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Nature ; 628(8007): 320-325, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38600268

RESUMO

Force-controlled release of small molecules offers great promise for the delivery of drugs and the release of healing or reporting agents in a medical or materials context1-3. In polymer mechanochemistry, polymers are used as actuators to stretch mechanosensitive molecules (mechanophores)4. This technique has enabled the release of molecular cargo by rearrangement, as a direct5,6 or indirect7-10 consequence of bond scission in a mechanophore, or by dissociation of cage11, supramolecular12 or metal complexes13,14, and even by 'flex activation'15,16. However, the systems described so far are limited in the diversity and/or quantity of the molecules released per stretching event1,2. This is due to the difficulty in iteratively activating scissile mechanophores, as the actuating polymers will dissociate after the first activation. Physical encapsulation strategies can be used to deliver a larger cargo load, but these are often subject to non-specific (that is, non-mechanical) release3. Here we show that a rotaxane (an interlocked molecule in which a macrocycle is trapped on a stoppered axle) acts as an efficient actuator to trigger the release of cargo molecules appended to its axle. The release of up to five cargo molecules per rotaxane actuator was demonstrated in solution, by ultrasonication, and in bulk, by compression, achieving a release efficiency of up to 71% and 30%, respectively, which places this rotaxane device among the most efficient release systems achieved so far1. We also demonstrate the release of three representative functional molecules (a drug, a fluorescent tag and an organocatalyst), and we anticipate that a large variety of cargo molecules could be released with this device. This rotaxane actuator provides a versatile platform for various force-controlled release applications.


Assuntos
Preparações de Ação Retardada , Rotaxanos , Preparações de Ação Retardada/síntese química , Preparações de Ação Retardada/química , Polímeros/química , Rotaxanos/química , Preparações Farmacêuticas/química , Corantes Fluorescentes/química
2.
Int J Biol Macromol ; 265(Pt 1): 130680, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38462121

RESUMO

The catechol moiety found within mussel proteins plays a pivotal role in enhancing their adhesive properties. Nonetheless, catechol compounds, such as dopamine (DOP) derivatives, are susceptible to oxidation, leading to the formation of quinone. This oxidation process poses a significant challenge in the development of DOP-based hydrogels, hampering their adhesion capabilities and hindering polymerization. To protect DOP moieties from oxidation, DOP and N-(3-aminopropyl)methacrylamide (AMA) moieties were grafted onto the side groups of biocompatible poly(glutamic acid) (PGA). Subsequently, the DOP unit, serving as a second guest, would be captured by a polymerizable rotaxane of cucurbituril (CB[n]), in which the host molecule CB[8] complexed with the first guest, polymerizable methyl viologen (MV), forming a protective function and dynamic cross-linking. Upon exposure to light curing, a composite network emerged through the synergy of covalent cross-linking and supramolecular host-guest complexation of DOP with CB[8]. The generated complexation between DOP and CB[8] could protect the DOP moieties, resulting in photocured hydrogels with exceptional adhesive strength and remarkable tensile capabilities. Moreover, 3D printing technology was used to create various models with these DOP-based hydrogels, demonstrating their promising applications in future.


Assuntos
Compostos Macrocíclicos , Rotaxanos , Hidrogéis , Dopamina , Adesivos
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Biomolecules ; 14(2)2024 Feb 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38397461

RESUMO

We previously reported that acid-degradable methylated ß-cyclodextrins (Me-ß-CDs)-threaded polyrotaxanes (Me-PRXs) can induce autophagic cell death through endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-related autophagy, even in apoptosis-resistant cells. Hence, Me-PRXs show great potential as anticancer therapeutics. In this study, peptide-supermolecule conjugates were designed to achieve the targeted delivery of Me-PRX to malignant tumors. Arg-Gly-Asp peptides are well-known binding motifs of integrin αvß3, which is overexpressed on angiogenic sites and many malignant tumors. The tumor-targeted cyclic Arg-Gly-Asp (cRGD) peptide was orthogonally post-modified to Me-PRX via click chemistry. Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) results indicated that cRGD-Me-PRX strongly binds to integrin αvß3, whereas non-targeted cyclic Arg-Ala-Glu (cRGE) peptide conjugated to Me-PRX (cRGE-Me-PRX) failed to interact with integrins αvß3. In vitro, cRGD-Me-PRX demonstrated enhanced cellular internalization and antitumor activity in 4T1 cells than that of unmodified Me-PRX and non-targeted cRGE-Me-PRX, due to its ability to recognize integrin αvß3. Furthermore, cRGD-Me-PRX accumulated effectively in tumors, leading to antitumor effects, and exhibited excellent biocompatibility and safety in vivo. Therefore, cRGD conjugation to enhance selectivity for integrin αvß3-positive cancer cells is a promising design strategy for Me-PRXs in antitumor therapy.


