Background Artificial insemination(AI)is a routine breeding technology in animal reproduction.Nevertheless,the temperature-sensitive nature and short fertile lifespan of ram sperm samples hamper its use in AI.In this ...Background Artificial insemination(AI)is a routine breeding technology in animal reproduction.Nevertheless,the temperature-sensitive nature and short fertile lifespan of ram sperm samples hamper its use in AI.In this sense,nanotechnology is an interesting tool to improve sperm protection due to the development of nanomaterials for AI,which could be used as delivery vehicles.In this work,we explored the feasibility of vitamin E nanoemulsion(NE)for improving sperm quality during transport.Results With the aim of evaluating this proposal,ejaculates of 7 mature rams of Manchega breed were collected by artificial vagina and extended to 60×10^(6)spz/mL in AndromedR.Samples containing control and NE(12 mmol/L)with and without exogenous oxidative stress(100μmol/L Fe2+/ascorbate)were stored at 22 and 15℃and motility(CASA),viability(YO-PRO/PI),acrosomal integrity(PNA-FITC/PI),mitochondrial membrane potential(Mitotracker Deep Red 633),lipoperoxidation(C11 BODIPY 581/591),intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS)production and DNA status(SCSAR)monitored during 96 h.Our results show that NE could be used to maintain ram spermatozoa during transport at 15 and 22℃for up to 96 h,with no appreciable loss of kinematic and physiological characteristics of freshly collected samples.Conclusions The storage of ram spermatozoa in liquid form for 2-5 d with vitamin E nanoemulsions may lead more flexibility to breeders in AI programs.In view of the potential and high versatility of these nanodevices,further studies are being carried out to assess the proposed sperm preservation medium on fertility after artificial insemination.展开更多
Primary and metastatic lung cancers are malignant lung tumors each with of which has a different pathogenesis,although both threaten patient lives.Tumor development and progression involve communication between tumor ...Primary and metastatic lung cancers are malignant lung tumors each with of which has a different pathogenesis,although both threaten patient lives.Tumor development and progression involve communication between tumor cells and the host microenvironment.Neutrophils are the most abundant immune cells in the tumor microenvironment(TME);they participate in the generation of an inflammatory milieu and influence patient survival through their anti-and pro-tumor abilities.Neutrophils can be classified into various categories according to different criteria;frequent categories include N1 antitumor neutrophils and N2 immunosuppressive neutrophils.The antitumor effects of neutrophils are reported to be mediated through a combination of reactive oxygen species,tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand,and receptor for advanced glycation end-products–cathepsin G association,as well as the regulation of the activities of other immune cells.There have also been reports that neutrophils can function as tumor promoters that contribute to lung cancer progression and metastasis by influencing processes including carcinogenesis,angiogenesis,cancer cell proliferation,and invasion ability,as well as having similar roles in the lung metastasis of other cancers.The rapid development of nanotechnology has provided new strategies for cancer treatment targeting neutrophils.展开更多
Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the most common digestive malignancy across the world.Its first-line treatments applied in the routine clinical setting include surgery,chemotherapy,radiotherapy,targeted therapy,and immunothe...Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the most common digestive malignancy across the world.Its first-line treatments applied in the routine clinical setting include surgery,chemotherapy,radiotherapy,targeted therapy,and immunotherapy.However,resistance to therapy has been identified as the major clinical challenge that fails the treatment method,leading to recurrence and distant metastasis.An increasing number of studies have been attempting to explore the underlying mechanisms of the resistance of CRC cells to different therapies,which can be summarized into two aspects:(1)The intrinsic characters and adapted alterations of CRC cells before and during treatment that regulate the drug metabolism,drug transport,drug target,and the activation of signaling pathways;and(2)the suppressive features of the tumor microenvironment(TME).To combat the issue of therapeutic resistance,effective strategies are warranted with a focus on the restoration of CRC cells’sensitivity to specific treatments as well as reprogramming impressive TME into stimulatory conditions.To date,nanotechnology seems promising with scope for improvement of drug mobility,treatment efficacy,and reduction of systemic toxicity.The instinctive advantages offered by nanomaterials enable the diversity of loading cargoes to increase drug concentration and targeting specificity,as well as offer a platform for trying the combination of different treatments to eventually prevent tumor recurrence,metastasis,and reversion of therapy resistance.The present review intends to summarize the known mechanisms of CRC resistance to chemotherapy,radiotherapy,immunotherapy,and targeted therapy,as well as the process of metastasis.We have also emphasized the recent application of nanomaterials in combating therapeutic resistance and preventing metastasis either by combining with other treatment approaches or alone.In summary,nanomedicine is an emerging technology with potential for CRC treatment;hence,efforts should be devoted to targeting cancer cells for the restoration of therapeutic sensitivity as well as reprogramming the TME.It is believed that the combined strategy will be beneficial to achieve synergistic outcomes contributing to control and management of CRC in the future.展开更多
Cancer stem cells(CSCs)are a small proportion of the cells that exist in cancer tissues.They are considered to be the culprit of tumor genesis,development,drug resistance,metastasis and recurrence because of their sel...Cancer stem cells(CSCs)are a small proportion of the cells that exist in cancer tissues.They are considered to be the culprit of tumor genesis,development,drug resistance,metastasis and recurrence because of their self-renewal,proliferation,and differentiation potential.The elimination of CSCs is thus the key to cure cancer,and targeting CSCs provides a new method for tumor treatment.Due to the advantages of controlled sustained release,targeting and high biocompatibility,a variety of nanomaterials are used in the diagnosis and treatments targeting CSCs and promote the recognition and removal of tumor cells and CSCs.This article mainly reviews the research progress of nanotechnology in sorting CSCs and nanodrug delivery systems targeting CSCs.Furthermore,we identify the problems and future research directions of nanotechnology in CSC therapy.We hope that this review will provide guidance for the design of nanotechnology as a drug carrier so that it can be used in clinic for cancer therapy as soon as possible.展开更多
