New Materials Compounds and Applications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. 162 - 170
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Silicon
nanoparticles
(SiNPs)
are
highly
promising
for
biological
and
biomedical
applications,
including
bioimaging,
due
to
their
unique
optical
properties
(i.e.,
strong
fluorescence
very
high
photostability).
Their
low
or
negligible
in
vitro
toxicity
has
been
reported,
but
vivo
effects
of
SiNPs
still
uncertain.
Uncoated
were
dispersed
water
via
sonication
rapid
aggregation
was
observed
(319.0
±
2.4
nm
particle
size).
In
studied
using
Danio
rerio
embryos
larvae.
Rapid
incubation
medium
observed;
besides
that,
at
25
mg/L
higher
concentration
induced
swim
bladder
malformation
and/or
death
the
fish.
The
estimated
LC50
value
7-day
larvae
180
mg/L.
This
is
first
study
uncoated
unfunctionalized
SiNPs.
To
achieve
better
stability
media
lower
toxicity,
should
be
covered
with
hydrophilic
layers,
absorption
by
cellular
membranes
may
weaker
this
case.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2(2)
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
This
review
examines
the
potential
of
nanomaterials
in
revolutionizing
food
packaging,
focusing
on
their
role
enhancing
barrier
properties
and
extending
shelf
life
packaged
foods.
Traditional
packaging
materials
often
fall
short
effectively
protecting
against
oxygen,
moisture,
UV
light,
resulting
diminished
quality
shorter
life.
Nanomaterials,
including
nanoclays,
metal
oxide
nanoparticles
(e.g.,
ZnO,
TiO₂),
carbon-based
graphene,
carbon
nanotubes),
biodegradable
options
like
cellulose
nanocrystals,
have
emerged
as
promising
solutions.
These
offer
exceptional
gas
moisture
properties,
antimicrobial
effects,
protection
capabilities.
The
provides
an
in-depth
exploration
various
nanomaterials,
highlighting
distinctive
mechanisms;
such
tortuosity
which
enhance
performance
by
limiting
permeability.
It
also
discusses
recent
advancements
integrating
into
both
flexible
rigid
systems,
well
active
intelligent
that
employs
nanosensors
for
real-time
monitoring
freshness
spoilage.
Despite
potential,
challenges
toxicity
concerns,
environmental
impacts,
economic
constraints
to
large-scale
adoption
are
addressed.
emphasizes
need
future
research
dual-function
can
simultaneously
improve
enable
sensing.
innovations
could
transform
technologies,
promoting
enhanced
safety
sustainability.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 114 - 114
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Curcumin,
a
bioactive
compound
derived
from
the
rhizome
of
Curcuma
longa
L.,
has
garnered
significant
attention
for
its
potent
anticancer
properties.
Despite
promising
therapeutic
potential,
poor
bioavailability,
rapid
metabolism,
and
low
water
solubility
hinder
curcumin’s
clinical
application.
Nanotechnology
offers
viable
solution
to
these
challenges
by
enabling
development
curcumin-based
nanoparticles
(CNPs)
that
enhance
bioavailability
efficacy.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
recent
advancements
in
design
synthesis
CNPs
cancer
therapy.
We
discuss
various
NP
formulations,
including
polymeric,
lipid-based,
inorganic
nanoparticles,
highlighting
their
role
improving
pharmacokinetic
pharmacodynamic
profiles.
The
mechanisms
which
exert
effects,
such
as
inducing
apoptosis,
inhibiting
cell
proliferation,
modulating
signaling
pathways,
are
explored
details.
Furthermore,
we
examine
preclinical
studies
have
demonstrated
efficacy
treating
different
types
tumors,
breast,
colorectal,
pancreatic
cancers.
Finally,
addresses
current
future
perspectives
translation
CNPs,
emphasizing
need
further
research
optimize
targeted
delivery
outcomes.
By
synthesizing
latest
research,
this
underscores
potential
avenue
advancing
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Oct. 12, 2024
Endothelial
cells
(ECs)
are
pivotal
in
maintaining
vascular
health,
regulating
hemodynamics,
and
modulating
inflammatory
responses.
Nanocarriers
hold
transformative
potential
for
precise
drug
delivery
within
the
system,
particularly
targeting
ECs
therapeutic
purposes.
However,
complex
interactions
between
nanocarriers
present
significant
challenges
development
clinical
translation
of
nanotherapeutics.
This
review
assesses
recent
advancements
key
strategies
employing
to
ECs.
It
suggested
that
through
physicochemical
design
surface
modifications,
can
enhance
specificity
improve
internalization
efficiency
Additionally,
we
elaborated
on
applications
specifically
designed
treatment
cardiovascular
diseases,
cancer
metastasis,
disorders.
Despite
these
advancements,
safety
concerns,
complexity
vivo
processes,
challenge
achieving
subcellular
remain
obstacles
effective
with
nanocarriers.
A
comprehensive
understanding
endothelial
cell
biology
its
interaction
is
crucial
realizing
full
targeted
systems.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(2), P. 162 - 162
Published: Jan. 25, 2025
Age-related
macular
degeneration
(AMD)
is
a
predominant
cause
of
vision
loss,
posing
significant
challenges
in
its
management
despite
advancements
such
as
anti-vascular
endothelial
growth
factor
(anti-VEGF)
therapy.
Nanomedicine,
with
novel
properties
and
capabilities,
offers
promising
potential
to
transform
the
treatment
paradigm
for
AMD.
This
review
reports
use
diverse
nanoparticles
(NPs)
AMD
vitro,
vivo,
ex
including
liposomes,
lipid
nanoparticles,
nanoceria,
nanofibers,
magnetic
quantum
dots,
dendrimers,
polymer
delivered
forms
gels,
eye
drops,
intravitreally,
or
intravenously.
Drug
delivery
was
most
common
NPs
AMD,
followed
by
photodynamic
therapy
dose
enhancement,
antioxidant
function
biomimetic
activity,
immune
modulation.
Innovative
approaches
arising
included
nanotechnology-based
light-responsive
controlled
drug
release,
well
gene
transfer.
Nanomedicine
transformative
approach
applications.
The
integration
nanotechnology
not
only
provides
innovative
solutions
overcome
current
therapeutic
limitations
but
also
shows
enhancing
outcomes
patient
quality
life.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: July 3, 2024
Zinc
oxide
nanoparticle
(ZnO
NP)
is
one
of
the
metal
nanomaterials
with
extensive
use
in
many
fields
such
as
feed
additive
and
textile,
which
an
emerging
threat
to
human
health
due
widely
distributed
environment.
Thus,
there
urgent
need
understand
toxic
effects
associated
ZnO
NPs.
Although
previous
studies
have
found
accumulation
NPs
testis,
molecular
mechanism
dominated
a
decline
male
fertility
not
been
elucidated.