Assuntos
Neoplasias , Peptídeos Cíclicos , Rotaxanos , beta-Ciclodextrinas , Humanos , Rotaxanos/farmacologia , Rotaxanos/química , Rotaxanos/metabolismo , beta-Ciclodextrinas/química , Oligopeptídeos/química , Neoplasias/tratamento farmacológico , Integrinas
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Biomater Adv ; 159: 213814, 2024 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38417206

RESUMO

Controllable preparation of materials with new structure has always been the top priority of polymer materials science research. Here, the supramolecular binding strategy is adopted to develop covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with novel structures and functions. Based on this, a two-dimensional crown-ether ring threaded covalent organic framework (COF), denoted as Crown-COPF with intrinsic photothermal (PTT) and photodynamic (PDT) therapeutic capacity, was facilely developed using crown-ether threaded rotaxane and porphyrin as building blocks. Crown-COPF with discrete mechanically interlocked blocks in the open pore could be used as a molecular machine, in which crown-ether served as the wheel sliding along the axle under the laser stimulation. As a result, Crown-COPF combining with the bactericidal power of crown ether displayed a significant photothermal and photodynamic antibacterial activity towards both the Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus), far exceeding the traditional Crown-free COF. Noteworthily, the bactericidal performance could be further enhanced via impregnation of Zn2+ ions (Crown-COPF-Zn) flexible coordinated with the multiple coordination sites (crown-ether, bipyridine, and porphyrin), which not only endow the positive charge with the skeleton, enhancing its ability to bind to the bacterial membrane, but also introduce the bactericidal ability of zinc ions. Notably, in vivo experiments on mice with back infections indicates Crown-COPF-Zn with self-adaptive multinuclear zinc center, could effectively promote the repairing of wounds. This study paves a new avenue for the effectively preparation of porous polymers with brand new structure, which provides opportunities for COF and mechanically interlocked polymers (MIPs) research and applications.


Assuntos
Éteres de Coroa , Ciclodextrinas , Estruturas Metalorgânicas , Poloxâmero , Porfirinas , Rotaxanos , Animais , Camundongos , Estruturas Metalorgânicas/farmacologia , Rotaxanos/farmacologia , Éteres de Coroa/farmacologia , Polímeros/farmacologia , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Escherichia coli , Íons , Zinco/farmacologia , Cicatrização
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Mol Pharm ; 21(3): 1501-1514, 2024 Mar 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38363209

RESUMO

Encapsulation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in confined spaces has been extensively explored as it dramatically alters the molecular dynamics and physical properties of the API. Herein, we explored the effect of encapsulation on the molecular dynamics and physical stability of a guest drug, salicylic acid (SA), confined in the intermolecular spaces of γ-cyclodextrin (γ-CD) and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-based polypseudorotaxane (PPRX) structure. The sublimation tendency of SA encapsulated in three polymorphic forms of the γ-CD/PEG-based PPRX complex, monoclinic columnar (MC), hexagonal columnar (HC), and tetragonal columnar (TC), was investigated. The SA sublimation rate was decreased by 3.0-6.6-fold and varied in the order of MC form > HC form > TC form complex. The 13C and 1H magic-angle spinning (MAS) solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra and 13C spin-lattice relaxation time (T1) indicated that the encapsulated SA molecules existed as the monomeric form, and its molecular mobility increased in the order of MC form > HC form > TC form complex. In the complexes, a rapid chemical exchange between two dynamic states of SA (free and bound) was suggested, with varying adsorption/desorption rates accounting for its distinct molecular mobility. This adsorption/desorption process was influenced by proton exchange at the interaction site and interaction strength of SA in the complexes, as evidenced by 1H MAS spectra and temperature dependency of the 13C carbonyl chemical shift. A positive correlation between the molecular mobility of SA and its sublimation rate was established. Moreover, the molecular mobility of γ-CD and PEG in the complexes coincided with that of SA, which can be explained by fast guest-driven dynamics. This is the first report on the stability improvement of an API through complexation in polymorphic supramolecular host structures. The relationship between the molecular dynamics and physical properties of encapsulated API will aid in the rational design of drug delivery systems.