Nanotechnology has extensive application as nanomedicine in the medical field.Some nanoparticles have possible applications in novel diagnostic instruments,imagery and methodologies,targeted medicinal products,pharmac...Nanotechnology has extensive application as nanomedicine in the medical field.Some nanoparticles have possible applications in novel diagnostic instruments,imagery and methodologies,targeted medicinal products,pharmaceutical products,biomedical implants,and tissue engineering.Today treatments of high toxicity can be administered with improved safety using nanotechnology,such as chemotherapeutic cancer drugs.Further,wearable gadgets can detect crucial changes in vital signs,cancer cell conditions,and infections that are genuinely happening in the body.We anticipate these technologies to provide doctors with considerably much better direct access to critical data on the reasons for changes in the signs of life or illness because of the technological presence at the source of the problem.Biomedicine can be utilised for therapies with predictive analytics and artificial intelligence.For carrying out this study,relevant papers on Nanotechnology in the medical field from Scopus,Google scholar,ResearchGate,and other research platforms are identified and studied.The study discusses different types of Nanoparticles used in the medical field.This paper discusses nanotechnology applications in the medical field.The class,features,and characteristics of Nanotechnology for medicine are also briefed.Scientists,governments,civil society organisations,and the general public will need to collaborate across sectors to assess the significance of nanotechnology and guide its advancement in various fields.The current research includes several possible Nanotechnology uses in the medical field.As a result,the study provides a brief and well-organised report on nanotechnology that should be valuable to researchers,engineers,and scientists for future research projects.展开更多
Molecular dynamics (MD) is a computer simulation technique that helps to explore the behavior and properties of molecules and atoms. MD has been used in research and development in many spaces, including materials sci...Molecular dynamics (MD) is a computer simulation technique that helps to explore the behavior and properties of molecules and atoms. MD has been used in research and development in many spaces, including materials science and engineering and nanotechnology. MD has been proven useful in topics like the nano-engineering of construction materials, correcting graphene planar defects, studying self-assembling bio-materials, and the densification, consolidation, and sintering of nanocrystalline materials.展开更多
Chronic liver diseases represent a major global health problem both for their high prevalence worldwide and,in the more advanced stages,for the limited available curative treatment options.In fact,when lesions of diff...Chronic liver diseases represent a major global health problem both for their high prevalence worldwide and,in the more advanced stages,for the limited available curative treatment options.In fact,when lesions of different etiologies chronically affect the liver,triggering the fibrogenesis mechanisms,damage has already occurred and the progression of fibrosis will have a major clinical impact entailing severe complications,expensive treatments and death in end-stage liver disease.Despite significant advances in the understanding of the mechanisms of liver fibrinogenesis,the drugs used in liver fibrosis treatment still have a limited therapeutic effect.Many drugs showing potent antifibrotic activities in vitro often exhibit only minor effects in vivo because insufficient concentrations accumulate around the target cell and adverse effects result as other non-target cells are affected.Hepatic stellate cells play a critical role in liver fibrogenesis,thus they are the target cells of antifibrotic therapy.The application of nanoparticles has emerged as a rapidly evolving area for the safe delivery of various therapeutic agents(including drugs and nucleic acid)in the treatment of various pathologies,including liver disease.In this review,we give an overview of the various nanotechnology approaches used in the treatment of liver fibrosis.展开更多
Multidrug resistance(MDR) is a major obstacle to successful cancer treatment and is crucial to cancer metastasis and relapse.Combination therapy is an effective strategy for overcoming MDR. However, the different phar...Multidrug resistance(MDR) is a major obstacle to successful cancer treatment and is crucial to cancer metastasis and relapse.Combination therapy is an effective strategy for overcoming MDR. However, the different pharmacokinetic(PK) profiles of combined drugs often undermine the combination effect in vivo, especially when greatly different physicochemical properties(e.g.,those of macromolecules and small drugs) combine. To address this issue, nanotechnology-based codelivery techniques have been actively explored. They possess great advantages for tumor targeting, controlled drug release, and identical drug PK profiles. Thus,a powerful tool for combination therapy is provided, and the translation from in vitro to in vivo is facilitated. In this review, we present a summary of various combination strategies for overcoming MDR and the nanotechnology-based combination therapy.展开更多
Cancer immunotherapy is an artificial stimulation of the immune system to recognize cancer cells and activate specific immune cells to target and attack cancer cells.In clinical trials, immunotherapy has recently show...Cancer immunotherapy is an artificial stimulation of the immune system to recognize cancer cells and activate specific immune cells to target and attack cancer cells.In clinical trials, immunotherapy has recently shown impressive results in the treatment of multiple cancers.Thus, cancer immunotherapy has gained a lot of attention for its unique advantages and promising future.With extensive research on cancer immunotherapy, its safety and effectiveness has gradually been revealed.However, it is still a huge challenge to expand and drive this therapy while maintaining low toxicity, high specificity, and long-lasting efficacy.As a unique technology, nanotechnology has been applied in many fields, the advantages of which will promote the development of cancer immunotherapies.Researchers have tried to apply nanomaterials to cancer immunotherapy due to their advantageous properties,such as large specific surface areas, effective drug delivery, and controlled surface chemistry, to improve treatment efficacy.Here,we briefly introduce the current applications of nanomaterials in cancer immunotherapy, including adoptive cell therapy(ACT),therapeutic cancer vaccines, and monoclonal antibodies, and throw light on future directions of nanotechnology-based cancer immunotherapy.展开更多
Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is one of the deadliest cancers due to its complexities,reoccurrence after surgical resection,metastasis and heterogeneity.In addition to sorafenib and lenvatinib for the treatment of HCC ...Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is one of the deadliest cancers due to its complexities,reoccurrence after surgical resection,metastasis and heterogeneity.In addition to sorafenib and lenvatinib for the treatment of HCC approved by FDA,various strategies including transarterial chemoembolization,radiotherapy,locoregional therapy and chemotherapy have been investigated in clinics.Recently,cancer nanotechnology has got great attention for the treatment of various cancers including HCC.Both passive and active targetings are progressing at a steady rate.Herein,we describe the lessons learned from pathogenesis of HCC and the understanding of targeted and non-targeted nanoparticles used for the delivery of small molecules,monoclonal antibodies,miRNAs and peptides.Exploring current efficacy is to enhance tumor cell response of chemotherapy.It highlights the opportunities and challenges faced by nanotechnologies in contemporary hepatocellular carcinoma therapy,where personalized medicine is increasingly becoming the mainstay.Overall objective of this review is to enhance our understanding in the design and development of nanotechnology for treatment of HCC.展开更多
