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Hemant, Rahman A, Sharma P, Shanavas A, Neelakandan PP. BODIPY directed one-dimensional self-assembly of gold nanorods. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:12127-12133. [PMID: 38832457 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr02161d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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The assembly of anisotropic nanomaterials into ordered structures is challenging. Nevertheless, such self-assembled systems are known to have novel physicochemical properties and the presence of a chromophore within the nanoparticle ensemble can enhance the optical properties through plasmon-molecule electronic coupling. Here, we report the end-to-end assembly of gold nanorods into micrometer-long chains using a linear diamino BODIPY derivative. The preferential binding affinity of the amino group and the steric bulkiness of BODIPY directed the longitudinal assembly of gold nanorods. As a result of the linear assembly, the BODIPY chromophores positioned themselves in the plasmonic hotspots, which resulted in efficient plasmon-molecule coupling, thereby imparting photothermal properties to the assembled nanorods. This work thus demonstrates a new approach for the linear assembly of gold nanorods resulting in a plasmon-molecule coupled system, and the synergy between self-assembly and electronic coupling resulted in an efficient system having potential biomedical applications.
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- Hemant
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, India.
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, India.
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, India.
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Cheng HW, Lee W, Hsu FT, Lai YH, Huang SR, Lim CSH, Lin ZK, Hsu SC, Chiang CS, Jeng LB, Shyu WC, Chen SY. Manipulating the Crosstalk between Cancer and Immunosuppressive Cells with Phototherapeutic Gold-Nanohut for Reprogramming Tumor Microenvironment. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2404347. [PMID: 38923327 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202404347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Photoimmunotherapy faces challenges due to insufficient intratumoral accumulation of photothermal agents and the reversion of the cancer-immunity cycle during treatment. In this study, an anti-PD-L1-immobilized magnetic gold nanohut, AuNH-2-Ab, with photoresponsive, thermosensitive, and immunomodulatory properties to effectively suppress the growth of primary tumors, elevate immunogenic cell death (ICD) levels, reverse the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME), and consequently inhibit metastases are developed. AuNH-2-Ab achieves high tumor accumulation (9.54% injected dose) following systemic administration, allowing the modulation of hyperthermia dose of over 50 °C in the tumor. By optimizing the hyperthermia dose, AuNH-2-Ab simultaneously target and eliminate cancer cells and tumor-associated macrophages, thereby activating potent antitumor immunity without being compromised by immunosuppressive elements. Hyperthermia/pH induced morphological transformation of AuNH-2-Ab involving the detachment of the surface antibody for in situ PD-L1 inhibition, and exposure of the inner fucoidan layer for natural killer (NK) cell activation. This precision photoimmunotherapy approach reprograms the TIME, significantly prolongs survival in a murine hepatocellular carcinoma model (Hep55.1c), and harnesses the synergistic effects of ICD production and checkpoint inhibitors by utilizing a single nanoplatform.
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- Hung-Wei Cheng
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan
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- Cell Therapy Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40447, Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, 406040, Taiwan
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- Cell Therapy Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40447, Taiwan
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- Translational Medicine Research Center, New Drug development Center and Department of Neurology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40447, Taiwan
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- Department of Physician Assistant Studies, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, MGH Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40447, Taiwan
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- Cell Therapy Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40447, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, 406040, Taiwan
- Neuroscience and Brain Disease Center, China Medical University, Taichung, 40447, Taiwan
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- Cell Therapy Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40447, Taiwan
- Organ Transplantation Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40447, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, 406040, Taiwan
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- Translational Medicine Research Center, New Drug development Center and Department of Neurology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40447, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, 406040, Taiwan
- Neuroscience and Brain Disease Center, China Medical University, Taichung, 40447, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, 406040, Taiwan
- School of Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan
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Tao Q, Yang S, Wang S, Yang Y, Yu S, Pan Y, Li Y, Zhang J, Hu C. Neural Progenitor Cell-Mediated Magnetic Nanoparticles for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Photothermal Therapy of Glioma. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024. [PMID: 38875521 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00414] [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: 06/16/2024]
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Glioma is the most common primary malignant tumor in the brain. The diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficiency of glioma are facing great challenges due to the presence of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and the high infiltration of glioma. There is an urgent need to explore the combination of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to achieve a more accurate diagnosis, as well as guidance before and after surgery. In this work, we induced human induction of pluripotent stem cell into neural progenitor cells (NPCs) and synthesized nanoprobes labeled with enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP, abbreviated as MFe3O4-labeled EGFP-NPCs) for photothermal therapy. Nanoprobes carried by NPCs can effectively penetrate the BBB and target glioma for the purpose of magnetic resonance imaging and guiding surgery. More importantly, MFe3O4-labeled EGFP-NPCs can effectively induce local photothermal therapy, conduct preoperative tumor therapy, and inhibit the recurrence of postoperative glioma. This work shows that MFe3O4-labeled EGFP-NPCs is a promising nanoplatform for glioma diagnosis, accurate imaging-guided surgery, and effective photothermal therapy.
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- Qing Tao
- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Medical Imaging, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Medical Imaging, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Medical Imaging, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Medical Imaging, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215163, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for RNA Medicine, Medical Research Center, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Medical Imaging, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215163, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
- Institute of Medical Imaging, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, Jiangsu, China
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Fallert L, Urigoitia-Asua A, Cipitria A, Jimenez de Aberasturi D. Dynamic 3D in vitro lung models: applications of inorganic nanoparticles for model development and characterization. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:10880-10900. [PMID: 38787741 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06672j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Being a vital organ exposed to the external environment, the lung is susceptible to a plethora of pathogens and pollutants. This is reflected in high incidences of chronic respiratory diseases, which remain a leading cause of mortality world-wide and pose a persistent global burden. It is thus of paramount importance to improve our understanding of these pathologies and provide better therapeutic options. This necessitates the development of representative and physiologically relevant in vitro models. Advances in bioengineering have enabled the development of sophisticated models that not only capture the three-dimensional architecture of the cellular environment but also incorporate the dynamics of local biophysical stimuli. However, such complex models also require novel approaches that provide reliable characterization. Within this review we explore how 3D bioprinting and nanoparticles can serve as multifaceted tools to develop such dynamic 4D printed in vitro lung models and facilitate their characterization in the context of pulmonary fibrosis and breast cancer lung metastasis.
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- Laura Fallert
- Department of Hybrid Biofunctional Materials, CIC biomaGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Paseo de Miramon 194, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain.
- Group of Bioengineering in Regeneration and Cancer, Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of the Basque Country, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Department of Hybrid Biofunctional Materials, CIC biomaGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Paseo de Miramon 194, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain.
- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of the Basque Country, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- POLYMAT, Basque Centre for Macromolecular Design and Engineering, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Group of Bioengineering in Regeneration and Cancer, Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Hybrid Biofunctional Materials, CIC biomaGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Paseo de Miramon 194, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain.
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN, ISCIII), 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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Motorzhina AV, Pshenichnikov SE, Anikin AA, Belyaev VK, Yakunin AN, Zarkov SV, Tuchin VV, Jovanović S, Sangregorio C, Rodionova VV, Panina LV, Levada KV. Gold/cobalt ferrite nanocomposite as a potential agent for photothermal therapy. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2024:e202300475. [PMID: 38866730 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202300475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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The study encompasses an investigation of optical, photothermal and biocompatibility properties of a composite consisting of golden cores surrounded by superparamagnetic CoFe2O4 nanoparticles. Accompanied with the experiment, the computational modeling reveals that each adjusted magnetic nanoparticle redshifts the plasmon resonance frequency in gold and nonlinearly increases the extinction cross-section at ~800 nm. The concentration dependent photothermal study demonstrates a temperature increase of 8.2 K and the photothermal conversion efficiency of 51% for the 100 μg/mL aqueous solution of the composite nanoparticles, when subjected to a laser power of 0.5 W at 815 nm. During an in vitro photothermal therapy, a portion of the composite nanoparticles, initially seeded at this concentration, remained associated with the cells after washing. These retained nanoparticles effectively heated the cell culture medium, resulting in a 22% reduction in cell viability after 15 min of the treatment. The composite features a potential in multimodal magneto-plasmonic therapies.
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- Anna V Motorzhina
- Institute of High Technology, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad, Russia
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- Institute of High Technology, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad, Russia
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- Institute of High Technology, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad, Russia
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- Institute of Precision Mechanics and Control, Federal Research Centre "Saratov Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences", Saratov, Russia
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- Institute of Precision Mechanics and Control, Federal Research Centre "Saratov Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences", Saratov, Russia
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- Institute of Precision Mechanics and Control, Federal Research Centre "Saratov Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences", Saratov, Russia
- Laboratory of Laser Molecular Imaging and Machine Learning, Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia
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- Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
- Advanced Materials Department, Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Istituto di Chimica dei Composti OrganoMetallici, CNR Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, Italy
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- Institute of High Technology, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad, Russia
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- Institute of High Technology, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad, Russia
- Institute of Novel Materials and Nanotechnology, National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of High Technology, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad, Russia
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Xie C, Wilson BA, Qin Z. Regulating nanoscale directional heat transfer with Janus nanoparticles. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:3082-3092. [PMID: 38868822 PMCID: PMC11166103 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00781b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Janus nanoparticles (JNPs) with heterogeneous compositions or interfacial properties can exhibit directional heating upon external excitation with optical or magnetic energy. This directional heating may be harnessed for new nanotechnology and biomedical applications. However, it remains unclear how the JNP properties (size, interface) and laser excitation method (pulsed vs. continuous) regulate the directional heating. Here, we developed a numerical framework to analyze the asymmetric thermal transport in JNP heating under photothermal stimulation. We found that JNP-induced temperature contrast, defined as the ratio of temperature increase on the opposite sides in the surrounding medium, is highest for smaller JNPs and when a low thermal resistance coating covers a minor fraction of JNP surface. Notably, we discovered up to 20-fold enhancement of the temperature contrast based on thermal confinement under pulsed heating compared with continuous heating. This work brings new insights to maximize the asymmetric thermal responses for JNP heating.
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- Chen Xie
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Dallas 800 West Campbell Road EW31 Richardson Texas 75080 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Dallas 800 West Campbell Road EW31 Richardson Texas 75080 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Dallas 800 West Campbell Road EW31 Richardson Texas 75080 USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Center for Advanced Pain Studies, University of Texas at Dallas 800 West Campbell Road Richardson Texas 75080 USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas Texas 75390 USA
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El-Rifai A, Perumanath S, Borg MK, Pillai R. Unraveling the Regimes of Interfacial Thermal Conductance at a Solid/Liquid Interface. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, NANOMATERIALS AND INTERFACES 2024; 128:8408-8417. [PMID: 38807631 PMCID: PMC11129300 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.4c00536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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The interfacial thermal conductance at a solid/liquid interface (G) exhibits an exponential-to-linear crossover with increasing solid/liquid interaction strength, previously attributed to the relative strength of solid/liquid to liquid/liquid interactions. Instead, using a simple Lennard-Jones setup, our molecular simulations reveal that this crossover occurs due to the onset of solidification in the interfacial liquid at high solid/liquid interaction strengths. This solidification subsequently influences interfacial energy transport, leading to the crossover in G. We use the overlap between the spectrally decomposed heat fluxes of the interfacial solid and liquid to pinpoint when "solid-like energy transport" within the interfacial liquid emerges. We also propose a novel decomposition of G into (i) the conductance right at the solid/liquid interface and (ii) the conductance of the nanoscale interfacial liquid region. We demonstrate that the rise of solid-like energy transport within the interfacial liquid influences the relative magnitude of these conductances, which in turn dictates when the crossover occurs. Our results can aid engineers in optimizing G at realistic interfaces, critical to designing effective cooling solutions for electronics among other applications.
