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The disassembly and eliminating the amyloid-β (Aβ) aggregates has become an effective way to treat Alzheimer's disease (AD). Herein, for the first time, the near-infrared (NIR) activated silicene nanosheets (SNSs) have been identified as an effective nontoxic photothermal conversion agent for irreversibly disassembly of the Aβ33–42 aggregates. The SNSs synthesized by a combination of mild oxidation method and liquid exfoliation method possess good biocompatibility and biodegradability, and high near-infrared photothermal conversion capabilities. Under NIR light, the SNSs could disassemble the large and dense Aβ33–42 mature fibrils into short fibrils and even form thin films, leading to the degradation rate of 96.47%. The circular dichroism spectrum, fluorescent spectra, and nanostructure were analyzed to monitor the photothermal degradation of mature Aβ33–42 fibrils for elaborating the mechanism beneath. This study might provide a clue for developing potential therapeutic strategy for AD and related neurodegenerative diseases.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 112575 |
Journal | Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces |
Volume | 216 |
ISSN | 0927-7765 |
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Publication status | Published - Aug 2022 |
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