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Han T, Sun Y, Zhao C, Wang HY, Yu H, Liu Y. Mitochondrial-Targeted Ratiometric Near-Infrared Fluorescence Probe for Monitoring Nitric Oxide in Rheumatoid Arthritis. J Med Chem 2024; 67:4026-4035. [PMID: 38359302 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c02344] [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: 02/17/2024]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a destructive autoimmune disease, where nitric oxide (NO) is closely implicated in the inflammatory processes of RA. Therefore, direct visualization of NO is essential to assess the pathological changes in RA. Herein, a mitochondrial-targeted near-infrared ratiometric fluorescent probe (NFL-NH2), based on the intramolecular charge transfer effect, was synthesized and applied to monitor the changes of NO content in early RA. Specially, probe NFL-NH2 showed a 44-fold fluorescent intensity ratio (I705/I780) response toward NO with a detection limit of 0.536 nM, enabling qualitative and quantitative analysis of NO. Additionally, NFL-NH2 can accurately target mitochondria and sensitively detect exogenous and endogenous NO in RAW 264.7 cells. Notably, in vivo RA monitoring assays demonstrated that NFL-NH2 can rapidly detect NO levels associated with the inflammatory damage degree in RA mice models by ratiometric fluorescence imaging. These results validate that NFL-NH2 holds significant potential for diagnosing NO-mediated RA diseases.
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- Tingting Han
- School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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Li Y, Li B, Wang G, Su J, Qiao Y, Ma C, Wang F, Zhu J, Li J, Zhang H, Liu K, Xu H. Engineered protein and Jakinib nanoplatform with extraordinary rheumatoid arthritis treatment. NANO RESEARCH 2023; 16:1-9. [PMID: 37359076 PMCID: PMC10256963 DOI: 10.1007/s12274-023-5838-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a relatively common inflammatory disease that affects the synovial tissue, eventually results in joints destruction and even long-term disability. Although Janus kinase inhibitors (Jakinibs) show a rapid efficacy and are becoming the most successful agents in RA therapy, high dosing at frequent interval and severe toxicities cannot be avoided. Here, we developed a new type of fully compatible nanocarriers based on recombinant chimeric proteins with outstanding controlled release of upadacitinib. In addition, the fluorescent protein component of the nanocarriers enabled noninvasive fluorescence imaging of RA lesions, thus allowing real-time detection of RA therapy. Using rat models, the nanotherapeutic is shown to be superior to free upadacitinib, as indicated by extended circulation time and sustained bioefficacy. Strikingly, this nanosystem possesses an ultralong half-life of 45 h and a bioavailability of 4-times higher than pristine upadacitinib, thus extending the dosing interval from one day to 2 weeks. Side effects such as over-immunosuppression and leukocyte levels reduction were significantly mitigated. This smart strategy boosts efficacy, safety and visuality of Jakinibs in RA therapy, and potently enables customized designs of nanoplatforms for other therapeutics. Electronic Supplementary Material Supplementary material (further details of DLS analysis, biocompatibility of PCP-UPA, CIA models construction, etc.) is available in the online version of this article at 10.1007/s12274-023-5838-0.
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- Yuanxin Li
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022 China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026 China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China
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- College of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022 China
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- First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022 China
- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Rare Earth Materials, (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China
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Liu Y, Chen L, Chen Z, Liu M, Li X, Kou Y, Hou M, Wang H, Li X, Tian B, Dong J. Multifunctional Janus Nanoplatform for Efficiently Synergistic Theranostics of Rheumatoid Arthritis. ACS NANO 2023; 17:8167-8182. [PMID: 37083341 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c11777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Progress has been made in the application of nanomedicine in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment. However, the whole process of monitoring and treatment of RA remains a formidable challenge due to the complexity of the chronic autoimmune disease. In this study, we develop a Janus nanoplatform (denoted as Janus-CPS) composed of CeO2-Pt nanozyme subunit on one side and periodic mesoporous organosilica (PMO) subunit on another side for simultaneous early diagnosis and synergistic therapy of RA. The Janus nanostructure, which enables more active sites to be exposed, enhances the reactive oxygen species scavenging capability of CeO2-Pt nanozyme subunit as compared to their core-shell counterpart. Furthermore, micheliolide (MCL), an extracted compound from natural plants with anti-osteoclastogenesis effects, is loaded into the mesopores of PMO subunit to synergize with the anti-inflammation effect of nanozymes for efficient RA treatment, which has been demonstrated by in vitro cellular experiments and in vivo collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) model. In addition, by taking advantage of the second near-infrared window (NIR-II) fluorescent imaging, indocyanine green (ICG)-loaded Janus-CPS exhibits desirable effectiveness in detecting RA lesions at a very early stage. It is anticipated that such a Janus nanoplatform may offer an alternative strategy of functional integration for versatile theranostics.
