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Nano-sized metal oxide fertilizers for sustainable agriculture: balancing benefits, risks, and risk management strategies

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,19998-20026
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR01354A, Review Article
Raja Muthuramalingam Thangavelu, Washington Luis da Silva, Nubia Zuverza-Mena, Christian O. Dimkpa, Jason C. White
This critical review comprehensively analyses nano-sized metal oxide fertilizers (NMOFs) and their transformative potential in sustainable agriculture.
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Modulating the photodynamic modality of Au22 nanoclusters through surface conjugation of arginine for promoted healing of bacteria-infected wounds

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20089-20099
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03278K, Paper
Xinyue Dou, Sariah Saalah, Chel-Ken Chiam, Jianping Xie, Coswald Stephen Sipaut
An Au nanocluster (NC)-based photodynamic antibacterial is designed by conjugating arginine on the surface of Au22 NCs, achieving healing of bacteria-infected wounds via producing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS).
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Folic acid-targeted redox responsive polylactic acid-based nanoparticles co-delivering pirarubicin and salinomycin suppress breast cancer tumor growth in vivo

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20131-20146
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02365J, Paper
Priya Gupta, Ankushi Bansal, Harshdeep Kaur, Mohd Anees, Neetu Singh, Harpal Singh
Schematic illustration of design, administration, and mechanism of action of Pira/Sal dual-loaded FA-conjugated redox responsive [S-(PLA-b-PEG-CONH)]2 block copolymeric nanoparticles.
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Introduction to micro- and nano-motors

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,19936-19937
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR90169J, Editorial
Li Zhang, Martin Pumera, Samuel Sánchez, Xing Ma
Li Zhang, Martin Pumera, Samuel Sánchez and Xing Ma introduce the Nanoscale and Journal of Materials Chemistry B cross-journal themed collection on micro- and nano-motors.
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Correction: Ce6-Conjugated and polydopamine-coated gold nanostars with enhanced photoacoustic imaging and photothermal/photodynamic therapy to inhibit lung metastasis of breast cancer

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20354-20355
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR90194K, Correction
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Ziwei Li, Fan Yang, Di Wu, Yanhong Liu, Yang Gao, Haichen Lian, Hongxin Zhang, Zhibin Yin, Aiguo Wu, Leyong Zeng
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Liquid exfoliation of a series of expanded layered Cu(II)-paddlewheel metal–organic frameworks to form nanosheets

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02663B, Paper
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Joshua Nicks, Thomas M. Roseveare, Michael S. Harris, David J. Ashworth, George Danczuk, Lee Brammer, Jonathan A. Foster
The effects of linker length on nanosheet dimensions and properties are investigated through the ultrasonic liquid exfoliation of an isoreticular series of layered metal–organic frameworks.
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Retraction: Enhanced activity of vancomycin by encapsulation in hybrid magnetic nanoparticles conjugated to a cell-penetrating peptide

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20356-20356
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR90195A, Retraction
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Wenjie Zhang, Reza Taheri-Ledari, Zoleikha Hajizadeh, Ehsan Zolfaghari, Mohammad Reza Ahghari, Ali Maleki, Michael R. Hamblin, Ye Tian
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Exploring size-dependent optical property alterations in fine-tuning intermetallic PdCd nanocube sizes

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03640A, Paper
Jia-Lin Li, Ting-Yu Tien, Hung-Chun Liao, Hsin-Lun Wu
Size-tuned intermetallic PdCd nanocubes, synthesized via a quantum dot-like method, reveal novel size-dependent optical properties.
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HKUST-1 MOF Nanoparticles: Non-classical Crystallization Route in Supercritical CO2

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03070B, Communication
Ji Feng, Almond Lau, Igor V. Novosselov
Reducing MOF particles to the nanoscale size range is beneficial due to their increased surface-to-volume ratio, higher defects exposing metals and ligands, and short diffusion path. While great efforts have...
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Applications of nanotheranostics in the second near-infrared window in bioimaging and cancer treatment