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- Abdullah El-Rifai
- Institute
for Multiscale Thermofluids, University
of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3FD, U.K.
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- Institute
for Multiscale Thermofluids, University
of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3FD, U.K.
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- Institute
for Multiscale Thermofluids, University
of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3FD, U.K.
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Karmakar A, Silswal A, Koner AL. Review of NIR-responsive ''Smart'' carriers for photothermal chemotherapy. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:4785-4808. [PMID: 38690723 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb03004k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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This review focuses on the versatile applications of near-infrared (NIR)-responsive smart carriers in biomedical applications, particularly drug delivery and photothermal chemotherapy. These carriers demonstrate multi-responsive theranostics capabilities, including pH-dependent drug release, targeted delivery of chemotherapeutics, heat-mediated drug release, and photothermal tumor damage. Biological samples are transparent to NIR light with a suitable wavelength, and therefore, NIR light is advantageous for deep-tissue penetration. It also generates sufficient heat in tissue samples, which is beneficial for on-demand NIR-responsive drug delivery in vivo systems. The development of biocompatible materials with sufficient NIR light absorption properties and drug-carrying functionality has shown tremendous growth in the last five years. Thus, this review offers insights into the current research development of NIR-responsive materials with therapeutic potential and prospects aimed at overcoming challenges to improve the therapeutic efficacy and safety in the dynamic field of NIR-responsive drug delivery.
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- Abhijit Karmakar
- Bionanotechnology Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri, Bhopal-462066, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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- Bionanotechnology Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri, Bhopal-462066, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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- Bionanotechnology Lab, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, Bhopal Bypass Road, Bhauri, Bhopal-462066, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Liu Y, Lu R, Li M, Cheng D, Wang F, Ouyang X, Zhang Y, Zhang Q, Li J, Peng S. Dual-enzyme decorated semiconducting polymer nanoagents for second near-infrared photoactivatable ferroptosis-immunotherapy. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:2406-2419. [PMID: 38440840 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01844j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Enzymes provide a class of potential options to treat cancer, while the precise regulation of enzyme activities for effective and safe therapeutic actions has been poorly reported. Dual-enzyme decorated semiconducting polymer nanoagents for second near-infrared (NIR-II) photoactivatable ferroptosis-immunotherapy are reported in this study. Such nanoagents (termed SPHGA) consist of hemoglobin (Hb)-based semiconducting polymer (SP@Hb), adenosine deaminase (ADA) and glucose oxidase (GOx) with loadings in a thermal-responsive nanoparticle shell. NIR-II photoactivation of SPHGA results in the generation of heat to trigger on-demand releases of two enzymes (ADA and GOx) via destroying the thermal-responsive nanoparticle shells. In the tumor microenvironment, GOx oxidizes glucose to form hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which promotes the Fenton reaction of iron in SP@Hb, resulting in an enhanced ferroptosis effect and immunogenic cell death (ICD). In addition, ADA degrades high-level adenosine to reverse the immunosuppressive microenvironment, thus amplifying antitumor immune responses. Via NIR-II photoactivatable ferroptosis-immunotherapy, SPHGA shows an improved effect to absolutely remove bilateral tumors and effectively suppress tumor metastases in subcutaneous 4T1 breast cancer models. This study presents a dual-enzyme-based nanoagent with controllable therapeutic actions for effective and precise cancer therapy.
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- Yue Liu
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200233, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- Zhuhai Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhuhai Precision Medical Center, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, China.
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- Zhuhai Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhuhai Precision Medical Center, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, China.
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- Zhuhai Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhuhai Precision Medical Center, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital affiliated with Jinan University), Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, China.
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Kim M, Kubelick KP, Vanderlaan D, Qin D, Lee J, Jhunjhunwala A, Cadena M, Nikolai RJ, Kim J, Emelianov SY. Coupling Gold Nanospheres into Nanochain Constructs for High-Contrast, Longitudinal Photoacoustic Imaging. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:7202-7210. [PMID: 38747634 PMCID: PMC11194844 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c00992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Structural parameters play a crucial role in determining the electromagnetic and thermal responses of gold nanoconstructs (GNCs) at near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths. Therefore, developing GNCs for reliable, high-contrast photoacoustic imaging has been focused on adjusting structural parameters to achieve robust NIR light absorption with photostability. In this study, we introduce an efficient photoacoustic imaging contrast agent: gold sphere chains (GSCs) consisting of plasmonically coupled gold nanospheres. The chain geometry results in enhanced photoacoustic signal generation originating from outstanding photothermal characteristics compared to traditional gold contrast agents, such as gold nanorods. Furthermore, the GSCs produce consistent photoacoustic signals at laser fluences within the limits set by the American National Standards Institute. The exceptional photoacoustic response of GSCs allows for high-contrast photoacoustic imaging over multiple imaging sessions. Finally, we demonstrate the utility of our GSCs for molecular photoacoustic cancer imaging, both in vitro and in vivo, through the integration of a tumor-targeting moiety.
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- Myeongsoo Kim
- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- Petit
Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, University of
California Davis, Davis, California 95616, United States
- Department
of Surgery, School of Medicine, University
of California Davis, Sacramento, California 95817, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- Petit
Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Koh JYC, Chen L, Gong L, Tan SJ, Hou HW, Tay CY. Lost in Rotation: How TiO 2 and ZnO Nanoparticles Disrupt Coordinated Epithelial Cell Rotation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2312007. [PMID: 38708799 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202312007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Coordinated cell movement is a cardinal feature in tissue organization that highlights the importance of cells working together as a collective unit. Disruptions to this synchronization can have far-reaching pathological consequences, ranging from developmental disorders to tissue repair impairment. Herein, it is shown that metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs), even at low and non-toxic doses (1 and 10 µg mL-1), can perturb the coordinated epithelial cell rotation (CECR) in micropatterned human epithelial cell clusters via distinct nanoparticle-specific mechanisms. Zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs are found to induce significant levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) to promote mitogenic activity. Generation of a new localized force field through changes in the cytoskeleton organization and an increase in cell density leads to the arrest of CECR. Conversely, epithelial cell clusters exposed to titanium dioxide (TiO2) NPs maintain their CECR directionality but display suppressed rotational speed in an autophagy-dependent manner. Thus, these findings reveal that nanoparticles can actively hijack the nano-adaptive responses of epithelial cells to disrupt the fundamental mechanics of cooperation and communication in a collective setting.
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- Jie Yan Cheryl Koh
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- Environmental Chemistry and Materials Centre, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Interdisciplinary Graduate Programme, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, 11 Mandalay Road, Singapore, 308232, Singapore
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- Environmental Chemistry and Materials Centre, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
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Nam EJ, Cho I, Park H, Paik SR. Multifactorial drug carrier system bringing both chemical and physical therapeutics to the treatment of tumor heterogeneity. J Control Release 2024; 369:101-113. [PMID: 38508524 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.03.033] [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: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Tumor heterogeneity and drug resistance have been invincible features of cancer for its complete cure. Despite the advent of immunotherapy, the expansion and diversification of cancer cells evolved even in the absence or presence of drug treatment discourage additional therapeutic interventions. For the eradication of cancer cells, therefore, an 'all-at-once' strategy is required, which exploits both target-selective chemotherapy and non-selective physicotherapy. Multifactorial microcapsules comprising gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and a self-assembly protein of α-synuclein (αS) were fabricated, in which hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs could be separately encapsulated by employing lipid-based inverted micelles (IMs). Their combined physico-chemical therapeutic effects were examined since they also contained both membrane-disrupting IMs and heat-generating AuNPs upon irradiation as physicotherapeutic agents. For the optimal enclosure of IMs containing hydrophilic drugs, a porous inner skeleton made of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) was introduced, which would play the roles of not only compartmentalizing the internal space but also enhancing proteolytic disintegration of the microcapsules to discharge and stabilize IMs to the outside. In fact, hydrophobic paclitaxel and hydrophilic doxorubicin showed markedly enhanced drug efficacy when delivered in the IM-containing microcapsules exhibiting the 'quantal' release of both drugs into the cells whose integrity could be also affected by the IMs. In addition, the remnants of αS-AuNP microcapsules produced via proteolysis also caused cell death through photothermal effect. The multifactorial microcapsules are therefore considered as a promising anti-cancer drug carrier capable of performing combinatorial selective and non-selective chemical and physical therapies to overcome tumor heterogeneity and drug resistance.
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- Eun-Jeong Nam
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Engineering Research, College of Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary program of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Engineering Research, College of Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Engineering Research, College of Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary program of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Bartolucci SF, Leff AC, Maurer JA. Gold-copper oxide core-shell plasmonic nanoparticles: the effect of pH on shell stability and mechanistic insights into shell formation. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:2499-2507. [PMID: 38694468 PMCID: PMC11059517 DOI: 10.1039/d3na01000g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Plasmonic nanoparticles play an important role in applications for chemical sensing, catalysis, medicine, and biosensing. The localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) of a nanoparticle is determined by factors such as size, shape, and the local dielectric environment. Here, we report a simple colloidal synthesis method to create core-shell plasmonic nanoparticles with a gold core and a copper oxide (Cu2O) shell. The gold cores are particles of various shapes and sizes, including nanorods, nanobipyramids, and nanoshells, and the Cu2O shell is on the order of 30-40 nm thick. The growth of the oxide shell red shifts the plasmonic absorption of the gold core particle by up to 250 nanometers, resulting in a particle that can absorb into the near-infrared (NIR). Additionally, we report the unique ability to immediately remove and regrow the oxide shell by simple changes to the solution pH. We demonstrate the repeated dissolution and nucleation of the oxide shell through the addition of an acid and a base, respectively. The process is confirmed by characterization using Ultraviolet-Visible-Near-IR (UV-Vis-NIR) spectroscopy and electron microscopy of the particles. After several iterations of this process, we report the formation of large Cu2O spheres, where Cu2O nucleation on other Cu2O particles is favored over the gold nanoparticles. In addition, we provide insight into the role of ligands in shell formation.
