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Wang MW, Chen ZM, Hsieh YC, Su YK, Lin CY, Yang SM, Li BR, Chan YH. Trimodal Multiplexed Lateral Flow Test Strips Assisted with a Portable Microfluidic Centrifugation Device. Anal Chem 2024. [PMID: 39276068 PMCID: PMC11428082 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c02432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/16/2024]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of lateral flow assays (LFAs) expanded significantly, offering testing beyond traditional health care. Their appeal lies in the ease of use, affordability, and quick results. However, LFAs often have lower sensitivity and specificity compared with ELISA and PCR tests. Efforts to improve LFAs have increased detection times and complexity, limiting their use in large-scale point-of-care settings. To address this, we propose a novel approach using probes that generate multiple signals to enhance the sensitivity and selectivity. This concept also allows multiplexed LFAs to detect multiple analytes concurrently. We developed a trimodal probe that integrates fluorescence, color, and magnetism into a single nanohybrid. The strong plasmonic absorption and high fluorescence of Au nanoparticles and polymer dots enable qualitative and semiquantitative diagnosis, while the magnetic signal facilitates accurate quantitative measurements. As proof-of-concept targets, we selected CYFRA 21-1 and CA15-3, biomarkers for lung and breast cancer, respectively. This trimodal LFA demonstrated a remarkable detection limit of 0.26 ng/mL for CYFRA 21-1 and 2.8 U/mL for CA15-3. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first platform of a trimodal LFA with multiplexing ability. The platform's accuracy and reliability were validated using clinical serum samples, showing excellent consistency with electrochemiluminescence immunoassay results. This universal concept can be applied to other targets, paving the way for the next-generation LFAs.
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- Man-Wen Wang
- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsinchu Branch, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsinchu Branch, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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Huang H, Zheng Y, Chang M, Song J, Xia L, Wu C, Jia W, Ren H, Feng W, Chen Y. Ultrasound-Based Micro-/Nanosystems for Biomedical Applications. Chem Rev 2024; 124:8307-8472. [PMID: 38924776 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.4c00009] [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: 06/28/2024]
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Due to the intrinsic non-invasive nature, cost-effectiveness, high safety, and real-time capabilities, besides diagnostic imaging, ultrasound as a typical mechanical wave has been extensively developed as a physical tool for versatile biomedical applications. Especially, the prosperity of nanotechnology and nanomedicine invigorates the landscape of ultrasound-based medicine. The unprecedented surge in research enthusiasm and dedicated efforts have led to a mass of multifunctional micro-/nanosystems being applied in ultrasound biomedicine, facilitating precise diagnosis, effective treatment, and personalized theranostics. The effective deployment of versatile ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems in biomedical applications is rooted in a profound understanding of the relationship among composition, structure, property, bioactivity, application, and performance. In this comprehensive review, we elaborate on the general principles regarding the design, synthesis, functionalization, and optimization of ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems for abundant biomedical applications. In particular, recent advancements in ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems for diagnostic imaging are meticulously summarized. Furthermore, we systematically elucidate state-of-the-art studies concerning recent progress in ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems for therapeutic applications targeting various pathological abnormalities including cancer, bacterial infection, brain diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic diseases. Finally, we conclude and provide an outlook on this research field with an in-depth discussion of the challenges faced and future developments for further extensive clinical translation and application.
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- Hui Huang
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, P. R. China
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- Laboratory Center, Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200071, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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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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Liu J, Cabral H, Mi P. Nanocarriers address intracellular barriers for efficient drug delivery, overcoming drug resistance, subcellular targeting and controlled release. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2024; 207:115239. [PMID: 38437916 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2024.115239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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The cellular barriers are major bottlenecks for bioactive compounds entering into cells to accomplish their biological functions, which limits their biomedical applications. Nanocarriers have demonstrated high potential and benefits for encapsulating bioactive compounds and efficiently delivering them into target cells by overcoming a cascade of intracellular barriers to achieve desirable therapeutic and diagnostic effects. In this review, we introduce the cellular barriers ahead of drug delivery and nanocarriers, as well as summarize recent advances and strategies of nanocarriers for increasing internalization with cells, promoting intracellular trafficking, overcoming drug resistance, targeting subcellular locations and controlled drug release. Lastly, the future perspectives of nanocarriers for intracellular drug delivery are discussed, which mainly focus on potential challenges and future directions. Our review presents an overview of intracellular drug delivery by nanocarriers, which may encourage the future development of nanocarriers for efficient and precision drug delivery into a wide range of cells and subcellular targets.
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- Jing Liu
- Department of Radiology, Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.17 South Renmin Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan.
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- Department of Radiology, Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.17 South Renmin Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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Zhang P, Li W, Liu C, Qin F, Lu Y, Qin M, Hou Y. Molecular imaging of tumour-associated pathological biomarkers with smart nanoprobe: From "Seeing" to "Measuring". EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2023; 3:20230070. [PMID: 38264683 PMCID: PMC10742208 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20230070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Although the extraordinary progress has been made in molecular biology, the prevention of cancer remains arduous. Most solid tumours exhibit both spatial and temporal heterogeneity, which is difficult to be mimicked in vitro. Additionally, the complex biochemical and immune features of tumour microenvironment significantly affect the tumour development. Molecular imaging aims at the exploitation of tumour-associated molecules as specific targets of customized molecular probe, thereby generating image contrast of tumour markers, and offering opportunities to non-invasively evaluate the pathological characteristics of tumours in vivo. Particularly, there are no "standard markers" as control in clinical imaging diagnosis of individuals, so the tumour pathological characteristics-responsive nanoprobe-based quantitative molecular imaging, which is able to visualize and determine the accurate content values of heterogeneous distribution of pathological molecules in solid tumours, can provide criteria for cancer diagnosis. In this context, a variety of "smart" quantitative molecular imaging nanoprobes have been designed, in order to provide feasible approaches to quantitatively visualize the tumour-associated pathological molecules in vivo. This review summarizes the recent achievements in the designs of these nanoprobes, and highlights the state-of-the-art technologies in quantitative imaging of tumour-associated pathological molecules.
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- Peisen Zhang
- College of Life Science and TechnologyBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijingChina
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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- College of Life Science and TechnologyBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijingChina
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- College of Life Science and TechnologyBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijingChina
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- Department of Neurosurgery and National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of DrugsState Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center for BiotherapyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Department of Neurosurgery and National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of DrugsState Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center for BiotherapyWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- College of Life Science and TechnologyBeijing University of Chemical TechnologyBeijingChina
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Chen YC, Syu YH, Huang JY, Lin CY, Chan YH. Hybrid polymer dot-magnetic nanoparticle based immunoassay for dual-mode multiplexed detection of two mycotoxins. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:9968-9971. [PMID: 37501643 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc02586a] [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: 07/29/2023]
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We designed polymer dot-magnetic nanoparticle nanohybrids for signal enhancement in a test strip platform. Besides, the multicolor emissions of the Pdots embed multiplexing ability for this test strip. Two mycotoxins, aflatoxin B1 and zearalenone, were tested with the determined limits of detection of 2.15 ng mL-1 and 4.87 ng mL-1, respectively.
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- Yi-Chen Chen
- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan.
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30010, Taiwan
- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
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Rosenkrans ZT, Hsu JC, Aluicio-Sarduy E, Barnhart TE, Engle JW, Cai W. Amplification of Cerenkov luminescence using semiconducting polymers for cancer theranostics. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2023; 33:2302777. [PMID: 37942189 PMCID: PMC10629852 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202302777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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The therapeutic efficacy of photodynamic therapy is limited by the ability of light to penetrate tissues. Due to this limitation, Cerenkov luminescence (CL) from radionuclides has recently been proposed as an alternative light source in a strategy referred to as Cerenkov radiation induced therapy (CRIT). Semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (SPNs) have ideal optical properties, such as large absorption cross-sections and broad absorbance, which can be utilized to harness the relatively weak CL produced by radionuclides. SPNs can be doped with photosensitizers and have nearly 100% energy transfer efficiency by multiple energy transfer mechanisms. Herein, we investigated an optimized photosensitizer doped SPN as a nanosystem to harness and amplify CL for cancer theranostics. We found that semiconducting polymers significantly amplified CL energy transfer efficiency. Bimodal PET and optical imaging studies showed high tumor uptake and retention of the optimized SPNs when administered intravenously or intratumorally. Lastly, we found that photosensitizer doped SPNs have excellent potential as a cancer theranostics nanosystem in an in vivo tumor therapy study. Our study shows that SPNs are ideally suited to harness and amplify CL for cancer theranostics, which may provide a significant advancement for CRIT that are unabated by tissue penetration limits.
