ANALYST
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2014
·Vol. 139
·期 17
·4216-4222
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IF 3.906
Chong Sun,Lie Ma,Qiuhui Qian,Soniya Parmar,Wenbo Zhao,Bo Zhao,Jian Shen
Analysts are always interested in finding new functional nanomaterials and devices with good properties for electrochemical sensor applications. In this paper, hyperbranched polyester nanoparticles with carboxylic acid functional groups (HBPE–CA NPs) were synthesized and combined with chitosan wrapped around Au nanoparticles (CS–Au NPs) to prepare a novel and sensitive electrochemical immunosensor by adsorption of carcinoembryonic antibody (anti-CEA) on the (HBPE–CA)/CS–Au NPs modified glass carbon electrode (GCE). Under the optimized conditions, the proposed immunosensor displayed a good amperometric response to carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). Moreover, based on the antibiofouling properties, the immunosensor could be used for the direct detection of CEA in whole blood, and exhibited a wide detection range (1–107 fg mL−1), and a low detection limit of 0.251 fg mL−1 (signal/noise = 3). Control experiments were also carried out by using ascorbic acid (AA), uric acid (UA), human immunoglobulin G (IgG), BSA and glucose in the absence of CEA. The good stability and repeatability of this immunosensor were also proven. Importantly, the results of the detection of clinical whole blood specimens with the proposed immunosensor showed good consistency with the data determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in serum samples. Furthermore, the developed immunosensor could provide a promising immunoassay strategy for clinical applications, since the values we measured in whole blood directly are likely closer to the real values.
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Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering
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2020
·Vol. 15
·期 4
·1-11
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IF 4.053
Zhao Shanshan,Tao Zhu,Chen Liwei,Han Muqiao,Zhao Bin,Tian Xuelin,Wang Liang,Meng Fangang
Low-pressure membrane filtrations are considered as effective technologies for sustainable oil/water separation. However, conventional membranes usually suffer from severe pore clogging and surface fouling, and thus, novel membranes with superior wettability and antifouling features are urgently required. Herein, we report a facile green approach for the development of an underwater superoleophobic microfiltration membrane via one-step oxidant-induced ultrafast co-deposition of naturally available catechol/chitosan on a porous polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) substrate. Membrane morphology and surface chemistry were studied using a series of characterization techniques. The as-prepared membrane retained the original pore structure due to the ultrathin and uniform catechol/chitosan coating. It exhibited ultrahigh pure water permeability and robust chemical stability under harsh pH conditions. Moreover, the catechol/chitosan hydrophilic coating on the membrane surface acting as an energetic barrier for oil droplets could minimize oil adhesion on the surface, which endowed the membrane with remarkable antifouling property and reusability in a cyclic oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion separation. The modified membrane exhibited a competitive flux of ~428 L/(m 2 ·h·bar) after three filtration cycles, which was 70% higher than that of the pristine PVDF membrane. These results suggest that the novel underwatersuperoleophobic membrane can potentially be used for sustainable O/W emulsions separation, and the proposed green facile modification approach can also be applied to other water-remediation materials considering its low cost and simplicity.
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JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS APPLICATIONS
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2017
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Mazhar Ali Raja,Muhammad Arif,Chao Feng,Shah Zeenat,Chen-Guang Liu
A novel pH-responsive polymer based on amphiphilic N-acetyl histidine and arginine-grafted chitosan was synthesized using N-acetyl histidine as hydrophobic segment and arginine as hydrophilic segment by 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide-mediated coupling reactions as anticancer drug delivery system for doxorubicin. The structure of the synthesized polymer was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance analysis. Due to self-association behavior, N-acetyl histidine and arginine-grafted chitosan structured nanoparticles with in size range of 204 nm. N-acetyl histidine and arginine-grafted chitosan with different substitution degree of N-acetyl histidine were initially prepared and characterized. The critical micelle concentration decreased with increasing substitution degree of N-acetyl histidine. Furthermore, N-acetyl histidine and arginine-grafted chitosan nanoparticles exhibited an acidic pH-triggered aggregation and disassembling nature. The doxorubicin-encapsulated nanoparticles based on synthesized conjugate (N-acetyl histidine and arginine-grafted chitosan/doxorubicin nanoparticles) showed a sustained drug release pattern, which could be hastened under acidic pH conditions but delayed with increasing substitution degree of N-acetyl histidine. Anticancer effects demonstrated that N-acetyl histidine and arginine-grafted chitosan/doxorubicin nanoparticles could suppress both sensitive and resistant human breast tumor cell line (MCF-7) efficiently in a dose- and time-dependent pattern. Confocal microscopy results evidenced increased cellular uptake and enhanced retention of the synthesized nanoparticles in drug-resistant cells demonstrating better efficacy of nanoparticles over native doxorubicin. These results suggest that N-acetyl histidine and arginine-grafted chitosan/doxorubicin nanoparticles might be promising carriers for delivery of hydrophobic drug doxorubicin against drug-resistant tumors.
