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Neelamraju PM, Gundepudi K, Sanki PK, Busi KB, Mistri TK, Sangaraju S, Dalapati GK, Ghosh KK, Ghosh S, Ball WB, Chakrabortty S. Potential applications for photoacoustic imaging using functional nanoparticles: A comprehensive overview. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34654. [PMID: 39166037 PMCID: PMC11334826 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34654] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
Abstract
This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the potential applications for Photo-Acoustic (PA) imaging employing functional nanoparticles. The exploration begins with an introduction to nanotechnology and nanomaterials, highlighting the advancements in these fields and their crucial role in shaping the future. A detailed discussion of the various types of nanomaterials and their functional properties sets the stage for a thorough examination of the fundamentals of the PA effect. This includes a thorough chronological review of advancements, experimental methodologies, and the intricacies of the source and detection of PA signals. The utilization of amplitude and frequency modulation, design of PA cells, pressure sensor-based signal detection, and quantification methods are explored in-depth, along with additional mechanisms induced by PA signals. The paper then delves into the versatile applications of photoacoustic imaging facilitated by functional nanomaterials. It investigates the influence of nanomaterial shape, size variation, and the role of composition, alloys, and hybrid materials in harnessing the potential of PA imaging. The paper culminates with an insightful discussion on the future scope of this field, focusing specifically on the potential applications of photoacoustic (PA) effect in the domain of biomedical imaging and nanomedicine. Finally, by providing the comprehensive overview, the current work provides a valuable resource underscoring the transformative potential of PA imaging technique in biomedical research and clinical practice.
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- Pavan Mohan Neelamraju
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SRM University AP Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, 522240, India
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SRM University AP Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, 522240, India
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SRM University AP Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, 522240, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM University AP Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, 522240, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India
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- National Water and Energy Center, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Nanofibers and Nanotechnology, Mechanical Engineering Department, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, 59 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 636921
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- Department of Physics, SRM University AP Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, 522240, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, SRM University AP Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, 522240, India
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Wang T, Zhang J, Chen Z, Zhang R, Duan G, Wang Z, Chen X, Gu Z, Li Y. Sonochemical Synthesis of Natural Polyphenolic Nanoparticles for Modulating Oxidative Stress. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2401731. [PMID: 38682736 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401731] [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: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Natural polyphenolic compounds play a vital role in nature and are widely utilized as building blocks in the fabrication of emerging functional nanomaterials. Although diverse fabrication methodologies are developed in recent years, the challenges of purification, uncontrollable reaction processes and additional additives persist. Herein, a modular and facile methodology is reported toward the fabrication of natural polyphenolic nanoparticles. By utilizing low frequency ultrasound (40 kHz), the assembly of various natural polyphenolic building blocks is successfully induced, allowing for precise control over the particle formation process. The resulting natural polyphenolic nanoparticles possessed excellent in vitro antioxidative abilities and in vivo therapeutic effects in typical oxidative stress models including wound healing and acute kidney injury. This study opens new avenues for the fabrication of functional materials from naturally occurring building blocks, offering promising prospects for future advancements in this field.
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- Tianyou Wang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Design and Precision Synthesis, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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Jin Z, Yim W, Retout M, Housel E, Zhong W, Zhou J, Strano MS, Jokerst JV. Colorimetric sensing for translational applications: from colorants to mechanisms. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:7681-7741. [PMID: 38835195 DOI: 10.1039/d4cs00328d] [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: 06/06/2024]
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Colorimetric sensing offers instant reporting via visible signals. Versus labor-intensive and instrument-dependent detection methods, colorimetric sensors present advantages including short acquisition time, high throughput screening, low cost, portability, and a user-friendly approach. These advantages have driven substantial growth in colorimetric sensors, particularly in point-of-care (POC) diagnostics. Rapid progress in nanotechnology, materials science, microfluidics technology, biomarker discovery, digital technology, and signal pattern analysis has led to a variety of colorimetric reagents and detection mechanisms, which are fundamental to advance colorimetric sensing applications. This review first summarizes the basic components (e.g., color reagents, recognition interactions, and sampling procedures) in the design of a colorimetric sensing system. It then presents the rationale design and typical examples of POC devices, e.g., lateral flow devices, microfluidic paper-based analytical devices, and wearable sensing devices. Two highlighted colorimetric formats are discussed: combinational and activatable systems based on the sensor-array and lock-and-key mechanisms, respectively. Case discussions in colorimetric assays are organized by the analyte identities. Finally, the review presents challenges and perspectives for the design and development of colorimetric detection schemes as well as applications. The goal of this review is to provide a foundational resource for developing colorimetric systems and underscoring the colorants and mechanisms that facilitate the continuing evolution of POC sensors.
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- Zhicheng Jin
- Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
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- Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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- Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA.
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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Kim M, Kubelick KP, Yu AM, VanderLaan D, Jhunjhunwala A, Nikolai RJ, Cadena M, Kim J, Emelianov SY. Regulating interparticle proximity in plasmonic nanosphere aggregates to enhance photoacoustic response and photothermal stability. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2024; 34:2313963. [PMID: 39021614 PMCID: PMC11250694 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202313963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Designing plasmonic nanoparticles for biomedical photoacoustic (PA) imaging involves tailoring material properties at the nanometer scale. A key in developing plasmonic PA contrast nanoagents is to engineer their enhanced optical responses in the near-infrared wavelength range, as well as heat transfer properties and photostability. This study introduces anisotropic plasmonic nanosphere aggregates with close interparticle proximity as photostable and efficient contrast agent for PA imaging. Silver (Ag), among plasmonic metals, is particularly attractive due to its strongest optical response and highest heat conductivity. Our results demonstrate that close interparticle proximity in silver nanoaggregates (AgNAs), spatially confined within a polymer shell layer, leads to blackbody-like optical absorption, resulting in robust PA signals through efficient pulsed heat generation and transfer. Additionally, our AgNAs exhibit a high photodamage threshold highlighting their potential to outperform conventional plasmonic contrast agents for high-contrast PA imaging over multiple imaging sessions. Furthermore, we demonstrate the capability of the AgNAs for molecular PA cancer imaging in vivo by incorporating a tumor-targeting peptide moiety.
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- Myeongsoo Kim
- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
- The current affiliation of the author is the Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA and the Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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Zhang J, Guo B, Jiang Y, Hu C, Kim J, Debnath S, Shi X, Zhang C, Kim JS, Wang F. Luciferase-Decorated Gold Nanorods as Dual-Modal Contrast Agents for Tumor-Targeted High-Performance Bioluminescence/Photoacoustic Imaging. Anal Chem 2024; 96:9132-9140. [PMID: 38764163 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00817] [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: 05/21/2024]
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Gold nanorods (AuNRs) have been considered highly compelling materials for early cancer diagnosis and have aroused a burgeoning fascination among the biomedical sectors. By leveraging the versatile tunable optical properties of AuNRs, herein, we have developed a novel tumor-targeted dual-modal nanoprobe (FFA) that exhibits excellent bioluminescence and photoacoustic imaging performance for early tumor diagnosis. FFA has been synthesized by anchoring the recombinant bioluminescent firefly luciferase protein (Fluc) on the folate-conjugated AuNRs via the PEG linker. TEM images and UV-vis studies confirm the nanorod morphology and successful conjugation of the biomolecules to AuNRs. The nanoprobe FFA relies on the ability of the folate module to target the folate receptor-positive tumor cells actively, and simultaneously, the Fluc module facilitates excellent bioluminescent properties in physiological conditions. The success of chemical engineering in the present study enables stronger bioluminescent signals in the folate receptor-positive cells (Skov3, Hela, and MCF-7) than in folate receptor-negative cells (A549, 293T, MCF-10A, and HepG2). Additionally, the AuNRs induced strong photoacoustic conversion performance, enhancing the resolution of tumor imaging. No apparent toxicity was detected at the cellular and mouse tissue levels, manifesting the biocompatibility nature of the nanoprobe. Prompted by the positive merits of FFA, the in vivo animal studies were performed, and a notable enhancement was observed in the bioluminescent/photoacoustic intensity of the nanoprobe in the tumor region compared to that in the folate-blocking region. Therefore, this synergistic dual-modal bioluminescent and photoacoustic imaging platform holds great potential as a tumor-targeted contrast agent for early tumor diagnosis with high-performance imaging information.
