1
|
Neilio JM, Ginat DT. Emerging Head and Neck Tumor Targeting Contrast Agents for the Purpose of CT, MRI, and Multimodal Diagnostic Imaging: A Molecular Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:1666. [PMID: 39125542 PMCID: PMC11311342 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14151666] [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: 06/18/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The diagnosis and treatment of head and neck tumors present significant challenges due to their infiltrative nature and diagnostic hindrances such as the blood-brain barrier. The intricate anatomy of the head and neck region also complicates the clear identification of tumor boundaries and assessment of tumor characteristics. AIM This review aims to explore the efficacy of molecular imaging techniques that employ targeted contrast agents in head and neck cancer imaging. Head and neck cancer imaging benefits significantly from the combined advantages of CT and MRI. CT excels in providing swift, high-contrast images, enabling the accurate localization of tumors, while MRI offers superior soft tissue resolution, contributing to the detailed evaluation of tumor morphology in this region of the body. Many of these novel contrast agents have integration of dual-modal, triple-modal, or even dual-tissue targeting imaging, which have expanded the horizons of molecular imaging. Emerging contrast agents for the purpose of MRI and CT also include the widely used standards in imaging such as gadolinium and iodine-based agents, respectively, but with peptide, polypeptide, or polymeric functionalizations. Relevance for patients. For patients, the development and use of these targeted contrast agents have potentially significant implications. They benefit from the enhanced accuracy of tumor detection and characterization, which are critical for effective treatment planning. Additionally, these agents offer improved imaging contrast with the added benefit of reduced toxicity and bioaccumulation. The summarization of preclinical nanoparticle research in this review serves as a valuable resource for scientists and students working towards advancing tumor diagnosis and treatment with targeted contrast agents.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jonathan M. Neilio
- Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, IL 60064, USA;
| | - Daniel T. Ginat
- Department of Radiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Du H, Wang Q, Zhang B, Liang Z, Huang C, Shi D, Li F, Ling D. Structural Defect-Enabled Magnetic Neutrality Nanoprobes for Ultra-High-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Isolated Tumor Cells in Vivo. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2401538. [PMID: 38738793 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
Abstract
The identification of metastasis "seeds," isolated tumor cells (ITCs), is of paramount importance for the prognosis and tailored treatment of metastatic diseases. The conventional approach to clinical ITCs diagnosis through invasive biopsies is encumbered by the inherent risks of overdiagnosis and overtreatment. This underscores the pressing need for noninvasive ITCs detection methods that provide histopathological-level insights. Recent advancements in ultra-high-field (UHF) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have ignited hope for the revelation of minute lesions, including the elusive ITCs. Nevertheless, currently available MRI contrast agents are susceptible to magnetization-induced strong T2-decaying effects under UHF conditions, which compromises T1 MRI capability and further impedes the precise imaging of small lesions. Herein, this study reports a structural defect-enabled magnetic neutrality nanoprobe (MNN) distinguished by its paramagnetic properties featuring an exceptionally low magnetic susceptibility through atomic modulation, rendering it almost nonmagnetic. This unique characteristic effectively mitigates T2-decaying effect while concurrently enhancing UHF T1 contrast. Under 9 T MRI, the MNN demonstrates an unprecedentedly low r2/r1 value (≈1.06), enabling noninvasive visualization of ITCs with an exceptional detection threshold of ≈0.16 mm. These high-performance MNNs unveil the domain of hitherto undetectable minute lesions, representing a significant advancement in UHF-MRI for diagnostic purposes and fostering comprehensive metastasis research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hui Du
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
| | - Qiyue Wang
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- World Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai, 201203, China
| | - Bo Zhang
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- World Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai, 201203, China
| | - Zeyu Liang
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, China
| | - Canyu Huang
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
| | - Dao Shi
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
| | - Fangyuan Li
- World Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai, 201203, China
- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Songjiang Research Institute, Songjiang Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Emotions and Affective Disorder, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 201600, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
| | - Daishun Ling
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- World Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai, 201203, China
- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Yang C, Che X, Zhang Y, Gu D, Dai G, Shu J, Yang L. Hybrid FeWO 4-Hyaluronic Acid Nanoparticles as a Targeted Nanotheranostic Agent for Multimodal Imaging-Guided Tumor Photothermal Therapy. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:8023-8037. [PMID: 38164263 PMCID: PMC10758162 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s432533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Development of versatile nanoplatform still remains a great challenge due to multistep synthesis and complicated compositions. Therefore, it is significant to develop a facile method to synthesize a nanocomposite to achieve multimodal imaging and even imaging-guided cancer therapeutics. Methods and Results In our study, hyaluronic acid-functionalized iron (II) tungstate nanoparticles (HA-FeWO4 NPs) were successfully synthesized as a versatile nanoplatform by a facile one-pot hydrothermal procedure. The formed multifunctional HA-FeWO4 NPs were investigated via a series of characterization techniques, which demonstrated good biocompatibility, excellent dispersion, low cytotoxicity, active tumor-targeting ability and high photothermal efficiency. Furthermore, tumor was clearly visualized by HA-FeWO4 NPs with multimodal imaging of infrared thermal imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography imaging in 4T1 tumor bearing mice. More importantly, HA-FeWO4 could achieve multimodal imaging-guided photothermal therapy of 4T1 tumors. Conclusion The constructed HA-FeWO4 NPs have great potential as ideal nanotheranostic agents for multimodal imaging and even imaging-guided cancer theranostics in biological systems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chunmei Yang
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China
| | - Xiaoling Che
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China
| | - Yu Zhang
- Department of Radiology, The First People’s Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, 644000, People’s Republic of China
| | - Didi Gu
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China
| | - Guidong Dai
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China
| | - Jian Shu
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China
| | - Lu Yang
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Ji X, Zhu L, Hsu JC, Wang H, Zhou J, Wang Q, Li Y, Cai W, Ni D, Wu Z. Tungsten-based nanoparticles as contrast agents for liver tumor detection using dual-energy computed tomography. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:7817-7825. [PMID: 37873585 PMCID: PMC10873050 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01068f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
Abstract
Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) is a commonly used imaging technique for detecting and diagnosing liver cancer. Currently, it is performed using clinically approved iodinated small molecule contrast agents (CAs). However, these iodinated CAs have several drawbacks, including sub-optimal contrast generation and contra-indication in patients with renal insufficiency. Herein, we synthesized tungsten-based CAs (i.e., WO3-x NPs) with excellent biocompatibility and investigated their effectiveness in DECT imaging. WO3-x NPs significantly enhanced the contrast between liver tumors and normal liver tissues as indicated by in vivo DECT imaging. Furthermore, WO3-x NPs exhibited excellent biocompatibility and minimal systemic toxicity. This study introduces a novel class of CAs for DECT and presents a promising method for accurate early diagnosis of liver tumors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiuru Ji
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 197, Ruijin 2nd Rd, Shanghai 200025, P. R. China.
| | - Lan Zhu
- Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P. R. China.
| | - Jessica C Hsu
- Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USA.
| | - Han Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 197, Ruijin 2nd Rd, Shanghai 200025, P. R. China.
| | - Jingwei Zhou
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 639, Zhizaoju Rd., Huangpu District, Shanghai 200011, People's Republic of China
| | - Qingbing Wang
- Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P. R. China.
| | - Yuhan Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 197, Ruijin 2nd Rd, Shanghai 200025, P. R. China.
| | - Weibo Cai
- Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USA.
| | - Dalong Ni
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 197, Ruijin 2nd Rd, Shanghai 200025, P. R. China.
