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Chen Y, Liu Z, Zhang B, Wu H, Lv X, Zhang Y, Lin Y. Biomedical Utility of Non-Enzymatic DNA Amplification Reaction: From Material Design to Diagnosis and Treatment. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2404641. [PMID: 39152925 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202404641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 08/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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Nucleic acid nanotechnology has become a promising strategy for disease diagnosis and treatment, owing to remarkable programmability, precision, and biocompatibility. However, current biosensing and biotherapy approaches by nucleic acids exhibit limitations in sensitivity, specificity, versatility, and real-time monitoring. DNA amplification reactions present an advantageous strategy to enhance the performance of biosensing and biotherapy platforms. Non-enzymatic DNA amplification reaction (NEDAR), such as hybridization chain reaction and catalytic hairpin assembly, operate via strand displacement. NEDAR presents distinct advantages over traditional enzymatic DNA amplification reactions, including simplified procedures, milder reaction conditions, higher specificity, enhanced controllability, and excellent versatility. Consequently, research focusing on NEDAR-based biosensing and biotherapy has garnered significant attention. NEDAR demonstrates high efficacy in detecting multiple types of biomarkers, including nucleic acids, small molecules, and proteins, with high sensitivity and specificity, enabling the parallel detection of multiple targets. Besides, NEDAR can strengthen drug therapy, cellular behavior control, and cell encapsulation. Moreover, NEDAR holds promise for constructing assembled diagnosis-treatment nanoplatforms in the forms of pure DNA nanostructures and hybrid nanomaterials, which offer utility in disease monitoring and precise treatment. Thus, this paper aims to comprehensively elucidate the reaction mechanism of NEDAR and review the substantial advancements in NEDAR-based diagnosis and treatment over the past five years, encompassing NEDAR-based design strategies, applications, and prospects.
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- Ye Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300041, P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin, 300041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
- Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
- National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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Shi M, He Y, Li Y, Fan M, Huang H, Zhong X, Xu J, Wang R, Liu Y, Wang S, Luo Z, Huang Y. A self-powered theranostic DNA nanodevice for amplification of both intracellular microRNA imaging and photodynamic therapy. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 324:124987. [PMID: 39163774 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 07/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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While numerous methods exist for diagnosing tumors through the detection of miRNA within tumor cells, few can simultaneously achieve both tumor diagnosis and treatment. In this study, a novel graphene oxide (GO)-based DNA nanodevice (DND), initiated by miRNA, was developed for fluorescence signal amplification imaging and photodynamic therapy in tumor cells. After entering the cells, tumor-associated miRNA drives DND to Catalyzed hairpin self-assembly (CHA). The CHA reaction generated a multitude of DNA Y-type structures, resulting in a substantial amplification of Ce6 fluorescence release and the generation of numerous singlet oxygen (1O2) species induced by laser irradiation, consequently inducing cell apoptosis. In solution, DND exhibited high selectivity and sensitivity to miRNA-21, with a detection limit of 11.47 pM. Furthermore, DND discriminated between normal and tumor cells via fluorescence imaging and specifically generated O21 species in tumor cells upon laser irradiation, resulting in tumor cells apoptosis. The DND offer a new approach for the early diagnosis and timely treatment of malignant tumors.
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- Ming Shi
- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Guilin Normal College, Guilin, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- Guangxi Key Lab of Agricultural Resources Chemistry and Biotechnology, College of Chemistry and Food Science, Yulin Normal University, Yulin, China
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- Guangxi Key Lab of Agricultural Resources Chemistry and Biotechnology, College of Chemistry and Food Science, Yulin Normal University, Yulin, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- Guangxi Key Lab of Agricultural Resources Chemistry and Biotechnology, College of Chemistry and Food Science, Yulin Normal University, Yulin, China.
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- Guangxi Key Lab of Agricultural Resources Chemistry and Biotechnology, College of Chemistry and Food Science, Yulin Normal University, Yulin, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China
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- Guangxi Key Lab of Agricultural Resources Chemistry and Biotechnology, College of Chemistry and Food Science, Yulin Normal University, Yulin, China.
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- Guangxi Key Lab of Agricultural Resources Chemistry and Biotechnology, College of Chemistry and Food Science, Yulin Normal University, Yulin, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, China.
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Cao L, Yang X, Li Y, Yang Y, Liu Q, Bottini M, Jin Y, Wang B, Zhang J, Liang XJ. Near-Infrared Light-Activatable DNA Tentacles for Efficient Inhibition of Tumor Metastasis by Bio-Orthogonal Cell Assembly. ACS NANO 2024; 18:18046-18057. [PMID: 38937261 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c05216] [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: 06/29/2024]
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Tumor metastasis remains a major challenge in cancer management. Among various treatment strategies, immune cell-based cancer therapy holds a great potential for inhibiting metastasis. However, its wide application in cancer therapy is restricted by complex preparations, as well as inadequate homing and controllability. Herein, we present a groundbreaking approach for bioorthogonally manipulating tumor-NK (natural killer) cell assembly to inhibit tumor metastasis. Multiple dibenzocyclootyne (DBCO) groups decorated long single-stranded DNA were tail-modified on core-shell upconversion nanoparticles (CSUCNPs) and condensed by photosensitive chemical linker (PC-Linker) DNA to shield most of the DBCO groups. On the one hand, the light-triggered DNA scaffolds formed a cross-linked network by click chemistry, effectively impeding tumor cell migration. On the other hand, the efficient cellular assembly facilitated the effective communication between tumor cells and NK-92 cells, leading to enhanced immune response against tumors and further suppression of tumor metastasis. These features make our strategy highly applicable to a wide range of metastatic cancers.
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- Lingzhi Cao
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of New Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of New Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of New Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of New Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of New Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome 00133, Italy
- Sanford Burnham Prebys, La Jolla,California 92037, United States
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis Mechanism and Control of Inflammatory-autoimmune Diseases of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis Mechanism and Control of Inflammatory-autoimmune Diseases of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of New Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Hebei Province, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, PR China
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- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Center for Excellence in Nanoscience and CAS Key Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, PR China
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Yang Y, Li J, Xiang S, Wang F, Yang H, Cai R, Tan W. PdPt@SnS 2 Nanosheets for a Novel Ultrasensitive Electrochemiluminescence Biosensor for miRNA-21 Assay. Anal Chem 2024; 96:9653-9658. [PMID: 38807045 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c01512] [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: 05/30/2024]
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PdPt nanosheets decorated on SnS2 nanosheets (i.e., PdPt@SnS2 NSs) were fabricated for a novel electrochemiluminescence (ECL) biosensor for ultrasensitive detection of miRNA-21 based on catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) cycles. The PdPt@SnS2 NSs serve as both the main luminophore and a highly effective coreaction accelerator in the ECL biosensor. In the CHA cycles, more miRNA-21 is captured, and the performance of the ECL biosensor is improved. When miRNA-21 is present, the hairpin chain DNA1 (i.e., H1) is opened, and the ferrocene (Fc)-modified hairpin chain DNA2 (i.e., Fc-H2) hybridizes with as-opened H1 by replacing miRNA-21 to stimulate CHA cycles of miRNA-21. During the CHA cycles, Fc-H2 quenches the ECL signal to monitor miRNA-21. As a result, the ECL biosensor shows ultrasensitive and highly selective detection of miRNA-21 from 1 aM to 1 nM with a detection limit (LOD) of 0.02 aM. In addition, the ECL biosensor exhibits excellent practicality for miRNA-21 detection in human serum samples.
