Themed collection 2024 Journal of Materials Chemistry B Lunar New Year
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Supramolecular assemblies of multifunctional microgels for biomedical applications
This review accounts recent advances in fabrication, supramolecular assembling, 3D printing of microgels, and their applications in cell culture, drug delivery, antibacterial and tissue engineering.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 6265-6289
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TB00346A
Nanoscale MOFs in nanomedicine applications: from drug delivery to therapeutic agents
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) hold great promise for widespread applications in biomedicine and nanomedicine.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 3273-3294
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TB00027C
Cell-binding peptides on the material surface guide stem cell fate of adhesion, proliferation and differentiation
The binding of stem cells with a peptide-immobilized material surface, where several peptides are designed and conjugated on the material with multiple reactions, activates several signaling pathways that determine the stem cell fate.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 1389-1415
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB02601E
ROS-scavenging biomaterials for periodontitis
Oxidative stress induced by the imbalance from periodontal pathogens is the main inducement for periodontal tissue destruction, and ROS scavenging biomaterials could be the promising candidate for periodontitis therapy.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 482-499
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB02319A
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Synergistic antibacterial action of lignin-squaraine hybrid photodynamic therapy: advancing towards effective treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
SQR29 organophotosensitizer was encapsulated into poly(lignin/PEG/PPG urethane) to form a hydrogel (LSQR29), providing excellent antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) property to combat antibiotic-resistant pathogenic bacteria in wound infection.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 5748-5751
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TB00629H
Nanoparticle-mediated CRISPR/dCas9a activation of multiple transcription factors to engineer insulin-producing cells
Four gRNAs were synthesized and used to form ribonucleoproteins (RNPs) with tracRNA and dCas9-VPR, and were then immobilized on magnetic peptide-imprinted chitosan nanoparticles, which enhanced transfection for production of insulin.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 1866-1870
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB02431D
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Carbohydrate–protein interaction-based detection of pathogenic bacteria using a biodegradable self-powered biosensor
A biodegradable self-powered bacterial sensor made of carbohydrate protein interaction. The sensor offers a simple design and capable for rapid and effective detection of E. coli bacteria.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 10147-10157
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TB01820B
Construction of Fe-doped ZIF-8/DOX nanocomposites for ferroptosis strategy in the treatment of breast cancer
The DOX@7FZ was able to enhance the ROS level in cancer cells via a synergistic effect between apoptosis/ferroptosis synergism.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 6335-6345
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TB00749A
“Synergistic effect” based novel and ultrasensitive approach for the detection of serotonin using DEM-modulated bimetallic nanosheets
Neurotransmitters have been of immense scientific interest due to their importance as human-health biomarkers.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 6044-6052
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TB00572K
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Multifunctional theranostic carbazole-based cyanine for real-time imaging of amyloid-β and therapeutic treatment of multiple pathologies in Alzheimer's disease
The multifunctional theranostic cyanine SLCOOH, capable of real-time imaging of Aβ contents in vivo and targeting multiple pathological pathways or mechanisms of neurodegeneration, was unambiguously demonstrated.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 4865-4873
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TB00082F
A tunable fluorescent probe for superoxide anion detection during inflammation caused by Treponema pallidum
A tunable fluorescent probe for superoxide anion detection during inflammation caused by Treponema pallidum.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 4523-4528
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TB00747B
The revelation of glucose adsorption mechanisms on hierarchical metal–organic frameworks using a surface plasmon resonance sensor
This work reports the use of M-BDC (M = Cu, Mn, Ni, and Zr) MOFs for glucose sensing by surface plasmon resonance (SPR) methods. The sensitivity is in the order of Zr-BDC > Cu-BDC > Mn-BDC > Ni-BDC > bare Au chip.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 4428-4444
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TB00138E
A fluorinated ionizable lipid improves the mRNA delivery efficiency of lipid nanoparticles
The combination of ionizable lipids bearing alkyl chains and fluorinated alkyl chains improves the cellular uptake and mRNA expression of lipid nanoparticles.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 4171-4180