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- Yuyi Liu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, iChem, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, iChem, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, iChem, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, iChem, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Baoshan District Wusong Center Hospital, Zhongshan Hospital Wusong Branch, Fudan University, Shanghai 200940, P. R. China
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Wang R, Shi J, Zhang Q, Peng Q, Sun X, Song L, Zhang Y. Dual-Triggered Near-Infrared Persistent Luminescence Nanoprobe for Autofluorescence-Free Imaging-Guided Precise Therapy of Rheumatoid Arthritis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2205320. [PMID: 36461720 PMCID: PMC9896051 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202205320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common, chronic, and highly disabling autoimmune disease characterized by difficult treatment, long disease duration, and easy recurrence. The development and application of high-sensitivity theranostic probes for RA that will facilitate precise monitoring of disease progression and enable effective treatment are currently hotspots in the field of RA theranostics. In this study, mZMI@HA, a dual-triggered theranostics nanoprobe, is constructed based on near-infrared persistent luminescence nanoparticles (NIR-PLNPs) for precise RA treatment and therapeutic evaluation. This is the first reported use of high-sensitivity autofluorescence-free imaging based on NIR-PLNPs for precise RA treatment and therapeutic evaluation. Compared with the NIR fluorescence imaging probe-indocyanine green, the signal-to-background ratio of persistent luminescence (PersL) imaging is improved nearly 14-fold. Using PersL imaging to guide photothermal therapy and controllable drug release through NIR/pH-responsiveness, the progress of collagen-induced RA is relieved. Additionally, the therapeutic evaluation of RA by PersL imaging is consistent with clinical micro-computed tomography and histological analyses. This study demonstrates the potential of NIR-PLNPs for high-sensitivity imaging-guided RA treatment, providing a new strategy for RA precise theranostics.
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- Ruoping Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou, FujianChina
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesXiamen, Fujian361021China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou, FujianChina
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesXiamen, Fujian361021China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou, FujianChina
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesXiamen, Fujian361021China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou, FujianChina
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesXiamen, Fujian361021China
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- Fujian Science and Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of ChinaFuzhou, Fujian350108China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou, FujianChina
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesXiamen, Fujian361021China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural ChemistryFujian Institute of Research on the Structure of MatterChinese Academy of SciencesFuzhou, FujianChina
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional MaterialsXiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi InstituteChinese Academy of SciencesXiamen, Fujian361021China
- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
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Chae S, Yong U, Park W, Choi YM, Jeon IH, Kang H, Jang J, Choi HS, Cho DW. 3D cell-printing of gradient multi-tissue interfaces for rotator cuff regeneration. Bioact Mater 2023; 19:611-625. [PMID: 35600967 PMCID: PMC9109128 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Owing to the prevalence of rotator cuff (RC) injuries and suboptimal healing outcome, rapid and functional regeneration of the tendon–bone interface (TBI) after RC repair continues to be a major clinical challenge. Given the essential role of the RC in shoulder movement, the engineering of biomimetic multi-tissue constructs presents an opportunity for complex TBI reconstruction after RC repair. Here, we propose a gradient cell-laden multi-tissue construct combined with compositional gradient TBI-specific bioinks via 3D cell-printing technology. In vitro studies demonstrated the capability of a gradient scaffold system in zone-specific inducibility and multi-tissue formation mimicking TBI. The regenerative performance of the gradient scaffold on RC regeneration was determined using a rat RC repair model. In particular, we adopted nondestructive, consecutive, and tissue-targeted near-infrared fluorescence imaging to visualize the direct anatomical change and the intricate RC regeneration progression in real time in vivo. Furthermore, the 3D cell-printed implant promotes effective restoration of shoulder locomotion function and accelerates TBI healing in vivo. In summary, this study identifies the therapeutic contribution of cell-printed constructs towards functional RC regeneration, demonstrating the translational potential of biomimetic gradient constructs for the clinical repair of multi-tissue interfaces. A biomimetic cellular TBI scaffold was 3D bioprinted with dECM bioinks. A gradient multi-tissue construct was implanted for RC repair in vivo. Targeted NIR fluorescence imaging facilitated real-time monitoring of TBI regeneration. The scaffolds had therapeutic contribution on gradient TBI regeneration and functional recovery.
