Nanotechnology in healthcare, and its safety and environmental risks
Xiaohan Ma,
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Yaxin Tian,
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Yang Ren
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Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Abstract
Nanotechnology
holds
immense
promise
in
revolutionising
healthcare,
offering
unprecedented
opportunities
diagnostics,
drug
delivery,
cancer
therapy,
and
combating
infectious
diseases.
This
review
explores
the
multifaceted
landscape
of
nanotechnology
healthcare
while
addressing
critical
aspects
safety
environmental
risks
associated
with
its
widespread
application.
Beginning
an
introduction
to
integration
we
first
delved
into
categorisation
various
materials
employed,
setting
stage
for
a
comprehensive
understanding
potential.
We
then
proceeded
elucidate
diverse
applications
nanotechnology,
spanning
medical
tissue
engineering,
targeted
gene
development
antimicrobial
agents.
The
discussion
extended
current
situation
surrounding
clinical
translation
commercialisation
these
cutting-edge
technologies,
focusing
on
nanotechnology-based
products
that
have
been
approved
globally
date.
also
discussed
considerations
nanomaterials,
both
terms
human
health
impact.
presented
vivo
nanomaterial
exposure,
relation
transport
mechanisms,
oxidative
stress,
physical
interactions.
Moreover,
highlighted
risks,
acknowledging
potential
implications
ecosystems
biodiversity.
Lastly,
strived
offer
insights
regulatory
governing
across
different
regions
globally.
By
synthesising
perspectives,
underscore
imperative
balancing
innovation
stewardship,
charting
path
forward
responsible
healthcare.
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Language: Английский
Design, Current States, and Challenges of Nanomaterials in Anti-Neuroinflammation: A Perspective on Alzheimer’s Disease
Xinyang Hong,
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Tongkai Chen,
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Yunyun Liu
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Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 102669 - 102669
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
A Biomimetic Mineralization Strategy for the Long‐Term Preservation of Exosomes Through Non‐Destructive Encapsulation Within Zeolite Imidazolate Frameworks‐8
Jiaxin Jia,
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Deqiang Kong,
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Yong Liu
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et al.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
Abstract
Exosomes,
which
are
extracellular
vesicles
derived
from
endosomes,
play
a
crucial
role
in
mediating
intercellular
communication
and
widely
used
medical
diagnostics
drug
delivery.
Conventional
cryopreservation
strategies
can
damage
the
integrity
of
exosomes,
hindering
their
further
application
biomedical
field.
Here,
novel
approach
is
developed
for
exosome
storage,
shell
intact
exosomes
holding
(SHIELD),
packages
zeolite
imidazolate
frameworks‐8
(ZIF‐8)
as
protective
shell.
ZIF‐8
be
quickly
removed,
meanwhile,
inherent
morphology
biological
function
preserved,
thereby
mitigating
potential
biocompatible
risks
associated
with
ZIF‐8.
Notably,
SHIELD‐protected
maintained
cellular
uptake
capacity,
76%
original
protein
content
kept
even
after
being
stored
one
month.
Overall,
development
SHIELD
overcomes
challenges
traditional
techniques
preservation
broadens
applications
exosomes.
Language: Английский
Core–Shell Nanoparticles with Sequential Drug Release Depleting Cholesterol for Reverse Tumor Multidrug Resistance
Jieke Zhang,
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Yingying Zhou,
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Jialing Guo
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et al.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Multidrug
resistance
(MDR)
facilitates
tumor
recurrence
and
metastasis,
which
has
become
a
main
cause
of
chemotherapy
failure
in
clinical.
However,
the
current
therapeutic
effects
against
MDR
remain
unsatisfactory,
mainly
hampered
by
rigid
structure
drug-resistant
cell
membranes
uncontrolled
drug
release.
In
this
study,
based
on
sequential
release
strategy,
we
engineered
core–shell
nanoparticle
(DOX-M@CaP@ATV@HA)
depleting
cholesterol
for
reverse
MDR.
DOX-M@CaP@ATV@HA
could
accurately
target
cells
due
to
active
targetability
hyaluronic
acid
(HA)
toward
CD44
receptors.
The
calcium
phosphate
(CaP)
shell
was
cleaved
lysosomal
acidic
environment
so
that
cholesterol-lowering
atorvastatin
(ATV)
rapidly
released
diminish
P-glycoprotein
(P-gp)
level
membrane,
thereby
boosting
uptake.
Next,
doxorubicin
(DOX)
gradually
from
hydrophobic
core
mPEG-DSPE
micelle,
inflicting
irreversible
DNA
damage
triggering
apoptosis.
nanosystem
proven
both
vitro
vivo
effectively
exhibited
remarkable
efficacy
tumors
with
high
biosafety.
conclusion,
reverses
via
depletion,
provides
an
innovative
strategy
treatment.
Language: Английский
Novel Peptide-Modified Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 Nanoparticles with pH-Sensitive Release of Doxorubicin for Targeted Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 246 - 246
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Background:
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
is
one
of
the
common
malignant
tumors.
Chemotherapeutic
agents
represented
by
doxorubicin
(DOX)
are
adjuvant
therapies
for
patients
with
advanced
CRC.
However,
DOX
suffers
from
dose-dependent
cardiotoxicity
and
myelosuppression
due
to
a
lack
targeting
specificity,
which
severely
limits
its
clinical
application.
Methods:
Herein,
we
constructed
zeolitic
imidazolate
framework-8
(ZIF-8)
modified
novel
peptide
(LT
peptide)
deliver
chemotherapeutic
drug
targeted
treatment
Results:
In
this
study,
LT-PEG@DOX@ZIF-8
nanoparticles
were
prepared
simple
method
suitable
particle
size
zeta
potential,
also
capable
pH-responsive
release.
vitro
assays
exhibited
that
effectively
taken
up
C26
cells,
significantly
inhibited
cell
proliferation,
induced
apoptosis.
Furthermore,
in
mice
models
colorectal
tumors,
displayed
specific
tumor
aggregation
exerted
anti-tumor
effects
prolong
survival
mice.
Conclusions:
conclusion,
provides
promising
strategy
delivery
treat
Language: Английский