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- Jingyu Zhang
- Department of Medical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong Universityy, Xi'an 710004, China
- School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China
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- Institute of Medical Engineering, Department of Biophysics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong Universityy, Xi'an 710004, China
- Institute of Medical Engineering, Department of Biophysics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
- Xianyang Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Drug Synthesis, School of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of International Trade & Commerce, Xianyang 712046, Shaanxi, China
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Kim M, Kubelick KP, Vanderlaan D, Qin D, Lee J, Jhunjhunwala A, Cadena M, Nikolai RJ, Kim J, Emelianov SY. Coupling Gold Nanospheres into Nanochain Constructs for High-Contrast, Longitudinal Photoacoustic Imaging. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:7202-7210. [PMID: 38747634 PMCID: PMC11194844 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c00992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Structural parameters play a crucial role in determining the electromagnetic and thermal responses of gold nanoconstructs (GNCs) at near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths. Therefore, developing GNCs for reliable, high-contrast photoacoustic imaging has been focused on adjusting structural parameters to achieve robust NIR light absorption with photostability. In this study, we introduce an efficient photoacoustic imaging contrast agent: gold sphere chains (GSCs) consisting of plasmonically coupled gold nanospheres. The chain geometry results in enhanced photoacoustic signal generation originating from outstanding photothermal characteristics compared to traditional gold contrast agents, such as gold nanorods. Furthermore, the GSCs produce consistent photoacoustic signals at laser fluences within the limits set by the American National Standards Institute. The exceptional photoacoustic response of GSCs allows for high-contrast photoacoustic imaging over multiple imaging sessions. Finally, we demonstrate the utility of our GSCs for molecular photoacoustic cancer imaging, both in vitro and in vivo, through the integration of a tumor-targeting moiety.
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- Myeongsoo Kim
- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- Petit
Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, University of
California Davis, Davis, California 95616, United States
- Department
of Surgery, School of Medicine, University
of California Davis, Sacramento, California 95817, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- Petit
Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Hang Y, Wang A, Wu N. Plasmonic silver and gold nanoparticles: shape- and structure-modulated plasmonic functionality for point-of-caring sensing, bio-imaging and medical therapy. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:2932-2971. [PMID: 38380656 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00793f] [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: 02/22/2024]
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Silver and gold nanoparticles have found extensive biomedical applications due to their strong localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) and intriguing plasmonic properties. This review article focuses on the correlation among particle geometry, plasmon properties and biomedical applications. It discusses how particle shape and size are tailored via controllable synthetic approaches, and how plasmonic properties are tuned by particle shape and size, which are embodied by nanospheres, nanorods, nanocubes, nanocages, nanostars and core-shell composites. This article summarizes the design strategies for the use of silver and gold nanoparticles in plasmon-enhanced fluorescence, surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), electroluminescence, and photoelectrochemistry. It especially discusses how to use plasmonic nanoparticles to construct optical probes including colorimetric, SERS and plasmonic fluorescence probes (labels/reporters). It also demonstrates the employment of Ag and Au nanoparticles in polymer- and paper-based microfluidic devices for point-of-care testing (POCT). In addition, this article highlights how to utilize plasmonic nanoparticles for in vitro and in vivo bio-imaging based on SERS, fluorescence, photoacoustic and dark-field models. Finally, this article shows perspectives in plasmon-enhanced photothermal and photodynamic therapy.
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- Yingjie Hang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003-9303, USA.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003-9303, USA.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003-9303, USA.
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Dai M, Qi S, Zhao X, Zhou L, Luo Q, Teng X, Cheng W, Zhou N, Liu H, Chen K. JS-K Combined with a Melanin-Based Theranostic Agent: A Novel Sequential Delivery Strategy to Enhance the Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Anal Chem 2024; 96:4103-4110. [PMID: 38427614 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c04914] [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: 03/03/2024]
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is an aggressive malignancy with a 5 year survival rate less than 12%. This malignancy is closely related to the unique tumor microenvironment (TME), which is characterized by a hypovascular and hyperdense extracellular matrix, making it difficult for drugs to permeate the tumor center. Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging, which has high sensitivity and resolution, may improve the survival rate of PDAC patients. In this study, we first used JS-K (O2-(2,4-dinitrophenyl) 1-[(4-ethoxycarbonyl) piperazine-1-yl] diazene-1-ium-1,2-diolate) to specifically dilate blood vessels within the TME of PDAC patients and subsequently injected IR820-PEG-MNPs (IPM NPs) to diagnose and treat orthotopic PDAC. We found that JS-K promoted the accumulation of IPM NPs in orthotopic Pan02 tumor-bearing mice and was able to increase the tumor signal-to-background ratio (SBR) in the orthotopic PDAC area by 41.5%. In addition, surgical navigation in orthotopic Pan02 tumor-bearing mice and complete tumor resection based on fluorescence imaging were achieved with a detection sensitivity of 81.0%. Moreover, we verified the feasibility of the combination of laparoscopy and photothermal ablation (PTA) for the treatment of PDAC. Finally, we demonstrated that IPM NPs had greater affinity for human PDAC tissues than for normal pancreatic tissues ex vivo, preliminarily highlighting the potential for clinical translation of these NPs. In conclusion, we developed and validated a novel sequential delivery strategy that promotes the accumulation of nanoagents in the tumor area and can be used for the diagnosis and treatment of PDAC.
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- Manxiong Dai
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, P.R. China
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510280, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, P.R. China
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410005, P.R. China
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Jiang H, Cao Z, Liu Y, Liu R, Zhou Y, Liu J. Bacteria-Based Living Probes: Preparation and the Applications in Bioimaging and Diagnosis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2306480. [PMID: 38032119 PMCID: PMC10811517 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306480] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Bacteria can colonize a variety of in vivo biointerfaces, particularly the skin, nasal, and oral mucosa, the gastrointestinal tract, and the reproductive tract, but also target specific lesion sites, such as tumor and wound. By virtue of their prominent characteristics in motility, editability, and targeting ability, bacteria carrying imageable agents are widely developed as living probes for bioimaging and diagnosis of different diseases. This review first introduces the strategies used for preparing bacteria-based living probes, including biological engineering, chemical modification, intracellular loading, and optical manipulation. It then summarizes the recent progress of these living probes for fluorescence imaging, near-infrared imaging, ultrasonic imaging, photoacoustic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission tomography imaging. The biomedical applications of bacteria-based living probes are also reviewed particularly in the bioimaging and diagnosis of bacterial infections, cancers, and intestine-associated diseases. In addition, the advantages and challenges of bacteria-based living probes are discussed and future perspectives are also proposed. This review provides an updated overview of bacteria-based living probes, highlighting their great potential as a unique yet versatile platform for developing next-generation imageable agents for intelligent bioimaging, diagnosis, and even therapy.
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- Hejin Jiang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and NanomedicineInstitute of Molecular MedicineState Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for CancerRenji HospitalSchool of MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200127China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and NanomedicineInstitute of Molecular MedicineState Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for CancerRenji HospitalSchool of MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200127China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and NanomedicineInstitute of Molecular MedicineState Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for CancerRenji HospitalSchool of MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200127China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and NanomedicineInstitute of Molecular MedicineState Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for CancerRenji HospitalSchool of MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200127China
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- Department of RadiologyRenji HospitalSchool of MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200127China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and NanomedicineInstitute of Molecular MedicineState Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for CancerRenji HospitalSchool of MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200127China
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Lv Q, Zhang Y, Yang R, Dai Y, Lin Y, Sun K, Xu H, Tao K. Photoacoustic Imaging Endometriosis Lesions with Nanoparticulate Polydopamine as a Contrast Agent. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2302175. [PMID: 37742067 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
Abstract
Endometriosis (EM) is a prevalent and debilitating gynecological disorder primarily affecting women of reproductive age. The diagnosis of EM is historically hampered by delays, owing to the absence of reliable diagnostic and monitoring techniques. Herein, it is reported that photoacoustic imaging can be a noninvasive modality for deep-seated EM by employing a hyaluronic-acid-modified polydopamine (PDA@HA) nanoparticle as the contrast agent. The PDA@HA nanoparticles exhibit inherent absorption and photothermal effects when exposed to near-infrared light, proficiently converting thermal energy into sound waves. Leveraging the targeting properties of HA, distinct photoacoustic signals emanating from the periphery of orthotopic EM lesions are observed. These findings are corroborated through anatomical observations and in vivo experiments involving mice with green fluorescent protein-labeled EM lesions. Moreover, the changes in photoacoustic intensity over a 24 h period reflect the dynamic evolution of PDA@HA nanoparticle biodistribution. Through the utilization of a photoacoustic ultrasound modality, in vivo assessments of EM lesion volumes are conducted. This innovative approach not only facilitates real-time monitoring of the therapeutic kinetics of candidate drugs but also obviates the need for the sacrifice of experimental mice. As such, this study presents a promising avenue for enhancing the diagnosis and drug-screening processes of EM.
