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Int J Biol Macromol ; 270(Pt 1): 132048, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38704062

ABSTRACT

Polysaccharides are favourable and promising biopolymers for wound care applications due to their abundant natural availability, low cost and excellent biocompatibility. They possess different functional groups, such as carboxylic, hydroxyl and amino, and can easily be modified to obtain the desirable properties and various forms. This review systematically analyses the recent progress in polysaccharides derived materials for wound care applications, emphasizing the most commonly used cellulose, chitosan, alginate, starch, dextran and hyaluronic acid derived materials. The distinctive attributes of each polysaccharide derived wound care material are discussed in detail, along with their different forms, i.e., films, membranes, sponges, nanoemulsions, nanofibers, scaffolds, nanocomposites and hydrogels. The processing methods to develop polysaccharides derived wound care materials are also summarized. In the end, challenges related to polysaccharides derived materials in wound care management are listed, and suggestions are given to expand their utilization in the future to compete with conventional wound healing materials.


Subject(s)
Biocompatible Materials , Polysaccharides , Wound Healing , Wound Healing/drug effects , Polysaccharides/chemistry , Polysaccharides/therapeutic use , Humans , Biocompatible Materials/chemistry , Biocompatible Materials/therapeutic use , Animals , Hydrogels/chemistry , Hydrogels/therapeutic use , Bandages , Nanocomposites/chemistry , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Chitosan/chemistry
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ACS Biomater Sci Eng ; 10(6): 3673-3692, 2024 06 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38717176

ABSTRACT

Copper (Cu) and Cu-based nanomaterials have received tremendous attention in recent years because of their unique physicochemical properties and good biocompatibility in the treatment of various diseases, especially cancer. To date, researchers have designed and fabricated a variety of integrated Cu-based nanocomplexes with distinctive nanostructures and applied them in cancer therapy, mainly including chemotherapy, radiotherapy (RT), photothermal therapy (PTT), chemodynamic therapy (CDT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), cuproptosis-mediated therapy, etc. Due to the limited effect of a single treatment method, the development of composite diagnostic nanosystems that integrate chemotherapy, PTT, CDT, PDT, and other treatments is of great significance and offers great potential for the development of the next generation of anticancer nanomedicines. In view of the rapid development of Cu-based nanocomplexes in the field of cancer therapy, this review focuses on the current state of research on Cu-based nanomaterials, followed by a discussion of Cu-based nanocomplexes for combined cancer therapy. Moreover, the current challenges and future prospects of Cu-based nanocomplexes in clinical translation are proposed to provide some insights into the design of integrated Cu-based nanotherapeutic platforms.


Subject(s)
Biocompatible Materials , Copper , Nanocomposites , Neoplasms , Copper/chemistry , Copper/therapeutic use , Humans , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Neoplasms/therapy , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Nanocomposites/chemistry , Biocompatible Materials/chemistry , Biocompatible Materials/therapeutic use , Animals , Photothermal Therapy , Photochemotherapy/methods , Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use , Antineoplastic Agents/chemistry , Combined Modality Therapy
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ACS Biomater Sci Eng ; 10(6): 4009-4017, 2024 06 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38722972

ABSTRACT

It still remains challenging to design multifunctional therapeutic reagents for effective cancer therapy under a unique tumor microenvironment including insufficient endogenous H2O2 and O2, low pH, and a high concentration of glutathione (GSH). In this work, a CO-based phototherapeutic system triggered by photogenerated holes, which consisted of ionic liquid (IL), the CO prodrug Mn2(CO)10, and iridium(III) porphyrin (IrPor) modified carbonized ZIF-8-doped graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposite (IL/ZCN@Ir(CO)), was designed for cascade hypoxic tumors. Upon light irradiation, the photogenerated holes on IL/ZCN@Ir(CO) oxidize water into H2O2, which subsequently induces Mn2(CO)10 to release CO. Meanwhile, IrPor can convert H2O2 to hydroxyl radical (•OH) and subsequent singlet oxygen (1O2), which further triggers CO release. Moreover, the degraded MnO2 shows activity for glutathione (GSH) depletion and mimics peroxidase, leading to GSH reduction and •OH production in tumors. Thus, this strategy can in situ release high concentrations of CO and reactive oxygen species (ROS) and deplete GSH to efficiently induce cell apoptosis under hypoxic conditions, which has a high inhibiting effect on the growth of tumors, offering an attractive strategy to amplify CO and ROS generation to meet therapeutic requirements in cancer treatment.


