DRUG DELIVERY
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2017
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IF 6.402
Xiao Hu,Feifei Yang,Yonghong Liao,Lin Li,Lan Zhang
This study investigated cholesterol–polyethylene glycol (PEG) comodified poly (ethyleneglycol)-poly (lactide) nanoparticles (CLS-PEG NPs) as a novel, biodegradable brain drug delivery system and included an evaluation of its in vitro and in vivo properties. To this end, coumarin-6 (C6), a fluorescent probe, was encapsulated into CLS-PEG NPs by an emulsion polymerization method. We reported that the use of CLS-PEG NPs led to a sustained drug release in vitro. Additionally, cell viability experiments confirmed their safety. The uptake and transport of CLS-PEG NPs, by bEnd.3 cells (an immortalized mouse brain endothelial cell line), was significantly higher than that of a control C6 solution. An investigation of the uptake mechanisms of different NP formulations demonstrated that cholesterol modifications may be the primary way to improve the efficiency of cellular uptake, wherein macropinocytosis may be the most important endocytic pathway in this process. An investigation of the transport mechanisms of CLS-PEG NPs also implicated macropinocytosis, energy and cholesterol in bEnd.3 cells lines. Following an intravenous (IV) administration to rats, pharmacokinetic experiments indicated that C6-loaded CLS-PEG NPs achieved sustained release for up to 12 h. In addition, IV delivery of CLS-PEG NPs appeared to significantly improve the ability of C6 to pass through the blood–brain barrier: the concentration of C6 found in the brain increased nearly 14.2-fold when C6 CLS-PEG NPs were used rather than a C6 solution. These in vitro and in vivo results strongly suggest that CLS-PEG NPs are a promising drug delivery system for targeting the brain, with low toxicity.
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药剂学
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神经科学
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生物医学工程
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DRUG DELIVERY
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2014
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IF 2.202
Ke Wang,Xiaofeng Zhang,Lihong Zhang,Lili Qian,Chang Liu,Jiajun Zheng,Yanyan Jiang
Context: The sustained release implants can be directly implanted in tumor site by surgery and are promising for cancer treatment.Objective: RGD-modified PEGylated polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimer with doxorubicin (DOX) conjugated by acid-sensitive linkage (RGD-PPCD) was a potential conjugate for tumor-targeted therapy. In order to enhance tumor retention ability and long-term effect of drug, we developed the DOX and its conjugate implants using poly(dl-lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), poly(dl-lactic acid) (PLA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) as carrier materials.Methods: The implants were prepared by a simple solvent evaporation method. Different formulations with varying ratios of three polymers were designed, prepared and evaluated on the basis of viscosity, in vitro release and drying time. Furthermore, in vivo biodistribution and antitumor activity of the implants were studied in mice with subcutaneous C6 xenografts.Results: The optimized formulation was obtained with the 3:1 ratio of PLGA/PLA (w/w) and 1% PEG (wt.%). The drug release behavior of DOX, PPCD and RGD-PPCD implants prepared by the optimized formulation was similar according to the assessment of similarity factor f2, and the release curves were fell into three phases, including a lag-period, then the second phase which was consistent with zero-order model followed by a plateau. Data of total DOX remained in implants indicated the release were faster in vivo than in vitro. Moreover, intratumoral drug amount of RGD-PPCD implants was the highest 45 days after implantation. Correspondingly, the RGD-PPCD implants exhibited the strongest antitumor activity compared with PPCD and free DOX implants.Discussion and conclusion: This paper presents an exploratory research on macromolecule-drug conjugates, including RGD-PPCD and PPCD, which have the potential to be developed into long-term effect implants for tumor therapy with high efficiency and low systematic toxicity.
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肿瘤学
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药剂学
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EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
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2021
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IF 4.598
Jingjing Yuan,Biaobiao Yan,Man Zhou,Ping Wang,Yuanyuan Yu,Jiugang Yuan,Qiang Wang
Silk fibroin (SF) has excellent biocompatibility and can be regenerated to obtain diverse materials. However, high brittleness and poor elasticity limit its applications in flexible devices, mainly due to high amounts of β -sheet structures in SF. Herein, a flexible SF aerogel is prepared by coupling polyethylene glycol (PEG) containing double-carboxyl end group with fibroin chains. This is followed by ammonium persulfate (APS)-initiated deposition of polypyrrole (PPy) units onto the scaffold. The bifunctional PEG not only improves the elasticity of SF aerogel, but it also promotes the accumulation of pyrrole cations on the fibroin surface and guides the formation of PPy. Meanwhile, PPy distributed in the SF matrix forms an electrically conductive pathway with an encouraging static conductivity, which is responsive to environmental humidity and external pressure. The sensitivity of the prepared SF-based conductive aerogel as a pressure sensor is much better than those reported in literature. Meanwhile, the stress and resistance show good synchronization during cyclic compressions. The present work provides a promising alternative for the fabrication of fibroin-based flexible and conductive aerogels as highly sensitive pressure sensors.