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03058C, Review Article
Huimin Li, Pengju Li, Jiarui Zhang, Ziyi Lin, Lintao Bai, Heyun Shen
This review summarized the application of the second near-infrared nano-platform in the field of nano-agents design, optical imaging and cancer treatment, aiming at providing profound insights into its development status and future challenges.
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Retarding anion exchanges in lead halide perovskite nanocrystals by ligand immobilization

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03241A, Paper
Gauri Sharma, Radha Rathod, Pralay K. Santra
Plasma treatment causes the crosslinking of passivating molecules around CsPbX3 (X = Cl, Br, I) perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs), which retards the anion exchanges.
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Carbon-based nanocarriers for plant growth promotion: Fuelling when it needs

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03268C, Review Article
Mohammad Ashfaq, Govind Gupta, Nishith Verma
Climate change (i.e., rising temperature and precipitation) due to global warming is affecting soil fertility, thereby significantly causing a decrease in agriculture production worldwide. At the same time, increasing demands...
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Facile synthesis of defective ZnS-ZnO composite nanosheets for efficient piezocatalytic H2 production

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03733B, Paper
Xiaoxiao Lu, Xiaojing Zhao, Xiangyu Chen, Miaoqiong Xu, Miaoling Huang, Wen-Jie Chen, Yubin Liu, Xiaoyang Pan
A facile approach was developed for the synthesis of ultrathin ZnS-ZnO nanosheets. By simply manipulating the synthetic temperature, ZnS-ZnO composite nanosheets with sulfur vacancy are successfully obtained using ZnS(en)0.5 as...
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Design of a new process for the stabilization of FeS–Bi2S3 hybrid nanostructure and its application as a field emitter

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR04138K, Paper
Arushi Arora, Anima Mahajan, Nausad Khan, Santanu Ghosh, Menaka Jha
Design of a new process for the fabrication of FeS–Bi2S3 anisotropic nanostructure for field emission application.
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The interaction of glycogen nanoparticles with human blood

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03034F, Paper
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Nadiia Davydiuk, Vaidehi Londhe, Manfred F. Maitz, Carsten Werner, Andreas Fery, Quinn A. Besford
Glycogen nanoparticles are emerging biomaterials for theranostic applications. This study investigates the interactions of glycogen nanoparticles from different sources with human blood, finding that all are hemocompatible nanomaterials.
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Tailored peptide nanomaterials for receptor targeted prostate cancer imaging

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03273J, Paper
Fátima Santillán, Carlie L. Charron, Betty C. Galarreta, Leonard G. Luyt
This study reports on a cancer targeted nanomaterial created from cyclic octapeptides that is tailored for the optical imaging of prostate cancer. The strategy focuses on the co-assembly of four specific templates into cyclic peptide nanotubes.
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Preceramic polymer hybridized phenolic aerogels and the derived ZrC/SiC/C ceramic aerogels with ultrafine nanocrystallines

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03470H, Paper
Ding Nie, Hangyu Zhong, Hongli Hu, Zhenhua Luo, Boxing Zhang
Phenolic and carbon aerogels have important applications for thermal insulation and ablative resistance materials in aerospace areas. However, their antioxidant ability in long-term and high-temperature aerobic environments is facing serious...
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Ultra-low noise measurements of ionic transport within individual single-walled carbon nanotubes

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02941K, Paper
Laure Bsawmaii, Clément Delacou, Valerii Kotok, Sébastien Méance, Koutayba Saada, M. Amine Kribeche, Saïd Tahir, Christophe Roblin, Antonin Louiset, Hanako Okuno, Manoel Manghi, John Palmeri, François Henn, Adrien Noury, Vincent Jourdain
Nanofluidic devices incorporating an individual single-walled carbon nanotube, which achieve a 1–3 orders of magnitude noise reduction over conventional devices, were fabricated using high dielectric constant materials.
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pH controlled synthesis of end to end linked Au nanorod dimer in an aqueous solution for plasmon enhanced spectroscopic applications

