Peroxidase-mimicking Activity Research Articles

MNPs-aptazymes-PtNPs molecular motor biosensor mediated by circular cleavage reactions for the ultrasensitive detection of aflatoxin B1 in real samples

As a significant food safety risk factor linked to cancer, liver diseases, and kidney diseases, aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) necessitates rapid and ultrasensitive detection to mitigate its associated high morbidity and mortality rates. In this study, we developed an advanced biosensor for AFB1 detection by optimizing magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs), and aptazymes. The resulting MNPs-aptazymes-PtNPs molecular motor biosensor demonstrates promising capabilities for AFB1 detection. Initially, the specific binding between AFB1 and a split aptamer pair facilitates the conversion of intermolecular hybridization of DNAzyme strands into intramolecular hybridization on the MNPs surface. Then the catalytic strands of DNAzyme cleave substrate strands, resulting in PtNPs-containing fragments being released from the MNPs surface and enabling the molecular motor’s movement. The extensive cleavage of substrate strands by the long catalytic strands and the stepwise movement on MNPs surface are driven by the target-specific binding of AFB1. With high peroxidase-mimicking activity, the released PtNPs enable AFB1 detection after short incubation period. The MNPs-aptazymes-PtNPs molecular motor exhibits a sensitivity of 98.95 % and a specificity of 100 %, with a minimum detectable concentration of 300 fg/mL. This thermostabilized, cyclic, and enzyme-free nanomachine demonstrates broad applicability for the detection of various aflatoxins due to its target-empowered, sequence-independent mechanism, possesses excellent guarantee and supervision for enormous Ganoderma products in Shandong province, China.

Nanozyme-Based Pump-free Microfluidic Chip for Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis via Circulating Cancer Stem Cell Detection.

Circulating cancer stem cells (CCSCs) are subpopulations of cancer cells with high tumorigenicity, chemoresistance, and metastatic potential, which are also major drivers of disease progression. Herein, to achieve the prediction of tumor diagnosis and progression in colorectal cancer (CRC), a new, automated, and portable lateral displacement patterned pump-free (LP) microfluidic chip (LP-chip) with the CoPt3 nanozyme was established for CCSC capture and detection in peripheral blood and feces samples ex vivo. In this design, CoPt3@HA probes with functions of magnetic separation and colorimetric signal transduction by peroxidase-mimicking activity were applied for the capture of CCSCs and signal output in clinical samples. The generated colors of polydopamine (PDA) were quantifiable through the smartphone APP and visualizable by the naked eye in the test line (T line) and control line (C line) of the LP-chip. In the optimal experimental conditions, the CCSC concentration was sensitive to change in the range 0-105 cells mL-1, with a detection limit of 3 cells mL-1 (S/N = 3). Preliminary studies of clinical samples suggest that the platform has the potential for prediction of colorectal cancer progression and poor prognosis. Overall, the LP-chip provides potential strategies for timely diagnosis, therapeutic monitoring, and recurrence prediction to improve home-based patient care.

PdMoPtCoNi High Entropy Nanoalloy with d Electron Self-Complementation-Induced Multisite Synergistic Effect for Efficient Nanozyme Catalysis.

Engineering multimetallic nanocatalysts with the entropy-mediated strategy to reduce reaction activation energy is regarded as an innovative and effective approach to facilitate efficient heterogeneous catalysis. Accordingly, conformational entropy-driven high-entropy alloys (HEAs) are emerging as a promising candidate to settle the catalytic efficiency limitations of nanozymes, attributed to their versatile active site compositions and synergistic effects. As proof of the high-entropy nanozymes (HEzymes) concept, elaborate PdMoPtCoNi HEA nanowires (NWs) with abundant active sites and tuned electronic structures, exhibiting peroxidase-mimicking activity comparable to that of natural horseradish peroxidase are reported. Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that the enhanced electron abundance of HEA NWs near the Fermi level (EF) is facilitated via the self-complementation effect among the diverse transition metal sites, thereby boosting the electron transfer efficiency at the catalytic interface through the cocktail effect. Subsequently, the HEzymes are integrated with a portable electronic device that utilizes Internet of Things-driven signal conversion and wireless transmission functions for point-of-care diagnosis to validate their applicability in digital biosensing of urinary biomarkers. The proposed HEzymes underscore significant potential in enhancing nanozymes catalysis through tunable electronic structures and synergistic effects, paving the way for reformative advancements in nano-bio analysis.

