{"title":"The potential of nanoparticle-based siRNA delivery in breast cancer treatment.","authors":"Athirah Bakhtiar, Xi-Yuen Kuan, Ezharul Hoque Chowdhury","doi":"10.1080/17435889.2024.2440302","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17435889.2024.2440302","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74240,"journal":{"name":"Nanomedicine (London, England)","volume":" ","pages":"531-533"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11881832/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142803938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nilay Cicek, Zehra Cobandede, Sevin Adiguzel, Hulya Yilmaz, Mustafa Culha
{"title":"Synergistic anti-cancer effects of piezoelectric hexagonal boron nitride nanocarriers for controlled doxorubicin release.","authors":"Nilay Cicek, Zehra Cobandede, Sevin Adiguzel, Hulya Yilmaz, Mustafa Culha","doi":"10.1080/17435889.2025.2459055","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17435889.2025.2459055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aims to develop a piezoelectric drug delivery system based on hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets (hBNs).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>hBNs were synthesized using the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method and characterized through imaging and spectroscopic techniques. Their piezoelectric properties were evaluated to confirm their functionality. Subsequently, the potential of hBNs as nanocarriers was assessed through in vitro experiments with doxorubicin (Dox) as a model drug.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The piezoelectric hBNs were successfully synthesized and exhibited efficient loading and controlled release of Dox. In vitro experiments conducted on PC3 (human prostate cancer) and PNT1A (normal adult prostate epithelial) cell lines demonstrated that ultrasound (US)-induced Dox-loaded hBNs (hBN-Dox) significantly inhibited the proliferation of prostate cancer cells, achieving efficacy at a much lower Dox concentration compared to conventional methods. The system enhanced reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, impaired cancer cell colony formation, and induced both early and late apoptosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings highlight the potential of piezoelectric hBNs as nanocarriers for efficient drug delivery, leveraging the synergistic effect of piezoelectricity-induced drug release and the degradation products of hBNs in biological media. Their ability to enhance drug efficacy while reducing the required dose holds promise for advanced cancer therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":74240,"journal":{"name":"Nanomedicine (London, England)","volume":" ","pages":"455-466"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11875468/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143070103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent advances in nanoultrasonography for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.","authors":"Weiping Wan, Haina Tao, Zhixiao Chen, Fangming Guo, Yun Tian","doi":"10.1080/17435889.2025.2457319","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17435889.2025.2457319","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With the rapid development of nanotechnology, nanoultrasonography has emerged as a promising medical imaging technique that demonstrates significant potential in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. This review discusses the applications of nanoultrasonography in the gastrointestinal field, including improvements in imaging resolution, diagnostic accuracy, latest research findings, and prospects for clinical application. By analyzing existing literature, we explore the role of nanoultrasonography in enhancing imaging resolution, enabling targeted drug delivery, and improving therapeutic outcomes, thereby providing a reference for future research directions.</p>","PeriodicalId":74240,"journal":{"name":"Nanomedicine (London, England)","volume":" ","pages":"519-530"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11875487/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143026100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katarzyna Malarz, Julia Korzuch, Anna Mrozek-Wilczkiewicz, Magdalena Szubka, Patryk Rurka, Karol Małota, Aitor Herraiz, Dominik Dreszer, Karina Kocot, Fernando Herranz, Magdalena Rost-Roszkowska, Tao Sun, Robert Musioł, Maciej Serda
{"title":"Aminofullerenes as targeted inhibitors of EGFR: from pancreatic cancer inhibitors to <i>Drosophila m</i>. Toxicology.","authors":"Katarzyna Malarz, Julia Korzuch, Anna Mrozek-Wilczkiewicz, Magdalena Szubka, Patryk Rurka, Karol Małota, Aitor Herraiz, Dominik Dreszer, Karina Kocot, Fernando Herranz, Magdalena Rost-Roszkowska, Tao Sun, Robert Musioł, Maciej Serda","doi":"10.1080/17435889.2025.2461985","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17435889.2025.2461985","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is recognized as one of the most formidable cancers, largely due to its distinct microenvironment characterized predominantly by extensive desmoplastic stroma. In this study, we synthesized three novel water-soluble fullerene-based nanomaterials targeting EGFR protein.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The direct amination of fullerene carbon atoms, was followed by conjugation with a modified derivative of the EGFR inhibitor-erlotinib, resulting in the formation of novel water-soluble fullerene derivatives.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Further investigation into PAN02 and AsPC-1 cell lines revealed that these fullerene nanomaterials could induce cell cycle arrest in the G0/G1 phase, corroborated by alterations in the expression levels of the p27 and cyclin E1 proteins. Additionally, mechanisms of cell death were identified as autophagy for C<sub>60</sub>BUT and C<sub>70</sub>BUT-ERL, and apoptosis for Gd@C<sub>82</sub>EDA-ERL nanomaterials.