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Shi J, Yu X, Wang L, Liu Y, Gao J, Zhang J, Ma R, Liu R, Zhang Z. PEGylated fullerene/iron oxide nanocomposites for photodynamic therapy, targeted drug delivery and MR imaging. Biomaterials 2013; 34:9666-77. [PMID: 24034498 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2013.08.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2013] [Accepted: 08/19/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Recently, fullerene and fullerene derivatives owning to their highly enriched physical and chemical properties have been widely explored for applications in many different fields including biomedicine. In this study, iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) were decorated onto the surface of fullerene (C60), and then PEGylation was performed to improve the solubility and biocompatibility of C60-IONP, obtaining a multi-functional C60-IONP-PEG nanocomposite with strong superparamagnetism and powerful photodynamic therapy capacity. Hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether (HMME), a new photodynamic anti-cancer drug, was conjugated to C60-IONP-PEG, forming a C60-IONP-PEG/HMME drug delivery system, which demonstrated an excellent magnetic targeting ability in cancer therapy. Compared with free HMME, remarkably enhanced photodynamic cancer cell killing effect using C60-IONP-PEG/HMME was realized not only in a cultured B16-F10 cells in vitro but also in an in vivo murine tumor model due to 23-fold higher HMME uptake of tumor and strong photodynamic activity of C60-IONP-PEG. Moreover, C60-IONP-PEG could be further used as a T2-contrast agent for in vivo magnetic resonance imaging. Our work showed C60-IONP-PEG/HMME had a great potential for cancer theranostic applications.
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- Jinjin Shi
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China
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Zhang W, Zhang J, Zhang H, Cao L, Zhang R, Ye Z, Yuan J. Development and application of a ruthenium(II) complex-based photoluminescent and electrochemiluminescent dual-signaling probe for nitric oxide. Talanta 2013; 116:354-60. [PMID: 24148415 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2013.05.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2013] [Revised: 05/23/2013] [Accepted: 05/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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A ruthenium(II) complex, [Ru(bpy)2(DA-phen)](PF6)2 (bpy: 2,2'-bipyridine; DA-phen: 5,6-diamino-1,10-phenanthroline), has been developed as a photoluminescent (PL) and electrochemiluminescent (ECL) dual-signaling probe for the highly sensitive and selective detection of nitric oxide (NO) in aqueous and biological samples. Due to the presence of electron transfer process from diamino group to the excited-state of the Ru(II) complex, the PL and ECL intensities of the probe are very weak. After the probe was reacted with NO in physiological pH aqueous media under aerobic conditions to afford its triazole derivative, [Ru(bpy)2(TA-phen)](2+) (TA-phen: 5,6-triazole-1,10-phenanthroline), the electron transfer process was inhibited, so that the PL and ECL efficiency of the Ru(II) complex was remarkably increased. The PL and ECL responses of the probe to NO in physiological pH media are highly sensitive with the detection limits at low micromolar concentration level, and highly specific without the interferences of other reactive oxygen/nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) and metal ions. Moreover, the probe has good cell-membrane permeability, and can be rapidly transferred into living cells for trapping the intracellular NO molecules. These features enabled the probe to be successfully used for the monitoring of the endogenous NO production in living biological cell and tissue samples with PL and ECL dual-modes.
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- Wenzhu Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, PR China.
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Teratani T, Kobayashi E. Bioimaging of Transgenic Rats Established at Jichi Medical University: Applications in Transplantation Research. Cell Med 2013; 5:45-51. [PMID: 26858864 DOI: 10.3727/215517913x666549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Research in the life sciences has been greatly advanced by the ability to directly visualize cells, tissues, and organs. Preclinical studies often involve many small and large animal experiments and, frequently, cell and organ transplantations. The rat is an excellent animal model for the development of transplantation and surgical techniques because of its small size and ability to breed in small spaces. Ten years ago, we established color-imaging transgenic rats and methods for the direct visualization of their tissues. Since then, our transgenic rats have been used throughout the various fields that are concerned with cell transplantation therapy. In this minireview, we summarize results from some of the groups that have used our transgenic rats at the bench level and in cell transplantation research.