Theranostics that integrates therapy and diagnosis in one system to achieve accurate cancer diagnosis and treatment has attracted tremendous interest,and has been recognized as a potential breakthrough in overcoming t...Theranostics that integrates therapy and diagnosis in one system to achieve accurate cancer diagnosis and treatment has attracted tremendous interest,and has been recognized as a potential breakthrough in overcoming the challenges of conventional oncotherapy.Nanoparticles are ideal candidates as carriers for theranostic agents,which is attributed to their extraordinary physicochemical properties,including nanoscale sizes,functional properties,prolonged blood circulation,active or passive tumor targeting,specific cellular uptake,and in some cases,excellent optical properties that ideally meet the needs of phototherapy and imaging at the same time.Overall,with the development of nanotechnology,theranostics has become a reality,and is now in the transition stage of"bench to bedside."In this review,we summarize recent progress on nanotechnology-based theranostics,i.e.,nanotheranostics,that has greatly assisted traditional therapies,and has provided therapeutic strategies emerging in recent decades,as well as"cocktail"theranostics mixing various treatment modalities.展开更多
The development of a massively producible vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2),a novel coronavirus,is essential for stopping the current coronavirus disease(COVID-19)pandemic.A v...The development of a massively producible vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2),a novel coronavirus,is essential for stopping the current coronavirus disease(COVID-19)pandemic.A vaccine must stimulate effective antibody and T cell responses in vivo to induce long-term protection.Scientific researchers have been developing vaccine candidates for the severe acute respiratory syndrome(SARS)and Middle East respiratory syndrome(MERS)since the outbreaks of these diseases.The prevalence of new biotechnologies such as genetic engineering has shed light on the generation of vaccines against novel viruses.In this review,we present the status of the development of coronavirus vaccines,focusing particularly on the biomimetic nanoparticle technology platform,which is likely to have a major role in future developments of personalized medicine.展开更多
The discovery of 2D organic semiconductors of atomically thin structures has attracted great attention due to their emerging optical, electronic, optoelectronic and mechatronic properties. Recent progress in such orga...The discovery of 2D organic semiconductors of atomically thin structures has attracted great attention due to their emerging optical, electronic, optoelectronic and mechatronic properties. Recent progress in such organic nanostructures has opened new opportunities for engineering material properties in many ways, such as, 0D/1D/2D nanoparticles hybridization, strain engineering, atomic doping etc. Moreover, 2D organic nanostructures exhibit a unique feature of bio–functionality and are highly sensitive to bio-analytes. Such peculiar behavior in 2D organics can be utilized to design highly-efficient bio-sensors. Also, a bio-molecular integrated electronic/optoelectronic device with enhanced performance can be attained. Furthermore, the bio-degradable, biocompatible, biometabolizable, non-toxic behaviour and natural origin of organic nanomaterials can address the current ecological concerns of increasing inorganic material based electronic waste. This review highlights the benefits of 2D organic semiconductors. Considering the importance of strategic techniques for growing thin 2D organic layers,this review summarizes progress towards this direction. The possible challenges for long-time stability and future research directions in 2D organic nano electronics/optoelectronics are also discussed. We believe that this review article provides immense research interests in organic 2D nanotechnology for exploiting green technologies in the future.展开更多
Drug resistance is considered the most important reason for the clinical failure of cancer chemotherapy.Circumventing drug resistance and improving the efficacy of anticancer agents remains a major challenge.Over the ...Drug resistance is considered the most important reason for the clinical failure of cancer chemotherapy.Circumventing drug resistance and improving the efficacy of anticancer agents remains a major challenge.Over the past several decades,photodynamic therapy(PDT)and sonodynamic therapy(SDT)have attracted substantial attention for their efficacy in cancer treatment,and have been combined with chemotherapy to overcome drug resistance.However,simultaneously delivering sensitizers and chemotherapy drugs to same tumor cell remains challenging,thus greatly limiting this combinational therapy.The rapid development of nanotechnology provides a new approach to solve this problem.Nano-based drug delivery systems can not only improve the targeted delivery of agents but also co-deliver multiple drug components in single nanoparticles to achieve optimal synergistic effects.In this review,we briefly summarize the mechanisms of drug resistance,discuss the advantages and disadvantages of PDT and SDT in reversing drug resistance,and describe state-of-the-art research using nano-mediated PDT and SDT to solve these refractory problems.This review also highlights the clinical translational potential for this combinational therapy.展开更多
Inorganic solar cells, as durable photovoltaic devices for harvesting electric energy from sun light,have received tremendous attention due to the fear of exhausting the earth's energy resources and damaging the l...Inorganic solar cells, as durable photovoltaic devices for harvesting electric energy from sun light,have received tremendous attention due to the fear of exhausting the earth's energy resources and damaging the living environment due to greenhouse gases. Some recent developments in nanotechnology have opened up new avenues for more relevant inorganic solar cells produced by new photovoltaic conversion concepts and effective solar energy harvesting nanostructures. In this review, the multiple exciton generation effect solar cells, hot carrier solar cells, one dimensional material constructed asymmetrical schottky barrier arrays, noble nanoparticle induced plasmonic enhancement, and light trapping nanostructured semiconductor solar cells are highlighted.展开更多
