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Petrovic SM, Barbinta-Patrascu ME. Organic and Biogenic Nanocarriers as Bio-Friendly Systems for Bioactive Compounds' Delivery: State-of-the Art and Challenges. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:7550. [PMID: 38138692 PMCID: PMC10744464 DOI: 10.3390/ma16247550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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"Green" strategies to build up novel organic nanocarriers with bioperformance are modern trends in nanotechnology. In this way, the valorization of bio-wastes and the use of living systems to develop multifunctional organic and biogenic nanocarriers (OBNs) have revolutionized the nanotechnological and biomedical fields. This paper is a comprehensive review related to OBNs for bioactives' delivery, providing an overview of the reports on the past two decades. In the first part, several classes of bioactive compounds and their therapeutic role are briefly presented. A broad section is dedicated to the main categories of organic and biogenic nanocarriers. The major challenges regarding the eco-design and the fate of OBNs are suggested to overcome some toxicity-related drawbacks. Future directions and opportunities, and finding "green" solutions for solving the problems related to nanocarriers, are outlined in the final of this paper. We believe that through this review, we will capture the attention of the readers and will open new perspectives for new solutions/ideas for the discovery of more efficient and "green" ways in developing novel bioperformant nanocarriers for transporting bioactive agents.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sanja M. Petrovic
- Department of Chemical Technologies, Faculty of Technology, University of Nis, Bulevar Oslobodjenja 124, 1600 Leskovac, Serbia;
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- Department of Electricity, Solid-State Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, 405 Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG-11, 077125 Măgurele, Romania
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Chlorophyllin sodium copper salt in hydrogel formulations: spectrophotometric stability studies and in vitro release. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02653-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Gorshkova Y, Barbinta-Patrascu ME, Bokuchava G, Badea N, Ungureanu C, Lazea-Stoyanova A, Răileanu M, Bacalum M, Turchenko V, Zhigunov A, Juszyńska-Gałązka E. Biological Performances of Plasmonic Biohybrids Based on Phyto-Silver/Silver Chloride Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:1811. [PMID: 34361197 PMCID: PMC8308221 DOI: 10.3390/nano11071811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Silver/silver chloride nanoparticles (Ag/AgClNPs), with a mean size of 48.2 ± 9.5 nm and a zeta potential value of -31.1 ± 1.9 mV, obtained by the Green Chemistry approach from a mixture of nettle and grape extracts, were used as "building blocks" for the "green" development of plasmonic biohybrids containing biomimetic membranes and chitosan. The mechanism of biohybrid formation was elucidated by optical analyses (UV-vis absorption and emission fluorescence, FTIR, XRD, and SAXS) and microscopic techniques (AFM and SEM). The aforementioned novel materials showed a free radical scavenging capacity of 75% and excellent antimicrobial properties against Escherichia coli (IGZ = 45 mm) and Staphylococcus aureus (IGZ = 35 mm). The antiproliferative activity of biohybrids was highlighted by a therapeutic index value of 1.30 for HT-29 cancer cells and 1.77 for HepG2 cancer cells. At concentrations below 102.2 µM, these materials are not hemolytic, so they will not be harmful when found in the bloodstream. In conclusion, hybrid systems based on phyto-Ag/AgClNPs, artificial cell membranes, and chitosan can be considered potential adjuvants in liver and colorectal cancer treatment.
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- Yulia Gorshkova
- Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joliot-Curie, 6, 141980 Dubna, Russia; (Y.G.); (G.B.); (V.T.)
- Institute of Physics, Kazan Federal University, 16a Kremlyovskaya Street, 420008 Kazan, Russia
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- Department of Electricity, Solid-State Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, 405 Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG-11, 077125 Magurele, Romania;
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- Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joliot-Curie, 6, 141980 Dubna, Russia; (Y.G.); (G.B.); (V.T.)
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- General Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (N.B.); (C.U.)
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- General Chemistry Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University “Politehnica” of Bucharest, 1-7, Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (N.B.); (C.U.)
