ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 10414 - 10425
Published: Feb. 20, 2023
Atherosclerosis
is
a
common
cardiovascular
disease
with
increasing
morbidity
and
mortality.
The
pathogenesis
of
atherosclerosis
strongly
related
to
endothelial
dysfunction,
which
induced
by
severe
oxidative
stress
damage
derived
from
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
Thus,
ROS
plays
critical
role
in
the
progression
atherosclerosis.
In
this
work,
we
demonstrated
that
gadolinium
doping
CeO2
(Gd/CeO2)
nanozymes
as
effective
scavengers
delivered
high
performance
for
antiatherosclerosis.
It
was
found
chemical
Gd
promoted
surface
proportion
Ce3+
thereby
enhanced
overall
scavenging
ability.
vitro
vivo
experiments
unambiguously
showed
Gd/CeO2
efficiently
scavenged
harmful
at
cellular
histological
levels.
Further,
were
significantly
reduce
vascular
lesions
reducing
lipid
accumulation
macrophage
decreasing
inflammatory
factor
levels,
inhibiting
exacerbation
Moreover,
can
serve
T1-weighted
magnetic
resonance
imaging
contrast
agents,
generate
sufficient
distinguish
location
plaque
during
living
imaging.
Through
those
efforts,
may
potential
diagnostic
treatment
nanomedicine
ROS-induced
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(8)
Published: Sept. 19, 2023
Abstract
Nanozymes,
as
one
of
the
most
efficient
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)‐scavenging
biomaterials,
are
receiving
wide
attention
in
promoting
diabetic
wound
healing.
Despite
recent
attempts
at
improving
catalytic
efficiency
Pt‐based
nanozymes
(e.g.,
PtCu,
best
systems),
they
still
display
quite
limited
ROS
scavenging
capacity
and
ROS‐dependent
antibacterial
effects
on
bacteria
or
immunocytes,
which
leads
to
uncontrolled
poor
Hence,
a
new
class
multifunctional
PtCuTe
nanosheets
with
excellent
catalytic,
ROS‐independent
antibacterial,
proangiogenic,
anti‐inflammatory,
immuno‐modulatory
properties
for
boosting
healing,
is
reported.
The
show
stronger
better
than
PtCu.
It
also
revealed
that
can
enhance
vascular
tube
formation,
stimulate
macrophage
polarization
toward
M2
phenotype
improve
fibroblast
mobility,
outperforming
conventional
Moreover,
promotes
crosstalk
between
different
cell
types
form
positive
feedback
loop.
Consequently,
stimulates
proregenerative
environment
relevant
populations
ensure
normal
tissue
repair.
Utilizing
mouse
model,
it
demonstrated
significantly
facilitated
regeneration
highly
vascularized
skin,
percentage
closure
being
over
90%
8th
day,
among
reported
comparable
biomaterials.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(2)
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
Abstract
Severe
systemic
inflammation
following
myocardial
infarction
(MI)
is
a
major
cause
of
patient
mortality.
MI‐induced
can
trigger
the
production
free
radicals,
which
in
turn
ultimately
leads
to
increased
cardiac
lesions
(i.e.,
inflammation‐free
radicals
cycle),
resulting
heart
failure
and
death.
However,
currently
available
anti‐inflammatory
drugs
have
limited
efficacy
due
their
weak
effect
poor
accumulation
at
site.
Herein,
novel
Fe‐Cur@TA
nanozyme
developed
for
targeted
therapy
MI,
generated
by
coordinating
Fe
3+
drug
curcumin
(Cur)
with
further
modification
tannic
acid
(TA).
Such
exhibits
excellent
scavenging
properties
reducing
immune
cell
infiltration,
promoting
macrophage
polarization
toward
M2‐like
phenotype,
suppressing
inflammatory
cytokine
secretion,
blocking
cycle.
Furthermore,
high
affinity
TA
tissue,
shows
an
almost
tenfold
greater
retention
uptake
than
Fe‐Cur.