Oxalic acid capped tungsten oxide nanozyme mimicking peroxidase activity, its synthesis characterization, and kinetic data validation via spectrophotometric studies

The need for parody enzymes has attracted the interest of researchers globally. Nanomaterials have provided promising results as mimic catalysts termed nanozymes (NZMs). This article briefs the peroxidase mimicking behavior of Oxalic acid-capped WO3 nanoparticles (Ox-WO3 NPs), which were hydrothermally synthesized. The peroxidase parodying behavior of the synthesized NZMs was studied for H2O2 as substrate and PPDD-NEDA and TMB as a chromogenic reagent in Phosphate buffer at pH 6.5. The coupled product of PPDD-NEDA showed λmax=480 nm, and the method was linear between 0.2413 and 1.93 mM. The oxidized product of TMB λmax=650 nm was linear in the range of 0.1938–1.9386 mM. Km values corresponding to TMB, and PPDD-NEDA were 0.5308 and 0.3957 mM. Kinetic constants with respect to PPDD-NEDA i.e., Vmax, Kcat, Keff, and Kpow were found to be 0.1913 mM/min, 3.3639 min−1, 8.4999 mM−1 min−1, and 0.4833 min−1. The precision study for intra-day (1.27–2.49 %) and inter-day (1.09–1.52 %) has been calculated. LOD and LOQ of the reaction was found to be 56.34 and 170.73 µM respectively. Characterization of synthesized NPs were carried out with respect to morphology, crystallinity, size, zeta potential and others. The XRD of the sample revealed the crystallite size to be 42.6 nm (Williamson-Hall equation) and 35 nm (Scherrer equation), Crystal structure was identified to be a mixture of monoclinic and orthorhombic as compared with the JCPDS file and the crystallinity of the sample was found to be 79.75 %. The SEM images provided the morphology to be spherical in nature with more aggregation due to lower zeta potential value as recorded by the DLS. The elemental composition by EDS recorded the formation of WO3 NPs. The broad peak of FT-IR spectra between 2900 and 3900 cm−1 confirms the capping of oxalic acid to WO3 NPs.

Rational design of Ag-doped MnFe2O4/HNTs for peroxidase-mimicking activity and colorimetric sensing of uric acid in human serum

Mimicking enzyme have significantly advanced sensing assays by replicating native enzyme functions, yet achieving both high catalytic activity and easy recyclability remains a challenge. In this study, Ag-doped MnFe2O4/halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) were rationally designed as a novel nanozyme by depositing in-situ Ag and MnFe2O4 nanoparticles onto HNTs. The resulting nanocomposite exhibited excellent peroxidase-like activity along with magnetic properties. Leveraging these features, a highly efficient and sensitive colorimetric system for detecting uric acid (UA) was developed. The Ag-doped MnFe2O4/HNTs catalyzed the oxidation of 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine in the presence of H2O2, causing a color change from colorless to blue. The system showed a linear absorbance response to UA concentrations ranging from 1 to 20 μM, with a detection limit of 59 nM. Mechanistic studies revealed that reactive oxygen species intermediates (1O2) were generated through the decomposition of H2O2, leading to peroxidase-like activity in the Ag-doped MnFe2O4/HNTs. The assay was successfully applied to detect UA in human serum with recoveries over 99.68 %. This study indicates the successful application of Ag-doped MnFe2O4/HNTs for colorimetric UA detection in human serum. This research introduces a novel approach for designing recyclable, high-performance mimicking enzyme and establishes an effective colorimetric sensing platform for UA detection in human serum.

Modulating of d-band center in Cu single-atom anchored Co3O4 nanozyme for sensitive immunochromatographic test strip

Immunochromatographic test strip (ITS) has been widely employed for point-of-care diagnoses. However, how to significantly enhance the analytical sensitivity of device-free ITS remains a challenge. Here, we synthesized a Cu single-atom anchored Co3O4 (CuSA/Co3O4) nanozyme that possesses ultrahigh peroxidase-mimicking catalytic activity owing to d-band center upshift mediated by Cu single-atom. Molecular orbital analysis demonstrated that d orbitals in CuSA/Co3O4 have stronger orbital hybridization affinity than Co3O4 to H2O2′s π* orbitals. This reinforces hydroxyl radical (OH) production and provides a stronger catalytic colorimetric signal, which is beneficial for improving the sensitivity of ITS. Moreover, we applied the CuSA/Co3O4 to ITS as a signal reporter for monitoring Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola (Xoc), the pathogen of rice bacterial leaf streak. The visual limit of detection (LOD) of the developed CuSA/Co3O4-based ITS was as low as 6.4 × 102 CFU mL−1, which is 25-fold more sensitive than the traditional Au nanoparticles (AuNP)-based ITS. Taken together, this work demonstrates the great potential of CuSA/Co3O4 nanocomposite as a signal reporter to improve the sensitivity of ITS for on-site Xoc detection.

