Nanotechnology is gaining tremendous impetus due to its capability of modulating metals into their nanosize, which drastically changes the chemical, physical and optical properties of metals. Nanoparticles have been i...Nanotechnology is gaining tremendous impetus due to its capability of modulating metals into their nanosize, which drastically changes the chemical, physical and optical properties of metals. Nanoparticles have been intro- duced as materials with good potential to be extensively used in biological and medical applications. Nanoparticles are clusters of atoms in the size range of 1-100 nm. Inorganic nanoparticles and their nano-composites are applied as good antibacterial agents. Due to the outbreak of infectious diseases caused by different pathogenic bacteria and the development of antibiotic resistance, pharmaceutical companies and researchers are searching for new antibacterial agents. The metallic nanoparticles are the most promising as they show good antibacterial properties due to their large surface area to volume ratios, which draw growing interest from researchers due to increasing microbial resistance against metal ions, antibiotics and the development of resistant strains. Metallic nanoparticles can be used as effective growth inhibitors in various microorganisms and thereby are applicable to diverse medical devices. Nanotechnology discloses the use of elemental nanoparticles as active antibacterial ingredient for dental materials. In dentistry, both restorative materials and oral bacteria are believed to be responsible for restoration failure. Secondary caries is found to be the main reason to restoration failure. Secondary caries is primarily caused by invasion of plaque bacteria （acid-producing bacteria） such as Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli in the presence of fermentable carbohydrates. To make long-lasting restorations, antibacterial materials should be made. The potential of nanoparticles to control the formation of biofilms within the oral cavity is also coming under in- creasing scrutiny. Possible uses of nanoparticles as topically applied agents within dental materials and the appli- cation of nanoparticles in the control of oral infections are also reviewed.展开更多
Nano-biotechnology research has become extremely important due to the possibilities in manipulation and characterization of biological molecules through nanodevices.Nanomaterials exhibit exciting electrical,optoelectr...Nano-biotechnology research has become extremely important due to the possibilities in manipulation and characterization of biological molecules through nanodevices.Nanomaterials exhibit exciting electrical,optoelectronic,magnetic,mechanical and chemical properties that can be exploited to develop efficient biosensors or bio-probes.Those unique properties in nanomaterials can also be used in bioimaging and cancer therapeutics,where biomolecules influence the inherent properties in nanomaterials.Effective manipulation of nanomaterial properties can lead to many breakthroughs in nanotechnology applications.Nowadays,2D nanomaterials have emerged as viable materials for nanotechnology.Large cross-section area and functional availability of 2D or 1D quantum limit in these nanomaterials allow greater flexibility and better nanodevice performance.2D nanomaterials enable advanced bioelectronics to be more easily integrated due to their atomic thickness,biocompatibility,mechanical flexibility and conformity.Furthermore,with the development of 2D material heterostructures,enhanced material properties can be obtained which can directly influence bio-nanotechnology applications.This article firstly reviews the development of various types of 2D heterostructures in a wide variety of nano-biotechnology applications.Furthermore,future 2D heterostructure scopes in bioimaging,nanomedicine,bio-markers/therapy and bioelectronics are discussed.This paper can be an avenue for providing a wide scope for 2D van der Waals(vdWs)heterostructures in bio-and medical fields.展开更多
Thrombosis is a global health issue and one of the leading factors of death.However,its diagnosis has been limited to the late stages,and its therapeutic window is too narrow to provide reasonable and effective treatm...Thrombosis is a global health issue and one of the leading factors of death.However,its diagnosis has been limited to the late stages,and its therapeutic window is too narrow to provide reasonable and effective treatment.In addition,clinical thrombolytics suffer from a short half-life,allergic reactions,inactivation,and unwanted tissue hemorrhage.Nano-medicines have gained extensive attention in diagnosis,drug delivery,and photo/sound/magnetic-theranostics due to their convertible properties.Furthermore,diagnosis and treatment of thrombosis using nano-medicines have also been widely studied.This review summarizes the recent advances in this area,which revealed six types of nanoparticle approaches:(1)in vitro diagnostic kits using“synthetic biomarkers”;(2)in vivo imaging using nano-contrast agents;(3)targeted drug delivery systems using artificial nanoparticles;(4)microenvironment responsive drug delivery systems;(5)drug delivery systems using biological nanostructures;and(6)treatments with external irradiation.The investigations of nano-medicines are believed to be of great significance,and some of the advanced drug delivery systems show potential applications in clinical theranotics.展开更多
