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Ravi S, Deviga G, Mariappan M, Pannipara M, Al-Sehemi AG, Moon D, Philip Anthony S. Thermally stable strongly fluorescent multi-stimuli responsive carbazole zwitterionic fluorophores: Alkyl chain length dependent thermofluorochromism and latent fingerprinting. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 326:125210. [PMID: 39342720 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.125210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2024] [Revised: 09/14/2024] [Accepted: 09/22/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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Carbazole-picoline based π-conjugated zwitterionic fluorophores, (E)-3-(4-(4-(9H-carbazol-9-yl)styryl)pyridin-1-ium-1-yl)propane-1-sulfonate (Cz-PS) and (E)-4-(4-(4-(9H-carbazol-9-yl)styryl)pyridin-1-ium-1-yl)butane-1-sulfonate (Cz-BS) were synthesized and investigated the stimuli-responsive solid-state fluorescence properties. Cz-PS and Cz-BS displayed enhanced fluorescence in the solid-state (555 and 542 nm) with the quantum yield (Φf) of 32.9 and 28.5 %, respectively. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) indicated good thermal stability up to 300 °C for both Cz-PS and Cz-BS. Single crystal structural analysis of Cz-BS confirmed twisted molecular conformation and supramolecular interactions induced network structure, which lead to increase of solid-state fluorescence. Cz-BS showed mechanical stimuli-induced reversible/self-reversible fluorescence switching between two fluorescence states whereas Cz-PS did not show mechanofluorochromism. But both Cz-PS and Cz-BS showed acid/base dependent on-off reversible fluorescence switching in solution as well as solid-state. Further, both compounds also displayed reversible thermofluorochromism by heating and cooling. The yellow fluorescence of Cz-PS and Cz-BS was transformed to orange upon heating at 110 °C and cooling reversed the fluorescence to initial state. The good thermal stability and enhanced solid-state fluorescence of Cz-PS and Cz-BS were utilized for latent fingerprinting (LFP) application on various solid substrate. Particularly, LFP images of Cz-BS showed finger marks with well-defined features. Thus, integrating zwitterionic functionality produced strong solid-state fluorescence with multi-functional applications.
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- Sasikala Ravi
- School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613401, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, Chennai 603203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM IST, Kattankulathur, Chennai 603203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia; Research Center for Advanced Materials Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Beamline Department, Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, 80 Jigokro-127beongil, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, South Korea.
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Guo L, Wang Q, Gao F, Liang Y, Ma H, Chen D, Zhang Y, Ju H, Zhang X. NIR-II Orthogonal Fluorescent Ratiometric Nanoprobe for In Situ Bioimaging of Carbon Monoxide. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2405320. [PMID: 39301945 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202405320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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Carbon monoxide (CO) functions as a significant endogenous cell signaling molecule and is strongly associated with many physiological and pathological processes. However, conventional fluorescence imaging in the visible and near-infrared (NIR) I regions suffers autofluorescence background and photon scattering, hindering the accurate detection of CO in vivo. In addition, the complexity of physiological environments leads to fluctuating fluorescence emission. To solve these problems, herein, the NIR-II fluorescent nanoprobe NP-Pd for in vivo ratiometric bioimaging of CO is developed. In the presence of CO, NP-Pd exhibits responsive enhancement in absorption at 808 nm, which amplifies the fluorescence signal of down-conversion nanoparticles (DCNP) at 1060 nm under 808 nm excitation, while the fluorescence signal of DCNP at 1525 nm under 980 nm excitation remains unchanged and serves as an internal standard. Through this orthogonally ratiometric fluorescence strategy, accurate CO bioimaging and precise diagnosis of acute liver injury diseases are achieved in the mouse model experiments, providing a novel tool for the in vivo detection of CO-related diseases.
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- Lichao Guo
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Zhou W, He DD, Zhang K, Liu N, Li Y, Han W, Zhou W, Li M, Zhang S, Huang H, Yu C. A perylene diimide probe for NIR-II fluorescence imaging guided photothermal and type I/type II photodynamic synergistic therapy. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 259:116424. [PMID: 38801792 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116424] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Phototherapy has garnered significant attention in the past decade. Photothermal and photodynamic synergistic therapy combined with NIR fluorescence imaging has been one of the most attractive treatment options because of the deep tissue penetration, high selectivity and excellent therapeutic effect. Benefiting from the superb photometrics and ease of modification, perylene diimide (PDI) and its derivatives have been employed as sensing probes and therapeutic agents in the biological and biomedical research fields, and exhibiting excellent potential. Herein, we reported the development of a novel organic small-molecule phototherapeutic agent, PDI-TN. The absorption of PDI-TN extends into the NIR region, which provides feasibility for NIR phototherapy. PDI-TN overcomes the traditional Aggregation-Caused Quenching (ACQ) effect and exhibits typical characteristics of Aggregation-Induced Emission (AIE). Subsequently, PDI-TN NPs were obtained by using an amphiphilic triblock copolymer F127 to encapsulate PDI-TN. Interestingly, the PDI-TN NPs not only exhibit satisfactory photothermal effects, but also can generate O2•- and 1O2 through type I and type II pathways, respectively. Additionally, the PDI-TN NPs emit strong fluorescence in the NIR-II region, and show outstanding therapeutic potential for in vivo NIR-II fluorescence imaging. To our knowledge, PDI-TN is the first PDI derivative used for NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided photodynamic and photothermal synergistic therapy, which suggests excellent potential for future biological/biomedical applications.
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- Wei Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, PR China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, PR China.
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, PR China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, PR China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, PR China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, PR China; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China.
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Wu R, Tian G, Zhang S, Zhang P, Lei X. A Comprehensive Review: Versatile Imaging Probe Based on Chemical Materials for Biomedical Applications. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12010-024-05043-w. [PMID: 39215904 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-024-05043-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Imaging probe and contrast agents play significant role in combating cancer. Based on special chemical materials, imaging probe can convert cancer symptoms into information-rich images with high sensitivity and signal amplification, accompanying with detection, diagnosis, drug delivery and treatment. In the paper, some inorganic and organic chemical materials as imaging probe, including Ultrasound imaging (US), Optical imaging (OP), Photoacoustic imaging (PA), X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance imaging (MRI), Radionuclide imaging (RNI) probe, as well as multi-modality imaging probe for diagnosis and therapy of tumour were introduced. The sophisticated and comprehensive chemical materials as imaging probe were highlighted in detail. Meanwhile, the advantages and disadvantages of the imaging probe were compared. In order to provide some reference and help researchers for construction imaging probe for tumour diagnosis and treatment, it attempts to exhaustively cover the whole field. Finally, the prospect and challenge for imaging probe were discussed.
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- Rui Wu
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, College of Chemical and Environment Science, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, Shaanxi, China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, College of Chemical and Environment Science, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, College of Chemical and Environment Science, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, 710048, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, College of Chemical and Environment Science, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, Shaanxi, China
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Wang Y, Ren Z, Wu H, Cao Y, Yu B, Cong H, Shen Y. Immobilized Drugs on Dual-Mode Imaging Ag 2S/BaSO 4/PVA Embolic Microspheres for Precise Localization, Rapid Embolization, and Local Antitumor Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:43283-43301. [PMID: 39106313 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2024]
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Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) in interventional therapy and tumor embolism therapy plays a significant role. The choice of embolic materials that have good biocompatibility is an essential component of TAE. For this study, we produced a multifunctional PVA embolization material that can simultaneously encapsulate Ag2S quantum dots (Ag2S QDs) and BaSO4 nanoparticles (BaSO4 NPs), exhibiting excellent second near-infrared window (NIR-II) fluorescence imaging and X-ray imaging, breaking through the limitations of traditional embolic microsphere X-ray imaging. To improve the therapeutic effectiveness against tumors, we doped the doxorubicin (DOX) antitumor drug into microspheres and combined it with a clotting peptide (RADA16-I) on the surface of microspheres. Thus, it not only embolizes rapidly during hemostasis but also continues to release and accelerate tumor necrosis. In addition, Ag2S/BaSO4/PVA microspheres (Ag2S/BaSO4/PVA Ms) exhibited good blood compatibility and biocompatibility, and the results of embolization experiments on renal arteries in rabbits revealed good embolic effects and bimodal imaging stability. Therefore, they could serve as a promising medication delivery embolic system and an efficient biomaterial for arterial embolization. Our research work achieves the applicability of NIR-II and X-ray dual-mode images for clinical embolization in biomedical imaging.
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- Yumei Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Center for Bionanoengineering, and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310027, China
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Chopra A, Kumari Y, Singh AP, Sharma Y. A review on green synthesis, biological applications of carbon dots in the field of drug delivery, biosensors, and bioimaging. LUMINESCENCE 2024; 39:e4870. [PMID: 39155541 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4870] [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: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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Since the beginning of nanoscience and nanotechnology, carbon dots (CDs) have been the foundational idea and have dominated the growth of the nano-field. CDs are an intriguing platform for utilization in biology, technology, catalysis, and other fields thanks to their numerous distinctive structural, physicochemical, and photochemical characteristics. Since several carbon dots have already been created, they have been assessed based on their synthesis process, and luminescence characteristics. Due to their biocompatibility, less toxic effects, and most significantly their fluorescent features in contrast to other carbon nanostructures, CDs have several benefits. This review focuses on the most recent advancements in the characterization, applications, and synthesis techniques used for CDs made from natural sources. It will also direct scientists in the creation of a synthesis technique for adjustable carbon dots that is more practical, effective, and environmentally benign. With low toxicity and low cost, CDs are meeting the new era's requirements for more selectivity and sensitivity in the detection and sensing of various things, such as biomaterial sensing, enzymes, chemical contamination, and temperature sensing. Its variety of properties, such as optical properties, chemiluminescence, and morphological analysis, make it a good option to use in bioimaging, drug delivery, biosensors, and cancer diagnosis.