Background: Advances in nanotechnology have permitted molecular-based targeting of cells through safe and biocompatible magnetic nanoparticles(MNP). Their use to detect and remove damaged spermatozoa from semen doses ...Background: Advances in nanotechnology have permitted molecular-based targeting of cells through safe and biocompatible magnetic nanoparticles(MNP). Their use to detect and remove damaged spermatozoa from semen doses could be of great interest. Here, MNP were synthesized and tested for their ability to target apoptotic(annexin V) and acrosome-reacted(lectin) boar spermatozoa, for high-throughout retrieval in a magnetic field(nanoselection). The potential impacts of nanoselection on sperm functions and performance of offspring sired by sperm subjected to nanoselection were determined. Fresh harvested and extended boar semen was mixed with various amounts(0, 87.5, and 175 μg) of MNP-conjugates(Annexin V-MNP or Lectin-MNP) and incubated(10 to15 min) for 37 °C in Exp. 1. In Exp. 2, extended semen was mixed with optimal concentrations of MNP-conjugates and incubated(0, 30, 90, or 120 min). In Exp. 3, the synergistic effects of both MNP-conjugates(87.5 μg– 30 min)on spermatozoa was evaluated, followed by sperm fertility assessments through pregnancy of inseminated gilts and performance of neonatal offspring. Sperm motion, viability, and morphology characteristics were evaluated in all experiments.Results: Transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and hyperspectral imaging techniques were used to confirm attachment of MNP-conjugates to damaged spermatozoa. The motility of nanoselected spermatozoa was improved(P < 0.05). The viability of boar sperm, as assessed by the abundance of reactive oxygen species and the integrity of the acrosome, plasma membrane, and mitochondrial membrane was not different between nanoselected and control spermatozoa. The fertility of gilts inseminated with control or nanoselected spermatozoa, as well as growth and health of their offspring were not different between(P > 0.05).Conclusions: The findings revealed the benefit of magnetic nanoselection for high-throughput targeting of damaged sperm, for removal and rapid and effortless enrichment of semen doses with highly motile, viable,and fertile spermatozoa. Therefore, magnetic nanoselection for removal of abnormal spermatozoa from semen is a promising tool for improving fertility of males, particularly during periods, such as heat stress during the summer months.展开更多
The effect of nanotechnology on cadmium and zinc removal from aqueous solution was investigated. In order to characterize micro and nano phragmites australis adsorbent, we analyzed the data via FTIR, SEM, PSA, and EDX...The effect of nanotechnology on cadmium and zinc removal from aqueous solution was investigated. In order to characterize micro and nano phragmites australis adsorbent, we analyzed the data via FTIR, SEM, PSA, and EDX. The effect of various parameters such as p H, contact time, amount of adsorbent and initial concentration, was investigated. The optimum p H for the removal of cadmium for micro and nano phragmites australis adsorbent was 7, and for the removal of zinc by the micro adsorbent was 7 and by nano adsorbent was 6. The equilibrium time of zinc was 90 min and for the adsorption of cadmium by micro and nano adsorbent were 90 and 30 min, respectively. The optimum dose of micro adsorbent for the removal of cadmium was 0.7 g, and the other dose for the removal of zinc and cadmium was 0.5 g. The evaluation of adsorbent's distribution coefficient showed that the highest rates of distribution coefficient with initial concentration of 5, 10, 30, and 50 mg/L were 394.83, 587.62, 759.39 and 1101.52 L/kg, respectively, which were observed in nano adsorbent. Desorption experiments for the nano adsorbent in three cycles were done. Among kinetics models, our experimental data were more consistent with Hoo kinetic model and for isotherm models, Freundlich isotherm was more consistent. The results show that nanotechnology could increase the performance of adsorbents and enhance the efficiency of the adsorption of cadmium and zinc ions.展开更多
Oral tyrosine kinase inhibitors(TKIs) against epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR) family have been introduced into the clinic to treat human malignancies for decades. Despite superior properties of EGFR-TKIs as sma...Oral tyrosine kinase inhibitors(TKIs) against epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR) family have been introduced into the clinic to treat human malignancies for decades. Despite superior properties of EGFR-TKIs as small molecule targeted drugs, their applications are still restricted due to their low solubility, capricious oral bioavailability, large requirement of daily dose, high binding tendency to plasma albumin and initial/acquired drug resistance. Nanotechnology is a promising tool to improve efficacy of these drugs. Through non-oral routes. Various nanotechnology-based delivery approaches have been developed for providing efficient delivery of EGFR-TKIs with a better pharmacokinetic profile and tissue-targeting ability. This review aims to indicate the advantage of nanocarriers for EGFR-TKIs delivery.展开更多
Nowadays,energy supply is one of the most important issues due to limitation of oil,gas and coal sources.Because of rapid population,civilization and energy consumption growth,the improved technologies to make optimal...Nowadays,energy supply is one of the most important issues due to limitation of oil,gas and coal sources.Because of rapid population,civilization and energy consumption growth,the improved technologies to make optimal use of the sources,solving related problems and finding new energy sources are important.More than 10 years ago,nanotechnology as one of the most important technologies has also been applied to progress in the oil and gas industry(upstream,midstream and downstream).The experience of these years has shown that application of nanotechnology in the oil industry improves the exploration of crude oil and natural gas(underground or deep water),drilling and bringing the crude oil or raw natural gas to the surface,as well as transportation,storage,processing and purifying methods.Nanoparticles with high specific surface area,pore volume and small size show unique physical and chemical properties,which could be applied in several applications.In this regard,many researchers have been focused on various nanoparticles for upstream industries and studied their potential in oil exploration,drilling,production and enhanced oil recovery(EOR).Also,in downstream and midstream which involve refining of crude oil,processing and purifying of raw natural gas,transportation and storage of crude or refined petroleum products,the nanomaterials have been used to improve the quality of oil and make it appropriate for the environment.Lowering sulfur gasoline,enhancing the octane number and coating the transportation system are among the goals that have been achieved successfully using nanotechnology.In this work,various types of nanoparticles such as metallic,metal oxide,hybrid nanoparticles,carbon nanomaterials,nano-composites and their applications in oil upstream industry are reviewed.Also,their usage in different types of oil upstream processes is discussed.展开更多
Despite the progress of conventional vaccines,improvements are clearly required due to concerns about the weak immunogenicity of these vaccines,intrinsic instability in vivo,toxicity,and the need for multiple administ...Despite the progress of conventional vaccines,improvements are clearly required due to concerns about the weak immunogenicity of these vaccines,intrinsic instability in vivo,toxicity,and the need for multiple administrations.To overcome such problems,nanotechnology platforms have recently been incorporated into vaccine development.Nanocarrier-based delivery systems offer an opportunity to enhance the humoral and cellular immune responses.This advantage is attributable to the nanoscale particle size,which facilitates uptake by phagocytic cells,the gut-associated lymphoid tissue,and the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue,leading to efficient antigen recognition and presentation.Modifying the surfaces of nanocarriers with a variety of targeting moieties permits the delivery of antigens to specific cell surface receptors,thereby stimulating specific and selective immune responses.In this review,we introduce recent advances in nanocarrierbased vaccine delivery systems,with a focus on the types of carriers,including liposomes,emulsions,polymer-based particles,and carbon-based nanomaterials.We describe the remaining challenges and possible breakthroughs,including the development of needlefree nanotechnologies and a fundamental understanding of the in vivo behavior and stability of the nanocarriers in nanotechnology-based delivery systems.展开更多
