基于中空介孔二氧化硅小球的pH响应性控制释放系统

空心结构的介孔二氧化硅纳米材料具有较大的比表面积和孔容积,相对于传统介孔氧化硅材料可以负载更多的药物分子,在药物缓释领域具有广阔的应用前景.本文利用改进的模板法制备了粒径与壳厚度可控的中空介孔二氧化硅纳米小球.采用透射电镜(TEM)、小角X射线散射分析(SAXS)和氮气吸附-脱附等方法对合成的中空纳米二氧化硅小球进行了表征分析,得出最佳制备工艺条件.选择优化的制备条件得到的中空介孔二氧化硅与普通介孔二氧化硅对比,将两者分别负载一定量的染料分子罗丹明B(RhB),接着在两者表面修饰溶菌酶分子作为开关分子,构筑了两个pH响应的药物控制释放系统,并对两者的装载量进行了评估,通过观察在575 nm(RhB)处荧光发射峰强度的变化来评估两者的控制释放效果在相同的时间内,空心结构的介孔二氧化硅小球释放染料分子的量要明显多于普通介孔二氧化硅小球释放染料分子的量.     

基于介孔二氧化硅纳米颗粒的可控释放体系

基于介孔二氧化硅的控制释放体系具有良好的生物相容性、细胞靶向性、精准响应性控制释放和到达目标位点前有效阻止药物释放等功能特性。近年来,基于介孔二氧化硅的可控释放体系已成为众多科研工作者研究的热点。本文讨论了基于介孔二氧化硅纳米颗粒可控释放体系的特点,同时以不同的响应特性为主线,系统分析和总结了各种响应性介孔二氧化硅控释体系的开关及其控制释放机制,包括氧化还原控释系统、光控释系统、pH控释系统及生物分子相关控释系统等一系列基于介孔二氧化硅的控释系统,并对该领域未来的发展方向作了展望。     

多重响应性介孔二氧化硅纳米微球的制备及载药研究

采用溶胶凝胶法制备了以油酸稳定的Fe3O4为核, 十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTAB)为模板剂的磁响应性的介孔二氧化硅纳米微球; 通过孔道内修饰羧基和巯基, 链转移反应修饰线性的聚(N-异丙基丙烯酰胺-co-N-羟甲基丙烯酰胺)共聚物得到多重响应性的介孔二氧化硅纳米微球P(NIPAM-co-NHMA)@M-MSN(-COOH). 利用Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET)、振动样品磁强计(VSM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、紫外光谱(UV/Vis)表征了微球的物理化学性质. 阿霉素(DOX)被用作模型药物研究了这种多重响应性的介孔二氧化硅纳米微球作为药物载体的载药及药物释放行为, 结果显示这种纳米微球载药率高达48%, 药物释放呈现对温度和pH的双重响应性, 可以实现对药物的控制释放.     

光敏纳米香料应用于壁纸及香气缓控释的研究

利用简单的溶胶-凝胶法制备了介孔二氧化硅纳米棒,并偶联小分子光敏剂ICPES-AZO.通过介孔二氧化硅吸附能力,对檀香803进行载香,制备出光敏性纳米香料.随后,将纳米香料附着在壁纸上,形成芳香壁纸.最后,对芳香壁纸上檀香803的释放进行了检测.研究表明,光照条件下香料可以持续释放,黑暗条件下缓慢释放,具有显著的缓控释效果.     

具有可控分散性的不同粒径氨基酸双功能化介孔二氧化硅纳米颗粒

通过表面活性剂,共结构导向剂（CSDAs）和硅源的自组装合成了具有分散性的不同粒径氨基酸双功能化介孔二氧化硅纳米颗粒. 通过表面活性剂头部与带相反电荷的CSDAs之间的静电相互作用使氨基和羧基基团均匀排列在介孔孔道表面. 通过调节助溶剂或分散剂的加入量来控制颗粒粒径,调节合成溶液pH改变纳米颗粒表面羧基和氨基基团的电荷切换性及其量来控制颗粒的分散性.     

智能纳米容器对缓蚀剂酸/碱双刺激的响应释放性能

以聚苯乙烯(PS)微球为硬模板,制备中空介孔二氧化硅纳米微球(HMSs),通过在其表面安装双稳态准轮烷分子作为超分子纳米阀门,实现对缓蚀剂分子苯骈三氮唑(BTA)的酸/碱双刺激的响应释放功效.采用透射电子显微镜(TEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)和比表面积分析等手段表征了HMSs的形貌和结构,使用傅里叶红外光谱(FTIR)和热重分析(TGA)验证了HMSs表面功能化过程,利用紫外-可见分光光度计(UV-Vis)实时监测缓蚀剂分子在不同pH值下的释放过程.实验结果表明,合成的HMSs呈单分散,比表面积为1141.16 m2/g.利用超分子自组装技术制得的智能纳米容器实现了在中性条件下"零释放",而在酸性或碱性条件下大量释放的效果.     

