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Ma S, Zhao H, Zhang H, Li L, Geng J, Yu Q, Zhang C, Diao H, Li S, Liu W, Wu Z. Novel 131-iodine labeled and ultrasound-responsive nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species controlled released nanoplatform for synergistic sonodynamic/nitric oxide/chemodynamic/radionuclide therapy. Bioorg Chem 2024; 150:107593. [PMID: 38971093 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107593] [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: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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Nitric oxide (NO) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) embody excellent potential in cancer therapy. However, as a small molecule, their targeted delivery and precise, controllable release are urgently needed to achieve accurate cancer therapy. In this paper, a novel US-responsive bifunctional molecule (SD) and hyaluronic acid-modified MnO2 nanocarrier was developed, and a US-responsive NO and ROS controlled released nanoplatform was constructed. US can trigger SD to release ROS and NO simultaneously at the tumor site. Thus, SD served as acoustic sensitizer for sonodynamic therapy and NO donor for gas therapy. In the tumor microenvironment, the MnO2 nanocarrier can effectively deplete the highly expressed GSH, and the released Mn2+ can make H2O2 to produce .OH by Fenton-like reaction, which exhibited a strong chemodynamic effect. The high concentration of ROS and NO in cancer cell can induce cancer cell apoptosis ultimately. In addition, toxic ONOO-, which was generated by the reaction of NO and ROS, can effectively cause mitochondrial dysfunction, which induced the apoptosis of tumor cells. The 131I was labeled on the nanoplatform, which exhibited internal radiation therapy for tumor therapy. In -vitro and -vivo experiments showed that the nanoplatform has enhanced biocompatibility, and efficient anti-tumor potential, and it achieves synergistic sonodynamic/NO/chemodynamic/radionuclide therapy for cancer.
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- Sufang Ma
- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China
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- Medical Imaging Department, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China; Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Molecular Imaging Precision Medical Collaborative Innovation Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China.
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China; Key Laboratory of Cellular Physiology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Molecular Imaging Precision Medical Collaborative Innovation Center, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, PR China.
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Song W, Yang H, Wang Y, Chen S, Zhong W, Wang Q, Ding W, Xu G, Meng C, Liang Y, Chen ZS, Cao S, Wei L, Li F. Glutathione-Sensitive Photosensitizer-Drug Conjugates Target the Mitochondria to Overcome Multi-Drug Resistance in Cancer. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2307765. [PMID: 38898730 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Multi-drug resistance (MDR) is a major cause of cancer therapy failure. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising modality that can circumvent MDR and synergize with chemotherapies, based on the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by photosensitizers. However, overproduction of glutathione (GSH) by cancer cells scavenges ROS and restricts the efficacy of PDT. Additionally, side effects on normal tissues are unavoidable after PDT treatment. Here, to develop organic systems that deliver effective anticancer PDT and chemotherapy simultaneously with very little side effects, three GSH-sensitive photosensitizer-drug conjugates (CyR-SS-L) are designed and synthesized. CyR-SS-L localized in the mitochondria then is cleaved into CyR-SG and SG-L parts by reacting with and consuming high levels of intracellular GSH. Notably, CyR-SG generates high levels of ROS in tumor cells instead of normal cells and be exploited for PDT and the SG-L part is used for chemotherapy. CyR-SS-L inhibits better MDR cancer tumor inhibitory activity than indocyanine green, a photosensitizer (PS) used for PDT in clinical applications. The results appear to be the first to show that CyR-SS-L may be used as an alternative PDT agent to be more effective against MDR cancers without obvious damaging normal cells by the combination of PDT, GSH depletion, and chemotherapy.
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- Weiguo Song
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- Weifang Synovtech New Material Technology CO., LTD., Weifang, 262700, China
- Harway Pharma Co., Ltd., Dongying, 254753, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- Department of General Practice, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250013, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY, 11439, USA
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Weifang University, Weifang, 261061, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China
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Feng Y, Su L, Liu L, Chen Z, Ji Y, Hu Y, Zheng D, Chen Z, Lei C, Xu H, Han Y, Shen H. Accurate Spatio-Temporal Delivery of Nitric Oxide Facilitates the Programmable Repair of Avascular Dense Connective Tissues Injury. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303740. [PMID: 38413194 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Avascular dense connective tissues (e.g., the annulus fibrosus (AF) rupture, the meniscus tear, and tendons and ligaments injury) repair remains a challenge due to the "biological barrier" that hinders traditional drug permeation and limits self-healing of the injured tissue. Here, accurate delivery of nitric oxide (NO) to penetrate the "AF biological barrier" is achieved thereby enabling programmable AF repair. NO-loaded BioMOFs are synthesized and mixed in a modified polyvinyl alcohol and PCL-composited electrospun fiber membrane with excellent reactive oxygen species-responsive capability (LN@PM). The results show that LN@PM could respond to the high oxidative stress environment at the injured tissue and realize continuous and substantial NO release. Based on low molecular weight and lipophilicity, NO could penetrate through the "biological barrier" for accurate AF drug delivery. Moreover, the dynamic characteristics of the LN@PM reaction can be matched with the pathological microenvironment to initiate programmable tissue repair including sequential remodeling microenvironment, reprogramming the immune environment, and finally promoting tissue regeneration. This tailored programmable treatment strategy that matches the pathological repair process significantly repairs AF, ultimately alleviating intervertebral disc degeneration. This study highlights a promising approach for avascular dense connective tissue treatment through intelligent NO release, effectively overcoming "AF biological barriers" and programmable treatment.
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- Yubo Feng
- Department of Spine Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, P. R. China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, P. R. China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Xiangnan University, Chenzhou, 423000, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, P. R. China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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Zhou Y, Li Q, Wu Y, Zhang W, Ding L, Ji C, Li P, Chen T, Feng L, Tang BZ, Huang X. Synergistic Brilliance: Engineered Bacteria and Nanomedicine Unite in Cancer Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2313953. [PMID: 38400833 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313953] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Engineered bacteria are widely used in cancer treatment because live facultative/obligate anaerobes can selectively proliferate at tumor sites and reach hypoxic regions, thereby causing nutritional competition, enhancing immune responses, and producing anticancer microbial agents in situ to suppress tumor growth. Despite the unique advantages of bacteria-based cancer biotherapy, the insufficient treatment efficiency limits its application in the complete ablation of malignant tumors. The combination of nanomedicine and engineered bacteria has attracted increasing attention owing to their striking synergistic effects in cancer treatment. Engineered bacteria that function as natural vehicles can effectively deliver nanomedicines to tumor sites. Moreover, bacteria provide an opportunity to enhance nanomedicines by modulating the TME and producing substrates to support nanomedicine-mediated anticancer reactions. Nanomedicine exhibits excellent optical, magnetic, acoustic, and catalytic properties, and plays an important role in promoting bacteria-mediated biotherapies. The synergistic anticancer effects of engineered bacteria and nanomedicines in cancer therapy are comprehensively summarized in this review. Attention is paid not only to the fabrication of nanobiohybrid composites, but also to the interpromotion mechanism between engineered bacteria and nanomedicine in cancer therapy. Additionally, recent advances in engineered bacteria-synergized multimodal cancer therapies are highlighted.
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- Yaofeng Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, P. R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jiangxi Hypertension Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, P. R. China
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- School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330036, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology Ministry of Education, College of Material Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330047, P. R. China
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Tian Y, Li P, Wang L, Ye X, Qu Z, Mou J, Yang S, Wu H. Glutathione-triggered release of SO 2 gas to augment oxidative stress for enhanced chemodynamic and sonodynamic therapy. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:2341-2355. [PMID: 38497292 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm02027d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Recently, gas therapy has emerged as a promising alternative treatment for deep-seated tumors. However, some challenges regarding insufficient or uncontrolled gas generation as well as unclear therapeutic mechanisms restrict its further clinical application. Herein, a well-designed nanoreactor based on intracellular glutathione (GSH)-triggered generation of sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas to augment oxidative stress has been developed for synergistic chemodynamic therapy (CDT)/sonodynamic therapy (SDT)/SO2 gas therapy. The nanoreactor (designed as CCM@FH-DNs) is constructed by employing iron-doped hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles as carriers, the surface of which was modified with the SO2 prodrug 2,4-dinitrobenzenesulfonyl (DNs) and further coated with cancer cell membranes for homologous targeting. The CCM@FH-DNs can not only serve as a Fenton-like agent for CDT, but also as a sonosensitizer for SDT. Importantly, CCM@FH-DNs can release SO2 for SO2-mediated gas therapy. Both in vitro and in vivo evaluations demonstrate that the CCM@FH-DNs nanoreactor performs well in augmenting oxidative stress for SO2 gas therapy-enhanced CDT/SDT via GSH depletion and glutathione peroxidase-4 enzyme deactivation as well as superoxide dismutase inhibition. Moreover, the doped iron ions ensure that the CCM@FH-DNs nanoreactors enable magnetic resonance imaging-guided therapy. Such a GSH-triggered SO2 gas therapy-enhanced CDT/SDT strategy provides an intelligent paradigm for developing efficient tumor microenvironment-responsive treatments.
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- Ya Tian
- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry, Joint International Research Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Municipal Education Committee Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging Probes and Sensors, and Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry, Joint International Research Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Municipal Education Committee Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging Probes and Sensors, and Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry, Joint International Research Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Municipal Education Committee Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging Probes and Sensors, and Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry, Joint International Research Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Municipal Education Committee Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging Probes and Sensors, and Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry, Joint International Research Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Municipal Education Committee Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging Probes and Sensors, and Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry, Joint International Research Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Municipal Education Committee Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging Probes and Sensors, and Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry, Joint International Research Laboratory of Resource Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Municipal Education Committee Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging Probes and Sensors, and Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China.