Assuntos
Ciclodextrinas , Simulação de Dinâmica Molecular , Poloxâmero , Rotaxanos , Preparações Farmacêuticas , Ciclodextrinas/química , Espectroscopia de Ressonância Magnética , Ácido Salicílico/química
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Nanoscale ; 16(8): 4317-4324, 2024 Feb 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38353661

RESUMO

A DNA rotaxane, with its unique mechanically interlocked architecture consisting of a circular DNA molecule threaded onto a linear DNA axle, holds promise as a fundamental component for nanoscale functional devices. Nevertheless, its structural and dynamic behaviors, essential for advancing molecular machinery, remain largely unexplored. Using extensive all-atom molecular dynamics simulations, we investigated the behaviors of double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) rotaxanes, concentrating on the effects of shape distortion induced by torsional stress in small circular dsDNA containing 70-90 base pairs. We analyzed structural characteristics, including shape, intermolecular distances, and tilt angles, while also exploring dynamic properties such as translational diffusion and toroidal rotation. Our results indicate that shape distortion brings the circular and linear dsDNA components into closer proximity and causes a slight increase in translational diffusion yet a minor decrease in toroidal rotation. Nevertheless, there is no apparent evidence of coupling between translation and rotation. Overall, the insights from this study indicate that such shape distortion does not significantly alter their structure and dynamics. This finding provides flexibility for the design of DNA rotaxanes in nanoscale applications.


Assuntos
Rotaxanos , Rotaxanos/química , DNA/química , DNA Circular , Simulação de Dinâmica Molecular
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Biomacromolecules ; 25(2): 1144-1152, 2024 Feb 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38166194

RESUMO

Hyaline cartilage, a soft tissue enriched with a dynamic extracellular matrix, manifests as a supramolecular system within load-bearing joints. At the same time, the challenge of cartilage repair through tissue engineering lies in replicating intricate cellular-matrix interactions. This study attempts to investigate chondrocyte responses within double-network supramolecular hybrid hydrogels tailored to mimic the dynamic molecular nature of hyaline cartilage. To this end, we infused noncovalent host-guest polyrotaxanes, by blending α-cyclodextrins as host molecules and polyethylene glycol as guests, into a gelatin-based covalent matrix, thereby enhancing its dynamic characteristics. Subsequently, chondrocytes were seeded into these hydrogels to systematically probe the effects of two concentrations of the introduced polyrotaxanes (instilling different levels of supramolecular dynamism in the hydrogel systems) on the cellular responsiveness. Our findings unveiled an augmented level of cellular mechanosensitivity for supramolecular hydrogels compared to pure covalent-based systems. This is demonstrated by an increased mRNA expression of ion channels (TREK1, TRPV4, and PIEZO1), signaling molecules (SOX9) and matrix-remodeling enzymes (LOXL2). Such outcomes were further elevated upon external application of biomimetic thermomechanical loading, which brought a stark increase in the accumulation of sulfated glycosaminoglycans and collagen. Overall, we found that matrix adaptability plays a pivotal role in modulating chondrocyte responses within double-network supramolecular hydrogels. These findings hold the potential for advancing cartilage engineering within load-bearing joints.


Assuntos
Condrócitos , Rotaxanos , Condrócitos/metabolismo , Rotaxanos/farmacologia , Hidrogéis/farmacologia , Hidrogéis/metabolismo , Simulação de Dinâmica Molecular , Cartilagem/metabolismo , Engenharia Tecidual , Células Cultivadas
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Adv Mater ; 36(7): e2310365, 2024 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38029425

