International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(13), P. 6826 - 6826
Published: June 21, 2024
The
surface
functionalization
of
polymer-mediated
drug/gene
delivery
holds
immense
potential
for
disease
therapy.
However,
the
design
principles
underlying
polymers
remain
elusive.
In
this
study,
we
employed
computer
simulations
to
demonstrate
how
stiffness,
length,
density,
and
distribution
polymer
ligands
influence
their
penetration
ability
across
cell
membrane.
Our
revealed
that
stiffness
affects
transport
cargo
Increasing
can
promote
membrane,
particularly
larger
cargoes.
Furthermore,
appropriately
increasing
length
be
more
conducive
assisting
enter
lower
layer
Additionally,
on
also
plays
a
crucial
role
in
its
transport.
Specifically,
one-fourth
mode
stripy
distributions
exhibited
higher
ability,
cargoes
penetrating
These
findings
provide
biomimetic
inspiration
designing
high-efficiency
delivery.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(12)
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
Small
molecules,
including
therapeutic
drugs
and
tracer
play
a
vital
role
in
biological
processing,
disease
treatment
diagnosis,
have
inspired
various
nanobiotechnology
approaches
to
realize
their
function,
particularly
drug
delivery.
Desirable
features
of
delivery
system
for
functional
small
molecules
(FSMs)
include
high
biocompatibility,
loading
capacity,
simple
manufacturing
processes,
without
the
need
chemical
modification
FSM
itself.
Herein,
we
report
versatile
approach,
based
on
metal–phenolic‐mediated
assembly,
assembling
FSMs
into
nanoparticles
(i.e.,
FSM‐MPN
NPs)
under
aqueous
ambient
conditions.
We
demonstrate
anticancer
drugs,
latency
reversal
agents,
fluorophores
at
up
~80
%
that
is
mostly
facilitated
by
π
hydrophobic
interactions
between
nanoparticle
components.
Secondary
engineering
involving
coating
with
polyphenol–antibody
thin
film
or
sequential
co‐loading
multiple
enables
cancer
cell
targeting
combination
delivery,
respectively.
Incorporating
NPs
visualization
biodistribution
different
time
points,
revealing
most
these
are
retained
kidney
heart
24
h
post
intravenous
administration.
This
work
provides
viable
pathway
rational
design
molecule
platforms
diverse
applications.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
64(1)
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Single-atom
nanozymes
(SAzymes)
with
ultrahigh
atom
utilization
efficiency
have
been
extensively
applied
in
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)-mediated
cancer
therapy.
However,
the
high
energy
barriers
of
reaction
intermediates
on
single-atom
sites
and
overexpressed
antioxidants
tumor
microenvironment
restrict
amplification
oxidative
stress,
resulting
unsatisfactory
therapeutic
efficacy.
Herein,
we
report
a
multi-enzyme
mimetic
MoCu
dual-atom
nanozyme
(MoCu
DAzyme)
various
catalytic
active
sites,
which
exhibits
peroxidase,
oxidase,
glutathione
(GSH)
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
phosphate
(NADPH)
oxidase
mimicking
activities.
Compared
Mo
SAzyme,
introduction
Cu
atoms,
formation
synergetic
effects
among
enhance
substrate
adsorption
reduce
barrier,
thereby
endowing
DAzyme
stronger
Benefiting
from
above
enzyme-like
activities,
can
not
only
generate
multiple
ROS,
but
also
deplete
GSH
block
its
regeneration
to
trigger
cascade
stress.
Additionally,
strong
optical
absorption
near-infrared
II
bio-window
endows
remarkable
photothermal
conversion
performance.
Consequently,
achieves
high-efficiency
synergistic
treatment
incorporating
collaborative
therapy
This
work
will
advance
applications
DAzymes
provide
valuable
insights
for
nanocatalytic
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
Autoimmune
disorders
are
characterized
by
aberrant
T
cell
and
B
reactivity
to
the
body's
own
components,
resulting
in
tissue
destruction
organ
dysfunction.
diseases
affect
a
wide
range
of
people
many
parts
world
have
become
one
major
concerns
public
health.
In
recent
years,
there
been
substantial
progress
our
understanding
epidemiology,
risk
factors,
pathogenesis
mechanisms
autoimmune
diseases.
Current
approved
therapeutic
interventions
for
mainly
non-specific
immunomodulators
may
cause
broad
immunosuppression
that
leads
serious
adverse
effects.
To
overcome
limitations
immunosuppressive
drugs
treating
diseases,
precise
target-specific
strategies
urgently
needed.
date,
significant
advances
made
immune
tolerance,
offering
new
avenue
developing
antigen-specific
immunotherapies
These
approaches
shown
great
potential
various
preclinical
animal
models
recently
evaluated
clinical
trials.
This
review
describes
common
manifestation
with
focus
on
typical
including
multiple
sclerosis,
type
1
diabetes,
rheumatoid
arthritis,
systemic
lupus
erythematosus,
sjögren's
syndrome.
We
discuss
current
therapeutics
developed
this
field,
highlight
use
nanomaterials
mRNA
vaccine
techniques
induce
tolerance.
Abstract
Gliomas
are
the
most
common
primary
tumors
of
central
nervous
system,
with
glioblastoma
multiforme
(GBM)
having
highest
incidence,
and
their
therapeutic
efficacy
depends
primarily
on
extent
surgical
resection
postoperative
chemotherapy.
The
role
intracranial
blood–brain
barrier
occurrence
drug‐resistant
gene
O6‐methylguanine‐DNA
methyltransferase
have
greatly
limited
chemotherapeutic
agents
in
patients
GBM
made
it
difficult
to
achieve
expected
clinical
response.