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- Takumi Teratani
- Division of Development of Advanced Therapy, Center for Development of Advanced Medical Technology, Jichi Medical University , Shimotsukeshi, Tochigi , Japan
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- Division of Development of Advanced Therapy, Center for Development of Advanced Medical Technology, Jichi Medical University , Shimotsukeshi, Tochigi , Japan
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Iniya M, Jeyanthi D, Krishnaveni K, Mahesh A, Chellappa D. Triazole based ratiometric fluorescent probe for Zn2+ and its application in bioimaging. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2013; 120:40-46. [PMID: 24177867 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2013.09.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2013] [Revised: 09/12/2013] [Accepted: 09/26/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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An efficient fluorescent chemosensor 4-((2-hydroxynaphthalen-1-yl)methyleneamino)-3-phenyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-5(4H)-thione, based on triazole has been designed by condensing 2-hydroxy-1-napthaldehyde with amine, appended to 1,2,4-triazole unit. The probe displays excellent selectivity and sensitivity in both absorbance and fluorescence detection of Zn2+ over other essential metal ions. The nature of fluorescence behavior of receptor upon addition of Zn2+ has been obtained from Density Functional Theory calculations. Imaging experiment indicates that probe works effectively for intracellular Zn2+ imaging with good cell permeability and biocompatibility.
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- Murugan Iniya
- School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625021, Tamilnadu, India
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- School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625021, Tamilnadu, India
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- School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625021, Tamilnadu, India
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- School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625021, Tamilnadu, India.
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Lee D, Bae S, Ke Q, Lee J, Song B, Karumanchi SA, Khang G, Choi HS, Kang PM. Hydrogen peroxide-responsive copolyoxalate nanoparticles for detection and therapy of ischemia-reperfusion injury. J Control Release 2013; 172:1102-10. [PMID: 24096013 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2013.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2013] [Revised: 09/02/2013] [Accepted: 09/24/2013] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The main culprit in the pathogenesis of ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is the generation of high level of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). In this study, we report a novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategy for I/R injury based on H2O2-activatable copolyoxalate nanoparticles using a murine model of hind limb I/R injury. The nanoparticles are composed of hydroxybenzyl alcohol (HBA)-incorporating copolyoxalate (HPOX) that, in the presence of H2O2, degrades completely into three known and safe compounds, cyclohexanedimethanol, HBA and CO2. HPOX effectively scavenges H2O2 in a dose-dependent manner and hydrolyzes to release HBA which exerts intrinsic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities both in vitro and in vivo models of hind limb I/R. HPOX nanoparticles loaded with fluorophore effectively and robustly image H2O2 generated in hind limb I/R injury, demonstrating their potential for bioimaging of H2O2-associated diseases. Furthermore, HPOX nanoparticles loaded with anti-apoptotic drug effectively release the drug payload after I/R injury, exhibiting their effectiveness for a targeted drug delivery system for I/R injury. We anticipate that multifunctional HPOX nanoparticles have great potential as H2O2 imaging agents, therapeutics and drug delivery systems for H2O2-associated diseases.
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- Dongwon Lee
- Department of BIN Fusion Technology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Chonbuk 561-756, South Korea; Department of Polymer Nano Science and Technology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Chonbuk 561-756, South Korea.
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Zhu B, Kan H, Liu J, Liu H, Wei Q, Du B. A highly selective ratiometric visual and red-emitting fluorescent dual-channel probe for imaging fluoride anions in living cells. Biosens Bioelectron 2013; 52:298-303. [PMID: 24080208 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2013.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2013] [Revised: 08/17/2013] [Accepted: 09/05/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Recently, growing attention has been paid to the accurate determination of fluoride anion (F(-)) in the environment and living systems for its toxicity and biological function investigation. In this paper, we developed a ratiometric visual and red-emitting fluorescent dual-channel probe (1) employed Si-O bond as a highly selective recognition receptor for imaging F(-) in living cells. Probe 1 possesses a potential internal charge transfer (ICT) structure, and displays a large (158 nm) red-shifted absorption spectrum and the color changes from yellow to blue upon addition of F(-) in the aqueous solution. In addition, probe 1 can be used to detect F(-) quantitatively by the ratiometric absorption and turn-on fluorescence spectroscopy methods with excellent sensitivity. Finally, the results of its application to bioimaging of F(-) in living cells show that probe 1 would be of great benefit to biomedical researchers for investigating the effects of fluoride in biological systems.
