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Wang C, Wang F, Zhang H, Zhang Y, Zhang C, Zang W, Peng M, Yang Y, Wang S, Xu C, Wu A, Zhang Y. Multifunctional polyaniline modified calcium alginate aerogel membrane with antibacterial, oil-water separation, dye and heavy metal ions removal properties for complex water purification. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 927:172058. [PMID: 38552978 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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With the rapid development of urbanization, the discharge of industrial wastewater has led to increasingly critical water pollution issues. Additionally, heavy metals, organic dyes, microorganisms and oil pollution often coexist and have persistence and harmfulness. Developing materials that can treat these complex pollutants simultaneously has important practical significance. In this study, a calcium alginate-based aerogel membrane (PANI@CA membrane) was prepared by spraying, polymerization, Ca2+ cross-linking and freeze-drying using aniline and sodium alginate as raw materials. Oil-water emulsion can be separated by PANI@CA membrane only under gravity, and the separation efficiency was as high as 99 %. At the same time, the membrane can effectively intercept or adsorb organic dyes and heavy metal ions. The removal rates of methylene blue and Congo red were above 92 % and 63 % respectively even after ten times of cyclic filtration. The removal rate of Pb2+ was up to 95 %. In addition, PANI@CA membrane shows excellent photothermal conversion ability, and it can effectively kill Staphylococcus aureus under 808 nm laser irradiation. PANI@CA membrane has the advantages of low cost, simple preparation, good stability and high recycling ability, and has potential application prospects in wastewater treatment.
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- Chaozhen Wang
- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, CAS, Ningbo 315201, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, CAS, Ningbo 315201, PR China; School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, CAS, Ningbo 315201, PR China; School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, CAS, Ningbo 315201, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, CAS, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, CAS, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, CAS, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, CAS, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, CAS, Ningbo 315201, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, CAS, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, CAS, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices and Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, CAS, Ningbo 315201, PR China; Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Yuan J, Liu Y, Li Y, Chang Q, Deng X, Xie Y. Metal-Loaded Synthetic Melanin via Oxidative Polymerization of Neurotransmitter Norepinephrine Exhibiting High Photothermal Conversion. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:6353-6361. [PMID: 38757814 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Polydopamine (PDA)-derived melanin-like materials exhibit significant photothermal conversion owing to their broad-spectrum light absorption. However, their low near-infrared (NIR) absorption and inadequate hydrophilicity compromise their utilization of solar energy. Herein, we developed metal-loaded poly(norepinephrine) nanoparticles (PNE NPs) by predoping metal ions (Fe3+, Mn3+, Co2+, Ca2+, Ga3+, and Mg2+) with norepinephrine, a neuron-derived biomimetic molecule, to address the limitations of PDA. The chelation between catechol and metal ions induces a ligand-to-metal charge transfer (LMCT) through the formation of donor-acceptor pairs, modulating the light absorption behavior and reducing the band gap. Under 1 sun illumination, the Fe-loaded PNE coated wood evaporator achieved a high seawater evaporation rate and efficiency of 1.75 kg m-2 h-1 and 92.4%, respectively, owing to the superior hydrophilicity and photothermal performance of PNE. Therefore, this study offers a comprehensive exploration of the role of metal ions in enhancing the photothermal properties of synthetic melanins.
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- Jiaxin Yuan
- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Nanochemistry and Nanobiology, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, People's Republic of China
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Li J, Xing Y, Chen X. Intercalating of AIEgens into MoS 2 nanosheets to induce crystal phase transform for enhanced photothermal and photodynamic synergetic anti-tumor therapy. Talanta 2024; 271:125677. [PMID: 38245956 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125677] [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: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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A MoS2-based nanotherapeutic platform was developed for synergetic photothermal and photodynamic anti-tumor therapy. AIEgens TFPy-SH molecules were intercalated into MoS2 nanosheets (MoS2 NSs) with S-deficiencies to give the nanocomposite MoS2-TFPy. The AIEgens intercalation expanded the interlayer spacing of MoS2 NSs and induced the transform of MoS2 crystal phase from 2H to 1T, offering MoS2-TFPy nanocomposite high molar absorption coefficient (5.65 L g-1 cm-1), excellent photothermal conversion efficiency under near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation (38.3%), and favorable intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation capacity. The positively charged MoS2-TFPy were mainly distributed in mitochondria after cell up-taking, and achieved 1+1>2 anti-tumor effect attributed to its favorable photothermal and photodynamic properties. The high structure and physiological stability, favorable biocompatibility, excellent photothermal and photodynamic therapy effect make the MoS2-TFPy nanoplatform an promising candidate in biomedical clinical applications.
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- Jiaxin Li
- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Box 332, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Box 332, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Box 332, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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Liu F, Yang T, Chang X, Chen L, Cheng C, Peng X, Liu H, Zhang Y, Chen X. Intelligent gold nanocluster for effective treatment of malignant tumor via tumor-specific photothermal-chemodynamic therapy with AIE guidance. Natl Sci Rev 2024; 11:nwae113. [PMID: 38698903 PMCID: PMC11065357 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Precise and efficient therapy of malignant tumors is always a challenge. Herein, gold nanoclusters co-modified by aggregation-induced-emission (AIE) molecules, copper ion chelator (acylthiourea) and tumor-targeting agent (folic acid) were fabricated to perform AIE-guided and tumor-specific synergistic therapy with great spatio-temporal controllability for the targeted elimination and metastasis inhibition of malignant tumors. During therapy, the functional gold nanoclusters (AuNTF) would rapidly accumulate in the tumor tissue due to the enhanced permeability and retention effect as well as folic acid-mediated tumor targeting, which was followed by endocytosis by tumor cells. After that, the overexpressed copper ions in the tumor cells would trigger the aggregation of these intracellular AuNTF via a chelation process that not only generated the photothermal agent in situ to perform the tumor-specific photothermal therapy damaging the primary tumor, but also led to the copper deficiency of tumor cells to inhibit its metastasis. Moreover, the copper ions were reduced to cuprous ions along with the chelation, which further catalysed the excess H2O2 in the tumor cells to produce cytotoxic reactive oxygen species, resulting in additional chemodynamic therapy for enhanced antitumor efficiency. The aggregation of AuNTF also activated the AIE molecules to present fluorescence, which not only imaged the therapeutic area for real-time monitoring of this tumor-specific synergistic therapy, but also allowed us to perform near-infrared radiation at the correct time point and location to achieve optimal photothermal therapy. Both in vitro and in vivo results revealed the strong tumor elimination, effective metastasis inhibition and high survival rate of tumor-bearing mice after treatment using the AuNTF nanoclusters, indicating that this AIE-guided and tumor-specific synergistic strategy could offer a promising approach for tumor therapy.
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- Feng Liu
- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, Institute of Polymer Science in Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, Institute of Polymer Science in Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, Institute of Polymer Science in Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, Institute of Polymer Science in Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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Wang X, Ma G, Cui S, Sun K, Li W, Peng H. Title High Solar-Thermal Conversion Aerogel for Efficient Atmospheric Water Harvesting. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307416. [PMID: 37939312 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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The shortage of freshwater is a global problem, however, the gel that can be used for atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) in recent years studying, suffer from salt leakage, agglomeration, and slow water evaporation efficiency. Herein, a solar-driven atmospheric water harvesting (SAWH) aerogel is prepared by UV polymerization and freeze-drying technique, using poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm), hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC), ethanolamine-decorate LiCl (E-LiCl) and polyaniline (PANI) as raw materials. The PNIPAm and HPC formed aerogel networks makes the E-LiCl stably and efficiently loaded, improving the water adsorption-desorption kinetics, and PANI achieves rapid water vapor evaporation. The aerogel has low density ≈0.12-0.15 g cm-3, but can sustain a weight of 1000 times of its own weight. The synergist of elements and structure gives the aerogel has 0.46-2.95 g g-1 water uptake capability at 30-90% relative humidity, and evaporation rate reaches 1.98 kg m-2 h-1 under 1 sun illumination. In outdoor experiments, 88% of the water is harvesting under natural light irradiation, and an average water harvesting rate of 0.80 gwater gsorbent -1 day-1. Therefore, the aerogel can be used in arid and semi-arid areas to collect water for plants and animals.
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- Xiangbing Wang
- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Ecoenvironmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Ecoenvironmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Ecoenvironmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Lanzhou City University, Lanzhou, 730070, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Ecoenvironmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Ecoenvironmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, P. R. China
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Chen G, Gu L, Liu Y, Du J, Qi Q, Miao Q, Wu J, Miao Y, Li Y. Topology-regulated nanocatalysts for ferroptosis-mediated cancer phototherapy. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 656:320-331. [PMID: 37995402 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Ferroptosis-mediated tumor treatment is constrained by the absence of single-component, activatable multifunctional inducers. Given this, a topological synthesis strategy is employed to develop an efficient bismuth-based semiconductor nano-photocatalyst (Bi2O3:S) for tumor ferroptosis therapy. Photo-excited electrons can participate in the reduction reaction to produce harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS) when exposed to near-infrared light. Meanwhile, photo-excited holes can contribute to the oxidation reaction to utilize extra glutathione (GSH) in tumors. In the acidic tumor microenvironment, bismuth ions generated from Bi2O3:S may further cooperate with GSH to amplify oxidative stress damage and achieve biodegradation. Both promote ferroptosis by downregulating glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) expression. Besides, sulfur doping optimizes its near-infrared light-induced photothermal conversion efficiency, benefiting its therapeutic effect. Thus, bismuth ions and holes synergistically drive photo-activable ferroptosis in this nanoplatform, opening up new avenues for tumor therapy.
