Bioconjugate Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Poly(amidoamine)
(PAMAM)
dendrimers
have
gained
significant
attention
in
various
research
fields,
particularly
medicinal
compound
delivery.
Their
versatility
lies
their
ability
to
conjugate
with
functional
molecules
on
surfaces
and
encapsulate
small
molecules,
making
them
suitable
for
diverse
applications.
Gallic
acid
is
a
potent
antioxidant
that
has
garnered
considerable
interest
recent
years.
Our
aims
investigate
if
the
gallic
acid-encapsulated
PAMAM
dendrimer
generations
4
(G4(OH)-Ga)
5
(G5(OH)-Ga)
could
enhance
radical
scavenging,
which
potentially
slow
down
progression
of
age-related
macular
degeneration
(AMD).
Encapsulation
feasible
alternative
prevent
its
degradation
toxicity.
Micro,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 2 - 2
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Due
to
their
biocompatibility,
nontoxicity,
and
surface
conjugation
properties,
nanomaterials
are
effective
nanocarriers
capable
of
encapsulating
chemotherapeutic
drugs
facilitating
targeted
delivery
across
the
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB).
Although
research
on
nanoparticles
for
brain
cancer
treatment
is
still
in
its
early
stages,
these
systems
hold
great
potential
revolutionize
drug
delivery.
Glioblastoma
multiforme
(GBM)
one
most
common
lethal
tumors,
heterogeneous
aggressive
nature
complicates
current
treatments,
which
primarily
rely
surgery.
One
significant
obstacles
poor
penetration
BBB.
Moreover,
GBM
often
referred
as
a
“cold”
tumor,
characterized
by
an
immunosuppressive
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
minimal
immune
cell
infiltration,
limits
effectiveness
immunotherapies.
Therefore,
developing
novel,
more
treatments
critical
improving
survival
rate
patients.
Current
strategies
enhancing
outcomes
focus
controlled,
agents
cells
BBB
using
nanoparticles.
These
therapies
must
be
designed
engage
specialized
transport
systems,
allowing
efficient
penetration,
improved
therapeutic
efficacy,
reduced
systemic
toxicity
degradation.
Lipid
inorganic
can
enhance
while
minimizing
side
effects.
formulations
may
include
epitopes—small
antigen
fragments
that
bind
directly
free
antibodies,
B
receptors,
or
T
receptors—that
interact
with
enable
crossing,
thereby
boosting
efficacy.
Lipid-based
(LNPs),
such
liposomes,
niosomes,
solid
lipid
(SLNs),
nanostructured
carriers
(NLCs),
among
promising
due
unique
including
size,
modification
capabilities,
proven
biosafety.
Additionally,
gold
nanoparticles,
mesoporous
silica,
superparamagnetic
iron
oxide
dendrimers
offer
alternatives.
Inorganic
(INPs)
easily
engineered,
surfaces
modified
various
elements
biological
ligands
delivery,
biocompatibility.
Strategies
engineering
functionalization
have
been
employed
ensure
biocompatibility
reduce
cytotoxicity,
making
safer
clinical
applications.
The
use
INPs
has
shown
promise
efficacy
traditional
like
chemotherapy,
radiotherapy,
gene
therapy,
well
advancing
newer
strategies,
immunotherapy,
photothermal
photodynamic
therapies,
magnetic
hyperthermia.
This
article
reviews
latest
treating
GBM,
focusing
active
passive
targeting
approaches.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Deuterium
(2H)
MRI
is
an
emerging
tool
for
noninvasive
imaging.
We
explore
the
integration
of
2H
with
deuterated
multifunctional
nanopolymers
particle
imaging
(DPI).
To
this
end,
amine-terminated
G5-polyamidoamine
(PAMAM)
dendrimers
were
labeled
acetyl
surface
groups,
leading
to
highly
2H-loaded
bioparticles,
making
them
ideal
studies.
The
accumulation
∼5
nm
PAMAM
in
kidneys
could
then
be
seen
by
high
submillimeter
resolution.
natural
abundance
HDO
signal
provided
internal
concentration
reference
these
measurements,
quantitative
dynamic
maps
showing
distinct
nanopolymer
uptakes
within
renal
compartments.
Further,
allowed
us
obtain
vivo
activity
lymph
nodes
inflammatory
rodent
leg
model,
demonstrating
nanopolymers'
potential
as
a
novel
class
contrast
agents
mapping
physiological
processes.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Dendrimers
are
branched
macromolecular
structures
that
useful
nanocarriers
for
small-molecule
drugs,
such
as
cancer
therapeutics.
Their
small
size
permits
penetration
into
solid
tumors,
coupled
with
functionalization
a
low-fouling
PEG
coating
minimizes
transient
cellular
interactions
and
enhances
plasma
circulation
time.
While
PEGylated
dendrimers
show
significant
promise
anticancer
therapeutics,
there
is
potential
to
increase
tumor
cell
specificity
drive
uptake
of
drugs
cells
by
conjugating
cell-targeting
ligands
onto
the
dendrimers.