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- Stephen F Bartolucci
- US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center Watervliet NY 12189 USA
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- US Army Research Directorate, Combat Capabilities Development Command, Army Research Laboratory Adelphi MD 20783 USA
- General Technical Services, LLC, Wall NJ 07727 USA
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- US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center Watervliet NY 12189 USA
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Almeida MB, Galdiano CMR, Silva Benvenuto FSRD, Carrilho E, Brazaca LC. Strategies Employed to Design Biocompatible Metal Nanoparticles for Medical Science and Biotechnology Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38688024 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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The applicability of nanomaterials has evolved in biomedical domains thanks to advances in biocompatibility strategies and the mitigation of cytotoxic effects, allowing diagnostics, imaging, and therapeutic approaches. The application of nanoparticles (NP), particularly metal nanoparticles (mNPs), such as gold (Au) and silver (Ag), includes inherent challenges related to the material characteristics, surface modification, and bioconjugation techniques. By tailoring the surface properties through appropriate coating with biocompatible molecules or functionalization with active biomolecules, researchers can reach a harmonious interaction with biological systems or samples (mostly fluids or tissues). Thus, this review highlights the mechanisms associated with the obtention of biocompatible mNP and presents a comprehensive overview of methods that facilitate safe and efficient production. Therefore, we consider this review to be a valuable resource for all researchers navigating this dynamic field.
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- Mariana Bortholazzi Almeida
- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, São Paulo 13566-590, Brazil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Bioanalítica-INCTBio, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, São Paulo 13566-590, Brazil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Bioanalítica-INCTBio, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, São Paulo 13566-590, Brazil
- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Bioanalítica-INCTBio, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, São Paulo 13566-590, Brazil
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Ahmad N, Bukhari SNA, Hussain MA, Ejaz H, Munir MU, Amjad MW. Nanoparticles incorporated hydrogels for delivery of antimicrobial agents: developments and trends. RSC Adv 2024; 14:13535-13564. [PMID: 38665493 PMCID: PMC11043667 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00631c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The prevention and treatment of microbial infections is an imminent global public health concern due to the poor antimicrobial performance of the existing antimicrobial regime and rapidly emerging antibiotic resistance in pathogenic microbes. In order to overcome these problems and effectively control bacterial infections, various new treatment modalities have been identified. To attempt this, various micro- and macro-molecular antimicrobial agents that function by microbial membrane disruption have been developed with improved antimicrobial activity and lesser resistance. Antimicrobial nanoparticle-hydrogels systems comprising antimicrobial agents (antibiotics, biological extracts, and antimicrobial peptides) loaded nanoparticles or antimicrobial nanoparticles (metal or metal oxide) constitute an important class of biomaterials for the prevention and treatment of infections. Hydrogels that incorporate nanoparticles can offer an effective strategy for delivering antimicrobial agents (or nanoparticles) in a controlled, sustained, and targeted manner. In this review, we have described an overview of recent advancements in nanoparticle-hydrogel hybrid systems for antimicrobial agent delivery. Firstly, we have provided an overview of the nanoparticle hydrogel system and discussed various advantages of these systems in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. Thereafter, different hybrid hydrogel systems encapsulating antibacterial metal/metal oxide nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, antibiotics, biological extracts, and antimicrobial peptides for controlling infections have been reviewed in detail. Finally, the challenges and future prospects of nanoparticle-hydrogel systems have been discussed.
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- Naveed Ahmad
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University Sakaka 72388 Aljouf Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University Sakaka 72388 Aljouf Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Organic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab Lahore 54590 Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University Sakaka 72388 Aljouf Saudi Arabia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queens-land 4072 Australia
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- 6 Center for Ultrasound Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh 15213 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA
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Tsuchiya H, Nakamura N, Ohta S. Centrifugal Field-Flow Fractionation Enables Detection of Slight Aggregation of Nanoparticles That Impacts Their Biomedical Applications. Anal Chem 2024; 96:5976-5984. [PMID: 38587278 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) are anticipated to be used for various biomedical applications in which their aggregation has been an important issue. However, concerns regarding slightly aggregated but apparently monodispersed NPs have been difficult to address because of a lack of appropriate evaluation methods. Here, we report centrifugal field-flow fractionation (CF3) as a powerful method for analyzing the slight aggregation of NPs, using antibody-modified gold NPs (Ab-AuNPs) prepared by a conventional protocol with centrifugal purification as a model. While common evaluation methods such as dynamic light scattering cannot detect significant signs of aggregation, CF3 successfully detects distinct peaks of slightly aggregated NPs, including dimers and trimers. Their impact on biological interactions was also demonstrated by a cellular uptake study: slightly aggregated Ab-AuNPs exhibited 1.8 times higher cellular uptake than monodispersed Ab-AuNPs. These results suggest the importance of aggregate evaluation via CF3 as well as the need for careful attention to the bioconjugation procedures for NPs.
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- Hiroki Tsuchiya
- Department of Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Institute of Engineering Innovation, The University of Tokyo, 2-11-16 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Department of Bioengineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Institute of Engineering Innovation, The University of Tokyo, 2-11-16 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Department of Bioengineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Precursory Research for Embryonic Science and Technology (PRESTO), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), 4-1-8 Honcho, Kawaguchi, Saitama 332-0012, Japan
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Genin VD, Bucharskaya AB, Kirillin MY, Kurakina DA, Navolokin NA, Terentyuk GS, Khlebtsov BN, Khlebtsov NG, Maslyakova GN, Tuchin VV, Genina EA. Monitoring of optical properties of tumors during laser plasmon photothermal therapy. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2024; 17:e202300322. [PMID: 38221797 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202300322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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We studied grafted tumors obtained by subcutaneous implantation of kidney cancer cells into male white rats. Gold nanorods with a plasmon resonance of about 800 nm were injected intratumorally for photothermal heating. Experimental irradiation of tumors was carried out percutaneously using a near-infrared diode laser. Changes in the optical properties of the studied tissues in the spectral range 350-2200 nm under plasmonic photothermal therapy (PPT) were studied. Analysis of the observed changes in the absorption bands of water and hemoglobin made it possible to estimate the depth of thermal damage to the tumor. A significant decrease in absorption peaks was observed in the spectrum of the upper peripheral part and especially the tumor capsule. The obtained changes in the optical properties of tissues under laser irradiation can be used to optimize laboratory and clinical PPT procedures.
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- Vadim D Genin
- Optics and Biophotonics Department, Saratov State University, Saratov, Russia
- Laboratory of Laser Molecular Imaging and Machine Learning, Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia
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- Laboratory of Laser Molecular Imaging and Machine Learning, Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia
- Core Facility of Experimental Oncology, Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky, Saratov, Russia
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- Biophotonics Laboratory, Institute of Applied Physics Russian Academy of Sciences, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
- Applied Mathematics Department, Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- Biophotonics Laboratory, Institute of Applied Physics Russian Academy of Sciences, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- Core Facility of Experimental Oncology, Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky, Saratov, Russia
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- Core Facility of Experimental Oncology, Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky, Saratov, Russia
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- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms, Federal Research Centre "Saratov Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences" (IBPPM RAS), Saratov, Russia
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- Optics and Biophotonics Department, Saratov State University, Saratov, Russia
- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms, Federal Research Centre "Saratov Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences" (IBPPM RAS), Saratov, Russia
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- Core Facility of Experimental Oncology, Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky, Saratov, Russia
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- Optics and Biophotonics Department, Saratov State University, Saratov, Russia
- Laboratory of Laser Molecular Imaging and Machine Learning, Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia
- Laboratory of Laser Diagnostics of Technical and Living Systems, Institute of Precision Mechanics and Control, Federal Research Centre "Saratov Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences", Saratov, Russia
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- Optics and Biophotonics Department, Saratov State University, Saratov, Russia
- Laboratory of Laser Molecular Imaging and Machine Learning, Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia
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Lee H, Im S, Lee C, Lee H, Chu SW, Ho AHP, Kim D. Probing Temperature-Induced Plasmonic Nonlinearity: Unveiling Opto-Thermal Effects on Light Absorption and Near-Field Enhancement. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:3598-3605. [PMID: 38407029 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Precise measurement and control of local heating in plasmonic nanostructures are vital for diverse nanophotonic devices. Despite significant efforts, challenges in understanding temperature-induced plasmonic nonlinearity persist, particularly in light absorption and near-field enhancement due to the absence of suitable measurement techniques. This study presents an approach allowing simultaneous measurements of light absorption and near-field enhancement through angle-resolved near-field scanning optical microscopy with iterative opto-thermal analysis. We revealed gold thin films exhibit sublinear nonlinearity in near-field enhancement due to nonlinear opto-thermal effects, while light absorption shows both sublinear and superlinear behaviors at varying thicknesses. These observations align with predictions from a simple harmonic oscillation model, in which changes in damping parameters affect light absorption and field enhancement differently. The sensitivity of our method was experimentally examined by measuring the opto-thermal responses of three-dimensional nanostructure arrays. Our findings have direct implications for advancing plasmonic applications, including photocatalysis, photovoltaics, photothermal effects, and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.
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- Hongki Lee
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea 03722
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea 03722
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea 03722
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea 03722
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- Department of Physics National, Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan 10617
- Brain Research Center National, Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea 03722
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Farivar N, Khazamipour N, Roberts ME, Nelepcu I, Marzban M, Moeen A, Oo HZ, Nakouzi NA, Dolleris C, Black PC, Daugaard M. Pulsed Photothermal Therapy of Solid Tumors as a Precondition for Immunotherapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2309495. [PMID: 38511548 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) refers to the use of plasmonic nanoparticles to convert electromagnetic radiation in the near infrared region to heat and kill tumor cells. Continuous wave lasers have been used clinically to induce PTT, but the treatment is associated with heat-induced tissue damage that limits usability. Here, the engineering and validation of a novel long-pulsed laser device able to induce selective and localized mild hyperthermia in tumors while reducing the heat affected zone and unwanted damage to surrounding tissue are reported. Long-pulsed PTT induces acute necrotic cell death in heat affected areas and the release of tumor associated antigens. This antigen release triggers maturation and stimulation of CD80/CD86 in dendritic cells in vivo that primes a cytotoxic T cell response. Accordingly, long-pulsed PTT enhances the therapeutic effects of immune checkpoint inhibition and increases survival of mice with bladder cancer. Combined, the data promote long-pulsed PTT as a safe and effective strategy for enhancing therapeutic responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors while minimizing unwanted tissue damage.
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- Negin Farivar
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Dolleris Scientific Corp., 2327 Collingwood Street, Vancouver, BC, V6R 3L2, Canada
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- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
- Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3Z6, Canada
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada
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Bai S, Zhang XD, Zou YQ, Lin YX, Liu ZY, Li KW, Huang P, Yoshida T, Liu YL, Li MS, Zhang W, Wang XJ, Zhang M, Du C. Development of high-efficiency superparamagnetic drug delivery system with MPI imaging capability. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1382085. [PMID: 38572358 PMCID: PMC10987818 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1382085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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In this study, a high-efficiency superparamagnetic drug delivery system was developed for preclinical treatment of bladder cancer in small animals. Two types of nanoparticles with magnetic particle imaging (MPI) capability, i.e., single- and multi-core superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), were selected and coupled with bladder anti-tumor drugs by a covalent coupling scheme. Owing to the minimal particle size, magnetic field strengths of 270 mT with a gradient of 3.2 T/m and 260 mT with a gradient of 3.7 T/m were found to be necessary to reach an average velocity of 2 mm/s for single- and multi-core SPIONs, respectively. To achieve this, a method of constructing an in vitro magnetic field for drug delivery was developed based on hollow multi-coils arranged coaxially in close rows, and magnetic field simulation was used to study the laws of the influence of the coil structure and parameters on the magnetic field. Using this method, a magnetic drug delivery system of single-core SPIONs was developed for rabbit bladder therapy. The delivery system consisted of three coaxially and equidistantly arranged coils with an inner diameter of Φ50 mm, radial height of 85 mm, and width of 15 mm that were positioned in close proximity to each other. CCK8 experimental results showed that the three types of drug-coupled SPION killed tumor cells effectively. By adjusting the axial and radial positions of the rabbit bladder within the inner hole of the delivery coil structure, the magnetic drugs injected could undergo two-dimensional delivery motions and were delivered and aggregated to the specified target location within 12 s, with an aggregation range of about 5 mm × 5 mm. In addition, the SPION distribution before and after delivery was imaged using a home-made open-bore MPI system that could realistically reflect the physical state. This study contributes to the development of local, rapid, and precise drug delivery and the visualization of this process during cancer therapy, and further research on MPI/delivery synchronization technology is planned for the future.
