scholarly journals Concept Design, Development and Preliminary Physical and Chemical Characterization of Tamoxifen-Guided-Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 219
Author(s):  
Candace M. Day ◽  
Martin J. Sweetman ◽  
Shane M. Hickey ◽  
Yunmei Song ◽  
Yongjun Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Concept Design ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Breast Tumours ◽  
Ft Ir

Conventional chemotherapies used for breast cancer (BC) treatment are non-selective, attacking both healthy and cancerous cells. Therefore, new technologies that enhance drug efficacy and ameliorate the off-target toxic effects exhibited by currently used anticancer drugs are urgently needed. Here we report the design and synthesis of novel mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) equipped with the hormonal drug tamoxifen (TAM) to facilitate guidance towards estrogen receptors (ERs) which are upregulated in breast tumours. TAM is linked to the MSNs using a poly-ʟ-histidine (PLH) polymer as a pH-sensitive gatekeeper, to ensure efficient delivery of encapsulated materials within the pores. XRD, HR-TEM, DLS, SEM, FT-IR and BET techniques were used to confirm the successful fabrication of MSNs. The MSNs have a high surface area (>1000 m2/g); and a mean particle size of 150 nm, which is an appropriate size to allow the penetration of premature blood vessels surrounding breast tumours. Successful surface functionalization was supported by FT-IR, XPS and TGA techniques, with a grafting ratio of approximately 29%. The outcomes of this preliminary work could be used as practical building blocks towards future formulations.

Recent Advances in Application of Azobenzenes Grafted on Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles in Controlled Drug Delivery Systems Using Light as External Stimulus

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 1001-1016
Author(s):  
Sandra Ramírez-Rave ◽  
María Josefa Bernad-Bernad ◽  
Jesús Gracia-Mora ◽  
Anatoly K. Yatsimirsky
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Surface Reactivity ◽  
External Stimulus ◽  
Recent Advances

Hybrid materials based on Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles (MSN) have attracted plentiful attention due to the versatility of their chemistry, and the field of Drug Delivery Systems (DDS) is not an exception. MSN present desirable biocompatibility, high surface area values, and a well-studied surface reactivity for tailoring a vast diversity of chemical moieties. Particularly important for DDS applications is the use of external stimuli for drug release. In this context, light is an exceptional alternative due to its high degree of spatiotemporal precision and non-invasive character, and a large number of promising DDS based on photoswitchable properties of azobenzenes have been recently reported. This review covers the recent advances in design of DDS using light as an external stimulus mostly based on literature published within last years with an emphasis on usually overlooked underlying chemistry, photophysical properties, and supramolecular complexation of azobenzenes.

Synthesis and Characterization of Thiol- and Carboxyl-Functionalized Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles

2017 ◽  
Vol 1142 ◽  
pp. 220-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Xia Wang ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
Hua Meng Gong ◽  
Hong Hao Sun ◽  
Ming Xing Liu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Spherical Shape ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Functionalized Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ft Ir

The purpose of this article is to synthesize the thiol-and carboxyl-bifunctionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles (CMS-SH-COOH). CMS-SH-COOH was successfully synthesized by co-condensation and post-grafting methods. Moreover, the particle size and structural properties of CMS-SH-COOH were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The obtained results indicated that the CMS-SH-COOH presented a uniform spherical shape with a wormhole arrangement of the mesopores and a relatively narrow paticle distribition. Therefore, the CMS-SH-COOH might be a great potential carrier for the drug delivery system in the future.

scholarly journals Hyper-Crosslinked Polymer Nanocomposites Containing Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles with Enhanced Adsorption Towards Polar Dyes

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1388
Author(s):  
Marco Guerritore ◽  
Rachele Castaldo ◽  
Brigida Silvestri ◽  
Roberto Avolio ◽  
Mariacristina Cocca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
High Surface ◽  
High Surface Area ◽  
Reactive Dye ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Enhanced Adsorption