| | - Zhiyuan Wu
- Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P. R. China.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Meng X, Gao J, Sun Y, Duan F, Chen B, Lv G, Li H, Jiang X, Wu Y, Zhang J, Fang X, Yao Z, Zuo C, Bu W. Fusing Positive and Negative CT Contrast Nanoagent for the Sensitive Detection of Hepatoma. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304668. [PMID: 37870166 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
Abstract
Positive computed tomography (CT) contrast nanoagent has significant applications in diagnosing tumors. However, the sensitive differentiation between hepatoma and normal liver tissue remains challenging. This challenge arises primarily because both normal liver and hepatoma tissues capture the nanoagent, resulting in similar positive CT contrasts. Here, a strategy for fusing positive and negative CT contrast nanoagent is proposed to detect hepatoma. A nanoagent Hf-MOF@AB@PVP initially generates a positive CT contrast signal of 120.3 HU in the liver. Subsequently, it can specifically respond to the acidic microenvironment of hepatoma to generate H2 , further achieving a negative contrast of -96.0 HU. More importantly, the relative position between the negative and positive signals area is helpful to determine the location of hepatoma and normal liver tissues. The distinct contrast difference of 216.3 HU and relative orientation between normal liver and tumor tissues are meaningful to sensitively distinguish hepatoma from normal liver tissue utilizing CT imaging.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xianfu Meng
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
- Department of Materials Science and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Academy for Engineering and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
| | - Jiahao Gao
- Department of Radiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
| | - Yanhong Sun
- Department of Materials Science and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Academy for Engineering and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
| | - Fei Duan
- Department of Radiology, Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
| | - Bixue Chen
- Department of Radiology, Wuxi People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214023, China
| | - Guanglei Lv
- Center for Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering, Yiwu Research Institute of Fudan University, Yiwu, 322000, China
| | - Huiyan Li
- Department of Materials Science and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Academy for Engineering and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
| | - Xingwu Jiang
- Department of Materials Science and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Academy for Engineering and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
| | - Yelin Wu
- Tongji University Cancer Center, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, China
| | - Jiawen Zhang
- Department of Radiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
| | - Xiangming Fang
- Department of Radiology, Wuxi People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214023, China
| | - Zhenwei Yao
- Department of Radiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
| | - Changjing Zuo
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
| | - Wenbo Bu
- Department of Materials Science and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Academy for Engineering and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
- Department of Radiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Zhang R, Liu M, Liu S, Liang X, Lu R, Shuai X, Wu D, Cao Z. Holmium (III)-doped multifunctional nanotheranostic agent for ultra-high-field magnetic resonance imaging-guided chemo-photothermal tumor therapy. Acta Biomater 2023; 172:454-465. [PMID: 37863345 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.10.017] [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: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
Abstract
Ultra-high-field (UHF) MRI has shown great advantages over low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Despite being the most commonly used MRI contrast agents, gadolinium chelates perform poorly in high magnetic fields, which significantly weakens their T1 intensity. In comparison, the rare element Holmium (Ho)-based nanoparticles (NPs) have demonstrated great potential as T2-weighted MRI contrast agents in UHF MRI due to their extremely short electron relaxation times (∼ 10-13s). In this study, a multifunctional nanotherapeutic probe was designed for UHF MRI-guided chemotherapy and photothermal therapy. The Ho (III)-doped mesoporous polydopamine (Ho-MPDA, HM) nanosphere was loaded with the chemotherapeutic drug mitoxantrone (MTO) and then coated with 4T1 cell membranes to enhance active targeting delivery to breast cancer. The prepared nanotherapeutic probe MTO@HMM@4T1 (HMM@T) exhibited good biocompatibility, high drug-loading capability and great potential as Ho (III)-based UHF MRI contrast agents. Moreover, the biodegradation of HMM@T in response to the intratumor pH and glutathione (GSH) promotes MTO release. Near-infrared (NIR) light irradiation of HM induced photothermal therapy and further enhanced drug release. Consequently, HMM@T effectively acted as an MRI-guided tumor-targeting chemo-photothermal therapy against 4T1 breast cancer. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Ultra-high-field (UHF) MRI has shown great advantages over low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Although gadolinium chelates are the most commonly used MRI contrast agents in clinical practice, they exhibit a significantly decreased T1 relaxivity at UHF. Holmium exhibits outstanding UHF magnetic resonance capabilities in comparison with gadolinium chelates currently used in clinic. Herein, a theranostic nanodrug (HMM@T) was designed for UHF MRI-guided chemo-photothermal therapy. The nanodrug possessed remarkable UHF T2 MRI properties (r2 = 152.13 mM-1s-1) and high drug loading capability of 18.4 %. The biodegradation of HMM@T NPs under triple stimulations of pH, GSH, and NIR led to an efficient release of MTO in tumor microenvironment. Our results revealed the potential of a novel UHF MRI-guided multifunctional nanosystem in cancer treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ruling Zhang
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
| | - Meng Liu
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
| | - Sitong Liu
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
| | - Xiaotong Liang
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
| | - Ruitao Lu
- Shenzhen International Institute for Biomedical Research, Silver Star Hi-tech Park, Longhua District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518116, China
| | - Xintao Shuai
- Nanomedicine Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510630, China
| | - Dalin Wu
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China.
| | - Zhong Cao
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Ahmad MY, Liu S, Tegafaw T, Saidi AKAA, Zhao D, Liu Y, Nam SW, Chang Y, Lee GH. Heavy Metal-Based Nanoparticles as High-Performance X-ray Computed Tomography Contrast Agents. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1463. [PMID: 37895934 PMCID: PMC10609879 DOI: 10.3390/ph16101463] [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: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
X-ray computed tomography (CT) contrast agents offer extremely valuable tools and techniques in diagnostics via contrast enhancements. Heavy metal-based nanoparticles (NPs) can provide high contrast in CT images due to the high density of heavy metal atoms with high X-ray attenuation coefficients that exceed that of iodine (I), which is currently used in hydrophilic organic CT contrast agents. Nontoxicity and colloidal stability are vital characteristics in designing heavy metal-based NPs as CT contrast agents. In addition, a small particle size is desirable for in vivo renal excretion. In vitro phantom imaging studies have been performed to obtain X-ray attenuation efficiency, which is a critical parameter for CT contrast agents, and the imaging performance of CT contrast agents has been demonstrated via in vivo experiments. In this review, we focus on the in vitro and in vivo studies of various heavy metal-based NPs in pure metallic or chemical forms, including Au, Pt, Pd, Ag, Ce, Gd, Dy, Ho, Yb, Ta, W, and Bi, and provide an outlook on their use as high-performance CT contrast agents.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohammad Yaseen Ahmad
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41566, Republic of Korea; (M.Y.A.); (S.L.); (T.T.); (A.K.A.A.S.); (D.Z.); (Y.L.)
| | - Shuwen Liu
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41566, Republic of Korea; (M.Y.A.); (S.L.); (T.T.); (A.K.A.A.S.); (D.Z.); (Y.L.)
| | - Tirusew Tegafaw
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41566, Republic of Korea; (M.Y.A.); (S.L.); (T.T.); (A.K.A.A.S.); (D.Z.); (Y.L.)
| | - Abdullah Khamis Ali Al Saidi
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41566, Republic of Korea; (M.Y.A.); (S.L.); (T.T.); (A.K.A.A.S.); (D.Z.); (Y.L.)
| | - Dejun Zhao
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41566, Republic of Korea; (M.Y.A.); (S.L.); (T.T.); (A.K.A.A.S.); (D.Z.); (Y.L.)
| | - Ying Liu
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41566, Republic of Korea; (M.Y.A.); (S.L.); (T.T.); (A.K.A.A.S.); (D.Z.); (Y.L.)
| | - Sung-Wook Nam
- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41944, Republic of Korea;
| | - Yongmin Chang
- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41944, Republic of Korea;
| | - Gang Ho Lee
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41566, Republic of Korea; (M.Y.A.); (S.L.); (T.T.); (A.K.A.A.S.); (D.Z.); (Y.L.)
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Kuang Y, Yang D, Gai S, He F, An B, Yang P. Uncovering Different Responses and Energy Mechanisms of Sensitizer and Activator in Host Manipulation for Upconversion Nanoparticles. Inorg Chem 2023. [PMID: 37364168 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c01423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
Abstract
Agile and efficient upconversion luminescence (UCL) fine-tuning strategies are the most demanded for in the frontier applications of highly doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs). By doping Zn2+ ions into NaHoF4 and NaGdF4:Yb3+ shells using the oleate method, the separate influences of Zn2+ on Ho3+ and Yb3+ ions in UCL-related processes were analyzed in detail, revealing relevant UCL changes and underlying energy mechanisms from a novel but explicit perspective. Different behaviors of green and red UCL before and after Zn2+-ion doping were attributed to the disparities in the energy pathways and features of the sample structures. Herein, the populations of 5S2/5F4 and 5F5 states, not the usually mentioned decay time, decided the UCL intensities of the NaHoF4@NaYbF4-structured highly doped UCNPs. The advantageous small sizes and intense single-band red UCL of these UCNPs were further developed by combining our previous strategies with introducing Zn2+ ions into the NaHoF4 matrix. Overcoming energy loss by surface quenchers and Zn2+-triggered inner defects is the key factor in maximizing 4f-4f transitions. To the best of our knowledge, the current study is the first attempt to date to experimentally reveal separate impacts of the heteroions on activators and sensitizers in UCL-related processes and can deepen the theoretical investigation of Ho-based UCL for the broadened applications of NaHoF4 UCNPs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ye Kuang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang Ligong University, Shenyang 110159, P. R. China
| | - Dan Yang
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ministry of Education, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
| | - Shili Gai
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ministry of Education, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
| | - Fei He
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ministry of Education, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
| | - Baichao An
- College of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, P. R. China
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, P. R. China
| | - Piaoping Yang
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ministry of Education, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Tegafaw T, Liu S, Ahmad MY, Saidi AKAA, Zhao D, Liu Y, Nam SW, Chang Y, Lee GH. Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based High-Performance Positive and Negative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1745. [PMID: 37376193 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15061745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
In recent decades, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have attracted considerable research interest as versatile substances for various biomedical applications, particularly as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Depending on their composition and particle size, most MNPs are either paramagnetic or superparamagnetic. The unique, advanced magnetic properties of MNPs, such as appreciable paramagnetic or strong superparamagnetic moments at room temperature, along with their large surface area, easy surface functionalization, and the ability to offer stronger contrast enhancements in MRI, make them superior to molecular MRI contrast agents. As a result, MNPs are promising candidates for various diagnostic and therapeutic applications. They can function as either positive (T1) or negative (T2) MRI contrast agents, producing brighter or darker MR images, respectively. In addition, they can function as dual-modal T1 and T2 MRI contrast agents, producing either brighter or darker MR images, depending on the operational mode. It is essential that the MNPs are grafted with hydrophilic and biocompatible ligands to maintain their nontoxicity and colloidal stability in aqueous media. The colloidal stability of MNPs is critical in order to achieve a high-performance MRI function. Most of the MNP-based MRI contrast agents reported in the literature are still in the developmental stage. With continuous progress being made in the detailed scientific research on them, their use in clinical settings may be realized in the future. In this study, we present an overview of the recent developments in the various types of MNP-based MRI contrast agents and their in vivo applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tirusew Tegafaw
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41566, Republic of Korea
| | - Shuwen Liu
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41566, Republic of Korea
| | - Mohammad Yaseen Ahmad
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41566, Republic of Korea
| | - Abdullah Khamis Ali Al Saidi
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41566, Republic of Korea
| | - Dejun Zhao
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41566, Republic of Korea
| | - Ying Liu
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41566, Republic of Korea
| | - Sung-Wook Nam
- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41944, Republic of Korea
| | - Yongmin Chang
- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41944, Republic of Korea
| | - Gang Ho Lee
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Kyungpook National University, Taegu 41566, Republic of Korea
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Gupta D, Roy I, Gandhi S. Metallic nanoparticles for CT-guided imaging of tumors and their therapeutic applications. OPENNANO 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.onano.2023.100146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
|
11
|
Liu R, Xu Y, Zhang N, Qu S, Zeng W, Li R, Dai Z. Nanotechnology for Enhancing Medical Imaging. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-8984-0_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
|
12
|
Du H, Wang Q, Liang Z, Li Q, Li F, Ling D. Fabrication of magnetic nanoprobes for ultrahigh-field magnetic resonance imaging. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:17483-17499. [PMID: 36413075 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr04979a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Ultrahigh-field magnetic resonance imaging (UHF-MRI) has been attracting tremendous attention in biomedical imaging owing to its high signal-to-noise ratio, superior spatial resolution, and fast imaging speed. However, at UHF-MRI, there is a lack of proper imaging probes that can impart superior imaging sensitivity of disease lesions because conventional contrast agents generally produce pronounced susceptibility artifacts and induce very strong T2 decay effects, thus hindering satisfactory imaging performance. This review focused on the recent development of high-performance nanoprobes that can improve the sensitivity and specificity of UHF-MRI. Firstly, the contrast enhancement mechanism of nanoprobes at UHF-MRI has been elucidated. In particular, the strategies for modulating nanoprobe performance, including size effects, metal alloying and magnetic-dopant effects, surface effects, and stimuli-response regulation, have been comprehensively discussed. Furthermore, we illustrate the remarkable advances in the design of UHF-MRI nanoprobes for medical diagnosis, such as early-stage primary tumor and metastasis imaging, angiography, and dynamic monitoring of biosignaling factors in vivo. Finally, we provide a summary and outlook on the development of cutting-edge UHF-MRI nanoprobes for advanced biomedical imaging.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hui Du
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China.
