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Shen Y, Liu F, Zhang M. Therapeutic potential of plant-derived natural compounds in Alzheimer's disease: Targeting microglia-mediated neuroinflammation. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 178:117235. [PMID: 39094545 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 07/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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Microglia are resident immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS) with roles in sensing, housekeeping, and defense. Exploring the role of microglia in the occurrence and development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the possible therapeutic mechanism of plant-derived natural compounds (PDNCs) that regulate microglia-associated neuroinflammation may potentially help in elucidating the pathogenesis of AD and provide novel insights for its treatment. This review explores the role of abnormal microglial activation and its dominant neuroinflammatory response, as well as the activation of their target receptors and signaling pathways in AD pathogenesis. Additionally, we report an update on the potential pharmacological mechanisms of multiple PDNCs in modulating microglia-associated neuroinflammation in AD treatment. Dysregulated activation of microglial receptors and their downstream pathways impaired immune homeostasis in animal models of AD. Multiple signaling pathways, such as mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), nuclear factor kappa light chain enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB), and Toll-like receptors, play important roles in microglial activation and can exacerbate microglia-mediated neuroinflammation. PDNCs, such as magnolol, stigmasterol, matrine, naringenin, naringin, and resveratrol, can delay the progression of AD by inhibiting the proinflammatory receptors of microglia, activating its anti-inflammatory receptors, regulating the receptors related to β-amyloid (Aβ) clearance, reversing immune dysregulation, and maintaining the immune homeostasis of microglial downstream pathways. This review summarizes the mechanisms by which microglia cause chronic inflammation in AD and evaluates the beneficial effects of PDNCs on immune regulation in AD by regulating microglial receptors and their downstream pathways.
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- Yanyan Shen
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, China.
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Xu S, Li J, Long K, Liang X, Wang W. Light-Activated Anti-Vascular Combination Therapy against Choroidal Neovascularization. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2404218. [PMID: 39206706 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202404218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) underlies the crux of many angiogenic eye disorders. Although medications that target vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) are approved for treating CNV, their effectiveness in destroying new blood vessels is limited, and invasive intravitreal administration is required. Additionally, other drugs that destroy established neovessels, such as combretastatin A-4, may have systemic side effects that limit their therapeutic benefits. To overcome these shortcomings, a two-pronged anti-vascular approach is presented for CNV treatment using a photoactivatable nanoparticle system that can release a VEGF receptor inhibitor and a vascular disrupting agent when irradiated with 690 nm light. The nanoparticles can be injected intravenously to enable anti-angiogenic and vascular disrupting combination therapy for CNV through light irradiation to the eyes. This approach can potentiate therapeutic effects while maintaining a favorable biosafety profile for choroidal vascular diseases.
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- Shuting Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak-Sum Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak-Sum Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak-Sum Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, 510060, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak-Sum Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Mo C, Zhang W, Zhu K, Du Y, Huang W, Wu Y, Song J. Advances in Injectable Hydrogels Based on Diverse Gelation Methods for Biomedical Imaging. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400076. [PMID: 38470225 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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The injectable hydrogels can deliver the loads directly to the predetermined sites and form reservoirs to increase the enrichment and retention of the loads in the target areas. The preparation and injection of injectable hydrogels involve the sol-gel transformation of hydrogels, which is affected by factors such as temperature, ions, enzymes, light, mechanics (self-healing property), and pH. However, tracing the injection, degradation, and drug release from hydrogels based on different ways of gelation is a major concern. To solve this problem, contrast agents are introduced into injectable hydrogels, enabling the hydrogels to be imaged under techniques such as fluorescence imaging, photoacoustic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, and radionuclide imaging. This review details methods for causing the gelation of imageable hydrogels; discusses the application of injectable hydrogels containing contrast agents in various imaging techniques, and finally explores the potential and challenges of imageable hydrogels based on different modes of gelation.
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- Chunxiang Mo
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10010, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Automation, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10010, China
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Long K, Lv W, Wang Z, Zhang Y, Chen K, Fan N, Li F, Zhang Y, Wang W. Near-infrared light-triggered prodrug photolysis by one-step energy transfer. Nat Commun 2023; 14:8112. [PMID: 38062051 PMCID: PMC10703928 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43805-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Prodrug photolysis enables spatiotemporal control of drug release at the desired lesions. For photoactivated therapy, near-infrared (NIR) light is preferable due to its deep tissue penetration and low phototoxicity. However, most of the photocleavable groups cannot be directly activated by NIR light. Here, we report a upconversion-like process via only one step of energy transfer for NIR light-triggered prodrug photolysis. We utilize a photosensitizer (PS) that can be activated via singlet-triplet (S-T) absorption and achieve photolysis of boron-dipyrromethene (BODIPY)-based prodrugs via triplet-triplet energy transfer. Using the strategy, NIR light can achieve green light-responsive photolysis with a single-photon process. A wide range of drugs and bioactive molecules are designed and demonstrated to be released under low-irradiance NIR light (100 mW/cm2, 5 min) with high yields (up to 87%). Moreover, a micellar nanosystem encapsulating both PS and prodrug is developed to demonstrate the practicality of our strategy in normoxia aqueous environment for cancer therapy. This study may advance the development of photocleavable prodrugs and photoresponsive drug delivery systems for photo-activated therapy.
