Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuuka Fukui, Kaori Fujino, Keiji Fujimoto
Summary: One-pot synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and AuNPs-polymer hybrid nanoparticles was investigated in a water-in-oil (W/O) miniemulsion. AuNPs were generated in water nanodroplets containing HAuCl4 with a mixture of 1-vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and N,N'-methylenebisacrylamide (MBAAm), while polymerization in water nanodroplets encapsulated AuNPs into polymer nanoparticles. The size and color of AuNPs and the number and location of AuNPs in polymer nanoparticles could be tuned by various factors, such as HAuCl4 concentration and additives.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Hyung Doh Roh, Beom-Gon Cho, In-Yong Lee, Young-Bin Park
Summary: This study investigates strain self-sensing of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite using electrical resistance, with additional treatments to enhance electromechanical sensitivity and mechanical properties. By isolating the sensing tow, in situ interfacial polymerization, and adding graphene oxide, the electromechanical sensitivities of CFRTPs were increased by 270%. The proposed method offers advantages of low cost, easy implementation, in situ integrated smart sensors, and customizable electromechanical sensitivity.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Huangliang Zheng, Hai Tao, Jinzhao Wan, Kei Yan Lee, Zhanying Zheng, Sharon Shui Yee Leung
Summary: The performance of the multi-inlet vortex mixer (MIVM) in liposome preparation was investigated, and it was found that the aqueous/organic flow rate ratio and total flow rate have significant effects on liposome size and encapsulation efficiency. Modified MIVMs were able to improve the encapsulation efficiency of lysozyme-loaded liposomes. Therefore, the MIVM shows great potential in liposome preparation.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Maja van Hees, Sofie Slott, Anders Hojgaard Hansen, Heon Seok Kim, Hanlee P. Ji, Kira Astakhova
Summary: This article introduces new approaches for improving cellular uptake and endosomal escape of CRISPR-Cas9, with a focus on non-viral carriers. It also discusses the use of peptide and nanoparticle-based systems as platforms for in vivo CRISPR-Cas9 delivery.
Review
Polymer Science
Richa Dave, Rashmin Patel, Mrunali Patel
Summary: Colorectal cancer is a highly prevalent and deadly disease worldwide, and conventional treatment methods have limited success. Nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems, particularly liposomes and lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles (LPHNPs), show promise in effective cancer therapy. Liposomes possess biocompatibility and improved drug entrapment efficiency, while LPHNPs combine the stability and controlled release of polymeric nanoparticles with the unique qualities of liposomes. This review article highlights the significant uses and challenges of LPHNPs in drug delivery and targeting for treating colorectal cancer.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Melodj Dosa, Miguel Jose Marin-Figueredo, Enrico Sartoretti, Chiara Novara, Fabrizio Giorgis, Samir Bensaid, Debora Fino, Nunzio Russo, Marco Piumetti
Summary: In this study, a series of CuCeOx catalysts were prepared and their catalytic performances in CO and ethene oxidation reactions were investigated. The 20%CuCeOx catalyst exhibited the best catalytic properties in both reactions.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xi Tan, Chenhui Wang, Hong Zhou, Shuting Zhang, Xuhan Liu, Xiangliang Yang, Wei Liu
Summary: Researchers developed novel nanoparticles to degrade PD-L1 by inhibiting palmitoylation, replacing PD-L1 antibody for immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy and achieving enhanced antitumor immune response. The nanoparticles effectively delivered water-insoluble camptothecin (CPT) to the tumor site and promoted infiltration and activation of cytotoxic CD8(+) T cells. This study provides valuable insights for the development of bioactive lipid analogs-derived nanoparticles for oncotherapy.
JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianye Fu, Jinqing Jiao, Wenhuang Ban, Yueqi Kong, Zhengying Gu, Hao Song, Xiaodan Huang, Yannan Yang, Chengzhong Yu
Summary: The research presents a facile one-step self-assembly strategy for synthesizing shuttlecock-shaped silica nanoparticles, which exhibit asymmetric streamline conical morphology with ultra-large opening and provide superior diffusibility and catalytic performance for nanomotors.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Valentina Andretto, Mathieu Repellin, Marine Pujol, Eyad Almouazen, Jacqueline Sidi-Boumedine, Thierry Granjon, Heyang Zhang, Katrien Remaut, Lars Petter Jordheim, Stephanie Briancon, Isabel Sofia Keil, Fulvia Vascotto, Kerstin C. Walzer, Ugur Sahin, Heinrich Haas, David Kryza, Giovanna Lollo
Summary: mRNA-based infectious disease vaccines have opened up new possibilities for the development of novel nucleic acids-based therapeutics. Hybrid nanoparticles with complex nanostructures, such as lipid-polymer hybrids, offer tailored properties for efficient delivery of mRNA. Surface modifications of liposome-mRNA complexes can fine-tune the physicochemical characteristics of nanoparticles, providing stable and optimized systems for future therapeutic interventions using mRNA-based nanomedicines.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Terence J. O'Kane, Vassili Kitsios, Mark A. Collier
Summary: An analysis of the middle atmosphere dynamics in MERRA-2 data reveals the formation of large-scale 3D vortices in the tropical stratosphere, particularly following the equinoxes. These vortices are maintained by a combination of local shear zones and vertically propagating tropical sources of momentum, and appear to be unique to the stratopause.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qian Liu, Bingtao Zhao, Huimei Li, Xuan Li, Yaxin Su
Summary: The effect of vortex flow-induced design on a small-scale countercurrent vortex reactor was investigated. The results showed that increasing the aspect ratio of the inlet design can increase the maximum tangential velocity and decrease the decay of the vortex flow. The static pressure near the wall increases significantly, and the reactor's pressure drop also increases as the inlet aspect ratio increases. An aspect ratio of 2.25 was found to be optimal for potential multiphase mixing and mass transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Helena Rouco, Patricia Garcia-Garcia, Carmen Evora, Patricia Diaz-Rodriguez, Araceli Delgado
Summary: This study explores the suitability of alternative formulation methods such as microfluidics for lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles, achieving surface-tunable nanoparticles with suitable characteristics. Both preparation methods yielded monodisperse nanoparticles, with microfluidic-based nanoparticles showing smaller size and more positive zeta potential.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Intouch Sakpakdeejaroen, Sukrut Somani, Partha Laskar, Margaret Mullin, Christine Dufes
Summary: The study demonstrates the efficacy of transferrin-bearing lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles entrapping plumbagin in inhibiting B16-F10 melanoma, and their good tolerability in mice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Muhammad Shafique, Maqsood Ur Rehman, Zul Kamal, Rami M. Alzhrani, Sameer Alshehri, Ali H. Alamri, Mohammed Ali Bakkari, Fahad Y. Sabei, Awaji Y. Safhi, Ahmed M. Mohammed, Mohamed A. El Hamd, Saud Almawash
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the parameters of doxorubicin (DOX) loaded lipid polymer hybrid nanoparticles (LPHNs) formulation development and assess their bioavailability in rabbits after oral administration. LPHNs were prepared using magnetic stirring and probe sonication and characterized by size-distribution, entrapment efficiency, and drug loading. The DOX-loaded LPHNs showed improved oral bioavailability compared to free DOX.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Syed Sarim Imam, Sadaf Jamal Gilani, May Nasser Bin Jumah, Md Rizwanullah, Ameeduzzafar Zafar, Mohammed Muqtader Ahmed, Sultan Alshehri
Summary: This study developed THQ-loaded lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles (THQ-LPHNPs) based on chitosan, which showed enhanced oral bioavailability for THQ. The optimized THQ-LPHNPs exhibited ideal properties for oral administration, including a small particle size, high entrapment efficiency, and good stability. They also demonstrated excellent mucin binding efficiency and enhanced anti-breast cancer activity. Furthermore, the optimized THQ-LPHNPs showed significantly increased permeation and bioavailability compared to conventional THQ suspension.