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Zeng Y, Hu X, Cai Z, Qiu D, Ran Y, Ding Y, Shi J, Cai X, Pan Y. Photodynamic and nitric oxide therapy-based synergistic antimicrobial nanoplatform: an advanced root canal irrigation system for endodontic bacterial infections. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:213. [PMID: 38689259 PMCID: PMC11059741 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02483-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The main issues faced during the treatment of apical periodontitis are the management of bacterial infection and the facilitation of the repair of alveolar bone defects to shorten disease duration. Conventional root canal irrigants are limited in their efficacy and are associated with several side effects. This study introduces a synergistic therapy based on nitric oxide (NO) and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) for the treatment of apical periodontitis. RESULTS This research developed a multifunctional nanoparticle, CGP, utilizing guanidinylated poly (ethylene glycol)-poly (ε-Caprolactone) polymer as a carrier, internally loaded with the photosensitizer chlorin e6. During root canal irrigation, the guanidino groups on the surface of CGP enabled effective biofilm penetration. These groups undergo oxidation by hydrogen peroxide in the aPDT process, triggering the release of NO without hindering the production of singlet oxygen. The generated NO significantly enhanced the antimicrobial capability and biofilm eradication efficacy of aPDT. Furthermore, CGP not only outperforms conventional aPDT in eradicating biofilms but also effectively promotes the repair of alveolar bone defects post-eradication. Importantly, our findings reveal that CGP exhibits significantly higher biosafety compared to sodium hypochlorite, alongside superior therapeutic efficacy in a rat model of apical periodontitis. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that CGP, an effective root irrigation system based on aPDT and NO, has a promising application in root canal therapy.
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- Youyun Zeng
- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325027, China.
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Jin T, Lu H, Zhou Q, Chen D, Zeng Y, Shi J, Zhang Y, Wang X, Shen X, Cai X. H 2S-Releasing Versatile Montmorillonite Nanoformulation Trilogically Renovates the Gut Microenvironment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Modulation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308092. [PMID: 38308198 PMCID: PMC11005690 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308092] [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: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Abnormal activation of the intestinal mucosal immune system, resulting from damage to the intestinal mucosal barrier and extensive invasion by pathogens, contributes to the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Current first-line treatments for IBD have limited efficacy and significant side effects. An innovative H2S-releasing montmorillonite nanoformulation (DPs@MMT) capable of remodeling intestinal mucosal immune homeostasis, repairing the mucosal barrier, and modulating gut microbiota is developed by electrostatically adsorbing diallyl trisulfide-loaded peptide dendrimer nanogels (DATS@PDNs, abbreviated as DPs) onto the montmorillonite (MMT) surface. Upon rectal administration, DPs@MMT specifically binds to and covers the damaged mucosa, promoting the accumulation and subsequent internalization of DPs by activated immune cells in the IBD site. DPs release H2S intracellularly in response to glutathione, initiating multiple therapeutic effects. In vitro and in vivo studies have shown that DPs@MMT effectively alleviates colitis by eliminating reactive oxygen species (ROS), inhibiting inflammation, repairing the mucosal barrier, and eradicating pathogens. RNA sequencing revealed that DPs@MMT exerts significant immunoregulatory and mucosal barrier repair effects, by activating pathways such as Nrf2/HO-1, PI3K-AKT, and RAS/MAPK/AP-1, and inhibiting the p38/ERK MAPK, p65 NF-κB, and JAK-STAT3 pathways, as well as glycolysis. 16S rRNA sequencing demonstrated that DPs@MMT remodels the gut microbiota by eliminating pathogens and increasing probiotics. This study develops a promising nanoformulation for IBD management.
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- Ting Jin
- School and Hospital of StomatologyWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou325027China
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- School and Hospital of StomatologyWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou325027China
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- Department of OtolaryngologyRuian People's HospitalThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou325016China
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- School and Hospital of StomatologyWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou325027China
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- School and Hospital of StomatologyWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou325027China
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- School and Hospital of StomatologyWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou325027China
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- School and Hospital of StomatologyWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou325027China
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- School of Biomedical EngineeringResearch and Engineering Center of Biomedical MaterialsAnhui Medical UniversityHefei230032China
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- Department of OtolaryngologyRuian People's HospitalThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou325016China
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- School and Hospital of StomatologyWenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou325027China
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Du K, Li X, Feng F. Polymer-Drug Conjugates Codeliver a Temozolomide Intermediate and Nitric Oxide for Enhanced Chemotherapy against Glioblastoma Multiforme. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:1810-1819. [PMID: 38403964 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Polymer-drug conjugates (PDCs) provide possibilities for the development of multiresponsive drug delivery and release platforms utilized in cancer therapy. The delivery of Temozolomide (TMZ, a DNA methylation agent) by PDCs has been developed to improve TMZ stability under physiological conditions for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM); however, with inefficient chemotherapeutic efficacy. In this work, we synthesized an amphiphilic triblock copolymer (P1-SNO) with four pendant functionalities, including (1) a TMZ intermediate (named MTIC) as a prodrug moiety, (2) a disulfide bond as a redox-responsive trigger to cage MTIC, (3) S-nitrosothiol as a light/heat-responsive donor of nitric oxide (NO), and (4) a poly(ethylene glycol) chain to enable self-assembly in aqueous media. P1-SNO was demonstrated to liberate MTIC in the presence of reduced glutathione and release gaseous NO upon exposure to light or heat. The in vitro results revealed a synergistic effect of released MTIC and NO on both TMZ-sensitive and TMZ-resistant GBM cells. The environment-responsive PDC system for codelivery of MTIC and NO is promising to overcome the efficacy issue in TMZ-based cancer therapy.
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- Ke Du
- MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, and Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis & Waste Regeneration, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, Hunan, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, and Department of Polymer Science & Engineering, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Zhou B, Dong B, Hu S, Liu W, Sun L, Xu L, Bai X, Wang L, Qi M, Song H. NIR-Triggered Multifunctional NO Nanoplatform for Conquering Thermal Resistance in Biofilms. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2310706. [PMID: 38446096 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Photothermal treatment (PTT) has emerged as a promising avenue for biofilm elimination, yet its potential drawbacks, such as local hyperpyrexia and bacterial heat resistance, have posed challenges. To address these concerns, an innovative nanoplatform (Au@mSiO2 -arg/ICG) is devised that integrates phototherapeutic and gas therapeutic functionalities. This multifaceted nanoplatform is composed of mesoporous silica-coated Au nanorods (Au@mSiO2 ), supplemented with l-arginine (l-arg) and indocyanine green (ICG), and is engineered for mild temperature PTT aimed at biofilm eradication. Au@mSiO2 -arg/ICG nanoparticles (NPs) show excellent antibacterial effects through the generation of nitric oxide (NO) gas, heat, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) under 808 nm light irradiation. The ROS generated by ICG initiates a cascade reaction with l-arg, ultimately yielding NO gas molecules. This localized release of NO not only effectively curbs the expression of heat shock proteins 70 mitigating bacterial thermoresistance, but also reduces extracellular polymeric substance allowing better penetration of the therapeutic agents. Furthermore, this nanoplatform achieves an outstanding biofilm elimination rate of over 99% in an abscess model under 808 nm light irradiation (0.8 W·cm-2 ), thereby establishing its potential as a dependable strategy for NO-enhanced mild PTT and antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in clinical settings.
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- Bingshuai Zhou
- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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Jiang M, Cheng Z, Luo T, Chu C, Zhang Z, Hui Y, Chu PK, Yu XF, Wang J, Zhou W, Geng S. BiTiS 3 bio-transducer with explosive on-demand generation of NO gas for synergetic cancer therapy. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 246:115895. [PMID: 38048720 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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Combined photothermal therapy and nitric oxide (NO)-mediated gas therapy has shown great potential as a cancer treatment. However, the on-demand release of NO at a high concentration presents a challenge owing to the lack of an ideal bio-transducer with a high loading capacity of NO donors and sufficient energy to induce NO release. Here, we present a new 2D BiTiS3 nanosheet that is synthesized, loaded with the NO donor (BNN6), and conjugated with PEG-iRGD to produce a multifunctional bio-transducer (BNN6-BiTiS3-iRGD) for the on-demand production of NO. The BiTiS3 nanosheets not only have a high loading capacity of NO donors (750%), but also exhibit a high photothermal conversion efficiency (59.5%) after irradiation by a 1064-nm laser at 0.5 W/cm2. As a result of the above advantages, the temporal-controllable generation of NO within a large dynamic range (from 0 to 344 μM) is achieved by adjusting power densities, which is among the highest efficiency values reported for NO generators so far. Moreover, the targeted accumulation of BNN6-BiTiS3-iRGD at tumor sites leads to spatial-controllable NO release. In vitro and in vivo assessments demonstrate synergistic NO gas therapy with mild photothermal therapy based on BNN6-BiTiS3-iRGD. Our work provides insights into the design and application of other 2D nanomaterial-based therapeutic platforms.
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- Mingyang Jiang
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Biosensing, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, School of Science, East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang, 330013, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Biosensing, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Biosensing, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Biosensing, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Biosensing, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Biosensing, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Biosensing, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Biosensing, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano Biosensing, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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Liu Q, Xiang Y, Yu Q, Lv Q, Xiang Z. A TME-activated nano-catalyst for triple synergistic therapy of colorectal cancer. Sci Rep 2024; 14:3328. [PMID: 38336997 PMCID: PMC10858196 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53334-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Colorectal cancer cells are highly heterogeneous and exhibit various drug resistances, making personalized treatment necessary. This typically involves a combination of different treatment modalities such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy to increase patient survival. Inspired by this, synergistic therapy, which combines multiple modalities into a single nanotherapeutic drug, shows promise in treating cancer. In this study, a nano-catalyst based on calcium peroxide (CaO2) and the chemotherapeutic drug doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) co-loaded into HPB nanoparticles (HPB@CaO2/DOX-PAA) was developed to achieve synergistic cancer treatment through chemodynamic/chemo/photothermal (CDT/CT/PTT) mechanisms. After being endocytosed by cancer cells, the nano-catalyst decomposes, releasing cargo. During near-infrared light irradiation, HPB induces a photothermal effect, DOX exhibits significant RNA and DNA destruction capabilities, meanwhile CaO2 produces a large amount of H2O2 in the moderately acidic TME, which combines with Fe2+ ions derived from HPB to form the highly toxic •OH in a Fenton-like reaction, enhancing the chemodynamic treatment. Assays conducted ex vivo and in vivo have exhibited the efficacy of this triple synergistic therapeutic regimen, indicating its potential clinical application.