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03235G, Paper
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Satyajit Patra, Shubhangi Sharma, Théo Minchella, Susmita Pradhan, Davy Gerard, Quanbo Jiang
End-to-end linked nanorod dimer nanogap antennas exhibit superior plasmonic enhancement compared to monomers due to the coupling of localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPR) of individual nanorods. However, controlling the assembly...
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Biomass-derived substrates hydrogenation over Rhodium Nanoparticles Supported on Functionalized Mesoporous Silica

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02579B, Paper
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Israel Tonatiuh Pulido-Díaz, Draco Martínez, Karla Patricia Salas-Martin, Benjamín Portales-Martínez, Dominique Agustin, Antonio Reina, Itzel Guerrero Ríos
The use of supported rhodium nanoparticles (RhNPs) is gaining attention due to the drive for better catalyst performance and sustainability. Silica-based supports are promising for RhNP immobilization because of their...
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Electrochemical chiral recognition of tryptophan enantiomers by using chiral polyaniline and β-CD-MOF

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02854F, Paper
Jiamin Liang, Yuxin Song, Huan Xing, Liang Ma, Fengxia Wang, Mingfang Zhang, Hongli Zhang, Gang Zou, Guang Yang
A electrochemical sensor for the chiral recognition of Trp based on chiral polyaniline (D-PANI) and β-CD-MOF was designed. It displayed higher affinity of L-Trp, and the oxidation peak current ratio (IL/ID) of DPV could be reached at 2.26.
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Nanoparticle’s shape is the game-changer for blood-brain barrier crossing and delivering through tunneling nanotubes among glioblastoma cells.

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03174A, Paper
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Giulia Sierri, Ines Saenz-de-Santa-Maria, Antonio Renda, Marcus Koch, Patrizia Sommi, Umberto Anselmi-Tamburini, Mario Mauri, Alessia D'Aloia, Michela Ceriani, Domenico Salerno, FRANCESCO MANTEGAZZA, Chiara Zurzolo, Francesca Re
Tunneling Nanotubes (TNTs) are thin, dynamic, long membrane protrusions that allow the intercellular exchanges of signal clues, molecules and organelles. The presence of TNTs and their involvement as drug delivery...
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Synthesis, Characterization, Genotoxicity Assessment and Antibacterial Applications of Zanthoxylum armatum Silver Nanoparticles (ZASNP) with Antibiotic Efficacy Enhancement Potential

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03608E, Paper
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Nikita Quadri, Manjunath M. Setty, Anshumali Awasthi, Usha Yogendra Nayak, Minakshi Singh, Sharad Sharma
The study aimed to develop alternative antibacterial treatments by combining traditional herbal knowledge with modern nanotechnology. This approach targets multiple bacterial strains, combats antibiotic resistance, and offers solutions for treating...
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Particle Surface Engineering at Nano-Micro Scale Interfaces of Metal-Nonmetal Bonded Polymeric Coatings: Experimental and In-Silico Evaluations

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03431G, Paper
Suman Yadav, Sarvesh Kumar Pandey, Shikha Awasthi
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a well-known cost-effective synthetic polymer that offers a variety of applications including medical, aerospace, automotive, and construction industries. However, weak bonding with low mechanical and tribological...
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Photo-Assisted Epitaxial Growth from Nanoparticles to Enhance Multi-Materialization for Advanced Surface Functionalization

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03112A, Paper
Masayuki Fukuda, Yuuki Kitanaka, Tomohiko Nakajima
To meet the requirements of freeform objects, a wide range of highly designable resin-based materials has been created, highlighting the need for low-temperature ceramic deposition methods for surface functionalization. Photo-assisted...
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Low Volume Shrinkage Alkaline Degradable UV Nanoimprint Lithography Resists Based on Acrylic Anhydride