Article
Cell Biology
Daniel Chen, Daniel L. Chao, Lorena Rocha, Matthew Kolar, Viet Anh Nguyen Huu, Michal Krawczyk, Manish Dasyani, Tina Wang, Maryam Jafari, Mary Jabari, Kevin D. Ross, Alan Saghatelian, Bruce A. Hamilton, Kang Zhang, Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk
Article
Cell Biology
Huiyan Luo, Qi Zhao, Wei Wei, Lianghong Zheng, Shaohua Yi, Gen Li, Wenqiu Wang, Hui Sheng, Hengying Pu, Haiyu Mo, Zhixiang Zuo, Zexian Liu, Chaofeng Li, Chuanbo Xie, Zhaolei Zeng, Weimin Li, Xiaoke Hao, Yuying Liu, Sumei Cao, Wanli Liu, Sarah Gibson, Kang Zhang, Guoliang Xu, Rui-hua Xu
SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xin Xu, Jian Sun, Sheng Nie, Huiyuan Li, Yaozhong Kong, Min Liang, Jinlin Hou, Xianzhong Huang, Dongfeng Li, Tean Ma, Jiaqing Peng, Shikui Gao, Yong Shao, Hong Zhu, Johnson Yiu-Nam Lau, Guangyu Wang, Chunbao Xie, Li Jiang, Ailong Huang, Zhenglin Yang, Kang Zhang, Fan Fan Hou
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ping-Han Huang, Hsiao-Han Tsai, Bo-Hung Liao, Yi-Ling Lin, Jia-Tsrong Jan, Mi-Hua Tao, Yu-Chi Chou, Che-Ming Jack Hu, Hui-Wen Chen
Summary: The study demonstrates that immunization with recombinant SARS-CoV-2 RBD protein in mice can induce a strong antibody response and potent neutralizing capability against the virus.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Kai-Chieh Yang, Jung-Chen Lin, Hsiao-Han Tsai, Chung-Yao Hsu, Vicky Shih, Che-Ming Jack Hu
Summary: This review explores the development of therapeutic nanoformulations against various infectious viral pathogens, including HIV, influenza, and coronaviruses, enabled by advancements in nanotechnology. Nanotechnology shows promise in improving drug delivery for antiviral therapies, potentially enhancing treatment efficacy and resistance against viral mutations.
DRUG DELIVERY AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jung-Chen Lin, Chung-Yao Hsu, Jui-Yi Chen, Zih-Syun Fang, Hui-Wen Chen, Bing-Yu Yao, Gwo Harn M. Shiau, Jeng-Shiang Tsai, Ming Gu, Meiying Jung, Tong-Young Lee, Che-Ming J. Hu
Summary: The research demonstrates that transforming active dendritic cells into artificial antigen-presenting cells using hydrogel technology can expand T cells and improve the efficacy of adoptive T-cell therapy against cancer. Additionally, this method stabilizes primary dendritic cells derived from human donors, opening new avenues for generating novel cell-mimicking biomaterials and conducting immunological research.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Pin-Hung Lin, Chieh-Yu Liang, Bing-Yu Yao, Hui-Wen Chen, Ching-Fu Pan, Li-Ling Wu, Yi-Hsuan Lin, Yu-Sung Hsu, Yu-Han Liu, Pei-Jer Chen, Che-Ming Jack Hu, Hung-Chih Yang
Summary: The study shows that safe and potent induction of lung-resident memory T cells can be achieved using a biodegradable polymeric nanoshell co-encapsulating antigenic peptides and TLR9 agonist CpG-ODN. This combinatorial nanoshell vaccine elicits durable immunity against influenza viruses and offers critical insights for developing broadly protective vaccines against respiratory pathogens.