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- Zachary T Rosenkrans
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 600 Highland Ave., K6/562, Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, Madison, WI 53705, USA
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 600 Highland Ave., K6/562, Madison, WI 53792, USA
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, Madison, WI 53705, USA
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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Zheng Q, Duan Z, Zhang Y, Huang X, Xiong X, Zhang A, Chang K, Li Q. Conjugated Polymeric Materials in Biological Imaging and Cancer Therapy. Molecules 2023; 28:5091. [PMID: 37446753 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28135091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Conjugated polymers (CPs) have attracted much attention in the fields of chemistry, medicine, life science, and material science. Researchers have carried out a series of innovative researches and have made significant research progress regarding the unique photochemical and photophysical properties of CPs, expanding the application range of polymers. CPs are polymers formed by the conjugation of multiple repeating light-emitting units. Through precise control of their structure, functional molecules with different properties can be obtained. Fluorescence probes with different absorption and emission wavelengths can be obtained by changing the main chain structure. By modifying the side chain structure with water-soluble groups or selective recognition molecules, electrostatic interaction or specific binding with specific targets can be achieved; subsequently, the purpose of selective recognition can be achieved. This article reviews the research work of CPs in cell imaging, tumor diagnosis, and treatment in recent years, summarizes the latest progress in the application of CPs in imaging, tumor diagnosis, and treatment, and discusses the future development direction of CPs in cell imaging, tumor diagnosis, and treatment.
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- Qinbin Zheng
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, College of Medicine, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, College of Medicine, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, College of Medicine, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, College of Medicine, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, College of Medicine, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, College of Medicine, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Probes, Department of Medical Chemistry, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Detection Technology for Tumor Markers, College of Medicine, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China
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Li M, Zhao M, Li J. Near-infrared absorbing semiconducting polymer nanomedicines for cancer therapy. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 15:e1865. [PMID: 36284504 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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As a new type of organic optical nanomaterials, semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (SPNs) have the advantages of good optical characteristics and photostability, low toxicity concerns, and relatively simple preparation processes. Particularly, near-infrared (NIR) absorbing SPNs have shown a great promise in biomedicine. In addition to acting as nanoprobes for molecular imaging, these SPNs can produce local heat and reactive oxygen species with the stimulation of NIR light, allowing photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT), respectively. Herein, we summarize the recent development of SPN-based nanomedicines for cancer therapy. The rational designs of SPNs for enhanced PTT, PDT, or combinational PTT/PDT to achieve effective ablation of tumor tissues are highlighted. Via loading/conjugating SPNs with other therapeutic elements (such as chemotherapeutic drugs and immunotherapeutic agents), phototherapy-combined chemotherapy or immunotherapy can be realized, which is then discussed. In especial, the constructions of SPN-based nanomedicines for NIR photoactivatable chemotherapy and immunotherapy are introduced with representative examples. Finally, we discuss the current challenges and key concerns of SPNs for their biomedical applications and give an outlook for their future clinical translation. This article is categorized under: Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Oncologic Disease.
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- Meng Li
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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Li S, Wei J, Yao Q, Song X, Xie J, Yang H. Emerging ultrasmall luminescent nanoprobes for in vivo bioimaging. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:1672-1696. [PMID: 36779305 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00497f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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Photoluminescence (PL) imaging has become a fundamental tool in disease diagnosis, therapeutic evaluation, and surgical navigation applications. However, it remains a big challenge to engineer nanoprobes for high-efficiency in vivo imaging and clinical translation. Recent years have witnessed increasing research efforts devoted into engineering sub-10 nm ultrasmall nanoprobes for in vivo PL imaging, which offer the advantages of efficient body clearance, desired clinical translation potential, and high imaging signal-to-noise ratio. In this review, we present a comprehensive summary and contrastive discussion of emerging ultrasmall luminescent nanoprobes towards in vivo PL bioimaging of diseases. We first summarize size-dependent nano-bio interactions and imaging features, illustrating the unique attributes and advantages/disadvantages of ultrasmall nanoprobes differentiating them from molecular and large-sized probes. We also discuss general design methodologies and PL properties of emerging ultrasmall luminescent nanoprobes, which are established based on quantum dots, metal nanoclusters, lanthanide-doped nanoparticles, and silicon nanoparticles. Then, recent advances of ultrasmall luminescent nanoprobes are highlighted by surveying their latest in vivo PL imaging applications. Finally, we discuss existing challenges in this exciting field and propose some strategies to improve in vivo PL bioimaging and further propel their clinical applications.
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- Shihua Li
- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, 1# Xueyuan Road, Quanzhou, Fujian 362801, China.,MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, China. .,Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore. .,Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, Fujian 350207, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, China. .,Fujian Science &Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore. .,Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, Fujian 350207, China
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- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, 1# Xueyuan Road, Quanzhou, Fujian 362801, China.,MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350116, China. .,Fujian Science &Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
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Pan HM, Wu CC, Lin CY, Hsu CS, Tsai YC, Chowdhury P, Wang CH, Chang KH, Yang CH, Liu MH, Chen YC, Su SP, Lee YJ, Chiang HK, Chan YH, Chou PT. Rational Design of Asymmetric Polymethines to Attain NIR(II) Bioimaging at >1100 nm. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:516-526. [PMID: 36562565 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c10860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Organic molecules having emission in the NIR(II) region are emergent and receiving enormous attention. Unfortunately, attaining accountable organic emission intensity around the NIR(II) region is hampered by the dominant internal conversion operated by the energy gap law, where the emission energy gap and the associated internal reorganization energy λint play key roles. Up to the current stage, the majority of the reported organic NIR(II) emitters belong to those polymethines terminated by two symmetric chromophores. Such a design has proved to have a small λint that greatly suppresses the internal conversion. However, the imposition of symmetric chromophores is stringent, limiting further development of organic NIR(II) dyes in diversity and versatility. Here, we propose a new concept where as far as the emissive state of the any asymmetric polymethines contains more or less equally transition density between two terminated chromophores, λint can be as small as that of the symmetric polymethines. To prove the concept, we synthesize a series of new polymethines terminated by xanthen-9-yl-benzoic acid and 2,4-diphenylthiopyrylium derivatives, yielding AJBF1112 and AEBF1119 that reveal emission peak wavelength at 1112 and 1119 nm, respectively. The quantum yield is higher than all synthesized symmetric polymethines of 2,4-diphenylthiopyrylium derivatives (SC1162, 1182, 1185, and 1230) in this study. λint were calculated to be as small as 6.2 and 7.3 kcal/mol for AJBF1112 and AEBF1119, respectively, proving the concept. AEBF1119 was further prepared as a polymer dot to demonstrate its in vitro specific cellular imaging and in vivo tumor/bone targeting in the NIR(II) region.
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- Hsiu-Min Pan
- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu30050, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei10617, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu30050, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei10617, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu30050, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu30050, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei10617, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei10617, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu30050, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu30050, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu30050, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei11221, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, School of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei11221, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei11221, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu30050, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu30010, Taiwan, R.O.C.,Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung80708, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei10617, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Wei Q, Xu D, Li T, He X, Wang J, Zhao Y, Chen L. Recent Advances of NIR-II Emissive Semiconducting Polymer Dots for In Vivo Tumor Fluorescence Imaging and Theranostics. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12121126. [PMID: 36551093 PMCID: PMC9775418 DOI: 10.3390/bios12121126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Accurate diagnosis and treatment of tumors, one of the top global health problems, has always been the research focus of scientists and doctors. Near-infrared (NIR) emissive semiconducting polymers dots (Pdots) have demonstrated bright prospects in field of in vivo tumor fluorescence imaging owing to some of their intrinsic advantages, including good water-dispersibility, facile surface-functionalization, easily tunable optical properties, and good biocompatibility. During recent years, much effort has been devoted to developing Pdots with emission bands located in the second near-infrared (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm) region, which hold great advantages of higher spatial resolution, better signal-to-background ratios (SBR), and deeper tissue penetration for solid-tumor imaging in comparison with the visible region (400-680 nm) and the first near-infrared (NIR-I, 680-900 nm) window, by virtue of the reduced tissue autofluorescence, minimal photon scattering, and low photon absorption. In this review, we mainly summarize the latest advances of NIR-II emissive semiconducting Pdots for in vivo tumor fluorescence imaging, including molecular engineering to improve the fluorescence quantum yields and surface functionalization to elevate the tumor-targeting capability. We also present several NIR-II theranostic Pdots used for integrated tumor fluorescence diagnosis and photothermal/photodynamic therapy. Finally, we give our perspectives on future developments in this field.