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- Yan Yang
- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Material Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Material Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Material Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Material Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Typical Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards, School of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Material Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Material Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang, China
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Xie B, Du S, He H, Gao H, Zhang J, Fu H, Liao Y. Photoactivated Controlled Dnazyme Platform for on-Demand Activation Sensitive Electrochemiluminescence mRNA Analysis. Anal Chem 2024; 96:8682-8688. [PMID: 38757179 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00866] [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: 05/18/2024]
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Programming ultrasensitive and stimuli-responsive DNAzyme-based probes holds great potential for on-demand biomarker detection. Here, an optically triggered DNAzyme platform was reported for on-demand activation-sensitive electrochemiluminescence (ECL) c-myc mRNA analysis. In this design, the sensing and recognition function of the split DNAzyme (SDz) probe was silent by engineering a blocking sequence containing a photocleavable linker (PC-linker) group at a defined site that could be indirectly cleaved by 302 nm ultraviolet (UV) light. When the SDz probes were assembled on the Au nanoparticles and potassium (K) element doped graphitic carbon nitride nanosheet (K-doped g-C3N4) covered electrode, UV light activation induces the configurational switching and consequently the formation of an active DNAzyme probe with the help of target c-myc mRNA, allowing the cleavage of the substrate strand by magnesium ions (Mg2+). Thus, the release of a ferrocene (Fc)-labeled DNAzyme 2 strand contributed to an extreme ECL signal recovery. In the meantime, the released target c-myc mRNA combined another inactive SDz motif to form active DNAzyme and repeat the cyclic cleavage reaction, resulting in the signal amplification. Furthermore, according to the responses toward two other designed nPC-SDz and m-SDz probes, we demonstrated that controlled UV light mediated photoactivation of the DNAzyme biosensor "on demand" effectively constrained the ECL signal to the mRNA of interest. Moreover, false positive signals could also be avoided due to such a photoactivation design with UV light. Therefore, this study provided a simple methodology that may be broadly applicable for investigating the mRNA-associated physiological events that were difficult to access using traditional DNAzyme probes.
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- Benting Xie
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Applied Chemistry, China West Normal University, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Applied Chemistry, China West Normal University, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Applied Chemistry, China West Normal University, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Applied Chemistry, China West Normal University, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Applied Chemistry, China West Normal University, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Applied Chemistry, China West Normal University, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Institute of Applied Chemistry, China West Normal University, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, China
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Yin Y, Chen S, Li H, Pang X, Wang C, Wang L, Liu P, Xu S, Luo X. Exogenous and Endogenous Dual-Activated Nanoladder for Precise Imaging of Mitochondrial Ferroptosis-Related Inhibition miRNA with Tumor Cell Specificity. Anal Chem 2024; 96:7550-7557. [PMID: 38706132 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00332] [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: 05/07/2024]
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Developing precise tumor cell-specific mitochondrial ferroptosis-related inhibition miRNA imaging methods holds enormous potential for anticancer drug screening and cancer treatment. Nevertheless, traditional amplification methods still tolerated the limited tumor specificity because of the "off-tumor" signal leakage resulting from their "always-active" sensing mode. To overcome this limitation, we herein developed a dual (exogenous 808 nm NIR light and endogenous APE1) activated nanoladder for precise imaging of mitochondrial ferroptosis-related miRNA with tumor cell specificity and improved imaging resolution. Exogenous NIR light-activation can regulate the ferroptosis-related inhibition miRNA imaging signals within mitochondria, and endogenous enzyme-activation can confine signals to tumor cells. Based on this dual activation design, off-tumor signals were greatly reduced and tumor-to-background contrast was enhanced with an improved tumor/normal discrimination ratio, realizing tumor cell-specific precise imaging of mitochondrial ferroptosis-related inhibition miRNA.
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- Yue Yin
- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao 266034, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Zhengzhou Tobacco Research Institute, CNTC, Zhengzhou 450000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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Zhang YW, Wang SM, Li XQ, Kang B, Chen HY, Xu JJ. Endogenous AND Logic DNA Nanomachine for Highly Specific Cancer Cell Imaging. Anal Chem 2024; 96:7030-7037. [PMID: 38656919 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00211] [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: 04/26/2024]
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Intracellular cancer-related biomarker imaging strategy has been used for specific identification of cancer cells, which was of great importance to accurate cancer clinical diagnosis and prognosis studies. Localized DNA circuits with improved sensitivity showed great potential for intracellular biomarkers imaging. However, the ability of localized DNA circuits to specifically image cancer cells is limited by off-site signal leakage associated with a single-biomarker sensing strategy. Herein, we integrated the endogenous enzyme-powered strategy with logic-responsive and localized signal amplifying capability to construct a self-assembled endogenously AND logic DNA nanomachine (EDN) for highly specific cancer cell imaging. When the EDN encountered a cancer cell, the overexpressed DNA repairing enzyme apurinic/apyrimidinic endonuclease 1 (APE1) and miR-21 could synergistically activate a DNA circuit via cascaded localized toehold-mediated strand displacement (TMSD) reactions, resulting in amplified fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) signal. In this strategy, both endogenous APE1 and miR-21, served as two "keys" to activate the AND logic operation in cancer cells to reduce off-tumor signal leakage. Such a multiplied molecular recognition/activation nanomachine as a powerful toolbox realized specific capture and reliable imaging of biomolecules in living cancer cells.
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- Yu-Wen Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Zhong Y, Li Z, Li Z, Li B, Xin H, Wang C. Remotely Activated DNA Probe System for the Detection and Imaging of Dual miRNAs. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:462-471. [PMID: 38151236 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01079] [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] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Cancers remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide. It is crucial to detect cancer at an early stage for improving survival rates. Biomarkers have precise implications for cancer progression. Here, we built a straightforward DNA probe system that could be activated by near-infrared light to detect dual miRNAs with a high specificity. This probe is built on the basis of upconversion nanoparticles, which could emit ultraviolet light and activate DNA probes adsorbed on the outer layer. The DNA probe system is remotely controlled through manipulation of the near-infrared (NIR) light, enabling simultaneous detection of dual miRNAs. The DNA nanosystem could be effectively endocytosed by cancer cells and reflect expression levels of dual miRNAs. Overall, this study demonstrates a promising remote-controlled DNA nanoplatform for the simultaneous detection of dual miRNAs, which has tremendous potential for precise cancer diagnostics and therapies.
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- Yan Zhong
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010020, China
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Wang C, Xie Y, Song X, Chao Z, Wu K, Fang Y, Zhao H, Ju H, Liu Y. A NIR Programmable In Vivo miRNA Magnifier for NIR-II Imaging of Early Stage Cancer. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202312665. [PMID: 37903741 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202312665] [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: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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Aberrant expressions of biomolecules occur much earlier than tumor visualized size and morphology change, but their common measurement strategies such as biopsy suffer from invasive sampling process. In vivo imaging of slight biomolecule expression difference is urgently needed for early cancer detection. Fluorescence of rare earth nanoparticles (RENPs) in second near-infrared (NIR-II) region makes them appropriate tool for in vivo imaging. However, the incapacity to couple with signal amplification strategies, especially programmable signal amplification strategies, limited their application in lowly expressed biomarkers imaging. Here we develop a 980/808 nm NIR programmed in vivo microRNAs (miRNAs) magnifier by conjugating activatable DNAzyme walker set to RENPs, which achieves more effective NIR-II imaging of early stage tumor than size monitoring imaging technique. Dye FD1080 (FD1080) modified substrate DNA quenches NIR-II downconversion emission of RENPs under 808 nm excitation. The miRNA recognition region in DNAzyme walker is sealed by a photo-cleavable strand to avoid "false positive" signal in systemic circulation. Upconversion emission of RENPs under 980 nm irradiation activates DNAzyme walker for miRNA recognition and amplifies NIR-II fluorescence recovery of RENPs via DNAzyme catalytic reaction to achieve in vivo miRNA imaging. This strategy demonstrates good application potential in the field of early cancer detection.