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- Arshdeep Chopra
- School of Pharmacy, Lingaya's Vidyapeeth, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Lingaya's Vidyapeeth, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Lingaya's Vidyapeeth, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Lingaya's Vidyapeeth, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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Sheng H, Li H, Li S, Yu C, Wang Y, Hu H, Fang L, Chen F, Lu Y, Xu X, Yang X, Chen S, Hao Y, Li Y, Feng S, Chen J. Synchronously in vivo real-time monitoring bacterial load and temperature with evaluating immune response to decipher bacterial infection. Bioeng Transl Med 2024; 9:e10656. [PMID: 39036094 PMCID: PMC11256147 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Determining the precise course of bacterial infection requires abundant in vivo real-time data. Synchronous monitoring of the bacterial load, temperature, and immune response can satisfy the shortage of real-time in vivo data. Here, we conducted a study in the joint-infected mouse model to synchronously monitor the bacterial load, temperature, and immune response using the second near-infrared (NIR-II) fluorescence imaging, infrared thermography, and immune response analysis for 2 weeks. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) was proved successfully labeled with glucose-conjugated quantum dots in vitro and in subcutaneous-infected model. The bacterial load indicated by NIR-II fluorescence imaging underwent a sharp drop at 1 day postinfection. At the same time, the temperature gap detected through infrared thermography synchronously brought by infection reached lowest value. Meanwhile, the flow cytometry analysis demonstrated that immune response including macrophage, neutrophil, B lymphocyte, and T lymphocyte increased to the peak at 1 day postinfection. Moreover, both M1 macrophage and M2 macrophage in the blood have an obvious change at ~ 1 day postinfection, and the change was opposite. In summary, this study not only obtained real-time and long-time in vivo data on the bacterial load, temperature gap, and immune response in the mice model of S. aureus infection, but also found that 1 day postinfection was the key time point during immune response against S. aureus infection. Our study will contribute to synchronously and precisely studying the complicated complex dynamic relationship after bacterial infection at the animal level.
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- Huaixuan Sheng
- Sports Medicine Institute of Fudan University, Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Sports Medicine Institute of Fudan University, Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Sports Medicine Institute of Fudan University, Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Sports Medicine Institute of Fudan University, Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Anatomy and PhysiologySchool of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Sports Medicine Institute of Fudan University, Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- University of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijingChina
- Key Laboratory of Infrared System Detection and Imaging Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of SciencesShanghaiChina
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- Key Laboratory of Infrared System Detection and Imaging Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of SciencesShanghaiChina
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, National Health Commission, Fudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, National Health Commission, Fudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsAffiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversitySuzhouChina
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- Sports Medicine Institute of Fudan University, Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsAffiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversitySuzhouChina
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- Sports Medicine Institute of Fudan University, Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Sports Medicine Institute of Fudan University, Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Sports Medicine Institute of Fudan University, Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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Cao M, Wang C, Wang F, Zou W, Yu B, Cong H, Shen Y. Synthesis on NIR-II Multifunctional Imaging and Photothermal Therapy of a Novel Water-Soluble Molecule. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2304564. [PMID: 38552668 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304564] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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The synthesis of water-soluble symmetric molecules with donor-acceptor-donor (D-A-D) structure is reported. The compound is connected by π bridge with 2-bromofluorene external polyethylene glycol 2000 as the shielding unit, and donor component and pyrrolopyrrole (DPP) as the acceptor unit. The D-A-D double donor fluorescent molecule P2-DPP is obtained by coupling reaction. The absorption peak and emission peak of the fluorescent molecule P2-DPP are 600 and 1020 nm, respectively. It has potential excellent imaging characteristics. It does not need to use nanoparticles formed by the DSPE-MPEG amphiphilic block to form micelles. The quantum yield reaches 0.6% and the penetration depth can reach 10 mm. The chemical is capable of achieving liver and renal metabolism. It has a good application prospect in the photothermal therapy of mouse tumors and realizes the integration of biological diagnosis and treatment.
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- Mengyu Cao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Center for Bionanoengineering, and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310027, China
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Shen L, Li J, Wen C, Wang H, Liu N, Su X, Chen J, Li X. A firm-push-to-open and light-push-to-lock strategy for a general chemical platform to develop activatable dual-modality NIR-II probes. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eado2037. [PMID: 38875326 PMCID: PMC11177897 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado2037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Activatable near-infrared (NIR) imaging in the NIR-II range is crucial for deep tissue bioanalyte tracking. However, designing such probes remains challenging due to the limited availability of general chemical strategies. Here, we introduced a foundational platform for activatable probes, using analyte-triggered smart modulation of the π-conjugation system of a NIR-II-emitting rhodamine hybrid. By tuning the nucleophilicity of the ortho-carboxy moiety, we achieved an electronic effect termed "firm-push-to-open and light-push-to-lock," which enables complete spirocyclization of the probe before sensing and allows for efficient zwitterion formation when the light-pushing aniline carbamate trigger is transformed into a firm-pushing aniline. This platform produces dual-modality NIR-II imaging probes with ~50-fold fluorogenic and activatable photoacoustic signals in live mice, surpassing reported probes with generally below 10-fold activatable signals. Demonstrating generality, we successfully designed probes for hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). We envision a widespread adoption of the chemical platform for designing activatable NIR-II probes across diverse applications.
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- Lili Shen
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Street, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Street, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Street, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Street, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Street, Hangzhou 310058, China
- National Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Modernization, Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, Jiashan 314100, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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Chen X, Li J, Roy S, Ullah Z, Gu J, Huang H, Yu C, Wang X, Wang H, Zhang Y, Guo B. Development of Polymethine Dyes for NIR-II Fluorescence Imaging and Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2304506. [PMID: 38441392 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304506] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/16/2024]
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Fluorescence imaging in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II) is burgeoning because of its higher imaging fidelity in monitoring physiological and pathological processes than clinical visible/the second near-infrared window fluorescence imaging. Notably, the imaging fidelity is heavily dependent on fluorescence agents. So far, indocyanine green, one of the polymethine dyes, with good biocompatibility and renal clearance is the only dye approved by the Food and Drug Administration, but it shows relatively low NIR-II brightness. Importantly, tremendous efforts are devoted to synthesizing polymethine dyes for imaging preclinically and clinically. They have shown feasibility in the customization of structure and properties to fulfill various needs in imaging and therapy. Herein, a timely update on NIR-II polymethine dyes, with a special focus on molecular design strategies for fluorescent, photoacoustic, and multimodal imaging, is offered. Furthermore, the progress of polymethine dyes in sensing pathological biomarkers and even reporting drug release is illustrated. Moreover, the NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided therapies with polymethine dyes are summarized regarding chemo-, photothermal, photodynamic, and multimodal approaches. In addition, artificial intelligence is pointed out for its potential to expedite dye development. This comprehensive review will inspire interest among a wide audience and offer a handbook for people with an interest in NIR-II polymethine dyes.
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- Xin Chen
- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Education Center and Experiments and Innovations, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials Research and Comprehensive Application, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Wang Q, Li H, Wu T, Yu B, Cong H, Shen Y. Nanodrugs based on co-delivery strategies to combat cisplatin resistance. J Control Release 2024; 370:14-42. [PMID: 38615892 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.04.020] [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: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Cisplatin (CDDP), as a broad-spectrum anticancer drug, is able to bind to DNA and inhibit cell division. Despite the widespread use of cisplatin since its discovery, cisplatin resistance developed during prolonged chemotherapy, similar to other small molecule chemotherapeutic agents, severely limits its clinical application. Cisplatin resistance in cancer cells is mainly caused by three reasons: DNA repair, decreased cisplatin uptake/increased efflux, and cisplatin inactivation. In earlier combination therapies, the emergence of multidrug resistance (MDR) in cancer cells prevented the achievement of the desired therapeutic effect even with the accurate combination of two chemotherapeutic drugs. Therefore, combination therapy using nanocarriers for co-delivery of drugs is considered to be ideal for alleviating cisplatin resistance and reducing cisplatin-related toxicity in cancer cells. This article provides an overview of the design of cisplatin nano-drugs used to combat cancer cell resistance, elucidates the mechanisms of action of cisplatin and the pathways through which cancer cells develop resistance, and finally discusses the design of drugs and related carriers that can synergistically reduce cancer resistance when combined with cisplatin.
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- Qiubo Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Center for Bio-nanoengineering, and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310027, China
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Chu J, Yu X, Jiang G, Tao Y, Wu W, Han S. Bacterial imaging in tumour diagnosis. Microb Biotechnol 2024; 17:e14474. [PMID: 38808743 PMCID: PMC11135020 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.14474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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Some bacteria, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella typhimurium (S. typhimurium), have an inherent ability to locate solid tumours, making them a versatile platform that can be combined with other tools to improve the tumour diagnosis and treatment. In anti-cancer therapy, bacteria function by carrying drugs directly or expressing exogenous therapeutic genes. The application of bacterial imaging in tumour diagnosis, a novel and promising research area, can indeed provide dynamic and real-time monitoring in both pre-treatment assessment and post-treatment detection. Different imaging techniques, including optical technology, acoustic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear medicine imaging, allow us to observe and track tumour-associated bacteria. Optical imaging, including bioluminescence and fluorescence, provides high-sensitivity and high-resolution imaging. Acoustic imaging is a real-time and non-invasive imaging technique with good penetration depth and spatial resolution. MRI provides high spatial resolution and radiation-free imaging. Nuclear medicine imaging, including positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) can provide information on the distribution and dynamics of bacterial population. Moreover, strategies of synthetic biology modification and nanomaterial engineering modification can improve the viability and localization ability of bacteria while maintaining their autonomy and vitality, thus aiding the visualization of gut bacteria. However, there are some challenges, such as the relatively low bacterial abundance and heterogeneously distribution within the tumour, the high dimensionality of spatial datasets and the limitations of imaging labeling tools. In summary, with the continuous development of imaging technology and nanotechnology, it is expected to further make in-depth study on tumour-associated bacteria and develop new bacterial imaging methods for tumour diagnosis.
