Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 1089 - 1089
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Gold-based
nanoparticles
for
surface-enhanced
Raman
scattering
(SERS)
imaging
show
great
potential
precise
tumor
detection
and
photothermal
therapy
(PTT).
However,
the
metabolizability
of
gold
(Au
NPs)
raises
big
concerns.
Herein,
we
designed
a
core-shelled
nanostructure
copper
sulfide
(CuS)-coated
Au
NPs
with
surface
pegylation
(PEG-Au@CuS
NSs).
The
excreted
in
gallbladders
at
1
h
4
mice
injected
PEG-Au@CuS
NSs
was
8.2-
19.1-fold
that
pegylated
(PEG-AuNPs)
same
particle
size,
respectively.
By
loading
reporter
3,3′-Diethylthiatricarbocyanine
iodide
(DTTC)
core–shell
junction
NSs,
PEG-Au-DTTC@CuS
exhibited
signal-to-noise
(S/N)
ratio
4.01
after
24
intravenous
(IV)
injection
bearing
an
orthotopic
CT26-Luc
colon
tumor.
contrast,
DTTC-coated
PEG-AuNPs
(PEG-Au-DTTC
achieved
S/N
2.71.
Moreover,
increased
conversion
effect
compared
PEG-Au-DTTC
excited
808-nm
laser.
enabled
intraoperative
SERS
image-guided
complete
cure
tumor-bearing
mice.
Our
data
demonstrated
are
promising
theranostic
nanoplatform
enhanced
hepatobiliary
excretion.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(22), P. 14312 - 14326
Published: May 20, 2024
Periodontitis,
a
prevalent
chronic
inflammatory
disease
worldwide,
is
triggered
by
periodontopathogenic
bacteria,
resulting
in
the
progressive
destruction
of
periodontal
tissue,
particularly
alveolar
bone.
To
effectively
address
periodontitis,
this
study
proposed
nanoformulation
known
as
CuS@MSN-SCS.
This
formulation
involves
coating
citrate-grafted
copper
sulfide
(CuS)
nanoparticles
with
mesoporous
silica
(MSNs),
followed
surface
modification
using
amino
groups
and
sulfated
chitosan
(SCS)
through
electrostatic
interactions.
The
objective
to
achieve
efficient
bacteria
removal
inducing
ROS
signaling
pathways
mediated
Cu2+
ions.
Additionally,
it
aims
promote
bone
regeneration
Cu2+-induced
pro-angiogenesis
SCS-mediated
regeneration.
As
anticipated,
regulating
charges,
negatively
charged
CuS
capped
sodium
citrate
were
successfully
coated
MSNs,
subsequent
introduction
amine
(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane
was
incorporation
SCS
interactions,
formation
developed
verified
not
only
significantly
exacerbate
oxidative
stress
Fusobacterium
nucleatum,
thereby
suppressing
growth
biofilm
vitro,
but
also
alleviate
response
without
evident
biotoxicity
an
vivo
rat
periodontitis
model.
These
findings
contribute
therapeutic
effect
on
periodontitis.
Overall,
for
combating
facilitating
regeneration,
demonstrating
promising
potential
clinical
treatment
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(10)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Abstract
Biofilm‐associated
infections
are
one
of
the
most
challenging
healthcare
threats
for
humans,
accounting
80%
bacterial
infections,
leading
to
persistent
and
chronic
infections.
The
conventional
antibiotics
still
face
their
dilemma
poor
therapeutic
effects
due
high
tolerance
resistance
led
by
biofilm
barriers.
Nanotechnology‐based
antimicrobials,
nanoparticles
(NPs),
paid
attention
extensively
considered
as
promising
alternative.
This
review
focuses
on
whole
journey
NPs
against
biofilm‐associated
clarify
it
clearly,
is
divided
into
four
processes
in
sequence
1)
Targeting
biofilms,
2)
Penetrating
barrier,
3)
Attaching
cells,
4)
Translocating
through
cell
envelope.