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- Suhun Chae
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Pohang, 37673, South Korea
- EDmicBio Inc., 111 Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02445, South Korea
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- Department of Convergence IT Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Pohang, 37673, South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Pohang, 37673, South Korea
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- Department of Convergence IT Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Pohang, 37673, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, 86 Asanbyeongwon-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, 149 13th Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Pohang, 37673, South Korea
- Institute for Convergence Research and Education in Advanced Technology, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
- Department of Convergence IT Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Pohang, 37673, South Korea
- School of Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Pohang, 37673, South Korea
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, 149 13th Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Pohang, 37673, South Korea
- Institute for Convergence Research and Education in Advanced Technology, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
- Corresponding author. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, 37673, Kyungbuk, South Korea.
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Wang H, Kang H, Dinh J, Yokomizo S, Stiles WR, Tully M, Cardenas K, Srinivas S, Ingerick J, Ahn S, Bao K, Choi HS. P800SO3-PEG: a renal clearable bone-targeted fluorophore for theranostic imaging. Biomater Res 2022; 26:51. [PMID: 36183117 PMCID: PMC9526902 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-022-00294-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to the deep tissue penetration and reduced scattering, NIR-II fluorescence imaging is advantageous over conventional visible and NIR-I fluorescence imaging for the detection of bone growth, metabolism, metastasis, and other bone-related diseases. METHODS Bone-targeted heptamethine cyanine fluorophores were synthesized by substituting the meso-carbon with a sulfur atom, resulting in a bathochromic shift and increased fluorescence intensity. The physicochemical, optical, and thermal stability of newly synthesized bone-targeted NIR fluorophores was performed in aqueous solvents. Calcium binding, bone-specific targeting, biodistribution, pharmacokinetics, and 2D and 3D NIR imaging were performed in animal models. RESULTS The newly synthesized S-substituted heptamethine fluorophores demonstrated a high affinity for hydroxyapatite and calcium phosphate, which improved bone-specific targeting with signal-background ratios > 3.5. Particularly, P800SO3-PEG showed minimum nonspecific uptake, and most unbound molecules were excreted into the urinary bladder. Histological analyses demonstrated that P800SO3-PEG remained stable in the bone for over two weeks and was incorporated into bone matrices. Interestingly, the flexible thiol ethylene glycol linker on P800SO3-PEG induced a promising photothermal effect upon NIR laser irradiation, demonstrating potential theranostic imaging. CONCLUSIONS P800SO3-PEG shows a high affinity for bone tissues, deeper tissue imaging capabilities, minimum nonspecific uptake in the major organs, and photothermal effect upon laser irradiation, making it optimal for bone-targeted theranostic imaging.