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- Jian Chu
- Huzhou Central HospitalAffiliated Central Hospital Huzhou UniversityHuzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Multiomics Research and Clinical Transformation of Digestive CancerHuzhouChina
- Fifth School of Clinical Medicine of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Huzhou Central Hospital)HuzhouChina
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- Huzhou Central HospitalAffiliated Central Hospital Huzhou UniversityHuzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Multiomics Research and Clinical Transformation of Digestive CancerHuzhouChina
- Fifth School of Clinical Medicine of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Huzhou Central Hospital)HuzhouChina
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- Key Lab of Organic‐Based Fertilizers of China, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for Solid Organic Waste UtilizationNanjing Agricultural UniversityNanjingChina
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- Shanghai BIOZERON Biotechnology Co., Ltd.ShanghaiChina
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- Huzhou Central HospitalAffiliated Central Hospital Huzhou UniversityHuzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Multiomics Research and Clinical Transformation of Digestive CancerHuzhouChina
- Fifth School of Clinical Medicine of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Huzhou Central Hospital)HuzhouChina
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- Huzhou Central HospitalAffiliated Central Hospital Huzhou UniversityHuzhouChina
- Key Laboratory of Multiomics Research and Clinical Transformation of Digestive CancerHuzhouChina
- Fifth School of Clinical Medicine of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Huzhou Central Hospital)HuzhouChina
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Zhang Z, Yu C, Wu Y, Wang Z, Xu H, Yan Y, Zhan Z, Yin S. Semiconducting polymer dots for multifunctional integrated nanomedicine carriers. Mater Today Bio 2024; 26:101028. [PMID: 38590985 PMCID: PMC11000120 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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The expansion applications of semiconducting polymer dots (Pdots) among optical nanomaterial field have long posed a challenge for researchers, promoting their intelligent application in multifunctional nano-imaging systems and integrated nanomedicine carriers for diagnosis and treatment. Despite notable progress, several inadequacies still persist in the field of Pdots, including the development of simplified near-infrared (NIR) optical nanoprobes, elucidation of their inherent biological behavior, and integration of information processing and nanotechnology into biomedical applications. This review aims to comprehensively elucidate the current status of Pdots as a classical nanophotonic material by discussing its advantages and limitations in terms of biocompatibility, adaptability to microenvironments in vivo, etc. Multifunctional integration and surface chemistry play crucial roles in realizing the intelligent application of Pdots. Information visualization based on their optical and physicochemical properties is pivotal for achieving detection, sensing, and labeling probes. Therefore, we have refined the underlying mechanisms and constructed multiple comprehensive original mechanism summaries to establish a benchmark. Additionally, we have explored the cross-linking interactions between Pdots and nanomedicine, potential yet complete biological metabolic pathways, future research directions, and innovative solutions for integrating diagnosis and treatment strategies. This review presents the possible expectations and valuable insights for advancing Pdots, specifically from chemical, medical, and photophysical practitioners' standpoints.
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- Ze Zhang
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery II, General Surgery Center, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronic, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, No.2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronic, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, No.2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronic, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, No.2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130012, PR China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Third Bethune Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130000, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Bethune Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130000, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronic, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, No.2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130012, PR China
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Zhang Z, Du Y, Shi X, Wang K, Qu Q, Liang Q, Ma X, He K, Chi C, Tang J, Liu B, Ji J, Wang J, Dong J, Hu Z, Tian J. NIR-II light in clinical oncology: opportunities and challenges. Nat Rev Clin Oncol 2024; 21:449-467. [PMID: 38693335 DOI: 10.1038/s41571-024-00892-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Novel strategies utilizing light in the second near-infrared region (NIR-II; 900-1,880 nm wavelengths) offer the potential to visualize and treat solid tumours with enhanced precision. Over the past few decades, numerous techniques leveraging NIR-II light have been developed with the aim of precisely eliminating tumours while maximally preserving organ function. During cancer surgery, NIR-II optical imaging enables the visualization of clinically occult lesions and surrounding vital structures with increased sensitivity and resolution, thereby enhancing surgical quality and improving patient prognosis. Furthermore, the use of NIR-II light promises to improve cancer phototherapy by enabling the selective delivery of increased therapeutic energy to tissues at greater depths. Initial clinical studies of NIR-II-based imaging and phototherapy have indicated impressive potential to decrease cancer recurrence, reduce complications and prolong survival. Despite the encouraging results achieved, clinical translation of innovative NIR-II techniques remains challenging and inefficient; multidisciplinary cooperation is necessary to bridge the gap between preclinical research and clinical practice, and thus accelerate the translation of technical advances into clinical benefits. In this Review, we summarize the available clinical data on NIR-II-based imaging and phototherapy, demonstrating the feasibility and utility of integrating these technologies into the treatment of cancer. We also introduce emerging NIR-II-based approaches with substantial potential to further enhance patient outcomes, while also highlighting the challenges associated with imminent clinical studies of these modalities.
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- Zeyu Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Control Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, China.
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- Thoracic Oncology Institute/Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Center, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, China.
- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
- Engineering Research Center of Molecular and Neuro Imaging of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an, China.
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Ding S, Lv X, Xia Y, Liu Y. Fluorescent Materials Based on Spiropyran for Advanced Anti-Counterfeiting and Information Encryption. Molecules 2024; 29:2536. [PMID: 38893412 PMCID: PMC11173752 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29112536] [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: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
Abstract
In daily life, counterfeit and substandard products, particularly currency, medicine, food, and confidential documents, are capable of bringing about very serious consequences. The development of anti-counterfeiting and authentication technologies with multilevel securities is a powerful means to overcome this challenge. Among various anti-counterfeiting technologies, fluorescent anti-counterfeiting technology is well-known and commonly used to fight counterfeiters due to its wide material source, low cost, simple usage, good concealment, and simple response mechanism. Spiropyran is favored by scientists in the fields of anti-counterfeiting and information encryption due to its reversible photochromic property. Here, we summarize the current available spiropyran-based fluorescent materials from design to anti-counterfeiting applications. This review will be help scientists to design and develop fluorescent anti-counterfeiting materials with high security, high performance, quick response, and high anti-counterfeiting level.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Packaging Materials and Technology of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China; (S.D.); (X.L.)
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Packaging Materials and Technology of Hunan Province, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China; (S.D.); (X.L.)
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Kong J, Wei Y, Zhou F, Shi L, Zhao S, Wan M, Zhang X. Carbon Quantum Dots: Properties, Preparation, and Applications. Molecules 2024; 29:2002. [PMID: 38731492 PMCID: PMC11085940 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29092002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Carbon quantum dots are a novel form of carbon material. They offer numerous benefits including particle size adjustability, light resistance, ease of functionalization, low toxicity, excellent biocompatibility, and high-water solubility, as well as their easy accessibility of raw materials. Carbon quantum dots have been widely used in various fields. The preparation methods employed are predominantly top-down methods such as arc discharge, laser ablation, electrochemical and chemical oxidation, as well as bottom-up methods such as templates, microwave, and hydrothermal techniques. This article provides an overview of the properties, preparation methods, raw materials for preparation, and the heteroatom doping of carbon quantum dots, and it summarizes the applications in related fields, such as optoelectronics, bioimaging, drug delivery, cancer therapy, sensors, and environmental remediation. Finally, currently encountered issues of carbon quantum dots are presented. The latest research progress in synthesis and application, as well as the challenges outlined in this review, can help and encourage future research on carbon quantum dots.
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- School of Medicine, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo 454000, China; (Y.W.); (F.Z.); (L.S.); (S.Z.); (M.W.)
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Xie M, Gong T, Wang Y, Li Z, Lu M, Luo Y, Min L, Tu C, Zhang X, Zeng Q, Zhou Y. Advancements in Photothermal Therapy Using Near-Infrared Light for Bone Tumors. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4139. [PMID: 38673726 PMCID: PMC11050412 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084139] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Bone tumors, particularly osteosarcoma, are prevalent among children and adolescents. This ailment has emerged as the second most frequent cause of cancer-related mortality in adolescents. Conventional treatment methods comprise extensive surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Consequently, the management of bone tumors and bone regeneration poses significant clinical challenges. Photothermal tumor therapy has attracted considerable attention owing to its minimal invasiveness and high selectivity. However, key challenges have limited its widespread clinical use. Enhancing the tumor specificity of photosensitizers through targeting or localized activation holds potential for better outcomes with fewer adverse effects. Combinations with chemotherapies or immunotherapies also present avenues for improvement. In this review, we provide an overview of the most recent strategies aimed at overcoming the limitations of photothermal therapy (PTT), along with current research directions in the context of bone tumors, including (1) target strategies, (2) photothermal therapy combined with multiple therapies (immunotherapies, chemotherapies, and chemodynamic therapies, magnetic, and photodynamic therapies), and (3) bifunctional scaffolds for photothermal therapy and bone regeneration. We delve into the pros and cons of these combination methods and explore current research focal points. Lastly, we address the challenges and prospects of photothermal combination therapy.
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- Mengzhang Xie
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (M.X.); (T.G.); (Y.W.); (Z.L.); (M.L.); (Y.L.); (L.M.); (C.T.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (M.X.); (T.G.); (Y.W.); (Z.L.); (M.L.); (Y.L.); (L.M.); (C.T.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (M.X.); (T.G.); (Y.W.); (Z.L.); (M.L.); (Y.L.); (L.M.); (C.T.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (M.X.); (T.G.); (Y.W.); (Z.L.); (M.L.); (Y.L.); (L.M.); (C.T.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (M.X.); (T.G.); (Y.W.); (Z.L.); (M.L.); (Y.L.); (L.M.); (C.T.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (M.X.); (T.G.); (Y.W.); (Z.L.); (M.L.); (Y.L.); (L.M.); (C.T.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (M.X.); (T.G.); (Y.W.); (Z.L.); (M.L.); (Y.L.); (L.M.); (C.T.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (M.X.); (T.G.); (Y.W.); (Z.L.); (M.L.); (Y.L.); (L.M.); (C.T.)