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JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
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2019
·Vol. 19
·期 12
·7993-8003
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IF 1.093
Liu Shan-Shan,Ge He-Yi,Cheng Shi-Lin,Zou Yu,Zhang Kai-Li,Chu Cai-Xia,Gu Nian-Liang
In this work, a novel magnetic biomass adsorbent was synthesized by a simple method. The adsorbent prepared from chitosan, graphene oxide and CoFe2O4 with a ‘skin-like’ morphology had a strong adsorption capacity for methylene blue adsorption and was
easily separated from the liquid. The synthesized samples were characterized by scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectroscopy, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffractomer. The adsorption capacity of the adsorbent was evaluated. The various factors affecting
the adsorption performance were explored. Meanwhile, the adsorption process was simulated by five kinetic models and four isotherm models. The adsorption process was well described by the Pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Freundlich isotherm model. ΔG < 0, ΔH
< 0 and ΔS < 0 indicate that the adsorption process was a spontaneous, exothermic and randomness decrease process. The adsorbents loaded with methylene blue could be desorbed by soaking in dilute hydrochloric acid. The adsorption–desorption cycle experimental results
showed that the adsorbent had good reusability performance.
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POLYMER SCIENCE SERIES B
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2020
·Vol. 62
·期 3
·196-205
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IF 0.976
Jinyu Sun,Yuan Yizhong,Tian Xiaohui
Abstract A new type of cross-linked copolymer granule was synthesized via emulsion polymerization and was characterized by FTIR spectroscopy. The O -carboxymethyl-chitosan was used as emulsifier for the copolymerization of methyl methacrylate and diacetone acrylamide. The resulting copolymer latex showed good compatibility with natural rubber. Morphology and surface roughness of modified natural rubber were measured by SEM and AFM. The tensile strength of natural rubber film reaches the maximum when the amount of additive was about 4%. Glass transition temperature and aging resistance were elevated. Protein spillage dropped in ca. 5 times, which could meet the minimum of the allergy protein.
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Nano Research
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2018
·Vol. 11
·期 8
·4278-4292
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IF 7.994
Zhang Yapei,Li Yingying,Ma Jinlong,Wang Xinyu,Yuan Zhi,Wang Wei
A major impediment in the development of chitosan nanoparticles (CTS NPs) as effective drug delivery vesicles is their rapid clearance from blood and endosome entrapment. To overcome these problems, a convenient and promising template system was developed by decorating poly(methacrylic acid) (PMAA) to the surface of 10-hydroxy camptothecin (HCPT)-loaded CTS NPs (HCPT-CTS/PMAA NPs). The results show that the presence of negatively charged PMAA significantly elongated the blood circulation time of HCPT-CTS NPs from 12 to 24 h, and reduced the blood clearance (Cl) from 30.57 to 6.72 mL/h in vivo . The calculated area under curve (AUC 0-24h ) and terminal elimination half-life ( t 1/2 ) of HCPT-CTS/PMAA NPs were 4.37-fold and 2.48-fold compared with those of HCPT-CTS NPs. Furthermore, the positively charged HCPT-CTS/PMAA NPs triggered by tumor acidic microenvironment (pH 6.5) result in a 453-fold higher cellular uptake than the negatively charged counterparts at pH 7.4. Additionally, HCPT-CTS/PMAA NPs have the ability to escape endosomal entrapment via “proton sponge effect” after incubation with HepG2 cells for 3 h at pH 6.5. Taken together, these findings open up a convenient, low-cost, but effective way to prepare HCPT-CTS/PMAA NPs as a candidate for developing vectors with enhanced long blood circulation and endosomal escape ability in future clinical experiments.