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- Kaiqi Long
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Pharmacology & Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak-Sum Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak-Sum Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Pharmacology & Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak-Sum Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Pharmacology & Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak-Sum Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak-Sum Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Pharmacology & Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak-Sum Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Pharmacology & Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak-Sum Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China.
- Department of Pharmacology & Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China.
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak-Sum Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China.
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Liu CH, Liu MC, Jheng PR, Yu J, Fan YJ, Liang JW, Hsiao YC, Chiang CW, Bolouki N, Lee JW, Hsieh JH, Mansel BW, Chen YT, Nguyen HT, Chuang EY. Plasma-Derived Nanoclusters for Site-Specific Multimodality Photo/Magnetic Thrombus Theranostics. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2301504. [PMID: 37421244 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202301504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Traditional thrombolytic therapeutics for vascular blockage are affected by their limited penetration into thrombi, associated off-target side effects, and low bioavailability, leading to insufficient thrombolytic efficacy. It is hypothesized that these limitations can be overcome by the precisely controlled and targeted delivery of thrombolytic therapeutics. A theranostic platform is developed that is biocompatible, fluorescent, magnetic, and well-characterized, with multiple targeting modes. This multimodal theranostic system can be remotely visualized and magnetically guided toward thrombi, noninvasively irradiated by near-infrared (NIR) phototherapies, and remotely activated by actuated magnets for additional mechanical therapy. Magnetic guidance can also improve the penetration of nanomedicines into thrombi. In a mouse model of thrombosis, the thrombosis residues are reduced by ≈80% and with no risk of side effects or of secondary embolization. This strategy not only enables the progression of thrombolysis but also accelerates the lysis rate, thereby facilitating its prospective use in time-critical thrombolytic treatment.
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- Chia-Hung Liu
- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
- TMU Research Center of Urology and Kidney, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Urology, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, 291 Zhongzheng Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, 23561, Taiwan
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- Clinical Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
- School of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center of Biomedical Device, Innovation Entrepreneurship Education Center, College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center of Biomedical Device, Innovation Entrepreneurship Education Center, College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center of Biomedical Device, Innovation Entrepreneurship Education Center, College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center of Biomedical Device, Innovation Entrepreneurship Education Center, College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Electronics, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Brno, 60177, Czech Republic
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City, 24301, Taiwan
- Center for Plasma and Thin Film Technologies, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City, 24301, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City, 24301, Taiwan
- Center for Plasma and Thin Film Technologies, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City, 24301, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, 30076, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center of Biomedical Device, Innovation Entrepreneurship Education Center, College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, International Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center of Biomedical Device, Innovation Entrepreneurship Education Center, College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
- Cell Physiology and Molecular Image Research Center, Taipei Medical University, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei, 11696, Taiwan
- Precision Medicine and Translational Cancer Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
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Hou Y, Chen M, Bian Y, Zheng X, Tong R, Sun X. Advanced subunit vaccine delivery technologies: From vaccine cascade obstacles to design strategies. Acta Pharm Sin B 2023; 13:3321-3338. [PMID: 37655334 PMCID: PMC10465871 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Designing and manufacturing safe and effective vaccines is a crucial challenge for human health worldwide. Research on adjuvant-based subunit vaccines is increasingly being explored to meet clinical needs. Nevertheless, the adaptive immune responses of subunit vaccines are still unfavorable, which may partially be attributed to the immune cascade obstacles and unsatisfactory vaccine design. An extended understanding of the crosstalk between vaccine delivery strategies and immunological mechanisms could provide scientific insight to optimize antigen delivery and improve vaccination efficacy. In this review, we summarized the advanced subunit vaccine delivery technologies from the perspective of vaccine cascade obstacles after administration. The engineered subunit vaccines with lymph node and specific cell targeting ability, antigen cross-presentation, T cell activation properties, and tailorable antigen release patterns may achieve effective immune protection with high precision, efficiency, and stability. We hope this review can provide rational design principles and inspire the exploitation of future subunit vaccines.
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- Yingying Hou
- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
- Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
- Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
- Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
- Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
- Personalized Drug Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Remmers RCPA, Neumann K. Reaching new lights: a review on photo-controlled nanomedicines and their in vivo evaluation. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:1607-1624. [PMID: 36727448 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm01621d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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The selective and efficient delivery of bioactive molecules to sites of interest remains a formidable challenge in medicine. In recent years, it has been shown that stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems display several advantages over traditional drug administration such as an improved pharmacokinetic profile and the desirable ability to gain control over release. Light emerged as one of the most powerful stimuli due to its high biocompatibility, spatio-temporal control, and non-invasiveness. On the road to clinical translation, various chemical systems of high complexity have been reported with the aim to improve efficacy, safety, and versatility of drug delivery under complex biological conditions. For future research on the chemical design of such photo-controlled nanomedicines, it is essential to gain an understanding of their in vivo translation and efficiency. Here, we discuss photo-controlled nanomedicines that have been evaluated in vivo and provide an overview of the state-of-the-art that should guide future research design.
