A mitochondria-targeting heptamethine cyanine-chlorambucil formulated polymeric nanoparticle to potentiate native tumor chemotherapeutic efficacy

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00003J, Paper
Jing Liu, Jie Zhang, Yongteng Zhang, Wei Wei, Meixiao Zhan, Zhiren Zhang, Bing Liu, Xianglong Hu, Weiling He
Facile conjugation of chlorambucil with IR775 chloride can afford IR775-Cbl with mitochondria-targeting potency for tumor cells, exhibiting distinct “1 + 1 > 2” tumor inhibition.
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Reduction-sensitive polymeric carrier for the targeted delivery of a quinazoline derivative for enhanced generation of reactive oxygen species against cancer

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM02136J, Paper
Jianrong Cao, Keze Hong, Chengqi Lv, Weiting Jiang, Qi Chen, Rongze Wang, Yong Wang
A reduction-sensitive polymeric carrier was synthesized for the targeted delivery of a quinazoline derivative to deplete intracellular glutathione and promote the reactive oxygen species level against cancer.
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Janus hydrogels: merging boundaries in tissue engineering for enhanced biomaterials and regenerative therapies

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01875J, Review Article
Yingxue Jiang, Chenhui Zhu, Xiaoxuan Ma, Daidi Fan
In recent years, the design and synthesis of Janus hydrogels have advanced significantly, overcoming single-performance material limitations and broadening applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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The unexplored role of alkali and alkaline earth elements (ALAEs) on the structure, processing, and biological effects of bioactive glasses

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01338C, Review Article
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Adam Shearer, Matthew Molinaro, Maziar Montazerian, Jessica J. Sly, Marta Miola, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro
Alkali and alkaline earth elements play a crucial role in the structure, processing, and properties of bioactive glasses, widely used in medical applications since their inception in 1969.
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Bioinspired ginsenoside Rg3 PLGA nanoparticles coated with tumor-derived microvesicles to improve chemotherapy efficacy and alleviate toxicity

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00159A, Paper
Shulei Zhang, Bo Zheng, Yiqi Wei, Yuhao Liu, Lan Yang, Yujiao Qiu, Jing Su, Mingfeng Qiu
Breast cancer, a pervasive malignancy affecting women, demands a diverse treatment approach including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgical interventions.
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Telomerase: a nexus between cancer nanotherapy and circadian rhythm

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00024B, Minireview
Pramit Kumar Ghosh, Maddila Jagapathi Rao, Chandra Lekha Putta, Sandipan Ray, Aravind Kumar Rengan
The use of nanoparticles for identifying and suppressing telomerase presents promising opportunities for anticancer strategies, particularly in relation to circadian regulation.
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Light-inducible nanodrug-mediated photodynamic and anti-apoptotic synergy for enhanced immunotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00083H, Paper
Jing Huang, Xingliang Liu, Minzhao Lin, Zecong Xiao, Xintao Shuai
An ROS-labile nanodrug co-encapsulating Ce6 and a Bcl-2 inhibitor enabled PDT and reversed apoptotic resistance, demonstrating a potent inhibitory effect on tumor growth.
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Bioactivity of cerium dioxide nanoparticles as a function of size and surface features

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01900D, Paper
Veronika Sarnatskaya, Yuliia Shlapa, Denis Kolesnik, Olexandra Lykhova, Dmytro Klymchuk, Serhii Solopan, Svitlana Lyubchyk, Iuliia Golovynska, Junle Qu, Yurii Stepanov, Anatolii Belous
Nano-dispersed cerium dioxide is promising for use in medicine due to its unique physicochemical properties, low toxicity, the safety of in vivo usage, active participation in different redox processes occurring in living cells, and its regenerative potential.
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Escape sites from the endo-lysosomal trafficking route manipulate exocytosis of nanoparticles in polar epithelium

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00174E, Paper
Lingling Wang, Yuting Li, Xi Liu, Liyun Xing, Ruinan Wu, Yuan Huang
MNPs escaping from early endosomes and late endosomes are prone to entering the ER/GA for efficient basolateral exocytosis. However, MNPs escaping from lysosomes are detained within cells by autophagosomes.
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N-Halaminated spermidine-containing polymeric coating enables titanium to achieve dual functions of antibacterial and osseointegration

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00061G, Paper
Hang Ren, Peng Wang, Hanwen Huang, Junshen Huang, Yuheng Lu, Yanfeng Wu, Zhongyu Xie, Youchen Tang, Zhaopeng Cai, Huiyong Shen
Modified Ti with a porous N-halaminated spermidine-containing polymeric coating is constructed, and it has both excellent antibacterial and osteogenic abilities to enhance osseointegration, making it potentially applicable in orthopedics.
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