| | - Qiyue Wang
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China.
- World Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai 201203, PR China
| | - Zeyu Liang
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China.
- World Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai 201203, PR China
| | - Qilong Li
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China.
- World Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai 201203, PR China
| | - Fangyuan Li
- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, PR China.
- Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
| | - Daishun Ling
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China.
- Institute of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, PR China.
- Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China
- World Laureates Association (WLA) Laboratories, Shanghai 201203, PR China
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Gómez-González E, Caro C, García-Martín ML, Becerro AI, Ocaña M. Outstanding MRI contrast with dysprosium phosphate nanoparticles of tuneable size. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:11461-11470. [PMID: 35904370 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr02630a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The use of high-field magnets for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is expected to experience the fastest growth rate during the present decade. Although several CAs for MRI scanners using high magnetic fields have been reported, they are mostly based on fluoride matrices, which are known for their low chemical stability in aqueous suspensions. Chemically stable MRI CAs for high-field magnets are therefore needed to enable the advances in MRI technique. Herein, we synthesized uniform DyPO4 nanoparticles (NPs) with tuneable sizes between 23 and 57 nm using homogeneous precipitation in butanol. The NPs were successfully functionalized with polyacrylic acid (PAA) and showed good colloidal stability in aqueous suspensions. Chemical stability was also assessed in PBS, showing negligible solubility. The effect of particle size on the transversal relaxivity value (r2) was further explored at 9.4 T, finding a clear increase in r2 with particle size. The r2 value found for the largest NPs was 516 mM-1 s-1, which is, to the best of our knowledge, the highest r2 value ever reported at 9.4 T for any Dy-based nanometric particles in the literature. Finally, the latter NPs were submitted to biosafety studies after polyethylene glycol (PEG) functionalization. Cell morphology, induction of necrotic/late apoptotic cells, and mitochondrial activity were thoroughly analyzed. The results clearly indicated negligible toxicity effects under the assayed conditions. Short- and long-term in vivo pharmacokinetics of the intravenously injected NPs were assessed by dynamic T2-weighted MRI and quantitative T2 mapping, revealing faster liver than spleen uptake, while no accumulation was observed in the kidneys. Finally, no histopathological changes were observed in any of the studied organs, including the liver, kidney, spleen, and lung, which provide further evidence of the biocompatibility of DyPO4 NPs and, therefore, their suitability as bioimaging probes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elisabet Gómez-González
- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (ICMS) CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla, c/Américo Vespucio, 49, 41092 Seville, Spain.
| | - Carlos Caro
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga - Plataforma Bionand (IBIMA-Plataforma BIONAND) and CIBER-BBN, Málaga 29590, Spain
| | - María L García-Martín
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga - Plataforma Bionand (IBIMA-Plataforma BIONAND) and CIBER-BBN, Málaga 29590, Spain
| | - Ana Isabel Becerro
- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (ICMS) CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla, c/Américo Vespucio, 49, 41092 Seville, Spain.
| | - Manuel Ocaña
- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (ICMS) CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla, c/Américo Vespucio, 49, 41092 Seville, Spain.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Alakshin E, Kondratyeva E, Garaeva A, Sakhatskii A, Likholetova M, Romanova I, Tagirov M. Size effect of DyF 3 nanoparticles on Curie temperature. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:11353-11358. [PMID: 35894518 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr01567f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
A series of DyF3 nanoparticles samples were synthesized by a hydrothermal treatment in an autoclave at 140 °C, 160 °C, 200 °C, and 230 °C for 24 h. The samples were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and temperature dependence of magnetic susceptibility. It was found that DyF3 particles possessed an ellipsoidal shape and size varying from 16 to 225 nm. Moroever, the Curie temperature TC shifts to lower temperatures when the particle size decreases. For the first ime, the critical exponent of the correlation length (ν = 1.51 ± 0.25) and critical size (d0 = 1.2 ± 0.6 nm) for the dipole ferromagnet DyF3 has been determined experimentally by the finite-size-scaling theory.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Egor Alakshin
- Kazan Federal University, Institute of Physics, 420008, Kremlevskaya 18, Kazan, Russian Federation
- Tatarstan Academy of Science, 420111, Bauman str. 20, Kazan, Russian Federation
| | - Ekaterina Kondratyeva
- Kazan Federal University, Institute of Physics, 420008, Kremlevskaya 18, Kazan, Russian Federation
- Tatarstan Academy of Science, 420111, Bauman str. 20, Kazan, Russian Federation
| | - Adeliya Garaeva
- Kazan Federal University, Institute of Physics, 420008, Kremlevskaya 18, Kazan, Russian Federation
| | - Alexander Sakhatskii
- Saint Petersburg State University, 199034, 7/9 Universitetskaya nab., Saint Petersburg, Russia
| | - Marina Likholetova
- Saint Petersburg State University, 199034, 7/9 Universitetskaya nab., Saint Petersburg, Russia
| | - Irina Romanova
- Kazan Federal University, Institute of Physics, 420008, Kremlevskaya 18, Kazan, Russian Federation
| | - Murat Tagirov
- Kazan Federal University, Institute of Physics, 420008, Kremlevskaya 18, Kazan, Russian Federation
- Tatarstan Academy of Science, 420111, Bauman str. 20, Kazan, Russian Federation
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Rong R, Raza F, Liu Y, Yuan WE, Su J, Qiu M. Blood cell-based drug delivery systems: a biomimetic platform for antibacterial therapy. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2022; 177:273-288. [PMID: 35868489 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2022.07.009] [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: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
With the rapid increase in multidrug-resistance against antibiotics, higher doses of antibiotics or more effective antibiotics are needed to treat diseases, which ultimately leads to a decrease in the body's immunity and seriously threatens human health worldwide. The efficiency of antibiotics has been a large challenge for years. To overcome this problem, many carriers are utilized for anti-bacteria, attempting to optimize the delivery of such drugs and transport them safely and directly to the site of disease. Blood cell-based drug delivery systems present several advantages as compared to polymeric delivery system. These blood cells including red blood cells (RBCs), leukocytes, platelets. The blood cells and their membranes can both be used as drug carriers to deliver antibacterial drugs. In addition, blood cells can overcome many physiological/pathological obstacles faced by nanoparticles in vivo and effectively deliver drugs to the site of the disease. In this paper, we review studies on blood cell-based delivery systems used in antibacterial therapy, and analyze different roles in antibacterial therapy, which provide basis for further study in this field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ruonan Rong
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800, Dongchuan Road, 200240 Shanghai, China
| | - Faisal Raza
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800, Dongchuan Road, 200240 Shanghai, China
| | - Yuhao Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800, Dongchuan Road, 200240 Shanghai, China
| | - Wei-En Yuan
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800, Dongchuan Road, 200240 Shanghai, China
| | - Jing Su
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800, Dongchuan Road, 200240 Shanghai, China.
| | - Mingfeng Qiu
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800, Dongchuan Road, 200240 Shanghai, China.