Cu2O nanoparticles with morphology-dependent peroxidase mimic activity: a novel colorimetric biosensor for deoxynivalenol detection.

Different morphological Cu2O nanoparticles including cube, truncated cube, and octahedron were successfully prepared by a selective surface stabilization strategy. The prepared cube Cu2O exhibited superior peroxidase-like activity over the other two morphological Cu2O nanoparticles, which can readily oxidize 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) to form visually recognizable color signals. Consequently, a sensitive and simple colorimetric biosensor was proposed for deoxynivalenol (DON) detection. In this biosensor, the uniform cube Cu2O was employed as the vehicle to label the antibody for the recognition of immunoreaction. The sensing strategy showed a detection limit as low as 0.01ng/mL, and a wide linear range from 2 to 100ng/mL. Concurrently, the approximate DON concentration can be immediately and conveniently observed by the vivid color changes. Benefiting from the high sensitivity and selectivity of the designed biosensor, the detection of DON in wheat, corn, and tap water samples was achieved, suggesting the bright prospect of the biosensor for the convenient and intuitive detection of DON in actual samples.

Performance-complementary colorimetric/electrochemical bimodal detection of Hg2+ based on analyte-accelerated peroxidase-mimicking activity of GO-AuNPs

As a highly toxic heavy metal pollutant, mercury ions cause substantial risks to the environment and human health, and developing high-performance and convenient analytical approaches becomes quite important. Here we propose a performance-complementary colorimetric/electrochemical dual-mode Hg2+ sensing method based on the analyte accelerating the peroxidase-mimetic activity of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) loaded on graphene oxide (GO). The GO-AuNPs composite was readily fabricated via mechanically mixing AuNPs and GO with controllable proportions, exhibiting a weak peroxidase-like activity in catalyzing the oxidation reaction of 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB). Upon the introduction of Hg2+, it combined with AuNPs rapidly, significantly enhancing the peroxidase-mimicking activity of GO-AuNPs. By capturing the color signal of the generated blue oxTMB and the electro-oxidation response of residual TMB, a “turn-on” colorimetric and “turn-off” electrochemical bimodal method was established for Hg2+ measurement, providing a linear range of 10–60 μg/L in colorimetric detection and 0.001–20 μg/L in electrochemical analysis. Different from common bimodal assays mainly improving detecting reliability due to their cross-validation ability, our dual-mode sensor exhibits the unique feature of complementary sensitivity and detection range, thus enabling its flexible use in analyzing different levels of the target in a broad scope with no requirement for sample enrichment and dilution.

Efficient synthesis of multifunctional α-Fe2O3 QDs/TS-1 as an artificial nanozyme for simultaneous colorimetric detection and photodegradation of tetracyclines

In this study, a multifunctional catalyst was developed innovatively by loading α-Fe2O3 quantum dots (QDs) onto Titanium Silicalite-1 (TS-1), creating an artificial nanozyme capable of simultaneously detecting, adsorbing, and photodegrading tetracyclines (TCs) in water. The catalyst demonstrated a limit of detection (LOD) as low as 19.7 μg/L for oxytetracycline (OTC), 23.1 μg/L for doxycycline (DOX), and 35.9 μg/L for tetracycline (TC). The peroxidase-mimic activity of the nanozyme, which was enhanced by TCs and caused a visible color change in 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB), was thoroughly investigated using DFT calculations. Additionally, the artificial nanozyme exhibited exceptional adsorption capabilities and photocatalytic activity under solar light irradiation, achieving a total removal rate of about 70 %. The underlying mechanism was also studied. This research provided valuable insights for the scalable production of multifunctional catalysts, thereby advancing the practical application of “integration of diagnosis and treatment” strategies for managing and controlling TCs in the environment.

