INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2025
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Ziqi Li,Yuying Wang,Wengang Chen,Lili Zheng,Weimin Wan,Xi Wang
Targeted and stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems (DDS) hold significant potential for improving therapeutic efficacy and mitigating adverse effects in cancer treatment. Here, we developed a pH-responsive nanocarrier through a surface modification strategy, which enables active targeting of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells for the delivery of drug curcumin (Cur), a poorly water-soluble therapeutic agent. Briefly, a polydopamine (PDA) layer was first deposited onto the surface of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) via the self-polymerization of dopamine hydrochloride. Subsequently, 3-carboxyphenylboronic acid (CA) was grafted onto the PDA-coated surface to obtain CNCs@PDA-CA. After that, Cur was loaded onto CNCs@PDA-CA by forming a boronate ester linkage with the boronic acid groups of CA, resulting in the final nanocomposite CNCs@PDA-CA-Cur with a drug loading capacity of 10.58 ± 1.32 %. This nanocarrier not only exhibited active targeting ability toward HCC cells, but also achieved controlled Cur release in response to the acidic tumor microenvironment. Specifically, CNCs@PDA-CA-Cur showed high pH-responsive ability that released 3.18-folds of Cur in acidic environments (pH = 5.4) more than in neutral environments (pH = 7.2). Furthermore, the nanocarrier demonstrated efficient active targeting to HCC cells, leading to elevated intracellular Cur accumulation and enhanced cytotoxicity in both 2D and 3D HCC models in vitro. Collectively, these results highlight the potential of the targeted and pH-responsive nanocarrier to improve the therapeutic delivery of poorly soluble drugs for HCC treatment.
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JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
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2023
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IF 3.8
Chenglu Zhang,Shiru Nie,Libo Shang,Chang Liu,Yanpeng Zhang,Yang Zhang,Jinghao Guo
A dual responsive and “turn-on” fluorescent probe NapL with large Stokes shift (115 nm) and large fluorescence emission (585 nm) was designed, synthesized and investigated. NapL has high selective and suitable sensitive (LOD = 82.6 nM) towards Cu 2+ over a wide pH range (7.4–12.1) through a fluorescence “turn-on” mechanism and with rapid response to Cu 2+ (30 s) in complex environments. Furthermore, NapL is sensitive toward pH changes within range (7.4–2.1) with obvious "turn - on" effect (about 37- fold). The sensitive detection characteristics of Cu 2+ can be ascribed to the coordination performance of N and O atoms to Cu 2+ , whereas pH responsiveness is ascribed to the protonation of imino group. NapL has been made into convenient and low-cost pH test strip for detecting pH range (7.4–2.1), and it has also been successfully used for the detection of Cu 2+ in MCF-7 breast cancer cells under neutral conditions.
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Journal of Materials Chemistry A
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2019
·Vol. 7
·期 28
·16793-16802
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IF 10.733
Lingyou Zeng,Kaian Sun,Yanju Chen,Zhi Liu,Yinjuan Chen,Yuan Pan,Ruiyu Zhao,Yunqi Liu,Chenguang Liu
Development of nonprecious, efficient, and stable electrocatalysts for overall water splitting under mild conditions is crucial but still a huge challenge for the renewable energy techniques. Herein, a facile hydrothermal and then selenization strategy is proposed to synthesize hierarchical nickel sulfoselenide (NiS2(1−x)Se2x) hollow/porous spheres with controllable composition for electrocatalytic water splitting in neutral media. By regulating the degree of selenization, the Se/S atomic ratio in the nickel sulfoselenides can be controlled to realize the tunable electronic structure of nickel to boost its intrinsic activity. Benefiting from their unique structural features and the anion doping effect, nickel sulfoselenides, especially with the chemical composition Ni(S0.5Se0.5)2, are discovered to exhibit high activity and stability toward both hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions under neutral conditions. When using Ni(S0.5Se0.5)2 as a bifunctional electrode as both the anode and cathode in a neutral electrolyte, it demonstrates a durable activity for overall water splitting to drive 10 mA cm−2 at a cell voltage of merely 1.87 V, outperforming the noble metal-based Pt/C and IrO2 couple. This study not only offers a new type of promising earth-abundant electrocatalyst towards water electrolysis under benign conditions, but also highlights that anion doping engineering or composition control can be an elegant strategy to improve the electrochemical catalytic performance.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2021
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Yunsu Ma,Huanghuang Xu,Bo Sun,Silin Du,Shuai Cui,Li Zhang,Ning Ding,Dongzhi Yang
