International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 12221 - 12255
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
enters
the
nasal
cavity,
penetrates
epithelial
cells
through
interaction
of
its
spike
protein
with
host
cell
receptor
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
(ACE2)
and
then
triggers
a
cytokine
storm.
We
aimed
to
assess
biocompatibility
fullerenol
nanoparticles
C
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(46)
Published: Oct. 27, 2023
Abstract
Buckminsterfullerene
(C
60
)
and
derivatives
are
significant
in
the
synthesis
of
efficient
electrocatalysts
photocatalysts.
This
is
because
electron
acceptor
properties
distinctive
heterostructure(s)
physicochemical
characteristics.
High‐performance
photocatalysts
important
therefore
conversions
for
clean
energy.
Here
a
critical
assessment
advances
use
C
as
heterostructures
“electron
buffers”
catalysts
reported.
Methodologies
preparing
composite
assessed
categorized
microscopic
mechanisms
boosting
catalytic
performance
through
materials
including,
semiconductors,
carbon‐based
metal‐free
materials,
metal
nanoclusters,
single
atoms,
metal–organic
skeletons
established.
Important
characterizations
used
with
derivative
composites
contrasted
practical
challenges
to
development
determined.
A
prospective
on
future
directions
likely
outcomes
high
efficiency
provided.
It
concluded
that
advantageous
advanced
structural
integrity
boosted
transport.
The
findings
expected
be
interest
benefit
researchers
manufacturers
formation
buffer
areas
significantly
performance.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(32)
Published: May 30, 2024
Mucus
is
a
dynamic
biological
hydrogel,
composed
primarily
of
the
glycoprotein
mucin,
exhibits
unique
biophysical
properties
and
forms
barrier
protecting
cells
against
broad-spectrum
viruses.
Here,
this
work
develops
polyglycerol
sulfate-based
dendronized
mucin-inspired
copolymer
(MICP-1)
with
≈10%
repeating
units
activated
disulfide
as
cross-linking
sites.
Cryo-electron
microscopy
(Cryo-EM)
analysis
MICP-1
reveals
an
elongated
single-chain
fiber
morphology.
shows
potential
inhibitory
activity
many
viruses
such
herpes
simplex
virus
1
(HSV-1)
SARS-CoV-2
(including
variants
Delta
Omicron).
produces
hydrogels
viscoelastic
similar
to
healthy
human
sputum
tuneable
microstructures
using
linear
branched
polyethylene
glycol-thiol
(PEG-thiol)
cross-linkers.
Single
particle
tracking
microrheology,
electron
paramagnetic
resonance
(EPR)
cryo-scanning
(Cryo-SEM)
are
used
characterize
network
structures.
The
synthesized
exhibit
self-healing
properties,
along
that
through
reduction.
A
transwell
assay
investigate
hydrogel's
protective
viral
infection
HSV-1.
Live-cell
confirms
these
can
protect
underlying
from
by
trapping
virus,
due
both
morphology
anionic
multivalent
effects.
Overall,
novel
generates
mucus-mimetic
on
multi-gram
scale.
These
be
models
for
disulfide-rich
airway
mucus
research,
biomaterials.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(1), P. 34 - 57
Published: May 10, 2023
In
December
2019,
an
outbreak
of
unknown
pneumonia
emerged
in
Wuhan
City,
Hubei
Province,
China.
It
was
later
identified
as
the
SARS-CoV-2
virus
and
has
since
infected
over
9
million
people
more
than
213
countries
worldwide.
Massive
papers
on
topic
that
have
already
been
published
are
necessary
to
be
analyzed
discussed.
This
paper
used
combination
systematic
literature
network
analysis
content
develop
a
comprehensive
discussion
related
use
nanotechnology
materials
environmental
human
protection.
Its
is
shown
various
efforts
made
control
transmission
this
pandemic.
Nanotechnology
plays
crucial
role
modern
vaccine
design,
nanomaterials
essential
tools
for
antigen
delivery,
adjuvants,
mimics
viral
structures.
addition,
also
reported
protection
defence
treating
To
eradicate
pandemics
now
future,
successful
treatments
must
enable
rapid
discovery,
scalable
manufacturing,
global
distribution.
review,
we
discuss
current
approaches
COVID-19
development
highlight
critical
combating
body
environment.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(38)
Published: June 18, 2024
Abstract
In
the
antimicrobial
resistance
era,
carbon‐based
nanomaterials
(CBNs)
such
as
fullerenes,
carbon
dots,
graphene,
and
their
derivatives
are
promising
therapeutic
tools
in
combating
viral
diseases.
This
review
shows
that
these
materials
have
broad‐spectrum
antiviral
activity
against
33
viruses
belonging
to
different
Baltimore
groups.