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材料科学
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生物医学工程
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2022
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IF 10.383
Ping Wen,Qianqian Yan,Rui Dong,Yunyan Han,Ran Fang,Mingjin Fan
Severe competition between nanolubricant additives and polar lubricating oil molecules for the formation of lubricant films has been hindering the progress of green and advanced lubricants. In this work, based on the tautomerism of cyanuric acid molecule (trione and triol configurations), two kinds of triazine-based covalent–organic frameworks (COFs), that is, Ton-COFs and Tol-COFs, were synthesized as additives of the polar PEG 400 oil, realizing compromise between them by providing delicate interactions. The triazine matrix bonding with intense polar groups in the framework of additives offers more powerful interactions to competitively form the adsorbed lubricant film on the surface of the metal substrate over PEG 400 oil and also bolts PEG 400 oil molecules by the hydrogen bonding inside the pore of the framework to cooperatively bear against the load. Molecular quantum chemical calculations further confirm that Ton-COFs can produce a more intense interaction with Fe atoms in the form of coordination and ions···π than Tol-COFs, far beyond PEG 400, and the cross-sectional profile of the worn surface definitely exhibits a protective lubricant film only composed of Ton-COFs. Consequently, at the low concentration of 0.3 wt %, the excellent friction reduction (41.2%) and antiwear property (97.4%) are achieved for the Ton-COFs compared to pure PEG 400 oil; moreover, 28.6% and 79.0% for Tol-COFs at the essential concentration of 0.7 wt % are achieved. This finding provides a novel insight from molecules to materials into guiding the development of additives for advanced lubricants.
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材料科学
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润滑工程
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量子化学
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Theranostics
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2017
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IF 8.766
Jing-Bo Hu,Xu-Qi Kang,Jing Liang,Xiao-Juan Wang,Xiao-Ling Xu,Ping Yang,Xiao-Ying Ying,Sai-Ping Jiang,Yong-Zhong Du
The effective treatment for acute kidney injury (AKI) is currently limited, and care is primarily supportive. Sialic acid (SA) is main component of Sialyl Lewis x antigen on the mammalian cell surface, which participates in E-selectin binding. Therefore, dexamethasone(DXM)-loaded E-selectin-targeting sialic acid-polyethylene glycol-dexamethasone (SA-PEG-DXM/DXM) conjugate micelles are designed for ameliorating AKI. The conjugates are synthesized via the esterification reaction between PEG and SA or DXM, and can spontaneously form micelles in an aqueous solution with a 65.6 µg/mL critical micelle concentration. Free DXM is incorporated into the micelles with 6.28 ± 0.21% drug loading content. In vitro DXM release from SA-PEG-DXM/DXM micelles can be prolonged to 48h. Much more SA-PEG-DXM micelles can be internalized by lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in comparison to PEG-DXM micelles due to specific interaction between SA and E-selectin expressed on HUVECs, and consequently more SA-PEG-DXM micelles are accumulated in the kidney of AKI murine model. Furthermore, SA in SA-PEG-DXM conjugates can significantly ameliorate LPS-induced production of pro-inflammatory cytokines via suppressing LPS-activated Beclin-1/Atg5-Atg12-mediated autophagy to attenuate toxicity. Compared with free DXM and PEG-DXM/DXM micelles, SA-PEG-DXM/DXM micelles show better therapeutical effects, as reflected by the improved renal function, histopathological changes, pro-inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress and expression of apoptotic related proteins.
研究领域:
药学
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纳米技术
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药理学
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炎症
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肾脏生理
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TECHNOLOGY IN CANCER RESEARCH & TREATMENT
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2021
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IF 3.399
Yayan Yang,Qian Feng,Chuanfeng Ding,Wei Kang,Xiufeng Xiao,Yongsheng Yu,Qian Zhou
Although Epirubicin (EPI) is a commonly used anthracycline for the treatment of breast cancer in clinic, the serious side effects limit its long-term administration including myelosuppression and cardiomyopathy. Nanomedicines have been widely utilized as drug delivery vehicles to achieve precise targeting of breast cancer cells. Herein, we prepared a DSPE-PEG nanocarrier conjugated a peptide, which targeted the breast cancer overexpression protein Na+/K+ ATPase α1 (NKA-α1). The nanocarrier encapsulated the EPI and grafted with the NKA-α1 targeting peptide through the click reaction between maleimide and thiol groups. The EPI was slowly released from the nanocarrier after entering the breast cancer cells with the guidance of the targeting NKA-α1 peptide. The precise and controllable delivery and release of the EPI into the breast cancer cells dramatically inhibited the cells proliferation and migration in vitro and suppressed the tumor volume in vivo. These results demonstrate significant prospects for this nanocarrier as a promising platform for numerous chemotherapy drugs.