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- Guobo Chen
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China; School of Materials and Chemistry, Institute of Bismuth, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Energy Therapy for Tumors, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Institute of Bismuth, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Energy Therapy for Tumors, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Institute of Bismuth, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Energy Therapy for Tumors, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Institute of Bismuth, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Energy Therapy for Tumors, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Institute of Bismuth, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Energy Therapy for Tumors, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Institute of Bismuth, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Energy Therapy for Tumors, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Institute of Bismuth, Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Energy Therapy for Tumors, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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Li Y, Qi H, Geng Y, Li L, Cai X. Research progress of organic photothermal agents delivery and synergistic therapy systems. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 234:113743. [PMID: 38215604 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113743] [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: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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Cancer is currently one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Due to the inevitable shortcomings of conventional treatments, photothermal therapy (PTT) has attracted great attention as an emerging and non-invasive cancer treatment method. Photothermal agents (PTAs) is a necessary component of PTT to play its role. It accumulates at the tumor site through appropriate methods and converts the absorbed light energy into heat energy effectively under near-infrared light irradiation, thus increasing the temperature of the tumor area and facilitating ablation of the tumor cells. Compared to inorganic photothermal agents, which have limitations such as non-degradability and potential long-term toxicity in vivo, organic photothermal agents exhibit excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, thus showing promising prospects for the application of PTT in cancer treatment. And these organic photothermal agents can also be engineered into nanoparticles to improve their water solubility, extend their circulation time in vivo, and specifically target tumors. Moreover, further combination of PTT with other treatment methods can effectively enhance the efficacy of cancer treatment and alleviate the side effects associated with single treatments. This article briefly introduces several common types of organic photothermal agents and their nanoparticles, and reviews the applications of PTT based on organic photothermal agents in combination with chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, chemodynamic therapy, immunotherapy, and multimodal combination therapy for tumor treatment, which expands the ideas and methods in the field of tumor treatment.
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- Yuan Li
- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, PR China.
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Zhang C, Yang K, Yang G. Design strategies for enhancing antitumor efficacy through tumor microenvironment exploitation using albumin-based nanosystems: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:129070. [PMID: 38163506 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex and dynamic system that plays a crucial role in regulating cancer progression, treatment response, and the emergence of acquired resistance mechanisms. The TME is usually featured by severe hypoxia, low pH values, high hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) concentrations, and overproduction of glutathione (GSH). The current development of intelligent nanosystems that respond to TME has shown great potential to enhance the efficacy of cancer treatment. As one of the functional macromolecules explored in this field, albumin-based nanocarriers, known for their inherent biocompatibility, serves as a cornerstone for constructing diverse therapeutic platforms. In this paper, we present a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in the design strategies of albumin nanosystems, aiming to enhance cancer therapy by harnessing various features of solid tumors, including tumor hypoxia, acidic pH, the condensed extracellular matrix (ECM) network, excessive GSH, high glucose levels, and tumor immune microenvironment. Furthermore, we highlight representative designs of albumin-based nanoplatforms by exploiting the TME that enhance a broad range of cancer therapies, such as chemotherapy, phototherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and other tumor therapies. Finally, we discuss the existing challenges and future prospects in direction of albumin-based nanosystems for the practical applications in advancing enhanced cancer treatments.
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- Cai Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection & School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection & School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection & School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
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Zhang J, Tang K, Liu Z, Zhang Z, Duan S, Wang H, Yang H, Yang D, Fan W. Tumor microenvironment-responsive degradable silica nanoparticles: design principles and precision theranostic applications. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2024; 9:186-214. [PMID: 38164973 DOI: 10.1039/d3nh00388d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Silica nanoparticles have emerged as promising candidates in the field of nanomedicine due to their remarkable versatility and customizable properties. However, concerns about their potential toxicity in healthy tissues and organs have hindered their widespread clinical translation. To address this challenge, significant attention has been directed toward a specific subset of silica nanoparticles, namely degradable silica nanoparticles, primarily because of their excellent biocompatibility and responsive biodegradability. In this review, we provide a comprehensive understanding of degradable silica nanoparticles, categorizing them into two distinct groups: inorganic species-doped and organic moiety-doped silica nanoparticles based on their framework components. Next, the recent progress of tumor microenvironment (TME)-responsive degradable silica nanoparticles for precision theranostic applications is summarized in detail. Finally, current bottlenecks and future opportunities of theranostic nanomedicines based on degradable silica nanoparticles in clinical applications are also outlined and discussed. The aim of this comprehensive review is to shed light on the potential of degradable silica nanoparticles in addressing current challenges in nanomedicine, offering insights into their design, applications in tumor diagnosis and treatment, and paving the way for future advancements in clinical theranostic nanomedicines.
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- Junjie Zhang
- School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, P. R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, P. R. China.
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- School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, P. R. China.
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- School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, P. R. China.
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- School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, P. R. China.
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- School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, P. R. China.
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- School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, P. R. China.
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- Nanjing Polytechnic Institute, Nanjing 210048, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Drug Discovery for Metabolic Diseases, Center of Advanced Pharmaceuticals and Biomaterials, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, P. R. China.
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Feng J, Li X, Xu T, Zhang X, Du X. Photothermal-driven micro/nanomotors: From structural design to potential applications. Acta Biomater 2024; 173:1-35. [PMID: 37967696 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Micro/nanomotors (MNMs) that accomplish autonomous movement by transforming external energy into mechanical work are attractive cargo delivery vehicles. Among various propulsion mechanisms of MNMs, photothermal propulsion has gained considerable attention because of their unique advantages, such as remote, flexible, accurate, biocompatible, short response time, etc. Moreover, besides as a propulsion source, the light has been extensively investigated as an excitation source in bioimaging, photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT) and so on. Furthermore, the geometric topology and morphology of MNMs have a tremendous impact on improving their performance in motion behavior under NIR light propulsion, environmental suitability and functional versatility. Hence, this review article provides a comprehensive overview of structural design principles and construction strategies of photothermal-driven MNMs, and their emerging nanobiomedical applications. Finally, we further provide an outlook towards prospects and challenges during the development of photothermal-driven MNMs in the future. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Photothermal-driven micro/nanomotors (MNMs) that are regarded as functional cargo delivery tools have gained considerable attention because of unique advantages in propulsion mechanisms, such as remote, flexible, accurate and fully biocompatible light manipulation and extremely short light response time. The geometric topology and morphology of MNMs have a tremendous impact on improving their performance in motion behavior under NIR light propulsion, environmental suitability and functional versatility of MNMs. There are no reports about the review focusing on photothermal-driven MNMs up to now. Herein, we systematically review the latest progress of photothermal-driven MNMs including design principle, fabrication strategy of various MNMs with different structures and nanobiomedical applications. Moreover, the summary and outlook on the development prospects and challenges of photothermal-driven MNMs are proposed, hoping to provide new ideas for the future design of photothermal-driven MNMs with efficient propulsion, multiple functions and high biocompatibility.
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- Jiameng Feng
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Department of Chemistry & Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of green recycling for strategic metal resources, Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academic of Sciences, University of Chinese Academic of Sciences, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Department of Chemistry & Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Department of Chemistry & Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Department of Chemistry & Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
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Gong H, Liu L, Zhou J, Li H, Qiu J, Cheng W. Smart chitosan-based microgels for enhanced photothermal-assisted antibacterial activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 252:126389. [PMID: 37611687 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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During recent years, antibiotic-resistant bacteria have rapidly emerged owing to the irrational use of antibiotics, rendering a global problem. Currently, few studies introduce customized antibacterial nanoplatforms to overcome antibiotic-resistance according to specific characteristic of bacteria, rather than abuse of antibiotic. Herein, with regard to personalized antibacterial nanoplatform, we design a novel antibiotic delivery nanocarrier composed of polyaniline-grafted-chitosan, presenting pH-responsive, conductive, photothermal, and biodegradable properties. After treatment with divalent anion (SO42-), the negatively charged nanocarriers are obtained for improving the loading efficacy of cationic vancomycin. Meanwhile, the controlled vancomycin release is achieved by lysozyme-triggered degradation of the nanocarrier. With the assistance of photothermal effect, the photothermal-assisted antibacterial effect of the nanocarriers have been effectively enhanced rather than that of a single antibacterial effect of vancomycin. Owing to the low heat resistance of Escherichia coli, photothermal effect can break the antibiotic-resistant bacteria membrane to render the convenient antibiotic entry, leading to the improved antibacterial efficacy. Therefore, the customization of a photothermal-assisted antibacterial on account of the characteristic of specific bacteria can definitely expand our arsenal for enhancing the antibacterial effect against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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- Hao Gong
- Department of Emergency, School of Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
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- The People's Hospital of Suzhou New District, Suzhou 215129, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- Shanghai TCM-Integrated Hospital, Shanghai 200082, China.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China.
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Luo F, Liang X, Chen W, Wang S, Gao X, Zhang Z, Fang Y. Bimetallic MOF-Derived Solar-Triggered Monolithic Adsorbent for Enhanced Atmospheric Water Harvesting. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304477. [PMID: 37507817 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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The development of economical, energy-saving, and efficient metal-organic framework (MOF)-based adsorbents for atmospheric water collection is highly imperative for the rapid advancement of renewable freshwater resource exploitation. Herein, a feasible one-step solvothermal formation strategy of bimetallic MOF (BMOF) is proposed and applied to construct a solar-triggered monolithic adsorbent for enhanced atmospheric water collection. Benefiting from the reorganization and adjustment of topology structure by Al atoms and Fe atoms, the resultant BMOF(3) consisting of Al-fumarate and MIL-88A has a higher specific surface area (1202.99 m2 g-1 ) and pore volume (0.51 cm3 g-1 ), thereby outperforming the parental MOFs and other potential MOFs in absorbing water. Expanding upon this finding, the solar-triggered monolithic adsorbent is further developed through a bottom-up assembly of polyaniline/chitosan layers and hybridized BMOF(3) skeletons on a glass fiber support. The resultant monolithic adsorbent exhibits superior sorption-desorption kinetics, leading to directional water transport and rapid solar-assisted vapor diffusion. As a proof-of-concept demonstration, an exquisite water harvester is constructed to emphasize a high water yield of 1.19 g g-1 per day of the designed monolithic adsorbent. Therefore, the design and validation of bimetallic MOF-derived solar-triggered adsorbent in this work are expected to provide a reference for the large-scale applications of MOF-based atmospheric water harvesting.
