Theranostic Contact Lens for Ocular Cystinosis Utilizing Gold Nanoparticles
Ocular cystinosis is a disease in which accumulated cystine crystals cause damage to the eyes, necessitating timely treatment and ongoing monitoring of cystine levels. The current treatment involves frequent administration of cysteamine eye drops, which suffer from low bioavailability and can lead t...
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| description | Ocular cystinosis is a disease in which accumulated cystine crystals cause damage to the eyes, necessitating timely treatment and ongoing monitoring of cystine levels. The current treatment involves frequent administration of cysteamine eye drops, which suffer from low bioavailability and can lead to drug toxicity, making it essential to prescribe an appropriate dosage based on the patient’s condition. Additionally, cystine crystal levels are typically assessed subjectively via slit-lamp examination, requiring frequent clinical visits and causing discomfort for the patient. In this study, we propose a theranostic contact lens that simultaneously performs therapy and diagnosis on a single platform utilizing gold nanoparticles (GNPs). The binding interactions between GNPs and cystine were confirmed in solution, and thermodynamic analysis further elucidated the bonding force between the two substances. With a comprehensive understanding of these interactions, we investigated the potential of the theranostic GNP-loaded contact lens (GNP-CL). Upon exposure to various concentrations of cystine, the GNP-CL demonstrated distinct color changes, transitioning from red to blue. This color shift enabled quantitative monitoring of cystine levels. The treatment efficacy was validated by confirming a reduction in cystine concentration following the reaction. This platform has the potential to improve disease management in ocular cystinosis by reducing the reliance on cysteamine and offering an objective self-monitoring tool that does not require specialized equipment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-df1a8a6f0fdb4446bb3e27dd4d6f59632025-01-24T13:25:26ZengMDPI AGBiosensors2079-63742025-01-011511610.3390/bios15010016Theranostic Contact Lens for Ocular Cystinosis Utilizing Gold NanoparticlesEunbe Ha0Hwajeong Kang1Hyeran Noh2Department of Optometry, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232 Gongneung-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01811, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Optometry, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232 Gongneung-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01811, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Optometry, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232 Gongneung-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01811, Republic of KoreaOcular cystinosis is a disease in which accumulated cystine crystals cause damage to the eyes, necessitating timely treatment and ongoing monitoring of cystine levels. The current treatment involves frequent administration of cysteamine eye drops, which suffer from low bioavailability and can lead to drug toxicity, making it essential to prescribe an appropriate dosage based on the patient’s condition. Additionally, cystine crystal levels are typically assessed subjectively via slit-lamp examination, requiring frequent clinical visits and causing discomfort for the patient. In this study, we propose a theranostic contact lens that simultaneously performs therapy and diagnosis on a single platform utilizing gold nanoparticles (GNPs). The binding interactions between GNPs and cystine were confirmed in solution, and thermodynamic analysis further elucidated the bonding force between the two substances. With a comprehensive understanding of these interactions, we investigated the potential of the theranostic GNP-loaded contact lens (GNP-CL). Upon exposure to various concentrations of cystine, the GNP-CL demonstrated distinct color changes, transitioning from red to blue. This color shift enabled quantitative monitoring of cystine levels. The treatment efficacy was validated by confirming a reduction in cystine concentration following the reaction. This platform has the potential to improve disease management in ocular cystinosis by reducing the reliance on cysteamine and offering an objective self-monitoring tool that does not require specialized equipment.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6374/15/1/16ocular cystinosisgold nanoparticlestheranosticbiosensorcontact lens |
| spellingShingle | Eunbe Ha Hwajeong Kang Hyeran Noh Theranostic Contact Lens for Ocular Cystinosis Utilizing Gold Nanoparticles Biosensors ocular cystinosis gold nanoparticles theranostic biosensor contact lens |
| title | Theranostic Contact Lens for Ocular Cystinosis Utilizing Gold Nanoparticles |
| title_full | Theranostic Contact Lens for Ocular Cystinosis Utilizing Gold Nanoparticles |
| title_fullStr | Theranostic Contact Lens for Ocular Cystinosis Utilizing Gold Nanoparticles |
| title_full_unstemmed | Theranostic Contact Lens for Ocular Cystinosis Utilizing Gold Nanoparticles |
| title_short | Theranostic Contact Lens for Ocular Cystinosis Utilizing Gold Nanoparticles |
| title_sort | theranostic contact lens for ocular cystinosis utilizing gold nanoparticles |
| topic | ocular cystinosis gold nanoparticles theranostic biosensor contact lens |
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