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- National Engineering Biomaterials, Sichuan University Research Center for Chengdu, Chengdu 610064, China;
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterials, Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Devices, National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Biomaterials, Sichuan University Research Center for Chengdu, Chengdu 610064, China;
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterials, Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Devices, National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (M.X.); (T.G.); (Y.W.); (Z.L.); (M.L.); (Y.L.); (L.M.); (C.T.)
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Xu J, Zhu N, Du Y, Han T, Zheng X, Li J, Zhu S. Biomimetic NIR-II fluorescent proteins created from chemogenic protein-seeking dyes for multicolor deep-tissue bioimaging. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2845. [PMID: 38565859 PMCID: PMC10987503 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47063-4] [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: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Near-infrared-I/II fluorescent proteins (NIR-I/II FPs) are crucial for in vivo imaging, yet the current NIR-I/II FPs face challenges including scarcity, the requirement for chromophore maturation, and limited emission wavelengths (typically < 800 nm). Here, we utilize synthetic protein-seeking NIR-II dyes as chromophores, which covalently bind to tag proteins (e.g., human serum albumin, HSA) through a site-specific nucleophilic substitution reaction, thereby creating proof-of-concept biomimetic NIR-II FPs. This chemogenic protein-seeking strategy can be accomplished under gentle physiological conditions without catalysis. Proteomics analysis identifies specific binding site (Cys 477 on DIII). NIR-II FPs significantly enhance chromophore brightness and photostability, while improving biocompatibility, allowing for high-performance NIR-II lymphography and angiography. This strategy is universal and applicable in creating a wide range of spectrally separated NIR-I/II FPs for real-time visualization of multiple biological events. Overall, this straightforward biomimetic approach holds the potential to transform fluorescent protein-based bioimaging and enables in-situ albumin targeting to create NIR-I/II FPs for deep-tissue imaging in live organisms.
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- Jiajun Xu
- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology of Hebei Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, P.R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P.R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P.R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P.R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P.R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P.R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P.R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P.R. China.
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Du Y, Xu J, Zheng X, Dang Z, Zhu N, Jiang Z, Li J, Zhu S. NIR-II Protein-Escaping Dyes Enable High-Contrast and Long-Term Prognosis Evaluation of Flap Transplantation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311515. [PMID: 38153348 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311515] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Real-time vascular positioning, postoperative flap monitoring, and vascular reconstruction assessment are of great importance in flap transplantation. Cyanine dyes offer the advantage of high resolution in the Near-infrared-II (NIR-II) imaging window. However, the nonspecific binding of many cyanine dyes to endogenous albumin leads to high organ accumulation and skin absorption, resulting in low-quality imaging and poor reproducibility of contrast during long-term (e.g., 7 days) postoperative monitoring. Here, a novel strategy is proposed that can be widely applied to prevent protein binding for NIR-I/II Cl-containing cyanine dyes. This strategy produces protein-escaping dyes, ensuring high fluorescence enhancement in the blood with rapid clearance and no residual fluorescence, allowing for short-term repeatable injections for vascular imaging. This strategy in the perioperative monitoring of pedicle perforator flap models in mice and rats is successfully applied. Furthermore, leveraging the universality of this strategy, multiple nonoverlapping protein-escaping probes that achieve dual-excitation (808 and 1064 nm) interference-free imaging of nerve-vessel and tumor-vessel simultaneously are designed and synthesized. These protein-escaping dyes enable long-term repeatable dual-color imaging of tumor localization, resection, and tumor-vessel reconstruction at the wound site.
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- Yijing Du
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Transplantation of Ministry of Education, Institute of Immunology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, P. R. China
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Li X, Chen H, Su Z, Zhao Q, Wang Y, Li N, Li S. Brightness Strategies toward NIR-II Emissive Conjugated Materials: Molecular Design, Application, and Future Prospects. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024. [PMID: 38556979 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Recent advances have been made in second near-infrared (NIR-II) fluorescence bioimaging and many related applications because of its advantages of deep penetration, high resolution, minimal invasiveness, and good dynamic visualization. To achieve high-performance NIR-II fluorescence bioimaging, various materials and probes with bright NIR-II emission have been extensively explored in the past few years. Among these NIR-II emissive materials, conjugated polymers and conjugated small molecules have attracted wide interest due to their native biosafety and tunable optical performance. This review summarizes the brightness strategies available for NIR-II emissive conjugated materials and highlights the recent developments in NIR-II fluorescence bioimaging. A concise, detailed overview of the molecular design and regulatory approaches is provided in terms of their high brightness, long wavelengths, and superior imaging performance. Then, various typical cases in which bright conjugated materials are used as NIR-II probes are introduced by providing step-by-step examples. Finally, the current problems and challenges associated with accessing NIR-II emissive conjugated materials for bright NIR-II fluorescence bioimaging are briefly discussed, and the significance and future prospects of these materials are proposed to offer helpful guidance for the development of NIR-II emissive materials.
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- Xiliang Li
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P.R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P.R. China
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Cai ZM, Li ZZ, Zhong NN, Cao LM, Xiao Y, Li JQ, Huo FY, Liu B, Xu C, Zhao Y, Rao L, Bu LL. Revolutionizing lymph node metastasis imaging: the role of drug delivery systems and future perspectives. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:135. [PMID: 38553735 PMCID: PMC10979629 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02408-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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The deployment of imaging examinations has evolved into a robust approach for the diagnosis of lymph node metastasis (LNM). The advancement of technology, coupled with the introduction of innovative imaging drugs, has led to the incorporation of an increasingly diverse array of imaging techniques into clinical practice. Nonetheless, conventional methods of administering imaging agents persist in presenting certain drawbacks and side effects. The employment of controlled drug delivery systems (DDSs) as a conduit for transporting imaging agents offers a promising solution to ameliorate these limitations intrinsic to metastatic lymph node (LN) imaging, thereby augmenting diagnostic precision. Within the scope of this review, we elucidate the historical context of LN imaging and encapsulate the frequently employed DDSs in conjunction with a variety of imaging techniques, specifically for metastatic LN imaging. Moreover, we engage in a discourse on the conceptualization and practical application of fusing diagnosis and treatment by employing DDSs. Finally, we venture into prospective applications of DDSs in the realm of LNM imaging and share our perspective on the potential trajectory of DDS development.
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- Ze-Min Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Head Neck Oncology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, Hubei, China
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4066, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Department of Prosthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518132, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China.
- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Head Neck Oncology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430079, Hubei, China.
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Li T, Zhang Y, Wu F, Chen G, Li C, Wang Q. Rational Design of NIR-II Ratiometric Fluorescence Probes for Accurate Bioimaging and Biosensing In Vivo. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400132. [PMID: 38470209 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Intravital fluorescence imaging in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II, 900-1700 nm) has emerged as a promising method for non-invasive diagnostics in complex biological systems due to its advantages of less background interference, high tissue penetration depth, high imaging contrast, and sensitivity. However, traditional NIR-II fluorescence imaging, which is characterized by the "always on" or "turn on" mode, lacks the ability of quantitative detection, leading to low reproducibility and reliability during bio-detection. In contrast, NIR-II ratiometric fluorescence imaging can realize quantitative and reliable analysis and detection in vivo by providing reference signals for fluorescence correction, generating new opportunities and prospects during in vivo bioimaging and biosensing. In this review, the current design strategies and sensing mechanisms of NIR-II ratiometric fluorescence probes for bioimaging and biosensing applications are systematically summarized. Further, current challenges, future perspectives and opportunities for designing NIR-II ratiometric fluorescence probes are also discussed. It is hoped that this review can provide effective guidance for the design of NIR-II ratiometric fluorescence probes and promote its adoption in reliable biological imaging and sensing in vivo.
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- Tuanwei Li
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, 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 Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, 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 Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, 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 Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, 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 Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, 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 Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Gao T, Gao S, Li Y, Zhang R, Dong H. The Down-Shifting Luminescence of Rare-Earth Nanoparticles for Multimodal Imaging and Photothermal Therapy of Breast Cancer. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:156. [PMID: 38534425 DOI: 10.3390/biology13030156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Nanotheranostic agents capable of simultaneously enabling real-time tracking and precise treatment at tumor sites play an increasingly pivotal role in the field of medicine. In this article, we report a novel near-infrared-II window (NIR-II) emitting downconversion rare-earth nanoparticles (RENPs) to improve image-guided therapy for breast cancer. The developed α-NaErF4@NaYF4 nanoparticles (α-Er NPs) have a diameter of approximately 24.1 nm and exhibit superior biocompatibility and negligible toxicity. RENPs exhibit superior imaging quality and photothermal conversion efficiency in the NIR-II range compared to clinically approved indocyanine green (ICG). Under 808 nm laser irradiation, the α-Er NPs achieve significant tumor imaging performance and photothermal effects in vivo in a mouse model of breast cancer. Simultaneously, it combines X-ray computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound (US) tri-modal imaging to guide therapy for cancer. The integration of NIR-II imaging technology and RENPs establishes a promising foundation for future medical applications.