基金the financial support,grants AGL2017-85603-P,PID2020-120281RB-100 and PID2020-117788RB-100 funded by MCIN/AEI/10,13039/501100011033grants SBPLY/21/180501/000111 and SBPLY/21/180501/000050 funded by JCCM by EU through Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional+1 种基金supported by a UCLM scholarshipsupported by a JCCM scholarship
文摘Background Artificial insemination(AI)is a routine breeding technology in animal reproduction.Nevertheless,the temperature-sensitive nature and short fertile lifespan of ram sperm samples hamper its use in AI.In this sense,nanotechnology is an interesting tool to improve sperm protection due to the development of nanomaterials for AI,which could be used as delivery vehicles.In this work,we explored the feasibility of vitamin E nanoemulsion(NE)for improving sperm quality during transport.Results With the aim of evaluating this proposal,ejaculates of 7 mature rams of Manchega breed were collected by artificial vagina and extended to 60×10^(6)spz/mL in AndromedR.Samples containing control and NE(12 mmol/L)with and without exogenous oxidative stress(100μmol/L Fe2+/ascorbate)were stored at 22 and 15℃and motility(CASA),viability(YO-PRO/PI),acrosomal integrity(PNA-FITC/PI),mitochondrial membrane potential(Mitotracker Deep Red 633),lipoperoxidation(C11 BODIPY 581/591),intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS)production and DNA status(SCSAR)monitored during 96 h.Our results show that NE could be used to maintain ram spermatozoa during transport at 15 and 22℃for up to 96 h,with no appreciable loss of kinematic and physiological characteristics of freshly collected samples.Conclusions The storage of ram spermatozoa in liquid form for 2-5 d with vitamin E nanoemulsions may lead more flexibility to breeders in AI programs.In view of the potential and high versatility of these nanodevices,further studies are being carried out to assess the proposed sperm preservation medium on fertility after artificial insemination.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31971318,21876205,22027810,and 32101091)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021M690043)+2 种基金the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(2020B0101020001)the Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)Key Research Program for Frontier Sciences(QYZDJSSW-SLH022)the CAS Interdisciplinary Innovation Team,and Big Data Program of PLA General Hospital(2017MBD-016)。
文摘Primary and metastatic lung cancers are malignant lung tumors each with of which has a different pathogenesis,although both threaten patient lives.Tumor development and progression involve communication between tumor cells and the host microenvironment.Neutrophils are the most abundant immune cells in the tumor microenvironment(TME);they participate in the generation of an inflammatory milieu and influence patient survival through their anti-and pro-tumor abilities.Neutrophils can be classified into various categories according to different criteria;frequent categories include N1 antitumor neutrophils and N2 immunosuppressive neutrophils.The antitumor effects of neutrophils are reported to be mediated through a combination of reactive oxygen species,tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand,and receptor for advanced glycation end-products–cathepsin G association,as well as the regulation of the activities of other immune cells.There have also been reports that neutrophils can function as tumor promoters that contribute to lung cancer progression and metastasis by influencing processes including carcinogenesis,angiogenesis,cancer cell proliferation,and invasion ability,as well as having similar roles in the lung metastasis of other cancers.The rapid development of nanotechnology has provided new strategies for cancer treatment targeting neutrophils.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province,No.20210101433JC.
文摘Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the most common digestive malignancy across the world.Its first-line treatments applied in the routine clinical setting include surgery,chemotherapy,radiotherapy,targeted therapy,and immunotherapy.However,resistance to therapy has been identified as the major clinical challenge that fails the treatment method,leading to recurrence and distant metastasis.An increasing number of studies have been attempting to explore the underlying mechanisms of the resistance of CRC cells to different therapies,which can be summarized into two aspects:(1)The intrinsic characters and adapted alterations of CRC cells before and during treatment that regulate the drug metabolism,drug transport,drug target,and the activation of signaling pathways;and(2)the suppressive features of the tumor microenvironment(TME).To combat the issue of therapeutic resistance,effective strategies are warranted with a focus on the restoration of CRC cells’sensitivity to specific treatments as well as reprogramming impressive TME into stimulatory conditions.To date,nanotechnology seems promising with scope for improvement of drug mobility,treatment efficacy,and reduction of systemic toxicity.The instinctive advantages offered by nanomaterials enable the diversity of loading cargoes to increase drug concentration and targeting specificity,as well as offer a platform for trying the combination of different treatments to eventually prevent tumor recurrence,metastasis,and reversion of therapy resistance.The present review intends to summarize the known mechanisms of CRC resistance to chemotherapy,radiotherapy,immunotherapy,and targeted therapy,as well as the process of metastasis.We have also emphasized the recent application of nanomaterials in combating therapeutic resistance and preventing metastasis either by combining with other treatment approaches or alone.In summary,nanomedicine is an emerging technology with potential for CRC treatment;hence,efforts should be devoted to targeting cancer cells for the restoration of therapeutic sensitivity as well as reprogramming the TME.It is believed that the combined strategy will be beneficial to achieve synergistic outcomes contributing to control and management of CRC in the future.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine China,No.XZR2020093.
文摘Cancer stem cells(CSCs)are a small proportion of the cells that exist in cancer tissues.They are considered to be the culprit of tumor genesis,development,drug resistance,metastasis and recurrence because of their self-renewal,proliferation,and differentiation potential.The elimination of CSCs is thus the key to cure cancer,and targeting CSCs provides a new method for tumor treatment.Due to the advantages of controlled sustained release,targeting and high biocompatibility,a variety of nanomaterials are used in the diagnosis and treatments targeting CSCs and promote the recognition and removal of tumor cells and CSCs.This article mainly reviews the research progress of nanotechnology in sorting CSCs and nanodrug delivery systems targeting CSCs.Furthermore,we identify the problems and future research directions of nanotechnology in CSC therapy.We hope that this review will provide guidance for the design of nanotechnology as a drug carrier so that it can be used in clinic for cancer therapy as soon as possible.
