as the drug carrier, the size of the particles and their number per cycle were analyzed. Based on the results, the particle size of 100 nm and the use of 300 particles per injection at each cardiac cycle can result in maximum drug delivery to the target site. Then, the effect of the hospital bed angle on drug delivery was investigated. The results showed a unique optimal drug delivery angle for each extent of atherosclerosis or aneurysm. For example, in a 50% aneurysm, drug delivery at an angle of 30° is about 387% higher than that at an angle of 15°. Finally, simulation of real geometry indicated the effectiveness of simple geometry instead of real geometry for the simulation of carotid arteries, which can remarkably decrease the computational time and costs.
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- Ali Amani
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran 11155-9466, Iran
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Abuwatfa WH, Pitt WG, Husseini GA. Scaffold-based 3D cell culture models in cancer research. J Biomed Sci 2024; 31:7. [PMID: 38221607 PMCID: PMC10789053 DOI: 10.1186/s12929-024-00994-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures have emerged as valuable tools in cancer research, offering significant advantages over traditional two-dimensional (2D) cell culture systems. In 3D cell cultures, cancer cells are grown in an environment that more closely mimics the 3D architecture and complexity of in vivo tumors. This approach has revolutionized cancer research by providing a more accurate representation of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and enabling the study of tumor behavior and response to therapies in a more physiologically relevant context. One of the key benefits of 3D cell culture in cancer research is the ability to recapitulate the complex interactions between cancer cells and their surrounding stroma. Tumors consist not only of cancer cells but also various other cell types, including stromal cells, immune cells, and blood vessels. These models bridge traditional 2D cell cultures and animal models, offering a cost-effective, scalable, and ethical alternative for preclinical research. As the field advances, 3D cell cultures are poised to play a pivotal role in understanding cancer biology and accelerating the development of effective anticancer therapies. This review article highlights the key advantages of 3D cell cultures, progress in the most common scaffold-based culturing techniques, pertinent literature on their applications in cancer research, and the ongoing challenges.
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- Waad H Abuwatfa
- Materials Science and Engineering Ph.D. Program, College of Arts and Sciences, American University of Sharjah, P.O. Box. 26666, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, American University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 26666, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 84602, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Ph.D. Program, College of Arts and Sciences, American University of Sharjah, P.O. Box. 26666, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, American University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 26666, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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Schlosser CS, Williams GR, Dziemidowicz K. Advanced Formulation Approaches for Proteins. Handb Exp Pharmacol 2024; 284:69-91. [PMID: 37059912 DOI: 10.1007/164_2023_647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Proteins and peptides are highly desirable as therapeutic agents, being highly potent and specific. However, there are myriad challenges with processing them into patient-friendly formulations: they are often unstable and have a tendency to aggregate or degrade upon storage. As a result, the vast majority of protein actives are delivered parenterally as solutions, which has a number of disadvantages in terms of cost, accessibility, and patient experience. Much work has been undertaken to develop new delivery systems for biologics, but to date this has led to relatively few products on the market. In this chapter, we review the challenges faced when developing biologic formulations, discuss the technologies that have been explored to try to overcome these, and consider the different delivery routes that can be applied. We further present an overview of the currently marketed products and assess the likely direction of travel in the next decade.
