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Comparison of UV-LEDs and LPUV on inactivation and subsequent reactivation of waterborne fungal spores
摘要： Recently, the contamination of fungi in water supply systems has been an area of increasing concern, such as Aspergillus spp. and Penicillium spp. It can cause some waterborne issues such as odor, taste and formation of mycotoxins. Ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UV-LEDs) are considered as a potential alternative to conventional mercury lamps for water disinfection. This study has compared the performance of LPUV (low pressure ultraviolet) and UV-LEDs with emissions at 265, 280 nm and combination emissions at 265/280 nm to test inactivation efficiency, reactivation, viability and electrical energy consumption in the treatment of three water-borne fungal species (Aspergillus niger, Penicillium polonicum, Trichoderma harzianum) at a batch water disinfection system. The results showed that the performances of UV-LEDs were superior for the inactivation of fungal spores compared to the 254 nm (LP), while no statistically differences were observed among the UV-LEDs (p > 0.05). The average photoreactivation rate (k1) of fungal spores irradiated by UV-LEDs and 254 nm (LP) follows the order: T. harzianum > A. niger > P. polonicum. Compared with LPUV, UV-LEDs irradiation at 280 nm and 265/280 nm more efficiently inhibits photoreactivation, which was attributed to that irradiation of 280 nm and 265/280 nm would cause greater membrane damage and increase intracellular reactive oxygen species level of fungal spores according to the flow cytometric results. The electrical energy consumption of UV-LEDs was higher than that of LPUV, which was due to its lower wall plug efficiency. The results of this study can provide additional and beneficial information for the reasonable exploitation of UV-LEDs in water disinfection.
关键词： UV-LEDs disinfection,Membrane permeabilized spores,Reactivation,Intracellular reactive oxygen species,Fungal spores
更新于2025-09-19 17:13:59
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A Multiparametric Evaluation of Quantum Dot Size and Surface-Grafted Peptide Density on Cellular Uptake and Cytotoxicity
摘要： Despite the progress in nanotechnology for biomedical applications, great efforts are still being employed in optimizing nanoparticle (NP) design parameters to improve functionality and minimize bionanotoxicity. In this study, we developed CdSe/CdS/ZnS core/shell/shell quantum dots (QDs) that are compact ligand-coated and surface-functionalized with an HIV-1-derived TAT cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) analog to improve both biocompatibility and cellular uptake. Multiparametric studies were performed in different mammalian and murine cell lines to compare the effects of varying QD size and number of surface CPPs on cellular uptake, viability, generation of reactive oxygen species, mitochondrial health, cell area, and autophagy. Our results showed that the number of cell-associated NPs and their respective toxicity are higher for the larger QDs. Meanwhile, increasing the number of surface CPPs also enhanced cellular uptake and induced cytotoxicity through the generation of mitoROS and autophagy. Thus, here we report the optimal size and surface CPP combinations for improved QD cellular uptake.
关键词： cellular uptake,mitochondrial health,cytotoxicity,biomedical applications,reactive oxygen species,nanotechnology,autophagy,quantum dots
更新于2025-09-19 17:13:59
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An <i>in situ</i> assembled WO <sub/>3</sub> a??TiO <sub/>2</sub> vertical heterojunction for enhanced Z-scheme photocatalytic activity
摘要： The face-to-face contact of a vertical heterojunction is beneficial to charge interaction in photocatalysis. However, constructing a vertical heterojunction with uncompromised redox ability still remains a challenge. Herein, we report the successful synthesis of a WO3–TiO2 vertical heterojunction via establishing an internal electric field across the interface. Experimental investigation and computational simulations reveal that strong electric coupling occurs at the WO3–TiO2 interface forming an internal electric field. The internal electric field induces a Z-scheme charge-carrier transfer through the heterojunction under light irradiation, which leads to effective charge separation and maintains high reaction potentials of charge-carriers. The improved photocatalytic activity of the WO3–TiO2 heterojunction is proved by enhanced generation of reactive oxygen species and accelerated Escherichia coli (E. coli) disinfection. This study provides new insights into understanding and designing Z-scheme heterogeneous photocatalysts.
关键词： vertical heterojunction,Z-scheme,E. coli disinfection,WO3–TiO2,reactive oxygen species,photocatalysis
更新于2025-09-19 17:13:59
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Sustained photodynamic effect of single chirality-enriched single-walled carbon nanotubes
摘要： Semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (s-SWNTs) are capable of fluorescence emission as well as photothermal and photodynamic actions, resulting from their near-infrared (NIR) absorptions corresponding to their S11 and S22 transitions. Here, we show that one chiral s-SWNTs, (6,4)-SWNTs, photogenerates all three of the major reactive oxygen species, i.e., singlet oxygen (1O2), superoxide anion (O2?–), and hydroxyl radical (?OH), in a sustainable manner. Its efficiency for ?OH generation is dramatically higher than those of the other two chiral s-SWNTs tested, as well as a clinical NIR dye. This sustained and relatively high photodynamic effect in (6,4)-SWNTs is due to their extraordinary high photostability and relatively high generation efficiency of their triplet excited state. In the colloidal stabilization of (6,4)-SWNTs under physiological conditions, a serum protein consisting of a tandem repeat of amphiphilic a -helices is found to be useful for dispersion. The protein-coated (6,4)-SWNTs are capable of effectively ablating cancer cells and disintegrating amyloid beta peptide aggregates through sustained photodynamic action.