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- Qidong Wei
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
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Yang S, Li N, Xiao H, Wu GL, Liu F, Qi P, Tang L, Tan X, Yang Q. Clearance pathways of near-infrared-II contrast agents. Am J Cancer Res 2022; 12:7853-7883. [PMID: 36451852 PMCID: PMC9706589 DOI: 10.7150/thno.79209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Near-infrared-II (NIR-II) bioimaging gradually becomes a vital visualization modality in the real-time investigation for fundamental biological research and clinical applications. The favorable NIR-II contrast agents are vital in NIR-II imaging technology for clinical translation, which demands good optical properties and biocompatibility. Nevertheless, most NIR-II contrast agents cannot be applied to clinical translation due to the acute or chronic toxicity caused by organ retention in vivo imaging. Therefore, it is critical to understand the pharmacokinetic properties and optimize the clearance pathways of NIR-II contrast agents in vivo to minimize toxicity by decreasing organ retention. In this review, the clearance mechanisms of biomaterials, including renal clearance, hepatobiliary clearance, and mononuclear phagocytic system (MPS) clearance, are synthetically discussed. The clearance pathways of NIR-II contrast agents (classified as inorganic, organic, and other complex materials) are highlighted. Successively analyzing each contrast agent barrier, this review guides further development of the clearable and biocompatible NIR-II contrast agents.
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- Sha Yang
- Center for Molecular Imaging Probe, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China.,Tumor Pathology Research group & Department of Pathology, Institute of Basic Disease Sciences & Department of Pathology, Xiangnan University, Chenzhou, Hunan 423099, China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging Probe, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging Probe, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging Probe, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging Probe, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging Probe, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging Probe, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China.,Key Laboratory of Tropical Medicinal Plant Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, Hainan 571158, China.,✉ Corresponding authors: E-mail: ; ;
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- Center for Molecular Imaging Probe, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China.,✉ Corresponding authors: E-mail: ; ;
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- Center for Molecular Imaging Probe, Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China.,✉ Corresponding authors: E-mail: ; ;
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Bourke S, Donà F, Teijeiro Gonzalez Y, Qazi Chaudhry B, Panamarova M, Mackay E, Zammit PS, Dailey LA, Eggert US, Suhling K, Green MA. Biocompatible Magnetic Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles for Optical and Lifetime Imaging Applications in the First Biological Window. ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS 2022; 4:8193-8202. [PMID: 36405304 PMCID: PMC9667460 DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.2c01153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Conjugated polymers are organic semiconductors that can be used for fluorescence microscopy of living specimens. Here, we report the encapsulation of the bright-red-emitting conjugated polymer, poly[{9,9-dihexyl-2,7-bis(1-cyanovinylene)fluorenylene}-alt-co-{2,5-bis(N,N'-diphenylamino)-1,4-phenylene}] (CN-FO-DPD), and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) within poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) (PSMA) micelles. The resulting particles exhibited an emission peak at 657 nm, a fluorescence quantum yield of 21%, an average diameter of 65 nm, and a ζ potential of -30 mV. They are taken up by cells, and we describe their use in fluorescence microscopy of living Hela cells and zebrafish embryos and their associated cytotoxicity in HEK, HeLa, and HCE cells.
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- Struan Bourke
- Department
of Physics, King′s College London, London WC2R 2LS, U.K.
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- Randall
Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Life Sciences
and Medicine, King’s College London, London SE1 1UL, U.K.
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- Randall
Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Life Sciences
and Medicine, King’s College London, London SE1 1UL, U.K.
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- Department
of Cell and Developmental Biology, University
College London, Gower Street, London WC1E
6BT, U.K.
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- Randall
Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Life Sciences
and Medicine, King’s College London, London SE1 1UL, U.K.
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics, University of Vienna, Universitätsring 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria
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- Randall
Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Life Sciences
and Medicine, King’s College London, London SE1 1UL, U.K.
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- Department
of Physics, King′s College London, London WC2R 2LS, U.K.
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- Department
of Physics, King′s College London, London WC2R 2LS, U.K.
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Ge Y, Su Z, Ivan MNAS, Wang C, Tsang YH, Xu S, Bai G. Bio-Derived Photothermal Materials and Evaporators for Sustainable Solar Energy-Driven Water Process. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:13187-13194. [PMID: 36255348 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Interfacial solar steam generation (ISSG) is considered as an excellent seawater desalination technology because of its electricity-independent nature, low cost, and portability. However, improving the water evaporation efficiency, simplifying the fabrication process, and reducing the overall cost of the evaporator are still challenging. Here, an efficient and sustainable solar water evaporator is fabricated with carbonized ginkgo biloba leaves as the structural basis of photothermal materials. The combination of the abundant capillary channels in ginkgo leaves paired with polyacrylamide (PAM) hydrogel accelerates water transportation and solar-driven evaporation. The fabricated evaporator shows excellent photothermal conversion capability and evaporates water at 2.39 kg m-2 h-1 under 1 sun irradiation. In addition, the device exhibits remarkable stability in simulated seawater and can effectively realize seawater desalination or sewage treatment. As a result, the system is promising for future highly efficient solar evaporation due to its environmental protection and low cost.
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- Yumeng Ge
- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Optoelectronic Materials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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Theranostic Radiolabeled Nanomaterials for Molecular Imaging and potential Immunomodulation Effects. J Med Biol Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40846-022-00715-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Analysis of Nanomaterials on Biological and Environmental Systems and New Analytical Methods for Improved Detection. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23116331. [PMID: 35683010 PMCID: PMC9181213 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23116331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The advancing field of nanoscience has produced lower mass, smaller size, and expanded chemical composition nanoparticles over recent years. These new nanoparticles have challenged traditional analytical methods of qualification and quantification. Such advancements in nanoparticles and nanomaterials have captured the attention of toxicologists with concerns regarding the environment and human health impacts. Given that nanoparticles are only limited by size (1–100 nm), their chemical and physical characteristics can drastically change and thus alter their overall nanotoxicity in unpredictable ways. A significant limitation to the development of nanomaterials is that traditional regulatory and scientific methods used to assess the biological and environmental toxicity of chemicals do not generally apply to the assessment of nanomaterials. Significant research effort has been initiated, but much more is still needed to develop new and improved analytical measurement methods for detecting and quantitating nanomaterials in biological and environmental systems.
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Lei Q, Huang X, Zheng L, Zheng F, Dong J, Chen F, Zeng W. Biosensors for Caspase-3: From chemical methodologies to biomedical applications. Talanta 2022; 240:123198. [PMID: 34998139 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.123198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Caspase-3 plays irreplaceable roles in apoptosis and related diseases. An imbalance in the measured levels of Caspase-3 is implicated in irreversible apoptosis. Therefore, the detection of Caspase-3 is of great significance for apoptosis imaging and the evaluation effect of early tumor treatment and other diseases. Herein, advances in the recent innovations of Caspase-3 response fluorescence biosensors, including molecular probes and nanoprobes, are systematically summarized in sections corresponding. The performances of various luminescence probes in Caspase-3 detection are discussed intensively in the design strategy of chemical structure, response mechanism and biological application. Finally, the current challenges and prospects of the design of new Caspase-3 responsive fluorescence probes for apoptosis imaging, or similar molecular event are proposed.
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- Qian Lei
- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, PR China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases Central South University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, PR China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases Central South University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, PR China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases Central South University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, PR China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases Central South University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, PR China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases Central South University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, PR China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases Central South University, Changsha, 410013, PR China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, PR China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases Central South University, Changsha, 410013, PR China.
