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Hu Z, Zhou X, Zhang W, Zhang L, Li L, Gao Y, Wang C. Photothermal amplified multizyme activity for synergistic photothermal-catalytic tumor therapy. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 679:375-383. [PMID: 39366266 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.09.223] [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: 07/21/2024] [Revised: 09/19/2024] [Accepted: 09/27/2024] [Indexed: 10/06/2024]
Abstract
Nano-enzymatic catalytic therapy has been widely explored as a promising tumor therapeutic method with specific responsiveness to the tumor microenvironment (TME). However, the inherent lower and simplex catalytic efficiency impairs their anti-tumor efficacy. Therefore, developing novel nanozymes with relatively high and multiple catalytic characteristics, simultaneously enhancing the enzyme-like activity of nanozymes using the proper method, photothermal promoted catalytic property, is a reliable way. In this paper, we report a manganese oxide/nitrogen-doped carbon composite nanoparticles (MnO-N/C NPs) with multi-enzyme mimetic activity and photothermal conversional effect. The peroxidase (POD)-like/oxidase (OXD)-like/catalase (CAT)-like activity of MnO-N/C nanozymes was accelerated upon exposure to an 808 nm NIR laser. In vitro and in vivo results proved that the MnO-N/C NPs shown excellent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guided synergistic photothermal-enhanced catalytic treatment and photothermal therapy of liver cancer. The photothermal enhanced multi-enzyme activity maximizes the efficacy of catalytic and photothermal therapy while reducing harm to healthy cells, thereby offering valuable insights for the development of next-generation photothermal nanozymes to enhance tumor therapy.
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- Zhichao Hu
- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130024, PR China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130024, PR China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130024, PR China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130024, PR China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130024, PR China
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- Department of Stomatology, No. 964 Hospital, Changchun, Jilin 130021, PR China.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin 130024, PR China.
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Ruan M, Wang X, Guo M, Hu Z, Hu W, Guo Z, Chen W, Li S, Wu K, Du S, Han N. Gambogic acid and IR780 self-assembled nanoparticles for combined chemo-phototherapy. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 245:114254. [PMID: 39299039 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.114254] [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: 06/04/2024] [Revised: 08/11/2024] [Accepted: 09/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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Combined chemo-phototherapy has shown considerable advantages and potential in cancer treatment. For this purpose, self-assembled nanoparticles by gambogic acid (GA) and IR780 (referred to as GA-IR780 NPs) were prepared. Herein, GA, an active compound derived from Garcinia hanburyi Hook.f, was selected as a chemo-agent. IR780 was used as a photothermal agent as well as a photosensitizer, which could kill tumor cells via photothermal effect and photodynamic effect. The obtained GA-IR780 NPs were uniform spheres with particle size of ca. 50 nm. The drug loading efficiency of GA and IR780 was 38.42 % and 56.64 %, respectively. The GA-IR780 NPs exhibited excellent photothermal properties as well as photodynamic effect when irradiated by near infrared (NIR) light (808 nm, 2.0 W/cm2). Moreover, the GA-IR780 NPs showed enhanced cytotoxicity with NIR light activation. Results of animal experiments showed that GA-IR780 NPs had the most significant tumor inhibition when irradiated by laser, and the results of H&E, Ki-67 and TUNEL staining confirmed that the GA-IR780 NPs+Laser group caused the most severe tumor tissue damage. The above results indicated that GA-mediated chemotherapy combining with IR780-based phototherapy could significantly improve the anti-tumor efficacy.
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- Mingyue Ruan
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China.
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China.
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China.
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An J, Zhang Z, Zhang J, Zhang L, Liang G. Research progress in tumor therapy of carrier-free nanodrug. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 178:117258. [PMID: 39111083 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117258] [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: 05/18/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/25/2024] Open
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Carrier-free nanodrugs are a novel type of drug constructed by the self-assembly of drug molecules without carrier involvement. They have the characteristics of small particle size, easy penetration of various barriers, targeting tumors, and efficient release. In recent years, carrier-free nanodrugs have become a hot topic in tumor therapy as they solve the problems of low drug loading, poor biocompatibility, and low uptake efficiency of carrier nanodrugs. A series of recent studies have shown that carrier-free nanodrugs play a vital role in the treatment of various tumors, with similar or better effects than carrier nanodrugs. Based on the literature published in the past decades, this paper first summarizes the recent progress in the assembly modes of carrier-free nanodrugs, then describes common therapeutic modalities of carrier-free nanodrugs in tumor therapy, and finally depicts the existing challenges along with future trends of carrier-free nanodrugs. We hope that this review can guide the design and application of carrier-free nanodrugs in the future.