The combination of photodynamic therapy (PDT) and chemodynamic therapy (CDT) has been continuously explored in the antibacterial aspect and has achieved more effective antibacterial effect than a single therapy. We design a pH-responsive O2 and H2O2 self-supplying zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67) nanosystem for PDT/CDT of wound infection. Under the acidic inflammatory conditions, ZIF-67 can degrade to produce Co2+ and release CaO2 and graphene quantum dots (GQDs). The exposed CaO2 reacted with water to generate H2O2 and O2. The self-supplied O2 alleviates hypoxia at the site of inflammation and enhances external light-initiated GQD-mediated PDT, while H2O2 was catalyzed by endogenous Co2+ to produce hydroxyl radicals for Co2+-triggered CDT. In vitro and in vivo experiments confirm that CaO2/GQDs@ZIF-67 has a combined PDT/CDT effect. The antibacterial mechanism indicates that bacteria post-treated with CaO2/GQDs@ZIF-67 may be sterilized by reactive oxygen species-mediated oxidative stress and the leakage of bacterial contents. The experiments also find that CaO2/GQDs@ZIF-67 may activate the immune response and enhance the therapeutic effect by activating the cyclic GMP–AMP synthase–stimulator of interferon genes signaling pathway.
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Journal of Materials Chemistry C
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2019
·Vol. 7
·期 9
·2563-2569
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Chao Xia,Mengmeng Cao,Jinfeng Xia,Guohong Zhou,Danyu Jiang,Dafeng Zhang,Jing Wang,Huili Li
Carbon dots (CDs), as a new kind of fluorescent pH nanoprobe, have attracted significant attention due to their favorable optical properties and excellent environmental friendliness. However, a real ratiometric and self-calibrating fluorescent pH nanoprobe based on intrinsic dual-emission CDs (DECDs) still remains scarce. In this study, we reported a kind of intrinsic DECDs for ratiometric fluorescence pH sensing. Interestingly, the two emission bands at 393 and 580 nm from the DECDs simultaneously display strong pH-dependence but with an adverse variation trend. The ratio of the intensity of 393 and 580 nm matches well with an empirical function against pH in the range from 2.2 to 8.0, and further, an excellent linear relationship is presented in an acidic environment with a responsive pH range of 2.2–4.0. Moreover, the rapid response time (<1 min), high sensitivity, good reversibility and pinpoint accuracy (±1.0%) for pH sensing reveals that the as-prepared DECDs can act as excellent ratiometric luminescent nanoprobes for pH detection. We hope that this study will offer new possibilities for expanding the applications of luminescent CDs in chemical sensing, biomedicine and food safety.
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MOLECULES
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2015
·Vol. 20
·期 9
·16709-16722
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IF 2.416
Hai-Min Shen,Wen-Jie Zhou,Xin Ma,Hong-Ke Wu,Wu-Bin Yu,Ning Ai,Hong-Bing Ji,Hong-Xin Shi,Yuan-Bin She
A pH-dependence of the Brønsted acid-catalyzed oxidation of sulfides to the corresponding sulfoxides with H2O2is reported for the first time based on our systematic investigation of the catalytic performance of a series of Brønsted acids. For all of the Brønsted acids investigated, the catalytic performances do not depend on the catalyst loading (mol ratio of Brønsted acid to substrate), but rather depend on the pH value of the aqueous reaction solution. All of them can give more than 98% conversion and selectivity in their aqueous solution at pH 1.30, no matter how much the catalyst loading is and what the Brønsted acid is. This pH-dependence principle is a very novel perspective to understand the Brønsted-acid catalysis system compared with our common understanding of the subject.Keywords:sulfide;oxidation;sulfoxide;pH-dependence;Brønsted acid
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AAPS PHARMSCITECH
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2017
·Vol. 18
·期 8
·2889-2897
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IF 2.451
Xiong Hui,Fu Jinping,Sun Hanjing,Wang Enfu,Ding Yunhui,Ren Guobin,Jing Qiufang,Ren Fuzheng
Micro-particles of 17β-estradiol (ED) were prepared with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) by in situ pH-dependent solubility technique. Products were characterized using multiple instruments, and molecular interactions between ED and PVP were explored. Powder X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis revealed crystalline ED in the micro-particles is hemihydrated. PVP was also present in the micro-particles. Laser particle size analysis and scanning electron microscopy revealed thin slice morphology, which might have resulted from the influence of PVP. Moreover, the results of contact angle, specific surface area, and dynamic vapor sorption showed that the surface properties of products were improved. These physicochemical properties of the micro-particles resulted in an obvious improvement in dissolution rate. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and 1 H nuclear magnetic resonance revealed hydrogen bonding between ED and PVP. A method was established for the preparation of micro-particles through the addition of PVP during the reaction process.
