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Zhao D, Li Z, Ji DK, Xia Q. Recent Progress of Multifunctional Molecular Probes for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Theranostics. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:803. [PMID: 38931924 PMCID: PMC11207493 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16060803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) poses a significant threat to women's health, with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) representing one of the most challenging and aggressive subtypes due to the lack of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) expression. Traditional TNBC treatments often encounter issues such as low drug efficiency, limited tumor enrichment, and substantial side effects. Therefore, it is crucial to explore novel diagnostic and treatment systems for TNBC. Multifunctional molecular probes (MMPs), which integrate target recognition as well as diagnostic and therapeutic functions, introduce advanced molecular tools for TNBC theranostics. Using an MMP system, molecular drugs can be precisely delivered to the tumor site through a targeted ligand. Real-time dynamic monitoring of drug release achieved using imaging technology allows for the evaluation of drug enrichment at the tumor site. This approach enables accurate drug release, thereby improving the therapeutic effect. Therefore, this review summarizes the recent advancements in MMPs for TNBC theranostics, encompassing the design and synthesis of MMPs as well as their applications in the field of TNBC theranostics.
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- Deyi Zhao
- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; (D.Z.); (Z.L.)
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; (D.Z.); (Z.L.)
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Clinical Nuclear Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
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Su T, Zhao F, Ying Y, Li W, Li J, Zheng J, Qiao L, Che S, Yu J. Self-Monitoring Theranostic Nanomaterials: Emerging Visual Agents for Real-Time Monitoring of Tumor Treatment Processes. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301470. [PMID: 38044269 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Self-monitoring in tumor therapy is a concept that allows for real-time monitoring of the location and state of applied nanomaterials. This monitoring relies on dynamic signals, such as wave or magnetic signals, which vary in response to changes in the location and state of nanomaterials. Dynamic changes in nanomaterials can be monitored using dynamic signals, making it possible to determine and control the treatment process. Theranostic nanomaterials, which possess unique physical and chemical properties, have recently been explored as a viable option for self-monitoring. With the help of self-monitoring, theranostic nanomaterials can guide themselves to achieve region-selective treatment with higher controllability and safety. In this review, self-monitoring theranostic nanomaterials will be introduced in three parts according to their roles during therapy: tumor accumulation, tumor therapy, and metabolism. The limitations and future challenges of current self-monitoring theranostic nanomaterials will also be discussed.
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- Tuo Su
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Center of Magnetic and Electronic Materials, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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Xu J, Guan G, Ye Z, Zhang C, Guo Y, Ma Y, Lu C, Lei L, Zhang XB, Song G. Enhancing lipid peroxidation via radical chain transfer reaction for MRI guided and effective cancer therapy in mice. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2024; 69:636-647. [PMID: 38158292 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2023.12.036] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Lipid peroxidation (LPO), the process of membrane lipid oxidation, is a potential new form of cell death for cancer treatment. However, the radical chain reaction involved in LPO is comprised of the initiation, propagation (the slowest step), and termination stages, limiting its effectiveness in vivo. To address this limitation, we introduce the radical chain transfer reaction into the LPO process to target the propagation step and overcome the sluggish rate of lipid peroxidation, thereby promoting endogenous lipid peroxidation and enhancing therapeutic outcomes. Firstly, radical chain transfer agent (CTA-1)/Fe nanoparticles (CTA-Fe NPs-1) was synthesized. Notably, CTA-1 convert low activity peroxyl radicals (ROO·) into high activity alkoxyl radicals (RO·), creating the cycle of free radical oxidation and increasing the propagation of lipid peroxidation. Additionally, CTA-1/Fe ions enhance reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, consume glutathione (GSH), and thereby inactivate GPX-4, promoting the initiation stage and reducing termination of free radical reaction. CTA-Fe NPs-1 induce a higher level of peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids in lipid membranes, leading to highly effective treatment in cancer cells. In addition, CTA-Fe NPs-1 could be enriched in tumors inducing potent tumor inhibition and exhibit activatable T1-MRI contrast of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In summary, CTA-Fe NPs-1 can enhance intracellular lipid peroxidation by accelerating initiation, propagation, and inhibiting termination step, promoting the cycle of free radical reaction, resulting in effective anticancer outcomes in tumor-bearing mice.
