Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Juan Gonzalez-Valdivieso, Alessandra Girotti, Jose Schneider, Francisco Javier Arias
Summary: Nanomedicine offers a promising approach towards personalized medicine for cancer patients, with novel tools being developed for treatment, imaging, and theranostic purposes. Despite successful preclinical studies, promising nanosystems face obstacles before being adopted as safe options for cancer patients in clinical practice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jiaoyang Wang, Xueqiao Li, Wenna Wu, Xin-Ming Xu, Hui Xu, Tao Zhang
Summary: Paclitaxel (PTX) is an effective but poorly soluble and metabolically nonlinear drug, causing adverse reactions in clinical applications. Nanomedicine is an emerging field that focuses on nanoapproaches to solve clinical problems. This article summarizes the recent covalent and noncovalent approaches for PTX formulation on various substrates and their advantages and disadvantages in preclinical research and clinical applications. It is expected that nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems can enhance the therapeutic efficiency of PTX and reduce side effects on patients.
ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Seyedeh Alia Moosavian, Vanessa Bianconi, Matteo Pirro, Amirhossein Sahebkar
Summary: This review highlights the challenges in translating liposomal delivery systems from preclinical studies to clinical application in cancer therapy. The gap between experimental results and practical use of liposomes is a major concern that needs to be addressed in order to improve the efficacy of this drug delivery system. Various potential approaches to overcome the barriers in clinical application of liposomal formulations are also discussed.
SEMINARS IN CANCER BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yun-qiu Miao, Ming-shu Chen, Xin Zhou, Lin-miao Guo, Jing-jing Zhu, Rui Wang, Xin-xin Zhang, Yong Gan
Summary: Introduction of chitosan oligosaccharide (CSO) modification on liposomes enhances the delivery of chemotherapeutics to lung tumors, leading to improved therapeutic outcomes for lung cancer treatment.
ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Julio C. Cuggino, Matias L. Picchio, Agustina Gugliotta, Milagros Burgi, Ludmila Ronco, Marcelo Calderon, Marina Etcheverrigaray, Cecilia I. Alvarez Igarzabal, Roque J. Minari, Luis M. Gugliotta
Summary: Nanomedicine for cancer therapy has shown success in reducing the side effects of chemotherapeutics like paclitaxel through the use of alternative nanocarriers. Casein micelles, a low-cost protein, can efficiently encapsulate PTX and be used as promising nanoformulations for cancer therapy. The chemically crosslinked casein micelles present a potential candidate for parenteral administration with passive targeting and controlled drug release in tumor microenvironment.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Qiaoying Wang, Changqiang Wu, Xiaoting Li, Dixiao Yang, Liangjun Shi
Summary: The study developed an effective drug delivery system using biocompatible polymer mPEG-PAsp for co-loading chemotherapy drugs PTX and CP, which demonstrated synergistic anti-tumor efficacy. The results suggested that mPEG-PAsp nano-micelles are promising alternatives for carrying and improving the delivery of therapeutic drugs with different water solubilities.
REGENERATIVE BIOMATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Haijing Qu, Han Chen, Wei Cheng, Yanjun Wang, Yangyang Xia, Linghao Zhang, Buyong Ma, Rong Hu, Xiangdong Xue
Summary: We propose a supramolecular assembly strategy to enhance drug loading, tumor targeting, and delivery simplicity for hydrophilic drugs. By co-assembling with other drugs, we validate the effectiveness of this strategy and demonstrate its application in anti-tumor activities.