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- Baocun Zhu
- School of Resources and Environment, University of Jinan, Shandong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Ecological Carbon Sink and Capture Utilization, Jinan 250022, China.
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Liu SR, Vedamalai M, Wu SP. Hypochlorous acid turn-on boron dipyrromethene probe based on oxidation of methyl phenyl sulfide. Anal Chim Acta 2013; 800:71-6. [PMID: 24120170 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2013.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2013] [Revised: 08/19/2013] [Accepted: 09/06/2013] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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A boron dipyrromethene (BODIPY)-based fluorometric probe, HCS, has been successfully developed for the highly sensitive and selective detection of hypochlorous acid (HOCl). The probe is based on the specific HOCl-promoted oxidation of methyl phenyl sulfide. The reaction is accompanied by a 160-fold increase in the fluorescent quantum yield (from 0.003 to 0.480). The fluorescent turn-on mechanism is accomplished by suppression of photoinduced electron transfer (PET) from the methyl phenyl sulfide group to BODIPY. The fluorescence intensity of the reaction between HOCl and HCS shows a good linearity in the HOCl concentration range 1-10 μM. The detection limit is 23.7 nM (S/N=3). In addition, confocal fluorescence microscopy imaging using RAW264.7 macrophages demonstrates that the HCS probe could be an efficient fluorescent detector for HOCl in living cells.
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- Shi-Rong Liu
- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 300, Republic of China
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Weingart J, Vabbilisetty P, Sun XL. Membrane mimetic surface functionalization of nanoparticles: methods and applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2013; 197-198:68-84. [PMID: 23688632 PMCID: PMC3729609 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2013.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2013] [Revised: 04/18/2013] [Accepted: 04/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Nanoparticles (NPs), due to their size-dependent physical and chemical properties, have shown remarkable potential for a wide range of applications over the past decades. Particularly, the biological compatibilities and functions of NPs have been extensively studied for expanding their potential in areas of biomedical application such as bioimaging, biosensing, and drug delivery. In doing so, surface functionalization of NPs by introducing synthetic ligands and/or natural biomolecules has become a critical component in regard to the overall performance of the NP system for its intended use. Among known examples of surface functionalization, the construction of an artificial cell membrane structure, based on phospholipids, has proven effective in enhancing biocompatibility and has become a viable alternative to more traditional modifications, such as direct polymer conjugation. Furthermore, certain bioactive molecules can be immobilized onto the surface of phospholipid platforms to generate displays more reminiscent of cellular surface components. Thus, NPs with membrane-mimetic displays have found use in a range of bioimaging, biosensing, and drug delivery applications. This review herein describes recent advances in the preparations and characterization of integrated functional NPs covered by artificial cell membrane structures and their use in various biomedical applications.
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- Jacob Weingart
- Department of Chemistry, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115
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- Department of Chemistry, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115
- Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115
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Chen H, Zhen Z, Tang W, Todd T, Chuang YJ, Wang L, Pan Z, Xie J. Label-free luminescent mesoporous silica nanoparticles for imaging and drug delivery. Am J Cancer Res 2013; 3:650-7. [PMID: 24052805 PMCID: PMC3776216 DOI: 10.7150/thno.6668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2013] [Accepted: 05/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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We report herein a straightforward and label-free approach to prepare luminescent mesoporous silica nanoparticles. We found that calcination at 400 °C can grant mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles with strong fluorescence of great photo- and chemical stability. The luminescence is found to originate from the carbon dots generated from the calcination, rather than the defects in the silica matrix as was believed previously. The calcination does not impact the particles' abilities to load drugs and conjugate to biomolecules. In a proof-of-concept study, we demonstrated that doxorubicin (Dox) can be efficiently encapsulated into these fluorescent mesoporous silica nanoparticles. After coupled to c(RGDyK), the nanoconjugates can efficiently home to tumors through interactions with integrin αvβ3 overexpressed on the tumor vasculature. This calcination-induced luminescence is expected to find wide applications in silica-based drug delivery, nanoparticle coating, and immunofluorescence imaging.
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This theme issue provides a comprehensive collection of original research articles as well as reviews on the creation of diverse types of theranostic upconversion nanoparticles, their fundamental interactions in biology, as well as their biophotonic applications in noninvasive diagnostics and therapy.
