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Jin Z, Jiang L, He Q. Critical learning from industrial catalysis for nanocatalytic medicine. Nat Commun 2024; 15:3857. [PMID: 38719843 PMCID: PMC11079063 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48319-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Systematical and critical learning from industrial catalysis will bring inspiration for emerging nanocatalytic medicine, but the relevant knowledge is quite limited so far. In this review, we briefly summarize representative catalytic reactions and corresponding catalysts in industry, and then distinguish the similarities and differences in catalytic reactions between industrial and medical applications in support of critical learning, deep understanding, and rational designing of appropriate catalysts and catalytic reactions for various medical applications. Finally, we summarize/outlook the present and potential translation from industrial catalysis to nanocatalytic medicine. This review is expected to display a clear picture of nanocatalytic medicine evolution.
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- Zhaokui Jin
- Medical Center on Aging, Ruijin Hospital; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Hydrogen Science & Center of Hydrogen Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510182, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, 518118, China
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- Medical Center on Aging, Ruijin Hospital; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Hydrogen Science & Center of Hydrogen Science, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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Magalhães CM, Pereira RB, Erbiai EH, González-Berdullas P, da Silva JCGE, Pereira DM, da Silva LP. Comparative investigation into the anticancer activity of analogs of marine coelenterazine and coelenteramine. Bioorg Chem 2024; 144:107083. [PMID: 38219477 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.107083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Cancer is still one of the most challenging diseases to treat, making the pursuit for novel molecules with potential anticancer activity an important research topic. Herein, we have performed a comparative investigation into the anticancer activity of analogs of marine coelenterazine and coelenteramine. The former is a well-known bioluminescent substrate, while the latter is a metabolic product of the resulting bioluminescent reaction. While both types of analogs showed anticancer activity toward lung and gastric cancer cell lines, we have obtained data that highlight relevant differences between the activity of these two types of compounds. More specifically, we observed relevant differences in structure-activity relationships between these types of compounds. Also, coelenteramine analogs showed time-dependent activity, while coelenterazine-based compounds usually present time-independent activity. Coelenterazine analogs also appear to be relatively safer toward noncancer cells than coelenteramine analogs. There was also seen a correlation between the activity of the coelenterazine-based compounds and their light-emission properties. Thus, these results further indicate the potential of the marine coelenterazine chemi-/bioluminescent system as a source of new molecules with anticancer activity, while providing more insight into their modes of action.
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- Carla M Magalhães
- Centro de Investigação em Química (CIQUP), Instituto de Ciências Moleculares (IMS), Departamento de Geociências, Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação em Química (CIQUP), Instituto de Ciências Moleculares (IMS), Departamento de Geociências, Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação em Química (CIQUP), Instituto de Ciências Moleculares (IMS), Departamento de Geociências, Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação em Química (CIQUP), Instituto de Ciências Moleculares (IMS), Departamento de Geociências, Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Departamento de Geociências, Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, R. Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação em Química (CIQUP), Instituto de Ciências Moleculares (IMS), Departamento de Geociências, Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Departamento de Geociências, Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal.
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Ran C, Pu K. Molecularly generated light and its biomedical applications. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202314468. [PMID: 37955419 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Molecularly generated light, referred to here as "molecular light", mainly includes bioluminescence, chemiluminescence, and Cerenkov luminescence. Molecular light possesses unique dual features of being both a molecule and a source of light. Its molecular nature enables it to be delivered as molecules to regions deep within the body, overcoming the limitations of natural sunlight and physically generated light sources like lasers and LEDs. Simultaneously, its light properties make it valuable for applications such as imaging, photodynamic therapy, photo-oxidative therapy, and photobiomodulation. In this review article, we provide an updated overview of the diverse applications of molecular light and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of molecular light across various domains. Lastly, we present forward-looking perspectives on the potential of molecular light in the realms of molecular imaging, photobiological mechanisms, therapeutic applications, and photobiomodulation. While some of these perspectives may be considered bold and contentious, our intent is to inspire further innovations in the field of molecular light applications.
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- Chongzhao Ran
- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02129, USA
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 637459, Singapore, Singapore
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, 308232, Singapore, Singapore
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An Y, Xu D, Wen X, Chen C, Liu G, Lu Z. Internal Light Sources-Mediated Photodynamic Therapy Nanoplatforms: Hope for the Resolution of the Traditional Penetration Problem. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2301326. [PMID: 37413664 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202301326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an alternative cancer treatment technique with a noninvasive nature, high selectivity, and minimal adverse effects. The indispensable light source used in PDT is a critical factor in determining the energy conversion of photosensitizers (PSs). Traditional light sources are primarily concentrated in the visible light region, severely limiting their penetration depth and making them prone to scattering and absorption when applied to biological tissues. For that reason, its efficacy in treating deep-seated lesions is often inadequate. Self-exciting PDT, also known as auto-PDT (APDT), is an attractive option for circumventing the limited penetration depth of traditional PDT and has acquired significant attention. APDT employs depth-independent internal light sources to excite PSs through resonance or radiative energy transfer. APDT has considerable potential for treating deep-tissue malignancies. To facilitate many researchers' comprehension of the latest research progress in this field and inspire the emergence of more novel research results. This review introduces internal light generation mechanisms and characteristics and provides an overview of current research progress based on the recently reported APDT nanoplatforms. The current challenges and possible solutions of APDT nanoplatforms are also presented and provide insights for future research in the final section of this article.
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- Yibo An
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affilited Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, 361023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
- State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Innovation Center for Cell Biology, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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Dong H, Liu X, Gan L, Fan D, Sun X, Zhang Z, Wu P. Nucleic acid aptamer-based biosensors and their application in thrombin analysis. Bioanalysis 2023. [PMID: 37326345 DOI: 10.4155/bio-2023-0058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Thrombin is a multifunctional serine protease that plays an important role in coagulation and anticoagulation processes. Aptamers have been widely applied in biosensors due to their high specificity, low cost and good biocompatibility. This review summarizes recent advances in thrombin quantification using aptamer-based biosensors. The primary focus is optical sensors and electrochemical sensors, along with their applications in thrombin analysis and disease diagnosis.
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- Hang Dong
- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis & Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis & Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis & Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis & Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis & Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis & Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology, National Center for International Research of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Bio-Targeting Theranostics, Collaborative Innovation Center for Targeting Tumor Diagnosis & Therapy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China
- Pharmaceutical College, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China
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Magalhaes CM, Dučić T, Pereira RB, González-Berdullas P, Rodríguez-Borges JE, Pereira DM, Esteves da Silva JCG, Algarra M, Pinto da Silva L. Synchrotron-based FTIR evaluation of biochemical changes in cancer and noncancer cells induced by brominated marine coelenteramine. Arch Biochem Biophys 2023:109660. [PMID: 37263463 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2023.109660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The mode of action toward gastric cancer cells of brominated Coelenteramine, an analog of a metabolic product of a marine bioluminescent reaction, was investigated by synchrotron radiation-based FTIR. This method revealed that the anticancer activity of brominated Coelenteramine is closely connected with cellular lipids, by affecting their organization and composition. More specifically, there is an increasing extent of oxidative stress, which result in changes in membrane polarity, lipid chain packing and lipid composition. However, this effect was not observed in a noncancer cell line, helping to explain its selectivity profile. Thus, synchrotron radiation-based FTIR helped to identity the potential of this Coelenteramine analog in targeting membrane lipids, while proving to be a powerful technique to probe the mechanism of anticancer drugs.
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- Carla M Magalhaes
- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Geosciences, Environment and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- ALBA-CELLS Synchrotron, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain.
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, Nº 228, 4050-213, Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Geosciences, Environment and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Laboratório de Farmacognosia, Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, Nº 228, 4050-213, Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Geosciences, Environment and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- INAMAT2 - Institute for Advanced Materials and Mathematics, Department of Science, Public University of Navarra, Campus de Arrosadia, 31006, Pamplona, Spain.
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Geosciences, Environment and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal.