文摘Nanotechnology has extensive application as nanomedicine in the medical field.Some nanoparticles have possible applications in novel diagnostic instruments,imagery and methodologies,targeted medicinal products,pharmaceutical products,biomedical implants,and tissue engineering.Today treatments of high toxicity can be administered with improved safety using nanotechnology,such as chemotherapeutic cancer drugs.Further,wearable gadgets can detect crucial changes in vital signs,cancer cell conditions,and infections that are genuinely happening in the body.We anticipate these technologies to provide doctors with considerably much better direct access to critical data on the reasons for changes in the signs of life or illness because of the technological presence at the source of the problem.Biomedicine can be utilised for therapies with predictive analytics and artificial intelligence.For carrying out this study,relevant papers on Nanotechnology in the medical field from Scopus,Google scholar,ResearchGate,and other research platforms are identified and studied.The study discusses different types of Nanoparticles used in the medical field.This paper discusses nanotechnology applications in the medical field.The class,features,and characteristics of Nanotechnology for medicine are also briefed.Scientists,governments,civil society organisations,and the general public will need to collaborate across sectors to assess the significance of nanotechnology and guide its advancement in various fields.The current research includes several possible Nanotechnology uses in the medical field.As a result,the study provides a brief and well-organised report on nanotechnology that should be valuable to researchers,engineers,and scientists for future research projects.
文摘Molecular dynamics (MD) is a computer simulation technique that helps to explore the behavior and properties of molecules and atoms. MD has been used in research and development in many spaces, including materials science and engineering and nanotechnology. MD has been proven useful in topics like the nano-engineering of construction materials, correcting graphene planar defects, studying self-assembling bio-materials, and the densification, consolidation, and sintering of nanocrystalline materials.
基金Supported by Grants from the Italian Ministero dell’Istruzione,dell’Universitàe della Ricerca(Ministry for Education,Universities and Research),MIUR FIRB-MERIT n.RBNE08YYBM to Cervello M,Montalto G and BondìML
文摘Chronic liver diseases represent a major global health problem both for their high prevalence worldwide and,in the more advanced stages,for the limited available curative treatment options.In fact,when lesions of different etiologies chronically affect the liver,triggering the fibrogenesis mechanisms,damage has already occurred and the progression of fibrosis will have a major clinical impact entailing severe complications,expensive treatments and death in end-stage liver disease.Despite significant advances in the understanding of the mechanisms of liver fibrinogenesis,the drugs used in liver fibrosis treatment still have a limited therapeutic effect.Many drugs showing potent antifibrotic activities in vitro often exhibit only minor effects in vivo because insufficient concentrations accumulate around the target cell and adverse effects result as other non-target cells are affected.Hepatic stellate cells play a critical role in liver fibrogenesis,thus they are the target cells of antifibrotic therapy.The application of nanoparticles has emerged as a rapidly evolving area for the safe delivery of various therapeutic agents(including drugs and nucleic acid)in the treatment of various pathologies,including liver disease.In this review,we give an overview of the various nanotechnology approaches used in the treatment of liver fibrosis.
基金supported by the grants from the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.973 Program 2014CB931900,2013CB932503)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81373357,81422048,81673382,81521005)
文摘Multidrug resistance(MDR) is a major obstacle to successful cancer treatment and is crucial to cancer metastasis and relapse.Combination therapy is an effective strategy for overcoming MDR. However, the different pharmacokinetic(PK) profiles of combined drugs often undermine the combination effect in vivo, especially when greatly different physicochemical properties(e.g.,those of macromolecules and small drugs) combine. To address this issue, nanotechnology-based codelivery techniques have been actively explored. They possess great advantages for tumor targeting, controlled drug release, and identical drug PK profiles. Thus,a powerful tool for combination therapy is provided, and the translation from in vitro to in vivo is facilitated. In this review, we present a summary of various combination strategies for overcoming MDR and the nanotechnology-based combination therapy.
基金supported by the State Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.51832001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China for Key Project of International Cooperation (Grant No.61420106012)
文摘Cancer immunotherapy is an artificial stimulation of the immune system to recognize cancer cells and activate specific immune cells to target and attack cancer cells.In clinical trials, immunotherapy has recently shown impressive results in the treatment of multiple cancers.Thus, cancer immunotherapy has gained a lot of attention for its unique advantages and promising future.With extensive research on cancer immunotherapy, its safety and effectiveness has gradually been revealed.However, it is still a huge challenge to expand and drive this therapy while maintaining low toxicity, high specificity, and long-lasting efficacy.As a unique technology, nanotechnology has been applied in many fields, the advantages of which will promote the development of cancer immunotherapies.Researchers have tried to apply nanomaterials to cancer immunotherapy due to their advantageous properties,such as large specific surface areas, effective drug delivery, and controlled surface chemistry, to improve treatment efficacy.Here,we briefly introduce the current applications of nanomaterials in cancer immunotherapy, including adoptive cell therapy(ACT),therapeutic cancer vaccines, and monoclonal antibodies, and throw light on future directions of nanotechnology-based cancer immunotherapy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(Grants 81571799,81773193,81771929 and 81773642)
文摘Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is one of the deadliest cancers due to its complexities,reoccurrence after surgical resection,metastasis and heterogeneity.In addition to sorafenib and lenvatinib for the treatment of HCC approved by FDA,various strategies including transarterial chemoembolization,radiotherapy,locoregional therapy and chemotherapy have been investigated in clinics.Recently,cancer nanotechnology has got great attention for the treatment of various cancers including HCC.Both passive and active targetings are progressing at a steady rate.Herein,we describe the lessons learned from pathogenesis of HCC and the understanding of targeted and non-targeted nanoparticles used for the delivery of small molecules,monoclonal antibodies,miRNAs and peptides.Exploring current efficacy is to enhance tumor cell response of chemotherapy.It highlights the opportunities and challenges faced by nanotechnologies in contemporary hepatocellular carcinoma therapy,where personalized medicine is increasingly becoming the mainstay.Overall objective of this review is to enhance our understanding in the design and development of nanotechnology for treatment of HCC.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.22077038 and 21702070)the National Basic Research Plan of China(Grant No.2018YFA0208903)+2 种基金the Postdoctoral Research Foundation of China(Grant No.2017M612461)the National Undergraduate Program for Innovation and Entrepreneurship of China(Grant No.19YA06)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Project(Grant No.JCYJ20170818161I36779)。
文摘Theranostics that integrates therapy and diagnosis in one system to achieve accurate cancer diagnosis and treatment has attracted tremendous interest,and has been recognized as a potential breakthrough in overcoming the challenges of conventional oncotherapy.Nanoparticles are ideal candidates as carriers for theranostic agents,which is attributed to their extraordinary physicochemical properties,including nanoscale sizes,functional properties,prolonged blood circulation,active or passive tumor targeting,specific cellular uptake,and in some cases,excellent optical properties that ideally meet the needs of phototherapy and imaging at the same time.Overall,with the development of nanotechnology,theranostics has become a reality,and is now in the transition stage of"bench to bedside."In this review,we summarize recent progress on nanotechnology-based theranostics,i.e.,nanotheranostics,that has greatly assisted traditional therapies,and has provided therapeutic strategies emerging in recent decades,as well as"cocktail"theranostics mixing various treatment modalities.