In
recent
years,
rapid
development
nanotechnology
has
brought
new
hope
for
treatment
tumors.
Nanoparticles
(NPs)
shown
great
potential
tumor
therapy
due
unique
properties
such
as
light,
heat,
electromagnetic
effects,
passive
targeting.
Furthermore,
NPs
can
effectively
load
drugs,
significantly
reduce
side
effects
improve
efficacy,
showing
chemotherapy
glioma.
this
article,
we
reviewed
mechanisms
glioma
drug
resistance,
physicochemical
NPs,
advances
resistance.
We
aimed
provide
perspectives
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(15), P. 7781 - 7790
Published: April 4, 2024
The
distinct
features
of
nanoparticles
have
provided
a
vast
opportunity
developing
new
diagnosis
and
therapy
strategies
for
miscellaneous
diseases.
Although
few
nanomedicines
are
available
in
the
market
or
translation
stage,
many
important
issues
still
unsolved.
When
entering
body,
nanomaterials
will
be
quickly
coated
by
proteins
from
their
surroundings,
forming
corona
on
surface,
so-called
protein
corona.
Studies
shown
that
has
biological
implications,
particularly
at
vivo
level.
For
example,
they
can
promote
immune
system
to
rapidly
clear
these
outer
materials
prevent
playing
designed
role
therapy.
In
this
Perspective,
techniques
characterizing
protein–nanoparticle
interactions
critically
summarized.
Effects
nanoparticle
properties
environmental
factors
formation,
which
further
regulate
fate
nanoparticles,
highlighted
discussed.
Moreover,
recent
progress
biomedical
application
corona-engineered
is
introduced,
future
directions
yet
challenging
research
area
also
briefly
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(10)
Published: Sept. 17, 2024
Liver
cirrhosis
is
the
end-stage
of
chronic
liver
disease,
characterized
by
inflammation,
necrosis,
advanced
fibrosis,
and
regenerative
nodule
formation.
Long-term
inflammation
can
cause
continuous
damage
to
tissues
hepatocytes,
along
with
increased
vascular
tone
portal
hypertension.
Among
them,
fibrosis
necessary
stage
essential
feature
cirrhosis,
effective
antifibrosis
strategies
are
commonly
considered
key
treating
cirrhosis.
Although
different
therapeutic
aimed
at
reversing
or
preventing
have
been
developed,
effects
not
be
more
satisfactory.
In
this
review,
we
discussed
abnormal
changes
in
microenvironment
that
contribute
progression
highlighted
importance
recent
strategies,
including
lifestyle
improvement,
small
molecular
agents,
traditional
Chinese
medicine,
stem
cells,
extracellular
vesicles,
gut
remediation,
regulate
Meanwhile,
for
nanoparticles
discussed,
as
their
possible
underlying
broad
application
prospects
ameliorating
Finally,
also
reviewed
major
challenges
opportunities
nanomedicine‒biological
environment
interactions.
We
hope
review
will
provide
insights
into
pathogenesis
mechanisms
thus
facilitating
new
methods,
drug
discovery,
better
treatment
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 965 - 992
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
remains
a
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
mortality
worldwide,
particularly
due
to
the
limited
effectiveness
current
therapeutic
options
for
advanced-stage
disease.
The
efficacy
traditional
treatments
is
often
compromised
by
intricate
liver
microenvironment
and
inherent
heterogeneity.
RNA-based
therapeutics
offer
promising
alternative,
utilizing
innovative
approach
targeting
aberrant
molecular
pathways
modulating
tumor
microenvironment.
integration
nanotechnology
in
this
field,
through
development
advanced
nanocarrier
delivery
systems,
especially
lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs),
polymer
(PNPs),
bioinspired
vectors,
enhances
precision
RNA
therapies.
This
review
highlights
significant
progress
nanotherapeutics
HCC
treatment,
covering
micro
(miRNA),
small
interfering
(siRNA),
message
(mRNA),
activating
(saRNA)
mediated
gene
silencing,
protein
restoration,
activation,
cancer
vaccines,
concurrent
therapy.
It
further
comprehensively
discusses
prevailing
challenges
within
landscape
provides
forward-looking
perspective
on
potential
transform
treatment.
Nano Today,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
56, P. 102298 - 102298
Published: May 8, 2024
Idiopathic
pulmonary
fibrosis
(IPF)
is
an
irreversible
interstitial
lung
disease
with
a
poor
prognosis.
However,
there
are
currently
few
drugs
available
for
its
treatment.
Nintedanib
clinically
effective
but
associated
gastrointestinal
adverse
effects
and
weight
loss.
Due
to
drug
intolerance,
the
overall
outcomes
of
nintedanib
therapy
substantially
compromised
in
quite
patients.
In
present
study,
we
synthesized
nintedanib-loaded
biomimetic
liposomes
(Nin-lipo)
improve
antifibrotic
efficacy
tolerance
nintedanib.
It
was
observed
that
nebulized
inhalation
small
doses
Nin-lipo
(2
mg/kg)
resulted
greater
delivery
efficiency
higher
concentrations
tissue
than
conventional
oral
(60
mg/kg).
Furthermore,
significantly
inhibited
bleomycin
(BLM)-induced
improved
function
mice.
The
possible
molecular
mechanism
anti-fibrosis
by
investigated.
found
act
mechanistically
on
alveolar
macrophages
via
surfactant
proteins
A
D
(SP-A/D)
simulating
surfactants
inhibiting
polarization
M2
macrophages.
These
thereby
reduced
secretion
transforming
growth
factor
1
(TGF-β1)
Moreover,
demonstrated
significant
against
loss
liver
abnormalities
mouse
model
caused
Therefore,
could
greatly
while
maintaining
excellent
safety
profile.
potentially
be
developed
as
new
IPF.