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TB00516J
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Combined chemo-immuno-photothermal therapy based on ursolic acid/astragaloside IV-loaded hyaluronic acid-modified polydopamine nanomedicine inhibiting the growth and metastasis of non-small cell lung cancer
Combined chemo-immuno-photothermal therapy based on ursolic acid/astragaloside IV-loaded hyaluronic acid-modified polydopamine nanomedicine is a promising strategy for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) metastasis.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 3453-3472
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB02328H
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Synthetic engineering of a new biocatalyst encapsulating [NiFe]-hydrogenases for enhanced hydrogen production
By incorporating [NiFe]-hydrogenases into a proteinaceous carboxysome shell, we generate a novel biocatalyst that has improved production of clean hydrogen, oxygen tolerance, and thermostability, highlighting its great potential in biotechnological applications.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 2684-2692
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB02781J
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A mace-like heterostructural enriched injectable hydrogel composite for on-demand promotion of diabetic wound healing
A schematic diagram of the gAu–CuS HSs hydrogel for treating diabetic wound healing. In situ injection of gAu–CuS HSs hydrogels programmed to promote multiple stages of the wound healing process.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 2166-2183
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB02403A
Construction of a desirable hyperbolic microfluidic chip for ultrasensitive determination of PCT based on chemiluminescence
In this work, the integration of the desirable hyperbolic microfluidic chip with chemiluminescence as a signal readout enabled achieving the point-of-care testing of PCT in clinical diagnosis and treatment.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 1978-1986
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB02338E
Cancer-associated fibroblast-targeted nanodrugs reshape colorectal tumor microenvironments to suppress tumor proliferation, metastasis and improve drug penetration
Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) produce a critical tumor-promoting effect by cellular crosstalk with cancer cells and remodel the extracellular matrix (ECM) to form a protective physical barrier.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 1871-1880
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB02253B
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Cationic micelles as nanocarriers for enhancing intra-cartilage drug penetration and retention
A cationic micellar drug delivery system was found to significantly enhance the intra-cartilage penetration and retention capability due to the electrostatic interaction between the micelles and the negatively charged cartilage extracellular matrix.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 1670-1683
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB02050E
Highly stretchable porous regenerated silk fibroin film for enhanced wound healing
Silk fibroin (SF) has caught interest in tissue engineering owing to their biocompatibility and biodegradability.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 1486-1494
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB01896A
3D printed reduced graphene oxide-GelMA hybrid hydrogel scaffolds for potential neuralized bone regeneration
A biomaterial scaffold capable of simultaneously loading multiple stem cells for potential neuralized bone regeneration.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 1288-1301
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB01979E
Covalent immobilization of lipase on an ionic liquid-functionalized magnetic Cu-based metal–organic framework with boosted catalytic performance in flavor ester synthesis
Lipase immobilized on an ionic liquid modified magnetic Cu-based metal–organic framework with enhanced catalytic performance in the synthesis of isoamyl acetate.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 1302-1311
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB02246J
Tumor-targeted molybdenum disulfide@barium titanate core–shell nanomedicine for dual photothermal and chemotherapy of triple-negative breast cancer cells
Intracellular working mechanism of Gem-loaded MBPF CSNPs when exposed to NIR laser irradiation. MBPF passively targets and enhances ROS generation and DNA damage within MDA-MB-231 cells through their dual performance.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 1044-1056
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB02382B
Effect of mussel-inspired polydopamine on the reinforced properties of 3D printed β-tricalcium phosphate/polycaprolactone scaffolds for bone regeneration
3D printed mussel-inspired polydopamine-coated β-TCP/polycaprolactone scaffolds have been considered potential grafts that facilitated not only the physicochemical behaviors but also stimulated the formation of neo-bone tissue in femur defects.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2023,11, 72-82
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB01995G
About this collection
To mark the Lunar New Year 2024, this post-publication collection features some of the most popular articles published in Journal of Materials Chemistry B in 2023 by corresponding authors based in countries celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Congratulations to all the authors whose articles have been featured!