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- Qiang Liu
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Suining First People's Hospital, Suining, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Chongqing, Chongqing, China.
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Wang JJ, He T, Chen L, Xu G, Dong S, Zhao Y, Zheng H, Liu Y, Zeng Q. Antibacterial efficiency of the curcumin-mediated photodynamic inactivation coupled with L-arginine against Vibrio parahaemolyticus and its application on shrimp. Int J Food Microbiol 2024; 411:110539. [PMID: 38141354 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110539] [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: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial potency of a novel photodynamic inactivation (PDI) system with an enhanced bactericidal ability against Vibrio parahaemolyticus in vitro and in vivo. The synergistically bactericidal action of curcumin (Cur) and L-arginine (L-Arg) was firstly investigated, and then a novel curcumin-mediated PDI coupled with L-Arg was developed. Meanwhile, its potent inactivation mechanism against V. parahaemolyticus and preservation effects on shrimp were explored. Results showed that L-Arg disrupted the cell membrane by binding to membrane phospholipids and disrupting iron homeostasis, which helped curcumin to damage DNA and interrupt protein synthesis. Once irradiated by blue LED, the curcumin-mediated PDI produced the reactive oxygen species (ROS) which reacted with L-Arg to generate NO, and the NO was converted to reactive nitrogen species (RNS) with a strong bactericidal ability by consuming ROS. On this basis, the curcumin-mediated PDI coupled with L-Arg potently killed >8.0 Log CFU/mL with 8 μM curcumin, 0.5 mg/mL L-Arg and 1.2 J/cm2 irradiation. Meanwhile, this PDI also effectively inhibited the colour and pH changes, lipids oxidation and protein degradation of shrimp. Therefore, this study proposes a new potent PDI system to control microbial contamination in the food industry.
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- Jing Jing Wang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; National Technical Center (Foshan) for Quality Control of Famous and Special Agricultural Products, Foshan 528225, China; Foshan Research Center for Quality Safety of the Whole Industry Chain of Agricultural Products, Foshan 528225, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; National Technical Center (Foshan) for Quality Control of Famous and Special Agricultural Products, Foshan 528225, China; Foshan Research Center for Quality Safety of the Whole Industry Chain of Agricultural Products, Foshan 528225, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; National Technical Center (Foshan) for Quality Control of Famous and Special Agricultural Products, Foshan 528225, China; Foshan Research Center for Quality Safety of the Whole Industry Chain of Agricultural Products, Foshan 528225, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; National Technical Center (Foshan) for Quality Control of Famous and Special Agricultural Products, Foshan 528225, China; Foshan Research Center for Quality Safety of the Whole Industry Chain of Agricultural Products, Foshan 528225, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Province Key Lab of Plasma Chemistry and Advanced Materials, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430073, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; National Technical Center (Foshan) for Quality Control of Famous and Special Agricultural Products, Foshan 528225, China; Foshan Research Center for Quality Safety of the Whole Industry Chain of Agricultural Products, Foshan 528225, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China.
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Cao W, Sun M, Yu KN, Zhao L, Feng Y, Tan C, Yang M, Wang Y, Zhu F, Chen L, Nie L, Zhao Y, Chen G, Han W. Exogenous carbon monoxide promotes GPX4-dependent ferroptosis through ROS/GSK3β axis in non-small cell lung cancer. Cell Death Discov 2024; 10:42. [PMID: 38263152 PMCID: PMC10805785 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-023-01743-0] [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: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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The gas therapy is drawing increasing attention in the treatment of many diseases including cancer. As one of gas signaling molecules, carbon monoxide (CO) has been proved to exert anti-cancer effects via triggering multiple cell death types, such as autophagy, apoptosis and necrosis. Here, we showed that low concentration CO delivered from CO-releasing molecule 3 (CORM-3) effectively induced ferroptosis, known as a novel proinflammatory programmed cell death, in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, we found that CO triggered ferroptosis by modulating the ROS/GSK3β/GPX4 signaling pathway, resulting in the accumulation of lipid hydroperoxides and the occurrence of ferroptosis. We think our findings provide novel insights into the anti-cancer mechanisms of CO, and suggest that CO could potentially be exploited as a novel ferroptosis inducer for cancer treatment in the future.
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- Wei Cao
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, P. R. China
- Teaching and Research Section of Nuclear Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230031, Hefei, P.R. China
- Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, P. R. China
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- Teaching and Research Section of Nuclear Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230031, Hefei, P.R. China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory in Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Teaching and Research Section of Nuclear Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230031, Hefei, P.R. China
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- Teaching and Research Section of Nuclear Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230031, Hefei, P.R. China
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- Teaching and Research Section of Nuclear Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230031, Hefei, P.R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, P. R. China
- Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, P. R. China
- Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, P. R. China
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- School of Biology, Food and Environment, Hefei University, 230031, Hefei, P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, P. R. China
- Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, P. R. China
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- Teaching and Research Section of Nuclear Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230031, Hefei, P.R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, P. R. China.
- Teaching and Research Section of Nuclear Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230031, Hefei, P.R. China.
- Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, P. R. China.
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, P. R. China.
- Teaching and Research Section of Nuclear Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 230031, Hefei, P.R. China.
- Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, P. R. China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions and School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Soochow University, 215006, Suzhou, P. R. China.
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Alvarez N, Sevilla A. Current Advances in Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) and the Future Potential of PDT-Combinatorial Cancer Therapies. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1023. [PMID: 38256096 PMCID: PMC10815790 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a two-stage treatment that implies the use of light energy, oxygen, and light-activated compounds (photosensitizers) to elicit cancerous and precancerous cell death after light activation (phototoxicity). The biophysical, bioengineering aspects and its combinations with other strategies are highlighted in this review, both conceptually and as they are currently applied clinically. We further explore the recent advancements of PDT with the use of nanotechnology, including quantum dots as innovative photosensitizers or energy donors as well as the combination of PDT with radiotherapy and immunotherapy as future promising cancer treatments. Finally, we emphasize the potential significance of organoids as physiologically relevant models for PDT.
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- Niuska Alvarez
- Department of Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Department of Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain;
- Institute of Biomedicine, University of Barcelona (IBUB), 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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Liu X, Lu Y, Li X, Luo L, You J. Nanoplatform-enhanced photodynamic therapy for the induction of immunogenic cell death. J Control Release 2024; 365:1058-1073. [PMID: 38056695 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.11.058] [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: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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As an efficient, non-invasive, low-side-effect, and highly selective cancer therapy, photodynamic therapy (PDT) is used to treat various malignant tumors. However, the inefficiency of dealing with deep tumors and metastatic lesions highly limits the use of PDT. Immunogenic cell death (ICD) is a particular form of tumor cell death that could elicit a tumor-special immune response, leading to a systemic anti-tumor effect and providing therapeutic benefits for metastatic lesions. In this regard, it is crucial to enhance the ability of PDT to induce ICD. Luckily, advanced nanotechnology created many promising ways to improve the immunogenicity of PDT and achieve photoimmunotherapy. This review summarizes the emerging strategies for triggering immunogenic cell death via nanoplatform-enhanced PDT, with particular emphasis on their advantages in photoimmunotherapy. We highlight the nanoplatforms classified according to the basic principles of photodynamic therapy and immunogenic cell death, which provides a valuable reference for the design of nanoplatform for photoimmunotherapy. In addition, we also discuss the current situation and prospect of nano-based photoimmunotherapy in clinical studies.
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- Xu Liu
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, P. R. China; Jinhua Institute of Zhejiang University, 498 Yiwu Street, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321299, P. R. China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, P. R. China; State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310006, P. R. China; The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 79 QingChun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310000, P. R. China; Jinhua Institute of Zhejiang University, 498 Yiwu Street, Jinhua, Zhejiang 321299, P. R. China.
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Zhang D, Liu D, Wang C, Su Y, Zhang X. Nanoreactor-based catalytic systems for therapeutic applications: Principles, strategies, and challenges. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 322:103037. [PMID: 37931381 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103037] [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: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Inspired by natural catalytic compartments, various synthetic compartments that seclude catalytic reactions have been developed to understand complex multistep biosynthetic pathways, bestow therapeutic effects, or extend biosynthetic pathways in living cells. These emerging nanoreactors possessed many advantages over conventional biomedicine, such as good catalytic activity, specificity, and sustainability. In the past decade, a great number of efficient catalytic systems based on diverse nanoreactors (polymer vesicles, liposome, polymer micelles, inorganic-organic hybrid materials, MOFs, etc.) have been designed and employed to initiate in situ catalyzed chemical reactions for therapy. This review aims to present the recent progress in the development of catalytic systems based on nanoreactors for therapeutic applications, with a special emphasis on the principles and design strategies. Besides, the key components of nanoreactor-based catalytic systems, including nanocarriers, triggers or energy inputs, and products, are respectively introduced and discussed in detail. Challenges and prospects in the fabrication of therapeutic catalytic nanoreactors are also discussed as a conclusion to this review. We believe that catalytic nanoreactors will play an increasingly important role in modern biomedicine, with improved therapeutic performance and minimal side effects.
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- Dan Zhang
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR 999078, China
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR 999078, China
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau SAR 999078, China; MOE Frontiers Science Centre for Precision Oncology, University of Macau, Macau SAR 999078, China.
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Liang X, Kurboniyon MS, Zou Y, Luo K, Fang S, Xia P, Ning S, Zhang L, Wang C. GSH-Triggered/Photothermal-Enhanced H 2S Signaling Molecule Release for Gas Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2443. [PMID: 37896203 PMCID: PMC10610203 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102443] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Traditional treatment methods for tumors are inefficient and have severe side effects. At present, new therapeutic methods such as phototherapy, chemodynamic therapy, and gasodynamic therapy have been innovatively developed. High concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas exhibit cancer-suppressive effects. Herein, a Prussian blue-loaded tetra-sulfide modified dendritic mesoporous organosilica (PB@DMOS) was rationally constructed with glutathione (GSH)-triggered/photothermal-enhanced H2S signaling molecule release properties for gas therapy. The as-synthesized nanoplatform confined PB nanoparticles in the mesoporous structure of organosilica silica due to electrostatic adsorption. In the case of a GSH overexpressed tumor microenvironment, H2S gas was controllably released. And the temperature increases due to the photothermal effects of PB nanoparticles, further enhancing H2S release. At the same time, PB nanoparticles with excellent hydrogen peroxide catalytic performance also amplified the efficiency of tumor therapy. Thus, a collective nanoplatform with gas therapy/photothermal therapy/catalytic therapy functionalities shows potential promise in terms of efficient tumor therapy.