To
achieve
this,
we
used
an
expanded
genetic
code
bio-orthogonal
click
chemistry
functionalize
monomethyl
auristatin
E
(MMAE)-loaded
single
nanobody
per
dendrimer.
The
uniform
addition
ligand
facilitated
greater
intracellular
drug
payload
HER2-positive
target
cells,
while
preserving
desirable
circulatory
characteristics
nanobody–dendrimer
conjugates
similar
levels
infiltration
over
24
h
compared
unmodified
dendrimers,
targeted
had
significantly
inhibition
growth
long-term
retention
in
tumors.
Our
results
highlight
biodistribution
studies
alone
poor
predictors
therapeutic
performance.
controlled
conjugation
strategy
presented
here
preserves
advantage
tissue
maximizing
potency
difficult-to-access
tissue.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(4), P. 1594 - 1594
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
the
usefulness
human
embryonic
kidney
HEK293
cells
as
a
model
normal
in
biotin-mediated
therapy.
expression
and
role
sodium
multivitamin
transporter
(SMVT)
uptake
accumulation
free
biotin,
well
cationic
neutral
biotinylated
PAMAM
dendrimers
fourth
generation
synthesized
our
laboratory,
were
assessed
comparison
other
immortalized
(HaCaT)
cancer
(HepG2,
U-118
MG).
obtained
data
showed
that
higher
level
SMVT
not
associated
with
stronger
biotin
dendrimers.
Biotinylation
increased
selective
an
inversely
proportional
manner
concentration
used;
however,
lower
than
cell
lines.
time-dependent
profiles
differed
significantly.
Therefore,
it
should
be
assumed
efficiency
nanoparticles'
depends
on
multiple
cellular
transport
mechanisms.
Toxicity
tests
significantly
sensitivity
conjugates
for
HepG2
HaCaT
cells.
Molecular
modeling
studies
profile
suggest
only
but
also
monocarboxylate
1
(MCT-1)
may
play
important
nanoparticles
into
Due
complexity
problem,
further
are
necessary.
In
summary,
can
considered
valuable
biotin-
targeted
therapy
using
based
Journal of Biomolecular NMR,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 10, 2025
Abstract
Paramagnetic
relaxation
enhancement
(PRE)
is
widely
used
in
biomolecular
NMR
spectroscopy
to
obtain
long-range
distance
and
orientational
information
for
intra-
or
intermolecular
interactions.
In
contrast
conventional
PRE
measurements,
which
require
tethering
small
molecules
containing
either
a
radical
paramagnetic
ion
specific
sites
on
the
target
protein,
solvent
(sPRE)
experiments
utilize
cosolutes
induce
delocalized
effect.
Compounds
developed
as
agents
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
applications
typically
consist
of
Gd
chelated
by
molecule.
Coordinating
these
Gd-containing
larger
inert
scaffolds
has
been
shown
increase
PRE-effect
produce
more
effective
MRI.
Inspired
their
use
MRI
agent,
this
work
we
evaluate
effectiveness
using
functionalized
polyamidoamine
(PAMAM)
dendrimer
sPRE
measurements.
Using
ubiquitin
model
system,
measured
effect
from
generation
5
PAMAM
(G5-Gd)
function
temperature
pH
compared
agents.
We
also
demonstrated
utility
G5-Gd
studies
monitor
changes
structures
two
proteins
they
bind
ligands.
These
highlight
attractive
properties
macromolecular
sPRE.
Molecular Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1), P. 28 - 57
Published: Dec. 21, 2024
Cancer
has
emerged
as
a
global
health
crisis,
claiming
millions
of
lives
annually.
Dendrimers
and
dendronized
nanoparticles,
novel
class
nanoscale
molecules
with
highly
branched
three-dimensional
macromolecular
structures,
have
gained
significant
attention
in
cancer
treatment
diagnosis
due
to
their
unique
properties.
These
dendritic
macromolecules
offer
precisely
controlled
branching
architecture,
enabling
functionalization
specific
targeting
enhance
the
selective
delivery
therapeutic
agents
tumor
cells
while
minimizing
systemic
toxicity.
Through
surface
modifications
incorporation
various
components,
dendrimers
demonstrate
remarkable
adaptability
nanocarriers
for
biomedical
imaging
theranostic
applications.
Surface
strategies,
including
PEGylation
ligand
attachment
(e.g.,
folic
acid,
RGD
peptide,
lactobionic
acid),
further
biocompatibility
facilitate
targeted
cell
imaging.
Leveraging
improved
target
specificity,
nanosystems
heightened
sensitivity
precision
diagnostics.
Notably,
encapsulation
metal
nanoparticles
within
dendrimers,
such
gold
shown
promise
enhancing
capabilities.
Ongoing
advancements
nanotechnology
are
poised
increase
sophistication
complexity
dendrimer-based
systems,
highlighting
potential
drug
platforms,
growing
number
clinical
trials
on
horizon.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
future
prospects
therapy
diagnosis,
exploring
ability
biocompatibility,
reduce
toxicity,
improve
outcomes
across
malignancies.