CBNs
also
exhibit
bacteria
fungi
possess
a
low
risk
of
selecting
for
resistance,
since
primary
mode
action
involves
physically
damaging
microbes.
offer
additional
properties,
including
enhanced
effectiveness
under
diverse
types
irradiation
facilitating
immune
responses.
Their
potential
agents
is
still
its
infancy
future
research
should
focus
on
toxicity,
mechanisms,
pharmacokinetics,
bioavailability.
They
preventing
transmission
diseases
use
face
masks,
shields,
hospital
airport
surfaces,
elevators,
among
others.
It
anticipated
will
play
an
increasingly
significant
role
fight
infectious
JACS Au,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Interactions
of
polyelectrolytes
(PEs)
with
proteins
play
a
crucial
role
in
numerous
biological
processes,
such
as
the
internalization
virus
particles
into
host
cells.
Although
docking,
machine
learning
methods,
and
molecular
dynamics
(MD)
simulations
are
utilized
to
estimate
binding
poses
free
energies
small-molecule
drugs
proteins,
quantitative
prediction
thermodynamics
PE-based
presents
significant
obstacle
computer-aided
drug
design.
This
is
due
sluggish
PEs
caused
by
their
size
strong
charge-charge
correlations.
In
this
paper,
we
introduce
advanced
sampling
methods
based
on
force-spectroscopy
setup
theoretical
modeling
overcome
barrier.
We
exemplify
our
method
explicit
solvent
all-atom
MD
interactions
between
anionic
that
show
antiviral
properties,
namely
heparin
linear
polyglycerol
sulfate
(LPGS),
SARS-CoV-2
spike
protein
receptor
domain
(RBD).
Our
for
free-energy
LPGS
wild-type
RBD
matches
experimentally
measured
dissociation
constants
within
thermal
energy,
k
B
T,
correctly
reproduces
experimental
PE-length
dependence.
find
binds
Delta-variant
an
additional
gain
2.4
compared
RBD,
presence
two
mutated
cationic
residues
contributing
electrostatic
energy
gain.
LPGS-RBD
dominated
enthalpy
driven,
though
large
entropy-enthalpy
compensation.
applicable
general
polymer
adsorption
phenomena
predicts
precise
reconfigurational
friction
needed
drug-delivery
iScience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
28(3), P. 111944 - 111944
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Membrane
technology,
through
innovative
approaches
such
as
nanocomposite
membranes,
membrane
bioreactors,
and
electrocatalytic
reactors,
offers
a
synergistic
platform
for
pathogen
removal.
This
review
examines
recent
advancements
in
modifications
aimed
at
optimizing
virus
removal
efficiency.
It
outlines
various
mechanisms
employed
these
innovations,
including
size
exclusion,
electronic
interactions,
hydrophobic
hydrophilic
inactivation.
By
systematically
discussing
the
intrinsic
properties
of
viruses
that
affect
their
interactions
with
highlights
potential
advanced
functional
materials
tailored
to
specific
processes.
Emphasis
is
placed
on
necessity
adjusting
pore
sizes
enhancing
other
physical
chemical
(e.g.,
electrochemical
oxidation
performance)
improve
efficacy.
Overall,
this
comprehensively
assesses
technologies,
comparing
effectiveness
providing
theoretical
insights
practical
guidance
utilizing
safeguard
water
against
viral
contaminants.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(19), P. 14471 - 14471
Published: Sept. 23, 2023
The
disease
of
SARS-CoV-2
has
caused
considerable
morbidity
and
mortality
globally.
Spike
proteins
on
the
surface
allow
it
to
bind
with
human
cells,
leading
infection.
Fullerenes
their
derivatives
are
promising
inhibitors
drug-delivery
vehicles.
In
this
study,
Gaussian
accelerated
molecular
dynamics
simulations
Markov
state
model
were
employed
delve
into
inhibitory
mechanism
Fullerene–linear-polyglycerol-b-amine
sulfate
(F–LGPS)
spike
proteins.
During
was
discovered
that
fullerene
can
operate
at
interface
receptor-binding
domain
(RBD)
N-terminal
(NTD),
keeping
structural
domains
in
a
downward
conformation.
It
also
observed
F-LGPS
demonstrated
superior
effects
XBB
variant
comparison
wild-type
variant.
This
study
yielded
invaluable
insights
for
potential
development
efficient
therapeutics
targeting
protein
SARS-CoV-2.
Smart Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(4)
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Fullerenes
are
a
class
of
carbon
nanomaterials
that
find
wide
range
applications
in
biomedical
fields,
especially
for
photodynamic
cancer
therapy
because
its
photosensitive
effect.
However,
hydrophobic
fullerenes
can
only
be
dispersed
organic
solvents
which
hinders
their
applications.
Here,
we
report
facile
method
to
prepare
highly
water-dispersible
fullerene
(C