Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 2993 - 3020
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Micro/nanomotors
are
containers
that
pass
through
liquid
media
and
carry
cargo.Because
they
tiny,
micro/nanomotors
exhibit
excellent
potential
for
biosensing
disease
treatment
applications.However,
their
size
also
makes
overcoming
random
Brownian
forces
very
challenging
moving
on
targets.Additionally,
to
achieve
desired
practical
applications,
the
expensive
materials,
short
lifetimes,
poor
biocompatibility,
complex
preparation
methods,
side
effects
of
must
be
addressed,
adverse
evaluated
both
in
vivo
applications.This
has
led
continuous
development
key
materials
driving
micro/nanomotors.In
this
work,
we
review
working
principles
micro/nanomotors.Metallic
nonmetallic
nanocomplexes,
enzymes,
living
cells
explored
as
micro/nanomotors.We
consider
exogenous
stimulations
endogenous
substance
conditions
micro/nanomotor
motions.The
discussion
focuses
applications
biosensing,
treating
cancer
gynecological
diseases,
assisted
fertilization.By
addressing
shortcomings,
propose
directions
further
developing
applying
micro/nanomotors.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
16(1), P. 617 - 630
Published: Dec. 27, 2021
Recently,
various
metal
peroxide
nanomaterials
have
drawn
increasing
attention
as
an
efficient
hydrogen
(H2O2)
self-supplying
agent
for
enhanced
tumor
therapy.
However,
a
single
kind
of
is
insufficient
to
achieve
more
effective
antitumor
performance.
Here,
hyaluronic
acid
modified
calcium
and
copper
peroxides
nanocomposite
has
been
synthesized
by
simple
one-step
strategy.
After
accumulation
at
the
site
due
permeability
retention
(EPR)
effect
specific
recognition
hyaluronate
with
CD44
protein
on
surface
cells,
plenty
Ca2+,
Cu2+,
H2O2
can
be
simultaneously
released
in
hyaluronidase
overexpressed
microenvironment
(TME),
generating
abundant
hydroxyl
radical
through
Fenton-type
reaction
between
Cu2+
assistance
glutathione
depletion.
Overloaded
Ca2+
lead
mitochondria
injury
thus
enhance
oxidative
stress
cells.
Moreover,
unbalanced
transport
channel
caused
further
promote
calcification
necrosis,
which
generally
defined
ion-interference
As
result,
synergistic
Fenton-like
dysfunction
ROS
generation
performed.
Therefore,
TME-responsive
based
integration
successfully
established
exhibits
satisfactory
efficiency
than
any
peroxide.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
31(38)
Published: July 1, 2021
Abstract
2D
transition
metal
borides
(MBenes)
have
emerged
as
promising
post‐MXene
materials
with
potential
application
in
various
biotechnological
fields.
Although
they
possess
prospective
bioactive
properties
due
to
boron
their
structure,
the
experience
gained
from
MXenes
shows
that
an
in‐depth
understanding
of
biological
recognition
and
response
well
exploration
applications
are
highly
challenging.
This
makes
identification
most
MBenes
for
future
research
final
industrial
rather
complicated.
Herein,
differentiated
further
untangled
bioactivity‐generating
features.
It
is
expected
MBenes’
positive
or
negative
impact
on
living
organisms
different
types
cells
connect
morphological,
structural
physicochemical
features
context
relevant
environments.
Necessary
toxicological
data
also
highlighted,
which
key
aspects
enable
safe
biotechnology
nanomedicine.
Furthermore,
a
perspective
rational
development
design
novel
solutions
based
provided,
will
meet
legal
safety
requirements
nanomaterials.
In
this
regard,
work
unprecedented
contribution
toward
strategies
regulatory
MBene/MXene‐type
provides
inspiration
nanotoxicological
approaches
using
MBenes.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(23)
Published: May 3, 2022
2D
MBenes,
early
transition
metal
borides,
are
a
very
recent
derivative
of
ternary
or
quaternary
boride
(MAB)
phases
and
represent
new
member
in
the
flatland.
Although
holding
great
potential
toward
various
applications,
mainly
theoretical
knowledge
about
their
properties
is
available.
Theoretical
calculations
preliminary
experimental
attempts
demonstrate
rich
chemistry,
excellent
reactivity,
mechanical
strength/stability,
electrical
conductivity,
properties,
energy
harvesting
possibility.
Compared
to
MXenes,
MBenes'
structure
appears
be
more
complex
due
multiple
crystallographic
arrangements,
polymorphism,
structural
transformations.
This
makes
synthesis
subsequent
delamination
into
single
flakes
challenging.
Overcoming
this
bottleneck
will
enable
rational
control
over
material-structure-property
relationship.
Innovations
postprocessing
approaches
allow
for
design
functional
systems
devices
with
multipurpose
functionalities
thus
opening
promising
paradigm
conscious
high-performance
materials.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: March 2, 2023
Abstract
....With
the
development
of
nanomedical
technology,
application
various
novel
nanomaterials
in
biomedical
field
has
been
greatly
developed
recent
years.
MXenes,
which
are
new
inorganic
with
ultrathin
atomic
thickness,
consist
layered
transition
metal
carbides
and
nitrides
or
carbonitrides
have
general
structural
formula
M
n+1
X
n
T
x
(n
=
1–3).
Based
on
unique
features
such
as
thickness
high
specific
surface
area,
their
excellent
physicochemical
properties,
photothermal
conversion
efficiency
antibacterial
MXenes
widely
applied
field.