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Bhadran A, Polara H, Calubaquib EL, Wang H, Babanyinah GK, Shah T, Anderson PA, Saleh M, Biewer MC, Stefan MC. Reversible Cross-linked Thermoresponsive Polycaprolactone Micelles for Enhanced Stability and Controlled Release. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:5823-5835. [PMID: 37963215 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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Thermoresponsive amphiphilic poly(ε-caprolactone)s (PCL)s are excellent candidates for drug delivery due to their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and controlled release. However, the thermoresponsivity of modified PCL can often lead to premature drug release because their lower critical solution temperature (LCST) is close to physiological temperature conditions. To address this issue, we developed a novel approach that involves functionalizing redox-responsive lipoic acid to the hydrophobic block of PCL. Lipoic acid has disulfide bonds that undergo reversible cross-linking after encapsulating the drug. Herein, we synthesized an ether-linked propargyl-substituted PCL as the hydrophobic block of an amphiphilic copolymer along with unsubstituted PCL. The propargyl group was used to attach lipoic acid through a postpolymerization modification reaction. The hydrophilic block is composed of an ether-linked, thermoresponsive tri(ethylene glycol)-substituted PCL. Anticancer drug doxorubicin (DOX) was encapsulated within the core of the micelles and induced cross-linking in the presence of a reducing agent, dithiothreitol. The developed micelles are thermodynamically stable and demonstrated thermoresponsivity with an LCST value of 37.5 °C but shifted to 40.5 °C after cross-linking. The stability and release of both uncross-linked (LA-PCL) and cross-linked (CLA-PCL) micelles were studied at physiological temperatures. The results indicated that CLA-PCL was stable, and only 35% release was observed after 46 h at 37 °C while LA-PCL released more than 70% drug at the same condition. Furthermore, CLA-PCL was able to release a higher amount of DOX in the presence of glutathione and above the LCST condition (42 °C). Cytotoxicity experiments revealed that CLA-PCL micelles are more toxic toward MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells at 42 °C than at 37 °C, which supported the thermoresponsive release of the drug. These results indicate that the use of reversible cross-linking is a great approach toward synthesizing stable thermoresponsive micelles with reduced premature drug leakage.
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- Abhi Bhadran
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, United States
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Diril M, Özdokur KV, Yıldırım Y, Karasulu HY. In vitro evaluation and in vivo efficacy studies of a liposomal doxorubicin-loaded glycyrretinic acid formulation for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Pharm Dev Technol 2023; 28:915-927. [PMID: 37921920 DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2023.2274394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/05/2023]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), more than 800 000 cases reported annually, is the most common primary liver cancer globally. Doxorubicin hydrochloride (Dox-HCl) is a widely used chemotherapy drug for HCC, but efficacy and tolerability are limited, thus critical to develop delivery systems that can target Dox-HCl to the tumour site. In this study, liver-targeting ligand glycyrrhetinic acid (Gly) was conjugated to polyethylene glycol (PEG) via Steglich reaction and incorporated in liposomes, which were then loaded with Dox-HCl by pH gradient method. The optimal formulation Gly-Peg-Dox-ProLP-F6 showed high Dox-HCl encapsulation capacity (90.0%±1.85%), low particle size (120 ± 3.2 nm). Gly-Peg-Dox-ProLP-F6 formulation demonstrated substantially greater toxicity against HCC cells than commercial Dox-HCl formulation (greater against 1.14, 1.5, 1.24 fold against Hep G2, Mahlavu and Huh-7 cells, respectively), but was 1.86-fold less cytotoxic against non-cancerous cell line AML-12. It increased permeability from apical to basolateral (A-B) approximately 2-fold. Gly-Peg-Dox-ProLP-F6 demonstrated superior antitumor efficacy in mouse liver cancer model as evaluated by IVIS. Isolated mouse liver tissue contained 2.48-fold Dox more than Dox-HCl after administration of Gly-Peg-Dox-ProLP-F6, while accumulation in heart tissue was substantially lower. This Gly-Peg-Dox-ProLP-F6 formulation may improve HCC outcomes through superior liver targeting for enhanced tumour toxicity with lower systemic toxicity.
