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  • Artigo IPEN-doc 30360
    Review of advances in coating and functionalization of gold nanoparticles
    2024 - ROSERO, WILMMER A.A.; BARBEZAN, ANGELICA B.; SOUZA, CARLA D. de; ROSTELATO, MARIA E.C.M.
    Nanoparticles, especially gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) have gained increasing interest in biomedical applications. Used for disease prevention, diagnosis and therapies, its significant advantages in therapeutic efficacy and safety have been the main target of interest. Its application in immune system prevention, stability in physiological environments and cell membranes, low toxicity and optimal bioperformances are critical to the success of engineered nanomaterials. Its unique optical properties are great attractors. Recently, several physical and chemical methods for coating these NPs have been widely used. Biomolecules such as DNA, RNA, peptides, antibodies, proteins, carbohydrates and biopolymers, among others, have been widely used in coatings of Au NPs for various biomedical applications, thus increasing their biocompatibility while maintaining their biological functions. This review mainly presents a general and representative view of the different types of coatings and Au NP functionalization using various biomolecules, strategies and functionalization mechanisms.
  • Artigo IPEN-doc 30354
    Radioactive gold nanoparticles coated with BSA
    2024 - BARBEZAN, ANGELICA B.; ROSERO, WILMMER A.A.; VIEIRA, DANIEL P.; RIGO, MARIA E.Z.; SILVA, GIOVANA D. da; RODRIGUES, ALEX A.; ALMEIDA, LUIS F. de; SILVA, FABIO F.A. da; RIVERA, ANDY G.; SILVA, NATANAEL G. da; BERNARDES, EMERSON S.; ZEITUNI, CARLOS A.; ROSTELATO, MARIA E.C.M.
    Background: Nanotechnology has revolutionized medicine, especially in oncological treatments. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) stand out as an innovative alternative due to their biocompatibility, potential for surface modification, and effectiveness in radiotherapeutic techniques. Given that prostate cancer ranks as one of the leading malignancies among men, there's a pressing need to investigate new therapeutic approaches. Methods: AuNPs coated with bovine serum albumin (BSA) were synthesized and their cytotoxicity was assessed against prostate tumor cell lines (LNCaP and PC-3), healthy prostate cells (RWPE-1), and endothelial control cells (HUVEC) using the MTS/PMS assay. For in vivo studies, BALB/C Nude mice were employed to gauge the therapeutic efficacy, biodistribution, and hematological implications post-treatment with BSA-coated AuNPs. Results: The BSA-coated AuNPs exhibited cytotoxic potential against PC-3 and LNCaP lines, while interactions with RWPE-1 and HUVEC remain subjects for further scrutiny. Within animal models, a diverse therapeutic response was observed, with certain instances indicating complete tumor regression. Biodistribution data emphasized the nanoparticles' affinity towards particular organs, and the majority of hematological indicators aligned with normative standards. Conclusions: BSA-coated AuNPs manifest substantial promise as therapeutic tools in treating prostate cancer. The present research not only accentuates the nanoparticles' efficacy but also stresses the imperative of optimization to ascertain both selectivity and safety. Such findings illuminate a promising trajectory for avant-garde therapeutic modalities, holding substantial implications for public health advancements.
  • Artigo IPEN-doc 28693
    Synthesis, in vitro testing, and biodistribution of surfactant-free radioactive nanoparticles for cancer treatment
    2022 - SOUZA, CARLA D. de; BARBEZAN, ANGELICA B.; ROSERO, WILMMER A.A.; SANTOS, SOFIA N. dos; CARVALHO, DIEGO V. de S.; ZEITUNI, CARLOS A.; BERNARDES, EMERSON S.; VIEIRA, DANIEL P.; SPENCER, PATRICK J.; RIBEIRO, MARTHA S.; ROSTELATO, MARIA E.C.M.
    New forms of cancer treatment, which are effective, have simple manufacturing processes, and easily transportable, are of the utmost necessity. In this work, a methodology for the synthesis of radioactive Gold-198 nanoparticles without the use of surfactants was described. The nuclear activated Gold-198 foils were transformed into H198AuCl4 by dissolution using aqua regia, following a set of steps in a specially designed leak-tight setup. Gold-198 nanoparticles were synthesized using a citrate reduction stabilized with PEG. In addition, TEM results for the non-radioactive product presented an average size of 11.0 nm. The DLS and results for the radioactive 198AuNPs presented an average size of 8.7 nm. Moreover, the DLS results for the PEG-198AuNPs presented a 32.6 nm average size. Cell line tests showed no cytotoxic effect in any period and the concentrations were evaluated. Furthermore, in vivo testing showed a high biological uptake in the tumor and a cancer growth arrest.
  • Artigo IPEN-doc 26242
    Gold nanoparticles stabilized with gum arabic for cancer treatment
    2019 - ROSERO, WILMMER A.A.; NOGUEIRA, BEATRIZ R.; SOUZA, CARLA D. de; GONZALEZ, ANDREZA A.D.C.C.; BARBEZAN, ANGELICA B.; ZEITUNI, CARLOS A.; ROSTELATO, MARIA E.C.M.
    Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and abnormal spread of cells. The number of deaths due to cancer is higher than the ones caused by AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. Among the different options of cancer treatment radiotherapy (teletherapy and brachytherapy) sta nds out. The presence of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) may enhance energy deposition for teletherapy treatment. The use of nanoparticles for brachytherapy have been studied, and AuNPs is a good option once they can easily permeate tumor vasculature and remain in tumors. However, the tumor uptake of AuNPs may be significantly reduced due the attenuation with the formation of the protein coronas. The objective of this work is present the functionalization of AuNPs with arabic gum (GA). GA is a biocompatible, non toxic, water soluble, natural gum obtained from Acacia senegal tree. In this study, a synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), based on Turkevich method, using citrate (NaCit) solution as reducing agent and a HAuCl4 solution, under vigorously stirring and boiling temperature, going from a light yellow to a wine red in three minutes. The functionalization of the nanoparticles was performed with Arabic gum solutions, in three different concentrations , which were a dded under stirring to the AuNPs already obtai ned. Samples were characterized to measure the size of the samples. Lower concentrations o GA in the solution presented smaller coated particles (up to 45 nm).