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- Xinqiang Liang
- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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- Department of Research, Guangxi Cancer Molecular Medicine Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.); (K.L.); (S.F.); (P.X.); (S.N.)
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Zhang M, Jin H, Liu Y, Wan L, Liu S, Zhang H. L-Arginine self-delivery supramolecular nanodrug for NO gas therapy. Acta Biomater 2023; 169:517-529. [PMID: 37536496 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.07.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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NO gas therapy is a supplementary approach for tumor treatment due to the advantages of minimal invasion, little drug resistance, low side effect and amplified efficacy. l-Arginine (L-Arg), a natural NO source with good biocompatibility, can release NO under the stimulation of H2O2 in tumor microenvironment. However, the conventional l-Arg delivery systems via noncovalent loading usually lead to inevitable premature leakage of nano-cargos during blood circulation. In this work, an efficient l-Arg self-delivery supramolecular nanodrug (SDSND) for tumor treatment is demonstrated by combining Mannich reaction and π-π stacking. l-Arg links to (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) with the assistance of formaldehyde through Mannich reaction, and then assembles into nanometer-sized particles via π-π stacking. The guanidine group of l-Arg and the phenolic hydroxyl groups of EGCG are preserved in the SDSNDs, which allows for accomplishing gas therapy by provoking tumor cell apoptosis and combining with EGCG to amplify apoptosis, respectively. In addition, the SDSNDs exhibit high biocompatibility and avoid the premature leakage of l-Arg in blood circulation, providing an alternative l-Arg delivery system for NO gas therapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: NO gas therapy has attracted emerging interest in tumor treatment. However, the controlled NO release and the avoidance of premature leakage of NO donors remain challenging. In this work, L-Arginine (L-Arg) self-delivery supramolecular nanodrug for efficient tumor therapy is demonstrated through the Mannich reaction of L-Arg, (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and formaldehyde. Stimulated by tumor microenvironment, the guanidine groups of L-Arg allow for accomplishing NO release and thus provoking tumor cell apoptosis. The nanodrug also avoids the premature leakage of L-Arg in blood circulation. Moreover, the preserved phenolic hydroxyl groups of EGCG combine with L-Arg to amplify apoptosis. The nanodrug exhibits high biocompatibility and good therapeutic effect, providing an alternative L-Arg delivery system for NO gas therapy.
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- Mengsi Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China; Joint Laboratory of Optical Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesia, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, PR China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Optical Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China; Joint Laboratory of Optical Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, PR China; Green Catalysis Center, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, PR China.
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Zhao Z, Shan X, Zhang H, Shi X, Huang P, Sun J, He Z, Luo C, Zhang S. Nitric oxide-driven nanotherapeutics for cancer treatment. J Control Release 2023; 362:151-169. [PMID: 37633361 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.08.038] [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: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Nitric oxide (NO) is a gaseous molecule endowed with diverse biological functions, offering vast potential in the realm of cancer treatment. Considerable efforts have been dedicated to NO-based cancer therapy owing to its good biosafety and high antitumor activity, as well as its efficient synergistic therapy with other antitumor modalities. However, delivering this gaseous molecule effectively into tumor tissues poses a significant challenge. To this end, nano drug delivery systems (nano-DDSs) have emerged as promising platforms for in vivo efficient NO delivery, with remarkable achievements in recent years. This review aims to provide a summary of the emerging NO-driven antitumor nanotherapeutics. Firstly, the antitumor mechanism and related clinical trials of NO therapy are detailed. Secondly, the latest research developments in the stimulation of endogenous NO synthesis are presented, including the regulation of nitric oxide synthases (NOS) and activation of endogenous NO precursors. Moreover, the emerging nanotherapeutics that rely on tumor-specific delivery of NO donors are outlined. Additionally, NO-driven combined nanotherapeutics for multimodal cancer theranostics are discussed. Finally, the future directions, application prospects, and challenges of NO-driven nanotherapeutics in clinical translation are highlighted.
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- Zhiqiang Zhao
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, PR China
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- Department of State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, PR China.
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Zhang C, Hu X, Jin L, Lin L, Lin H, Yang Z, Huang W. Strategic Design of Conquering Hypoxia in Tumor for Advanced Photodynamic Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300530. [PMID: 37186515 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT), with its advantages of high targeting, minimally invasive, and low toxicity side effects, has been widely used in the clinical therapy of various tumors, especially superficial tumors. However, the tumor microenvironment (TME) presents hypoxia due to the low oxygen (O2 ) supply caused by abnormal vascularization in neoplastic tissues and high O2 consumption induced by the rapid proliferation of tumor cells. The efficacy of oxygen-consumping PDT can be hampered by a hypoxic TME. To address this problem, researchers have been developing advanced nanoplatforms and strategies to enhance the therapeutic effect of PDT in tumor treatment. This review summarizes recent advanced PDT therapeutic strategies to against the hypoxic TME, thus enhancing PDT efficacy, including increasing O2 content in TME through delivering O2 to the tumors and in situ generations of O2 ; decreasing the O2 consumption during PDT by design of type I photosensitizers. Moreover, recent synergistically combined therapy of PDT and other therapeutic methods such as chemotherapy, photothermal therapy, immunotherapy, and gas therapy is accounted for by addressing the challenging problems of mono PDT in hypoxic environments, including tumor resistance, proliferation, and metastasis. Finally, perspectives of the opportunities and challenges of PDT in future clinical research and translations are provided.
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- Cheng Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology, Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology, Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
- Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Nanobiomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang, 330013, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Shengli Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology, Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology, Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology, Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
- Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology, Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, P. R. China
- Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Fuzhou, 350117, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), MIIT Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLoFE) Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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Bao Y, Ge Y, Wu M, Mao Z, Ye J, Tong W. Record-High Ultrasound-Sensitive NO Nanogenerators for Cascade Tumor Pyroptosis and Immunotherapy. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2302278. [PMID: 37400368 PMCID: PMC10502831 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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Pyroptosis is a pro-inflammatory cell death that is associated with innate immunity promotion against tumors. Excess nitric oxide (NO)-triggered nitric stress has potential to induce pyroptosis, but the precise delivery of NO is challenging. Ultrasound (US)-responsive NO production has dominant priority due to its deep penetration, low side effects, noninvasion, and local activation manner. In this work, US-sensitive NO donor N-methyl-N-nitrosoaniline (NMA) with thermodynamically favorable structure is selected and loaded into hyaluronic acid (HA)-modified hollow manganese dioxide nanoparticles (hMnO2 NPs) to fabricate hMnO2 @HA@NMA (MHN) nanogenerators (NGs). The obtained NGs have a record-high NO generation efficiency under US irradiation and can release Mn2+ after targeting the tumor sites. Later on, cascade tumor pyroptosis and cyclic GMP-AMP synthase-stimulator of interferon genes (cGAS-STING)-based immunotherapy is achieved and tumor growth is effectively inhibited.
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- Yuheng Bao
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and FunctionalizationMinistry of EducationDepartment of Polymer Science and EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiang310027China
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- Eye CenterThe Second Affiliated HospitalSchool of MedicineZhejiang UniversityZhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of OphthalmologyZhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye DiseasesZhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye DiseasesHangzhouZhejiang310009China
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- Stomatology HospitalSchool of StomatologyZhejiang University School of MedicineZhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral DiseasesKey Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang ProvinceCancer Center of Zhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiang310058China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and FunctionalizationMinistry of EducationDepartment of Polymer Science and EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiang310027China
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- Eye CenterThe Second Affiliated HospitalSchool of MedicineZhejiang UniversityZhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of OphthalmologyZhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Eye DiseasesZhejiang Provincial Engineering Institute on Eye DiseasesHangzhouZhejiang310009China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and FunctionalizationMinistry of EducationDepartment of Polymer Science and EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiang310027China
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Shi H, Xiong CF, Zhang LJ, Cao HC, Wang R, Pan P, Guo HY, Liu T. Light-Triggered Nitric Oxide Nanogenerator with High l-Arginine Loading for Synergistic Photodynamic/Gas/Photothermal Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300012. [PMID: 36929147 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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The development of nanomedicines that combine photothermal therapy (PTT) with photodynamic therapy (PDT) is considered promising for cancer treatment, but still faces the challenge of enhancing tumoricidal efficiency. Fortunately, apart from the well-acknowledged effect on direct tumor cell-killing, nitric oxide (NO) is also considered to be effective for the enhancement of both PTT and PDT. However, both the low loading efficiency of NO precursor and the short half-life time and diffusion distance of NO hamper the synergistic therapeutic efficacy of NO. Taking the aforementioned factors into account, a mitochondria-targeted nitric oxide nanogenerator, EArgFe@Ce6, is constructed to achieve high loading of the NO donor l-Arginine (l-Arg) for synergistic photodynamic/gas/photothermal therapy upon single 660 nm light irradiation. The coordination of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and ferric ions (Fe3+ ) provides EArgFe@Ce6 supreme photothermal capability to perform low-temperature PTT (mPTT). EGCG endows EArgFe@Ce6 with mitochondria-targeting capability and meanwhile favors hypoxia alleviation for enhanced PDT. The PDT-produced massive reactive oxygen species (ROS) further catalyzes l-Arg to generate a considerable amount of NO to perform gas therapy and sensitize both mPTT and PDT. In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrate that the synergistic photodynamic/gas/photothermal therapy triggered by single 660 nm light irradiation is highly effective for tumor treatments.
