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Wang R, Hua S, Xing Y, Wang R, Wang H, Jiang T, Yu F. Organic dye-based photosensitizers for fluorescence imaging-guided cancer phototheranostics. Coord Chem Rev 2024; 513:215866. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2024.215866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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Wang L, Qian Y. Heavy-atom-free BODIPY dendrimer: utilizing the spin-vibronic coupling mechanism for two-photon photodynamic therapy in zebrafish. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:6175-6189. [PMID: 38831689 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00535j] [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: 06/05/2024]
Abstract
In this study, the heavy-atom-free BODIPY dendrimer TM4-BDP was synthesized for near-infrared photodynamic therapy, and was composed of a triphenylamine-BODIPY dimer and four 1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-1H-indole-3-ethenyl groups. The TM4-BDP could achieve near-infrared photodynamic therapy through two different photosensitive pathways, which include one-photon excitation at 660 nm and two-photon excitation at 1000 nm. In the one-photon excitation pathway, the TM4-BDP could generate singlet oxygen and superoxide radicals under 660 nm illumination. In addition, the one-photon PDT experiment in human nasopharyngeal carcinoma (CNE-2) cells also indicated that the TM4-BDP could specifically accumulate in lysosomes and show great cell phototoxicity with an IC50 of 22.1 μM. In the two-photon excitation pathway, the two-photon absorption cross-section at 1030 nm of TM4-BDP was determined to be 383 GM, which means that it could generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) under 1000 nm femtosecond laser excitation. Moreover, the two-photon PDT experiment in zebrafish also indicated the TM4-BDP could be used for two-photon fluorescence imaging and two-photon induced ROS generation in biological environments. Furthermore, in terms of the ROS generation mechanism, the TM4-BDP employed a novel spin-vibronic coupling intersystem crossing (SV-ISC) process for the mechanism of ROS generation and the femtosecond transient absorption spectra indicated that this novel SV-ISC mechanism was closely related to its charge transfer state lifetime. These above experiments of TM4-BDP demonstrate that the dendrimer design is an effective strategy for constructing heavy-atom-free BODIPY photosensitizers in the near-infrared region and lay the foundation for two-photon photodynamic therapy in future clinical trials.
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- Lingfeng Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China.
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Kim G, Luo Y, Shin M, Bouffard J, Bae J, Kim Y. Making the Brightest Ones Dim: Maximizing the Photothermal Conversion Efficiency of BODIPY-Based Photothermal Agents. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400885. [PMID: 38573765 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
Abstract
The successful implementation of photothermal therapy (PTT) in cancer treatment hinges on the development of highly effective photothermal agents (PTAs). Boron dipyrromethene (BODIPY) dyes, being well known for their high brightness and quantum efficiencies, are the antithesis of PTAs. Nonetheless, a systematic exploration of the photophysics and photothermal characteristics of a series of π-extended BODIPY dyes with high absorptivity in the near-infrared (NIR) region has achieved superior photothermal conversion efficiencies (>90%), in both monomeric state and nanoparticles after encapsulation in a biocompatible polyethyleneglycol 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-N-[methoxy-(polyethylene glycol)-2000]. Optimal PTA candidates combine strong NIR absorption provided by extended donor-acceptor conjugation and an optimization of the electronic and steric effects of meso-substituents to maximize photothermal conversion performance. The PTT-optimized meso-CF3-BODIPY, TCF3PEn exhibits exceptional efficacy in inducing cancer cell apoptosis and in vivo tumor ablation using low-power NIR laser irradiation (0.3 W cm-2, 808 nm) as well as excellent biological safety, underscoring its potential for advancing light-induced cancer therapies.
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- Gibeom Kim
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute of Basic Sciences, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 06974, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute of Basic Sciences, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03760, South Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 06974, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute of Basic Sciences, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, South Korea
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Guo Y, Luo H, Jiang H, Liu X, Long X, Hou Y, Chen Z, Sun Y, Ge D, Shi W. Liposome encapsulated polydopamine nanoparticles: Enhancing ferroptosis and activating hypoxia prodrug activity. Mater Today Bio 2024; 25:101009. [PMID: 38445012 PMCID: PMC10912735 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101009] [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: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
Abstract
The short lifespan of active oxygen species and depressed O2 level during ferroptosis treatment in tumor cells weaken ferroptosis therapy. How to improve the utilization efficiency of active oxygen species generated in real time is pivotal for anticancer treatment. Herein, the tirapazamine (TPZ) loaded polydopamine-Fe nanoparticles (PDA-Fe-TPZ) was modified with unsaturated liposome (Lip), which was constructed to overcome the drawbacks of traditional ferroptosis therapy. The Lip@PDA-Fe-TPZ nanoliposomes can react with H2O2 to produce •OH by Fenton reaction, which then attacks Lip and transforms into radical intermediate (L•) and phospholipid peroxide radical (LOO•) to avoid the annihilation of •OH. The introduced Lip enhances lipid peroxidation and promotes oxygen consumption, resulting in increased hypoxia at tumor site. The introduced TPZ can be triggered by reductase in tumor cells under hypoxia, which can reduce to transient oxidative free radicals by reductase enzymes and destroy the structure of the surrounding biomacromolecules, thus achieving the synergistic treatment of ferroptosis and chemotherapy. In this work, we organically combined enhanced ferrroptosis with hypoxic activated chemotherapy to achieve efficient and specific tumor killing effect, which can sever as a promising treatment of cancer in the future.