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Pedro Silva J, González-Berdullas P, Pereira M, Duarte D, Rodríguez-Borges JE, Vale N, Esteves da Silva JC, Pinto da Silva L. Evaluation of the anticancer activity and chemiluminescence of a halogenated coelenterazine analog. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2022.114228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Lavilla-Puerta M, Giuntoli B. Assessing In Vivo Oxygen Dynamics Using Plant N-Terminal Degrons in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Methods Mol Biol 2023; 2564:269-286. [PMID: 36107348 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2667-2_14] [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: 06/15/2023]
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The expression of plant cysteine oxidase (PCO) enzyme in Saccharomyces cerevisiae enables the Arg/Cys N-degron pathway (Cys-NDP) for selective protein degradation that, in plants, functions as direct oxygen perception mechanism. A synthetic construct based on the plant Cys-NDP substrate related to apetala 2.12 (RAP2.12), the dual luciferase oxygen reporter (DLOR), exploits the N-terminal Cys of RAP2.12, and its oxygen-dependent degradation through the Cys-NDP. The luminescent output of DLOR can be used as a proxy for intracellular oxygen dynamics in budding yeast. Replacement of the luciferase reporter of the DLOR with fluorescent proteins would furthermore facilitate the imaging of reporter dynamics in living cells. In this chapter, we describe the methods for delivering the DLOR synthetic construct to yeast and calibrating its output by means of oxygen quantification in the culture with a physical oxygen sensor. We explain the setup needed to carry out hypoxic treatments with several colonies as replicates. We also describe the method to measure oxygen concentration in the culture, the closest indication of intracellular oxygen levels, as a way that would serve to calibrate the DLOR output. Finally, we propose a strategy to replace the luminescent reporters in the DLOR with fluorescent proteins to visualize oxygen dynamics in vivo.
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- Biology Department, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
- Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Plantlab, Pisa, Italy.
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Afonso ACP, González-Berdullas P, Esteves da Silva JCG, Pinto da Silva L. Combined Experimental and Theoretical Investigation into the Photophysical Properties of Halogenated Coelenteramide Analogs. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27248875. [PMID: 36558008 PMCID: PMC9781228 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Marine Coelenterazine is one of the most well-known chemi-/bioluminescent systems, and in which reaction the chemi-/bioluminophore (Coelenteramide) is generated and chemiexcited to singlet excited states (leading to light emission). Recent studies have shown that the bromination of compounds associated with the marine Coelenterazine system can provide them with new properties, such as anticancer activity and enhanced emission. Given this, our objective is to characterize the photophysical properties of a previously reported brominated Coelenteramide analog, by employing a combined experimental and theoretical approach. To better analyze the potential halogen effect, we have also synthesized and characterized, for the first time, two new fluorinated and chlorinated Coelenteramide analogs. These compounds show similar emission spectra in aqueous solution, but with different fluorescence quantum yields, in a trend that can be correlated with the heavy-atom effect (F > Cl > Br). A blue shift in emission in other solvents is also verified with the F−Cl−Br trend. More relevantly, the fluorescence quantum yield of the brominated analog is particularly sensitive to changes in solvent, which indicates that this compound has potential use as a microenvironment fluorescence probe. Theoretical calculations indicate that the observed excited state transitions result from local excitations involving the pyrazine ring. The obtained information should be useful for the further exploration of halogenated Coelenteramides and their luminescent properties.
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- Ana Carolina P. Afonso
- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Geosciences, Environment and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, R. Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Geosciences, Environment and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, R. Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Geosciences, Environment and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, R. Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Department of Geosciences, Environment and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, R. Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Institute of Molecular Sciences (IMS), Department of Geosciences, Environment and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, R. Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Department of Geosciences, Environment and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, R. Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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Investigation of the Anticancer and Drug Combination Potential of Brominated Coelenteramines toward Breast and Prostate Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232213981. [PMID: 36430460 PMCID: PMC9699044 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232213981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Cancer is a very challenging disease to treat, both in terms of therapeutic efficiency and harmful side effects, which continues to motivate the pursuit for novel molecules with potential anticancer activity. Herein, we have designed, synthesized, and evaluated the cytotoxicity of different brominated coelenteramines, which are metabolic products and synthesis precursors of the chemi-/bioluminescent system of marine coelenterazine. The evaluation of the anticancer potential of these molecules was carried out for both prostate and breast cancer, while also exploring their potential for use in combination therapy. Our results provided further insight into the structure-activity relationship of this type of molecule, such as their high structural specificity, as well highlighting the 4-bromophenyl moiety as essential for the anticancer activity. The obtained data also indicated that, despite their similarity, the anticancer activity displayed by both brominated coelenteramines and coelenterazines should arise from independent mechanisms of action. Finally, one of the studied coelenteramines was able to improve the profile of a known chemotherapeutic agent, even at concentrations in which its anticancer activity was not relevant. Thus, our work showed the potential of different components of marine chemi-/bioluminescent systems as novel anticancer molecules, while providing useful information for future optimizations.
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Gao J, Chen Z, Li X, Yang M, Lv J, Li H, Yuan Z. Chemiluminescence in Combination with Organic Photosensitizers: Beyond the Light Penetration Depth Limit of Photodynamic Therapy. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232012556. [PMID: 36293406 PMCID: PMC9604449 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232012556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising noninvasive medical technology that has been approved for the treatment of a variety of diseases, including bacterial and fungal infections, skin diseases, and several types of cancer. In recent decades, many photosensitizers have been developed and applied in PDT. However, PDT is still limited by light penetration depth, although many near-infrared photosensitizers have emerged. The chemiluminescence-mediated PDT (CL-PDT) system has recently received attention because it does not require an external light source to achieve targeted PDT. This review focuses on the rational design of organic CL-PDT systems. Specifically, PDT types, light wavelength, the chemiluminescence concept and principle, and the design of CL-PDT systems are introduced. Furthermore, chemiluminescent fraction examples, strategies for combining chemiluminescence with PDT, and current cellular and animal applications are highlighted. Finally, the current challenges and possible solutions to CL-PDT systems are discussed.
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- Jie Gao
- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Ministry of Education and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Chiral Drug Synthesis of Guizhou Province, School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Guizhou International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base for Medical Photo-Theranostics Technology and Innovative Drug Development, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Correspondence: (J.G.); (Z.Y.)
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- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Ministry of Education and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Chiral Drug Synthesis of Guizhou Province, School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Guizhou International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base for Medical Photo-Theranostics Technology and Innovative Drug Development, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Ministry of Education and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Chiral Drug Synthesis of Guizhou Province, School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Guizhou International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base for Medical Photo-Theranostics Technology and Innovative Drug Development, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Ministry of Education and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Chiral Drug Synthesis of Guizhou Province, School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Guizhou International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base for Medical Photo-Theranostics Technology and Innovative Drug Development, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Ministry of Education and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Chiral Drug Synthesis of Guizhou Province, School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Guizhou International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base for Medical Photo-Theranostics Technology and Innovative Drug Development, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Ministry of Education and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Chiral Drug Synthesis of Guizhou Province, School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Guizhou International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base for Medical Photo-Theranostics Technology and Innovative Drug Development, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Ministry of Education and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis & Chiral Drug Synthesis of Guizhou Province, School of Pharmacy, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Guizhou International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base for Medical Photo-Theranostics Technology and Innovative Drug Development, Zunyi Medical University, No.6 West Xuefu Road, Xinpu District, Zunyi 563000, China
- Correspondence: (J.G.); (Z.Y.)
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Adnane F, El-Zayat E, Fahmy HM. The combinational application of photodynamic therapy and nanotechnology in skin cancer treatment: A review. Tissue Cell 2022; 77:101856. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2022.101856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Sousa J, Magalhães CM, González-Berdullas P, Esteves da Silva JCG, Pinto da Silva L. Comparative Investigation of the Chemiluminescent Properties of a Dibrominated Coelenterazine Analog. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158490. [PMID: 35955625 PMCID: PMC9369366 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Chemi- and bioluminescence are remarkable light-emitting phenomena, in which thermal energy is converted into excitation energy due to a (bio)chemical reaction. Among a wide variety of chemi-/bioluminescent systems, one of the most well-known and studied systems is that of marine imidazopyrazinones, such as Coelenterazine and Cypridina luciferin. Due to the increasing usefulness of their chemi-/bioluminescent reactions in terms of imaging and sensing applications, among others, significant effort has been made over the years by researchers to develop new derivatives with enhanced properties. Herein, we report the synthesis and chemiluminescent characterization of a novel dibrominated Coelenterazine analog. This novel compound consistently showed superior luminescence, in terms of total light output and emission lifetime, to natural imidazopyrazinones and commercially available analogs in aprotic media, while being capable of yellow light emission. Finally, this new compound showed enhanced chemiluminescence in an aqueous solution when triggered by superoxide anion, showing potential to be used as a basis for optimized probes for reactive oxygen species. In conclusion, bromination of the imidazopyrazinone scaffold appears to be a suitable strategy for obtaining Coelenterazines with enhanced properties.