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Xiang X, Shi D, Gao J. The Advances and Biomedical Applications of Imageable Nanomaterials. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:914105. [PMID: 35866027 PMCID: PMC9294271 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.914105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Nanomedicine shows great potential in screening, diagnosing and treating diseases. However, given the limitations of current technology, detection of some smaller lesions and drugs’ dynamic monitoring still need to be improved. With the advancement of nanotechnology, researchers have produced various nanomaterials with imaging capabilities which have shown great potential in biomedical research. Here, we summarized the researches based on the characteristics of imageable nanomaterials, highlighted the advantages and biomedical applications of imageable nanomaterials in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and discussed current challenges and prospects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaohong Xiang
- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
| | - Doudou Shi
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Yan’an University, Yan’an, China
| | - Jianbo Gao
- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jianbo Gao,
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Balachandran YL, Wang W, Yang H, Tong H, Wang L, Liu F, Chen H, Zhong K, Liu Y, Jiang X. Heterogeneous Iron Oxide/Dysprosium Oxide Nanoparticles Target Liver for Precise Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Liver Fibrosis. ACS NANO 2022; 16:5647-5659. [PMID: 35312295 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c10618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Challenges remain in precisely diagnosing the progress of liver fibrosis in a noninvasive way. We here synthesized small (4 nm) heterogeneous iron oxide/dysprosium oxide nanoparticles (IO-DyO NPs) as a contrast agent (CA) for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to precisely diagnose liver fibrosis in vivo at both 7.0 and 9.4 T field strength. Our IO-DyO NPs can target the liver and show an increased T2 relaxivity along with an increase of magnetic field strength. At a ultrahigh magnetic field, IO-DyO NPs can significantly improve spatial/temporal image resolution and signal-to-noise ratio of the liver and precisely distinguish the early and moderate liver fibrosis stages. Our IO-DyO NP-based MRI diagnosis can exactly match biopsy (a gold standard for liver fibrosis diagnosis in the clinic) but avoid the invasiveness of biopsy. Moreover, our IO-DyO NPs show satisfactory biosafety in vitro and in vivo. This work illustrates an advanced T2 CA used in ultrahigh-field MRI (UHFMRI) for the precise diagnosis of liver fibrosis via a noninvasive means.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yekkuni L Balachandran
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Smart Healthcare Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, No. 1088 Xueyuan Rd, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
| | - Wei Wang
- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Hepatology Institute, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hepatitis C and Immunotherapy for Liver Diseases, Beijing International Cooperation Base for Science and Technology on NAFLD Diagnosis, Beijing 100044, China
| | - Hongyi Yang
- High Field Magnetic Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
| | - Haiyang Tong
- High Field Magnetic Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
| | - Lulu Wang
- High Field Magnetic Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
| | - Feng Liu
- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Hepatology Institute, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hepatitis C and Immunotherapy for Liver Diseases, Beijing International Cooperation Base for Science and Technology on NAFLD Diagnosis, Beijing 100044, China
| | - Hongsong Chen
- Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University Hepatology Institute, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hepatitis C and Immunotherapy for Liver Diseases, Beijing International Cooperation Base for Science and Technology on NAFLD Diagnosis, Beijing 100044, China
| | - Kai Zhong
- High Field Magnetic Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
| | - Ye Liu
- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Kunming, Yunnan 650000, China
| | - Xingyu Jiang
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Smart Healthcare Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, No. 1088 Xueyuan Rd, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Zhang C, Yan K, Fu C, Peng H, Hawker CJ, Whittaker AK. Biological Utility of Fluorinated Compounds: from Materials Design to Molecular Imaging, Therapeutics and Environmental Remediation. Chem Rev 2022; 122:167-208. [PMID: 34609131 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 58.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
Abstract
The applications of fluorinated molecules in bioengineering and nanotechnology are expanding rapidly with the controlled introduction of fluorine being broadly studied due to the unique properties of C-F bonds. This review will focus on the design and utility of C-F containing materials in imaging, therapeutics, and environmental applications with a central theme being the importance of controlling fluorine-fluorine interactions and understanding how such interactions impact biological behavior. Low natural abundance of fluorine is shown to provide sensitivity and background advantages for imaging and detection of a variety of diseases with 19F magnetic resonance imaging, 18F positron emission tomography and ultrasound discussed as illustrative examples. The presence of C-F bonds can also be used to tailor membrane permeability and pharmacokinetic properties of drugs and delivery agents for enhanced cell uptake and therapeutics. A key message of this review is that while the promise of C-F containing materials is significant, a subset of highly fluorinated compounds such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have been identified as posing a potential risk to human health. The unique properties of the C-F bond and the significant potential for fluorine-fluorine interactions in PFAS structures necessitate the development of new strategies for facile and efficient environmental removal and remediation. Recent progress in the development of fluorine-containing compounds as molecular imaging and therapeutic agents will be reviewed and their design features contrasted with environmental and health risks for PFAS systems. Finally, present challenges and future directions in the exploitation of the biological aspects of fluorinated systems will be described.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Cheng Zhang
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
- Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
| | - Kai Yan
- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Green Chemicals and Functional Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
| | - Changkui Fu
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
| | - Hui Peng
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
| | - Craig J Hawker
- Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- Materials Department, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
| | - Andrew K Whittaker
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Zheng B, Fan J, Chen B, Qin X, Wang J, Wang F, Deng R, Liu X. Rare-Earth Doping in Nanostructured Inorganic Materials. Chem Rev 2022; 122:5519-5603. [PMID: 34989556 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 158] [Impact Index Per Article: 79.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
Impurity doping is a promising method to impart new properties to various materials. Due to their unique optical, magnetic, and electrical properties, rare-earth ions have been extensively explored as active dopants in inorganic crystal lattices since the 18th century. Rare-earth doping can alter the crystallographic phase, morphology, and size, leading to tunable optical responses of doped nanomaterials. Moreover, rare-earth doping can control the ultimate electronic and catalytic performance of doped nanomaterials in a tunable and scalable manner, enabling significant improvements in energy harvesting and conversion. A better understanding of the critical role of rare-earth doping is a prerequisite for the development of an extensive repertoire of functional nanomaterials for practical applications. In this review, we highlight recent advances in rare-earth doping in inorganic nanomaterials and the associated applications in many fields. This review covers the key criteria for rare-earth doping, including basic electronic structures, lattice environments, and doping strategies, as well as fundamental design principles that enhance the electrical, optical, catalytic, and magnetic properties of the material. We also discuss future research directions and challenges in controlling rare-earth doping for new applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bingzhu Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, Institute for Composites Science Innovation, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
| | - Jingyue Fan
- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore
| | - Bing Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
| | - Xian Qin
- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore
| | - Juan Wang
- Institute of Environmental Health, MOE Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecosystem Health, College of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
| | - Feng Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
| | - Renren Deng
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, Institute for Composites Science Innovation, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
| | - Xiaogang Liu
- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Nanotechnology for Enhancing Medical Imaging. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-9374-7_8-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
|
21
|
Yan Y, Yang C, Dai G, Zhang Y, Tu G, Li Y, Yang L, Shu J. Folic Acid-Conjugated CuFeSe 2 Nanoparticles for Targeted T2-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography of Tumors In Vivo. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:6429-6440. [PMID: 34556988 PMCID: PMC8455293 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s320277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Development of new long-circulating contrast agents for computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of different biological systems still remains a great challenge. Here, we report the synthesis of folic acid (FA)-targeted CuFeSe2 nano-contrast agent for CT and MRI imaging in vitro and in vivo. Methods and Results In our study, CuFeSe2 was fabricated through a facile and green aqueous reaction and then further aminated through silanization. The amine-functionalized CuFeSe2-NH2 nanoparticles enable the covalent conjugation of folate-conjugated polyethylene glycol (FA-PEG-COOH) as a targeting ligand onto their surface, which could improve the dispersion and endue the targetability of nanoparticles, respectively. The formed multifunctional CuFeSe2-PEG-FA nanoparticles were characterized via different techniques, which exhibited outstanding dispersion, good biocompatibility and excellent FA-targeted capability. Meanwhile, the nanoparticles were quite safe in the given concentration range as confirmed by in vitro and in vivo toxicity assay. Importantly, CuFeSe2-PEG-FA nanoparticles were successfully applied in CT/MRI dual-modality imaging in vitro and in vivo, which showed a better imaging performance and targeted capability. Conclusion Therefore, the constructed CuFeSe2-PEG-FA nanoparticles have a great potential as an efficient contrast agent for dual-modality imaging of different biological systems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yulan Yan
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, and Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
| | - Chunmei Yang
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, and Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
| | - Guidong Dai
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, and Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
| | - Yu Zhang
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, and Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
| | - Guojian Tu
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, and Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
| | - Yuwei Li
- Department of Interventional Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
| | - Lu Yang
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, and Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
| | - Jian Shu
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, and Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Zhang T, Deng M, Zhang L, Liu Z, Liu Y, Song S, Gong T, Yuan Q. Facile Synthesis of Holmium-Based Nanoparticles as a CT and MRI Dual-Modal Imaging for Cancer Diagnosis. Front Oncol 2021; 11:741383. [PMID: 34513716 PMCID: PMC8427799 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.741383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
The rapid development of medical imaging has boosted the abilities of modern medicine. As single modality imaging limits complex cancer diagnostics, dual-modal imaging has come into the spotlight in clinical settings. The rare earth element Holmium (Ho) has intrinsic paramagnetism and great X-ray attenuation due to its high atomic number. These features endow Ho with good potential to be a nanoprobe in combined x-ray computed tomography (CT) and T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Herein, we present a facile strategy for preparing HoF3 nanoparticles (HoF3 NPs) with modification by PEG 4000. The functional PEG-HoF3 NPs have good water solubility, low cytotoxicity, and biocompatibility as a dual-modal contrast agent. Currently, there is limited systematic and intensive investigation of Ho-based nanomaterials for dual-modal imaging. Our PEG-HoF3 NPs provide a new direction to realize in vitro and vivo CT/MRI imaging, as well as validation of Ho-based nanomaterials will verify their potential for biomedical applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tianqi Zhang
- Department of Radiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
| | - Mo Deng
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
| | - Lei Zhang
- Department of Neurology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
| | - Zerun Liu
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Jilin University School of Pharmaceutical Science, Changchun, China
| | - Yang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China
| | - Shuyan Song
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, China
| | - Tingting Gong
- Department of Radiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
| | - Qinghai Yuan
- Department of Radiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Long-Term Tri-Modal In Vivo Tracking of Engrafted Cartilage-Derived Stem/Progenitor Cells Based on Upconversion Nanoparticles. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11070958. [PMID: 34209859 PMCID: PMC8301782 DOI: 10.3390/biom11070958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Cartilage-derived stem/progenitor cells (CSPCs) are a potential choice for seed cells in osteal and chondral regeneration, and the outcomes of their survival and position distribution in vivo form the basis for the investigation of their mechanism. However, the current use of in vivo stem cell tracing techniques in laboratories is relatively limited, owing to their high operating costs and cytotoxicity. Herein, we performed tri-modal in vivo imaging of CSPCs during subcutaneous chondrogenesis using upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) for 28 days. Distinctive signals at accurate positions were acquired without signal noise from X-ray computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and upconversion luminescence. The measured intensities were all significantly proportional to the cell numbers, thereby enabling real-time in vivo quantification of the implanted cells. However, limitations of the detectable range of cell numbers were also observed, owing to the imaging shortcomings of UCNPs, which requires further improvement of the nanoparticles. Our study explores the application value of upconversion nanomaterials in the tri-modal monitoring of implanted stem cells and provides new perspectives for future clinical translation.