This
review
systematically
summarizes
MXene-based
materials
biomedicine.
The
first
section
is
a
brief
summary
synthesis
methods
modification
strategies,
followed
by
focused
overview
analysis
applications
biosensors,
diagnosis,
therapy,
agents,
implants,
among
other
areas.
We
also
two
popular
research
areas:
wearable
devices
immunotherapy.
Finally,
difficulties
progress
clinical
translation
briefly
discussed.
Graphical
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Dec. 6, 2022
As
a
flourishing
member
of
the
two-dimensional
(2D)
nanomaterial
family,
MXenes
have
shown
great
potential
in
various
research
areas.
In
recent
years,
continued
growth
interest
MXene
derivatives,
2D
transition
metal
borides
(MBenes),
has
contributed
to
emergence
this
material
as
latecomer.
Due
excellent
electrical
conductivity,
mechanical
properties
and
properties,
thus
MBenes
attract
more
researchers'
interest.
Extensive
experimental
theoretical
studies
that
they
exciting
energy
conversion
electrochemical
storage
potential.
However,
comprehensive
systematic
review
applications
not
been
available
so
far.
For
reason,
we
present
summary
advances
research.
We
started
by
summarizing
latest
fabrication
routes
MBenes.
The
focus
will
then
turn
their
for
conversion.
Finally,
brief
challenges
opportunities
future
practical
is
presented.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
Rapid
advancements
in
materials
science
and
nanotechnology,
intertwined
with
oncology,
have
positioned
photothermal
therapy
(PTT)
as
a
promising
noninvasive
treatment
strategy
for
cancer.
The
breast's
superficial
anatomical
location
aesthetic
significance
render
breast
cancer
particularly
pertinent
candidate
the
clinical
application
of
PTT
following
melanoma.
This
review
comprehensively
explores
research
conducted
on
various
types
nanoparticles
employed
elaborates
their
specific
roles
mechanisms
action.
integration
existing
therapies
is
scrutinized,
underscoring
its
potential
synergistic
outcomes.
Additionally,
underlying
consequential
modifications
to
tumor
microenvironment
after
are
elaborated
from
medical
perspective.
Future
directions
suggested,
an
emphasis
development
integrative
platforms
that
combine
multiple
therapeutic
approaches
optimization
nanoparticle
synthesis
enhanced
efficacy.
goal
push
boundaries
toward
comprehensive,
clinically
applicable
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(36)
Published: July 30, 2022
Abstract
Reactive
nitrogen
species
(RNS)
generated
via
the
reaction
of
nitric
oxide
(NO)
with
reactive
oxygen
(ROS)
are
more
lethal
than
ROS,
and
thus
RNS‐mediated
therapy
has
great
potential
in
cancer
treatment,
yet
it
is
still
largely
unexploited.
Herein,
a
novel,
injectable
NO‐releasing
hydrogel
(NO‐Gel)
composed
α‐(nitrate
ester)
acetic
acid‐modified
amphiphilic
copolymers
developed.
To
further
convert
released
NO
to
RNS,
glutathione
(GSH)‐sensitive
CuCys
nanoparticles
(NPs)
β‐lapachone
(Lapa)
co‐loaded
into
NO‐Gel.
This
system
possesses
temperature‐induced
sol‐gel
transition
can
continuously
liberate
Lapa,
NPs,
vitro
for
up
3
weeks.
The
sustained
supply
Lapa
efficiently
boost
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
2
O
)
concentration
cells,
intracellular
GSH
induce
rapid
release
reduction
NPs.
With
elevating
H
levels
producing
highly
Cu(I),
Cu(I)‐catalyzed
Fenton‐like
dramatically
enhanced,
resulting
generation
abundant
hydroxyl
radicals
(·OH),
subsequent
cascade
reactions
among
·OH,
2,
cause
RNS
pool.
After
single
peritumoral
injection
system,
ROS
plus
substantial
depletion
significantly
suppress
tumor
growth.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(10)
Published: Jan. 31, 2022
Abstract
The
development
of
stimuli‐responsively
degradable
porous
carriers
for
both
controlled
drug
release
and
high
biosafety
is
vitally
important
to
their
clinical
translation,
but
still
challenging
at
present.
A
new
type
porphyrin–iron
metal
organic
framework
(Fe‐MOF)
nanocrystals
engineered
here
as
acid‐degradable
carrier
hydrogen
donor
by
the
coordination
between
porphyrin
zero‐valence
Fe
atom.
Fe‐MOF
exhibit
excellent
acid‐responsive
degradation
H
2
generation
simultaneous
loaded
combined
hydrogen‐chemotherapy
cancer
multidrug
resistance
(MDR)
metastasis
local
eradication
off‐target
induced
toxic
side
effects
normal
cells/tissues.
Mechanistically,
released
assists
chemotherapeutic
efficiently
inhibit
immunoactivating
intratumoral
M1‐phenotype
macrophages
consequently
downregulating
expression
metastasis‐related
matrix
metalloproteinase‐2
(MMP‐2)
can
also
downregulate
expressions
P‐glycoprotein
(P‐gp)
protein
adenosine
triphosphate
(ATP)
in
MDR
cells
sensitize
enhanced
damage
mitochondria
DNA.
High
anti‐MDR/antimetastasis
efficacies
biocompatibility
endow
Fe‐MOF‐based
nanomedicine
with
potential
translation.