Target-triggered oxygen vacancy increase of Co3O4 nanoparticles with promoted peroxidase-like activity for specific turn-on colorimetric sensing of uranyl ions

As the most stable form of uranium in water and soil, uranyl ions (UO22+) possess strong biological toxicity and radioactivity, causing a great threat to human health. Therefore, it is of significance to develop reliable methods for monitoring uranyl ions in the environment. Here we propose a “light-up” colorimetric strategy based on target-accelerated peroxidase-mimicking activity of Co3O4 for the specific detection of uranyl ions. Original Co3O4 nanoparticles exhibit a certain peroxidase-like activity in catalyzing colorless 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) to blue oxTMB with the participation of H2O2. When UO22+ is introduced, it interacts with the nanozyme rapidly and specifically and promotes the latter’s catalytic ability via increasing active oxygen vacancies on Co3O4 surface. According to such a phenomenon and mechanism, selective determination of UO22+ with favorable performance is achieved, with a linear measurement range of 0.2–10 μM and a detection limit of 0.08 μM. Reliability and practicability of the proposed method are demonstrated by analyzing the pollutant in several environmental water matrices. Our work not only offers a novel, efficient yet convenient approach for measuring UO22+, but may also inspire the exploration of new nanozyme-based sensing principles and strategies for other analytical applications.

Silver-based bimetallic nanozyme fabrics with peroxidase-mimic activity for urinary glucose detection

The enhanced catalytic properties of bimetallic nanoparticles have been extensively investigated. In this study, bimetallic Ag-M (M = Au, Pt, or Pd) cotton fabrics were fabricated using a combination of electroless deposition and galvanic replacement reactions, and improvement in their peroxidase-mimicking catalytic activity compared to that of the parent Ag fabric was studied. The Ag-Pt bimetallic nanozyme fabric, which showed the highest catalytic activity and ability to simultaneously generate hydroxyl (•OH) and superoxide (O2•−) radicals, was assessed as a urine glucose sensor. This nanozyme fabric sensor could directly detect urinary glucose in the pathophysiologically relevant high millimolar range without requiring sample predilution. The sensor could achieve performance on par with that of the current clinical gold standard assay. These features of the Ag-Pt nanozyme sensor, particularly its ability to avoid interference effects from complex urinary matrices, position it as a viable candidate for point-of-care urinary glucose monitoring.Graphical

Biomimetic synergistic effect of redox site and Lewis acid for construction of efficient artificial enzyme

In enzymatic catalysis, the redox site and Lewis acid are the two main roles played by metal to assist amino acids. However, the reported enzyme mimics only focus on the redox-active metal as redox site, while the redox-inert metal as Lewis acid has, to the best of our knowledge, not been studied, presenting a bottleneck of enzyme mimics construction. Based on this, a series of highly efficient MxV2O5·nH2O peroxidase mimics with vanadium as redox site and alkaline-earth metal ion (M2+) as Lewis acid are reported. Experimental results and theoretical calculations indicate the peroxidase-mimicking activity of MxV2O5·nH2O show a periodic change with the Lewis acidity (ion potential) of M2+, revealing the mechanism of redox-inert M2+ regulating electron transfer of V-O through non-covalent polarization and thus promoting H2O2 adsorbate dissociation. The biomimetic synergetic effect of redox site and Lewis acid is expected to provide an inspiration for design of enzyme mimics.

Multifunctional nanoenzyme lateral flow immunoassay strip for rapid and ultrasensitive detection of carbofuran in vegetables

A lateral flow immunoassay strip (LFIAS) is one of the most frequently rapid test technologies for carbofuran (CAR). Nevertheless, the LFIAS has a poor quantitative capability and low sensitivity. And, it also requires often complex sample handling steps, making testing time longer. In this study, Fe3O4 nanoparticles were successively modified with MIL-100(Fe)-based metal-organic framework (MOF) and chloroplatinic acid hexahydrate to obtain a core-shell complex of Fe3O4-MOF-Pt. The complex had a peroxidase-mimicking activity catalytic function that enabled signal amplification and sensitivity enhancement. Upon coupling with carbofuran monoclonal antibody (CAR-mAb), the magnetic separation properties of the probe enabled target-specific enrichment. The LFIAS based on Fe3O4-MOF-Pt nanocomposites could detect CAR in the range of 0.25–50 ng mL−1 with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.15 ng mL−1, enabling colorimetric and catalytic analysis. In addition, the method showed high specificity and stability for detecting CAR in various vegetables, and recovery rates of the spiked samples were 91.40%−102.40%. In conclusion, this study provided one-stop detection of “target enrichment-visual inspection”. While lowering the LOD, it reduced the detection time and improved the detection efficiency. The multifunctional Fe3O4-MOF-Pt nanocomposite provides an idea for the construction of novel multifunctional probes to improve the detection performance of conventional LFIAS.

