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MOF@platelet-rich plasma antimicrobial GelMA dressing: structural characterization, bio-compatibility, and effect on wound healing efficacy

PRP was adsorbed onto MOF and then added to GelMA to promote the effects on cross-linking degree, mechanical and biological properties of GelMA.

Graphical abstract: MOF@platelet-rich plasma antimicrobial GelMA dressing: structural characterization, bio-compatibility, and effect on wound healing efficacy
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On the temperature dependent photoluminescence of nanoscale LuPO4:Eu3+ and their application for bioimaging

The Eu3+ doped LuPO4 nanoparticles were incubated in human lung cancer cells (A549) and the emission was measured via fluorescence microscope.

Graphical abstract: On the temperature dependent photoluminescence of nanoscale LuPO4:Eu3+ and their application for bioimaging
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Discovery of novel SS-31 (D-Arg-dimethylTyr-Lys-Phe-NH2) derivatives as potent agents to ameliorate inflammation and increase mitochondrial ATP synthesis

5f and 5g exhibit significantly enhanced anti-neuroinflammatory effects compared to SS-31 and mitigate rotenone-induced reductions in neuronal ATP levels, as well as the associated increase in mitochondrial reactive oxygen species.

Graphical abstract: Discovery of novel SS-31 (d-Arg-dimethylTyr-Lys-Phe-NH2) derivatives as potent agents to ameliorate inflammation and increase mitochondrial ATP synthesis
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Multifunctional combined drug-loaded nanofibrous dressings with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant stress and microenvironment improvement for diabetic wounds

The treatment of diabetic wounds remains a formidable clinical challenge worldwide.

Graphical abstract: Multifunctional combined drug-loaded nanofibrous dressings with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant stress and microenvironment improvement for diabetic wounds
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Magnesium-enhanced porcine particles using hydrothermal technique improve the osteogenic differentiation of cells

Guided bone regeneration (GBR) uses bone grafts and barrier membranes to block soft tissue invasion to eventually create a new bone.

Graphical abstract: Magnesium-enhanced porcine particles using hydrothermal technique improve the osteogenic differentiation of cells
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Design and comprehensive characterization of dry powder inhalation aerosols of simvastatin DPPC/DPPG lung surfactant-mimic nanoparticles/microparticles for pulmonary nanomedicine

Simvastatin-loaded DPPC/DPPG proliposomes synthesized by spray drying show aerosol dispersion as dry powder inhalers and in vitro sustained delivery.

Graphical abstract: Design and comprehensive characterization of dry powder inhalation aerosols of simvastatin DPPC/DPPG lung surfactant-mimic nanoparticles/microparticles for pulmonary nanomedicine
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Safety evaluation of Plukenetia volubilis seeds: a metabolomic profiling and network toxicology approach

The study indicated the absence of saponins, the presence of phytosterols and trigonellin (a pyridine alkaloid), and a low safety risk related to saponin and alkaloid content in the Sacha Inchi seeds.

Graphical abstract: Safety evaluation of Plukenetia volubilis seeds: a metabolomic profiling and network toxicology approach
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Synthesis of colicin Ia neoglycoproteins: tools towards glyco-engineering of bacterial cell surfaces

Herein we demonstrate organocatalyst-mediated protein aldol ligation (OPAL) modification of the bacteriocidin colicin Ia to afford mannose-presenting neoglycoproteins with potential utility for non-genetic glyco-engineering of E. coli cell surfaces.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of colicin Ia neoglycoproteins: tools towards glyco-engineering of bacterial cell surfaces
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Benzimidazole–dioxoisoindoline conjugates as dual VEGFR-2 and FGFR-1 inhibitors: design, synthesis, biological investigation, molecular docking studies and ADME predictions

A series of new benzimidazole–dioxo(benzo)isoindoline conjugates were designed and synthesized as dual VEGFR-2 and FGFR-1 inhibitors. Compound 8m demonstrated potent % inhibition of 80.69% and 76.83% on VEGFR-2 and FGFR-1 at 10 μM, respectively.