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- Caixia Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science Department, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science Department, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science Department, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science Department, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science Department, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science Department, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science Department, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science Department, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science Department, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Ren L, Jiang C, Zhang Y, Li M, Zhang Y, Shi X, Wang Q, Zhang S, Song X. Construction of a Near-Infrared Photoswitched Nanomachine Powered by an Endogenous Trigger for Activatable Imaging of Intracellular MicroRNA and Amplified Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 38044636 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c14420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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DNA nanomachines could initiate the cascade reaction in an autonomous mode under the drive of triggers, which achieve the signal amplification for the bioimaging of intracellular biomarkers. Compared with the "always-on" nanomachine that possibly produces false-positive signals, a controllable nanomachine with the on-site activation could be better for accurate tumor imaging and precise tumor therapy. Till now, the endogenous and exogenous triggers have been developed to design the controllable nanosensors. However, their combinations to develop feasible DNA nanomachines have been rarely studied. Herein, we constructed a near-infrared (NIR)-light-controlled DNA nanomachine that was first activated by the NIR light and then induced a target-triggered amplification process under the drive of an endogenous stimulus. Owing to adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP) having much higher concentration in cancer cells than that in healthy cells and the extracellular fluid, the obtained DNA nanomachine was selectively activated in cancer cells with inhibited interference signals from the surrounding healthy tissues. With obvious advantages including the exogenous NIR light initiation, the selective activation by the target microRNA, and the sensitive acceleration by the ATP-induced strand recycling reaction, the constructed nanomachine could be used to image the intracellular microRNA with increased sensitivity. Besides, after modifying the DNA sequence with the photosensitizer molecules, the obtained nanomachine could perform the selective photodynamic therapy on the tumor sections with the outstandingly decreased side effects. Thus, we hope the designed nanomachine could provide some important hints to design feasible nanomachines for accurate tumor diagnosis and precise tumor therapy.
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- Linlin Ren
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, College of Medicine, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, College of Medicine, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, P. R. China
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Xu S, Momin M, Ahmed S, Hossain A, Veeramuthu L, Pandiyan A, Kuo CC, Zhou T. Illuminating the Brain: Advances and Perspectives in Optoelectronics for Neural Activity Monitoring and Modulation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2303267. [PMID: 37726261 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303267] [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: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Optogenetic modulation of brain neural activity that combines optical and electrical modes in a unitary neural system has recently gained robust momentum. Controlling illumination spatial coverage, designing light-activated modulators, and developing wireless light delivery and data transmission are crucial for maximizing the use of optical neuromodulation. To this end, biocompatible electrodes with enhanced optoelectrical performance, device integration for multiplexed addressing, wireless transmission, and multimodal operation in soft systems have been developed. This review provides an outlook for uniformly illuminating large brain areas while spatiotemporally imaging the neural responses upon optoelectrical stimulation with little artifacts. Representative concepts and important breakthroughs, such as head-mounted illumination, multiple implanted optical fibers, and micro-light-delivery devices, are discussed. Examples of techniques that incorporate electrophysiological monitoring and optoelectrical stimulation are presented. Challenges and perspectives are posed for further research efforts toward high-density optoelectrical neural interface modulation, with the potential for nonpharmacological neurological disease treatments and wireless optoelectrical stimulation.
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- Shumao Xu
- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Center for Neural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Center for Neural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, 16802, USA
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Center for Neural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, 16802, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, 16802, USA
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- Department of Molecular Science and Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, 10608, Republic of China
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- Department of Molecular Science and Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, 10608, Republic of China
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- Department of Molecular Science and Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, 10608, Republic of China
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Center for Neural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, 16802, USA
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He S, Jia X, Feng S, Hu J. Three Strategies in Engineering Nanomedicines for Tumor Microenvironment-Enabled Phototherapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300078. [PMID: 37226364 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Canonical phototherapeutics have several limitations, including a lack of tumor selectivity, nondiscriminatory phototoxicity, and tumor hypoxia aggravation. The tumor microenvironment (TME) is characterized by hypoxia, acidic pH, and high levels of H2 O2 , GSH, and proteases. To overcome the shortcomings of canonical phototherapy and achieve optimal theranostic effects with minimal side effects, unique TME characteristics are employed in the development of phototherapeutic nanomedicines. In this review, the effectiveness of three strategies for developing advanced phototherapeutics based on various TME characteristics is examined. The first strategy involves targeted delivery of phototherapeutics to tumors with the assistance of TME-induced nanoparticle disassembly or surface modification. The second strategy involves near-infrared absorption increase-induced phototherapy activation triggered by TME factors. The third strategy involves enhancing therapeutic efficacy by ameliorating TME. The functionalities, working principles, and significance of the three strategies for various applications are highlighted. Finally, possible challenges and future perspectives for further development are discussed.
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- Shiliang He
- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, 518118, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Bioprocess Engineering and Co-Innovation Center for In-Vitro Diagnostic Reagents and Devices of Jiangxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Bioprocess Engineering and Co-Innovation Center for In-Vitro Diagnostic Reagents and Devices of Jiangxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, 518118, China
- Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518132, China
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Feng X, Li L, Zhao Y, Li M. Enzyme and MicroRNA Dual-Regulated Photodynamic Molecular Beacons for Cell-Selective Amplification of Antitumor Efficacy. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:7743-7749. [PMID: 37406355 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c01814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Photodynamic molecular beacons (PMBs) are highly appealing for activatable photodynamic therapy (PDT), but their applications are hindered by limited therapeutic efficacy. Here, by molecular engineering of enzyme-responsive units in the loop region of DNA-based PMBs, we present for the first time the modular design of an enzyme/microRNA dual-regulated PMB (D-PMB) to achieve cancer-cell-selective amplification of PDT efficacy. In the design, the "inert" photosensitizers in D-PMB could be repeatedly activated in the presence of both tumor-specific enzyme and miRNA, leading to amplified generation of cytotoxic singlet oxygen species and therefore enhanced PDT efficacy in vitro and in vivo. By contrast, low photodynamic activity could be observed in healthy cells, as D-PMB activation has been largely avoided by the dual-regulatable design. This work presents a cooperatively activated PDT strategy, which enables enhanced therapeutic efficacy with improved tumor-specificity and thus conceptualizes an approach to expand the repertoire of designing smart tumor treatment modality.
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- Xueyan Feng
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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Zhao Y, Li Z, Li B, Wang C. DNA Windmill Probe for Multiplexed mRNA Detection and Cell Type Discrimination. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202301300. [PMID: 37314386 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202301300] [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: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Accurate cancer diagnosis especially early diagnosis is of great importance for prompt therapy and elevated survival rate. mRNAs are widely used as biomarkers for cancer identification and treatment. mRNA expression levels are highly associated with cancer stage and malignant progression. Nevertheless, single type mRNA detection is insufficient and unreliable. Herein, we developed a DNA nano-windmill probe for in situ multiplexed mRNAs detection and imaging in this paper. The probe is designed to simultaneously target four types of mRNA through wind blades. Importantly, recognition of targets is independent from each other, which further facilitate cell type discrimination. The probe can specifically distinguish cancer cell lines from normal cells. In addition, it can identify changes in mRNA expression levels in living cells. The current strategy enriches the toolbox for improving the accuracy of cancer diagnosis and therapeutic solutions.
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- Yu Zhao
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010020, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010020, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010020, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010020, China
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Wang X, Sun Y, Wangpraseurt D. Engineered photoresponsive biohybrids for tumor therapy. SMART MEDICINE 2023; 2:e20220041. [PMID: 39188274 PMCID: PMC11235730 DOI: 10.1002/smmd.20220041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Engineered biohybrids have recently emerged as innovative biomimetic platforms for cancer therapeutic applications. Particularly, engineered photoresponsive biohybrids hold tremendous potential against tumors due to their intriguing biomimetic properties, photoresponsive ability, and enhanced biotherapeutic functions. In this review, the design principles of engineered photoresponsive biohybrids and their latest progresses for tumor therapy are summarized. Representative engineered photoresponsive biohybrids are highlighted including biomolecules-associated, cell membrane-based, eukaryotic cell-based, bacteria-based, and algae-based photoresponsive biohybrids. Representative tumor therapeutic modalities of the engineered photoresponsive biohybrids are presented, including photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, synergistic therapy, and tumor therapy combined with tissue regeneration. Moreover, the challenges and future perspectives of these photoresponsive biohybrids for clinical practice are discussed.