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Zhang Z, Wu Y, Lin N, Yin S, Meng Z. Monitoring Clinical-Pathological Grading of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using MicroRNA-Guided Semiconducting Polymer Dots. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:7717-7730. [PMID: 35112844 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c24191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small, noncoding RNAs involved in nearly all genetic central dogma processes and human biological behavior, which also play a significant role in the pathological activity of tumors, such as gene transcription, protein translation, and exosome secretion. Therefore, through the navigation of certain specific miRNAs, we can trace the specific physiological processes or image some specific tissues. Designing and accurately positioning microRNA (miRNA)-sensitive fluorescent nanoprobes with benign specificity and recognition in cells or tissues are a challenging research field. To solve the difficulties, we introduce four semiconducting polymer dots (Pdots) as nanoprobes linked by specific miRNA antisense sequences for monitoring the pathological grading by the variation in miRNA expression. Based on the base pairing principle, these miRNA-sensitive Pdots could bind to specific miRNAs within the cancerous cells. As impacted by the background of different pathology gradings, the proportions of the four hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)-specific miRNAs within the cancerous cell are different, and the pathological grading of the patient tissues can be determined by comparing the palette combinations. The short single-stranded RNA-functionalized Pdots, which have excellent microRNA sensitivity, are observed in an experimental cell model and a series of tissue specimens from HCC patients for the first time. Using the Förster (or fluorescence) resonance energy transfer (FRET) model of Pdots and Cy3dt tag to simulate in vivo miRNA detection, the superior sensitivity and specificity of these nanoprobes are verified. The interference of subjective factors in traditional single/bis-dye emission intensity detection is abandoned, and multiple label staining is used to enhance sensitivity further and reduce the false-positive rate. The feasibility exhibited by this novel staining method is verified in normal hepatocellular HCC cell lines and 16 frozen ultrathin tissue sections, which are employed to quantify pathological grading-related color presentation systems for clinical doctors and pathologists' use. The intelligently designed miRNA-guided Pdots will emerge as an ideal platform with promising biological imaging.
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- Ze Zhang
- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, No. 126 Xiantai Street, Changchun, Jilin 130000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronic, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, No. 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Jilin University, No. 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronic, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, No. 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, No. 126 Xiantai Street, Changchun, Jilin 130000, P. R. China
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He G, Lu Q, Xu F, Zhang D, Li Y, Xia J. Facile synthesis of poly(BODIPY)s via solid state polymerization and application in temperature sensor. POLYMER 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2022.124514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Zhang GM, Jiao D, Nie SC, Xu ZY, Zhang X, Dai Y, Jiao MN, Ou H, Yan YB, Ding D. Near-infrared aggregation-induced emission nanodots for early diagnosis of tongue squamous cell carcinoma and sentinel lymph nodes mapping. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:1929-1935. [PMID: 35253811 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01976g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Fluorescence imaging has been widely used in the biomedical field owing to its merits of high sensitivity, superb accuracy, high biosafety, etc. However, despite the well performance of fluorescent materials...
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- Guan-Meng Zhang
- Department of Oromaxillofacial-Head and Neck Surgery, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, and Hospital of Stomatology, Nankai University, Tianjin 300041, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Department of Oromaxillofacial-Head and Neck Surgery, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, and Hospital of Stomatology, Nankai University, Tianjin 300041, China.
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- Department of Oromaxillofacial-Head and Neck Surgery, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, and Hospital of Stomatology, Nankai University, Tianjin 300041, China.
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- Department of Oromaxillofacial-Head and Neck Surgery, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, and Hospital of Stomatology, Nankai University, Tianjin 300041, China.
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, and Hospital of Stomatology, Nankai University, Tianjin 300041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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- Department of Oromaxillofacial-Head and Neck Surgery, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, and Hospital of Stomatology, Nankai University, Tianjin 300041, China.
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, and Hospital of Stomatology, Nankai University, Tianjin 300041, China
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- Department of Oromaxillofacial-Head and Neck Surgery, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, and Hospital of Stomatology, Nankai University, Tianjin 300041, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials, Ministry of Education, and College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, and Hospital of Stomatology, Nankai University, Tianjin 300041, China
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Hsu KF, Su SP, Lu HF, Liu MH, Chang YJ, Lee YJ, Chiang HK, Hsu CP, Lu CW, Chan YH. TADF-based NIR-II semiconducting polymer dots for in vivo 3D bone imaging. Chem Sci 2022; 13:10074-10081. [PMID: 36128252 PMCID: PMC9430315 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc03271f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Intraoperative fluorescence imaging in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) region heralds a new era in image-guided surgery since the success in the first-in-human liver-tumor surgery guided by NIR-II fluorescence. Limited by the conventional small organic NIR dyes such as FDA-approved indocyanine green with suboptimal NIR-II fluorescence and non-targeting ability, the resulting shallow penetration depth and high false positive diagnostic values have been challenging. Described here is the design of NIR-II emissive semiconducting polymer dots (Pdots) incorporated with thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) moieties to exhibit emission maxima of 1064–1100 nm and fluorescence quantum yields of 0.40–1.58% in aqueous solutions. To further understand how the TADF units affect the molecular packing and the resulting optical properties of Pdots, in-depth and thorough density-functional theory calculations were carried out to better understand the underlying mechanisms. We then applied these Pdots for in vivo 3D bone imaging in mice. This work provides a direction for future designs of NIR-II Pdots and holds promising applications for bone-related diseases. A series of NIR-II fluorescent TADF-incorporated polymer dots were successfully synthesized. The function of the TADF moiety was fully studied and the bio-applications of these polymer dots including bone imaging were also demonstrated.![]()
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- Keng-Fang Hsu
- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30050
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan 11221
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- Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, 128 Section 2, Academia Road, Nankang, Taipei 115, Taiwan
- National Center for Theoretical Sciences, 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30050
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- Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, Taichung City 40704, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, School of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan 11221
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan 11221
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- Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, 128 Section 2, Academia Road, Nankang, Taipei 115, Taiwan
- National Center for Theoretical Sciences, 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Providence University, Taichung 43301, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30050
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30010
- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 80708
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Li Y, Su S, Yang C, Liu M, Lo P, Chen Y, Hsu C, Lee Y, Chiang HK, Chan Y. Molecular Design of Ultrabright Semiconducting Polymer Dots with High NIR-II Fluorescence for 3D Tumor Mapping. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2100993. [PMID: 34549550 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202100993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Fluorescence probes emitting in the second near-infrared (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm) window with the ability for deep-tissue imaging in mammals herald a new era in surgical methodology. However, the brightness of these NIR-II probes is still far from satisfactory due to their low fluorescence quantum yields (QYs), preventing the observation of high-resolution images such as whole-organ vascular networks in real time. Described here is the molecular engineering of a series of semiconducting polymer dots (Pdots) incorporated with aggregation-induced emission moieties to exhibit the QYs as high as 14% in the NIR-II window. Benefiting from the ultrahigh brightness, a 1400 nm long-pass filter is utilized to realize in vivo 3D tumor mapping in mice. To further understand how the geometrical and electron structures of the semiconducting polymers affect their optical properties, the in-depth and thorough density-functional theory calculations are performed to interpret the experimental results. This study lays the groundwork for further molecular design of highly bright NIR-II Pdots.
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- Yi‐Xuan Li
- Department of Applied Chemistry National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Taipei 11221 Taiwan
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- Institute of Chemistry Academia Sinica Taipei 115 Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Sciences School of Biomedical Engineering National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Taipei 11221 Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
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- Institute of Chemistry Academia Sinica Taipei 115 Taiwan
- National Center for Theoretical Sciences Physics Division Taipei 10617 Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Sciences School of Biomedical Engineering National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Taipei 11221 Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Taipei 11221 Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30010 Taiwan
- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry Kaohsiung Medical University Kaohsiung 80708 Taiwan
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Xiao Y, Gateau J, Silva AKA, Shi X, Gazeau F, Mangeney C, Luo Y. Hybrid nano‐ and microgels doped with photoacoustic contrast agents for cancer theranostics. VIEW 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/viw.20200176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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- Yu Xiao
- LCBPT CNRS UMR 8601 Université de Paris Paris France
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- CNRS INSERM Laboratoire d'Imagerie Biomédicale, LIB Sorbonne Université Paris France
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Donghua University Shanghai P. R. China
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- LCBPT CNRS UMR 8601 Université de Paris Paris France
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Yang YC, Liu MH, Yang SM, Chan YH. Bimodal Multiplexed Detection of Tumor Markers in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with Polymer Dot-Based Immunoassay. ACS Sens 2021; 6:4255-4264. [PMID: 34788538 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.1c02025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (Pdots) have been demonstrated to be a promising class of probes for use in fluorometric immunochromatographic test strips (ICTS). The advantages of Pdots in ICTSs include ultrahigh brightness, minimal nonspecific adsorption, and multicolor availability, which together contribute to the high sensitivity, good specificity, and multiplexing ability. These unique properties can therefore circumvent several significant challenges of commercial ICTSs, including insufficient specificity/sensitivity and difficulty in quantitative and multiplexed detection. Here, we developed a colorimetric and fluorescent bimodal readout ICTS based on gold-Pdot nanohybrids for the determination of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and cytokeratin 19 fragment (CYFRA 21-1) expressed abnormally in human blood of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLS). The vivid color from Au nanomaterials can be used for rapid qualitative screening (colorimetry) in 15 min, while the bright fluorescence of Pdots is ideal for the advanced quantitative measurements of CEA and CYFRA21-1 concentrations in whole blood samples. This bimodal ICTS platform possesses phenomenal detection sensitivity of 0.07 and 0.12 ng/mL for CYFRA21-1 and CEA, respectively. The accuracy and reliability of this ICTS platform were further evaluated with clinical serum samples from NSCLS patients at different stages, showing good consistency with the results from electrochemiluminescence immunoassay.