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- Quanjie Lv
- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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Kim M, VanderLaan D, Lee J, Choe A, Kubelick KP, Kim J, Emelianov SY. Hyper-Branched Gold Nanoconstructs for Photoacoustic Imaging in the Near-Infrared Optical Window. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:9257-9265. [PMID: 37796535 PMCID: PMC10603794 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c02177] [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: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
Abstract
In plasmonic nanoconstructs (NCs), fine-tuning interparticle interactions at the subnanoscale offer enhanced electromagnetic and thermal responses in the near-infrared (NIR) wavelength range. Due to tunable electromagnetic and thermal characteristics, NCs can be excellent photoacoustic (PA) imaging contrast agents. However, engineering plasmonic NCs that maximize light absorption efficiency across multiple polarization directions, i.e., exhibiting blackbody absorption behavior, remains challenging. Herein, we present the synthesis, computational simulation, and characterization of hyper-branched gold nanoconstructs (HBGNCs) as a highly efficient PA contrast agent. HBGNCs exhibit remarkable optical properties, including strong NIR absorption, high absorption efficiency across various polarization angles, and superior photostability compared to conventional standard plasmonic NC-based contrast agents such as gold nanorods and gold nanostars. In vitro and in vivo experiments confirm the suitability of HBGNCs for cancer imaging, showcasing their potential as reliable PA contrast agents and addressing the need for enhanced imaging contrast and stability in bioimaging applications.
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- Myeongsoo Kim
- Petit
Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Petit
Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- Wallace
H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Tang Q, Zhang F, Luo L, Duan Y, Zhu T, Ni Y, Wang Y, Qi H, Jiang S, Zhou J, Ma X, Zhang Y. Ultrasound-Induced Gold Nanoparticle United with Acoustic Reprogramming of Macrophages for Enhanced Cancer Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:50926-50939. [PMID: 37877885 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
Abstract
Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) has considerable potential in cancer treatment and exhibits high tissue penetration with minimal damage to healthy tissues. The efficiency of SDT is constrained by the complex immunological environment and tumor treatment resistance. Herein, a specific acoustic-actuated tumor-targeted nanomachine is proposed to generate mechanical damage to lysosomes for cancer SDT. The hybrid nanomachine was assembled with gold nanoparticles (GNPs) as the core and encapsulated with macrophage exosomes modified by AS1411 aptamers (GNP@EXO-APs) to optimize the pharmacokinetics and tumor aggregation. GNP@EXO-APs could be specifically transferred to the lysosomes of tumor cells. After induction with ultrasound, GNP@EXO-APs generated strong mechanical stress to produce lysosomal-dependent cell death in cancer cells. Notably, tumor-associated macrophages were reprogrammed in the ultrasound environment to an antitumor phenotype. Enhanced mechanical destruction via GNP@EXO-APs and immunotherapy of cancer cells were verified both in vitro and in vivo under SDT. This study provides a new direction for inside-out killing effects on tumor cells for cancer treatment.
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- Qinchao Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education and School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education and School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
- Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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Yim W, Retout M, Chen AA, Ling C, Amer L, Jin Z, Chang YC, Chavez S, Barrios K, Lam B, Li Z, Zhou J, Shi L, Pascal TA, Jokerst JV. Goldilocks Energy Minimum: Peptide-Based Reversible Aggregation and Biosensing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:42293-42303. [PMID: 37651748 PMCID: PMC10619458 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09627] [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] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
Abstract
Colorimetric biosensors based on gold nanoparticle (AuNP) aggregation are often challenged by matrix interference in biofluids, poor specificity, and limited utility with clinical samples. Here, we propose a peptide-driven nanoscale disassembly approach, where AuNP aggregates induced by electrostatic attractions are dissociated in response to proteolytic cleavage. Initially, citrate-coated AuNPs were assembled via a short cationic peptide (RRK) and characterized by experiments and simulations. The dissociation peptides were then used to reversibly dissociate the AuNP aggregates as a function of target protease detection, i.e., main protease (Mpro), a biomarker for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The dissociation propensity depends on peptide length, hydrophilicity, charge, and ligand architecture. Finally, our dissociation strategy provides a rapid and distinct optical signal through Mpro cleavage with a detection limit of 12.3 nM in saliva. Our dissociation peptide effectively dissociates plasmonic assemblies in diverse matrices including 100% human saliva, urine, plasma, and seawater, as well as other types of plasmonic nanoparticles such as silver. Our peptide-enabled dissociation platform provides a simple, matrix-insensitive, and versatile method for protease sensing.
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- Wonjun Yim
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
- Department of Nano and Chemical Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
- Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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Huang Y, Zhang S, Chen Y, Gao L, Dai H. Designing Multimodal Informative Sensing with an Exosome-Mediated Signal Coupling Transduction Strategy Based on a Single-Stimulus Multiresponse Recognition Interface. Anal Chem 2023; 95:13629-13637. [PMID: 37624588 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c02450] [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: 08/26/2023]
Abstract
Given that exosomes released from cancer cells carry various tumor-specific proteins on their surface, they have emerged as a source of biomarkers for cancer diagnosis. However, developing accurate and reliable assays to detect exosomes in the early stages of disease with low abundance and complex systems remains challenging. Here, the prepared PDIG film has the ability to sense multiple signals from a single stimulus, in which the presence of cobalt(II) chloride and deep eutectic solvents (DES) endows PDIG with thermochromic and thermosensitive properties. Concretely, the PDIG served as the recognition interface in series with a bipolar electrode (BPE) that exhibits a highly sensitive color and conductivity response to temperature stimuli triggered by the light-harvesting probe TiO2@CNOs introduced via proximity hybridization assay triggering a rolling circle amplification strategy, resulting in the output of colorimetric, photoacoustic, and electrochemiluminescent signals for the detection of colorectal cancer exosomes. This work is expected to provide a new direction for exploring the multisignal amplification strategy of BPE, broaden the application of BPE in biological analysis, and provide new insights for developing highly information-sensing elements to ensure the multimodal coupling for cancer-specific exosome detection.
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- Yitian Huang
- College of Chemistry and Material, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
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- College of Chemical and Material Engineering, Quzhou University, Quzhou, Zhejiang 324000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Material, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
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- College of Chemical and Material Engineering, Quzhou University, Quzhou, Zhejiang 324000, China
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- College of Chemical and Material Engineering, Quzhou University, Quzhou, Zhejiang 324000, China
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Sugawa K, Suzuki A, Honda J, Yabuki T, Tahara H, Hayakawa Y, Furuya M, Ikake H, Kimura T, Kosuge Y, Kurumi S, Akiyama T, Takase K, Otsuki J. Photothermal therapeutic ability of copper open-shell nanostructures that are effective in the second biological transparency window based on symmetry breaking-induced plasmonic properties. J Mater Chem B 2023. [PMID: 37376903 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00443k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
Abstract
In this study, a photothermal therapy agent that works efficiently in the second biological transparency window was developed based on the localized surface plasmon (LSP) resonance of symmetry-broken open-shell nanostructures of low-cost Cu (CuOSNs). The strong LSP resonance and superior photothermal conversion ability in the second biological transparency window were achieved by generating the dipolar bonding mode due to the plasmon hybridization between the nanoshell dipole and the nanohole dipole at the opening edge in CuOSNs derived from the symmetry breaking of a Cu nanoshell. Oxidative dissolution of CuOSNs in water was significantly suppressed by successive coating with the self-assembled monolayer of 16-mercaptohexadecanoic acid and a thin silica layer. Furthermore, the stability in phosphate buffered saline, which models the biological environment, was attained by further coating the nanoparticles with polyethylene glycol. It was demonstrated from in vitro cell tests using HeLa cells that the cytotoxicity of CuOSNs was effectively suppressed by the surface protection. The viability of HeLa cells incubated with CuOSNs was decreased under the irradiation of low intensity 1060 nm laser with increasing number of CuOSNs. These results demonstrate that low-cost symmetry-broken Cu-based nanostructures can act as an excellent photothermal therapy agent in the second biological transparency window.
