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Deng K, Li C, Huang S, Xing B, Jin D, Zeng Q, Hou Z, Lin J. Recent Progress in Near Infrared Light Triggered Photodynamic Therapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2017; 13:1702299. [PMID: 28961374 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201702299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 196] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2017] [Revised: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Nowadays, photodynamic therapy (PDT) is under the research spotlight as an appealing modality for various malignant tumors. Compared with conventional PDT treatment activated by ultraviolet or visible light, near infrared (NIR) light-triggered PDT possessing deeper penetration to lesion area and lower photodamage to normal tissue holds great potential for in vivo deep-seated tumor. In this review, recent research progress related to the exploration of NIR light responsive PDT nanosystems is summarized. To address current obstacles of PDT treatment and facilitate the effective utilization, several innovative strategies are developed and introduced into PDT nanosystems, including the conjugation with targeted moieties, O2 self-sufficient PDT, dual photosensitizers (PSs)-loaded PDT nanoplatform, and PDT-involved synergistic therapy. Finally, the potential challenges as well as the prospective for further development are also discussed.
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- Kerong Deng
- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, Guangdong, 529020, China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, Guangdong, 529020, China
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- School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices, Faculty of Science, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, Guangdong, 529020, China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, Guangdong, 529020, China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, Guangdong, 529020, China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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Xie J, Gao Z, Zhou E, Cheng X, Wang Y, Xie X, Huang L, Huang W. Insights into the growth mechanism of REF 3 (RE = La-Lu, Y) nanocrystals: hexagonal and/or orthorhombic. NANOSCALE 2017; 9:15974-15981. [PMID: 29019505 DOI: 10.1039/c7nr06210a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The synthesis of REF3 (RE = La-Lu, Y) nanocrystals with controlled phase structures has so far remained a challenge. Herein we have developed a one-for-all synthetic procedure that allows the successful synthesis of REF3 nanocrystals in a controlled manner. Experimental results showed that the radius of RE ions determines the phase structure: pure hexagonal REF3 (RE = La-Eu), a mixture of hexagonal and orthorhombic REF3 (RE = Gd), and pure orthorhombic REF3 (RE = Tb-Lu, Y) nanocrystals are obtained along with the decrease of the ionic radius. As Gd is positioned exactly in the middle of the lanthanides row, GdF3 nanocrystals were used as a model to further investigate how the molar ratio of F- : Gd3+, the doping of RE ions with different ionic radii, and the doping concentration of certain RE ions affects the crystal structure of the final product.
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- Juan Xie
- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays (KLOEID) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Dually functioned core-shell NaYF 4:Er 3+/Yb 3+@NaYF 4:Tm 3+/Yb 3+ nanoparticles as nano-calorifiers and nano-thermometers for advanced photothermal therapy. Sci Rep 2017; 7:11849. [PMID: 28928385 PMCID: PMC5605608 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-11897-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2017] [Accepted: 08/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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To realize photothermal therapy (PTT) of cancer/tumor both the photothermal conversion and temperature detection are required. Usually, the temperature detection in PTT needs complicated instruments, and the therapy process is out of temperature control in the present investigations. In this work, we attempt to develop a novel material for achieving both the photothermal conversion and temperature sensing and control at the same time. To this end, a core-shell structure with NaYF4:Er3+/Yb3+ core for temperature detection and NaYF4:Tm3+/Yb3+ shell for photothermal conversion was designed and prepared. The crystal structure and morphology of the samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Furthermore, the temperature sensing properties for the NaYF4:Er3+/Yb3+ and core-shell NaYF4:Er3+/Yb3+@NaYF4:Tm3+/Yb3+ nanoparticles were studied. It was found that the temperature sensing performance of the core-shell nanoparticles did not become worse due to coating of NaYF4:Tm3+/Yb3+ shell. The photothermal conversion behaviors were examined in cyclohexane solution based on the temperature response, the NaYF4:Er3+/Yb3+@NaYF4:Tm3+/Yb3+ core-shell nanoparticles exhibited more effective photothermal conversion than that of NaYF4:Er3+/Yb3+ nanoparticles, and a net temperature increment of about 7 °C was achieved by using the core-shell nanoparticles.
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A NIR-controlled cage mimicking system for hydrophobic drug mediated cancer therapy. Biomaterials 2017; 139:151-162. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2017.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2017] [Revised: 05/23/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Guan Y, Lu H, Li W, Zheng Y, Jiang Z, Zou J, Gao H. Near-Infrared Triggered Upconversion Polymeric Nanoparticles Based on Aggregation-Induced Emission and Mitochondria Targeting for Photodynamic Cancer Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:26731-26739. [PMID: 28745482 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b07768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an auspicious strategy for cancer therapy by yielding reactive oxygen species (ROS) under light irradiation. Here, we have developed near-infrared (NIR) triggered polymer encapsulated upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) based on aggregation-induced emission (AIE) characteristics and mitochondria target ability for PDT. The coated AIE polymer as a photosensitizer can be photoactivated by the up-converted energy of UCNPs upon 980 nm laser irradiation, which could generate ROS efficiently in mitochondria and induce cell apoptosis. Moreover, a "sheddable" poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) layer was easily conjugated at the surface of NPs. The pH-responsive PEG layer shields the surface positive charges and shows stronger protein-resistance ability. In the acidic tumor environment, PEGylated NPs lose the PEG layer and show the mitochondria-targeting ability by responding to tumor acidity. A cytotoxicity study indicated that these NPs have good biocompatibility in the dark but exert severe cytotoxicity to cancer cells, with only 10% cell viability, upon being irradiated with an NIR laser. The AIE nanoparticles are a good candidate for effective mitochondria targeting photosensitizer for PDT.
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- Yue Guan
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology , Tianjin 300384, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology , Tianjin 300384, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology , Tianjin 300384, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology , Tianjin 300384, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology , Tianjin 300384, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology , Tianjin 300384, P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Organic Solar Cells and Photochemical Conversion, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology , Tianjin 300384, P. R. China
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Han R, Shi J, Liu Z, Wang H, Wang Y. Fabrication of Mesoporous-Silica-Coated Upconverting Nanoparticles with Ultrafast Photosensitizer Loading and 808 nm NIR-Light-Triggering Capability for Photodynamic Therapy. Chem Asian J 2017; 12:2197-2201. [PMID: 28675650 DOI: 10.1002/asia.201700836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Revised: 06/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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A novel photodynamic therapy nanoplatform based on mesoporous-silica-coated upconverting nanoparticles (UCNP) with electrostatic-driven ultrafast photosensitizer (PS) loading and 808 nm near infrared (NIR)-light-triggering capabilities has been fabricated. By positively charging inner channels of the mesoporous silica shell with amino groups, a quantitative dosage of negatively charged PS, exemplified with Rose Bengal (RB) molecules, can be loaded in 2 min. In addition, the electrostatic-driven technique simultaneously provides the platform with both excellent PS dispersity and leak-proof properties due to the repulsion between the same-charged molecules and the electrostatic attraction between different-charged PS and silica channel walls, respectively. The as-coated silica shell with an ultrathin thickness of 12±2 nm is delicately fabricated to facilitate ultrafast PS loading and efficient energy transfer from UCNP to PS. The outside surface of the silica shell is capped with hydrophilic β-cyclodextrin, which not only enhances the dispersion of resulting nanoparticles in water but also plays a role of "gatekeeper", blocking the pore opening and preventing PS leaking. The in vitro cellular lethality experiment demonstrates that RB molecules can be activated to effectively generate singlet oxygen and kill cancer cells upon 808 nm NIR light irradiation.
