Xudong Wang, Xue Wu, Jiuheng Shen, Xian Zhao, Peifen Gao, Wantong Zhou and Wenlin An
{"title":"MnO2-mineralized milk exosomes as a novel nanoplatform for glutathione detection†","authors":"Xudong Wang, Xue Wu, Jiuheng Shen, Xian Zhao, Peifen Gao, Wantong Zhou and Wenlin An","doi":"10.1039/D4TB01662A","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4TB01662A","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Exosomes have garnered significant attention in the realms of disease diagnosis and therapeutics, owing to their remarkable biocompatibility. While engineered exosomes have the potential to augment delivery efficiency, targeting specificity, and circulation longevity, the intricacies of sample preparation have often hindered their broader application. In this pioneering study, we introduce a novel nanoplatform by leveraging surface manganese dioxide (MnO<small><sub>2</sub></small>) mineralization of milk exosomes. This innovative technique not only amplifies the inherent properties of exosomes but also endows them with additional functionalities, transforming them into a multifaceted tool for disease detection and therapeutic intervention. To expand the application of MnO<small><sub>2</sub></small>@milk exosomes, milk exosomes were stained with lipophilic molecules (curcumin) to prepare MnO<small><sub>2</sub></small>@mEVs-curcumin (MEC). The prepared nanocomposite was employed to detect GSH in cancer cells. By integrating exosome engineering with surface mineralization, we have paved the way for the creation of advanced biomaterials.</p>","PeriodicalId":83,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Chemistry B","volume":" 1","pages":" 249-255"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142634788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sudipta Choudhury, Saad Zafar, Deepak Deepak, Abhishek Panghal, Bimlesh Lochab and Susanta Sinha Roy
{"title":"A surface modified laser-induced graphene based flexible biosensor for multiplexed sweat analysis†","authors":"Sudipta Choudhury, Saad Zafar, Deepak Deepak, Abhishek Panghal, Bimlesh Lochab and Susanta Sinha Roy","doi":"10.1039/D4TB01936A","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4TB01936A","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The growing popularity of electrochemical sensors featuring non-invasive biosensing technologies has generated significant enthusiasm for continuous monitoring of bodily fluid biomarkers, potentially aiding in the early detection of health issues in individuals. However, detection of multiple biomarkers in complex biofluids often necessitates a high-density array which creates a challenge in achieving cost-effective fabrication methods. To overcome this constraint, this work reports the fabrication of an electrochemical sensor utilizing a NiO–Ti<small><sub>3</sub></small>C<small><sub>2</sub></small>T<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small> MXene-modified flexible laser-induced graphene (LIG) electrode for the separate and concurrent analysis of ascorbic acid (AA), dopamine (DA), and uric acid (UA) in human sweat and also addresses the deficiencies in the existing state of the art by offering a cost-efficient and high-performance sensor that mitigates the degrading constraints of conventional LIG electrodes. Cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry measurements reveals that the electrochemical properties of the modified electrode, attain a low detection limit and great sensitivity for the target biomarkers. The NiO–Ti<small><sub>3</sub></small>C<small><sub>2</sub></small>T<small><sub><em>x</em></sub></small>/LIG sensor demonstrated enhanced electrocatalytic activity for the oxidation of ascorbic acid, dopamine, and uric acid, and proved useful for analysing these biomarkers in synthetic sweat samples. Under the optimized conditions, the LOD values were estimated to be 16, 1.97 and 0.78 μM for AA, DA and UA, respectively. The developed high-efficiency sensor holds significant promise for applications in flexible and wearable electronics for health monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":83,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Chemistry B","volume":" 1","pages":" 274-287"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142635284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Functionalities of pH-responsive DNA nanostructures in tumor-targeted strategies","authors":"Liyue Wen and Min Wang","doi":"10.1039/D4TB01883D","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4TB01883D","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Nanostructures integrating pH-sensitive DNA motifs have emerged as versatile platforms for active tumor targeting, owing to their ability to undergo conformation changes in response