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- Fan Luo
- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation of the Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Zhan J, Liu J, Yang J, Huang L, Lu Y, Lu X, Zhu J, Yang S, Shen Z. Ultrasmall Self-Cascade AuNP@FeS Nanozyme for H 2S-Amplified Ferroptosis Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:46213-46225. [PMID: 37740721 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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Recently, nanozymes with peroxidase (POD)-like activity have shown great promise for ferroptosis-based tumor therapy, which are capable of transforming hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to highly toxic hydroxyl radicals (•OH). However, the unsatisfactory therapeutic performance of nanozymes due to insufficient endogenous H2O2 and acidity at tumor sites has always been a conundrum. Herein, an ultrasmall gold (Au) @ ferrous sulfide (FeS) cascade nanozyme (AuNP@FeS) with H2S-releasing ability constructed with an Au nanoparticle (AuNP) and an FeS nanoparticle (FeSNP) is designed to increase the H2O2 level and acidity in tumor cells via the collaboration between cascade reactions of AuNP@FeS and the biological effects of released H2S, achieving enhanced •OH generation as well as effective ferroptosis for tumor therapy. The cascade reaction in tumor cells is activated by the glucose oxidase (GOD)-like activity of AuNP in AuNP@FeS to catalyze intratumoral glucose into H2O2 and gluconic acid; meanwhile, the released H2S from AuNP@FeS reduces H2O2 consumption by inhibiting intracellular catalase (CAT) activity and promotes lactic acid accumulation. The two pathways synergistically boost H2O2 and acidity in tumor cells, thus inducing a cascade to generate abundant •OH by catalyzing H2O2 through the POD-like activity of FeS in AuNP@FeS and ultimately causing amplified ferroptosis. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that AuNP@FeS presents a superior tumor therapeutic effect compared to that of AuNP or FeS alone. This strategy represents a simple but powerful method to amplify ferroptosis with H2S-releasing cascade nanozymes and will pave a new way for the development of tumor therapy.
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- Jiezhao Zhan
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- Department of Biomedical Science, BK21 FOUR Program in Biomedical Science and Engineering, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon 22212, South Korea
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Shatai South Road, Baiyun, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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He S, Jia X, Feng S, Hu J. Three Strategies in Engineering Nanomedicines for Tumor Microenvironment-Enabled Phototherapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300078. [PMID: 37226364 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Canonical phototherapeutics have several limitations, including a lack of tumor selectivity, nondiscriminatory phototoxicity, and tumor hypoxia aggravation. The tumor microenvironment (TME) is characterized by hypoxia, acidic pH, and high levels of H2 O2 , GSH, and proteases. To overcome the shortcomings of canonical phototherapy and achieve optimal theranostic effects with minimal side effects, unique TME characteristics are employed in the development of phototherapeutic nanomedicines. In this review, the effectiveness of three strategies for developing advanced phototherapeutics based on various TME characteristics is examined. The first strategy involves targeted delivery of phototherapeutics to tumors with the assistance of TME-induced nanoparticle disassembly or surface modification. The second strategy involves near-infrared absorption increase-induced phototherapy activation triggered by TME factors. The third strategy involves enhancing therapeutic efficacy by ameliorating TME. The functionalities, working principles, and significance of the three strategies for various applications are highlighted. Finally, possible challenges and future perspectives for further development are discussed.
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- Shiliang He
- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, 518118, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Bioprocess Engineering and Co-Innovation Center for In-Vitro Diagnostic Reagents and Devices of Jiangxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Bioprocess Engineering and Co-Innovation Center for In-Vitro Diagnostic Reagents and Devices of Jiangxi Province, College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, 518118, China
- Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518132, China
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Xiong Y, Rao Y, Hu J, Luo Z, Chen C. Nanoparticle-Based Photothermal Therapy for Breast Cancer Noninvasive Treatment. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2305140. [PMID: 37561994 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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Rapid advancements in materials science and nanotechnology, intertwined with oncology, have positioned photothermal therapy (PTT) as a promising noninvasive treatment strategy for cancer. The breast's superficial anatomical location and aesthetic significance render breast cancer a particularly pertinent candidate for the clinical application of PTT following melanoma. This review comprehensively explores the research conducted on the various types of nanoparticles employed in PTT for breast cancer and elaborates on their specific roles and mechanisms of action. The integration of PTT with existing clinical therapies for breast cancer is scrutinized, underscoring its potential for synergistic outcomes. Additionally, the mechanisms underlying PTT and consequential modifications to the tumor microenvironment after treatment are elaborated from a medical perspective. Future research directions are suggested, with an emphasis on the development of integrative platforms that combine multiple therapeutic approaches and the optimization of nanoparticle synthesis for enhanced treatment efficacy. The goal is to push the boundaries of PTT toward a comprehensive, clinically applicable treatment for breast cancer.
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- Yao Xiong
- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, No 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430060, P. R. China
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- Animal Biosafety Level III Laboratory at the Center for Animal Experiment, Wuhan University School of Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, 430000, P. R. China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, No 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430060, P. R. China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, No 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430060, P. R. China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, No 238 Jiefang Road, Wuchang District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430060, P. R. China
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Wei H, Sun B, Li Y, Wang Y, Chen Y, Guo M, Mo X, Hu F, Du Y. Electrochemical immunosensor AuNPs/NG-PANI/ITO-PET for the determination of BDNF in depressed mice serum. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:330. [PMID: 37500906 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-05878-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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A novel electrochemical immunosensor was developed for highly sensitive detection of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a well-known depression marker. The immunosensor was fabricated by modifying indium tin oxide-coated polyethylene terephthalate (ITO-PET) with N-doped graphene-polyaniline (NG-PANI) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to enhance the conductivity and protein loading capacity. Subsequently, BDNF was immobilized onto the electrode surface via gold-sulfur bonds, followed by the attachment of biotinylated antibody (Biotin-Ab) and horseradish peroxidase-avidin (HRP-Avidin) to create the final immunosensor (HRP-Avidin-Biotin-Ab-BDNF-AuNPs/NG-PANI/ITO-PET). The proposed immunosensor exhibited a linear range of determination (0.781-400 pg/mL) with a low limit of detection (LOD) of 0.261 pg/mL (S/N = 3) and excellent reproducibility (RSD = 1.4%) and stability (92.7%, RSD = 3.1%). Additionally, the immunosensor demonstrated good anti-interference performance and good recovery (98.1-107%). To evaluate the practical utility of the immunosensor, BDNF levels were quantified in the serum of mice with depression induced by chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS). The results indicated that the serum BDNF levels were significantly decreased in the depression model group compared with the control group, highlighting the potential of this immunosensor for clinical detection of BDNF in depression diagnosis and treatment.
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- Hong Wei
- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Codonopsis Radix Industrial Technology Engineering Research Center, Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Gansu, 730000, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Codonopsis Radix Industrial Technology Engineering Research Center, Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Gansu, 730000, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Codonopsis Radix Industrial Technology Engineering Research Center, Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Gansu, 730000, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Codonopsis Radix Industrial Technology Engineering Research Center, Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Gansu, 730000, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Codonopsis Radix Industrial Technology Engineering Research Center, Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Gansu, 730000, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Codonopsis Radix Industrial Technology Engineering Research Center, Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Gansu, 730000, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Codonopsis Radix Industrial Technology Engineering Research Center, Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Gansu, 730000, Lanzhou, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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Choe A, Qin D, Yu AM, Chung E, Jhunjhunwala A, Rose JA, Emelianov SY. pH-responsive ratiometric photoacoustic imaging of polyaniline nanoparticle-coated needle for targeted cancer biopsy. PHOTOACOUSTICS 2023; 31:100500. [PMID: 37187489 PMCID: PMC10176251 DOI: 10.1016/j.pacs.2023.100500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Cancer microenvironment exhibits lower pH compared to healthy tissues, a characteristic which can be exploited using a pH-responsive needle to increase the accuracy of cancer biopsy. A needle, coated with pH-responsive polyaniline (PANI) nanoparticles (PANI-needle), is developed for the minimally invasive and quantitative pH analysis of tissue based on ratiometric photoacoustic (PA) imaging. The ratiometric PA signal from the PANI-needle within the 850-700 nm wavelength range shows a linear response as pH changes from 7.5 to 6.5. Owing to the high surface area of nanostructured PANI, the PA signal of PANI-needle exhibits a fast and reversible response of less than a few seconds. In a tissue-mimicking hydrogel phantom composed of two regions with different pH, PA ratios of PANI-needle successfully differentiate the local pH. The PANI-needle coupled with ultrasound-guided PA imaging is a promising technology for detection of malignant tissue through quantitative pH analysis during needle biopsy.
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- Ayoung Choe
- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- Corresponding author at: Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA.