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- Mine Diril
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
- Center for Drug R&D and Pharmacokinetic Applications (ARGEFAR), Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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Antropenko A, Caruso F, Fernandez-Trillo P. Stimuli-Responsive Delivery of Antimicrobial Peptides Using Polyelectrolyte Complexes. Macromol Biosci 2023; 23:e2300123. [PMID: 37449448 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202300123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are antibiotics with the potential to address antimicrobial resistance. However, their translation to the clinic is hampered by issues such as off-target toxicity and low stability in biological media. Stimuli-responsive delivery from polyelectrolyte complexes offers a simple avenue to address these limitations, wherein delivery is triggered by changes occurring during microbial infection. The review first provides an overview of pH-responsive delivery, which exploits the intrinsic pH-responsive nature of polyelectrolytes as a mechanism to deliver these antimicrobials. The examples included illustrate the challenges faced when developing these systems, in particular balancing antimicrobial efficacy and stability, and the potential of this approach to prepare switchable surfaces or nanoparticles for intracellular delivery. The review subsequently highlights the use of other stimuli associated with microbial infection, such as the expression of degrading enzymes or changes in temperature. Polyelectrolyte complexes with dual stimuli-response based on pH and temperature are also discussed. Finally, the review presents a summary and an outlook of the challenges and opportunities faced by this field. This review is expected to encourage researchers to develop stimuli-responsive polyelectrolyte complexes that increase the stability of AMPs while providing targeted delivery, and thereby facilitate the translation of these antimicrobials.
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- Alexander Antropenko
- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
- Institute of Microbiology and Infection, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
- Institute of Microbiology and Infection, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
- Departamento de Química, Facultade de Ciencias and Centro de Investigacións Cientı́ficas Avanzadas (CICA), Universidade da Coruña, A Coruña, 15071, Spain
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Awad NS, Paul V, AlSawaftah NM, Husseini GA. Effect of phospholipid head group on ultrasound-triggered drug release and cellular uptake of immunoliposomes. Sci Rep 2023; 13:16644. [PMID: 37789072 PMCID: PMC10547810 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-43813-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Liposomes are the most successful nanoparticles used to date to load and deliver chemotherapeutic agents to cancer cells. They are nano-sized vesicles made up of phospholipids, and targeting moieties can be added to their surfaces for the active targeting of specific tumors. Furthermore, Ultrasound can be used to trigger the release of the loaded drugs by disturbing their phospholipid bilayer structure. In this study, we have prepared pegylated liposomes using four types of phospholipids with similar saturated hydrocarbon tails including a phospholipid with no head group attached to the phosphate head (DPPA) and three other phospholipids with different head groups attached to their phosphate heads (DPPC, DPPE and DPPG). The prepared liposomes were conjugated to the monoclonal antibody trastuzumab (TRA) to target the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) overexpressed on HER2-positive cancer cells (HER2+). We have compared the response of the different formulations of liposomes when triggered with low-frequency ultrasound (LFUS) and their cellular uptake by the cancer cells. The results showed that the different formulations had similar size, polydispersity, and stability. TRA-conjugated DPPC liposomes showed the highest sensitivity to LFUS. On the other hand, incubating the cancer cells with TRA-conjugated DPPA liposomes triggered with LFUS showed the highest uptake of the loaded calcein by the HER2+ cells.
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- Nahid S Awad
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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Santhamoorthy M, Kim SC. Dual pH- and Thermo-Sensitive Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-allylamine) Nanogels for Curcumin Delivery: Swelling-Deswelling Behavior and Phase Transition Mechanism. Gels 2023; 9:536. [PMID: 37504415 PMCID: PMC10379092 DOI: 10.3390/gels9070536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Curcumin (Cur) is a beneficial ingredient with numerous bioactivities. However, due to its low solubility and poor bioavailability, its therapeutic application is limited. In this work, we prepared poly-N-isopropylacrylamide p(NIPAm) and polyallylamine p(Am)-based nanogel (p(NIPAm-co-Am)) NG for a dual pH- and temperature-sensitive copolymer system for drug delivery application. In this copolymer system, the p(NIPAm) segment was incorporated to introduce thermoresponsive behavior and the p(Am) segment was incorporated to introduce drug binding sites (amine groups) in the resulting (p(NIPAm-co-Am)) NG system. Various instrumental characterizations including 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), zeta potential, and particle size analysis were performed to confirm the copolymer synthesis. Curcumin (Cur), an anticancer bioactive substance, was employed to assess the in vitro drug loading and release performance of the resulting copolymer nanogels system at varied pH levels (pH 7.2, 6.5, and 4.0) and temperatures (25 °C, 37 °C, and 42 °C). The cytocompatibility of the p(NIPAm-co-Am) NG sample was also tested on MDA-MB-231 cells at various sample concentrations. All the study results indicate that the p(NIPAm-co-Am) NG produced might be effective for drug loading and release under pH and temperature dual-stimuli conditions. As a result, the p(NIPAm-co-Am) NG system has the potential to be beneficial in the use of drug delivery applications in cancer therapy.