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Polymer Chemistry
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2020
·Vol. 11
·期 37
·6066-6072
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IF 5.342
Shuangyu Xiong,Lian Duan,Xinjian Cheng
Some new chitosan-based fluorescent hydrogels have been successfully prepared by grafting coumarin derivatives onto chitosan via a Schiff base forming reaction or acid amine condensation reaction. It is worth noting that hydrogels synthesized by the Schiff base forming reaction can be used as a good fluorescent sensor for the selective recognition, detection and adsorption of Fe2+ ions in aqueous solution. Among them, the adsorption efficiency of 1 g of a fluorescent hydrogel to Fe2+ ions can reach 63.2 mg. In addition, after being further modified, hydrogels still retain the ability to identify and adsorb Fe2+. Therefore, this probe optimizes the synthetic route to chitosan-based fluorescent sensors and expands the practical application value of fluorescent hydrogels.
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CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
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2018
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IF 5.158
Xiujuan Zhao,Liangyu Zhou,Qingtao Li,Qingxia Zou,Chang Du
Inspired by the natural extracellular matrix, the organic-inorganic composite nanofibers are promising scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Chitosan-based nanofibers are widely used as bone tissue engineering scaffolds with good biocompatibility but pungent solvents are frequently used for its processing. Carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS), a water-soluble derivative of chitosan, has better biodegradability and bioactivity which allows CMCS to chelate Ca 2+ and induce the deposition of apatite. Moreover, with water as solvent, CMCS nanofibers avoid the acidic salt removal comparing to electrospun-chitosan. In this study, we successfully prepared uniform CMCS nanofibers with the aid of polyethylene oxide (PEO) and obtained the optimized conditions with a voltage of 25 kV and PEO of molecular weight 1000 kDa. We further prepared hydroxyapatite (HA) coated electrospun CMCS nanofibers by biomimetic mineralization using 5 times simulated body fluid. The promotion of osteogenic differentiation of mouse bone marrow stromal cells (mBMSCs) in vitro was evaluated on the nanofibers scaffolds. Cell experiments revealed that CMCS-HA composite nanofibers increased the ALP activity. The gene expression level of Runx2 and ALP were about 1.6 and 4.3 folds at the 7 days, and 5.1 and 10 folds at the 14 days on CMCS-HA nanofibrous membranes than that on CMCS alone samples. The level of OCN increased by 24 and 1.5 times on the CMCS-HA scaffolds than CMCS scaffolds at the 14 and 21 days. In vivo new bone formation by nanofiber scaffolds was investigated in a critical-size rat calvarial bone defect model. Micro-CT results showed that the whole defect was covered by new bone after CMCS-HA filling the defect for 12 weeks. The results of H&E staining and Masson’s trichrome staining on histological sections further confirmed that composite nanofibers promoted new bone formation and maturation.