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Lu J, Yu J, Xie W, Guo Z, Gao X, Li Y, Zhang Z, Jin Z, Fahad A, Che S, Zhao L, Wei Y. Acidity-Triggered Charge-Convertible Conjugated Polymer for Dihydroartemisinin Delivery and Tumor-Specific Chemo-Photothermal Therapy. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023. [PMID: 37190932 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Since the nonspecificity and nonselectivity of traditional treatment models lead to the difficulty of cancer treatment, nanobased strategies are needed to fill in the gaps of current approaches. Herein, a tumor microenvironment (TME)-responsive chemo-photothermal treatment model was developed based on dihydroartemisinin (DHA)-loaded conjugated polymers (DHA@PLGA-PANI). The synthesized DHA@PLGA-PANI exhibited enhanced photothermal properties under mild-acidic conditions and thus triggered local heat at the tumor site. Meanwhile, these iron-doped conjugated polymers of PLGA-PANI were used as the source of Fe, and benefiting from the Fe-dependent cytotoxicity of DHA, the burst of free radicals could be generated in tumors. Therefore, the combination of TME-responsive chemo-photothermal therapy could achieve effective tumor efficacy.
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- Jingsong Lu
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratories of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing 100190, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yuquan Hospital School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratories of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing 100190, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yuquan Hospital School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratories of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing 100190, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yuquan Hospital School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratories of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing 100190, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yuquan Hospital School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratories of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing 100190, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yuquan Hospital School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratories of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing 100190, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yuquan Hospital School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratories of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing 100190, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yuquan Hospital School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratories of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing 100190, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yuquan Hospital School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratories of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing 100190, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yuquan Hospital School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratories of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing 100190, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yuquan Hospital School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratories of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing 100190, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yuquan Hospital School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Institute of Process Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratories of Biochemical Engineering, Beijing 100190, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yuquan Hospital School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Xu Z, Zhang X, Dong W, lv H, Zuo L, Zhu L, Wang R, Ma X. Self-assembling and pH-responsive protein nanoparticle as potential platform for targeted tumor therapy. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 10:1172100. [PMID: 37234918 PMCID: PMC10206137 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1172100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Frequent injections at high concentrations are often required for many therapeutic proteins due to their short in vivo half-life, which usually leads to unsatisfactory therapeutic outcomes, adverse side effects, high cost, and poor patient compliance. Herein we report a supramolecular strategy, self-assembling and pH regulated fusion protein to extend the in vivo half-life and tumor targeting ability of a therapeutically important protein trichosanthin (TCS). TCS was genetically fused to the N-terminus of a self-assembling protein, Sup35p prion domain (Sup35), to form a fusion protein of TCS-Sup35 that self-assembled into uniform spherical TCS-Sup35 nanoparticles (TCS-Sup35 NP) rather than classic nanofibrils. Importantly, due to the pH response ability, TCS-Sup35 NP well retained the bioactivity of TCS and possessed a 21.5-fold longer in vivo half-life than native TCS in a mouse model. As a result, in a tumor-bearing mouse model, TCS-Sup35 NP exhibited significantly improved tumor accumulation and antitumor activity without detectable systemic toxicity as compared with native TCS. These findings suggest that self-assembling and pH responding protein fusion may provide a new, simple, general, and effective solution to remarkably improve the pharmacological performance of therapeutic proteins with short circulation half-lives.
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Duan S, Hu Y, Zhao Y, Tang K, Zhang Z, Liu Z, Wang Y, Guo H, Miao Y, Du H, Yang D, Li S, Zhang J. Nanomaterials for photothermal cancer therapy. RSC Adv 2023; 13:14443-14460. [PMID: 37180014 PMCID: PMC10172882 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra02620e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Cancer has emerged as a pressing global public health issue, and improving the effectiveness of cancer treatment remains one of the foremost challenges of modern medicine. The primary clinical methods of treating cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, inevitably result in some adverse effects on the body. However, the advent of photothermal therapy offers an alternative route for cancer treatment. Photothermal therapy relies on photothermal agents with photothermal conversion capability to eliminate tumors at high temperatures, which offers advantages of high precision and low toxicity. As nanomaterials increasingly play a pivotal role in tumor prevention and treatment, nanomaterial-based photothermal therapy has gained significant attention owing to its superior photothermal properties and tumor-killing abilities. In this review, we briefly summarize and introduce the applications of common organic photothermal conversion materials (e.g., cyanine-based nanomaterials, porphyrin-based nanomaterials, polymer-based nanomaterials, etc.) and inorganic photothermal conversion materials (e.g., noble metal nanomaterials, carbon-based nanomaterials, etc.) in tumor photothermal therapy in recent years. Finally, the problems of photothermal nanomaterials in antitumour therapy applications are discussed. It is believed that nanomaterial-based photothermal therapy will have good application prospects in tumor treatment in the future.
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- Shufan Duan
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research, School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College Bengbu 233030 China
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- Nanjing Polytechnic Institute Nanjing 210048 China
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- Department of Radiology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University Nanjing 210006 China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research, School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College Bengbu 233030 China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research, School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College Bengbu 233030 China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research, School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College Bengbu 233030 China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research, School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College Bengbu 233030 China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research, School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College Bengbu 233030 China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research, School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College Bengbu 233030 China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research, School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College Bengbu 233030 China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech) Nanjing 211816 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau Taipa Macau SAR China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Translational Cancer Research, School of Fundamental Sciences, Bengbu Medical College Bengbu 233030 China
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Liu X, Zhang Y, Wu H, Tang J, Zhou J, Zhao J, Wang S. A conductive gelatin methacrylamide hydrogel for synergistic therapy of osteosarcoma and potential bone regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 228:111-122. [PMID: 36563819 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In this study, a methacrylic gelatin/oxidized dextran/montmorillonite‑strontium/polypyrrole (GOMP) hydrogel was prepared. The GOMP hydrogel had dual network structure which was formed through photoinitiator-initiated double bond polymerization and Schiff base reaction. The network structure led to a sustained release of the antitumor drug, doxorubicin (DOX). Polypyrrole introduced the conductivity and high photothermal conversion capacity to the GOMP hydrogel, which showed a photothermal conversion efficiency of 31.61 % under 808 nm laser radiation. The GOMP hydrogel had good swelling properties in solvents. Further study showed that the GOMP hydrogel had good biocompatibility and excellent biodegradability in vitro and in vivo. The experiments of in vitro tumor therapy and in vivo anti-tumor recurrence indicated that the DOX-loaded GOMP hydrogel had synergistic effects on tumor cell apoptosis based on chemotherapy and photothermal therapy. In addition, montmorillonite‑strontium (MMT-Sr) doped in the hydrogel not only improved the mechanical properties of the hydrogel but also promoted potential bone regeneration. The multifunctional DOX-loaded GOMP hydrogel with bone regeneration, photothermal therapy, and chemotherapy functions has great potential application for treating osteosarcoma.
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- Xiuying Liu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, No. 1 Yangguang Avenue, Wuhan 430200, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, No. 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai 200433, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, No. 1 Yangguang Avenue, Wuhan 430200, PR China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Biomass Fibers and Eco-dyeing & Finishing, Wuhan Textile University, No. 1 Yangguang Avenue, Wuhan 430200, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, No. 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai 200433, PR China.
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, PR China.
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Nanostructures as Photothermal Agents in Tumor Treatment. Molecules 2022; 28:molecules28010277. [PMID: 36615470 PMCID: PMC9822183 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Traditional methods of tumor treatment such as surgical resection, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy have certain limitations, and their treatment effects are not always satisfactory. As a new tumor treatment method, photothermal therapy based on nanostructures has attracted the attention of researchers due to its characteristics of minimally invasive, low side effects, and inhibition of cancer metastasis. In recent years, there has been a variety of inorganic or organic nanostructures used in the field of photothermal tumor treatment, and they have shown great application prospects. In this paper, the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of nanomaterials/nanostructures as photothermal agents (PTAs) for photothermal therapy as well as their research progress are reviewed. For the sake of clarity, the recently reported nanomaterials/nanostructures for photothermal therapy of tumor are classified into five main categories, i.e., carbon nanostructures, noble metal nanostructures, transition metal sulfides, organic polymer, and other nanostructures. In addition, future perspectives or challenges in the related field are discussed.
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Tu S, He W, Han J, Wu A, Ren W. Advances in imaging and treatment of atherosclerosis based on organic nanoparticles. APL Bioeng 2022; 6:041501. [PMCID: PMC9726224 DOI: 10.1063/5.0127835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis, a systemic chronic inflammatory disease, can lead to thrombosis and vascular occlusion, thereby inducing a series of serious vascular diseases. Currently, distinguishing unstable plaques early and achieving more effective treatment are the two main clinical concerns in atherosclerosis. Organic nanoparticles have great potential in atherosclerotic imaging and treatment, showing superior biocompatibility, drug-loading capacity, and synthesis. This article illustrates the process of atherosclerosis onset and the key targeted cells, then systematically summarizes recent progress made in organic nanoparticle-based imaging of different types of targeted cells and therapeutic methods for atherosclerosis, including optical and acoustic-induced therapy, drug delivery, gene therapy, and immunotherapy. Finally, we discuss the major impediments that need to be addressed in future clinical practice. We believe this article will help readers to develop a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of organic nanoparticle-based atherosclerotic imaging and treatment, thus advancing further development of anti-atherosclerosis therapies.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Ningbo University, 247 Renmin Road, Jiangbei District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province 315020, China,Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed:; ; and
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- Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed:; ; and
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- Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed:; ; and
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Li JW, Zhou Y, Xu J, Gao F, Si QK, Wang JY, Zhang F, Wang LP. Water-Soluble and Degradable Gelatin/Polyaniline Assemblies with a High Photothermal Conversion Efficiency for pH-Switchable Precise Photothermal Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:52670-52683. [PMID: 36379044 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) is regarded as one of the potential techniques to replace surgery in the treatment of tumors. Polyaniline (PANI) shows better biocompatibility than inorganic reagents, which has been widely used in tumor photoacoustic (PA) imaging and PTT. However, the poor water solubility and nonspecific aggregation of PANI nanoparticles severely restricted their biomedical application. In addition, it is difficult to control the photothermal effect just on cancer cells. Herein, we develop tumor pH-responsive PANI-Gel/Cu assemblies, which can achieve targeted and precise ablation of tumors. Due to the high hydrophilicity of gelatin, the PANI-Gel/Cu assemblies show excellent dispersion in physiological solutions and long-term stability. By taking advantage of the self-doping effect between the carboxyl groups in gelatin and the imine part of the PANI skeleton, the photothermal characteristics of PANI-Gel/Cu assemblies can be promoted effectively by the acid tumor microenvironment, and the PA imaging of PANI-Gel/Cu assemblies can also be activated by tumor pH. Consequently, both the PTT enhancement and PA signal amplification can be triggered under a tumor microenvironment, and PANI-Gel/Cu assemblies can be targeted to cancer cells with the RGD sequences in their gelatin skeleton. In vivo imaging-guided PTT to A549 cancer shows precise treatment with little harm to normal cells, and PANI-Gel/Cu assemblies can disassemble into tiny particles (<15 nm) under laser irradiation. This work overcomes the intrinsic limitation of PANI materials, i.e., poor water solubility and nonspecific aggregation, meanwhile providing a pH-active PANI-based platform for precise and effective ablation of cancer.