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- Shi Bai
- Department of Information Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Information Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Information Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Information Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Information Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Information Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Information Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Urology, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Foreign Languages, Liaoning Vocational and Technical College of Economics, Shenyang, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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Tang Z, Hou Y, Huang S, Hosmane NS, Cui M, Li X, Suhail M, Zhang H, Ge J, Iqbal MZ, Kong X. Dumbbell-shaped bimetallic AuPd nanoenzymes for NIR-II cascade catalysis-photothermal synergistic therapy. Acta Biomater 2024; 177:431-443. [PMID: 38307478 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.01.041] [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: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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The noble metal NPs that are currently applied to photothermal therapy (PTT) have their photoexcitation location mainly in the NIR-I range, and the low tissue penetration limits their therapeutic effect. The complexity of the tumor microenvironment (TME) makes it difficult to inhibit tumor growth completely with a single therapy. Although TME has a high level of H2O2, the intratumor H2O2 content is still insufficient to catalyze the generation of sufficient hydroxide radicals (‧OH) to achieve satisfactory therapeutic effects. The AuPd-GOx-HA (APGH) was obtained from AuPd bimetallic nanodumbbells modified by glucose oxidase (GOx) and hyaluronic acid (HA) for photothermal enhancement of tumor starvation and cascade catalytic therapy in the NIR-II region. The CAT-like activity of AuPd alleviates tumor hypoxia by catalyzing the decomposition of H2O2 into O2. The GOx-mediated intratumoral glucose oxidation on the one hand can block the supply of energy and nutrients essential for tumor growth, leading to tumor starvation. On the other hand, the generated H2O2 can continuously supply local O2, which also exacerbates glucose depletion. The peroxidase-like activity of bimetallic AuPd can catalyze the production of toxic ‧OH radicals from H2O2, enabling cascade catalytic therapy. In addition, the high photothermal conversion efficiency (η = 50.7 %) of APGH nanosystems offers the possibility of photothermal imaging-guided photothermal therapy. The results of cell and animal experiments verified that APGH has good biosafety, tumor targeting, and anticancer effects, and is a precious metal nanotherapeutic system integrating glucose starvation therapy, nano enzyme cascade catalytic therapy, and PTT therapy. This study provides a strategy for photothermal-cascade catalytic synergistic therapy combining both exogenous and endogenous processes. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: AuPd-GOx-HA cascade nanoenzymes were prepared as a potent cascade catalytic therapeutic agent, which enhanced glucose depletion, exacerbated tumor starvation and promoted cancer cell apoptosis by increasing ROS production through APGH-like POD activity. The designed system has promising photothermal conversion ability in the NIR-II region, simultaneously realizing photothermal-enhanced catalysis, PTT, and catalysis/PTT synergistic therapy both in vitro and in vivo. The present work provides an approach for designing and developing catalytic-photothermal therapies based on bimetallic nanoenzymatic cascades.
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- Zhe Tang
- Institute of Smart Biomedical Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Institute of Smart Biomedical Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Institute of Smart Biomedical Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA
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- Institute of Smart Biomedical Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Institute of Smart Biomedical Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Institute of Smart Biomedical Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Institute of Smart Biomedical Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, 258 XueYuan Street, XiaSha Higher Education Zone, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Institute of Smart Biomedical Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- Institute of Smart Biomedical Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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Chen H, Nizard P, Decorse P, Nowak S, Ammar-Merah S, Pinson J, Gazeau F, Mangeney C, Luo Y. Dual-Mode Nanoprobes Based on Lanthanide Doped Fluoride Nanoparticles Functionalized by Aryl Diazonium Salts for Fluorescence and SERS Bioimaging. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305346. [PMID: 37875723 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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The design of dual-mode fluorescence and Raman tags stimulates a growing interest in biomedical imaging and sensing applications as they offer the possibility to synergistically combine the versatility and velocity of fluorescence imaging with the specificity of Raman spectroscopy. Although lanthanide-doped fluoride nanoparticles (NPs) are among the most studied fluorescent nanoprobes, their use for the development of bimodal fluorescent-Raman probes has never been reported yet, to the best of the authors knowledge, probably due to the difficulty to functionalize them with Raman reporter groups. This gap is filled herein by proposing a fast and straightforward approach based on aryl diazonium salt chemistry to functionalize Eu3+ or Tb3+ doped CaF2 and LaF3 NPs by Raman scatters. The resulting surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)-encoded lanthanide-doped fluoride NPs retain their fluorescence labeling capacity and display efficient SERS activity for cell bioimaging. The potential of this new generation of bimodal nanoprobes is assessed through cell viability assays and intracellular fluorescence and Raman imaging, opening up unprecedented opportunities for biomedical applications.
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- Huan Chen
- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie et de Biochimie Pharmacologiques et Toxicologiques, Paris, F-75006, France
- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Laboratoire Matière et Systèmes Complexes MSC, Paris, F-75006, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie et de Biochimie Pharmacologiques et Toxicologiques, Paris, F-75006, France
- Structural and Molecular Analysis platform core facility of BioMedTech Facilities INSERM US36, CNRS UAR2009, Université Paris Cité, Paris, F-75006, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, ITODYS, Paris, F-75013, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, ITODYS, Paris, F-75013, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Laboratoire Matière et Systèmes Complexes MSC, Paris, F-75006, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie et de Biochimie Pharmacologiques et Toxicologiques, Paris, F-75006, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie et de Biochimie Pharmacologiques et Toxicologiques, Paris, F-75006, France
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Shi L, Wang Z, Li Y, Wang J, Shan J, Zhuo J, Yin X, Sun J, Zhang D, Wang J. Dual-Readout Ultrasensitive Lateral Flow Immunosensing of Salmonella typhimurium in Dairy Products by Doping Engineering-Powered Nanoheterostructure with Enhanced Photothermal Performance. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:4405-4414. [PMID: 38357784 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c09597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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The photothermal lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) is of great significance to suitable for on-site semiquantitative detection, which has the upper hand in further constructing detection methods for low-concentration targets. Herein, we presented a doping engineering-powered nanoheterostructure with an enhanced photothermal performance strategy, employing bimetallic nanocuboid Pt3Sn (PSNCs) as a proof of concept. With the help of finite element simulation analysis, the contrast of direct temperature experiment, and the evaluation of photothermal conversion efficiency (η), the distinguished and enthusiastic photothermal feedback of PSNCs is proved. Based on steady bright black of colorimetric and superior photothermal performance, the PSNCs were employed to construct an ultrasensitive model LIFA for detecting Salmonella typhimurium (S. typhimurium), which achieved the double-signal semiquantitative detection, the detection limit reached 103 cfu mL-1 (colorimetric mode) and 102 cfu mL-1 (photothermal mode), which is 100 times higher than that of the traditional colloidal gold method. In addition, the method was effective for the detection of targets in dairy samples only through a simple dilution treatment, which was completed within 15 min. Meanwhile, this PSNCs dual-signal LFIA demonstrated the sensitive detection of S. typhimurium due to the excellent colorimetric signal and significant photothermal performance, which provides a broad spectrum for the future detection of foodborne pathogens.
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- Longhua Shi
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Qinghai Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Biological Resources, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 23 Xinning Road, Xining 810008, Qinghai, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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Zhou Y, Xu M, Shen W, Xu Y, Shao A, Xu P, Yao K, Han H, Ye J. Recent Advances in Nanomedicine for Ocular Fundus Neovascularization Disease Management. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2304626. [PMID: 38406994 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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As an indispensable part of the human sensory system, visual acuity may be impaired and even develop into irreversible blindness due to various ocular pathologies. Among ocular diseases, fundus neovascularization diseases (FNDs) are prominent etiologies of visual impairment worldwide. Intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor drugs remains the primary therapy but is hurdled by common complications and incomplete potency. To renovate the current therapeutic modalities, nanomedicine emerged as the times required, which is endowed with advanced capabilities, able to fulfill the effective ocular fundus drug delivery and achieve precise drug release control, thus further improving the therapeutic effect. This review provides a comprehensive summary of advances in nanomedicine for FND management from state-of-the-art studies. First, the current therapeutic modalities for FNDs are thoroughly introduced, focusing on the key challenges of ocular fundus drug delivery. Second, nanocarriers are comprehensively reviewed for ocular posterior drug delivery based on the nanostructures: polymer-based nanocarriers, lipid-based nanocarriers, and inorganic nanoparticles. Thirdly, the characteristics of the fundus microenvironment, their pathological changes during FNDs, and corresponding strategies for constructing smart nanocarriers are elaborated. Furthermore, the challenges and prospects of nanomedicine for FND management are thoroughly discussed.
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- Yifan Zhou
- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, P. R. China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, P. R. China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, P. R. China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, P. R. China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, P. R. China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, P. R. China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, P. R. China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, P. R. China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye Diseases, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, P. R. China
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Fang C, Li J, Lin B, Wang Y, Yao Y, Chen L, Zeng Y, Li L, Guo L. SERS-Temperature Dual-Mode T-type Lateral Flow Strip for Accurate Detection of Free and Total Prostate-Specific Antigens in Blood. Anal Chem 2024; 96:721-729. [PMID: 38176009 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c03704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Accurate point-of-care (POC) analysis of cancer markers is the essence in the comprehensive early screening and treatment of cancer. Dual-mode synchronous detection is one of the effective approaches to reduce the probability of false negatives or false positives. As a result, this can greatly improve the accuracy of diagnosis. In this work, a surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-temperature dual-mode T-type lateral flow strip was fabricated to direct and simultaneous POC detection of total and free prostate-specific antigens (t-PSA and f-PSA) in blood. With the advantage of high stability of T-type lateral flow strip and simultaneous acquirement of assay results for t-PSA and f:t PSA ratio, the proposed method has high accuracy in the diagnosis of prostate cancer, especially in the diagnostic gray zone between 4.0 and 10.0 ng/mL. The SERS-temperature dual-signal has a good linear correlation with either f-PSA or t-PSA. To evaluate the clinical diagnostic performance of the proposed method, spiked human serum samples and the whole blood sample were analyzed. The assay results showed good recovery, and compared with traditional electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) method (t-PSA: 43.151; f/t ratio: 0.08), the results obtained by the proposed method were similar (t-PSA: 40.15 (SERS), 36.21 (temperature); f/t ratio: 0.08 (SERS), 0.08 (temperature), but the detection time (15 min) and cost ($0.05) had been greatly reduced. Therefore, the proposed SERS-temperature synchronous dual-mode T-type lateral flow strip has a strong application potential in the field of accurate large-scale diagnostics of prostate cancer on-site by simultaneous POC detection of t-PSA and f-PSA in blood.