Surface gold atoms determine peroxidase mimic activity in gold alloy nanoparticles.

The development of peroxidase mimic nanocatalysts is relevant for oxidation reactions in biosensing, environmental monitoring and green chemical processes. Several nanomaterials have been proposed as peroxidase mimic, the majority of which consists of noble metals and oxide nanoparticles (NPs). Yet, there is still limited information about how the change in the composition influences their catalytic activity. Here, the peroxidase mimic behaviour of gold NPs is compared to a traditional nanoalloy as Au-Ag and to the Au-Fe and the Au-Co nanoalloys, which were not tested before as oxidation catalysis. Since the alloys of gold with iron and cobalt are thermodynamically unstable, laser ablation in liquid (LAL) is exploited for the synthesis of these NPs. Using LAL, no chemical stabilizers or capping agents are present on the NPs surface, allowing the evaluation of the oxidation behaviour as a function of the alloy composition. The results point to the importance of surface gold atoms in the catalytic process, but also indicate the possibility of obtaining active nanocatalysts with a lower content of Au by alloying it with iron, which is earth-abundant, non-toxic and low cost. Overall, Au nanoalloys are worth consideration as a more sustainable alternative to pure Au nanocatalysts for oxidation reactions.

Silver nanoparticles loaded carbon-magnetic nanocomposites: A nanozyme for colorimetric detection of dopamine

Dopamine (DA) is catecholamine neurotransmitters that play an important role in the central nervous system. In recent years people started to intentionally add DA to animal feed to enhance muscle development and increase their profit margin. Human consumption of the residual DA from animal tissues has been reported to be associated with the development of such diseases as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, senile dementia, and schizophrenia and pose serious human health risks. These require development of rapid, cheap, and sensitive methods for detection of DA from animal tissue. Compared to other techniques that require access to expensive instruments, skilled human power, and tiresome routine procedures, colorimetric methods provide cheap and reliable options for detection of DA. Here we report a colorimetric method based on the peroxidase-mimic activity of Fe3O4@C@AgNPs for the detection of DA. A simple wet chemical method was employed to synthesize AgNPs on hydrophilic carbon coated Fe3O4. The produced nanocomposites were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). The detection of DA was done based on inhibition of the peroxidase-like activity of Fe3O4@C@AgNPs using 3, 3′, 5, 5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) as a substrate. In the presence of DA, however, the peroxidase-like activity started to decrease. The decrease in activity was concentration dependent showing a linear relationship in the range of 0.5–80 µM. In this linear range, the limit of detection (LOD) was computed and found to be as low as 0.12 µM. Therefore, we propose that the peroxidase-like activity of Fe3O4@C@AgNPs could be used for quantitative detection of DA from different samples.

NIR-II-Responsive Versatile Nanozyme Based on H2O2 Cycling and Disrupting Cellular Redox Homeostasis for Enhanced Synergistic Cancer Therapy.

Disturbing cellular redox homeostasis within malignant cells, particularly improving reactive oxygen species (ROS), is one of the effective strategies for cancer therapy. The ROS generation based on nanozymes presents a promising strategy for cancer treatment. However, the therapeutic efficacy is limited due to the insufficient catalytic activity of nanozymes or their high dependence on hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) or oxygen. Herein, we reported a nanozyme (CSA) based on well-defined CuSe hollow nanocubes (CS) uniformly covered with Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) to disturb cellular redox homeostasis and catalyze a cascade of intracellular biochemical reactions to produce ROS for the synergistic therapy of breast cancer. In this system, CSA could interact with the thioredoxin reductase (TrxR) and deplete the tumor microenvironment-activated glutathione (GSH), disrupting the cellular antioxidant defense system and augmenting ROS generation. Besides, CSA possessed high peroxidase-mimicking activity toward H2O2, leading to the generation of various ROS including hydroxyl radical (•OH), superoxide radicals (•O2-), and singlet oxygen (1O2), facilitated by the Cu(II)/Cu(I) redox and H2O2 cycling, and plentiful catalytically active metal sites. Additionally, due to the absorption and charge separation performance of AgNPs, the CSA exhibited excellent photothermal performance in the second near-infrared (NIR-II, 1064 nm) region and enhanced the photocatalytic ROS level in cancer cells. Owing to the inhibition of TrxR activity, GSH depletion, high peroxidase-mimicking activity of CSA, and abundant ROS generation, CSA displays remarkable and specific inhibition of tumor growth.