MOLECULAR THERAPY-METHODS & CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Taipau Chia, Jian-Guo Bau, Guo-Dung Hung, Sz-Huan Tsai, Che-Ming Hu
Summary: This study found that shoulder microcirculation abnormality is associated with severe neck-shoulder pain, and noninvasive LDF can be used to assess it at an early stage.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Charles H. Chen, Yu-Han Liu, Arvin Eskandari, Jenisha Ghimire, Leon Chien-Wei Lin, Zih-Syun Fang, William C. Wimley, Jakob P. Ulmschneider, Kogularamanan Suntharalingam, Che-Ming Jack Hu, Martin B. Ulmschneider
Summary: This study developed a new class of anticancer peptides that selectively perforate cancer cell membranes with superior cytotoxicity against breast cancer. The researchers also demonstrated efficient encapsulation of these peptides in polymeric nanocarriers and their effective inhibition of tumor growth in a mouse model of triple-negative breast cancer.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Chen-Ying Chien, Jung-Chen Lin, Ching-Ying Huang, Chung-Yao Hsu, Kai-Chieh Yang, Saborni Chattopadhyay, Nicolas Nikoloutsos, Patrick Ching-Ho Hsieh, Che-Ming Jack Hu
Summary: This study demonstrates a facile approach for biomembrane functionalization of planar substrates through intracellular hydrogel polymerization. The resulting cell-gel hybrid exhibits extraordinary stability and retains the structural integrity, membrane fluidity, membrane protein mobility, and topology of living cells. The utility of this hybrid as a tissue engineering feeder substrate is assessed and shown to effectively maintain the stemness of stem cells.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luis E. Contreras-Llano, Yu-Han Liu, Tanner Henson, Conary C. Meyer, Ofelya Baghdasaryan, Shahid Khan, Chi-Long Lin, Aijun Wang, Che-Ming J. Hu, Cheemeng Tan
Summary: Natural and artificial cells are two common chassis in synthetic biology. Natural cells can perform complex tasks through synthetic genetic constructs, but their autonomous replication often causes safety concerns for biomedical applications. In contrast, artificial cells based on nonreplicating materials provide more defined and controllable functions. The authors created hybrid material-cell entities termed Cyborg Cells, by assembling a synthetic polymer network inside each bacterium, rendering them incapable of dividing. Cyborg Cells preserve essential functions, acquire new abilities to resist stressors, and demonstrate therapeutic potential by invading cancer cells. This work establishes a new paradigm in cellular bioengineering by exploiting intracellular man-made polymers and their interaction with living cells' protein networks.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hsiao-Han Tsai, Ping-Han Huang, Leon C. W. Lin, Bing-Yu Yao, Wan-Ting Liao, Chen-Hsueh Pai, Yu-Han Liu, Hui-Wen Chen, Che-Ming J. Hu
Summary: A highly potent M2e nanoshell vaccine that provides broad and durable influenza protection under a single vaccination is demonstrated. The vaccine is prepared by co-encapsulating high densities of M2e peptides and STING agonists in polymeric nanoshells, resulting in robust and long-lasting protection against heterotypic influenza viruses in mice. The study highlights a versatile nanoparticulate design that enhances the immunogenicity of weak immunogens by leveraging innate immune pathways.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jamie Francisco, Jin Guan, Yu Zhang, Yasuki Nakada, Satvik Mareedu, Eunah Sung, Che-Ming Hu, Shinichi Oka, Peiyong Zhai, Junichi Sadoshima, Dominic P. Del Re
Summary: Inflammation is a crucial factor in cardiovascular disease, and Yes-associated protein (YAP) has been found to play a key role in modulating inflammation in ischemic injury. This study investigated the role of YAP in non-ischemic cardiac inflammation. The results showed that YAP activation in myeloid cells contributes to cardiac inflammation and fibrosis during pressure overload stress. Inhibition of YAP may be a potential therapeutic target for non-ischemic heart disease.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xian Xia, Xingwei Chen, Gang Wu, Fang Li, Yiyang Wang, Yang Chen, Mingxu Chen, Xinyu Wang, Weiyang Chen, Bo Xian, Weizhong Chen, Yaqiang Cao, Chi Xu, Wenxuan Gong, Guoyu Chen, Donghong Cai, Wenxin Wei, Yizhen Yan, Kangping Liu, Nan Qiao, Xiaohui Zhao, Jin Jia, Wei Wang, Brian K. Kennedy, Kang Zhang, Carlo Cannistraci, Yong Zhou, Jing-Dong J. Han
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hua Jiang, Zhiying Ou, Yingyi He, Meixing Yu, Shaoqing Wu, Gen Li, Jie Zhu, Ru Zhang, Jiayi Wang, Lianghong Zheng, Xiaohong Zhang, Wenge Hao, Liya He, Xiaoqiong Gu, Qingli Quan, Edward Zhang, Huiyan Luo, Wei Wei, Zhihuan Li, Guangxi Zang, Charlotte Zhang, Tina Poon, Daniel Zhang, Ian Ziyar, Run-Ze Zhang, Oulan Li, Linhai Cheng, Taylor Shimizu, Xinping Cui, Jian-kang Zhu, Xin Sun, Kang Zhang
SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION AND TARGETED THERAPY
(2020)