Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kai Qiao, Lu Xu, Junnan Tang, Qiguang Wang, Khoon S. Lim, Gary Hooper, Tim B. F. Woodfield, Guozhen Liu, Kang Tian, Weiguo Zhang, Xiaolin Cui
Summary: With the aging and obesity of the population, an increasing number of patients are suffering from bone and cartilage injuries. Conventional therapies are unable to effectively stimulate cellular responses for cartilage regeneration, bone remodeling, and osseointegration. The rapid development of nanomedicine offers promising advancements in orthopedics, with enhanced drug loading efficiency, targeted capability, and improved therapeutic effects. This comprehensive review highlights the use of nanotechnology applications in the medical field, describes the development of nano delivery systems, and discusses the research advancements and future directions of nanomedicine for bone and cartilage repair.
JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Noelia Nieto Gonzalez, Antonella Obinu, Giovanna Rassu, Paolo Giunchedi, Elisabetta Gavini
Summary: There is a current lack of formulations suitable for pediatric patients for several drugs, leading to the need for new treatments in pediatric diseases. The application of nanotechnology in pediatric drug formulations has been suggested and studied, primarily focusing on pediatric cancer treatment. While nanomedicine shows promise in addressing pediatric needs, the development of new pediatric medicines based on nanoparticles is hindered by the lack of data on pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuwen Wang, Andy Tay
Summary: This review discusses the nano-scale properties of nanomaterials, focusing on nanoparticles, and their impact on nanomedicine. It explores the potential of manipulating the chirality of nanomaterials to enhance biomolecular interactions and improve nanotherapeutics. The review also examines the synthesis, characterization, and applications of chiral nanoparticles, particularly in cancer, immunomodulation, and neurodegenerative diseases, and proposes possible mechanisms for the interaction between chiral nanomaterials and cells for biological manipulation. This timely reminder emphasizes the importance of nanoscale modifications in advancing nanotherapeutics research.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saeid Moghassemi, Arezoo Dadashzadeh, Ricardo Bentes Azevedo, Christiani A. Amorim
Summary: Nanoemulsion, a stable system formed by blending two immiscible liquids and an emulsifying agent, has shown great potential in various fields. In photodynamic therapy, nanoemulsion-loaded photosensitizing agents can overcome limitations of common photosensitizers and provide an effective drug delivery technology.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shruthi Polla Ravi, Yasmeen Shamiya, Aishik Chakraborty, Ali Coyle, Alap Ali Zahid, Jin Wang, Michael S. H. Boutilier, Emmanuel A. Ho, Arghya Paul
Summary: In this study, a biomimetic cell-derived nanoparticle (CDN) loaded with Dexamethasone was developed, which showed efficient cellular uptake and stem cell differentiation. These CDNs exhibited good cytocompatibility and stability, making them suitable for bone regeneration applications.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yasmeen Shamiya, Shruthi Polla Ravi, Ali Coyle, Subrata Chakrabarti, Arghya Paul
Summary: This article reviews emerging therapeutic nanoparticles for treating diabetic wounds and discusses their discrete delivery mechanisms and sites of action. The current challenges of these nanoengineered materials for successful clinical translation are critically assessed, along with their potential for growth in the clinical marketplace.