关键词： Single-walled carbon nanotubes,Photodynamic effect,Cancer therapy,Reactive oxygen species,Photostability,Amyloid beta peptide
更新于2025-09-19 17:13:59
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<p>InP/ZnS Quantum Dots Cause Inflammatory Response in Macrophages Through Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Oxidative stress</p>
摘要： Quantum dots (QDs) are widely used semiconductor nanomaterials. Indium phosphide/zinc sulfide (InP/ZnS) QDs are becoming potential alternatives to toxic heavy metal-containing QDs. However, the potential toxicity and, in particular, the immunotoxicity of InP/ZnS QDs are unknown. This study aimed to investigate the impacts of InP/ZnS QDs on inflammatory responses both in vivo and in vitro. Methods: Mice and mouse bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs) were exposed to polyethylene glycol (PEG) coated InP/ZnS QDs. The infiltration of neutrophils and the release of interleukin-6 (IL-6) were measured using a hematology analyzer and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the in vivo test. Cytotoxicity, IL-6 secretion, oxidative stress and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress were studied in the BMMs, and then, inhibitors of oxidative stress and ER stress were used to explore the mechanism of the InP/ZnS QDs. Results: We found that 20 mg/kg PEG-InP/ZnS QDs increased the number of neutrophils and the levels of IL-6 in both peritoneal lavage fluids and blood, which indicated acute phase inflammation in the mice. PEG-InP/ZnS QDs also activated the BMMs and increased the production of IL-6. In addition, PEG-InP/ZnS QDs triggered oxidative stress and the ER stress-related PERK-ATF4 pathway in the BMMs. Moreover, the inflammatory response caused by the PEG-InP/ZnS QDs could be attenuated in the macrophages by blocking the oxidative stress or the ER stress with inhibitors. Conclusion: InP/ZnS QDs can activate macrophages and induce acute phase inflammation both in vivo and in vitro, which may be regulated by oxidative stress and ER stress. Our present work is expected to help clarify the biosafety of InP/ZnS QDs and promote their safe application in biomedical and engineering fields.
关键词： indium phosphide,inflammation,endoplasmic reticulum stress,quantum dots,reactive oxygen species
更新于2025-09-16 10:30:52
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[IEEE 2018 IEEE 8th International Conference Nanomaterials: Application & Properties (NAP) - Zatoka, Ukraine (2018.9.9-2018.9.14)] 2018 IEEE 8th International Conference Nanomaterials: Application & Properties (NAP) - Efficient Two-Photon Luminescence for Bioimaging Using Polymer Conjugations of Graphene Quantum Dots Based Materials
摘要： In this study, examination results revealed that conjugated polymers containing nitrogen and sulfur atoms lead to a higher quantum confinement of emissive energy trapped on the surface of material (graphene quantum dot (GQD)-polymers), resulting in a high luminescence quantum yield and impressive two-photon properties. Additionally, the GQD-polymers generated nonreactive oxygen species-dependent oxidative stress on cells. Furthermore, we demonstrated the effective use of two-photon excitation-mediated high two-photon luminescence intensity in an acidic environment enabled GQD-polymers to act as a promising contrast probe. When cancer cells are labeled with specific antibody GQD-polymers conjugates, molecular-specific imaging can be performed deep into a tissue phantom with extremely high signal-to-noise ratios. In situations in which imaging depths are limited by the maximum available power that can be delivered to the three-dimensional (3D) bioimaging plane without causing damage to tissue, GQD-polymers might provide sufficient brightness to extend the maximum depth of imaging. Moreover, we demonstrated that the use of GQD-polymers can expand the capabilities of two-photon imaging to allow noninvasive 3D bioimaging of a variety of new molecular signatures.