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- Junling An
- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science & Technology, Luoyang, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science & Technology, Luoyang, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science & Technology, Luoyang, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Biomedical Research, Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Basic Medicine and Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science & Technology, Luoyang, Henan, People's Republic of China; Institute of Biomedical Research, Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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Li F, Yan J, Wei C, Zhao Y, Tang X, Xu L, He B, Sun Y, Chang J, Liang Y. "Cicada Out of the Shell" Deep Penetration and Blockage of the HSP90 Pathway by ROS-Responsive Supramolecular Gels to Augment Trimodal Synergistic Therapy. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2401214. [PMID: 38647420 PMCID: PMC11220648 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401214] [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: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Deep penetration and downregulation of heat shock protein (HSP) expression in multimodal synergistic therapy are promising approaches for curing cancer in clinical trials. However, free small-molecule drugs and most drug vehicles have a low delivery efficiency deep into the tumor owing to poor drug penetration and hypoxic conditions at the tumor site. In this study, the objective is to use reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive supramolecular gels co-loaded with the photosensitizer Zn(II) phthalocyanine tetrasulfonic acid (ZnPCS4) and functionalized tetrahedral DNA (TGSAs) (G@P/TGSAs) to enhance deep tissue and cell penetration and block the HSP90 pathway for chemo- photodynamic therapy (PDT) - photothermal therapy (PTT) trimodal synergistic therapy. The (G@P/TGSAs) are injected in situ into the tumor to release ZnPCS4 and TGSAs under high ROS concentrations originating from both the tumor and PDT. TGSAs penetrate deeply into tumor tissues and augment photothermal therapy by inhibiting the HSP90 pathway. Proteomics show that HSP-related proteins and molecular chaperones are inhibited/activated, inhibiting the HSP90 pathway. Simultaneously, the TGSA-regulated apoptotic pathway is activated. In vivo study demonstrates efficient tumor penetration and excellent trimodal synergistic therapy (45% tumor growth inhibition).
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- Fashun Li
- Department of PharmaceuticsSchool of PharmacyQingdao UniversityQingdao266073China
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- Department of PharmaceuticsSchool of PharmacyQingdao UniversityQingdao266073China
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- Department of PharmacyQingdao Women and Children's HospitalQingdao266034China
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- Department of Recuperation MedicineQingdao Special Service Sanatorium of PLA NavyQingdao266071China
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- Department of Medicinal ChemistrySchool of PharmacyQingdao UniversityQingdao266073China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical EngineeringNingbo UniversityNingbo315211China
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- National Engineering Research Center for BiomaterialsSichuan UniversityChengdu610064China
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- Department of PharmaceuticsSchool of PharmacyQingdao UniversityQingdao266073China
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- College of Marine Life ScienceOcean University of ChinaQingdao266003China
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- Department of PharmaceuticsSchool of PharmacyQingdao UniversityQingdao266073China
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Han W, Liu F, Muhammad M, Liu G, Li H, Xu Y, Sun S. Application of biomacromolecule-based passive penetration enhancement technique in superficial tumor therapy: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132745. [PMID: 38823734 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132745] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
Abstract
Transdermal drug delivery (TDD) has shown great promise in superficial tumor therapy due to its noninvasive and avoidance of the first-pass effect. Especially, passive penetration enhancement technique (PPET) provides the technical basis for TDD by temporarily altering the skin surface structure without requiring external energy. Biomacromolecules and their derived nanocarriers offer a wide range of options for PPET development, with outstanding biocompatibility and biodegradability. Furthermore, the abundant functional groups on biomacromolecule surfaces can be modified to yield functional materials capable of targeting specific sites and responding to stimuli. This enables precise drug delivery to the tumor site and controlled drug release, with the potential to replace traditional drug delivery methods and make PPET-related personalized medicine a reality. This review focuses on the mechanism of biomacromolecules and nanocarriers with skin, and the impact of nanocarriers' surface properties of nanocarriers on PPET efficiency. The applications of biomacromolecule-based PPET in superficial tumor therapy are also summarized. In addition, the advantages and limitations are discussed, and their future trends are projected based on the existing work of biomacromolecule-based PPET.
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- Weiqiang Han
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116023, China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Shenzhen Research Institute, Northwest A&F University, Shenzhen 518000, China.
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Haixia X, Peng Z, Jiezhao L, Huiling G, Xie C, Yihan W, Yanglei J, Li J, Wang C, Wenning X, Lixin Z, Liu C. 3D-Printed Magnesium Peroxide-Incorporated Scaffolds with Sustained Oxygen Release and Enhanced Photothermal Performance for Osteosarcoma Multimodal Treatments. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:9626-9639. [PMID: 38372238 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10807] [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: 02/20/2024]
Abstract
The hypoxic microenvironment in osteosarcoma inevitably compromises the antitumor effect and local bone defect repair, suggesting an urgent need for sustained oxygenation in the tumor. The currently reported oxygen-releasing materials have short oxygen-releasing cycles, harmful products, and limited antitumor effects simply by improving hypoxia. Therefore, the PCL/nHA/MgO2/PDA-integrated oxygen-releasing scaffold with a good photothermal therapy effect was innovatively constructed in this work to achieve tumor cell killing and bone regeneration functions simultaneously. The material distributes MgO2 powder evenly on the scaffold material through 3D printing technology and achieves the effect of continuous oxygen release (more than 3 weeks) through its slow reaction with water. The in vitro and in vivo results also indicate that the scaffold has good biocompatibility and sustained-release oxygen properties, which can effectively induce the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of bone mesenchymal stem cells, achieving excellent bone defect repair. At the same time, in vitro cell experiments and subcutaneous tumorigenesis experiments also confirmed that local oxygen supply can promote osteosarcoma cell apoptosis, inhibit proliferation, and reduce the expression of heat shock protein 60, thereby enhancing the photothermal therapy effect of polydopamine and efficiently eliminating osteosarcoma. Taken together, this integrated functional scaffold provides a unique and efficient approach for antitumor and tumor-based bone defect repair for osteosarcoma treatment.
