LuminescencePub Date : 2024-09-06DOI: 10.1002/bio.4885
Jiang Wu, Yao Zhang, Xiaoxiao Wu, Tu Chen, Miao Yan, Shijing Shi, Fei Zhang, Baolei Fan, Baoqing Zhao, Hong Cheng
{"title":"Near infrared aggregation-induced emission fluorescent materials for lipid droplets testing and photodynamic therapy","authors":"Jiang Wu, Yao Zhang, Xiaoxiao Wu, Tu Chen, Miao Yan, Shijing Shi, Fei Zhang, Baolei Fan, Baoqing Zhao, Hong Cheng","doi":"10.1002/bio.4885","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bio.4885","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probes with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) properties are of great significance in cell imaging and cancer therapy. However, the complexity of its synthesis, poor photostabilities, and expensive raw materials still pose some obstacles to their practical application. This study reported an AIE luminescent material with red emission and its application in in vitro imaging and photodynamic therapy (PDT) study. This material has the characteristics of simple synthesis, large Stokes shift, good photostabilities, and excellent lipid droplets-specific testing ability. Interestingly, this red-emitting material can effectively produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) under white light irradiation, further achieving PDT-mediated killing of cancer cells. In conclusion, this study demonstrates a simple approach to synthesize NIR AIE probes with both imaging and therapeutic effects, providing an ideal architecture for constructing long-wavelength emission AIE materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":49902,"journal":{"name":"Luminescence","volume":"39 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142141619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LuminescencePub Date : 2024-09-06DOI: 10.1002/bio.4888
Abobakr A. Mohamed, Mahmoud A. Omar, Abdallah M. Zeid, Mohamed Ibrahim Halawa, Islam M. Mostafa
{"title":"Derivatization-free sustainable spectrofluorimetric estimation of antihistamine drug mizolastine in pharmaceutical and biological matrices","authors":"Abobakr A. Mohamed, Mahmoud A. Omar, Abdallah M. Zeid, Mohamed Ibrahim Halawa, Islam M. Mostafa","doi":"10.1002/bio.4888","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bio.4888","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Mizolastine is an antihistamine drug that is commonly used for treatment of chronic urticaria and allergic rhinitis. In this study, a facile, rapid, and sustainable fluorimetric method was established for the estimation of mizolastine in pharmaceutical and biological matrices for the first time. The approach methodology relied on the direct assessment of mizolastine's intrinsic fluorescence at 313 nm after excitation at 272 nm. This intrinsic fluorescence, stemming from the benzimidazole fluorophore moiety in mizolastine structure, serves as a distinctive marker for its precise quantification in the spiked human plasma and pharmaceutical formulations with high %recovery. The method exhibits reasonable sensitivity with lower limits of detection and quantification of 5.4 and 16.6 ng mL<sup>−1</sup>, respectively, across a concentration range of 25.0–2000.0 and 50–1000 ng mL<sup>−1</sup> for the standard mizolastine analysis and mizolastine assay in the plasma sample, respectively. Moreover, the established method was applied to assess tablet content uniformity and mizolastine assay in plasma samples with high recoveries (98.50%–100.20%). Such applications underscore the method's potential applicability within quality control laboratories, preventing the need for sample preparation or laborious extraction steps. Finally, the method's sustainability and practicality were confirmed by applying different greenness and whiteness metrics, yielding excellent results.</p>","PeriodicalId":49902,"journal":{"name":"Luminescence","volume":"39 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142141617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LuminescencePub Date : 2024-09-06DOI: 10.1002/bio.4895
Jigna R. Bhamore, Jinsoo Park, Suresh Kumar Kailasa, Tae Jung Park
