In the present day,there is a growing trend of employing new strategies to synthesize hybrid nanoparticles,which involve combining various functionalities into a single nanocomposite system.These modern methods differ...In the present day,there is a growing trend of employing new strategies to synthesize hybrid nanoparticles,which involve combining various functionalities into a single nanocomposite system.These modern methods differ significantly from the traditional classical approaches and have emerged at the forefront of materials science.The fabrication of hybrid nanomaterials presents an unparalleled opportunity for applica-tions in a wide range of areas,including therapy to diagnosis.The focus of this review article is to shed light on the different modalities of hybrid nanoparticles,providing a concise description of hybrid silver nano-particles,exploring various modes of synthesis and classification of hybrid silver nanoparticles,and highlighting their advantages.Addi-tionally,we discussed core-shell silver nanoparticles and various types of core and shell combinations based on the material category,such as dielectric,metal,or semiconductor.The two primary classes of hybrid silver nanoparticles were also reviewed.Furthermore,various hybrid nanoparticles and their methods of synthesis were discussed but we emphasize silica as a suitable candidate for hybridization alongside metal nanoparticles.This choice is due to its hydrophilic surface qualities and high surface charge,which provide the desired repulsive forces to minimize aggregation between the metal nanoparticles in the liquid solution.Silica shell encapsulation also provides chemical inertness,robustness and the adaptability to the desired hybrid nanoparticle.Therefore,among all the materials used to coat metal nanoparticles;silica is highly approved.展开更多
Immobilization of the atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) macroinitiators at the silica nanoparticle surfaces was achieved through surface modification with excess toluene-2,4-diisocynate (TDI), after which th...Immobilization of the atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) macroinitiators at the silica nanoparticle surfaces was achieved through surface modification with excess toluene-2,4-diisocynate (TDI), after which the residual isocyanate groups were converted into ATRP macroinitiators. Structurally well-defined polystyrene chains were grown from the nanoparticle surfaces to yield individual particles composed of a silica core and a well-defined, densely grafted outer polystyrene by ATRP, which was initiated by the as-synthesized silica-based macroinitiator. FTIR, NMR and gel permeation chro-matography (GPC) were used to characterize the polystyrene/silica hybrid particles.展开更多
Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is an aggressive subset of breast cancer and currently lacks effective therapeutic targets.As two main phototherapeutic methods,photothermal therapy(PTT)and photodynamic therapy(PDT)...Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is an aggressive subset of breast cancer and currently lacks effective therapeutic targets.As two main phototherapeutic methods,photothermal therapy(PTT)and photodynamic therapy(PDT)show many advantages in TNBC treatment,and their combination with chemotherapy can achieve synergistic therapeutic effects.In the present study,a biomimetic nanoplatform was developed based on leukocyte/platelet hybrid membrane(LPHM)and dendritic large pore mesoporous silicon nanoparticles(DLMSNs).A near infrared(NIR)fluorescent dye IR780 and a chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin(DOX)were co-loaded into the large pores of DLMSNs to prepare DLMSN@DOX/IR780(DDI)nanoparticles(NPs),followed by camouflage with LPHM to obtain LPHM@DDI NPs.Through the mediation of LPHM,LPHM@DDI NPs showed an excellent TNBC-targeting ability and very high PTT/PDT performances in vitro and in vivo.Upon NIR laser irradiation,LPHM@DDI NPs exhibited synergistic cytotoxicity and apoptosis-inducing activity in TNBC cells,and effectively suppressed tumor growth and recurrence in TNBC mice through tumor ablation and anti-angiogenesis.These synergistic effects were sourced from the combination of PTT/PDT and chemotherapy.Altogether,this study offers a promising biomimetic nanoplatform for efficient co-loading and targeted delivery of photo/chemotherapeutic agents for TNBC combination treatment.展开更多
Poly（L-glutamic acid）（PLGA） was grafted onto the surface of mesoporous silica nanoparticles（MSN） via the ring opening polymerization of γ-benzyl-L-glutamate N-carboxyanhydride（BLG-NCA） and its subsequent depr...Poly（L-glutamic acid）（PLGA） was grafted onto the surface of mesoporous silica nanoparticles（MSN） via the ring opening polymerization of γ-benzyl-L-glutamate N-carboxyanhydride（BLG-NCA） and its subsequent deprotection of benzyl groups. The PLGA chains were cross-linked with cystamine, and thus forming a type of redox responsive drug delivery system（MSN-cPLGA）. The structures were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrometry（FTIR）, transmission electron microscopy（TEM） and energy disperse spectrometry（EDS）, demonstrating that disulfide groups existed on the surfaces of MSN-cPLGA particles. The thermal gravimetric analysis（TGA） results show that the PLGA mass fraction is about 33.4% in the MSN-cPLGA hybrid. The in vitro drug release experiments showed that the MSN-cPLGA hybrid can realize the controlled release of model drugs（5-fluorouracil） in response to redox environment. Even 0.1 mmol/L dithiothreitol（DTT） can accelerate the drug release speed, and a concentration of 10.0 mmol/L DTT is higher enough to trigger the open of cross-linked PLGA network so as to realize rapid release of drugs. All the results demonstrate that the cross-linked PLGA chains on the surface of MSN could act as efficient gatekeepers to control the on-off of the pores, showing potential application in drug delivery system.展开更多