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Crucially, the study uncovered the efficacy of synthesized aminofullerenes in inhibiting the EGFR signaling pathway. The further toxicological studies of Gd@C<sub>82</sub>EDA-ERL fullerene on <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i>, underscored its potential for theranostic applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":74240,"journal":{"name":"Nanomedicine (London, England)","volume":" ","pages":"585-601"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11881853/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143366960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nanotechnology-driven EGCG: bridging antioxidant and therapeutic roles in metabolic and cancer pathways.","authors":"Zahra Esmaeili, Parisa Shavali Gilani, Masood Khosravani, Maral Motamedi, Shokofeh Maleknejad, Mahdi Adabi, Parisa Sadighara","doi":"10.1080/17435889.2025.2462521","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17435889.2025.2462521","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), the primary polyphenol in green tea, is renowned for its potent antioxidant properties. EGCG interacts with various cellular targets, inhibiting cancer cell proliferation through apoptosis and cell cycle arrest induction, while also modulating metabolic pathways. Studies have demonstrated its potential in addressing cancer development, obesity, and diabetes. Given the rising prevalence of metabolic diseases and cancers, EGCG is increasingly recognized as a promising therapeutic agent. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest findings on the effects of both free and nano-encapsulated EGCG on mechanisms involved in the management and prevention of hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The review highlights EGCG role in modulating key signaling pathways, enhancing bioavailability through nano-formulations, and its potential applications in clinical settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":74240,"journal":{"name":"Nanomedicine (London, England)","volume":" ","pages":"621-636"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11881875/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143384345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"C<sub>60</sub> fullerene promotes post-traumatic recovery of the rat <i>muscle gastrocnemius</i>.","authors":"Yuriy Prylutskyy, Dmytro Nozdrenko, Olexandr Motuziuk, Svitlana Prylutska, Igor Vareniuk, Natalia Nurishchenko, Daria Franskevych, Vasil Soroсa, Kateryna Bogutska, Uwe Ritter","doi":"10.1080/17435889.2025.2461988","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17435889.2025.2461988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The remarkable antioxidant capabilities of biocompatible and safe C<sub>60</sub> fullerenes have extensive applications in biomedicine. This study is the first to present an investigation into the effect of water-soluble C<sub>60</sub> fullerenes on post-traumatic recovery of the <i>muscle gastrocnemius</i> in rats.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Tensometry was used to investigate the biomechanical parameters of muscle contraction, specifically the times of reaching and holding the maximum force response of the muscle, and the return of muscle contraction force to the initial value after cessation of stimulation. Blood biochemical indicators were assessed, including concentrations of c-reactive protein, lactate, creatinine, and reduced glutathione, as well as superoxide dismutase and catalase activities 5, 10, and 15 days after initiating open muscle injury. Histopathological analysis was also performed to examine the rat <i>muscle gastrocnemius</i> damage on day 15 after the onset of injury.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>It was found that C<sub>60</sub> fullerenes reduced the stiffness of injured skeletal muscle, thereby slowing the development of fibrosis, and inhibiting the inflammatory process due to their antioxidant properties. There was also a reduction in histopathological features of muscle damage.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings suggest using of carbon nanoparticles to correct pathological conditions that may occur during the physiological repair of damaged muscle tissues.</p>","PeriodicalId":74240,"journal":{"name":"Nanomedicine (London, England)","volume":" ","pages":"571-584"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11881861/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143400950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent advances in nanotherapeutics for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders and substance use disorders.","authors":"Christia Lomas, Ravi Chandra Dubey, Gabriela Perez-Alvarez, Yesenia Lopez Hernandez, Aorzala Atmar, Adriana Yndart Arias, Atul Vashist, Saurabh Aggarwal, Pandiaraj Manickam, Madepalli Krishnappa Lakshmana, Arti Vashist","doi":"10.1080/17435889.2025.2461984","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17435889.2025.2461984","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Substance use disorders (SUD) and HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) work synergistically as a significant cause of cognitive decline in adults and adolescents globally. Current therapies continue to be limited due to difficulties crossing the blood-brain barrier (BBB) leading to limited precision and effectiveness, neurotoxicity, and lack of co-treatment options for both HAND and SUD. Nanoparticle-based therapeutics have several advantages over conventional therapies including more precise targeting, the ability to cross the BBB, and high biocompatibility which decreases toxicity and optimizes sustainability. These advantages extend to other neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This review summarizes recent advances in nanotechnology for application to HAND, SUD, and co-treatment, as well as other neurological disorders. This review also highlights the potential challenges these therapies face in clinical translation and long-term safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":74240,"journal":{"name":"Nanomedicine (London, England)","volume":" ","pages":"603-619"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11902879/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143442874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bruna Barneda-Zahonero, Lidia Almenara-Fuentes, David Perna-Barrull, Marta Vives-Pi
{"title":"Toward a cure for type 1 diabetes: the innovative potential of Phosphatidylserine-rich liposomes.","authors":"Bruna Barneda-Zahonero, Lidia Almenara-Fuentes, David Perna-Barrull, Marta Vives-Pi","doi":"10.1080/17435889.2025.2473872","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17435889.2025.2473872","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74240,"journal":{"name":"Nanomedicine (London, England)","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143525451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Realizing the potential of nanomedicines to treat breast cancer liver metastasis.","authors":"Biana Godin, Hermann B Frieboes","doi":"10.1080/17435889.2025.2469491","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17435889.2025.2469491","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74240,"journal":{"name":"Nanomedicine (London, England)","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143517290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}