ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(29), P. 9492 - 9505
Published: June 15, 2022
Porous,
defective,
gray
cerium
oxide
(g-CeO2–x)
microspheres
4.8
μm
in
size
were
synthesized
as
a
multifunctional
nanozyme
with
catalase-,
peroxidase-,
and
oxidase-like
activities
by
the
reduction
of
monodisperse-porous
(CeO2)
microspheres.
Higher
Ce(III)
atomic
fraction,
more
oxygen
vacancy,
lower
content
on
surface
g-CeO2–x
shown
Raman
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy.
Band
gap
energies
plain
CeO2
determined
3.0
2.4
eV,
respectively.
Reactive
species
(ROS)
related
to
enzyme-mimetic
activity
singlet
(1O2•)
superoxide
anion
(•O2–)
ESR
Michaelis–Menten
plots
sketched
for
provided
superior
maximum
substrate
consumption
rates
Oxidase-
peroxidase-like
used
developing
colorimetric
fluorometric
protocols
detection
nitrite
common
pollutant,
also
exhibited
photothermal
response
explained
enhanced
light
adsorption
originated
from
vacancies.
A
temperature
elevation
up
19
°C
was
obtained
under
near
infrared
laser
irradiation
at
808
nm.
Photothermal
accompanying
makes
porous
promising
synergistic
therapy
agent
capable
overcoming
hypoxia
generating
additional
ROS
tumor
microenvironment.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 30, 2023
Metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
attracted
significant
research
interest
in
biomimetic
catalysis.
However,
the
modulation
of
activity
MOFs
by
precisely
tuning
coordination
metal
nodes
is
still
a
challenge.
Inspired
metalloenzymes
with
well-defined
structures,
series
containing
halogen-coordinated
copper
(Cu-X
MOFs,
X
=
Cl,
Br,
I)
are
employed
to
elucidate
their
structure-activity
relationship.
Intriguingly,
experimental
and
theoretical
results
strongly
support
that
halogen
atoms
directly
regulates
enzyme-like
activities
Cu-X
influencing
spatial
configuration
electronic
structure
Cu
active
center.
The
optimal
Cu-Cl
MOF
exhibits
excellent
superoxide
dismutase-like
specific
one
order
magnitude
higher
than
reported
Cu-based
nanozymes.
More
importantly,
performing
enzyme-mimicking
catalysis,
nanozyme
can
significantly
scavenge
reactive
oxygen
species
alleviate
oxidative
stress,
thus
effectively
relieving
ocular
chemical
burns.
Mechanistically,
antioxidant
antiapoptotic
properties
achieved
regulating
NRF2
JNK
or
P38
MAPK
pathways.
Our
work
provides
novel
way
refine
nanozymes
engineering
microenvironment
and,
more
significantly,
demonstrating
potential
therapeutic
effect
ophthalmic
disease.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(48)
Published: July 21, 2023
Abstract
Single‐atom
nanozymes
(SAzymes)
are
considered
as
the
most
promising
candidates
for
natural
enzymes
due
to
their
atomically
dispersed
active
sites
that
closely
resemble
metal
centers
of
counterparts.
However,
a
significant
challenge
still
exists
improving
catalytic
activities,
retarding
practical
applications.
Herein,
this
article
presents
through
application
human
self‐driven
triboelectric
device
impose
electrical
stimulus,
multiple
enzyme‐like
activities
single‐atom
copper
nanozyme
(Cu‐NC)
remarkably
improved,
thereby
boosting
cancer
cell
oxidative
damage
and
death
realizing
improved
therapy.
Under
an
stimulus
with
20
V
voltage,
peroxidase,
catalase,
oxidase,
glutathione
oxidase
like
Cu‐NC
all
boost
generation
free
radicals.
Through
calculation,
work
analyzes
how
modulates
activity
via
decreasing
adsorption
energy
H
2
O
on
Cu
sites,
increasing
d
xy
orbital
near
Fermi
level,
shifting
d‐band
center
Cu,
facilitating
reactions.
This
opens
new
perspectives
nanoenzymes
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Abstract
As
nanoscale
materials
with
the
function
of
catalyzing
substrates
through
enzymatic
kinetics,
nanozymes
are
regarded
as
potential
alternatives
to
natural
enzymes.