基金This work was supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2042020kf1015)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81672114,81702627)the Medical talented youth development project in the Health Commission of Hubei Province(No.WJ2019Q049).
文摘The development of a massively producible vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2),a novel coronavirus,is essential for stopping the current coronavirus disease(COVID-19)pandemic.A vaccine must stimulate effective antibody and T cell responses in vivo to induce long-term protection.Scientific researchers have been developing vaccine candidates for the severe acute respiratory syndrome(SARS)and Middle East respiratory syndrome(MERS)since the outbreaks of these diseases.The prevalence of new biotechnologies such as genetic engineering has shed light on the generation of vaccines against novel viruses.In this review,we present the status of the development of coronavirus vaccines,focusing particularly on the biomimetic nanoparticle technology platform,which is likely to have a major role in future developments of personalized medicine.
基金financial support from National Science Foundation China (No. 61775147)Australian Research Council (ARC) No. DP180103238
文摘The discovery of 2D organic semiconductors of atomically thin structures has attracted great attention due to their emerging optical, electronic, optoelectronic and mechatronic properties. Recent progress in such organic nanostructures has opened new opportunities for engineering material properties in many ways, such as, 0D/1D/2D nanoparticles hybridization, strain engineering, atomic doping etc. Moreover, 2D organic nanostructures exhibit a unique feature of bio–functionality and are highly sensitive to bio-analytes. Such peculiar behavior in 2D organics can be utilized to design highly-efficient bio-sensors. Also, a bio-molecular integrated electronic/optoelectronic device with enhanced performance can be attained. Furthermore, the bio-degradable, biocompatible, biometabolizable, non-toxic behaviour and natural origin of organic nanomaterials can address the current ecological concerns of increasing inorganic material based electronic waste. This review highlights the benefits of 2D organic semiconductors. Considering the importance of strategic techniques for growing thin 2D organic layers,this review summarizes progress towards this direction. The possible challenges for long-time stability and future research directions in 2D organic nano electronics/optoelectronics are also discussed. We believe that this review article provides immense research interests in organic 2D nanotechnology for exploiting green technologies in the future.
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2016YFA0201400)State Key Program of National Natural Science of China(Grant No.81930047)+4 种基金Projects of International Cooperation and Exchanges NSFC-PSF(Grant No.31961143003)National Project for Research and Development of Major Scientific Instruments(Grant No.81727803)Beijing Natural Science Foundation,Haidian,Original Innovation Joint Fund(Grant No.17 L20170)Foundation for Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.81421004 and 52003161)Shenzhen Science and Technology Project(Grant No.JCYJ20180507183842516)。
文摘Drug resistance is considered the most important reason for the clinical failure of cancer chemotherapy.Circumventing drug resistance and improving the efficacy of anticancer agents remains a major challenge.Over the past several decades,photodynamic therapy(PDT)and sonodynamic therapy(SDT)have attracted substantial attention for their efficacy in cancer treatment,and have been combined with chemotherapy to overcome drug resistance.However,simultaneously delivering sensitizers and chemotherapy drugs to same tumor cell remains challenging,thus greatly limiting this combinational therapy.The rapid development of nanotechnology provides a new approach to solve this problem.Nano-based drug delivery systems can not only improve the targeted delivery of agents but also co-deliver multiple drug components in single nanoparticles to achieve optimal synergistic effects.In this review,we briefly summarize the mechanisms of drug resistance,discuss the advantages and disadvantages of PDT and SDT in reversing drug resistance,and describe state-of-the-art research using nano-mediated PDT and SDT to solve these refractory problems.This review also highlights the clinical translational potential for this combinational therapy.
基金financial support from National High-Tech R & D Program of China (863, No. 2011AA050504)Natural Science Foundation of shanghai (No. 10ZR1416300), Shanghai Pujiang Program (No. 11PJD011)+2 种基金the Program for Professor of Special Appointment (Eastern Scholar) at Shanghai Institutions of Higher Learningthe Foundation for SMC Excellent Young Teacher, "PCSIRT"the Analytical and Testing Center in Shanghai Jiaotong University
文摘Inorganic solar cells, as durable photovoltaic devices for harvesting electric energy from sun light,have received tremendous attention due to the fear of exhausting the earth's energy resources and damaging the living environment due to greenhouse gases. Some recent developments in nanotechnology have opened up new avenues for more relevant inorganic solar cells produced by new photovoltaic conversion concepts and effective solar energy harvesting nanostructures. In this review, the multiple exciton generation effect solar cells, hot carrier solar cells, one dimensional material constructed asymmetrical schottky barrier arrays, noble nanoparticle induced plasmonic enhancement, and light trapping nanostructured semiconductor solar cells are highlighted.