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zeyu Xiao, Yuanyuan You, Yiyong Liu, Lizhen He, Dong Zhang, Qingqing Cheng, Dan Wang, Tianfeng Chen, Changzheng Shi, Liangping Luo
Summary: A unique nanovesicle delivery system was developed for near-infrared (NIR) light-triggered drug release with minimal premature drug release. By co-encapsulating superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) nanoparticles, ultrasound contrast agent perfluorohexane (PFH), and cisplatin in a silicate-polyaniline vesicle, the controlled release of cisplatin was achieved.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Bowen Yang, Luyao Huang, Zishuo Zhou, Shanmei Yin, Mingrong Xi
Summary: In this study, a drug delivery system targeted at ovarian cancer was developed using hyaluronic acid and its effects and mechanisms were investigated. The results demonstrated that PTX-HANPs showed improved targetability and potent tumor-specific therapeutic activities, suggesting its promising potential for the preclinical development of agents targeting epithelial ovarian cancer.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaohai Song, Hao Cai, Zhaochen Shi, Zhiqian Li, Xiuli Zheng, Kun Yang, Qiyong Gong, Zhongwei Gu, Jiankun Hu, Kui Luo
Summary: Combined chemotherapy and targeted therapy using a cathepsin B-responsive polymeric nanoparticle prodrug system, BPGP@CAP, shows promise in enhancing the cytotoxicity of paclitaxel (PTX) and capivasertib (CAP) against advanced gastric cancer by inhibiting AKT expression and suppressing the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Boyang Sun, Shuai Shao, Sanjana Ghosh, Jiexin Li, Xiaojie Wang, Changning Li, Breandan Quinn, Paschalis Alexandridis, Jonathan F. Lovell, Yumiao Zhang
Summary: The study demonstrates the development of a simple formulation methodology for Cabazitaxel (CTX) to produce a lyophilized drug product with a high drug-to-excipient ratio. The drug and excipient can be dissolved together in a mixed solvent system, allowing for sterile filtration, lyophilization, and reconstitution. The size of the reconstituted nanoparticles can be adjusted by tuning the solvent ratio and the ratio of excipient to drug.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Suhana Ahmad, Lidawani Lambuk, Naveed Ahmed, Ali Mussa, Vincent Tee, Ros Akmal Mohd Idris, Nur Fazimah Sahran, Yean Yean Chan, Rosline Hassan, Yeong Yeh Lee, Rohimah Mohamud
Summary: Nab-paclitaxel demonstrates good efficacy and safety in the treatment of metastatic gastric cancer, providing better disease response and longer survival.
Review
Oncology
Sumel Ashique, Ashish Garg, Afzal Hussain, Arshad Farid, Prashant Kumar, Farzad Taghizadeh-Hesary
Summary: Chemotherapy for cancer treatment has adverse effects and drug resistance. Nanotechnology has been explored as a potential tool to improve the efficacy of anticancer drugs and reduce their side effects.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Nitin Bharat Charbe, Carlos F. Lagos, Cristian Andres Vilos Ortiz, Murtaza Tambuwala, Sushesh Srivatsa Palakurthi, Flavia C. Zacconi
Summary: Ligand-based targeting using PCSK9 conjugated liposomes shows promising potential as a targeted delivery system for cancer treatment, with significantly higher growth inhibition in cancer cells compared to unconjugated liposomes.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Svea Becker, Jeffrey Momoh, Ilaria Biancacci, Diana Moeckel, Qingbi Wang, Jan-Niklas May, Huan Su, Lena Susanna Candels, Marie-Luise Berres, Fabian Kiessling, Maximilian Hatting, Twan Lammers, Christian Trautwein
Summary: Fasting has a positive impact on tumor microenvironment and drug delivery, with intermittent fasting slowing down tumor growth and improving liposome delivery. Fasting also promotes tumor cell uptake of liposomes. Combining fasting with liposomal doxorubicin treatment increases antitumor efficacy and reduces systemic side effects.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Feihu Wang, Qian Zeng, Chao Liu, Xiulan Xu, Tianhui Zhu, Yinggao Liu, Hanbo Yang, Shan Han, Hua Yang, Shujiang Li, Tiantian Lin, Chunlin Yang
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhihui Zhang, Gang Niu, Jing Li, Pengcheng Zhang, Huibin Wu
Summary: A low Mo-containing fire-resistant weathering construction steel with the synergistic effect of low Mo and Ti microalloying was developed, which exhibited excellent high-temperature strength, weather resistance, and corrosion resistance superior to traditional Q345 steel.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Feihu Wang, Qian Zeng, Chao Liu, Yijie Zhou, Xiaohang Chen, Feng Liu, Xiulan Xu, Yinggao Liu, Chunlin Yang
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Feihu Wang, Danying Gao, Zhi Xu, Tao Zhang