to the common acidic environment of the tumor extracellular matrix and endocytosis pathway. This review summarizes the latest advances in the design and application of various pH-responsive DNA nanostructures for tumor-targeted strategies, including tumor recognition, cell imaging, dynamic nanocarrier construction, and controlled drug release. A comprehensive framework for pH-controlled multi-stage tumor targeting is introduced, addressing the divergences in targeting strategies for extracellular and intracellular environments. The unique attributes, practical performance and application challenges of pH-responsive DNA nanostructures are also critically discussed to provide guidance for future development in this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":83,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Chemistry B","volume":" 47","pages":" 12174-12190"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142634691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mingxing Huang, Weichen Wang, Yingwei Wang, Rang Wang, Lili Pan, Xin Li, Bo Li, Jingsong Zhang, Ruoxiang Wang, Yi Zhang and Rong Tian
{"title":"Advancing cancer therapy with a heptamethine carbocyanine dye-conjugated radionuclide drug†","authors":"Mingxing Huang, Weichen Wang, Yingwei Wang, Rang Wang, Lili Pan, Xin Li, Bo Li, Jingsong Zhang, Ruoxiang Wang, Yi Zhang and Rong Tian","doi":"10.1039/D4TB01798F","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4TB01798F","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Malignant tumors pose substantial treatment challenges due to their heterogeneity, metastatic potential, and therapeutic resistance, underscoring the urgent need for more effective treatment options. In this study, a novel radionuclide drug conjugate (RDC) was developed and characterized employing a tumor-targeting heptamethine carbocyanine dye (DZ) for its high specificity and favourable safety profile. The RDC, DOTA-DZ-HX, was synthesized by conjugating DZ with dodecane tetraacetic acid (DOTA) through a dipeptide linker. The anti-tumor efficacy and biodistribution of [<small><sup>177</sup></small>Lu]Lu-DOTA-DZ-HX were assessed in H1975 and HeLa xenograft models. [<small><sup>177</sup></small>Lu]Lu-DOTA-DZ-HX showed high stability, specific tumor accumulation, and substantial radioactivity retention at the tumor site for seven days. Biodistribution analysis revealed that the drug exhibited prolonged blood circulation with gradual clearance. Additionally, [<small><sup>177</sup></small>Lu]Lu-DOTA-DZ-HX could effectively and selectively inhibit tumor growth, as evidenced by a significant reduction in tumor volume. These findings suggest that heptamethine carbocyanine dye-directed radionuclide targeting could provide an effective treatment for cancer and potentially other malignancies, representing a significant advancement in cancer therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":83,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Chemistry B","volume":" 1","pages":" 256-263"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142635209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yanyu Xiao, Hui Wang, Chenxia Gao, Xinyi Ye, Yuting Lai, Meiling Chen and Xiaoliang Ren
{"title":"Fluorescence sensing techniques for quality evaluation of traditional Chinese medicines: a review","authors":"Yanyu Xiao, Hui Wang, Chenxia Gao, Xinyi Ye, Yuting Lai, Meiling Chen and Xiaoliang Ren","doi":"10.1039/D4TB01886A","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4TB01886A","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) are highly valued and widely used worldwide. However, their complex compositions and various preparation processes have brought considerable challenges to the quality evaluation of Chinese medicines. The traditional methods for TCM quality evaluation suffer from the problems of cumbersome sample preparation, a long detection time, low sensitivity, <em>etc.</em> A more efficient and accurate evaluation method is urgently needed to ensure the stability and reliability of the quality of TCMs. As an emerging analytical technology, a fluorescent probe has the advantages of high sensitivity, high selectivity, easy operation, <em>etc.</em> It is capable of generating a specific fluorescent signal response to specific components in traditional Chinese medicines, realizing rapid and accurate detection of target components, which effectively solves the many difficulties of traditional methods. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the application of fluorescent probes in the quality evaluation of traditional Chinese medicines and the challenges they face. By introducing the principles, advantages and specific application cases of fluorescent probe technology in the quality evaluation of traditional Chinese medicines, we hope to provide new and efficient analytical ideas for the quality evaluation of traditional Chinese medicines.</p>","PeriodicalId":83,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Chemistry B","volume":" 48","pages":" 12412-12436"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142634196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yin Liu, Xin Gao, Yuqi Li, Anqi Gao, Zhuozhi Zheng, Jingjiang Wei, Hongye Yang, Hang Ping, Hao Xie, Hao Wang, Weimin Wang and Zhengyi Fu