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- Xu Haixia
- Department of Spinal Surgery, Orthopedic Medical Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Orthopedic Medical Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Orthopedic Medical Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Orthopedic Medical Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Orthopedic Medical Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Orthopedic Medical Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Yiwu 322000, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Orthopedic Medical Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Orthopedic Medical Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Orthopedic Medical Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Orthopedic Medical Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Orthopedic Medical Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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Premji TP, Dash BS, Das S, Chen JP. Functionalized Nanomaterials for Inhibiting ATP-Dependent Heat Shock Proteins in Cancer Photothermal/Photodynamic Therapy and Combination Therapy. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:112. [PMID: 38202567 PMCID: PMC10780407 DOI: 10.3390/nano14010112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Phototherapies induced by photoactive nanomaterials have inspired and accentuated the importance of nanomedicine in cancer therapy in recent years. During these light-activated cancer therapies, a nanoagent can produce heat and cytotoxic reactive oxygen species by absorption of light energy for photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT). However, PTT is limited by the self-protective nature of cells, with upregulated production of heat shock proteins (HSP) under mild hyperthermia, which also influences PDT. To reduce HSP production in cancer cells and to enhance PTT/PDT, small HSP inhibitors that can competitively bind at the ATP-binding site of an HSP could be employed. Alternatively, reducing intracellular glucose concentration can also decrease ATP production from the metabolic pathways and downregulate HSP production from glucose deprivation. Other than reversing the thermal resistance of cancer cells for mild-temperature PTT, an HSP inhibitor can also be integrated into functionalized nanomaterials to alleviate tumor hypoxia and enhance the efficacy of PDT. Furthermore, the co-delivery of a small-molecule drug for direct HSP inhibition and a chemotherapeutic drug can integrate enhanced PTT/PDT with chemotherapy (CT). On the other hand, delivering a glucose-deprivation agent like glucose oxidase (GOx) can indirectly inhibit HSP and boost the efficacy of PTT/PDT while combining these therapies with cancer starvation therapy (ST). In this review, we intend to discuss different nanomaterial-based approaches that can inhibit HSP production via ATP regulation and their uses in PTT/PDT and cancer combination therapy such as CT and ST.
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- Thejas P. Premji
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; (T.P.P.); (B.S.D.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; (T.P.P.); (B.S.D.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; (T.P.P.); (B.S.D.); (S.D.)
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan; (T.P.P.); (B.S.D.); (S.D.)
- Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Kwei-San, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
- Research Center for Food and Cosmetic Safety, College of Human Ecology, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33305, Taiwan
- Department of Materials Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, Tai-Shan, New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan
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Lv L, Shi Y, Deng Z, Xu J, Ye Z, He J, Chen G, Yu X, Wu J, Huang X, Li G. A polymeric nanocarrier that eradicates breast cancer stem cells and delivers chemotherapeutic drugs. Biomater Res 2023; 27:133. [PMID: 38102651 PMCID: PMC10722842 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-023-00465-9] [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: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Drug nanocarriers can markedly reduce the toxicities and side effects of encapsulated chemotherapeutic drugs in the clinic. However, these drug nanocarriers have little effect on eradicating breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs). Although compounds that can inhibit BCSCs have been reported, these compounds are difficult to use as carriers for the widespread delivery of conventional chemotherapeutic drugs. METHODS Herein, we synthesize a polymeric nanocarrier, hyaluronic acid-block-poly (curcumin-dithiodipropionic acid) (HA-b-PCDA), and explore the use of HA-b-PCDA to simultaneously deliver chemotherapeutic drugs and eradicate BCSCs. RESULTS Based on molecular docking and molecular dynamics studies, HA-b-PCDA delivers 35 clinical chemotherapeutic drugs. To further verify the drug deliver ability of HA-b-PCDA, doxorubicin, paclitaxel, docetaxel, gemcitabine and camptothecin are employed as model drugs to prepare nanoparticles. These drug-loaded HA-b-PCDA nanoparticles significantly inhibit the proliferation and stemness of BCSC-enriched 4T1 mammospheres. Moreover, doxorubicin-loaded HA-b-PCDA nanoparticles efficiently inhibit tumor growth and eradicate approximately 95% of BCSCs fraction in vivo. Finally, HA-b-PCDA eradicates BCSCs by activating Hippo and inhibiting the JAK2/STAT3 pathway. CONCLUSION HA-b-PCDA is a polymeric nanocarrier that eradicates BCSCs and potentially delivers numerous clinical chemotherapeutic drugs.
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- Li Lv
- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China
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- Shenshan Medical Center, Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Shanwei, Guangdong, 516600, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China.
- Shenshan Medical Center, Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Shanwei, Guangdong, 516600, China.
