Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Nov. 24, 2023
Hafnium-based
nanomaterials
(Hf-NMs)
have
attracted
the
interest
of
numerous
biomedical
researchers
by
their
unique
properties.
Recent
years
witnessed
significant
advancements
in
field
nanomaterials,
particularly
context
cancer
diagnosis
and
treatment.
However,
research
this
area,
especially
concerning
clinical
application
has
not
been
thoroughly
reviewed.
This
review
will
cover:
1)
Classification
synthesis
including
Hafnium
oxide
Metal-Organic
Frameworks/nanoscale
coordination
polymers
(MOFs/NCPs);
2)
act
as
contrast
enhancement
agent
for
imaging,
hafnium-based
used
liquid
biopsy;
3)
therapy,
radiotherapy,
photodynamic
various
combined
therapy;
4)
Translation,
toxicity,
safety
Hf-NMs
human
preclinical
animal
models.
More
attention
be
given
to
translation
cancer.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(18)
Published: Feb. 2, 2023
Abstract
Lung
cancer
is
one
of
the
most
common
malignancies
worldwide
and
contributes
to
cancer‐related
morbidity
mortality
cases.
During
past
decades,
rapid
development
nanotechnology
has
provided
opportunities
challenges
for
lung
diagnosis
therapeutics.
As
extensively
studied
nanostructures,
metal
nanoparticles
obtain
higher
satisfaction
in
biomedical
applications
associated
with
cancer.
Metal
have
enhanced
almost
all
major
imaging
strategies
proved
great
potential
as
sensor
detecting
cancer‐specific
biomarkers.
Moreover,
could
also
improve
therapeutic
efficiency
via
better
drug
delivery,
improved
radiotherapy,
gene
silencing,
facilitated
photo‐driven
treatment.
Herein,
recently
advanced
applied
therapy
are
summarized.
Future
perspective
on
direction
metal‐based
nanomedicine
discussed.
Stimulating
more
research
interests
promote
devoted.
Chemistry of Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(9), P. 4054 - 4077
Published: April 18, 2024
Stimuli-responsive
self-immolative
polymers
(SIPs)
represent
a
unique
class
of
that
can
undergo
controlled,
sequential
head-to-tail
depolymerization
upon
specific
stimuli.
Since
their
inception,
they
have
evolved
over
two
decades
to
become
one
the
most
attractive
polymer
types.
With
characteristic
feature
"one
stimulus,
multiple
responses",
SIPs
inherently
possess
ability
serve
as
chemical
amplifiers,
which
amplify
weak
or
biological
signals.
This
promises
higher
stimulus
sensitivity,
greater
selectivity
for
microenvironments,
and
potential
generate
more
persistent,
extensive,
significant
responses
while
consuming
fewer
stimuli
sources.
Review
summarizes
latest
research
advancements
in
stimuli-responsive
drug
delivery
molecular
imaging
past
five
years.
Regarding
structure
SIPs,
we
briefly
overview
updates
self-immolation
units,
end-cap
moieties,
sequence
SIPs.
In
terms
applications,
focus
on
possible
applications
disease
treatment
methods.
Finally,
provide
brief
perspective
future
directions
these
applications.
Nanoscale,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(46), P. 19306 - 19323
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Silver
chalcogenide
(Ag
2
X,
where
X
=
S,
Se,
or
Te)
nanoparticles
have
been
extensively
investigated
for
their
applications
in
electronics
but
only
recently
explored
biomedical
applications.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
21(5), P. 3804 - 3833
Published: July 26, 2022
The
application
of
dynamic
in
vitro
gastrointestinal
(GI)
models
has
grown
popularity
to
understand
the
impact
food
structure
and
composition
on
human
health.
Given
that
GI
motility
is
integral
digestion
absorption,
a
predictive
model
should
faithfully
replicate
patterns
motor
functions
vivo.
In
this
review,
typical
characteristics
gastric
small
intestinal
humans
as
well
biomechanical
hydrodynamic
events
pertinent
gut
are
summarized.
simulation
presently
existing
discussed
from
an
engineering
perspective
categorized
into
hydraulic,
piston/probe-driven,
roller-driven,
pneumatic,
other
systems.