Compared
protein‐based
enzymes,
exhibit
attractive
characteristics
low
preparation
cost,
robust
activity,
flexible
performance
adjustment,
and
versatile
functionalization.
These
advantages
endow
them
wide
use
from
biochemical
sensing
environmental
remediation
medical
theranostics.
Especially
in
biomedical
diagnosis,
feature
catalytic
signal
amplification
provided
by
makes
emerging
labels
for
detection
biomarkers
diseases,
rapid
developments
observed
recent
years.
To
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
progress
made
this
dynamic
field,
here
an
diagnosis
enabled
is
provided.
This
review
first
summarizes
synthesis
nanozyme
then
discusses
main
strategies
applied
enhance
their
activity
specificity.
Subsequently,
representative
utilization
combined
biological
elements
disease
reviewed,
including
related
metabolic,
cardiovascular,
nervous,
digestive
diseases
well
cancers.
Finally,
some
development
trends
nanozyme‐enabled
highlighted,
corresponding
challenges
also
pointed
out,
aiming
inspire
future
efforts
further
advance
promising
field.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(20), P. 12639 - 12671
Published: May 8, 2024
Since
the
discovery
of
ferromagnetic
nanoparticles
Fe3O4
that
exhibit
enzyme-like
activity
in
2007,
research
on
nanoenzymes
has
made
significant
progress.
With
in-depth
study
various
and
rapid
development
related
nanotechnology,
have
emerged
as
a
promising
alternative
to
natural
enzymes.
Within
nanozymes,
there
is
category
metal-based
single-atom
nanozymes
been
rapidly
developed
due
low
cast,
convenient
preparation,
long
storage,
less
immunogenicity,
especially
higher
efficiency.
More
importantly,
possess
capacity
scavenge
reactive
oxygen
species
through
mechanisms,
which
beneficial
tissue
repair
process.
Herein,
this
paper
systemically
highlights
types
metal
their
catalytic
recent
applications
repair.
The
existing
challenges
are
identified
prospects
future
composed
metallic
nanomaterials
proposed.
We
hope
review
will
illuminate
potential
repair,
encouraging
sequential
clinical
translation.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Abstract
Glioblastoma
multiforme
(GBM)
is
a
highly
aggressive
and
malignant
brain
tumor
originating
from
glial
cells,
characterized
by
high
recurrence
rates
poor
patient
prognosis.
The
heterogeneity
complex
biology
of
GBM,
coupled
with
the
protective
nature
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB),
significantly
limit
efficacy
traditional
therapies.
rapid
development
nanoenzyme
technology
presents
promising
therapeutic
paradigm
for
rational
targeted
treatment
GBM.
In
this
review,
underlying
mechanisms
GBM
pathogenesis
are
comprehensively
discussed,
emphasizing
impact
BBB
on
strategies.
Recent
advances
in
nanoenzyme‐based
approaches
therapy
explored,
highlighting
how
these
nanoenzymes
enhance
various
modalities
through
their
multifunctional
capabilities
potential
precise
drug
delivery.
Finally,
challenges
prospects
translating
laboratory
research
to
clinical
application,
including
issues
stability,
targeting
efficiency,
safety,
regulatory
hurdles
critically
analyzed.
By
providing
thorough
understanding
both
opportunities
obstacles
associated
therapies,
future
directions
aimed
be
informed
contribute
more
effective
treatments
iScience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
28(2), P. 111763 - 111763
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Recent
years
have
witnessed
tremendous
advances
in
wearable
sensors,
which
play
an
essential
role
personalized
healthcare
for
their
ability
real-time
sensing
and
detection
of
human
health
information.
Nanozymes,
capable
mimicking
the
functions
natural
enzymes
addressing
limitations,
possess
unique
advantages
such
as
structural
stability,
low
cost,
ease
mass
production,
making
them
particularly
beneficial
constructing
recognition
units
biosensors.
In
this
review,
we
aim
to
delineate
latest
advancements
nanozymes
development
biosensors,
focusing
on
key
developments
nanozyme
immobilization
strategies,
technologies,
biomedical
applications.
The
review
also
highlights
current
challenges
future
perspectives.
Ultimately,
it
aims
provide
insights
research
endeavors
rapidly
evolving
area.