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Abid J, Khalil FMA, Saeed S, Khan SU, Iqbal I, Khan SU, Anthony S, Shahzad R, Koerniati S, Naz F. Nano revolution in cardiovascular health: Nanoparticles (NPs) as tiny titans for diagnosis and therapeutics. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102466. [PMID: 38369205 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102466] [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: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are known as life-threatening illnessescaused by severe abnormalities in the cardiovascular system. They are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide.Nanotechnology integrated substantialinnovations in cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic at the nanoscale. This in-depth analysis explores cutting-edge methods for diagnosing CVDs, including nanotechnological interventions and crucial components for identifying risk factors, developing treatment plans, and monitoring patients' progress with chronic CVDs.Intensive research has gone into making nano-carriers that can image and treat patients. To improve the efficiency of treating CVDs, the presentreview sheds light on a decision-tree-based solution by investigating recent and innovative approaches in CVD diagnosis by utilizing nanoparticles (NPs). Treatment choices for chronic diseases like CVD, whose etiology might take decades to manifest, are very condition-specific and disease-stage-based. Moreover, thisreview alsobenchmarks the changing landscape of employing NPs for targeted and better drug administration while examining the limitations of various NPs in CVD diagnosis, including cost, space, time, and complexity. To better understand and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, the conversation moves on to the nano-cardiovascular possibilities for medical research.We also focus on recent developments in nanoparticle applications, the ways they might be helpful, and the medical fields where they may find future use. Finally, this reviewadds to the continuing conversation on improved diagnosis and treatment approaches for cardiovascular disorders by discussing the obstacles and highlighting the revolutionary effects of nanotechnology.
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- Junaid Abid
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Haripur, Pakistan; State Key Laboratory of Food nutrition and Safety, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
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- King Khalid University, College of Science and Arts, Department of Biology, MohayilAsirAbha, 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, QLD, 4111, Australia
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- Women Medical and Dental College, Khyber Medical University, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; Integrative Science Center of Germplasm Creation in Western China (CHONGQING) Science City and Southwest University, College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Department of PLR, Institute of Active Polymers, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, 14513, Teltow, Germany
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, China
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- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Cerebral Diseases, Department of Physiology, Dalian Medical University Liaoning Provence China.
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- Research Center for Genetic Engineering, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), KST-Cibinong, JI Raya Bogor KM46, Cibinong 16911, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Genetic Engineering, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), KST-Cibinong, JI Raya Bogor KM46, Cibinong, 16911, Indonesia
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- Biological Science Research Center, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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Arshad I, Kanwal A, Zafar I, Unar A, Mouada H, Razia IT, Arif S, Ahsan M, Kamal MA, Rashid S, Khan KA, Sharma R. Multifunctional role of nanoparticles for the diagnosis and therapeutics of cardiovascular diseases. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 242:117795. [PMID: 38043894 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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The increasing burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains responsible for morbidity and mortality worldwide; their effective diagnostic or treatment methods are of great interest to researchers. The use of NPs and nanocarriers in cardiology has drawn much interest. The present comprehensive review provides deep insights into the use of current and innovative approaches in CVD diagnostics to offer practical ways to utilize nanotechnological interventions and the critical elements in the CVD diagnosis, associated risk factors, and management strategies of patients with chronic CVDs. We proposed a decision tree-based solution by discussing the emerging applications of NPs for the higher number of rules to increase efficiency in treating CVDs. This review-based study explores the screening methods, tests, and toxicity to provide a unique way of creating a multi-parametric feature that includes cutting-edge techniques for identifying cardiovascular problems and their treatments. We discussed the benefits and drawbacks of various NPs in the context of cost, space, time and complexity that have been previously suggested in the literature for the diagnosis of CVDs risk factors. Also, we highlighted the advances in using NPs for targeted and improved drug delivery and discussed the evolution toward the nano-cardiovascular potential for medical science. Finally, we also examined the mixed-based diagnostic approaches crucial for treating cardiovascular disorders, broad applications and the potential future applications of nanotechnology in medical sciences.
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- Ihtesham Arshad
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Okara, Okara, 56300, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Okara, Okara, 56300, Pakistan.
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Virtual University, Punjab, 54700, Pakistan.
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania 'L. Vanvitelli', Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Process Engineering, Institute of science University Center of Tipaza, Tipaza, Algeria.