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药学
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癌症研究
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纳米技术
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药物递送系统
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Nanomaterials
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2025
·Vol. 15
·期 24
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IF 4.3
Sixing Zhang,Guangyao Zhao,Zhen Li,Zhehui Zhao,Jiakang Yao,Geng Qiao,Zongkun Chen,Yuwei Wang,Donghui Zhang,Yu Han
With the advancement of new power systems, phase-change materials (PCMs), owing to their ability to convert and store electrical energy, are increasingly recognized as a key solution to the intermittency of power supply. Nevertheless, such materials face challenges, including leakage and low thermal conductivity, which lead to reduced utilization efficiency. In this study, guar gum was used as the macroscopic framework, while self-prepared and optimized silica aerogel microsheets served as the microscopic framework to synergistically encapsulate the polyethylene glycol (PEG). Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles were incorporated to improve overall thermal conductivity, resulting in the composite PCM, GTS-PEG. In-depth characterization demonstrated effective PEG retention within the matrix, with a melting heat storage density of 164.16 J/g. Upon 30 min of continuous heating at 90 °C, the mass loss remained as low as 4.83%, indicating excellent thermal stability. The addition of TiO2increased thermal conductivity to 0.53 W/(m·K), representing a 140% boost over unmodified material. As a result, GTS-PEG not only successfully overcomes the leakage and thermal conductivity limitations of conventional PCMs but also, as a green and low-carbon innovative solution, paves a new path for the coordinated optimization and efficient conversion of power grid energy systems.
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能源材料
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热能存储
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可持续能源系统
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纳米复合材料
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iScience
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2026
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IF 4.5
Hanlin Yang,Weiwei Li,Hailong Zhang,Yameng Liu,Miaomiao Cui,Yurong Zhu,Li Hou,Shaoju Min,Jie Ren,Yujie Tan
Conventional cervical cancer therapies often cause severe side effects and face recurrence challenges. Although the natural flavonoid fisetin (FIS) exhibits strong anticancer properties, its clinical utility is restricted by poor aqueous solubility. To overcome this, we engineered a tumor-targeting nanotherapeutic, PEG-FA@ZIF-8@FIS, by encapsulating FIS within a zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) core surface-functionalized with polyethylene glycol-folic acid(PEG-FA). Both in vitro and in vivo models demonstrate that this system effectively suppresses cancer cell proliferation, migration, and tumor growth with excellent biocompatibility. Mechanistically, transcriptomic and lipidomic analyses reveal that PEG-FA@ZIF-8@FIS exerts its anticancer effects by downregulating aquaporin-3 (AQP3) expression, which subsequently disrupts tumor lipid metabolism. By linking AQP3 inhibition to metabolic impairment via a targeted delivery platform, this work establishes a highly biocompatible and effective translational strategy for cervical cancer intervention.
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Small
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2026
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IF 11.8
Bokang Liu,Shiyu Cao,Zhengyu Fu,Yawen Wu,Youfa Wang,Fei Chen
Solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) are regarded as promising candidates for high-energy-density lithium metal batteries (LMBs), but their practical application is severely hindered by lithium dendrite growth. Currently, numerous self-healing electrolytes are reported to suppress lithium dendrite growth. However, the self-healing functions reported so far are limited to repairing mechanical damage in the electrolyte membrane caused by lithium dendrite penetration; they cannot repair the lithium dendrites themselves. To address this, we utilize the hydrogen‑bond network formed by UPy‑UPy self‑assembly to design and prepare the composite electrolyte PEG‑UPy@LLZO. This electrolyte not only possesses the ability to self‑heal mechanical damage but also, for the first time, achieves active in‑situ self‑repair of lithium dendrites through the synergistic effect between the polymer and the ceramic filler. Experiments show that after a short‑circuit failure induced by lithium dendrites, the battery's charge‑-discharge function can be restored simply by letting it rest, without any external intervention. The Li symmetric cell exhibits stable cycling for over 1000 h at 0.2 mA cm −2 and 60°C. Furthermore, the LiFePO 4 (LFP) full cell maintains 75.36% capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 1C. This material-based active healing strategy provides a viable pathway to overcome the dendrite challenge in LMBs.