{"title":"Fabrication of highly fluorescent graphene quantum dots for quantification of As3+ ion using modified cellulose paper","authors":"Jigna R. Bhamore, Jinsoo Park, Suresh Kumar Kailasa, Tae Jung Park","doi":"10.1002/bio.4895","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bio.4895","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Easy, economical, and swift detecting tools are very demanded for assaying various chemical species. The introduction of label-free paper-based read-out devices has significantly reached the demand of analytical science for target analytes assays. Herein, a facile, and disposable inexpensive paper-based sensing tool was fabricated for sensing As<sup>3+</sup> ion using graphene quantum dots (GQDs) as a fluorescent reader. The CA-GQDs were synthesized using citric acid (CA) as a precursor via the pyrolysis method, further physisorbed on the cellulose substrate for sensing of As<sup>3+</sup> via aggregation-based fluorescence “turn-off” mechanism. The linear range for quantitating As<sup>3+</sup> ion is in the range of 0.05–50 μM with a detection limit of 10 nM. The practical application of the CA-GQDs-based analytical platform was verified by assaying As<sup>3+</sup> ion in water samples. The CA-GQDs-embedded paper strip can be easily extended for assaying of As<sup>3+</sup> ion, which meets the demand for monitoring of As<sup>3+</sup> ion in real samples.</p>","PeriodicalId":49902,"journal":{"name":"Luminescence","volume":"39 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142141618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LuminescencePub Date : 2024-09-06DOI: 10.1002/bio.4887
Yasmeen E. Mostafa, Mohammed El-Sayed Metwally, Fawzi Elsebaei
{"title":"Prominently selective fluorescence approach with distinctive biopharmaceutical utility for analysis of lurasidone in human plasma and urine: Application to in vitro dissolution and content uniformity testing","authors":"Yasmeen E. Mostafa, Mohammed El-Sayed Metwally, Fawzi Elsebaei","doi":"10.1002/bio.4887","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bio.4887","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A relevant approach based on the attractive inherited merits of fluorescence spectroscopy has been established for quantitative estimation of a newly approved second-generation atypical antipsychotic lurasidone (LUR) in its raw materials and pharmaceutical dosage forms. This study brings to light the strong native fluorescence of LUR at 400 nm in water after excitation at 316 nm. Different experimental parameters that may compromise the fluorescence of the drug were carefully investigated and optimized. A linear response was established between the relative fluorescence intensity and concentration over the concentration range of 50–650 ng/mL with excellent correlation (<i>r</i> = 0.9998). The validity of the method was evidenced in accordance with International Council for Harmonization guidelines, with minimal detection and quantification limits of 2.88 and 8.73 ng/mL, respectively. The method was effectively applied for the estimation of LUR in spiked human plasma and urine samples with acceptable recoveries. The biopharmaceutical significance of the method was heightened by its successful applications for both content uniformity and in vitro dissolution testing. Three different tools accredited the greenness character of the presented study. Eco-friendliness, effortlessness, and cost effectiveness are crucial hallmarks of our study. The presented study demonstrates potential applicability in quality control laboratories with limited resources.</p>","PeriodicalId":49902,"journal":{"name":"Luminescence","volume":"39 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142141620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LuminescencePub Date : 2024-09-05DOI: 10.1002/bio.4890
Joanna Paluszkiewicz, Aleksandra Grzelakowska, Joanna Rutowicz
{"title":"Diesters of monoimide of perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid — Synthesis, characterization, and application for dyeing polyester fibre, polystyrene, and poly (methyl methacrylate) films","authors":"Joanna Paluszkiewicz, Aleksandra Grzelakowska, Joanna Rutowicz","doi":"10.1002/bio.4890","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bio.4890","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Three dyes–diesters of monoimides of perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid were synthesized in three-stage process: esterification, hydrolysis, and monoimidation as potential fluorescent light-stable colorants for high visibility safety wear. The structure of these compounds was confirmed by <sup>1</sup>H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, and their spectroscopic and physicochemical properties were determined. Colorants were applied to dyeing polyester fibre and polystyrene and poly (methyl methacrylate) films. The light, wash, and rubbing fastness of the dyeings were determined, and chromaticity coordinates were measured and discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":49902,"journal":{"name":"Luminescence","volume":"39 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142134284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LuminescencePub Date : 2024-09-04DOI: 10.1002/bio.4891
Punithavathi Manogaran, Prabu Krishnamoorthy, Sivakumar Murugesan, Devi Vijayavarma, Mysoon M. Al-Ansari, Kavitharani Mari, Nikolai Ivanovich Vatin, Sabari Vijayakumar