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- Yu-Chi Yang
- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsinchu Branch, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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Zhao C, Pang X, Yang Z, Wang S, Deng H, Chen X. Nanomaterials targeting tumor associated macrophages for cancer immunotherapy. J Control Release 2021; 341:272-284. [PMID: 34813877 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.11.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) play an important role in regulating tumor growth, invasion and metastasis, and constitute approximately 50% of tumor mass. TAMs can exist in two different subtypes, M1-polarized phenotype (pro-inflammatory and immunostimulatory) and M2-polarized phenotype (immunosuppressive myeloid cells). M2 macrophages can suppress CD8+ T cells to support tumor survival. A number of biological strategies aimed at engineering macrophages to modulate the tumor immune microenvironment remain at the forefront of cancer research. Here, we review the different therapeutic strategies that have been developed based on nanotechnology to modulate macrophage functions, such as inhibition of macrophage recruitment to tumor, depletion of M2-polarized macrophages, reprograming of M2-polarized macrophages to M1-polarized macrophages, and blocking of the CD47-signal-regulatory protein alpha (CD47-SIRPα) pathway. Furthermore, we also discuss how to image TAMs with nanoparticles to unravel novel treatment options and observe their responses to the various therapies. Overall, macrophage-mediated immune modulation based on nanotechnology can be further investigated to be effectively developed as an immunoadjuvant therapy against different cancers.
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- Caiyan Zhao
- Engineering Research Center of Molecular & Neuroimaging, Ministry of Education School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710126, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Molecular & Neuroimaging, Ministry of Education School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710126, China; School of Life Sciences, Tianjin University and Tianjin Engineering Center of Micro-Nano Biomaterials and Detection-Treatment Technology, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Molecular & Neuroimaging, Ministry of Education School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710126, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tianjin University and Tianjin Engineering Center of Micro-Nano Biomaterials and Detection-Treatment Technology, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Molecular & Neuroimaging, Ministry of Education School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710126, China; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore.
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore; Clinical Imaging Research Centre, Centre for Translational Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore; Nanomedicine Translational Research Program, NUS Center for Nanomedicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
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Wei M, Rao H, Niu Z, Xue X, Luo M, Zhang X, Huang H, Xue Z, Lu X. Breaking the time and space limitation of point-of-care testing strategies: Photothermometric sensors based on different photothermal agents and materials. Coord Chem Rev 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.214149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Wang F, Men X, Chen H, Mi F, Xu M, Men X, Yuan Z, Lo PK. Second near-infrared photoactivatable biocompatible polymer nanoparticles for effective in vitro and in vivo cancer theranostics. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:13410-13420. [PMID: 34477746 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr03156b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Photoacoustic imaging (PAI)-guided photothermal therapy (PTT) has drawn considerable attention due to the deeper tissue penetration and higher maximum permissible exposure. However, current phototheranostic agents are greatly restricted by weak absorption in the second near-infrared (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm) window, long-term toxicity, and poor photostability. In this report, novel organic NIR-II conjugated polymer nanoparticles (CPNs) based on narrow bandgap donor-acceptor BDT-TBZ polymers were developed for effective cancer PAI and PTT. Characterization data confirmed the high photothermal conversion efficiency, good photostability, excellent PAI performance, and superior biocompatibility of as-obtained CPNs. In addition, in vitro and in vivo tests demonstrated the efficient PTT effect of CPNs in ablating cancer cells and inhibiting tumor growth under 1064 nm laser irradiation. More importantly, the CPNs exhibited rapid clearance capability through the biliary pathway and negligible systematic toxicity. Thus, this work provides a novel organic theranostic nanoplatform for NIR-II PAI-guided PTT, which advances the future clinical translation of biocompatible and metabolizable conjugated nanomaterials in cancer diagnosis and therapy.
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- Fei Wang
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, SAR, China.
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He W, Zhou L, Wang M, Cao Y, Chen X, Hou X. Structure development of carbon-based solar-driven water evaporation systems. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2021; 66:1472-1483. [PMID: 36654373 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2021.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Pressing need goes ahead for accessing freshwater in insufficient supply countries and regions, which will become a restrictive factor for human development and production. In recent years, solar-driven water evaporation (SDWE) systems have attracted increasing attention for their specialty in no consume conventional energy, pollution-free, and the high purity of fresh water. In particular, carbon-based photothermal conversion materials are preferred light-absorbing material for SDWE systems because of their wide range of spectrum absorption and high photothermal conversion efficiency based on super-conjugate effect. Until now, many carbon-based SDWE systems have been reported, and various structures emerged and were designed to enhance light absorption, optimize heat management, and improve the efficient water transport path. In this review, we attempt to give a comprehensive summary and discussions of structure progress of the carbon-based SDWE systems and their working mechanisms, including carbon nanoparticles systems, single-layer photothermal membrane systems, bi-layer structural photothermal systems, porous carbon-based materials systems, and three dimensional (3D) systems. In these systems, the latest 3D systems can expand the light path by allowing light to be reflected multiple times in the microcavity to increase the light absorption rate, and its large heat exchange area can prompt more water to evaporate, which makes them the promising application foreground. We hope our review can spark the probing of underlying principles and inspiring design strategies of these carbon-based SDWE systems, and further guide device optimizations, eventually promoting in extensive practical applications in the future.
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- Wen He
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Jiujiang Research Institute, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory, Xiamen 361102, China.
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Thermal Control of Electronic Equipment, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Jiujiang Research Institute, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China; Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory, Xiamen 361102, China.
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Wang Y, Ye D. A caspase-3 activatable photoacoustic probe for in vivo imaging of tumor apoptosis. Methods Enzymol 2021; 657:21-57. [PMID: 34353488 DOI: 10.1016/bs.mie.2021.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Photoacoustic (PA) imaging is an emerging imaging technique, which combines high spatial resolution and deep tissue penetration of ultrasound imaging with high sensitivity of fluorescence imaging. In the past few years, PA has shown promise for noninvasive imaging of biomolecules in vivo. In this chapter, we present the synthesis and application of a tumor targeting and caspase-3 activatable PA probe (1-RGD) for real-time and noninvasive imaging of tumor apoptosis. 1-RGD can be efficiently delivered into tumor tissues and recognized by caspase-3, which triggered efficient proteolysis of DEVD substrate and subsequent intramolecular macrocyclization, followed by in situ self-assembly into nanoparticles, leading to prolonged retention in apoptotic tumors and enhanced PA signals. With 1-RGD, high-resolution 3D PA images of tumor tissues can be obtained, allowing to report on the activity and distribution of caspase-3 within DOX-treated tumors, which was helpful for early monitoring of tumor response to therapy. We provide detailed protocols for the synthesis, in vitro characterization and in vivo applications of 1-RGD.
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- Yuqi Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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Du J, Yang S, Qiao Y, Lu H, Dong H. Recent progress in near-infrared photoacoustic imaging. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 191:113478. [PMID: 34246125 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The emergence of the photoacoustic imaging (PAI) expands the application of biomolecules bioimaging in cells, various tissues, and living body to monitor multiple physiological processes in complex internal environments. The PAI possesses intriguing properties such as non-invasive, highly selective excitation, and weak signal attenuation. Especially, the near-infrared (NIR) PAI displays low optical absorption and scattering, good temporal or spatial resolution and deep penetration, holds great potential in biomedical applications. We briefly compare different imaging modalities to provide a comprehensive understanding of their characteristics and related applications, highlighting the feature of the PAI. The principle of PAI is then delineated and the emerging NIR-PAI is discussed. We then focus on elaboration of the recent achievement of typical NIR-PAI contrast and their biomedical applications, especially the strategies used to improve contrast rational design and PAI performance are summarized. The PAI-related multimodal imaging approaches for improving imaging accuracy are also covered in the review. Finally, the challenges and prospective are pointed out for attracting more researchers to accelerate the development of PAI.