Silver Nanoparticle-Immobilized Schiff-Base Macrocycles as Nanozymes with Peroxidase Mimic Activity for Antibacterial Films

Silver Nanoparticle-Immobilized Schiff-Base Macrocycles as Nanozymes with Peroxidase Mimic Activity for Antibacterial Films

Synthesis, Structural Analysis, and Peroxidase-Mimicking Activity of AuPt Branched Nanoparticles.

Bimetallic nanomaterials have generated significant interest across diverse scientific disciplines, due to their unique and tunable properties arising from the synergistic combination of two distinct metallic elements. This study presents a novel approach for synthesizing branched gold-platinum nanoparticles by utilizing poly(allylamine hydrochloride) (PAH)-stabilized branched gold nanoparticles, with a localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) response of around 1000 nm, as a template for platinum deposition. This approach allows precise control over nanoparticle size, the LSPR band, and the branching degree at an ambient temperature, without the need for high temperatures or organic solvents. The resulting AuPt branched nanoparticles not only demonstrate optical activity but also enhanced catalytic properties. To evaluate their catalytic potential, we compared the enzymatic capabilities of gold and gold-platinum nanoparticles by examining their peroxidase-like activity in the oxidation of 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB). Our findings revealed that the incorporation of platinum onto the gold surface substantially enhanced the catalytic efficiency, highlighting the potential of these bimetallic nanoparticles in catalytic applications.

Iron/Molybdenum Sulfide Nanozyme Cocatalytic Fenton Reaction for Photothermal/Chemodynamic Efficient Wound Healing.

The issue of bacterial infectious diseases remains a significant concern worldwide, particularly due to the misuse of antibiotics, which has caused the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains. Fortunately, the rapid development of nanomaterials has propelled significant progress in antimicrobial therapy, offering promising solutions. Among them, the utilization of nanoenzyme-based chemodynamic therapy (CDT) has become a highly hopeful approach to combating bacterial infectious diseases. Nevertheless, the application of CDT appears to be facing certain constraints for its low efficiency in the Fenton reaction at the infected site. In this study, we have successfully synthesized a versatile nanozyme, which was a composite of molybdenum sulfide (MoS2) and iron sulfide (FeS2), through the hydrothermal method. The results showed that iron/molybdenum sulfide nanozymes (Fe/Mo SNZs) with desirable peroxidase (POD) mimic activity can generate cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) by successfully triggering the Fenton reaction. The presence of MoS2 significantly accelerates the conversion of Fe2+/Fe3+ through a cocatalytic reaction that involves the participation of redox pairs of Mo4+/Mo6+, thereby enhancing the efficiency of CDT. Additionally, based on the excellent photothermal performance of Fe/Mo SNZs, a near-infrared (NIR) laser was used to induce localized temperature elevation for photothermal therapy (PTT) and enhance the POD-like nanoenzymatic activity. Notably, both in vitro and in vivo results demonstrated that Fe/Mo SNZs with good broad-spectrum antibacterial properties can help eradicate Gram-negative bacteria like Escherichia coli and Gram-positive bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus. The most exciting thing is that the synergistic PTT/CDT exhibited astonishing antibacterial ability and can achieve complete elimination of bacteria, which promoted wound healing after infection. Overall, this study presents a synergistic PTT/CDT strategy to address antibiotic resistance, providing avenues and directions for enhancing the efficacy of wound healing treatments and offering promising prospects for further clinical use in the near future.

Investigation of Peroxidase-Like Activity of Flower-Shaped Nanobiocatalyst from Viburnum Opulus L. Extract on the Polymerization Reactions

Here, we report the effects of peroxidase-mimicking activity of flower shaped hybrid nanobiocatalyst obtained from Viburnum-Opulus L. (Gilaburu) extract and Cu2+ ions on the polymerization of phenol and its derivatives (guaiacol and salicylic acid). The obtained nanoflowers exhibited quite high catalytic activity upon the polymerization of phenol and guaiacol. The yields and the number average molecular weights of the obtained polymers were significantly high. Due to solubility issue of salicylic acid in aqueous media, polymerization of salicylic acid resulted in very low yields. Free-horseradish peroxidase (HRP) enzyme is known to be losing its catalytic activity at 60 °C and above temperatures. However, the synthesized nanoflowers exhibited quite high catalytic activity even at 60 °C and above reaction temperatures. This provides notable benefits for reactions needed at high temperatures, and it is very important to use these kinds of nanobiocatalysts for both scientific studies and industrial applications.