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- Cuicui Fang
- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, PR China
- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Sensing; College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, PR China
- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Sensing; College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, PR China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Sensing; College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, PR China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Sensing; College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, PR China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Sensing; College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, PR China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Sensing; College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, PR China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Sensing; College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, PR China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Sensing; College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, PR China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Sensing; College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, PR China
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Patel D, Shetty S, Acha C, Pantoja IEM, Zhao A, George D, Gracias DH. Microinstrumentation for Brain Organoids. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2302456. [PMID: 38217546 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302456] [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: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Brain organoids are three-dimensional aggregates of self-organized differentiated stem cells that mimic the structure and function of human brain regions. Organoids bridge the gaps between conventional drug screening models such as planar mammalian cell culture, animal studies, and clinical trials. They can revolutionize the fields of developmental biology, neuroscience, toxicology, and computer engineering. Conventional microinstrumentation for conventional cellular engineering, such as planar microfluidic chips; microelectrode arrays (MEAs); and optical, magnetic, and acoustic techniques, has limitations when applied to three-dimensional (3D) organoids, primarily due to their limits with inherently two-dimensional geometry and interfacing. Hence, there is an urgent need to develop new instrumentation compatible with live cell culture techniques and with scalable 3D formats relevant to organoids. This review discusses conventional planar approaches and emerging 3D microinstrumentation necessary for advanced organoid-machine interfaces. Specifically, this article surveys recently developed microinstrumentation, including 3D printed and curved microfluidics, 3D and fast-scan optical techniques, buckling and self-folding MEAs, 3D interfaces for electrochemical measurements, and 3D spatially controllable magnetic and acoustic technologies relevant to two-way information transfer with brain organoids. This article highlights key challenges that must be addressed for robust organoid culture and reliable 3D spatiotemporal information transfer.
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- Devan Patel
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
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- Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT), Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- Department of Biology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
- Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
- Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics (LCSR), Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC), Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
- Center for MicroPhysiological Systems (MPS), Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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Kazuma E. Key Factors for Controlling Plasmon-Induced Chemical Reactions on Metal Surfaces. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:59-67. [PMID: 38131658 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c03120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Plasmon-induced chemical reactions based on direct interactions between the plasmons of metal nanostructures and molecules have attracted increasing attention as a means of efficiently utilizing sunlight. In recent years, achievements in complex synthetic reactions as well as simple dissociation reactions of gaseous molecules using plasmons have been reported. However, recent research progress has revealed that multiple factors govern plasmon-induced chemical reactions. This perspective provides an overview of the key factors that influence plasmon-induced chemical reactions on metal surfaces and discusses the difficulty of controlling the reactions, which is caused by the entanglement of the key factors. A strategy for designing plasmonic metal catalysts to achieve the desired reactions is also discussed based on the current understanding, and directions for further research are provided.
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- Emiko Kazuma
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
- Surface and Interface Science Laboratory, RIKEN, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
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Liang H, Chen S, Qileng A, Liu W, Xu Z, Zhang S, Liu Y. Enhanced Photothermal Activity of Nanoconjugated System via Covalent Organic Frameworks as the Springboard. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304720. [PMID: 37649208 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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The development of nanomaterials with high photothermal conversion efficiency has been a hot issue. In this work, a novel photothermal nanomaterial is synthesized using Prussian blue nanocubes (PBNCs) as the photothermal active substance and covalent organic framework (COF) as the substrate. The as-prepared COF@PBNCs show a high photothermal conversion efficiency of 59.1%, significantly higher than that of pure PBNCs (32.5%). A new circuit path is generated with the combination of COF, which prevents the direct combination of thermal electrons and holes, as well as enhances the nonradiation transition of PBNCs. Besides, the imine groups on COF as the coordination and reduction agent allow the in situ growth of PBNCs, and the dense micropores of COF as the ideal heat conduction channels can also be the potential factors for the enhanced photothermal property. The photothermal property of COF@PBNCs is further used in the construction of immunosensor for the detection of furosemide (FUR). With the help of handheld thermal imager, the concentration of FUR can be easily read, thus shedding a new light in the construction of visual sensor for simple and low-cost point-of-care testing.
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- Hongzhi Liang
- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Electronic Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- The Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- The Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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Kim M, Kim J, VanderLaan D, Kubelick KP, Jhunjhunwala A, Choe A, Emelianov SY. Tunable Interparticle Connectivity in Gold Nanosphere Assemblies for Efficient Photoacoustic Conversion. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2023; 33:2305202. [PMID: 38495944 PMCID: PMC10939103 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202305202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Manipulating matter at the nanometer scale to create desired plasmonic nanostructures holds great promise in the field of biomedical photoacoustic (PA) imaging. We demonstrate a strategy for regulating PA signal generation from anisotropic nano-sized assemblies of gold nanospheres (Au NSs) by adjusting the inter-particle connectivity between neighboring Au NSs. The inter-particle connectivity is controlled by modulating the diameter and inter-particle spacing of Au NSs in the nanoassemblies. The results indicate that nanoassemblies with semi-connectivity, i.e., assemblies with a finite inter-particle spacing shorter than the theoretical limit of repulsion between nearby Au NSs, exhibit 3.4-fold and 2.4-fold higher PA signals compared to nanoassemblies with no connectivity and full connectivity, respectively. Furthermore, due to the reduced diffusion of Au atoms, the semi-connectivity Au nanoassemblies demonstrate high photodamage threshold and, therefore, excellent photostability at fluences above the current American National Standards Institute limits. The exceptional photostability of the semi-connectivity nanoassemblies highlights their potential to surpass conventional plasmonic contrast agents for continuing PA imaging. Collectively, our findings indicate that semi-connected nanostructures are a promising option for reliable, high-contrast PA imaging applications over multiple imaging sessions due to their strong PA signals and enhanced photostability.
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- Myeongsoo Kim
- Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, US
- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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- Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, US
- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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Carrese B, Cavallini C, Armanetti P, Silvestri B, Calì G, Luciani G, Sanità G, Menichetti L, Lamberti A. Hybrid Nanoparticle-Assisted Chemo-Photothermal Therapy and Photoacoustic Imaging in a Three-Dimensional Breast Cancer Cell Model. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17374. [PMID: 38139203 PMCID: PMC10743567 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417374] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Bioinspired nanoparticles have recently been gaining attention as promising multifunctional nanoplatforms for therapeutic applications in cancer, including breast cancer. Here, the efficiency of the chemo-photothermal and photoacoustic properties of hybrid albumin-modified nanoparticles (HSA-NPs) loaded with doxorubicin was evaluated in a three-dimensional breast cancer cell model. The HSA-NPs showed a higher uptake and deeper penetration into breast cancer spheroids than healthy breast cell 3D cultures. Confocal microscopy revealed that, in tumour spheroids incubated with doxorubicin-loaded NPs for 16 h, doxorubicin was mainly localised in the cytoplasm, while a strong signal was detectable at the nuclear level after 24 h, suggesting a time-dependent uptake. To evaluate the cytotoxicity of doxorubicin-loaded NPs, tumour spheroids were treated for up to 96 h with increasing concentrations of NPs, showing marked toxicity only at the highest concentration of doxorubicin. When doxorubicin administration was combined with laser photothermal irradiation, enhanced cytotoxicity was observed at lower concentrations and incubation times. Finally, the photoacoustic properties of doxorubicin-loaded NPs were evaluated in tumour spheroids, showing a detectable signal increasing with NP concentration. Overall, our data show that the combined effect of chemo-photothermal therapy results in a shorter exposure time to doxorubicin and a lower drug dose. Furthermore, owing to the photoacoustic properties of the NPs, this nanoplatform may represent a good candidate for theranostic applications.
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- Barbara Carrese
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Endocrinology and Molecular Oncology, National Research Council, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems—Unit of Naples, National Research Council, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Taheri-Ledari R, Ganjali F, Zarei-Shokat S, Dinmohammadi R, Asl FR, Emami A, Mojtabapour ZS, Rashvandi Z, Kashtiaray A, Jalali F, Maleki A. Plasmonic porous micro- and nano-materials based on Au/Ag nanostructures developed for photothermal cancer therapy: challenges in clinicalization. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6768-6786. [PMID: 38059020 PMCID: PMC10696950 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00763d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) has developed in recent decades as a relatively safe method for the treatment of cancers. Recently, various species of gold and silver (Au and Ag) nanostructures have been developed and investigated to achieve PTT due to their highly localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect. Concisely, the collective oscillation of electrons on the surface of Au and Ag nanostructures upon exposure to a specific wavelength (depending on their size and shape) and further plasmonic resonance leads to the heating of the surface of these particles. Hence, porous species can be equipped with tiny plasmonic ingredients that add plasmonic properties to therapeutic cargoes. In this case, a precise review of the recent achievements is very important to figure out to what extent plasmonic photothermal therapy (PPTT) by Au/Ag-based plasmonic porous nanomedicines successfully treated cancers with satisfactory biosafety. Herein, we classify the various species of LSPR-active micro- and nano-materials. Moreover, the routes for the preparation of Ag/Au-plasmonic porous cargoes and related bench assessments are carefully reviewed. Finally, as the main aim of this study, principal requirements for the clinicalization of Ag/Au-plasmonic porous cargoes and their further challenges are discussed, which are critical for specialists in this field.
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- Reza Taheri-Ledari
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran 16846-13114 Iran +98 2173021584 +98 21 77240640-50
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Lacroce E, Bianchi L, Polito L, Korganbayev S, Molinelli A, Sacchetti A, Saccomandi P, Rossi F. On the role of polymeric hydrogels in the thermal response of gold nanorods under NIR laser irradiation. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6870-6879. [PMID: 38059037 PMCID: PMC10696932 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00353a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Hydrogels are 3D cross-linked networks of polymeric chains designed to be used in the human body. Nowadays they find widespread applications in the biomedical field and are particularly attractive as drug delivery vectors. However, despite many good results, their release performance is sometimes very quick and uncontrolled, being forced by the high in vivo clearance of body fluids. In this direction, the development of novel responsive nanomaterials promises to overcome the drawbacks of common hydrogels, inducing responsive properties in three-dimensional polymeric devices. In this study, we synthesized and then loaded gold nanorods (Au NRs) within an agarose-carbomer (AC)-based hydrogel obtained from a microwave-assisted polycondensation reaction between carbomer 974P and agarose. The photothermal effect of the composite device was quantified in terms of maximum temperature and spatial-temporal temperature distribution, also during consecutive laser irradiations. This work shows that composite Au NRs loaded within AC hydrogels can serve as a stable photothermal treatment agent with enhanced photothermal efficiency and good thermal stability after consecutive laser irradiations. These results confirm that the composite system produced can exhibit an enhanced thermal effect under NIR laser irradiation, which is expected to lead to great therapeutic advantages for the localized treatment of different diseases.