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- Xiaocheng Wang
- Department of NanoEngineeringUniversity of California San DiegoSan DiegoCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of NanoEngineeringUniversity of California San DiegoSan DiegoCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of NanoEngineeringUniversity of California San DiegoSan DiegoCaliforniaUSA
- Scripps Institution of OceanographyUniversity of California San DiegoSan DiegoCaliforniaUSA
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Sardaru MC, Marangoci NL, Palumbo R, Roviello GN, Rotaru A. Nucleic Acid Probes in Bio-Imaging and Diagnostics: Recent Advances in ODN-Based Fluorescent and Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Nanoparticle and Nanostructured Systems. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28083561. [PMID: 37110795 PMCID: PMC10141977 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083561] [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: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Raman nanoparticle probes are a potent class of optical labels for the interrogation of pathological and physiological processes in cells, bioassays, and tissues. Herein, we review the recent advancements in fluorescent and Raman imaging using oligodeoxyribonucleotide (ODN)-based nanoparticles and nanostructures, which show promise as effective tools for live-cell analysis. These nanodevices can be used to investigate a vast number of biological processes occurring at various levels, starting from those involving organelles, cells, tissues, and whole living organisms. ODN-based fluorescent and Raman probes have contributed to the achievement of significant advancements in the comprehension of the role played by specific analytes in pathological processes and have inaugurated new possibilities for diagnosing health conditions. The technological implications that have emerged from the studies herein described could open new avenues for innovative diagnostics aimed at identifying socially relevant diseases like cancer through the utilization of intracellular markers and/or guide surgical procedures based on fluorescent or Raman imaging. Particularly complex probe structures have been developed within the past five years, creating a versatile toolbox for live-cell analysis, with each tool possessing its own strengths and limitations for specific studies. Analyzing the literature reports in the field, we predict that the development of ODN-based fluorescent and Raman probes will continue in the near future, disclosing novel ideas on their application in therapeutic and diagnostic strategies.
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- Monica-Cornelia Sardaru
- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romanian Academy, Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 41 A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
- The Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), 90 Sos. Panduri, 050663 Bucharest, Romania
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- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romanian Academy, Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 41 A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Institute of Biostructures and Bioimaging, Italian National Council for Research (IBB-CNR), Area di Ricerca Site and Headquarters, Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Biostructures and Bioimaging, Italian National Council for Research (IBB-CNR), Area di Ricerca Site and Headquarters, Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romanian Academy, Centre of Advanced Research in Bionanoconjugates and Biopolymers, Grigore Ghica Voda Alley 41 A, 700487 Iasi, Romania
- Institute for Research, Innovation and Technology Transfer, UPS "Ion Creanga", Ion Creanga Str. 1, MD2069 Chisinau, Moldova
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Yang X, Yuan L, Xu Y, He B. Target-catalyzed self-assembled spherical G-quadruplex/hemin DNAzymes for highly sensitive colorimetric detection of microRNA in serum. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1247:340879. [PMID: 36781247 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.340879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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The accurate and visual detection of circulating microRNA (miRNA) has attracted increasing interest due to its pivotal role in clinical disease diagnosis. Taking advantages of nucleic acid isothermal amplification and enzyme-catalyzed chromogenic reaction, here, a colorimetric sensing strategy was proposed for sensitive miRNA analysis. When the target miRNA was present, local catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) would be triggered and proceed continuously to form dozens of double-stranded oligonucleotides with G-rich sticky ends on the gold nanoparticle, which could self-assemble into a spherical G-quadruplex (GQ)/hemin DNAzyme by binding with hemin and potassium ions. As a horseradish peroxidase-mimic, GQ/hemin DNAzyme could catalyze the redox reaction and color change of the substrates. Taking miRNA-21 as an example, the developed method exhibited satisfactory specificity as well as high sensitivity with a detection limit of 90.3 fM. Furthermore, the sensing platform has been successfully employed to detect miRNA-21 in spiked serum, providing a promising tool for early diagnosis of cancers.
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- Xuejiao Yang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China.
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China; College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China.
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Wang J, Fu X, Liu S, Liu R, Li J, Wang K, Huang J. Catalyst-Accelerated Circular Cascaded DNA Circuits: Simpler Design, Faster Speed, Higher Gain. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205903. [PMID: 36638250 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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DNA cascaded circuits have great potential in detecting low abundance molecules in complex biological environment due to their powerful signal amplification capability and nonenzymatic feature. However, the problem of the cascaded circuits is that the design is relatively complex and the kinetics is slow. Herein, a new design paradigm called catalyst-accelerated circular cascaded circuits is proposed, where the catalyst inlet is implanted and the reaction speed can be adjusted by the catalyst concentration. This new design is very simple and only requires three hairpin probes. Meanwhile, the results of a series of studies demonstrate that the reaction speed can be accelerated and the sensitivity can be also improved. Moreover, endogenous mRNA can also be used as a catalyst to drive the circuits to amplify the detection of target miRNA in live cells and in mice. These catalyst-accelerated circular cascaded circuits can substantially expand the toolbox for intracellular low abundance molecular detection.
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- Jiaoli Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, P. R. China
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Surface-modified lanthanide nanoparticles have been widely developed as an emerging class of therapeutics for cancer treatment because they exhibit several unique properties. First, lanthanide nanoparticles exhibit a variety of diagnostic capabilities suitable for various image-guided therapies. Second, a large number of therapeutic molecules can be accommodated on the surface of lanthanide nanoparticles, which can simultaneously achieve combined cancer therapy. Third, multivalent targeting ligands on lanthanide nanoparticles can be easily modified to achieve high affinity and specificity for target cells. Last but not least, lanthanide nanoparticles can be engineered for spatially and temporally controlled tumor therapy, which is critical for developing precise and personalized tumor therapy. Surface-modified lanthanide-doped nanoparticles are widely used in cancer phototherapy. This is due to their unique optical properties, including large anti-Stokes shifts, long-lasting luminescence, high photostability, and the capacity for near-infrared or X-ray excitation. Upon near-infrared irradiation, these nanoparticles can emit ultraviolet to visible light, which activates photosensitizers and photothermal agents to destroy tumor cells. Surface modification with special ligands that respond to tumor microenvironment changes, such as acidic pH, hypoxia, or redox reactions, can turn lanthanide nanoparticles into a smart nanoplatform for light-guided tumor chemotherapy and gene therapy. Surface-engineered lanthanide nanoparticles can include antigens that elicit tumor-specific immune responses, as well as immune activators that boost immunity, allowing distant and metastatic tumors to be eradicated. The design of ligands and surface chemistry is crucial for improving cancer therapy without causing side effects. In this Account, we classify surface-modified lanthanide nanoparticles for tumor therapy into four main domains: phototherapy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and biotherapy. We begin by introducing fundamental bioapplications and then discuss recent developments in tumor phototherapy (photodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy), radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and biotherapy (gene therapy and immunotherapy). We also assess the viability of a variety of strategies for eliminating tumor cells through innovative pathways. Finally, future opportunities and challenges for the development of more efficient lanthanide nanoprobes are discussed.
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- Zichao Luo
- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore.,The N.1 Institute for Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117456, Singapore.,Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology, and Research, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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Yang Y, Cai X, Shi M, Zhang X, Pan Y, Zhang Y, Ju H, Cao P. Biomimetic retractable DNA nanocarrier with sensitive responsivity for efficient drug delivery and enhanced photothermal therapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:46. [PMID: 36759831 PMCID: PMC9909879 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01806-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The coalition of DNA nanotechnology with diversiform inorganic nanoparticles offers powerful tools for the design and construction of stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems with spatiotemporal controllability, but it remains challenging to achieve high-density oligonucleotides modification close to inorganic nanocores for their sensitive responsivity to optical or thermal signals. RESULTS Inspired by Actinia with retractable tentacles, here we design an artificial nano-Actinia consisted of collapsible DNA architectures attached on gold nanoparticle (AuNP) for efficient drug delivery and enhanced photothermal therapy. The collapsible spheroidal architectures are formed by the hybridization of long DNA strand produced in situ through rolling circle amplification with bundling DNA strands, and contain numerous double-helical segments for the intercalative binding of quercetin as the anti-cancer drug. Under 800-nm light irradiation, the photothermal conversion of AuNPs induces intensive localized heating, which unwinds the double helixes and leads to the disassembly of DNA nanospheres on the surface of AuNPs. The consequently released quercetin can inhibit the expression of heat shock protein 27 and decrease the thermal resistance of tumor cells, thus enhancing photothermal therapy efficacy. CONCLUSIONS By combining the deformable DNA nanostructures with gold nanocores, this Actinia-mimetic nanocarrier presents a promising tool for the development of DNA-AuNPs complex and opens a new horizon for the stimuli-responsive drug delivery.