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- Medical Lab Technology, University of Lahore, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Environmental and Agricultural Sciences, University of Okara, Okara, 56300, Pakistan.
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- Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia; Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh; Enzymoics, 7 Peterlee place, Hebersham, NSW, 2770, Australia; Novel Global Community Educational Foundation, Australia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam BinAbdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia.
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- Unit of Bee Research and Honey Production, Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia; Applied College, King Khalid University, P. O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Mohamed NA, Marei I, Crovella S, Abou-Saleh H. Recent Developments in Nanomaterials-Based Drug Delivery and Upgrading Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23031404. [PMID: 35163328 PMCID: PMC8836006 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23031404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, despite the recent developments in the management of CVDs, the early and long outcomes vary considerably in patients, especially with the current challenges facing the detection and treatment of CVDs. This disparity is due to a lack of advanced diagnostic tools and targeted therapies, requiring innovative and alternative methods. Nanotechnology offers the opportunity to use nanomaterials in improving health and controlling diseases. Notably, nanotechnologies have recognized potential applicability in managing chronic diseases in the past few years, especially cancer and CVDs. Of particular interest is the use of nanoparticles as drug carriers to increase the pharmaco-efficacy and safety of conventional therapies. Different strategies have been proposed to use nanoparticles as drug carriers in CVDs; however, controversies regarding the selection of nanomaterials and nanoformulation are slowing their clinical translation. Therefore, this review focuses on nanotechnology for drug delivery and the application of nanomedicine in CVDs.
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- Nura A. Mohamed
- Biological Science Program, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar;
- Correspondence: (N.A.M.); (H.A.-S.)
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Pharmacology, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London SW7 2AZ, UK;
- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar, Doha P.O. Box 24144, Qatar
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- Biological Science Program, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar;
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- Biological Science Program, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar;
- Biomedical Research Center (BRC), Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
- Correspondence: (N.A.M.); (H.A.-S.)
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Totan M, Gligor FG, Duică L, Grigore N, Silișteanu S, Maniu I, Antonescu E. A Single-Center (Sibiu, Romania), Retrospective Study (March-November 2020) of COVID-19 Clinical and Epidemiological Features in Children. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10163517. [PMID: 34441813 PMCID: PMC8396872 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10163517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to describe and analyze epidemiological and clinical features of children screened for COVID-19 at Sibiu Pediatric Clinical Hospital during the first 9 months (March–November) of coronavirus disease pandemic in Romania. A total of 203 pediatric patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 were included in the study. The median age of the patients was 121 (IQR 18–181) months and 52.22% had mild clinical type with pneumonia, 35.47% were moderate cases, 3.94% severe cases, 0.99% critically ill cases and 7.39% were asymptomatic. The most common symptoms were fever (n = 130, 64.03%), nasal congestion (n = 138, 67.98%), cough (n = 128, 63.05%) followed by sore throat (n = 64, 31.52%), rhinorrhea (n = 63, 31.03%), fatigue (n = 57, 28.07%), headache (n = 47, 23.15%), diarrhea (n = 39, 19.21%), vomiting (n = 32, 15.76%), myalgia (n = 24, 11.82%), abdominal pain (n = 22, 10.83%). A higher proportion of infants with severe or critical disease was encountered with lymphopenia (n = 9, 90%), neutrophilia (n = 5, 50%), leukocytosis (n = 5, 50%) compared with asymptomatic infants (n = 10, 66.67%, n = 1, 6.67%, n = 3, 20%) or mild (n = 53, 50%, n = 19, 17.92%, n = 15, 14.15%) and moderate (n = 37, 51.39%, n = 9, 12.50%, n = 6, 8.33%) cases (p = 0.095, p = 0.042, p = 0.034). Pediatric patients generally had mild or moderate type of COVID-19, and the critically ill cases were rare. In our study, frequent symptoms were observed in both the systemic and respiratory systems, ear, nose and throat system, and less from gastrointestinal system, central nervous system or ocular system. Additionally, there is an increase in liver and myocardial enzyme levels with an increase in disease severity. Understanding the clinical and laboratory characteristics of pediatric patients is important for diagnosis, management and effective control of the disease.
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- Maria Totan
- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 2A Lucian Blaga Str., 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (F.G.G.); (L.D.); (N.G.); (E.A.)
- Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Pediatric Hospital, 2-4 Pompeiu Onofreiu Str., 550166 Sibiu, Romania
- Correspondence: (M.T.); (I.M.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 2A Lucian Blaga Str., 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (F.G.G.); (L.D.); (N.G.); (E.A.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 2A Lucian Blaga Str., 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (F.G.G.); (L.D.); (N.G.); (E.A.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 2A Lucian Blaga Str., 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (F.G.G.); (L.D.); (N.G.); (E.A.)
- County Clinical Emergency Hospital, 2-4 Corneliu Coposu Str., 550245 Sibiu, Romania
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- Department of Health and Human Development, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13 University Str., 720229 Suceava, Romania;
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- Research Team, Pediatric Clinical Hospital Sibiu, 550166 Sibiu, Romania
- Research Center in Informatics and Information Technology, Mathematics and Informatics Department, Faculty of Sciences, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, 550025 Sibiu, Romania
- Correspondence: (M.T.); (I.M.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 2A Lucian Blaga Str., 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (F.G.G.); (L.D.); (N.G.); (E.A.)
- County Clinical Emergency Hospital, 2-4 Corneliu Coposu Str., 550245 Sibiu, Romania
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Mikheev IV, Pirogova MO, Usoltseva LO, Uzhel AS, Bolotnik TA, Kareev IE, Bubnov VP, Lukonina NS, Volkov DS, Goryunkov AA, Korobov MV, Proskurnin MA. Green and rapid preparation of long-term stable aqueous dispersions of fullerenes and endohedral fullerenes: The pros and cons of an ultrasonic probe. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2021; 73:105533. [PMID: 33799110 PMCID: PMC8044700 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2021.105533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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A green, scalable, and sustainable approach to prepare aqueous fullerene dispersions (AFD) C60, C70, endohedral metallofullerene Gd@C82, and their derivatives C60Cl6, C70Cl10, and supramolecular and ester-like derivatives, 10 fullerene species total, is proposed. For the first time, an immersed ultrasonic probe was used to preparing dispersions for pristine fullerenes without addends. Both ultrasound-assisted solvent-exchange and direct sonication techniques for AFD preparation using an immersed probe were tested. The average time for AFD preparation decreases 10-15 times compared to an ultrasound-bath-assisted technique, while final fullerene concentrations in AFDs remained at tens of ppm (up to 80 ppm). The aqueous dispersions showed long-term stability, a negatively charged surface with a zeta potential up to -32 mV with an average nanocluster diameter of no more than 180 nm. The total anionic and cationic compositions of samples were found by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy and chromatographic techniques. The highlights and challenges of using an ultrasound probe for AFD production are discussed.
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- Ivan V Mikheev
- Chemistry Department Analytical Chemistry Division of Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- Chemistry Department Analytical Chemistry Division of Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- Chemistry Department Physical Chemistry Division of Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- Chemistry Department Analytical Chemistry Division of Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- Chemistry Department Analytical Chemistry Division of Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Chernogolovka, Moscow Region, Russia.
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- Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 142432 Chernogolovka, Moscow Region, Russia.
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- Chemistry Department Physical Chemistry Division of Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- Chemistry Department Analytical Chemistry Division of Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- Chemistry Department Physical Chemistry Division of Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- Chemistry Department Physical Chemistry Division of Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- Chemistry Department Analytical Chemistry Division of Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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Lan H, Zhang W, Jin K, Liu Y, Wang Z. Modulating barriers of tumor microenvironment through nanocarrier systems for improved cancer immunotherapy: a review of current status and future perspective. Drug Deliv 2020; 27:1248-1262. [PMID: 32865029 PMCID: PMC7470050 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2020.1809559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cancer immunotherapy suppresses and destroys tumors by re-activating and sustaining the tumor-immune process, and thus improving the immune response of the body to the tumor. Immunotherapeutic strategies are showing promising results in pre-clinical and clinical trials, however, tumor microenvironment (TME) is extremely immunosuppressive. Thus, their translation from labs to clinics still faces issues. Recently, nanomaterial-based strategies have been developed to modulate the TME for robust immunotherapeutic responses. The combination of nanotechnology with immunotherapy potentiates the effectiveness of immunotherapy by increasing delivery and retention, and by reducing immunomodulation toxicity. This review aims to highlight the barriers offered by TME for hindering the efficiency of immunotherapy for cancer treatment. Next, we highlight various nano-carriers based strategies for modulating those barriers for achieving better therapeutic efficacy of cancer immunotherapy with higher safety. This review will add to the body of scientific knowledge and will be a good reference material for academia and industries.