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This theme issue provides a comprehensive collection of original research articles on the creation of diverse types of theranostic upconversion nanoparticles, their fundamental interactions in biology, as well as their biophotonic applications in noninvasive diagnostics and therapy.
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Zhao L, Kutikov A, Shen J, Duan C, Song J, Han G. Stem cell labeling using polyethylenimine conjugated (α-NaYbF4:Tm3+)/CaF2 upconversion nanoparticles. Am J Cancer Res 2013; 3:249-57. [PMID: 23606911 PMCID: PMC3630525 DOI: 10.7150/thno.5432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2012] [Accepted: 12/23/2012] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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We report on a polyethylenimine (PEI) covalently conjugated (α-NaYbF4:Tm3+)/CaF2 upconversion nanoparticle (PEI-UCNP) and its use for labeling rat mesenchymal stem cells (rMSCs). The PEI-UCNPs absorb and emit near-infrared light, allowing for improved in vivo imaging depth over conventional probes. We found that such covalent surface conjugation by PEI results in a much more stable PEI-UCNP suspension in PBS compared to conventional electrostatic layer by layer (LbL) self-assembling coating approach. We systematically examined the effects of nanoparticle dose and exposure time on rat mesenchymal stem cell (rMSC) cytotoxicity. The exocytosis of PEI-UCNPs from labeled rMSCs and the impact of PEI-UCNP uptake on rMSC differentiation was also investigated. Our data show that incubation of 100-µg/mL PEI-UCNPs with rMSCs for 4 h led to efficient labeling of the MSCs, and such a level of PEI-UCNP exposure imposed little cytotoxicity to rMSCs (95% viability). However, extended incubation of PEI-UCNPs at the 100 µg/mL dose for 24 hour resulted in some cytotoxicity to rMSCs (60% viability). PEI-UCNP labeled rMSCs also exhibited normal early proliferation, and the internalized PEI-UCNPs did not leak out to cause unintended labeling of adjacent cells during a 14-day transwell culture experiment. Finally, PEI-UCNP labeled rMSCs were able to undergo osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation upon in vitro induction, although the osteogenesis of labeled rMSCs appeared to be less potent than that of the unlabeled rMSCs. Taken together, PEI-UCNPs are promising agents for stem cell labeling and tracking.
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Liu L, Hu R, Roy I, Lin G, Ye L, Reynolds JL, Liu J, Liu J, Schwartz SA, Zhang X, Yong KT. Synthesis of luminescent near-infrared AgInS2 nanocrystals as optical probes for in vivo applications. Am J Cancer Res 2013; 3:109-15. [PMID: 23422953 PMCID: PMC3575591 DOI: 10.7150/thno.5133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2012] [Accepted: 10/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Near infrared quantum dots have been receiving great attention as fluorescent optical probes for in vivo imaging applications. In this contribution, we report the synthesis and surface functionalization of cadmium free ternary AgInS2 nanocrystals emitting in the near infrared range for successful in vitro and in vivo bioimaging applications. The FDA approved triblock copolymer Pluronic F127 was used to encapsulate the nanocrystals and made them dispersible in aqueous solution. By employing a whole body small animal optical imaging setup, we were able to use the AgInS2 nanocrystals formulation for passive targeted delivery to the tumor site. The ultra-small crystal size, near-infrared emitting luminescence, and high quantum yield make the AgInS2 nanocrystals an attractive candidate as a biological contrast agent for cancer sensing and imaging.
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Image guided technique is playing an increasingly important role in the investigation of the biodistribution and pharmacokinetics of drugs or drug delivery systems. The application of these new materials and techniques with combined properties of diagnosis and therapy can benefit the development of targeted drug delivery system and modern personalized medicine This special issue provides an up-to-date collection of original research articles and review on the development of novel targeted drug and drug delivery systems combining with non-invasive image guided techniques for chemotherapeutic reagents or DNA delivery.