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- Yuanhuan Yang
- grid.410745.30000 0004 1765 1045School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023 China
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- grid.410745.30000 0004 1765 1045Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028 China
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- grid.410745.30000 0004 1765 1045School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023 China
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- grid.41156.370000 0001 2314 964XState Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023 China
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- grid.410745.30000 0004 1765 1045School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023 China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China. .,Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China. .,Zhenjiang Hospital of Chinese Traditional and Western Medicine, Zhenjiang, 212002, China.
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Self-assembly of DNA nanospheres with controllable size and self-degradable property for enhanced antitumor chemotherapy. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 222:113122. [PMID: 36587435 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.113122] [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: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Controllable size, self-degradability and targeting property are important for a precise improvement of anticancer effects and reduction of side effects of drug vehicles. Here, a series of DNA nanospheres with controllable size and self-degradation ability were constructed through the hybridization of two i-motif strands and two linker strands for targeted cancer therapy. DNA nanospheres with different sizes were fabricated by regulating the linker sequence, and their pH-responsive self-degradation property was realized by the introduction of the i-motif strand. Moreover, the ZY11 aptamer was introduced to endow the DNA nanospheres with targeting property toward SMMC-7721 cancer cells. The results revealed that the appropriate size of DNA nanospheres (80 nm) highly promoted the internalization by mammalian cells. The results of DLS, AFM and CD spectra showed that the DNA nanospheres were stable in a physiological environment but they self-degraded in a slightly acidic environment due to the existence of the i-motif strand. Moreover, the fluorescence of DOX@AP-NSs2 was triple at pH = 5.0 than at pH = 7.4, which further confirmed the pH-responsive drug release performance. The above results proved that the use of DOX@AP-NSs2 is a promising approach to accelerate the rapid release of drugs into the tumors and avoid drug leakage into the normal tissue. The results at a cellular level and in vivo confirmed the pH-responsive targeted antitumor effect. Hence, the novel DNA nanospheres with controllable size and self-degradable property represent a potential tool for targeted drug delivery and cancer therapy.
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Zhan Y, Zhang R, Guo Y, Cao S, Chen G, Tian B. Recent advances in tumor biomarker detection by lanthanide upconversion nanoparticles. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:755-771. [PMID: 36606393 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02017c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Early tumor diagnosis could reliably predict the behavior of tumors and significantly reduce their mortality. Due to the response to early cancerous changes at the molecular or cellular level, tumor biomarkers, including small molecules, proteins, nucleic acids, exosomes, and circulating tumor cells, have been employed as powerful tools for early cancer diagnosis. Therefore, exploring new approaches to detect tumor biomarkers has attracted a great deal of research interest. Lanthanide upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) provide numerous opportunities for bioanalytical applications. When excited by low-energy near-infrared light, UCNPs exhibit several unique properties, such as large anti-Stoke shifts, sharp emission lines, long luminescence lifetimes, resistance to photobleaching, and the absence of autofluorescence. Based on these excellent properties, UCNPs have demonstrated great sensitivity and selectivity in detecting tumor biomarkers. In this review, an overview of recent advances in tumor biomarker detection using UCNPs has been presented. The key aspects of this review include detection mechanisms, applications in vitro and in vivo, challenges, and perspectives of UCNP-based tumor biomarker detection.
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- Ying Zhan
- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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Zhu S, Li Z, Zheng D, Yu Y, Xiang J, Ma X, Xu D, Qiu J, Yang Z, Wang Z, Li J, Sun H, Chen W, Meng X, Lu Y, Ren Q. A cancer cell membrane coated, doxorubicin and microRNA co-encapsulated nanoplatform for colorectal cancer theranostics. Mol Ther Oncolytics 2022; 28:182-196. [PMID: 36820302 PMCID: PMC9937835 DOI: 10.1016/j.omto.2022.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Endogenous microRNAs (miRNA) in tumors are currently under exhaustive investigation as potential therapeutic agents for cancer treatment. Nevertheless, RNase degradation, inefficient and untargeted delivery, limited biological effect, and currently unclear side effects remain unsettled issues that frustrate clinical application. To address this, a versatile targeted delivery system for multiple therapeutic and diagnostic agents should be adapted for miRNA. In this study, we developed membrane-coated PLGA-b-PEG DC-chol nanoparticles (m-PPDCNPs) co-encapsulating doxorubicin (Dox) and miRNA-190-Cy7. Such a system showed low biotoxicity, high loading efficiency, and superior targeting ability. Systematic delivery of m-PPDCNPs in mouse models showed exceptionally specific tumor accumulation. Sustained release of miR-190 inhibited tumor angiogenesis, tumor growth, and migration by regulating a large group of angiogenic effectors. Moreover, m-PPDCNPs also enhanced the sensitivity of Dox by suppressing TGF-β signal in colorectal cancer cell lines and mouse models. Together, our results demonstrate a stimulating and promising m-PPDCNPs nanoplatform for colorectal cancer theranostics.
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- Sihao Zhu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China,Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China,National Biomedical Imaging Center, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China,Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 5181071, China,Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China,Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China,National Biomedical Imaging Center, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China,Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 5181071, China,Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China,Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China,National Biomedical Imaging Center, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China,Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 5181071, China,Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China,Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China,National Biomedical Imaging Center, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China,Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 5181071, China,Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Research Group Signal Transduction, Department of Psychiatry, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Nussbaumstr.7, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
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- College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China,Key Laboratory of Heavy Ion Radiation Biology and Medicine of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Key Laboratory of Basic Research on Heavy Ion Radiation Application in Medicine, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China,NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Radiopharmaceuticals, Beijing 100142, China,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China,Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China,National Biomedical Imaging Center, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China,Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China,National Biomedical Imaging Center, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China,Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 5181071, China,Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China,Corresponding author.
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Wang J, Li J, Chen Y, Liu R, Wu Y, Liu J, Yang X, Wang K, Huang J. Size-Controllable and Self-Assembled DNA Nanosphere for Amplified MicroRNA Imaging through ATP-Fueled Cyclic Dissociation. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:8216-8223. [PMID: 36194690 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c02934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Visualizing intracellular microRNA (miRNA) is of great importance for revealing its roles in the development of disease. However, cell membrane barrier, complex intracellular environment and low abundance of target miRNA are three main challenges for efficient imaging of intracellular miRNA. Here, we report a size-controllable and self-assembled DNA nanosphere with ATP-fueled dissociation property for amplified miRNA imaging in live cells and mice. The DNA nanosphere was self-assembled from Y-shaped DNA (Y-DNA) monomers through predesigned base pair hybridization, and the size could be easily controlled by varying the concentration of Y-DNA. Once the nanosphere was internalized into cells, the intracellular specific target miRNA would trigger the cyclic dissociation of the DNA nanosphere driven by ATP, resulting in amplified FRET signal. The programmable DNA nanosphere has been proven to work well for detecting the expression of miRNA in cancer cells and in mice, which demonstrates its fairish cell penetration, stability and sensitivity.
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- Jiaoli Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P.R. China
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Li D, Zhao T, Chen J, Shi J, Wang J, Yin Y, Chen S, Xu S, Luo X. Spatiotemporally Controlled Ultrasensitive Molecular Imaging Using a DNA Computation-Mediated DNAzyme Platform. Anal Chem 2022; 94:14467-14474. [PMID: 36194489 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c03532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Programming ultrasensitive and stimuli-responsive DNAzyme-based probes that contain logic gate biocomputation hold great potential for precise molecular imaging. In this work, a DNA computation-mediated DNAzyme platform that can be activated by 808 nm NIR light and target c-MYC was designed for spatiotemporally controlled ultrasensitive AND-gated molecular imaging. Particularly, the sensing and recognition function of the traditional DNAzyme platform was inhibited by introducing a blocking sequence containing a photo-cleavable linker (PC-linker) that can be indirectly cleaved by 808 nm NIR light and thus enables the AND-gated molecular imaging. According to the responses toward three designed SDz, nPC-SDz, and m-SDz DNAzyme probes, the fluorescence recovery in diverse cell lines (MCF-7, HeLa, and L02) and inhibitor-treated cells was investigated to confirm the AND-gated sensing mechanism. It is worth noting that thanks to the strand displacement amplification and the ability of gold nanopyramids (Au NBPs) to enhance fluorescence, the fluorescence intensity increased by ∼7.9 times and the detection limit decreased by nearly 40.5 times. Moreover, false positive signals can be also excluded due to such AND-gated design. Furthermore, such a designed "AND-gate" sensing manner can also be applied to spatiotemporally controlled ultrasensitive in vivo molecular imaging, indicating its promising potential in precise biological molecular imaging.