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- Jia-Wei Li
- Oujiang Laboratory, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou325001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Optical Technology and Instrument for Medicine, Ministry of Education, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai200240, P. R. China
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- Oujiang Laboratory, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou325001, P. R. China
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- Oujiang Laboratory, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou325001, P. R. China
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- Oujiang Laboratory, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou325001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Optical Technology and Instrument for Medicine, Ministry of Education, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai200240, P. R. China
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- Oujiang Laboratory, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou325001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Optical Technology and Instrument for Medicine, Ministry of Education, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou511436, P. R. China
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- Oujiang Laboratory, Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou325001, P. R. China
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Zheng Y, Liu M, Jiang L. Progress of photoacoustic imaging combined with targeted photoacoustic contrast agents in tumor molecular imaging. Front Chem 2022; 10:1077937. [PMID: 36479441 PMCID: PMC9720136 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1077937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Molecular imaging visualizes, characterizes, and measures biological processes at the molecular and cellular level. In oncology, molecular imaging is an important technology to guide integrated and precise diagnosis and treatment. Photoacoustic imaging is mainly divided into three categories: photoacoustic microscopy, photoacoustic tomography and photoacoustic endoscopy. Different from traditional imaging technology, which uses the physical properties of tissues to detect and identify diseases, photoacoustic imaging uses the photoacoustic effect to obtain the internal information of tissues. During imaging, lasers excite either endogenous or exogenous photoacoustic contrast agents, which then send out ultrasonic waves. Currently, photoacoustic imaging in conjunction with targeted photoacoustic contrast agents is frequently employed in the research of tumor molecular imaging. In this study, we will examine the latest advancements in photoacoustic imaging technology and targeted photoacoustic contrast agents, as well as the developments in tumor molecular imaging research.
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Hu Q, Xu M, Feng J, Xie H, Li J, He Y, Tang G, Guo B. Hyperthermia-induced stellate cell deactivation to enhance dual chemo and pH-responsive photothermal therapy for pancreatic cancers. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:15735-15748. [PMID: 36205175 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr04235e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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For pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) treatment, the deactivation of pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) by blocking the transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) pathway is a promising strategy to inhibit stroma, enhance drug penetration, and greatly amplify chemotherapeutic efficacy. It is known that photothermal therapy (PTT) locally depletes stroma and enhances permeability but whether and how PTT reacts in the molecular pathway to induce PSC deactivation in PDAC has rarely been investigated so far. Herein, C-G NPs are synthesized by loading both acid-responsive photothermal molecules and gemcitabine for investigating both the combinatory chemophotothermal therapy and the interaction between the PTT and TGF-β pathway in PDAC. Notably, C-G NPs exhibit tumoral acidic pH-activated PTT and succeeded in deactivating PSCs and suppressing the expression level for both TGF-β and collagen fiber. Furthermore, hyperthermia remodels the tumoral extracellular matrix, significantly improves NP penetration, and boosts the ultimate synergistic chemophotothermal therapeutic efficacy. Importantly, the molecular biology study reveals that hyperthermia leads to the decrease in the mRNA expression of TGF-β1, SMAD2, SMAD3, α-SMA, and Collagen I in the tumor tissue, which is the key to suppress tumor progression. This research demonstrates that combinatory chemophotothermal therapy holds great promise for PDAC treatment.
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- Qinglian Hu
- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China
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- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310028, China.
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- School of Science and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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Dai Y, Mei J, Li Z, Kong L, Zhu W, Li Q, Wu K, Huang Y, Shang X, Zhu C. Acidity-Activatable Nanoparticles with Glucose Oxidase-Enhanced Photoacoustic Imaging and Photothermal Effect, and Macrophage-Related Immunomodulation for Synergistic Treatment of Biofilm Infection. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2204377. [PMID: 36216771 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The pH-responsive theragnostics exhibit great potential for precision diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Herein, acidity-activatable nanoparticles of GB@P based on glucose oxidase (GO) and polyaniline are developed for treatment of biofilm infection. Catalyzed by GO, GB@P triggers the conversion of glucose into gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ), enabling an acidic microenvironment-activated simultaneously enhanced photothermal (PT) effect/amplified photoacoustic imaging (PAI). The synergistic effects of the enhanced PT efficacy of GB@P and H2 O2 accelerate biofilm eradication because the penetration of H2 O2 into biofilm improves the bacterial sensitivity to heat, and the enhanced PT effect destroys the expressions of extracellular DNA and genomic DNA, resulting in biofilm destruction and bacterial death. Importantly, GB@P facilitates the polarization of proinflammatory M1 macrophages that initiates macrophage-related immunity, which enhances the phagocytosis of macrophages and secretion of proinflammatory cytokines, leading to a sustained bactericidal effect and biofilm eradication by the innate immunomodulatory effect. Accordingly, the nanoplatform of GB@P exhibits the synergistic effects on the biofilm eradication and bacterial residuals clearance through a combination of the enhanced PT effect with immunomodulation. This study provides a promising nanoplatform with enhanced PT efficacy and amplified PAI for diagnosis and treatment of biofilm infection.
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- Yong Dai
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230036, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China
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Tian C, Xue X, Chen Y, Liu R, Wang Y, Ye S, Fu Z, Luo Y, Wang S, He X, Pang H. Phosphotungstate Acid Doped Polyanilines Nanorods for in situ NIR-II Photothermal Therapy of Orthotopic Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Rabbit. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:5565-5579. [PMID: 36444199 PMCID: PMC9700472 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s380370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Second near-infrared photothermal therapy (NIR-II PTT) has become a promising strategy for treating cancer in terms of safety and potency. However, the application of NIR-II PTT was limited in the treatment of deep-buried solid tumors due to the low dose of NIR-II absorption nanomaterials and the inadequate laser energy in the deep tumor. Methods Herein, the authors report the engineering of NIR-II absorbing polyaniline nanorods, termed HPW@PANI Nanorods, for in situ NIR-II PTT based on optical fibers transmission of laser power and transarterial infusion for the treatment of orthotopic hepatocellular carcinoma in the rabbit. HPW@PANI Nanorods were prepared via chemical oxidant polymerization of aniline under phosphotungstic acid, which exhibited effective NIR-II absorption for hyperthermia ablation cells. Results HPW@PANI Nanorods were fast and efficiently deposited into primary orthotopic transplantation VX2 tumor in rabbits via transarterial infusion. Furthermore, an optical fiber was interventionally inserted into the primary VX2 tumor to transmit 1064nm laser energy for in situ NIR-II PTT, which could ablate primary tumor, inhibit distant tumor, and suppress peritoneal metastasis. Conclusion This study provides new insights into the application of in situ NIR-II PTT based on optical fibers transmission of laser power and transarterial injection of NIR-II absorption nanomaterials to treat deep-buried tumors.
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- Chen Tian
- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Department Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Interventional Radiology, Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional Radiology and Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, 510260, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Image Processing, School of BioMedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Cancer Research Institute, Experimental Education/Administration Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Image Processing, School of BioMedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Cancer Research Institute, Experimental Education/Administration Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Cancer Research Institute, Experimental Education/Administration Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Cancer Research Institute, Experimental Education/Administration Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Xiaofeng He; Huajin Pang, Tel +86 13760661610, Email ;
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, People’s Republic of China
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Wang F, Jin Y, Gao X, Huo H, Wang B, Niu B, Xia Z, Zhang J, Yang X. DNAzyme-assisted bioconstruction of logically activatable nanoplatforms for enhanced cancer therapy. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.05.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Xue C, Zhang H, Wang X, Du H, Lu L, Fei Y, Li Y, Zhang Y, Li M, Luo Z. Bio-inspired engineered ferritin-albumin nanocomplexes for targeted ferroptosis therapy. J Control Release 2022; 351:581-596. [PMID: 36181916 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.09.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Nanotechnology-enabled ferroptosis therapy is an emerging paradigm for tumor treatment, but amplifying ferroptotic damage in tumor cells in a safe and selective manner is still challenging, which severely hinders its clinical translation. In this study, we constructed a bio-inspired protein nanocomplex based on natural-occurring bovine serum albumin (BSA) and ferritin for efficient tumor elimination via cooperatively enhanced ferroptosis therapy. The long-circulating BSA molecules provided multiple anchoring points for the efficient loading of the GPX4-inhibiting ferroptosis inducer (1S, 3R) RAS-selective lethal 3 (RSL3), which was further complexed with ferritin via acidity-responsive glutaraldehyde linkers. The ferritin moieties may not only bind to transferrin receptor 1 overexpressed on tumor cell membrane for targeted endocytic uptake but also be degraded in lysosomes to induce iron overload, which could substantially promote the lipid peroxidation in tumor cells and cooperate with the glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4)-inhibiting capability of RSL3 to induce pronounced ferroptosis. The in vitro and in vivo results collectively demonstrated that the albumin-ferritin-based nanocomplex could present superior antitumor effects with no obvious adverse effects, which may open new avenues for the clinical translation of ferroptosis-dependent therapeutic modalities.