RESUMO

Stroke is the primary cause of disability without effective rehabilitation methods. Emerging brain-machine interfaces offer promise for regulating brain neural circuits and promoting the recovery of brain function disorders. Implantable probes play key roles in brain-machine interfaces, which are subject to two irreconcilable tradeoffs between conductivity and modulus match/transparency. In this work, mechanically interlocked polyrotaxane is incorporated into topological hydrogels to solve the two tradeoffs at the molecular level through the pulley effect of polyrotaxane. The unique performance of the topological hydrogels enables them to acquire brain neural information and conduct neuromodulation. The probe is capable of continuously recording local field potentials for eight weeks. Optogenetic neuromodulation in the primary motor cortex to regulate brain neural circuits and control limb behavior is realized using the probe. Most importantly, optogenetic neuromodulation is conducted using the probe, which effectively reduces the infarct regions of the brain tissue and promotes locomotor function recovery. This work exhibits a significant scientific advancement in the design concept of neural probes for developing brain-machine interfaces and seeking brain disease therapies.


Assuntos
Interfaces Cérebro-Computador , Rotaxanos , Acidente Vascular Cerebral , Humanos , Hidrogéis , Encéfalo/fisiologia , Acidente Vascular Cerebral/terapia
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Drug Deliv Transl Res ; 14(1): 103-115, 2024 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37555906

RESUMO

This study aims to investigate the effect of the preparation of solid dispersions using supercritical CO2 (scCO2) on the physicochemical properties and the performance of supramolecular gels based on polymer-cyclodextrin (CD) interactions (named poly(pseudo)rotaxanes, PPR) envisaging a transdermal administration. Solid dispersions containing Soluplus®, the antihypertensive drug carvedilol (CAR), and CD (αCD or HPßCD) were prepared and characterized by HPLC, XRPD, FTIR, and DSC. PPRs prepared from solid dispersions (SCF gels) and the corresponding physical mixtures (PM gels) were analyzed regarding rheology, morphology, in vitro drug diffusion, and ex vivo drug skin permeation. The application of scCO2 led to the loss of the crystalline lattice of CAR while preserving its chemical identity. On the contrary, αCD crystals were still present in the SCF solid dispersions. SCF gels were more uniform than their corresponding PM, and the supercritical treatment resulted in changes in the rheological behavior, reducing the viscosity. CAR in vitro diffusion was significantly higher (p < 0.05) for the αCD-based SCF gel than its corresponding PM gel. Drug skin permeation showed a significant increase in drug flux from CD-based SCF gels (containing αCD or HPßCD) compared to corresponding PM gels. Additionally, the pretreatment of the skin with αCD exhibited increased CAR permeation, suggesting an interaction between αCD and the skin membrane. Results evidenced that SCF processing decisively modified the properties of the supramolecular gels, particularly those prepared with αCD.


Assuntos
Ciclodextrinas , Rotaxanos , Ciclodextrinas/química , Rotaxanos/química , Administração Cutânea , 2-Hidroxipropil-beta-Ciclodextrina , Carvedilol , Géis/química
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J Am Chem Soc ; 145(37): 20451-20461, 2023 09 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37694929

RESUMO

Integrating an NIR fluorescent probe with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) agent to harvest complementary imaging information is challenging. Here, we have designed water-soluble, biocompatible, noncytotoxic, bright-NIR-emitting, sugar-functionalized, mechanically interlocked molecules (MIMs)-capped superparamagnetic ultrasmall Fe3O4 NPs for targeted multimodal imaging. Dual-functional stoppers containing an unsymmetrical NIR squaraine dye interlocked within a macrocycle to construct multifunctional MIMs are developed with enhanced NIR fluorescence efficiency and durability. One of the stoppers of the axle is composed of a lipophilic cationic TPP+ functionality to target mitochondria, and the other stopper comprises a dopamine-containing catechol group to anchor at the surface of the synthesized Fe3O4 NPs. Fe3O4 NPs surface-coated with targeted NIR rotaxanes help to deliver ultrasmall magnetic NPs specifically inside the mitochondria. Two carbohydrate moieties are conjugated with the macrocycle of the rotaxane via click chemistry to improve the water solubility of MitoSQRot-(Carb-OH)2-DOPA-Fe3O4 NPs. Water-soluble, rotaxane-capped Fe3O4 NPs are used for live-cell mitochondria-targeted NIR fluorescence confocal imaging, 3D and multicolor imaging in combination with T2-weighted MRI on a 9.4 T MR scanner with a high relaxation rate (r2) of 180.7 mM-1 s-1. Biocompatible, noncytotoxic, ultrabright NIR rotaxane-capped superparamagnetic ultrasmall monodisperse Fe3O4 NPs could be a promising agent for targeted multimodal imaging applications.


