Mater Today Bio June 2022 PMID 35774197

Nematode surface functionalization with hydrogel sheaths tailored .

Wildan Mubarok, Masaki Nakahata, Masaru Kojima, Shinji Sakai

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38
Peak: 8 in Jul 2022
across 4 sources since Jun 2022

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Jun 2022 – Sep 2022

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What people are saying

Discussions highlight the innovative nature of surface functionalization using hydrogels, with comments like 'Hire worms to kill cancer cells!' and mentions of the method broadening biological applications, reflecting curiosity and excitement. The tone is positive and forward-looking, emphasizing potential benefits in medicine and environmental applications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support or curiosity about the research's potential applications, indicating general agreement with its significance.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high enthusiasm, especially regarding the possibilities of using nematodes for cancer therapy and surface modification.

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The posts contain specific references to methods and implications, such as hydrogel coatings and biomedical uses, demonstrating active engagement.

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There is recognition of the research’s potential to impact fields like medicine and agriculture, though some comments are more speculative than definitive.

Abstract in brief

  • The study describes a method for coating nematodes with hydrogel sheaths made from various materials using an enzyme called HRP, which allows for surface functionalization without harming the nematodes.
  • These hydrogel coatings can provide protective functions, such as UV shielding and hydrogen peroxide detoxification, and can even serve as living drug delivery systems for cancer therapy.
  • The technique broadens the possibilities of modifying biological organisms beyond unicellular ones, impacting fields like agriculture and medicine by enhancing or adding new functions to nematodes.]

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B i y o t e k n o l o j i
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Osaka Üniversitesi'nden bilim insanları, solucanların kanser ilacı gibi maddeleri taşıyabilmesi için hidrojel zırhlarla kaplanabileceğini keşfetti.

Jul 26, 2022 · 3 likes · 2,830 followers View post →
Naukowo
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Jul 9, 2022 · 1 like · 16 followers View post →
loindevant
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Sep 11, 2022 · 2,961 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
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Jun 22, 2022 · 2,568 followers View post →
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Jul 4, 2022 · 1,248 followers View post →
Oleg A. Chagin
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Jul 26, 2022 · 1,131 followers View post →

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loindevant
@loindevant · X

Nematode surface functionalization with hydrogel sheaths tailored in situ https://t.co/Wm6hUiYcbq

Sep 11, 2022 · 2,961 followers View post →
Shi Yan
@mryanshi · X

Hire worms to kill cancer cells. Interesting approach! Nematode surface functionalization with hydrogel sheaths tailored in s... https://t.co/sBdgqlsko0

Aug 5, 2022 · 608 followers View post →
Oleg A. Chagin
@Oleg_A_Chagin · X

Nematode surface functionalization with hydrogel sheaths tailored in situ - ScienceDirect https://t.co/0qoj9Bm0IM

Jul 26, 2022 · 1,131 followers View post →
B i y o t e k n o l o j i
@Biyoteknolojitr · X

Osaka Üniversitesi'nden bilim insanları, solucanların kanser ilacı gibi maddeleri taşıyabilmesi için hidrojel zırhlarla kaplanabileceğini keşfetti.

Jul 26, 2022 · 3 likes · 2,830 followers View post →
Boris Linke
@1982blink · X

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Jul 10, 2022 · 40 followers View post →
Naukowo
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Jakie konsekwencje dla planety i środowiska wywoła globalna wojna atomowa? Czy rzeczywiście głód wywołuje agresję i negatywne emocje? Jak długo zwlekamy z pójściem spać w weekend i czy śpimy dłużej? #naukowo #nauka #podkast #ciekawostki #informacje https://t.co/fKFNRjKjIE

Jul 9, 2022 · 1 like · 16 followers View post →
Nika Nobelevka
@NNobelevka · X

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Jul 9, 2022 · 1 followers View post →
mcmullanlab_papers
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Jul 6, 2022 · 24 followers View post →
Fruit Worms
@fruitWormPapers · X

Nematode surface functionalization with hydrogel sheaths tailored in situ https://t.co/od8C4rqDnl

Jul 4, 2022 · 1,248 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@OrdoFibonacci · X

Nematode surface functionalization with hydrogel sheaths tailored in situ - ScienceDirect https://t.co/yBOAy7Rwpo

Jun 22, 2022 · 2,568 followers View post →