IET Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Mesenchymal
stem
cell
(MSC)
membrane‐coated
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
represent
an
innovative
approach
to
enhance
the
uptake
and
therapeutic
efficacy
of
copper‐based
MOFs
(Cu‐MOFs)
in
tumor
cells.
By
leveraging
natural
homing
abilities
biocompatibility
MSC
membranes,
Cu‐MOFs
can
be
effectively
targeted
sites,
promoting
increased
cellular
uptake.
This
coating
not
only
facilitates
superior
internalization
by
cancer
cells
but
also
augments
outcomes
due
enhanced
delivery
copper
ions.
In
vitro
studies
demonstrate
that
(MSC‐Cu‐MOFs)
significantly
improve
cytotoxic
effects
on
compared
uncoated
Cu‐MOFs.
novel
strategy
presents
a
promising
avenue
for
advancing
precision
effectiveness
treatment
modalities,
showcasing
potential
clinical
applications
oncology.
Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 13
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
We
develop
and
evaluate
copper-based
metal-organic
frameworks
(Cu-MOFs)
incorporating
cromolyn
as
a
linker
to
enhance
structural
stability,
drug
delivery
efficiency,
therapeutic
potential,
particularly
for
breast
cancer
treatment.
Two
Cu-MOF
formulations
were
synthesized:
Cu-MOFs-BDC-DOX
(using
terephthalic
acid)
Cu-MOFs-CROMO-DOX
linker).
Characterization
was
performed
using
SEM/TEM
morphology,
FTIR,
XRD,
TGA
confirm
integrity.
Drug
encapsulation
efficiency
release
profiles
assessed,
followed
by
in
vitro
cytotoxicity,
cell
migration,
colony
formation
assays
MDA-MB-231
cells.
Both
demonstrated
high
(83-91%)
sustained
over
48
h
at
pH
7.4.
exhibited
superior
cytotoxicity
with
an
IC50
of
0.88
±
0.07
µM
compared
7.1
0.11
Cu-MOFs-BDC-DOX.
inhibit
migration
dose-dependent
manner.
The
formulation
enhanced
outperforming
its
counterpart
targeting
This
study
highlights
the
promise
MOF-based
nanocarriers
overcoming
limitations
conventional
chemotherapy,
offering
pathway
more
effective
targeted
treatments
reduced
side
effects.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(9)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
In
the
advancement
of
photovoltaic
(PV)
technology,
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
have
proven
potential
in
their
evolution
and
become
vanguard
research
with
an
extraordinary
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
performance
up
to
26%,
which
stances
a
remarkable
challenge
thin
film
multi
crystalline
silicon
(Si)
technology.
However,
toxicity
lead
(Pb),
stability
issues
etc.,
hampered
commercialization
cells.
Scientists
made
efforts
for
development
different
categories
lead‐free
perovskites,
including
tin
halide
germanium‐based
heterovalent
elements
(Transition
metal
perovskite,
double
perovskites
etc.).
corresponding
devices
is
not
mark,
there
are
issues.
The
limitations
mainly
initiate
from
either
unstable
lattice
structure
these
materials
or
low
dimensionality
(e.g.,
structural
electronic
dimensionality)‐related
poor
carrier
transport
self‐trapping
effect,
accelerating
nonradiative
recombination.
This
article
reviews
environmentally
friendly
PSCs
developed
by
use
novel,
low/nontoxic
materials,
specific
attention
focused
on
assets
identical
pertinent
production
high
PV
devices,
notable
achievement
reports
all
date
performance,
applications
commercialization.
Biomaterials Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
A
novel
folic
acid-conjugated,
iron-based
metal
framework
MIL-101
(Fe)
MOF
loaded
with
1,8-acridinediones
(DO8)
was
developed
for
targeted
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT).
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. e32863 - e32863
Published: June 1, 2024
The
engineered
nano-vehicle
was
constructed
using
magnetic
iron
oxide
nanoparticles
(MIONs)
and
chitosan
(CTS)
to
stabilize
anticancer
agent
vanillic
acid
(VNA)
which
loaded
on
CTS-coated
MIONs
nanocarrier,
more
importantly,
achieve
sustained
VNA
release
subsequent
proper
activity.
new
thermally
stable
VNA-CTS-
nanocomposite
spherical
with
a
middle
diameter
of
6
nm
had
high
drug
loading
about
11.8
%.
resulting
were
composed
pure
magnetite
therefore,
superparamagnetic
saturation
magnetizations
53.3
45.7
emu.g−1,
respectively.
profiles
from
VNA-CTS-MIONs
in
different
pH
values
showed
controlled
pH-responsive
delivery
the
89
%
74
percentage
within
2354
4046
min
at
5
7.4,
respectively,
as
well
accordance
pseudo-second-order
model.
treatment
diverse
concentrations
remarkably
decreased
viability
promoted
ROS
accumulation
apoptosis
MDA-MB-231
breast
cancer
cells.
Hence,
it
can
be
propitious
candidate
for
management
future.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(16), P. e36189 - e36189
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
This
review
underscores
the
fundamentals
of
MIP-CMs
and
systematically
summarizes
their
synthetic
strategies
applications,
potential
developments.
are
widely
acclaimed
for
versatility,
finding
applications
in
separation,
filtration,
detection,
trace
analysis,
as
well
serving
scaffolds
a
range
analytical,
biomedical
industrial
contexts.
Also
characterized
by
extraordinary
selectivity,
remarkable
sensitivity,
outstanding
capability
to
bind
molecules,
those
membranes
also
cost-effective,
highly
stable,
configurable
terms
recognition
and,
therefore,
inalienable
various
application
fields.
Issues
relating
future
paper
discussed
last
section
with
focus
on
improvement
resource
practical
across
different
areas.
Hence,
this
can
be
seen
kind
cookbook
design
fabrication
an
intention
expand
scope
application.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 5214 - 5214
Published: June 19, 2024
It
is
estimated
that
globally
medical
surgical
specialties,
including
orthopedics,
produce
large
amounts
of
hospital
waste.
However,
the
possibilities
recycling
materials
are
not
well
highlighted.
Orthopedic
hospitals
can
collect
larger
volumes
recyclables
could
be
kept
out
landfills.
The
general
objective
this
study
to
identify
categories
and
related
waste
recyclable
produced
by
main
types
interventions
in
orthopedics.
specific
evaluate
preoperative
intraoperative
periods,
but
also
their
potential.
For
one
month,
we
analyzed
eight
orthopedic
interventions,
which
five
were
three
nonsurgical.
These
performed
at
County
Emergency
Clinical
Hospital
Targu
Mures
Romania.
was
collected
separately
periods.
Waste
divided
into
recyclable,
nonrecyclable,
biological
categories.
bags
weighed
with
a
portable
scale.
results
average
per
case
interventions.
secondary
show
biological,
total
To
test
for
statistically
significant
differences
between
an
analysis
variance.
Seventy-four
cases
included
study.
An
amount
466.2
kg
collected,
mass
6.3
case.
During
period,
130.3
produced,
78%
recyclable.
303.8
only
11%
Trauma
surgery
largest
waste,
followed
arthroplasty.
A
quarter
greatest
potential
effectively
recycled
three-quarters.
Through
effective
programs,
ecological
footprint
orthopedic–traumatology
reduced.