Assuntos
Nanopartículas , Rotaxanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Imagem Óptica , Nanopartículas Magnéticas de Óxido de Ferro
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Chem Commun (Camb) ; 59(53): 8266-8269, 2023 Jun 29.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37314502

RESUMO

Water-soluble [3]pseudorotaxane with enhanced fluorescence emission was successfully constructed and applied in cell imaging and photodynamic cancer therapy.


Assuntos
Neoplasias , Rotaxanos , Humanos , Água , Fluorescência , Neoplasias/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias/tratamento farmacológico
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Chem Commun (Camb) ; 59(49): 7579-7582, 2023 Jun 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37259944

RESUMO

The CuAAC active-template approach was exploited to construct rotaxanes incorporating cage-like silsesquioxane stoppers, namely, POSSaxanes. The compounds were characterized in the solution and solid state, providing the unprecedented molecular structures of POSS-incorporating rotaxanes.


Assuntos
Rotaxanos , Rotaxanos/química , Estrutura Molecular
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Biomolecules ; 13(6)2023 05 29.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37371483

RESUMO

Activation of autophagy represents a potential therapeutic strategy for the treatment of diseases that are caused by the accumulation of defective proteins and the formation of abnormal organelles. Methylated ß-cyclodextrins-threaded polyrotaxane (Me-PRX), a supramolecular structured polymer, induces autophagy by interacting with the endoplasmic reticulum. We previously reported on the successful activation of mitochondria-targeted autophagy by delivering Me-RRX to mitochondria using a MITO-Porter, a mitochondria-targeted nanocarrier. The same level of autophagy induction was achieved at one-twentieth the dosage for the MITO-Porter (Me-PRX) compared to the naked Me-PRX. We report herein on the quantitative evaluation of the intracellular organelle localization of both naked Me-PRX and the MITO-Porter (Me-PRX). Mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum and lysosomes were selected as target organelles because they would be involved in autophagy induction. In addition, organelle injury and cell viability assays were performed. The results showed that the naked Me-PRX and the MITO-Porter (Me-PRX) were localized in different intracellular organelles, and organelle injury was different, depending on the route of administration, indicating that different organelles contribute to autophagy induction. These findings indicate that the organelle to which the autophagy-inducing molecules are delivered plays an important role in the level of induction of autophagy.


Assuntos
Rotaxanos , beta-Ciclodextrinas , beta-Ciclodextrinas/farmacologia , Rotaxanos/metabolismo , Rotaxanos/farmacologia , Mitocôndrias/metabolismo , Lisossomos/metabolismo , Transporte Biológico , Autofagia
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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ; 62(26): e202305282, 2023 Jun 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37186156

RESUMO

Tough and self-healable substrates can enable stretchable electronics long service life. However, for substrates, it still remains a challenge to achieve both high toughness and autonomous self-healing ability at room temperature. Herein, a strategy by using the combined effects between quadruple H-bonding and slidable cross-links is proposed to solve the above issues in the elastomer. The elastomer exhibits high toughness (77.3 MJ m-3 ), fracture energy (≈127.2 kJ m-2 ), and good healing efficiency (91 %) at room temperature. The superior performance is ascribed to the inter and intra crosslinking structures of quadruple H-bonding and polyrotaxanes in the dual crosslinking system. Strain-induced crystallization of PEG in polyrotaxanes also contributes to the high fracture energy of the elastomers. Furthermore, based on the dual cross-linked supramolecular elastomer, a highly stretchable and self-healable electrode containing liquid metal is also fabricated, retaining resistance stability (0.16-0.26 Ω) even at the strain of 1600 %.