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- Juntao Xu
- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH 44106, USA
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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Li T, Rong M, Wang Y, Sun W, Lu L. A cascade nanoplatform for intelligent response to tumor microenvironment and collaborative cancer therapy. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:2537-2546. [PMID: 38345306 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02879h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Disulfiram (DSF), a new potential anticancer drug, has been shown to exhibit anticancer activity dependent on the formation of CuET, the chelation product of DSF with Cu2+. However, the poor stability of DSF and insufficient physiological concentration of Cu2+ hinder its practical application. To achieve the co-delivery of DSF and Cu2+ while overcoming the inefficiency of single chemotherapy, in this study, a cascade nanoplatform, DSF/Ce6@ZIF-8@CuO2, was constructed by encapsulating DSF and chlorin e6 (Ce6, a photosensitizer) in zeolite imidazole framework-8 (ZIF-8, a nanocarrier) and then loading CuO2, which self-supplied H2O2/O2, onto DSF/Ce6@ZIF-8. By triggering the response of DSF/Ce6@ZIF-8@CuO2 to the acidic tumor microenvironment, encapsulated DSF, Ce6 and CuO2 were released to achieve multimodal synergistic treatment with enhanced DSF chemotherapy and chemodynamic/photodynamic therapy (CDT/PDT). In vitro and animal studies indicated that the designed DSF/Ce6@ZIF-8@CuO2 has strong tumor-inhibitory effects and provides a promising paradigm for designing smart nanoplatforms.
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- Tong Li
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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Li W, Zhang P, Liu C, Xu Y, Gan Z, Kang L, Hou Y. Oncogene-targeting nanoprobes for early imaging detection of tumor. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:197. [PMID: 37340418 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01943-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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Malignant tumors have been one of the major reasons for deaths worldwide. Timely and accurate diagnosis as well as effective intervention of tumors play an essential role in the survival of patients. Genomic instability is the important foundation and feature of cancer, hence, in vivo oncogene imaging based on novel probes provides a valuable tool for the diagnosis of cancer at early-stage. However, the in vivo oncogene imaging is confronted with great challenge, due to the extremely low copies of oncogene in tumor cells. By combining with various novel activatable probes, the molecular imaging technologies provide a feasible approach to visualize oncogene in situ, and realize accurate treatment of tumor. This review aims to declare the design of nanoprobes responded to tumor associated DNA or RNA, and summarize their applications in detection and bioimaging for tumors. The significant challenges and prospective of oncogene-targeting nanoprobes towards tumors diagnosis are revealed as well.
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- Wenyue Li
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10029, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10029, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10029, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10029, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10029, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, 100034, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10029, China.
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Hu J, Yu B, Sun W, Lu L. Calcination-controlled performance optimization of iron-vanadium bimetallic oxide nanoparticles for synergistic tumor therapy. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:2886-2894. [PMID: 36942660 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00113j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Calcination has been widely demonstrated as a favorable protocol for producing various inorganic nanomaterials for tumor therapy. However, little attention has been paid to its effect on the biotherapeutic efficacy of inorganic nanomaterials. Herein, we compare the effects of different calcination atmospheres on the therapeutic efficacy of Fe-V-O (FVO) nanomaterials. We find that compared with FVO nanomaterials synthesized by calcination in air, those prepared by argon calcination have a lower metallic valence state and a higher near-infrared light absorption capacity, hence resulting in significantly better biosafety and higher chemodynamic therapy (CDT)/photothermal therapy (PTT) efficacy. This study demonstrates that the therapeutic efficacy of inorganic nanomaterials can be optimized by employing different thermal treatment atmospheres, which provides new insights into the development of efficient anti-tumor agents.