Graphical abstract: Benzimidazole–dioxoisoindoline conjugates as dual VEGFR-2 and FGFR-1 inhibitors: design, synthesis, biological investigation, molecular docking studies and ADME predictions
Open Access Review Article

Therapeutic applications of RNA nanostructures

Non-immunogenic RNA nanostructures are functionalized for/with RNAi, mRNA, ribozymes, CRISPR, and small molecule drugs. Immunogenic RNA nanostructures are designed as immunostimulants and cancer vaccine platforms. Created in Biorender.com.

Graphical abstract: Therapeutic applications of RNA nanostructures
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Soft X-ray spectromicroscopy of human fibroblasts with impaired sialin function

A comparative study of normal human fibroblasts and Salla disease patients' fibroblasts reveals changes in the soft X-ray spectroscopic signatures of disease cells. Synchrotron radiation imaging was performed for thin sections and grid-grown cells.

Graphical abstract: Soft X-ray spectromicroscopy of human fibroblasts with impaired sialin function
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Core-size and geometry versus toxicity in small amino terminated PAMAM dendrimers

The toxicity of 6 small dendrimers has been investigated in three different human cancer cell lines (HeLa, MCF-7, THP-1) and the endothelial skin cell line HMEC-1 in order to evaluate their potential as vehicles for drug delivery.

Graphical abstract: Core-size and geometry versus toxicity in small amino terminated PAMAM dendrimers
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Characterization of dolomite and calcite microcalcifications in human breast tissue

Microcalcifications within minimally processed tissue sections from breast cancer patients were analyzed. Most of these microcalcifications were calcite and dolomite crystals, with dolomite being observed in tumorous tissue for the first time.

Graphical abstract: Characterization of dolomite and calcite microcalcifications in human breast tissue
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Synthesis of quinoxalines and assessment of their inhibitory effects against human non-small-cell lung cancer cells

Twenty-six quinoxalin derivatives were synthesized to assess their biological activities against human non-small-cell lung cancer cells (A549 cells). Among them, compound 4m exhibited the most potent inhibitory activity against A549 cells.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of quinoxalines and assessment of their inhibitory effects against human non-small-cell lung cancer cells
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Dual inhibitory potential of ganoderic acid A on GLUT1/3: computational and in vitro insights into targeting glucose metabolism in human lung cancer

Human glucose transporters (GLUTs) facilitate the uptake of hexoses into cells. In cancer, the increased proliferation necessitates higher expression of GLUTs. This study demonstrates the inhibitory function of ganoderic acid A (GAA) on GLUT1/3.

Graphical abstract: Dual inhibitory potential of ganoderic acid A on GLUT1/3: computational and in vitro insights into targeting glucose metabolism in human lung cancer
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New multifunctional hybrids as modulators of apoptosis markers and topoisomerase II in breast cancer therapy: synthesis, characterization, and in vitro and in silico studies

Recently, molecular hybrids of two or more active pharmacophores have shown promise for designing and synthesizing anticancer drugs.

Graphical abstract: New multifunctional hybrids as modulators of apoptosis markers and topoisomerase II in breast cancer therapy: synthesis, characterization, and in vitro and in silico studies
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Discovery of new Hsp90–Cdc37 protein–protein interaction inhibitors: in silico screening and optimization of anticancer activity

The interaction between heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) and Hsp90 co-chaperone cell-division cycle 37 (Cdc37) is crucial for the folding and maturation of several oncogenic proteins, particularly protein kinases.

Graphical abstract: Discovery of new Hsp90–Cdc37 protein–protein interaction inhibitors: in silico screening and optimization of anticancer activity
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Antiviral activity of pyrazole derivatives bearing a hydroxyquinoline scaffold against SARS-CoV-2, HCoV-229E, MERS-CoV, and IBV propagation

Antiviral screening of hydroxyquinoline-pyrazoles against SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV, and HCoV-229E revealed potent inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 at lower concentrations, highlighting their promise as therapeutic candidates against this highly pathogenic virus.