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Guo S, Gu D, Yang Y, Tian J, Chen X. Near-infrared photodynamic and photothermal co-therapy based on organic small molecular dyes. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:348. [PMID: 37759287 PMCID: PMC10523653 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-02111-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Near-infrared (NIR) organic small molecule dyes (OSMDs) are effective photothermal agents for photothermal therapy (PTT) due to their advantages of low cost and toxicity, good biodegradation, and strong NIR absorption over a wide wavelength range. Nevertheless, OSMDs have limited applicability in PTT due to their low photothermal conversion efficiency and inadequate destruction of tumor regions that are nonirradiated by NIR light. However, they can also act as photosensitizers (PSs) to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can be further eradicated by using ROS-related therapies to address the above limitations of PTT. In this review, the synergistic mechanism, composition, and properties of photodynamic therapy (PDT)-PTT nanoplatforms were comprehensively discussed. In addition, some specific strategies for further improving the combined PTT and PDT based on OSMDs for cancer to completely eradicate cancer cells were outlined. These strategies include performing image-guided co-therapy, enhancing tumor infiltration, increasing H2O2 or O2 in the tumor microenvironment, and loading anticancer drugs onto nanoplatforms to enable combined therapy with phototherapy and chemotherapy. Meanwhile, the intriguing prospects and challenges of this treatment modality were also summarized with a focus on the future trends of its clinical application.
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- Shuang Guo
- School of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China
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- College of Marine Science and Environment, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian, 116023, China
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- School of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China.
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- School of Biological Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China.
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117597, Singapore.
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Han W, Liu F, Li Y, Liu G, Li H, Xu Y, Sun S. Advances in Natural Polymer-Based Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems for Tumor Therapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301670. [PMID: 37098629 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
Abstract
As an alternative to traditional oral and intravenous injections with limited efficacy, transdermal drug delivery (TDD) has shown great promise in tumor treatment. Over the past decade, natural polymers have been designed into various nanocarriers due to their excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and easy availability, providing more options for TDD. In addition, surface functionalization modification of the rich functional groups of natural polymers, which in turn are developed into targeted and stimulus-responsive functional materials, allows precise delivery of drugs to tumor sites and release of drugs in response to specific stimuli. It not only improves the treatment efficiency of tumor but also reduces the toxic and side effects to normal tissues. Therefore, the development of natural polymer-based TDD (NPTDD) systems has great potential in tumor therapy. In this review, the mechanism of NPTDD systems such as penetration enhancers, nanoparticles, microneedles, hydrogels and nanofibers prepared from hyaluronic acid, chitosan, sodium alginate, cellulose, heparin and protein, and their applications in tumor therapy are overviewed. This review also outlines the future prospects and current challenges of NPTDD systems for local treatment tumors.
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- Weiqiang Han
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China
- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, 26 Yuxiang Street, Shijiazhuang, 050018, China
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Li JH, You PD, Lu F, Tang HY, Guo HY, Zhou CQ. NIR C-Myc Pu22 G-quadruplex probe as a photosensitizer for bioimaging and antitumor study. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 294:122533. [PMID: 36842212 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Despite the fact that C-Myc G-quadruplex in the oncogene promoter regions is one of the crucial targets of antitumor drugs, the selectivities and proliferation inhibitions of its probes towards tumor cells remain a big challenge. Until now, no effective C-Myc G-quadruplex probes have been reported as a photosensitizer to increase their antitumor activities. Here, the first NIR C-Myc G-quadruplex probe PDS-SQ has been designed, comprising a G-quadruplex binder PDS and a squaraine dye SQ as a photosensitizer. Conjugate PDS-SQ could selectively NIR image C-Myc Pu22 G-quadruplex in tumor cells, and show stronger antitumor activity in the irradiation by a chemo-photodynamic method than in the dark. The study provides a new way to develop the novel NIR C-Myc G-quadruplex probes with more potent antitumor activities.
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- Jun-Hui Li
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China.
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Liu G, Wen Z, Liu F, Xu Y, Li H, Sun S. Multisubcellular organelle-targeting nanoparticle for synergistic chemotherapy and photodynamic/photothermal tumor therapy. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023; 18:613-631. [PMID: 37183879 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2023-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Background: The subcellular organelle-targeting strategy has attracted wide attention for a variety of reasons, including strong specificity, high accuracy, low dose administration and few side effects. It is an important and challenging task to explore the multisubcellular organelle-targeting strategy to achieve effective tumor treatment. Materials & methods: Using bovine serum albumin as a nanoreactor, BSA/Cu/NQ/IR780/DOX nanoparticles (NPs) were constructed via drug-induced protein self-assembly. Folic acid was then coupled to the surface of NPs to prepare folate receptor-targeted FA-BSA/Cu/NQ/IR780/DOX NPs. Results & conclusion: The FA-BSA/Cu/NQ/IR780/DOX NPs exhibit multifunctional properties, including multisubcellular organelle-targeting, induction of response release in the tumor microenvironment, fluorescence imaging capabilities and potential for synergistic chemotherapy and photodynamic/photothermal tumor therapy.
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- Guoxin Liu
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116023, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, People's Republic of China
- College of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science & Technology, Shijiazhuang, 050018, People's Republic of China
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Li JH, You PD, Lu F, Huang JT, Fu JL, Tang HY, Zhou CQ. Single aromatics sulfonamide substituted dibenzothiazole squaraines for tumor NIR imaging and efficient photodynamic therapy at low drug dose. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2023; 240:112653. [PMID: 36706664 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2023.112653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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On the base of the zwiterionic dibenzothiazole squaraine SQ, five cationic aromatics sulfonamide substituted dibenzothiazole squaraines SQ-D1 ∼ 5 have been designed and synthesized. Through the formation of the cationic compound, a higher rigid structure and the addition of the strong electron-withdrawing group (-CN), an ideal photosensitizer SQ-D2 has been gotten. In all the sulfonaminosquaraines, compound SQ-D2 exhibited the highest ROS generation efficacy and photostability. It also showed the highest photo-cytotoxicity (IC50 = 0.25 ± 0.08 μM), very low dark-cytotoxicity and the excellent cell uptake. In animal study, it not only showed the effective tumor retention and the easy removal from the body, but also exhibited the effective PDT efficacy at low drug dose (0.15 mg/kg) and the good biocompatibility. Furthermore, photosensitizer SQ-D2 as a single component exhibited greater potential than clinically approved photosensitizer m-THPC and some nanomaterials with photosensitizers in PDT therapy towards human breast cancer. This work provides a new perspective to develop the ideal photosensitizer of the squaraine dyes.