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- Rik C P A Remmers
- Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Nijmegen, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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- Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Nijmegen, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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Xing Y, Zeng B, Yang W. Light responsive hydrogels for controlled drug delivery. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1075670. [PMID: 36588951 PMCID: PMC9800804 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1075670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Light is an easy acquired, effective and non-invasive external stimulus with great flexibility and focusability. Thus, light responsive hydrogels are of particular interests to researchers in developing accurate and controlled drug delivery systems. Light responsive hydrogels are obtained by incorporating photosensitive moieties into their polymeric structures. Drug release can be realized through three major mechanisms: photoisomerization, photochemical reaction and photothermal reaction. Recent advances in material science have resulted in great development of photosensitizers, such as rare metal nanostructures and black phosphorus nanoparticles, in order to respond to a variety of light sources. Hydrogels incorporated with photosensitizers are crucial for clinical applications, and the use of ultraviolet and near-infrared light as well as up-conversion nanoparticles has greatly increased the therapeutic effects. Existing light responsive drug delivery systems have been utilized in delivering drugs, proteins and genes for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, photodynamic therapy, gene therapy, wound healing and other applications. Principles associated with site-specific targeting, metabolism, and toxicity are used to optimize efficacy and safety, and to improve patient compliance and convenience. In view of the importance of this field, we review current development, challenges and future perspectives of light responsive hydrogels for controlled drug delivery.
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Chen Y, Su M, Jia L, Zhang Z. Synergistic chemo-photothermal and ferroptosis therapy of polydopamine nanoparticles for esophageal cancer. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2022; 17:1115-1130. [PMID: 36094845 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2022-0064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: To develop synergistic chemo-photothermal and ferroptosis therapy nanoparticles to improve the efficacy of treatment for esophageal cancer. Materials & methods: Fe3O4@PDA-HCPT nanoparticles (NPs) were constructed and characterized. Their synergistic antitumor effects were evaluated in EC1 and EC109 esophageal cancer cells as well as in esophageal cancer-bearing mice. Results: In vitro and in vivo experiments showed that Fe3O4@PDA-HCPT NPs exhibited significant tumor inhibition and excellent diagnostic properties. The killing ability of tumor cells was significantly enhanced after irradiation. Conclusion: Synergistic application of the three therapies effectively inhibited tumor growth and exhibited potent antitumor effects, providing strong support for developing nanoparticles with synergistic antitumor effects of multiple therapies.
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- Yukun Chen
- Cancer Institute, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Cancer Institute, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Cancer Institute, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Cancer Institute, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 200032, China
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Long K, Wang Y, Lv W, Yang Y, Xu S, Zhan C, Wang W. Photoresponsive prodrug-dye nanoassembly for in-situ monitorable cancer therapy. Bioeng Transl Med 2022; 7:e10311. [PMID: 36176605 PMCID: PMC9472000 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Photocleavable prodrugs enable controllable drug delivery to target sites modulated by light irradiation. However, the in vivo utility is usually hindered by their insolubility and inefficient delivery. In this study, we report a simple strategy of co-assembling boron-dipyrromethene-chlorambucil prodrug and near-infrared dye IR783 to fabricate photoresponsive nanoassemblies, which achieved both high prodrug loading capacity (~99%) and efficient light-triggered prodrug activation. The incorporated IR783 dye not only stabilized the nanoparticles and contributed tumor targeting as usual, but also exhibited degradation after light irradiation and in-situ monitoring of nanoparticle dissociation by fluorescent imaging. Systemic administration of the nanoparticles and localized light irradiation at tumor sites enabled monitorable and efficient drug release in vivo. Our results demonstrate that such prodrug-dye co-assembled nanomedicine is a promising formulation for photoresponsive drug delivery, which would advance the translation of photoresponsive nanomedicines.
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- Kaiqi Long
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of MedicineThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak‐Sum Research CentreThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of MedicineThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak‐Sum Research CentreThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of MedicineThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak‐Sum Research CentreThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- School of Pharmacy, Fudan University & Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery, Ministry of EducationFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of MedicineThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak‐Sum Research CentreThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of PolymersFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
- School of Pharmacy, Fudan University & Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery, Ministry of EducationFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
- Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Li Ka Shing Faculty of MedicineThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
- Laboratory of Molecular Engineering and Nanomedicine, Dr. Li Dak‐Sum Research CentreThe University of Hong KongHong KongChina
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