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- Renlu Han
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China.,Key Laboratory of Micro-System and Micro-Structures Manufacturing, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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Liu B, Li C, Chen G, Liu B, Deng X, Wei Y, Xia J, Xing B, Ma P, Lin J. Synthesis and Optimization of MoS 2@Fe 3O 4-ICG/Pt(IV) Nanoflowers for MR/IR/PA Bioimaging and Combined PTT/PDT/Chemotherapy Triggered by 808 nm Laser. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2017; 4:1600540. [PMID: 28852616 PMCID: PMC5566229 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201600540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 195] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Revised: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Elaborately designed biocompatible nanoplatforms simultaneously achieving multimodal bioimaging and therapeutic functions are highly desirable for modern biomedical applications. Herein, uniform MoS2 nanoflowers with a broad size range of 80-180 nm have been synthesized through a facile, controllable, and scalable hydrothermal method. The strong absorbance of MoS2 nanoflowers at 808 nm imparts them with high efficiency and stability of photothermal conversion. Then a novel multifunctional composite of MoS2@Fe3O4-ICG/Pt(IV) (labeled as Mo@Fe-ICG/Pt) is designed by covalently grafting Fe3O4 nanoparticles with polyethylenimine (PEI) functionalized MoS2, and then loading indocyanine green molecules (ICG, photosensitizers) and platinum (IV) prodrugs (labeled as Pt(IV) prodrugs) on the surface of MoS2@Fe3O4. The resulting Mo@Fe-ICG/Pt nanocomposites can achieve excellent magnetic resonance/infrared thermal/photoacoustic trimodal biomaging as well as remarkably enhanced antitumor efficacy of combined photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, and chemotherapy triggered by a single 808 nm NIR laser, thus leading to an ideal nanoplatform for cancer diagnosis and treatment in future.
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- Bei Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022China
- University of the Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
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- College of Chemistry and Life SciencesZhejiang Normal UniversityJinhua321004China
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- Institute for LasersPhotonics and BiophotonicsUniversity at BuffaloThe State University of New YorkNY14260United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022China
- University of the Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022China
- University of the Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022China
- University of the Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
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- Institute for LasersPhotonics and BiophotonicsUniversity at BuffaloThe State University of New YorkNY14260United States
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- School of Physical and Mathematical SciencesNanyang Technological University637371SingaporeSingapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022China
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Tong L, Li X, Zhang J, Xu S, Sun J, Zheng H, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Hua R, Xia H, Chen B. NaYF 4:Sm 3+/Yb 3+@NaYF 4:Er 3+/Yb 3+ core-shell structured nanocalorifier with optical temperature probe. OPTICS EXPRESS 2017; 25:16047-16058. [PMID: 28789113 DOI: 10.1364/oe.25.016047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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A core-shell structure with a NaYF4:Sm3+/Yb3+ core for photothermal conversion nanocalorifier and a NaYF4:Er3+/Yb3+ shell as temperature probe for potential applications in photothermal therapy (PTT) were synthesized by a thermal decomposition technique of rare-earth oleate complexes. The optical temperature reading-out property for the NaYF4:Sm3+/Yb3+@NaYF4:Er3+/Yb3+ core-shell structure was systematically investigated and it was found that in comparison with pure NaYF4:Er3+/Yb3+ particles, the temperature sensing performance of the NaYF4:Er3+/Yb3+ shell did not become worse due to the presence of NaYF4:Sm3+/Yb3+ core. Furthermore, the photothermal conversion behavior for core-shell nanoparticles was successfully examined by dint of temperature sensing of the NaYF4:Er3+/Yb3+ shell, and it was found that an excitation-power-density-dependent temperature increase of up to several tens degrees can be achieved. All the experimental results suggested that the core-shell structure may be an excellent nanocalorifier candidate for advanced temperature-controllable PTT.
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Huang L, Li Z, Zhao Y, Yang J, Yang Y, Pendharkar AI, Zhang Y, Kelmar S, Chen L, Wu W, Zhao J, Han G. Enhancing Photodynamic Therapy through Resonance Energy Transfer Constructed Near-Infrared Photosensitized Nanoparticles. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2017; 29:10.1002/adma.201604789. [PMID: 28586102 PMCID: PMC5578761 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201604789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Revised: 04/04/2017] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an important cancer treatment modality due to its minimally invasive nature. However, the efficiency of existing PDT drug molecules in the deep-tissue-penetrable near-infrared (NIR) region has been the major hurdle that has hindered further development and clinical usage of PDT. Thus, herein a strategy is presented to utilize a resonance energy transfer (RET) mechanism to construct a novel dyad photosensitizer which is able to dramatically boost NIR photon utility and enhance singlet oxygen generation. In this work, the energy donor moiety (distyryl-BODIPY) is connected to a photosensitizer (i.e., diiodo-distyryl-BODIPY) to form a dyad molecule (RET-BDP). The resulting RET-BDP shows significantly enhanced absorption and singlet oxygen efficiency relative to that of the acceptor moiety of the photosensitizer alone in the NIR range. After being encapsulated with biodegradable copolymer pluronic F-127-folic acid (F-127-FA), RET-BDP molecules can form uniform and small organic nanoparticles that are water soluble and tumor targetable. Used in conjunction with an exceptionally low-power NIR LED light irradiation (10 mW cm-2 ), these nanoparticles show superior tumor-targeted therapeutic PDT effects against cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo relative to unmodified photosensitizers. This study offers a new method to expand the options for designing NIR-absorbing photosensitizers for future clinical cancer treatments.
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- Ling Huang
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
- Department of Radiology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300211, P. R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, E-208 West Campus, 2 Ling-Gong Road, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, School of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, E-208 West Campus, 2 Ling-Gong Road, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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Xu J, Xu L, Wang C, Yang R, Zhuang Q, Han X, Dong Z, Zhu W, Peng R, Liu Z. Near-Infrared-Triggered Photodynamic Therapy with Multitasking Upconversion Nanoparticles in Combination with Checkpoint Blockade for Immunotherapy of Colorectal Cancer. ACS NANO 2017; 11:4463-4474. [PMID: 28362496 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.7b00715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 474] [Impact Index Per Article: 67.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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While immunotherapy has become a highly promising paradigm for cancer treatment in recent years, it has long been recognized that photodynamic therapy (PDT) has the ability to trigger antitumor immune responses. However, conventional PDT triggered by visible light has limited penetration depth, and its generated immune responses may not be robust enough to eliminate tumors. Herein, upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) are simultaneously loaded with chlorin e6 (Ce6), a photosensitizer, and imiquimod (R837), a Toll-like-receptor-7 agonist. The obtained multitasking UCNP-Ce6-R837 nanoparticles under near-infrared (NIR) irradiation with enhanced tissue penetration depth would enable effective photodynamic destruction of tumors to generate a pool of tumor-associated antigens, which in the presence of those R837-containing nanoparticles as the adjuvant are able to promote strong antitumor immune responses. More significantly, PDT with UCNP-Ce6-R837 in combination with the cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4) checkpoint blockade not only shows excellent efficacy in eliminating tumors exposed to the NIR laser but also results in strong antitumor immunities to inhibit the growth of distant tumors left behind after PDT treatment. Furthermore, such a cancer immunotherapy strategy has a long-term immune memory function to protect treated mice from tumor cell rechallenge. This work presents an immune-stimulating UCNP-based PDT strategy in combination with CTLA-4 checkpoint blockade to effectively destroy primary tumors under light exposure, inhibit distant tumors that can hardly be reached by light, and prevent tumor reoccurrence via the immune memory effect.