Summary: This study compared the axial compressive properties of steel fiber-reinforced recycled-fine-aggregate concrete (SFRFAC) using prism and cylinder specimens. The effects of factors such as RFA replacement ratio, steel fiber volume fraction, steel fiber type, and silica fume content on the compressive properties of SFRFAC were analyzed. The results showed that the prism specimen had smaller compressive strength and peak strain but larger elastic modulus and compression work compared to the cylinder specimen. The addition of RFA, steel fiber, and silica fume had different effects on the compressive properties of SFRFAC.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Yuman He, Zhongzhong Ji, Yiming Gong, Liancheng Fan, Penghui Xu, Xinyu Chen, Juju Miao, Kai Zhang, Wentian Zhang, Pengfei Ma, Huifang Zhao, Chaping Cheng, Deng Wang, Jinming Wang, Na Jing, Kaiyuan Liu, Pengcheng Zhang, Baijun Dong, Guanglei Zhuang, Yujie Fu, Wei Xue, Wei-Qiang Gao, Helen He Zhu
Summary: Cell plasticity and neuroendocrine differentiation in prostate and lung adenocarcinomas contribute to therapeutic resistance. This study reveals that neuroendocrine cancer cells rely on glycolysis and have fragmented mitochondria with low membrane potential. The Numb/Parkin pathway plays a crucial role in mitochondrial quality control and its deficiency causes metabolic reprogramming and upregulation of neuroendocrine-associated genes through lactate acid production and histone lactylation. These findings suggest that targeting Numb/Parkin-directed mitochondrial fitness could be a promising therapeutic strategy for cancer cell plasticity.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Maya K. Monroe, Han Wang, Caleb F. Anderson, Meng Qin, Chloe L. Thio, Charles Flexner, Honggang Cui
Summary: The development of long-acting antiviral therapeutic delivery systems is crucial for improving the treatment and prevention of HIV and chronic HBV. This study reports the conjugation of tenofovir to rationally designed peptide amphiphiles to create antiviral prodrug hydrogelators. The resulting conjugates can self-assemble into one-dimensional nanostructures and undergo rapid gelation to form a drug depot. Our findings suggest that minor changes in peptide design can affect gelation and release.
BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pengcheng Zhang, Yujuan Zhang, Lin Wang, Kaikai Qiu, Xiaoyi Tang, John K. Gibson, Xue Liu, Lei Mei, Shuwen An, Zhiwei Huang, Peng Ren, Yi Wang, Zhifang Chai, Weiqun Shi
Summary: Inspired by the super adhesion of multi-point suction cups on octopus tentacles, researchers constructed a 2D lamellar membrane (2DLM) from Ti3C2Tx MXene supported by the macrocyclic multi-point molecule cucurbit[5]uril (CB5). The 2DLM exhibited excellent nanofiltration performance and swelling resistance at high salinity, and it could be recycled at least 30 times without significant degradation. This novel membrane provides a new strategy for constructing highly stable 2DLMs for various applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feihu Wang, Hao Su, Zeyu Wang, Caleb F. Anderson, Xuanrong Sun, Han Wang, Philippe Laffont, Justin Hanes, Honggang Cui
Summary: A peptide-based supramolecular filament hydrogel was designed and synthesized as a carrier for localized delivery of three immunomodulating agents. The hydrogel acted as a depot for sustained release of the immunotherapeutic agents, resulting in enhanced antitumor activities and reduced side effects. Combination therapy using the hydrogel led to complete regression of tumors and elicited a systemic antitumor immunity. This hydrogel offers a simple and generalizable strategy for local delivery of immunomodulators, improving treatment outcomes.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qingwen Guan, Kate McAulay, Tian Xu, Sarah E. Rogers, Charlotte Edwards-Gayle, Ralf Schweins, Honggang Cui, Annela M. Seddon, Dave J. Adams
Summary: Self-sorting in functionalized dipeptide systems can occur based on the chirality of a single amino acid, both in the micellar state at high pH and in the gel state at low pH. The resulting structures are influenced by the relative concentrations of the components, demonstrating the complexity of this approach. The gel network's structures are determined by the micellar structures at high pH. Using small-angle neutron scattering and cryo-transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM), we provide strong evidence for self-sorting in both the micellar and gel phases, showing complete self-sorting across a range of relative concentrations.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Yuda Lin, Liang Jin, Kaizhi Huang, Xiaoli Sun, Feihu Wang
Summary: This article considers the effect of pilot leakage on the performance of covert communication in multiantenna systems. It proposes a general analysis model and an optimization framework for multiantenna joint covert communication (JTCC). Numerical results demonstrate the advantages of the JTCC system in resisting pilot detection and explore the tradeoff of pilot design between covertness, reliability, and overall rate performance.