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- Chencheng Xue
- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Breast Cancer Center, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
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- School of Life Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
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Zeng Y, Dou T, Ma L, Ma J. Biomedical Photoacoustic Imaging for Molecular Detection and Disease Diagnosis: "Always-On" and "Turn-On" Probes. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2202384. [PMID: 35773244 PMCID: PMC9443455 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202202384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Photoacoustic (PA) imaging is a nonionizing, noninvasive imaging technique that combines optical and ultrasonic imaging modalities to provide images with excellent contrast, spatial resolution, and penetration depth. Exogenous PA contrast agents are created to increase the sensitivity and specificity of PA imaging and to offer diagnostic information for illnesses. The existing PA contrast agents are categorized into two groups in this review: "always-on" and "turn-on," based on their ability to be triggered by target molecules. The present state of these probes, their merits and limitations, and their future development, is explored.
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- Yun Zeng
- School of Life Science and TechnologyXidian University and Engineering Research Center of Molecular and Neuro ImagingMinistry of EducationXi'anShaanxi Province710126P. R. China
- International Joint Research Center for Advanced Medical Imaging and Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment and Xi'an Key Laboratory of Intelligent Sensing and Regulation of trans‐Scale Life InformationSchool of Life Science and TechnologyXidian UniversityXi'anShaanxi Province7100126P. R. China
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- Neurosurgery DepartmentNinth Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anShaanxi Province710054P. R. China
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- Vascular Intervention DepartmentNinth Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anShaanxi Province710054P. R. China
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- Radiology DepartmentCT and MRI RoomNinth Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Xi'an
Jiaotong UniversityXi'anShaanxi Province710054P. R. China
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Yasothamani V, Vivek R. Targeted NIR-responsive theranostic immuno-nanomedicine combined TLR7 agonist with immune checkpoint blockade for effective cancer photothermal immunotherapy. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:6392-6403. [PMID: 35971846 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb01195f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nanomedicine with immunotherapy offers opportunities to target cancer in an effective manner; however, it remains challenging. We herein report a photothermal material loaded with immune-adjuvant combined immune checkpoint blockade for efficient cancer immunotherapy to target estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer (BC). Endoxifen (END) expressly targets ER+ breast cancer cells. As a proof of concept of a targeting ER+ agent, END/NIR-responsive polyaniline (PANi)/a toll-like-receptor-7 agonist imiqumoid (R837) activating immune response co-encapsulated nanoparticles were formed as END-PANi-PVP@R837 NPs and found to be very appropriate as an NIR-responsive photothermal platform for versatile immunogenic cell death (ICD) in combination with an immune checkpoint PD-L1 blockade for development as an immunotherapy strategy. In this study, we concentrate on the therapeutic tactic of combining anti-PD-L1 with NPs, not only ablating cancer cells upon NIR irradiation but also providing strong anti-cancer immunity to destroy tumor progression after treatment. In both in vitro and in vivo experiments it was demonstrated that NPs could efficiently activate PTT to induce an immune response and immune resistance based on the PD-L1 checkpoint to ablate the tumor and inhibit tumor recurrence. We confirm the potency of the NPs, which exhibit high photothermal conversion efficacy and stability. The results demonstrate that the NP combination suppresses tumor cell growth at the tumor margin beyond effective PTT and immunotherapy.
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- Vellingiri Yasothamani
- Bio-Nano Therapeutics Research Laboratory, Cancer Research Program (CPR), Department of Zoology, School of Life Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641 046, India.
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- Bio-Nano Therapeutics Research Laboratory, Cancer Research Program (CPR), Department of Zoology, School of Life Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 641 046, India.
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Li X, Wang Y, Shi Q, Zhen N, Xue J, Liu J, Zhou D, Zhang H. Zein-Based Nanomedicines for Synergistic Chemodynamic/Photodynamic Therapy. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:29256-29265. [PMID: 36033651 PMCID: PMC9404477 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c03404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Current cancer treatment is not only limited to monotherapy but is also influenced by limited drug delivery options. Combined chemokinetic-photokinetic therapy has great promise in enhancing anticancer effects. Meanwhile, zein has superior self-assembly properties and can be loaded with photosensitizers. Herein, the targeted multifunctional nanoparticles based on zein/hyaluronate acid (HA)/tannin (TA)/Cu2+ loaded with IR780 (ZHTC@IR780) are constructed for synergetic cancer therapy by chemo-dynamic therapy (CDT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). There is experimental proof that ZHTC@IR780 nanoparticles (NPs) can relieve the tumor hypoxic microenvironment by catalytic decomposition of endogenous H2O2 to O2 and further react with O2 to produce toxic 1O2 with 808 nm laser irradiation. The glutathione oxidase-like effects of ZHTC@IR780 NPs can generate Fenton-like Cu+ ions and deplete GSH for efficient hydroxyl radical (•OH) production. In addition, CDT combined with PDT enhances the antitumor effect. Photodynamic therapy can cause immunogenic cell death, increase calreticulin eversion, release histone with high mobility, and promote apoptosis of tumor cells.
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- Xiang Li
- College
of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for
Wheat and Corn Deep Processing, Jilin Agricultural
University, Changchun, Jilin 130118, China
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- Guangdong
Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- College
of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for
Wheat and Corn Deep Processing, Jilin Agricultural
University, Changchun, Jilin 130118, China
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- College
of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for
Wheat and Corn Deep Processing, Jilin Agricultural
University, Changchun, Jilin 130118, China
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- College
of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for
Wheat and Corn Deep Processing, Jilin Agricultural
University, Changchun, Jilin 130118, China
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- College
of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for
Wheat and Corn Deep Processing, Jilin Agricultural
University, Changchun, Jilin 130118, China
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- Guangdong
Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- College
of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for
Wheat and Corn Deep Processing, Jilin Agricultural
University, Changchun, Jilin 130118, China
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He H, Zhang X, Du L, Ye M, Lu Y, Xue J, Wu J, Shuai X. Molecular imaging nanoprobes for theranostic applications. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 186:114320. [PMID: 35526664 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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As a non-invasive imaging monitoring method, molecular imaging can provide the location and expression level of disease signature biomolecules in vivo, leading to early diagnosis of relevant diseases, improved treatment strategies, and accurate assessment of treating efficacy. In recent years, a variety of nanosized imaging probes have been developed and intensively investigated in fundamental/translational research and clinical practice. Meanwhile, as an interdisciplinary discipline, this field combines many subjects of chemistry, medicine, biology, radiology, and material science, etc. The successful molecular imaging not only requires advanced imaging equipment, but also the synthesis of efficient imaging probes. However, limited summary has been reported for recent advances of nanoprobes. In this paper, we summarized the recent progress of three common and main types of nanosized molecular imaging probes, including ultrasound (US) imaging nanoprobes, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) nanoprobes, and computed tomography (CT) imaging nanoprobes. The applications of molecular imaging nanoprobes were discussed in details. Finally, we provided an outlook on the development of next generation molecular imaging nanoprobes.
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- Haozhe He
- Nanomedicine Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China; Department of Pediatrics, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- PCFM Lab of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510260, China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
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- PCFM Lab of Ministry of Education, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China.
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- Nanomedicine Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China; PCFM Lab of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510260, China.
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Yang Y, Wang P, Cheng H, Cheng Y, Zhao Z, Xu Y, Shen Y, Zhu M. A multi-responsive Au NCs@PMLE/Ca 2+ antitumor hydrogel formed in situ on the interior/surface of tumors for PT imaging-guided synergistic PTT/O 2-enhanced PDT effects. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:7372-7386. [PMID: 35535969 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr00953f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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At present, although phototherapy and related imaging have proven to be promising cancer diagnosis and treatment strategies, the free diffusion of photosensitizers into normal tissues can cause side effects, and the efficiency of photodynamic therapy (PDT) can also be limited by the tumor hypoxic microenvironment. Herein, we designed and prepared a new cancer nanoplatform containing Au nanoclusters (NCs)@Premna microphylla leaf extract (PMLE) with both responsiveness to near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation and tumor microenvironment (TME) by facile redox and coordination reactions. Then, the Au NCs@PMLE/Ca2+ hydrogel was constructed in situ inside and on the surface of tumors for locoregional antitumor activity under 808 nm laser irradiation. The Au NCs@PMLE nanoplatform showed distinguished performance in killing cancer cells and alleviating tumor hypoxia by enhancing the temperature of the tumor sites and producing reactive oxygen species (ROS) under NIR irradiation as well as catalyzing hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) decomposition in TME for oxygen (O2) generation via catalase in PMLE. The ultra-small size of about 3 nm of the Au NCs in this nanoplatform was obtained using the biological molecules present in PMLE as reductants and coordination agents simultaneously, which also demonstrated the outstanding capability of photothermal (PT) imaging and photothermal therapy (PTT) towards tumors. Furthermore, the Au NCs@PMLE/Ca2+ hydrogel formed in situ through natural PMLE and intrinsic Ca2+ in TME could not only improve the biocompatibility of the nanoplatform and stability of Au NCs but was also highly concentrated around the tumor thus enhancing the therapeutic efficiency and inhibiting its migration to normal tissues, decreasing the side effects. The results of the experiments confirmed that the Au NCs@PMLE/Ca2+ hydrogel possessed PT imaging-guided NIR laser/TME-responsive synergetic cancer PTT/O2-enhanced PDT and remarkable locoregional antitumor effect for cancer therapy. This work may open a new versatile route for multi-responsive localized cancer therapeutic nanoplatforms.