Subject(s)
Carbon Monoxide , Glutathione , Carbon Monoxide/metabolism , Carbon Monoxide/chemistry , Carbon Monoxide/pharmacology , Humans , Glutathione/metabolism , Glutathione/chemistry , Animals , Cell Line, Tumor , Hydrogen Peroxide/chemistry , Hydrogen Peroxide/metabolism , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Neoplasms/metabolism , Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Tumor Hypoxia/drug effects , Mice , Iridium/chemistry , Iridium/pharmacology , Graphite/chemistry , Graphite/pharmacology , Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism , Apoptosis/drug effects , Nanocomposites/chemistry , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Nitrogen Compounds
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Neoplasma ; 71(2): 153-163, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38766856

ABSTRACT

Skin cancer is one of the most common malignancies in white populations. The therapy strategy is important in skin cancer treatment, depending on several criteria such as stage, size, and localization. Removal of cancerous tissue following anticancer therapeutic administration is considered as gold standard in skin cancer treatment. However, annually rising drug resistance, local inflammation, and ineffective treatment result in a reduction in the effectiveness of the patient's treatment. Nanotechnology has emerged as a prospective in the field of skin cancer medicine, offering innovative, promising solutions for therapeutic procedures and targeted drug delivery. Different nanomaterials are investigated for their potential in skin cancer treatment. Nanohydrogels as a hybrid material, have gained considerable attention due to their unique biomedical and pharmaceutical properties, such as biocompatibility, high water content, and tunable physicochemical characteristics. The principal problem with common skin melanoma chemotherapy is the strong side effects because therapeutics used for treatment do not distinguish cancer cells from healthy cells. Nanohydrogels, as a new-generation, versatile system with the possession of dual characteristics of hydrogels and nanoparticles have shown great potential in targeted delivery in cancer therapy thanks to the possibility of their various modifications, and by that overcome problems with side effects of treatment. This scientific review provides an analysis of the current state of research on nanohydrogels in skin cancer medicine, highlighting their design principles, synthesis methods, and applications in drug delivery, imaging, and combination therapies.


Subject(s)
Hydrogels , Skin Neoplasms , Humans , Skin Neoplasms/drug therapy , Hydrogels/chemistry , Drug Delivery Systems , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Nanocomposites/chemistry , Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use
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Int J Nanomedicine ; 19: 3973-3989, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38711615

ABSTRACT

Graphene and graphene-based materials have attracted growing interest for potential applications in medicine because of their good biocompatibility, cargo capability and possible surface functionalizations. In parallel, prototypic graphene-based devices have been developed to diagnose, imaging and track tumor growth in cancer patients. There is a growing number of reports on the use of graphene and its functionalized derivatives in the design of innovative drugs delivery systems, photothermal and photodynamic cancer therapy, and as a platform to combine multiple therapies. The aim of this review is to introduce the latest scientific achievements in the field of innovative composite graphene materials as potentially applied in cancer therapy. The "Technology and Innovation Roadmap" published in the Graphene Flagship indicates, that the first anti-cancer drugs using graphene and graphene-derived materials will have appeared on the market by 2030. However, it is necessary to broaden understanding of graphene-based material interactions with cellular metabolism and signaling at the functional level, as well as toxicity. The main aspects of further research should elucidate how treatment methods (e.g., photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, combination therapy) and the physicochemical properties of graphene materials influence their ability to modulate autophagy and kill cancer cells. Interestingly, recent scientific reports also prove that graphene nanocomposites modulate cancer cell death by inducing precise autophagy dysfunctions caused by lysosome damage. It turns out as well that developing photothermal oncological treatments, it should be taken into account that near-infrared-II radiation (1000-1500 nm) is a better option than NIR-I (750-1000 nm) because it can penetrate deeper into tissues due to less scattering at longer wavelengths radiation.