DRUG DISCOVERY TODAY
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ramin Goudarzi, Ahmad Reza Dehpour, Alireza Partoazar
Summary: Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease with no effective treatment available. However, regenerative medicine and nanotechnology offer new possibilities for OA therapy, which can delay disease progression or provide effective cure.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Melissa Marques Goncalves, Kelsey Leonard Lobsinger, Jaqueline Carneiro, Guilherme Fadel Picheth, Cassiano Pires, Cyro Ketzer Saul, Daniela Florencio Maluf, Roberto Pontarolo
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of formulation and procedure parameters on obtaining chitosan/PVA/glycerol nanofibres for skin care applications. By characterizing the polymers and using factorial designs to prepare scaffolds, it was found that the degree of hydrolysis of PVA is more crucial than its molecular weight for quality nanofibres, and glycerol can complicate the electrospinning process. The study identified parameters for scaffolds that could be used as extracellular matrix-like materials in wound healing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Heping Wang, Xi Chen, Mingxing Mao, Xue Xue
Summary: Nanozymes, with their multifunctional properties, show great potential in the treatment of neurological diseases by alleviating oxidative stress and exerting positive effects on various aspects of treatment.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Neurosciences
Milena B. P. Soares, Renata G. J. Goncalves, Juliana F. Vasques, Almir J. Da Silva-Junior, Fernanda Gubert, Girlaine Cafe Santos, Thais Alves de Santana, Gabriela Louise Almeida Sampaio, Daniela Nascimento Silva, Massimo Dominici, Rosalia Mendez-Otero
Summary: Neurological disorders have limited treatment options, and there is a need for cell-based therapies. Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) have been widely studied but no cell-based treatment for neurological diseases currently exists. This review explores the therapeutic potential of MSC-based therapies for neurological disorders and discusses challenges in culture conditions, quality control, and the development of potency tests to improve cell therapy products for these conditions.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Swati Dhasmana, Anupam Dhasmana, Acharan S. Narula, Meena Jaggi, Murali M. Yallapu, Subhash C. Chauhan
Summary: ALS is a progressive and fatal neurological disease without a known cure, divided into familial and sporadic types. Palliative care and symptomatic treatment are essential in managing ALS patients.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ruei-Hong Lin, Hsu-Tung Lee, Chun-An Yeh, Yi-Chin Yang, Chiung-Chyi Shen, Kai-Bo Chang, Bai-Shuan Liu, Hsien-Hsu Hsieh, Hui-Min David Wang, Huey-Shan Hung
Summary: The research shows that using AuNPs at concentrations of 1.25 and 2.5 ppm can enhance cell proliferation, reduce reactive oxygen species generation, and attenuate platelet/monocyte activation. AuNPs can also promote cell adhesion, increase the expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-2/9), decrease cell apoptosis and the release of inflammatory cytokines. Animal model experiments demonstrate that treating with 1.25 and 2.5 ppm AuNPs exhibits better biocompatibility and endothelialization. This suggests that AuNPs can be used as a biocompatible nanomedicine for regeneration research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tessy Lopez-Goerne, Francisco J. Padilla-Godinez
Summary: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a highly aggressive brain tumor that is difficult to completely remove through surgery due to its growth in normal brain tissue. Catalytic Nanomedicine has made important advancements in developing bionanocatalysts that can selectively disrupt the genetic material of cancer cells without harming healthy cells. This review provides a detailed description of these nanoparticles and their potential mechanisms of action, as well as a case report on the treatment of a GBM patient with bionanocatalysts following surgery. Future research needs to bridge the knowledge gaps before the clinical translation of these promising compounds.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Danielle J. Beetler, Damian N. Di Florio, Katelyn A. Bruno, Tsuneya Ikezu, Keith L. March, Leslie T. Cooper Jr., Joy Wolfram, DeLisa Fairweather
Summary: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are an important intercellular communication network released from all cells in the body, contributing to both health and disease. The specificity of EVs and their accumulation in accessible fluid spaces make them potential biomarkers and therapies for various diseases. This review discusses their use in biomarker identification, drug delivery, and regenerative medicine, highlighting their relevance in viral infections, cancer, and neurological diseases. EV biomarkers and therapeutic approaches show promise for personalized medicine due to their diversity and multifunctionality.
MOLECULAR ASPECTS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Danielle J. Beetler, Damian N. Di Florio, Ethan W. Law, Chris M. Groen, Anthony J. Windebank, Quinn P. Peterson, DeLisa Fairweather
Summary: Regenerative medicine is a new component of modern medicine that includes cellular and acellular therapies, and regulatory agencies like FDA have adapted existing frameworks and generated new ones to regulate this field. This review discusses the current state of FDA regulatory affairs in the context of stem cells and extracellular vesicles, highlighting gaps in the current system and the potential future of regulatory science in regenerative medicine. Case studies in stem cell and acellular based treatments are utilized to demonstrate the evolution of regulatory science and the ongoing efforts and challenges in these therapies.
MOLECULAR ASPECTS OF MEDICINE
(2023)