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- Jiaxin Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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Hu W, Wang C, Gao D, Liang Q. Toxicity of transition metal nanoparticles: A review of different experimental models in the gastrointestinal tract. J Appl Toxicol 2023; 43:32-46. [PMID: 35289422 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The development of nanotechnology is becoming a major trend nowadays. Nanoparticles (NPs) have been widely used in fields including food, biomedicine, and cosmetics, endowing NPs more opportunities to enter the human body. It is well-known that the gut microbiome plays a key role in human health, and the exposure of intestines to NPs is unavoidable. Accordingly, the toxicity of NPs has attracted more attention than before. This review mainly highlights recent advances in the evaluation of NPs' toxicity in the gastrointestinal system from the existing cell-based experimental models, such as the original mono-culture models, co-culture models, three-dimensional (3D) culture models, and the models established on microfluidic chips, to those in vivo experiments, such as mice models, Caenorhabditis elegans models, zebrafish models, human volunteers, as well as computer-simulated toxicity models. Owing to these models, especially those more biomimetic models, the outcome of the toxicity of NPs acting in the gastrointestinal tract can get results closer to what happened inside the real human microenvironment.
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- Wanting Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China.,Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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- Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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Bai Y, Huang P, Feng N, Li Y, Huang J, Jin H, Zhang M, Sun J, Li N, Zhang H, Xia X, Tang BZ, Wang H. Treat the "Untreatable" by a Photothermal Agent: Triggering Heat and Immunological Responses for Rabies Virus Inactivation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2205461. [PMID: 36385484 PMCID: PMC9839883 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202205461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Rabies is a fatal neurological zoonotic disease caused by the rabies virus (RABV), and the approved post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) procedure remains unavailable in areas with inadequate medical systems. Although strategies have been proposed for PEP and postinfection treatment (PIT), because of the complexity of the treatment procedures and the limited curative outcome, developing an effective treatment strategy remains a holy grail in rabies research. Herein, a facile approach is proposed involving photothermal therapy (PTT) and photothermally triggered immunological effects to realize effective PEP and PIT simultaneously. The designed photothermal agent (N+ TT-mCB nanoparticles) featured positively charged functional groups and high photo-to-heat efficiency, which are favorable for virus targeting and inactivation. The level of the virus at the site of infection in mice is significantly decreased upon treatment with orthotopic PTT, and the transfer of the virus to the brain is significantly inhibited. Furthermore, the survival ratio of the mice three days postinfection is increased by intracranial injection of N+ TT-mCB and laser irradiation. Overall, this work provides a platform for the effective treatment of RABV and opens a new avenue for future antiviral studies.
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- Yujie Bai
- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis ResearchMinistry of EducationCollege of Veterinary MedicineJilin UniversityChangchun130062China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis ResearchMinistry of EducationCollege of Veterinary MedicineJilin UniversityChangchun130062China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research InstituteChinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesChangchun130122China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis ResearchMinistry of EducationCollege of Veterinary MedicineJilin UniversityChangchun130062China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis ResearchMinistry of EducationCollege of Veterinary MedicineJilin UniversityChangchun130062China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis ResearchMinistry of EducationCollege of Veterinary MedicineJilin UniversityChangchun130062China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis ResearchMinistry of EducationCollege of Veterinary MedicineJilin UniversityChangchun130062China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis ResearchMinistry of EducationCollege of Veterinary MedicineJilin UniversityChangchun130062China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research InstituteChinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesChangchun130122China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis ResearchMinistry of EducationCollege of Veterinary MedicineJilin UniversityChangchun130062China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research InstituteChinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesChangchun130122China
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- School of Science and EngineeringShenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and TechnologyThe Chinese University of Hong KongShenzhenGuangdong518172China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis ResearchMinistry of EducationCollege of Veterinary MedicineJilin UniversityChangchun130062China
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Sun Z, Chen W, Huang D, Jiang C, Lu L. A mitochondria targeted cascade reaction nanosystem for improved therapeutic effect by overcoming cellular resistance. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:5947-5955. [PMID: 36043518 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00956k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Mitigating cellular resistance, which could enhance the sensitivity of tumor cells to treatment, is a promising approach for obtaining better therapeutic outcomes. However, the present designs of materials generally disregard this point, or only focus on a single specific resistance. Herein, a strategy based on a series of cascade reactions aiming to suppress multiple cellular resistances is designed by integrating photothermal and chemotherapy into a mitochondria targeted nanosystem (AuBPs@TD). The intelligent nanosystem is fabricated by modifying gold nanobipyramids (AuBPs) with triphenylphosphonium (TPP) functionalized dichloroacetic acid (DCA). TPP serves as a "navigation system" and facilitates the location of AuBPs@TD in the mitochondria. Moreover, the released DCA promoted by the photothermal effect of AuBPs, as the mitochondrial kinase inhibitor, could inhibit glycolysis, and lead to a repressed expression of heat shock protein 90, which is the main resistance protein in cancer cells against photothermal therapy (PTT). Thus, the photothermal antitumor effect can be significantly improved. For the other cascade passage, the hyperthermal atmosphere depresses the expression of P-glycoprotein, a protein associated with drug resistance, and consequently prevents DCA molecules from being expelled in return. Furthermore, the retained DCA molecules elevate the concentration of intracellular hydrogen peroxide, and due to the peroxidase-like activity of AuBPs, increased intracellular reactive oxygen species could be obtained to accelerate apoptosis. As a result, these cascade reactions lead to significant inhibition of cellular resistance and greatly improve the therapeutic performance. This work paves a new way for suppressing cellular resistance to achieve the desired therapeutic effect.