Subject(s)
Antineoplastic Agents , Graphite , Neoplasms , Graphite/chemistry , Humans , Antineoplastic Agents/chemistry , Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Drug Delivery Systems/methods , Photochemotherapy/methods , Autophagy/drug effects , Animals , Nanocomposites/chemistry , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Nanomedicine
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Nanoscale ; 16(17): 8479-8494, 2024 May 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38590261

ABSTRACT

Catalytic generation of toxic hydroxyl radicals (˙OH) from hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an effective strategy for tumor treatment in chemodynamic therapy (CDT). However, the intrinsic features of the microenvironment in solid tumors, characterized by limited H2O2 and overexpressed glutathione (GSH), severely impede the accumulation of intracellular ˙OH, posing significant challenges. To circumvent these critical issues, in this work, a CaO2-based multifunctional nanocomposite with a surface coating of Cu2+ and L-buthionine sulfoximine (BSO) (named CaO2@Cu-BSO) is designed for enhanced CDT. Taking advantage of the weakly acidic environment of the tumor, the nanocomposite gradually disintegrates, and the exposed CaO2 nanoparticles subsequently decompose to produce H2O2, alleviating the insufficient supply of endogenous H2O2 in the tumor microenvironment (TME). Furthermore, Cu2+ detached from the surface of CaO2 is reduced by H2O2 and GSH to Cu+ and ROS. Then, Cu+ catalyzes H2O2 to generate highly cytotoxic ˙OH and Cu2+, forming a cyclic catalysis effect for effective CDT. Meanwhile, GSH is depleted by Cu2+ ions to eliminate possible ˙OH scavenging. In addition, the decomposition of CaO2 by TME releases a large amount of free Ca2+, resulting in the accumulation and overload of Ca2+ and mitochondrial damage in tumor cells, further improving CDT efficacy and accelerating tumor apoptosis. Besides, BSO, a molecular inhibitor, decreases GSH production by blocking γ-glutamyl cysteine synthetase. Together, this strategy allows for enhanced CDT efficiency via a ROS storm generation strategy in tumor therapy. The experimental results confirm and demonstrate the satisfactory tumor inhibition effect both in vitro and in vivo.


Subject(s)
Calcium , Copper , Glutathione , Hydrogen Peroxide , Nanocomposites , Tumor Microenvironment , Nanocomposites/chemistry , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Hydrogen Peroxide/chemistry , Hydrogen Peroxide/metabolism , Glutathione/metabolism , Glutathione/chemistry , Animals , Humans , Mice , Calcium/metabolism , Calcium/chemistry , Copper/chemistry , Copper/pharmacology , Tumor Microenvironment/drug effects , Cell Line, Tumor , Buthionine Sulfoximine/pharmacology , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Neoplasms/metabolism , Neoplasms/pathology , Reactive Oxygen Species/metabolism , Hydroxyl Radical/metabolism , Hydroxyl Radical/chemistry , Mice, Inbred BALB C
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Adv Mater ; 36(23): e2402981, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38513638

ABSTRACT

The photothermal therapeutic effect on tumors located at different subcutaneous depths varies due to the attenuation of light by tissue. Here, based on the wavelength-dependent optical attenuation properties of tissues, the tumor depth is assessed using a multichannel lanthanide nanocomposite. A zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8)-coated nanocomposite is able to deliver high amounts of the hydrophilic heat shock protein 90 inhibitor epigallocatechin gallate through a hydrogen-bonding network formed by the encapsulated highly polarized polyoxometalate guest. It is superior to both bare and PEGylated ZIF-8 for drug delivery. With the assessment of tumor depth and accumulated amount of nanocomposite by fluorescence, an irradiation prescription can be customized to release sufficient HSP90 inhibitor and generate heat for sensitized photothermal treatment of tumors, which not only ensured therapeutic efficacy but also minimized damage to the surrounding tissues.