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ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering
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2019
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IF 4.511
Dian Li,Yue Song,Jinlin He,Mingzu Zhang,Peihong Ni
Click chemistry has increasing applications of the development of polymer materials and modification of drug carriers. The amino–yne click polymerization reacts quickly at room temperature without catalyst, and the enamine bond (-ena-) gained from the reaction is sensitive to acid and can be used to prepare stimulus-responsive polymeric prodrugs. Herein, we report an alkynyl-terminated polymer containing alternately distributed low molecular weight polyethylene glycol (PEG) and hexamethylenediamino (HMDA) linked by enamine bonds, abbreviated as A-P(PEG-alt-HMDA)-A, which was synthesized within 3 h at 35 °C without catalyst. The polymer was verified to have good water solubility, biocompatibility, and acid-sensitive fracturing. Then, a pH-responsive polymeric prodrug (DOX-ena-PPEG-ena-DOX) was further prepared through the amino–yne click reaction between the alkynyl groups of A-P(PEG-alt-HMDA)-A and the amino group of doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX·HCl). The resulting prodrug can self-assemble into nanoparticles (NPs) in aqueous solution. The pH responsiveness of the prodrug NPs was demonstrated by a stability experiment of NPs and in vitro drug release behavior measurement. The accumulative release of doxorubicin (DOX) was tested with different pH media, which confirmed that the prodrug NPs could effectively dissociate and release drug under a weak acid microenvironment of lysosome/endosome. Subsequently, we investigated cell cytotoxicity and intracellular uptake of the prodrug. It turned out that the prodrug nanoparticles could be internalized into HeLa cells, release original DOX, and efficiently inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells. These results show that the pH-responsive DOX-ena-PPEG-ena-DOX has the potential for use in cancer therapy.
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Advanced Science
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2025
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Shichao Zhang,Yuhan Xie,Longchao Zhang,Yuanjiong Qi,Quan Liao,Chenglong Xu,Shushuai Yang,Haiwen Zhou,Qidan Tan,Shiyong Qi
Acute kidney injury (AKI) represents a critical clinical condition marked by abrupt deterioration of renal function, primarily driven by oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. However, effective targeted therapies remain limited. Here, a smart, biomimetic nanoplatform (CeAst@MK) that synergistically addresses oxidative and inflammatory injury in AKI is reported. CeAst nanoparticles are formed via coordination between Ce 3 ⁺ ions and astragalin (Ast), a natural flavonoid with intrinsic ROS-scavenging and anti-inflammatory properties. To enhance immune evasion and renal targeting specificity, CeAst is cloaked with macrophage membranes (MCM) and modified with a kidney-targeting peptide (KTP), yielding the final CeAst@MK system. The platform exhibits pH-responsive release in the acidic microenvironment of injured renal tissues, enabling precise and rapid therapeutic delivery. In both LPS- and ischemia reperfusion-induced AKI models, CeAst@MK significantly improves renal function, suppresses proinflammatory cytokines, and promotes M2 macrophage polarization. Mechanistically, it modulates PI3K/Akt and NF-κB pathways, achieving dual antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. This study presents a translationally promising nanotherapeutic system integrating natural antioxidants, biomimetic camouflage, and tissue-specific delivery, offering an effective and precise strategy for AKI intervention.