In
mouse
preclinical
beagle
dog
MI
models,
preserves
function
reduces
scar
size,
suggesting
promising
potential
clinical
translation
cardiovascular
disease.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(11)
Published: Jan. 17, 2023
Abstract
On
accounts
of
the
advantages
inherent
high
stability,
ease
preparation
and
superior
catalytic
activities,
nanozymes
have
attracted
tremendous
potential
in
diverse
biomedical
applications
as
alternatives
to
natural
enzymes.
Optimizing
activity
is
significant
for
widening
boosting
into
practical
level.
As
research
regulation
strategies
boosting,
it
essential
timely
review,
summarize,
analyze
advances
structure–activity
relationships
further
inspiring
ingenious
this
prosperous
area.
Herein,
methods
recent
5
years
are
systematically
summarized,
including
size
morphology,
doping,
vacancy,
surface
modification,
hybridization,
followed
by
a
discussion
latest
consisting
biosensing,
antibacterial,
tumor
therapy.
Finally,
challenges
opportunities
rapidly
developing
field
presented
more
infant
yet
promising
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(17), P. 6213 - 6213
Published: Aug. 24, 2023
The
introduction
of
new
materials
for
the
production
various
types
constructs
that
can
connect
directly
to
tissues
has
enabled
development
such
fields
science
as
medicine,
tissue,
and
regenerative
engineering.
implementation
these
materials,
called
biomaterials,
contributed
a
significant
improvement
in
quality
human
life
terms
health.
This
is
due
constantly
growing
availability
implants,
prostheses,
tools,
surgical
equipment,
which,
thanks
their
specific
features
biocompatibility,
appropriate
mechanical
properties,
ease
sterilization,
high
porosity,
ensure
an
living.
Biodegradation
ensures,
among
other
things,
ideal
rate
regenerated
tissue.
Current
tissue
engineering
medicine
strategies
aim
restore
function
damaged
tissues.
current
gold
standard
autografts
(using
patient’s
accelerate
healing),
but
limitations
limited
procurement
certain
tissues,
long
operative
time,
donor
site
morbidity
have
warranted
search
alternative
options.
use
biomaterials
this
purpose
attractive
option
number
being
developed
tested
rapidly.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(13), P. 8991 - 9003
Published: March 21, 2024
Though
immunogenic
cell
death
(ICD)
has
garnered
significant
attention
in
the
realm
of
anticancer
therapies,
effectively
stimulating
strong
immune
responses
with
minimal
side
effects
deep-seated
tumors
remains
challenging.
Herein,
we
introduce
a
novel
self-assembled
near-infrared-light-activated
ruthenium(II)
metallacycle,
Ru1105
(λem
=
1105
nm),
as
first
example
Ru(II)
supramolecular
ICD
inducer.
synergistically
potentiates
immunomodulatory
and
reduces
adverse
through
multiple
regulated
approaches,
including
NIR-light
excitation,
increased
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation,
selective
targeting
tumor
cells,
precision
organelle
localization,
improved
penetration/retention
capabilities.
Specifically,
demonstrates
excellent
depth-activated
ROS
production
(∼1
cm),
resistance
to
diffusion,
anti-ROS
quenching.
Moreover,
exhibits
promising
results
cellular
uptake
generation
cancer
cells
multicellular
spheroids.
Importantly,
induces
more
efficient
an
ultralow
dose
(10
μM)
compared
conventional
agent,
oxaliplatin
(300
μM).
In
vivo
experiments
further
confirm
Ru1105's
potency
inducer,
eliciting
CD8+
T
depleting
Foxp3+
effects.
Our
research
lays
foundation
for
design
secure
exceptionally
potent
metal-based
agents
immunotherapy.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(29), P. 6746 - 6761
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
slow
healing
of
diabetic
wounds
has
seriously
affected
human
health.
Meanwhile,
the
open
are
susceptible
to
bacterial
infection.
Clinical
therapeutic
methods
such
as
antibiotic
therapy,
insulin
treatment,
and
surgical
debridement
have
made
great
achievements
in
treatment
wounds.
