Rafael Nunes Gomes

Dr. Rafael Nunes Gomes

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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17 December 2022 in Pharmaceutics
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BSBianca De Melo Santana
Bianca De Melo Santana
JPJoana Claudio Pieretti
Joana Claudio Pieretti
RGRafael Nunes Gomes
Rafael Nunes Gomes
GCGiselle Cerchiaro
Giselle Cerchiaro
Amedea B. SeabraAmedea B. Seabra
Amedea B. Seabra
The incorporation of both nitric oxide (NO) donor (S-nitrosoglutathione, GSNO) and silica nanoparticles loaded with cisplatin (SiO2@CisPt NPs) into a polymeric matrix represents a suitable approach to creating a drug-delivery system with sustained and localized drug release against tumor cells. Herein, we report the synthesis, characterization, and cytotoxicity evaluation of Pluronic F-127/hyaluronic acid hydrogel containing GSNO and SiO2@CisPt NPs against breast cancer cells. SiO2@CisPt NPs were successfully synthesized, revealing a spherical morphology with an average size of 158 ± 20 nm. Both GSNO and SiO2@CisPt NPs were incorporated into the thermoresponsive Pluronic/hyaluronic hydrogel for sustained and localized release of both NO and cisplatin. The kinetics of NO release from a hydrogel matrix revealed spontaneous and sustained release of NO at the millimolar range for 24 h. The MTT assay showed concentration-dependent cytotoxicity of the hydrogel. The combination of GSNO and SiO2@CisPt incorporated into a polymeric matrix decreased the cell viability 20% more than the hydrogel containing only GSNO or SiO2@CisPt. At 200 µg/mL, this combination led to a critical cell viability of 30%, indicating a synergistic effect between GSNO and SiO2@CisPt NPs in the hydrogel matrix, and, therefore, highlighting the potential application of this drug-delivery system in the field of biomedicine.

7 May 2024 in Chemico-Biological Interactions
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KGKaio Gomes
Kaio Gomes
JCJulia A. Coelho
Julia A. Coelho
RGRafael Nunes Gomes
Rafael Nunes Gomes
LBLucas M. Bosquetti
Lucas M. Bosquetti
CLCamila N. Lange
Camila N. Lange
JLJoao Henrique Ghilardi Lago
Joao Henrique Ghilardi Lago