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- Jun-Hui Li
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China.
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Zhong YT, Cen Y, Xu L, Li SY, Cheng H. Recent Progress in Carrier-Free Nanomedicine for Tumor Phototherapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2202307. [PMID: 36349844 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202202307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Safe and effective strategies are urgently needed to fight against the life-threatening diseases of various cancers. However, traditional therapeutic modalities, such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery, exhibit suboptimal efficacy for malignant tumors owing to the serious side effects, drug resistance and even relapse. Phototherapies, including photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT), are emerging therapeutic strategies for localized tumor inhibition, which can produce a large amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS) or elevate the temperature to initiate cell death by non-invasive irradiation. In consideration of the poor bioavailability of phototherapy agents (PTAs), lots of drug delivery systems have been developed to enhance the tumor targeted delivery. Nevertheless, the carriers of drug delivery systems inevitably bring biosafety concerns on account of their metabolism, degradation, and accumulation. Of note, carrier-free nanomedicine attracts great attention for clinical translation with synergistic antitumor effect, which is characterized by high drug loading, simplified synthetic method and good biocompatibility. In this review, the latest advances of phototherapy with various carrier-free nanomedicines are summarized, which may provide a new paradigm for the future development of nanomedicine and tumor precision therapy.
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- Ying-Tao Zhong
- Biomaterials Research Center, School of Biomedical Engineering & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, P. R. China
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- Department of Geriatric Cardiology, General Hospital of the Southern Theatre Command, People's Liberation Army (PLA) and Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510016, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, P. R. China
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- Biomaterials Research Center, School of Biomedical Engineering & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, P. R. China
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Ghosh N, Kundu M, Ghosh S, Das AK, De S, Das J, Sil PC. pH-responsive and targeted delivery of chrysin via folic acid-functionalized mesoporous silica nanocarrier for breast cancer therapy. Int J Pharm 2023; 631:122555. [PMID: 36586636 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Cancer is a disease of global importance. In order to mitigate conventional chemotherapy-related side effects, phytochemicals with inherent anticancer efficacy have been opted. However, the use of nanotechnology is essential to enhance the bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of these phytochemicals. Herein, we have formulated folic acid conjugated polyacrylic acid capped mesoporous silica nanoparticles (∼47.6 nm in diameter) for pH-dependent targeted delivery of chrysin to breast cancer (MCF-7) cells. Chrysin loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (Chr- mSiO2@PAA/FA) have been noted to induce apoptosis in MCF-7 cells through oxidative insult and mitochondrial dysfunction with subsequent G1 arrest. Further, in tumor bearing mice, intravenous incorporation of Chr-mSiO2@PAA/FA has been noticed to enhance the anti-neoplastic effects of chrysin via tumor site-specific accumulation. Enhanced cytotoxicity of chrysin contributed towards in vivo tumor regression, restoration of normalized tissue architecture and maintenance of healthy body weight. Besides, no serious systemic toxicity was manifested in response to Chr-mSiO2@PAA/FA administration in vivo. Thus, the study evokes about the anticancer potentiality of chrysin and its increased therapeutic activity via incorporation into folic acid conjugated mesoporous silica nanoparticles, which may hold greater impact in field of future biomedical research.
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- Noyel Ghosh
- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, P-1/12, CIT Scheme VII M, Kolkata 700054, India
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, P-1/12, CIT Scheme VII M, Kolkata 700054, India
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, P-1/12, CIT Scheme VII M, Kolkata 700054, India
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, P-1/12, CIT Scheme VII M, Kolkata 700054, India
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, P-1/12, CIT Scheme VII M, Kolkata 700054, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Physical Sciences, Mizoram University, Aizawl 796004, Mizoram, India.
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, P-1/12, CIT Scheme VII M, Kolkata 700054, India.
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'Lights, squaraines, action!' - the role of squaraine dyes in photodynamic therapy. Future Med Chem 2022; 14:1375-1402. [PMID: 36069190 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2022-0112] [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: 11/17/2022] Open
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Since they were first synthesized in 1965 by Treibs and Jacob, squaraine dyes have revolutionized the polymethine dyes' 'universe' and their potential applications due to their indisputable physical, chemical and biological properties. After 30 years and up to the present, various research teams have dedicated themselves to studying the squaraines' photodynamic therapy application using in vitro and in vivo models. The various structural modifications made to these compounds, as well as the influence they have shown to have in their phototherapeutic activity, are the main focus of the present review. Finally, the most evident limitations of this class of dyes, as well as future perspectives in the sense of hypothetically successfully overcoming them, are suggested by the authors.