文摘Nanotechnology is gaining tremendous impetus due to its capability of modulating metals into their nanosize, which drastically changes the chemical, physical and optical properties of metals. Nanoparticles have been intro- duced as materials with good potential to be extensively used in biological and medical applications. Nanoparticles are clusters of atoms in the size range of 1-100 nm. Inorganic nanoparticles and their nano-composites are applied as good antibacterial agents. Due to the outbreak of infectious diseases caused by different pathogenic bacteria and the development of antibiotic resistance, pharmaceutical companies and researchers are searching for new antibacterial agents. The metallic nanoparticles are the most promising as they show good antibacterial properties due to their large surface area to volume ratios, which draw growing interest from researchers due to increasing microbial resistance against metal ions, antibiotics and the development of resistant strains. Metallic nanoparticles can be used as effective growth inhibitors in various microorganisms and thereby are applicable to diverse medical devices. Nanotechnology discloses the use of elemental nanoparticles as active antibacterial ingredient for dental materials. In dentistry, both restorative materials and oral bacteria are believed to be responsible for restoration failure. Secondary caries is found to be the main reason to restoration failure. Secondary caries is primarily caused by invasion of plaque bacteria （acid-producing bacteria） such as Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli in the presence of fermentable carbohydrates. To make long-lasting restorations, antibacterial materials should be made. The potential of nanoparticles to control the formation of biofilms within the oral cavity is also coming under in- creasing scrutiny. Possible uses of nanoparticles as topically applied agents within dental materials and the appli- cation of nanoparticles in the control of oral infections are also reviewed.
基金support from Australian Research Council(ARC)(No.DP180103238)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61904113 and 61775147)Science and Technology Innovation Commission Shenzhen(No.JCYJ20180305125616770).
文摘Nano-biotechnology research has become extremely important due to the possibilities in manipulation and characterization of biological molecules through nanodevices.Nanomaterials exhibit exciting electrical,optoelectronic,magnetic,mechanical and chemical properties that can be exploited to develop efficient biosensors or bio-probes.Those unique properties in nanomaterials can also be used in bioimaging and cancer therapeutics,where biomolecules influence the inherent properties in nanomaterials.Effective manipulation of nanomaterial properties can lead to many breakthroughs in nanotechnology applications.Nowadays,2D nanomaterials have emerged as viable materials for nanotechnology.Large cross-section area and functional availability of 2D or 1D quantum limit in these nanomaterials allow greater flexibility and better nanodevice performance.2D nanomaterials enable advanced bioelectronics to be more easily integrated due to their atomic thickness,biocompatibility,mechanical flexibility and conformity.Furthermore,with the development of 2D material heterostructures,enhanced material properties can be obtained which can directly influence bio-nanotechnology applications.This article firstly reviews the development of various types of 2D heterostructures in a wide variety of nano-biotechnology applications.Furthermore,future 2D heterostructure scopes in bioimaging,nanomedicine,bio-markers/therapy and bioelectronics are discussed.This paper can be an avenue for providing a wide scope for 2D van der Waals(vdWs)heterostructures in bio-and medical fields.
基金supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China(2017YFA0205201 and 2018YFA0107301)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81901876,81925019,81603015,81871404,81801817,and U1705281)+2 种基金Xiamen science and technology program(3502Z20173012)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(20720190088 and 20720200019)the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University,China(NCET-13-0502).
文摘Thrombosis is a global health issue and one of the leading factors of death.However,its diagnosis has been limited to the late stages,and its therapeutic window is too narrow to provide reasonable and effective treatment.In addition,clinical thrombolytics suffer from a short half-life,allergic reactions,inactivation,and unwanted tissue hemorrhage.Nano-medicines have gained extensive attention in diagnosis,drug delivery,and photo/sound/magnetic-theranostics due to their convertible properties.Furthermore,diagnosis and treatment of thrombosis using nano-medicines have also been widely studied.This review summarizes the recent advances in this area,which revealed six types of nanoparticle approaches:(1)in vitro diagnostic kits using“synthetic biomarkers”;(2)in vivo imaging using nano-contrast agents;(3)targeted drug delivery systems using artificial nanoparticles;(4)microenvironment responsive drug delivery systems;(5)drug delivery systems using biological nanostructures;and(6)treatments with external irradiation.The investigations of nano-medicines are believed to be of great significance,and some of the advanced drug delivery systems show potential applications in clinical theranotics.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(81273379,81373264,81673303)Key Project of Beijing Education Commission(Z141100002114049,KZ201610025029)Beijing Area Major Laboratory of Peptide And Small Molecular Drugs(130011601603)~~