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- Haoran Wang
- Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China.,Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Michie MS, Xu B, Sudlow G, Springer LE, Pham CT, Achilefu S. Side-chain modification of collagen-targeting peptide prevents dye aggregation for improved molecular imaging of arthritic joints. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2022; 424:113624. [PMID: 36406204 PMCID: PMC9673490 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2021.113624] [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] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Near-infrared (NIR) dye-peptide conjugates are widely used for tissue-targeted molecular fluorescence imaging of pathophysiologic conditions. However, the significant contribution of both dye and peptide to the net mass of these bioconjugates implies that small changes in either component could alter their photophysical and biological properties. Here, we synthesized and conjugated a type I collagen targeted peptide, RRANAALKAGELYKCILY, to either a hydrophobic (LS1000) or hydrophilic (LS1006) NIR fluorescent dye. Spectroscopic analysis revealed rapid self-assembly of both LS1000 and LS1006 in aqueous media to form stable dimeric/H aggregates, regardless of the free dye's solubility in water. We discovered that replacing the cysteine residue in LS1000 and LS1006 with acetamidomethyl cysteine to afford LS1001 and LS1107, respectively, disrupted the peptide's self-assembly and activated the previously quenched dye's fluorescence in aqueous conditions. These results highlight the dominant role of the octadecapeptide, but not the dye molecules, in controlling the photophysical properties of these conjugates by likely sequestering or extruding the hydrophobic or hydrophilic dyes, respectively. Application of the compounds for imaging collagen-rich tissue in an animal model of inflammatory arthritis showed enhanced uptake of all four conjugates, which retained high collagen-binding affinity, in inflamed joints. Moreover, LS1001 and LS1107 improved the arthritic joint-to-background contrast, suggesting that reduced aggregation enhanced the clearance of these compounds from non-target tissues. Our results highlight a peptide-driven strategy to alter the aggregation states of molecular probes in aqueous solutions, irrespective of the water-solubilizing properties of the dye molecules. The interplay between the monomeric and aggregated forms of the conjugates using simple thiol-modifiers lends the peptide-driven approach to diverse applications, including the effective imaging of inflammatory arthritis joints.
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- Megan S. Michie
- Optical Radiology Laboratory, Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Optical Radiology Laboratory, Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Optical Radiology Laboratory, Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Optical Radiology Laboratory, Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA
- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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Pei P, Hu H, Chen Y, Wang S, Chen J, Ming J, Yang Y, Sun C, Zhao S, Zhang F. NIR-II Ratiometric Lanthanide-Dye Hybrid Nanoprobes Doped Bioscaffolds for In Situ Bone Repair Monitoring. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:783-791. [PMID: 35005958 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c04356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In situ monitoring of tissue regeneration progression is of primary importance to basic medical research and clinical transformation. Despite significant progress in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, few technologies have been established to in situ inspect the regenerative process. Here, we present an integrated second near-infrared (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm) window in vivo imaging strategy based on 3D-printed bioactive glass scaffolds doped with NIR-II ratiometric lanthanide-dye hybrid nanoprobes, allowing for in situ monitoring of the early inflammation, angiogenesis, and implant degradation during mouse skull repair. The functional bioactive glass scaffolds contribute to more effective bone regeneration because of their excellent angiogenic and osteogenic activities. The reliability of ratiometric fluorescence imaging, coupled with low autofluoresence in the NIR-II window, facilitates the accuracy of in vivo inflammation detection and high-resolution visualization of neovascularization and implant degradation in deep tissue.
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- Peng Pei
- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and iChem, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and iChem, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and iChem, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and iChem, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and iChem, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and iChem, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers and iChem, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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Zhang Y, Zhao M, Fang J, Ye S, Wang A, Zhao Y, Cui C, He L, Shi H. Smart On-Site Immobilizable Near-Infrared II Fluorescent Nanoprobes for Ultra-Long-Term Imaging-Guided Tumor Surgery and Photothermal Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:12857-12865. [PMID: 33705097 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c22555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Accurate diagnosis and efficient treatment of tumors are highly significant in battling cancer. Near-infrared II (NIR-II) fluorescence imaging shows big promise for deep tumor visualization in living systems due to high temporal and spatial resolution and deep tissue penetration capability, whereas the development of efficient NIR-II probes for tumor theranostics still faces a huge challenge. Herein, we have designed and constructed intelligent mPEG5000-PCL3000-encapsulated NIR-II nanoprobe ZM1068-NPs that showed great chemical stability and excellent biocompatibility. With the merits of the strong fluorescence in the NIR-II region and prominent optical-thermal conversion efficiency, this probe was successfully used for NIR-II imaging-guided surgery and photothermal therapy of breast carcinoma in living mice. More notably, it was for the first time found that ZM1068 dyes could be covalently on-site-immobilized within tumors through the thiol-chlor nucleophilic substitution reaction, resulting in improved tumor accumulation and retention time. We thus envision that this probe may provide an attractive means for precise cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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- Yuqi Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai 201318, P. R. China