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- Hui Shi
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, P. R. China
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, P. R. China
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Huang J, Liao D, Han Y, Chen Y, Raza S, Lu C, Liu J, Lan Q. Current status of porous coordination networks (PCNs) derived porphyrin spacers for cancer therapy. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2023; 20:1209-1229. [PMID: 37776531 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2023.2260309] [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: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Porous coordination networks (PCNs) have been widely used in large number of applications such as light harvesting, catalysis, and biomedical applications. Inserting porphyrins into PCNs scaffolds can alleviate the solubility and chemical stability problems associated with porphyrin ligands and add functionality to PCNs. The discovery that some PCNs materials have photosensitizer and acoustic sensitizer properties has attracted significant attention in the field of biomedicine, particularly in cancer therapy. This article describes the latest applications of the porphyrin ligand-based family of PCNs in cancer chemodynamic therapy (CDT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), sonodynamic therapy (SDT), photothermal therapy (PTT), and combination therapies and offers some observations and reflections on them. AREAS COVERED This article discusses the use of the PCN family of MOFs in cancer treatment, specifically focusing on chemodynamic therapy, sonodynamic therapy, photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, and combination therapy. EXPERT OPINION Although a large number of PCNs have been developed for use in novel cancer therapeutic approaches, further improvements are needed to advance the use of PCNs in the clinic. For example, the main mechanism of action of PCNs against cancer and the metabolic processes in organisms, and how to construct PCNs that maintain good stability in the complex environment of organisms.
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- Jeifeng Huang
- The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, and School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, and School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, and School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, and School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, and School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development of Natural Drugs, and School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
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- The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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Wang L, Li Z, Wang Y, Gao M, He T, Zhan Y, Li Z. Surface ligand-assisted synthesis and biomedical applications of metal-organic framework nanocomposites. NANOSCALE 2023. [PMID: 37323021 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr01723k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Metal-organic framework (MOF) nanocomposites have recently gained intensive attention for biosensing and disease therapy applications owing to their outstanding physiochemical properties. However, the direct growth of MOF nanocomposites is usually hindered by the mismatched lattice in the interface between the MOF and other nanocomponents. Surface ligands, molecules with surfactant-like properties, are demonstrated to exhibit the robust capability to modify the interfacial properties of nanomaterials and can be utilized as a powerful strategy for the synthesis of MOF nanocomposites. Besides this, surface ligands also exhibit significant functions in the morphological control and functionalization of MOF nanocomposites, thus greatly enhancing their performance in biomedical applications. In this review, the surface ligand-assisted synthesis and biomedical applications of MOF nanocomposites are comprehensively reviewed. Firstly, the synthesis of MOF nanocomposites is discussed according to the diverse roles of surface ligands. Then, MOF nanocomposites with different properties are listed with their applications in biosensing and disease therapy. Finally, current challenges and further directions of MOF nanocomposites are presented to motivate the development of MOF nanocomposites with elaborate structures, enriched functions, and excellent application prospects.
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- Lihua Wang
- Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China.
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China
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- Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China.
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- Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China.
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- Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China.
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- Wuhan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China.
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Jiang X, Zhao Y, Sun S, Xiang Y, Yan J, Wang J, Pei R. Research development of porphyrin-based metal-organic frameworks: targeting modalities and cancer therapeutic applications. J Mater Chem B 2023. [PMID: 37305964 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00632h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Porphyrins are naturally occurring organic molecules that have attracted widespread attention for their potential in the field of biomedical research. Porphyrin-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that utilize porphyrin molecules as organic ligands have gained attention from researchers due to their excellent results as photosensitizers in tumor photodynamic therapy (PDT). Additionally, MOFs hold significant promise and potential for other tumor therapeutic approaches due to their tunable size and pore size, excellent porosity, and ultra-high specific surface area. Active delivery of nanomaterials via targeted molecules for tumor therapy has demonstrated greater accumulation, lower drug doses, higher therapeutic efficacy, and reduced side effects relative to passive targeting through the enhanced permeation and retention effect (EPR). This paper presents a comprehensive review of the targeting methods employed by porphyrin-based MOFs in tumor targeting therapy over the past few years. It further discusses the applications of porphyrin-based MOFs for targeted cancer therapy through various therapeutic methods. The objective of this paper is to provide a valuable reference and source of ideas for targeted therapy using porphyrin-based MOF materials and to inspire further exploration of their potential in the field of cancer therapy.
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- Xiang Jiang
- College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China.
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- College of Mechanics and Materials, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China.
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
- Jiangxi Institute of Nanotechnology, Nanchang, 330200, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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Chen Z, Sun Y, Wang J, Zhou X, Kong X, Meng J, Zhang X. Dual-Responsive Triple-Synergistic Fe-MOF for Tumor Theranostics. ACS NANO 2023; 17:9003-9013. [PMID: 37116070 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c10310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The intelligent responsive drug delivery system has great application potential in cancer precision therapy. Although many antitumor methods have been developed based on drug delivery systems, most of them yet suffer from poor antitumor efficiency. In this project, a near-infrared and pH dual-response multimodal collaborative platform for diagnosis and treatment (PCN-DOX@PDA) was constructed. We used PCN-600 as a vehicle loaded with antineoplastic drugs and polydopamine (PDA). Under 633 nm laser irradiation, the ligand tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin (TCPP) in PCN-600 can generate singlet oxygen (1O2) and kill tumor cells. PDA is used as photothermal agent of PTT. PCN-DOX@PDA achieves the intelligent release of antitumor drugs by responding to the weak acidity of the tumor microenvironment and thermal stimulation generated by NIR irradiation. In addition, since the central ion of PCN is Fe3+, PCN-DOX@PDA realizes the diagnosis and treatment of tumors through magnetic resonance imaging-mediated tumor chemotherapy and photothermal and photodynamic synergistic therapy. This triple synergistic strategy showed excellent biocompatibility and antitumor ability in in vivo experiments on a 4T1 tumor-bearing mouse model, indicating that PCN-DOX@PDA has a good development prospect in the field of precision cancer therapy and diversified biomedical applications.
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- Zhiwei Chen
- Department of Electronic Science, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Plasma and Magnetic Resonance Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Electronic Science, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Plasma and Magnetic Resonance Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Electronic Science, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Plasma and Magnetic Resonance Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
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- The Higher Educational Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province, Research Center of Biomedical Engineering of Xiamen, Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, People's Republic of China
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- School of Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- John A Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States
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Wang K, Li Y, Wang X, Zhang Z, Cao L, Fan X, Wan B, Liu F, Zhang X, He Z, Zhou Y, Wang D, Sun J, Chen X. Gas therapy potentiates aggregation-induced emission luminogen-based photoimmunotherapy of poorly immunogenic tumors through cGAS-STING pathway activation. Nat Commun 2023; 14:2950. [PMID: 37221157 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38601-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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The immunologically "cold" microenvironment of triple negative breast cancer results in resistance to current immunotherapy. Here, we reveal the immunoadjuvant property of gas therapy with cyclic GMP-AMP synthase-stimulator of interferon genes (cGAS-STING) pathway activation to augment aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-active luminogen (AIEgen)-based photoimmunotherapy. A virus-mimicking hollow mesoporous tetrasulfide-doped organosilica is developed for co-encapsulation of AIEgen and manganese carbonyl to fabricate gas nanoadjuvant. As tetra-sulfide bonds are responsive to intratumoral glutathione, the gas nanoadjuvant achieves tumor-specific drug release, promotes photodynamic therapy, and produces hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Upon near-infrared laser irradiation, the AIEgen-mediated phototherapy triggers the burst of carbon monoxide (CO)/Mn2+. Both H2S and CO can destroy mitochondrial integrity to induce leakage of mitochondrial DNA into the cytoplasm, serving as gas immunoadjuvants to activate cGAS-STING pathway. Meanwhile, Mn2+ can sensitize cGAS to augment STING-mediated type I interferon production. Consequently, the gas nanoadjuvant potentiates photoimmunotherapy of poorly immunogenic breast tumors in female mice.
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- Kaiyuan Wang
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110016, P. R. China
- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119074, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, China
- Department of Translational Medicine & Xiamen Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Photoelectric Functional Materials, Xiamen Institute of Rare-Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, 361021, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110016, China
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- Center for AIE Research, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110016, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110016, P. R. China
- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119074, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110016, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Marine Aquaculture, Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, 316004, China.
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- Center for AIE Research, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110016, P. R. China.
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- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119074, Singapore.
- Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117599, Singapore.
- Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, NUS Center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117597, Singapore.
- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR), 61 Biopolis Drive, Proteos, Singapore, 138673, Singapore.
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Wang Z, Jin A, Yang Z, Huang W. Advanced Nitric Oxide Generating Nanomedicine for Therapeutic Applications. ACS NANO 2023; 17:8935-8965. [PMID: 37126728 PMCID: PMC10395262 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c02303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Nitric oxide (NO), a gaseous transmitter extensively present in the human body, regulates vascular relaxation, immune response, inflammation, neurotransmission, and other crucial functions. Nitrite donors have been used clinically to treat angina, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. Based on NO's vast biological functions, it further can treat tumors, bacteria/biofilms and other infections, wound healing, eye diseases, and osteoporosis. However, delivering NO is challenging due to uncontrolled blood circulation release and a half-life of under five seconds. With advanced biotechnology and the development of nanomedicine, NO donors packaged with multifunctional nanocarriers by physically embedding or chemically conjugating have been reported to show improved therapeutic efficacy and reduced side effects. Herein, we review and discuss recent applications of NO nanomedicines, their therapeutic mechanisms, and the challenges of NO nanomedicines for future scientific studies and clinical applications. As NO enables the inhibition of the replication of DNA and RNA in infectious microbes, including COVID-19 coronaviruses and malaria parasites, we highlight the potential of NO nanomedicines for antipandemic efforts. This review aims to provide deep insights and practical hints into design strategies and applications of NO nanomedicines.