{"title":"Intrafibrillar calcium carbonate mineralization of electrospinning polyvinyl alcohol/collagen films with improved mechanical and bioactive properties†","authors":"Yin Liu, Xin Gao, Yuqi Li, Anqi Gao, Zhuozhi Zheng, Jingjiang Wei, Hongye Yang, Hang Ping, Hao Xie, Hao Wang, Weimin Wang and Zhengyi Fu","doi":"10.1039/D4TB01472C","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4TB01472C","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Collagen films play an essential role in guided bone-regeneration (GBR) techniques, which create space, promote cell adhesion, and induce osteogenic differentiation. It is therefore crucial to design appropriate GBR films to facilitate bone regeneration. However, current electrospun collagen scaffolds used as bioactive materials have limited clinical applications due to their poor mechanical properties. In this study, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/collagen (Col) films were electrospun by mixing PVA and type I collagen solution. For the first time, the intrafibrillar mineralization of aragonite nanocrystals within the PVA/Col fibrils was achieved, resulting in the formation of a hierarchical, bioactive film. The PVA/Col–CaCO<small><sub>3</sub></small> film exhibited good mechanical properties, with hardness and Young's modulus values of 211.6 ± 0.1 MPa and 5.6 ± 1.7 GPa, respectively. Furthermore, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) inoculated onto the PVA/Col–CaCO<small><sub>3</sub></small> film demonstrated robust adhesion and proliferation. The mineralized fibrils effectively stimulated the growth of BMSCs while suppressing cell apoptosis. Besides, the PVA/Col–CaCO<small><sub>3</sub></small> film significantly induced the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs, revealing its potential biomedical applications in hard tissue engineering.</p>","PeriodicalId":83,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Chemistry B","volume":" 1","pages":" 312-325"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142634774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marcus Bentzen, Vojtěch Lindauer, Pavel Mokrý, Ragnhild Elizabeth Aune and Julia Glaum
{"title":"Long-term leaching kinetics and solution chemistry of aqueous BaTiO3 powder suspensions: a numerical model supported experiment","authors":"Marcus Bentzen, Vojtěch Lindauer, Pavel Mokrý, Ragnhild Elizabeth Aune and Julia Glaum","doi":"10.1039/D4TB01708K","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4TB01708K","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The advent of lead-free perovskite materials with favorable toxicity profiles has made them candidates for <em>in vivo</em> and environmental applications. However, their tendency to leach A-site cations raises concerns about toxicity, catalytic efficiency, and slurry properties. The present study investigates the long-term leaching kinetics of BaTiO<small><sub>3</sub></small> powders over 31 days in aqueous solutions of varying pH levels. Using ICP-MS analysis and a numerical model based on the Unreacted Shrinking Core (USC) principle. The study extends the understanding of BaTiO<small><sub>3</sub></small> stability beyond previously reported timeframes. The findings highlight the material's long-term stability, with implications for biomedical and environmental applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":83,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Chemistry B","volume":" 47","pages":" 12349-12364"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142559790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ranran Zhang, Zichao Yan, Ming Gao, Bingxin Zheng, Bin Yue and Meng Qiu
