[HTML][HTML] Nanoparticle surface functionalization: how to improve biocompatibility and cellular internalization

G Sanità, B Carrese, A Lamberti - Frontiers in molecular biosciences, 2020 - frontiersin.org
The use of nanoparticles (NP) in diagnosis and treatment of many human diseases,
including cancer, is of increasing interest. However, cytotoxic effects of NPs on cells and the …

[HTML][HTML] Biocompatibility and cytotoxicity of gold nanoparticles: recent advances in methodologies and regulations

M Kus-Liśkiewicz, P Fickers, I Ben Tahar - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Recent advances in the synthesis of metal nanoparticles (MeNPs), and more specifically
gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), have led to tremendous expansion of their potential …

Effect of micro-and nanoparticle shape on biological processes

H Hadji, K Bouchemal - Journal of Controlled Release, 2022 - Elsevier
In the drug delivery field, there is beyond doubt that the shape of micro-and nanoparticles
(M&NPs) critically affects their biological fate. Herein, following an introduction describing …

Construction of a water-soluble fluorescent probe for copper (II) ion detection in live cells and food products

H Sun, Q Xu, C Xu, Y Zhang, J Ai, M Ren, K Liu, F Kong - Food chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
The quality of wine can be affected by excess Cu 2+ due to the occurrence of oxidation
reactions or precipitation. Therefore, it is essential to use simple and effective testing …

Big potential from small agents: nanoparticles for imaging-based companion diagnostics

EB Ehlerding, P Grodzinski, W Cai, CH Liu - ACS nano, 2018 - ACS Publications
The importance of medical imaging in the diagnosis and monitoring of cancer cannot be
overstated. As personalized cancer treatments are gaining popularity, a need for more …

[HTML][HTML] Nano-engineered biomaterials: Safety matters and toxicity evaluation

JC Scimeca, E Verron - Materials Today Advances, 2022 - Elsevier
Nanotechnologies have invaded the field of tissue engineering including osteoarticular and
dental tissue, and innovative biomaterials with topographic features engineered at the …

[HTML][HTML] Nanoantibiotics to fight multidrug resistant infections by Gram-positive bacteria: hope or reality?

F Berini, V Orlandi, R Gornati, G Bernardini… - Biotechnology …, 2022 - Elsevier
The spread of antimicrobial resistance in Gram-positive pathogens represents a threat to
human health. To counteract the current lack of novel antibiotics, alternative antibacterial …

[HTML][HTML] Poly-L-lysine–lactobionic acid-capped selenium nanoparticles for liver-targeted gene delivery

S Naidoo, A Daniels, S Habib, M Singh - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Liver cancer is currently regarded as the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality
globally and is the sixth most diagnosed malignancy. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have …

Biological uptake, distribution, and depuration of radio-labeled graphene in adult zebrafish: effects of graphene size and natural organic matter

K Lu, S Dong, EJ Petersen, J Niu, X Chang, P Wang… - Acs Nano, 2017 - ACS Publications
The exciting commercial application potential of graphene materials may inevitably lead to
their increasing release into the environment where they may pose ecological risks. This …

[HTML][HTML] Genotoxicity of nanomaterials: Advanced in vitro models and high throughput methods for human hazard assessment—A review

Y Kohl, E Rundén-Pran, E Mariussen, M Hesler… - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Changes in the genetic material can lead to serious human health defects, as mutations in
somatic cells may cause cancer and can contribute to other chronic diseases. Genotoxic …