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- Kosuke Sugawa
- College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-8308, Japan.
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- College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-8308, Japan.
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- College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-8308, Japan.
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- College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-8308, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Nagasaki University, Bunkyo, Nagasaki, 852-8521, Japan
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- College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-8308, Japan.
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- College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-8308, Japan.
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- College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-8308, Japan.
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nihon University, 7-7-1 Narashinodai, Chiba, Funabashi 274-8555, Japan
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- College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-8308, Japan.
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- Department of Materials Science, School of Engineering, The University of Shiga Prefecture, Hikone, Shiga 522-8533, Japan
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- College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-8308, Japan.
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- College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-8308, Japan.
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Samykutty A, Thomas KN, McNally M, Hagood J, Chiba A, Thomas A, McWilliams L, Behkam B, Zhan Y, Council-Troche M, Claros-Sorto JC, Henson C, Garwe T, Sarwar Z, Grizzle WE, McNally LR. Simultaneous Detection of Multiple Tumor-targeted Gold Nanoparticles in HER2-Positive Breast Tumors Using Optoacoustic Imaging. Radiol Imaging Cancer 2023; 5:e220180. [PMID: 37233208 PMCID: PMC10240250 DOI: 10.1148/rycan.220180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
Purpose To develop optoacoustic, spectrally distinct, actively targeted gold nanoparticle-based near-infrared probes (trastuzumab [TRA], TRA-Aurelia-1, and TRA-Aurelia-2) that can be individually identifiable at multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast tumors. Materials and Methods Gold nanoparticle-based near-infrared probes (Aurelia-1 and 2) that are optoacoustically active and spectrally distinct for simultaneous MSOT imaging were synthesized and conjugated to TRA to produce TRA-Aurelia-1 and 2. Freshly resected human HER2-positive (n = 6) and HER2-negative (n = 6) triple-negative breast cancer tumors were treated with TRA-Aurelia-1 and TRA-Aurelia-2 for 2 hours and imaged with MSOT. HER2-expressing DY36T2Q cells and HER2-negative MDA-MB-231 cells were implanted orthotopically into mice (n = 5). MSOT imaging was performed 6 hours following the injection, and the Friedman test was used for analysis. Results TRA-Aurelia-1 (absorption peak, 780 nm) and TRA-Aurelia-2 (absorption peak, 720 nm) were spectrally distinct. HER2-positive human breast tumors exhibited a significant increase in optoacoustic signal following TRA-Aurelia-1 (28.8-fold) or 2 (29.5-fold) (P = .002) treatment relative to HER2-negative tumors. Treatment with TRA-Aurelia-1 and 2 increased optoacoustic signals in DY36T2Q tumors relative to those in MDA-MB-231 controls (14.8-fold, P < .001; 20.8-fold, P < .001, respectively). Conclusion The study demonstrates that TRA-Aurelia 1 and 2 nanoparticles operate as a spectrally distinct HER2 breast tumor-targeted in vivo optoacoustic agent. Keywords: Molecular Imaging, Nanoparticles, Photoacoustic Imaging, Breast Cancer Supplemental material is available for this article. © RSNA, 2023.
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- Abhilash Samykutty
- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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- From the Department of Surgery, Stephenson Comprehensive Cancer
Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla (A.S., M.M., J.H., L.M.,
J.C.C.S.); Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health
Science Center, Oklahoma City, Okla (C.H.); Atrium Wake Forest Health
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC (A.T., L.M.); Department of
Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC (A.C.); Department of Cancer Biology, Wake
Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27013 (A.S., K.N.T., M.M., L.R.M.);
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va
(B.B., Y.Z., M.C.T.); and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (T.G.,
Z.S.) and Department of Pathology (W.E.G.), University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, Ala
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Yan T, Su M, Wang Z, Zhang J. Second Near-Infrared Plasmonic Nanomaterials for Photoacoustic Imaging and Photothermal Therapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2300539. [PMID: 37060228 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) and imaging-guided photothermal therapy (PTT) in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm) have received increasing attention owing to their advantages of greater penetration depth and higher signal-to-noise ratio. Plasmonic nanomaterials with tunable optical properties and strong light absorption provide an alternative to dye molecules, showing great prospects for phototheranostic applications. In this review, the research progress in principally modulating the optical properties of plasmonic nanomaterials, especially affecting parameters such as size, morphology, and surface chemical modification, is introduced. The commonly used plasmonic nanomaterials in the NIR-II window, including noble metals, semiconductors, and heterostructures, are then summarized. In addition, the biomedical applications of these NIR-II plasmonic nanomaterials for PAI and PTT in phototheranostics are highlighted. Finally, the perspectives and challenges for advancing plasmonic nanomaterials for practical use and clinical translation are discussed.
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- Tingjun Yan
- Institute of Engineering Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Structurally Controllable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Engineering Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Structurally Controllable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Engineering Medicine, Beijing Key Laboratory of Structurally Controllable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Medical Molecule Science and Pharmaceutics Engineering, MOE Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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Wang Y, Jia J, Zhang J, Xiao R, Xu W, Feng Y. Modulating the Charge Transfer Plasmon in Bridged Au Core-Satellite Homometallic Nanostructures. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2207907. [PMID: 37052515 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) is one of the important properties for noble metal nanoparticles. Tuning the LSPR on demand thus has attracted tremendous interest. Beyond the size and shape control, manipulating intraparticle coupling is an effective way to tailor their LSPR. The charge transfer plasmon (CTP) is the most important mode of conductive coupling between subunits linked by conductive bridges that are well studied for structures prepared on substrates by lithography method. However, the colloidal synthesis of CTP structure remains a great challenge. This work reports the colloidal synthesis of extraordinary bridged Au core-satellite structures by exploiting the buffer effect of polydopamine shell on Au core for Au atom diffusion, in which the Au bridge is well controlled in terms of width and length. Benefiting from the tunable Au bridges, the resonance energy of the CTP can be readily controlled. As a result, the LSPR absorptions of the core-satellite structures are continuously tuned within the NIR spectral range (from 900 to >1300 nm), demonstrating their great potentials for ultrafast nano-optics and biomedical applications.
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- Yun Wang
- Institute of Advanced Synthesis (IAS), School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis (IAS), School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis (IAS), School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis (IAS), School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis (IAS), School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis (IAS), School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
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Lin G, Zhou J, Cheng H, Liu G. Smart Nanosystems for Overcoming Multiple Biological Barriers in Cancer Nanomedicines Transport: Design Principles, Progress, and Challenges. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2207973. [PMID: 36971279 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The development of smart nanosystems, which could overcome diverse biological barriers of nanomedicine transport, has received intense scientific interest in improving the therapeutic efficacies of traditional nanomedicines. However, the reported nanosystems generally hold disparate structures and functions, and the knowledge of involved biological barriers is usually scattered. There is an imperative need for a summary of biological barriers and how these smart nanosystems conquer biological barriers, to guide the rational design of the new-generation nanomedicines. This review starts from the discussion of major biological barriers existing in nanomedicine transport, including blood circulation, tumoral accumulation and penetration, cellular uptake, drug release, and response. Design principles and recent progress of smart nanosystems in overcoming the biological barriers are overviewed. The designated physicochemical properties of nanosystems can dictate their functions in biological environments, such as protein absorption inhibition, tumor accumulation, penetration, cellular internalization, endosomal escape, and controlled release, as well as modulation of tumor cells and their resident tumor microenvironment. The challenges facing smart nanosystems on the road heading to clinical approval are discussed, followed by the proposals that could further advance the nanomedicine field. It is expected that this review will provide guidelines for the rational design of the new-generation nanomedicines for clinical use.