{"title":"Biogenic synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from aqueous extract of Lepidagathis cristata along with their antibacterial and antineoplastic activity to combat breast cancer cells (MCF-7)","authors":"Punithavathi Manogaran, Prabu Krishnamoorthy, Sivakumar Murugesan, Devi Vijayavarma, Mysoon M. Al-Ansari, Kavitharani Mari, Nikolai Ivanovich Vatin, Sabari Vijayakumar","doi":"10.1002/bio.4891","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bio.4891","url":null,"abstract":"<p><i>Lepidagathis cristata</i> (<i>L. cristata</i>) plant produces reducing and capping agents; this study utilized microwave-assisted biogenic synthesis to manufacture silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using this plant. The structure, morphology, and crystallinity phases of prepared nanoparticles (NPs) were characterized by ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV-viz), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Biologically synthesized AgNPs were treated against pathogenic bacteria species including <i>Escherichia coli</i> (<i>E. coli</i>), <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> (<i>B. subtilis</i>), and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (<i>S. aureus</i>) and its highest zone of inhibition 10 ± 1.45 mm, 10 ± 0.74 mm, and 6 ± 0.43 mm, respectively, at the concentration of 100 μg/mL. The cytotoxic activity of AgNPs against MCF-7 breast cancer cells revealed significant growth inhibition by inhibiting cell viability, inhibitory concentration of 50% (IC<sub>50</sub>) of NPs observed at 55.76 μg/mL concentration. Finally, our findings concluded that the <i>L. cristata</i>-mediated biosynthesized AgNPs proved its potential antibacterial and neoplastic properties against MCF cells by endorsing the inhibition of cell proliferation especially with low concentration.</p>","PeriodicalId":49902,"journal":{"name":"Luminescence","volume":"39 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142127171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis and characterization of fluorinated graphene oxide nanosheets derived from Lissachatina fulica snail mucus and their biomedical applications","authors":"Manimegalai Ganesan, Chandran Muthaiah, Mohammad Ahmad Wadaan, Manimaran Kumar, Dede Heri Yuli Yanto, Selvaraj Kumar, Thangasamy Selvankumar, Arunachalam Arulraj, Ramalinga Viswanathan Mangalaraja, Sanjeevamuthu Suganthi","doi":"10.1002/bio.4875","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bio.4875","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The modern nanomedicine incorporates the multimodal treatments into a single formulation, offering innovative cancer therapy options. Nanosheets function as carriers, altering the solubility, biodistribution, and effectiveness of medicinal compounds, resulting in more efficient cancer treatments and reduced side effects. The non-toxic nature of fluorinated graphene oxide (FGO) nanosheets and their potential applications in medication delivery, medical diagnostics, and biomedicine distinguish them from others. Leveraging the unique properties of <i>Lissachatina fulica</i> snail mucus (<i>Lf</i>SM), FGO nanosheets were developed to reveal the novel characteristics. Consequently, <i>Lf</i>SM was utilized to create non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and long-lasting FGO nanosheets. Ultraviolet–visible (UV–vis) spectroscopy revealed a prominent absorbance peak at 235 nm. The characterization of the synthesized FGO nanosheets involved X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) analyses. The antimicrobial activity data demonstrated a broad spectrum of antibacterial effects against <i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Bacillus subtilis</i>, <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>, and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>. The cytotoxicity efficacy of <i>Lf</i>SM-FGO nanosheets against pancreatic cancer cell line (PANC1) showed promising results at low concentrations. The study suggests that FGO nanosheets made from <i>Lf</i>SM could serve as alternate factors for in biomedical applications in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":49902,"journal":{"name":"Luminescence","volume":"39 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142127172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inorganic nanoparticles: An effective antibiofilm strategy","authors":"Shruti Nandkishor Tanwar, Yatish Ratn Parauha, Yogesh There, Faud Ameen, Sanjay Janraoji Dhoble","doi":"10.1002/bio.4878","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bio.4878","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Biofilm is a common problem associated with human