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- João Sousa
- Centro de Investigação em Química (CIQUP), Instituto de Ciências Moleculares (IMS), Departamento de Geociências, Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (J.S.); (C.M.M.); (P.G.-B.); (J.C.G.E.d.S.)
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- Centro de Investigação em Química (CIQUP), Instituto de Ciências Moleculares (IMS), Departamento de Geociências, Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (J.S.); (C.M.M.); (P.G.-B.); (J.C.G.E.d.S.)
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- Centro de Investigação em Química (CIQUP), Instituto de Ciências Moleculares (IMS), Departamento de Geociências, Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (J.S.); (C.M.M.); (P.G.-B.); (J.C.G.E.d.S.)
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- Centro de Investigação em Química (CIQUP), Instituto de Ciências Moleculares (IMS), Departamento de Geociências, Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (J.S.); (C.M.M.); (P.G.-B.); (J.C.G.E.d.S.)
- LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Departamento de Geociências, Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação em Química (CIQUP), Instituto de Ciências Moleculares (IMS), Departamento de Geociências, Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (J.S.); (C.M.M.); (P.G.-B.); (J.C.G.E.d.S.)
- LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Departamento de Geociências, Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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Discovery of the Anticancer Activity for Lung and Gastric Cancer of a Brominated Coelenteramine Analog. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158271. [PMID: 35955406 PMCID: PMC9368541 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Cancer is still a challenging disease to treat, both in terms of harmful side effects and therapeutic efficiency of the available treatments. Herein, to develop new therapeutic molecules, we have investigated the anticancer activity of halogenated derivatives of different components of the bioluminescent system of marine Coelenterazine: Coelenterazine (Clz) itself, Coelenteramide (Clmd), and Coelenteramine (Clm). We have found that Clz derivatives possess variable anticancer activity toward gastric and lung cancer. Interestingly, we also found that both brominated Clmd (Br-Clmd) and Clm (Br-Clm) were the most potent anticancer compounds toward these cell lines, with this being the first report of the anticancer potential of these types of molecules. Interestingly, Br-Clm possessed some safety profile towards noncancer cells. Further evaluation revealed that the latter compound induced cell death via apoptosis, with evidence for crosstalk between intrinsic and extrinsic pathways. Finally, a thorough exploration of the chemical space of the studied Br-Clm helped identify the structural features responsible for its observed anticancer activity. In conclusion, a new type of compounds with anticancer activity toward gastric and lung cancer was reported and characterized, which showed interesting properties to be considered as a starting point for future optimizations towards obtaining suitable chemotherapeutic agents.
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Rothe F, Patties I, Kortmann RD, Glasow A. Immunomodulatory Effects by Photodynamic Treatment of Glioblastoma Cells In Vitro. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27113384. [PMID: 35684322 PMCID: PMC9181863 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27113384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Multimodal treatment adding immunotherapy and photodynamic treatment (PDT) to standard therapy might improve the devastating therapeutic outcome of glioblastoma multiforme patients. As a first step, we provide investigations to optimize dendritic cell (DC) vaccination by using PDT and ionizing radiation (IR) to achieve maximal synergistic effects. In vitro experiments were conducted on murine glioblastoma GL261 cells, primary DCs differentiated from bone marrow and T cells, isolated from the spleen. Induction of cell death, reactive oxygen species, and inhibition of proliferation by tetrahydroporphyrin-tetratosylat (THPTS)-PDT and IR were confirmed by WST-1, LDH, ROS, and BrdU assay. Tumor cargo (lysate or cells) for DC load was treated with different combinations of THPTS-PDT, freeze/thaw cycles, and IR and immunogenicity analyzed by induction of T-cell activation. Cellular markers (CD11c, 83, 86, 40, 44, 69, 3, 4, 8, PD-L1) were quantified by flow cytometry. Cytotoxic T-cell response was evaluated by calcein AM assay. Immunogenicity of THPTS-PDT-treated GL261 cells lysate was superior to IR-treated lysate, or treated whole cells proven by increased DC phagocytosis, T-cell adhesion, proliferation, cytolytic activity, and cytokine release. These data strongly support the application of PDT together with IR for optimal immunogenic cell death induction in tumor cell lysate used to pulse DC vaccines.
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Digby EM, Tung MT, Kagalwala HN, Ryan LS, Lippert AR, Beharry AA. Dark Dynamic Therapy: Photosensitization without Light Excitation Using Chemiluminescence Resonance Energy Transfer in a Dioxetane-Erythrosin B Conjugate. ACS Chem Biol 2022; 17:1082-1091. [PMID: 35394740 DOI: 10.1021/acschembio.1c00925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Reactive oxygen species (e.g., singlet oxygen) are the primary cytotoxic agents used in the clinically approved technique photodynamic therapy (PDT). Although singlet oxygen has high potential to effectively kill tumor cells, its production via light excitation of a photosensitizer has been limited by the penetration depth and delivery of light in tissue. To produce singlet oxygen without light excitation, we describe the use of Schaap's chemiluminescent scaffold comprising an adamantylidene-dioxetane motif. Functionalizing this scaffold with a photosensitizer, Erythrosin B, resulted in spontaneous chemiluminescence resonance energy transfer (CRET) leading to the production of singlet oxygen. We show that this compound is cell permeable and that the singlet oxygen produced via CRET is remarkably efficient in killing cancer cells at low micromolar concentrations. Moreover, we demonstrate that protection of the phenol on the chemiluminescent scaffold with a nitroreductase-responsive trigger group allows for cancer-selective dark dynamic cell death. Here, we present the concept of dark dynamic therapy using a small cell-permeable molecule capable of producing the effects of PDT in cells, without light.
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- Elyse M. Digby
- Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Drug Discovery, Design, and Delivery (CD4), and Center for Global Health Impact (CGHI), Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas 75205-0314, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Drug Discovery, Design, and Delivery (CD4), and Center for Global Health Impact (CGHI), Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas 75205-0314, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Drug Discovery, Design, and Delivery (CD4), and Center for Global Health Impact (CGHI), Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas 75205-0314, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6, Canada
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Development of a Coelenterazine Derivative with Enhanced Superoxide Anion-Triggered Chemiluminescence in Aqueous Solution. CHEMOSENSORS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors10050174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Superoxide anion is a reactive oxygen species (ROS) of biological interest. More specifically, it plays a role in intra- and intercellular signaling, besides being associated with conditions such as inflammation and cancer. Given this, efforts have been made by the research community to devise new sensing strategies for this ROS species. Among them, the chemiluminescent reaction of marine Coelenterazine has been employed as a sensitive and dynamic probing approach. Nevertheless, chemiluminescent reactions are typically associated with lower emissions in aqueous solutions. Herein, here we report the synthesis of a new Coelenterazine derivative with the potential for superoxide anion sensing. Namely, this novel compound is capable of chemiluminescence in a dose-dependent manner when triggered by this ROS species. More importantly, the light-emission intensities provided by this derivative were relevantly enhanced (intensities 2.13 × 101 to 1.11 × 104 times higher) in aqueous solutions at different pH conditions when compared to native Coelenterazine. The half-life of the chemiluminescent signal is also greatly increased for the derivative. Thus, a new chemiluminescence molecule with significant potential for superoxide anion sensing was discovered and reported for the first time.
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Zhao H, Li L, Li F, Liu C, Huang M, Li J, Gao F, Ruan X, Yang D. An Energy-Storing DNA-Based Nanocomplex for Laser-Free Photodynamic Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2109920. [PMID: 35060673 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202109920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a therapeutic strategy that is dependent on external light irradiation that faces a major challenge in cancer treatment due to the poor tissue-penetration depths of light irradiation. Herein, a DNA nanocomplex that integrates persistent-luminescence nanoparticles (PLNPs) is developed, which realizes tumor-site glutathione-activated PDT for breast cancer without exogenous laser excitation. The scaffold of the nanocomplex is AS1411-aptamer-encoded ultralong single-stranded DNA chain with two functions: i) providing sufficient intercalation sites for the photosensitizer, and ii) recognizing nucleolin that specifically overexpresses on the surface of cancer cells. The PLNPs in the nanocomplex are energy-charged to act as a self-illuminant and coated with a shell of MnO2 for blocking energy degradation. In response to the overexpressed glutathione in cancer cells, the MnO2 shell decomposes to provide Mn2+ to catalytically produce O2 , which is essential to PDT. Meanwhile, PLNPs are released and act as a self-illuminant to activate the photosensitizer to convert O2 into cytotoxic 1 O2 . Significant tumor inhibition effects are demonstrated in breast tumor xenograft models without exogenous laser excitation. It is envisioned that a laser-excitation-free PDT strategy enabled by the PLNP-DNA nanocomplex promotes the development of PDT and provides a new local therapeutic approach.