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Wang Z, Liu F, Liu Y, Huyan Y, Muhammad M, Xu Y, Li H, Sun S. Mitochondria-targeted nanoplatforms building for in situ ROS generating photodynamic tumor therapy through reinforcing mitochondria apoptotic pathway. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Wang Y, Jiang G. Advances in the Novel Nanotechnology for the Targeted Tumor Therapy by the Transdermal Drug Delivery. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2022; 22:2708-2714. [PMID: 35319394 DOI: 10.2174/1871520622666220321093000] [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: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Despite modern medicine advances greatly, cancer remains a serious challenge to world health for which effective methods of treatment have hardly been developed yet. However, throughout the recent years, the rapid-developing nanotechnology has provided a new outlook of cancer therapy by transdermal drug delivery. By disrupting the stratum corneum, drugs are delivered through the skin and navigated to the tumor site by drug delivery systems such as nanogels, microneedles, etc. The superiorities include the improvement of drug pharmacokinetics as well as reduced side effects. This paper reviews the reported novel development of transdermal drug delivery systems for targeted cancer therapy. Advanced techniques for penetrating the skin will be discussed as well.
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- Yuchen Wang
- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221002, Chi-na
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- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221002, Chi-na
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Sun Q, Liu F, Wen Z, Xia J, Li H, Xu Y, Sun S. Combined effect of heat shock protein inhibitor geldanamycin and free radicals on photodynamic therapy of prostate cancer. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:1369-1377. [PMID: 35022636 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02219a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer-induced death among men. Recently, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has attracted great attention in prostate cancer treatment because of its high accuracy and no trauma. However, the hypoxic microenvironment of the tumor severely reduces the therapeutic efficacy of oxygen-dependent PDT in prostate cancer, which hampers the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). In addition, the PDT process induces the overexpression of pro-survival and anti-apoptotic proteins, thereby reducing the efficacy of PDT. This study proposed a novel multifunctional nanosystem for the targeted delivery of indocyanine green (ICG), 2,2'-azobis[2-(2-imidazolinI-2-yl) propane] dihydrochloride (AIBI), and heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) inhibitor geldanamycin (17-AAG). Under near-infrared light irradiation, the photothermal effect of ICG induces AIBI decomposition and releases oxygen-independent free radicals, which rescues the hindered ICG-mediated ROS generation. Moreover, 17-AAG reduces heat resistance by inhibiting Hsp90, thereby achieving mild hyperthermia. Simultaneously, the inhibition of Hsp90 can inhibit the overexpression of its client proteins such as anti-apoptotic proteins (survivin) and androgen receptor (AR), thereby improving the efficacy of PDT and inducing prostate cancer cell apoptosis. Results show that the nanosystem enhances PDT by combining free radicals and 17-AAG, exhibiting a good anticancer effect on prostate cancer cells but less toxicity on normal cells.
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- Qinyan Sun
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, No. 2 Linggong Road, Ganjingzi, Dalian 116023, China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products & Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Xinong Road 22, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China. .,College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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Dereje DM, Pontremoli C, Moran Plata MJ, Visentin S, Barbero N. Polymethine dyes for PDT: recent advances and perspectives to drive future applications. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2022; 21:397-419. [PMID: 35103979 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-022-00175-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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It has been proved that the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy (PDT) is closely related to the intrinsic features of the photosensitizer (PS). Over the recent years, several efforts have been devoted to the discovery of novel and more efficient photosensitizers showing higher efficacy and lower side effects. In this context, squaraine and cyanine dyes have been reported to potentially overcome the drawbacks related to the traditional PSs. In fact, squaraines and cyanines are characterized by sharp and intense absorption bands and narrow emission bands with high extinction coefficients typically in the red and near-infrared region, good photo and thermal stability and a strong fluorescent emission in organic solvents. In addition, biocompatibility and low toxicity make them suitable for biological applications. Despite these interesting intrinsic features, their chemical instability and self-aggregation properties in biological media still limit their use in PDT. To overcome these drawbacks, the self-assembly and incorporation into smart nanoparticle systems are forwarded promising approaches that can control their physicochemical properties, providing rational solutions for the limitation of free dye administration in the PDT application. The present review summarizes the latest advances in squaraine and cyanine dyes for PDT application, analyzing the different strategies, i.e.the self-assembly and the incorporation into nanoparticles, to further enhance their photochemical properties and therapeutic potential. The in vivo assessments are still limited, thus further delaying their effective application in PDT.
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- Degnet Melese Dereje
- Department of Chemistry, NIS Interdepartmental and INSTM Reference Centre, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125, Turin, Italy.,Department of Chemical Engineering, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, Polypeda 01, 0026, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemistry, NIS Interdepartmental and INSTM Reference Centre, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, NIS Interdepartmental and INSTM Reference Centre, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Science, University of Torino, Via Quarello 15/A, 10135, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, NIS Interdepartmental and INSTM Reference Centre, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125, Turin, Italy.