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- Dan Li
- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
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Chen L, Liu Y, Guo W, Liu Z. Light responsive nucleic acid for biomedical application. EXPLORATION 2022; 2:20210099. [PMCID: PMC10190984 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20210099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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- Liwei Chen
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Central South University Changsha Hunan Province P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Central South University Changsha Hunan Province P. R. China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional Radiology Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & The Second Affiliated Hospital Guangzhou Medical University Guangzhou Guangdong Province P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Central South University Changsha Hunan Province P. R. China
- Molecular Imaging Research Center of Central South University Changsha Hunan Province P. R. China
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Chen Y, Zhao R, Li L, Zhao Y. Upconversion Luminescence-Boosted Escape of DNAzyme from Endosomes for Enhanced Gene-Silencing Efficacy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202206485. [PMID: 35730643 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202206485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Despite the enormous potential of DNAzyme for gene therapy, its efficacy is hampered by the limited endosomal escape capability. Here, we develop a near-infrared (NIR) light-controlled DNAzyme delivery platform to achieve enhanced gene-silencing efficacy. The nanoplatform is composed of therapeutic DNAzyme, photosensitizers (PSs) and upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) that can convert NIR light to visible light. The system allows NIR light-activatable generation of cytotoxic reactive oxygen species due to the energy transfer from the UCNPs to PSs, which boosts the endosomal escape of DNAzyme for an improved gene-silencing efficacy. We demonstrate that the nanocomposites represent a promising platform to integrate DNAzyme-based gene therapy with NIR light-triggered photodynamic therapy for combinational tumor treatment. This work highlights a robust approach to combat the current limitations of DNAzyme delivery systems.
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- Yaoxuan Chen
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China.,College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China.,College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China.,College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China.,College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Yu F, Shao Y, Chai X, Zhao Y, Li L. Spatially Selective Monitoring of Subcellular Enzyme Dynamics in Response to Mitochondria-Targeted Photodynamic Therapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202203238. [PMID: 35412703 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202203238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Tracking spatial and temporal dynamics of bioactive molecules such as enzymes responding to therapeutic treatment is highly important for understanding of the related functions. However, in situ molecular imaging at subcellular level during photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been hampered by the limitations of existing methods. Herein, we present a multifunctional nanoplatform (termed as UR-HAPT) that is able to simultaneously monitor subcellular dynamics of human apurinic/apyrimidinic endonuclease 1 (APE1) during the near-infrared (NIR) light-mediated PDT. UR-HAPT was constructed by the combination of an upconversion nanoparticle-based PDT design and a mitochondria-targeting strategy with an APE1-responsive DNA reporter. Benefiting from the gain-of-function approach, activatable mitochondrial accumulation of APE1 in response to the oxidative stress was observed during the NIR light-triggered, mitochondria-targeted PDT process. We envision that this nanoplatform can be applicable to screen and evaluate potential enzyme inhibitors to improve the PDT efficacy.
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- Fangzhi Yu
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China.,Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China.,Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China.,Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Chen Y, Zhao R, Li L, Zhao Y. Upconversion Luminescence‐Boosted Escape of DNAzyme from Endosomes for Enhanced Gene‐Silencing Efficacy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202206485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Yoaxuan Chen
- NCNST: National Center for Nanoscience and Technology CAS key Lab CHINA
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- NCNST: National Center for Nanoscience and Technology CAS key Lab CHINA
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- National Center for Nanoscience and Technology CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety 11 ZhongGuanCun BeiYiTiao, Haidian District 100190 Beijing CHINA
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- NCNST: National Center for Nanoscience and Technology CAS key Lab CHINA
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Yu F, Shao Y, Chai X, Zhao Y, Li L. Spatially Selective Monitoring of Subcellular Enzyme Dynamics in Response to Mitochondria‐Targeted Photodynamic Therapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202203238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Fangzhi Yu
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology Beijing 100190 China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology Beijing 100190 China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology Beijing 100190 China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology Beijing 100190 China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology Beijing 100190 China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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Zhao T, Sun X, Chen J, Li D, Cao W, Chen S, Yin Y, Xu S, Luo X. Optically Programmable Plasmon Enhanced Fluorescence-Catalytic Hairpin Assembly Signal Amplification Strategy for Spatiotemporally Precise Imaging. Anal Chem 2022; 94:5399-5405. [PMID: 35319858 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c00150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Signal amplification strategies with spatiotemporally high sensitivity can provide more accurate information and hold great promise for improving the accuracy of disease diagnosis. Herein, a 808 nm near-infrared (NIR) light-activated plasmon enhanced fluorescence-catalytic hairpin assembly (PEF-CHA) signal amplification strategy was proposed for spatiotemporally controllable precise imaging of miRNA in vitro and in vivo with ultrasensitivity. The proposed 808 nm NIR light-activated PEF-CHA signal amplification strategy is constructed through combining up-conversion photocontrol and PEF technologies with CHA. It is worth noting that the laser irradiation-induced overheating effect could be effectively alleviated by using Nd3+-sensitized upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) to convert 808 nm NIR light to ultraviolet (UV) light, which is almost nondestructive to cells or tissues. In addition, nonspecific activation as well as false positive signals can be effectively avoided. Moreover, the detection limit can be reduced by approximate 38 times thanks to the high sensitivity of the proposed strategy. Furthermore, we demonstrate that the 808 nm NIR light-activated PEF-CHA signal amplification strategy can be expanded to sensitive and activatable imaging of intratumoral miRNAs in living mice, showing feasible prospects for precise biological and medical analysis.
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- Tingting Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE; College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, People's Republic of China
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Aerssens D, Cadoni E, Tack L, Madder A. A Photosensitized Singlet Oxygen ( 1O 2) Toolbox for Bio-Organic Applications: Tailoring 1O 2 Generation for DNA and Protein Labelling, Targeting and Biosensing. Molecules 2022; 27:778. [PMID: 35164045 PMCID: PMC8838016 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Singlet oxygen (1O2) is the excited state of ground, triplet state, molecular oxygen (O2). Photosensitized 1O2 has been extensively studied as one of the reactive oxygen species (ROS), responsible for damage of cellular components (protein, DNA, lipids). On the other hand, its generation has been exploited in organic synthesis, as well as in photodynamic therapy for the treatment of various forms of cancer. The aim of this review is to highlight the versatility of 1O2, discussing the main bioorganic applications reported over the past decades, which rely on its production. After a brief introduction on the photosensitized production of 1O2, we will describe the main aspects involving the biologically relevant damage that can accompany an uncontrolled, aspecific generation of this ROS. We then discuss in more detail a series of biological applications featuring 1O2 generation, including protein and DNA labelling, cross-linking and biosensing. Finally, we will highlight the methodologies available to tailor 1O2 generation, in order to accomplish the proposed bioorganic transformations while avoiding, at the same time, collateral damage related to an untamed production of this reactive species.
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- Organic and Biomimetic Chemistry Research Group, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281-S4, 9000 Gent, Belgium; (D.A.); (E.C.); (L.T.)