关键词： photostability,reactive oxygen species,three-dimensional bioimaging,photodynamic therapy,two-photon excitation,contrast probe,graphene,quantum dot-polymer,two-photon luminescence,two-photon,contrast agent,nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots
更新于2025-09-16 10:30:52
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Gold Nanoparticle-Mediated Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species During Plasmonic Photothermal Therapy: A Comparative Study for Different Particles Size, Shape, and Surface Conjugation
摘要： Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)-mediated photothermal therapy represents an alternative to the effective ablation of cancer cells. However, the photothermal response of AuNPs must be tailored to improve the therapeutic efficacy of plasmonic photothermal therapy (PPT) and mitigate its side effects. This study presents an alternative to ease the tuning of photothermal efficiency and target selectivity. We use laser-treated spherical and anisotropic AuNPs with different sizes and biocompatible folic acid (FA)-conjugated AuNPs (FA-AuNPs) in the well-known human epithelial cervical cancer (HeLa) cell line. We show that large AuNPs produce a more significant photothermal heating effect than small ones. The thermal response of spherical AuNPs of 9 nm was found to reach a maximum increase of 3.0 ± 1 °C, whereas, with spherical AuNPs of 14 nm, the temperature increased by over 4.4 ± 1 °C. Anisotropic AuNPs of 15 nm reached a maximum of 4.0 ± 1 °C, whereas anisotropic AuNPs of 20 nm reached a significant increase of 5.3 ± 1 °C in the cell culture medium (MEM). Notably, anisotropic AuNPs of 20 nm successfully demonstrates the potential for use as a photothermal agent by showing reduced viability down to 60% at a concentration of 100 μM. Besides, we reveal that high concentrations of reactive oxygen species (ROS) are formed within the irradiated cells. It is likely to give rise in combination with stress by photothermal heating, resulting in significant cell death through acute necrosis by compromising the plasma membrane integrity. Cell death and ROS overproduction during PPT were characterized and quantified using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and confocal fluorescence microscopy with different fluorescent markers. In addition, we show that FA-AuNPs induce cell death through apoptosis by internal damage, whereas diminishing ROS formation during PPT treatment. Our findings suggest the ability of plasmon-mediated ROS to sensitize cancer cells and make them vulnerable to photothermal damage, as well as the protective role of FA-AuNPs from excessive ROS formation, whereas reducing the risk of undesired side effects due to necrotic death pathway. It allows an improvement in the efficacy of AuNP-based photothermal therapy and a reduction in the number of exposures to high temperatures required to induce thermal stress.
关键词： Reactive oxygen species,Laser irradiation,Gold nanoparticles,Folic acid,Photothermal effect
更新于2025-09-16 10:30:52
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<p>The Destruction Of Laser-Induced Phase-Transition Nanoparticles Triggered By Low-Intensity Ultrasound: An Innovative Modality To Enhance The Immunological Treatment Of Ovarian Cancer Cells</p>
摘要： Photodynamic therapy (PDT), sonodynamic therapy (SDT), and oxaliplatin (OXP) can induce immunogenic cell death (ICD) following damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) exposure or release and can be united via the use of nanoplatforms to deliver drugs that can impart anti-tumor effects. The aim of this study was to develop phase-transition nanoparticles (OI_NPs) loaded with perfluoropentane (PFP), indocyanine green (ICG), and oxaliplatin (OXP), to augment anti-tumor efficacy and the immunological effects of chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy and sonodynamic therapy (PSDT).
关键词： photo-sonodynamic therapy,multifunctional nanoparticles,immunogenic cell death,reactive oxygen species,ovarian cancer
更新于2025-09-12 10:27:22
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A Method for Estimating the Functionality of TiO2/Quantum Dot Multilayer Hybrid Structures Based on the Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species
摘要： A new technique for estimating the efficiency of electron transfer from a CdSe/ZnS quantum dot (QD) to TiO2 nanoparticles based on the generation of reactive oxygen species by hybrid structures is presented. It was demonstrated that in the formed multilayer hybrid structures of TiO2/QD, photoinduced electron transfer is realized with an efficiency of 26%.
关键词： hybrid structures,photoinduced electron transfer,semiconductor quantum dots,titanium dioxide nanoparticles,reactive oxygen species
更新于2025-09-12 10:27:22
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Near-infrared boosted ROS responsive siRNA delivery and cancer therapy with sequentially peeled upconversion nano-onions
摘要： RNA interference (RNAi) therapy has become an appealing approach for cancer treatment, while the specificity and efficiency of controlled small interference RNA (siRNA) release remain challenging due to the heterogeneity of tumor environment. Herein, upconversion nano-onions (UCNOs) with stacked polymer coating layers are constructed to decompose sequentially in response to extracellular environment and NIR stimulation. The UCNOs (UCNPs-PEIRB-PEISeSe/siRNA-R8-HA) are composed of upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) core functionalized with inner coating layer of photosensitizer rose bengal (RB) conjugated PEI 600, middle coating layer of singlet oxygen (1O2) sensitive diselenide linked PEI 600 with therapeutic siRNA loading and cell-penetrating peptide R8 modification, and outer coating layer of negatively charged hyaluronic acid (HA). HA prevents siRNA leakage during delivery process and specifically targets tumor cells with overexpressed CD44 membrane receptors, and digested by cell secreted hyaluronidase (HAase). Upon the subsequent irradiation at 808 nm, UCNPs core generates emissions around 540 nm, which activate RB to boost ROS generation for complete PEI-SeSe decompose. The NIR boosted decompose of UCNOs induces a fast and efficient siRNA release, which effectively improves the gene silencing efficiency in vitro and suppresses tumor growth in vivo. The proposed sequentially responsive UCNOs have promising potential application in precision medicine.
关键词： Sequential response,siRNA delivery,Upconversion nano-onions (UCNOs),Reactive oxygen species (ROS)
更新于2025-09-12 10:27:22