scholarly journals Porphyrin Iron-Grafted Mesoporous Silica Composites for Drug Delivery, Dye Degradation and Colorimetric Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Zhu ◽  
Zhihui Xu ◽  
Ling Cai ◽  
Jin Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Dye Degradation ◽  
Colorimetric Detection ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Enzyme Mimic ◽  
Orange Ii ◽  
Cell Analysis ◽  
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride ◽  
Oxidation Reactions

AbstractPorphyrin iron molecules (hemin) were successfully grafted on the channeled mesoporous silica of SBA-15 (FeIX-SBA-15), in which attached hemin molecules acted as the enzyme mimic for catalyzing oxidation reactions. In the presence of H2O2, the prepared FeIX-SBA-15 composite effectively degraded industrial dye Orange II and catalyzed tetramethylbenzidine hydrochloride (TMB) both in the solution and on the membrane, from which the colorimetric H2O2 detection was achieved. Moreover, the hemin-grafted composites showed high loading content of anticancer drug of doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) displaying the sustained releasing behavior as monitored by real-time cell analysis, which resulted in improved inhibitory effect on cancer cells growth compared with that DOX/SBA-15. The hemin-modified mesoporous silica nanocomposite provides an integrated nanoplatform with promising biomedical applications.

Synthesis of mussel-inspired polydopamine-gallium nanoparticles for biomedical applications

Nanomedicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Valdir Uchôa Teixeira ◽  
Fátima Raquel Azevedo Maia ◽  
Mariana Carvalho ◽  
Rui Reis ◽  
Joaquim Miguel Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Adipose Derived Stem Cells ◽  
Cell Analysis ◽  
Shell Formation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Alkali Medium ◽  
Reproducible Method ◽  
Gallium Nanoparticles

Aim: To established a simple, controlled and reproducible method to synthesize gallium (Ga)-coated polydopamine (PDA) nanoparticles (NPs). Materials & methods: PDA NPs were synthesized in alkali medium with posterior Ga shell formation due to ion chelation on the NP surface. Results: The obtained results with energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy confirmed the incorporation of Ga on the PDA NP surface. The cytotoxicity of Ga-coated PDA NPs was evaluated in vitro at different concentrations in contact with human adipose-derived stem cells. Further cell analysis also demonstrated the benefit of Ga-coated PDA NPs, which increased the cell proliferation rate compared with noncoated PDA NPs. Conclusion: This study indicated that Ga could work as an appropriate shell for PDA NPs, inducing cell proliferation at the analyzed concentrations.

scholarly journals Design considerations for mesoporous silica nanoparticulate systems in facilitating biomedical applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diti Desai ◽  
Didem Sen Karaman ◽  
Neeraj Prabhakar ◽  
Sina Tadayon ◽  
Alain Duchanoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Common Ground ◽  
Particle System ◽  
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Cellular Internalization ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Design Options ◽  
Nanoparticulate Systems

AbstractMesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) have advanced to the forefront of multifunctional nanoparticulate systems in nanomedicine, owing to this highly fexible materials platform enabling a multitude of design options, often in a modular fashion. Drug delivery ability, detectability via diferent imaging modalities, and stimuliresponsiveness are often combined into one particle system. Very sophisticated and versatile designs along with impressive demonstrations of applicability have been reported to date, but a common ground when it comes to some critical considerations valid for any nanoparticle intended for biomedical purposes is lacking to some degree. In this study, we attempt to take a glance at some of the most crucial aspects of biomedical nanoparticulate design and relate how they apply specifically toMSNs. These considerations include fuorophore labeling and leaching with respect to immobilization to MSNs, the surrounding conditions, carrier biodegradability, and surface coating. Surface modifcation strategies and surface charge tuning are further considered in conjunction to the relative amount of cellular uptake and serum protein adsorption. Cellular internalization routes and biological techniques used to evaluate especially in vitro biobehavior are discussed. Our attempt is hereby to draw attention to some of the most frequently occurring issues to be considered in the design of MSN systems for biomedical applications

Robust transparent mesoporous silica membranes as matrices for colorimetric sensors

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (21) ◽  
pp. 16549-16553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donghun Kim ◽  
Bradley F. Chmelka
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Heavy Metal Ions ◽  
Colorimetric Detection ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Silica Membranes ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Functionalized Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Colorimetric Sensors

Transparent functionalized mesoporous silica membranes have been prepared with high surface areas (∼500 m2 g−1) that exhibit high sensitivities for colorimetric detection and sensing of dilute heavy-metal ions (e.g., Pb2+).

scholarly journals Distinct Methodologies to Produce Capped Mesoporous Silica with Hydroxyapatite and the Influence in Intracellular Signaling as Cytotoxicity on Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Aline Oliveira da Silva de Barros ◽  
Luciana Magalhães Rebêlo Alencar ◽  
Frank Alexis ◽  
Ralph Santos-Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Intracellular Signaling ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Fiber Type ◽  
Umbilical Vein ◽  
Silica Matrix ◽  
In Vitro Assays ◽  
Material Structure ◽  
Step Method ◽  
One Step

Mesoporous silica has unique properties such as controllable mesoporous structure and size, good biocompatibility, high specific surface area, and large pore volume. For that reason, this material has been broadly functionalized for biomedical applications, such as optical imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound imaging, and widely employed as drug delivery systems. In this study, we synthesized fiber-type mesoporous silica capped with hydroxyapatite (ordered SiO2–CaO–P2O5 mesoporous silica). Its biological activity was evaluated through a cellular and molecular approach using HUVEC cell culture. Two distinct methodologies have produced the ordered SiO2–CaO–P2O5 mesoporous silica: (i) two-step Ca-doped silica matrix followed by hydroxyapatite crystallization inside the Ca-doped silica matrix and (ii) one-step Ca-doped silica matrix formed with the hydroxyapatite crystallization. Further analysis included: elemental analysis, transmission, scanning electron microscopy images, Small and Wide-Angle X-ray Diffraction analysis, Fourier Transform Infrared, and in vitro assays with HUVEC (cytotoxicity and immunoblotting). The hydroxyapatite capping methodology significantly affected the original mesoporous material structure. Furthermore, no cellular or molecular effect has been observed. The promising results presented here suggest that the one-step method to obtain hydroxyapatite capped mesoporous silica was effective, also demonstrating that this material has potential in biomedical applications.

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