Subject(s)
Catechin , Lanthanoid Series Elements , Nanocomposites , Nanocomposites/chemistry , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Lanthanoid Series Elements/chemistry , Animals , Catechin/analogs & derivatives , Catechin/chemistry , Mice , Humans , Cell Line, Tumor , Metal-Organic Frameworks/chemistry , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Neoplasms/pathology , Photothermal Therapy , Imidazoles/chemistry , Temperature , Zeolites/chemistry , Drug Carriers/chemistry
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Chemistry ; 30(31): e202304338, 2024 Jun 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38538540

ABSTRACT

Glioma, the most common primary brain tumor, is highly invasive and grows rapidly. As such, the survival of glioma patients is relatively short, highlighting the vital importance of timely diagnosis and treatment of glioma. However, the blood brain barrier (BBB) and the non-targeting delivery systems of contrast agents and drugs greatly hinder the effective glioma imaging and therapy. Fortunately, in recent years, investigators have constructed various biomimetic delivery platforms utilizing the exceptional advantages of biomimetic nanocomposites, such as immune evasion, homologous targeting ability, and BBB penetrating ability, to achieve efficient and precise delivery of substances to glioma sites for improved diagnosis and treatment. In this concept, we present the application of these biomimetic nanocomposites in fluorescence imaging (FI), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and multi-modal imaging, as well as in chemotherapy, phototherapy, and combined therapy for glioma. Lastly, we provide our perspective on this research field.


Subject(s)
Biomimetic Materials , Blood-Brain Barrier , Brain Neoplasms , Glioma , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Nanocomposites , Glioma/diagnostic imaging , Glioma/therapy , Humans , Nanocomposites/chemistry , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Brain Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Brain Neoplasms/therapy , Biomimetic Materials/chemistry , Blood-Brain Barrier/metabolism , Contrast Media/chemistry , Optical Imaging , Antineoplastic Agents/chemistry , Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use , Animals , Drug Delivery Systems , Phototherapy , Biomimetics/methods
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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 16(14): 17285-17299, 2024 Apr 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38539044

ABSTRACT

Cytoprotective autophagy and an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) are two positive promoters for tumor proliferation and metastasis that severely hinder therapeutic efficacy. Inhibiting autophagy and reconstructing TME toward macrophage activation simultaneously are of great promise for effective tumor elimination, yet are still a huge challenge. Herein, a kind of dendrimer-based proton sponge nanocomposites was designed and constructed for tumor chemo/chemodynamic/immunotherapy through autophagy inhibition-promoted cell apoptosis and macrophage repolarization-enhanced immune response. These obtained nanocomposites contain a proton sponge G5AcP dendrimer, a Fenton-like agent Cu(II), and chemical drug doxorubicin (DOX). When accumulated in tumor regions, G5AcP can act as an immunomodulator to realize deacidification-promoted macrophage repolarization toward antitumoral type, which then secretes inflammatory cytokines to activate T cells. They also regulate intracellular lysosomal pH to inhibit cytoprotective autophagy. The released Cu(II) and DOX can induce aggravated damage through a Fenton-like reaction and chemotherapeutic effect in this autophagy-inhibition condition. Tumor-associated antigens are released from these dying tumor cells to promote the maturity of dendritic cells, further activating T cells. Effective tumor elimination can be achieved by this dendrimer-based therapeutic strategy, providing significant guidance for the design of a promising antitumor nanomedicine.


Subject(s)
Dendrimers , Nanocomposites , Neoplasms , Humans , Protons , Cell Line, Tumor , Dendrimers/pharmacology , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Doxorubicin/pharmacology , Doxorubicin/therapeutic use , Autophagy , Immunity , Macrophages , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Apoptosis , Tumor Microenvironment
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Chem Rec ; 24(4): e202400010, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38501833

ABSTRACT

Layered double hydroxides (LDH) are a class of functional anionic clays that typically consist of orthorhombic arrays of metal hydroxides with anions sandwiched between the layers. Due to their unique properties, including high chemical stability, good biocompatibility, controlled drug loading, and enhanced drug bioavailability, LDHs have many potential applications in the medical field. Especially in the fields of bioimaging and tumor therapy. This paper reviews the research progress of LDHs and their nanocomposites in the field of tumor imaging and therapy. First, the structure and advantages of LDH are discussed. Then, several commonly used methods for the preparation of LDH are presented, including co-precipitation, hydrothermal and ion exchange methods. Subsequently, recent advances in layered hydroxides and their nanocomposites for cancer imaging and therapy are highlighted. Finally, based on current research, we summaries the prospects and challenges of layered hydroxides and nanocomposites for cancer diagnosis and therapy.