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- Jun Xu
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, and ‡School of Biology & Basic Medical Science, Medical College, Soochow University , Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, and ‡School of Biology & Basic Medical Science, Medical College, Soochow University , Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, and ‡School of Biology & Basic Medical Science, Medical College, Soochow University , Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, and ‡School of Biology & Basic Medical Science, Medical College, Soochow University , Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, and ‡School of Biology & Basic Medical Science, Medical College, Soochow University , Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, and ‡School of Biology & Basic Medical Science, Medical College, Soochow University , Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, and ‡School of Biology & Basic Medical Science, Medical College, Soochow University , Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, and ‡School of Biology & Basic Medical Science, Medical College, Soochow University , Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, and ‡School of Biology & Basic Medical Science, Medical College, Soochow University , Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, and ‡School of Biology & Basic Medical Science, Medical College, Soochow University , Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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Li Y, Li X, Xue Z, Jiang M, Zeng S, Hao J. M 2+ Doping Induced Simultaneous Phase/Size Control and Remarkable Enhanced Upconversion Luminescence of NaLnF 4 Probes for Optical-Guided Tiny Tumor Diagnosis. Adv Healthc Mater 2017; 6. [PMID: 28257557 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201601231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2016] [Revised: 01/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Doping has played a vital role in constructing desirable hybrid materials with tunable functions and properties via incorporating atoms into host matrix. Herein, a simple strategy for simultaneously modifying the phase, size, and upconversion luminescence (UCL) properties of the NaLnF4 (Ln = Y, Yb) nanocrystals by high-temperature coprecipitation through nonequivalent M2+ doping (M = Mg2+ , Co2+ ) has been demonstrated. The phase transformation from cubic to hexagonal is readily achieved by doping M2+ . Compared with Mg-free sample, a remarkable enhancement of overall UCL (≈27.5 times) is obtained by doping Mg2+ . Interestingly, owing to the efficient UCL, red UCL-guided tiny tumor (down to 3 mm) diagnosis is demonstrated for the first time. The results open up a new way of designing high efficient UCL probe with combination of hexagonal phase and small size for tiny tumor detection.
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- Youbin Li
- College of Physics and Information Science, Synergetic Innovation Center for Quantum Effects and Applications, and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Quantum Structures and Quantum Control of the Ministry of Education; Hunan Normal University; Changsha 410081 China
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- College of Physics and Information Science, Synergetic Innovation Center for Quantum Effects and Applications, and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Quantum Structures and Quantum Control of the Ministry of Education; Hunan Normal University; Changsha 410081 China
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- College of Physics and Information Science, Synergetic Innovation Center for Quantum Effects and Applications, and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Quantum Structures and Quantum Control of the Ministry of Education; Hunan Normal University; Changsha 410081 China
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- College of Physics and Information Science, Synergetic Innovation Center for Quantum Effects and Applications, and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Quantum Structures and Quantum Control of the Ministry of Education; Hunan Normal University; Changsha 410081 China
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- College of Physics and Information Science, Synergetic Innovation Center for Quantum Effects and Applications, and Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Quantum Structures and Quantum Control of the Ministry of Education; Hunan Normal University; Changsha 410081 China
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- Department of Applied Physics; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hong Kong
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Liu B, Li C, Yang P, Hou Z, Lin J. 808-nm-Light-Excited Lanthanide-Doped Nanoparticles: Rational Design, Luminescence Control and Theranostic Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2017; 29:1605434. [PMID: 28295673 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201605434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 149] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2016] [Revised: 12/10/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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808 nm-light-excited lanthanide (Ln3+ )-doped nanoparticles (LnNPs) hold great promise for a wide range of applications, including bioimaging diagnosis and anticancer therapy. This is due to their unique properties, including their minimized overheating effect, improved penetration depth, relatively high quantum yields, and other common features of LnNPs. In this review, the progress of 808 nm-excited LnNPs is reported, including their i) luminescence mechanism, ii) luminescence enhancement, iii) color tuning, iv) diagnostic and v) therapeutic applications. Finally, the future outlook and challenges of 808 nm-excited LnNPs are presented.
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- Bei Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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Wu S, Blinco JP, Barner-Kowollik C. Near-Infrared Photoinduced Reactions Assisted by Upconverting Nanoparticles. Chemistry 2017; 23:8325-8332. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201700658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Si Wu
- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research; Ackermannweg 10 55128 Mainz Germany
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- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering; Queensland University of Technology (QUT); 2 George St. Brisbane QLD 4001 Australia
- Preparative Macromolecular Chemistry; Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); Engesserstr. 18 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering; Queensland University of Technology (QUT); 2 George St. Brisbane QLD 4001 Australia
- Preparative Macromolecular Chemistry; Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); Engesserstr. 18 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
- Institut für Biologische Grenzflächen; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
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Precise Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer via Subcellular Dynamic Tracing of Dual-loaded Upconversion Nanophotosensitizers. Sci Rep 2017; 7:45633. [PMID: 28361967 PMCID: PMC5374495 DOI: 10.1038/srep45633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2016] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Recent advances in upconversion nanophotosensitizers (UCNPs-PS) excited by near-infrared (NIR) light have led to substantial progress in improving photodynamic therapy (PDT) of cancer. For a successful PDT, subcellular organelles are promising therapeutic targets for reaching a satisfactory efficacy. It is of vital importance for these nanophotosensitizers to reach specifically the organelles and to perform PDT with precise time control. To do so, we have in this work traced the dynamic subcellular distribution, especially in organelles such as lysosomes and mitochondria, of the poly(allylamine)-modified and dual-loaded nanophotosensitizers. The apoptosis of the cancer cells induced by PDT with the dependence of the distribution status of the nanophotosensitizers in organelles was obtained, which has provided an in-depth picture of intracellular trafficking of organelle-targeted nanophotosensitizers. Our results shall facilitate the improvement of nanotechnology assisted photodynamic therapy of cancers.
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Singh RK, Patel KD, Leong KW, Kim HW. Progress in Nanotheranostics Based on Mesoporous Silica Nanomaterial Platforms. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:10309-10337. [PMID: 28274115 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b16505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Theranostics based on nanoparticles (NPs) is a promising paradigm in nanomedicine. Mesoporous silica nanoparticle (MSN)-based systems offer unique characteristics to enable multimodal imaging or simultaneous diagnosis and therapy. They include large surface area and volume, tunable pore size, functionalizable surface, and acceptable biological safety. Hybridization with other NPs and chemical modification can further potentiate the multifunctionality of MSN-based systems toward translation. Here, we update the recent progress on MSN-based systems for theranostic purposes. We discuss various synthetic approaches used to construct the theranostic platforms either via intrinsic chemistry or extrinsic combination. These include defect generation in the silica structure, encapsulation of diagnostic NPs within silica, their assembly on the silica surface, and direct conjugation of dye chemicals. Collectively, in vitro and in vivo results demonstrate that multimodal imaging capacities can be integrated with the therapeutic functions of these MSN systems for therapy. With further improvement in bioimaging sensitivity and targeting specificity, the multifunctional MSN-based theranostic systems will find many clinical applications in the near future.
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- Rajendra K Singh
- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University , Cheonan 330-714, South Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University , Cheonan 330-714, South Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University , Cheonan 330-714, South Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University , Cheonan 330-714, South Korea
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- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University , Cheonan 330-714, South Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Columbia University , New York, New York 10027, United States
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University , Cheonan 330-714, South Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University , Cheonan 330-714, South Korea
- Department of Biomaterials Science, College of Dentistry, Dankook University , Cheonan 330-714, South Korea
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Zhang Y, Yu Z, Li J, Ao Y, Xue J, Zeng Z, Yang X, Tan TTY. Ultrasmall-Superbright Neodymium-Upconversion Nanoparticles via Energy Migration Manipulation and Lattice Modification: 808 nm-Activated Drug Release. ACS NANO 2017; 11:2846-2857. [PMID: 28221761 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.6b07958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Nd3+-sensitized upconversion nanoparticles are among the most promising emerging fluorescent nanotransducers. They are activated by 808 nm irradiation, which features merits such as limited tissue overheating and deeper penetration depth, and hence are attractive for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Recent studies indicate that ultrasmall nanoparticles (<10 nm) are potentially more suitable for clinical application due to their favorable biodistribution and safety profiles. However, upconversion nanoparticles in the sub-10 nm range suffer from poor luminescence due to their ultrasmall size and greater proportion of lattice defects. To reconcile these opposing traits, we adopt a combinatorial strategy of energy migration manipulation and crystal lattice modification, creating ultrasmall-superbright Nd3+-sensitized nanoparticles with 2 orders of magnitude enhancement in upconversion luminescence. Specifically, we configure a sandwich-type nanostructure with a Yb3+-enriched intermediate layer [Nd3+]-[Yb3+-Yb3+]-[Yb3+-Tm3+] to form a positively reinforced energy migration system, while introducing Ca2+ into the crystal lattice to reduce lattice defects. Furthermore, we apply the nanoparticles to 808 nm light-mediated drug release. The results indicate time-dependent cancer cells killing and better antitumor activities. These ultrasmall-superbright dots have unraveled more opportunities in upconversion photomedicine with the promise of potentially safer and more effective therapy.