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- Gan Lin
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
- Department of Chemistry, the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Leather Chemistry and Engineering of Ministry of Education, National Engineering Laboratory for Clean Technology of Leather Manufacture, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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Geng H, Chen K, Cao L, Liu L, Huang Y, Liu J. Hypoxia-Responsive Aggregation of Gold Nanoparticles for Near-Infrared-II Photoacoustic Imaging-Guided Enhanced Radiotherapy. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:4037-4048. [PMID: 36907993 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c03399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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By directly harming cancer cells, radiotherapy (RT) is a crucial therapeutic approach for the treatment of cancers. However, the efficacy of RT is reduced by the limited accumulation and short retention time of the radiosensitizer in the tumor. Herein, we developed hypoxia-triggered in situ aggregation of nanogapped gold nanospheres (AuNNP@PAA/NIC NPs) within the tumor, resulting in second near-infrared window (NIR-II) photoacoustic (PA) imaging and enhanced radiosensitization. AuNNP@PAA/NIC NPs demonstrated increased accumulation and retention in hypoxic tumors, mainly due to the hypoxia-triggered aggregation. After aggregation of AuNNP@PAA/NIC NPs, the absorption of the system extended from visible light to NIR-II light owing to the plasmon coupling effects between adjacent nanoparticles. Compared to the normoxic tumor, the PA intensity at 1200 nm in the hypoxic tumor increased from 0.42 to 1.88 at 24 h postintravenous injection of AuNNP@PAA/NIC NPs, leading to an increase of 4.5 times. This indicated that the hypoxic microenvironment in the tumor successfully triggered the in situ aggregation of AuNNP@PAA/NIC NPs. The in vivo radiotherapeutic effect demonstrated that this hypoxia-triggered in situ aggregation of radiosensitizers significantly enhanced radiosensitization and thus resulted in superior cancer radiotherapeutic outcomes.
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- Huafeng Geng
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, No. 126, Xiantai Street, Changchun 130033, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, No. 126, Xiantai Street, Changchun 130033, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, No. 126, Xiantai Street, Changchun 130033, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, No. 126, Xiantai Street, Changchun 130033, China
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Tarantino S, Caricato AP, Rinaldi R, Capomolla C, De Matteis V. Cancer Treatment Using Different Shapes of Gold-Based Nanomaterials in Combination with Conventional Physical Techniques. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15020500. [PMID: 36839822 PMCID: PMC9968101 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The conventional methods of cancer treatment and diagnosis, such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and computed tomography, have developed a great deal. However, the effectiveness of such methods is limited to the possible failure or collateral effects on the patients. In recent years, nanoscale materials have been studied in the field of medical physics to develop increasingly efficient methods to treat diseases. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), thanks to their unique physicochemical and optical properties, were introduced to medicine to promote highly effective treatments. Several studies have confirmed the advantages of AuNPs such as their biocompatibility and the possibility to tune their shapes and sizes or modify their surfaces using different chemical compounds. In this review, the main properties of AuNPs are analyzed, with particular focus on star-shaped AuNPs. In addition, the main methods of tumor treatment and diagnosis involving AuNPs are reviewed.
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- Simona Tarantino
- Department of Mathematics and Physics “E. De Giorgi”, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics “E. De Giorgi”, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN), Section of Lecce, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics “E. De Giorgi”, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- “Vito Fazzi” Hospital of Lecce, Oncological Center, Piazza Filippo Muratore 1, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Mathematics and Physics “E. De Giorgi”, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- Correspondence:
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Chen W, Sheng P, Chen Y, Liang Y, Wu S, Jia L, He X, Zhang CF, Wang CZ, Yuan CS. Hypoxia-responsive Immunostimulatory Nanomedicines Synergize with Checkpoint Blockade Immunotherapy for Potentiating Cancer Immunotherapy. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND : 1996) 2023. [PMID: 37033201 DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.134869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Inducing cell death while simultaneously enhancing antitumor immune responses is a promising therapeutic approach for multiple cancers. Celastrol (Cel) and 7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin (SN38) have contrasting physicochemical properties, but strong synergy in immunogenic cell death induction and anticancer activity. Herein, a hypoxia-sensitive nanosystem (CS@TAP) was designed to demonstrate effective immunotherapy for colorectal cancer by systemic delivery of an immunostimulatory chemotherapy combination. Furthermore, the combination of CS@TAP with anti-PD-L1 mAb (αPD-L1) exhibited a significant therapeutic benefit of delaying tumor growth and increased local doses of immunogenic signaling and T-cell infiltration, ultimately extending survival. We conclude that CS@TAP is an effective inducer of immunogenic cell death (ICD) in cancer immunotherapy. Therefore, this study provides an encouraging strategy to synergistically induce immunogenic cell death to enhance tumor cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) infiltration for anticancer immunotherapy.
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- Weiguo Chen
- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
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- Tang Center of Herbal Medicine Research and Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Tang Center of Herbal Medicine Research and Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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Yim W, Zhou J, Sasi L, Zhao J, Yeung J, Cheng Y, Jin Z, Johnson W, Xu M, Palma-Chavez J, Fu L, Qi B, Retout M, Shah NJ, Bae J, Jokerst JV. 3D-Bioprinted Phantom with Human Skin Phototypes for Biomedical Optics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2206385. [PMID: 36305604 PMCID: PMC9868107 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202206385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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3D-bioprinted skin-mimicking phantoms with skin colors ranging across the Fitzpatrick scale are reported. These tools can help understand the impact of skin phototypes on biomedical optics. Synthetic melanin nanoparticles of different sizes (70-500 nm) and clusters are fabricated to mimic the optical behavior of melanosome. The absorption coefficient and reduced scattering coefficient of the phantoms are comparable to real human skin. Further the melanin content and distribution in the phantoms versus real human skins are validated via photoacoustic (PA) imaging. The PA signal of the phantom can be improved by: 1) increasing melanin size (3-450-fold), 2) increasing clustering (2-10.5-fold), and 3) increasing concentration (1.3-8-fold). Then, multiple biomedical optics tools (e.g., PA, fluorescence imaging, and photothermal therapy) are used to understand the impact of skin tone on these modalities. These well-defined 3D-bioprinted phantoms may have value in translating biomedical optics and reducing racial bias.
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- Wonjun Yim
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Chemical Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Chemical Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Chemical Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
- Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Zhang L, Liu Y, Huang H, Xie H, Zhang B, Xia W, Guo B. Multifunctional nanotheranostics for near infrared optical imaging-guided treatment of brain tumors. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 190:114536. [PMID: 36108792 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Malignant brain tumors, a heterogeneous group of primary and metastatic neoplasms in the central nervous system (CNS), are notorious for their highly invasive and devastating characteristics, dismal prognosis and low survival rate. Recently, near-infrared (NIR) optical imaging modalities including fluorescence imaging (FLI) and photoacoustic imaging (PAI) have displayed bright prospect in innovation of brain tumor diagnoses, due to their merits, like noninvasiveness, high spatiotemporal resolution, good sensitivity and large penetration depth. Importantly, these imaging techniques have been widely used to vividly guide diverse brain tumor therapies in a real-time manner with high accuracy and efficiency. Herein, we provide a systematic summary of the state-of-the-art NIR contrast agents (CAs) for brain tumors single-modal imaging (e.g., FLI and PAI), dual-modal imaging (e.g., FLI/PAI, FLI/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and PAI/MRI) and triple-modal imaging (e.g., MRI/FLI/PAI and MRI/PAI/computed tomography (CT) imaging). In addition, we update the most recent progress on the NIR optical imaging-guided therapies, like single-modal (e.g., photothermal therapy (PTT), chemotherapy, surgery, photodynamic therapy (PDT), gene therapy and gas therapy), dual-modal (e.g., PTT/chemotherapy, PTT/surgery, PTT/PDT, PDT/chemotherapy, PTT/chemodynamic therapy (CDT) and PTT/gene therapy) and triple-modal (e.g., PTT/PDT/chemotherapy, PTT/PDT/surgery, PTT/PDT/gene therapy and PTT/gene/chemotherapy). Finally, we discuss the opportunities and challenges of the CAs and nanotheranostics for future clinic translation.
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- Li Zhang
- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041 China
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- Department of Oncology, People's Hospital of Shenzhen Baoan District, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518101, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Science, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China.