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- Huaixin Zhao
- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, China Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Detecting Techniques and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, China Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Detecting Techniques and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Tianjin Union Medical Centre, Tianjin, 300121, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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Lin H, Bai H, Yang Z, Shen Q, Li M, Huang Y, Lv F, Wang S. Conjugated Polymers for Biomedical Applications. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:7232-7244. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cc02177c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Conjugated polymers (CPs) are a series of organic semiconductor materials with large π-conjugated backbones and delocalized electronic structures. Due to their specific photophysical properties and photoelectric effects, plenty of CPs...
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Tzani MA, Gioftsidou DK, Kallitsakis MG, Pliatsios NV, Kalogiouri NP, Angaridis PA, Lykakis IN, Terzidis MA. Direct and Indirect Chemiluminescence: Reactions, Mechanisms and Challenges. Molecules 2021; 26:7664. [PMID: 34946744 PMCID: PMC8705051 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26247664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Emission of light by matter can occur through a variety of mechanisms. When it results from an electronically excited state of a species produced by a chemical reaction, it is called chemiluminescence (CL). The phenomenon can take place both in natural and artificial chemical systems and it has been utilized in a variety of applications. In this review, we aim to revisit some of the latest CL applications based on direct and indirect production modes. The characteristics of the chemical reactions and the underpinning CL mechanisms are thoroughly discussed in view of studies from the very recent bibliography. Different methodologies aiming at higher CL efficiencies are summarized and presented in detail, including CL type and scaffolds used in each study. The CL role in the development of efficient therapeutic platforms is also discussed in relation to the Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and singlet oxygen (1O2) produced, as final products. Moreover, recent research results from our team are included regarding the behavior of commonly used photosensitizers upon chemical activation under CL conditions. The CL prospects in imaging, biomimetic organic and radical chemistry, and therapeutics are critically presented in respect to the persisting challenges and limitations of the existing strategies to date.
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- Marina A. Tzani
- Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.A.Tz.); (D.K.G.); (M.G.K.); (N.V.P.); (N.P.K.); (P.A.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.A.Tz.); (D.K.G.); (M.G.K.); (N.V.P.); (N.P.K.); (P.A.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.A.Tz.); (D.K.G.); (M.G.K.); (N.V.P.); (N.P.K.); (P.A.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.A.Tz.); (D.K.G.); (M.G.K.); (N.V.P.); (N.P.K.); (P.A.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.A.Tz.); (D.K.G.); (M.G.K.); (N.V.P.); (N.P.K.); (P.A.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.A.Tz.); (D.K.G.); (M.G.K.); (N.V.P.); (N.P.K.); (P.A.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.A.Tz.); (D.K.G.); (M.G.K.); (N.V.P.); (N.P.K.); (P.A.A.)
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, International Hellenic University, Sindos Campus, 57400 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Magalhães CM, González-Berdullas P, Duarte D, Correia AS, Rodríguez-Borges JE, Vale N, Esteves da Silva JCG, Pinto da Silva L. Target-Oriented Synthesis of Marine Coelenterazine Derivatives with Anticancer Activity by Applying the Heavy-Atom Effect. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9091199. [PMID: 34572385 PMCID: PMC8467094 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9091199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an anticancer therapeutic modality with remarkable advantages over more conventional approaches. However, PDT is greatly limited by its dependence on external light sources. Given this, PDT would benefit from new systems capable of a light-free and intracellular photodynamic effect. Herein, we evaluated the heavy-atom effect as a strategy to provide anticancer activity to derivatives of coelenterazine, a chemiluminescent single-molecule widespread in marine organisms. Our results indicate that the use of the heavy-atom effect allows these molecules to generate readily available triplet states in a chemiluminescent reaction triggered by a cancer marker. Cytotoxicity assays in different cancer cell lines showed a heavy-atom-dependent anticancer activity, which increased in the substituent order of hydroxyl < chlorine < bromine. Furthermore, it was found that the magnitude of this anticancer activity is also dependent on the tumor type, being more relevant toward breast and prostate cancer. The compounds also showed moderate activity toward neuroblastoma, while showing limited activity toward colon cancer. In conclusion, the present results indicate that the application of the heavy-atom effect to marine coelenterazine could be a promising approach for the future development of new and optimized self-activating and tumor-selective sensitizers for light-free PDT.
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- Carla M. Magalhães
- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (C.M.M.); (P.G.-B.); (J.C.G.E.d.S.)
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (C.M.M.); (P.G.-B.); (J.C.G.E.d.S.)
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- OncoPharma Research Group, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (D.D.); (A.S.C.); (N.V.)
- Department of Community Medicine, Health Information and Decision (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- OncoPharma Research Group, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (D.D.); (A.S.C.); (N.V.)
- Department of Community Medicine, Health Information and Decision (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal;
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- OncoPharma Research Group, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (D.D.); (A.S.C.); (N.V.)
- Department of Community Medicine, Health Information and Decision (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (C.M.M.); (P.G.-B.); (J.C.G.E.d.S.)
- OncoPharma Research Group, Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Rua Doutor Plácido da Costa, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (D.D.); (A.S.C.); (N.V.)
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal; (C.M.M.); (P.G.-B.); (J.C.G.E.d.S.)
- LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Department of Geosciences, Environment and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- Correspondence:
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Algorri JF, Ochoa M, Roldán-Varona P, Rodríguez-Cobo L, López-Higuera JM. Photodynamic Therapy: A Compendium of Latest Reviews. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:4447. [PMID: 34503255 PMCID: PMC8430498 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13174447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising therapy against cancer. Even though it has been investigated for more than 100 years, scientific publications have grown exponentially in the last two decades. For this reason, we present a brief compendium of reviews of the last two decades classified under different topics, namely, overviews, reviews about specific cancers, and meta-analyses of photosensitisers, PDT mechanisms, dosimetry, and light sources. The key issues and main conclusions are summarized, including ways and means to improve therapy and outcomes. Due to the broad scope of this work and it being the first time that a compendium of the latest reviews has been performed for PDT, it may be of interest to a wide audience.
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- José Francisco Algorri
- Photonics Engineering Group, University of Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (M.O.); (P.R.-V.); (J.M.L.-H.)
- CIBER-bbn, Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Photonics Engineering Group, University of Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (M.O.); (P.R.-V.); (J.M.L.-H.)
- CIBER-bbn, Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Photonics Engineering Group, University of Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (M.O.); (P.R.-V.); (J.M.L.-H.)
- CIBER-bbn, Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Photonics Engineering Group, University of Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (M.O.); (P.R.-V.); (J.M.L.-H.)
- CIBER-bbn, Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
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Algorri JF, Ochoa M, Roldán-Varona P, Rodríguez-Cobo L, López-Higuera JM. Light Technology for Efficient and Effective Photodynamic Therapy: A Critical Review. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:3484. [PMID: 34298707 PMCID: PMC8307713 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13143484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a cancer treatment with strong potential over well-established standard therapies in certain cases. Non-ionising radiation, localisation, possible repeated treatments, and stimulation of immunological response are some of the main beneficial features of PDT. Despite the great potential, its application remains challenging. Limited light penetration depth, non-ideal photosensitisers, complex dosimetry, and complicated implementations in the clinic are some limiting factors hindering the extended use of PDT. To surpass actual technological paradigms, radically new sources, light-based devices, advanced photosensitisers, measurement devices, and innovative application strategies are under extensive investigation. The main aim of this review is to highlight the advantages/pitfalls, technical challenges and opportunities of PDT, with a focus on technologies for light activation of photosensitisers, such as light sources, delivery devices, and systems. In this vein, a broad overview of the current status of superficial, interstitial, and deep PDT modalities-and a critical review of light sources and their effects on the PDT process-are presented. Insight into the technical advancements and remaining challenges of optical sources and light devices is provided from a physical and bioengineering perspective.
