Antioxidants,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(8), С. 1511 - 1511
Опубликована: Июль 28, 2023
Melanins
are
stable
and
non-toxic
pigments
with
great
potential
as
chemopreventive
agents
against
oxidative
stress
for
medical
cosmetic
applications.
Allomelanin
is
a
class
of
nitrogen-free
melanin
often
found
in
fungi.
The
artificial
allomelanin
obtained
by
the
polymerization
1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene
(DHN),
poly-DHN
(PDHN),
has
been
recently
indicated
better
radical
quencher
than
polydopamine
(PDA),
model
dopamine
(DA);
however,
chemical
mechanisms
underlying
this
difference
unclear.
Here
we
investigate,
experimental
theoretical
methods,
ability
PDHN
nanoparticles
(PDHN-NP),
comparison
to
PDA-NP,
trap
alkylperoxyl
(ROO•)
hydroperoxyl
(HOO•)
radicals
that
involved
propagation
peroxidation
real
conditions.
Our
results
demonstrate
PDHN-NP
present
higher
antioxidant
efficiency
respect
PDA-NP
ROO•
water
at
pH
7.4
mixed
HOO•
acetonitrile,
showing
catalytic
cross-termination
activity.
capacity
0.8
mmol/g
(ROO•
quenched
1
g
PDHN-NP),
rate
constant
3
×
105
M−1
s−1
each
reactive
moiety.
Quantum-mechanical
calculations
revealed
that,
thanks
formation
H-bond
network,
quinones
have
high
affinity
H-atoms,
thus
justifying
reactivity
observed
experimentally.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
62(17)
Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2023
Antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
is
one
of
the
biggest
threats
to
environment
and
health.
AMR
rapidly
invalidates
conventional
antibiotics,
antimicrobial
nanomaterials
have
been
increasingly
explored
as
alternatives.
Interestingly,
several
show
AMR-independent
effects
without
detectable
new
therefore
suggested
prevent
evolution.
In
contrast,
some
are
found
trigger
evolution
AMR.
Given
these
seemingly
conflicting
findings,
a
timely
discussion
two
faces
urgently
needed.
This
review
systematically
compares
killing
mechanisms
structure-activity
relationships
antibiotics
nanomaterials.
We
then
focus
on
nano-microbe
interactions
elucidate
impacts
molecular
initiating
events
Finally,
we
provide
an
outlook
future
propose
design
principles
for
prevention
Materials Today Bio,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
17, С. 100499 - 100499
Опубликована: Ноя. 19, 2022
Millions
of
people
die
annually
due
to
uncured
wound
infections.
Healthcare
systems
incur
high
costs
treat
Tt
is
predicted
become
more
challenging
the
rise
multidrug-resistant
conditions.
During
last
decades,
smart
antibacterial
hydrogels
could
attract
attention
as
a
promising
solution,
especially
for
skin
These
are
termed
'smart'
their
response
specific
physical
and
chemical
environmental
stimuli.
To
deliver
different
drugs
particular
sites
in
controlled
manner,
various
types
crosslinking
strategies
used
manufacturing
process.
Smart
designed
provide
antimicrobial
agents
infected
or
built
from
polymers
with
inherent
disinfectant
properties.
This
paper
aims
critically
review
recent
pre-clinical
clinical
advances
using
against
infections
propose
next
best
thing
future
trends.
For
this
purpose,
an
introduction
healing
disease
presented
intelligent
responding
stimuli
introduced.
Finally,
most
investigations
discussed
related
sections.
studies
can
pave
way
producing
new
biomaterials
applications.
With
the
threat
posed
by
drug-resistant
pathogenic
bacteria,
developing
non-antibiotic
strategies
for
eradicating
clinically
prevalent
superbugs
remains
challenging.
Ferroptosis
is
a
newly
discovered
form
of
regulated
cell
death
that
can
overcome
drug
resistance.
Emerging
evidence
shows
potential
triggering
ferroptosis-like
antibacterial
therapy,
but
direct
delivery
iron
species
inefficient
and
may
cause
detrimental
effects.