health. Pathogenicity and increase in resistance of bacteria require urgent development of effective ways for the treatment of bacterial diseases. Different strategies have been developed for the treatment of bacterial infections among which nanoparticles have shown greater prospects in battling with infections. Biofilms are resistant microbial colonies that possess resistance and, hence, cannot be killed by conventional drugs. Nanoparticles offer new avenues for treating biofilm-related infections involving multi-drug resistant organisms. They possess great antibiofilm properties, disrupting cell architecture and preventing colony formation. Green-synthesised nanoparticles are more effective and less toxic to human cells than commercially available or chemically synthesised antibiofilm nanoparticles. This review summarises the antibiofilm efficiency of plant-mediated nanoparticles and knowledge about biofilm inhibition.</p>","PeriodicalId":49902,"journal":{"name":"Luminescence","volume":"39 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142120986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LuminescencePub Date : 2024-09-02DOI: 10.1002/bio.4889
Eman A. Elshenawy, Mohamed G. Yassin, Aya A. Marie
{"title":"P-doped carbon dot nano-probe for inner filter effect–based determination of sarecycline in pharmaceutical dosage form and human plasma","authors":"Eman A. Elshenawy, Mohamed G. Yassin, Aya A. Marie","doi":"10.1002/bio.4889","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bio.4889","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Based on novel phosphorus-doped carbon dots (PCDs), a simple, quick, and accurate fluorescence probe for sarecycline (SAR) determination has been created. The PCDs were prepared in just five minutes using green, straightforward one-step microwave pyrolysis. To create the PCD probe, sodium phosphate monobasic was utilized as a phosphorus dopant and citric acid as a carbon supply. The proposed synthesis method was energy efficient and yielded CDs with a narrow particle size distribution. Based on inner-filter effect mechanism, the generated PCDs were used as nano-probe for SAR determination. The fluorescence quenching intensity showed a strong linear relationship with SAR concentration in the 3–90-μM range with a detection limit of 0.88 μM. Because there is no surface alteration of the CDs or creation of a covalent bond between SAR and PCDs, the developed approach is quick, easy, inexpensive, and requires less time. The new probe's enhanced sensitivity, broad linear range, and acceptable selectivity made it suitable for SAR measurement in pharmaceutical formulations and spiked human plasma. Most importantly, the Green Analytical Procedure Index (GAPI) and Analytical GREEnness (AGREE) assessments showed that the suggested method was environmentally friendly.</p>","PeriodicalId":49902,"journal":{"name":"Luminescence","volume":"39 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142120987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LuminescencePub Date : 2024-09-02DOI: 10.1002/bio.4879
Yan Wang, Peng Liu, Jianzhong Zhang, Shuangshuang Wen
{"title":"Association mechanism of bicalutamide and human serum albumin for potential clinical implications","authors":"Yan Wang, Peng Liu, Jianzhong Zhang, Shuangshuang Wen","doi":"10.1002/bio.4879","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bio.4879","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The binding mechanism of molecular interaction between bicalutamide and human serum albumin (HSA) in a pH 7.4 phosphate buffer was studied using various spectroscopic techniques in combination with molecular modeling. Fluorescence data revealed that the fluorescence quenching of HSA by bicalutamide was a static quenching procedure. The binding constants and number of binding sites were evaluated at different temperatures. The thermodynamic parameters, Δ<i>H</i> and Δ<i>S</i>, were calculated to be 4.30 × 10<sup>4</sup> J·mol<sup>−1</sup> and 245 J·mol<sup>−1</sup>·K<sup>−1</sup>, respectively, suggesting that the binding of bicalutamide to HSA was driven mainly by hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonds. The displacement studies indicated neither Sudlow's site I nor II but subdomain IB as the main binding site for bicalutamide on HSA. The binding distance between bicalutamide and HSA was determined to be 3.54 nm based on the Förster theory. Analysis of circular dichroism, synchronous, and 3D fluorescence spectra demonstrated that HSA conformation was slightly altered in the presence of bicalutamide.</p>","PeriodicalId":49902,"journal":{"name":"Luminescence","volume":"39 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142120985","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}