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- Zhixiong Wang
- Laboratory of Cellular Imaging and Macromolecular Biophysics, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, United States
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- Laboratory of Cellular Imaging and Macromolecular Biophysics, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, United States
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350117, China
- Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Fuzhou, Fujian 350117, China
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350117, China
- Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Fuzhou, Fujian 350117, China
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Wang C, Tian G, Yu X, Zhang X. Recent Advances in Functional Nanomaterials for Catalytic Generation of Nitric Oxide: A Mini Review. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207261. [PMID: 36808830 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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As a gaseous second messenger, nitric oxide (NO) plays an important role in a series of signal pathways. Research on the NO regulation for various disease treatments has aroused wide concern. However, the lack of accurate, controllable, and persistent release of NO has significantly limited the application of NO therapy. Profiting from the booming development of advanced nanotechnology, a mass of nanomaterials with the properties of controllable release have been developed to seek new and effective NO nano-delivery approaches. Nano-delivery systems that generate NO through catalytic reactions exhibit unique superiority in terms of precise and persistent release of NO. Although certain achievements have been made in the catalytically active NO delivery nanomaterials, some basic but critical issues, such as the concept of design, are of low attention. Herein, an overview of the generation of NO through catalytic reactions and the design principles of related nanomaterials are summarized. Then, the nanomaterials that generate NO through catalytic reactions are classified. Finally, the bottlenecks and perspectives are also discussed in depth for the future development of catalytical NO generation nanomaterials.
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- Chengyan Wang
- Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
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- Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunopathology, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
- Chongqing Institute of Advanced Pathology, Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing, 401329, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, P. R. China
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- Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunopathology, Ministry of Education of China, Chongqing, 400038, P. R. China
- Chongqing Institute of Advanced Pathology, Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing, 401329, P. R. China
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Wang Y, Liu Y, Liu Y, Zhong J, Wang J, Sun L, Yu L, Wang Y, Li Q, Jin W, Yan Z. Remodeling liver microenvironment by L-arginine loaded hollow polydopamine nanoparticles for liver cirrhosis treatment. Biomaterials 2023; 295:122028. [PMID: 36739734 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Liver cirrhosis is a liver disease with a high mortality rate worldwide, and antifibrotic drugs are commonly used clinically to alleviate the symptoms, but there are still many challenges. Many studies have shown that excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the microenvironment of liver lesions is an important factor leading to the development of liver cirrhosis. Herein, a nanomedicine-mediated antioxidant therapy was utilized to remodel liver microenvironment and hence reverse the process of cirrhosis from the root. Firstly, L-arginine (L-Arg) loaded and pPB peptide modified PEGylated hollow polydopamine (HPDA) nanoparticles (L-Arg@HPDA-PEG-pPB, L@HPp) were prepared successfully. The in vitro and in vivo experiment showed that L@HPp significantly inhibited oxidative stress and inflammatory reaction, reduced the activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), inhibited the pro-fibrosis molecular pathway, and reduced the deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM), thereby effectively inhibiting liver fibrosis. The pPB peptide modification increased the targeting effect to HSCs. In addition, the oxidative microenvironment in liver cirrhosis promoted the transformation of the loaded L-Arg to nitric oxide (NO), and the latter one caused vascular dilation and further relieved portal hypertension, a typical complication of liver cirrhosis. Therefore, L@HPp had a good prospect of clinical application in the treatment of liver cirrhosis and its complications.
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- Yeying Wang
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200062, PR China; Medical Frontier Innovation Research Center, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Chemical Processes, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200062, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200120, PR China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200062, PR China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200062, PR China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200062, PR China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200062, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai East Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200120, PR China.
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- Medical Frontier Innovation Research Center, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200062, PR China.
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Nie Y, Chen W, Kang Y, Yuan X, Li Y, Zhou J, Tao W, Ji X. Two-dimensional porous vermiculite-based nanocatalysts for synergetic catalytic therapy. Biomaterials 2023; 295:122031. [PMID: 36731367 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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This study reports an ultrasound-mediated and two-dimensional (2D) porous vermiculite nanosheets (VMT NSs)-based nanocatalyst platform (Arg@VMT@PDA-PEG) that synergistically harnessed the Fenton reaction-based chemodynamic therapy (CDT), 2D semiconductor-based sonodynamic therapy (SDT) and nitric oxide (NO)-based gas therapy for combination cancer therapy. The tumor microenvironment responsive degradation of polydopamine (PDA) shell could not only prevent L-Arg, a NO donor, leakage during blood circulation, but also selectively release the active sites of VMT NSs for catalytic reactions in tumor cells. Additionally, the Fenton reactions mediated by the abundant Fe2+/Fe3+ in VMT NSs could efficiently produce ·OH and consume glutathione (GSH) for CDT. Moreover, the reactive oxygen species (ROS, ·OH and ·O2-) produced by ultrasound-triggered Arg@VMT@PDA-PEG could not only execute SDT but also oxidize L-Arg to NO for synergetic gas therapy. The results show that the transformation of ROS to NO can enhance curative efficacy owing to the ability of NO with much longer life-time in freely diffusing into cells from intercellular space. This biodegradable Arg@VMT@PDA-PEG nanocatalytic platform integrating three different catalytic reactions provides a new therapeutic paradigm for combination cancer therapy.
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- Yichu Nie
- Clinical Research Institute, First People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, China
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Medical College, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China; Center for Nanomedicine and Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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Navale GR, Singh S, Ghosh K. NO donors as the wonder molecules with therapeutic potential: Recent trends and future perspectives. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Chen J, Tang Q, Wang Y, Xu M, Sun S, Zhang J, Wu R, Yue X, Li X, Chen Q, Liang X. Ultrasound-Induced Piezocatalysis Triggered NO Generation for Enhanced Hypoxic Tumor Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:15220-15234. [PMID: 36922152 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c00603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Conventional NO gas generation based on l-arginine (l-Arg) is usually dependent on H2O2 and O2, both of which are very limited within the tumor microenvironment, thus greatly limiting l-Arg's therapeutic effect. Herein, a novel nanoplatform for efficiently triggering NO production based on ultrasound-induced piezocatalysis was developed, which was fabricated by coating amphiphilic poly-l-arginine (DSPE-PEG2000-Arg, DPA) on the piezoelectric material of barium titanate (BTO). The resulting BTO@DPA nanoparticles can efficiently generate H2O2, 1O2, and O2 via ultrasound-induced piezocatalysis based on BTO and oxidize the surface arginine to produce NO, which can even further interact with the reactive oxygen species (ROS) to produce more reactive peroxynitrite, thus inducing serious tumor cell apoptosis both in hypoxia and normoxia. After intravenous injection, BTO@DPA accumulated well at the tumor tissue at 4 h postinjection; later, ultrasound irradiation on the tumor not only achieved the best tumor inhibition rate of ∼70% but also completely inhibited tumor metastasis to the lungs via the alleviation of tumor hypoxia. Such a strategy was not dependent on the tumor microenvironment and can be well controlled by ultrasound irradiation, providing a simple and efficient therapy paradigm for hypoxic tumor.
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- Jing Chen
- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090 China
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- Medical Isotopes Research Center and Department of Radiation Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
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- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore 138673, Singapore
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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Li G, Wu M, Xu Y, Wang Q, Liu J, Zhou X, Ji H, Tang Q, Gu X, Liu S, Qin Y, Wu L, Zhao Q. Recent progress in the development of singlet oxygen carriers for enhanced photodynamic therapy. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Wen L, Liu H, Hu C, Wei Z, Meng Y, Lu C, Su Y, Lu L, Liang H, Xu Q, Zhan M. Thermoacoustic Imaging-Guided Thermo-Chemotherapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Sensitized by a Microwave-Responsive Nitric Oxide Nanogenerator. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:10477-10491. [PMID: 36790347 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Imaging-guided percutaneous microwave thermotherapy has been regarded as an important alternative nonsurgical therapeutic strategy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) that provides excellent local tumor control and favorable survival benefit. However, providing a high-resolution, real-time, and noninvasive imaging technique for intraoperative guidance and controlling postoperative residual tumor recurrence are urgent needs for the clinical setting. In this study, a cisplatin (CDDP)-loaded nanocapsule (NPs@CDDP) with microwave responsive property was prepared to simultaneously serve as a contrast agent of emerging thermoacoustic imaging and a sensitizing agent of microwave thermo-chemotherapy. Accompanying the enzymolysis in the tumor microenvironment, the NPs@CDDP responsively release l-arginine (l-Arg) and CDDP. l-Arg with excellent microwave-absorbing property allowed it to serve as a thermoacoustic imaging contrast agent for accurately delineating the tumor and remarkably increasing tumor temperature under ultralow power microwave irradiation. Apart from the chemotherapeutic effect, CDDP elevated the intracellular H2O2 level through cascade reactions and further accelerated the continuous transformation of l-Arg to nitric oxide (NO), which endowed the NPs@CDDP with NO-generation capability. Notably, the high concentration of intracellular NO was proved to aggravate lipid peroxidation and greatly improved the efficacy of microwave thermo-chemotherapy. Thereby, NPs@CDDP was expected to serve as a theranostic agent integrating the functions of tumor microenvironment-responsive drug delivery system, contrast agent of thermoacoustic imaging, thermal sensitizing agent, and NO nanogenerator, which was promising to provide a potential imaging-guided therapeutic strategy for HCC.
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- Liewei Wen
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University), Jinan University, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University), Jinan University, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University), Jinan University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Medical College, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University), Jinan University, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, P.R. China
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR China
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- Medical College, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University), Jinan University, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, P.R. China
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University), Jinan University, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University), Jinan University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University), Jinan University, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment, Zhuhai People's Hospital (Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated with Jinan University), Jinan University, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, P.R. China
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Ding Y, Pan Q, Gao W, Pu Y, Luo K, He B. Reactive oxygen species-upregulating nanomedicines towards enhanced cancer therapy. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:1182-1214. [PMID: 36606593 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm01833k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a crucial role in physiological and pathological processes, emerging as a therapeutic target in cancer. Owing to the high concentration of ROS in solid tumor tissues, ROS-based treatments, such as photodynamic therapy and chemodynamic therapy, and ROS-responsive drug delivery systems have been widely explored to powerfully and specifically suppress tumors. However, their anticancer efficacy is still hampered by the heterogeneous ROS levels, and thus comprehensively upregulating the ROS levels in tumor tissues can ensure an enhanced therapeutic effect, which can further sensitize and/or synergize with other therapies to inhibit tumor growth and metastasis. Herein, we review the recently emerging drug delivery strategies and technologies for increasing the H2O2, ˙OH, 1O2, and ˙O2- concentrations in cancer cells, including the efficient delivery of natural enzymes, nanozymes, small molecular biological molecules, and nanoscale Fenton-reagents and semiconductors and neutralization of intracellular antioxidant substances and localized input of mechanical and electromagnetic waves (such as ultrasound, near infrared light, microwaves, and X-rays). The applications of these ROS-upregulating nanosystems in enhancing and synergizing cancer therapies including chemotherapy, chemodynamic therapy, phototherapy, and immunotherapy are surveyed. In addition, we discuss the challenges of ROS-upregulating systems and the prospects for future studies.