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- José Francisco Algorri
- Photonics Engineering Group, University of Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (M.O.); (P.R.-V.); (J.M.L.-H.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Photonics Engineering Group, University of Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (M.O.); (P.R.-V.); (J.M.L.-H.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Photonics Engineering Group, University of Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (M.O.); (P.R.-V.); (J.M.L.-H.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
- CIBER-bbn, Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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- Photonics Engineering Group, University of Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (M.O.); (P.R.-V.); (J.M.L.-H.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
- CIBER-bbn, Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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Xie J, Wang Y, Choi W, Jangili P, Ge Y, Xu Y, Kang J, Liu L, Zhang B, Xie Z, He J, Xie N, Nie G, Zhang H, Kim JS. Overcoming barriers in photodynamic therapy harnessing nano-formulation strategies. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:9152-9201. [PMID: 34223847 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs01370f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 195] [Impact Index Per Article: 65.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been extensively investigated for decades for tumor treatment because of its non-invasiveness, spatiotemporal selectivity, lower side-effects, and immune activation ability. It can be a promising treatment modality in several medical fields, including oncology, immunology, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, pneumology, and dentistry. Nevertheless, the clinical application of PDT is largely restricted by the drawbacks of traditional photosensitizers, limited tissue penetrability of light, inefficient induction of tumor cell death, tumor resistance to the therapy, and the severe pain induced by the therapy. Recently, various photosensitizer formulations and therapy strategies have been developed to overcome these barriers. Significantly, the introduction of nanomaterials in PDT, as carriers or photosensitizers, may overcome the drawbacks of traditional photosensitizers. Based on this, nanocomposites excited by various light sources are applied in the PDT of deep-seated tumors. Modulation of cell death pathways with co-delivered reagents promotes PDT induced tumor cell death. Relief of tumor resistance to PDT with combined therapy strategies further promotes tumor inhibition. Also, the optimization of photosensitizer formulations and therapy procedures reduces pain in PDT. Here, a systematic summary of recent advances in the fabrication of photosensitizers and the design of therapy strategies to overcome barriers in PDT is presented. Several aspects important for the clinical application of PDT in cancer treatment are also discussed.
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- Jianlei Xie
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, and Otolaryngology Department and Biobank of the First Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China.
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Zhong X, Wang X, Li J, Hu J, Cheng L, Yang X. ROS-based dynamic therapy synergy with modulating tumor cell-microenvironment mediated by inorganic nanomedicine. Coord Chem Rev 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.213828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ding Y, Liu W, Wu J, Zheng X, Ge J, Ren H, Zhang W, Lee CS, Wang P. Ultrasound-Enhanced Self-Exciting Photodynamic Therapy Based on Hypocrellin B. Chem Asian J 2021; 16:1221-1224. [PMID: 33881805 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202100205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Peroxalate CL as an energy source to excite photosensitizers has attracted tremendous attention in photodynamic therapy (PDT). In this work, peroxyoxalate CPPO and hypocrellin B (HB)-based nanoparticles (CBNPs) for ultrasound (US)-enhanced self-exciting PDT were designed and prepared. CBNPs showed an excellent therapeutic effect against cancer cells with the assistance of US. This US-enhanced-chemiluminescence system avoids the dependence on external light and provides an example for inspiring more effective and precise strategies for cancer treatment.
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- Ying Ding
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials and CityU-CAS Joint Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China.,School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials and CityU-CAS Joint Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China.,School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials and CityU-CAS Joint Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials and CityU-CAS Joint Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials and CityU-CAS Joint Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China.,School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials and CityU-CAS Joint Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Center Of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF) & Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Center Of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF) & Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials and CityU-CAS Joint Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China.,School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Yin SY, Liu W, Zhang K, Li J. Self-Illuminated, Oxygen-Supplemented Photodynamic Therapy via a Multienzyme-Mimicking Nanoconjugate. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:3490-3498. [PMID: 35014433 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Current photodynamic therapy (PDT) faces several intrinsic limitations, including insufficient oxygen supply and limited penetration of external light sources. Herein, we report a nanoconjugate, which, in response to the elevated hydrogen peroxide levels associated with tumor tissues, can supplement the oxygen needed for PDT and provide local self-illumination. Consisting of a MnFe2O4 core, a metal-organic framework shell loaded with the chemiluminescence reagent luminol, and a hyaluronic acid surface coating, the nanoconjugate is highly effective for suppressing cancer tissues in vivo via PDT in the absence of externally delivered light.
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- Sheng-Yan Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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Sai DL, Lee J, Nguyen DL, Kim YP. Tailoring photosensitive ROS for advanced photodynamic therapy. Exp Mol Med 2021; 53:495-504. [PMID: 33833374 PMCID: PMC8102594 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-021-00599-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been considered a noninvasive and cost-effective modality for tumor treatment. However, the complexity of tumor microenvironments poses challenges to the implementation of traditional PDT. Here, we review recent advances in PDT to resolve the current problems. Major breakthroughs in PDTs are enabling significant progress in molecular medicine and are interconnected with innovative strategies based on smart bio/nanomaterials or therapeutic insights. We focus on newly developed PDT strategies designed by tailoring photosensitive reactive oxygen species generation, which include the use of proteinaceous photosensitizers, self-illumination, or oxygen-independent approaches. While these updated PDT platforms are expected to enable major advances in cancer treatment, addressing future challenges related to biosafety and target specificity is discussed throughout as a necessary goal to expand the usefulness of PDT.
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- Duc Loc Sai
- Department of Life Science, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
- Department of HY-KIST Bio-Convergence, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
- Research Institute for Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
- Research Institute for Convergence of Basic Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
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Wei F, Cui X, Wang Z, Dong C, Li J, Han X. Recoverable peroxidase-like Fe 3O 4@MoS 2-Ag nanozyme with enhanced antibacterial ability. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND : 1996) 2021. [PMID: 33052192 DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.127245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Antibacterial agents with enzyme-like properties and bacteria-binding ability have provided an alternative method to efficiently disinfect drug-resistance microorganism. Herein, a Fe3O4@MoS2-Ag nanozyme with defect-rich rough surface was constructed by a simple hydrothermal method and in-situ photodeposition of Ag nanoparticles. The nanozyme exhibited good antibacterial performance against E. coli (~69.4%) by the generated ROS and released Ag+, while the nanozyme could further achieve an excellent synergistic disinfection (~100%) by combining with the near-infrared photothermal property of Fe3O4@MoS2-Ag. The antibacterial mechanism study showed that the antibacterial process was determined by the collaborative work of peroxidase-like activity, photothermal effect and leakage of Ag+. The defect-rich rough surface of MoS2 layers facilitated the capture of bacteria, which enhanced the accurate and rapid attack of •OH and Ag+ to the membrane of E. coli with the assistance of local hyperthermia. This method showed broad-spectrum antibacterial performance against Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, drug-resistant bacteria and fungal bacteria. Meanwhile, the magnetism of Fe3O4 was used to recycle the nanozyme. This work showed great potential of engineered nanozymes for efficient disinfection treatment.
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- Feng Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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Fan D, Wang T, Hu J, Zhou L, Zhou J, Wei S. Plasmid DNA-Based Bioluminescence-Activated System for Photodynamic Therapy in Cancer Treatment. ChemMedChem 2021; 16:1967-1974. [PMID: 33594787 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202000979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The low depth of tissue penetration by therapeutic light sources severely restricts photodynamic therapy (PDT) in treating deep-seated tumors. Using a luciferase/d-luciferin bioluminescence system to artificially create internal light sources in cells instead of external light sources is an effective means of solving the above problems. However, high-efficiency bioluminescence requires a higher concentration of luciferase in the cell, which poses a considerable challenge to the existing system of enzyme loading, delivery, activity and retention of drugs, and dramatically increases the cost of treatment. We loaded the substrate D-luciferin, and the photosensitizer hypericin into a polyethyleneimine (PEI)-modified nano-calcium phosphate (CaP) to solve this problem. Subsequently, the plasmid DNA containing the luciferase gene was loaded onto it using the high-density positive charge characteristic of PEI from the nanodrug (denoted DHDC). After the DHDC enters the tumor cell, it collapses and releases the plasmid DNA, which uses the intracellular protein synthesis system to continuously and massively express luciferase. Using endogenous ATP, Mg2+ , and O2 in cells, luciferase oxidizes d-luciferin and produces luminescence. The luminescence triggers hypericin excitation to generate ROS and kill cancer cells. This study provides a new strategy for the application of bioluminescence in PDT treatment.