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- Elisa Lacroce
- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano via Mancinelli 7 20131 Milan Italy +39-02-2399-3145
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano via Giuseppe La Masa 1 20156 Milan Italy +39-02-2399-8470
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR-SCITEC via Gaudenzio Fantoli 16/15 20138 Milan Italy
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano via Giuseppe La Masa 1 20156 Milan Italy +39-02-2399-8470
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano via Mancinelli 7 20131 Milan Italy +39-02-2399-3145
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano via Mancinelli 7 20131 Milan Italy +39-02-2399-3145
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano via Giuseppe La Masa 1 20156 Milan Italy +39-02-2399-8470
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering "Giulio Natta", Politecnico di Milano via Mancinelli 7 20131 Milan Italy +39-02-2399-3145
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Li P, Chen Z, Xia F, Wang N, Zhao J, Hu X, Zhu M, Yu S, Ling D, Li F. Leveraging Coupling Effect-Enhanced Surface Plasmon Resonance of Ruthenium Nanocrystal-Decorated Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Boosted Photothermal Immunotherapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2302111. [PMID: 37699592 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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Photothermal immunotherapy (PTI) has emerged as a promising approach for cancer treatment, while its efficacy is often hindered by the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME). Here, this work presents a multifunctional platform for tumor PTI based on ruthenium nanocrystal-decorated mesoporous silica nanoparticles (RuNC-MSN). By precisely regulating the distance between RuNC on MSN, this work achieves a remarkable enhancement in surface plasmon resonance of RuNC, leading to a significant improvement in the photothermal efficiency of RuNC-MSN. Furthermore, the inherent catalase-like activity of RuNC-MSN enables effective modulation of the immunosuppressive TME, thereby facilitating an enhanced immune response triggered by the photothermal effect-mediated immunogenic cell death (ICD). As a result, RuNC-MSN exhibits superior PTI performance, resulting in pronounced inhibition of primary tumor and metastasis. This study highlights the rational design of PTI agents with coupling effect-enhanced surface plasmon resonance, enabling simultaneous induction of ICD and regulation of the immunosuppressive TME, thereby significantly boosting PTI efficacy.
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- Pin Li
- Institute of Pharmaceutics, Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
- World Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai, 201203, China
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Oudjedi F, Lee SS, Paliouras M, Trifiro M, Kirk AG. Enhancing in vitro photothermal therapy using plasmonic gold nanorod decorated multiwalled carbon nanotubes. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2023; 14:6629-6643. [PMID: 38420328 PMCID: PMC10898561 DOI: 10.1364/boe.504746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a promising approach for cancer treatment that selectively heats malignant cells while sparing healthy cells. Here, the light-to-heat conversion efficiency of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) within the near-infrared biological transmission window is enhanced by decorating them with plasmonic gold nanorods (GNRs). The results reveal a significant photothermal enhancement of hybrid MWCNTs-GNRs compared to bare MWCNTs, displaying a 4.9 enhancement factor per unit mass. The enhanced plasmonic PTT properties of MWCNTs-GNRs are also investigated in vitro using PC3 prostate cancer cell lines, demonstrating a potent ablation efficiency. These findings advance innovative hybrid plasmonic nanostructures for clinical applications.
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- Fatma Oudjedi
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research - Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Guzzo Nano Research Corp, Terrebonne, QC, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research - Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Xu Y, Wang K, Zhu Y, Wang J, Ci D, Sang M, Fang Q, Deng H, Gong X, Leung KCF, Xuan S. Size-dependent magnetomechanically enhanced photothermal antibacterial effect of Fe 3O 4@Au/PDA nanodurian. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:17148-17162. [PMID: 37947135 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt03303a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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The global health crisis of bacterial resistance to antibiotics requires innovative antibacterial strategies. One promising solution is the exploitation of multifunctional nanoplatforms based on non-resistant antibacterial mechanisms. This work reports a novel Fe3O4@Au/polydopamine (PDA) nanodurian with excellent photothermal-magnetomechanic synergistic antibacterial effects. The one-step formed Au/PDA hybrid shell provides good photothermal properties and spiky surfaces for enhanced magnetomechanic effects. Upon near-infrared (NIR) irradiation, the Fe3O4@Au/PDA nanodurian (200 μg mL-1) achieved nearly 100% antibacterial effect against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). The efficiency of photothermal antimicrobial activity was further enhanced by the application of a rotating magnetic field (RMF), with the sterilization efficiency being increased by up to more than a half compared to the action alone. Interestingly, the size of the nanodurian has a significant impact on the synergistic sterilization effect, with larger particles showing a superior performance due to stronger chain-like structures in the magnetic field. Finally, the Fe3O4@Au/PDA nanodurian also demonstrates effective biofilm removal, with larger particles exhibiting the best eradication effect under the photothermal-magnetomechanic treatment. Overall, this magnetic field enhanced photothermal antibacterial strategy provides a promising broad-spectrum antimicrobial solution to combat bacterial infections. Thus, it possesses great potential in future nanomedicine and pollution treatment.
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- Yunqi Xu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, PR China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, PR China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, PR China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, PR China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, PR China.
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Sridharan B, Lim HG. Advances in photoacoustic imaging aided by nano contrast agents: special focus on role of lymphatic system imaging for cancer theranostics. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:437. [PMID: 37986071 PMCID: PMC10662568 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02192-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) is a successful clinical imaging platform for management of cancer and other health conditions that has seen significant progress in the past decade. However, clinical translation of PAI based methods are still under scrutiny as the imaging quality and clinical information derived from PA images are not on par with other imaging methods. Hence, to improve PAI, exogenous contrast agents, in the form of nanomaterials, are being used to achieve better image with less side effects, lower accumulation, and improved target specificity. Nanomedicine has become inevitable in cancer management, as it contributes at every stage from diagnosis to therapy, surgery, and even in the postoperative care and surveillance for recurrence. Nanocontrast agents for PAI have been developed and are being explored for early and improved cancer diagnosis. The systemic stability and target specificity of the nanomaterials to render its theranostic property depends on various influencing factors such as the administration route and physico-chemical responsiveness. The recent focus in PAI is on targeting the lymphatic system and nodes for cancer diagnosis, as they play a vital role in cancer progression and metastasis. This review aims to discuss the clinical advancements of PAI using nanoparticles as exogenous contrast agents for cancer theranostics with emphasis on PAI of lymphatic system for diagnosis, cancer progression, metastasis, PAI guided tumor resection, and finally PAI guided drug delivery.
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- Badrinathan Sridharan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
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Huang Y, Liu C, Feng Q, Sun J. Microfluidic synthesis of nanomaterials for biomedical applications. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2023; 8:1610-1627. [PMID: 37723984 DOI: 10.1039/d3nh00217a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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The field of nanomaterials has progressed dramatically over the past decades with important contributions to the biomedical area. The physicochemical properties of nanomaterials, such as the size and structure, can be controlled through manipulation of mass and heat transfer conditions during synthesis. In particular, microfluidic systems with rapid mixing and precise fluid control are ideal platforms for creating appropriate synthesis conditions. One notable example of microfluidics-based synthesis is the development of lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-based mRNA vaccines with accelerated clinical translation and robust efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to LNPs, microfluidic systems have been adopted for the controlled synthesis of a broad range of nanomaterials. In this review, we introduce the fundamental principles of microfluidic technologies including flow field- and multiple field-based methods for fabricating nanoparticles, and discuss their applications in the biomedical field. We conclude this review by outlining several major challenges and future directions in the implementation of microfluidic synthesis of nanomaterials.
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- Yanjuan Huang
- Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology, CAS Key Laboratory of Standardization and Measurement for Nanotechnology, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology, CAS Key Laboratory of Standardization and Measurement for Nanotechnology, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology, CAS Key Laboratory of Standardization and Measurement for Nanotechnology, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing Engineering Research Center for BioNanotechnology, CAS Key Laboratory of Standardization and Measurement for Nanotechnology, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Escobar-Sánchez H, Carril Pardo C, Benito N, Hernández-Montelongo J, Nancucheo I, Recio-Sánchez G. Plasmonic and Photothermal Effects of CuS Nanoparticles Biosynthesized from Acid Mine Drainage with Potential Drug Delivery Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16489. [PMID: 38003680 PMCID: PMC10671710 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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In this work, the plasmonic and photothermal effects of CuS nanoparticles biosynthesized from acid mine drainage (AMD) were studied. CuS were formed by delivering the H2S generated by a sulfidogenic bioreactor to an off-line system containing the AMD. The precipitates collected after contact for an hour were washed and physico-chemically characterized, showing a nanoparticle with a mean diameter of 33 nm, crystalline nature and semiconductor behavior with a direct band gap of 2.2 eV. Moreover, the CuS nanoparticles exhibited localized surface plasmonic resonance in the near infrared range, with a high absorption band centered at 973 nm of wavelength, which allowed an increase in the temperature of the surrounding media under irradiation. Finally, the cytotoxicity of the CuS nanoparticles as well as their potential use as part of drug delivery platforms were investigated.
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- Hernán Escobar-Sánchez
- Departamento de Física, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (H.E.-S.); (N.B.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad San Sebastián, Concepción 4080871, Chile;
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- Departamento de Física, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4070386, Chile; (H.E.-S.); (N.B.)
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- Facultad de Ingeniería, Arquitectura y Diseño, Universidad San Sebastián, Concepción 4080871, Chile;
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- Facultad de Ingeniería, Arquitectura y Diseño, Universidad San Sebastián, Concepción 4080871, Chile;
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Fu L, Lin CT, Karimi-Maleh H, Chen F, Zhao S. Plasmonic Nanoparticle-Enhanced Optical Techniques for Cancer Biomarker Sensing. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:977. [PMID: 37998152 PMCID: PMC10669140 DOI: 10.3390/bios13110977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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This review summarizes recent advances in leveraging localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) nanotechnology for sensitive cancer biomarker detection. LSPR arising from noble metal nanoparticles under light excitation enables the enhancement of various optical techniques, including surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), dark-field microscopy (DFM), photothermal imaging, and photoacoustic imaging. Nanoparticle engineering strategies are discussed to optimize LSPR for maximum signal amplification. SERS utilizes electromagnetic enhancement from plasmonic nanostructures to boost inherently weak Raman signals, enabling single-molecule sensitivity for detecting proteins, nucleic acids, and exosomes. DFM visualizes LSPR nanoparticles based on scattered light color, allowing for the ultrasensitive detection of cancer cells, microRNAs, and proteins. Photothermal imaging employs LSPR nanoparticles as contrast agents that convert light to heat, producing thermal images that highlight cancerous tissues. Photoacoustic imaging detects ultrasonic waves generated by LSPR nanoparticle photothermal expansion for deep-tissue imaging. The multiplexing capabilities of LSPR techniques and integration with microfluidics and point-of-care devices are reviewed. Remaining challenges, such as toxicity, standardization, and clinical sample analysis, are examined. Overall, LSPR nanotechnology shows tremendous potential for advancing cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment monitoring through the integration of nanoparticle engineering, optical techniques, and microscale device platforms.
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- Li Fu
- Key Laboratory of Novel Materials for Sensor of Zhejiang Province, College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China; (F.C.); (S.Z.)