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- Yongmei Yang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huangshan University, Huangshan 245041, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei Anhui 230032, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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Zhu J, Zhu R, Miao Q. Polymeric agents for activatable fluorescence, self-luminescence and photoacoustic imaging. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 210:114330. [PMID: 35567882 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Numerous polymeric agents have been widely applied in biology and medicine by virtue of the facile chemical modification, feasible nano-engineering approaches and fine-tuned pharmacokinetics. To endow polymeric imaging agents with ability to monitor and measure subtle molecular or cellular alterations at diseased sites, activatable polymeric probes that can elicit signal changes in response to biomolecular interactions or the analytes of interest have to be developed. Herein, this review aims to provide a systemic interpretation and summarization of the design methodology and imaging utility of recently emerged activatable polymeric probes. An introduction of activatable probes allowing for precise imaging and classification of polymeric imaging agents is reported first. Then, we give a detailed discussion of the contemporary design approaches toward activatable polymeric probes in diverse imaging modes for the detection of various stimuli and their imaging applications. Finally, current challenges and future advances are discussed and highlighted.
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- Jieli Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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Wu J, Zhang Y, Jiang K, Wang X, Blum NT, Zhang J, Jiang S, Lin J, Huang P. Enzyme-Engineered Conjugated Polymer Nanoplatform for Activatable Companion Diagnostics and Multistage Augmented Synergistic Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200062. [PMID: 35243699 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Companion diagnostics (CDx) provides critical information for precision medicine. However, current CDx is mostly limited to in vitro tests, which cannot accurately evaluate the disease progression and treatment response in real time. To overcome this challenge, herein a glucose oxidase (GOx)-engineered conjugated polymer (polyaniline, PANI) nanoplatform (denoted as PANITG) is reported for activatable imaging-based CDx and multistage augmented photothermal/starvation synergistic therapy. PANITG comprises a pH-activatable conjugated polymer as a photothermal convertor and photoacoustic (PA) emitter, a GOx as a cancer starvation inducer as well as a H2 O2 and acid producer, and a H2 O2 -cleavable linker as a "switch" for GOx activity. The in vivo PA imaging and photothermal therapy abilities are activated by acidic tumor microenvironment and self-augmented by the reaction between GOx and glucose. Meanwhile, the photothermal effect will enhance the GOx activity in turn. Such multistage augmentation of the therapeutic effects will facilitate effective cancer management. In addition, the in vivo PA imaging with PANITG reveals the tumor pH level which is correlated to the efficiency of the photothermal therapy and to the catalytic activity of GOx at each stage, enabling real-time activatable CDx.
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- Jiayingzi Wu
- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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Yang Z, Zhang L, Wei J, Li R, Xu Q, Hu H, Xu Z, Ren J, Wong CY. Tumor acidity-activatable photothermal/Fenton nanoagent for synergistic therapy. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 612:355-366. [PMID: 34998195 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.12.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Intracellular formation of therapeutic agents has become one of the effective ways for cancer-specific treatment. Herein, a tumor acidity-activatable photothermal/Fenton nanoagent (denoted as CoPy) was constructed based on oxidized zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (oxZIF-67) nanosheet and pyrrole (Py) monomer for synergistic therapy. The CoPy showed negligible toxicity to normal cell models RAW264.7 and 3T3 cell lines, and could be degraded by ascorbic acid in normal physiological conditions. However, once uptaken by 4T1 cells, the acidic pH led to the release of Co3+, which served as a strong oxidant to induce the polymerization of Py to form polypyrrole (PPy) for site-specific photothermal therapy (PTT). Most appealingly, the PPy could chelate the generated Co2+ in the polymerization process to initiate the Fenton-like reaction, which was more capable to produce highly toxic hydroxyl radical (•OH) for chemodynamic therapy (CDT) compared to the free Co2+ ones. In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrated that all functionalities on CoPy worked collaboratively, and 78% of tumors were inhibited through cooperative PTT/CDT. Such a novel therapeutic nanoagent with tumor selectivity opens new opportunities for combinational treatment paradigms.
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- Zhe Yang
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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- Department of Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR; State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR.
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Wang Y, He X, Cheng Y, Li L, Zhang K, Kang ET, Xu L. Surface co-deposition of polypyrrole nanoparticles and tannic acid for photothermal bacterial eradication. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 212:112381. [PMID: 35123196 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Bacterial infections on implantable materials can cause severe complications for affected patients, posing a serious threat to human health. Therefore, the development of appropriate surface modification strategies to construct the antibacterial platforms on medical implants are urgently needed. In this work, the poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)-stabilized polypyrrole nanoparticles (PVA-PPy NPs) were prepared by oxidative polymerization using FeCl3 as the oxidant. Subsequent mixing of the PVA-PPy NPs solution mixture with tannic acid (TA) was facilitated by hydrogen bonding. The as-formed TA/PVA-PPy NPs can be deposited with good adhesion onto solid materials in a substrate-independent manner. The hydrophilic TA/PVA-PPy NPs-deposited titanium (Ti-TPP) surface can reduce the adhesion of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli). In addition, the Ti-TPP surface had photothermal property under 808 nm near-infrared (NIR) irradiation, which can kill the adhered bacteria via the hyperthermal effect. Upon exposure to NIR, the respective survival rates of S. aureus and E. coli on the Ti-TPP surfaces were only 1.66% and 2.78%, in comparison to those on the pristine Ti surfaces. Furthermore, the Ti-TPP surface could prevent the formation of early-stage biofilm under NIR irradiation. The TA/PVA-PPy NPs composites can be utilized as a contact-photoactive antibacterial coating for biomedical applications.
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- Yan Wang
- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Technologies of Clean Energies School of Materials and Energy Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Technologies of Clean Energies School of Materials and Energy Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Technologies of Clean Energies School of Materials and Energy Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Technologies of Clean Energies School of Materials and Energy Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Technologies of Clean Energies School of Materials and Energy Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Technologies of Clean Energies School of Materials and Energy Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China; Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge 117576, Singapore
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Technologies of Clean Energies School of Materials and Energy Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China; Key Laboratory of Laser Technology and Optoelectronic Functional Materials of Hainan Province College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hainan Normal University, Haikou, 571158, PR China.
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Yan X, Chen Q, Huo Z, Zhang N, Ma M. Programmable Multistimuli-Responsive and Multimodal Polymer Actuator Based on a Designed Energy Transduction Network. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:13768-13777. [PMID: 35262326 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c01549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A polymer actuator typically responds to only one or two types of stimuli, where sensing and actuation are simultaneously exerted by the same responsive polymer. In cells, sensing and actuation are exerted separately by different biomolecules, which are integrated into nanoscale assemblies to construct the signaling network, making cells a multistimuli responsive and multimodal system. Inspired by the structure-function relationship of the signaling network in cells, we have developed a strategy to select and assemble proper functional polymers into assemblies, where sensing and actuation are exerted by different polymers, and the assemblies can present novel functions beyond that of each polymer component. Three polymers [polyaniline, PANi; poly(N-isopropylacrylamide), PNIPAm; and polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS] are integrated as nodes into a simple energy transduction network, which can be regulated by three molecular factors (pH, kosmotropic anions, and polyethylene glycol). PANi converts the light or electric stimulus into heat, which triggers the actuation of PNIPAm and PDMS. Relying on this energy transduction network, the polymer assembly can respond to six types of stimuli (light, electricity, temperature, water, ions, and organic solvents) and perform different actuation modes, serving as a powerful actuator. Programmable complex deformation upon multiple simultaneous or sequential stimuli has also been achieved by this actuator. An adaptive gripper to catch thin objects and a self-regulating switch to maintain environmental humidity illustrate the wide potential of this actuator for next-generation smart materials and soft robots.
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- Xiunan Yan
- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Hamburg 22607, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- School of Biology, Food and Environment, Hefei University, Hefei, Anhui 230601, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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Liu Y, Teng L, Yin B, Meng H, Yin X, Huan S, Song G, Zhang XB. Chemical Design of Activatable Photoacoustic Probes for Precise Biomedical Applications. Chem Rev 2022; 122:6850-6918. [PMID: 35234464 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Photoacoustic (PA) imaging technology, a three-dimensional hybrid imaging modality that integrates the advantage of optical and acoustic imaging, has great application prospects in molecular imaging due to its high imaging depth and resolution. To endow PA imaging with the ability for real-time molecular visualization and precise biomedical diagnosis, numerous activatable molecular PA probes which can specifically alter their PA intensities upon reacting with the targets or biological events of interest have been developed. This review highlights the recent developments of activatable PA probes for precise biomedical applications including molecular detection of the biotargets and imaging of the biological events. First, the generation mechanism of PA signals will be given, followed by a brief introduction to contrast agents used for PA probe design. Then we will particularly summarize the general design principles for the alteration of PA signals and activatable strategies for developing precise PA probes. Furthermore, we will give a detailed discussion of activatable PA probes in molecular detection and biomedical imaging applications in living systems. At last, the current challenges and outlooks of future PA probes will be discussed. We hope that this review will stimulate new ideas to explore the potentials of activatable PA probes for precise biomedical applications in the future.
