Advanced NanoBiomed Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
characterized
mainly
by
articular
cartilage
loss,
subchondral
osteosclerosis,
and
chronic
inflammation
involves
multiple
types
of
cellular
dysfunction
tissue
lesions.
The
rapid
development
nanotechnology
materials
science
has
contributed
to
the
application
biomimetic
nanomaterials
in
biomedical
field.
By
optimizing
composition,
hardness,
porosity,
drug
loading
nanomaterials,
their
unique
physicochemical
properties
drive
potential
applications
bone
repair.
This
article
reviews
present
understanding
physiopathological
mechanism
clinical
treatment
drawbacks
OA
summarizes
various
for
that
target
lesion
sites,
such
as
cartilage,
bone,
synovium,
through
simulation
physiological
structure
microenvironment.
Eventually,
challenges
prospects
translation
are
further
discussed,
with
goal
accessing
an
effective
approach
treatment.
Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(10)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Nanogels
represent
a
significant
innovation
in
the
fields
of
nanotechnology
and
biomedical
engineering,
combining
properties
hydrogels
nanoparticles
to
create
versatile
platforms
for
drug
delivery,
tissue
bioimaging,
other
applications.
These
nanoscale
hydrogels,
typically
ranging
from
10
1000
nm,
possess
unique
characteristics
such
as
high
water
content,
biocompatibility,
ability
encapsulate
both
hydrophilic
hydrophobic
molecules.
The
review
explores
synthesis,
structural
configurations,
stimuli‐responsive
nature
nanogels,
highlighting
their
adaptability
targeted
including
across
challenging
barriers
like
blood–brain
barrier.
Furthermore,
paper
delves
into
applications
particularly
delivery
systems,
demonstrating
potential
revolutionize
these
fields.
Despite
promising
preclinical
results,
challenges
remain
translating
technologies
clinical
practice,
issues
related
stability,
scalability,
regulatory
approval.
concludes
by
discussing
future
perspectives,
emphasizing
need
further
research
optimize
ultimately
aiming
enhance
efficacy
safety
settings.
Marine Drugs,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1), P. 40 - 40
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
The
present
study
focused
on
the
design
and
preparation
of
acid-responsive
benzimidazole-chitosan
quaternary
ammonium
salt
(BIMIXHAC)
nanogels
for
a
controlled,
slow-release
Doxorubicin
HCl
(DOX.HCl).
BIMIXHAC
was
crosslinked
with
sodium
tripolyphosphate
(TPP)
using
ion
crosslinking
method.
method
resulted
in
low
polydispersity
index,
small
particle
size,
positive
zeta
potential
values,
indicating
good
stability
nanogels.
Compared
to
hydroxypropyl
trimethyl
chloride
chitosan-Doxorubicin
HCl-sodium
(HACC-D-TPP)
nanogel,
salt-Doxorubicin
(BIMIXHAC-D-TPP)
nanogel
show
higher
drug
encapsulation
efficiency
loading
capacity
(BIMIXHAC-D-TPP
93.17
±
0.27%
31.17
0.09%),
release
profiles
accelerated
vitro.
chitosan-sodium
(HACC-TPP),
salt-sodium
(BIMIXHAC-TPP)
demonstrated
favorable
antioxidant
capability.
assay
cell
viability,
measured
by
MTT
assay,
revealed
that
led
significant
reduction
viability
two
cancer
cells:
human
lung
adenocarcinoma
epithelial
line
(A549)
breast
(MCF-7).
Furthermore,
BIMIXHAC-D-TPP
2.96
times
less
toxic
than
DOX.HCl
mouse
fibroblast
(L929).
It
indicated
BIMIXHAC-based
enhanced
antitumor
activities
acidic-responsive
could
serve
as
nanocarrier.
Biomaterials Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
29
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Repairing
critical
bone
defects
remains
a
formidable
challenge
in
regenerative
medicine.
Scaffolds
that
can
fill
and
facilitate
regeneration
have
garnered
considerable
attention.
However,
scaffolds
struggle
to
provide
an
ideal
microenvironment
for
cell
growth
differentiation
at
the
interior
of
defect
sites.
The
scaffold's
structure
must
meet
specific
requirements
support
endogenous
regeneration.
Here,
we
introduce
novel
3D-printed
nanocolloidal
gelatin
methacryloyl
(GelMA)
hydrogel,
namely,
nG
was
derived
from
self-assembly
GelMA
presence
Pluronics
F68,
emphasizing
its
osteoinductive
capability
conferred
solely
by
structure.
exhibiting
remarkable
pore
connectivity
cell-adaptable
microscopic
structure,
induced
infiltration
migration
rat
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(rBMSCs)
into
hydrogel
with
large
spreading
area
vitro.