Collapse
|
24
|
Gao X, Zhang P, Du K, Zhang M, Wen D, Lu Y, Feng J, Zhang H. Near-Infrared-Light-Responsive Copper Oxide Nanoparticles as Efficient Theranostic Nanoagents for Photothermal Tumor Ablation. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:5266-5275. [PMID: 35007008 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
A theranostic nanoagent exhibits great promise to improve diagnostic accuracy and therapy efficacy. Herein, a kind of theranostic nanoagent based on poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP)-protected ultrasmall Cu1.2O nanoparticles (Cu1.2O NPs) is developed by a facile liquid reduction method. Attributed to high near-infrared absorbance and good biocompatibility, Cu1.2O NPs have shown significant potential for photothermal therapy. Moreover, Cu1.2O NPs with a satisfactory T1 relaxivity coefficient (r1) can be well applied as outstanding MRI contrast agents and exhibit excellent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ability. In vivo treatments further demonstrate that Cu1.2O NPs could be well used as multifunctional theranostic nanoagents, which achieve precise MRI and a high photothermal antitumor effect. It is expected to further promote the research and application of copper-based nanoparticles as theranostic nanoagents for cancer therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xuan Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
| | - Peng Zhang
- The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130041, China
| | - Kaimin Du
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
| | - Manli Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
| | - Ding Wen
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
| | - Yu Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China
| | - Jing Feng
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
| | - Hongjie Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China.,Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Koshevaya E, Nazarovskaia D, Simakov M, Belousov A, Morozov V, Gandalipov E, Krivoshapkina E, Krivoshapkin P. Surfactant-free tantalum oxide nanoparticles: synthesis, colloidal properties, and application as a contrast agent for computed tomography. J Mater Chem B 2021; 8:8337-8345. [PMID: 32794534 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb01204a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
With the growing interest of the medical industry in biocompatible nanoparticles (NPs), the current synthetic methods should be adapted to appropriate demands (toxicity, scalability, etc.). Most applications require colloidal systems to be stable not only in water but also in vivo, which represents a major challenge. In this study, biocompatible Ta2O5 NPs were synthesized by a solvothermal method avoiding toxic reagents, and surfactant-free stable hydrosols were obtained and used for computed tomography (CT) imaging. The small hydrodynamic size (2 nm) and colloidal stability of primary NPs were studied by dynamic light scattering (DLS). The particles were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis to confirm their structure and purity. To develop a stable hydrosol preparation protocol, the influence of pH and ultrasonication duration on the stability of Ta2O5 sols was analyzed by DLS and microelectrophoresis. To enhance the understanding of NP behavior in vivo, sol stability in conditions close to physiological (NaCl solutions) was studied in a pH range of 3-9. Hydrosols prepared by the proposed protocol were stable for at least 6 months and exhibited negligible cytotoxicity. Ta2O5 NPs also showed high CT contrast both in theoretical calculations and in vivo (rat gastrointestinal tract).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ekaterina Koshevaya
- Institute of Chemistry of Federal Research Center "Komi Science Centre of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences", Syktyvkar 167000, Russia
| | | | - Matvey Simakov
- Veterinary Clinic Named after Ivan Fillmore, St. Petersburg 194358, Russia
| | - Alexandr Belousov
- State Research Center - Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center of Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow 123182, Russia
| | - Vladimir Morozov
- State Research Center - Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center of Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow 123182, Russia
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
26
|
Novel multifunctional theranostic nanoagents based on Ho3+ for CT/MRI dual-modality imaging-guided photothermal therapy. Sci China Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-020-9920-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
|
27
|
Shapoval O, Oleksa V, Šlouf M, Lobaz V, Trhlíková O, Filipová M, Janoušková O, Engstová H, Pankrác J, Modrý A, Herynek V, Ježek P, Šefc L, Horák D. Colloidally Stable P(DMA-AGME)-Ale-Coated Gd(Tb)F 3:Tb 3+(Gd 3+),Yb 3+,Nd 3+ Nanoparticles as a Multimodal Contrast Agent for Down- and Upconversion Luminescence, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Computed Tomography. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11010230. [PMID: 33467188 PMCID: PMC7830756 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Multimodal imaging, integrating several modalities including down- and up-conversion luminescence, T
1- and T
2(T
2*)-weighted MRI, and CT contrasting in one system, is very promising for improved diagnosis of severe medical disorders. To reach the goal, it is necessary to develop suitable nanoparticles that are highly colloidally stable in biologically relevant media. Here, hydrophilic poly(N,N-dimethylacrylamide-N-acryloylglycine methyl ester)-alendronate-[P(DMA-AGME)-Ale]-coated Gd(Tb)F3:Tb3+(Gd3+),Yb3+,Nd3+ nanoparticles were synthesized by a coprecipitation method in ethylene glycol (EG) followed by coating with the polymer. The particles were tho-roughly characterized by a dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDAX), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), elemental ana-lysis and fluorescence spectroscopy. Aqueous particle dispersions exhibited excellent colloidal stability in water and physiological buffers. In vitro toxicity assessments suggested no or only mild toxicity of the surface-engineered Gd(Tb)F3:Tb3+(Gd3+),Yb3+,Nd3+ particles in a wide range of concentrations. Internalization of the particles by several types of cells, including HeLa, HF, HepG2, and INS, was confirmed by a down- and up-conversion confocal microscopy. Newly developed particles thus proved to be an efficient contrast agent for fluorescence imaging, T
1- and T
2(T
2*)-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Oleksandr Shapoval
- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (V.O.); (M.Š.); (V.L.); (O.T.); (M.F.); (O.J.)
- Correspondence: (O.S.); (L.Š.); (D.H.); Tel.: +420-296-809-260 (D.H.)
| | - Viktoriia Oleksa
- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (V.O.); (M.Š.); (V.L.); (O.T.); (M.F.); (O.J.)
| | - Miroslav Šlouf
- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (V.O.); (M.Š.); (V.L.); (O.T.); (M.F.); (O.J.)
| | - Volodymyr Lobaz
- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (V.O.); (M.Š.); (V.L.); (O.T.); (M.F.); (O.J.)
| | - Olga Trhlíková
- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (V.O.); (M.Š.); (V.L.); (O.T.); (M.F.); (O.J.)
| | - Marcela Filipová
- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (V.O.); (M.Š.); (V.L.); (O.T.); (M.F.); (O.J.)
| | - Olga Janoušková
- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (V.O.); (M.Š.); (V.L.); (O.T.); (M.F.); (O.J.)
| | - Hana Engstová
- Institute of Physiology, Czech Academy of Sciences, 142 20 Praha 4, Czech Republic; (H.E.); (P.J.)
| | - Jan Pankrác
- Center for Advanced Preclinical Imaging (CAPI), First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 120 00 Prague 2, Czech Republic; (J.P.); (A.M.); (V.H.)
| | - Adam Modrý
- Center for Advanced Preclinical Imaging (CAPI), First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 120 00 Prague 2, Czech Republic; (J.P.); (A.M.); (V.H.)
| | - Vít Herynek
- Center for Advanced Preclinical Imaging (CAPI), First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 120 00 Prague 2, Czech Republic; (J.P.); (A.M.); (V.H.)
| | - Petr Ježek
- Institute of Physiology, Czech Academy of Sciences, 142 20 Praha 4, Czech Republic; (H.E.); (P.J.)
| | - Luděk Šefc
- Center for Advanced Preclinical Imaging (CAPI), First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, 120 00 Prague 2, Czech Republic; (J.P.); (A.M.); (V.H.)
- Correspondence: (O.S.); (L.Š.); (D.H.); Tel.: +420-296-809-260 (D.H.)
| | - Daniel Horák
- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic; (V.O.); (M.Š.); (V.L.); (O.T.); (M.F.); (O.J.)
- Correspondence: (O.S.); (L.Š.); (D.H.); Tel.: +420-296-809-260 (D.H.)