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Bakhrushina EO, Novozhilova EV, Shumkova MM, Pyzhov VS, Nikonenko MS, Bardakov AI, Demina NB, Krasnyuk II, Krasnyuk II. New Biopharmaceutical Characteristics of In Situ Systems Based on Poloxamer 407. Gels 2023; 9:508. [PMID: 37504387 PMCID: PMC10379042 DOI: 10.3390/gels9070508] [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: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Thermosensitive systems based on poloxamer 407 are widely used in targeted drug delivery; however, the stability of the phase transition temperature remains insufficiently studied. This article presents the results of a study on the effect of adding polyethylene glycols (PEG) with different molecular weights and some classical gel-forming polymers on the gelation temperature of thermoreversible compositions based on poloxamer 407 in a long-term experiment. The study showed a positive effect of PEG addition with average molecular weights at concentrations of 1.5-2.0%, as well as gelling agents at a concentration below the critical gelation concentration. The proposed rheological test for studying the samples' adhesion can give an indirect forecast of the composition adhesive rate. Based on the conducted studies, three experimental binary systems based on poloxamer 407 were selected, with the addition of HPMC 0.5%, sodium alginate 0.5%, and PEG 1500 1.5%. These systems are the most promising for the further development of in situ targeted drug delivery systems.
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- Elena O Bakhrushina
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, A.P. Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, A.P. Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia
- Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", Università di Firenze, Via Della Lastruccia 3-13, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, A.P. Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, A.P. Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, A.P. Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, A.P. Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, A.P. Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia
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- Department of Analytical, Physical and Colloidal Chemistry A.P. Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, A.P. Nelyubin Institute of Pharmacy, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia
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Reza Soltani E, Ahmad Panahi H, Moniri E, Yousefipour Z, Raeisi I, Torabi Fard N, Dehghan Banadaki M. Development and in vitro evaluation of donepezil hydrochloride-loaded thermo-responsive polymer grafted molybdenum disulfide nanosheets: Modeling using response surface methodology. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 228:113402. [PMID: 37331193 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Nanocarriers are utilized to deliver bioactive substances in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. In this work, we prepared donepezil hydrochloride-loaded molybdenum disulfide modified thermo-responsive polymer as the thermo-responsive nanocarrier. Then, glycine was grafted to the surface of the polymer to improve the targeting and sustained release. The morphology, crystallinity, chemical bonding, and thermal behavior of nanoadsorbent were fully characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopes, energy dispersive X-ray, X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and thermo-gravimetric measurement. Response surface methodology with the central composite design was applied to optimize the sorption key factors such as pH solution (A: 5-9), contact time (B: 10-30 min), and temperature (C: 30-50 °C). Non-linear isotherm modeling confirmed that the sorption of the drug follows the Ferundlich model based on higher correlation coefficient values (R2 =0.9923) and lower errors values (root means square errors: 0.16 and Chi-square: 0.10), suggesting a heterogeneous multilayer surface sorption. The non-linear sorption kinetic modeling revealed that the pseudo-second-order kinetic model well-fitted the sorption data of the drug on the nanoadsorbent surface based on higher R2 values (R2 =0.9876) and lower errors values (root means square errors: 0.05 and Chi-square: 0.02). The in vitro drug release experiment of donepezil hydrochloride shown that about 99.74 % of drug release was found to be occurred at pH= 7.4 (T = 45 °C) within 6 h, whereas about 66.32 % of drug release occurred at pH= 7.4 (T = 37 °C). The release of donepezil hydrochloride from as prepared drug delivery system has shown a sustained release profile, which was fitted to Korsmeyer-Peppas kinetics.