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He C, Zhu J, Zhang H, Qiao R, Zhang R. Photoacoustic Imaging Probes for Theranostic Applications. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:947. [PMID: 36354456 PMCID: PMC9688356 DOI: 10.3390/bios12110947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Photoacoustic imaging (PAI), an emerging biomedical imaging technology, capitalizes on a wide range of endogenous chromophores and exogenous contrast agents to offer detailed information related to the functional and molecular content of diseased biological tissues. Compared with traditional imaging technologies, PAI offers outstanding advantages, such as a higher spatial resolution, deeper penetrability in biological tissues, and improved imaging contrast. Based on nanomaterials and small molecular organic dyes, a huge number of contrast agents have recently been developed as PAI probes for disease diagnosis and treatment. Herein, we report the recent advances in the development of nanomaterials and organic dye-based PAI probes. The current challenges in the field and future research directions for the designing and fabrication of PAI probes are proposed.
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Han S, Lee D, Kim S, Kim HH, Jeong S, Kim J. Contrast Agents for Photoacoustic Imaging: A Review Focusing on the Wavelength Range. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12080594. [PMID: 36004990 PMCID: PMC9406114 DOI: 10.3390/bios12080594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Photoacoustic imaging using endogenous chromophores as a contrast has been widely applied in biomedical studies owing to its functional imaging capability at the molecular level. Various exogenous contrast agents have also been investigated for use in contrast-enhanced imaging and functional analyses. This review focuses on contrast agents, particularly in the wavelength range, for use in photoacoustic imaging. The basic principles of photoacoustic imaging regarding light absorption and acoustic release are introduced, and the optical characteristics of tissues are summarized according to the wavelength region. Various types of contrast agents, including organic dyes, semiconducting polymeric nanoparticles, gold nanoparticles, and other inorganic nanoparticles, are explored in terms of their light absorption range in the near-infrared region. An overview of the contrast-enhancing capacity and other functional characteristics of each agent is provided to help researchers gain insights into the development of contrast agents in photoacoustic imaging.
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- Seongyi Han
- Departments of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering and Optics & Mechatronics Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea;
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- School of Biomedical Convergence Engineering, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea;
- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Korea;
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- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Korea;
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan 49241, Korea
- Correspondence: (H.-H.K.); (S.J.); (J.K.)
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- School of Biomedical Convergence Engineering, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea;
- Correspondence: (H.-H.K.); (S.J.); (J.K.)
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- Departments of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering and Optics & Mechatronics Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea;
- Correspondence: (H.-H.K.); (S.J.); (J.K.)
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Polymerization-Amplified Photoacoustic Signal by Enhancing Near-Infrared Light-Harvesting Capacity and Thermal-to-Acoustic Conversion. CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10118-022-2793-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Hui X, Malik MOA, Pramanik M. Looking deep inside tissue with photoacoustic molecular probes: a review. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS 2022; 27:070901. [PMID: 36451698 PMCID: PMC9307281 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.27.7.070901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Significance Deep tissue noninvasive high-resolution imaging with light is challenging due to the high degree of light absorption and scattering in biological tissue. Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) can overcome some of the challenges of pure optical or ultrasound imaging to provide high-resolution deep tissue imaging. However, label-free PAI signals from light absorbing chromophores within the tissue are nonspecific. The use of exogeneous contrast agents (probes) not only enhances the imaging contrast (and imaging depth) but also increases the specificity of PAI by binding only to targeted molecules and often providing signals distinct from the background. Aim We aim to review the current development and future progression of photoacoustic molecular probes/contrast agents. Approach First, PAI and the need for using contrast agents are briefly introduced. Then, the recent development of contrast agents in terms of materials used to construct them is discussed. Then, various probes are discussed based on targeting mechanisms, in vivo molecular imaging applications, multimodal uses, and use in theranostic applications. Results Material combinations are being used to develop highly specific contrast agents. In addition to passive accumulation, probes utilizing activation mechanisms show promise for greater controllability. Several probes also enable concurrent multimodal use with fluorescence, ultrasound, Raman, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography. Finally, targeted probes are also shown to aid localized and molecularly specific photo-induced therapy. Conclusions The development of contrast agents provides a promising prospect for increased contrast, higher imaging depth, and molecularly specific information. Of note are agents that allow for controlled activation, explore other optical windows, and enable multimodal use to overcome some of the shortcomings of label-free PAI.
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- Xie Hui
- Nanyang Technological University, School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Singapore
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- Nanyang Technological University, School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Singapore
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- Nanyang Technological University, School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Singapore
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Han Z, Gao M, Wang Z, Peng L, Zhao Y, Sun L. pH/NIR-responsive nanocarriers based on mesoporous polydopamine encapsulated gold nanorods for drug delivery and thermo-chemotherapy. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Mantri Y, Sit I, Zhou J, Grassian VH, Jokerst JV. Photoacoustic Enhancement of Ferricyanide-Treated Silver Chalcogenide-Coated Gold Nanorods. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, NANOMATERIALS AND INTERFACES 2022; 126:7605-7614. [PMID: 36249163 PMCID: PMC9563653 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.2c01727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Plasmonic gold nanorods (AuNRs) are often employed as photoacoustic (PA) contrast agents due to their ease of synthesis, functionalization, and biocompatibility. These materials can produce activatable signals in response to a change in optical absorbance intensity or absorbance wavelength. Here, we report a surprising finding: Ag2S/Se-coated AuNRs have a ~40-fold PA enhancement upon addition of an oxidant but with no change in absorption spectra. We then study the mechanism underlying this enhancement. Electron micrographs and absorption spectra show good colloidal stability and retention of the core-shell structure after potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) (HCF) addition, ruling out aggregation and morphology-induced PA enhancement. X-ray diffraction data showed no changes, ruling out crystallographic phase changes upon HCF addition, thus leading to induced PA enhancement. Attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and zeta potential analysis suggest that PA enhancement is driven by the irreversible displacement of hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide with HCF. This is further confirmed using elemental mapping with energy-dispersive X-ray analysis. PA characterization after HCF addition showed a four-fold increase in the Grüneisen parameter (Γ), thus resulting in PA enhancement. The PA enhancement is not seen in uncoated AuNRs or spherical particles. Two possible mechanisms for PA enhancement are proposed: first, the photo-induced redox heating at the Ag2S/Se shell-HCF interface, resulting in an increase in temperature-dependent Γ, and second, an enhanced electrostriction response due to HCF adsorption on a layered plasmonic nanoparticle surface, resulting in a high thermal expansion coefficient (β) that is directly proportional to Γ.
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- Yash Mantri
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, Materials Science Program, and Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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Zhang J, Zhang Y, Guo Q, Wen G, Xiao H, Qi S, Wang Y, Zhang H, Wang L, Sun H. Photoacoustic/Fluorescence Dual-Modality Probe for Biothiol Discrimination and Tumor Diagnosis in Cells and Mice. ACS Sens 2022; 7:1105-1112. [PMID: 35357825 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c00058] [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] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Developing probes to simultaneously detect and discriminate biothiols is important, yet challenging. Activatable photoacoustic (PA) probes for discriminating biothiols in vivo are still lacking, and this hinders the diagnosis of thiol-related diseases. Herein we present the first PA and fluorescence dual-modality probe MB-NBD for discriminating different biothiol species. The probe has the advantages of both fluorescence imaging and PA imaging (high sensitivity and deep penetration) with distinct signal patterns toward hydrogen sulfide (H2S), cysteine/homocysteine (Cys/Hcy), and glutathione (GSH) treatment. The biothiol-activated product of MB-NBD exhibits enhancements in near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) at 690 nm and absorbance/PA at 664 nm upon fast reaction, allowing it to selectively detect biothiol species over other reactive species. On the other hand, MB-NBD displays characteristic absorbance enhancement at 547 nm toward H2S, rendering specific detection of H2S. In addition, the specific enhancements in absorbance/PA at 470 nm and fluorescence at 550 nm toward Cys/Hcy treatment endows the probe with the capability of selectively detecting Cys/Hcy. Furthermore, MB-NBD is able to discriminate Cys and GSH by fluorescent imaging in live-cell and ratiometric PA imaging in mice experiments. MB-NBD has been successfully used to diagnose tumors by dual-channel ratiometric PA imaging.