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- National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania;
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- Department of Electricity, Solid-State Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, 405 Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG-11, 077125 Magurele, Romania;
- Department of Life and Environmental Physics, Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Horia Hulubei National, Reactorului, 30, 077125 Magurele, Romania;
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- Department of Life and Environmental Physics, Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Horia Hulubei National, Reactorului, 30, 077125 Magurele, Romania;
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- Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joliot-Curie, 6, 141980 Dubna, Russia; (Y.G.); (G.B.); (V.T.)
- Department of Crystal Growth Laboratory, South Ural State University, 76, Lenin Aven., 454080 Chelyabinsk, Russia
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry AS CR, Heyrovskeho nam. 2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic;
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- Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Radzikowskiego 152, 31-342 Krakow, Poland;
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Cytotoxicity, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Photocatalytic Activities of ZnO-CdS Powders. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13010182. [PMID: 31906422 PMCID: PMC6981413 DOI: 10.3390/ma13010182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 12/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this work, ZnO–CdS composite powders synthesized by a simple chemical precipitation method were thoroughly characterized. The morphological, structural, compositional, photocatalytical, and biological properties of the prepared composites were investigated in comparison with those of the pristine components and correlated with the CdS concentration. ZnO–CdS composites contain flower-like structures, their size being tuned by the CdS amount added during the chemical synthesis. The photocatalytic activity of the composites was analyzed under UV irradiation using powders impregnated with methylene blue; the tests confirming that the presence of CdS along the ZnO in composites can improve the dye discoloration. The biological properties such as antioxidant capacity, antibacterial activity, and cytotoxicity of the ZnO, CdS, and ZnO–CdS composites were evaluated. Thus, the obtained composites presented medium antioxidant effect, biocidal activity against Escherichia coli, and no toxicity (at concentrations less than 0.05 mg/mL for composites with a low CdS amount) for human fibroblast cells. Based on these results, such composites can be used as photocatalytic and/or biocidal additives for photoactive coatings, paints, or epoxy floors, which in their turn can provide a cleaner and healthier environment.
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Hsiao CJ, Lin JF, Wen HY, Lin YM, Yang CH, Huang KS, Shaw JF. Enhancement of the stability of chlorophyll using chlorophyll-encapsulated polycaprolactone microparticles based on droplet microfluidics. Food Chem 2019; 306:125300. [PMID: 31562927 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Revised: 06/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Chlorophyll is a valuable bioactive compound, which is used as a natural food coloring agent and a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy because of its antioxidant properties, antimutagenic ability, and near-infrared fluorescence. However, chlorophyll is unstable when it comes to retaining its antioxidant activity, when exposed to oxygen, high temperature, or light environments. To enhance the stability of chlorophyll, a polymer encapsulation method was proposed. Polycaprolactone (PCL) was employed to encapsulate the chlorophyll, and the particles size of the composites was controlled through droplet microfluidics. The composites (chlorophyll-encapsulated PCL particles) were characterized through UV-VIS spectrometry, SEM, optical microscopy, and light exposure. The particles were spherical, with diameters adjustable from 68 to 247 μm. Additionally, the chlorophyll-encapsulated PCL particles exhibited considerably prolonged chlorophyll stability. The solid microparticle is more convenient for storage and transportation, and have great potential for application in the food industry.
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- Ching-Ju Hsiao
- Dept. of Biological Science & Technology, I-Shou University, Taiwan
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- Dept. of School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate, I-Shou University, Taiwan
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- Dept. of Biological Science & Technology, I-Shou University, Taiwan; Dept. of School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate, I-Shou University, Taiwan.
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- Dept. of Biological Science & Technology, I-Shou University, Taiwan; Dept. of School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate, I-Shou University, Taiwan.
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- Dept. of Biological Science & Technology, I-Shou University, Taiwan.
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- Dept. of School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate, I-Shou University, Taiwan.
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- Dept. of Biological Science & Technology, I-Shou University, Taiwan.
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Multifunctional soft hybrid bio-platforms based on nano-silver and natural compounds. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2016; 69:922-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.07.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2016] [Revised: 07/24/2016] [Accepted: 07/30/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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