基金supported by the USDA-ARS Biophotonics(grant#58–6402–3-018)the Undergraduate Research Scholar Program of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences(CALS)and Mississippi Agricultural and Forestery Experiment Station(MAFES)
文摘Background: Advances in nanotechnology have permitted molecular-based targeting of cells through safe and biocompatible magnetic nanoparticles(MNP). Their use to detect and remove damaged spermatozoa from semen doses could be of great interest. Here, MNP were synthesized and tested for their ability to target apoptotic(annexin V) and acrosome-reacted(lectin) boar spermatozoa, for high-throughout retrieval in a magnetic field(nanoselection). The potential impacts of nanoselection on sperm functions and performance of offspring sired by sperm subjected to nanoselection were determined. Fresh harvested and extended boar semen was mixed with various amounts(0, 87.5, and 175 μg) of MNP-conjugates(Annexin V-MNP or Lectin-MNP) and incubated(10 to15 min) for 37 °C in Exp. 1. In Exp. 2, extended semen was mixed with optimal concentrations of MNP-conjugates and incubated(0, 30, 90, or 120 min). In Exp. 3, the synergistic effects of both MNP-conjugates(87.5 μg– 30 min)on spermatozoa was evaluated, followed by sperm fertility assessments through pregnancy of inseminated gilts and performance of neonatal offspring. Sperm motion, viability, and morphology characteristics were evaluated in all experiments.Results: Transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and hyperspectral imaging techniques were used to confirm attachment of MNP-conjugates to damaged spermatozoa. The motility of nanoselected spermatozoa was improved(P < 0.05). The viability of boar sperm, as assessed by the abundance of reactive oxygen species and the integrity of the acrosome, plasma membrane, and mitochondrial membrane was not different between nanoselected and control spermatozoa. The fertility of gilts inseminated with control or nanoselected spermatozoa, as well as growth and health of their offspring were not different between(P > 0.05).Conclusions: The findings revealed the benefit of magnetic nanoselection for high-throughput targeting of damaged sperm, for removal and rapid and effortless enrichment of semen doses with highly motile, viable,and fertile spermatozoa. Therefore, magnetic nanoselection for removal of abnormal spermatozoa from semen is a promising tool for improving fertility of males, particularly during periods, such as heat stress during the summer months.
文摘The effect of nanotechnology on cadmium and zinc removal from aqueous solution was investigated. In order to characterize micro and nano phragmites australis adsorbent, we analyzed the data via FTIR, SEM, PSA, and EDX. The effect of various parameters such as p H, contact time, amount of adsorbent and initial concentration, was investigated. The optimum p H for the removal of cadmium for micro and nano phragmites australis adsorbent was 7, and for the removal of zinc by the micro adsorbent was 7 and by nano adsorbent was 6. The equilibrium time of zinc was 90 min and for the adsorption of cadmium by micro and nano adsorbent were 90 and 30 min, respectively. The optimum dose of micro adsorbent for the removal of cadmium was 0.7 g, and the other dose for the removal of zinc and cadmium was 0.5 g. The evaluation of adsorbent's distribution coefficient showed that the highest rates of distribution coefficient with initial concentration of 5, 10, 30, and 50 mg/L were 394.83, 587.62, 759.39 and 1101.52 L/kg, respectively, which were observed in nano adsorbent. Desorption experiments for the nano adsorbent in three cycles were done. Among kinetics models, our experimental data were more consistent with Hoo kinetic model and for isotherm models, Freundlich isotherm was more consistent. The results show that nanotechnology could increase the performance of adsorbents and enhance the efficiency of the adsorption of cadmium and zinc ions.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation (31525009 and 31771096)The National Key Research and Development Program of China (2017YFC1103502)+2 种基金Sichuan Innovative Research Team Program for Young Scientists (2016TD0004)Distinguished Young Scholars of Sichuan University (2011SCU04B18)1·3·5 project for disciplines of excellence, West China Hospital, Sichuan University.
文摘Oral tyrosine kinase inhibitors(TKIs) against epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR) family have been introduced into the clinic to treat human malignancies for decades. Despite superior properties of EGFR-TKIs as small molecule targeted drugs, their applications are still restricted due to their low solubility, capricious oral bioavailability, large requirement of daily dose, high binding tendency to plasma albumin and initial/acquired drug resistance. Nanotechnology is a promising tool to improve efficacy of these drugs. Through non-oral routes. Various nanotechnology-based delivery approaches have been developed for providing efficient delivery of EGFR-TKIs with a better pharmacokinetic profile and tissue-targeting ability. This review aims to indicate the advantage of nanocarriers for EGFR-TKIs delivery.
文摘Nowadays,energy supply is one of the most important issues due to limitation of oil,gas and coal sources.Because of rapid population,civilization and energy consumption growth,the improved technologies to make optimal use of the sources,solving related problems and finding new energy sources are important.More than 10 years ago,nanotechnology as one of the most important technologies has also been applied to progress in the oil and gas industry(upstream,midstream and downstream).The experience of these years has shown that application of nanotechnology in the oil industry improves the exploration of crude oil and natural gas(underground or deep water),drilling and bringing the crude oil or raw natural gas to the surface,as well as transportation,storage,processing and purifying methods.Nanoparticles with high specific surface area,pore volume and small size show unique physical and chemical properties,which could be applied in several applications.In this regard,many researchers have been focused on various nanoparticles for upstream industries and studied their potential in oil exploration,drilling,production and enhanced oil recovery(EOR).Also,in downstream and midstream which involve refining of crude oil,processing and purifying of raw natural gas,transportation and storage of crude or refined petroleum products,the nanomaterials have been used to improve the quality of oil and make it appropriate for the environment.Lowering sulfur gasoline,enhancing the octane number and coating the transportation system are among the goals that have been achieved successfully using nanotechnology.In this work,various types of nanoparticles such as metallic,metal oxide,hybrid nanoparticles,carbon nanomaterials,nano-composites and their applications in oil upstream industry are reviewed.Also,their usage in different types of oil upstream processes is discussed.
基金This work was supported by grants from the Korean Health Technology R&D project,Ministry of Health and Welfare(Grant No.A092010)from Ministry of Science,ICT and Future Planning(No.2014023227)from Business for Cooperative R&D between Industry,Academy,and Research Institute funded Korea Small and Medium Business Administration(No.C0010962).
文摘Despite the progress of conventional vaccines,improvements are clearly required due to concerns about the weak immunogenicity of these vaccines,intrinsic instability in vivo,toxicity,and the need for multiple administrations.To overcome such problems,nanotechnology platforms have recently been incorporated into vaccine development.Nanocarrier-based delivery systems offer an opportunity to enhance the humoral and cellular immune responses.This advantage is attributable to the nanoscale particle size,which facilitates uptake by phagocytic cells,the gut-associated lymphoid tissue,and the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue,leading to efficient antigen recognition and presentation.Modifying the surfaces of nanocarriers with a variety of targeting moieties permits the delivery of antigens to specific cell surface receptors,thereby stimulating specific and selective immune responses.In this review,we introduce recent advances in nanocarrierbased vaccine delivery systems,with a focus on the types of carriers,including liposomes,emulsions,polymer-based particles,and carbon-based nanomaterials.We describe the remaining challenges and possible breakthroughs,including the development of needlefree nanotechnologies and a fundamental understanding of the in vivo behavior and stability of the nanocarriers in nanotechnology-based delivery systems.
