JYOTHI B. NAIR^1,2, ANU MARY JOSEPH³, SANOOP P.⁴, MANU M. JOSEPH^5,*

BIOCELL, Vol.48, No.11, pp. 1579-1602, 2024, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2024.054879 - 07 November 2024

Abstract Nanoparticles represent a heterogeneous collection of materials, whether natural or synthetic, with dimensions aligning in the nanoscale. Because of their intense manifestation with the immune system, they can be harvested for numerous bio-medical and biotechnological advancements mainly in cancer treatment. This review article aims to scrutinize various types of nanoparticles that interact differently with immune cells like macrophages, dendritic cells, T lymphocytes, and natural killer (NK) cells. It also underscores the importance of knowing how nanoparticles influence immune cell functions, such as the production of cytokines and the presentation of antigens which are crucial for… More >

ABHISHEK WAHI¹, MAMTA BISHNOI², NEHA RAINA¹, MEGHNA AMRITA SINGH¹, PIYUSH VERMA¹, PIYUSH KUMAR GUPTA^3,4, GINPREET KAUR⁵, HARDEEP SINGH TULI^6,*, MADHU GUPTA^1,*

Oncology Research, Vol.32, No.1, pp. 19-47, 2024, DOI:10.32604/or.2023.042228 - 15 November 2023

Abstract Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with limited treatment options and several limitations. Chemotherapeutic agents often result in toxicity which long-term conventional treatment. Phytochemicals are natural constituents that are more effective in treating various diseases with less toxicity than the chemotherapeutic agents providing alternative therapeutic approaches to minimize the resistance. These phytoconstituents act in several ways and deliver optimum effectiveness against cancer. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of phyto-formulations in the management of cancers may be constrained due to challenges related to inadequate solubility, bioavailability, and stability. Nanotechnology presents a promising avenue for transforming current… More > Graphic Abstract

Arnoldo E. Alfaro-Corres¹, Daniel González-Mendoza², Esaú Ruiz-Sánchez^1,*, Carlos Ail-Catzin², Benjamín Valdez-Salas³, Federico Gutiérrez-Miceli⁴, Arturo Reyes-Ramírez¹, Jacques Fils Pierre¹

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.11, pp. 3933-3943, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.031129 - 31 October 2023

Abstract This work was carried out to evaluate the insecticidal effect of mono, bi and trimetallic nanoparticles (NPs) from leaf extract of habanero pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) on the red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum herbst.) and cotton mealybug (Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley). The results showed that Cu NPs, Cu/Mn NPs and Zn/Cu NPs had high insecticidal effect against T. castaneum (63%–80% mortality after 96 h). The Cu NPs and Zn/Cu NPs showed also insecticidal effect against P. solenopsis, but to a lesser extent (20%–28% after 96 h). With regards to the physicochemical characterization, Cu NPs had a zeta potential of 21.1 More > Graphic Abstract

Muayad M. Hasan^1,*, Firas K. Al-Zuhairi², Anfal H. Sadeq¹, Rana A. Azeez¹

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.19, No.11, pp. 2827-2835, 2023, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2023.027746 - 18 September 2023

Abstract Solvents are generally used to reduce the viscosity of heavy crude oil and ultimately enhance oil recovery. Recently, a new method has been introduced where nanoparticles (NPs) are exploited to induce enhanced oil recovery owing to their ability to improve the mobility ratio, dampen the interfacial tension, and alter rock wettability. This study investigated the integration of nano-alumina (Al₂O₃) NPs with an n-hexane solvent. In particular, a Brookfield viscometer has been used to measure the crude oil viscosity and it has been found that NPs can effectively lead to a significant decrease in the overall oil More >

Adalberto Benavides-Mendoza¹, Rebeca Betancourt-Galindo², Nazario Francisco-Francisco^3,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.92, No.6, pp. 1831-1840, 2023, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2023.028085 - 11 April 2023

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Micronutrient nanoparticles (NPs) are currently an option for chemical fertilization and biostimulation in crops. However, there is little information on the phytotoxic or biostimulatory effects of NPs at low concentrations of some elements, such as Zn. In this study, the effect of low concentrations of Zn oxide (ZnO) NPs on germination, growth variables, and nutritional attributes of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) was evaluated in comparison to Zn sulfate. Romaine lettuce seeds were treated with ZnSO₄^-- × 7H₂O and ZnO NPs at Zn molar concentrations of 1 × 10⁻³, 5 × 10⁻³, 1 × 10⁻⁴, 5 × 10⁻⁴, 1

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Natalia Roque^1,#, Diana Matias^2,#, Joana Balça-Silva³, Valéria Pereira Ferrer⁴, Luciana Santos Pessoa¹, Tania Cristina Leite de Sampaio e Spohr^1,5,*