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- Tingting Gao
- The Second Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China
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Gao J, Yuan L, Min Y, Yu B, Cong H, Shen Y. D-A-D organic fluorescent probes for NIR-II fluorescence imaging and efficient photothermal therapy of breast cancer. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:1320-1331. [PMID: 38273769 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01604h] [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: 01/27/2024]
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Near-infrared second region (NIR-II) fluorescent probes are used in the diagnosis of early cancer due to their high tissue penetration. However, there are still few reports on organic small molecule fluorescent probes with NIR-II fluorescence imaging (NIR-II FI) combined with efficient photothermal therapy (PTT). In this study, planar cyclopentadithiophene (CPDT) was incorporated into the twisted structural skeleton (D-A-D), and the strong acceptor TTQ molecule (A) and the donor triphenylamine (D) were introduced to synthesize an organic small molecule (TCT) with enhanced NIR-II fluorescence emission performance. To improve the hydrophilicity of TCT molecules, we used the nanoprecipitation method to coat DSPE-mPEG2000 on the TCT molecules and obtained nanoparticles (TCT-NPs) with a strong absorption band, good water dispersibility, and NIR-II FI ability, which realized NIR-II FI-guided PTT for breast cancer tumors. Due to their effective near-infrared absorption, TCT-NPs exhibit high photothermal conversion efficiency (η = 40.1%) under 660 nm laser irradiation, making them a photothermal therapeutic agent with good performance. Therefore, TCT-NPs have the potential to diagnose, eliminate, and monitor the diffusion of cancer.
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- Jie Gao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Center for Bionanoengineering, and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310027, China
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Wang L, Li N, Wang W, Mei A, Shao J, Wang W, Dong X. Benzobisthiadiazole-Based Small Molecular Near-Infrared-II Fluorophores: From Molecular Engineering to Nanophototheranostics. ACS NANO 2024; 18:4683-4703. [PMID: 38295152 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c12316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Organic fluorescent molecules with emission in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) biological window have aroused increasing investigation in cancer phototheranostics. Among these studies, Benzobisthiadiazole (BBT), with high electron affinity, is widely utilized as the electron acceptor in constructing donor-acceptor-donor (D-A-D) structured fluorophores with intensive near-infrared (NIR) absorption and NIR-II fluorescence. Until now, numerous BBT-based NIR-II dyes have been employed in tumor phototheranostics due to their exceptional structure tunability, biocompatibility, and photophysical properties. This review systematically overviews the research progress of BBT-based small molecular NIR-II dyes and focuses on molecule design and bioapplications. First, the molecular engineering strategies to fine-tune the photophysical properties in constructing the high-performance BBT-based NIR-II fluorophores are discussed in detail. Then, their biological applications in optical imaging and phototherapy are highlighted. Finally, the current challenges and future prospects of BBT-based NIR-II fluorescent dyes are also summarized. This review is believed to significantly promote the further progress of BBT-derived NIR-II fluorophores for cancer phototheranostics.
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- Leichen Wang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Physicals and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), Nanjing 211816, China
- School of Chemistry & Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China
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Zhou X, Fan Y, Li S, Zhang K, Pei Y, Zeng Y, Kang X, Zhao L, Chen H, Qin Y, Feng W, Liu L, Wu L. Molecular Engineering of Bright NIR-I/NIR-II Nanofluorophores for High-Resolution Bioimaging and Tumor Detection in Vivo. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:1792-1800. [PMID: 38278136 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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A comprehensive approach for the construction of NIR-I/NIR-II nanofluorophores with exceptional brightness and excellent chemo- and photostability has been developed. This study first confirmed that the amphiphilic molecules with stronger hydrophobic moieties and weaker hydrophilic moieties are superior candidates for constructing brighter nanofluorophores, which are attributed to its higher efficiency in suppressing the intramolecular charge transfer/aggregation-caused fluorescence quenching of donor-acceptor-donor type fluorophores. The prepared nanofluorophore demonstrates a fluorescence quantum yield exceeding 4.5% in aqueous solution and exhibits a strong NIR-II tail emission up to 1300 nm. The superior performance of the nanofluorophore enabled the achievement of high-resolution whole-body vessel imaging and brain vessel imaging, as well as high-contrast fluorescence imaging of the lymphatic system in vivo. Furthermore, their potential for highly sensitive fluorescence detection of tiny tumors in vivo has been successfully confirmed, thus supporting their future applications in precise fluorescence imaging-guided surgery in the early stages of cancer.
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- Xiaobo Zhou
- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Chemistry & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers & Academy for Engineering and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Chemistry & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers & Academy for Engineering and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, Jiangsu, China
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- Molecular Imaging Center, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201203, China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Chemistry & State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers & Academy for Engineering and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong Key Laboratory of Public Health and Medical Analysis, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, Jiangsu, China
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Munan S, Chang YT, Samanta A. Chronological development of functional fluorophores for bio-imaging. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:501-521. [PMID: 38095135 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc04895k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Functional fluorophores represent an emerging research field, distinguished by their diverse applications, especially in sensing and cellular imaging. After the discovery of quinine sulfate and subsequent elucidation of the fluorescence mechanism by Sir George Stokes, research in the field of fluorescence gained momentum. Over the past few decades, advancements in sophisticated instruments, including super-resolution microscopy, have further promoted cellular imaging using traditional fluorophores. These advancements include deciphering sensing mechanisms via photochemical reactions and scrutinizing the applications of fluorescent probes that specifically target organelles. This approach elucidates molecular interactions with biomolecules. Despite the abundance of literature illustrating different classes of probe development, a concise summary of newly developed fluorophores remains inadequate. In this review, we systematically summarize the chronological discovery of traditional fluorophores along with new fluorophores. We briefly discuss traditional fluorophores ranging from visible to near-infrared (NIR) in the context of cellular imaging and in vivo imaging. Furthermore, we explore ten new core fluorophores developed between 2007 and 2022, which exhibit advanced optical properties, providing new insights into bioimaging. We illustrate the utilization of new fluorophores in cellular imaging of biomolecules, such as reactive oxygen species (ROS), reactive nitrogen species (RNS), and proteins and microenvironments, especially pH and viscosity. Few of the fluorescent probes provided new insights into disease progression. Furthermore, we speculate on the potential prospects and significant challenges of existing fluorophores and their potential biomedical research applications. By addressing these aspects, we intend to illuminate the compelling advancements in fluorescent probe development and their potential influence across various fields.
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- Subrata Munan
- Molecular Sensors and Therapeutics (MST) Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi NCR, NH 91, Tehsil Dadri 201314, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea.
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- Molecular Sensors and Therapeutics (MST) Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi NCR, NH 91, Tehsil Dadri 201314, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Zhang T, Yu Y, Han S, Cong H, Kang C, Shen Y, Yu B. Preparation and application of UPLC silica microsphere stationary phase:A review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 323:103070. [PMID: 38128378 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103070] [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: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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In this review, microspheres for ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) were reviewed in accordance with the literature in recent years. As people's demands for chromatography are becoming more and more sophisticated, the preparation and application of UPLC stationary phases have become the focus of researchers in this field. This new analytical separation science not only maintains the practicality and principle of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), but also improves the step function of chromatographic performance. The review presents the morphology of four types of sub-2 μm silica microspheres that have been used in UPLC, including non-porous silica microspheres (NPSMs), mesoporous silica microspheres (MPSMs), hollow silica microspheres (HSMs) and core-shell silica microspheres (CSSMs). The preparation, pore control and modification methods of different microspheres are introduced in the review, and then the applications of UPLC in drug analysis and separation, environmental monitoring, and separation of macromolecular proteins was presented. Finally, a brief overview of the existing challenges in the preparation of sub-2 μm microspheres, which required further research and development, was given.
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- Tingyu Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China; Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; Center for Bionanoengineering and Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Yuan L, Su Y, Zhang R, Gao J, Yu B, Cong H, Shen Y. NIR-II organic small molecule probe for labeling lymph nodes and guiding tumor imaging. Talanta 2024; 266:125123. [PMID: 37639868 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125123] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Organic small molecule fluorescent groups have injected new material support into the field of medical imaging due to their unique luminescence mechanism and easy tuning of structure. The great potential of NIR-II window imaging forces us to continuously optimize the structure of organic fluorophores to design better fluorescent molecules for fluorescence imaging-guided surgery. An ideal organic small molecule fluorescent group: it can penetrate into the inside of the organism, clearly present the internal structure and the edge contour of different tissues, so as to perfectly achieve internal imaging and accurately guide external surgery. In vivo, fluorescent groups do not damage normal tissues and organs. However, problems such as low quantum yield and poor biocompatibility greatly limit the clinical transformation of NIR-II fluorescent small molecules. To avoid the shortcomings of NIR-II fluorescent probes as much as possible and better realize image-guided surgery, in this experiment, the biplane donor unit was incorporated into the twisted D-π-A-π-D structure to expand the conjugated structure of the fluorescent group, which not only realized NIR-II emission, but also had high quantum yield and biosafety.
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- Lin Yuan
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China; Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Center for Bionanoengineering, And Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310027, China
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Xie Y, Li Z, Zhao C, Lv R, Li Y, Zhang Z, Teng M, Wan Q. Recent advances in aggregation-induced emission-active type I photosensitizers with near-infrared fluorescence: From materials design to therapeutic platform fabrication. LUMINESCENCE 2024; 39:e4621. [PMID: 38044321 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging-guided photodynamic therapy (PDT) technology plays an important role in treating various diseases and still attracts increasing research interests for developing novel photosensitizers (PSs) with outstanding performances. Conventional PSs such as porphyrin and rhodamine derivatives have easy self-aggregation properties in the physiological environment due to their inherent hydrophobic nature caused by their rigid molecular structure that induces strong intermolecular stacking π-π interaction, leading to serious fluorescence quenching and cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) reduction. Meanwhile, hypoxia is an inherent barrier in the microenvironment of solid tumors, seriously restricting the therapeutic outcome of conventional PDT. Aforementioned disadvantages should be overcome urgently to enhance the therapeutic effect of PSs. Novel NIR fluorescence-guided type I PSs with aggregation-induced emission (AIE), which features the advantages of improving fluorescent intensity and ROS generation efficiency at aggregation as well as outstanding oxygen tolerance, bring hope for resolving aforementioned problems simultaneously. At present, plenty of research works fully demonstrates the advancement of AIE-active PDT based on type I PSs. In this review, cutting-edge advances focusing on AIE-active NIR type I PSs that include the aspects of the photochemical mechanism of type I ROS generation, various molecular structures of reported type I PSs with NIR fluorescence and their design strategies, and typical anticancer applications are summarized. Finally, a brief conclusion is obtained, and the underlying challenges and prospects of AIE-active type I PSs are proposed.
