ACS symposium series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 315 - 338
Published: March 5, 2024
Gene
therapies
have
sparked
considerable
interest
among
biotechnology
researchers
due
to
their
immense
potential.
This
area
of
research
has
a
lot
potential
for
expanding
the
scope
medicine
in
terms
patient
care.
The
right
carrier
is
essential
increasing
effectiveness
nucleic
acid
delivery.
Despite
advancements
nanomedicine
gene
delivery,
challenges
such
as
low
cellular
uptake,
inadequate
endolysosomal
escape,
limited
systemic
circulation,
insufficient
loading
capacity,
and
uncontrolled
release
still
need
be
addressed
achieve
more
effective
are
an
exciting
that
captured
many
researchers.
They
offer
promising
prospects
advancing
medical
treatments.
To
enhance
delivering
genetic
material,
it
crucial
find
carrier.
However,
there
achieving
efficient
These
obstacles
include
cell
difficulty
escaping
pathway,
circulation
throughout
body,
capacity
loading,
better
control
over
its
release.
development
various
nanomedicines,
these
issues
persist.
Metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
increasingly
popular
biological
applications
Approximately
ten
years
ago
result
extensive
surface
precise
tunability,
high
capacities.
MOFs
highly
delivery
methods.
In
this
book
chapter,
you
will
detailed
review
highlighting
substantial
impact
research.
It
discusses
preparation
procedures,
characteristics,
advantages
MOFs.
Additionally,
covers
noteworthy
use
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1), P. 202 - 202
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Peptide-functionalized
nanomedicine,
which
addresses
the
challenges
of
specificity
and
efficacy
in
drug
delivery,
is
emerging
as
a
pivotal
approach
for
cancer
therapy.
Globally,
remains
leading
cause
mortality,
conventional
treatments,
such
chemotherapy,
often
lack
precision
adverse
effects.
The
integration
peptides
into
nanomedicine
offers
promising
solution
enhancing
targeting
delivery
therapeutic
agents.
This
review
focuses
on
three
primary
applications
peptides:
cell-targeting
ligands,
building
blocks
self-assembling
nanostructures,
elements
stimuli-responsive
systems.
Nanoparticles
modified
with
improved
cells,
minimized
damage
to
healthy
tissues,
optimized
delivery.
versatility
self-assembled
peptide
structures
makes
them
an
innovative
vehicle
by
leveraging
their
biocompatibility
diverse
nanoarchitectures.
In
particular,
mechanism
cell
death
induced
novel
addition,
systems
enable
precise
release
response
specific
conditions
tumor
microenvironment.
use
not
only
augments
safety
treatments
but
also
suggests
new
research
directions.
this
review,
we
introduce
functionalization
methods
using
or
peptide-modified
nanoparticles
overcome
treatment
cancers,
including
breast
cancer,
lung
colon
prostate
pancreatic
liver
skin
glioma,
osteosarcoma,
cervical
cancer.
Smart Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 14, 2025
Abstract
Emerging
therapies
rely
on
the
efficient
and
specific
delivery
of
targeted
agents
into
cytosol,
such
as
DNA,
siRNA
proteins.
Nanoparticles
showed
great
potentials
in
safe
transportation
cargoes;
however,
entrapment
endosomes
degradation
by
enzymes
lysosome
hindered
bioavailability,
cytosolic
subsequent
therapeutic
efficacy.
In
this
case,
development
methods
for
focuses
overcoming
major
challenge
endo/lysosomal
escape,
which
relies
nano‐delivery
systems.
A
deeper
mechanistic
understanding
escape
will
guide
more
review,
we
summarize
various
mechanisms
nanoparticles
from
endo/lysosome,
showcase
recent
progress
dissecting
approaches
based
Emphasis
lie
properties
that
govern
pathway
well
latest
promising
applications
vaccine
genetic
engineering
field.
Journal of Science Advanced Materials and Devices,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 100761 - 100761
Published: June 25, 2024
The
annual
prevalence
of
gastric
cancer
has
increased
in
recent
years.
Curcumin
(CUR)
shown
great
potential
the
treatment
cancer;
however,
its
low
bioavailability
and
poor
efficacy
hinder
widespread
clinical
application.
Additionally,
CUR
been
found
to
be
excellent
photosensitizer
photodynamic
therapy.
In
this
study,
Fe-based
metal-organic
framework
(MOF)
Fe
Tetrakis
(4-carboxyphenyl)
porphyrin
(Fe-TCPP,FT)
was
used
as
a
mononuclear
agent.
natural
anti-tumor
active
ingredient
loaded
both
chemotherapeutic
agent
form
nanoparticles
CUR@FT
(CF).
Finally,
cell-penetrating
peptide
(CPP10)
modified
on
surface
construct
drug
delivery
system
(named
CPP10-PEG@CUR@FT,
CCF)
that
could
actively
target
tumor
cells
while
exerting
synergistic
therapeutic
effect
chemotherapy
This
can
improve
or
photosensitizer,
high
load
pH
sensitivity
FT
provide
an
carrier
for
efficient
CUR.
polyethene
glycol
(PEG)-conjugated
CPP10
(PEG-CPP10)
coating
allows
specifically
cells,
significantly
improving
absorption
vivo
vitro
biosafety.
