Themed collection Journal of Materials Chemistry B Lunar New Year collection 2022
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Smart near infrared-responsive nanocomposite hydrogels for therapeutics and diagnostics
This review article highlights recent research progress on the NIR-responsive nanocomposite hydrogels, focusing on their preparation, properties, applications and future prospectus.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 7100-7116
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00980J
Recent advances in the development of nitric oxide-releasing biomaterials and their application potentials in chronic wound healing
This paper reviews the recent progress in nitric oxide (NO) donors, biomaterial vectors, biomaterial-based NO delivery systems and NO synthetic enzyme mimics, and emphasizes the application potentials of NO releasing biomaterials in chronic wound healing.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 7063-7075
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00847A
Recent advances in cell membrane coated metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for tumor therapy
In the presented perspective, the synthetic method, characterization, and research progress in tumor therapy based on CMMs have been summarized. Also the prospects and challenges of utilizing CMMs for tumor therapy have been discussed.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 4459-4474
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00453K
Tissue adhesive hydrogel bioelectronics
This review describes the recent progress in tissue adhesive hydrogel bioelectronics.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 4423-4443
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00523E
A proton/macromolecule-sensing approach distinguishes changes in biological membrane permeability during polymer/lipid-based nucleic acid delivery
Using a proton-sensing transistor, changes in membrane permeability induced by transfection reagents were assessed, shedding light on endosomal escape mechanisms.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 4298-4302
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00645B
A short PEG linker alters the in vivo pharmacokinetics of trastuzumab to yield high-contrast immuno-PET images
A PEGylated antibody with short PEG linkers was excreted faster to visualize tumors clearly with exceptionally high tumor-to-background ratio in nuclear imaging.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 2993-2997
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02911D
Atom transfer radical-polymerized cationic shells on gold nanoparticles for near infrared-triggered photodynamic therapy of tumor-bearing animals
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were surface-engineered with a cationic corona to enhance the incorporation of photosensitizers for PDT.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 9700-9710
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02004H
Kinetic stability modulation of polymeric nanoparticles for enhanced detection of influenza virus via penetration of viral fusion peptides
Virus detection is materialized by engineered polymeric nanoparticles as host cell-mimetic decoys and analysis of the kinetic stability of nanoparticles against fusion peptides provides insight into the design of influenza viruses detection system.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 9658-9669
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01847G
A dendritic polyamidoamine supramolecular system composed of pillar[5]arene and azobenzene for targeting drug-resistant colon cancer
A smart supramolecular quaternary ammonium nanoparticle, namely quaternary ammonium PAMAM-AZO@CP[5]A (Q-P-A@CP[5]A) was designed to treat drug-resistant colorectal cancer (CRC) caused by Fusobacterium nucleatum.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 9594-9605
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02134F
A smart injectable composite hydrogel with magnetic navigation and controlled glutathione release for promoting in situ chondrocyte array and self-healing in damaged cartilage tissue
An injectable self-healing HA–pAA hydrogel with LbL-PPMMs encapsulated can induce chondrocytes to form a deep columnar array for repairing the cartilage.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 9370-9382
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB02030G
Development of a novel chromophore reaction-based fluorescent probe for biogenic amines detection
A facile strategy for the construction of an efficient chromophore reaction-based probe for biogenic amines detection was developed.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 9383-9394
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01791H
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High-throughput fabrication of high aspect ratio Ag/Al nanopillars for optical detection of biomarkers
Plasmonic polystyrene nanopillars are fabricated by using anodized aluminum oxide (AAO) membranes as templates, and successfully employed for detection of specific antibodies in the pM range.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 8851-8861
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01556G
A bright, red-emitting water-soluble BODIPY fluorophore as an alternative to the commercial Mito Tracker Red for high-resolution mitochondrial imaging
A fully water-soluble, bright, and red fluorescent BODIPY fluorophore can achieve high-resolution mitochondrial imaging with high biocompatibility, photostability and chemical stability.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 8639-8645
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01585K
Heterogenous hydrogel mimicking the osteochondral ECM applied to tissue regeneration
An ECM-inspired heterogeneous bilayer hydrogel possesses similar components to natural tissue, promotes cell activity and exhibits good regeneration of osteochondral defects.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 8646-8658
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00518A
Interconnected collagen porous scaffolds prepared with sacrificial PLGA sponge templates for cartilage tissue engineering
Interconnected collagen porous scaffolds were prepared using PLGA sponges as sacrificial templates and applied for cartilage tissue engineering.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 8491-8500
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB01559A
Immediate soft-tissue adhesion and the mechanical properties of the Ti–6Al–4V alloy after long-term acid treatment
A metallic solid-state adhesive for biological soft tissues was fabricated using Ti–6Al–4V alloys, and the influence of the minor β phase and the small amount of Al in the α phase are reported.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 8348-8354
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00919B
Synthesis-temperature-regulated multi-enzyme-mimicking activities of ceria nanozymes
Facile-regulation of the multi-enzyme-mimicking activities and effective guidelines from radar analysis established here advance the further biomedical applications of ceria-based nanozymes.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 7238-7245
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00964H
Photodynamic therapy using self-assembled nanogels comprising chlorin e6-bearing pullulan
Efficient photodynamic therapy using self-assembled nanogel comprising chlorin e6-bearing polysaccharide.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 6357-6363
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00377A
Multiscale pore contained carbon nanofiber-based field-effect transistor biosensors for nesfatin-1 detection
Antibody-functionalized, multiscale pore contained carbon nanofiber-based FET-type sensor exhibits ultrahigh sensitive and selectivity toward the epilepsy biomarker (NES1).