However,
drug-resistant
bacteria
will
develop
after
long-term
use
antibiotics,
resulting
decreased
efficacy.
To
improve
effect,
increasing
drug
concentration
is
a
common
strategy
clinical
practice,
but
it
also
brings
serious
side
effects.
In
addition,
hyperglycemia
control
or
can
easily
bring
negative
effects
patients,
hypoglycemia
damage
normal
tissue.
Therefore,
essential
novel
strategies
effectively
promote
wound
healing.
recent
years,
nanozyme-based
systems
received
extensive
attention
because
they
possess
advantages
nanomaterials
natural
enzymes.
For
example,
nanozymes
small
size
high
surface
area
volume
ratio,
which
enhance
tissue
penetration
increase
reactive
active
sites.
Moreover,
compared
with
enzymes,
more
stable
catalytic
activity,
lower
production
cost,
stronger
operability.
this
review,
we
first
reviewed
basic
characteristics
then
elaborated
on
mechanism
action
principle
different
types
from
three
aspects:
controlling
infection,
hyperglycemia,
relieving
inflammation.
Finally,
challenges,
prospects
future
implementation
for
outlined.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
Inflammatory
skin
disorders
can
cause
chronic
scarring
and
functional
impairments,
posing
a
significant
burden
on
patients
the
healthcare
system.
Conventional
therapies,
such
as
corticosteroids
nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory
drugs,
are
limited
in
efficacy
associated
with
adverse
effects.
Recently,
nanozyme
(NZ)-based
hydrogels
have
shown
great
promise
addressing
these
challenges.
NZ-based
possess
unique
therapeutic
abilities
by
combining
benefits
of
redox
nanomaterials
enzymatic
activity
water-retaining
capacity
hydrogels.
The
multifaceted
effects
include
scavenging
reactive
oxygen
species
other
inflammatory
mediators
modulating
immune
responses
toward
pro-regenerative
environment
enhancing
regenerative
potential
triggering
cell
migration
differentiation.
This
review
highlights
current
state
art
NZ-engineered
(NZ@hydrogels)
for
regeneration
applications.
It
also
discusses
underlying
chemo-mechano-biological
mechanisms
behind
their
effectiveness.
Additionally,
challenges
future
directions
this
ground,
particularly
clinical
translation,
addressed.
insights
provided
aid
design
engineering
novel
hydrogels,
offering
new
possibilities
targeted
personalized
skin-care
therapies.
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35, P. 67 - 81
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Hypoxia,
excessive
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
and
impaired
angiogenesis
are
prominent
obstacles
to
wound
healing
following
trauma
surgical
procedures,
often
leading
the
development
of
keloids
hypertrophic
scars.
To
address
these
challenges,
a
novel
approach
has
been
proposed,
involving
cascade
enzymatic
reaction-based
nanocarriers-laden
dressing.
This
advanced
technology
incorporates
superoxide
dismutase
modified
nanobubbles
catalase
within
an
alginate
hydrogel
matrix.
The
nano
chamber
functions
through
reaction
between
catalase,
wherein
in
environment
is
enzymatically
decomposed
into
hydrogen
peroxide,
this
peroxide
subsequently
converted
by
catalase.
effectively
controls
inflammation
hypoxia,
mitigating
risk
keloid
formation.
Concurrently,
release
continuously,
thus
providing
sustained
supply
site.
from
dynamic
system
stimulates
fibroblast
proliferation,
fosters
formation
new
blood
vessels,
contributes
overall
process.
In
rat
full-thickness
model,
displayed
notable
capacity
expedite
without
scarring.
Furthermore,
pilot
study
porcine
healing,
acceleration
tissue
repair
was
observed
conceived
gel
treated
group
3
days
post-surgery,
which
represents
proliferation
stage
These
achievements
hold
significant
importance
ensuring
complete
functional
recovery
tissues,
thereby
highlighting
its
potential
as
promising
for
enhancing
outcomes.