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Ridwan SM, Hainfeld JF, Ross V, Stanishevskiy Y, Smilowitz HM. Novel Iodine nanoparticles target vascular mimicry in intracerebral triple negative human MDA-MB-231 breast tumors. Sci Rep 2021; 11:1203. [PMID: 33441981 PMCID: PMC7806637 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-80862-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), ~ 10-20% of diagnosed breast cancers, metastasizes to brain, lungs, liver. Iodine nanoparticle (INP) radioenhancers specifically localize to human TNBC MDA-MB-231 tumors growing in mouse brains after iv injection, significantly extending survival of mice after radiation therapy (RT). A prominent rim of INP contrast (MicroCT) previously seen in subcutaneous tumors but not intracerebral gliomas, provide calculated X-ray dose-enhancements up to > eightfold. Here, MDA-MB-231-cells, INPs, CD31 were examined by fluorescence confocal microscopy. Most INP staining co-localized with CD31 in the tumor center and periphery. Greatest INP/CD31 staining was in the tumor periphery, the region of increased MicroCT contrast. Tumor cells are seen to line irregularly-shaped spaces (ISS) with INP, CD31 staining very close to or on the tumor cell surface and PAS stain on their boundary and may represent a unique form of CD31-expressing vascular mimicry in intracerebral 231-tumors. INP/CD31 co-staining is also seen around ISS formed around tumor cells migrating on CD31+ blood-vessels. The significant radiation dose enhancement to the prolific collagen I containing, INP-binding ISS found throughout the tumor but concentrated in the tumor rim, may contribute significantly to the life extensions observed after INP-RT; VM could represent a new drug/NP, particularly INP, tumor-homing target.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sharif M Ridwan
- Department of Cell Biology, University of Connecticut Health Center, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
| | | | - Vanessa Ross
- Department of Cell Biology, University of Connecticut Health Center, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
| | | | - Henry M Smilowitz
- Department of Cell Biology, University of Connecticut Health Center, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Gómez-González E, Caro C, Martínez-Gutiérrez D, García-Martín ML, Ocaña M, Becerro AI. Holmium phosphate nanoparticles as negative contrast agents for high-field magnetic resonance imaging: Synthesis, magnetic relaxivity study and in vivo evaluation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 587:131-140. [PMID: 33360885 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.11.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
The increasing use of high magnetic fields in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners demands new contrast agents, since those used in low field instruments are not effective at high fields. In this paper, we report the synthesis of a negative MRI contrast agent consisting of HoPO4 nanoparticles (NPs). Three different sizes (27 nm, 48 nm and 80 nm) of cube-shaped NPs were obtained by homogeneous precipitation in polyol medium and then coated with poly(acrylic) acid (PAA) to obtain stable colloidal suspensions of HoPO4@PAA NPs in physiological medium (PBS). The transverse relaxivity (r2) of aqueous suspensions of the resulting NPs was evaluated at both 1.44 T and 9.4 T. A positive correlation between r2 values and field strength as well as between r2 values and particle size at both magnetic field strengths was found although this correlation failed for the biggest NPs at 9.4 T, likely due to certain particles aggregation inside the magnet. The highest r2 value (489.91 mM-1s-1) was found for the 48 nm NPs at 9.4 T. Toxicity studies demonstrated that the latter NPs exhibited low toxicity to living systems. Finally, in vivo studies demonstrated that HoPO4@PAA NPs could be a great platform for next-generation T2-weighted MRI contrast agents at high magnetic field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elisabet Gómez-González
- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (CSIC-US), c/Américo Vespucio, 49, 41092 Seville, Spain
| | - Carlos Caro
- BIONAND, Andalusian Centre for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology (Junta de Andalucía-Universidad de Málaga) and CIBER-BBN, Málaga 29590, Spain
| | - Diego Martínez-Gutiérrez
- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (CSIC-US), c/Américo Vespucio, 49, 41092 Seville, Spain
| | - María L García-Martín
- BIONAND, Andalusian Centre for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology (Junta de Andalucía-Universidad de Málaga) and CIBER-BBN, Málaga 29590, Spain
| | - Manuel Ocaña
- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (CSIC-US), c/Américo Vespucio, 49, 41092 Seville, Spain
| | - Ana Isabel Becerro
- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (CSIC-US), c/Américo Vespucio, 49, 41092 Seville, Spain.
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Jia Q, Ma L, Zhai X, Fu W, Liu Y, Liao X, Zhou J. Orthogonal Near-Infrared-II Imaging Enables Spatially Distinguishing Tissues Based on Lanthanide-Doped Nanoprobes. Anal Chem 2020; 92:14762-14768. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c03383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Qi Jia
- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, People’s Republic of China
| | - Liyi Ma
- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People’s Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People’s Republic of China
| | - Xuejiao Zhai
- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, People’s Republic of China
| | - Wenhui Fu
- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, People’s Republic of China
| | - Yuxin Liu
- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, People’s Republic of China
| | - Xianquan Liao
- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, People’s Republic of China
| | - Jing Zhou
- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, People’s Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Zhang F, Liu S, Zhang N, Kuang Y, Li W, Gai S, He F, Gulzar A, Yang P. X-ray-triggered NO-released Bi-SNO nanoparticles: all-in-one nano-radiosensitizer with photothermal/gas therapy for enhanced radiotherapy. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:19293-19307. [PMID: 32935695 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr04634e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Hypoxia in tumor cells is regarded as the most crucial cause of clinical drug resistance and radio-resistance; thus, relieving hypoxia of tumor cells is the key to enhancing the efficacy of anticancer therapy. As a gas signal molecule of vasodilatation factors, nitric oxide (NO) can relieve the hypoxia status of tumor cells, thereby, enhancing the sensitivity of tumor cells to radiotherapy. However, considering complications of vascular activity, the level of NO required for radiotherapy sensitization cannot be obtained in vivo. In view of this, we design and fabricate a multifunctional bismuth-based nanotheranostic agent, which is functionalized with S-nitrosothiol and termed Bi-SNO NPs. X-rays break down the S-N bond and simultaneously trigger large amount of NO-releasing (over 60 μM). Moreover, the as-prepared Bi-SNO NPs not only possess the capability of absorbing and converting 808 nm NIR photons into heat for photothermal therapy, but also have the ability to increase X-ray absorption and CT imaging sensitivity. In addition, the collaborative radio-, photothermal-, and gas-therapy of Bi-SNO in vivo was further investigated and remarkable synergistic tumor inhibition was realized. Finally, no obvious toxicity of Bi-SNO NPs was observed in the treated mice within 14 days. Therefore, the Bi-SNO developed in this work is an effective nano-agent for cancer theranostics with well-controlled morphology and uniform size (36 nm), which could serve as a versatile CT imaging-guided combined radio-, photothermal- and gas-therapy nanocomposite with negligible side effects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fangmei Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
| | - Shikai Liu
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
| | - Na Zhang
- Drug Safety Evaluation Center, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Ye Kuang
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
| | - Wenting Li
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
| | - Shili Gai
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
| | - Fei He
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
| | - Arif Gulzar
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
| | - Piaoping Yang
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Kuang Y, Li T, Jia T, Gulzar A, Zhong C, Gai S, He F, Yang P, Lin J. Insight into the Luminescence Alternation of Sub-30 nm Upconversion Nanoparticles with a Small NaHoF 4 Core and Multi-Gd 3+ /Yb 3+ Coexisting Shells. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2003799. [PMID: 33006248 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202003799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
It is absolutely imperative for development of material science to adjust upconversion luminescence (UCL) properties of highly doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) with special optical properties and prominent application prospects. In this work, featuring NaHoF4 @NaYbF4 (Ho@Yb) structures, sub-30 nm core-multishell UCNPs are synthesized with a small NaHoF4 core and varied Gd3+ /Yb3+ coexisting shells. X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, UCL spectrum, UCL lifetime, and pump power dependence are adhibited for characterization. Compared with the former work, except for a smaller total size, tunable emission in color from red to yellow to green, and intensity from low to stronger than that of traditional UCNPs is achieved for ≈10 nm NaHoF4 core size by means of changing number of layers and Gd3+ /Yb3+ concentration ratios in different layers. Besides, simultaneously doping Ho3+ into the shells will result in lowered UCL intensity and lifted green/red ratio. Surface energy loss and sensitizing energy supply, which can be modulated with inert shielding of Gd3+ and sensitization of Yb3+ , are proved to be the essential determinant. More UCL properties of these peculiar Ho@Yb UCNPs are uncovered and detailedly summarized, and the findings can help to expand the application scope of NaHoF4 into photoinduced therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ye Kuang
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
| | - Tianyao Li
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
| | - Tao Jia
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
| | - Arif Gulzar
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
| | - Chongna Zhong
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
| | - Shili Gai
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
| | - Fei He
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
| | - Piaoping Yang
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
| | - Jun Lin
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130021, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Design of a nanoprobe for high field magnetic resonance imaging, dual energy X-ray computed tomography and luminescent imaging. J Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 573:278-286. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2020.03.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
|
34
|
Fang Y, Zhou L, Yang J, Zhao J, Zhang Y, Yi C. Multilevel, Dual-Readout Logic Operations Based on pH-Responsive Holmium(III)-Doped Carbon Nanodots. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:3761-3769. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Yaning Fang
- Key Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instruments (Guangdong Province), School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
| | - Lefei Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instruments (Guangdong Province), School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
| | - Jun Yang
- Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, China
| | - Junkai Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instruments (Guangdong Province), School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
| | - Yali Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instruments (Guangdong Province), School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
| | - Changqing Yi
- Key Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instruments (Guangdong Province), School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Research Institute of Sun Yat-sen University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, China
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Hu H. Recent Advances of Bioresponsive Nano-Sized Contrast Agents for Ultra-High-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Front Chem 2020; 8:203. [PMID: 32266217 PMCID: PMC7100386 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.00203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