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- Yan Zhang
- National Engineering Research Centre for Nanomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University , 637459, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University , 637459, Singapore
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- National Engineering Research Centre for Nanomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Centre for Nanomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University , 637459, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University , 637459, Singapore
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- National Engineering Research Centre for Nanomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University , 637459, Singapore
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Li S, Cui S, Yin D, Zhu Q, Ma Y, Qian Z, Gu Y. Dual antibacterial activities of a chitosan-modified upconversion photodynamic therapy system against drug-resistant bacteria in deep tissue. NANOSCALE 2017; 9:3912-3924. [PMID: 28261736 DOI: 10.1039/c6nr07188k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has recently been proposed as an innovative approach to combat multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. To improve the penetration depth of current PDT, a core-shell upconversion nanoparticle (UCNP) based PDT system, composed of a cationic N-octyl chitosan (OC) coated UCNP loaded with the photosensitizer zinc phthalocyanine (OC-UCNP-ZnPc), was constructed to enhance the antibacterial efficacy against MDR bacteria in deep tissue. The core-shell UCNPs displayed a higher upconversion fluorescence efficiency compared to the inner UCNP core. Dual antibacterial activities induced by chitosan and PDT-induced ROS were demonstrated, independent of the bacterial species. In particular, these nanoconstructs exhibited excellent antibacterial effects on the MDR bacteria including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli. In vivo antibacterial therapy for murine MRSA-infected abscesses in the deep tissue (1 cm) strongly confirmed the outstanding anti-MRSA efficacy of OC-UCNP-ZnPc. Our results indicated that the OC-UCNP-ZnPc based PDT system triggered by deep-penetrating NIR light has a prominent antibacterial effect on MDR bacteria, which could be a promising strategy for deep-tissue infections.
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- Siwen Li
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China. and School of Life Science, Northeast Normal University, No. 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130024, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Automation, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 29th JiangJun Street, Nanjing 211106, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, No. 24 Tongjiaxiang, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China.
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Xu X, Zhou S, Long J, Wu T, Fan Z. The Synthesis of a Core-Shell Photocatalyst Material YF₃:Ho 3+@TiO₂ and Investigation of Its Photocatalytic Properties. MATERIALS 2017; 10:ma10030302. [PMID: 28772662 PMCID: PMC5503396 DOI: 10.3390/ma10030302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2016] [Revised: 02/17/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this paper, YF3:Ho3+@TiO2 core-shell nanomaterials were prepared by hydrolysis of tetra-n-butyl titanate (TBOT) using polyvinylpyrrolidone K-30 (PVP) as the coupling agent. Characterization methods including X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) under TEM, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), fluorescence spectrometry, ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and electron spin resonance (ESR) were used to characterize the properties and working mechanism of the prepared photocatalyst material. They indicated that the core phase YF3 nanoparticles were successfully coated with a TiO2 shell and the length of the composite was roughly 100 nm. The Ho3+ single-doped YF3:Ho3+@TiO2 displayed strong visible absorption peaks with wavelengths of 450, 537, and 644 nm, respectively. By selecting these three peaks as excitation wavelengths, we could observe 288 nm (5D4→5I8) ultraviolet emission, which confirmed that there was indeed an energy transfer from YF3:Ho3+ to anatase TiO2. In addition, this paper investigated the influences of different TBOT dosages on photocatalysis performance of the as-prepared photocatalyst material. Results showed that the YF3:Ho3+@TiO2 core-shell nanomaterial was an advanced visible-light-driven catalyst, which decomposed approximately 67% of rhodamine b (RhB) and 34.6% of phenol after 10 h of photocatalysis reaction. Compared with the blank experiment, the photocatalysis efficiency was significantly improved. Finally, the visible-light-responsive photocatalytic mechanism of YF3:Ho3+@TiO2 core-shell materials and the influencing factors of photocatalytic degradation were investigated to study the apparent kinetics, which provides a theoretical basis for improving the structural design and functions of this new type of catalytic material.
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- Xuan Xu
- Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China.
- National Centre for International Research of Low-carbon and Green Buildings, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China.
- National Centre for International Research of Low-carbon and Green Buildings, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China.
- National Centre for International Research of Low-carbon and Green Buildings, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China.
- National Centre for International Research of Low-carbon and Green Buildings, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China.
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- College of Environmental and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China.
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Liang L, Lu Y, Zhang R, Care A, Ortega TA, Deyev SM, Qian Y, Zvyagin AV. Deep-penetrating photodynamic therapy with KillerRed mediated by upconversion nanoparticles. Acta Biomater 2017; 51:461-470. [PMID: 28063989 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2016] [Revised: 12/07/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The fluorescent protein KillerRed, a new type of biological photosensitizer, is considered as a promising substitute for current synthetic photosensitizes used in photodynamic therapy (PDT). However, broad application of this photosensitiser in treating deep-seated lesions is challenging due to the limited tissue penetration of the excitation light with the wavelength falling in the visible spectral range. To overcome this challenge, we employ upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) that are able to convert deep-penetrating near infrared (NIR) light to green light to excite KillerRed locally, followed by the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill tumour cells under centimetre-thick tissue. The photosensitizing bio-nanohybrids, KillerRed-UCNPs, are fabricated through covalent conjugation of KillerRed and UCNPs. The resulting KillerRed-UCNPs exhibit excellent colloidal stability in biological buffers and low cytotoxicity in the dark. Cross-comparison between the conventional KillerRed and UCNP-mediated KillerRed PDT demonstrated superiority of KillerRed-UCNPs photosensitizing by NIR irradiation, manifested by the fact that ∼70% PDT efficacy was achieved at 1-cm tissue depth, whereas that of the conventional KillerRed dropped to ∼7%. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE KillerRed is a protein photosensitizer that holds promise as an alternative for the existing hydrophobic photosensitizers that are widely used in clinical photodynamic therapy (PDT). However, applications of KillerRed to deep-seated tumours are limited by the insufficient penetration depth of the excitation light in highly scattering and absorbing biological tissues. Herein, we reported the deployment of upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) to enhance the treatment depth of KillerRed by converting the deep-penetrating near-infrared (NIR) light to upconversion photoluminescence and activating the PDT effect of KillerRed under deep tissues. This work demonstrated clear potential of UCNPs as the NIR-to-visible light converter to overcome the light penetration limit that has plagued PDT application for many years.
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Jin G, Li J, Li K. Photosensitive semiconducting polymer-incorporated nanofibers for promoting the regeneration of skin wound. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 70:1176-1181. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.04.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2016] [Revised: 04/14/2016] [Accepted: 04/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Li X, Tang Y, Xu L, Kong X, Zhang L, Chang Y, Zhao H, Zhang H, Liu X. Dependence between cytotoxicity and dynamic subcellular localization of up-conversion nanoparticles with different surface charges. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra04487a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Intensive investigations have been devoted to lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), which have shown great potential in applications such as biomedical imaging and therapy.