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- Jie Zhang
- Department of Chemistry and COSADAF (Centre of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films), City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry and COSADAF (Centre of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films), City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry and COSADAF (Centre of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films), City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421200, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry and COSADAF (Centre of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films), City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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Duan X, Zhang Q, Jiang Y, Wu X, Yue X, Geng Y, Shen J, Ding D. Semiconducting Polymer Nanoparticles with Intramolecular Motion-Induced Photothermy for Tumor Phototheranostics and Tooth Root Canal Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200179. [PMID: 35239994 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Much effort is devoted to develop agents with superior photoacoustic/photothermal properties for improved disease diagnosis and treatment. Herein, a new fused two isoindigo (DIID)-based semiconducting conjugated polymer (named PBDT-DIID) is rationally designed and synthesized with a strong near-infrared absorption band ranging from 700 to 1000 nm. Water-dispersing nanoparticles (NPs) of PBDT-DIID are prepared with good biocompatibility and a rather high photothermal conversion efficiency (70.6%), as the active excited-state intramolecular twist around the central double bonds in DIID permits most of the absorbed excitation energy flow to heat deactivation pathway through internal conversion. The photoacoustic signal can be further magnified by incorporation of polylactide (PLA) in the NP core to confine the generated heat of PBDT-DIID within NPs. The resultant doped NPs show excellent performance in photoacoustic imaging-guided photothermal therapy in an orthotopic 4T1 breast tumor-bearing mouse model. It is also found that the photothermal effect of the PBDT-DIID NPs is safe and quite efficacious to highly improve the root canal treatment outcome by heating the 1% NaClO solution inside the root canal upon 808 nm laser irradiation in a human extracted tooth root canal infection model.
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- Xingchen Duan
- Central Laboratory of Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of 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
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- Central Laboratory of Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, Tianjin, 300041, China
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- School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, 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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- Central Laboratory of Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, Tianjin, 300041, China
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- School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Central Laboratory of Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, Tianjin, 300041, China
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- Central Laboratory of Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of 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
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Wu Z, Zhou J, Nkanga CI, Jin Z, He T, Borum RM, Yim W, Zhou J, Cheng Y, Xu M, Steinmetz NF, Jokerst JV. One-Step Supramolecular Multifunctional Coating on Plant Virus Nanoparticles for Bioimaging and Therapeutic Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:13692-13702. [PMID: 35258299 PMCID: PMC9159738 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c22690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Plant viral nanoparticles (plant VNPs) are promising biogenetic nanosystems for the delivery of therapeutic, immunotherapeutic, and diagnostic agents. The production of plant VNPs is simple and highly scalable through molecular farming in plants. Some of the important advances in VNP nanotechnology include genetic modification, disassembly/reassembly, and bioconjugation. Although effective, these methods often involve complex and time-consuming multi-step protocols. Here, we report a simple and versatile supramolecular coating strategy for designing functional plant VNPs via metal-phenolic networks (MPNs). Specifically, this method gives plant viruses [e.g., tobacco mosaic virus (TMV), cowpea mosaic virus, and potato virus X] additional functionalities including photothermal transduction, photoacoustic imaging, and fluorescent labeling via different components in MPN coating [i.e., complexes of tannic acid (TA), metal ions (e.g., Fe3+, Zr4+, or Gd3+), or fluorescent dyes (e.g., rhodamine 6G and thiazole orange)]. For example, using TMV as a viral substrate by choosing Zr4+-TA and rhodamine 6G, fluorescence is observed peaking at 555 nm; by choosing Fe3+-TA coating, the photothermal conversion efficiency was increased from 0.8 to 33.2%, and the photoacoustic performance was significantly improved with a limit of detection of 17.7 μg mL-1. We further confirmed that TMV@Fe3+-TA nanohybrids show good cytocompatibility and excellent cell-killing performance in photothermal therapy with 808 nm irradiation. These findings not only prove the practical benefits of this supramolecular coating for designing multifunctional and biocompatible plant VNPs but also bode well for using such materials in a variety of plant virus-based theranostic applications.
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Yim W, Takemura K, Zhou J, Zhou J, Jin Z, Borum RM, Xu M, Cheng Y, He T, Penny W, Miller BR, Jokerst JV. Enhanced Photoacoustic Detection of Heparin in Whole Blood via Melanin Nanocapsules Carrying Molecular Agents. ACS NANO 2022; 16:683-693. [PMID: 34962765 PMCID: PMC9237182 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c08178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Photoacoustic (PA) imaging has proved versatile for many biomedical applications from drug delivery tracking to disease diagnostics and postoperative surveillance. It recently emerged as a tool for accurate and real-time heparin monitoring to avoid bleeding complications associated with anticoagulant therapy. However, molecular-dye-based application is limited by high concentration requirements, photostability, and a strong background hemoglobin signal. We developed polydopamine nanocapsules (PNCs) via supramolecular templates and loaded them with molecular dyes for enhanced PA-mediated heparin detection. Depending on surface charge, the dye-loaded PNCs undergo disassembly or aggregation upon heparin recognition: both experiments and simulation have revealed that the increased PA signal mainly results from dye-loaded PNC-heparin aggregation. Importantly, Nile blue (NB)-loaded PNCs generated a 10-fold higher PA signal than free NB dye, and such PNC enabled the direct detection of heparin in a clinically relevant therapeutic window (0-4 U/mL) in whole human blood (R2 = 0.91). Furthermore, the PA signal of PNC@NB obtained from 17 patients linearly correlated with ACT values (R2 = 0.73) and cumulative heparin (R2 = 0.83). This PNC-based strategy for functional nanocapsules offers a versatile engineering platform for robust biomedical contrast agents and nanocarriers.
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- ENSCO, Inc., 4849 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida 32940, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, VA San Diego Healthcare System, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Truman State University, 100 East Normal Avenue, Kirkville, Missouri 63501, United States
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Li Z, Zhang C, Zhang X, Sui J, Jin L, Lin L, Fu Q, Lin H, Song J. NIR-II Functional Materials for Photoacoustic Theranostics. Bioconjug Chem 2022; 33:67-86. [PMID: 34995076 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.1c00520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) has attracted great attention in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases due to its noninvasive properties. Especially in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) window, PAI can effectively avoid the interference of tissue spontaneous fluorescence and light scattering, and obtain high resolution images with deeper penetration depth. Because of its ideal spectral absorption and high conversion efficiency, NIR-II PA contrast agents overcome the absorption or emission of NIR-II light by endogenous biomolecules. In recent years, a series of NIR-II PA contrast agents have been developed to improve the performance of PAI in disease diagnosis and treatment. In this paper, the research progress of NIR-II PA contrast agents and their applications in biomedicine are reviewed. PA contrast agents are classified according to their composition, including inorganic contrast agents, organic contrast agents, and hybrid organic-inorganic contrast agents. The applications of NIR-II PA contrast agents in medical imaging are described, such as cancer imaging, inflammation detection, brain disease imaging, blood related disease imaging, and other biomedical application. Finally, the research prospects and breakthrough of NIR-II PA contrast agents are discussed.
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- Zhifang Li
- Key Laboratory of OptoElectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of OptoElectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Department of Pathology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, P. R. China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Department of Pathology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of OptoElectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of OptoElectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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Zhou J, Yim W, Zhou J, Jin Z, Xu M, Mantri Y, He T, Cheng Y, Fu L, Wu Z, Hancock T, Penny W, Jokerst JV. A fiber optic photoacoustic sensor for real-time heparin monitoring. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 196:113692. [PMID: 34653712 PMCID: PMC9119340 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Heparin is a common anticoagulant, but heparin overdose is a common intensive care unit (ICU) medication error due to the narrow therapeutic window of heparin. Conventional methods to monitoring heparin suffer from long turnaround time, the need for skilled personnel, and low frequency of sampling. To overcome these issues, we describe here a fiber optic photoacoustic (PA) sensor for real-time heparin monitoring. The proposed sensor was validated with in vitro testing and in a simulated in vivo model using the following samples: (1) phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), (2) spiked human plasma, (3) spiked whole human blood, and (4) clinical samples from patients treated with heparin. Samples were validated by comparing the PA signal to the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) as well as the activated clotting time (ACT). Importantly, the proposed sensor has a short turnaround time (3 min) and a limit of detection of 0.18 U/ml in whole human blood. The PA signal is linear with heparin dose and correlates with the aPTT value (Pearson's r = 0.99). The PA signal from 32 clinical samples collected from eight patients linearly correlated with ACT values (Pearson's r = 0.89, in vitro; Pearson's r = 0.93, simulated in vivo). The PA signal was also validated against the cumulative heparin dose (Pearson's r = 0.94, in vitro; Pearson's r = 0.96, simulated in vivo). This approach could have applications in both in vitro and real-time in vivo heparin monitoring.