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Guan S, Liu X, Fu Y, Li C, Wang J, Mei Q, Deng G, Zheng W, Wan Z, Lu J. A biodegradable "Nano-donut" for magnetic resonance imaging and enhanced chemo/photothermal/chemodynamic therapy through responsive catalysis in tumor microenvironment. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 608:344-354. [PMID: 34626980 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.09.186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Prussian blue (PB) is a safe photothermal agent for tumor therapy, yet poor photothermal effect and single therapeutic function severely restrict its further clinical applications. Herein, a biodegradable "Nano-donut" (CMPB-MoS2-PEG) is fabricated for magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and enhanced photothermal therapy (PTT)/ chemodynamic therapy (CDT)/chemotherapy through responsive catalysis in tumor microenvironment (TME). The "Nano-donut" is organically composed of Cu/Mn ions doped-PB and MoS2. The porous donut structure of CMPB-MoS2-PEG endows them as a carrier for delivery of doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) to tumor site. The framework of Nano-donut specifically decomposes in TME due to the reaction between Fe2+/Fe3+ and H2O2. The multivalent elements (Cu/Fe/Mn ions) decrease the bandgap and then enhance CDT by synergistically catalyzing H2O2 into toxic ·OH. Meanwhile, the Mn4+ also reacts with H2O2 to generate O2, improving the hypoxia of TME and enhancing the chemotherapy effect of released DOX. The MoS2 mingles in the PB, which significantly enhances photothermal conversion efficiency (η) effect of PB from 16.02% to 38.0%. In addition, Fe3+ as T2-weighted MR imaging agent can achieve MR imaging-guided therapy. The data clearly shows Nano-donut/DOX nanocomposites (NCs) have a remarkable inhibition for cancer cells and excellent biological safety in tumor treatment.
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- Shaoqi Guan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201600, China
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- Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, NO. 650 Xin Songjiang Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201600, China
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- Trauma Center, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, NO. 650 Xin Songjiang Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China
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Zhao R, Zhang R, Feng L, Dong Y, Zhou J, Qu S, Gai S, Yang D, Ding H, Yang P. Constructing virus-like SiO x/CeO 2/VO x nanozymes for 1064 nm light-triggered mild-temperature photothermal therapy and nanozyme catalytic therapy. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:361-372. [PMID: 34878482 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr06128c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The construction of nanoplatforms with combined photothermal properties and cascading enzymatic activities has become an active area of anticancer research. However, the overheating of photothermal therapy (PTT) and the specific properties of tumor microenvironment (TME) greatly impaired the therapeutic efficiency. Herein, we rationally fabricated a virus-like SiOx/CeO2/VOx (SCV) nanoplatform for 1064 nm near-infrared (NIR) triggered mild-temperature PTT and nanozyme catalytic therapy. Firstly, the virus-like shape of SiOx/CeO2/VOx made it favorable for cell adhesion and improved its phagocytosis in cells, and the SCV generated an effective PTT effect upon 1064 nm laser irradiation. Particularly, the produced VO2+ in TME could be used as a heat shock protein inhibitor to inhibit the expression of heat shock protein 60 (HSP60) to enhance the PTT efficiency. Moreover, the SCV nanozyme exhibited obvious peroxidase-mimic (POD) catalytic activity, which could generate highly toxic free radical ions (˙OH) under acidic conditions. The mild-temperature heat and ˙OH produced by enzymatic catalysis effectively blocked the tumor growth, as verified firmly by in vitro and in vivo tests. Our designed virus-like SCV nanozyme with POD mimic enzyme activity and a mild photothermal effect may provide a new way of thinking about the combination therapy model.
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- Ruoxi Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China.
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Li M, Xiao M, Pan Q, Xiong J. Multifunctional nanoplatform based on g-C 3N 4, loaded with MnO 2 and CuS nanoparticals for oxygen self-generation photodynamic/photothermal synergistic therapy. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2021; 37:102684. [PMID: 34923155 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) are both promising therapeutic approaches for cancer. Unfortunately, the anticancer efficiency of PDT is restricted by the hypoxic tumor microenvironment and the performance of the photosensitizer (PS) while the efficiency of PTT is limited by the penetration depth of NIR light, making it difficult to further improve the efficiency of the treatment. In this paper, we strategically proposed a multifunctional nano-platform based on g-C3N4 and loaded with CuS and MnO2 nanoparticals. Interestingly, the obtained F127@CNs-CuS/MnO2 nano-platform with high singlet oxygen quantum yield and excellent photothermal performance were used in synergistic PTT and PDT therapy to cope with the limitation of single mode cancer treatment under irradiation and has greatly improved the treatment effect. Additionally, MnO2 nanoparticles loaded on the CNs surface could not only generate oxygen to ameliorate hypoxia in the tumor environment by reacting with H2O2 in tumor cells, but also react with the over-expressed reduced glutathione (GSH) in cancer cells to further improve the synergistic therapeutic effect. In the in vitro hepatocarcinoma cell inactivation experiment, the maximum cell inactivation efficiency of the PDT, PTT and PDT/PTT synergistic treatment group reached at 65% (F127@CNs-MnO2), 69.2% (CNs-MnO2) and 88.6% (F127@CNs-MnO2) respectively, which means that the F127@CNs-CuS/MnO2-mediated PTT/PDT synergy anticancer treatment was more effective than single mode therapy. In summary, the innovative multifunctional nanoplatform F127@CNs-CuS/MnO2 used for synergistic PTT and PDT treatment has greatly improved the inactivation efficiency of cancer cells and has provided a new scheme for the treatment of hypoxic tumors.