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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
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2017
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IF 2.843
Ruoyun Li,Linbo Wu,Bo-Geng Li
In this work, PEG-mb-PPA (abbr.: PEGPA) copolymers were synthesized via chain extension/coupling of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and poly(1,2-propylene adipate) (PPA) diols, and blends of commercial poly(l-lactide) (PLLA) and PEGPA were prepared via melt blending. The multiblock copolymers were characterized by 1H NMR and DSC, and the PLLA/PEGPA blends were characterized by DSC, SEM, tensile, and impact testing. Plasticization-dominant (elongation ∼250%), toughening-dominant (impact strength 33 kJ/m2), and plasticized-toughened (250%, 14 kJ/m2) blends were obtained by varying the composition and loading of PEGPA. The PLLA/PEGPA blends exhibited much more balanced mechanical properties in comparison with PEG-plasticized and PPA-toughened PLLAs, and the plasticization-dominant blends had superior performance stability in comparison with the PEG-plasticized PLLA. The SEM micrographs indicate that the immiscible PPA segment formed elongated microphases and acted as a toughener, whereas the miscible PEG segment acted as a plasticizer of PLLA and a compatibilizer of PPA. Such a synergistic effect of both segments was responsible for the balanced mechanical properties. The improved performance stability was attributed to the high molecular weight of the multiblock copolymers and the depressed crystallization of the PEG segment.
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材料科学
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高分子化学
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2025
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IF 7.7
Ran An,Penghui Li,Haizheng Li,Chunai Dai,Yuandu Hu
In the last decade, photonic structures based on responsive poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-analogues have drawn considerable attention. Nevertheless, the majority of reports concentrate on building 2D-like film-based photonic structures and lack multifunctionality. In this work, we report the construction of multifunctionalized PEG-analogues hydrogel-based photonic microspheres with an inverse opal structure. Opal-structured photonic microspheres (OSPMs) were firstly created using microfluidics-produced droplets of an aqueous dispersion of SiO 2 colloidal particles (CPs) as templates. The OSPMs were sequentially subjected to monomer infiltration, UV-induced polymerization and crosslinking, and wet etching of the SiO 2 CP building blocks, ultimately producing inverse opal photonic microspheres (IOPMs) with pH- and thermoresponsiveness. The IOPMs have a broad thermal operating window and can detect temperatures as high as 75 °C. The carboxylic acid groups in the skeleton of the IOPMs were further utilized to bind with positively charged compounds, such as ruthenium-functionalized polymers with fluorescence. The photonic microspheres are expected to show promising prospects in advanced sensing, visual temperature detection, anti-counterfeiting, and other related fields.
研究领域:
材料科学
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高分子化学
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光子学
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传感器技术
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纳米技术
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
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2018
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IF 3.997
Ait Mehdi Yamina,Meriem Fizir,Asma Itatahine,Hua He,Pierre Dramou
With the intent of enhancing the loading capacity and controlled the release of a low-water soluble drug (quercetin), 6 ar ms (Poly-Ethylene-Glycol)-amine was grafted in the external surface of halloysite nanotubes. The grafted halloysite nanotubes (HNTs-g-PEG) were decorated with carbon quantum dots for additive fluorescents properties. Conjointly, biotin was conjugated to PEG’s free amine groups for precise targeting of tumor tissue and higher cellular uptake. The obtained nanoparticles were characterized by the FTIR, TEM, XRD, zeta potential and TGA analysis. The photoluminescence (PL) properties were investigated by firstly, observing under UV-light at 365 nm; then, the fluorescence spectra of modified HNTs at different levels of preparation were obtained and showed a suitable blue fluorescence. Furthermore, the fluorescent properties were demonstrated by the optical image of HNTs-g-PEG-CDs-Biotin obtained from the confocal microscope, which could be interesting for both in vitro and in vivo imaging. Besides, the prepared NPs showed a superior loading capacity of Que (278.36 mg/g) at optimal adsorption conditions comparing to pristine HNTs. The in vitro drug release from these NPs was relatively sustained and pH sensitive. The incubation of the prepared HNTs-g-PEG-CDs-Biotin NPs with HeLa cells showed a low toxicity and a suitable biocompatibility. The MTT assay of the Que-loaded NPs possesses enhanced antitumor activity over the free Que.
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