Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
36(2)
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Recent
developments
in
polymer
materials
have
led
to
an
increased
implementation
of
hydrogels
biomedical
settings,
especially
the
creation
smart
hydrogels.
Traditional
single‐network
often
exhibit
challenges,
such
as
poor
mechanical
strength,
insufficient
biocompatibility,
and
slow
response
rates.
To
address
these
issues,
researchers
introduced
Interpenetrating
Polymer
Network
(IPN)
hydrogels,
which
significantly
improve
strength
via
topological
entanglements
physical
interactions.
This
dual‐network
design
not
only
enhances
biocompatibility
but
also
responsiveness
stimuli,
endowing
with
distinctive
properties
like
cell
adhesion,
conductivity,
hemostatic
functions,
antioxidant
abilities,
color‐changing
properties.
The
purpose
this
article
is
elucidate
factors
that
trigger
stimuli
IPN
their
impacts
on
cellular
behavior,
various
applications
they
can
serve.
A
comprehensive
overview
provided
regarding
classification,
mechanisms,
performance
attributes,
related
subjects.
Ultimately,
review
emphasizes
promise
hold
fulfilling
increasing
need
for
innovative
improved
features
sector.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2023
The
dense
stroma
of
desmoplastic
tumor
limits
nanotherapeutic
penetration
and
hampers
the
antitumor
immune
response.
Here,
we
report
a
denaturation-and-penetration
strategy
use
tin
monosulfide
nanoparticles
(SnSNPs)
as
nano-sonosensitizers
that
can
overcome
stromal
barrier
for
management
triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC).
SnSNPs
possess
narrow
bandgap
(1.18
eV),
allowing
efficient
electron
(e-)-hole
(h+)
pair
separation
to
generate
reactive
oxygen
species
under
US
activation.
More
importantly,
display
mild
photothermal
properties
in
situ
denature
collagen
facilitate
deep
into
mass
upon
near-infrared
irradiation.
This
approach
significantly
enhances
sonodynamic
therapy
(SDT)
by
boosts
immunity.
In
mouse
models
malignant
TNBC
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC),
combination
robust
SDT
enhanced
cytotoxic
T
lymphocyte
infiltration
achieves
remarkable
anti-tumor
efficacy.
study
presents
an
innovative
enhance
immunity
using
strategy,
offering
potential
combined
sono-immunotherapy
nanomedicine
field.
Chemical Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
124(13), С. 8307 - 8472
Опубликована: Июнь 26, 2024
Due
to
the
intrinsic
non-invasive
nature,
cost-effectiveness,
high
safety,
and
real-time
capabilities,
besides
diagnostic
imaging,
ultrasound
as
a
typical
mechanical
wave
has
been
extensively
developed
physical
tool
for
versatile
biomedical
applications.
Especially,
prosperity
of
nanotechnology
nanomedicine
invigorates
landscape
ultrasound-based
medicine.
The
unprecedented
surge
in
research
enthusiasm
dedicated
efforts
have
led
mass
multifunctional
micro-/nanosystems
being
applied
biomedicine,
facilitating
precise
diagnosis,
effective
treatment,
personalized
theranostics.
deployment
applications
is
rooted
profound
understanding
relationship
among
composition,
structure,
property,
bioactivity,
application,
performance.
In
this
comprehensive
review,
we
elaborate
on
general
principles
regarding
design,
synthesis,
functionalization,
optimization
abundant
particular,
recent
advancements
imaging
are
meticulously
summarized.
Furthermore,
systematically
elucidate
state-of-the-art
studies
concerning
progress
therapeutic
targeting
various
pathological
abnormalities
including
cancer,
bacterial
infection,
brain
diseases,
cardiovascular
metabolic
diseases.
Finally,
conclude
provide
an
outlook
field
with
in-depth
discussion
challenges
faced
future
developments
further
extensive
clinical
translation
application.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
36(41)
Опубликована: Июнь 9, 2024
Abstract
The
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
of
typical
types
such
as
triple‐negative
breast
cancer
is
featured
by
hypoxia
and
immunosuppression
with
abundant
tumor‐associated
macrophages
(TAMs),
which
also
emerge
potential
therapeutic
targets
for
antitumor
therapy.
M1‐like
macrophage‐derived
exosomes
(M1‐Exos)
have
emerged
a
promising
candidate
their
tumor‐targeting
macrophage‐polarization
capabilities.
However,
the
limited
drug‐loading
efficiency
stability
M1‐Exos
hindered
effectiveness
in
applications.