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- Di Fan
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Applied Photochemistry, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, 210042, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Applied Photochemistry, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Applied Photochemistry, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bio-functional Materials, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Centre of Biomedical Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Applied Photochemistry, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China.,School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, 224051, P. R. China
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Li M, Huang X, Ren J. Multicolor Chemiluminescent Resonance Energy-Transfer System for In Vivo High-Contrast and Targeted Imaging. Anal Chem 2021; 93:3042-3051. [PMID: 33502862 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c05200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Chemiluminescence (CL) resonance energy transfer (CRET) has received great attention due to its fascinating applications in in vivo imaging and photodynamic therapy. Here, we report a highly efficient CRET polymer dot (CRET-Pdots)-based system using catalytic CL reagents as energy donors and fluorescent polymers and dyes as energy acceptors. CRET-Pdots consist of Fe(III) deuteroporphyrin IX (CL catalyst), fluorescent polymers, and dyes. The CL intensity and duration are markedly enhanced by using ultrasensitive catalytic CL reaction of luminol analogue-H2O2, and the CL emission wavelength can be adjusted by one-step/two-step energy-transfer strategies. CRET-Pdots show intensive multicolor CL (about 3000× enhanced), an adjustable emission wavelength (470-720 nm), long CL duration (over 8 h), and a high CRET efficiency (50%). CRET-Pdots possess excellent biocompatibility, sensitive response to reactive oxygen species (ROS), and ultrahigh catalytic activity. They are successfully used for high-contrast real-time ROS imaging and in vivo tumor-targeted imaging with an excellent signal-to-noise ratio (over 90).
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- Mengdi Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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Magalhães CM, González-Berdullas P, Esteves da Silva JCG, Pinto da Silva L. Elucidating the chemiexcitation of dioxetanones by replacing the peroxide bond with S–S, N–N and C–C bonds. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj03440e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Replacing the peroxide bond of dioxetanone prevents chemiluminescence by making its thermolysis energetically unfavorable and without a singlet chemiexcitation pathway.
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- Carla M. Magalhães
- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
- LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
- LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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Yin SY, Liu W, Yang J, Li J. Synergistically enhanced multienzyme catalytic nanoconjugates for efficient cancer therapy. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:5877-5886. [PMID: 34259273 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb00821h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Tumors are complex and highly variable, making it difficult for a single treatment strategy to be significantly effective for cancer therapy. Herein, we report a robust cascade biomimetic nanoplatform that integrates chemiluminescence-induced photodynamic therapy (CL-PDT), Fenton reaction-based chemodynamic therapy (CDT), and glucose oxidase (GOD)-mediated starvation therapy to synergistically enhance cancer treatment. For the nanoplatform of CPPO@porphyrin-MOF@Cancer cell membrane-GOD (C1@M@C2G), the ferric ion-linked porphyrin-MOF can trigger a Fenton reaction to reach CDT, the carried CPPO as an energy donor is used to excite a photo-sensitive porphyrin-MOF in situ to generate singlet oxygen (1O2) for PDT, GOD catalyzes glucose into H2O2 and gluconic acid to realize starvation therapy, and the cancer cell membrane wrapped onto the nanoparticle plays a key role in homologous targeting, which is conducive to achieving better therapeutic effects. Significantly, the porphyrin-MOF with catalase-like activity can generate O2 to effectively relieve tumor hypoxia, thereby enhancing the catalytic effect of GOD and the efficacy of PDT. Additionally, the produced H2O2 and gluconic acid can further improve the CPPO-H2O2-triggered CL-PDT and promote the low pH-dependence Fenton reaction-based CDT, respectively. Both in vitro and in vivo studies showed that the constructed nanoplatform displays an excellent cooperative anti-tumor performance, so we firmly believe that this simple nanoplatform broadens the pathway to fight against cancer through effective cascade catalysis.
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- Sheng-Yan Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China.
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- Tumor Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China.
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Syed AJ, Anderson JC. Applications of bioluminescence in biotechnology and beyond. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:5668-5705. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cs01492c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Bioluminescent probes have hugely benefited from the input of synthetic chemistry and protein engineering. Here we review the latest applications of these probes in biotechnology and beyond, with an eye on current limitations and future directions.
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- Aisha J. Syed
- Department of Chemistry
- University College London
- London
- UK
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Won M, Koo S, Li H, Sessler JL, Lee JY, Sharma A, Kim JS. An Ethacrynic Acid‐Brominated BODIPY Photosensitizer (EA‐BPS) Construct Enhances the Lethality of Reactive Oxygen Species in Hypoxic Tumor‐Targeted Photodynamic Therapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202012687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Miae Won
- Department of Chemistry Korea University Seoul 02841 Korea
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- Department of Chemistry Korea University Seoul 02841 Korea
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- Department of Chemistry Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 16419 Korea
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- Department of Chemistry University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 78712-1224 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Sungkyunkwan University Suwon 16419 Korea
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- CSIR—Central Scientific Instruments Organisation Sector-30 C Chandigarh 160030 India
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- Department of Chemistry Korea University Seoul 02841 Korea
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Won M, Koo S, Li H, Sessler JL, Lee JY, Sharma A, Kim JS. An Ethacrynic Acid-Brominated BODIPY Photosensitizer (EA-BPS) Construct Enhances the Lethality of Reactive Oxygen Species in Hypoxic Tumor-Targeted Photodynamic Therapy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 60:3196-3204. [PMID: 33155344 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202012687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Despite being a clinically approved intervention for cancer, photodynamic therapy (PDT) still suffers from limitations. Prime among these is a therapeutic response that is mostly oxygen dependent. This limits the utility of PDT in treating hypoxic tumors since lower levels of cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) are generated in regions of low oxygen tension. Glutathione-pi (GST-pi) is a key enzyme that militates against ROS-mediated apoptosis. We report herein a new construct, EA-BPS, that contains both a brominated BODIPY photosensitizer (BPS) and an ethacrynic acid (EA) GST-pi inhibitor. Photoirradiation of EA-BPS induces a synergistic antitumor effect that results from the combination of ROS production and GST-pi inhibition. Relative to BPS alone, an enhanced cell-killing effect is seen under hypoxic conditions both in vitro and in vivo. We conclude that by making better use of the available oxygen in tumor environments, improved therapeutic PDT outcomes should be achievable even under hypoxic conditions.
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- Miae Won
- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712-1224, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Korea
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- CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Sector-30 C, Chandigarh, 160030, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Korea
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Borrego-Sánchez A, Giussani A, Rubio M, Roca-Sanjuán D. On the chemiluminescence emission of luminol: protic and aprotic solvents and encapsulation to improve the properties in aqueous solution. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2020; 22:27617-27625. [PMID: 33245300 DOI: 10.1039/d0cp04571c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Luminol is a popular molecule that is currently gaining further interest due to its potential role for non-invasive cancer treatments. Design of more efficient derivatives in this context would benefit from a clear knowledge on the origin of the distinct intensity and spectroscopic properties in protic and aprotic solvents observed experimentally, which are still not rationalized. By efficiently combining molecular dynamics, quantum methodologies based on density functional theory and multiconfigurational quantum chemistry and hybrid approaches, and developing herein a computational approach for accurately determining "molar negative extinction (or gain) coefficients of emission", we firstly demonstrate that the amino and imino forms of the 3-aminophthalate dianion are responsible for the chemiluminescence in protic and aprotic medium, respectively. Secondly, we show that the coupling between the adjacent amino and carboxylate groups of luminol existing in aprotic solvents must be kept in aqueous solution to increase the chemiexcitation and emission intensity. Thirdly, modifications of luminol are proposed and simulated showing improved performances as compared to the parent molecule (stronger emission electronic transition and longer emission wavelengths) under the physiological conditions of relevance in biological and medical applications.
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- Ana Borrego-Sánchez
- Instituto Andaluz de Ciencias de la Tierra, CSIC-University of Granada, Av. de las Palmeras 4, 18100 Armilla, Granada, Spain
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Blum NT, Zhang Y, Qu J, Lin J, Huang P. Recent Advances in Self-Exciting Photodynamic Therapy. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:594491. [PMID: 33195164 PMCID: PMC7606875 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.594491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is already (Food and Drug Administration) FDA approved and used in the clinic for oncological treatment of pancreatic, lung, esophagus, bile duct, and of course several cancers of skin. It is an important tool in the oncological array of treatments, but for it exist several shortcomings, the most prominent of which is the shallow depth penetration of light within tissues. One-way researchers have attempted to circumvent this is through the creation of self-exciting "auto-PDT" nanoplatforms, which do not require the presence of an external light source to drive the PDT process. Instead, these platforms are driven either through oxidative chemical excitation in the form of chemiluminescence or radiological excitation from beta-emitting isotopes in the form of Cherenkov luminescence. In both, electronic excitations are generated and then transferred to the photosensitizer (PS) via Resonance Energy Transfer (RET) or Cherenkov Radiation Energy Transfer (CRET). Self-driven PDT has many components, so in this review, using contemporary examples from literature, we will breakdown the important concepts, strategies, and rationale behind the design of these self-propagating PDT nanoplatforms and critically review the aspects which make them successful and different from conventional PDT. Particular focus is given to the mechanisms of excitation and the different methods of transfer of excited electronic energy to the photosensitizer as well as the resulting therapeutic effect. The papers reviewed herein will be critiqued for their apparent therapeutic efficiency, and a basic rationale will be developed for what qualities are necessary to constitute an "effective" auto-PDT platform. This review will take a biomaterial engineering approach to the review of the auto-PDT platforms and the intended audience includes researchers in the field looking for a new perspective on PDT nanoplatforms as well as other material scientists and engineers looking to understand the mechanisms and relations between different parts of the complex "auto-PDT" system.