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- Elham Reza Soltani
- Department of Chemistry, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Varamin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Varamin, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy and Health Science, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy and Health Science, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Triantafyllopoulou E, Selianitis D, Pippa N, Gazouli M, Valsami G, Pispas S. Development of Hybrid DSPC:DOPC:P(OEGMA 950-DIPAEMA) Nanostructures: The Random Architecture of Polymeric Guest as a Key Design Parameter. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15091989. [PMID: 37177137 PMCID: PMC10181429 DOI: 10.3390/polym15091989] [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: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Hybrid nanoparticles have gained a lot of attention due to their advantageous properties and versatility in pharmaceutical applications. In this perspective, the formation of novel systems and the exploration of their characteristics not only from a physicochemical but also from a biophysical perspective could promote the development of new nanoplatforms with well-defined features. In the current work, lipid/copolymer bilayers were formed in different lipid to copolymer ratios and examined via differential scanning calorimetry as a preformulation study to decipher the interactions between the biomaterials, followed by nanostructure preparation by the thin-film hydration method. Physicochemical and toxicological evaluations were conducted utilizing light scattering techniques, fluorescence spectroscopy, and MTS assay. 1,2-dioctadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DSPC) and 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DOPC) in different weight ratios were the chosen lipids, while a linear random copolymer with pH- and thermoresponsive properties comprised of oligo (ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate (OEGMA) and 2-(diisopropylamino) ethyl methacrylate (DIPAEMA) in different ratios was used. According to our results, non-toxic hybrid nanosystems with stimuli-responsive properties were successfully formulated, and the main parameters influencing their overall performance were the hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance, lipid to polymer ratio, and more importantly the random copolymer topology. Hopefully, this investigation can promote a better understanding of the factors affecting the behavior of hybrid systems.
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- Efstathia Triantafyllopoulou
- Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 48 Vassileos Constantinou Avenue, 11635 Athens, Greece
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Biology, Department of Basic Medical Science, School of Medicine National and Kapodistrian, University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece
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- Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 48 Vassileos Constantinou Avenue, 11635 Athens, Greece
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Recent applications of phase-change materials in tumor therapy and theranostics. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 147:213309. [PMID: 36739784 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Phase-change materials (PCMs) are a type of special material which can store and release a large amount of thermal energy without any significant temperature change. They are emerging in recent years as a promising functional material in tumor therapy and theranostics due to their accurate responses to the temperature variations, biocompatibility and low toxicity. In this review, we will introduce the main types of PCMs and their desirable physiochemical properties for biomedical applications, and highlight the recent progress of PCM's applications in the modulated release of antitumor drugs, with special attentions paid to various ways to initiate temperature-dependent phase change, the concomitant thermal therapy and its combination with or activation of other therapies, particularly unconventional therapies. We will also summarize PCM's recent applications in tumor theranostics, where both drugs and imaging probes are delivered by PCMs for controlled drug release and imaging-guided therapy. Finally, the future perspectives and potential limitations of harnessing PCMs in tumor therapy will be discussed.
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Li H, Li B, Lv D, Li W, Lu Y, Luo G. Biomaterials releasing drug responsively to promote wound healing via regulation of pathological microenvironment. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 196:114778. [PMID: 36931347 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.114778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Wound healing is characterized by complex, orchestrated, spatiotemporal dynamic processes. Recent findings demonstrated suitable local microenvironments were necessities for wound healing. Wound microenvironments include various biological, biochemical and physical factors, which are produced and regulated by endogenous biomediators, exogenous drugs, and external environment. Successful drug delivery to wound is complicated, and need to overcome the destroyed blood supply, persistent inflammation and enzymes, spatiotemporal requirements of special supplements, and easy deactivation of drugs. Triggered by various factors from wound microenvironment itself or external elements, stimuli-responsive biomaterials have tremendous advantages of precise drug delivery and release. Here, we discuss recent advances of stimuli-responsive biomaterials to regulate local microenvironments during wound healing, emphasizing on the design and application of different biomaterials which respond to wound biological/biochemical microenvironments (ROS, pH, enzymes, glucose and glutathione), physical microenvironments (mechanical force, temperature, light, ultrasound, magnetic and electric field), and the combination modes. Moreover, several novel promising drug carriers (microbiota, metal-organic frameworks and microneedles) are also discussed.