Through
outlining
compositions
properties
biofilms
bacteria
recent
advances
present
strategies
each
process
comprehensively
discussed
combat
well
combined
these
with
drug
resistance,
aiming
guide
rational
design
facilitate
wide
application
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
With
the
global
population
aging,
awareness
of
oral
health
is
rising.
Periodontitis,
a
widespread
bacterial
infectious
disease,
gaining
attention.
Current
novel
biomaterials
address
key
clinical
issues
like
infection,
gum
inflammation,
tooth
loosening,
and
loss,
focusing
on
antibacterial,
anti-inflammatory,
tissue
regeneration
properties.
However,
strategies
that
integrate
advantages
these
to
achieve
synergistic
therapeutic
effects
by
clearing
biofilms,
inhibiting
inflammation
activation,
restoring
periodontal
soft
hard
functions
remain
very
limited.
Recent
studies
highlight
link
between
periodontitis
systemic
diseases,
underscoring
complexity
disease.
There
an
urgent
need
find
comprehensive
treatment
plans
requirements.
Whether
integrating
new
enhance
existing
treatments
or
developing
approaches
replace
traditional
therapies,
efforts
will
drive
advancements
in
treatment.
Therefore,
this
review
compares
with
treatments.
It
highlights
design
concepts
mechanisms
functional
materials,
their
properties,
discusses
importance
strategies.
This
aims
provide
guidance
for
emerging
research
promote
development
precise
efficient
Acta Biomaterialia,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
175, P. 27 - 54
Published: Dec. 17, 2023
The
escalating
concern
over
conventional
antibiotic
resistance
has
emphasized
the
urgency
in
developing
innovative
antimicrobial
agents.
In
recent
times,
metal−organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
within
realm
of
research
due
to
their
multifaceted
attributes,
including
sustained
release
intrinsic
or
exogenous
components,
chemodynamically
catalyzed
generation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
and
formation
photogenerated
ROS.
This
comprehensive
review
provides
a
thorough
overview
synthetic
approaches
employed
production
MOF-based
materials,
elucidating
underlying
mechanisms
depth.
focal
point
lies
advancements
across
various
modalities,
encompassing
component
system,
extraneous
auto-catalytical
energy
conversion
system.
Additionally,
progress
materials
addressing
wound
infections,
osteomyelitis,
periodontitis
is
meticulously
elucidated,
culminating
summary
challenges
potential
opportunities
inherent
applications
for
materials.
Growing
concerns
about
need
alternative
solutions.
Metal-organic
gained
diverse
attributes
like
components
release,
catalytic
covers
MOF
synthesis
mechanisms.
It
explores
auto-catalysis,
systems.
paper
also
discusses
materials'
periodontitis,
along
with
existing
opportunities.
Given
lack
related
reviews,
our
findings
hold
promise
future
antibacterial
research,
making
it
relevant
your
journal's
readership.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Dec. 22, 2023
The
application
of
orthopedic
implants
for
bone
tissue
reconstruction
and
functional
restoration
is
crucial
patients
with
severe
fractures
defects.
However,
the
abiotic
nature
allows
bacterial
adhesion
colonization,
leading
to
formation
biofilms
on
implant
surface.
This
can
result
in
failure
complications
such
as
osteomyelitis
septic
arthritis.
emergence
antibiotic-resistant
bacteria
limited
efficacy
drugs
against
have
increased
risk
implant-associated
infections
(OIAI),
necessitating
development
alternative
therapeutics.
In
this
regard,
antibacterial
hydrogels
based
repelling,
contact
killing,
drug
delivery,
or
external
assistance
strategies
been
extensively
investigated
coating
through
surface
modification,
offering
a
promising
approach
target
biofilm
prevent
OIAI.
review
provides
an
overview
recent
advancements
hydrogel
coatings
preventing
OIAI
by
targeting
formation.
topics
covered
include:
(1)
mechanisms
underlying
occurrence
role
exacerbating
development;
(2)
current
impart
anti-biofilm
properties
involved
treating
article
aims
summarize
progress
prevention,
providing
valuable
insights
facilitating
prognostic
markers
design
effective
implants.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(12)
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Abstract
Inflammatory
diseases,
such
as
rheumatoid
arthritis,
periodontitis,
chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease,
and
celiac
disrupt
the
delicate
balance
between
bone
resorption
formation,
leading
to
inflammatory
loss.
