1. Theme: NANOMEDICINE
New strategies in targeted delivery
Daniela A. Wilson
d.wilson@science.ru.nl
Radboud University Nijmegen
Institute for Molecules and Materials
Nijmegen - The Netherlands
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2. Theme: NANOMEDICINE
“From molecules to supramolecular assemblies ”
Nanomedicine – medical application of nanotechnology
Chemistry Biology
design
synthesis
characterization
Nanomedicinemolecules proteins
structure
function
nanostructured devices
Tissue repairImaging & diagnostics Targeted delivery Cell-like structures
Challenges:
“understand and elucidate structure and function”
“ design biomimetic systems and processes”
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3. Imaging & diagnostics Targeted delivery
Chemical biology Dynamic Biomimetic Systems
molecular probes eg. tumor
spatial temporal control
transport mechanisms
single cell analysis
BIG data
data analysis
prodrug strategies-de/re-activation drugs
particles & nanobodies
futuristic nanodrug carriers
tissue specificity
intracelular delivery
theranostics
elucidate biological processes
molecular switches, chemical
epigenetics, glycosylation/glycobiology
bio-orthoganol chemistry in living cell
Self-organization in cell-like structures
domain/raft formation, intracellular
organisation, extracellular
environments, artificial cell platforms
Theme: NANOMEDICINE
“From molecules to supramolecular assemblies”
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4. 4e Innovation Bootcamp
Initiatives
EFRO 2017 – LAB NANOMEDICINENANOMEDICINE ALLIANCE
develop radical new therapies
“testing environment”
Few partners to validate applications
Enabling technology and production

5. Motion
Regulated transport
Regulating the shape and function of
supramolecular assemblies
- Emergent Systems
Selective transport
Adaptive
Nanosystems
Nanomotors Nanoreactors
Collective behavior
Systems colonies
Biomimetic
Non-equilibrium
Systems
Smart Functional Systems
at interface between chemistry- physics and bioscience

6. Active Delivery in Biosystems
Self-guided nanomotors
Ultimate Goal
• Actively seek and precisely locate tumors (prostate cancers)
• Truly active delivery system!
Current Approach: Passive
Ligands
Drug
• Biocompatible
• Sense gradients
• Fast diffusion
• Move directionally
New Approach: Active
Requirements
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7. Bacteria Sperm
Movement FuelStructure
Pictures from Google images
 Direction
 Speed
 Flagellum/Cilia
 Soft
 ATP
Nature: Inspiration for Nanomotors
Biological Micro/Nanomotors
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8. Tuning the Shape
High Tg
• Osmotic pressure
• Temperature (T)
• Additives: surfactants, PEG,
polymers
Nature Commun 2014, 5, 5010; Nature Commun 2016,
Supramolecular Approach

9. Nature Commun 2014, 5, 5010; Chem Commun 2014
Control of the Shape
• different shapes via out-of-equilibrium self-assembly
Probing morphological changes
IN SITU
2T
EX-SITU (cryo)-TEM, SEM

10. Self-propelled supramolecular polymeric nanomotor
Pioneering Study – ERC Starting Grant 2012
Nature Chem. 2012 (News & Views: Nature Chem. 2012), JACS 2013, Nanoscale 2013

11. Nanodrug carriers of tomorrow!
H2O2
2H2O2 O2 + 2H2O
PtNP
PtNP: - platinum nanoparticles &
enzyme
Nature Chem. 2012, 4, 268-274 9;
Biomimetic Locomotive Nanocarriers
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12. Chemotaxis towards cells:
Motors sense gradients of H2O2 (0 - 2 mM H2O2)
Control of Motion and Directionality
Motors are followed in space (1,2,3) and time
Cells in Petri dish
Immobilized cells
Directional movement
Angew. Int. Ed. 2015, 54 (40) 11662
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13. Sensing small gradients of H2O2
Chemotaxis towards model cells
Fei
Directionality control:
a. b.
Angew. Int. Ed. 2015, 54 (40) 11662

14. • selective access
• light responsive
• redox, T, or pH responsive
• release of content
Switching on/off nanomotor
UV valve
Temperature valve
Advantages
Control of the Movement

15. Functioning of the Valve
Nanosight NS500
Control of the Movement
Switching on/off nanomotor

16. Guidance with Magnetic Field
f
steering
Magnetotaxis through collagen mesh
Adv. Mater. 2016,
DOI: 10.1002/adma.201604996

17. New Strategy: Solvent Addition Method
Biocatalyst: Enzyme Encapsulation
Gajanan, Loai
ACS Nano, 2016, 10 (2), 2652–2660

18. Enzyme Powered Nanomotor
before encapsulation after encapsulation
Loai
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19. Enzyme Powered Nanomotor
V= 61 μm/s
V= 176 body lengths/s
1,
2,
3,
…6 enzymes
FUEL: H2O2, Glucose, Lactate
ACS Nano 2016,10 (2), 2652–2660
• Enzyme Cascade
• Enzyme network - Regulation
possible (Adaptive System)
Catalytic System:
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20. Autonomous Movement2.5 mM Glucose

21. Acknowledgments
PhD’s
Loai Abdelmohsen
Fei Peng
Yinfeng Tu
Roger Rikken
Jiamian Wang
Shauni Keller
Jelle Toebes
•R.J.M. Nolte, J.C.M. van Hest, W. Huck- Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud
University Nijmegen, The Netherlands
•B. de Nijs, B., A. van Blaaderen, Utrecht University , The Netherlands
•P.G. van Rhee, P.C.M. Christianen, J. C. Maan - High Field Magnet Laboratory, Radboud
University Nijmegen, The Netherlands
•Virgil Percec, University of Pennsylvania , USA
• Mike Klein, Temple University, USA
My Group
Collaborators
Yongjun Men
Alaa Adawy
Gajanan Pawar
Marlies Nijemeisland
Post-docs
MSc
Alain André
Josje Heuvelmans
Sema Gizem Özel
Wei Li
Ashish Adhikari
Rian Jeucken

22. Acknowledgments
Thank you for your attention!!!!
FUNDING
ERC-StG, STOMA MOTOR
Inovational Incentive Scheme, VIDI
Athena Award
Aspasia Grant
EU, EuroMagNet