Biosynthesis of Melanin Nanoparticles for Photoacoustic Imaging Guided Photothermal Therapy.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205343
Abstract: Photothermal therapy (PTT) has attracted considerable attention in recent years due to their unique advantages in minimal invasiveness and spatiotemporal selectivity. However, the fabrication procedures of PTT agents frequently require complex chemical and/or physical methods… read more here.
Keywords: photoacoustic imaging; photothermal therapy; melanin; melanin nanoparticles ... See more keywords
Red blood cell membrane-camouflaged melanin nanoparticles for enhanced photothermal therapy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2017.07.027
Abstract: Photothermal therapy (PTT) has represented a promising noninvasive approach for cancer treatment in recent years. However, there still remain challenges in developing non-toxic and biodegradable biomaterials with high photothermal efficiency in vivo. Herein, we explored natural… read more here.
Keywords: red blood; melanin; melanin nanoparticles; photothermal therapy ... See more keywords
Effect of melanin nanoparticles on the mechanical, water vapor barrier, and antioxidant properties of gelatin-based films for food packaging application
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2019.100363
Abstract: Abstract Melanin nanoparticles (MNP) were isolated from squid ink and used for the preparation of gelatin-based nanocomposite films containing various concentration of MNP (0, 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0 wt%). The MNP was a spherical form with… read more here.
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Controlled release of doxorubicin from polyethylene glycol functionalized melanin nanoparticles for breast cancer therapy: Part I. Production and drug release performance of the melanin nanoparticles.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.118613
Abstract: In this study, polyethylene glycol (PEG) conjugated melanin nanoparticles (MNPs) were prepared (PEG-MNPs). A model chemotherapy drug, doxorubicin (DOX), was loaded into the PEG-MNPs with varied concentrations (0.125, 0.250, 0.500 mg/mL). TEM images showed that,… read more here.
Keywords: melanin nanoparticles; drug; spectroscopy; mnps ... See more keywords
Effect of natural melanin nanoparticles on a self-healing cross-linked polyurethane
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DOI: 10.1038/s41428-018-0153-4
Abstract: AbstractNatural melanin nanoparticles (MNs) stripped from cuttlefishes were purified and characterized for the first time. The reactive groups (–OH or –NH2) of the MNs at a concentration of 6.0 mmol/g react with isocyanate groups in pre-polyurethane… read more here.
Keywords: nanoparticles self; melanin nanoparticles; cross; natural melanin ... See more keywords
NIR-II FL/PA dual-modal imaging long-term tracking of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells labeled with melanin nanoparticles and visible HUMSC-based liver regeneration for acute liver failure.
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DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01221a
Abstract: Acetaminophen (APAP) has been widely used for relieving pain and fever, whilst overdose would lead to the occurrence of acute liver failure (ALF). Currently, few effective treatments are available for ALF in clinic, especially for… read more here.
Keywords: stem cells; regeneration; melanin nanoparticles; mesenchymal stem ... See more keywords