Oncologie, Vol.24, No.3, pp. 371-411, 2022, DOI:10.32604/oncologie.2022.024035 - 19 September 2022

Abstract Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases with a cure far from being found. Despite the extraordinary advances in the therapy approaches, only a few patients respond to treatments. The tumor microenvironment (TME) plays a crucial role in cancer progression by contributing to the chemoresistance. Thus, emerging efforts are being made in nanotechnology research focusing on nanoparticles’ potential role and their application in immune system modulation. Moreover, the omics have contributed to bioengineering and nanotechnology development by elucidating the mechanisms of cancer and specific biomarkers that could be used as new therapeutic targets. Furthermore, the More >

YOLANDA GONZÁLEZ-GARCÍA¹, VALERIA FLORES-ROBLES², GREGORIO CADENAS-PLIEGO³, ADALBERTO BENAVIDES-MENDOZA⁴, MARCELINO CABRERA DE LA FUENTE⁴, ALBERTO SANDOVAL-RANGEL⁴, ANTONIO JUÁREZ-MALDONADO^1,*

BIOCELL, Vol.46, No.11, pp. 2497-2506, 2022, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2022.021861 - 07 July 2022

Abstract The metabolic activity of the fruits continues even after harvest, which results in the loss of bioactive compounds, a decrease in the quality of the fruits, softening and browning, among other negative effects. The use of certain elements such as silicon can improve postharvest quality, since it is involved in the metabolic, physiological and structural activity of plants, moreover can increase the quality of the fruits. In addition, nanotechnology has had a positive impact on crop yield, nutritional value, fruit quality and can improve antioxidant activity. For these reasons, the use of beneficial elements such… More >

Vianey Mendez-Trujillo¹, Benjamín Valdez-Salas², Mario Curiel-Alvarez², Ernesto Beltran-Partida², Arnoldo Alfaro-Corres³, Esaú Ruiz-Sanchez³, Gerardo Bautista-Trujillo⁴, Olivia Tzintzun Camacho⁵, Onecimo Grimaldo-Juarez⁵, Carlos Ceceña-Duran⁵, Carlos Ail-Catzin⁵, Daniel González-Mendoza^5,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.10, pp. 2543-2552, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.020965 - 08 June 2022

Abstract The present study was conducted to evaluate the impact of bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs) of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) from Crotalaria longirostrata on the insect mortality and cell viability of Phenacoccus solenopsis. The biosynthesis of bimetallic nanoparticles (Cu/Zn-NPs) from C. longirostrata was confirmed by the presence of a single peak around 378 nm. The hydrodynamic diameter of the Cu/Zn nanoparticles varied from 59 to 119 nm and their zeta potential was found to be −30.90 mV. The EDX analysis showed a strong signal for Cu and Zn (8 and 8.6 keV, respectively). The Cu/Zn-NPs showed an effective insecticide activity against P. solenopsis with More >

ADRIANA L. FERREIRA, GUSTAVO C. PARIS, ALINE DE A. AZEVEDO, ERIKA A. C. CORTEZ, SIMONE N. CARVALHO, LAIS DE CARVALHO, ALESSANDRA A. THOLE^*

BIOCELL, Vol.46, No.8, pp. 1807-1813, 2022, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2022.019363 - 22 April 2022

Abstract Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) have pushed the field of stem cell-based therapies by inducing tissue regeneration, immunosuppression, and angiogenesis mainly through vesicles and soluble factors release (paracrine signaling). MSC-extracellular vesicles (MSC-EV) adaptable secretome and homing to injured sites allowed researchers to unlock a new era of cell-free based therapy. In parallel, nanoparticles (NP) have been explored in contributing to transport and drug delivery systems, giving drugs desired physical-chemical properties to exploit cell behavior. However, NPs can be quickly recognized by immune cells and cleared from circulation. In this viewpoint, we explore how combining both therapeutic… More >

ANTONIO JUÁREZ-MALDONADO^*

BIOCELL, Vol.46, No.3, pp. 651-654, 2022, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2022.017350 - 18 November 2021

Abstract The use of nanomaterials has spread and has been applied in different industries, including agriculture. Here, the possibilities presented by NMs are very varied, from the biostimulation of favorable responses, or the control of pests and diseases, to the monitoring of characteristics of interest with the use of nanosensors. Particularly the biostimulation of agricultural crops with the use of nanomaterials is very relevant, since from this process stress tolerance, higher content of biocompounds, etc., can be induced. Although the positive impacts on crops are clear, there is not enough information to determine the long-term impacts, More >