The ultra-high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) nowadays has been receiving enormous attention in both biomaterial research and clinical diagnosis. MRI contrast agents are generally comprising of T1-weighted and T2-weighted contrast agent types, where T1-weighted contrast agents show positive contrast enhancement with brighter images by decreasing the proton's longitudinal relaxation times and T2-weighted contrast agents show negative contrast enhancement with darker images by decreasing the proton's transverse relaxation times. To meet the incredible demand of MRI, ultra-high-field T2 MRI is gradually attracting the attention of research and medical needs owing to its high resolution and high accuracy for detection. It is anticipated that high field MRI contrast agents can achieve high performance in MRI imaging, where parameters of chemical composition, molecular structure and size of varied contrast agents show contrasted influence in each specific diagnostic test. This review firstly presents the recent advances of nanoparticle contrast agents for MRI. Moreover, multimodal molecular imaging with MRI for better monitoring is discussed during biological process. To fasten the process of developing better contrast agents, deep learning of artificial intelligent (AI) can be well-integrated into optimizing the crucial parameters of nanoparticle contrast agents and achieving high resolution MRI prior to the clinical applications. Finally, prospects and challenges are summarized.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hailong Hu
- School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Research Center in Intelligent Thermal Structures for Aerospace, Central South University, Changsha, China
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Biju S, Parac-Vogt TN. Recent Advances in Lanthanide Based Nano-Architectures as Probes for Ultra High-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Curr Med Chem 2020; 27:352-361. [PMID: 29421997 DOI: 10.2174/0929867325666180201110244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2017] [Revised: 12/20/2017] [Accepted: 01/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Paramagnetic Lanthanide ions incorporated into nano- architectures are emerging as a versatile platform for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contrast agents due to their strong contrast enhancement effects combined with the platform capability to include multiple imaging modalities. This short review examines the application of lanthanide based nanoarchitectures (nanoparticles and nano- assemblies) in the development of multifunctional probes for single and multimodal imaging involving high field MRI as one imaging modality.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Silvanose Biju
- Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven 3001, Belgium
| | - Tatjana N Parac-Vogt
- Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Leuven 3001, Belgium
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Tapeinos C, Battaglini M, Marino A, Ciofani G. Smart diagnostic nano-agents for cerebral ischemia. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:6233-6251. [DOI: 10.1039/d0tb00260g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
A summary of the latest developments on imaging techniques and smart nano-diagnostics used for ischemic stroke.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Christos Tapeinos
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
- Smart Bio-Interfaces
- 56025 Pontedera
- Italy
| | - Matteo Battaglini
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
- Smart Bio-Interfaces
- 56025 Pontedera
- Italy
- Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
| | - Attilio Marino
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
- Smart Bio-Interfaces
- 56025 Pontedera
- Italy
| | - Gianni Ciofani
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
- Smart Bio-Interfaces
- 56025 Pontedera
- Italy
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Ren L, Liu X, Ji T, Deng G, Liu F, Yuan H, Yu J, Hu J, Lu J. "All-in-One" Theranostic Agent with Seven Functions Based on Bi-Doped Metal Chalcogenide Nanoflowers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:45467-45478. [PMID: 31718131 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b16962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Most of the existing single-component nanostructures cannot provide comprehensive diagnostic information, and their treatment strategies always have to combine other therapeutics as a complementary for effective biomedical application. Here, we adopted a facile approach to design a theranostic nanoflower (NF) with robust efficacy for comprehensive tumor diagnosis and quadruple synergistic cancer therapy. The NF is equipped with a metallic hybrid of several functional elements and flower-like superstructures and thus shows excellent in vitro and in vivo theranostic performance. It shows high X-ray attenuation coefficiency for the Bi element, strong near-infrared (NIR) plasmon absorbance and singlet oxygen (1O2) generation ability for the Mo element, and great photothermal conversion efficiency (54.7%) because of enhanced photoabsorption of the petal structure. Moreover, the NF realizes a very high doxorubicin-loading efficiency (90.0%) and bimodal pH/NIR-responsive drug release, posing a promise as a controlled drug carrier. The NF also shows excellent performance at trimodal magnetic resonance/X-ray computed tomography/photoacoustic imaging for comprehensive tumor diagnosis. To our best knowledge, it is the first time that integrating at least seven functions into one biomedical nanomaterial for well-rounded tumor theranostics has been reported. This "all-in-one" NF opens a new perspective in developing novel and efficient multifunctional nanotheranostics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lanfang Ren
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Shanghai University of Engineering Science , Shanghai 201620 , P. R. China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences , East China Normal University , Shanghai , 200241 , China
| | - Xijian Liu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Shanghai University of Engineering Science , Shanghai 201620 , P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , 639798 , Singapore
| | - Tao Ji
- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering , Shenzhen Technology University , Shenzhen , 518118 , China
| | - Guoying Deng
- Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital , Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine , No. 650 Xin Songjiang Road , Shanghai , 201620 , China
| | - Fengjiao Liu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Shanghai University of Engineering Science , Shanghai 201620 , P. R. China
| | - Haikuan Yuan
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Shanghai University of Engineering Science , Shanghai 201620 , P. R. China
| | - Jing Yu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , 639798 , Singapore
| | - Junqing Hu
- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering , Shenzhen Technology University , Shenzhen , 518118 , China
| | - Jie Lu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Shanghai University of Engineering Science , Shanghai 201620 , P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Park JC, Park JK, Lee GT, Kim DH, Cha H, Park TY, Kim M, Chang Y, Cha HJ, Seo JH. Improved magnetic relaxivity via hierarchical surface structure of dysprosium-engineered superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in ultra-high magnetic field. J IND ENG CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2019.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
|
40
|
Zhang Y, Zhang L, Wang Z, Wang F, Kang L, Cao F, Dong K, Ren J, Qu X. Renal-clearable ultrasmall covalent organic framework nanodots as photodynamic agents for effective cancer therapy. Biomaterials 2019; 223:119462. [PMID: 31491599 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2019.119462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and their derivatives represent an emerging class of crystalline porous materials with broad potential applications. However, the biomedical applications of them were limited by the large size, low dispersivity, poor bioavailability within cells and metabolic problems. Herein, renal-clearable ultrasmall COF nanodots have been synthesized and utilized as efficient cancer therapy agents. A simple liquid exfoliation strategy was used to prepare COF nanodots. After polyethylene glycol (PEG) conjugation, the PEG coated COF nanodots (COF nanodots-PEG) showed improved physiological stability and biocompatibility. In addition, the well isolated porphyrin molecules endowed COF nanodots-PEG good light-triggered reactive oxygen species production ability, which showed excellent photodynamic therapy efficiency with good tumor accumulation ability. In particular, due to the ultrasmall size, COF nanodots-PEG could be cleared from the body through the renal filtration with no appreciable in vivo toxicity. Our study highlights the potential of COFs-based nanoparticles for biomedical applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yan Zhang
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100039, China
| | - Lu Zhang
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100039, China
| | - Zhenzhen Wang
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100039, China
| | - Faming Wang
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100039, China
| | - Lihua Kang
- Cancer Center, First Affiliated Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130061, PR China.
| | - Fangfang Cao
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100039, China
| | - Kai Dong
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
| | - Jinsong Ren
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China.
| | - Xiaogang Qu
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China.
| |
Collapse
|
41
|
Harris M, Biju S, Parac‐Vogt TN. High‐Field MRI Contrast Agents and their Synergy with Optical Imaging: the Evolution from Single Molecule Probes towards Nano‐architectures. Chemistry 2019; 25:13838-13847. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201901141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Michael Harris
- Department of ChemistryKU Leuven Celestijnenlaan 200F Heverlee 3001 Belgium
| | - Silvanose Biju
- Department of ChemistryGovt. Arts College Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 695014 India
| | | |
Collapse
|
42
|
Marasini S, Yue H, Ho SL, Jung KH, Park JA, Cha H, Ghazanfari A, Ahmad MY, Liu S, Jang YJ, Miao X, Chae KS, Chang Y, Lee GH. d
-Glucuronic Acid-Coated Ultrasmall Paramagnetic Ln2
O3
(Ln = Tb, Dy, and Ho) Nanoparticles: Magnetic Properties, Water Proton Relaxivities, and Fluorescence Properties. Eur J Inorg Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201900378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Shanti Marasini
- Department of Chemistry and Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (DNN); College of Natural Sciences; Kyungpook National University (KNU); 41566 Taegu South Korea
| | - Huan Yue
- Department of Chemistry and Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (DNN); College of Natural Sciences; Kyungpook National University (KNU); 41566 Taegu South Korea
| | - Son Long Ho
- Department of Chemistry and Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (DNN); College of Natural Sciences; Kyungpook National University (KNU); 41566 Taegu South Korea
| | - Ki-Hye Jung
- Division of RI-Convergence Research; Korea Institute of Radiological Medical Science; 01817 Seoul South Korea
| | - Ji Ae Park
- Division of RI-Convergence Research; Korea Institute of Radiological Medical Science; 01817 Seoul South Korea
| | - Hyunsil Cha
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical & Biological Engineering and DNN; School of Medicine, KNU and Hospital; 41566 Taegu South Korea
| | - Adibehalsadat Ghazanfari
- Department of Chemistry and Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (DNN); College of Natural Sciences; Kyungpook National University (KNU); 41566 Taegu South Korea
| | - Mohammad Yaseen Ahmad
- Department of Chemistry and Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (DNN); College of Natural Sciences; Kyungpook National University (KNU); 41566 Taegu South Korea
| | - Shuwen Liu
- Department of Chemistry and Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (DNN); College of Natural Sciences; Kyungpook National University (KNU); 41566 Taegu South Korea
| | - Yeong Ji Jang
- Department of Chemistry and Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (DNN); College of Natural Sciences; Kyungpook National University (KNU); 41566 Taegu South Korea
| | - Xu Miao
- Department of Chemistry and Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (DNN); College of Natural Sciences; Kyungpook National University (KNU); 41566 Taegu South Korea
| | - Kwon-Seok Chae
- Department of Biology Education and; DNN, Teachers' College; Kyungpook National University (KNU); 41566 Taegu South Korea
| | - Yongmin Chang
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical & Biological Engineering and DNN; School of Medicine, KNU and Hospital; 41566 Taegu South Korea
| | - Gang Ho Lee
- Department of Chemistry and Department of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (DNN); College of Natural Sciences; Kyungpook National University (KNU); 41566 Taegu South Korea
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