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- Yuanyuan Ding
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- College of Chemistry & Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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- Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Functional and molecular imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China.
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Kolarikova M, Hosikova B, Dilenko H, Barton-Tomankova K, Valkova L, Bajgar R, Malina L, Kolarova H. Photodynamic therapy: Innovative approaches for antibacterial and anticancer treatments. Med Res Rev 2023. [PMID: 36757198 DOI: 10.1002/med.21935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy is an alternative treatment mainly for cancer but also for bacterial infections. This treatment dates back to 1900 when a German medical school graduate Oscar Raab found a photodynamic effect while doing research for his doctoral dissertation with Professor Hermann von Tappeiner. Unexpectedly, Raab revealed that the toxicity of acridine on paramecium depends on the intensity of light in his laboratory. Photodynamic therapy is therefore based on the administration of a photosensitizer with subsequent light irradiation within the absorption maxima of this substance followed by reactive oxygen species formation and finally cell death. Although this treatment is not a novelty, there is an endeavor for various modifications to the therapy. For example, selectivity and efficiency of the photosensitizer, as well as irradiation with various types of light sources are still being modified to improve final results of the photodynamic therapy. The main aim of this review is to summarize anticancer and antibacterial modifications, namely various compounds, approaches, and techniques, to enhance the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy.
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- Marketa Kolarikova
- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Li X, Chen L, Huang M, Zeng S, Zheng J, Peng S, Wang Y, Cheng H, Li S. Innovative strategies for photodynamic therapy against hypoxic tumor. Asian J Pharm Sci 2023; 18:100775. [PMID: 36896447 PMCID: PMC9989661 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2023.100775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is applied as a robust therapeutic option for tumor, which exhibits some advantages of unique selectivity and irreversible damage to tumor cells. Among which, photosensitizer (PS), appropriate laser irradiation and oxygen (O2) are three essential components for PDT, but the hypoxic tumor microenvironment (TME) restricts the O2 supply in tumor tissues. Even worse, tumor metastasis and drug resistance frequently happen under hypoxic condition, which further deteriorate the antitumor effect of PDT. To enhance the PDT efficiency, critical attention has been received by relieving tumor hypoxia, and innovative strategies on this topic continue to emerge. Traditionally, the O2 supplement strategy is considered as a direct and effective strategy to relieve TME, whereas it is confronted with great challenges for continuous O2 supply. Recently, O2-independent PDT provides a brand new strategy to enhance the antitumor efficiency, which can avoid the influence of TME. In addition, PDT can synergize with other antitumor strategies, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, photothermal therapy (PTT) and starvation therapy, to remedy the inadequate PDT effect under hypoxia conditions. In this paper, we summarized the latest progresses in the development of innovative strategies to improve PDT efficacy against hypoxic tumor, which were classified into O2-dependent PDT, O2-independent PDT and synergistic therapy. Furthermore, the advantages and deficiencies of various strategies were also discussed to envisage the prospects and challenges in future study.
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- Xiaotong Li
- Department of Anesthesiology, the Second Clinical School of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the Second Clinical School of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the Second Clinical School of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the Second Clinical School of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the Second Clinical School of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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- Biomaterials Research Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China
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He L, Yu X, Li W. Recent Progress and Trends in X-ray-Induced Photodynamic Therapy with Low Radiation Doses. ACS NANO 2022; 16:19691-19721. [PMID: 36378555 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c07286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The prominence of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in treating superficial skin cancer inspires innovative solutions for its congenitally deficient shadow penetration of the visible-light excitation. X-ray-induced photodynamic therapy (X-PDT) has been proven to be a successful technique in reforming the conventional PDT for deep-seated tumors by creatively utilizing penetrating X-rays as external excitation sources and has witnessed rapid developments over the past several years. Beyond the proof-of-concept demonstration, recent advances in X-PDT have exhibited a trend of minimizing X-ray radiation doses to quite low values. As such, scintillating materials used to bridge X-rays and photosensitizers play a significant role, as do diverse well-designed irradiation modes and smart strategies for improving the tumor microenvironment. Here in this review, we provide a comprehensive summary of recent achievements in X-PDT and highlight trending efforts using low doses of X-ray radiation. We first describe the concept of X-PDT and its relationships with radiodynamic therapy and radiotherapy and then dissect the mechanism of X-ray absorption and conversion by scintillating materials, reactive oxygen species evaluation for X-PDT, and radiation side effects and clinical concerns on X-ray radiation. Finally, we discuss a detailed overview of recent progress regarding low-dose X-PDT and present perspectives on possible clinical translation. It is expected that the pursuit of low-dose X-PDT will facilitate significant breakthroughs, both fundamentally and clinically, for effective deep-seated cancer treatment in the near future.
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Shao X, Yan C, Wang C, Wang C, Cao Y, Zhou Y, Guan P, Hu X, Zhu W, Ding S. Advanced nanomaterials for modulating Alzheimer's related amyloid aggregation. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 5:46-80. [PMID: 36605800 PMCID: PMC9765474 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00625a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative disease that brings about enormous economic pressure to families and society. Inhibiting abnormal aggregation of Aβ and accelerating the dissociation of aggregates is treated as an effective method to prevent and treat AD. Recently, nanomaterials have been applied in AD treatment due to their excellent physicochemical properties and drug activity. As a drug delivery platform or inhibitor, various excellent nanomaterials have exhibited potential in inhibiting Aβ fibrillation, disaggregating, and clearing mature amyloid plaques by enhancing the performance of drugs. This review comprehensively summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of nanomaterials in modulating amyloid aggregation and AD treatment. The design of various functional nanomaterials is discussed, and the strategies for improved properties toward AD treatment are analyzed. Finally, the challenges faced by nanomaterials with different dimensions in AD-related amyloid aggregate modulation are expounded, and the prospects of nanomaterials are proposed.
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- Xu Shao
- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University 127 Youyi Road Xi'an 710072 China
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- School of Medicine, Xizang Minzu University, Key Laboratory for Molecular Genetic Mechanisms and Intervention Research on High Altitude Disease of Tibet Autonomous Region Xianyang Shaanxi 712082 China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University 127 Youyi Road Xi'an 710072 China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Air Force Medical University 169 Changle West Road Xi'an 710032 China
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- School of the Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays (KLOEID), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications (NJUPT) Nanjing 210046 China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University 127 Youyi Road Xi'an 710072 China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University 127 Youyi Road Xi'an 710072 China
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- School of the Environment, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Nanjing University Nanjing 210023 P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University Pullman WA 99164 USA
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Yusuf V, Malek NI, Kailasa SK. Review on Metal-Organic Framework Classification, Synthetic Approaches, and Influencing Factors: Applications in Energy, Drug Delivery, and Wastewater Treatment. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:44507-44531. [PMID: 36530292 PMCID: PMC9753116 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Metal ions or clusters that have been bonded with organic linkers to create one- or more-dimensional structures are referred to as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Reticular synthesis also forms MOFs with properly designated components that can result in crystals with high porosities and great chemical and thermal stability. Due to the wider surface area, huge pore size, crystalline nature, and tunability, numerous MOFs have been shown to be potential candidates in various fields like gas storage and delivery, energy storage, catalysis, and chemical/biosensing. This study provides a quick overview of the current MOF synthesis techniques in order to familiarize newcomers in the chemical sciences field with the fast-growing MOF research. Beginning with the classification and nomenclature of MOFs, synthesis approaches of MOFs have been demonstrated. We also emphasize the potential applications of MOFs in numerous fields such as gas storage, drug delivery, rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors, and separation membranes. Lastly, the future scope is discussed along with prospective opportunities for the synthesis and application of nano-MOFs, which will help promote their uses in multidisciplinary research.
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Foziya Yusuf
- Department of Chemistry, Sardar
Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat 395007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sardar
Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat 395007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Sardar
Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat 395007, India
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Giles GI, Erickson JR, Bussey CT. Photoactivation of tDodSNO induces localized vasodilation in rats: Metabolically stable S-nitrosothiols can act as targeted nitric oxide donors in vivo. Nitric Oxide 2022; 129:53-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2022.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Wang D, Li H, Wang D, Hao Y, Gui H, Liu J, Zhang Y, Liu J, Yang C. Supramolecular Coassembled Peptide Hydrogels for Efficient Anticancer Therapy by RNS-Based PDT and Immune Microenvironment Regulation. Macromol Biosci 2022; 22:e2200359. [PMID: 36208072 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200359] [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: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has attracted much attention in cancer treatment due to its tumor selectivity and noninvasive nature. Recent studies have demonstrated that PDT mediated reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in tumor microenvironment (TME) synergistically improves the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy. However, the instability and short half-life of the ROS generated by PDT limit its clinical applications. Herein, a coassembled peptide hydrogel comprising two short peptides that contained the same assembly unit, Ce6-KKFKFEFEF (KEF-Ce6) and RRRRRRRR-KFKFEFEF (KEF-R8) is developed. When exposed to 635 nm laser irradiation, KEF-Ce6 released ROS, while KEF-R8 plays as nitric oxide (NO) donor. Subsequently, ROS reacts with NO to produce reactive nitrogen species (RNS). Both in vitro and in vivo experiments prove that converting ROS into more cytotoxic RNS caused intense cell death. Importantly, it is observed that tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) are polarized to proinflammatory types (M1-type) by the RNS-based PDT. The increase of M1 macrophages relieves the immunosuppressive situation in TME. Thus, when combined with αPD-L1 treatment, the survival time of tumor-bearing mice is prolonged. Overall, a simple yet efficient coassembled hydrogel that can cascade release ROS/NO/RNS and strengthen antitumor T cell responses to boost cancer immunotherapy by reprogramming TAMs is provided.