Herein,
an
effective
strategy
to
induce
bacterial
nonferrous
coordinating
single-atom
metal
sites
(e.g.,
Ir
Ru)
into
sp
Nanoscale,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(9), С. 4434 - 4483
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Metal-organic
frameworks
have
become
promising
stimuli-responsive
agents
to
release
the
loaded
therapeutic
in
target
site
achieve
more
precise
drug
delivery
due
their
high
loading,
excellent
biocompatibility,
and
stimuli-responsiveness.
Chemistry of Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
35(20), С. 8353 - 8370
Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2023
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
make
up
an
emerging
class
of
crystalline
porous
materials
mainly
composed
light
elements
in
the
form
dynamic
covalent
bonds.
Owing
to
their
two-
or
three-dimensional
network
structures
and
ideal
properties,
including
low
density,
large
specific
surface
area,
high
chemical
stability,
good
biocompatibility,
COFs
have
shown
a
wide
range
applications
optoelectronic
devices,
energy
conversion
storage,
adsorption
separation,
sensing,
catalysis,
biomedicine.
This
review
provides
overview
recent
advances
functional
COF-based
nanoplatforms
for
biological
diagnosis
treatment,
such
as
enzyme
protein
drug
delivery,
photodynamic/photothermal
therapy,
synergistic
treatment.
Challenges
future
directions
developing
biomedicine
related
are
also
discussed.
We
envisage
that
this
will
inspire
scientists,
chemists,
biologists,
clinical
doctors
working
fields
work
closely
move
field
toward
trials
human
healthcare.
Cell Reports Physical Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(3), С. 101845 - 101845
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2024
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
emerged
as
an
important
material
for
antimicrobial
applications
due
to
their
customizable
porous
structures,
abundant
active
sites,
and
good
stability.
In
this
perspective,
we
explore
the
topological
connectivity
in
construction
of
currently
developed
COFs,
which
mainly
include
–B–O–,
–N–H–,
β-ketoenamine,
azine/triazine.
The
advantages
pristine
COFs
mono-
synergistic
antimicrobials
are
integrated
discussed.
We
further
summarize
COF-embedded
hybrid
materials,
such
COFs/metal
nanoparticles,
COFs/metal-organic
frameworks,
COFs/carbon
COFs/other
demonstrate
diverse
design
application
concepts.
Finally,
outline
challenges
promising
prospects
COF
materials
biomedical
industrial
fields,
emphasizing
need
these
from
a
multidimensional
perspective.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025
Abstract
In
a
quest
to
innovate
biologically
active
molecules,
the
benzoylation
of
4,6-dimethylpyrimidine-2-thiol
hydrochloride
(
1
)
with
benzoyl
chloride
derivatives
was
employed
produce
series
pyrimidine
benzothioate
2–5
).
Subsequent
sulfoxidation
these
using
hydrogen
peroxide
and
glacial
acetic
acid
yielded
diverse
array
sulfonyl
methanone
6–9
parallel,
sulfonothioates
10–12
pyrimidines
13–15
),
originating
from
condensation
compound
derivatives.
The
newly
synthesized
compounds
underwent
characterization
via
FT-IR,
NMR,
mass
spectrometry,
elemental
analyses.
Biological
screenings
unveiled
interesting
properties:
6
exhibited
significant
antimicrobial
potency
against
S.
epidermidis
haemolyticus
,
whereas
11
showed
distinct
insensitivity.
Excitingly,
12
showcased
robust
antioxidant
activity
by
efficiently
scavenging
DPPH
•
radical,
underscoring
their
potential
in
oxidative
stress
mitigation.
Notably,
10
displayed
promising
anti-tumor
effects,
demonstrating
superior
efficacy
MCF-7
breast
cancer
cell
line
compared
.
study
revealed
spectrum
biological
activities
across
derivatives,
modifications
often
resulting
diminished
bioactivity
parent
These
findings
shed
light
on
intricate
relationship
between
chemical
properties,
offering
valuable
insights
for
future
drug
discovery
endeavors.