Here,
hybrid
nanovesicle
developed
integrating
AS1411
aptamer‐conjugated
liposomes
(AApt‐Lips),
termed
M1E/AALs.
obtained
M1E/AALs
are
loaded
perfluorotributylamine
(PFTBA)
IR780,
P‐I,
to
construct
P‐I@M1E/AALs
reprogramming
TME
alleviating
engineering
TAMs.
P‐I@M1E/AAL‐mediated
therapy
enhances
situ
generation
reactive
oxygen
species,
repolarizes
TAMs
toward
an
phenotype,
promotes
infiltration
T
lymphocytes.
synergistic
based
on
significantly
suppresses
growth
prolongs
survival
4T1‐tumor‐bearing
mice.
By
multiple
treatment
modalities,
P‐I@M1E/AAL
nanoplatform
demonstrates
approach
overcoming
hypoxic
immunosuppressive
targeted
TAM
enhanced
photodynamic
immunotherapy.
This
study
highlights
innovative
TAM‐engineering
platform
tumors
characterized
TME.
Frontiers in Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025
Microorganisms
are
becoming
resistant
to
drugs
and
antimicrobials,
making
it
a
significantly
critical
global
issue.
Nosocomial
infections
resulting
in
alarmingly
increasing
rates
of
morbidity
mortality.
Plant
derived
compounds
hold
numerous
antimicrobial
properties,
them
very
capable
source
counteract
microbial
strains.
Syzygium
aromaticum
(Clove)
extract
has
been
proven
by
studies
contain
active
ingredients
that
demonstrate
antibacterial,
antifungal,
antioxidant,
insecticidal
properties.
It
also
used
historically
for
its
pain
relief
especially
tooth
ache.
Clove
nanoparticle
synthesis
is
promising
method
combining
therapeutics
with
metals
at
nanoscale.
Such
nanostructured
systems
combination
the
heterocyclic
antibiotic
clarithromycin
could
potentiate
action
plant
extracts,
decrease
drug
side
effects
improve
activity.
In
this
study,
clove
(C)
was
successfully
synthesize
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNP)
create
AgNPC
AgNPCA
(A
=
clarithromycin).
The
two
underwent
different
analytical
methods
consisting
SEM,
EDS,
DLS,
UV-vis,
FTIR
XRD.
These
were
against
variety
10
pathogens
exhibited
good
intermediate
antibacterial
resulted
better
properties
smaller
size.
This
study
demonstrates
potential
mediated
AgNP
without
clarithromycin.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2024
Background
In
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs)
play
a
key
immunosuppressive
role
that
limits
ability
of
immune
system
to
fight
cancer.
Toll-like
receptors
(TLRs)
ligands,
such
as
poly(I:C)
or
resiquimod
(R848)
are
able
reprogram
TAMs
towards
M1-like
antitumor
effector
cells.
The
objective
our
work
has
been
develop
and
evaluate
polymeric
nanocapsules
(NCs)
loaded
with
poly(I:C)+R848,
improve
drug
stability
systemic
toxicity,
their
targeting
therapeutic
activity
in
TME
solid
tumors.
Methods
NCs
were
developed
by
solvent
displacement
layer-by-layer
methodologies
characterized
dynamic
light
scattering
nanoparticle
tracking
analysis.
Hyaluronic
acid
(HA)
was
chemically
functionalized
mannose
for
coating
target
TAMs.
TLR
ligands
evaluated
vitro
toxicity
immunostimulatory
Alamar
Blue,
ELISA
flow
cytometry,
using
primary
human
monocyte-derived
macrophages.
For
vivo
experiments,
CMT167
lung
cancer
model
MN/MCA1
fibrosarcoma
metastasizing
lungs
used;
tumor-infiltrating
leukocytes
cytometry
multispectral
immunophenotyping.
Results
We
have
poly(I:C)+R848.
Among
series
5
lead
prototypes,
protamine-NCs
selected
based
on
physicochemical
properties
(size,
charge,
stability)
characterization,
showing
good
biocompatibility
stimulate
production
T-cell
attracting
chemokines
(CXCL10,
CCL5)
induce
cytotoxicity
mouse
models,
intratumoral
injection
poly(I:C)+R848-protamine-NCs
significantly
prevented
growth
metastasis.
an
orthotopic
murine
model,
intravenous
administration
poly(I:C)+R848-prot-NCs,
coated
additional
layer
HA-mannose
TAM-targeting,
resulted
antitumoral
efficacy
no
apparent
toxicity.