{"title":"Recent advances in two-dimensional materials for drug delivery","authors":"Ranran Zhang, Zichao Yan, Ming Gao, Bingxin Zheng, Bin Yue and Meng Qiu","doi":"10.1039/D4TB01787K","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4TB01787K","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Two-dimensional (2D) materials exhibit significant potential in biomedical applications, particularly as drug carriers. Thus, 2D materials, including graphene, black phosphorus, transition metal dichalcogenides, transition metal carbides/nitrides, and hexagonal boron nitride, have been extensively studied. Their large specific surface area, abundant surface active sites, and excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability make them ideal platforms for drug loading and delivery. By optimizing the physicochemical properties and methods for the surface modification of 2D materials, improved drug release mechanisms and enhanced combination therapy effects can be achieved, providing a reliable foundation for efficient cancer treatment. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the recent advances in the utilization of 2D materials for drug delivery. It systematically categorizes and summarizes the preparation methodologies, surface modification strategies, application domains, primary advantages and potential drawbacks of various 2D materials in the biomedical field. Furthermore, it provides an extensive overview of current challenges in this field and outlines potential future research directions for 2D materials in drug delivery based on existing issues.</p>","PeriodicalId":83,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Chemistry B","volume":" 48","pages":" 12437-12469"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142634965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Liane Meneses, Dimitra Antonia Bagaki, Ana Roda, Alexandre Paiva and Ana Rita C. Duarte
{"title":"Development of enzymatically crosslinked natural deep eutectogels: versatile gels for enhanced drug delivery†","authors":"Liane Meneses, Dimitra Antonia Bagaki, Ana Roda, Alexandre Paiva and Ana Rita C. Duarte","doi":"10.1039/D4TB01672F","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4TB01672F","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Injectable hydrogels have been extensively studied due to their minimally invasive properties, ease of application, and void-filling properties. In this work, we tested the possibility to prepare a new type of gels, so called eutectogels, where water is replaced by a natural deep eutectic system (NADES), conferring it longer stability. Eutectogels based on betaine : glycerol 1 : 2, were prepared by enzymatic mediated crosslinking, using horseradish peroxidase (HRP) as catalyst and gelatine–phenol conjugated polymer. In comparison to hydrogels, that required higher enzyme concentration (15 U mL<small><sup>−1</sup></small>) to have gelation time under 2 minutes, the eutectogels were obtained using 10 and 5 U mL<small><sup>−1</sup></small> of HRP, with gelation times of 30 and 50 seconds, respectively. Finally, ketoprofen was loaded into the polymeric matrix, and release studies were conducted. The presence of NADES was essential for the formulation of the drug loaded gel, which was able to release up to 70% of the drug within 10 days, therefore, it was possible to conclude that these eutectogels work as matrix for the controlled delivery of ketoprofen in aqueous medium. The <em>in vitro</em> biological evaluation of the individual components of the eutectogel support no cytotoxic effect, an early indication of potential biocompatibility.</p>","PeriodicalId":83,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Chemistry B","volume":" 48","pages":" 12567-12576"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142585364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kaiming Ma, Qunying Jiang, Yang Yang and Fan Zhang
{"title":"Recent advances of versatile fluorophores for multifunctional biomedical imaging in the NIR-II region","authors":"Kaiming Ma, Qunying Jiang, Yang Yang and Fan Zhang","doi":"10.1039/D4TB01957A","DOIUrl":"10.1039/D4TB01957A","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Fluorescence imaging in the second near-infrared region (NIR-II, 1000–1700 nm) enables high-resolution visualization of deep-tissue biological architecture and physiopathological events, due to the reduced light absorption, scattering and tissue autofluorescence. Numerous versatile NIR-II fluorescent probes have been reported over the past decades. In this review, we first provide a detailed account of the advantages of fluorescence imaging in the NIR-II region. Following this, the classification, design and performance optimization strategies of NIR-II fluorescent probes are systematically discussed, along with a broad range of biomedical applications <em>in vivo</em>. Finally, the discussion extends to the next generation of fluorescent probes for <em>in vivo</em> imaging and the challenges and perspectives for the clinical translation of fluorescence imaging technology in the NIR-II region.</p>","PeriodicalId":83,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Chemistry B","volume":" 1","pages":" 15-36"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142634982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}