基于纳米载体的缓蚀体系设计研究

通过软模板法制备粒径集中在100 nm的介孔二氧化硅作为纳米载体负载缓蚀剂分子苯并三氮唑(BTA),再通过单宁酸与三价铁离子在介孔氧化硅表面自组装形成金属多酚网络结构,由此构筑pH响应的智能控制释放体系。利用TEM,SEM,FTIR等表征手段证实了缓蚀剂分子的成功负载以及外层金属多酚网络结构的成功生长。利用电化学阻抗谱探究了制备的智能控释体系对金属的防护性能影响。结果表明,制备的pH响应智能控释体系能够很好地为铜电极提供防护,同时提升了复合环氧涂层的防护性能。     

一种新型介孔空腔二氧化硅纳米微球的制备与缓释行为

本文用十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTAB)作为试剂,通过软模板法合成介孔二氧化硅,利用在合成过程中,由伪莫尔转动所引起的微粒内部的大量缺陷,通过溶剂抽提,形成了具有空腔结构的介孔二氧化硅纳米微球.采用透射电子显微镜(TEM)、X射线粉末衍射仪(XRD)、N2吸附-脱附等手段对产物的形貌和结构进行了详细的表征.并以溴甲酚绿作为目标物,通过改变压强和温度,调节溴甲酚绿进入空心SiO2微球中的不同部位,对所制备的空腔介孔二氧化硅微球进行染料的装载和释放试验.结果显示该微球腔壁具有可渗透性和缓释性,而且在负压蒸发溶剂的情况下可以得到较高的药物负载量和极大地提高缓释性能.     

含碘二氧化硅纳米颗粒对BODIPY染料光动力效果的影响

利用含碘硅烷前体制备包裹BODIPY染料分子的纳米二氧化硅颗粒.颗粒中的碘原子通过重原子效应有效提高了BODIPY染料分子的系间窜越效率,进而提高了染料分子的单重态氧量子产率及光损伤DNA的能力.这一结果表明,含碘二氧化硅纳米颗粒可以成为众多荧光染料分子在光动力疗法领域应用的一个有效药物负载和输送体系.     

基于cypate光裂解的新型近红外光响应稀土上转换纳米载药系统※

光响应药物释放体系具有非侵入性、远程可控且时空分辨率高等特点, 在杀菌、抗癌等生物医学领域具有重要应用价值. 但目前近红外光响应的光裂解药物递送体系报道较少且光响应效率还有待提高. 本工作将稀土纳米颗粒包覆介孔二氧化硅, 逐步偶联近红外染料cypate、金刚烷胺和β-环糊精来封堵孔口, 利用cypate的自敏光氧化断键作为光响应开关, 成功构建了一种新型近红外光响应稀土上转换纳米载药系统. 该纳米载药系统负载抗生素氧氟沙星表现出极低的药物流失率和较高的808 nm光照释放效率, 并且通过控制光照时间可以满足不同的给药量需求. 体外抗菌实验结果进一步验证了该纳米载药系统的光响应药物释放性能. 此外, 该纳米载药系统在980 nm激光激发下的上转换发光较强且不影响药物释放, 可以实现纳米载药系统的药物定位和生物成像功能. 本研究为发展高效光响应载药体系提供了新的思路.     

Adsorption studies and release of selected dyes from functionalized mesoporous MCM-41 silica

Functionalized mesoporous MCM-41 silica was subjected to adsorption and release studies of encapsulated guest molecules of three chosen dyes. These mesoporous systems were composed of three different capping reagents introduced by grafting method on the silica surface to control the release of dye molecules at two different pH values. The amounts of dyes adsorbed on the silica surface were measured using ultraviolet-visible (UV-VIS) spectrophotometry. The efficiency of grafting was calculated on the basis of differential thermal analysis (TG) results and elemental analysis. The release profiles were determined for all obtained systems using USP Dissolution Apparatus 2. Adsorption of the two azo dyes used was the most efficient after the positively charged functionalization and lower after functionalization with neutral and negatively charged capping reagents, while the phthalocyanine dye adsorption was almost functionalization-independent. Grafting efficiency was the highest for neutral capping reagent and much lower for electrically charged molecules of other reagents. Release studies showed clearly that desorption was pH-dependent for azo dyes and pH independent for Alcian Blue. The adsorption and release seem to be connected with the electrical charge of all constituents of these systems. Results obtained can be used for further analysis of different electrically charged molecules.      

