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Öğe Catalytic and biomedical applications of nanocelluloses: A review of recent developments(Elsevier B.V., 2024) Khorsandi, D.; Jenson, S.; Zarepour, A.; Khosravi, A.; Rabiee, N.; Iravani, S.; Zarrabi A.Nanocelluloses exhibit immense potential in catalytic and biomedical applications. Their unique properties, biocompatibility, and versatility make them valuable in various industries, contributing to advancements in environmental sustainability, catalysis, energy conversion, drug delivery, tissue engineering, biosensing/imaging, and wound healing/dressings. Nanocellulose-based catalysts can efficiently remove pollutants from contaminated environments, contributing to sustainable and cleaner ecosystems. These materials can also be utilized as drug carriers, enabling targeted and controlled drug release. Their high surface area allows for efficient loading of therapeutic agents, while their biodegradability ensures safer and gradual release within the body. These targeted drug delivery systems enhance the efficacy of treatments and minimizes side effects. Moreover, nanocelluloses can serve as scaffolds in tissue engineering due to their structural integrity and biocompatibility. They provide a three-dimensional framework for cell growth and tissue regeneration, promoting the development of functional and biologically relevant tissues. Nanocellulose-based dressings have shown great promise in wound healing and dressings. Their ability to absorb exudates, maintain a moist environment, and promote cell proliferation and migration accelerates the wound healing process. Herein, the recent advancements pertaining to the catalytic and biomedical applications of nanocelluloses and their composites are deliberated, focusing on important challenges, advantages, limitations, and future prospects. © 2024 The AuthorsÖğe The impact of nanomaterials on autophagy across health and disease conditions(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024) Florance, I.; Cordani, M.; Pashootan, P.; Moosavi, M.A.; Zarrabi, A.; Chandrasekaran, N.Autophagy, a catabolic process integral to cellular homeostasis, is constitutively active under physiological and stress conditions. The role of autophagy as a cellular defense response becomes particularly evident upon exposure to nanomaterials (NMs), especially environmental nanoparticles (NPs) and nanoplastics (nPs). This has positioned autophagy modulation at the forefront of nanotechnology-based therapeutic interventions. While NMs can exploit autophagy to enhance therapeutic outcomes, they can also trigger it as a pro-survival response against NP-induced toxicity. Conversely, a heightened autophagy response may also lead to regulated cell death (RCD), in particular autophagic cell death, upon NP exposure. Thus, the relationship between NMs and autophagy exhibits a dual nature with therapeutic and environmental interventions. Recognizing and decoding these intricate patterns are essential for pioneering next-generation autophagy-regulating NMs. This review delves into the present-day therapeutic potential of autophagy-modulating NMs, shedding light on their status in clinical trials, intervention of autophagy in the therapeutic applications of NMs, discusses the potency of autophagy for application as early indicator of NM toxicity. Graphical Abstract: (Figure presented.). © The Author(s) 2024.Öğe Self-healing MXene-and graphene-based composites : properties and applications(Springer, 2023) Zarepour, Atefeh; Ahmadi, Sepideh; Rabiee, Navid; Zarrabi, Ali; Iravani, SiavashToday, self-healing graphene- and MXene-based composites have attracted researchers due to the increase in durability as well as the cost reduction in long-time applications. Different studies have focused on designing novel self-healing graphene- and MXene-based composites with enhanced sensitivity, stretchability, and flexibility as well as improved electrical conductivity, healing efficacy, mechanical properties, and energy conversion efficacy. These composites with self-healing properties can be employed in the field of wearable sensors, supercapacitors, anticorrosive coatings, electromagnetic interference shielding, electronic-skin, soft robotics, etc. However, it appears that more explorations are still needed to achieve composites with excellent arbitrary shape adaptability, suitable adhesiveness, ideal durability, high stretchability, immediate self-healing responsibility, and outstanding electromagnetic features. Besides, optimizing reaction/synthesis conditions and finding suitable strategies for functionalization/modification are crucial aspects that should be comprehensively investigated. MXenes and graphene exhibited superior electrochemical properties with abundant surface terminations and great surface area, which are important to evolve biomedical and sensing applications. However, flexibility and stretchability are important criteria that need to be improved for their future applications. Herein, the most recent advancements pertaining to the applications and properties of self-healing graphene- and MXene-based composites are deliberated, focusing on crucial challenges and future perspectives.Öğe Bioprinted membranes for corneal tissue engineering: a review(MDPI, 2022) Orash Mahmoud Salehi, Amin; Poursamar, Seyed Ali; Zarrabi, Ali; Sefat, Farshid; Mamidi, Narsimha; Behrouz, Mahmoud Jabbarvand; Rafienia, MohammadCorneal transplantation is considered a convenient strategy for various types of corneal disease needs. Even though it has been applied as a suitable solution for most corneal disorders, patients still face several issues due to a lack of healthy donor corneas, and rejection is another unknown risk of corneal transplant tissue. Corneal tissue engineering (CTE) has gained significant consideration as an efficient approach to developing tissue-engineered scaffolds for corneal healing and regeneration. Several approaches are tested to develop a substrate with equal transmittance and mechanical properties to improve the regeneration of cornea tissue. In this regard, bioprinted scaffolds have recently received sufficient attention in simulating corneal structure, owing to their spectacular spatial control which produces a three-cell-loaded-dimensional corneal structure. In this review, the anatomy and function of different layers of corneal tissue are highlighted, and then the potential of the 3D bioprinting technique for promoting corneal regeneration is also discussed. © 2022 by the authors.