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- Yili Xie
- College of Ecology and Environment, Yuzhang Normal University, Nanchang, China
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- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Key Laboratory of the Digestive System Tumors of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates (South China University of Technology), Guangzhou, China
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Sang D, Luo X, Liu J. Biological Interaction and Imaging of Ultrasmall Gold Nanoparticles. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 16:44. [PMID: 38047998 PMCID: PMC10695915 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01266-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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The ultrasmall gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), serving as a bridge between small molecules and traditional inorganic nanoparticles, create significant opportunities to address many challenges in the health field. This review discusses the recent advances in the biological interactions and imaging of ultrasmall AuNPs. The challenges and the future development directions of the ultrasmall AuNPs are presented.
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- Dongmiao Sang
- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Engineering of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Engineering of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Engineering of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, People's Republic of China.
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Wang X, Zhang M, Li Y, Cong H, Yu B, Shen Y. Research Status of Dendrimer Micelles in Tumor Therapy for Drug Delivery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304006. [PMID: 37635114 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Dendrimers are a family of polymers with highly branched structure, well-defined composition, and extensive functional groups, which have attracted great attention in biomedical applications. Micelles formed by dendrimers are ideal nanocarriers for delivering anticancer agents due to the explicit study of their characteristics of particle size, charge, and biological properties such as toxicity, blood circulation time, biodistribution, and cellular internalization. Here, the classification, preparation, and structure of dendrimer micelles are reviewed, and the specific functional groups modified on the surface of dendrimers for tumor active targeting, stimuli-responsive drug release, reduced toxicity, and prolonged blood circulation time are discussed. In addition, their applications are summarized as various platforms for biomedical applications related to cancer therapy including drug delivery, gene transfection, nano-contrast for imaging, and combined therapy. Other applications such as tissue engineering and biosensor are also involved. Finally, the possible challenges and perspectives of dendrimer micelles for their further applications are discussed.
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- Xijie Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Center for Bionanoengineering, and Department of, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310027, China
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Wang Q, Xia G, Li J, Yuan L, Yu S, Li D, Yang N, Fan Z, Li J. Multifunctional Nanoplatform for NIR-II Imaging-Guided Synergistic Oncotherapy. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16949. [PMID: 38069279 PMCID: PMC10707236 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Tumors are a major public health issue of concern to humans, seriously threatening the safety of people's lives and property. With the increasing demand for early and accurate diagnosis and efficient treatment of tumors, noninvasive optical imaging (including fluorescence imaging and photoacoustic imaging) and tumor synergistic therapies (phototherapy synergistic with chemotherapy, phototherapy synergistic with immunotherapy, etc.) have received increasing attention. In particular, light in the near-infrared second region (NIR-II) has triggered great research interest due to its penetration depth, minimal tissue autofluorescence, and reduced tissue absorption and scattering. Nanomaterials with many advantages, such as high brightness, great photostability, tunable photophysical properties, and excellent biosafety offer unlimited possibilities and are being investigated for NIR-II tumor imaging-guided synergistic oncotherapy. In recent years, many researchers have tried various approaches to investigate nanomaterials, including gold nanomaterials, two-dimensional materials, metal sulfide oxides, polymers, carbon nanomaterials, NIR-II dyes, and other nanomaterials for tumor diagnostic and therapeutic integrated nanoplatform construction. In this paper, the application of multifunctional nanomaterials in tumor NIR-II imaging and collaborative therapy in the past three years is briefly reviewed, and the current research status is summarized and prospected, with a view to contributing to future tumor therapy.
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology & Institute of Materia Medica, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China; (Q.W.); (G.X.); (J.L.); (L.Y.); (S.Y.); (D.L.); (N.Y.)
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology & Institute of Materia Medica, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China; (Q.W.); (G.X.); (J.L.); (L.Y.); (S.Y.); (D.L.); (N.Y.)
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Su Q, Zhang Y, Zhu S. Site-specific albumin tagging with chloride-containing near-infrared cyanine dyes: molecular engineering, mechanism, and imaging applications. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:13125-13138. [PMID: 37850230 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc04200f] [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: 10/19/2023]
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Near-infrared dyes, particularly cyanine dyes, have shown great potential in biomedical imaging due to their deep tissue penetration, high resolution, and minimal tissue autofluorescence/scattering. These dyes can be adjusted in terms of absorption and emission wavelengths by modifying their chemical structures. The current issues with cyanine dyes include aggregation-induced quenching, poor photostability, and short in vivo circulation time. Encapsulating cyanine dyes with albumin, whether exogenous or endogenous, has been proven to be an effective strategy for improving their brightness and pharmacokinetics. In detail, the chloride-containing (Cl-containing) cyanine dyes have been found to selectively bind to albumin to achieve site-specific albumin tagging, resulting in enhanced optical properties and improved biosafety. This feature article provides an overview of the progress in the covalent binding of Cl-containing cyanine dyes with albumin, including molecular engineering methods, binding sites, and the selective binding mechanism. The improved optical properties of cyanine dyes and albumin complexes have led to cutting-edge applications in biological imaging, such as tumor imaging (diagnostics) and imaging-guided surgery.
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- Qi Su
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P. R. China.
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China.
- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P. R. China.
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Luo H, Gao S. Recent advances in fluorescence imaging-guided photothermal therapy and photodynamic therapy for cancer: From near-infrared-I to near-infrared-II. J Control Release 2023; 362:425-445. [PMID: 37660989 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.08.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Phototherapy (including photothermal therapy, PTT; and photodynamic therapy, PDT) has been widely used for cancer treatment, but conventional PTT/PDT show limited therapeutic effects due to the lack of disease recognition ability. The integration of fluorescence imaging with PTT/PDT can reveal tumor locations in a real-time manner, holding great potential in early diagnosis and precision treatment of cancers. However, the traditional fluorescence imaging in the visible and near-infrared-I regions (VIS/NIR-I, 400-900 nm) might be interfered by the scattering and autofluorescence from tissues, leading to a low imaging resolution and high false positive rate. The deeper near-infrared-II (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm) fluorescence imaging can address these interferences. Combining NIR-II fluorescence imaging with PTT/PDT can significantly improve the accuracy of tumor theranostics and minimize damages to normal tissues. This review summarized recent advances in tumor PTT/PDT and NIR-II fluorophores, especially discussed achievements, challenges and prospects around NIR-II fluorescence imaging-guided PTT/PDT for cancers.
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- Hangqi Luo
- Yale Cardiovascular Research Center, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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- Harvey Cushing Neuro-Oncology Laboratories, Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.
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Zhang Z, Gao C, Lu Z, Xie X, You J, Li Z. Sunlight-directed fluorophore-switch in photosynthesis of cyanine subcellular organelle markers for bio-imaging. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 237:115485. [PMID: 37348191 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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The photoconvertible fluorophore synthesis enables the light controlled imaging channels switch for accurate tracking the quantity and localization of intracellular biomolecules in chemical biology. Herein, we repurposed the photochemistry of Fischer's base and developed a sunlight-directed fluorophore-switch strategy for high-efficiency trimethine cyanine (Cy3.5/Cy3) synthesis. The unexpected sunlight-directed photoconversion of Fischer's base proceeds in conventional solvents and accelerates in chloroform via photo-oxidation and hydrogen atom transfer without using extra additives, and the heterogenous dimerization mechanism was proposed and confirmed by isolation of the reactive intermediates. The reliable strategy is employed in the photosynthesis of commercially available cytomembrane marker (DiI) and other cyanine based organelle markers with appreciable yields. Sunlight-controlled fluorophore-switch of subcellular organelle markers in living cells validated the feasibility of our strategy with cell-tolerant character. Moreover, remote control synthesis of Cy3.5 in vivo directed via sunlight further demonstrated the extended application of our strategy. Therefore, this sunlight-directed strategy will facilitate exploitation of cyanine-based probes with switched fluorescence imaging channels and further enable precise description of the dynamic variations in living cells with minimal autofluorescence and cellular disturbance.
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- Zhiyong Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Life-Organic Analysis of Shandong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, PR China.
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Dar N, Weissman H, Ankri R. Adjustable Fluorescence Emission of J-Aggregated Tricarbocyanine in the Near-Infrared-II Region. J Phys Chem B 2023; 127:7988-7995. [PMID: 37682586 PMCID: PMC10518818 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c04554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Near-infrared (NIR) J-aggregates attract increasing attention in many areas, especially in biomedical applications, as they combine the advantages of NIR spectroscopy with the unique J-aggregation properties of organic dyes. They enhance light absorption and have been used as effective biological imaging and therapeutic agents to achieve high-resolution imaging or effective phototherapy in vivo. In this work, we present novel J-aggregates composed of the well-known cyanine molecules. Cyanines are one of the few types of molecules whose absorption and emission can be shifted over a broad spectral range, from the ultraviolet (UV) to the NIR regime. They can easily transform into J-aggregates with narrow absorption and emission peaks, which is accompanied by a red shift in their spectra. In this work, we show, for the first time, that the tricarbocyanine dye (IR 820) has two sharp fluorescence emission bands in the NIR-II region with high photostability. These emission bands can be tuned to a desired wavelength in the range of 1150-1560 and 1675 nm, with a linear dependence on the excitation wavelength. Cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM) images are presented, and combined with molecular modeling analysis, they confirm IR 820 π-stacked self-assembled fibrous structures.
