Frontiers in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: June 24, 2024
Antimicrobial
photodynamic
therapy
(aPDT)
has
emerged
as
a
highly
promising
strategy
for
non-antibiotic
treatment
of
infections
due
to
its
unique
advantages
in
efficient
bactericidal
action
and
reduction
drug
resistance.
The
natural
photosensitizing
properties
curcumin
(Cur)
are
widely
acknowledged;
however,
limited
bioavailability
impeded
practical
application.
In
this
study,
we
developed
nanomaterial
called
Cur@ZIF-8@BA
by
encapsulating
Cur
within
ZIF-8
modifying
the
surface
with
boric
acid
(BA).
exhibits
pH-responsive
enhances
bacterial
binding,
thereby
effectively
promoting
therapy.
Moreover,
antibacterial
activity
against
E.
coli
,
Staphylococcus
aureus
A.
baumannii
is
significantly
increased
presence
light
compared
dark
environment.
mechanism
behind
may
be
that
BA
increases
affinity
towards
bacteria,
making
released
Zn
2+
from
increase
cell
membrane
permeability.
This
facilitates
delivery
into
cells,
resulting
generation
abundant
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
subsequent
activity.
conclusion,
our
prepared
holds
great
promise
photodynamically
mediated
antimicrobial
strategy.
Textiles
due
to
its
porous
structure
is
a
fitting
environment
for
microbial
growth,
which
will
causing
potential
damage
human
daily
life.
Therefore,
textile
materials
with
rapid
and
long-lasting
antimicrobial
abilities
are
broadly
needed
in
various
scenarios.
Copper
sulfide
(CuS)
has
been
reported
exhibit
great
photo-thermal
catalytic
properties
can
be
used
construct
textiles.
Herein,
we
prepared
series
of
novel
CuS
nanoflower
decorated
amine-grafted
polyacrylonitrile
(APAN)
textiles
through
two
steps
aqueous
method
where
Cu
ion
was
first
chelate
on
fiber
surface
introduce
sodium
form
an
in-situ
replacement.
The
morphology,
structure,
corresponding
ability
the
obtained
CuSNP-APAN
were
examined.
optimal
APAN/CuS
(i.e.
APAN/CuS100)
achieved
99.99
%
antibacterial
efficiency
against
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli)
Staphylococcus
aureus
(S.
aureus)
within
30
min
45
respectively
under
simulated
sunlight
irradiation.
Even
drug-resistant
Methicillin-resistant
(MRSA),
modified
showed
extremely
high
rate
(84.73
%)
after
2
h
contact,
much
higher
than
original
APAN
fibers
as-prepared
APAN/CuSO4
APAN/CuS50.
100-cycles
washes,
APAN/CuS100
still
kept
leaching
Cu2+
0.24
mg
L-1.
This
study
provides
reliable
approach
photothermal
bacterial
deactivation,
expand
application
fibers.
Discover Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: March 25, 2025
Metal-based
nanoenzymes
with
excellent
biocompatibility
and
stable
chemical
properties
are
an
effective
antimicrobial
agent
against
bacterial
resistance
due
to
their
radical-mediated
catalysis.
In
this
work,
the
pH
of
most
infection
sites
being
close
neutral,
targeting
problem
Fe3O4@Ag
difficulty
in
maintaining
catalytic
activity
neutral
environments,
we
prepare
a
novel
multifunctional
Fe3O4@Ag@
indocyanine
green/adenosine
triphosphate
peroxidase
for
synergistic
antibacterial
activity.
ICG
(Indocyanine
Green)
ATP
(Adenosine
triphosphate)
adsorbed
on
surface
through
electrostatic
adsorption
form
its
structure.
The
cell
viability
remained
above
90%,
indicating
good
biocompatibility.
By
complexing
participate
single
electron
transfer
binding
Fe
(II),
promotes
sudden
release
hydroxyl
radical
(·OH)
from
system,
successfully
transferring
extends
pH.
utilizing
as
photosensitizer
sonosensitizer,
under
combined
treatment
near-infrared
light
ultrasound,
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)/photothermal
(PTT)/sonodynamic
(SDT)
functions
can
be
achieved,
achieving
effects.
environment,
bactericidal
efficiency
Gram
negative
(Escherichia
coli)
positive
(Staphylococcus
aureus)
is
99.9%
99.7%,
respectively,
providing
new
multi-mode
strategy
infections.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Abstract
The
treatment
of
infected
pressure
ulcers
(IUPs)
requires
addressing
diverse
microenvironments.
A
pressing
challenge
is
to
effectively
enhance
the
regenerative
microenvironment
at
different
stages
healing
process,
tailoring
interventions
as
needed.
Here,
a
dual
enzyme
mimetic
and
bacterial
responsive
self‐activating
antimicrobial
hydrogel
designed
IPUs
introduced.
This
incorporates
pH‐responsive
enzyme‐active
nanoplatforms
(HNTs‐Fe‐Ag)
encapsulated
within
methacrylate‐modified
silk
fibroin
(SFMA)
dopamine
methacrylamide
(DMA)
matrix.
composite
exhibits
adaptive
regulation
capabilities.
Under
low
pH
infection,
it
has
excellent
activity
by
•OH
generation
in
conjunction
with
photothermal
effects.
neutral
alkaline
chronic
inflammation,
catalyzes
decomposition
hydrogen
peroxide
(H
2
O
)
produce
oxygen
(O
),
thereby
alleviating
hypoxia
scavenging
reactive
species
(ROS),
which
turn
remodulates
phenotype
macrophages.
demonstrates
on‐demand
therapeutic
effects
wounds,
significantly
enhancing
IUPs
promoting
wound
closure,
inflammation
regulation,
collagen
deposition
through
self‐activated
action
during
infection
relief
recovery.
approach
offers
novel
strategy
for
developing
smart
dressings.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Aug. 31, 2024
Au@Pt
nanozyme,
a
bimetallic
core–shell
structure
Au
and
Pt
nanoparticle,
has
attracted
significant
attention
due
to
its
excellent
catalytic
activity
stability.
Here,
we
propose
that
improves
glucose
tolerance
reduces
TG
after
four
weeks
administration.
The
transcriptomic
analysis
of
mouse
liver
tissues
treated
with
nanozyme
showed
changes
in
genes
related
lipid
metabolism
signaling
pathways,
including
glycolysis/gluconeogenesis,
pyruvate
metabolism,
PPAR
signaling,
insulin
signaling.
Moreover,
fecal
samples
from
mice
the
abundance
beneficial
gut
microbiota
such
as
Dubosiella,
Parvibacter,
Enterorhabdus,
Monoglobus,
Lachnospiraceae_UCG-008,
Lachnospiraceae_UCG-006,
Lachnospiraceae_UCG-001,
Christensenellaceae_R-7_group.
Combined
multi-omics
correlation
analyses
revealed
modulation
by
was
strongly
correlated
hepatic
gene
expression
profiles
well
microbial
profiles.
Overall,
our
integrated
demonstrated
could
modulate
regulating
key
altering
composition
microbiota,
providing
new
insights
into
potential
applications
treatment
metabolic
disorder.