ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 282 - 296
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Rhabdomyolysis
(RM)-induced
acute
kidney
injury
(AKI)
involves
the
release
of
large
amounts
iron
ions
from
excess
myoglobin
in
kidneys,
which
mediates
overproduction
reactive
species
with
onset
overload
via
Fenton
reaction,
thus
inducing
ferroptosis
and
leading
to
renal
dysfunction.
Unfortunately,
there
are
no
effective
treatments
for
AKI
other
than
supportive
care.
Herein,
we
developed
a
multifunctional
nanoplatform
(MPD)
by
covalently
bonding
melanin
nanoparticles
(MP
NPs)
deferoxamine.
The
has
good
dispersion
physiological
stability,
excellent
chelating
performance
ions,
broad-spectrum
scavenging
activity.
Furthermore,
cellular
experiments
showed
that
NPs
possessed
high
biocompatibility,
antiapoptotic
activity,
antioxidant
properties,
strong
capacity
Fe2+
mitigate
overload,
protecting
intracellular
mitochondria
oxidative
stress.
Meanwhile,
intrinsic
photoacoustic
imaging
capability
allows
real-time
monitoring
MPD
NPs'
target
uptake
metabolic
behavior
healthy
mice.
Most
importantly,
led
downregulation
pathway
targeting
ferroptosis,
effectively
rescuing
function
vivo,
mitigating
stress
inflammatory
responses,
inhibiting
tubular
cell
apoptosis.
offers
novel
therapeutic
strategy
RM-induced
AKI.
Advanced Nanocomposites,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(1), P. 248 - 274
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
light
of
the
pressing
global
issues
surrounding
foodborne
illnesses,
food
waste
and
plastic
pollution
from
packaging,
necessity
for
sustainable,
advanced
packaging
solutions
is
brought
into
sharp
focus.
Alginate,
derived
seaweed,
has
emerged
as
a
focal
point
materials
innovation
due
to
its
renewable
nature,
biodegradability
versatile
functionality.
This
comprehensive
review
examines
recent
developments
in
field
alginate-based
nanocomposites
specifically
designed
use
packaging.
Significant
advancements
entail
incorporation
diverse
nanoparticles—such
polysaccharides,
carbon-based
metallic
species,
metal
oxides,
nanoclays,
layered
double
hydroxides,
carbon
dots
metal–organic
frameworks—into
alginate
matrices.
These
integrations
markedly
elevate
mechanical
robustness,
thermal
stability
barrier
effectiveness
materials.
Furthermore,
these
manifest
antimicrobial,
antioxidant
sensing
capabilities
vital
preservation.
Pioneering
methodologies
encompass
infusion
plant
extracts,
essential
oils
bioactive
compounds,
which
synergistically
enhance
performance
metrics.
The
highlights
practical
applications
materials,
demonstrating
their
prolonging
shelf
life
maintaining
quality
range
products,
such
fresh
produce,
meat
dairy
items.
It
also
presents
forward-thinking
insights
that
advocate
cost-effective
biosafe
nanofiller
exploration,
resource-efficient
process
development
innovative
formulation
strategies
further
amplify
material
functionality
expand
scope
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(25), P. 31950 - 31965
Published: June 11, 2024
Ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
is
a
recurrent
chronic
mucosal
inflammation
disease
whose
most
significant
pathological
characteristics
are
intestinal
and
damaged
barrier
induced
by
reactive
oxygen/nitrogen
species,
abnormal
immune
microenvironment,
microecological
imbalance.
Oral
probiotics
living
therapy
for
diseases,
but
their
clinical
application
hindered
poor
bacterial
biological
activity
insufficient
retention.
Here,
we
developed
targeted
oral
formulation,
functionalized
probiotic
Lf@MPB,
with
Lactobacillus
fermentum
(Lf)
as
the
core
modified
melanin
nanoparticles
(MNPs)
on
its
surface
through
click
reaction
of
tricarboxyphenylboronic
acid
synergistic
UC.
In
vitro
experiments
showed
that
Lf@MPB
not
only
possessed
strong
free
radical
scavenging
ability,
reduced
cellular
mitochondrial
polarization,
inhibited
apoptosis
also
significantly
enhanced
viability
Lf
in
simulated
gastrointestinal
fluid.
Fluorescence
imaging
vivo
revealed
high
accumulation
at
site
dextran
sulfate
sodium-induced
UC
mice.
Moreover,
results
demonstrated
effectively
alleviated
oxidative
stress
inflammatory
response
restored
barrier.
addition,
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing
verified
could
increase
abundance
diversity
microbial
communities
optimize
composition
to
inhibit
progression
This
work
combines
effective
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
strategies
administration
provide
promising
alternative
treatment.
Human Genomics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Persistent
racial
disparities
in
health
outcomes
have
catalyzed
legislative
reforms
and
heightened
scientific
focus
recently.
However,
despite
the
well-documented
properties
of
skin
pigments
binding
drug
compounds,
their
impact
on
therapeutic
efficacy
adverse
responses
remains
insufficiently
explored.
This
perspective
examines
intricate
relationships
between
variation
melanin-based
pigmentation
pharmacokinetics
-dynamics,
highlighting
need
for
considering
diversity
as
a
variable
to
advance
equitability
pharmacological
interventions.
The
article
provides
guidelines
selection
New
Approach
Methods
(NAMs)
foster
inclusive
study
designs
preclinical
development
pipelines,
leading
an
improved
level
translatability
clinic.
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(47), P. 24751 - 24760
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Clinically
used
amino-ester
and
amino-amide
local
anesthetics,
such
as
bupivacaine
lidocaine,
face
two
primary
challenges:
inadequate
duration
of
action
nonselective
on
both
sensory
motor
neurons,
resulting
in
function
loss
alongside
pain
relief.
In
this
work,
we
developed
capsaicin-loaded
melanin
nanoparticles
(Cap-MNPs)
to
address
these
challenges.
Capsaicin
selectively
acts
neurons
without
affecting
thereby
achieving
nociceptive-selective
nerve
blockade.
Melanin
is
known
for
its
exceptional
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
abundance
pigmented
human
tissue.
Melanin's
inherent
chemical
structure
hydrophobic
nature
enable
the
encapsulation
sustained
release
anesthetics
with
aromatic
rings
through
π-π
interactions
interactions.
The
drug
loading
efficiency
Cap-MNPs
was
82.99
±
1.55%,
capacity
67.47
4.24%,
capsaicin
continuously
released
more
than
360
h.
rats,
a
single
injection
containing
8.04
mg
produced
sciatic
block
lasting
6
h
causing
any
toxicity
capsaicin-related
systemic
toxicity.
show
promise
clinically
useful
therapeutics
management.