Subject(s)
Nanocomposites , Neoplasms , Humans , Hydroxides/chemistry , Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Nanocomposites/chemistry
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ACS Biomater Sci Eng ; 10(3): 1494-1506, 2024 03 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38414275

ABSTRACT

The use of hemoperfusion adsorbents for the removal of bilirubin in patients with liver failure has become a critical treatment. However, the insufficient clearance of bilirubin and the possibility of bacterial infection during hemoperfusion limit the application. In this work, we designed a novel antibacterial bilirubin adsorbent (PSVT) through the suspension polymerization reaction between double-bond functionalized TiO2 nanoparticles and styrene. PSVT showed an excellent bilirubin adsorption ability and antibacterial performance, ensuring efficient clearance of bilirubin in liver failure patients during hemoperfusion and preventing bacterial infection. The experimental results indicated that TiO2 was uniformly dispersed in the microspheres, which improved the mesoporous structure and increased the specific surface area. Composite adsorbent PSVT showed an exceptional bilirubin adsorption capacity, with the maximum adsorption capacity reaching 24.3 mg/g. In addition, the introduction of TiO2 endowed PSVT with excellent antibacterial ability; the ultimate antibacterial rates against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus reached 97.31 and 96.47%, respectively. In summary, PSVT served as a novel antibacterial bilirubin adsorbent with excellent bilirubin clearance capacity and antibacterial performance, providing excellent application prospects for treating liver failure patients.


Subject(s)
Bacterial Infections , Hemoperfusion , Liver Failure , Nanocomposites , Humans , Bilirubin/chemistry , Polystyrenes/chemistry , Hemoperfusion/methods , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use
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Int J Nanomedicine ; 19: 1041-1054, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38317849

ABSTRACT

Purpose: The search for effective and low-risk treatment methods for colorectal cancer (CRC) is a pressing concern, given the inherent risks and adverse reactions associated with traditional therapies. Photothermal therapy (PTT) has emerged as a promising approach for cancer treatment, offering advantages such as non-radiation, non-invasiveness, and targeted treatment. Consequently, the development of nanoparticles with high stability, biocompatibility, and photothermal effects has become a significant research focus within the field of PTT. Methods: In this study, TiO2-Ti3C2 nanocomposites were synthesized and characterized, and their photothermal conversion efficiency in the near-infrared region II (NIR-II) was determined. Then studied the in vivo and in vitro photothermal activity and anti-tumor effect of TiO2-Ti3C2 in human colorectal cancer cell lines and nude mice subcutaneous tumor model. Results: The results showed that TiO2-Ti3C2 nanocomposites have strong absorption ability in the NIR-II, and have high photothermal conversion efficiency under 1064 nm (0.5 W/cm2, 6 min) laser stimulation. In addition, in vitro experiments showed that TiO2-Ti3C2 nanocomposites significantly inhibited the invasion, migration, and proliferation of colorectal cancer cells, and induced cell apoptosis; in vivo, experiments showed that TiO2-Ti3C2 nanocomposites-mediated PTT had good biocompatibility and efficient targeted inhibition of tumor growth. Conclusion: In conclusion, TiO2-Ti3C2 nanocomposites can be used as NIR-II absorption materials in PTT to suppress the invasion, migration, and proliferation of colorectal cancer cells, induce colorectal cancer cell apoptosis, and thus inhibit the development of CRC. Therefore, TiO2-Ti3C2 nanocomposites can be used as potential anti-tumor drugs for photothermal ablation of colorectal cancer cells.