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03291H, Paper
Chuan Zhe Zhao, Ya-Juan Cai, Yi-Xing Sun, Ya-Ge Wu, Kexiao Sang, Ting Yue, Zihao Yang, Jinggang Gai
The shrinkage phenomenon of UV-NIL resist during photocuring is still regarded as an important problem hindering the wide application of UV-NIL technology. We designed four degradable UV-NIL resists with low...
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Emerging chiral sulfur-based nanomaterials for chiroptical applications

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03736G, Review Article
Hammad Hasan, Md Ifzal Azhar, Santosh Kumar Behera, Md Palashuddin Sk
This review covers fundamental principles and techniques for measuring chiral properties as well as the synthesis of chiral sulfur-based nanomaterials, their optical and chiroptical properties, and possible applications.
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Factors influencing the chiral imprinting in perovskite nanoparticles

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03329A, Minireview
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Nazifa Tabassum, Brian P. Bloom, Gouranga H. Debnath, David H. Waldeck
This work discusses the imprinting of optoelectronic chirality on hybrid-organic inorganic perovskites, which are a new class of chiral nanomaterials for manipulation and control of spin polarized current and circularly polarized light.
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Effect of number ratio and size ratio on the formation of binary superlattices assembled by two-sized polymer-tethered spherical nanoparticles

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR04032E, Communication
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Jinlan Li, Xin Yu, Jianing Zhang, Jing Jin, Yanxiong Pan, Xiangling Ji, Wei Jiang
Binary superlattices (BNSLs) with unique configurations are of great interest, attributing to the interaction between two kinds of nanoparticles, providing potential applications in sensing, electronic and optical fields. Here, polystyrene...
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Aptamer-functionalized Nucleic Acid Nanotechnology for Biosensing, Bioimaging and Cancer Therapy

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR04360J, Review Article
Xiaofang Zheng, Zhiyong Huang, Qiang Zhang, Guoli Li, Minghui Song, Ruizi Peng
Nucleic acids have enabled to fabricate self-assemblies and perform dynamic operations. Among different functional nucleic acids, aptamers can specifically bind to wide range of targets including proteins, viral antigens, living...
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Expression of concern: Iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles with versatile surface functions based on dopamine anchors

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR90209B, Expression of Concern
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Mykola Mazur, Alexandre Barras, Victor Kuncser, Andrei Galatanu, Vladimir Zaitzev, Kostiantyn V. Turcheniuk, Patrice Woisel, Joel Lyskawa, William Laure, Aloysius Siriwardena, Rabah Boukherroub, Sabine Szunerits
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Hydrodynamic Slip in Nanoconfined Flows: A Review of Experimental, Computational, and Theoretical Progress

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03697B, Review Article
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Abdul Aziz Shuvo, Luis E. Paniagua-Guerra, Juseok Choi, Seong H. Kim, Bladimir Ramos Alvarado
Nanofluidics has made significant impacts and advancements in various fields, including ultrafiltration, water desalination, biomedical applications, and energy conversion. These advancements are driven by the distinct behavior of fluids at...
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A highly tuneable inverse emulsion polymerization for the synthesis of stimuli-responsive nanoparticles for biomedical applications

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1707-1715
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01765F, Paper
Andrew C. Murphy, Heidi F. Oldenkamp, Nicholas A. Peppas
This article demonstrates an inverse emulsion scheme to polymerize a variety of ionizable and non-ionizable monomers to form stimuli-responsive nanoparticles with potential applications in biomaterials science.
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Applications of peptide-based nanomaterials in targeting cancer therapy

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1630-1642
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM02026F, Review Article
Beilei Sun, Limin Zhang, Mengzhen Li, Xin Wang, Weizhi Wang
To meet the precise diagnosis and treatment as well as reduce systemic toxicity and side effects, self-assembled peptides are applied to the targeting therapy, including targeting theranostics, nanocarrier delivery, immunotherapy, and combination therapy.
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Self-assembled nanodrug delivery systems for anti-cancer drugs from traditional Chinese medicine