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Xiao S, Chen L. The emerging landscape of nanotheranostic-based diagnosis and therapy for osteoarthritis. J Control Release 2020; 328:817-833. [PMID: 33176171 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative disease involving numerous joint tissues and cells, with a growing rate in prevalence that ultimately results in a negative social impact. Early diagnosis, OA progression monitoring and effective treatment are of significant importance in halting OA process. However, traditional imaging techniques lack sensitivity and specificity, which lead to a delay in timely clinical intervention. Additionally, current treatments only slow the progression of OA but have not meet the largely medical need for disease-modifying therapy. In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and improve clinical efficacy, nanotheranostics has been proposed on OA remedy, which has confirmed success in animal models. In this review, different imaging targets-based nanoprobe for early and timely OA diagnosis is first discussed. Second, therapeutic strategies delivered by nanosystem are summarized as much as possible. Their advantages and the potential for clinical translation are detailed discussed. Third, nanomedicine simultaneously combined with the imaging for OA treatment is introduced. Nanotheranostics dynamically tracked the OA treatment outcomes to timely and individually adjust therapy. Finally, future prospects and challenges of nanotechnology-based OA diagnosis, imaging and treatment are concluded and predicted. It is believed that nanoprobe and nanomedicine will become prospective in OA therapeutic revolution.
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- Shuyi Xiao
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, PR China; Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, PR China.
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Chen J, Qi J, Chen C, Chen J, Liu L, Gao R, Zhang T, Song L, Ding D, Zhang P, Liu C. Tocilizumab-Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles for NIR-II Photoacoustic-Imaging-Guided Therapy of Rheumatoid Arthritis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2003399. [PMID: 32743864 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202003399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The progressive debilitating nature of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) combined with its unknown etiology and initial similarity to other inflammatory diseases makes early diagnosis a significant challenge. Early recognition and treatment of RA is essential for achieving effective therapeutic outcome. NIR-II photoacoustic (PA) molecular imaging (PMI) is emerging as a promising new strategy for effective diagnosis and treatment guidance of RA, owing to its high sensitivity and specificity at large penetration depth. Herein, an antirheumatic targeted drug tocilizumab (TCZ) is conjugated to polymer nanoparticles (PNPs) to develop the first NIR-II theranostic nanoplatform, named TCZ-PNPs, for PA-imaging-guided therapy of RA. The TCZ-PNPs are demonstrated to have strong NIR-II extinction coefficient, high photostability and excellent biocompatibility. NIR-II PMI results reveal the excellent targeting abilities of TCZ-PNPs for the effective noninvasive diagnosis of RA joint tissue with a high signal-to noise ratio (SNR) of 35.8 dB in 3D PA tomography images. Remarkably, one-month treatment and PA monitoring using TCZ-PNPs shows RA is significantly suppressed. In addition, the therapeutic evaluation of RA mice by NIR-II PMI is shown to be consistent with clinical micro-CT and histological analysis. The TCZ-PNPs-assisted NIR-II PMI provides a new strategy for RA theranostics, therapeutic monitoring and the beyond.
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- Jingqin Chen
- Research Laboratory for Biomedical Optics and Molecular Imaging, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Molecular Imaging, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Optical Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory of Health Informatics, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Shenzhen College of Advanced Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials and Drug Delivery, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, 94 Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine Research and Development, Shenzhen Engineering Research Center for Medical Bioactive Materials, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Shenzhen College of Advanced Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Research Laboratory for Biomedical Optics and Molecular Imaging, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Molecular Imaging, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Optical Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory of Health Informatics, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Research Laboratory for Biomedical Optics and Molecular Imaging, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Molecular Imaging, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Optical Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory of Health Informatics, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, People's Hospital of Bao'an District, Shenzhen, 518128, China
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- Research Laboratory for Biomedical Optics and Molecular Imaging, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Molecular Imaging, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Optical Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory of Health Informatics, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, 94 Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Center for Translational Medicine Research and Development, Shenzhen Engineering Research Center for Medical Bioactive Materials, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Research Laboratory for Biomedical Optics and Molecular Imaging, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Molecular Imaging, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Optical Imaging Technology, CAS Key Laboratory of Health Informatics, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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