Each
system
its
representative
evaluated
terms
their
patterns,
key
concerning
motility,
performance
simulating
physiological
events,
ability
establish
vitro-in
vivo
correlations.
Practical
Application:
review
paper
provided
useful
information
design
which
important
for
understanding
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 18, P. 4143 - 4170
Published: July 1, 2023
Abstract:
The
diagnosis
of
gastrointestinal
(GI)
diseases
currently
relies
primarily
on
invasive
procedures
like
digestive
endoscopy.
However,
these
can
cause
discomfort,
respiratory
issues,
and
bacterial
infections
in
patients,
both
during
after
the
examination.
In
recent
years,
nanomedicine
has
emerged
as
a
promising
field,
providing
significant
advancements
diagnostic
techniques.
Nanoprobes,
particular,
offer
distinct
advantages,
such
high
specificity
sensitivity
detecting
GI
diseases.
Integration
nanoprobes
with
advanced
imaging
techniques,
nuclear
magnetic
resonance,
optical
fluorescence
imaging,
tomography,
correlation
significantly
enhanced
detection
capabilities
for
tumors
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD).
This
synergy
enables
early
precise
staging
disorders.
Among
nanoparticles
investigated
clinical
applications,
superparamagnetic
iron
oxide,
quantum
dots,
single
carbon
nanotubes,
nanocages
have
extensively
studied
utilized
agents.
review
aimed
to
provide
insights
into
potential
applications
modern
specific
focus
their
role
facilitating
range
disorders,
including
IBD
colorectal
cancer
(CRC).
Additionally,
we
discussed
challenges
associated
implementation
nanotechnology-based
diagnostics
explored
future
prospects
translation
this
field.
Keywords:
nano-diagnostics,
gastroenterology,
tumor,
Chemical Research in Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37(6), P. 968 - 980
Published: May 14, 2024
The
widespread
use
of
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
in
various
applications
and
industries
has
brought
to
light
the
need
for
understanding
complex
relationship
between
physicochemical
properties
(shape,
size,
charge,
surface
chemistry)
AgNPs
that
affect
their
ability
enter
cells
cause
toxicity.
To
evaluate
toxicological
outcomes,
this
study
systematically
analyzed
a
series
homogeneous
hybrid
lipid-coated
spanning
sizes
from
5
100
nm
with
diverse
shapes
(spheres,
triangles,
cubes).
lipid
membrane
comprises
hydrogenated
phosphatidylcholine
(HPC),
sodium
oleate
(SOA),
hexanethiol
(HT),
which
shield
AgNP
oxidation
toxic
Ag+
ion
release
minimize
its
contribution
reduce
any
significant
effects
by
chemistry,
HPC,
SOA,
HT
composition
ratio
was
kept
constant,
were
assessed
using
embryonic
zebrafish
(Danio
rerio).
While
direct
comparison
cannot
be
drawn
due
lack
complementary
below
40
triangular
plates
cubes
synthetic
challenges,
mortality
observed
spherical
(AgNSs)
5,
20,
40,
60
at
120
h
postfertilization
concentrations
≥6
mg
Ag/L.
In
contrast,
10,
80,
AgNSs,
70,
plate
(AgNPLs),
55,
75,
cubic
(AgNCs)
showed
no
days
following
exposure
up
12
With
constant
chemistry
on
AgNPs,
size
is
dominant
factor
driving
responses,
smaller
(5
nm)
being
most
toxic.
Larger
AgNCs,
AgNPLs
75
do
not
show
evidence
However,
when
closely
examining
AgNPLs,
there
discriminates
shape
as
driver
toxicity
since
sublethal
responses
generally
follow
pattern,
suggesting
AgNSs
followed
then
least
Sum
frequency
generation
vibrational
spectroscopy
irrespective
or
shape,
all
interact
surfaces
"snorkel"
phases
into
monolayer
minimal
energetic
cost.
These
findings
decisively
demonstrate
only
but
also
influences
biological
compatibility.