The development of new styrene-based hyper-crosslinked nanocomposites (HCLN) containing mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) is reported here as a new strategy to obtain functional high surface area materials with an enhanced hydrophilic character. The HCLN composition, morphology and porous structure were analyzed using a multi-technique approach. The HCLN displayed a high surface area (above 1600 m2/g) and higher microporosity than the corresponding hyper-crosslinked neat resin. The enhanced adsorption properties of the HCLN towards polar organic dyes was demonstrated through the adsorption of a reactive dye, Remazol Brilliant Blue R (RB). In particular, the HCLN containing 5phr MSN showed the highest adsorption capacity of RB.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Optimization of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Ruthenium Polypyridyl Drug Delivery

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Siti Norain Harun ◽  
Haslina Ahmad ◽  
Hong Ngee Lim ◽  
Suet Lin Chia ◽  
Martin R. Gill
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Prolonged Treatment ◽  
Cell Cycle Distribution ◽  
Release Kinetic ◽  
Ruthenium Polypyridyl

The ruthenium polypyridyl complex [Ru(dppz)2PIP]2+ (dppz: dipyridophenazine, PIP: (2-(phenyl)-imidazo[4,5-f ][1,10]phenanthroline), or Ru-PIP, is a potential anticancer drug that acts by inhibiting DNA replication. Due to the poor dissolution of Ru-PIP in aqueous media, a drug delivery agent would be a useful approach to overcome its limited bioavailability. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) were synthesized via a co-condensation method by using a phenanthrolinium salt with a 16 carbon length chain (Phen-C16) as the template. Optimization of the synthesis conditions by Box–Behnken design (BBD) generated MSNs with high surface area response at 833.9 m2g−1. Ru-PIP was effectively entrapped in MSNs at 18.84%. Drug release profile analysis showed that Ru-PIP is gradually released, with a cumulative release percentage of approximately 50% at 72 h. The release kinetic profile implied that Ru-PIP was released from MSN by diffusion. The in vitro cytotoxicity of Ru-PIP, both free and MSN-encapsulated, was studied in Hela, A549, and T24 cancer cell lines. While treatment of Ru-PIP alone is moderately cytotoxic, encapsulated Ru-PIP exerted significant cytotoxicity upon all the cell lines, with half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values determined by MTT (([3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-dephenyltetrazolium bromide]) assay at 48 h exposure substantially decreasing from >30 µM to <10 µM as a result of MSN encapsulation. The mechanistic potential of cytotoxicity on cell cycle distribution showed an increase in G1/S phase populations in all three cell lines. The findings indicate that MSN is an ideal drug delivery agent, as it is able to sustainably release Ru-PIP by diffusion in a prolonged treatment period.

scholarly journals Progress in Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles as Drug Delivery Agents for Cancer Treatment

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
Eleen Dayana Mohamed Isa ◽  
Haslina Ahmad ◽  
Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman ◽  
Martin R. Gill
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Surface Modification ◽  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
High Stability ◽  
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
High Surface ◽  
High Surface Area ◽  
Surgical Removal

Cancer treatment and therapy have made significant leaps and bounds in these past decades. However, there are still cases where surgical removal is impossible, metastases are challenging, and chemotherapy and radiotherapy pose severe side effects. Therefore, a need to find more effective and specific treatments still exists. One way is through the utilization of drug delivery agents (DDA) based on nanomaterials. In 2001, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) were first used as DDA and have gained considerable attention in this field. The popularity of MSNs is due to their unique properties such as tunable particle and pore size, high surface area and pore volume, easy functionalization and surface modification, high stability and their capability to efficiently entrap cargo molecules. This review describes the latest advancement of MSNs as DDA for cancer treatment. We focus on the fabrication of MSNs, the challenges in DDA development and how MSNs address the problems through the development of smart DDA using MSNs. Besides that, MSNs have also been applied as a multifunctional DDA where they can serve in both the diagnostic and treatment of cancer. Overall, we argue MSNs provide a bright future for both the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

scholarly journals DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF LULICONAZOLE LOADED MESOPOROUS SILICA NANOPARTICLES AS HYDROGEL FOR MYCOTIC DISEASES

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 3148-3153
Author(s):  
Aachal Anil Gosavi
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
High Surface ◽  
High Surface Area ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Drug Dissolution