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- Yongchao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Green Catalysis Center, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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Xu W, Qing X, Liu S, Chen Z, Zhang Y. Manganese oxide nanomaterials for bacterial infection detection and therapy. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:1343-1358. [PMID: 35129557 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02646a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Bacterial infection has received substantial attention and poses a serious threat to human health. Although antibiotics can effectively fight against bacterial infection, the occurrence of antibiotic resistance has become increasingly serious in recent years, which tremendously hinders its clinical application. Consequently, it is urgent to explore novel strategies to achieve efficacious treatment of bacterial diagnosis and detection. Manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanomaterial has been extensively reported in tumor therapy. Nevertheless, there are few antibacterial reviews of MnO2. Herein, we will discuss the applications of MnO2 in the detection and treatment of bacterial infection, including photodynamic therapy, immunotherapy, improvement of hypoxia, dual-modal combination therapy, reactive oxygen species scavenging, magnetic resonance imaging, optical application of acoustic imaging, and so forth. This review is expected to provide meaningful guidance on further research of MnO2 nanomaterial for antibacterial applications.
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- Wenjing Xu
- Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- School of Electronic Engineering and Automation, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, Guangxi 541004, China.
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- Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China. .,Hepatopancreatobiliary Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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Huang X, Tang L, Xu L, Zhang Y, Li G, Peng W, Guo X, Zhou L, Liu C, Shen XC. NIR-II Light-Modulated Injectable Self-Healing Hydrogel for Synergistic Photothermal/Chemodynamic/Chemo-therapy of Melanoma and Wound Healing Promotion. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:7717-7731. [DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00923d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The development of an injectable multifunctional hydrogel with tumor therapy, antibacterial treatment and wound healing properties is essential for simultaneous eradicating melanoma and promoting wound healing of tumor-initiated skin defects....
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Shi Y, Yang M, Pan X, Yu S, Wang X. Fabrication and characterization of glutathione‐responsive nanoparticles from the disulfide bond‐bridged block copolymer. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Yongli Shi
- College of Pharmacy Xinxiang Medical University Xinxiang China
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- College of Pharmacy Xinxiang Medical University Xinxiang China
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- College of Pharmacy Xinxiang Medical University Xinxiang China
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- College of Pharmacy Xinxiang Medical University Xinxiang China
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- College of Pharmacy Xinxiang Medical University Xinxiang China
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Shen X, Liu X, Li T, Chen Y, Chen Y, Wang P, Zheng L, Yang H, Wu C, Deng S, Liu Y. Recent Advancements in Serum Albumin-Based Nanovehicles Toward Potential Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy. Front Chem 2021; 9:746646. [PMID: 34869202 PMCID: PMC8636905 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.746646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Recently, drug delivery vehicles based on nanotechnology have significantly attracted the attention of researchers in the field of nanomedicine since they can achieve ideal drug release and biodistribution. Among the various organic or inorganic materials that used to prepare drug delivery vehicles for effective cancer treatment, serum albumin-based nanovehicles have been widely developed and investigated due to their prominent superiorities, including good biocompatibility, high stability, nontoxicity, non-immunogenicity, easy preparation, and functionalization, allowing them to be promising candidates for cancer diagnosis and therapy. This article reviews the recent advances on the applications of serum albumin-based nanovehicles in cancer diagnosis and therapy. We first introduce the essential information of bovine serum albumin (BSA) and human serum albumin (HSA), and discuss their drug loading strategies. We then discuss the different types of serum albumin-based nanovehicles including albumin nanoparticles, surface-functionalized albumin nanoparticles, and albumin nanocomplexes. Moreover, after briefly discussing the application of serum albumin-based nanovehicles used as the nanoprobes in cancer diagnosis, we also describe the serum albumin-based nanovehicle-assisted cancer theranostics, involving gas therapy, chemodynamic therapy (CDT), phototherapy (PTT/PDT), sonodynamic therapy (SDT), and other therapies as well as cancer imaging. Numerous studies cited in our review show that serum albumin-based nanovehicles possess a great potential in cancer diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
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- Xue Shen
- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipments of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipments of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Institute of Combined Injury of PLA, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipments of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipments of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipments of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.,TCM Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Xiao Y, Gateau J, Silva AKA, Shi X, Gazeau F, Mangeney C, Luo Y. Hybrid nano‐ and microgels doped with photoacoustic contrast agents for cancer theranostics. VIEW 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/viw.20200176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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- Yu Xiao
- LCBPT CNRS UMR 8601 Université de Paris Paris France
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- CNRS INSERM Laboratoire d'Imagerie Biomédicale, LIB Sorbonne Université Paris France
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Donghua University Shanghai P. R. China
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- LCBPT CNRS UMR 8601 Université de Paris Paris France
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Jia M, Yang X, Chen Y, He M, Zhou W, Lin J, An L, Yang S. Grafting of Gd-DTPA onto MOF-808 to enhance MRI performance for guiding photothermal therapy. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:8631-8638. [PMID: 34585715 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01596f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Gd(III) chelates are important T1-weighted contrast agents used in clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), but their low longitudinal relaxivity (r1) results in limited imaging efficiency. In this study, we utilize a geometric confinement strategy to restrict a Gd chelate (Gd-DTPA) within the channels of a porous metal-organic framework material (MOF-808) for increasing its r1 relaxivity. Moreover, the Gd-DTPA-grafted MOF-808 nanoparticles were further surface modified with polyaniline (PANI) to construct an MRI-guided photothermal therapy platform. The resulting Gd-DTPA-MOF-808@PANI shows a high r1 relaxivity of 30.1 mM-1 s-1 (0.5 T), which is 5.4 times higher than that of the commercial contrast agent Magnevist. In vivo experiments revealed that Gd-DTPA-MOF-808@PANI has good T1-weighted contrast performance and can effectively guide photothermal ablation of tumors upon 808 nm laser irradiation. This work may shed some light on the design and preparation of high relaxation rate Gd-based contrast agents for theranostic application via utilization of versatile MOF materials.
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- Mingjie Jia
- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China.
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Li J, Zhang W, Ji W, Wang J, Wang N, Wu W, Wu Q, Hou X, Hu W, Li L. Near infrared photothermal conversion materials: mechanism, preparation, and photothermal cancer therapy applications. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:7909-7926. [PMID: 34611678 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01310f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) has been widely applied in cancer therapy as a result of its non-invasive, localized treatment and good therapeutic effect. In general, the final therapeutic effect of PTT mainly depends on the photothermal materials, which can be further considered to be determined by the photothermal conversion efficiency, biocompatibility, and photothermal stability of photothermal materials. In this review, photothermal materials including inorganic materials, organic materials, and organic-inorganic composite materials in recent years have been summarized in terms of the mechanism, preparation, and cancer therapy applications. In the end, the perspectives and obstacles in their further development are overviewed.
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- Jie Li
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 210009, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 210009, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 210009, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 210009, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 210009, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 210009, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 210009, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization of Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Dalian Minzu University (DLMU), Dalian 116600, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 210009, P. R. China.
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Yuan G, Cen J, Liao J, Huang Y, Jie L. In situ hydrogen nanogenerator for bimodal imaging guided synergistic photothermal/hydrogen therapies. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:15576-15589. [PMID: 34524338 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr03260g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Multifunctional nanoagents integrating multiple therapeutic and imaging functions hold promise in the field of non-invasive and precise tumor therapies. However, the complex preparation process and uncertain drug metabolism of nanoagents loaded with various therapeutic agents or imaging agents greatly hinder its clinical applications. Developing simple and effective nanoagents that integrate multiple therapeutic and imaging functions remain a huge challenge. Therefore, a novel strategy based on in situ hydrogen release is proposed in this work: aminoborane (AB) was loaded onto mesoporous polydopamine nanoparticles (MPDA NPs) as a prodrug for hydrogen production, and then, PEG was modified on the surface of nanoparticles (represented as AB@MPDA-PEG). MPDA NPs not only act as photothermal agents (PTA) with high photothermal conversion efficiency (808 nm, η = 38.72%) but also as the carriers of AB accumulated in the tumor through enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect. H2 gas generated by AB in the weak acid conditions of the tumor microenvironment (TME) not only was used to treat tumors via a combination of hydrogen and photothermal therapies but also serves as a US and CT contrast agent, providing accurate guidance for tumor treatment. Finally, in vivo and in vitro investigation suggest that the designed multifunctional nanosystem not only showed excellent properties such as high hydrogen-loading capacity, long-lasting sustained hydrogen release ability and excellent biocompatibility but also achieve selective PTT/hydrogen therapies and US/CT bimodal imaging functions, which can effectively guide antitumor therapies. The proposed hydrogen gas-based strategy for combination therapies and bimodal imaging integration holds promise as an efficient and safe tumor treatment for future clinical translation.
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- Guanglong Yuan
- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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Cui D, Shi Y, Xing D, Yang S. Ultrahigh Sensitive and Tumor-Specific Photoacoustography in NIR-II Region: Optical Writing and Redox-Responsive Graphic Fixing by AgBr@PLGA Nanocrystals. NANO LETTERS 2021; 21:6914-6922. [PMID: 34428906 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c02078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The highly up-regulated glutathione (GSH) concentration in the tumor microenvironment is generally identified to be an effective endogenous characteristic of cancerous tissues. Herein, an ultrahigh-sensitive and tumor-specific photoacoustography technique in the near-infrared (NIR-II) region based on optical writing and redox-responsive chromogenic graphic fixing is developed by introducing a self-synthesized photosensitive silver bromide modified with poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (AgBr@PLGA) nanocrystals. After they are optically triggered by external light, the NIR-transparent AgBr@PLGA nanocrystals can be reduced by the tumor-abundant GSH into strongly absorbing silver nanoparticles, significantly boosting the "turn-on" photoacoustic (PA) signal in the NIR-II region; therefore, the tumor area can be graphically fixed and developed in the photoacoustography. Experiments on both in vitro phantoms and in vivo mouse models demonstrate that the tumor area is specifically identified by the photoacoustography with the background signals effectively suppressed by dynamically modulating the exposure time. The tumor-specific photoacoustography technique prefigures great potential for high-precision cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
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- Dandan Cui
- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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