Assuntos
Rotaxanos , Cristalização , Elastômeros , Eletrodos , Eletrônica
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Biomacromolecules ; 24(5): 2327-2341, 2023 05 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37036902

RESUMO

Acid-degradable polyrotaxanes (PRXs) containing threading ß-cyclodextrins (ß-CDs) are promising candidates for therapeutic applications of ß-CDs in metabolic diseases with cholesterol overload or imbalance. To improve cellular uptake specificity and efficiency of PRXs in hepatocytes, N-acetyl-d-galactosamine (GalNAc)-modified PRXs were developed to facilitate asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGR)-mediated endocytosis. Binding affinity studies revealed that the dissociation constant (KD) values between recombinant ASGR and GalNAc-PRXs decreased with an increase in the number of modified GalNAc units. Additionally, the KD values for GalNAc-PRXs were smaller than those for GalNAc-modified ß-CD and amylose, suggesting that the PRX backbone structure improves the binding affinity with ASGR. However, the intracellular uptake levels of GalNAc-PRXs in HepG2 cells increased with a decrease in the number of modified GalNAc units, which was opposite to the trend observed in the binding affinity study. We found that GalNAc-PRXs had a large number of GalNAc units localized in recycling endosomes, resulting in the low intracellular uptake. The cholesterol-reducing abilities of GalNAc-PRXs were assessed using cholesterol-overloaded HepG2 cells. GalNAc-PRXs with a small number of GalNAc units were demonstrated to show superior cholesterol-reducing effects compared to previously designed acid-degradable PRX and clinically tested ß-CD derivatives. Thus, we conclude that GalNAc modification is a promising molecular design for the therapeutic application of ß-CD-threaded PRXs in various metabolic diseases with cholesterol overload or imbalance in the liver.


Assuntos
Rotaxanos , beta-Ciclodextrinas , Rotaxanos/química , Acetilgalactosamina , Galactosamina , beta-Ciclodextrinas/química , Hepatócitos/metabolismo , Fígado/metabolismo , Ácidos , Receptor de Asialoglicoproteína , Colesterol/metabolismo
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Molecules ; 28(6)2023 Mar 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36985487

RESUMO

Doxorubicin (DOX)-conjugated acid-degradable polyrotaxanes (PRXs) were designed as supramolecular drug carriers capable of releasing drugs in acidic cellular environments. Acid-degradable PRXs composed of α-cyclodextrin (α-CD) as a cyclic molecule, poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) as a polymer axis, and N-triphenylmethyl (N-Trt) groups as an acid-labile stopper molecules were synthesized and DOX was conjugated with the threaded α-CDs in the PRXs. Because the acid-induced cleavage of N-Trt groups in PRXs leads to PRX dissociation, the DOX-modified α-CDs were released under acidic conditions (pH 5.0). The cytotoxicity of DOX-conjugated PRXs in colon-26 cells revealed significant cell death for DOX-conjugated PRXs after 48 h of treatment. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) analysis revealed that the fluorescence signals derived from DOX-conjugated PRXs were observed in cellular nuclei after 48 h, suggesting that the DOX-modified α-CDs were released and accumulated in cellular nuclei. These results confirmed that acid-degradable PRXs can be utilized as drug carriers capable of releasing drug-modified α-CDs in acidic lysosomes and eliciting cytotoxicity. Overall, acid-degradable PRXs represent a promising supramolecular framework for the delivery and intracellular release of drug-modified α-CDs, and PRX-drug conjugates are expected to contribute to the development of pH-responsive drug carriers for cancer therapy.


Assuntos
Rotaxanos , Rotaxanos/química , Doxorrubicina/química , Polietilenoglicóis/química , Portadores de Fármacos/química , Ácidos , Concentração de Íons de Hidrogênio
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Chemistry ; 29(33): e202300608, 2023 Jun 13.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36929530

RESUMO

A series of dynamic metalloporphyrin [2]rotaxane molecular shuttles comprising of bis-functionalised Zn(II) porphyrin axle and pyridyl functionalised macrocycle components are prepared in high yield via active metal template synthetic methodology. Extensive variable temperature 1 H NMR and quantitative UV-Vis spectroscopic titration studies demonstrate dynamic macrocycle translocation is governed by an inter-component co-ordination interaction between the macrocycle pyridyl and axle Zn(II) metalloporphyrin, which serves to bias a 'resting state' co-conformation. The dynamic shuttling behaviour of the interlocked structures is dramatically inhibited by the addition of a neutral Lewis base such as pyridine, but can also be tuned via post-synthetic rotaxane demetallation of the porphyrin axle core to give free-base, or upon subsequent metallation, Ni(II) [2]rotaxane analogues. Importantly, the Lewis acidic Zn(II) porphyrin axle component is also capable of coordinating anions which induces mechanical bond shuttling behaviour resulting in a novel optical sensing response.