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- Zhen Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
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Zhang F, Fan L, Liu Z, Han Y, Guo Y. A label-free electrochemical aptasensor for the detection of cancer antigen 125 based on nickel hexacyanoferrate nanocubes/polydopamine functionalized graphene. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Guo H, Liu F, Liu E, Wei S, Sun W, Liu B, Sun G, Lu L. Dual-responsive nano-prodrug micelles for MRI-guided tumor PDT and immune synergistic therapy. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:4261-4273. [PMID: 35583206 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb02790e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Micelles as nanocarriers not only offer new opportunities for early diagnosis and treatment of malignant cancers but also encounter numerous barriers in the path of efficient delivery of drugs to diseased areas in the body. To address these issues, we developed a pH/GSH responsive nano-prodrug micelle (NLG919/PGA-Cys-PPA@Gd) with a high drug-loading ratio and controlled drug release performance for MRI-guided tumor photodynamic therapy (PDT) and immune synergistic therapy. Under normal conditions, theranostic nanomicelles remained stable and in a photo-quenched state. Upon accumulation in the tumor site, however, the micelles demonstrated tumor microenvironment (TME) triggered photoactive formed-PPA (a photosensitizer) and NLG919 (an indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) inhibitor) release because the amide bonds of PGA-Cys-PPA and the disulfide linkage of Cys were sensitive to pH and GSH, respectively. More importantly, these micelles could avoid the undesired PPA leakage in blood circulation due to the conjugation between PPA and polymers. Furthermore, the obtained micelles could also enhance the contrast of T1-weighted MRI of tumors by virtue of their high relaxivity (r1 = 29.85 mM-1 s-1). In vitro and in vivo results illustrated that the micelles had good biocompatibility and biosafety. On the basis of the efficient drug delivery strategies in PDT and IDO pathway inhibition, this intelligent dual-drug delivery system could serve as an effective approach for MRI guided combination therapy of cancer.
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- Hui Guo
- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China. .,Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China. .,Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China. .,Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China. .,Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China.
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Xuan Y, Gao Y, Guan M, Zhang S. Application of "smart" multifunctional nanoprobes in tumor diagnosis and treatment. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:3601-3613. [PMID: 35437560 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00326k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
Cancer is one of the major diseases that pose a threat to human health and life, especially because it is difficult to diagnose and cure, and recurs easily. In recent years, the development of nanotechnology has provided researchers with new tools for cancer treatment. In particular, nanoprobes that facilitate integrated diagnosis and treatment, high-resolution imaging, and accurate tumor targeting provide new avenues for the early detection and treatment of cancer. This review focuses on the preparations and applications of two kinds of "smart" multifunctional nanoprobes: "Off-On" nanoprobes and "Charge-Reversal" nanoprobes. This review also briefly discusses their mechanisms of action, as they could provide new ideas for the further development of this field.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yang Xuan
- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Education, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Education, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Education, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China.
| | - Shubiao Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Education, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China.
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