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- Haisheng Li
- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu City, China; Beijing Jayyalife Biological Technology Company, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Jayyalife Biological Technology Company, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
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Elkalla E, Khizar S, Tarhini M, Lebaz N, Zine N, Jaffrezic-Renault N, Errachid A, Elaissari A. Core-shell micro/nanocapsules: from encapsulation to applications. J Microencapsul 2023; 40:125-156. [PMID: 36749629 DOI: 10.1080/02652048.2023.2178538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Encapsulation is the way to wrap or coat one substance as a core inside another tiny substance known as a shell at micro and nano scale for protecting the active ingredients from the exterior environment. A lot of active substances, such as flavours, enzymes, drugs, pesticides, vitamins, in addition to catalysts being effectively encapsulated within capsules consisting of different natural as well as synthetic polymers comprising poly(methacrylate), poly(ethylene glycol), cellulose, poly(lactide), poly(styrene), gelatine, poly(lactide-co-glycolide)s, and acacia. The developed capsules release the enclosed substance conveniently and in time through numerous mechanisms, reliant on the ultimate use of final products. Such technology is important for several fields counting food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture, and textile industries. The present review focuses on the most important and high-efficiency methods for manufacturing micro/nanocapsules and their several applications in our life.
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- Eslam Elkalla
- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR-5007, Villeurbanne, France
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, Lyon, France
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- Univ Lyon, University Claude Bernard Lyon-1, CNRS, ISA-UMR 5280, Lyon, France
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Tumor vasculature VS tumor cell targeting: Understanding the latest trends in using functional nanoparticles for cancer treatment. OPENNANO 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.onano.2023.100136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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Wang S, Chen Y, Guo J, Huang Q. Liposomes for Tumor Targeted Therapy: A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032643. [PMID: 36768966 PMCID: PMC9916501 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Liposomes, the most widely studied nano-drug carriers in drug delivery, are sphere-shaped vesicles consisting of one or more phospholipid bilayers. Compared with traditional drug delivery systems, liposomes exhibit prominent properties that include targeted delivery, high biocompatibility, biodegradability, easy functionalization, low toxicity, improvements in the sustained release of the drug it carries and improved therapeutic indices. In the wake of the rapid development of nanotechnology, the studies of liposome composition have become increasingly extensive. The molecular diversity of liposome composition, which includes long-circulating PEGylated liposomes, ligand-functionalized liposomes, stimuli-responsive liposomes, and advanced cell membrane-coated biomimetic nanocarriers, endows their drug delivery with unique physiological functions. This review describes the composition, types and preparation methods of liposomes, and discusses their targeting strategies in cancer therapy.