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- Qianwan Institute, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China;
- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 A Yuquan Rd., Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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- The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People’s Hospital, Wenzhou 325015, China;
- School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos 13-5053, Lebanon
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Materials for Sensor of Zhejiang Province, College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China; (F.C.); (S.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Materials for Sensor of Zhejiang Province, College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China; (F.C.); (S.Z.)
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Ivanchenko M, Carroll AL, Brothers AB, Jing H. Plasmonic Ag@Cu 2O core-shell nanostructures exhibiting near-infrared photothermal effect. RSC Adv 2023; 13:31569-31577. [PMID: 37901274 PMCID: PMC10606979 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06712b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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This work was devoted to the investigation of the optical properties, structural characterization, and photothermal conversion performance of Ag@Cu2O nanostructures. The selection of anisotropic silver core, specifically Ag nanocubes, was driven by the possibility to tune LSPR across a broader range of the electromagnetic spectrum. The thickness of the Cu2O shell was intentionally changed through the variation in the Cu salt to the metal core nanoparticles ratios. The LSPRs of Ag(nanocube)@Cu2O core-shell nanoparticles can be fine-tuned to the spectral region to become resonant with the excitation wavelengths of 808 nm NIR laser. Due to the high refractive index of the deposited Cu2O, the redshifts of the plasmon band wavelength in the extinction spectra were observed. Consequently, the photothermal activities of the Ag(nanocube)@Cu2O core-shell NPs have been controlled by the shell thickness at the nanoscale. Ag@Cu2O nanoparticles with thickest shell (∼70 nm) exhibit the most efficient NIR photothermal effect under the irradiation of 808 nm laser at ambient conditions. Results of this work demonstrate that Ag@Cu2O hetero-nanostructures may be optimized and used for the efficient transformation of light into other forms of energy, specifically heat.
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- Mariia Ivanchenko
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, George Mason University Fairfax Virginia 22030 USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, George Mason University Fairfax Virginia 22030 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, American University Washington DC 20016 USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, George Mason University Fairfax Virginia 22030 USA
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Kim M, VanderLaan D, Lee J, Choe A, Kubelick KP, Kim J, Emelianov SY. Hyper-Branched Gold Nanoconstructs for Photoacoustic Imaging in the Near-Infrared Optical Window. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:9257-9265. [PMID: 37796535 PMCID: PMC10603794 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c02177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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In plasmonic nanoconstructs (NCs), fine-tuning interparticle interactions at the subnanoscale offer enhanced electromagnetic and thermal responses in the near-infrared (NIR) wavelength range. Due to tunable electromagnetic and thermal characteristics, NCs can be excellent photoacoustic (PA) imaging contrast agents. However, engineering plasmonic NCs that maximize light absorption efficiency across multiple polarization directions, i.e., exhibiting blackbody absorption behavior, remains challenging. Herein, we present the synthesis, computational simulation, and characterization of hyper-branched gold nanoconstructs (HBGNCs) as a highly efficient PA contrast agent. HBGNCs exhibit remarkable optical properties, including strong NIR absorption, high absorption efficiency across various polarization angles, and superior photostability compared to conventional standard plasmonic NC-based contrast agents such as gold nanorods and gold nanostars. In vitro and in vivo experiments confirm the suitability of HBGNCs for cancer imaging, showcasing their potential as reliable PA contrast agents and addressing the need for enhanced imaging contrast and stability in bioimaging applications.
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- Myeongsoo Kim
- Petit
Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Petit
Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Sarathkumar E, Anjana RS, Jayasree RS. Nanoarchitectonics of photothermal materials to enhance the sensitivity of lateral flow assays. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 14:988-1003. [PMID: 37822722 PMCID: PMC10562646 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.14.82] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Lateral flow assays (LFAs) are currently the most widely used point-of-care testing technique with remarkable advantages such as simple operation, rapid analysis, portability, and low cost. Traditionally, gold nanoparticles are employed as tracer element in LFAs due to their strong localised surface plasmon resonance. However, this conventional LFA technique based on colorimetric analysis is neither useful to determine critical analytes with desired sensitivity, nor can it quantify the analytes. Various signal amplification strategies have been proposed to improve the sensitivity and the quantitative determination of analytes using LFAs. One of the promising strategies is to enhance the photothermal properties of nanomaterials to generate heat after light irradiation, followed by a temperature measurement to detect and quantify the analyte concentration. Recently, it has been observed that the nanoscale architecture of materials, including size, shape, and nanoscale composition, plays a significant role in enhancing the photothermal properties of nanomaterials. In this review, we discuss the nanoarchitectonics of nanomaterials regarding enhanced photothermal properties and their application in LFAs. Initially, we discuss various important photothermal materials and their classification along with their working principle. Then, we highlight important aspects of the nanoscale architecture (i.e., size, shape, and composition) to enable maximum light-to-heat conversion efficiency. Finally, we discuss some of the recent advances in photothermal LFAs and their application in detecting analytes.
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- Elangovan Sarathkumar
- Division of Biophotonics and Imaging, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram-695012, Kerala, India
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- Division of Biophotonics and Imaging, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram-695012, Kerala, India
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- Division of Biophotonics and Imaging, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram-695012, Kerala, India
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Kutlubulatova IA, Grigoryeva MS, Dimitreva VA, Lukashenko SY, Kanavin AP, Timoshenko VY, Ivanov DS. Molecular Dynamics Modeling of Pulsed Laser Fragmentation of Solid and Porous Si Nanoparticles in Liquid Media. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14461. [PMID: 37833909 PMCID: PMC10572753 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914461] [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: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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The production of non-toxic and homogeneous colloidal solutions of nanoparticles (NPs) for biomedical applications is of extreme importance nowadays. Among the various methods for generation of NPs, pulsed laser ablation in liquids (PLAL) has proven itself as a powerful and efficient tool in biomedical fields, allowing chemically pure silicon nanoparticles to be obtained. For example, laser-synthesized silicon nanoparticles (Si NPs) are widely used as contrast agents for bio visualization, as effective sensitizers of radiofrequency hyperthermia for cancer theranostics, in photodynamic therapy, as carriers of therapeutic radionuclides in nuclear nanomedicine, etc. Due to a number of complex and interrelated processes involved in the laser ablation phenomenon, however, the final characteristics of the resulting particles are difficult to control, and the obtained colloidal solutions frequently have broad and multimodal size distribution. Therefore, the subsequent fragmentation of the obtained NPs in the colloidal solutions due to pulsed laser irradiation can be utilized. The resulting NPs' characteristics, however, depend on the parameters of laser irradiation as well as on the irradiated material and surrounding media properties. Thus, reliable knowledge of the mechanism of NP fragmentation is necessary for generation of a colloidal solution with NPs of predesigned properties. To investigate the mechanism of a laser-assisted NP fragmentation process, in this work, we perform a large-scale molecular dynamics (MD) modeling of FS laser interaction with colloidal solution of Si NPs. The obtained NPs are then characterized by their shape and morphological properties. The corresponding conclusion about the relative input of the properties of different laser-induced processes and materials to the mechanism of NP generation is drawn.
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- Irina A. Kutlubulatova
- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninskiy Prospekt, 53, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (I.A.K.); (M.S.G.); (S.Y.L.); (A.P.K.); (V.Y.T.)
- Institute of Engineering Physics for Biomedicine (PhysBio), Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI), 115409 Moscow, Russia;
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- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninskiy Prospekt, 53, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (I.A.K.); (M.S.G.); (S.Y.L.); (A.P.K.); (V.Y.T.)
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- Institute of Engineering Physics for Biomedicine (PhysBio), Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI), 115409 Moscow, Russia;
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- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninskiy Prospekt, 53, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (I.A.K.); (M.S.G.); (S.Y.L.); (A.P.K.); (V.Y.T.)
- Institute for Analytical Instrumentation of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Rizhsky Prospekt, 26, 190103 St. Petersburg, Russia
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- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninskiy Prospekt, 53, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (I.A.K.); (M.S.G.); (S.Y.L.); (A.P.K.); (V.Y.T.)
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- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninskiy Prospekt, 53, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (I.A.K.); (M.S.G.); (S.Y.L.); (A.P.K.); (V.Y.T.)
- Department of Solid State Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninskiy Prospekt, 53, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (I.A.K.); (M.S.G.); (S.Y.L.); (A.P.K.); (V.Y.T.)
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Jiang K, Lee JH, Fung TS, Wu J, Liu C, Mi H, Rajapakse RPVJ, Balasuriya UBR, Peng YK, Go YY. Next-generation diagnostic test for dengue virus detection using an ultrafast plasmonic colorimetric RT-PCR strategy. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1274:341565. [PMID: 37455070 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341565] [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: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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The current global COVID-19 pandemic once again highlighted the urgent need for a simple, cost-effective, and sensitive diagnostic platform that can be rapidly developed for distribution and easy access in resource-limited areas. Here, we present a simple and low-cost plasmonic photothermal (PPT)-reverse transcription-colorimetric polymerase chain reaction (RTcPCR) for molecular diagnosis of dengue virus (DENV) infection. The assay can be completed within 54 min with an estimated detection limit of 1.6 copies/μL of viral nucleic acid. The analytical sensitivity and specificity of PPT-RTcPCR were comparable to that of the reference RT-qPCR assay. Moreover, the clinical performance of PPT-RTcPCR was evaluated and validated using 158 plasma samples collected from patients suspected of dengue infection. The results showed a diagnostic agreement of 97.5% compared to the reference RT-qPCR and demonstrated a clinical sensitivity and specificity of 97.0% and 100%, respectively. The simplicity and reliability of our PPT-RTcPCR strategy suggest it can provide a foundation for developing a field-deployable diagnostic assay for dengue and other infectious diseases.
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- Kunlun Jiang
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Soonchunhyang University, Asan, 31538, South Korea.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka
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- Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA; Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong, China.
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Wang S, Zhang C, Fang F, Fan Y, Yang J, Zhang J. Beyond traditional light: NIR-II light-activated photosensitizers for cancer therapy. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:8315-8326. [PMID: 37523205 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00668a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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With increasing demand for the accurate and safe treatment of cancer, non-invasive photodynamic therapy (PDT) has received widespread attention. However, most conventional photosensitizers are typically excited by short-wavelength visible light (400-700 nm), thus substantially hindering the penetration of light and the therapeutic effectiveness of the PDT procedure. Fortunately, near-infrared (NIR) light (>700 nm), in particular, light in the second near-infrared region (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm) has a higher upper radiation limit, greater tissue tolerance, and deeper tissue penetration compared with traditional short-wavelength light excitation, and shows considerable potential in the clinical treatment of cancer. Therefore, it is of paramount importance and clinical value to develop photosensitizers that are excited by NIR-II light. In this review, for the first time we focus completely on recent progress made with various NIR-II photosensitizers for cancer treatment via PDT, and we briefly present the ongoing challenges and prospects of currently developed NIR-II photosensitizers for clinical practice in the near future. We believe that the above topics will inspire broad interest in researchers from interdisciplinary fields that include chemistry, materials science, pharmaceuticals, and clinical medicine, and provide insightful perspectives for exploiting new NIR-II photosensitizers for biomedical applications.