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1662-1692
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01451G, Review Article
Qiao Li, Yuan Lianghao, Gao Shijie, Wang Zhiyi, Tang Yuanting, Chen Cong, Zhao Chun-Qin, Fu Xianjun
In this review, we have summarized the common self-assembled mechanism of NSMs-based SANDDSs. Meanwhile, the potential applications for cancer treatment and future development prospects are also prospected.
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Bi-functional quercetin/copper nanoparticles integrating bactericidal and anti-quorum sensing properties for preventing the formation of biofilms

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1788-1800
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00034J, Paper
Jingjing Cheng, Haixin Zhang, Kunyan Lu, Yi Zou, Dongxu Jia, Hong Yang, Hong Chen, Yanxia Zhang, Qian Yu
A bi-functional antibiofilm nanoplatform was developed based on a complex of quercetin and copper integrating bactericidal and anti-quorum sensing properties.
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Free drug and ROS-responsive nanoparticle delivery of synergistic doxorubicin and olaparib combinations to triple negative breast cancer models

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1822-1840
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01931D, Paper
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Robert J. Cavanagh, Patrícia F. Monteiro, Cara Moloney, Alessandra Travanut, Fatemeh Mehradnia, Vincenzo Taresco, Ruman Rahman, Stewart G. Martin, Anna M. Grabowska, Marianne B. Ashford, Cameron Alexander
Combinations of the topoisomerase II inhibitor doxorubicin and the poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor olaparib offer potential drug–drug synergy for treatment of triple negative breast cancers (TNBC) both in free drug form and when delivered by oxidation-responsive nanoparticles.
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Ferroptosis and ferroptosis-inducing nanomedicine as a promising weapon in combination therapy of prostate cancer

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1617-1629
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01894F, Review Article
Mengjun Huang, Qiliang Teng, Fei Cao, Jinsheng Huang, Jun Pang
Existing treatments could be sensitized by targeting the ferroptosis pathway in prostate cancer.
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Trap & kill: a neutrophil-extracellular-trap mimic nanoparticle for anti-bacterial therapy

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1841-1846
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00145A, Paper
Jingtao Zheng, Lei Rong, Yao Lu, Jing Chen, Kai Hua, Yongzhong Du, Qiang Zhang, Weishuo Li
A neutrophil-extracellular-trap mimic nanoparticle effectively eliminates bacteria in a trap & kill manner.
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Sorafenib and tetrakis (4-carboxyphenyl) porphyrin assembled nanoparticles for synergistic targeted chemotherapy and sonodynamic therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1864-1870
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01994B, Paper
Yongzhi Chen, Qiuxia Tan, Yuanyu Tang, E. Pang, Rui Peng, Minhuan Lan, Dousheng Bai
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is characterized by a high degree of malignancy and mortality.
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Advanced postoperative tissue antiadhesive membranes enabled with electrospun nanofibers

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1643-1661
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM02038J, Review Article
Yanting Zhu, Chenwei Zhang, Ying Liang, Jianyuan Shi, Qiuhao Yu, Shen Liu, Dengguang Yu, Hui Liu
Electrospun nanofibers with fascinating properties provide a versatile platform for postoperative tissue anti-adhesion.
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Self-adjuvanted L-arginine-modified dextran-based nanogels for sustained local antigenic protein delivery to antigen-presenting cells and enhanced cellular and humoral immune responses

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1771-1787
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01150J, Paper
Jin Teng Chung, Mehrnoosh Rafiei, Ying Chau
Antigens are delivered in self-adjuvanted arginine-modified dextran-based nanogels to the dendritic cells in promoting antigen specific cellular immunity.
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Futuristic Alzheimer's therapy: acoustic-stimulated piezoelectric nanospheres for amyloid reduction