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- Shile Wang
- The Research and Application Center of Precision Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Jingba Road No. 2, Zhengzhou 450014, China
- Precision Medicine Center, Academy of Medical Science, Zhengzhou University, Daxuebei Road No. 40, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- The Research and Application Center of Precision Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Jingba Road No. 2, Zhengzhou 450014, China
- Precision Medicine Center, Academy of Medical Science, Zhengzhou University, Daxuebei Road No. 40, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- The Research and Application Center of Precision Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Jingba Road No. 2, Zhengzhou 450014, China
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- The Research and Application Center of Precision Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Jingba Road No. 2, Zhengzhou 450014, China
- Precision Medicine Center, Academy of Medical Science, Zhengzhou University, Daxuebei Road No. 40, Zhengzhou 450052, China
- Correspondence:
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Koland M, Narayanan Vadakkepushpakath A, John A, Tharamelveliyil Rajendran A, Raghunath I. Thermosensitive In Situ Gels for Joint Disorders: Pharmaceutical Considerations in Intra-Articular Delivery. Gels 2022; 8:723. [PMID: 36354630 PMCID: PMC9689403 DOI: 10.3390/gels8110723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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The intra-articular administration of conventional drug solutions or dispersions in joint diseases such as osteoarthritis has a relatively short retention time and, therefore, limited therapeutic effect. Thermosensitive polymer solutions that exhibit a sol-gel phase transition near body temperature after injection can prolong drug retention by providing a depot from which the drug release is sustained while relieving inflammation and preventing degradation of the joint complex. Thermosensitive hydrogels have in recent times garnered considerable attention in the intra-articular therapeutics of joint diseases such as osteoarthritis. Among the stimuli-responsive gelling systems, most research has focused on thermosensitive hydrogels. These gels are preferred over other stimuli-sensitive hydrogels since they have well-controlled in situ gelling properties and are also easier to load with drugs. Temperature-sensitive polymers, such as block copolymers or poloxamers, are frequently used to modify their gelation properties, usually in combination with other polymers. They are compatible with most drugs but may pose formulation challenges in terms of their low-response time, highly fragile nature, and low biocompatibility. The stability and biodegradability of implant hydrogels can control the drug release rate and treatment efficacy. This review stresses the application of thermosensitive gels in joint disorders and summarizes recent developments for intra-articular application, including the incorporation of nanoparticles. The hydrogel composition, drug release mechanisms, and the challenges involved in their formulation and storage are also discussed.
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- Marina Koland
- Department of Pharmaceutics, NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (NGSMIPS), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore 575018, India
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Macchione MA, Bedoya DA, Rivero-Buceta E, Botella P, Strumia MC. Mesoporous Silica and Oligo (Ethylene Glycol) Methacrylates-Based Dual-Responsive Hybrid Nanogels. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3835. [PMID: 36364611 PMCID: PMC9657937 DOI: 10.3390/nano12213835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Polymeric-inorganic hybrid nanomaterials have emerged as novel multifunctional platforms because they combine the intrinsic characteristics of both materials with unexpected properties that arise from synergistic effects. In this work, hybrid nanogels based on mesoporous silica nanoparticles, oligo (ethylene glycol) methacrylates, and acidic moieties were developed employing ultrasound-assisted free radical precipitation/dispersion polymerization. Chemical structure was characterized by infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance. Hydrodynamic diameters at different temperatures were determined by dynamic light scattering, and cloud point temperatures were determined by turbidimetry. Cell viability in fibroblast (NIH 3T3) and human prostate cancer (LNCaP) cell lines were studied by a standard colorimetric assay. The synthetic approach allows covalent bonding between the organic and inorganic components. The composition of the polymeric structure of hybrid nanogels was optimized to incorporate high percentages of acidic co-monomer, maintaining homogeneous nanosized distribution, achieving appropriate volume phase transition temperature values for biomedical applications, and remarkable pH response. The cytotoxicity assays show that cell viability was above 80% even at the highest nanogel concentration. Finally, we demonstrated the successful cell inhibition when they were treated with camptothecin-loaded hybrid nanogels.