An Adjustable pH‐Responsive Drug Delivery System Based on Self‐Assembly Polypeptide‐Modified Mesoporous Silica

In this study, an adjustable pH‐responsive drug delivery system using mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) as the host materials and the modified polypeptides as the nanovalves is reported. Since the polypeptide can self‐assemble via electrostatic interaction at pH 7.4 and be disassembled by pH changes, the modified poly(l ‐lysine) and poly(l ‐glutamate) are utilized for pore blocking and opening in the study. Poly(l ‐lysine)‐MSN (PLL‐MSN) and poly(l ‐glutamate)‐MSN (PLG‐MSN) are synthesized via the ring opening polymerization of N‐carboxyanhydrides onto the surface of mesoporous silica nanoparticles. The successful modification of the polypeptide on MSN is proved by Zeta potential change, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), solid state NMR, and MALDI‐TOF MS. In vitro simulated dye release studies show that PLL‐MSN and PLG‐MSN can successfully load the dye molecules. The release study shows that the controlled release can be constructed at different pH by adjusting the ratio of PLL‐MSN to PLG‐MSN. Cellular uptake study indicates that the drug is detected in both cytoplasm and nucleus, especially in the nucleus. In vitro cytotoxicity assay indicates that DOX loaded mixture nanoparticles (ratio of PLL‐MSN to PLG‐MSN is 1:1) can be triggered for drug release in HeLa cells, resulting in 88% of cell killing.     

Biomolecular Release Stimulated by Electrochemical Signals at a Very Small Potential Applied

DNA release electrochemically stimulated by applying ?10 mV on the modified electrode was studied. The release process was based on the local (interfacial) pH change produced upon H₂O₂ reduction electrocatalyzed by the immobilized microperoxidase‐11. SiO₂ nanoparticles attached to the electrode surface and functionalized with trigonelline and boronic acid species changed their electrical charge from positive to negative upon the interfacial pH change, thus allowing electrostatic adsorption of negatively charged DNA on the positive interface and then its repulsion/release from the negative interface. The loaded/released DNA molecules were labeled with a fluorescent dye to allow easy detection of the released DNA molecules. The important feature of the developed system is the controlled DNA release upon applying very small electrical potential on the modified electrode.     

Release and molecular transport of cationic and anionic fluorescent molecules in mesoporous silica spheres

We describe here a method for study of bulk release and local molecular transport within mesoporous silica spheres. We have analyzed the loading and release of charged fluorescent dyes from monodisperse mesoporous silica (MMS) spheres with an average pore size of 2.7 nm. Two different fluorescent dyes, one cationic and one anionic, have been loaded into the negatively charged porous material and both the bulk release and the local molecular transport within the MMS spheres have been quantified by confocal laser scanning microscopy. Analysis of the time-dependent release and the concentration profiles of the anionic dye within the spheres show that the spheres are homogeneous and that the release of this nonadsorbing dye follows a simple diffusion-driven process. The concentration of the cationic dye varies radially within the MMS spheres after loading; there is a significantly higher concentration of the dye close to the surface of the spheres (forming a "skin") compared to that at the core. The release of the cationic dye is controlled by diffusion after an initial period of rapid release. The transport of the cationic dye within the MMS spheres of the dye from the core to near the surface is significantly faster compared to the transport within the surface "skin". A significant fraction of the cationic dye remains permanently attached to the negatively charged walls of the MMS spheres, preferentially near the surface of the spheres. Relating bulk release to the local molecular transport within the porous materials provides an important step toward the design of new concepts in controlled drug delivery and chromatography.     

Synthesis, characterization, and in vitro pH-controllable drug release from mesoporous silica spheres with switchable gates

To accomplish pH-controllable drug release on mesoporous carrier, one of the best ways is to graft stimuli-responsive organic molecules around mesopore outlets. In this work, the pH-responsive propyldiethylenetriamine groups (abbreviative phrase: multiamine chains) were grafted around mesopore outlets of mesoporous silica spheres (MSS) and expected to act as pH-responsive gates. To this end, three multiamine-grafted MSS (i.e., NM1, NM2, and NM3) were synthesized under different reaction temperatures and reaction times. The reaction temperature and time for multiamine grafting were 25 °C and 12 h for NM1, 100 °C and 1 h for NM2, and 100 °C and 12 h for NM3, respectively. Through systematic investigations of TEM, SEM, N(2) adsorption/desorption, TG, and (29)Si MAS NMR, it was found that NM3 had the highest grafting amount of multiamine chains. It was further confirmed that the multiamine chains around the pore outlets of NM3 played the role of "molecular switch" that could well control the transport of guest drug molecules. In contrast, the multiamine chains around the pore outlets of NM2 and NM3 did not show gate effect. The difference should be decided by the fact whether the grafting amount of multiamine chains around mesopore outlets were sufficient under determined reaction temperature and time. In the tests of in vitro drug release, multiamine-gated MSS (i.e., NM3) showed highly sensitive response to the solution pH. At high pH (pH 7.5), ibuprofen (IBU) in this carrier released rapidly and completely within 2 h; at low pH (pH 4.0 or 5.0), only a small part of the IBU (13 wt %) was slowly released from this carrier and the most of IBU was effectively confined in mesopores.     