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MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
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2021
·Vol. 21
·期 4
·2000375
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IF 4.979
Wenjuan Wei,Nouredine Behloul,Weiqi Wang,Sarra Baha,Zhenzhen Liu,Ruihua Shi,Jihong Meng
In a continuous effort to develop effective vaccines against hepatitis E (HE), oral vaccine nanoparticles using the truncated capsid protein p146 (aa460–605) are formulated and characterized. To improve the immunogenicity of p146, chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) are used as a mucosal delivery system. Next, the physical-chemical properties, cytotoxic effects in vitro, and immunogenicity in mice of the produced NPs are analyzed. The results show that the produced CS/p146 NPs are stable and well dispersive and display a near-spherical shape with a mean size of 200–300 nm. The findings also demonstrate high encapsulation efficiency (65–73.9%) and loading capacity (27.7–67.5%) of the formulated nanoparticles. Further, the CS/p146 NPs exhibit low cytotoxicity and an obvious sustained-release effect in vitro. Immunogenicity experiments in mice indicate that CS/p146 NPs can induce antigen-specific systemic and mucosal immune responses higher than the purified p146 do. Besides, the expression levels and mRNA transcription of Interleukin (IL)-4 in spleen cells of CS/p146 NPs-immunized mice are higher than those of p146, indicating that a Th2-mediated cellular immune response is activated by the CS/p146 NPs. Overall, the synthesized CS/p146 NPs display promising properties as a potential HE oral vaccine candidate.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
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2018
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Hongju Peng,Qi Huang,Hongcheng Yue,Yuan Li,Min Wu,Wei Liu,Guangpeng Zhang,Shaozhi Fu,Jianwen Zhang
Cisplatin-based chemo-radiotherapy (RT) is the most effective treatment in patients with loco-regionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). However, traditional chemotherapy drugs have low bioavailability and targeting ability, which reduce their antitumor effects. Therefore, we developed a chitosan/ cis -dichlorodiamineplatinum (CS/DDP) hydrogel-based drug delivery system for the in situ treatment of NPC in combination with RT, and investigated their synergistic antitumor efficacy and underlying mechanism of action. CS/DDP hydrogel remarkably prolonged the survival time (81 days) when combined with RT compared to the control group (P < 0.01). The main mechanism was likely the increase in cancer cell apoptosis (76.23 ± 1.13%, p < 0.01). Furthermore, the CS/DDP hydrogel in combination with RT also increased X-ray-induced DSBs and γ-H2AX foci, induced G2/M phase arrest, inhibited cell proliferation by blocking Ki-67, and decreased CD31+ micro-vessel density (MVD). These results underscore the therapeutic potential of the combination of CS/DDP hydrogel and RT for localized NPC.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2016
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IF 3.138
Tao Wang,Liman Chen,Tingting Shen,Dayang Wu
Chitosan-based thermosensitive hydrogels are known as injectable in situ gelling thermosensitive polymer solutions which are suitable for biomaterials. In this study, a novel thermosensitive hydrogel gelling under physiological conditions was prepared using chitosan together with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and glycerol. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is to facilitate the thermogelation through large amounts of hydrophobic interactions. Glycerol in heavy concentration destroys the polymer water sheaths promoting the formation of the hydrophobic regions, and lowering the phase transition temperature. The thermosensitive hydrogels showed a physiological pH ranging from 6.8 to 6.9 and gelation time within 15 min at 37 °C. The prepared hydrogels were characterized by FT-IR, XRD, SEM, and rheological studies, mechanical studies and contact angle studies. The properties of degradability, cytotoxicity and protein release behaviors of the hydrogels were investigated. The results indicate this thermosensitive hydrogel possess good fluidity, thermosensitivity and biodegradability, as well as low-cytotoxicity and controlled release, showing the potential use in biomedical applications.
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CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
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2020
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IF 7.182
Xi He,Xuezhe Liu,Jin Yang,Haibo Du,Ningwen Chai,Zhou Sha,Mengru Geng,Xiaojun Zhou,Chuanglong He
Natural polymeric hydrogel featuring multifunctional properties is more attractive as wound dressing. Herein, Tannic acid (TA)-reinforced methacrylated chitosan (CSMA)/methacrylated silk fibroin (SFMA) hydrogels were fabricated by two-step method of photopolymerization and TA solution incubating treatment. The TA in hydrogels not only served as second crosslinker improving the mechanical performance of up to a 5-fold increase (5 % TA treatment) than the pristine one, but also as functional molecule that endowed the hydrogels with enhanced adhesiveness and antioxidative properties. Besides, the introduction of TA into hydrogels further improved the antimicrobial activities against both Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) and Staphylococcus Aureus ( S. aureus ), as well as the cytocompatibility on fibroblasts. Moreover, it was demonstrated that the TA-treated CSMA/SFMA hydrogels could significantly promote wound healing in a full-thickness skin defect model. Collectively, these results showed that TA-reinforced CSMA/SFMA hydrogels could be a promising candidate as wound dressing.
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