Subject(s)
Antineoplastic Agents , Colorectal Neoplasms , Nanocomposites , Neoplasms , Animals , Mice , Humans , Mice, Nude , Titanium , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Phototherapy , Colorectal Neoplasms/drug therapy , Cell Line, Tumor
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Adv Mater ; 36(19): e2307081, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38395039

ABSTRACT

The accumulation of hyperphosphorylated tau protein aggregates is a key pathogenic event in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and induces mitochondrial dysfunction and reactive oxygen species overproduction. However, the treatment of AD remains challenging owning to the hindrance caused by the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and the complex pathology of AD. Nasal delivery represents an effective means of circumventing the BBB and delivering drugs to the brain. In this study, black phosphorus (BP) is used as a drug carrier, as well as an antioxidant, and loaded with a tau aggregation inhibitor, methylene blue (MB), to obtain BP-MB. For intranasal (IN) delivery, a thermosensitive hydrogel is fabricated by cross-linking carboxymethyl chitosan and aldehyde Pluronic F127 (F127-CHO) micelles. The BP-MB nanocomposite is incorporated into the hydrogel to obtain BP-MB@Gel. BP-MB@Gel could be injected intranasally, providing high nasal mucosal retention and controlled drug release. After IN administration, BP-MB is continuously released and delivered to the brain, exerting synergistic therapeutic effects by suppressing tau neuropathology, restoring mitochondrial function, and alleviating neuroinflammation, thus inducing cognitive improvements in mouse models of AD. These findings highlight a potential strategy for brain-targeted drug delivery in the management of the complex pathologies of AD.


Subject(s)
Administration, Intranasal , Alzheimer Disease , Chitosan , Cognitive Dysfunction , Hydrogels , Methylene Blue , Methylene Blue/chemistry , Methylene Blue/therapeutic use , Methylene Blue/pharmacology , Alzheimer Disease/drug therapy , Alzheimer Disease/metabolism , Animals , Mice , Hydrogels/chemistry , Chitosan/chemistry , Chitosan/analogs & derivatives , Cognitive Dysfunction/drug therapy , Poloxamer/chemistry , Drug Carriers/chemistry , Brain/metabolism , Brain/drug effects , Brain/pathology , Micelles , tau Proteins/metabolism , Disease Models, Animal , Drug Liberation , Blood-Brain Barrier/metabolism , Blood-Brain Barrier/drug effects , Nanocomposites/chemistry , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Mitochondria/metabolism , Mitochondria/drug effects
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Nanoscale ; 16(4): 1633-1649, 2024 Jan 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38168813

ABSTRACT

Over the years, bioinspired mineralization-based approaches have been applied to synthesize multifunctional organic-inorganic nanocomposites. These nanocomposites can address the growing demands of modern biomedical applications. Proteins, serving as vital biological templates, play a pivotal role in the nucleation and growth processes of various organic-inorganic nanocomposites. Protein-mineralized nanomaterials (PMNMs) have attracted significant interest from researchers due to their facile and convenient preparation, strong physiological activity, stability, impressive biocompatibility, and biodegradability. Nevertheless, few comprehensive reviews have expounded on the progress of these nanomaterials in biomedicine. This article systematically reviews the principles and strategies for constructing nanomaterials using protein-directed biomineralization and biomimetic mineralization techniques. Subsequently, we focus on their recent applications in the biomedical field, encompassing areas such as bioimaging, as well as anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory therapies. Furthermore, we discuss the challenges encountered in practical applications of these materials and explore their potential in future applications. This review aspired to catalyze the continued development of these bioinspired nanomaterials in drug development and clinical diagnosis, ultimately contributing to the fields of precision medicine and translational medicine.


Subject(s)
Nanocomposites , Neoplasms , Humans , Precision Medicine , Biomimetics , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Theranostic Nanomedicine , Neoplasms/therapy
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Biomater Adv ; 158: 213763, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38227988

ABSTRACT

Biofilm-mediated implant-associated infections are one of the most serious complications of implantation surgery, posing a grave threat to patient well-being. Effectively addressing bacterial infections is crucial for the success of implantation procedures. In this study, we prepared a bismuth sulfide silver@carbon quantum dot composite coating (AgBiS2@CQDs/Ti) on a medical titanium surface by surface engineering design to treat implant-associated infections. The photocatalytic/photothermal activity test results confirmed the excellent photogenerated ROS and photothermal properties of AgBiS2@CQDs/Ti under near-infrared laser irradiation. In vitro antibacterial and in vivo anti-infection experiments showed that the coating combined with photodynamic and photothermal therapies to eradicate bacteria and disrupt mature biofilms under 1064 nm laser irradiation. Consequently, AgBiS2@CQDs/Ti shows promise as an implant coating for treating implant-associated infections post-surgery, thereby enhancing the success rate of implantation procedures. This study also provides a new idea for combating implant-associated infections.