IEEE SYSTEMS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Weihua Ding, Hu Li, Fan Yang, Bin Hou, Haibin Xue, Feihu Wang, Zongxiao Zhang, Xinhong Wang
Summary: In this paper, a single camera and fixed scale compensation method for instantaneous water level observation in unsteady flow is proposed. By placing a series of fixed scales near the water surface and using a single camera to record the water level change process, the water level elevation can be obtained. The accuracy of this method in measuring the dynamic water level is 1-2 mm, meeting the accuracy requirement and greatly reducing the observation cost of the model test.
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Han Wang, Hao Su, Tian Xu, Honggang Cui
Summary: Non-ionic hydrogels are of interest for long-term therapeutic implantation due to their low immunogenicity. This study reports the formation of non-ionic supramolecular polymer hydrogels triggered by salt. The hydrogels exhibit sustained release of an anticancer drug and potent activity against cancer cells.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Y. Li, M. Kim, T. H. Pial, Y. Lin, H. Cui, M. Olvera de la Cruz
Summary: Electrostatic interactions play a critical role in the kinetic pathways and thermodynamic outcomes of peptide self-assembly. The aggregation of peptide units can alter their charged status and pK(a) values, resulting in different nanostructures.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Han Wang, Maya K. Monroe, Feihu Wang, Mingjiao Sun, Charles Flexner, Honggang Cui
Summary: The main challenge in long-acting injectables for HIV treatment is the limited duration of drug release. In this study, researchers designed self-assembling drug amphiphiles based on lamivudine, which can form a supramolecular hydrogel and achieve sustained drug release. In vivo studies demonstrated that the hydrogel maintained effective drug concentrations and showed minimal systemic immunogenicity.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Han Wang, Maya K. Monroe, Feihu Wang, Mingjiao Sun, Charles Flexner, Honggang Cui
Summary: This study developed a long-acting injectable for HIV treatment using self-assembling drug amphiphiles. The injectable formed a gel in vivo, leading to sustained release of the antiretroviral drug and improved treatment outcomes.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiyuan Shi, Yong Hu, Xin Li
Summary: Controlled drug delivery systems that can respond to mechanical force offer a unique solution for on-demand drug activation and release. Among various mechanical stimuli, ultrasound (US) has advantages in achieving spatiotemporally controlled drug release. Traditional US-triggered drug release relies on heat-induced phase transitions or chemical transformations, while the cutting-edge approach of Sonopharmacology leverages polymer mechanochemistry. The remaining challenges and potential future directions in this field are also discussed.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lijie Zheng, Yuanzheng Chen, Xun Gu, Yingying Li, Hanqing Zhao, Wenjun Shao, Tao Ma, Chuanbin Wu, Qingqing Wang
Summary: In this study, a novel dosage form consisting of dissolving microneedles and an adhesive transdermal patch was developed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that the combination of drugs delivered by this dosage form effectively reduced joint inflammation and damage.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kyungjik Yang, Hwa Seung Han, Seung Hwan An, Kyung Hoon Park, Keonwook Nam, Shinha Hwang, Yuyeon Lee, Sung Yeon Cho, Taehyung Kim, Deokyeong Choe, Sang Won Kim, Wonkyu Yu, Hyunah Lee, Jiyong Park, Sangguan You, Dong- Gyu Jo, Ki Young Choi, Young Hoon Roh, Jae Hyung Park
Summary: This study developed CP-loaded CS microcapsules to enhance the oral bioavailability of CP through controlled gastrointestinal delivery. The optimized microcapsules exhibited desirable physicochemical properties, showed anti-photoaging effects via antioxidant activity, and achieved controlled release in the gastrointestinal tract. This research provides a simple and economical approach for enhancing the oral bioavailability of CP for customized bioactive compound administration.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huiyang Li, Shuo Liu, Wenjin Dai, Bingmei Yao, Yong Zhou, Sujia Si, Hairong Yu, Riguang Zhao, Fang Jin, Liqun Jiang