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- Nitzan Dar
- Department
of Physics, Faculty of Natural Science, Ariel University, Ariel 40700, Israel
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- Department
of Molecular Chemistry and Material Science, The Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel
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- Department
of Physics, Faculty of Natural Science, Ariel University, Ariel 40700, Israel
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Zhao Y, Li L, Ye Q, Gong Y, Yang R, Liu H. Reaction-Activated Disassembly of the NIR-II Probe Enables Fast Detection and Ratiometric Photoacoustic Imaging of Glutathione In Vivo. Anal Chem 2023; 95:14043-14051. [PMID: 37677104 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c02664] [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: 09/09/2023]
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Glutathione (GSH), the most abundant nonprotein biothiol, is a significant endogenous molecule that plays a key role in redox equilibrium in vivo and is regarded as a critical biomarker of cancer. Currently, various fluorescent probes have been designed and synthesized for imaging GSH at the cellular level in the visible range and the first near-infrared window (NIR-I, 750-900 nm). However, the application of these fluorescent probes for bioimaging and biosensing in vivo has been extremely hindered by the high biobackground and low tissue penetration. Herein, based on the self-assembly and disassembly of J-aggregation, we designed and synthesized a GSH-activatable probe MC-PSE for second near-infrared window (NIR-II) fluorescence and ratiometric photoacoustic imaging of GSH in vivo. The anionic cyanine-based MC-PSE tends to form stable J-aggregates in an aqueous solution. Upon the reaction with GSH, the J-aggregates of MC-PSE disassembled, the emission peak intensity of MC-PSE at 940 nm significantly increased by about 20 times, and the PA900/PA980 ratio increased by 4 times within 15 min in vitro. Notably, we used MC-PSE to visualize GSH in tumor-bearing mice and to distinguish normal and tumor areas successfully by virtue of NIR-II FL and PA dual-modal imaging. The design strategy of MC-PSE provides a novel method for ratiometric photoacoustic imaging, and MC-PSE is expected to be a powerful tool for the accurate detection of GSH in cancer diagnosis.
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- Yixing Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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Liu WL, Zhang YQ, Luo XJ, Zhu YY, Song L, Ming ZH, Zhang LX, Li MJ, Lv RC, Zhang GJ, Chen M. Novel Dual-Mode NIR-II/MRI Nanoprobe Targeting PD-L1 Accurately Evaluates the Efficacy of Immunotherapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:5141-5157. [PMID: 37705867 PMCID: PMC10497065 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s417944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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Background Durable responses to immune-checkpoint blocking therapy (ICT) targeting programmed cell death protein-1/ligand-1 (PD-1/PD-L1) have improved outcomes for patients with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). Unfortunately, only 19-23% of patients benefit from ICT. Hence, non-invasive strategies evaluating responses to therapy and selecting patients who will benefit from ICT are critical issues for TNBC immunotherapy. Methods We developed a novel nanoparticle-Atezolizumab (NPs-Ate) consisting of indocyanine green (ICG), gadolinium-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (Gd-DTPA), human serum albumin (HSA), and Atezolizumab. The efficiency of Gd-DTPA linking was verified using mass spectrometry, and the size of NPs-Ate was characterized using Nano-flow cytometry. The synthesized NPs-Ate were evaluated for fluorescence stability, penetration depth, and target specificity. TNBC cell lines and tumor-bearing mice models were used to identify the feasibility of this dual-modal second near-infrared/magnetic resonance imaging (NIR-II/MRI) system. Additionally, ICT combination with chemotherapy or radiotherapy in TNBC tumor-bearing mice models were used to assess dynamic changes of PD-L1 and predicted therapeutic responses with NPs-Ate. Results Atezolizumab, a monoclonal antibody, was successfully labeled with ICG and Gd-DTPA to generate NPs-Ate. This demonstrated strong fluorescence signals in our NIR-II imaging system, and relaxivity (γ1) of 9.77 mM-1 s-1. In tumor-bearing mice, the NIR-II imaging signal background ratio (SBR) reached its peak of 11.51 at 36 hours, while the MRI imaging SBR reached its highest as 1.95 after 12 hours of tracer injection. NPs-Ate specifically targets cells and tumors expressing PD-L1, enabling monitoring of PD-L1 status during immunotherapy. Combining therapies led to inhibited tumor growth, prolonged survival, and increased PD-L1 expression, effectively monitored using the non-invasive NPs-Ate imaging system. Conclusion The NIR-II/MRI NPs-Ate effectively reflected PD-L1 status during immunotherapy. Real-time and non-invasive immunotherapy and response/prognosis monitoring under NIR-II/MRI imaging guidance in TNBC is a promising and innovative technology with potential for extensive clinical applications in the future.
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- Wan-Ling Liu
- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Breast Center, Cancer Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
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- Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Haixi Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Technology University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of Molecular and Neuro Imaging, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi’an, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Breast-Thyroid-Surgery and Cancer Center, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment in Breast Cancer, Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Endocrine-Related Cancer Precision Medicine, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
- Xiamen Research Center of Clinical Medicine in Breast & Thyroid Cancers, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China
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Yang L, Gao Y, Wei J, Cheng Z, Wu S, Zou L, Li S, Li P. Selenium-integrated conjugated oligomer nanoparticles with high photothermal conversion efficiency for NIR-II imaging-guided cancer phototheranostics in vivo. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:314. [PMID: 37667389 PMCID: PMC10476403 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02080-1] [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: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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Second near-infrared (NIR-II) fluorescence imaging in the range of 1000-1700 nm has great prospects for in vivo imaging and theranostics monitoring. At present, few NIR-II probes with theranostics properties have been developed, especially the high-performance organic theranostics material remains underexploited. Herein, we demonstrate a selenium (Se)-tailoring method to develop high-efficient NIR-II imaging-guided material for in vivo cancer phototheranostics. Via Se-tailoring strategy, conjugated oligomer TPSe-based nanoparticles (TPSe NPs) achieve bright NIR-II emission up to 1400 nm and exhibit a relatively high photothermal conversion efficiency of 60% with good stability. Moreover, the TPSe NPs demonstrate their photothermal ablation of cancer cells in vitro and tumor in vivo with the guidance of NIR-II imaging. It is worth noting that the TPSe NPs have good biocompatibility without obvious side effects. Thus, this work provides new insight into the development of NIR-II theranostics agents.
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- Lele Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, China
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- School of Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, China.
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Baron T, Maffeis V, Bucher C, Le Guennic B, Banyasz A, Jacquemin D, Berginc G, Maury O, Andraud C. Tuning the Photophysical Properties of Aza-BODIPYs in the Near-Infrared Region by Introducing Electron-Donating Thiophene Substituents. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202301357. [PMID: 37272206 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202301357] [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: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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This study presents the synthesis, the spectroscopic and electrochemical properties of new bis- and tetra-substituted azaboron-dipyrromethene (aza-BODIPY) dyes substituted by different electron donating groups connected to the aza-BODIPY core through a thiophene unit. In line with theoretical calculations, experimental measurements point out the positive impact of the thiophene group that behave as a secondary donor group leading to an enhancement of the intramolecular charge transfer process in comparison to previously reported aza-BODIPY dyes. This heterocycle has also been found to tune the oxidative potential and to stabilize the electro-generated species.
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- Thibaut Baron
- Laboratoire de Chimie, UMR 5182, ENS Lyon, CNRS, Université Lyon 1, 46 Allée d'Italie, 69364, Lyon, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie, UMR 5182, ENS Lyon, CNRS, Université Lyon 1, 46 Allée d'Italie, 69364, Lyon, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie, UMR 5182, ENS Lyon, CNRS, Université Lyon 1, 46 Allée d'Italie, 69364, Lyon, France
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- Univ Rennes, CNRS, ISCR (Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes), UMR 6226, 35000, Rennes, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie, UMR 5182, ENS Lyon, CNRS, Université Lyon 1, 46 Allée d'Italie, 69364, Lyon, France
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- Nantes Université, CNRS, CEISAM, UMR-6230, 44000, Nantes, France
- Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), 75005, Paris, France
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- Thales LAS France, 2 Avenue Gay Lussac, 78990, Élancourt, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie, UMR 5182, ENS Lyon, CNRS, Université Lyon 1, 46 Allée d'Italie, 69364, Lyon, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie, UMR 5182, ENS Lyon, CNRS, Université Lyon 1, 46 Allée d'Italie, 69364, Lyon, France
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Dunn B, Hanafi M, Hummel J, Cressman JR, Veneziano R, Chitnis PV. NIR-II Nanoprobes: A Review of Components-Based Approaches to Next-Generation Bioimaging Probes. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:954. [PMID: 37627839 PMCID: PMC10451329 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10080954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Fluorescence and photoacoustic imaging techniques offer valuable insights into cell- and tissue-level processes. However, these optical imaging modalities are limited by scattering and absorption in tissue, resulting in the low-depth penetration of imaging. Contrast-enhanced imaging in the near-infrared window improves imaging penetration by taking advantage of reduced autofluorescence and scattering effects. Current contrast agents for fluorescence and photoacoustic imaging face several limitations from photostability and targeting specificity, highlighting the need for a novel imaging probe development. This review covers a broad range of near-infrared fluorescent and photoacoustic contrast agents, including organic dyes, polymers, and metallic nanostructures, focusing on their optical properties and applications in cellular and animal imaging. Similarly, we explore encapsulation and functionalization technologies toward building targeted, nanoscale imaging probes. Bioimaging applications such as angiography, tumor imaging, and the tracking of specific cell types are discussed. This review sheds light on recent advancements in fluorescent and photoacoustic nanoprobes in the near-infrared window. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers working in fields of biomedical imaging and nanotechnology, facilitating the development of innovative nanoprobes for improved diagnostic approaches in preclinical healthcare.
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- Bryce Dunn
- Department of Bioengineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA (R.V.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA (R.V.)
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- Department of Physics, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
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- Department of Physics, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA (R.V.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA (R.V.)