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- Xiaodan Li
- Department of Respiratory Medicine
- The First Hospital
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130021
- P. R. China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine
- The First Hospital
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130021
- P. R. China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine
- The First Hospital
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130021
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Applications
- Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun 130033
- P. R. China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine
- The First Hospital
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130021
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Applications
- Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun 130033
- P. R. China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine
- The First Hospital
- Jilin University
- Changchun 130021
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Applications
- Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun 130033
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Applications
- Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun 130033
- P. R. China
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Liu JP, Wang TT, Wang DG, Dong AJ, Li YP, Yu HJ. Smart nanoparticles improve therapy for drug-resistant tumors by overcoming pathophysiological barriers. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2017; 38:1-8. [PMID: 27569390 DOI: 10.1038/aps.2016.84] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2016] [Accepted: 06/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The therapeutic outcome of chemotherapy is severely limited by intrinsic or acquired drug resistance, the most common causes of chemotherapy failure. In the past few decades, advancements in nanotechnology have provided alternative strategies for combating tumor drug resistance. Drug-loaded nanoparticles (NPs) have several advantages over the free drug forms, including reduced cytotoxicity, prolonged circulation in the blood and increased accumulation in tumors. Currently, however, nanoparticulate drugs have only marginally improved the overall survival rate in clinical trials because of the various pathophysiological barriers that exist in the tumor microenvironment, such as intratumoral distribution, penetration and intracellular trafficking, etc. Smart NPs with stimulus-adaptable physico-chemical properties have been extensively developed to improve the therapeutic efficacy of nanomedicine. In this review, we summarize the recent advances of employing smart NPs to treat the drug-resistant tumors by overcoming the pathophysiological barriers in the tumor microenvironment.
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Wang D, Liu B, Quan Z, Li C, Hou Z, Xing B, Lin J. New advances on the marrying of UCNPs and photothermal agents for imaging-guided diagnosis and the therapy of tumors. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:2209-2230. [DOI: 10.1039/c6tb03117j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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This review primarily focuses on the new advances in the design and theranostic applications of rare earth upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs)–NIR photothermal absorbers multifunctional nanoplatforms.
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- Dongmei Wang
- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences
- Zhejiang Normal University
- Jinhua 321004
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun 130022
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry
- Southern University of Science and Technology
- Shenzhen
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences
- Zhejiang Normal University
- Jinhua 321004
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun 130022
- P. R. China
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- School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun 130022
- P. R. China
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Huang CX, Chen HJ, Li F, Wang WN, Li DD, Yang XZ, Miao ZH, Zha ZB, Lu Y, Qian HS. Controlled synthesis of upconverting nanoparticles/CuS yolk–shell nanoparticles for in vitro synergistic photothermal and photodynamic therapy of cancer cells. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:9487-9496. [DOI: 10.1039/c7tb02733h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A chemical solution method involving multistep process has been developed to fabricate UCNPs@CuS yolk–shell nanoparticles for synergistic photothermal and photodynamic therapy of cancer cells.
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- Chen-Xi Huang
- School of Biological and Medical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei
- P. R. China
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- School of Biological and Medical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- P. R. China
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- School of Biological and Medical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei
- P. R. China
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- School of Medicine and National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction
- South China University of Technology
- Guangzhou
- P. R. China
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- School of Medicine and National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction
- South China University of Technology
- Guangzhou
- P. R. China
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- School of Biological and Medical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei
- P. R. China
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- School of Biological and Medical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei 230009
- P. R. China
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- School of Biological and Medical Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- Hefei
- P. R. China
- Biomedical and Environmental Interdisciplinary Research Centre
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Wu S, Butt HJ. Near-infrared photochemistry at interfaces based on upconverting nanoparticles. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2017; 19:23585-23596. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cp01838j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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We review near-infrared photochemistry at interfaces based on upconverting nanoparticles, highlight its potential applications, and discuss the challenges.
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- Si Wu
- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
- 55128 Mainz
- Germany
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Ye S, Zhao M, Song J, Qu J. Core-shell structured NaMnF3: Yb, Er nanoparticles for bioimaging applications. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra10393j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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A modified thermal decomposition method to synthesize single or core/shell structured lanthanide-doped NaMnF3 nanoparticles is proposed.
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- Shuai Ye
- Key Lab of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province
- College of Optoelectronic Engineering
- Shenzhen University
- Shenzhen 518060
- China
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- Key Lab of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province
- College of Optoelectronic Engineering
- Shenzhen University
- Shenzhen 518060
- China
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- Key Lab of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province
- College of Optoelectronic Engineering
- Shenzhen University
- Shenzhen 518060
- China
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- Key Lab of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province
- College of Optoelectronic Engineering
- Shenzhen University
- Shenzhen 518060
- China
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Huang B. Doping of RE ions in the 2D ZnO layered system to achieve low-dimensional upconverted persistent luminescence based on asymmetric doping in ZnO systems. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2017; 19:12683-12711. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cp01623a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The Smith-charts feature a range of 15 lanthanide dopant ions in ZnO for modulating the output emission luminescence properties (Ln2+: left; Ln3+: right).
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- Bolong Huang
- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Kowloon
- China
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Dąbrowski JM. Reactive Oxygen Species in Photodynamic Therapy: Mechanisms of Their Generation and Potentiation. ADVANCES IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.adioch.2017.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Chen L, Tse WH, Siemiarczuk A, Zhang J. Special properties of luminescent magnetic NaGdF4:Yb3+, Er3+ upconversion nanocubes with surface modifications. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra03380j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Gadolinium-based upconversion nanocubes with amine surface modification are made by a one-pot process. The interfacial effect on their behaviors are observed.
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- Longyi Chen
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- University of Western Ontario
- London
- Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics
- University of Western Ontario
- London
- Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- University of Western Ontario
- London
- Canada
- Department of Medical Biophysics
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Yang X, Xiong J, Qiu P, Chen M, He D, He X, Wang K, Tang J. Synthesis of a core/satellite-like multifunctional nanocarrier for pH- and NIR-triggered intracellular chemothermal therapy and tumor imaging. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra27802g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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A core/satellite-like multifunctional system was developed for synergistic chemothermal therapy and tumor imaging based on the AuNRs capped mesoporous silica nanocarrier with UCNP core.
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- Xue Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics
- College of Biology
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province
- Hunan University
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics
- College of Biology
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province
- Hunan University
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics
- College of Biology
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province
- Hunan University
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics
- College of Biology
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province
- Hunan University
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics
- College of Biology
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province
- Hunan University
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics
- College of Biology
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province
- Hunan University
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics
- College of Biology
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province
- Hunan University
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics
- College of Biology
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province
- Hunan University
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Chen B, Liu Y, Xiao Y, Chen X, Li Y, Li M, Qiao X, Fan X, Wang F. Amplifying Excitation-Power Sensitivity of Photon Upconversion in a NaYbF 4:Ho Nanostructure for Direct Visualization of Electromagnetic Hotspots. J Phys Chem Lett 2016; 7:4916-4921. [PMID: 27934040 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.6b02210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Controlling excitation power is the most convenient approach to dynamically tuning upconversion that is essential for a variety of studies. However, this approach suffers from a significant constraint due to insensitive response of most upconversion systems to excitation power. Here we present a study of amplifying excitation power-sensitivity of upconversion in Ho3+ ions through the use of a NaYbF4 host. Mechanistic investigation reveals that the sensitive response of Ho3+ upconversion to excitation power stems from maximal use of the incident energy enabled by concentrated Yb3+ sensitizers. This allows us to sensitively tune the red-to-green emission intensity ratio from 0.37 to 5.19 by increasing the excitation power from 1.25 to 46.25 W cm-2, which represents a 5.6-fold amplification of the tunability (from 0.19 to 0.49) offered by Yb/Ho (19/1 mol %) codoped NaYF4. Our results highlight that the excitation-power sensitive upconversion emission can be exploited to experimentally visualize electromagnetic hotspots.