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- Huanrong Lan
- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, People’s Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, People’s Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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Atomic Force Microscopy Imaging in Turbid Liquids: A Promising Tool in Nanomedicine. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20133715. [PMID: 32630829 PMCID: PMC7374447 DOI: 10.3390/s20133715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Tracking of biological and physiological processes on the nanoscale is a central part of the growing field of nanomedicine. Although atomic force microscopy (AFM) is one of the most appropriate techniques in this area, investigations in non-transparent fluids such as human blood are not possible with conventional AFMs due to limitations caused by the optical readout. Here, we show a promising approach based on self-sensing cantilevers (SSC) as a replacement for optical readout in biological AFM imaging. Piezo-resistors, in the form of a Wheatstone bridge, are embedded into the cantilever, whereas two of them are placed at the bending edge. This enables the deflection of the cantilever to be precisely recorded by measuring the changes in resistance. Furthermore, the conventional acoustic or magnetic vibration excitation in intermittent contact mode can be replaced by a thermal excitation using a heating loop. We show further developments of existing approaches enabling stable measurements in turbid liquids. Different readout and excitation methods are compared under various environmental conditions, ranging from dry state to human blood. To demonstrate the applicability of our laser-free bio-AFM for nanomedical research, we have selected the hemostatic process of blood coagulation as well as ultra-flat red blood cells in different turbid fluids. Furthermore, the effects on noise and scanning speed of different media are compared. The technical realization is shown (1) on a conventional optical beam deflection (OBD)-based AFM, where we replaced the optical part by a new SSC nose cone, and (2) on an all-electric AFM, which we adapted for measurements in turbid liquids.
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Al-Ansari DE, Mohamed NA, Marei I, Zekri A, Kameno Y, Davies RP, Lickiss PD, Rahman MM, Abou-Saleh H. Internalization of Metal-Organic Framework Nanoparticles in Human Vascular Cells: Implications for Cardiovascular Disease Therapy. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1028. [PMID: 32471187 PMCID: PMC7353612 DOI: 10.3390/nano10061028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Alteration of endothelial cells and the underlying vasculature plays a central role in the pathogenesis of various CVDs. The application of nanoscale materials such as nanoparticles in biomedicine has opened new horizons in the treatment of CVDs. We have previously shown that the iron metal-organic framework nanoparticle, Materials Institut Lavoisier-89 (nanoMIL-89) represents a viable vehicle for future drug delivery of pulmonary arterial hypertension. In this study, we have assessed the cellular uptake of nanoMIL-89 in pulmonary artery endothelial and smooth muscle cells using microscopy imaging techniques. We also tested the cellular responses to nanoMIL-89 using molecular and cellular assays. Microscopic images showed cellular internalization of nanoMIL-89, packaging into endocytic vesicles, and passing to daughter cells during mitosis. Moreover, nanoMIL-89 showed anti-inflammatory activity without any significant cytotoxicity. Our results indicate that nanoMIL-89 formulation may offer promising therapeutic opportunities and set forth a new prototype for drug delivery not only in CVDs, but also for other diseases yet incurable, such as diabetes and cancer.
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- Dana E. Al-Ansari
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; (D.E.A.-A.); (N.A.M.); (M.M.R.)
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; (D.E.A.-A.); (N.A.M.); (M.M.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha 24811, Qatar;
- Cardiothoracic Pharmacology, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Qatar Energy and Environment Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha 34110, Qatar;
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- Department of Chemistry, Imperial College, London, White City Campus, 80 Wood Lane, London W12 0BZ, UK; (Y.K.); (R.P.D.); (P.D.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Imperial College, London, White City Campus, 80 Wood Lane, London W12 0BZ, UK; (Y.K.); (R.P.D.); (P.D.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Imperial College, London, White City Campus, 80 Wood Lane, London W12 0BZ, UK; (Y.K.); (R.P.D.); (P.D.L.)
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; (D.E.A.-A.); (N.A.M.); (M.M.R.)
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar; (D.E.A.-A.); (N.A.M.); (M.M.R.)
- Biomedical Research Center, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar
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Perli M, Karagkiozaki V, Pappa F, Moutsios I, Tzounis L, Zachariadis A, Gravalidis C, Laskarakis A, Logothetidis S. Synthesis and Characterization of Ag Nanoparticles for Orthopaedic applications. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2017.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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