Öğe Resveratrol in breast cancer treatment: from cellular effects to molecular mechanisms of action(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2022) Behroozaghdam, Mitra; Dehghani, Maryam; Zabolian, Amirhossein; Kamali, Davood; Javanshir, Salar; Hasani Sadi, Farzaneh; Hashemi, Mehrdad; Tabari, Teimour; Rashidi, Mohsen; Mirzaei, Sepideh; Zarepour, Atefeh; Zarrabi, Ali; De Greef, Danielle; Bishayee, AnupamBreast cancer (BC) is one of the most common cancers in females and is responsible for the highest cancer-related deaths following lung cancer. The complex tumor microenvironment and the aggressive behavior, heterogenous nature, high proliferation rate, and ability to resist treatment are the most well-known features of BC. Accordingly, it is critical to find an effective therapeutic agent to overcome these deleterious features of BC. Resveratrol (RES) is a polyphenol and can be found in common foods, such as pistachios, peanuts, bilberries, blueberries, and grapes. It has been used as a therapeutic agent for various diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, and cancer. The anticancer mechanisms of RES in regard to breast cancer include the inhibition of cell proliferation, and reduction of cell viability, invasion, and metastasis. In addition, the synergistic effects of RES in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents, such as docetaxel, paclitaxel, cisplatin, and/or doxorubicin may contribute to enhancing the anticancer properties of RES on BC cells. Although, it demonstrates promising therapeutic features, the low water solubility of RES limits its use, suggesting the use of delivery systems to improve its bioavailability. Several types of nano drug delivery systems have therefore been introduced as good candidates for RES delivery. Due to RES’s promising potential as a chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic agent for BC, this review aims to explore the anticancer mechanisms of RES using the most up to date research and addresses the effects of using nanomaterials as delivery systems to improve the anticancer properties of RES. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.].Öğe Non-coding RNAs targeting notch signaling pathway in cancer : from proliferation to cancer therapy resistance(Elsevier B.V., 2022) Hashemi, Mehrdad; Hasani, Sahar; Hajimazdarany, Shima; Mirmazloomi, Seyed Reza; Makvandy, Sara; Zabihi, Abbas; Goldoost, Yeganeh; Gholinia, Nazanin; Kakavand, Amirabbas; Tavakolpournegari, Alireza; Salimimoghadam, Shokooh; Nabavi, Noushin; Zarrabi, Ali; Taheriazam, Afshin; Entezari, Maliheh; Hushmandi, KiavashCancer is a challenging to treat disease with a high mortality rate worldwide, nevertheless advances in science has led to a decrease in the number of death cases caused by cancer. Aberrant expression of genes occurs during tumorigenesis therefore targeting the signaling pathways that regulate these genes' expression is of importance in cancer therapy. Notch is one of the signaling pathways having interactions with other vital cell signaling molecules responsible for cellular functions such as proliferation, apoptosis, invasion, metastasis, epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), angiogenesis, and immune evasion. Furthermore, the Notch pathway is involved in response to chemo- and radiotherapy. Thus, targeting the Notch signaling pathway in cancer therapy can be beneficial for overcoming the therapeutic gaps. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are a class of RNAs that include short ncRNAs (such as micro RNAs) and long ncRNAs (lncRNAs). MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are ~22 nucleotides in length while lncRNAs have more than 200 nucleotides. Both miRNAs and lncRNAs control vital cellular mechanisms in cells and affect various signaling pathways and Notch is among them. The current review aims to discuss the critical role of ncRNAs in the regulation of the Notch signaling pathway by focusing on different cancer hallmarks including proliferation, apoptosis, autophagy, EMT, invasion, metastasis, and resistance to therapies.Öğe Magnetic nanocomposites for biomedical applications(Elsevier B.V., 2022) Naghdi, Mina; Ghovvati, Mahsa; Rabiee, Navid; Ahmadi, Sepideh; Abbariki, Nikzad; Sojdeh, Soheil; Ojaghi, Amirhossein; Bagherzadeh, Mojtaba; Akhavan, Omid; Sharifi, Esmaeel; Rabiee, Mohammad; Saeb, Mohammad Reza; Bolouri, Keivan; Webster, Thomas J.; Zare, Ehsan Nazarzadeh; Zarrabi, AliTissue engineering and regenerative medicine have solved numerous problems related to the repair and regeneration of damaged organs and tissues arising from aging, illnesses, and injuries. Nanotechnology has further aided tissue regeneration science and has provided outstanding opportunities to help disease diagnosis as well as treat damaged tissues. Based on the most recent findings, magnetic nanostructures (MNSs), in particular, have emerged as promising materials for detecting, directing, and supporting tissue regeneration. There have been many reports concerning the role of these nano-building blocks in the regeneration of both soft and hard tissues, but the subject has not been extensively reviewed. Here, we review, classify, and discuss various synthesis strategies for novel MNSs used in medicine. Advanced applications of magnetic nanocomposites (MG-NCs), specifically magnetic nanostructures, are further systematically reviewed. In addition, the scientific and technical aspects of MG-NC used in medicine are discussed considering the requirements for the field. In summary, this review highlights the numerous opportunities and challenges associated with the use of MG-NCs as smart nanocomposites (NCs) in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