Integrating silica with organic nanoparticles can generate unique properties.Here pillar[5]arene/silica hybrid vesicles were constructed based on the amphiphilic and rigid properties of pillararenes,as well as the cat...Integrating silica with organic nanoparticles can generate unique properties.Here pillar[5]arene/silica hybrid vesicles were constructed based on the amphiphilic and rigid properties of pillararenes,as well as the catalytic hydrolysis of tetraethoxysilane.Such vesicles exhibited the high strength of silica and unique molecular recognition of pillararenes,both of which could tune the pH-trigge red release behavior.Furthermore,a rhodamine B derivative with hexyl group(RhB-C6) was synthesized,which can form a complex with the pillar[5]arene.Based on the host-guest interaction and high strength of silica,the hybrid vesicles could load more RhB-C6 and the rhodamine B was released more slowly compared with the organic vesicles.展开更多
In this work, we report a facile method for the preparation of tough and highly stretchable physical hydrogels by dual cross-linking composed of vinyl-hybrid silica nanoparticles（VSNPs） as multivalent covalent cross...In this work, we report a facile method for the preparation of tough and highly stretchable physical hydrogels by dual cross-linking composed of vinyl-hybrid silica nanoparticles（VSNPs） as multivalent covalent cross-linking and hydrogen bonding as physical cross-linking. Poly（acrylic acid） nanocomposite physical hydrogels（NCP gels） are obtained without adding any organic chemical cross-linkers. When the content of VSNPs is 0.7 wt%（relative to the monomer）, the NCP gels exhibit good mechanical properties（fracture strength = 370 k Pa, elongation at break = 2200%） and a high swelling capacity in both deionized water（2300 g/g） and saline（220 g/g）. Meanwhile, the NCP gels have good recovery ability.展开更多
文摘In the present day,there is a growing trend of employing new strategies to synthesize hybrid nanoparticles,which involve combining various functionalities into a single nanocomposite system.These modern methods differ significantly from the traditional classical approaches and have emerged at the forefront of materials science.The fabrication of hybrid nanomaterials presents an unparalleled opportunity for applica-tions in a wide range of areas,including therapy to diagnosis.The focus of this review article is to shed light on the different modalities of hybrid nanoparticles,providing a concise description of hybrid silver nano-particles,exploring various modes of synthesis and classification of hybrid silver nanoparticles,and highlighting their advantages.Addi-tionally,we discussed core-shell silver nanoparticles and various types of core and shell combinations based on the material category,such as dielectric,metal,or semiconductor.The two primary classes of hybrid silver nanoparticles were also reviewed.Furthermore,various hybrid nanoparticles and their methods of synthesis were discussed but we emphasize silica as a suitable candidate for hybridization alongside metal nanoparticles.This choice is due to its hydrophilic surface qualities and high surface charge,which provide the desired repulsive forces to minimize aggregation between the metal nanoparticles in the liquid solution.Silica shell encapsulation also provides chemical inertness,robustness and the adaptability to the desired hybrid nanoparticle.Therefore,among all the materials used to coat metal nanoparticles;silica is highly approved.
基金Supported by Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 06JJ20036)
文摘Immobilization of the atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) macroinitiators at the silica nanoparticle surfaces was achieved through surface modification with excess toluene-2,4-diisocynate (TDI), after which the residual isocyanate groups were converted into ATRP macroinitiators. Structurally well-defined polystyrene chains were grown from the nanoparticle surfaces to yield individual particles composed of a silica core and a well-defined, densely grafted outer polystyrene by ATRP, which was initiated by the as-synthesized silica-based macroinitiator. FTIR, NMR and gel permeation chro-matography (GPC) were used to characterize the polystyrene/silica hybrid particles.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81972903,12074284 and 81803101)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin City of China(Nos.18JCZDJC33400 and 19JCQNJC12300)the Excellent Talent Project of Tianjin Medical University.