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- Bing Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027, China
- Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong , 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Modern Optical Instrumentation, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong , 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Modern Optical Instrumentation, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Modern Optical Instrumentation, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong , 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong SAR, China
- City Universities of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute , Shenzhen 518057, China
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Ye S, Song E, Zhang Q. Transition Metal-Involved Photon Upconversion. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2016; 3:1600302. [PMID: 27981015 PMCID: PMC5157181 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201600302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2016] [Revised: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Upconversion (UC) luminescence of lanthanide ions (Ln3+) has been extensively investigated for several decades and is a constant research hotspot owing to its fundamental significance and widespread applications. In contrast to the multiple and fixed UC emissions of Ln3+, transition metal (TM) ions, e.g., Mn2+, usually possess a single broadband emission due to its 3d5 electronic configuration. Wavelength-tuneable single UC emission can be achieved in some TM ion-activated systems ascribed to the susceptibility of d electrons to the chemical environment, which is appealing in molecular sensing and lighting. Moreover, the UC emissions of Ln3+ can be modulated by TM ions (specifically d-block element ions with unfilled d orbitals), which benefits from the specific metastable energy levels of Ln3+ owing to the well-shielded 4f electrons and tuneable energy levels of the TM ions. The electric versatility of d0 ion-containing hosts (d0 normally viewed as charged anion groups, such as MoO66- and TiO44-) may also have a strong influence on the electric dipole transition of Ln3+, resulting in multifunctional properties of modulated UC emission and electrical behaviour, such as ferroelectricity and oxide-ion conductivity. This review focuses on recent advances in the room temperature (RT) UC of TM ions, the UC of Ln3+ tuned by TM or d0 ions, and the UC of d0 ion-centred groups, as well as their potential applications in bioimaging, solar cells and multifunctional devices.
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- Shi Ye
- State Key Lab of Luminescent Materials and DevicesGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Laser Materials and Applied TechniquesSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510641China
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- State Key Lab of Luminescent Materials and DevicesGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Laser Materials and Applied TechniquesSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510641China
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- State Key Lab of Luminescent Materials and DevicesGuangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Laser Materials and Applied TechniquesSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510641China
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Zhou Z, Song J, Nie L, Chen X. Reactive oxygen species generating systems meeting challenges of photodynamic cancer therapy. Chem Soc Rev 2016; 45:6597-6626. [PMID: 27722328 PMCID: PMC5118097 DOI: 10.1039/c6cs00271d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1207] [Impact Index Per Article: 150.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated mechanism is the major cause underlying the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT). The PDT procedure is based on the cascade of synergistic effects between light, a photosensitizer (PS) and oxygen, which greatly favors the spatiotemporal control of the treatment. This procedure has also evoked several unresolved challenges at different levels including (i) the limited penetration depth of light, which restricts traditional PDT to superficial tumours; (ii) oxygen reliance does not allow PDT treatment of hypoxic tumours; (iii) light can complicate the phototherapeutic outcomes because of the concurrent heat generation; (iv) specific delivery of PSs to sub-cellular organelles for exerting effective toxicity remains an issue; and (v) side effects from undesirable white-light activation and self-catalysation of traditional PSs. Recent advances in nanotechnology and nanomedicine have provided new opportunities to develop ROS-generating systems through photodynamic or non-photodynamic procedures while tackling the challenges of the current PDT approaches. In this review, we summarize the current status and discuss the possible opportunities for ROS generation for cancer therapy. We hope this review will spur pre-clinical research and clinical practice for ROS-mediated tumour treatments.
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- Zijian Zhou
- Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China. and Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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- Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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Ai X, Mu J, Xing B. Recent Advances of Light-Mediated Theranostics. Theranostics 2016; 6:2439-2457. [PMID: 27877246 PMCID: PMC5118606 DOI: 10.7150/thno.16088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2016] [Accepted: 06/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Currently, precision theranostics have been extensively demanded for the effective treatment of various human diseases. Currently, efficient therapy at the targeted disease areas still remains challenging since most available drug molecules lack of selectivity to the pathological sites. Among different approaches, light-mediated therapeutic strategy has recently emerged as a promising and powerful tool to precisely control the activation of therapeutic reagents and imaging probes in vitro and in vivo, mostly attributed to its unique properties including minimally invasive capability and highly spatiotemporal resolution. Although it has achieved initial success, the conventional strategies for light-mediated theranostics are mostly based on the light with short wavelength (e.g., UV or visible light), which may usually suffer from several undesired drawbacks, such as limited tissue penetration depth, unavoidable light absorption/scattering and potential phototoxicity to healthy tissues, etc. Therefore, a near-infrared (NIR) light-mediated approach on the basis of long-wavelength light (700-1000 nm) irradiation, which displays deep-tissue penetration, minimized photo-damage and low autofluoresence in living systems, has been proposed as an inspiring alternative for precisely phototherapeutic applications in the last decades. Despite numerous NIR light-responsive molecules have been currently proposed for clinical applications, several inherent drawbacks, such as troublesome synthetic procedures, low water solubility and limited accumulation abilities in targeted areas, heavily restrict their applications in deep-tissue therapeutic and imaging studies. Thanks to the amazing properties of several nanomaterials with large extinction coefficient in the NIR region, the construction of NIR light responsive nanoplatforms with multifunctions have become promising approaches for deep-seated diseases diagnosis and therapy. In this review, we summarized various light-triggered theranostic strategies and introduced their great advances in biomedical applications in recent years. Moreover, some other promising light-assisted techniques, such as photoacoustic and Cerenkov radiation, were also systemically discussed. Finally, the potential challenges and future perspectives for light-mediated deep-tissue diagnosis and therapeutics were proposed.
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- Xiangzhao Ai
- Division of Chemistry & Biological Chemistry, School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371
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- Division of Chemistry & Biological Chemistry, School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371
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- Division of Chemistry & Biological Chemistry, School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 117602
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Li Z, Zhang Y, Huang L, Yang Y, Zhao Y, El-Banna G, Han G. Nanoscale "fluorescent stone": Luminescent Calcium Fluoride Nanoparticles as Theranostic Platforms. Theranostics 2016; 6:2380-2393. [PMID: 27877242 PMCID: PMC5118602 DOI: 10.7150/thno.15914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2016] [Accepted: 08/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Calcium Fluoride (CaF2) based luminescent nanoparticles exhibit unique, outstanding luminescent properties, and represent promising candidates as nanoplatforms for theranostic applications. There is an urgent need to facilitate their further development and applications in diagnostics and therapeutics as a novel class of nanotools. Here, in this critical review, we outlined the recent significant progresses made in CaF2-related nanoparticles: Firstly, their physical chemical properties, synthesis chemistry, and nanostructure fabrication are summarized. Secondly, their applications in deep tissue bio-detection, drug delivery, imaging, cell labeling, and therapy are reviewed. The exploration of CaF2-based luminescent nanoparticles as multifunctional nanoscale carriers for imaging-guided therapy is also presented. Finally, we discuss the challenges and opportunities in the development of such CaF2-based platform for future development in regard to its theranostic applications.
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- ✉ Corresponding author: Prof. Dr. Gang Han, E-mail:
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Chen H, Fang A, He L, Zhang Y, Yao S. Sensitive fluorescent detection of H 2O 2 and glucose in human serum based on inner filter effect of squaric acid-iron(III) on the fluorescence of upconversion nanoparticle. Talanta 2016; 164:580-587. [PMID: 28107976 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2016.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2016] [Revised: 09/23/2016] [Accepted: 10/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus is an epidemic disease that it has became a worldwide public health problem. Thus, blood glucose monitoring has attracted extensive attention. Here, we report a nanosensor based on inner filter effect (IFE) between upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) and squaric acid (SQA)-iron(III) for the highly sensitive and selective detection of glucose levels in human serum. In this assay, GOx-catalyzed oxidization of glucose produces gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The latter can catalytically oxidize iron(II) to iron(III) which can rapidly (<1min) coordinate with the SQA to produce (SQA)-iron(III). The absorption band of (SQA)-iron(III) largely covered the emission band of UCNPs, resulting the fluorescence emission of UCNPs was effectively quenched. Therefore, the glucose can be monitored based on the formation of SQA-iron(III). Under the optimal condition, the fluorescence quenching efficiency shows a good linear response to glucose concentration in the ranges of 7-340μmol/L with a detection limit of 2.3μmol/L. The developed method has been further applied to monitor glucose levels in human serum with satisfactory results. Compared with other fluorescence methods, current method displayed high sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio. Meanwhile, this nanosystem is also generalizable and can be easily expanded to the detection of various H2O2-involved analytes.