Pellico J, Ellis CM, Davis JJ. Nanoparticle-Based Paramagnetic Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2019; 2019:1845637. [PMID: 31191182 PMCID: PMC6525923 DOI: 10.1155/2019/1845637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive medical imaging modality that is routinely used in clinics, providing anatomical information with micron resolution, soft tissue contrast, and deep penetration. Exogenous contrast agents increase image contrast by shortening longitudinal (T 1) and transversal (T 2) relaxation times. Most of the T 1 agents used in clinical MRI are based on paramagnetic lanthanide complexes (largely Gd-based). In moving to translatable formats of reduced toxicity, greater chemical stability, longer circulation times, higher contrast, more controlled functionalisation and additional imaging modalities, considerable effort has been applied to the development of nanoparticles bearing paramagnetic ions. This review summarises the most relevant examples in the synthesis and biomedical applications of paramagnetic nanoparticles as contrast agents for MRI and multimodal imaging. It includes the most recent developments in the field of production of agents with high relaxivities, which are key for effective contrast enhancement, exemplified through clinically relevant examples.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Juan Pellico
- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ, UK
| | - Connor M. Ellis
- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ, UK
| | - Jason J. Davis
- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ, UK
| |
Collapse
|
44
|
Fan W, Tang W, Lau J, Shen Z, Xie J, Shi J, Chen X. Breaking the Depth Dependence by Nanotechnology-Enhanced X-Ray-Excited Deep Cancer Theranostics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1806381. [PMID: 30698854 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201806381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Revised: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
Abstract
The advancements in nanotechnology have created multifunctional nanomaterials aimed at enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy for cancer. However, the ability to target deep-seated tumors remains one of the most critical challenges for certain nanomedicine applications. To this end, X-ray-excited theranostic techniques provide a means of overcoming the limits of light penetration and tissue attenuation. Herein, a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in nanotechnology-enhanced X-ray-excited imaging and therapeutic methodologies is presented, with an emphasis on the design of multifunctional nanomaterials for contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) imaging, X-ray-excited optical luminescence (XEOL) imaging, and X-ray-excited multimodal synchronous/synergistic therapy. The latter is based on the concurrent use of radiotherapy with chemotherapy, gas therapy, photodynamic therapy, or immunotherapy. Moreover, the featured biomedical applications of X-ray-excited deep theranostics are discussed to highlight the advantages of X-ray in high-sensitivity detection and efficient elimination of malignant tumors. Finally, key issues and technical challenges associated with this deep theranostic technology are identified, with the intention of advancing its translation into the clinic.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wenpei Fan
- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
| | - Wei Tang
- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
| | - Joseph Lau
- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
| | - Zheyu Shen
- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
| | - Jin Xie
- Department of Chemistry, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602, USA
| | - Jianlin Shi
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
| | - Xiaoyuan Chen
- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
Nanotechnology in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. Pharmacol Ther 2019; 198:189-205. [PMID: 30796927 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2019.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Lung cancer is an umbrella term for a subset of heterogeneous diseases that are collectively responsible for the most cancer-related deaths worldwide. Despite the tremendous progress made in understanding lung tumour biology, advances in early diagnosis, multimodal therapy and deciphering molecular mechanisms of drug resistance, overall curative outcomes remain low, especially in metastatic disease. Nanotechnology, in particular nanoparticles (NPs), continue to progressively impact the way by which tumours are diagnosed and treated. The unique physicochemical properties of materials at the nanoscale grant access to a diverse molecular toolkit that can be manipulated for use in respiratory oncology. This realisation has resulted in several clinically approved NP formulations and many more in clinical trials. However, NPs are not a panacea and have yet to be utilised to maximal effect in lung cancer, and medicine in a wider context. This review serves to: describe the complexity of lung cancer, the current diagnostic and therapeutic environment, and highlight the recent advancements of nanotechnology based approaches in diagnosis and treatment of respiratory malignancies. Finally, a brief outlook on the future directions of nanomedicine is provided; presently the full potential of the field is yet to be realised. By gleaning lessons and integrating advancements from neighbouring disciplines, nanomedicine can be elevated to a position where the current barriers that stymie full clinical impact are lifted.
Collapse
|
46
|
Zheng XY, Pellico J, Khrapitchev AA, Sibson NR, Davis JJ. Dy-DOTA integrated mesoporous silica nanoparticles as promising ultrahigh field magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:21041-21045. [PMID: 30427363 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr07198e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Integrating Dy-DOTA motifs into mesoporous silica nanoparticle scaffolds generates remarkable ultrahigh field T2 relaxivities for a well-defined and tailorable contrast agent, attributed to enhanced Curie outer-sphere contributions as supported by simulation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiao-Yu Zheng
- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, UK.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
47
|
Liu M, Shi Z, Wang X, Zhang Y, Mo X, Jiang R, Liu Z, Fan L, Ma CG, Shi F. Simultaneous enhancement of red upconversion luminescence and CT contrast of NaGdF 4:Yb,Er nanoparticles via Lu 3+ doping. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:20279-20288. [PMID: 30371720 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr06968a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
To date, lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) have been widely reported as a promising CT contrast agent because they have high atomic numbers and big X-ray attenuation coefficient values. However, it is still a challenge to fabricate a simple multimodal imaging probe with improved image quality for early cancer diagnosis in clinical medicine. Herein, ultra-small, uniform and monodisperse β-NaGdF4:Yb,Er,X% Lu (X = 0, 1, 2.5, 4, 6, 7.5) UCNPs were prepared through a solvothermal method with high-level modulation of both the phase and morphology. Meanwhile, a remarkably enhanced red upconversion luminescence (UCL) in the β-NaGdF4:Yb,Er,X% Lu NPs was successfully realized via Lu3+ doping. It is found that as the content of Lu3+ increases from 0 to 7.5 mol%, the UCL intensity of the red emission first increases and then decreases, with the optimum doping content of Lu3+ ions of 2.5 mol%. The red UCL enhancement is ascribed to the change of the Yb-Er interionic distance controlling the Yb-Er energy transfer rate and the distortion of the local environment of Er3+ ions influencing the 4f-4f transition rates of Er3+ ions, which has been further confirmed by the experimental check of the crystallographic phase and by photoluminescence spectroscopy employing Eu3+ as the structural probe, respectively. More importantly, after being modified with the HS-PEG2000-NH2 ligand, the NH2-PEGylated-NaGdF4:Yb,Er,X% Lu NPs exhibited low cytotoxicity, high biocompatibility, and remarkably enhanced contrast performance in in vitro UCL and in vivo CT imaging. On the basis of our findings, the as-obtained functionalized UCNPs could be considered as a promising versatile dual-mode imaging probe for bioimaging, tumor diagnosis, and cancer therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Miao Liu
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices; Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology; Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, National Ministry of Education; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P. R. China.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
48
|
Han Y, Zhao R, Xu F. Neutrophil-Based Delivery Systems for Nanotherapeutics. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2018; 14:e1801674. [PMID: 30144279 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201801674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2018] [Revised: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
Neutrophils, the most abundant leukocytes (50-70% of the total leukocytes in circulation), are the major type of cells recruited to sites of inflammation during infection and tumorigenesis, suggesting that neutrophils could contribute to nanotherapeutics for inflammation and cancer therapy. Neutrophil-based delivery has shown great potential in circumventing nanotherapeutics limitations, such as low biocompatibility, short circulation time, and immunogenicity of nanomaterials. In this review, the current development of neutrophil-based nanotherapeutic drugs in the treatment of inflammatory diseases and cancers is summarized. These successful neutrophil-based nanotherapeutic systems indicate that introducing functional nanomaterials into neutrophils and neutrophil-based vesicles may be a promising strategy for improving the nanotherapeutics in more complex conditions. The integration between neutrophils and nanomaterials will create more opportunities for future materials and medical studies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu Han
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China
| | - Ruibo Zhao
- Department of Materials Engineering, College of Materials and Textiles, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
| | - Feng Xu
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital of School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, China
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
Fang Y, Jia J, Yang J, Zheng J, Yi C. Facile preparation of holmium(III)-doped carbon nanodots for fluorescence/magnetic resonance dual-modal bioimaging. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2017.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
|
50
|
Biju S, Gallo J, Bañobre-López M, Manshian BB, Soenen SJ, Himmelreich U, Vander Elst L, Parac-Vogt TN. A Magnetic Chameleon: Biocompatible Lanthanide Fluoride Nanoparticles with Magnetic Field Dependent Tunable Contrast Properties as a Versatile Contrast Agent for Low to Ultrahigh Field MRI and Optical Imaging in Biological Window. Chemistry 2018; 24:7388-7397. [PMID: 29575427 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201800283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
A novel type of multimodal, magnetic resonance imaging/optical imaging (MRI/OI) contrast agent was developed, based on core-shell lanthanide fluoride nanoparticles composed of a β-NaHoF4 core plus a β-NaGdF4:Yb3+ , Tm3+ shell with an average size of ∼24 nm. The biocompatibility of the particles was ensured by a surface modification with poly acrylic acid (PAA) and further functionalization with an affinity ligand, folic acid (FA). When excited using 980 nm near infrared (NIR) radiation, the contrast agent (CA) shows intense emission at 802 nm with lifetime of 791±3 μs, due to the transition 3 H4 →3 H6 of Tm3+ . Proton nuclear magnetic relaxation dispersion (1 H-NMRD) studies and magnetic resonance (MR) phantom imaging showed that the newly synthesized nanoparticles, decorated with poly(acrylic acid) and folic acid on the surface (NP-PAA-FA), can act mainly as a T1 -weighted contrast agent below 1.5 T, a T1 /T2 dual-weighted contrast agent at 3 T, and as highly efficient T2 -weighted contrast agent at ultrahigh fields. In addition, NP-PAA-FA showed very low cytotoxicity and no detectable cellular damage up to a dose of 500 μg mL-1 .
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Silvanose Biju
- Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
| | - Juan Gallo
- Advanced (Magnetic) Theranostic Nanostructures Group, INL-International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330, Braga, Portugal
| | - M Bañobre-López
- Advanced (Magnetic) Theranostic Nanostructures Group, INL-International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga, 4715-330, Braga, Portugal
| | - Bella B Manshian
- Department of Imaging and Pathology, Biomedical NMR unit, MoSAIC, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
| | - Stefaan J Soenen
- Department of Imaging and Pathology, Biomedical NMR unit, MoSAIC, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
| | - Uwe Himmelreich
- Department of Imaging and Pathology, Biomedical NMR unit, MoSAIC, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
| | - Luce Vander Elst
- Department of General, Organic and Biomedical Chemistry, University of Mons, Place du Parc 23, 7000, Mons, Belgium
| | - Tatjana N Parac-Vogt
- Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
| |
Collapse
|