文摘Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is an aggressive subset of breast cancer and currently lacks effective therapeutic targets.As two main phototherapeutic methods,photothermal therapy(PTT)and photodynamic therapy(PDT)show many advantages in TNBC treatment,and their combination with chemotherapy can achieve synergistic therapeutic effects.In the present study,a biomimetic nanoplatform was developed based on leukocyte/platelet hybrid membrane(LPHM)and dendritic large pore mesoporous silicon nanoparticles(DLMSNs).A near infrared(NIR)fluorescent dye IR780 and a chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin(DOX)were co-loaded into the large pores of DLMSNs to prepare DLMSN@DOX/IR780(DDI)nanoparticles(NPs),followed by camouflage with LPHM to obtain LPHM@DDI NPs.Through the mediation of LPHM,LPHM@DDI NPs showed an excellent TNBC-targeting ability and very high PTT/PDT performances in vitro and in vivo.Upon NIR laser irradiation,LPHM@DDI NPs exhibited synergistic cytotoxicity and apoptosis-inducing activity in TNBC cells,and effectively suppressed tumor growth and recurrence in TNBC mice through tumor ablation and anti-angiogenesis.These synergistic effects were sourced from the combination of PTT/PDT and chemotherapy.Altogether,this study offers a promising biomimetic nanoplatform for efficient co-loading and targeted delivery of photo/chemotherapeutic agents for TNBC combination treatment.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China（Nos.51203073, 51463013, 51263017） and the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province, China（Nos.20142BAB203018, 20151BAB206011）.
文摘Poly（L-glutamic acid）（PLGA） was grafted onto the surface of mesoporous silica nanoparticles（MSN） via the ring opening polymerization of γ-benzyl-L-glutamate N-carboxyanhydride（BLG-NCA） and its subsequent deprotection of benzyl groups. The PLGA chains were cross-linked with cystamine, and thus forming a type of redox responsive drug delivery system（MSN-cPLGA）. The structures were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrometry（FTIR）, transmission electron microscopy（TEM） and energy disperse spectrometry（EDS）, demonstrating that disulfide groups existed on the surfaces of MSN-cPLGA particles. The thermal gravimetric analysis（TGA） results show that the PLGA mass fraction is about 33.4% in the MSN-cPLGA hybrid. The in vitro drug release experiments showed that the MSN-cPLGA hybrid can realize the controlled release of model drugs（5-fluorouracil） in response to redox environment. Even 0.1 mmol/L dithiothreitol（DTT） can accelerate the drug release speed, and a concentration of 10.0 mmol/L DTT is higher enough to trigger the open of cross-linked PLGA network so as to realize rapid release of drugs. All the results demonstrate that the cross-linked PLGA chains on the surface of MSN could act as efficient gatekeepers to control the on-off of the pores, showing potential application in drug delivery system.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21774033)the open research fund of Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays。
文摘Integrating silica with organic nanoparticles can generate unique properties.Here pillar[5]arene/silica hybrid vesicles were constructed based on the amphiphilic and rigid properties of pillararenes,as well as the catalytic hydrolysis of tetraethoxysilane.Such vesicles exhibited the high strength of silica and unique molecular recognition of pillararenes,both of which could tune the pH-trigge red release behavior.Furthermore,a rhodamine B derivative with hexyl group(RhB-C6) was synthesized,which can form a complex with the pillar[5]arene.Based on the host-guest interaction and high strength of silica,the hybrid vesicles could load more RhB-C6 and the rhodamine B was released more slowly compared with the organic vesicles.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21474058)State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials,Donghua University(No.LK1404)Tsinghua University Scientific Research Project(No.2014Z22069)
文摘In this work, we report a facile method for the preparation of tough and highly stretchable physical hydrogels by dual cross-linking composed of vinyl-hybrid silica nanoparticles（VSNPs） as multivalent covalent cross-linking and hydrogen bonding as physical cross-linking. Poly（acrylic acid） nanocomposite physical hydrogels（NCP gels） are obtained without adding any organic chemical cross-linkers. When the content of VSNPs is 0.7 wt%（relative to the monomer）, the NCP gels exhibit good mechanical properties（fracture strength = 370 k Pa, elongation at break = 2200%） and a high swelling capacity in both deionized water（2300 g/g） and saline（220 g/g）. Meanwhile, the NCP gels have good recovery ability.