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1801-1821
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01688A, Paper
Manju Sharma, Samraggi Choudhury, Anand Babu, Varun Gupta, Dipanjan Sengupta, Syed Afroz Ali, Mrunali D. Dhokne, Ashok Kumar Datusalia, Dipankar Mandal, Jiban Jyoti Panda
The graphical abstract portraying the utility of peizoactive polydopamine-coated PVDF nanospheres as potential therapeutic modalities for Alzheimer's disease. The nanospheres induced fibril disaggregation and neuroprotection upon acoustic activation in neural cells and animal model.
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Light-inducible nanodrug-mediated photodynamic and anti-apoptotic synergy for enhanced immunotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00083H, Paper
Jing Huang, Xingliang Liu, Minzhao Lin, Zecong Xiao, Xintao Shuai
An ROS-labile nanodrug co-encapsulating Ce6 and a Bcl-2 inhibitor enabled PDT and reversed apoptotic resistance, demonstrating a potent inhibitory effect on tumor growth.
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A mitochondria-targeting heptamethine cyanine-chlorambucil formulated polymeric nanoparticle to potentiate native tumor chemotherapeutic efficacy

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00003J, Paper
Jing Liu, Jie Zhang, Yongteng Zhang, Wei Wei, Meixiao Zhan, Zhiren Zhang, Bing Liu, Xianglong Hu, Weiling He
Facile conjugation of chlorambucil with IR775 chloride can afford IR775-Cbl with mitochondria-targeting potency for tumor cells, exhibiting distinct “1 + 1 > 2” tumor inhibition.
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Escape sites from the endo-lysosomal trafficking route manipulate exocytosis of nanoparticles in polar epithelium

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00174E, Paper
Lingling Wang, Yuting Li, Xi Liu, Liyun Xing, Ruinan Wu, Yuan Huang
MNPs escaping from early endosomes and late endosomes are prone to entering the ER/GA for efficient basolateral exocytosis. However, MNPs escaping from lysosomes are detained within cells by autophagosomes.
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Bioinspired ginsenoside Rg3 PLGA nanoparticles coated with tumor-derived microvesicles to improve chemotherapy efficacy and alleviate toxicity

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00159A, Paper
Shulei Zhang, Bo Zheng, Yiqi Wei, Yuhao Liu, Lan Yang, Yujiao Qiu, Jing Su, Mingfeng Qiu
Breast cancer, a pervasive malignancy affecting women, demands a diverse treatment approach including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgical interventions.
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Telomerase: a nexus between cancer nanotherapy and circadian rhythm

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00024B, Minireview
Pramit Kumar Ghosh, Maddila Jagapathi Rao, Chandra Lekha Putta, Sandipan Ray, Aravind Kumar Rengan
The use of nanoparticles for identifying and suppressing telomerase presents promising opportunities for anticancer strategies, particularly in relation to circadian regulation.
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Bioactivity of cerium dioxide nanoparticles as a function of size and surface features

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01900D, Paper
Veronika Sarnatskaya, Yuliia Shlapa, Denis Kolesnik, Olexandra Lykhova, Dmytro Klymchuk, Serhii Solopan, Svitlana Lyubchyk, Iuliia Golovynska, Junle Qu, Yurii Stepanov, Anatolii Belous
Nano-dispersed cerium dioxide is promising for use in medicine due to its unique physicochemical properties, low toxicity, the safety of in vivo usage, active participation in different redox processes occurring in living cells, and its regenerative potential.
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Macrophage membrane-camouflaged nanoclusters of ultrasmall iron oxide nanoparticles for precision glioma theranostics

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00357H, Paper
Bin Zhang, Rui Yang, Hongwei Yu, Yamin Peng, Haoyu Huang, Meera Moydeen Abdul Hameed, Han Wang, Guixiang Zhang, Mohamed EL-Newehy, Mingwu Shen, Xiangyang Shi, Shaojun Peng
Macrophage membrane-camouflaged nanoclusters of ultrasmall iron oxide nanoparticles can be developed to cross the blood–brain barrier for magnetic resonance imaging and chemo/chemodynamic therapy.
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