Graphical abstract: Antiviral activity of pyrazole derivatives bearing a hydroxyquinoline scaffold against SARS-CoV-2, HCoV-229E, MERS-CoV, and IBV propagation
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Amelioration of gold nanoparticles mediated through Ocimum oil extracts induces reactive oxygen species and mitochondrial instability against MCF-7 breast carcinoma

The bottom-up synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using Ocimum sanctum essential oil extracts exhibited excellent antimicrobial and therapeutic potential against MCF 7 breast carcinoma through flow cytometry analysis and DNA damage studies.

Graphical abstract: Amelioration of gold nanoparticles mediated through Ocimum oil extracts induces reactive oxygen species and mitochondrial instability against MCF-7 breast carcinoma
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Rationale, in silico docking, ADMET profile, design, synthesis and cytotoxicity evaluations of phthalazine derivatives as VEGFR-2 inhibitors and apoptosis inducers

New phthalazine derivatives as vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) inhibitors were synthesized joined to different spacers including pyrazole, α,β-unsaturated ketonic fragment, pyrimidinone and/or pyrimidinthione.

Graphical abstract: Rationale, in silico docking, ADMET profile, design, synthesis and cytotoxicity evaluations of phthalazine derivatives as VEGFR-2 inhibitors and apoptosis inducers
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One-pot synthesis of tetrahydropyrimidinecarboxamides enabling in vitro anticancer activity: a combinative study with clinically relevant brain-penetrant drugs

This study describe one-pot three-component synthesis of bioactive tetrahydopyrimidinecarboxamide employing La(OTf)3 as a catalyst. Compound, 4f had the most potent anti-cancer activity and impeded cell cycle progression effectively.

Graphical abstract: One-pot synthesis of tetrahydropyrimidinecarboxamides enabling in vitro anticancer activity: a combinative study with clinically relevant brain-penetrant drugs
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Design, synthesis and potent anti-pancreatic cancer activity of new pyrazole derivatives bearing chalcone, thiazole and thiadiazole moieties: gene expression, DNA fragmentation, cell cycle arrest and SAR

Four pyrazol derivatives (4, 5, 7, and 25) showed potent anti-PACA-2 cell line with IC50 (13.0, 31.5 and 24.9, 5.5 μg mL−1) respectively, while compounds 23 and 25 showed potent anti-PC3 cell line with IC50 (26.1 and 11.8 μg mL−1).

Graphical abstract: Design, synthesis and potent anti-pancreatic cancer activity of new pyrazole derivatives bearing chalcone, thiazole and thiadiazole moieties: gene expression, DNA fragmentation, cell cycle arrest and SAR
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Glucospanlastics: innovative antioxidant and anticancer ascorbyl-2-glucoside vesicles for striking topical performance of repurposed itraconazole

Ascorbyl glucoside utilization in the preparation of innovative glucospanlastics loaded itraconazole for topical delivery.

Graphical abstract: Glucospanlastics: innovative antioxidant and anticancer ascorbyl-2-glucoside vesicles for striking topical performance of repurposed itraconazole
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S-Alkylated quinazolin-4(3H)-ones as dual EGFR/VEGFR-2 kinases inhibitors: design, synthesis, anticancer evaluation and docking study

Novel quinazolin-4(3H)-ones 4–27 were synthesized. Compounds 4, 11, and 20 showed potential anti-tumour activities. 4, 11, and 20 blocked EGFR/VEGFR-2 and triggered apoptosis. Compound 4 showed the most potent activity against EGFR/VEGFR-2.

Graphical abstract: S-Alkylated quinazolin-4(3H)-ones as dual EGFR/VEGFR-2 kinases inhibitors: design, synthesis, anticancer evaluation and docking study
Open Access Review Article

Electrospinning technology: a promising approach for tendon–bone interface tissue engineering

This review highlights recent advances in tendon–bone interface (TBI) tissue regeneration, focusing on the application of electrospinning technology.

Graphical abstract: Electrospinning technology: a promising approach for tendon–bone interface tissue engineering
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