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- Miaomiao Li
- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- School of Physics and Telecommunication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Jin ZY, Fatima H, Zhang Y, Shao Z, Chen XJ. Recent Advances in Bio‐Compatible Oxygen Singlet Generation and Its Tumor Treatment. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/adtp.202100176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Zheng Yang Jin
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325015 P. R. China
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- Western Australia School of Mines: Minerals Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM‐MECE) Curtin University Perth Western Australia 6102 Australia
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325015 P. R. China
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- Western Australia School of Mines: Minerals Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM‐MECE) Curtin University Perth Western Australia 6102 Australia
- State Key Laboratory of Materials‐Oriented Chemical Engineering College of Chemical Engineering Nanjing Tech University Nanjing Jiangsu 211816 P. R. China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325015 P. R. China
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Jiang Z, Li T, Cheng H, Zhang F, Yang X, Wang S, Zhou J, Ding Y. Nanomedicine potentiates mild photothermal therapy for tumor ablation. Asian J Pharm Sci 2021; 16:738-761. [PMID: 35027951 PMCID: PMC8739255 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2021.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Revised: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The booming photothermal therapy (PTT) has achieved great progress in non-invasive oncotherapy, and paves a novel way for clinical oncotherapy. Of note, mild temperature PTT (mPTT) of 42–45 °C could avoid treatment bottleneck of the traditional PTT, including nonspecific injury to normal tissues, vasculature and host antitumor immunity. However, cancer cells can resist mPTT via heat shock response and autophagy, thus leading to insufficient mPTT monotherapy to ablate tumor. To overcome the deficient antitumor efficacy caused by thermo-resistance of cancer cells and mono mPTT, synergistic therapies towards cancer cells have been conducted with mPTT. This review summarizes the recent advances in nanomedicine-potentiated mPTT for cancer treatment, including strategies for enhanced single-mode mPTT and mPTT plus synergistic therapies. Moreover, challenges and prospects for clinical translation of nanomedicine-potentiated mPTT are discussed.
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Shan X, Zhang X, Wang C, Zhao Z, Zhang S, Wang Y, Sun B, Luo C, He Z. Molecularly engineered carrier-free co-delivery nanoassembly for self-sensitized photothermal cancer therapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:282. [PMID: 34544447 PMCID: PMC8454134 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01037-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Photothermal therapy (PTT) has been extensively investigated as a tumor-localizing therapeutic modality for neoplastic disorders. However, the hyperthermia effect of PTT is greatly restricted by the thermoresistance of tumor cells. Particularly, the compensatory expression of heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) has been found to significantly accelerate the thermal tolerance of tumor cells. Thus, a combination of HSP90 inhibitor and photothermal photosensitizer is expected to significantly enhance antitumor efficacy of PTT through hyperthermia sensitization. However, it remains challenging to precisely co-deliver two or more drugs into tumors. METHODS A carrier-free co-delivery nanoassembly of gambogic acid (GA, a HSP90 inhibitor) and DiR is ingeniously fabricated based on a facile and precise molecular co-assembly technique. The assembly mechanisms, photothermal conversion efficiency, laser-triggered drug release, cellular uptake, synergistic cytotoxicity of the nanoassembly are investigated in vitro. Furthermore, the pharmacokinetics, biodistribution and self-enhanced PTT efficacy were explored in vivo. RESULTS The nanoassembly presents multiple advantages throughout the whole drug delivery process, including carrier-free fabrication with good reproducibility, high drug co-loading efficiency with convenient dose adjustment, synchronous co-delivery of DiR and GA with long systemic circulation, as well as self-tracing tumor accumulation with efficient photothermal conversion. As expected, HSP90 inhibition-augmented PTT is observed in a 4T1 tumor BALB/c mice xenograft model. CONCLUSION Our study provides a novel and facile dual-drug co-assembly strategy for self-sensitized cancer therapy.
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- Xinzhu Shan
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Wuya College of Innovation, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China.
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Xie J, Wang Y, Choi W, Jangili P, Ge Y, Xu Y, Kang J, Liu L, Zhang B, Xie Z, He J, Xie N, Nie G, Zhang H, Kim JS. Overcoming barriers in photodynamic therapy harnessing nano-formulation strategies. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:9152-9201. [PMID: 34223847 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs01370f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 212] [Impact Index Per Article: 70.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been extensively investigated for decades for tumor treatment because of its non-invasiveness, spatiotemporal selectivity, lower side-effects, and immune activation ability. It can be a promising treatment modality in several medical fields, including oncology, immunology, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, pneumology, and dentistry. Nevertheless, the clinical application of PDT is largely restricted by the drawbacks of traditional photosensitizers, limited tissue penetrability of light, inefficient induction of tumor cell death, tumor resistance to the therapy, and the severe pain induced by the therapy. Recently, various photosensitizer formulations and therapy strategies have been developed to overcome these barriers. Significantly, the introduction of nanomaterials in PDT, as carriers or photosensitizers, may overcome the drawbacks of traditional photosensitizers. Based on this, nanocomposites excited by various light sources are applied in the PDT of deep-seated tumors. Modulation of cell death pathways with co-delivered reagents promotes PDT induced tumor cell death. Relief of tumor resistance to PDT with combined therapy strategies further promotes tumor inhibition. Also, the optimization of photosensitizer formulations and therapy procedures reduces pain in PDT. Here, a systematic summary of recent advances in the fabrication of photosensitizers and the design of therapy strategies to overcome barriers in PDT is presented. Several aspects important for the clinical application of PDT in cancer treatment are also discussed.
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- Jianlei Xie
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, and Otolaryngology Department and Biobank of the First Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China.
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