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- Micaela A. Macchione
- Centro de Investigaciones y Transferencia de Villa María (CIT Villa María), CONICET-UNVM, Arturo Jauretche 1555, Villa María, Córdoba X5900LQC, Argentina
- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Av. Haya de la Torre esq. Av. Medina Allende, Córdoba X5000HUA, Argentina
- CONICET, Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada (IPQA), Av. Velez Sárfield 1611, Córdoba X5000HUA, Argentina
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Av. Haya de la Torre esq. Av. Medina Allende, Córdoba X5000HUA, Argentina
- CONICET, Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada (IPQA), Av. Velez Sárfield 1611, Córdoba X5000HUA, Argentina
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- Instituto de Tecnología Química, Universitat Politècnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Av. Los Naranjos s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto de Tecnología Química, Universitat Politècnica de València-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Av. Los Naranjos s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Av. Haya de la Torre esq. Av. Medina Allende, Córdoba X5000HUA, Argentina
- CONICET, Instituto de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ingeniería de Procesos y Química Aplicada (IPQA), Av. Velez Sárfield 1611, Córdoba X5000HUA, Argentina
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Farjadian F, Ghasemi S, Akbarian M, Hoseini-Ghahfarokhi M, Moghoofei M, Doroudian M. Physically stimulus-responsive nanoparticles for therapy and diagnosis. Front Chem 2022; 10:952675. [PMID: 36186605 PMCID: PMC9515617 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.952675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Nanoparticles offer numerous advantages in various fields of science, particularly in medicine. Over recent years, the use of nanoparticles in disease diagnosis and treatments has increased dramatically by the development of stimuli-responsive nano-systems, which can respond to internal or external stimuli. In the last 10 years, many preclinical studies were performed on physically triggered nano-systems to develop and optimize stable, precise, and selective therapeutic or diagnostic agents. In this regard, the systems must meet the requirements of efficacy, toxicity, pharmacokinetics, and safety before clinical investigation. Several undesired aspects need to be addressed to successfully translate these physical stimuli-responsive nano-systems, as biomaterials, into clinical practice. These have to be commonly taken into account when developing physically triggered systems; thus, also applicable for nano-systems based on nanomaterials. This review focuses on physically triggered nano-systems (PTNSs), with diagnostic or therapeutic and theranostic applications. Several types of physically triggered nano-systems based on polymeric micelles and hydrogels, mesoporous silica, and magnets are reviewed and discussed in various aspects.
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- Fatemeh Farjadian
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- *Correspondence: Fatemeh Farjadian, , Soheila Ghasemi, , Mohammad Doroudian,
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
- *Correspondence: Fatemeh Farjadian, , Soheila Ghasemi, , Mohammad Doroudian,
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- Department of Chemistry, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
- *Correspondence: Fatemeh Farjadian, , Soheila Ghasemi, , Mohammad Doroudian,
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Khadem E, Kharaziha M, Bakhsheshi-Rad HR, Das O, Berto F. Cutting-Edge Progress in Stimuli-Responsive Bioadhesives: From Synthesis to Clinical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:1709. [PMID: 35566878 PMCID: PMC9104595 DOI: 10.3390/polym14091709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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With the advent of "intelligent" materials, the design of smart bioadhesives responding to chemical, physical, or biological stimuli has been widely developed in biomedical applications to minimize the risk of wounds reopening, chronic pain, and inflammation. Intelligent bioadhesives are free-flowing liquid solutions passing through a phase shift in the physiological environment due to stimuli such as light, temperature, pH, and electric field. They possess great merits, such as ease to access and the ability to sustained release as well as the spatial transfer of a biomolecule with reduced side effects. Tissue engineering, wound healing, drug delivery, regenerative biomedicine, cancer therapy, and other fields have benefited from smart bioadhesives. Recently, many disciplinary attempts have been performed to promote the functionality of smart bioadhesives and discover innovative compositions. However, according to our knowledge, the development of multifunctional bioadhesives for various biomedical applications has not been adequately explored. This review aims to summarize the most recent cutting-edge strategies (years 2015-2021) developed for stimuli-sensitive bioadhesives responding to external stimuli. We first focus on five primary categories of stimuli-responsive bioadhesive systems (pH, thermal, light, electric field, and biomolecules), their properties, and limitations. Following the introduction of principal criteria for smart bioadhesives, their performances are discussed, and certain smart polymeric materials employed in their creation in 2015 are studied. Finally, advantages, disadvantages, and future directions regarding smart bioadhesives for biomedical applications are surveyed.
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- Elham Khadem
- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran;
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran;
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- Advanced Materials Research Center, Department of Materials Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran;
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- Structural and Fire Engineering Division, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden;
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway
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