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- Jinya Du
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemical and Bioengineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemical and Bioengineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemical and Bioengineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Bioengineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemical and Bioengineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, 30 Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100083, China; Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Biosensor and Nanotheranostic, School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Guangdong, 518060, PR China.
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Dahal D, Ray P, Pan D. Unlocking the power of optical imaging in the second biological window: Structuring near-infrared II materials from organic molecules to nanoparticles. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 13:e1734. [PMID: 34159753 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Biomedical imaging techniques play a crucial role in clinical diagnosis, surgical intervention, and prognosis. Fluorescence imaging in the second biological window (second near-infrared [NIR-II]; 1000-1700 nm) has attracted attention recently. NIR-II fluorescence imaging offers unique advantages in terms of reduced photon scattering, deep tissue penetration, high sensitivity, and many others. A host of materials, including small organic molecules, single-walled carbon nanotubes, polymeric and rare-earth-doped nanoparticles, have been explored as NIR-II emitting fluorescent probes. Efficient and viable approaches to design and develop fluorescence probes with tunable photophysical properties without compromising other key features are of paramount importance. Various chemical strategies are explored to increase the quantum yield of these imaging agents without compromising their spatiotemporal resolution, specificity, and tissue penetration capabilities. This review summarizes the strategies implemented to design and synthesize NIR-II emitting nanoparticles and small organic molecule-based fluorescent probes for applications in the biomedical field. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools > In Vivo Nanodiagnostics and Imaging Implantable Materials and Surgical Technologies > Nanoscale Tools and Techniques in Surgery.
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- Dipendra Dahal
- Department of Pediatrics, Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis, University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis, University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.,Department of Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.,Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis, University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Li Z, Li T, Zhang C, Ni JS, Ji Y, Sun A, Peng D, Wu W, Xi L, Li K. A Multispectral Photoacoustic Tracking Strategy for Wide-Field and Real-Time Monitoring of Macrophages in Inflammation. Anal Chem 2021; 93:8467-8475. [PMID: 34109798 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c00690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Inflammation is a common defensive response of the vascular system that involves the activation and mediation of immune cell and stem cell homing. However, it is usually hard to track and analyze the real-time status of these cell types toward the inflammation microenvironment in a large field of view with desired resolution. Here, we designed and synthesized near-infrared absorbing semiconducting polymer nanoparticles, BBT-TQP-NP (BTNPs), as the cell tracker and utilized their photoacoustic activity to unveil the targeting behaviors of macrophages, neutrophils, and mesenchymal stem cells to the inflamed sites in mice. Facilitated by multispectral optical-resolution photoacoustic microscopy (ORPAM), we can continuously monitor the in vivo photoacoustic signals of the labeled cells with cellular resolution in a wide-field (a circle field-of-view with a diameter of 9 mm). In addition, the highly sensitive observation of vascular microstructures and labeled cells can reveal the time-dependent accumulating behaviors of various cell types toward inflammation sites. As a result, our study offers an effective and promising tracking strategy to analyze the in vivo status and fate of functional cells in targeting the diseased/damaged regions.
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- Zeshun Li
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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Raza S, Matuła K, Karoń S, Paczesny J. Resistance and Adaptation of Bacteria to Non-Antibiotic Antibacterial Agents: Physical Stressors, Nanoparticles, and Bacteriophages. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:435. [PMID: 33924618 PMCID: PMC8070485 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10040435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Antimicrobial resistance is a significant threat to human health worldwide, forcing scientists to explore non-traditional antibacterial agents to support rapid interventions and combat the emergence and spread of drug resistant bacteria. Many new antibiotic-free approaches are being developed while the old ones are being revised, resulting in creating unique solutions that arise at the interface of physics, nanotechnology, and microbiology. Specifically, physical factors (e.g., pressure, temperature, UV light) are increasingly used for industrial sterilization. Nanoparticles (unmodified or in combination with toxic compounds) are also applied to circumvent in vivo drug resistance mechanisms in bacteria. Recently, bacteriophage-based treatments are also gaining momentum due to their high bactericidal activity and specificity. Although the number of novel approaches for tackling the antimicrobial resistance crisis is snowballing, it is still unclear if any proposed solutions would provide a long-term remedy. This review aims to provide a detailed overview of how bacteria acquire resistance against these non-antibiotic factors. We also discuss innate bacterial defense systems and how bacteriophages have evolved to tackle them.
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224 Warsaw, Poland; (S.R.); (K.M.); (S.K.)
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Rejinold NS, Choi G, Choy JH. Recent Developments on Semiconducting Polymer Nanoparticles as Smart Photo-Therapeutic Agents for Cancer Treatments-A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:981. [PMID: 33806912 PMCID: PMC8004612 DOI: 10.3390/polym13060981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (SPN) have been emerging as novel functional nano materials for phototherapy which includes PTT (photo-thermal therapy), PDT (photodynamic therapy), and their combination. Therefore, it is important to look into their recent developments and further explorations specifically in cancer treatment. Therefore, the present review describes novel semiconducting polymers at the nanoscale, along with their applications and limitations with a specific emphasis on future perspectives. Special focus is given on emerging and trending semiconducting polymeric nanoparticles in this review based on the research findings that have been published mostly within the last five years.
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- N. Sanoj Rejinold
- Intelligent Nanohybrid Materials Laboratory (INML), Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea; (N.S.R.); (G.C.)
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- Intelligent Nanohybrid Materials Laboratory (INML), Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea; (N.S.R.); (G.C.)
- College of Science and Technology, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science and BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
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- Intelligent Nanohybrid Materials Laboratory (INML), Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea; (N.S.R.); (G.C.)
- Department of Pre-medical Course, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea
- Tokyo Tech World Research Hub Initiative (WRHI), Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama 226-8503, Japan
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Monti F, Manfredi G, Palamà IE, Kovtun A, Zangoli M, D'Amone S, Ortolani L, Bondelli G, Szreder T, Bobrowski K, D'Angelantonio M, Lanzani G, Di Maria F. Sterilization of Semiconductive Nanomaterials: The Case of Water-Suspended Poly-3-Hexylthiophene Nanoparticles. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2001306. [PMID: 33448138 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202001306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In this work, the feasibility of sterilizing a water suspension of poly-3-hexylthiophene nanoparticles (P3HT-NPs) is investigated using ionizing radiation, either γ-rays or high-energy electrons (e-beam). It is found that regardless of the irradiation source, the size, polydispersity, aggregation stability, and morphology of the NPs are not affected by the treatment. Furthermore, the impact of ionizing radiation on the physicochemical properties of NPs at different absorbed radiation doses (10-25 kGy) and dose rates (kGy time-1 ) is evaluated through different spectroscopic techniques. The results indicate that delivering a high dose of radiations (25 kGy) at a high dose rate, that is, kGy s-1 , as achieved by e-beam irradiation, preserves the characteristics of the polymeric NPs. Differently, the same radiation dose but delivered at a lower dose rate, that is, kGy h-1 , as attained by using a γ-source, can modify the physicochemical properties of the polymer. Sterility tests indicate that an absorbed dose of 10 kGy, delivered either with γ-rays or e-beam, is already sufficient for effective sterilization of the colloidal suspension and for reducing the endotoxin content. Finally, NPs irradiated at different doses, exhibit the same cytocompatibility and cell internalization characteristics in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells of NPs prepared under aseptic conditions.
