Themed collection Nanoengineered Biomaterials for Anticancer and Antimicrobial Drug Targeting
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Synthesis strategies and cancer therapy applications of PEDOT nanoparticles
PEDOT nanoparticles combine controlled drug release, and photothermal ablation due to their electrical and thermal properties. This review delves into their synthesis methods, characterization and potential in targeted cancer therapies.
Mater. Adv., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00260A
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Recent advancements in metal organic framework-modified multifunctional materials for photodynamic therapy
MOFs modified functional materials have emerged in the therapeutic platform, PDT in particular, implementing various paths and mechanisms to hit the target cells, unveiling a substantial direction for cancer therapy.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 6030-6051
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00376D
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Recent advances in engineering prodrug-based nanomedicines for cancer therapy
This review focuses on updates regarding a broad spectrum of fabrication advances and applications in the field of prodrug-based nanotechnologies in multiple cancer therapeutic strategies in response to the tumor microenvironment.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 4634-4659
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01132A
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Plant-derived selenium nanoparticles: investigating unique morphologies, enhancing therapeutic uses, and leading the way in tailored medical treatments
Selenium (Se) is a paramount micronutrient, indispensable for the holistic health of humans, animals, and microorganisms.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 3602-3628
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01126G
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Natural cationic polymer-derived injectable hydrogels for targeted chemotherapy
Injectable hydrogels have the potential to revolutionize therapeutics.
Mater. Adv., 2023,4, 6064-6091
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00484H
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Quercetin-loaded nanoarchaeosomes for breast cancer therapy: a ROS mediated cell death mechanism
Quercetin-loaded nanoarchaeosomes showed significant cell death in the breast cancer cell line MCF-7 through the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 6944-6956
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00258J
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Synthesis and characterization of safranal@MIL-88B(Fe) nanostructures and their preliminary anticancer and antibacterial characteristics
Fe-based metal-organic framework nanostructures loaded with Safranal show potential as anticancer and antibacterial formulations.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 6501-6515
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00345D
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Co-delivery of berberine and gold nanoparticles on liposomes for photodynamic therapy against 3D lung cancer cells
Using a new nanocomplex (Lipo@AuNPs@BBR) in photodynamic therapy on A549 spheroid cells.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 6185-6195
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00286E
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Spike trains in PANI-proteinoid nanomaterials with different light pulse rates
Light-sensitive PANI-proteinoid nanofibers demonstrate the ability to mimic biological neural networks, enabling tunable information encoding and processing.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 6090-6113
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00253A
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Unveiling the effectiveness of antimicrobial BPJ polymer coatings in enhancing microbial resistance
Forging the future: BPJ polymer coatings redefine antimicrobial defense on military textiles.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 5855-5869
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00393D
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In situ forming PEG-ε-poly-L-lysine hydrogels with antimicrobial properties for fighting infection
PEG–PLL hydrogels are an ideal wound dressing for irregular infected wound repair.
Mater. Adv., 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00287C
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A one-step method for generating antimicrobial nanofibre meshes via coaxial electrospinning
We report a cetrimonium bromide-coated nanofibre mesh, manufactured using coaxial electrospinning, which demonstrates effective antibacterial and antiviral properties against S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, respiratory syncytial virus, and SARS-CoV-2.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 5561-5571
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00125G
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A graphene oxide-based sequential nanocatalyst for efficient tumor combination therapy
We construct a simple, biocompatible, sequential catalytic nanocatalyst PMO@GO-GOD to realize enhanced chemodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy for combating breast cancers by taking advantage of the peroxidase-like activity of GO.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 5482-5493
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00109E
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Photoluminescence and antibacterial performance of sol–gel synthesized ZnO nanoparticles
The hexagonal phase of ZnO NPs was synthesized using sol gel methods and structural properties and correlation with the optical, photoluminescence and antibacterial properties have been investigated.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 3472-3481
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01096A
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Thermosensitive drug-loaded liposomes for photothermal and chemotherapeutic treatment of colon cancer
Schematic of BiNSs/Met/5-FU@TSL for anti-tumor through “PTT-Chemo” combination therapy.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 2456-2469
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01060K
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A photoarchitectonic hydrogel for synergistic in vitro chemo–phototherapy of breast cancer
Laser-assisted combinatorial breast cancer treatment using a photoarchitectonic hydrogel shows a synergistic effect.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 1903-1916
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00900A
About this collection
Guest Edited by Kavindra K. Kesari (Aalto University, Finland and Lovely Professional University, India), Sabya S. Das (University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, USA and DIT University, India), and Janne Ruokolainen (Aalto University, Finland).
This collection shines a spotlight on new research covering nanoengineered biomaterials targeting cancer and microbial infections theranostics. Particularly focusing on new research exploring the enhanced physicochemical and biological properties of nanoengineered biomaterials, which has led to their increasingly widespread use for diverse biomedical applications.