Fabrication of Mesoporous‐Silica‐Coated Upconverting Nanoparticles with Ultrafast Photosensitizer Loading and 808 nm NIR‐Light‐Triggering Capability for Photodynamic Therapy

A novel photodynamic therapy nanoplatform based on mesoporous‐silica‐coated upconverting nanoparticles (UCNP) with electrostatic‐driven ultrafast photosensitizer (PS) loading and 808 nm near infrared (NIR)‐light‐triggering capabilities has been fabricated. By positively charging inner channels of the mesoporous silica shell with amino groups, a quantitative dosage of negatively charged PS, exemplified with Rose Bengal (RB) molecules, can be loaded in 2 min. In addition, the electrostatic‐driven technique simultaneously provides the platform with both excellent PS dispersity and leak‐proof properties due to the repulsion between the same‐charged molecules and the electrostatic attraction between different‐charged PS and silica channel walls, respectively. The as‐coated silica shell with an ultrathin thickness of 12±2 nm is delicately fabricated to facilitate ultrafast PS loading and efficient energy transfer from UCNP to PS. The outside surface of the silica shell is capped with hydrophilic β‐cyclodextrin, which not only enhances the dispersion of resulting nanoparticles in water but also plays a role of “gatekeeper”, blocking the pore opening and preventing PS leaking. The in vitro cellular lethality experiment demonstrates that RB molecules can be activated to effectively generate singlet oxygen and kill cancer cells upon 808 nm NIR light irradiation.     

Electrostatic attachment of gold and poly(lactic acid) nanoparticles onto omega-aminoalkanoic acid self-assembled monolayers on 316L stainless steel

The assembly of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) nanoparticles on a 12-aminodecanoic acid (ADA) self-assembled monolayer (SAM) is described. Assembly is accomplished through electrostatic interactions between the positively charged SAM and the negatively charged PLA nanoparticles. The strategy used involves two steps in which a preliminary electrochemical coating of the ADA SAM is followed by a second step that involves immersing the SAM in a solution containing gold or PLA nanoparticles. The SAM was characterized by using cyclic voltammetry (CV), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), FTIR spectroscopy, and contact angle measurements, whereas scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to image the nanoparticles after electrostatic attachment was achieved. We found that the surface coverage of the nanoparticles could be controlled by modulating the electrostatic interactions between the negatively charged particles and the positively charged SAM surface by varying the pH of the nanoparticle solution, the immersion time, and the number of cyclic voltammetry scans under which the SAM was formed.     

Loading and release of charged dyes using ultrathin hydrogels

The anionic dyes methyl orange (MO) and allura red (AR) were used as model drugs to assess the loading and release by layer-by-layer assembled ultrathin hydrogels prepared via the amide formation of poly(acrylic acid-co-N-isopropylacrylamide) with AAc contents of 5, 10, and 15 mol % plus poly(vinylamine hydrochloride). The amount of MO loaded was potentially controlled by changing the dye concentrations, film thickness, and AAc content of the copolymers. The release of AR was controlled by the NaCl concentration and pH. We conclude that the polymeric matrices of ultrathin hydrogels have great potential for the loading and release of charged drugs.     

Enzyme-inspired controlled release of cucurbit[7]uril nanovalves by using magnetic mesoporous silica

The controlled release of drugs by biostimuli is highly desirable under physiological conditions for their potential use in advanced applications. The enzyme-inspired controlled release of cucurbituril nanovalves by using magnetic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) in near-neutral aqueous solutions is reported for the first time. The encirclement of cucurbit[7]uril (CB[7]) onto the protonated 1,4-butanediamine stalks tethered to the external surfaces of superparamagnetic Fe(3) O(4) -embedded mesoporous silica particles leads to tight blocking of the nanopores. The supramolecular nanovalves are activated by the enzymatic decarboxylation products of lysine, cadaverine (in the protonated form), which has a high affinity for CB[7], so that the encapsulated guest molecules, calcein, in the nanopores are released into the bulk solution. The release of calcein can be controlled in small portions on command by alternating changes in enzymatic decarboxylation products and CB[7]. The amino acid derived polyamines have long been associated with cell growth and cancers. The guest molecules released from the delivery system of magnetic MSNs can act not only on sensing probes for levels of decarboxylases and polyamines, but also on efficacious drugs to specific tissues and cells for regulation of polyamine synthesis.     

A pH-driven DNA nanoswitch for responsive controlled release

An intelligent pH-responsive carrier and release system based on DNA nanoswitch-controlled organization of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) attached to mesoporous silica (MS) has been designed and demonstrated.