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- Filippo Monti
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR‐ISOF via P. Gobetti 101 Bologna 40129 Italy
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- Center for Nano Science and Technology, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia via Pascoli 70/3 Milano 20133 Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR‐Nanotec c/o Campus Ecotekne—Università del Salento, via Monteroni Lecce 73100 Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR‐ISOF via P. Gobetti 101 Bologna 40129 Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR‐ISOF via P. Gobetti 101 Bologna 40129 Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR‐Nanotec c/o Campus Ecotekne—Università del Salento, via Monteroni Lecce 73100 Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR‐IMM via P. Gobetti 101 Bologna 40129 Italy
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- Center for Nano Science and Technology, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia via Pascoli 70/3 Milano 20133 Italy
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- Institute for Nuclear Chemistry and Technology Center of Radiation Research and Technology Dorodna 16 Warszawa 03‐195 Poland
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- Institute for Nuclear Chemistry and Technology Center of Radiation Research and Technology Dorodna 16 Warszawa 03‐195 Poland
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR‐ISOF via P. Gobetti 101 Bologna 40129 Italy
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- Center for Nano Science and Technology, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia via Pascoli 70/3 Milano 20133 Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, CNR‐ISOF via P. Gobetti 101 Bologna 40129 Italy
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Zhen X, Pu K, Jiang X. Photoacoustic Imaging and Photothermal Therapy of Semiconducting Polymer Nanoparticles: Signal Amplification and Second Near-Infrared Construction. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2004723. [PMID: 33448155 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202004723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Photoacoustic (PA) imaging and photothermal therapy (PTT) have attracted extensive attention in disease diagnosis and treatment. Although many exogenous contrast agents have been developed for PA imaging and PTT, the design guidelines to amplify their imaging and therapy performances remain challenging and are highly demanded. Semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (SPNs) composed of polymers with π-electron delocalized backbones can be designed to amplify their PA imaging and PTT performance, because of their clear structure-property relation and versatility in modifying their molecular structures to tune their photophysical properties. This review summarizes the recent advances in the photoacoustic imaging and photothermal therapy applications of semiconducting polymer nanoparticles with a focus on signal amplification and second near-infrared (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm) construction. The strategies such as structure-property screening, fluorescence quenching, accelerated heat dissipation, and size-dependent heat dissipation are first discussed to amplify the PA brightness of SPNs for in vivo PA. The molecular approaches to shifting the absorption of SPNs for NIR-II PA imaging and PTT are then introduced so as to improve the tissue penetration depth for diagnosis and therapy. At last, current challenges and perspectives of SPNs in the field of imaging and therapy are discussed.
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- Xu Zhen
- MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology and Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637457, Singapore
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- MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology and Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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Neumann PR, Erdmann F, Holthof J, Hädrich G, Green M, Rao J, Dailey LA. Different PEG-PLGA Matrices Influence In Vivo Optical/Photoacoustic Imaging Performance and Biodistribution of NIR-Emitting π-Conjugated Polymer Contrast Agents. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2001089. [PMID: 32864903 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202001089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The π-conjugated polymer poly[2,6-(4,4-bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-4H-cyclopenta[2,1-b;3,4-b0]-dithiophene)-alt-4,7-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazole)] (PCPDTBT) with deep-red/near-infrared (NIR) absorption and emission has been investigated as a contrast agent for in vivo optical and photoacoustic imaging. PCPDTBT is encapsulated within poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether-block-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PEG2kDa -PLGA4kDa or PEG5kDa -PLGA55kDa ) micelles or enveloped by the phospholipid, 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-N-[methoxy(polyethylene glycol)-2000] (PEG2kDa -DPPE), to investigate the formulation effect on imaging performance, biodistribution, and biocompatibility. Nanoparticles that meet the quality requirements for parenteral administration are generated with similar physicochemical properties. Optical phantom imaging reveals that both PEG-PLGA systems exhibit a 30% higher signal-to-background ratio (SBR) than PEG2kDa -DPPE. This trend cannot be observed in a murine HeLa xenograft model following intravenous administration since dramatic differences in biodistribution are observed. PEG2kDa -PLGA4kDa systems accumulate more rapidly in the liver compared to other formulations and PEG2kDa -DPPE demonstrates a higher tumor localization. Protein content in the "hard" corona differs between formulations (PEG2kDa -DPPE < PEG2kDa -PLGA4kDa < PEG5kDa -PLGA55kDa ), although this observation alone does not explain biodistribution patterns. PEG2kDa -PLGA4kDa systems show the highest photoacoustic amplitude in a phantom, but also a lower signal in the tumor due to differences in biodistribution. This study demonstrates that formulations for conjugated polymer contrast agents can have significant impact on both imaging performance and biodistribution.
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- Paul Robert Neumann
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics Martin‐Luther‐University Halle‐Wittenberg 06120 Halle (Saale) Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacology Martin‐Luther‐University Halle‐Wittenberg 06120 Halle (Saale) Germany
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- FUJIFILM Visualsonics Joop Geesinkweg 140 Amsterdam 1114 AB The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmaceutics Martin‐Luther‐University Halle‐Wittenberg 06120 Halle (Saale) Germany
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- Department of Physics King's College London London WC2R 2LS UK
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- Department of Radiology and Chemistry Stanford University Stanford CA 94305‐5484 USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy University of Vienna Vienna 1090 Austria
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Liu MH, Zhang Z, Yang YC, Chan YH. Polymethine-Based Semiconducting Polymer Dots with Narrow-Band Emission and Absorption/Emission Maxima at NIR-II for Bioimaging. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:983-989. [PMID: 32990356 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202011914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Deep-penetration fluorescence imaging in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) window heralds a new era of clinical surgery, in which high-resolution vascular/lymphatic anatomy and detailed cancerous tissues can be visualized in real time. Described here is a series of polymethine-based semiconducting polymers with intrinsic emission maxima in the NIR-IIa (1300-1400 nm) window and absorption maxima ranging from 1082 to 1290 nm. These polymers were prepared as semiconducting polymer dots (Pdots) in aqueous solutions with fluorescence quantum yields of 0.05-0.18 %, and they demonstrate promising applications in noninvasive through-skull brain imaging in live mice with remarkable spatial resolution as well as signal-to-background contrast. This study offers a platform for future design of NIR-IIa or even NIR-IIb emitting Pdots.
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- Ming-Ho Liu
- Department of Applied Chemistry/Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30050, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry/Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30050, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry/Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 30050, Taiwan.,Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 80708, Taiwan
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Yuan Y, Hou W, Qin W, Wu C. Recent advances in semiconducting polymer dots as optical probes for biosensing. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:328-346. [DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01038c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This review mainly summarized the recent results that used bright polymer dots (Pdots) for the detection of different analytes such as reactive oxygen species (ROS), metal ions, pH values, and a variety of biomolecules.
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- Ye Yuan
- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics
- College of Electronic Science and Engineering
- Jilin University
- Changchun
- China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Southern University of Science and Technology
- Shenzhen
- China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics
- College of Electronic Science and Engineering
- Jilin University
- Changchun
- China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Southern University of Science and Technology
- Shenzhen
- China
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Zangoli M, Di Maria F. Synthesis, characterization, and biological applications of semiconducting polythiophene‐based nanoparticles. VIEW 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/viw.20200086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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- Mattia Zangoli
- Consiglio Nazionale Ricerche CNR‐ISOF and Mediteknology srl Bologna Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale Ricerche CNR‐ISOF and Mediteknology srl Bologna Italy
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Liu M, Zhang Z, Yang Y, Chan Y. Polymethine‐Based Semiconducting Polymer Dots with Narrow‐Band Emission and Absorption/Emission Maxima at NIR‐II for Bioimaging. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202011914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Ming‐Ho Liu
- Department of Applied Chemistry/Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30050 Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen Guangdong 518055 China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry/Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30050 Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry/Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science National Chiao Tung University Hsinchu 30050 Taiwan
- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry Kaohsiung Medical University Kaohsiung 80708 Taiwan
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Rueda-Gensini L, Cifuentes J, Castellanos MC, Puentes PR, Serna JA, Muñoz-Camargo C, Cruz JC. Tailoring Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Efficient Cellular Internalization and Endosomal Escape. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1816. [PMID: 32932957 PMCID: PMC7559083 DOI: 10.3390/nano10091816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 09/05/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONs) have been widely explored for biomedical applications due to their high biocompatibility, surface-coating versatility, and superparamagnetic properties. Upon exposure to an external magnetic field, IONs can be precisely directed to a region of interest and serve as exceptional delivery vehicles and cellular markers. However, the design of nanocarriers that achieve an efficient endocytic uptake, escape lysosomal degradation, and perform precise intracellular functions is still a challenge for their application in translational medicine. This review highlights several aspects that mediate the activation of the endosomal pathways, as well as the different properties that govern endosomal escape and nuclear transfection of magnetic IONs. In particular, we review a variety of ION surface modification alternatives that have emerged for facilitating their endocytic uptake and their timely escape from endosomes, with special emphasis on how these can be manipulated for the rational design of cell-penetrating vehicles. Moreover, additional modifications for enhancing nuclear transfection are also included in the design of therapeutic vehicles that must overcome this barrier. Understanding these mechanisms opens new perspectives in the strategic development of vehicles for cell tracking, cell imaging and the targeted intracellular delivery of drugs and gene therapy sequences and vectors.