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- Nicholas Thomas Blum
- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), International Cancer Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China.,Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), International Cancer Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), International Cancer Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), International Cancer Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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Zhang Y, Hao Y, Chen S, Xu M. Photodynamic Therapy of Cancers With Internal Light Sources: Chemiluminescence, Bioluminescence, and Cerenkov Radiation. Front Chem 2020; 8:770. [PMID: 33088801 PMCID: PMC7500165 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising and minimally invasive modality for the treatment of cancers. The use of a self-illuminating system as a light source provides an intriguing solution to the light penetration issues of conventional PDT, which have gained considerable research interest in the past few years. This mini review aimed to present an overview of self-illuminating PDT systems by using internal light sources (chemiluminescence, bioluminescence, and Cerenkov radiation) and to give a brief discussion on the current challenges and future perspectives.
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- Yintang Zhang
- Henan Key Laboratory of Biomolecular Recognition and Sensing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Early Diagnosis of Major Diseases, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Biomolecular Recognition and Sensing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Early Diagnosis of Major Diseases, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Organic Chemistry and Function Molecule of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Biomolecular Recognition and Sensing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Early Diagnosis of Major Diseases, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu, China
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Teng Y, Li M, Huang X, Ren J. Singlet Oxygen Generation in Ferriporphyrin-Polymer Dots Catalyzed Chemiluminescence System for Cancer Therapy. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:5020-5029. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Yuhan Teng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People’s Republic of China
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Bioluminescence-Based Energy Transfer Using Semiconductor Quantum Dots as Acceptors. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20102909. [PMID: 32455561 PMCID: PMC7284562 DOI: 10.3390/s20102909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET) is the non-radiative transfer of energy from a bioluminescent protein donor to a fluorophore acceptor. It shares all the formalism of Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) but differs in one key aspect: that the excited donor here is produced by biochemical means and not by an external illumination. Often the choice of BRET source is the bioluminescent protein Renilla luciferase, which catalyzes the oxidation of a substrate, typically coelenterazine, producing an oxidized product in its electronic excited state that, in turn, couples with a proximal fluorophore resulting in a fluorescence emission from the acceptor. The acceptors pertinent to this discussion are semiconductor quantum dots (QDs), which offer some unrivalled photophysical properties. Amongst other advantages, the QD's large Stokes shift is particularly advantageous as it allows easy and accurate deconstruction of acceptor signal, which is difficult to attain using organic dyes or fluorescent proteins. QD-BRET systems are gaining popularity in non-invasive bioimaging and as probes for biosensing as they don't require external optical illumination, which dramatically improves the signal-to-noise ratio by avoiding background auto-fluorescence. Despite the additional advantages such systems offer, there are challenges lying ahead that need to be addressed before they are utilized for translational types of research.
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In-Parallel Polar Monitoring of Chemiluminescence Emission Anisotropy at the Solid–Liquid Interface by an Optical Fiber Radial Array. CHEMOSENSORS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors8010018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Chemiluminescence (CL) detection is widely employed in biosensors and miniaturized analytical devices since it offers high detectability and flexible device design (there are no geometry requirements for the measurement cell, except the ability to collect the largest fraction of emitted photons). Although the emission anisotropy phenomenon for an emitting dipole bound to the interface between two media with different refractive index is well known for fluorescence, it is still poorly investigated for CL reactions, in which the excited-state reaction products can diffuse in solution before the photon emission event. In this paper, we propose a simple method for the real-time evaluation of the CL emission anisotropy based on a radial array of optical fibers, embedded in a poly(methyl methacrylate) semicylinder and coupled with a Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) camera through a suitable interface. The polar-time evolutions of the CL emission have been studied for catalyzing enzymes immobilized onto a solid surface (heterogeneous configuration) or free in solution (homogeneous configuration). Evidence of the anisotropy phenomenon is observed, indicating that the lifetime of the excited-state products of the enzyme-catalyzed reactions is shorter than the time required for their diffusion in solution at a distance at which the CL can be considered isotropic. These results open new perspectives in the development of CL-based miniaturized analytical devices.
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Therapeutic Efficiency of Multiple Applications of Magnetic Hyperthermia Technique in Glioblastoma Using Aminosilane Coated Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: In Vitro and In Vivo Study. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21030958. [PMID: 32023985 PMCID: PMC7038138 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21030958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2019] [Revised: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Magnetic hyperthermia (MHT) has been shown as a promising alternative therapy for glioblastoma (GBM) treatment. This study consists of three parts: The first part evaluates the heating potential of aminosilane-coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONa). The second and third parts comprise the evaluation of MHT multiple applications in GBM model, either in vitro or in vivo. The obtained heating curves of SPIONa (100 nm, +20 mV) and their specific absorption rates (SAR) stablished the best therapeutic conditions for frequencies (309 kHz and 557 kHz) and magnetic field (300 Gauss), which were stablished based on three in vitro MHT application in C6 GBM cell line. The bioluminescence (BLI) signal decayed in all applications and parameters tested and 309 kHz with 300 Gauss have shown to provide the best therapeutic effect. These parameters were also established for three MHT applications in vivo, in which the decay of BLI signal correlates with reduced tumor and also with decreased tumor glucose uptake assessed by positron emission tomography (PET) images. The behavior assessment showed a slight improvement after each MHT therapy, but after three applications the motor function displayed a relevant and progressive improvement until the latest evaluation. Thus, MHT multiple applications allowed an almost total regression of the GBM tumor in vivo. However, futher evaluations after the therapy acute phase are necessary to follow the evolution or tumor total regression. BLI, positron emission tomography (PET), and spontaneous locomotion evaluation techniques were effective in longitudinally monitoring the therapeutic effects of the MHT technique.
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Yang K, Wang C, Wei X, Ding S, Liu C, Tian F, Li F. Self-Illuminating Photodynamic Therapy with Enhanced Therapeutic Effect by Optimization of the Chemiluminescence Resonance Energy Transfer Step to the Photosensitizer. Bioconjug Chem 2020; 31:595-604. [PMID: 31830411 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.9b00740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The major obstacles to the wider application of photodynamic therapy (PDT) are drawbacks of the current photosensitizers and the tissue penetration limit of the common outer light source. In the present study, the chemiluminescence (CL) from the luminol-H2O2-horseradish peroxidase reaction was explored as a potential inner light source for the intracellular activation of carbon dots (CDs)-based PDT system. To fully use the light and enhance the overall PDT yield, the nanocarrier of CDs, the light of CL, and the PDT agent chlorin e6 (Ce6) were carefully selected and designed to form an efficient and united system. Bright-yellow-emissive CDs (y-CDs) were synthesized through purposeful regulation of the absorption and emission spectra to enhance the overlapping areas in the chemiluminescence resonance energy transfer (CRET) and fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) processes. Our results reflected CL-induced y-CDs-Ce6 system (10 μM) successfully generated reactive oxygen species (ROS, 35.93%), killed ∼90% SMMC-7721 cells in vitro, and significantly delayed tumor growth in vivo. On the basis of immunohistochemical observations of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and platelet/endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (PECAM-1 or CD31) results, we concluded that the CL-induced y-CDs-Ce6 system had excellent performance in cancer therapy. The enhanced therapeutic effect was ascribed to two pathways: a direct CRET process and another process of CRET with subsequent y-CD-mediated FRET (CRET-to-FRET).