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- Hongyu Chen
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, PR China
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808 nm-excited upconversion nanoprobes with low heating effect for targeted magnetic resonance imaging and high-efficacy photodynamic therapy in HER2-overexpressed breast cancer. Biomaterials 2016; 103:116-127. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2016.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2016] [Revised: 05/26/2016] [Accepted: 06/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Chen S, Gao Y, Cao Z, Wu B, Wang L, Wang H, Dang Z, Wang G. Nanocomposites of Spiropyran-Functionalized Polymers and Upconversion Nanoparticles for Controlled Release Stimulated by Near-Infrared Light and pH. Macromolecules 2016. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.6b01760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Shuo Chen
- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Laboratory of Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety
National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100864, China
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Laboratory of Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety
National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100864, China
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- Laboratory of Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety
National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100864, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School
of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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Wang D, Wang T, Liu J, Yu H, Jiao S, Feng B, Zhou F, Fu Y, Yin Q, Zhang P, Zhang Z, Zhou Z, Li Y. Acid-Activatable Versatile Micelleplexes for PD-L1 Blockade-Enhanced Cancer Photodynamic Immunotherapy. NANO LETTERS 2016; 16:5503-5513. [PMID: 27525587 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.6b01994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 314] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has emerged as a promising clinical modality for cancer therapy due to its ability to initiate an antitumor immune response. However, PDT-mediated cancer immunotherapy is severely impaired by tumor-cell immunosuppression of host T cell antitumor activity through the programmed cell death 1 ligand (PD-L1) and programmed cell death receptor 1 (PD-1) (PD-L1-PD-1) immune checkpoint pathway. Here, we demonstrate that PDT-mediated cancer immunotherapy can be augmented by PD-L1 knockdown (KD) in tumor cells. We rationally designed a versatile micelleplex by integrating an acid-activatable cationic micelle, photosensitizer (PS), and small interfering RNA (siRNA). The micelleplex was inert at physiological pH conditions and activated only upon internalization in the acidic endocytic vesicles of tumor cells for fluorescence imaging and PDT. Compared to PDT alone, the combination of PDT and PD-L1 KD showed significantly enhanced efficacy for inhibiting tumor growth and distant metastasis in a B16-F10 melanoma xenograft tumor model. These results suggest that acid-activatable micelleplexes utilizing PDT-induced cancer immunotherapy are more effective when combined with siRNA-mediated PD-L1 blockade. This study could provide a general strategy for enhancing the therapy efficacy of photodynamic cancer therapy.
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- Dangge Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai 201203, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai 201203, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai 201203, China
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai 200031, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai 201203, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai 201203, China
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai 200031, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai 201203, China
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Xing Y, Li L, Ai X, Fu L. Polyaniline-coated upconversion nanoparticles with upconverting luminescent and photothermal conversion properties for photothermal cancer therapy. Int J Nanomedicine 2016; 11:4327-38. [PMID: 27621625 PMCID: PMC5015879 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s97441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In this study, we developed a nanosystem based on upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) coated with a layer of polyaniline nanoparticles (PANPs). The UCNP induces upconversion luminescence for imaging and photothermal conversion properties are due to PANPs. In vitro experiments showed that the UCNPs-PANPs were nontoxic to cells even at a high concentration (800 µg mL−1). Blood analysis and histological experiments demonstrated that the UCNPs-PANPs exhibited no apparent toxicity in mice in vivo. Besides their efficacy in photothermal cancer cell ablation, the UCNP-PANP nanosystem was found to achieve an effective in vivo tumor ablation effect after irradiation using an 808 nm laser. These results demonstrate the potential of the hybrid nanocomposites for use in imaging-guided photothermal therapy.
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- Yadong Xing
- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Mahmoodi NO, Ghavidast A, Amirmahani N. A comparative study on the nanoparticles for improved drug delivery systems. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2016; 162:681-693. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2016.07.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2016] [Revised: 07/24/2016] [Accepted: 07/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Poelma SO, Oh SS, Helmy S, Knight AS, Burnett GL, Soh HT, Hawker CJ, Read de Alaniz J. Controlled drug release to cancer cells from modular one-photon visible light-responsive micellar system. Chem Commun (Camb) 2016; 52:10525-8. [PMID: 27491357 PMCID: PMC5015652 DOI: 10.1039/c6cc04127b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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We present a one-photon visible light-responsive micellar system for efficient, on-demand delivery of small molecules. Release is mediated by a novel class of photochromic material - donor-acceptor Stenhouse adducts (DASAs). We demonstrate controlled delivery of small molecules such as the chemotherapeutic agent (paclitaxel) to human breast cancer cells triggered by micellar switching with low intensity, visible light.
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- Saemi O Poelma
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USA.
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- Materials Department, Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USA.
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- Materials Department, Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USA
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- Materials Department, Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USA
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- Materials Department, Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USA and Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USA. and Materials Department, Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USA.
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Yan C, Zhao H, Perepichka DF, Rosei F. Lanthanide Ion Doped Upconverting Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Structure and Properties. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2016; 12:3888-3907. [PMID: 27345736 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201601565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Lanthanide doped upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) have emerged as a new class of luminescent materials, with major discoveries and overall significant progress during the last decade. Unlike multiphoton absorption in organic dyes or semiconductor quantum dots, lanthanide doped UCNPs involve real intermediate quantum states and convert infrared (IR) into visible light via sequential electronic excitation. The relatively high efficiency of this process even at low radiation flux makes UCNPs particularly attractive for many current and emerging areas of technology. The aim of this article is to highlight several recent advances in this rapidly growing field, emphasizing the relationships between structure and properties of UCNPs. Additionally, various strategies developed for the synthesis of UCNPs with a focus on the various synthetic approaches that yield high-quality monodisperse samples with controlled size, shape and crystalline phase are reviewed. Emerging synthetic approaches towards designed structure to improve the optical and electronic properties of UCNPs are discussed. Finally, recent examples of applications of UCNPs in biomedical and optoelectronics research, giving our own perspectives on future directions and emerging possibilities of the field are described.
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- Chenglin Yan
- Centre for Energy, Materials and Telecommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boul. Lionel Boulet, J3×1S2, Varennes, QC, Canada
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- Centre for Energy, Materials and Telecommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boul. Lionel Boulet, J3×1S2, Varennes, QC, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, H3A 0B8, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Center for Self-Assembled Chemical Structures, McGill University, H3A 0B8, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Centre for Energy, Materials and Telecommunications, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, 1650 Boul. Lionel Boulet, J3×1S2, Varennes, QC, Canada
- Center for Self-Assembled Chemical Structures, McGill University, H3A 0B8, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Institute for Fundamental and Frontier Science, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, PR China
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Huang Y, Xiao Q, Hu H, Zhang K, Feng Y, Li F, Wang J, Ding X, Jiang J, Li Y, Shi L, Lin H. 915 nm Light-Triggered Photodynamic Therapy and MR/CT Dual-Modal Imaging of Tumor Based on the Nonstoichiometric Na0.52 YbF3.52 :Er Upconversion Nanoprobes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2016; 12:4200-4210. [PMID: 27337610 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201601023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2016] [Revised: 05/26/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Lanthanide (Ln(3+) )-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) as a new generation of multimodal bioprobes have attracted great interest for theranostic purpose. Herein, red emitting nonstoichiometric Na0.52 YbF3.52 :Er UCNPs of high luminescence intensity and color purity are synthesized via a facile solvothermal method. The red UC emission from the present nanophosphors is three times more intense than the well-known green emission from the ≈30 nm sized hexagonal-phase NaYF4 :Yb,Er UCNPs. By utilizing Na0.52 YbF3.52 :Er@SrF2 UCNPs as multifunctional nanoplatforms, highly efficient in vitro and in vivo 915 nm light-triggered photodynamic therapies are realized for the first time, with dramatically diminished overheating yet similar therapeutic effects in comparison to those triggered by 980 nm light. Moreover, by virtue of the high transverse relaxivity (r 2 ) and the strong X-ray attenuation ability of Yb(3+) ions, these UCNPs also demonstrate good performances as contrast agents for high contrast magnetic resonance and X-ray computed tomography dual-modal imaging. Our research shows the great potential of the red emitting Na0.52 YbF3.52 :Er UCNPs for multimodal imaging-guided photodynamic therapy of tumors.