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 6076-6083
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00582K
Amine-functionalized Cu-MOF nanospheres towards label-free hepatitis B surface antigen electrochemical immunosensors
Label-free hepatitis B surface antigen electrochemical immunosensors by Cu-NH2BDC MOFs.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 5711-5721
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00222H
Skin protein-derived peptide-conjugated vesicular nanocargos for selected skin cell targeting and consequent activation
A cellular multi-targeting strategy inspired by skin protein-derived peptides is proposed to direct skin therapies toward cellular targets.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 4956-4962
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00935D
A metastasis suppressor Pt-dendrimer nanozyme for the alleviation of glioblastoma
The alleviation properties of a Pt-dendrimer nanozyme for GBM metastasis were introduced for the first time. The biological properties of the Pt-dendrimer nanozyme were demonstrated as a suppressor of GBM migration, invasion, and adhesion.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 4015-4023
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00425E
GOX-hemin nanogels with enhanced cascade activity for sensitive one-step glucose detection
A GOX-hemin nanogel was prepared via polymerization on the surface of GOX, and it could be used as a one-step glucose detection system.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 3509-3514
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TB00191D
Drug resistance-free cytotoxic nanodrugs in composites for cancer therapy
A nanodrug as a macromolecular therapeutic agent was developed for addressing drug resistance in cancer therapy. The multivalent interactions between the nanodrugs and cytosolic components reflected their cytotoxicity.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 3143-3152
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02850A
Substrate stiffness and sequence dependent bioactive peptide hydrogels influence the chondrogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells
N-Cadherin mimetic nanofibrous biocompatible peptide hydrogels with enhanced mechanical properties for differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into chondrocytes.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 1676-1685
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02008G
Controllable synthesis of exceptionally small-sized superparamagnetic magnetite nanoparticles for ultrasensitive MR imaging and angiography
The superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles have broad application prospects in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 958-968
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02337J
Double-acceptor conjugated polymers for NIR-II fluorescence imaging and NIR-II photothermal therapy applications
Nanoparticles based double-acceptor conjugated polymers were developed by conventional methods. And subsequently NPs with bright NIR-II fluorescence signals and superior NIR-II PTT efficiency were successfully applied for NIR-II FI guided NIR-II PTT.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 1002-1008
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02499F
1550 nm excitation-responsive upconversion nanoparticles to establish dual-photodynamic therapy against pancreatic tumors
The marriage between 1550 nm (NIR-IIb) light excitation and dual-photodynamic therapy for upconversion UCNP@SiO2/RB,Ce6-PEG nanoparticles to generate 1O2 showing a synergetic effect against pancreatic tumors in vitro and in vivo.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 694-709
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02655G
A dissolving and glucose-responsive insulin-releasing microneedle patch for type 1 diabetes therapy
A dissolving microneedle patch for responsive insulin release and type 1 diabetes therapy.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 648-657
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB02133D
Cell-penetrating peptide-conjugated lipid/polymer hybrid nanovesicles for endoplasmic reticulum-targeting intracellular delivery
An ER-targeting, intracellular delivery approach that utilizes cell-penetrating peptide-conjugated lipid/polymer hybrid nanovehicles is proposed.
J. Mater. Chem. B, 2021,9, 464-470
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0TB01940B
About this collection
To mark the Lunar New Year, this web collection features the top 30 most popular articles published in Journal of Materials Chemistry B in 2021 by corresponding authors based in Asia.
Congratulations to all of the authors whose articles have been featured!