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- Laura Rueda-Gensini
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-12, 111711 Bogotá, Colombia; (L.R.-G.); (J.C.); (M.C.C.); (P.R.P.); (J.A.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-12, 111711 Bogotá, Colombia; (L.R.-G.); (J.C.); (M.C.C.); (P.R.P.); (J.A.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-12, 111711 Bogotá, Colombia; (L.R.-G.); (J.C.); (M.C.C.); (P.R.P.); (J.A.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-12, 111711 Bogotá, Colombia; (L.R.-G.); (J.C.); (M.C.C.); (P.R.P.); (J.A.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-12, 111711 Bogotá, Colombia; (L.R.-G.); (J.C.); (M.C.C.); (P.R.P.); (J.A.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-12, 111711 Bogotá, Colombia; (L.R.-G.); (J.C.); (M.C.C.); (P.R.P.); (J.A.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-12, 111711 Bogotá, Colombia; (L.R.-G.); (J.C.); (M.C.C.); (P.R.P.); (J.A.S.)
- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia
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Zhang Y, Fang F, Li L, Zhang J. Self-Assembled Organic Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery, Bioimaging, and Cancer Therapy. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:4816-4833. [PMID: 33455214 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Over the past few decades, tremendous progress has been made in the development of engineering nanomaterials, which opened new horizons in the field of diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. In particular, self-assembled organic nanomaterials with intriguing features including delicate structure tailoring, facile processability, low cost, and excellent biocompatibility have shown outstanding potential in biomedical applications because of the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect and multifunctional properties. In this review, we briefly introduce distinctive merits of self-assembled organic nanomaterials for biomedical applications. The main focus will be placed on summarizing recent advances in self-assembled organic nanomedicine for drug delivery, bioimaging, and cancer phototherapy, followed by highlighting a critical perspective on further development of self-assembled organic nanomaterials for future clinical translation. We believe that the above themes will appeal to researchers from different fields, including material, chemical, and biological sciences, as well as pharmaceutics.
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- Yinfeng Zhang
- International Medical Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Sciences, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100811, P. R. China
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- International Medical Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Sciences, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100811, P. R. China
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Wang Z, Xing B. Near-Infrared Multipurpose Lanthanide-Imaging Nanoprobes. Chem Asian J 2020; 15:2076-2091. [PMID: 32424994 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202000493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Optical imaging plays a growing role in modern biomedical research and clinical applications due to its high sensitivity, superb spatiotemporal resolution and minimal hazards. Lanthanide-doped nanoparticles (LDNPs), as a classical category of luminescent materials, exhibit promising photostability, near-infrared (NIR)-excited frequency up-/down-converting capabilities, emission fine-tuning and multispectral features, which have greatly promoted the endeavors of deeper and clearer diagnostics in complex living conditions. This review focuses on the recent advances of LDNP-based multipurpose imaging studies using upconversion, downshifting, lifetime, photoacoustic and multimodal nanoprobes in the NIR (650-1000 nm) and the second near-infrared window (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm). The principle and design of various functional, activatable, multiplexing or multimodal lanthanide-imaging nanoprobes (LINPs) as well as representative biophotonic applications are summarized in detail. In addition, the future perspectives and challenges for facilitating LINPs to clinical translations are discussed.
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- Zhimin Wang
- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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Xie C, Zhou W, Zeng Z, Fan Q, Pu K. Grafted semiconducting polymer amphiphiles for multimodal optical imaging and combination phototherapy. Chem Sci 2020; 11:10553-10570. [PMID: 34094312 PMCID: PMC8162460 DOI: 10.1039/d0sc01721c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (SPNs) have gained growing attention in biomedical applications. However, the preparation of SPNs is usually limited to nanoprecipitation in the presence of amphiphilic copolymers, which encounters the issue of dissociation. As an alternative to SPNs, grafted semiconducting polymer amphiphiles (SPAs) composed of a semiconducting polymer (SP) backbone and hydrophilic side chains show increased physiological stability and improved optical properties. This review summarizes recent advances in SPAs for cancer imaging and combination phototherapy. The applications of SPAs in optical imaging including fluorescence, photoacoustic, multimodal and activatable imaging are first described, followed by the discussion of applications in imaging-guided phototherapy and combination therapy, light-triggered drug delivery and gene regulation. At last, the conclusion and future prospects in this field are discussed.
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- Chen Xie
- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications Nanjing 210023 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry, Research Center for Analytical Sciences, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University Singapore 637457
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications Nanjing 210023 China
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University Singapore 637457
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Yang Z, Li L, Jin AJ, Huang W, Chen X. Rational design of semiconducting polymer brushes as cancer theranostics. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2020; 7:1474-1494. [PMID: 33777400 PMCID: PMC7990392 DOI: 10.1039/d0mh00012d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Photonic theranostics (PTs) generally contain optical agents for the optical sensing of biomolecules and therapeutic components for converting light into heat or chemical energy. Semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (SPNs) as advanced PTs possessing good biocompatibility, stable photophysical properties, and sensitive and tunable optical responses from the ultraviolet to near-infrared (NIR) II window (300-1700 nm) have recently aroused great interest. Although semiconducting polymers (SPs) with various building blocks have been synthesized and developed to meet the demands of biophotonic applications, most of the SPNs were made by a nanoprecipitation method that used amphiphilic surfactants to encapsulate SPs. Such binary SP micelles usually exhibit weakened photophysical properties of SPs and undergo dissociation in vivo. SP brushes (SPBs) are products of functional post-modification of SP backbones, which endows unique features to SPNs (e.g. enhanced optical properties and multiple chemical reaction sites for the conjunction of organic/inorganic imaging agents and therapeutics). Furthermore, the SPB-based SPNs can be highly stable due to supramolecular self-assembly and/or chemical crosslinking. In this review, we highlight the recent progress in the development of SPBs for advanced theranostics.
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- Zhen Yang
- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA
- Laboratory of Cellular Imaging and Macromolecular Biophysics, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA
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- Laboratory of Cellular Imaging and Macromolecular Biophysics, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA
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- Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an 710072, Shaanxi, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA
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Liu MH, Chen TC, Vicente JR, Yao CN, Yang YC, Chen CP, Lin PW, Ho YC, Chen J, Lin SY, Chan YH. Cyanine-Based Polymer Dots with Long-Wavelength Excitation and Near-Infrared Fluorescence beyond 900 nm for In Vivo Biological Imaging. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:3846-3858. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Ming-Ho Liu
- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30050, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30050, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701, United States
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Nanomedicine, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli County 35053, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30050, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30050, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30050, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30050, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701, United States
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Nanomedicine, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli County 35053, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30050, Taiwan
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30050, Taiwan
- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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Pan CT, Chang WH, Kumar A, Singh SP, Kaushik AC, Sharma J, Long ZJ, Wen ZH, Mishra SK, Yen CK, Chaudhary RK, Shiue YL. Nanoparticles-mediated Brain Imaging and Disease Prognosis by Conventional as well as Modern Modal Imaging Techniques: a Comparison. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 25:2637-2649. [PMID: 31603057 DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666190709220139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Multimodal imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis of brain disorders. Neurological disorders need to be diagnosed at an early stage for their effective treatment as later, it is very difficult to treat them. If possible, diagnosing at an early stage can be much helpful in curing the disease with less harm to the body. There is a need for advanced and multimodal imaging techniques for the same. This paper provides an overview of conventional as well as modern imaging techniques for brain diseases, specifically for tumor imaging. In this paper, different imaging modalities are discussed for tumor detection in the brain along with their advantages and disadvantages. Conjugation of two and more than two modalities provides more accurate information rather than a single modality. They can monitor and differentiate the cellular processes of normal and diseased condition with more clarity. The advent of molecular imaging, including reporter gene imaging, has opened the door of more advanced noninvasive detection of brain tumors. Due to specific optical properties, semiconducting polymer-based nanoparticles also play a pivotal role in imaging tumors. OBJECTIVE The objective of this paper is to review nanoparticles-mediated brain imaging and disease prognosis by conventional as well as modern modal imaging techniques. CONCLUSION We reviewed in detail various medical imaging techniques. This paper covers recent developments in detail and elaborates a possible research aspect for the readers in the field.
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Affiliation(s)
- Cheng-Tang Pan
- Department of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung City 804, Taiwan.,Institute of Medical Science and Technology, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung City 804, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung City 804, Taiwan.,Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung City 804, Taiwan
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- School of EEE, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Ave, Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, ShanghaiJia Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Amity School of Applied Sciences, Amity University Haryana, Gurugram-122413, Manesai, Panchgaon, Haryana, India
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Biotechnology and Resources, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Patronage Institute of Management Studies, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung City 804, Taiwan
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- School of Biotechnology, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pardesh, India, India
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung City 804, Taiwan
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