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Liang Z, Hao C, Chen C, Ma W, Sun M, Xu L, Xu C, Kuang H. Ratiometric FRET Encoded Hierarchical ZrMOF @ Au Cluster for Ultrasensitive Quantifying MicroRNA In Vivo. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2107449. [PMID: 34647652 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202107449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Here, Zirconium metal-organic frameworks @ gold (ZrMOF @ Au) cluster architectures have been fabricated and then functionalized with two fluorescent dyes (Quasar [QS] and Cyanine5.5 [Cy5.5]) through deoxyribonucleic acid hybridization, to form a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) encoded ZrMOF @ Au-QS/Cy5.5 complex. In the presence of the target intracellular microRNA (miR)-21, the fluorescence of Cy5.5 at 705 nm (F705 ) decreases and the fluorescence of QS at 665 nm (F665 ) increases when Cy5.5 is released from the surface of ZrMOF @ Au-QS/Cy5.5. The change in the fluorescence ratio (F705 /F665 ) shows an outstanding linear range of 0.006-67.9 amol/ngRNA , and the limit of detection is 4.51 zmol/ngRNA in living cells. The high ratio loading of nucleic acid on surface of ZrMOF @ Au cluster and two fluorescence encoded signal enables better sensitivity and reliability. Zeptomolar sensitivity and good linearity against target affords distinct imaging-based monitoring of the cancer marker miR-21 both in living cells and in vivo. At the same time, the architecture displays remarkable photothermal conversion efficiency (53.7%) and gives rise to outstanding therapy ability in vivo. This strategy offers new avenues for the intelligent quantification of miRNAs for simultaneous diagnoses and treatments of early-stage cancers.
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- Zichen Liang
- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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Zhang D, Peng R, Liu W, Donovan MJ, Wang L, Ismail I, Li J, Li J, Qu F, Tan W. Engineering DNA on the Surface of Upconversion Nanoparticles for Bioanalysis and Therapeutics. ACS NANO 2021; 15:17257-17274. [PMID: 34766752 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c08036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Surface modification of inorganic nanomaterials with biomolecules has enabled the development of composites integrated with extensive properties. Lanthanide ion-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) are one class of inorganic nanomaterials showing optical properties that convert photons of lower energy into higher energy. Additionally, DNA oligonucleotides have exhibited powerful capabilities for organizing various nanomaterials with versatile topological configurations. Through rational design and nanotechnology, DNA-based UCNPs offer predesigned functionality and potential. To fully harness the capabilities of UCNPs integrated with DNA, various DNA-UCNP composites have been developed for diagnosis and therapeutics. In this review, beginning with the introduction of the UCNPs and the conjugation of DNA strands on the surface of UCNPs, we present an overview of the recent progress of DNA-UCNP composites while focusing on their applications for bioanalysis and therapeutics.
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- Dailiang Zhang
- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310022, China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310022, China
- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310022, China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310022, China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310022, China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310022, China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310022, China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310022, China
- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
- Institute of Molecular Medicine (IMM), Renji Hospital, and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Wang Q, Liu Y, Yan J, Liu Y, Gao C, Ge S, Yu J. 3D DNA Walker-Assisted CRISPR/Cas12a Trans-Cleavage for Ultrasensitive Electrochemiluminescence Detection of miRNA-141. Anal Chem 2021; 93:13373-13381. [PMID: 34553925 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c03183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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In this study, a CRISPR/Cas12a (LbCpf1)-mediated electrochemiluminescence (ECL) paper-based platform on the basis of a three-dimensional (3D) DNA walker was proposed for the ultrasensitive detection of miRNA-141. Initially, 3D-rGO with a tremendous loading space was modified on the paper working electrode (PWE) to construct an excellent conductive substrate and facilitate the growth of AuPd nanoparticles (NPs). Afterward, the AuPd NPs were introduced as the coreaction emitter medium of the 3D-rGO/PWE to provide convenience for the transformation between S2O82- and SO42-, amplifying the ECL emission of g-C3N4 nanosheets (NSs). Meanwhile, with the help of Nt.BsmAI nicking endonuclease, a 3D DNA walker signal amplifier was designed to convert and magnify the target miRNA-141 into a particular trigger sequence, which could act as activator DNA to motivate the trans-acting deoxyribonuclease activity of CRISPR/Cas12a to further achieve efficient annihilation of the ECL signal. Furthermore, the proposed multimechanism-driven biosensor exhibited excellent sensitivity and specificity, with a relatively low detection limit at 0.331 fM (S/N = 3) in the concentration range between 1 fM and 10 nM. Consequently, the designed strategy not only extended the application scope of CRISPR/Cas12a but also devoted a new approach for the clinical diagnosis of modern medicine.
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- Qian Wang
- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P.R. China.,School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P.R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P.R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Center for Prevention and Control of Solid Waste and Hazardous Chemical Pollution, Jinan 250000, P.R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P.R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P.R. China
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Guan L, Chen J, Tian Z, Zhu M, Bian Y, Zhu Y. Mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles: Degradation strategies and application in tumor therapy. VIEW 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/viw.20200117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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- Lei Guan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering University of Shanghai for Science and Technology Shanghai China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Processing and Application of Catalytic Materials, College of Chemical Engineering Huanggang Normal University Huanggang Hubei Province China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering University of Shanghai for Science and Technology Shanghai China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Processing and Application of Catalytic Materials, College of Chemical Engineering Huanggang Normal University Huanggang Hubei Province China
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai China
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Gao C, Zheng P, Liu Q, Han S, Li D, Luo S, Temple H, Xing C, Wang J, Wei Y, Jiang T, Chen W. Recent Advances of Upconversion Nanomaterials in the Biological Field. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2474. [PMID: 34684916 PMCID: PMC8539378 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Rare Earth Upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) are a type of material that emits high-energy photons by absorbing two or more low-energy photons caused by the anti-stokes process. It can emit ultraviolet (UV) visible light or near-infrared (NIR) luminescence upon NIR light excitation. Due to its excellent physical and chemical properties, including exceptional optical stability, narrow emission band, enormous Anti-Stokes spectral shift, high light penetration in biological tissues, long luminescent lifetime, and a high signal-to-noise ratio, it shows a prodigious application potential for bio-imaging and photodynamic therapy. This paper will briefly introduce the physical mechanism of upconversion luminescence (UCL) and focus on their research progress and achievements in bio-imaging, bio-detection, and photodynamic therapy.
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- Cunjin Gao
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Printing and Packaging Materials and Technology, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing 102600, China; (C.G.); (P.Z.); (Q.L.); (S.H.); (D.L.); (S.L.)
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Printing and Packaging Materials and Technology, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing 102600, China; (C.G.); (P.Z.); (Q.L.); (S.H.); (D.L.); (S.L.)
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Printing and Packaging Materials and Technology, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing 102600, China; (C.G.); (P.Z.); (Q.L.); (S.H.); (D.L.); (S.L.)
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Printing and Packaging Materials and Technology, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing 102600, China; (C.G.); (P.Z.); (Q.L.); (S.H.); (D.L.); (S.L.)
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Printing and Packaging Materials and Technology, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing 102600, China; (C.G.); (P.Z.); (Q.L.); (S.H.); (D.L.); (S.L.)
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Printing and Packaging Materials and Technology, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing 102600, China; (C.G.); (P.Z.); (Q.L.); (S.H.); (D.L.); (S.L.)
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- Department of Physics, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019-0059, USA; (H.T.); (C.X.)
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- Department of Physics, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019-0059, USA; (H.T.); (C.X.)
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Printing and Packaging Materials and Technology, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, Beijing 102600, China; (C.G.); (P.Z.); (Q.L.); (S.H.); (D.L.); (S.L.)
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun 130052, China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101400, China
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- Department of Physics, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019-0059, USA; (H.T.); (C.X.)