Subject(s)
Nanocomposites , Photochemotherapy , Humans , Photothermal Therapy , Titanium , Infrared Rays , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 260(Pt 2): 129391, 2024 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38242413

ABSTRACT

The nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary field that has become a hot topic in cancer therapy. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous materials and hybrid composites consisted of organic linkers and metal cations. Despite the wide application of MOFs in other fields, the potential of MOFs for purpose of cancer therapy has been revealed by the recent studies. High surface area and porosity, significant drug loading and encapsulation efficiency are among the benefits of using MOFs in drug delivery. MOFs can deliver genes/drugs with selective targeting of tumor cells that can be achieved through functionalization with ligands. The photosensitizers and photo-responsive nanostructures including carbon dots and gold nanoparticles can be loaded in/on MOFs to cause phototherapy-mediated tumor ablation. The immunogenic cell death induction and increased infiltration of cytotoxic CD8+ and CD4+ T cells can be accelerated by MOF platforms in providing immunotherapy of tumor cells. The stimuli-responsive MOF platforms responsive to pH, redox, enzyme and ion can accelerate release of therapeutics in tumor site. Moreover, MOF nanocomposites can be modified ligands and green polymers to improve their selectivity and biocompatibility for cancer therapy. The application of MOFs for the detection of cancer-related biomarkers can participate in the early diagnosis of patients.


Subject(s)
Metal Nanoparticles , Metal-Organic Frameworks , Nanocomposites , Neoplasms , Humans , Metal-Organic Frameworks/chemistry , Gold , Biomimetics , Phototherapy , Drug Delivery Systems , Neoplasms/diagnosis , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use
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Biomaterials ; 305: 122467, 2024 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38224643

ABSTRACT

Impaired angiogenesis, bacterial infection, persistent severe pain, exacerbated inflammation, and oxidative stress injury are intractable problems in the treatment of chronic diabetic ulcer wounds. A strategy that effectively targets all these issues has proven challenging. Herein, an in-situ sprayable nanoparticle-gel composite comprising platinum clusters (Pt) loaded-mesoporous polydopamine (MPDA) nanoparticle and QX-314-loaded fibrin gel (Pt@MPDA/QX314@Fibrin) was developed for diabetic wound analgesia and therapy. The composite shows good local analgesic effect of QX-314 mediated by near-infrared light (NIR) activation of transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) channel, as well as multifunctional therapeutic effects of rapid hemostasis, anti-inflammation, antioxidation, and antibacterial properties that benefit the fast-healing of diabetic wounds. Furthermore, it demonstrates that the composite, with good biodegradability and biosafety, significantly relieved wound pain by inhibiting the expression of c-Fos in the dorsal root ganglion and the activation of glial cells in the spinal cord dorsal horn. Consequently, our designed sprayable Pt@MPDA/QX314@Fibrin composite with good biocompatibility, NIR activation of TRPV1 channel-mediated QX-314 local wound analgesia and comprehensive treatments, is promising for chronic diabetic wound therapy.


Subject(s)
Diabetes Mellitus , Diazonium Compounds , Lidocaine/analogs & derivatives , Nanocomposites , Pyridines , Rats , Animals , Pain , Analgesics/therapeutic use , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Fibrin , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use
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ACS Nano ; 18(5): 4269-4286, 2024 Feb 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38270104