The aim of the present work was to design and synthesize of mesoporous silica nanoparticles as topical hydrogel formulation for inclusion of poorly water soluble antifungal drug like Luliconazole as a drug delivery platform. The SBA-15 was prepared to evaluate its application as a carrier for Luliconazole drug delivery. Its molecular size was suitable for incorporation in to the mesoporous of the SBA-15 materials. The SBA-15 was characterized by FTIR, UV analysis, Particle size, Transmission electron microscopy. The Synthesized Mesoporous silica i.e. SBA-15 was of mean particle size of 15 nm and specific area 283.763m2/g respectively. The results revealed that prepared mesoporous silica have small particle size, high surface area, and enhanced drug dissolution rate. The results obtained showed that Luliconazole was loaded with great efficiency into the SBA-15 which leads to enhanced diffusion of drug. Luliconazole hydrogel formulations improved medication permeation across the skin appropriate polymer was used to produce the formulation (Carbopol 934p and HPMC). The physiochemical parameters of all the established luliconazole formulations were assessed, including gel appearance, pH, viscosity, spreadability, globule size, Zeta potential, and drug content. Many of the above parameters yielded positive outcomes but F1 and F3 batch results was were unacceptable ranges. It can be assumed that the formulation F1 and F3 resulted in improved spreadability, stability, and homogeneity, as well as a stronger drug release analysis.

Recent Advances in Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Targeted Drug Delivery applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Abu-Dief ◽  
Mosa Alsehli ◽  
Abdullah Al-Enizi ◽  
Ayman Nafady
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Chemotherapeutic Agents ◽  
Antigen Delivery ◽  
Biological Compatibility ◽  
Wide Range

: Nanotechnology provides the means to design and fabricate delivery vehicles capable of overcoming physiologically imposed obstacles and undesirable side effects of systemic drug delivery. This protocol allows maximal targeting effectiveness and therefore enhances therapeutic efficiency. In recent years, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNPs) have sparked interest in the nanomedicine research community, particularly for their promising applications in cancer treatment. The intrinsic physio-chemical stability, facile functionalization, high surface area, low toxicity, and great loading capacity for a wide range of chemotherapeutic agents make MSNPs very appealing candidates for controllable drug delivery systems. Importantly, the peculiar nanostructures of MSNPs enabled them to serve as an effective drug, gene, protein, and antigen delivery vehicle for a variety of therapeutic regimens. For these reasons, in this review article, we underscore the recent progress in the design and synthesis of MSNPs and the parameters influencing their characteristic features and activities. In addition, the process of absorption, dissemination, and secretion by injection or oral management of MSNPs are also discussed, as they are key directions for the potential utilization of MSNPs. Factors influencing the in vivo fate of MSNPs will also be highlighted, with the main focus on particle size, morphology, porosity, surface functionality, and oxidation. Given that combining other functional materials with MSNPs may increase their biological compatibility, monitor drug discharge, or improve absorption by tumor cells coated MSNPs; these aspects are also covered and discussed herein.

scholarly journals Recent Trends in Morphology-Controlled Synthesis and Application of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2122
Author(s):  
Nabanita Pal ◽  
Jun-Hyeok Lee ◽  
Eun-Bum Cho
Keyword(s):  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
High Surface ◽  
High Surface Area ◽  
Porous Silica ◽  
The United States ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Energy Applications ◽  
Silica Materials

The outstanding journey towards the investigation of mesoporous materials commences with the discovery of high surface area porous silica materials, named MCM-41 (Mobil Composition of Matter-41) according to the inventors’ name Mobile scientists in the United States. Based on a self-assembled supramolecular templating mechanism, the synthesis of mesoporous silica has extended to wide varieties of silica categories along with versatile applications of all these types in many fields. These silica families have some extraordinary structural features, like highly tunable nanoscale sized pore diameter, good Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface areas, good flexibility to accommodate different organic and inorganic functional groups, metals etc., onto their surface. As a consequence, thousands of scientists and researchers throughout the world have reported numerous silica materials in the form of published articles, communication, reviews, etc. Beside this, attention is also given to the morphology-oriented synthesis of silica nanoparticles and their significant effects on the emerging fields of study like catalysis, energy applications, sensing, environmental, and biomedical research. This review highlights a consolidated overview of those morphology-based mesoporous silica particles, emphasizing their syntheses and potential role in many promising fields of research.

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