While
significant
alterations
observed
T
cell
numbers
(CD8,
CD4
Treg),
TAM-reprogramming
treated
mice
confirmed
relative
decrease
interstitial
versus
alveolar
macrophages,
having
higher
CD86
expression
but
lower
CD206
Arg1
same
cells,
mice.
Conclusion
Mannose-HA-protamine-NCs
poly(I:C)+R848
successfully
,
reduce
progression
metastasis
spread
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(15)
Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2024
Due
to
multidrug
resistance
and
the
high
risk
of
recurrence,
effective
less
toxic
alternative
pancreatic
cancer
treatments
are
urgently
needed.
Pancreatic
cells
highly
resistant
apoptosis
but
sensitive
ferroptosis.
In
this
study,
an
innovative
nanoplatform
(AsIr@PDA)
was
developed
by
electrostatic
adsorption
a
cationic
iridium
complex
(IrFN)
onto
two-dimensional
(2D)
arsenene
nanosheets.
This
exhibits
superior
ferroptosis-inducing
effects
with
drug
loading
capacity
and,
importantly,
excellent
anti-cancer
immune
activation
function,
leading
efficient
elimination
tumors
no
observable
side
effects.
Interestingly,
AsIr@PDA
significantly
prevents
recurrence
in
vivo
when
compared
cisplatin-loaded
nanoplatform.
designed
demonstrated
therapeutic
efficacy
synergistic
ferroptosis-induced
chemotherapy
immunotherapy
via
all-in-one
strategy,
providing
new
insights
for
future
therapy.
Advanced Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2025
Abstract
Periodic
table
of
chemical
elements
serves
as
the
foundation
material
chemistry,
impacting
human
health
in
many
different
ways.
It
contributes
to
creation,
growth,
and
manipulation
functional
metallic,
ceramic,
metalloid,
polymeric,
carbon‐based
materials
on
near
an
atomic
scale.
Recent
nanotechnology
advancements
have
revolutionized
field
biomedical
engineering
tackle
longstanding
clinical
challenges.
The
use
nano‐biomaterials
has
gained
traction
medicine,
specifically
areas
nano‐immunoengineering
treat
inflammatory
infectious
diseases.
Two‐dimensional
(2D)
nanomaterials
been
found
possess
high
bioactive
surface
area
compatibility
with
mammalian
cells
at
controlled
doses.
Furthermore,
these
biomaterials
intrinsic
immunomodulatory
properties,
which
is
crucial
for
their
application
immuno‐nanomedicine.
While
significant
progress
made
understanding
bioactivity
biocompatibility,
exact
responses
mechanisms
are
still
being
explored.
Current
work
outlines
innovative
“immunomodulatory
periodic
elements”
beyond
life,
microbial
genomics
comprehensively
reviews
role
each
element
designing
immunoengineered
2D
a
group‐wise
manner.
recapitulates
most
recent
advances
nanomaterials,
paving
way
development
new
mono,
hybrid,
composite,
hetero‐structured
biomaterials.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2025
Nanotechnology
has
become
a
groundbreaking
innovation
force
in
cancer
therapy,
offering
innovative
solutions
to
the
limitations
of
conventional
treatments
such
as
chemotherapy
and
radiation.
By
manipulating
materials
at
nanoscale,
researchers
have
developed
nanocarriers
capable
targeted
drug
delivery,
improving
therapeutic
efficacy
while
reducing
systemic
toxicity.
Nanoparticles
like
liposomes,
dendrimers,
polymeric
nanomaterials
shown
significant
promise
delivering
chemotherapeutic
agents
directly
tumor
sites,
enhancing
bioavailability
minimizing
damage
healthy
tissues.
In
addition
with
utilization
tools
quantum
dots
nanosensors
that
enables
more
precise
identification
biomarkers,
nanotechnology
is
also
playing
pivotal
role
early
detection
diagnosis.
Furthermore,
nanotechnology-based
strategies,
including
photothermal
gene
therapy
immunotherapy
are
novel
ways
combat
by
selectively
targeting
cells
immune
response.
Nevertheless,
despite
these
progressions,
obstacles
still
persist,
particularly
clinical
translation
technologies.
Issues
nanoparticle
toxicity,
biocompatibility,
complexity
regulatory
approval
hinder
widespread
adoption
nanomedicine
oncology.
This
review
discusses
different
applications
highlighting
its
potential
hurdles
implementation.
Future
research
needs
concentrate
on
addressing
unlock
full
providing
personalized,
effective,
minimally
invasive
treatments.