RSC Advances
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Ethylene oxide graft copolymers reduce the immunogenicity of lipid nanoparticles
LNPs made with the polyamide PGE have low immunogenicity and outperform PEG-LNPs after chronic administration.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 30071-30076
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA05007J
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.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 29606-29623
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA04860A
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.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 29413-29427
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA04947K
Evaluation of magnetic hyperthermia, drug delivery and biocompatibility (bone cell adhesion and zebrafish assays) of trace element co-doped hydroxyapatite combined with Mn–Zn ferrite for bone tissue applications
The treatment and regeneration of bone defects, especially tumor-induced defects, is an issue in clinical practice and remains a major challenge for bone substitute material invention.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 29242-29253
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA03867C
Magnetic nanoparticles and possible synergies with cold atmospheric plasma for cancer treatment
The biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have gained increasing attention due to their unique biological, chemical, and magnetic properties such as biocompatibility, chemical stability, and high magnetic susceptibility.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 29039-29051
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA03837A
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.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 28807-28821
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA03823A
Glycyrrhetinic acid-modified redox-sensitive polymeric mixed micelles for tumor-specific intracellular delivery of cantharidin
The preparation of glycyrrhetinic acid-modified and redox-sensitive polymeric mixed micelles loaded cantharidin (CTD) which could target to hepatoma carcinoma cell and release CTD rapidly.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 28753-28767
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA03171G
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.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 28684-28692
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02020K
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.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 28555-28568
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA04219K
α-Terpineol loaded, electron beam crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol/tapioca starch hydrogel sheets; fabrication, characterization and evaluation of wound healing potential on a full thickness acid burn wound
α-Terpineol loaded, electron beam crosslinked PVA/tapioca pearl starch hydrogel sheets utilised for the healing of a full thickness acid burn wound.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 28058-28076
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA04572F
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.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 27816-27830
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA04807E
Nanomaterials: innovative approaches for addressing key objectives in periodontitis treatment
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily caused by dental plaque, which is a significant global public health concern due to its high prevalence and severe impact on oral, and even systemic diseases.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 27904-27927
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA03809F
FDA-approved drugs containing dimethylamine pharmacophore: a review of the last 50 years
Dimethylamine (DMA) derivatives represent a promising class of compounds with significant potential in the field of medicinal chemistry.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 27657-27696
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA04730C
A superporous and pH-sensitive hydrogel from Salvia hispanica (chia) seeds: stimuli responsiveness, on–off switching, and pharmaceutical applications
The chia seeds hydrogel (CSH) is a superporous, superabsorbent, haemocompatible, and smart biomaterial exhibiting stimuli-responsive swelling–deswelling behavior and sustained drug release.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 27764-27776
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA04770B
A gold cluster fused manganese dioxide nanocube loaded with dihydroartemisinin for effective cancer treatment via amplified oxidative stress
A multifunctional nanomedicine has been developed to treat cancer cells by amplifying oxidative stress and integrating bioimaging for therapeutic monitoring.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 27703-27711
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA03164D
Inhalable drug-loaded silk fibroin carriers for pulmonary drug delivery
The design and development of SF-based engineered micro and nano-carriers, with potential enhanced therapeutic performance over traditional delivery methods, could be essential for pharmaceutical research.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 27288-27297
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA03324H
Preparation and characterization of a ciprofloxacin-loaded nanoparticles incorporated polymeric film dressing
Antibiotic (ciprofloxacin)-loaded sodium alginate (SA)–chitosan (CS) nanoparticles (NPs) were incorporated into novel arabinoxylan (AX)–pectin (PC) polymeric films and characterized for application in wound dressing.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 27520-27529
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02951H
BrSPR-20-P1 peptide isolated from Brevibacillus sp. developed into liposomal hydrogel as a potential topical antimicrobial agent
BrSPR-20-P1 antimicrobial peptide (P1-AMP) is a novel antimicrobial peptide isolated from Brevibacillus sp. SPR-20 and has been developed as a liposomal in chitosan hydrogel. It has potential to be used as a topical antimicrobial agent.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 27394-27411
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA03722G
Gold nanorod-based smart platform for efficient cellular uptake and combination therapy
An amphiphilic polymer-coated GNR platform was studied for chemo- and photothermal combination therapy, promoting controlled drug release, and inducing cellular uptake by deforming the cell membrane under NIR light.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 27385-27393
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA06051B
Artificial intelligence-aiding lab-on-a-chip workforce designed oral [3.1.0] bi and [4.2.0] tricyclic catalytic interceptors inhibiting multiple SARS-CoV-2 protomers assisted by double-shell deep learning
Deep learning-integrated lab-on-a-chip in designing oral [3.1.0] bi and [4.2.0] tricyclic interceptors inhibiting multiple SARS-CoV-2 protomers.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 26897-26910
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA03965C
Biodegradation of hydroxylated boron nitride nanoplatelets, their toxic effect and drug delivery application
–OH/BNNPs synthesis and release of DOX in a pH dependent manner to induce apoptosis.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 26568-26579
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA04433A
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.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 26524-26543
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA03542A
Design and characterisation of casein coated and drug loaded magnetic nanoparticles for theranostic applications
Magnetic protein-coated, drug-loaded nanohybrids have huge potential in future cancer theranostics for real-time monitored drug delivery.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 26388-26399
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02626H
Fatty aldehyde bisulfite adducts as a purification handle in ionizable lipid synthesis
Rapid access to ALC-0315, a crucial component of the formulated Pfizer Covid vaccine, was obtained by employing solid adduct formation and filtration in place of chromatographic separation, allowing for a more scalable synthesis.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 26233-26238
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA05189K
Bortezomib-encapsulated metal–phenolic nanoparticles for intracellular drug delivery
The bortezomib (BTZ)-encapsulated metal–phenolic nanoparticles were prepared by the self-assembly of BTZ, tannic acid (TA), and Fe3+, which can be used for the intracellular delivery of BTZ.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 26176-26182
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA03504F
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