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- Yanan Huang
- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
- College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Nanobiomedicine, Division of Nanobiomedicine, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Suzhou Key Laboratory of Nanobiomedicine, Division of Nanobiomedicine, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Gao C, Lin Z, Jurado-Sánchez B, Lin X, Wu Z, He Q. Stem Cell Membrane-Coated Nanogels for Highly Efficient In Vivo Tumor Targeted Drug Delivery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2016; 12:4056-62. [PMID: 27337109 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201600624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 226] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2016] [Revised: 05/18/2016] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Stem cell membrane-coated nanogels can effectively evade clearance of the immune system, enhance the tumor targeting properties and antitumor chemotherapy efficacy of gelatin nanogels loaded doxorubicin in mice.
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- Changyong Gao
- Key Laboratory of Microsystems and Microstructures Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, Micro/Nano Technology Research Center, Harbin Institute of Technology, Yikuangjie 2, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microsystems and Microstructures Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, Micro/Nano Technology Research Center, Harbin Institute of Technology, Yikuangjie 2, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, E-28871, Madrid, Spain
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- Key Laboratory of Microsystems and Microstructures Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, Micro/Nano Technology Research Center, Harbin Institute of Technology, Yikuangjie 2, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microsystems and Microstructures Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, Micro/Nano Technology Research Center, Harbin Institute of Technology, Yikuangjie 2, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Key Laboratory of Microsystems and Microstructures Manufacturing, Ministry of Education, Micro/Nano Technology Research Center, Harbin Institute of Technology, Yikuangjie 2, Harbin, 150080, China
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Liu Y, Su Q, Chen M, Dong Y, Shi Y, Feng W, Wu ZY, Li F. Near-Infrared Upconversion Chemodosimeter for In Vivo Detection of Cu(2+) in Wilson Disease. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2016; 28:6625-30. [PMID: 27185083 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201601140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2016] [Revised: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Near-infrared upconversion chemodosimetry is a promising detection method by virtue of the frequency upconversion technique, which shows very high sensitivity and selectivity for the detection of Cu(2+) ions in vitro and in vivo. This method offers a new opportunity for noninvasive diagnosis of Wilson disease associated with Cu(2+) detection in clinical medicine.
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- Yi Liu
- Department of Chemistry and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Institute of Biomedicine Sciences and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Institute of Biomedicine Sciences and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Institute of Biomedicine Sciences and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Institutes of Brain Science and State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Institute of Biomedicine Sciences and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Institute of Biomedicine Sciences and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Institutes of Brain Science and State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers Institute of Biomedicine Sciences and Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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Lucky SS, Idris NM, Huang K, Kim J, Li Z, Thong PSP, Xu R, Soo KC, Zhang Y. In vivo Biocompatibility, Biodistribution and Therapeutic Efficiency of Titania Coated Upconversion Nanoparticles for Photodynamic Therapy of Solid Oral Cancers. Theranostics 2016; 6:1844-65. [PMID: 27570555 PMCID: PMC4997241 DOI: 10.7150/thno.15088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2016] [Accepted: 03/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Despite the advantages of using photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of head and neck tumors, it can only be used to treat early stage flat lesions due to the limited tissue penetration ability of the visible light. Here, we developed near-infrared (NIR) excitable upconversion nanoparticle (UCN) based PDT agent that can specifically target epithelial growth factor receptor (EGFR) overexpressing oral cancer cells, in a bid to widen the application of PDT against thick and solid advanced or recurrent head and neck cancers. In vivo studies using the synthesized anti-EGFR-PEG-TiO2-UCNs following systemic administration displayed no major sub-acute or long term toxic effects in terms of blood biochemical, hematological or histopathological changes at a concentration of 50 mg/kg. NIR-PDT even in the presence of a 10 mm tissue phantom placed over the xenograft tumor, showed significant delay in tumor growth and improved survival rate compared to conventional chlorin-e6 (Ce6) PDT using 665 nm red light. Our work, one of the longest study till date in terms of safety (120 d), PDT efficacy (35 d) and survival (60 d), demonstrates the usefulness of UCN based PDT technology for targeted treatment of thick and bulky head and neck tumors.
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- Sasidharan Swarnalatha Lucky
- NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences & Engineering (NGS), Singapore 117456
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, P. R. China 321004
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- School of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637459
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- Division of Medical Sciences, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore 169610
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- NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences & Engineering (NGS), Singapore 117456
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575
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Fang Y, Liu T, Zou Q, Zhao Y, Wu F. Water-soluble benzylidene cyclopentanone based photosensitizers for in vitro and in vivo antimicrobial photodynamic therapy. Sci Rep 2016; 6:28357. [PMID: 27323899 PMCID: PMC4914934 DOI: 10.1038/srep28357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2016] [Accepted: 06/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) has been proposed to cope with the increasing antibiotic resistance among pathogens. As versatile pharmacophores, benzylidene cyclopentanone based photosensitizers (PSs) have been used in various bioactive materials. However, their reports as aPDT agents are very limited, and relationships between their chemical structures and antibacterial abilities have not been systematically discussed. Here, nine water-soluble benzylidene cyclopentanone PSs modified by polyethylene glycol (PEG), carboxylate anionic or pyridyl cationic agents are studied for aPDT. It is found that the binding/uptake abilities and aPDT effects of these PSs toward bacterial cells vary significantly when adjusting the number and position of their terminal charged groups. Though the comparable (also best) binding/uptake amounts are achieved by both cationic PS P3 and anionic PS Y1, only Y1 exhibits much more excellent aPDT activities than other PSs. Antibacterial mechanisms reveal that, relative to the favorable cell wall-binding of cationic PS P3, the anionic PS Y1 can accumulate more in the spheroplast/protoplast of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which ensures its high efficient aPDT abilities both in vitro and in vivo. This study suggests the great clinical application potential of Y1 in inactivation of MRSA.
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- Yanyan Fang
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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Xu X, Lei P, Dong L, Liu X, Su Y, Song S, Feng J, Zhang H. Rational design of Nd(3+)-sensitized multifunctional nanoparticles with highly dominant red emission. Dalton Trans 2016; 45:8440-6. [PMID: 27111482 DOI: 10.1039/c6dt00707d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Controlling excitation and emission wavelengths on demand is very significant in bioimaging. Up-conversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) emit visible light upon near-infrared (NIR) light excitation and are well studied in bioimaging. Red emission is usually preferred to green due to its higher tissue penetration depth in bioimaging. Herein, dominant red emission has been achieved under 808 nm excitation based on the designed α-NaYbF4:Mn(2+)/Er(3+)@NaLuF4:Mn(2+)/Yb(3+)@NaNdF4:Yb(3+)@NaGdF4 (C@S1@S2@S3) nanostructure. The rationally designed interlayer shell NaLuF4:Mn(2+)/Yb(3+) could efficiently filter unwanted energy back-transfer from Er(3+) to Nd(3+) and the outmost shell NaGdF4 could prevent excitation energy from surface-related quenching. The lifetime of (4)F9/2→(4)I15/2 transition of Er(3+) could be as high as 0.7 ms. Moreover, C@S1@S2@S3 UCNPs also possess effective contrast efficiency for both X-ray computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. The designed multifunctional UCNPs could be used as a potential multimodal bioprobe in bioimaging applications.
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- Xia Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Science, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, China.
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