Conventional
approaches
tackle
this
issue
encompass
pharmaceutical
interventions
surgical
procedures.
Nevertheless,
exhibit
limited
efficacy,
while
treatments
impose
trauma
significant
financial
burden
upon
patients.
Biomaterials
show
outstanding
spatiotemporal
controllability,
possess
a
remarkable
specific
surface
area,
demonstrate
exceptional
reactivity.
In
present
era,
advancement
of
emerging
biomaterials
has
bestowed
more
efficacious
solutions
for
combatting
detrimental
consequences
review,
advances
ameliorating
loss
are
listed.
Additionally,
advantages
disadvantages
various
biomaterials‐mediated
strategies
summarized.
Finally,
challenges
perspectives
analyzed.
This
review
aims
provide
new
possibilities
developing
advanced
toward
International Endodontic Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(7), P. 787 - 803
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
Abstract
Background
‘Periodontitis’
refers
to
periodontal
destruction
of
connective
tissue
attachment
and
bone,
in
response
microorganisms
forming
subgingival
biofilms
on
the
root
surface,
while
‘apical
periodontitis’
periapical
inflammatory
processes
occurring
within
canal
system.
The
treatment
both
diseases
is
based
elimination
bacterial
challenge,
though
its
predictability
depends
ability
disrupting
these
biofilms,
what
may
need
adjunctive
antibacterial
strategies,
such
as
next‐generation
strategies
(NGAS).
From
all
newly
developed
NGAS,
use
polymeric
nanotechnology
pose
a
potential
effective
approach.
Although
some
have
only
been
tested
vitro
preclinical
vivo
models,
their
holds
great
potential,
therefore,
it
relevant
understand
mechanism
action
evaluate
scientific
evidence
efficacy.
Objectives
To
explore
NGAS
used
for
periodontitis
apical
periodontitis.
Method
A
systemic
search
publications
antimicrobial
using
nanopolymers
treat
was
conducted
National
Library
Medicine
(MEDLINE
by
PubMed),
Cochrane
Oral
Health
Group
Trials
Register,
EMBASE
Web
Science.
Results
Different
nanoparticles,
nanofibres
nanostructured
hydrogels
combined
with
substances
identified
literature,
being
most
commonly
polycaprolactone,
poly(lactic‐
co
‐glycolic
acid)
chitosan.
As
antimicrobials,
frequently
antibiotics,
other
substances,
metallic
ions,
peptides
naturally
derived
products,
also
added
nanopolymers.
Conclusion
Polymeric
nanomaterials
containing
compounds
be
considered
NGAS.
Its
relative
efficacy,
however,
not
well
understood
since
existing
from
or
studies.
Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Myocardial
infarction
(MI)
triggers
adverse
remodeling
mechanisms,
thus
leading
to
heart
failure.
Since
the
application
of
biomaterial-based
scaffolds
emerged
as
a
viable
approach
for
providing
mechanical
support
and
promoting
cell
growth,
injectable
hydrogels
have
garnered
substantial
attention
in
MI
treatment
because
their
minimally
invasive
administration
through
injection
diminished
risk
infection.
To
fully
understand
interplay
between
infarcted
myocardium
repair,
this
review
provides
an
overview
recent
advances
hydrogel-mediated
therapy,
including:
I)
material
designs
repairing
myocardium,
considering
pathophysiological
mechanism
design
principles
biomaterials
treatment;
II)
development
functional
treatment,
including
conductive,
self-healing,
drug-loaded,
stimulus-responsive
hydrogels;
III)
research
progress
using
restore
cardiac
function
by
neovascularization,
enhancing
cardiomyocyte
proliferation,
decreasing
myocardial
fibrosis,
inhibiting
excessive
inflammation.
Overall,
presents
current
state
hydrogel
offering
valuable
information
facilitate
interdisciplinary
knowledge
transfer
enable
prognostic
markers
suitable
materials.