Assuntos
Metaloporfirinas , Porfirinas , Rotaxanos , Modelos Moleculares , Rotaxanos/química , Bases de Lewis , Ânions/química
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Macromol Biosci ; 23(5): e2300053, 2023 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36942889

RESUMO

Polyrotaxane is a supramolecular assembly consisting of multiple cyclic molecules threaded by a linear polymer. One of the unique properties of polyrotaxane is molecular mobility, cyclic molecules moving along the linear polymer. Molecular mobility of polyrotaxane surfaces affects cell spreading, differentiation, and other cell-related aspects through changing subcellular localization of yes-associated proteins (YAPs). Subcellular YAP localization is also related to cell senescence derived from oxidative stress, which is known to cause cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Herein, the effects of polyrotaxane surface molecular mobility on subcellular YAP localization and cell senescence following H2 O2 -induced oxidative stress are evaluated in human mesenchymal stem cells (HMSCs) cultured on polyrotaxane surfaces with different molecular mobilities. Oxidative stress promotes cytoplasmic YAP localization in HMSCs on high-mobility polyrotaxane surfaces; however, low-mobility polyrotaxane surfaces more effectively maintain nuclear YAP localization, exhibiting lower senescence-associated ß-galactosidase activity and senescence-related gene expression and DNA damage than that seen with the high-mobility surfaces. These results suggest that the molecular mobility of polyrotaxane surfaces regulates subcellular YAP localization, thereby protecting HMSCs from oxidative stress-induced cell senescence. Applying the molecular mobility of polyrotaxane surfaces to implantable scaffolds can provide insights into the prevention and treatment of diseases caused by oxidative stress.


Assuntos
Senescência Celular , Ciclodextrinas , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais , Estresse Oxidativo , Polímeros , Rotaxanos , Humanos , Senescência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Senescência Celular/genética , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/citologia , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/efeitos dos fármacos , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/metabolismo , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Estresse Oxidativo/genética , Polímeros/farmacologia , Rotaxanos/farmacologia , Peróxido de Hidrogênio/metabolismo , Peróxido de Hidrogênio/farmacologia , Proteínas de Sinalização YAP/metabolismo , beta-Galactosidase/metabolismo , Dano ao DNA/efeitos dos fármacos , Tecidos Suporte/química , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Forma Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Perfilação da Expressão Gênica , Ciclodextrinas/farmacologia
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Chem Commun (Camb) ; 59(26): 3866-3869, 2023 Mar 28.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36897090

RESUMO

Inspired by the design criteria of heteroditopic receptors for ion-pair binding, we herein describe a new strategy to construct a rotaxane transporter (RR[2]) for K+/Cl- co-transport. The use of a rigid axle improves the transport activity with an EC50 value of 0.58 µM, presenting a significant step toward developing rotaxane artificial channels.


Assuntos
Rotaxanos , Rotaxanos/química , Proteínas de Membrana Transportadoras , Lipídeos
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Nat Commun ; 14(1): 1331, 2023 03 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36898994

RESUMO

While hydrogels enable a variety of applications in wearable sensors and electronic skins, they are susceptible to fatigue fracture during cyclic deformations owing to their inefficient fatigue resistance. Herein, acrylated ß-cyclodextrin with bile acid is self-assembled into a polymerizable pseudorotaxane via precise host-guest recognition, which is photopolymerized with acrylamide to obtain conductive polymerizable rotaxane hydrogels (PR-Gel). The topological networks of PR-Gel enable all desirable properties in this system due to the large conformational freedom of the mobile junctions, including the excellent stretchability along with superior fatigue resistance. PR-Gel based strain sensor can sensitively detect and distinguish large body motions and subtle muscle movements. The three-dimensional printing fabricated sensors of PR-Gel exhibit high resolution and altitude complexity, and real-time human electrocardiogram signals are detected with high repeating stability. PR-Gel can self-heal in air, and has highly repeatable adhesion to human skin, demonstrating its great potential in wearable sensors.


Assuntos
Rotaxanos , Dispositivos Eletrônicos Vestíveis , Humanos , Acrilamida , Condutividade Elétrica , Hidrogéis , Impressão Tridimensional
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