We
evaluated
thermal
stability,
loading
capacity,
safety
vehicle.
also
assessed
performance
toxicity
various
targeting
biocompatibility
CPP10-PEG@CUR@FT.
CPP10-PEG@CUR@FT
killing
(MKN45)
under
light
much
stronger
than
free
Its
side
effects
other
organs
tissues
are
low,
offering
good
experimental
results
showed
exerted
therapy
chemotherapy.
summary,
our
novel
CUR-loaded
targeted
nano
offers
significant
advantages
by
combining
treatment.
approach
introduces
new
concept
integrating
chemotherapy,
delivery,
potentially
providing
strategy
cancer.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: March 4, 2025
Nowadays,
emerging
evidence
have
suggested
that
the
ferroptosis
of
macrophages
could
contribute
to
progression
atherosclerosis
(AS).
Meanwhile,
Spermine
(Sp)
serve
as
an
endogenous
small
molecule
exhibiting
a
wide
range
cardiovascular
protective
effects.
Zeolitic
imidazolate
framework-90
(ZIF90)
nanoparticles
were
synthesized
and
utilized
create
novel
delivery
nanosystem
encapsulated
with
Sp
(CD16/32-ZIF90@Sp).
The
efficacy
CD16/32-ZIF90@Sp
in
protecting
against
AS
was
evaluated
ApoE-/-
mice
macrophages,
focus
on
assessing
potential
adverse
effects
vivo.
exhibited
reliable
stable
within
acidic
environments
ATP
sensitivity.
effectively
reduced
cytotoxicity
Sp.
As
is
evidenced
by
vitro
vivo
experiments,
showed
precise
targeting
atherosclerotic
plaques
ox-LDL-activated
macrophages.
Furthermore,
treatment
attenuated
macrophage
plaque
without
causing
significant
side
Mechanistically,
we
found
inhibited
via
improving
mitochondrial
function
upregulating
expression
level
GPX4/xCT.
Our
study
demonstrated
CD16/32-modified
ZIF90
target
plaques,
leading
inhibition
mice.
These
attributed
enhancement
ferroptosis,
limited
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(11), P. 7635 - 7645
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
The
zeolitic
imidazolate
framework
(ZIF)
is
one
of
the
most
explored
metal–organic-framework-based
systems
for
nucleic
acid
delivery
to
cancer
cells.
Current
tools
exhibit
several
drawbacks,
such
as
high
manufacturing
costs,
endosomal
entrapment,
toxicity,
and
immunogenicity.
However,
biomimetic
mineralization
Zn-based
ZIFs
offers
a
low-cost
facile
encapsulation
acids
at
room
temperature
in
aqueous
conditions.
efficiency
its
subsequent
impact
on
inflammation
cells
are
influenced
by
physicochemical
properties
material.
imidazole
content
determines
formation
crystallinity
ZIF,
an
optimal
ratio
ensures
well-defined
highly
crystalline
structures.
In
this
study,
series
siRNA-encapsulated
(siRNA@ZIF)
were
systematically
prepared
varying
ligand-to-metal
(L/M)
molar
ratios.
Our
study
demonstrates
that
variations
ligand
concentrations
influence
structures,
particle
size,
shape
siRNA@ZIF
particles.
At
low
L/M,
two-dimensional
particles
form
with
size
1
μm.
As
L/M
increases
gradually,
decreases,
resulting
three-dimensional
∼200
nm
size.
We
also
observed
better
stability
water
using
values
time-dependent
cellular
uptake
Additionally,
no
significant
biocomposites
was
found,
indicating
lack
unwanted
immune
response
nonimmunotoxic
nature
over
longer
periods
(96
h).
These
findings
highlight
necessity
fine-tuning
synthesis
chemistry
designing
efficient
ZIF-based
versatile
platforms
acids.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 9659 - 9688
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
encompass
a
diverse
group
of
chemically
reactive
molecules
or
ions
distinguished
by
their
substantial
oxidative
potential.
Empirical
studies
have
shown
that
the
targeted
administration
high
toxic
concentrations
ROS
can
effectively
induce
tumor
cell
death
in
various
types.
Numerous
bioactive
ingredients
derived
from
traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM),
recognized
for
ROS-inducing
properties,
demonstrated
significant
anti-tumor
activity.
Nonetheless,
clinical
application
has
been
hindered
challenges
such
as
low
solubility,
limited
bioavailability,
and
poor
selectivity.
Multifunctional
nanoformulations
possess
potential
to
overcome
these
enhance
anticancer
efficacy
active
compounds.
Through
extensive
searches
academic
databases
thorough
review
screening
relevant
literature,
this
study
aims
systematically
summarize
generalize
multiple
TCM
generation,
along
with
multifunctional
nanoformulations,
perspectives.
The
objective
is
provide
new
insights
references
fundamental
cancer
research
treatments.
Furthermore,
we
acknowledge
although
numerous
potentials,
potentially
offering
novel
strategies
therapy,
underlying
mechanisms
require
further
comprehensive
investigation.