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- Sa Wang
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Sciences, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Sciences, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Sciences, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Sciences, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Sciences, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Sciences, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China.
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Hong D, Jo EJ, Bang D, Jung C, Lee YE, Noh YS, Shin MG, Kim MG. Plasmonic Approach to Fluorescence Enhancement of Mesoporous Silica-Coated Gold Nanorods for Highly Sensitive Influenza A Virus Detection Using Lateral Flow Immunosensor. ACS NANO 2023; 17:16607-16619. [PMID: 37595106 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c02651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Rapid diagnostic tests based on the lateral flow immunoassay (LFI) enable early identification of viral infection, owing to simple interpretation, short turnaround time, and timely isolation of patients to minimize viral transmission among communities. However, the LFI system requires improvement in the detection sensitivity to match the accuracy of nucleic acid amplification tests. Fluorescence-based LFIs are more sensitive and specific than absorption-based LFIs, but their performance is significantly affected by fundamental issues related to the quantum yield and photobleaching of fluorophores. Metal-enhanced fluorescence (MEF), which is a plasmonic effect in the vicinity of metallic nanoparticles, can be an effective strategy to improve the detection sensitivity of fluorescence-based LFIs. The key factors for obtaining a strong plasmonic effect include the distance and spectral overlap of the metal and fluorophore in the MEF system. In this study, MEF probes were designed based on core-shell nanostructures employing a gold nanorod core, mesoporous silica shell, and cyanine 5 fluorophore. To optimize the efficiency of MEF probes incorporated on the LFI platform (MEF-LFI), we experimentally and theoretically investigated the distance dependence of plasmonic coupling between cyanine 5 and gold nanorods by adjusting the shell thickness, resulting in significant fluorescence enhancement. The proposed MEF-LFI enabled highly sensitive detection of influenza A virus (IAV) nucleocapsid protein with a detection limit of 0.52 pg mL-1 within 20 min and showed high specificity and accuracy for determining IAV clinical samples. Overall, our findings demonstrate the potential of this method as an effective tool for molecular diagnosis under emergency conditions.
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- Donggu Hong
- Department of Chemistry, School of Physics and Chemistry, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Physics and Chemistry, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- College of AI Convergence, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-ro, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
- Korea Institute of Medical Microrobotics, 208 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Gwangju 61011, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Physics and Chemistry, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School and Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 322 Seoyang-ro, Hwasun-eup, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do 58128, Republic of Korea
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- Nano Bio Research Center JBF, 123, Nanosandan-ro, Nam-Myun, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do 57248, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School and Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 322 Seoyang-ro, Hwasun-eup, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do 58128, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Physics and Chemistry, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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Fang Z, Zhang J, Shi Z, Wang L, Liu Y, Wang J, Jiang J, Yang D, Bai H, Peng B, Wang H, Huang X, Li J, Li L, Huang W. A Gas/phototheranostic Nanocomposite Integrates NIR-II-Peak Absorbing Aza-BODIPY with Thermal-Sensitive Nitric Oxide Donor for Atraumatic Osteosarcoma Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2301901. [PMID: 37079477 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) has received increasing interest in cancer therapeutics owing to its excellent efficacy and controllability. However, there are two major limitations in PTT applications, which are the tissue penetration depth of lasers within the absorption range of photothermal agents and the unavoidable tissue empyrosis induced by high-energy lasers. Herein, a gas/phototheranostic nanocomposite (NA1020-NO@PLX) is engineered that integrates the second near-infrared-peak (NIR-II-peak) absorbing aza-boron-dipyrromethenes (aza-BODIPY,NA1020) with the thermal-sensitive nitric oxide (NO) donor (S-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine, SNAP). An enhanced intramolecular charge transfer mechanism is proposed to achieve the NIR-II-peak absorbance (λmax = 1020 nm) on NA1020, thereby obtaining its deep tissue penetration depth. The NA1020 exhibits a remarkable photothermal conversion, making it feasible for the deep-tissue orthotopic osteosarcoma therapy and providing favorable NIR-II emission to precisely pinpoint the tumor for a visible PTT process. The simultaneously investigated atraumatic therapeutic process with an enhanced cell apoptosis mechanism indicates the feasibility of the synergistic NO/low-temperature PTT for osteosarcoma. Herein, this gas/phototheranostic strategy optimizes the existing PTT to present a repeatable and atraumatic photothermal therapeutic process for deep-tissue tumors, validating its potential clinical applications.
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- Zhijie Fang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) and School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), Nanjing, 211800, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) and School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), Nanjing, 211800, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) and School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), Nanjing, 211800, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) and School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), Nanjing, 211800, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) and School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), Nanjing, 211800, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) and School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), Nanjing, 211800, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) and School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), Nanjing, 211800, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) and School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), Nanjing, 211800, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) and School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), Nanjing, 211800, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- The Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE, Future Technologies), Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) and School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), Nanjing, 211800, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
- The Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE, Future Technologies), Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, P. R. China
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Bhatt HN, Diwan R, Borrego EA, Pérez CAM, Varela-Ramirez A, Kumar R, Aguilera RJ, Nurunnabi M. A photothermal driven chemotherapy for the treatment of metastatic melanoma. J Control Release 2023; 361:314-333. [PMID: 37562554 PMCID: PMC10787601 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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Solid tumors are abnormal mass of tissue, which affects the organs based on its malignancy and leads to the dysfunction of the affected organs. The major problem associated with treatment of solid tumors is delivering anticancer therapeutics to the deepest layers/core of the solid tumor. Deposition of excessive extracellular matrix (ECM) hinders the therapeutics to travel towards the core of the tumor. Therefore, conventional anticancer therapeutics can only reduce the tumor size and that also for a limited duration, and tumor recurrence occurs once the therapy is discontinued. Additionally, by the time the cancer is diagnosed, the cancer cells already started affecting the major organs of the body such as lung, liver, spleen, kidney, and brain, due to their ability to metastasize and lung is the primary site for them to be infiltrated. To facilitate the anticancer therapeutics to penetrate the deeper layers of tumor, and to provide concurrent treatment of both the solid tumor and metastasis, we have designed and developed a Bimodal Light Assisted Skin Tumor and Metastasis Treatment (BLAST), which is a combination of photothermal and chemotherapeutic moieties. The BLAST is composed of 2D boron nitride (BN) nanosheet with adsorbed molecules of BCL-2 inhibitor, Navitoclax (NAVI) on its surface, that can breakdown excessive ECM network and thereby facilitate dissociation of the solid tumor. The developed BLAST was evaluated for its ability to penetrate solid tumors using 3D spheroids for the uptake, cytotoxicity, growth inhibition, reactive oxygen species (ROS) detection, penetration, and downregulation of proteins upon laser irradiation. The in vivo therapeutic studies on a skin cancer mice model revealed that the BLAST with and without laser were able to penetrate the solid tumor, reduce tumor volume in mice, dissociate the protein network, and prevent lung metastasis as confirmed by immunohistochemistry and western blot analysis. Post analysis of serum and blood components revealed the safety and efficacy of BLAST in mice. Hence, the developed BLAST holds strong promise in solid tumor treatment and metastasis prevention simultaneously.
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- Himanshu N Bhatt
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79902, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79902, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas El Paso, TX 79968, United States; The Border Biomedical Research Center, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
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- Instituto de Ingeniería y Tecnología, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Ave. Del Charro 450 Norte, Ciudad Juárez 32310, Mexico
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- Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas El Paso, TX 79968, United States; The Border Biomedical Research Center, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79902, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas El Paso, TX 79968, United States; The Border Biomedical Research Center, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79902, United States; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States; The Border Biomedical Research Center, The University of Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, United States.
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Xiao R, Zeng J, Li F, Ling D. Gold-semiconductor nanohybrids as advanced phototherapeutics. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023; 18:1585-1606. [PMID: 37830425 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2023-0118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Phototherapeutics is gaining momentum as a mainstream treatment for cancer, with gold-semiconductor nanocomposites showing promise as potent phototherapeutic agents due to their structural tunability, biocompatibility and functional diversity. Such nanohybrids possess plasmonic characteristics in the presence of gold and the catalytic nature of semiconductor units, as well as the unexpected physicochemical properties arising from the contact interface. This perspective provides an overview of the latest research on gold-semiconductor nanocomposites for photodynamic, photothermal and photocatalytic therapy. The relationship between the spatial configuration of these nanohybrids and their practical performance was explored to deliver comprehensive insights and guidance for the design and fabrication of novel composite nanoplatforms to enhance the efficiency of phototherapeutics, promoting the development of nanotechnology-based advanced biomedical applications.
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- Ruixue Xiao
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, PR China
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- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, 310022, PR China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutics, Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China
- World Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai, 201203, PR China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, PR China
- Institute of Pharmaceutics, Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China
- World Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai, 201203, PR China
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Rafique Q, Rehman A, Afghan MS, Ahmad HM, Zafar I, Fayyaz K, Ain Q, Rayan RA, Al-Aidarous KM, Rashid S, Mushtaq G, Sharma R. Reviewing methods of deep learning for diagnosing COVID-19, its variants and synergistic medicine combinations. Comput Biol Med 2023; 163:107191. [PMID: 37354819 PMCID: PMC10281043 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2023.107191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the development of reliable diagnostic methods for accurately detecting the novel coronavirus and its variants. Deep learning (DL) techniques have shown promising potential as screening tools for COVID-19 detection. In this study, we explore the realistic development of DL-driven COVID-19 detection methods and focus on the fully automatic framework using available resources, which can effectively investigate various coronavirus variants through modalities. We conducted an exploration and comparison of several diagnostic techniques that are widely used and globally validated for the detection of COVID-19. Furthermore, we explore review-based studies that provide detailed information on synergistic medicine combinations for the treatment of COVID-19. We recommend DL methods that effectively reduce time, cost, and complexity, providing valuable guidance for utilizing available synergistic combinations in clinical and research settings. This study also highlights the implication of innovative diagnostic technical and instrumental strategies, exploring public datasets, and investigating synergistic medicines using optimised DL rules. By summarizing these findings, we aim to assist future researchers in their endeavours by providing a comprehensive overview of the implication of DL techniques in COVID-19 detection and treatment. Integrating DL methods with various diagnostic approaches holds great promise in improving the accuracy and efficiency of COVID-19 diagnostics, thus contributing to effective control and management of the ongoing pandemic.
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- Qandeel Rafique
- Department of Internal Medicine, Sahiwal Medical College, Sahiwal, 57040, Pakistan.
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- Department of General Medicine Govt. Eye and General Hospital Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
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- Department of Internal Medicine District Headquarter Hospital Faislaabad, 62300, Pakistan.
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- Department of Internal Medicine District Headquarter Hospital Bahawalnagar, 62300, Pakistan.
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Virtual University Pakistan, 44000, Pakistan.
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- Department of National Centre for Bioinformatics, Quaid-I-Azam University Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College Women University Faisalabad, 03822, Pakistan.
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- Department of Epidemiology, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, 21526, Egypt.
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- Department of Computer Science, College of Science and Arts in Sharurah, Najran University, 51730, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia.
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- Center for Scientific Research, Faculty of Medicine, Idlib University, Idlib, Syria.
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- Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
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