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- Kun Yang
- Institute of Medical Support Technology, Academy of Military Sciences, Tianjin 300161, China
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- Institute of Medical Support Technology, Academy of Military Sciences, Tianjin 300161, China
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- Institute of Medical Support Technology, Academy of Military Sciences, Tianjin 300161, China
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- Institute of Medical Support Technology, Academy of Military Sciences, Tianjin 300161, China
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- Institute of Medical Support Technology, Academy of Military Sciences, Tianjin 300161, China.,National Engineering Research Center for Biological Protective Equipment, Tianjin 300161, China
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- Institute of Medical Support Technology, Academy of Military Sciences, Tianjin 300161, China
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- Institute of Medical Support Technology, Academy of Military Sciences, Tianjin 300161, China
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Pinto da Silva L, Núnez-Montenegro A, Magalhães CM, Ferreira PJO, Duarte D, González-Berdullas P, Rodríguez-Borges JE, Vale N, Esteves da Silva JCG. Single-molecule chemiluminescent photosensitizer for a self-activating and tumor-selective photodynamic therapy of cancer. Eur J Med Chem 2019; 183:111683. [PMID: 31514060 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2019.111683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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While photodynamic therapy is known for significant advantages over conventional cancer therapies, its dependence on light has limited it to treating tumors on or just under the skin or on the outer lining of organs/cavities. Herein, we have developed a single-molecule photosensitizer capable of intracellular self-activation and with potential tumor-selectivity due to a chemiluminescent reaction involving only a cancer marker. Thus, the photosensitizer is directly chemiexcited to a triplet excited state capable of generating singlet oxygen, without requiring either a light source or any catalyst/co-factor. Cytotoxicity assays involving the photosensitizer show significant toxicity toward tumor cells, even better than reference drugs, while not inducing toxicity toward normal cells. This work provides a proof-of-concept for a novel type of photosensitizer that eliminates the current restrictions that photodynamic therapy presents regarding tumor size and localization.
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- Luís Pinto da Silva
- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal; LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal.
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal; Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto (IPATIMUP), Rua Júlio Amaral de Carvalho 45, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal; I3S, Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, University of Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal; Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto (IPATIMUP), Rua Júlio Amaral de Carvalho 45, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal; I3S, Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, University of Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal; Department of Molecular Pathology and Immunology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal; LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 697, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal
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Pinto da Silva L, Magalhães CM, Núñez-Montenegro A, Ferreira PJO, Duarte D, Rodríguez-Borges JE, Vale N, Esteves da Silva JCG. Study of the Combination of Self-Activating Photodynamic Therapy and Chemotherapy for Cancer Treatment. Biomolecules 2019; 9:biom9080384. [PMID: 31434290 PMCID: PMC6722738 DOI: 10.3390/biom9080384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Cancer is a very challenging disease to treat, both in terms of treatment efficiency and side-effects. To overcome these problems, there have been extensive studies regarding the possibility of improving treatment by employing combination therapy, and by exploring therapeutic modalities with reduced side-effects (such as photodynamic therapy (PDT)). Herein, this work has two aims: (i) to develop self-activating photosensitizers for use in light-free photodynamic therapy, which would eliminate light-related restrictions that this therapy currently possesses; (ii) to assess their co-treatment potential when combined with reference chemotherapeutic agents (Tamoxifen and Metformin). We synthesized three new photosensitizers capable of self-activation and singlet oxygen production via a chemiluminescent reaction involving only a cancer marker and without requiring a light source. Cytotoxicity assays demonstrated the cytotoxic activity of all photosensitizers for prostate and breast tumor cell lines. Analysis of co-treatment effects revealed significant improvements for breast cancer, producing better results for all combinations than just for the individual photosensitizers and even Tamoxifen. By its turn, co-treatment for prostate cancer only presented better results for one combination than for just the isolated photosensitizers and Metformin. Nevertheless, it should be noted that the cytotoxicity of the isolated photosensitizers in prostate tumor cells was already very appreciable.
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- Luís Pinto da Silva
- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal.
- LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal.
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto (IPATIMUP), Rua Júlio Amaral de Carvalho 45, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- I3S, Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, University of Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto (IPATIMUP), Rua Júlio Amaral de Carvalho 45, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- I3S, Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, University of Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Molecular Pathology and Immunology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), University of Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Chemistry Research Unit (CIQUP), Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
- LACOMEPHI, GreenUPorto, Faculty of Sciences of University of Porto (FCUP), Rua do Campo Alegre 687, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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Sun SK, Wu JC, Wang H, Zhou L, Zhang C, Cheng R, Kan D, Zhang X, Yu C. Turning solid into gel for high-efficient persistent luminescence-sensitized photodynamic therapy. Biomaterials 2019; 218:119328. [PMID: 31299457 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2019.119328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 06/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Bioavailable persistent luminescence material is an ideal internal light source for long-term photodynamic therapy, but inevitably suffers from low utilization efficiency and weak persistent luminescence due to corrosion and screening processes. Herein, we show a facile and smart "turning solid into gel" strategy to fabricate persistent luminescence hydrogel for high-efficient persistent luminescence-sensitized photodynamic therapy. The homogeneous persistent luminescence hydrogel was synthesized via dispersing high-temperature calcined persistent luminescence material without corrosion and screening into a biocompatible alginate-Ca2+ hydrogel. The simple synthesis strategy allows 100% of utilization efficiency and intact persistent luminescence of persistent luminescence material. The persistent luminescence hydrogel possesses favorable biocompatibility, bright persistent luminescence, red light renewability, good syringeability, and strong fixing ability in tumors. The persistent luminescence hydrogel can be easily injected in vivo as a powerful localized light source for superior persistent luminescence-sensitized photodynamic therapy of tumors. The "turning solid into gel" strategy enables taking full advantages of persistent luminescence for biological applications, and shows great potential in utilizing diverse theranostic agents regardless of hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity.
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- Shao-Kai Sun
- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300203, China.
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- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300203, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300203, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300203, China
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- College of Chemistry, Research Center for Analytical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300203, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300203, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300203, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 300052, China.
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Lan M, Zhao S, Liu W, Lee C, Zhang W, Wang P. Photosensitizers for Photodynamic Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2019; 8:e1900132. [PMID: 31067008 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201900132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 485] [Impact Index Per Article: 97.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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As an emerging clinical modality for cancer treatment, photodynamic therapy (PDT) takes advantage of the cytotoxic activity of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that are generated by light irradiating photosensitizers (PSs) in the presence of oxygen (O2 ). However, further advancements including tumor selectivity and ROS generation efficiency are still required. Substantial efforts are devoted to design and synthesize smart PSs with optimized properties for achieving a desirable therapeutic efficacy. This review summarizes the recent progress in developing intelligent PSs for efficient PDT, ranging from single molecules to delicate nanomaterials. The strategies to improve ROS generation through optimizing photoinduced electron transfer and energy transfer processes of PSs are highlighted. Moreover, the approaches that combine PDT with other therapeutics (e.g., chemotherapy, photothermal therapy, and radiotherapy) and the targeted delivery in cancer cells or tumor tissue are introduced. The main challenges for the clinical application of PSs are also discussed.
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- Minhuan Lan
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product SafetyCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringCentral South University Changsha 410083 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product SafetyCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringCentral South University Changsha 410083 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials and CityU‐CAS Joint Laboratory of Functional Materials and DevicesTechnical Institute of Physics and ChemistryChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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- Center of Super‐Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF) and Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR CN P. R. China
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- Center of Super‐Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF) and Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR CN P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials and CityU‐CAS Joint Laboratory of Functional Materials and DevicesTechnical Institute of Physics and ChemistryChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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Listeria innocua Dps as a nanoplatform for bioluminescence based photodynamic therapy utilizing Gaussia princeps luciferase and zinc protoporphyrin IX. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2019; 20:102005. [PMID: 31048084 PMCID: PMC6712498 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2019.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Revised: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Listeria innocua DNA binding protein from starved cells (LiDps) belongs to the ferritin family and provides a promising self-assembling spherical 12-mer protein scaffold for the generation of functional nanomaterials. We report the creation of a Gaussia princeps luciferase (Gluc)-LiDps fusion protein, with chemical conjugation of Zinc (II)-protoporphyrin IX (ZnPP) to lysine residues on the fusion protein (giving Gluc-LiDps-ZnPP). The Gluc-LiDps-ZnPP conjugate is shown to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) via Bioluminescence Resonance Energy Transfer (BRET) between the Gluc (470-490 nm) and ZnPP. In vitro, Gluc-LiDps-ZnPP is efficiently taken up by tumorigenic cells (SKBR3 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells). In the presence of coelenterazine, this construct inhibits the proliferation of SKBR3 due to elevated ROS levels. Following exposure to Gluc-LiDps-ZnPP, migration of surviving SKBR3 cells is significantly suppressed. These results demonstrate the potential of the Gluc-LiDps-ZnPP conjugate as a platform for future development of an anticancer photodynamic therapy agent.
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