ABSTRACT

The repair of diabetic wounds remains challenging, primarily due to the high-glucose-derived immune inhibition which often leads to the excessive inflammatory response, impaired angiogenesis, and heightened susceptibility to infection. However, the means to reduce the immunosuppression and regulate the conversion of M2 phenotype macrophages under a high-glucose microenvironment using advanced biomaterials for diabetic wounds are not yet fully understood. Herein, we report two-dimensional carbide (MXene)-M2 macrophage exosome (Exo) nanohybrids (FM-Exo) for promoting diabetic wound repair by overcoming the high-glucose-derived immune inhibition. FM-Exo showed the sustained release of M2 macrophage-derived exosomes (M2-Exo) up to 7 days and exhibited broad-spectrum antibacterial activity. In the high-glucose microenvironment, relative to the single Exo, FM-Exo could significantly induce the optimized M2a/M2c polarization ratio of macrophages by activating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, promoting the proliferation, migration of fibroblasts, and angiogenic ability of endothelial cells. In the diabetic full-thickness wound model, FM-Exo effectively regulated the polarization status of macrophages and promoted their transition to the M2 phenotype, thereby inhibiting inflammation, promoting angiogenesis through VEGF secretion, and improving proper collagen deposition. As a result, the healing process was accelerated, leading to a better healing outcome with reduced scarring. Therefore, this study introduced a promising approach to address diabetic wounds by developing bioactive nanomaterials to regulate immune inhibition in a high-glucose environment.


Subject(s)
Diabetes Mellitus , Exosomes , Nanocomposites , Nitrites , Transition Elements , Humans , Wound Healing , Endothelial Cells , Exosomes/metabolism , Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases , Diabetes Mellitus/metabolism , Glucose/metabolism , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use
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Nanomedicine (Lond) ; 19(3): 255-275, 2024 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38275154

ABSTRACT

Nanotechnology has revolutionized the field of bone regeneration, offering innovative solutions to address the challenges associated with conventional therapies. This comprehensive review explores the diverse landscape of nanomaterials - including nanoparticles, nanocomposites and nanofibers - tailored for bone tissue engineering. We delve into the intricate design principles, structural mimicry of native bone and the crucial role of biomaterial selection, encompassing bioceramics, polymers, metals and their hybrids. Furthermore, we analyze the interface between cells and nanostructured materials and their pivotal role in engineering and regenerating bone tissue. In the concluding outlook, we highlight emerging frontiers and potential research directions in harnessing nanomaterials for bone regeneration.


Subject(s)
Nanocomposites , Nanotechnology , Biocompatible Materials/therapeutic use , Biocompatible Materials/chemistry , Bone Regeneration , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Nanocomposites/chemistry , Tissue Engineering
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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ; 63(2): e202310252, 2024 Jan 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38010197

ABSTRACT

Bone metastasis is a type of metastatic tumors that involves the spreads of malignant tumor cells into skeleton, and its diagnosis and treatment remain a big challenge due to the unique tumor microenvironment. We herein develop osteoclast and tumor cell dual-targeting biomimetic semiconducting polymer nanocomposites (SPFeNOC ) for amplified theranostics of bone metastasis. SPFeNOC contain semiconducting polymer and iron oxide (Fe3 O4 ) nanoparticles inside core and surface camouflaged hybrid membrane of cancer cells and osteoclasts. The hybrid membrane camouflage enables their targeting to both metastatic tumor cells and osteoclasts in bone metastasis through homologous targeting mechanism, thus achieving an enhanced nanoparticle accumulation in tumors. The semiconducting polymer mediates near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging and sonodynamic therapy (SDT), and Fe3 O4 nanoparticles are used for magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and chemodynamic therapy (CDT). Because both cancer cells and osteoclasts are killed synchronously via the combinational action of SDT and CDT, the vicious cycle in bone metastasis is broken to realize high antitumor efficacy. Therefore, 4T1 breast cancer-based bone metastasis can be effectively detected and cured by using SPFeNOC as dual-targeting theranostic nanoagents. This study provides an unusual biomimetic nanoplatform that simultaneously targets osteoclasts and cancer cells for amplified theranostics of bone metastasis.


Subject(s)
Bone Neoplasms , Nanocomposites , Nanoparticles , Neoplasms , Humans , Polymers , Precision Medicine , Biomimetics , Theranostic Nanomedicine/methods , Bone Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Bone Neoplasms/therapy , Nanocomposites/therapeutic use , Cell Line, Tumor , Tumor Microenvironment
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