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- Jingcheng Zhou
- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, VA Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, 92161, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, VA Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, 92161, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA,Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA,Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA,Corresponding author. Department of Nano Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA. (J.V. Jokerst)
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Yim W, Borum RM, Zhou J, Mantri Y, Wu Z, Zhou J, Jin Z, Creyer M, Jokerst JV. Ultrasmall gold nanorod-polydopamine hybrids for enhanced photoacoustic imaging and photothermal therapy in second near-infrared window. Nanotheranostics 2022; 6:79-90. [PMID: 34976582 PMCID: PMC8671965 DOI: 10.7150/ntno.63634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Gold nanorods (GNRs) have attracted great interest for photo-mediated biomedicines due to their tunable and high optical absorption, high photothermal conversion efficiency and facile surface modifiability. GNRs that have efficient absorption in second near-infrared (NIR-II) window hold further promise in bio-applications due to low background signal from tissue and deep tissue penetration. However, bare GNRs readily undergo shape deformation (termed as 'melting effect') during the laser illumination losing their unique localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) properties, which subsequently leads to PA signal attenuation and decreased photothermal efficiency. Polydopamine (PDA) is a robust synthetic melanin that has broad absorption and high photothermal conversion. Herein, we coated GNRs with PDA to prepare photothermally robust GNR@PDA hybrids for enhanced photo-mediated theranostic agents. Ultrasmall GNRs (SGNRs) and conventional large GNRs (LGNRs) that possess similar LSPR characteristics as well as GNR@PDA hybrids were compared side-by-side in terms of the size-dependent photoacoustic (PA) imaging, photothermal therapy (PTT), and structural stability. In vitro experiments further demonstrated that SGNR@PDA showed 95% ablation of SKOV3 ovarian cancer cells, which is significantly higher than that of LGNRs (66%) and SGNRs (74%). Collectively, our PDA coating strategy represents a rational design for enhanced PA imaging and efficient PTT via a nanoparticle, i.e., nanotheranostics.
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- Wonjun Yim
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
- Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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Zhou J, Xu M, Jin Z, Borum RM, Avakyan N, Cheng Y, Yim W, He T, Zhou J, Wu Z, Mantri Y, Jokerst JV. Versatile Polymer Nanocapsules via Redox Competition. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:26357-26362. [PMID: 34580967 PMCID: PMC8629958 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202110829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
Polymer nanocapsules have demonstrated significant value in materials science and biomedical technology, but require complicated and time-consuming synthetic steps. We report here the facile synthesis of monodisperse polymer nanocapsules via a redox-mediated kinetic strategy from two simple molecules: dopamine and benzene-1,4-dithiol (BDT). Specifically, BDT forms core templates and modulates the oxidation kinetics of dopamine into polydopamine (PDA) shells. These uniform nanoparticles can be tuned between ≈70 and 200 nm because the core diameter directly depends on BDT while the shell thickness depends on dopamine. The supramolecular core can then rapidly disassemble in organic solvents to produce PDA nanocapsules. Such nanocapsules exhibit enhanced physicochemical performance (e.g., loading capacity, photothermal transduction, and anti-oxidation) versus their solid counterparts. Particularly, this method enables a straightforward encapsulation of functional nanoparticles providing opportunities for designing complex nanostructures such as yolk-shell nanoparticles.
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- Jiajing Zhou
- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California, 92093, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California, 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California, 92093, USA
- Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California, 92093, USA
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Zhou J, Xu M, Jin Z, Borum RM, Avakyan N, Cheng Y, Yim W, He T, Zhou J, Wu Z, Mantri Y, Jokerst JV. Versatile Polymer Nanocapsules via Redox Competition. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202110829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Jiajing Zhou
- Department of NanoEngineering University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla CA 92093 USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla CA 92093 USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla CA 92093 USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla CA 92093 USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla California 92093 USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla CA 92093 USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla California 92093 USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla California 92093 USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla CA 92093 USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla CA 92093 USA
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- Department of Bioengineering University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla California 92093 USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla CA 92093 USA
- Materials Science and Engineering Program University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla California 92093 USA
- Department of Radiology University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla California 92093 USA
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Nkanga CI, Chung YH, Shukla S, Zhou J, Jokerst JV, Steinmetz NF. The in vivo fate of tobacco mosaic virus nanoparticle theranostic agents modified by the addition of a polydopamine coat. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:7134-7150. [PMID: 34591046 PMCID: PMC8600448 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01113h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Plant virus nanoparticles (VNPs) have multiple advantages over their synthetic counterparts including the cost-effective large-scale manufacturing of uniform particles that are easy to functionalize. Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) is one of the most promising VNP scaffolds, reflecting its high aspect ratio and ability to carry and/or display multivalent therapeutic ligands and contrast agents. Here we investigated the circulation, protein corona, immunogenicity, and organ distribution/clearance of TMV particles internally co-labeled with cyanine 5 (Cy5) and chelated gadolinium (Gd) for dual tracking by fluorescence imaging and optical emission spectrometry, with or without an external coating of polydopamine (PDA) to confer photothermal and photoacoustic capabilities. The PDA-coated particles (Gd-Cy5-TMV-PDA) showed a shorter plasma circulation time and broader distribution to organs of the reticuloendothelial system (liver, lungs, and spleen) than uncoated Gd-Cy5-TMV particles (liver and spleen only). The Gd-Cy5-TMV-PDA particles were surrounded by 2-10-fold greater protein corona (containing mainly immunoglobulins) compared to Gd-Cy5-TMV particles. However, the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) revealed that PDA-coated particles bind 2-fold lesser to anti-TMV antibodies elicited by particle injection than uncoated particles, suggesting that the PDA coat enables evasion from systemic antibody surveillance. Gd-Cy5-TMV-PDA particles were cleared from organs after 8 days compared to 5 days for the uncoated particles. The slower tissue clearance of the coated particles makes them ideal for theranostic applications by facilitating sustained local delivery in addition to multimodal imaging and photothermal capabilities. We have demonstrated the potential of PDA-coated proteinaceous nanoparticles for multiple biomedical applications.
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- Christian Isalomboto Nkanga
- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92039, USA.
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92039, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92039, USA.
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92039, USA.
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92039, USA.
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92039, USA
- Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92039, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92039, USA.
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92039, USA
- Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92039, USA
- Center for Nano-ImmunoEngineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92039, USA
- Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92039, USA
- Institute for Materials Discovery and Design, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92039, USA
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Creyer MN, Jin Z, Moore C, Yim W, Zhou J, Jokerst JV. Modulation of Gold Nanorod Growth via the Proteolysis of Dithiol Peptides for Enzymatic Biomarker Detection. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:45236-45243. [PMID: 34520186 PMCID: PMC8549377 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c11620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
Abstract
Gold nanorods possess optical properties that are tunable and highly sensitive to variations in their aspect ratio (length/width). Therefore, the development of a sensing platform where the gold nanorod morphology (i.e., aspect ratio) is modulated in response to an analyte holds promise in achieving ultralow detection limits. Here, we use a dithiol peptide as an enzyme substrate during nanorod growth. The sensing mechanism is enabled by the substrate design, where the dithiol peptide contains an enzyme cleavage site in-between cysteine amino acids. When cleaved, the peptide dramatically impacts gold nanorod growth and the resulting optical properties. We demonstrate that the optical response can be correlated with enzyme concentration and achieve a 45 pM limit of detection. Furthermore, we extend this sensing platform to colorimetrically detect tumor-associated inhibitors in a biologically relevant medium. Overall, these results present a subnanomolar method to detect proteases that are critical biomarkers found in cancers, infectious diseases, and inflammatory disorders.
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- Matthew N Creyer
- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, La Jolla, San Diego, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, La Jolla, San Diego, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, La Jolla, San Diego, California 92093, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, La Jolla, San Diego, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, La Jolla, San Diego, California 92093, United States
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, La Jolla, San Diego, California 92093, United States
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of California, La Jolla, San Diego, California 92093, United States
- Department of Radiology, University of California, La Jolla, San Diego, California 92093, United States
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