Micro/nanorobots represent a groundbreaking advancement in nanotechnology,with applications spanning medicine,envi-ronmental remediation,and industrial processes.A major challenge in their development is achieving eff...Micro/nanorobots represent a groundbreaking advancement in nanotechnology,with applications spanning medicine,envi-ronmental remediation,and industrial processes.A major challenge in their development is achieving efficient and bio-compatible propulsion.Enzyme-driven propulsion,particularly using catalase,offers a promising solution due to its ability to decompose hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)into water and oxygen,generating thrust for autonomous movement.Compared to metal-based catalysts,catalase-powered systems exhibit superior biocompatibility and lower toxicity,making them ideal for biomedical applications.This review explores the role of catalase in micro/nanorobot propulsion,highlighting self-propulsion mechanisms,different nanorobot types,and their applications in drug delivery,infection treatment,cancer therapy,and biosensing.Additionally,recent advancements in biodegradable enzyme-powered nanorobots and their poten-tial in overcoming biological barriers are discussed.With further research,catalase-driven nanorobots could revolutionize targeted therapy and diagnostic techniques,paving the way for innovative solutions in nanomedicine.展开更多
Although the adverse impacts of ocean acidification(OA)on marine calcifiers have been investigated extensively,the anti-stress capabilities regulated by increased light availability are unclear.Herein,the interactive ...Although the adverse impacts of ocean acidification(OA)on marine calcifiers have been investigated extensively,the anti-stress capabilities regulated by increased light availability are unclear.Herein,the interactive effects of three light levels(30μmol photons/(m^(2)·s),150μmol photons/(m^(2)·s),and 240μmol photons/(m^(2)·s)combined with two pCO_(2)concentrations(400 ppmv and 1400 ppmv)on the physiological acclimation of the calcifying macroalga Halimeda opuntia were investigated using a pCO_(2)-light coupling experiment.The OA negatively influenced algal growth,calcification,photosynthesis,and other physiological performances in H.opuntia.The relative growth rate under elevated pCO_(2)conditions significantly declined by 13.14%−41.29%,whereas net calcification rates decreased by nearly three-fold under OA conditions.Notably,increased light availability enhanced stress resistance through the accumulation of soluble organic molecules,especially soluble carbohydrate,soluble protein,and free amino acids,and in combination with metabolic enzyme-driven activities,OA stress was alleviated.The carotenoid content under low light conditions increased markedly,and the rapid light curve of the relative electron transport rate was enhanced significantly by increasing light intensities,indicating that this new organization of the photosynthetic machinery in H.opuntia accommodated light variations and elevated pCO_(2)conditions.Thus,the enhanced metabolic performance of the calcifying macroalga H.opuntia mitigated OA-related stress.展开更多
基金The Large Research Group Project under grant number RGP.02/516/45.
文摘Micro/nanorobots represent a groundbreaking advancement in nanotechnology,with applications spanning medicine,envi-ronmental remediation,and industrial processes.A major challenge in their development is achieving efficient and bio-compatible propulsion.Enzyme-driven propulsion,particularly using catalase,offers a promising solution due to its ability to decompose hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)into water and oxygen,generating thrust for autonomous movement.Compared to metal-based catalysts,catalase-powered systems exhibit superior biocompatibility and lower toxicity,making them ideal for biomedical applications.This review explores the role of catalase in micro/nanorobot propulsion,highlighting self-propulsion mechanisms,different nanorobot types,and their applications in drug delivery,infection treatment,cancer therapy,and biosensing.Additionally,recent advancements in biodegradable enzyme-powered nanorobots and their poten-tial in overcoming biological barriers are discussed.With further research,catalase-driven nanorobots could revolutionize targeted therapy and diagnostic techniques,paving the way for innovative solutions in nanomedicine.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract No.42006129the Guangzhou Science and Technology Project under contract No.202102021228+2 种基金the National Key Research and Development Project of China under contract No.2021YFC3100500the Key Special Project for Introduced Talents Team of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory(Guangzhou)under contract No.GML2019ZD0404the Special Research Assistant Grant Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘Although the adverse impacts of ocean acidification(OA)on marine calcifiers have been investigated extensively,the anti-stress capabilities regulated by increased light availability are unclear.Herein,the interactive effects of three light levels(30μmol photons/(m^(2)·s),150μmol photons/(m^(2)·s),and 240μmol photons/(m^(2)·s)combined with two pCO_(2)concentrations(400 ppmv and 1400 ppmv)on the physiological acclimation of the calcifying macroalga Halimeda opuntia were investigated using a pCO_(2)-light coupling experiment.The OA negatively influenced algal growth,calcification,photosynthesis,and other physiological performances in H.opuntia.The relative growth rate under elevated pCO_(2)conditions significantly declined by 13.14%−41.29%,whereas net calcification rates decreased by nearly three-fold under OA conditions.Notably,increased light availability enhanced stress resistance through the accumulation of soluble organic molecules,especially soluble carbohydrate,soluble protein,and free amino acids,and in combination with metabolic enzyme-driven activities,OA stress was alleviated.The carotenoid content under low light conditions increased markedly,and the rapid light curve of the relative electron transport rate was enhanced significantly by increasing light intensities,indicating that this new organization of the photosynthetic machinery in H.opuntia accommodated light variations and elevated pCO_(2)conditions.Thus,the enhanced metabolic performance of the calcifying macroalga H.opuntia mitigated OA-related stress.