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Liu L, Yong KT, Roy I, Law WC, Ye L, Liu J, Liu J, Kumar R, Zhang X, Prasad PN. Bioconjugated pluronic triblock-copolymer micelle-encapsulated quantum dots for targeted imaging of cancer: in vitro and in vivo studies. Theranostics 2012; 2:705-13. [PMID: 22896772 PMCID: PMC3418931 DOI: 10.7150/thno.3456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2011] [Accepted: 10/19/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Early in this study, CdTe/ZnS core/shell quantum dots (QDs) were encapsulated in carboxylated Pluronic F127 triblock polymeric micelle, to preserve the optical and colloidal stability of QDs in biological fluids. Folic acid (FA) was then conjugated to the surface of QDs for the targeted delivery of the QD formulation to the tumor site, by exploiting the overexpressed FA receptors (FARs) on the tumor cells. Cytotoxicity study demonstrated that the QD formulation has negligible in vitro toxicity. The in vitro study showed that the bioconjugated micelle-encapsulated QDs, but not the unconjugated QDs, were able to efficiently label Panc-1 cancer cells. In vivo imaging study showed that bioconjugated QDs were able to target tumor site after intravenous injection of the formulation in tumor-bearing mice.
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Sun C, Carpenter C, Pratx G, Xing L. Facile Synthesis of Amine-Functionalized Eu(3+)-Doped La(OH)3 Nanophosphors for Bioimaging. Nanoscale Res Lett 2011; 6:24. [PMID: 27502647 PMCID: PMC3211300 DOI: 10.1007/s11671-010-9768-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2010] [Accepted: 08/16/2010] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Here, we report a straightforward synthesis process to produce colloidal Eu(3+)-activated nanophosphors (NPs) for use as bioimaging probes. In this procedure, poly(ethylene glycol) serves as a high-boiling point solvent allowing for nanoscale particle formation as well as a convenient medium for solvent exchange and subsequent surface modification. The La(OH)3:Eu(3+) NPs produced by this process were ~3.5 nm in diameter as determined by transmission electron microscopy. The NP surface was coated with aminopropyltriethoxysilane to provide chemical functionality for attachment of biological ligands, improve chemical stability and prevent surface quenching of luminescent centers. Photoluminescence spectroscopy of the NPs displayed emission peaks at 597 and 615 nm (λex = 280 nm). The red emission, due to (5)D0 → (7)F1 and (5)D0 → (7)F2 transitions, was linear with concentration as observed by imaging with a conventional bioimaging system. To demonstrate the feasibility of these NPs to serve as optical probes in biological applications, an in vitro experiment was performed with HeLa cells. NP emission was observed in the cells by fluorescence microscopy. In addition, the NPs displayed no cytotoxicity over the course of a 48-h MTT cell viability assay. These results suggest that La(OH)3:Eu(3+) NPs possess the potential to serve as a luminescent bioimaging probe.
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- Conroy Sun
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 875 Blake Wilbur Drive, Room G206, Stanford, CA, 94305-5847, USA.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 875 Blake Wilbur Drive, Room G206, Stanford, CA, 94305-5847, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 875 Blake Wilbur Drive, Room G206, Stanford, CA, 94305-5847, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 875 Blake Wilbur Drive, Room G206, Stanford, CA, 94305-5847, USA
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Amiot CL, Xu S, Liang S, Pan L, Zhao JX. Near-Infrared Fluorescent Materials for Sensing of Biological Targets. Sensors (Basel) 2008; 8:3082-3105. [PMID: 27879867 PMCID: PMC3675533 DOI: 10.3390/s8053082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 154] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2008] [Accepted: 04/23/2008] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Near-infrared fluorescent (NIRF) materials are promising labeling reagents for sensitive determination and imaging of biological targets. In the near-infrared region biological samples have low background fluorescence signals, providing high signal to noise ratio. Meanwhile, near-infrared radiation can penetrate into sample matrices deeply due to low light scattering. Thus, in vivo and in vitro imaging of biological samples can be achieved by employing the NIRF probes. To take full advantage of NIRF materials in the biological and biomedical field, one of the key issues is to develop intense and biocompatible NIRF probes. In this review, a number of NIRF materials are discussed including traditional NIRF dye molecules, newly developed NIRF quantum dots and single-walled carbon nanotubes, as well as rare earth metal compounds. The use of some NIRF materials in various nanostructures is illustrated. The enhancement of NIRF using metal nanostructures is covered as well. The fluorescence mechanism and bioapplications of each type of the NIRF materials are discussed in details.
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- Carrie L Amiot
- Department of Chemistry, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA
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- Coherent Light and Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy Laboratory, College of Physics, Jilin University Changchun, Jilin, 130031 China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, USA.
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