Summary: Changes in bodily fluid pressures are crucial in diseases like high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE). Researchers have developed hydrostatic pressure-sensitive multivesicular liposomes (PSMVLs) that can release drugs in response to pressure changes, with potential applications in HAPE treatment. Animal experiments showed that this system provides better protection for lung tissues and respiratory function, reducing the occurrence of pulmonary edema.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qian Hu, Hongbing Lan, Yinmei Tian, Xiaonan Li, Mengmeng Wang, Jiao Zhang, Yulin Yu, Wei Chen, Li Kong, Yuanyuan Guo, Zhiping Zhang
Summary: Coacervate droplets formed through liquid-liquid phase separation have potential as delivery vesicles for therapeutics. However, their lack of physiological stability and membranes are challenges. In this study, polylysine-polynucleotide complex coacervate droplets with favorable stability were formulated to concentrate molecules and nanoparticles. Phospholipid membranes were further coated on the droplets to create coacervate-based artificial protocells (ArtPC) with membrane-like structures. These biofunctional ArtPC effectively reduced blood uric acid levels and prevented renal injuries.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaowei Wang, Hongwei Lu, Fang Luo, Dan Wang, Apeng Wang, Xuelei Wang, Wenkai Feng, Xiaobo Wang, Jiayi Su, Mingliang Liu, Guimin Xia
Summary: Four novel lipid-like GEM diesters were synthesized and encapsulated into liposomes to improve the antitumor efficacy of Gemcitabine. The liposomes loaded with dimyristoyl GEM (LipodmGEM) showed enhanced cellular uptake, improved inhibition of cell migration, and a greatly extended half-life compared to free Gemcitabine. LipodmGEM successfully enriched the drug in the tumor and exhibited excellent anticancer efficacy in vivo with negligible systemic toxicity.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pengyu Li, Jieyi Pan, Yating Dong, Yingying Sun, Yalong Wang, Kang Liao, Yili Chen, Xin Deng, Shihui Yu, Haiyan Hu
Summary: Chronic pulmonary infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a serious public health problem with high mortality rates. In this study, infection-microenvironment responsive nanoparticles were developed to eradicate biofilms and inhibit virulence. These nanoparticles showed promising results in treating chronic pulmonary infections.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yajing Sun, Ze Lu, John A. Taylor, Jessie L. S. Au
Summary: A recent development in cancer chemotherapy is the use of cytotoxics to induce tumor-specific immune response through immunogenic cell death (ICD). This study describes a method that utilizes immunostaining and machine-learning to identify cells with ecto-CRT in intact 3-dimensional tissues. The method was successfully applied to study drug-induced ICD in human bladder cancer.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rafat Ali, Shantanu Sen, Rohil Hameed, Aamir Nazir, Sandeep Verma
Summary: This review provides a focused overview of emerging strategies for delivering gasotransmitters in a controlled and sustained manner to reestablish neurophysiological homeostasis.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Chen, Xinyi Zhang, Jinshen Zhang, Zhaoxia Wang, Guilan Zhu, Ming Geng, Jinmiao Zhu, Yajun Chen, Wei Wang, Youcui Xu
Summary: In this study, a multifunctional responsive hydrogel system was developed for synergistic reoxygenation and chemo/photothermal therapy. The hydrogel system showed both therapeutic effects against metastatic breast cancer and wound infection, making it a promising strategy for treating and preventing tumor recurrence and associated wound infection.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Baoshan Huang, Na Zhang, Xinying Qiu, Rui Zeng, Shuimiao Wang, Mengxia Hua, Qing Li, Kaihui Nan, Sen Lin
Summary: This study revealed that robust ROS can oxidize mitochondrial DNA (ox-mtDNA) and cause its release into the cytosol, resulting in the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome. By using the mitochondria-targeted antioxidant SkQ1 and a novel mitochondria-targeted nanoparticle (SkQ1 NP), it was found that mitochondrial ROS scavenging could in situ inhibit DED-induced mtDNA oxidation and suppress NLRP3-mediated inflammation.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenqi Liu, Cheng Hu, Linyu Long, Shuyi He, Wen Zhang, Zhicun Wang, Li Yang, Yunbing Wang
Summary: Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of cardiovascular mortality, and current treatment methods have limitations. This study developed a smart carrier that can release different therapeutic substances for different pathological processes, effectively improving cardiac function, promoting cardiac repair, and preventing ventricular remodeling.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2024)