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FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
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2017
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Enmin Chen,Shan Wu,David Julian McClements,Bin Li,Yan Li
Cinnamaldehyde (CA), a common hydrophobic flavor, was encapsulated in oil-in-water emulsions that were stabilized by whey protein isolate (WPI). The impact of CA content and pH on the physical stability and lipolysis of the emulsions was then investigated. The presence of CA gave the emulsions a creamy yellow color, which became darker during storage. Emulsions formed using only CA as the oil phase contained large droplets that were physically unstable to particle growth and phase separation. The addition of medium chain triglyceride oil (MCT) improved the stability of emulsions containing CA, which was attributed to inhibition of Ostwald ripening effects. Fluorescent microscopy indicated that the adsorption of the protein to the droplet surfaces led to a thicker adsorbed layer in the presence of CA. The stability of the emulsions to droplet flocculation and coalescence depended on the CA level in the oil phase and the pH of the aqueous phase. An in vitro model was used to assess the impact of oil phase composition and pH on lipid hydrolysis and emulsion microstructure under simulated gastrointestinal tract conditions. The rate of lipid hydrolysis was highly dependent on CA level and pH. These results may facilitate the fabrication of emulsions with controlled GIT fate that are suitable for use in functional foods and beverages.
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Nanoscale Research Letters
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2019
·Vol. 14
·期 1
·1-10
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IF 3.159
Zheng Qingkai,Cheng Wenjing,Zhang Xiaoping,Shao Runxia,Li Zhongdong
In this report, we present a pH-induced reversible assembly system (PIRAS) based on ferritin (Ft) for targeted tumor therapy. It has been developed to easily load and release of the anticancer drug resveratrol (RV), based on its natural pH-sensitivity and unique hollow cavity of Ft. A tumor-specific target peptide Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) was conjugated onto the surface of RV-loaded Ft (RV@Ft), to form biocompatible nanoparticles (RV@Ft-RGD). The pH-sensitivity of Ft allows it to be denatured into a hollow porous nanosphere under acidic condition and renatured into a sealed hollow nanosphere under neutral condition. Using pH manipulation, RV@Ft-RGD, with a ~ 21 nm diameter, showed a high RV loading ratio of 79.6%. pH-triggered RV release was then measured at a ratio of 50.3% at pH5.0 over 24 h. Under neutral condition, the RV@Ft-RGD showed excellent stability over 20 days. Confocal fluorescence imaging showed that RV@Ft-RGD had a high cell uptake ratio and co-localization with the lysosome, mainly due to the RGD-mediated target effect. Based on the high drug loading, pH-triggered release, and tumor cell targeting effect, RV@Ft-RGD showed great cell-killing ability in vitro and in vivo. The biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo was also demonstrated to be excellent, without systematic toxicity. The design concept of PIRAS based on Ft significantly inhibits tumor growth and simultaneously further broadens the application of Ft in nanomedicine.
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JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION
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2020
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Zhentao Lei,Qiuju Tang,Yanshan Ju,Yonghui Lin,Xiaowen Bai,Haipeng Luo,Zaizai Tong
Developing the hybrid nanosystems for controlled drug release is still a challenging task. In this work, pH-responsive core-shell nanocomposites have been prepared by the growth of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) on the surface of polymeric aggregates self-assembled from poly(ε-caprolactone)-block-poly (quaternized vinylbenzyl chloride/bipyridine) (PCL-b-q(PVBC/BPy), BCP for short) in water. The core of the micelles or the inner cavity of vesicles serves as the drug storage reservoir for the doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) and the ZIF-8 shells act as the gatekeepers to prevent drug premature release at physiological environment. Upon pH stimulus, the core-shell nanocomposites (BCP@ZIF-8) show a retarded drug release behavior compared with DOX-loaded polymeric aggregates counterparts (without the shell of ZIF-8). Moreover, the as-prepared nanocomposites perform good biocompatibility towards MCF-7 cell. Meanwhile, the DOX-loaded BCP@ZIF-8 nanocomposites present lower cytotoxicity compared with DOX-loaded BCP and free DOX. The confocal microscopy study shows the core-shell nanocomposites could be efficiently internalized by cancer cells, and the loaded DOX could be successfully released under acidic intracellular environment. The above result shows that the core-shell nanocomposite could be a promising candidate for pH-responsive drug delivery system in the cancer therapy.
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