- Medical Technology Research Centre, Chelmsford Campus, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford CM1 1SQ, UK
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Zhang Y, Chen W, Fang Y, Zhang X, Liu Y, Ju H. Activating a DNA Nanomachine via Computation across Cancer Cell Membranes for Precise Therapy of Solid Tumors. J Am Chem Soc 2021; 143:15233-15242. [PMID: 34514797 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c06361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Taking advantage of cancer cells' endogenous characters, the responsive activation of DNA nanomachines has achieved great success in tumor therapy. Combining with extra stimuli such as external light irradiation provided spatiotemporal control of DNA nanomachine activation. However, specific activation at the cellular level is still challenging considering the macroscopic-scale exposure area of usual light sources. DNA logic gates located at the cell membrane contributed to cellular specificity, but the free diffusion of input DNA strands during the operation process would impair efficiency and result in side effects to circumjacent normal cells in solid tumors. Here we design a transmembrane DNA logical computation strategy to activate a DNA nanomachine only in cancer cells from a complex solid tumor microenvironment. The DNA nanomachine multishell UCNPs-DNA is prepared by modifying DNA strands on upconversion nanoparticles. LA-apt, a DNA strand anchoring to a cancer cell membrane overexpressed receptor, and intracellular miRNA-21 served as inputs 1 and 2, respectively. Hybridization with input 1 at the cell membrane not only exposes the miRNA-21 recognition region at the DNA nanomachine, but also delivers it into cancer cells. The cascade hybridization with intracellular input 2 completes the "AND" gate operation and releases a DNA strand L2 as output. L2 acts as the trigger to operate the DNA nanomachine and correspondingly activates the photosensitizer Rose Bengal for reactive oxygen species generation. Through the "AND" gate operation of the DNA nanomachine across the cancer cell membrane, highly precise therapy only to cancer cells is achieved in a complex solid tumor microenvironment, which could become a promising modality for precise therapy of solid tumors.
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- Yue Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.,School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.,Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Liu YQ, Qin LY, Li HJ, Wang YX, Zhang R, Shi JM, Wu JH, Dong GX, Zhou P. Application of lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles for cancer treatment: a review. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:2207-2242. [PMID: 34533048 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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With the excellent ability to transform near-infrared light to localized visible or UV light, thereby achieving deep tissue penetration, lanthanide ion-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNP) have emerged as one of the most striking nanoscale materials for more effective and safer cancer treatment. Up to now, UCNPs combined with photosensitive components have been widely used in the delivery of chemotherapy drugs, photodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy. Applications in these directions are reviewed in this article. We also highlight microenvironmental tumor monitoring and precise targeted therapies. Then we briefly summarize some new trends and the existing challenges for UCNPs. We hope this review can provide new ideas for future cancer treatment based on UCNPs.
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- Yu-Qi Liu
- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- Department of Materials Science, School of Physical Science & Technology, Key Laboratory of Special Function Materials & Structure Design of Ministry of Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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Li T, Dong H, Hao Y, Zhang Y, Chen S, Xu M, Zhou Y. Near‐infrared Responsive Photoelectrochemical Biosensors. ELECTROANAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202100355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Ting Li
- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Functional Molecule, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University of Science and Technology Xiangtan 411201 China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Biomolecular Recognition and Sensing, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Early Diagnosis of Major Diseases, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shangqiu Normal University Shangqiu 476000 China
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Functional Molecule, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University of Science and Technology Xiangtan 411201 China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Biomolecular Recognition and Sensing, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Early Diagnosis of Major Diseases, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shangqiu Normal University Shangqiu 476000 China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Biomolecular Recognition and Sensing, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Early Diagnosis of Major Diseases, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shangqiu Normal University Shangqiu 476000 China
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Functional Molecule, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University of Science and Technology Xiangtan 411201 China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Biomolecular Recognition and Sensing, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Early Diagnosis of Major Diseases, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shangqiu Normal University Shangqiu 476000 China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Biomolecular Recognition and Sensing, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Early Diagnosis of Major Diseases, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shangqiu Normal University Shangqiu 476000 China
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Lu S, Shen J, Fan C, Li Q, Yang X. DNA Assembly-Based Stimuli-Responsive Systems. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:2100328. [PMID: 34258165 PMCID: PMC8261508 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202100328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Stimuli-responsive designs with exogenous stimuli enable remote and reversible control of DNA nanostructures, which break many limitations of static nanostructures and inspired development of dynamic DNA nanotechnology. Moreover, the introduction of various types of organic molecules, polymers, chemical bonds, and chemical reactions with stimuli-responsive properties development has greatly expand the application scope of dynamic DNA nanotechnology. Here, DNA assembly-based stimuli-responsive systems are reviewed, with the focus on response units and mechanisms that depend on different exogenous stimuli (DNA strand, pH, light, temperature, electricity, metal ions, etc.), and their applications in fields of nanofabrication (DNA architectures, hybrid architectures, nanomachines, and constitutional dynamic networks) and biomedical research (biosensing, bioimaging, therapeutics, and theranostics) are discussed. Finally, the opportunities and challenges for DNA assembly-based stimuli-responsive systems are overviewed and discussed.
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- Shasha Lu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringFrontiers Science Center for Transformative MoleculesInstitute of Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringFrontiers Science Center for Transformative MoleculesInstitute of Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringFrontiers Science Center for Transformative MoleculesInstitute of Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240China
- Institute of Molecular MedicineShanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and NanomedicineDepartment of UrologyRenji HospitalSchool of MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200127China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringFrontiers Science Center for Transformative MoleculesInstitute of Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringFrontiers Science Center for Transformative MoleculesInstitute of Translational MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240China
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Wang DX, Wang J, Wang YX, Du YC, Huang Y, Tang AN, Cui YX, Kong DM. DNA nanostructure-based nucleic acid probes: construction and biological applications. Chem Sci 2021; 12:7602-7622. [PMID: 34168817 PMCID: PMC8188511 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc00587a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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In recent years, DNA has been widely noted as a kind of material that can be used to construct building blocks for biosensing, in vivo imaging, drug development, and disease therapy because of its advantages of good biocompatibility and programmable properties. However, traditional DNA-based sensing processes are mostly achieved by random diffusion of free DNA probes, which were restricted by limited dynamics and relatively low efficiency. Moreover, in the application of biosystems, single-stranded DNA probes face challenges such as being difficult to internalize into cells and being easily decomposed in the cellular microenvironment. To overcome the above limitations, DNA nanostructure-based probes have attracted intense attention. This kind of probe showed a series of advantages compared to the conventional ones, including increased biostability, enhanced cell internalization efficiency, accelerated reaction rate, and amplified signal output, and thus improved in vitro and in vivo applications. Therefore, reviewing and summarizing the important roles of DNA nanostructures in improving biosensor design is very necessary for the development of DNA nanotechnology and its applications in biology and pharmacology. In this perspective, DNA nanostructure-based probes are reviewed and summarized from several aspects: probe classification according to the dimensions of DNA nanostructures (one, two, and three-dimensional nanostructures), the common connection modes between nucleic acid probes and DNA nanostructures, and the most important advantages of DNA self-assembled nanostructures in the applications of biosensing, imaging analysis, cell assembly, cell capture, and theranostics. Finally, the challenges and prospects for the future development of DNA nanostructure-based nucleic acid probes are also discussed.
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- Dong-Xia Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Research Centre for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Research Centre for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Research Centre for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Research Centre for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Research Centre for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
- College of Life Sciences, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Research Centre for Analytical Sciences, College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
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Meng X, Wang H, Yang M, Li J, Yang F, Zhang K, Dong H, Zhang X. Target-Cell-Specific Bioorthogonal and Endogenous ATP Control of Signal Amplification for Intracellular MicroRNA Imaging. Anal Chem 2020; 93:1693-1701. [PMID: 33378158 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c04302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
A stringent signal amplification method to profile microRNA (miRNA) expression within a specific cell remains a key challenge in biology. To address this issue, we report a target-cell-specific DNA nanosystem for endogenous adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP) bioorthogonal activation of the hybridization chain reaction (HCR) to spatiotemporally controlled signal amplification detection of miRNA in vitro and in vivo. The system consists of ATP aptamer-sealed engineered HCR functional units combined with a cancer cell membrane-encapsulated glutathione (GSH)-responsive metal-organic framework (MOF). Once the nanosystem is specifically and efficiently internalized into a cancer cell through membrane-mediated homing targeting, the MOF structure degrades and releases HCR functional units. The endogenous high expressional ATP recognizes the aptamer, allowing the HCR functional units to adopt its active modality. The activated HCR functional units are then able to spatiotemporally and bioorthogonally image miRNA with high sensitivity in vitro and in vivo.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xiangdan Meng
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Ministry of Education), Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China.,School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Centre, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518071, P. R. China
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