Moreover,
interconnected
nanospheres
promoted
osteogenic
rBMSCs,
leading
up-regulated
expression
ALP,
RUNX2,
COL-1,
OCN,
as
well
augmented
formation
calcium
nodules.
In
critical-sized
calvarial
model,
demonstrated
improved
repair
defects,
enhanced
recruitment
CD29+
CD90+
increased
regeneration,
indicated
significantly
higher
mineral
density
(BMD)
vivo.
Mechanistically,
integrin
β1/focal
adhesion
kinase
(FAK)
mechanotransduction
signaling
pathway
group
both
vitro
vivo,
which
may
partially
account
pronounced
capability.
conclusion,
shows
great
potential
near-future
clinical
translational
strategy
customized
defects.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(9), P. 3937 - 3937
Published: April 22, 2025
Cancer
has
rapidly
emerged
as
a
leading
global
cause
of
premature
mortality,
with
significant
economic
implications
projected
to
reach
USD
25.2
trillion
from
2020
2050.
Among
the
various
types
cancer,
primary
bone
cancers,
though
uncommon,
are
see
nearly
4000
new
cases
diagnosed
in
United
States
2024.
The
complexity
treating
cancer
arises
its
rarity,
diversity,
and
challenges
associated
surgical
interventions,
metastatic
spread,
post-operative
complications.
Advancements
tissue
engineering
(BTE)
have
introduced
innovative
therapeutic
approaches
promote
regeneration
address
tumor
recurrence.
This
interdisciplinary
field
integrates
biomaterials,
scaffolds,
gene
therapy,
utilizing
technologies
such
3D
bioprinting
create
custom
scaffolds
that
facilitate
cellular
activities
essential
for
regeneration.
Recent
developments
biodegradable,
bioactive
materials
aim
enhance
biocompatibility
effectiveness
while
nanotechnology
presents
promising
avenues
targeted
drug
delivery
improved
outcomes.
review
outlines
current
landscape
BTE,
highlighting
scaffold
fabrication
techniques,
advantages
incorporating
stem
cell
therapies,
future
directions,
including
integration
artificial
intelligence
design
personalized
medicine
orthopedic
oncology.
work
underscores
necessity
ongoing
research
innovation,
aiming
improve
strategies
specifically
designed
unique
posed
by
sarcomas
cancers.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 20, 2025
Polymeric
systems
can
facilitate
the
diffusion
of
micronutrients
through
seeds,
offering
an
innovative
and
sustainable
way
to
improve
plant
health
increase
food
production.
In
present
work,
a
polymeric
nanogel
based
on
polyether-POE-diamine
bisepoxide
was
synthesized
in-depth
characterized,
encompassing
its
morphological
characteristics
(by
Transmission
Electron
Microscopy,
TEM),
size
distribution,
surface
charge
particles
dynamic
light
scattering,
DLS
zeta
potential,
ζ).
The
formation
network
assessed
using
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR)
proton
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
(1H
NMR),
confirming
opening
epoxide
ring
amine
glycol
groups.
effects
seed
priming
with
(well-defined
spherical
particles,
sizes
around
120
nm,
named
POE-gel)
early
growth
stage
cucumber
plants
(Cucumis
sativus)
exhibited
discernible
ameliorative
impact
root
shoot
lengths,
average
improvements
33%
90%,
respectively,
compared
control
group
after
12
days.
Extensive
investigation
germination
assays
micro
X-ray
fluorescence
(μ-XRF)
analysis
indicated
potential
applications
POE-gel
as
carrier
for
(such
Fe3+).
seeds
treated
iron-loaded
presented
substantial
positive
effect
length,
exhibiting
3-fold
in
control-Fe
treatment
at
same
concentration.
loaded
effectively
penetrated
compartments,
providing
even
distribution
iron
ions
facilitating
uptake
nutrients
(K,
Mn,
Zn)
by
seeds.
Toxicological
zebrafish
(Danio
rerio),
leaves
revealed
notable
safety
unloaded
agricultural
purposes.
Employing
water
only
solvent
synthesis,
well
eliminating
use
catalyst,
makes
this
class
suitable
applications.
findings
work
contribute
development
agriculture,
presenting
approach
enhancing
nutrient
application
nanogels
technology.