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- Dan Wang
- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- Lab of Functional and Biomedical Nanomaterials College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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Zheng J, Wang W, Gao X, Zhao S, Chen W, Li J, Liu YN. Cascade Catalytically Released Nitric Oxide-Driven Nanomotor with Enhanced Penetration for Antibiofilm. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2205252. [PMID: 36344450 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Nanodrugs are becoming increasingly important in the treatment of bacterial infection, but their low penetration ability to bacterial biofilm is still the main challenge hindering their therapeutic effect. Herein, nitric oxide (NO)-driven nanomotor based on L-arginine (L-Arg) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) loaded dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (AG-DMSNs) is fabricated. AG-DMSNs have the characteristics of cascade catalytic reaction, where glucose is first catalyzed by the asymmetrically distributed AuNPs with their glucose oxidase (GOx)- mimic property, which results in unilateral production of hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ). Then, L-Arg is oxidized by the produced H2 O2 to release NO, leading to the self-propelled movement. It is found that the active movement of nanomotor promotes the AG-DMSNs ability to penetrate biofilm, thus achieving good biofilm clearance in vitro. More importantly, AG-DMSNs nanomotor can eliminate the biofilm of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in vivo without causing damage to normal tissues. This nanomotor provides a new platform for the treatment of bacterial infections.
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- Jia Zheng
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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Li Y, Yoon B, Dey A, Nguyen VQ, Park JH. Recent progress in nitric oxide-generating nanomedicine for cancer therapy. J Control Release 2022; 352:179-198. [PMID: 36228954 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Nitric oxide (NO) is an endogenous, multipotent biological signaling molecule that participates in several physiological processes. Recently, exogenous supplementation of tumor tissues with NO has emerged as a potential anticancer therapy. In particular, it induces synergistic effects with other conventional therapies (such as chemo-, radio-, and photodynamic therapies) by regulating the activity of P-glycoprotein, acting as a vascular relaxant to relieve tumor hypoxia, and participating in the metabolism of reactive oxygen species. However, NO is highly reactive, and its half-life is relatively short after generation. Meanwhile, NO-induced anticancer activity is dose-dependent. Therefore, the targeted delivery of NO to the tumor is required for better therapeutic effects. In the past decade, NO-generating nanomedicines (NONs), which enable sustained and specific NO release in tumor tissues, have been developed for enhanced cancer therapy. This review describes the recent efforts and preclinical achievements in the development of NON-based cancer therapies. The chemical structures employed in the fabrication of NONs are summarized, and the strategies involved in NON-based cancer therapies are elaborated.
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- Yuce Li
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.; Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea.; Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Zheng X, Zhong J, Dong MY, Wen Y, Chen AZ. Synthesis of porphyrin-based 2D ytterbium metal organic frameworks for efficient photodynamic therapy. RSC Adv 2022; 12:34318-34324. [PMID: 36545594 PMCID: PMC9707347 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra06655f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT), which relies on the photo-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) to trigger tumor cells apoptosis, has attracted intense focus over the decades due to the minimum invasion, high-precision and controllable therapeutic processes. Tetra(4-carboxyphenyl) porphin (TCPP), as an effective PDT photosensitizer, can harness photons and generate singlet oxygen species (1O2) upon illumination; however, poor solubility and low loading rate greatly limit its further use. Although TCPP-based metal-organic-frameworks (MOFs) has been proposed to address these concerns, the relatively large size still limits their biomedical applications. Therefore, in this study, TCPP molecules are coordinated with Yb3+, growing into 2D Yb-TCPP MOFs by a wet chemical method; the as-prepared Yb-TCPP MOFs are around 200 nm in size and possess high 1O2 generation efficiency with low cytotoxicity. Due to TCPP is appeared as the organic frameworks of Yb-TCPP MOFs, the low loading rate problem is largely addressed; in addition, the absorbance of Yb-TCPP MOFs has been greatly expanded compared with free TCPP molecules due to the coordination with Yb3+, allowing the illumination at longer wavelength range, e.g. 655 nm, that possesses high penetration depth and low phototoxicity. Overall, we have prepared 2D Yb-TCPP MOFs suitable for the in vitro anticancer effect, revealing the potential of Yb-TCPP MOFs as the future anticancer agent.
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- Xiang Zheng
- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao UniversityXiamen 361021P. R. China+86-592-616-2326,Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao UniversityXiamen 361021P. R. China,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology (Huaqiao University)Xiamen 361021P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao UniversityXiamen 361021P. R. China+86-592-616-2326,Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao UniversityXiamen 361021P. R. China,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology (Huaqiao University)Xiamen 361021P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao UniversityXiamen 361021P. R. China+86-592-616-2326
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao UniversityXiamen 361021P. R. China+86-592-616-2326,Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao UniversityXiamen 361021P. R. China,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology (Huaqiao University)Xiamen 361021P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao UniversityXiamen 361021P. R. China+86-592-616-2326,Institute of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Huaqiao UniversityXiamen 361021P. R. China,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Technology (Huaqiao University)Xiamen 361021P. R. China
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MOFs and MOF-Derived Materials for Antibacterial Application. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040215. [PMID: 36412856 PMCID: PMC9680240 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Bacterial infections pose a serious threat to people's health. Efforts are being made to develop antibacterial agents that can inhibit bacterial growth, prevent biofilm formation, and kill bacteria. In recent years, materials based on metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted significant attention for various antibacterial applications due to their high specific surface area, high enzyme-like activity, and continuous release of metal ions. This paper reviews the recent progress of MOFs as antibacterial agents, focusing on preparation methods, fundamental antibacterial mechanisms, and strategies to enhance their antibacterial effects. Finally, several prospects related to MOFs for antibacterial application are proposed, aiming to provide possible research directions in this field.
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Doxorubicin hydrochloride and L-arginine co-loaded nanovesicle for drug resistance reversal stimulated by near-infrared light. Asian J Pharm Sci 2022; 17:924-937. [PMID: 36600902 PMCID: PMC9800955 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2022.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Drug resistance is accountable for the inadequate outcome of chemotherapy in clinics. The newly emerging role of nitric oxide (NO) to conquer drug resistance has been recognized as a potential strategy. However, it remains a great challenge to realize targeted delivery as well as accurate release of NO at desired sites. Herein, we developed a PEGylated indocyanine green (mPEG-ICG) integrated nanovesicle system (PIDA) to simultaneously load doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX⋅HCl) and the NO donor L-arginine (L-Arg), which can produce NO triggered by NIR light irradiation and exert multimodal therapy to sensitize drug-resistant cancers. Upon 808 nm irradiation, the NO released from PIDA led to a decrease in mitochondrial membrane potential, an increase in ROS and significant ATP depletion in K562/ADR cells, thus inhibiting cell growth and resolving the problem of drug resistance. Consequently, the in vivo experiment on K562/ADR-bearing nude mice indicated that PIDA nanovesicles achieved significant anticancer efficacy with a tumor inhibition rate of 80.8%. Above all, PIDA nanovesicles offer guidance for designing nanoplatforms for drug-resistant cancer treatment.
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Chen K, Sun X, Liu Y, Yang Y, Shi M, Yu J, Zhang S, Shi P. CeO 2-Decorated Metal-Organic Framework for Enhanced Photodynamic Therapy. Inorg Chem 2022; 61:16307-16316. [PMID: 36196889 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.2c02227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is quickly developing as a hopeful cancer treatment. However, hypoxic tumors, poor targeting, and photosensitizers (PS) aggregation limited the efficiency of PDT. Here, we report a hyaluronic acid (HA)-modified CeO2-nanoparticle-decorated metal-organic framework (PCN-224@CeO2-HA) to enhance PDT and achieve targeted treatment. CeO2 catalyzes H2O2 to produce O2 to solve hypoxia problems. HA could target the CD44 receptor, which is highly expressed on the tumor cell membranes. The growth of tumor cells 4T1 and MCF-7 was controlled distinctly after being incubated with PCN-224@CeO2-HA under laser irradiation, while the survival ability of normal cell LO2 was nearly unchanged. Importantly, PCN-224@CeO2-HA could be effectively aggregated within the tumor area after 12 h of injection, and the tumor growth was remarkably inhibited under laser irradiation. PCN-224@CeO2-HA presented good biocompatibility and an excellent antitumor effect, providing a new strategy to produce O2 in situ for enhanced PDT.
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- Kaixiu Chen
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, Shandong P. R. China
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Li Y, Pan Y, Chen C, Li Z, Du S, Luan X, Gao Y, Han X, Song Y. Multistage-Responsive Gene Editing to Sensitize Ion-Interference Enhanced Carbon Monoxide Gas Therapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2204244. [PMID: 36055775 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
As a promising therapeutic modality targeting cancer, gas therapy still faces critical challenges, especially in enhancing therapeutic efficacy and avoiding gas poisoning risks. Here, a pH/glutathione (GSH) dual stimuli-responsive CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing nanoplatform combined with calcium-enhanced CO gas therapy for precise anticancer therapy, is established. In the tumor microenvironment (TME), the fast biodegradation of the CaCO3 layer via pH-induced hydrolyzation allows glucose oxidase (GOx) to catalyze glucose for H2 O2 production, which further reacts with manganese carbonyl (MnCO) and achieves the precise release of CO gas. Simultaneously, in situ Ca2+ overload from CaCO3 degradation disturbs mitochondrial Ca2+ homeostasis, resulting in Ca2+ -driven reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation and subsequent mitochondrial apoptosis signaling pathway activation. Subsequently, by GSH-induced cleavage of a disulfide bond, the released Cas9/sgRNA (RNP) can achieve nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) gene ablation to sensitize gas therapy by interfering with ROS signaling. This therapeutic modality endows codelivery of CRISPR, ions, and gas with smart control features, which demonstrates great potential for future clinical applications in precise nanomedicine.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yayao Li
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Zekun Li
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Yanfeng Gao
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, School of Medicine & Holistic Integrative Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Yujun Song
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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