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Dai Y, Zhang F, Chen K, Sun Z, Wang Z, Xue Y, Li M, Fan Q, Shen Q, Zhao Q. An Activatable Phototheranostic Nanoplatform for Tumor Specific NIR-II Fluorescence Imaging and Synergistic NIR-II Photothermal-Chemodynamic Therapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206053. [PMID: 36852618 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The phototheranostics in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II) have proven to be promising for the precise cancer theranostics. However, the non-responsive and "always on" imaging mode lacks the selectivity, leading to the poor diagnosis specificity. Herein, a tumor microenvironment (TME) activated NIR-II phototheranostic nanoplatform (Ag2 S-Fe(III)-DBZ Pdots, AFD NPs) is designed based on the principle of Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET). The AFD NPs are fabricated through self-assembly of Ag2 S QDs (NIR-II fluorescence probe) and ultra-small semiconductor polymer dots (DBZ Pdots, NIR-II fluorescence quencher) utilizing Fe(III) as coordination nodes. In normal tissues, the AFD NPs maintain in "off" state, due to the FRET between Ag2 S QDs and DBZ Pdots. However, the NIR-II fluorescence signal of AFD NPs can be rapidly "turn on" by the overexpressed GSH in tumor tissues, achieving a superior tumor-to-normal tissue (T/NT) signal ratio. Moreover, the released Pdots and reduced Fe(II) ions provide NIR-II photothermal therapy (PTT) and chemodynamic therapy (CDT), respectively. The GSH depletion and NIR-II PTT effect further aggravate CDT mediated oxidative damage toward tumors, achieving the synergistic anti-tumor therapeutic effect. The work provides a promising strategy for the development of TME activated NIR-II phototheranostic nanoprobes.
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- Yeneng Dai
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Cancer Centre, Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR, 999078, China
- MoE Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Cancer Centre, Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR, 999078, China
- MoE Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR, 999078, China
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Wang Y, Nan J, Ma H, Xu J, Guo F, Wang Y, Liang Y, Zhang J, Zhu S. NIR-II Imaging and Sandwiched Plasmonic Biosensor for Ultrasensitive Intraoperative Definition of Tumor-Invaded Lymph Nodes. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:4039-4048. [PMID: 37071592 PMCID: PMC10176571 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c00829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Radical lymphadenectomy remains the cornerstone of preventing tumor metastasis through the lymphatic system. Current surgical resection of lymph nodes (LNs) based on fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) suffers from low sensitivity/selectivity with only qualitative information, hampering accurate intraoperative decision-making. Herein, we develop a modularized theranostic system including NIR-II FGS and a sandwiched plasmonic chip (SPC). Intraoperative NIR-II FGS and detection of tumor-positive lymph nodes were performed on the gastric tumor to determine the feasibility of the modularized theranostic system in defining LN metastasis. Under the NIR-II imaging window, the orthotopic tumor and sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) were successfully excised without ambient light interference in the operating room. Importantly, the SPC biosensor achieved 100% sensitivity and 100% specificity for tumor markers and realized rapid and high-throughput intraoperative SLN detection. We propose the synergetic design of combining the NIR-II FGS and suitable biosensor will substantially improve the efficiency of cancer diagnosis and therapy follow-up.
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- Yajun Wang
- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P.R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P.R. China
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- Cancer Institute, First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P.R. China
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- Cancer Institute, First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P.R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P.R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P.R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Center for Supramolecular Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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Ji C, Huang Y, Sun L, Geng H, Liu W, Grimes CA, Luo M, Feng X, Cai Q. Tracking of Intestinal Probiotics In Vivo by NIR-IIb Fluorescence Imaging. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:20603-20612. [PMID: 37078734 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The ability to accurately characterize microorganism distribution in the intestinal tract is helpful for understanding intrinsic mechanisms. Within the intestine, traditional optical probes used for microorganism labeling commonly suffer from a low imaging penetration depth and poor resolution. We report a novel observation tool useful for microbial research by labeling near-infrared-IIb (NIR-IIb, 1500-1700 nm) lanthanide nanomaterials NaGdF4:Yb3+,Er3+@NaGdF4,Nd3+ (Er@Nd NPs) onto the surface of Lactobacillus bulgaricus (L. bulgaricus) via EDC-NHS chemistry. We monitor microorganisms in tissue by two-photon excitation (TPE) microscopy and in vivo with NIR-IIb imaging. This dual-technique approach offers great potential for determining the distribution of transplanted bacteria in the intestinal tract with a higher spatiotemporal resolution.
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- Chenhui Ji
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- Henan Province Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Rehabilitation Technology, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan 467000, Henan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- Flux Photon Corporation, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, Hunan, China
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Shen J, He W. The fabrication strategies of near-infrared absorbing transition metal complexes. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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Su Y, Yuan L, Wang Y, Wang C, Cao M, Gong S, Cong H, Yu B, Shen Y. Dual receptor NIR-II organic nanoparticles for multimodal imaging guided tumor photothermal therapy. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2023; 50:102677. [PMID: 37044195 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2023.102677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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The second near-infrared (NIR-II) fluorescence imaging has attracted continuous attention due to its excellent penetration depth and high spatial resolution. Compared with other fluorophores, NIR-II fluorophores, especially NIR-II organic small molecule fluorophores, are favored because of their controllable structure and good biocompatibility. In this study, we designed and synthesized an S-D-A-D-S type small molecule FEA. However, a new molecule was accidentally obtained in the process of synthesis, which was proved to be a double receptor (A-A) type small molecule, namely S-D-A-A-D-S type organic small molecule FEAA. Compared with FEA molecules, FEAA exhibits superior fluorescence performance and can effectively prevent fluorescence quenching. The fluorescence emission of its nanoparticles (NPs) reaches 1109 nm, extends to about 1400 nm, and has a Stokes shift of up to 472 nm. Subsequently, we realized fluorescence/photoacoustic dual-mode imaging (FI/PAI) of nude mouse liver, and finally effectively ablated 4T1 tumor by photothermal therapy (PTT). In general, FEAA NPs exhibit good fluorescence, photoacoustic, and photothermal effects, and are an excellent multifunctional NIR-II organic small molecule fluorophore. As far as we know, there are few reports on A-A type organic small molecules, most of which are cyanines or D-A-D type structures. Therefore, this study has good exploratory significance and reference value for the discovery of NIR-II fluorophores.
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- Yingbin Su
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China; Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China; Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China; Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Center for Bionanoengineering, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310027, China
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Wen G, Lei H, Qi B, Duan S, Xiao Z, Han C, Xia Y, Jing C, Liu J, Li C. Noninvasive Imaging OX40 + Activated T Cells Provides Early Warning of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Mol Imaging Biol 2023:10.1007/s11307-023-01819-4. [PMID: 37012517 DOI: 10.1007/s11307-023-01819-4] [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: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE The goal of this study was to develop an imaging probe-IRDye-680RD-OX40 mAb-that can be used for noninvasive imaging and optical imaging of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). OX40/OX40 ligand (OX40L) interactions have been shown to exert potent costimulatory effects on T cell activation. Detectable change in T cell activation profiles was observed in early RA. METHODS OX40 expression pattern was analyzed by flow cytometry. N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) esters are used to label proteins selectively on free amino groups of OX40 monoclonal antibody (mAb). Characterization of IRDye-680RD-OX40 mAb was measured and a fluorescence spectrum gathered. Cell binding assay was also performed between activated and naïve murine T cells. Longitudinal near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging of the probe was performed on day 8, day 9, day 10, and day 11 of adjuvant-induced arthritis (AIA) mouse model. Paw thickness and body weight were compared between the OX40 mAb and IgG injection groups. RESULTS NIRF imaging with IRDye-680RD-OX40 mAb revealed strong OX40-positive responses with high specificity. Flow analysis showed that OX40 was specifically expressed on the surface of T cells in RP and spleen of AIA model. The AIA group was significantly differentiated from the control group at all time points with imaging monitoring. The region of interest (ROI) was in line with ex vivo imaging and biodistribution study. This study highlights the potential utility of the OX40 NIRF imaging as a new strategy for RA prediction and T cell monitoring. CONCLUSION The results provide evidence that IRDye-680RD-OX40 mAb detects organized T cells activation in early RA. The optical probe was capable of detection of RA pathogenesis. It identified transcriptional responses to RA that mediate its immune functions. Thus, it may be an ideal probe for RA imaging.
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- Gang Wen
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086, China
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- Molecular Imaging Research Center of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150086, China.
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Xin Q, Ma H, Wang H, Zhang X. Tracking tumor heterogeneity and progression with near-infrared II fluorophores. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2023; 3:20220011. [PMID: 37324032 PMCID: PMC10191063 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20220011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Heterogeneous cells are the main feature of tumors with unique genetic and phenotypic characteristics, which can stimulate differentially the progression, metastasis, and drug resistance. Importantly, heterogeneity is pervasive in human malignant tumors, and identification of the degree of tumor heterogeneity in individual tumors and progression is a critical task for tumor treatment. However, current medical tests cannot meet these needs; in particular, the need for noninvasive visualization of single-cell heterogeneity. Near-infrared II (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm) imaging exhibits an exciting prospect for non-invasive monitoring due to the high temporal-spatial resolution. More importantly, NIR-II imaging displays more extended tissue penetration depths and reduced tissue backgrounds because of the significantly lower photon scattering and tissue autofluorescence than traditional the near-infrared I (NIR-I) imaging. In this review, we summarize systematically the advances made in NIR-II in tumor imaging, especially in the detection of tumor heterogeneity and progression as well as in tumor treatment. As a non-invasive visual inspection modality, NIR-II imaging shows promising prospects for understanding the differences in tumor heterogeneity and progression and is envisioned to have the potential to be used clinically.
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- Qi Xin
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural EngineeringAcademy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin UniversityTianjinChina
- Department of PathologyTianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Extracorporeal Life Support for Critical DiseasesTianjinChina
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- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of SciencesTianjin UniversityTianjinChina
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural EngineeringAcademy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin UniversityTianjinChina
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neural EngineeringAcademy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin UniversityTianjinChina
- Department of Physics and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Preparing Technology, School of SciencesTianjin UniversityTianjinChina
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Fan Y, Wu Y, Hou J, Wang P, Peng X, Ge G. Coumarin-based near-infrared fluorogenic probes: Recent advances, challenges and future perspectives. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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