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- Yijun Guo
- The Higher Educational Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
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- The Higher Educational Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
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- The Higher Educational Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
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- The Higher Educational Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
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- The Higher Educational Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
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- The Higher Educational Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
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- The Higher Educational Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
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- The Higher Educational Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Fujian Province, Fujian Key Laboratory of Surface and Interface Engineering for High Performance Materials, Department of Biomaterials, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, China
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Sharma A, Verwilst P, Li M, Ma D, Singh N, Yoo J, Kim Y, Yang Y, Zhu JH, Huang H, Hu XL, He XP, Zeng L, James TD, Peng X, Sessler JL, Kim JS. Theranostic Fluorescent Probes. Chem Rev 2024; 124:2699-2804. [PMID: 38422393 PMCID: PMC11132561 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
Abstract
The ability to gain spatiotemporal information, and in some cases achieve spatiotemporal control, in the context of drug delivery makes theranostic fluorescent probes an attractive and intensely investigated research topic. This interest is reflected in the steep rise in publications on the topic that have appeared over the past decade. Theranostic fluorescent probes, in their various incarnations, generally comprise a fluorophore linked to a masked drug, in which the drug is released as the result of certain stimuli, with both intrinsic and extrinsic stimuli being reported. This release is then signaled by the emergence of a fluorescent signal. Importantly, the use of appropriate fluorophores has enabled not only this emerging fluorescence as a spatiotemporal marker for drug delivery but also has provided modalities useful in photodynamic, photothermal, and sonodynamic therapeutic applications. In this review we highlight recent work on theranostic fluorescent probes with a particular focus on probes that are activated in tumor microenvironments. We also summarize efforts to develop probes for other applications, such as neurodegenerative diseases and antibacterials. This review celebrates the diversity of designs reported to date, from discrete small-molecule systems to nanomaterials. Our aim is to provide insights into the potential clinical impact of this still-emerging research direction.
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- Amit Sharma
- Amity
School of Chemical Sciences, Amity University
Punjab, Sector 82A, Mohali 140 306, India
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- Rega
Institute for Medical Research, Medicinal Chemistry, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, Box 1041, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- College
of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department
of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- Department
of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
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- School of
Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi
University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, China
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- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- College
of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- College
of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key
Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research
Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa
Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and
Molecular Engineering, East China University
of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key
Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research
Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa
Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and
Molecular Engineering, East China University
of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China
- National
Center for Liver Cancer, the International Cooperation Laboratory
on Signal Transduction, Eastern Hepatobiliary
Surgery Hospital, Shanghai 200438, China
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- School of
Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi
University, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
- School
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan
Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China
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- College
of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen
University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- State
Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian
University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Department
of Chemistry, The University of Texas at
Austin, Texas 78712-1224, United
States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
- TheranoChem Incorporation, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea
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Zhang H, Ren G, Hou W, Wang L, Sun Y, Liu J. A Silicon-Rhodamine-Based Heavy-Atom-Free Photosensitizer for Mitochondria-targeted Photodynamic Therapy. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 308:123688. [PMID: 38042121 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
Abstract
Silicon-xanthene derivatives (SiXs) have gained popularity in the field of bioimaging due to their advantageous far-red to near-infrared (NIR) absorption and emission wavelengths, notable brightness (ε × Φ), inherent mitochondrial targeting properties and high photo-stability, making them an excellent candidate for photodynamic therapy (PDT). Nevertheless, the utilization of SiXs as photosensitizers (PSs) for PDT in cancer treatment remains largely unexplored, primarily due to their limited capacity to generate cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, the potential of SiXs in PDT warrants further investigation. In this study, utilizing the spin-orbit charge transfer-induced intersystem crossing (SOCT-ISC) mechanism, we reported one novel heavy-atom-free, mitochondria-targeted, silicon-rhodamine-based photosensitizer (SiR-PXZ), which demonstrated excellent biocompatibility, minimal dark toxicity, favorable water-solubility and stability, and considerable singlet oxygen quantum yield under 660 nm light irradiation (ΦΔ = 0.16 in air-saturated PBS). Moreover, SiR-PXZ could be rapidly taken up by the mitochondria and efficiently induced apoptosis of cancer cells with an IC50 value of 1.2 μM. The in vivo studies showed that SiR-PXZ exhibited excellent anti-tumor effects, making it potentially valuable for clinical application. This study offers a source of ideas for the construction of SiXs-based photosensitizers for photodynamic cancer treatment in the future.
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- Hongxing Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
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Chen Y, Lu Z, Wang D. Multifunctional Nanoplatform for Single NIR Laser-Regulated Efficient PDT/PTT/Chemotherapy. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:1038-1046. [PMID: 38242167 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
Abstract
The combination of phototherapy and chemotherapy with superior advantages is a promising strategy for cancer therapy. However, combination therapy is generally regulated by two different wavelengths of light or other stimuli, which results in complex operations and inevitable systemic side effects, even affecting therapeutic efficacy. Herein, we design a signal NIR light-regulated nanoplatform via the self-assembly process of reactive oxygen species (ROS)-sensitive prodrug (DTD), human serum albumin (HSA), and IR780 for combined photothermal/photodynamic therapy and chemotherapy. Upon 808 nm laser irradiation, IR780 in nanoparticles generates abundant ROS and a significant photothermal effect to achieve photothermal/photodynamic therapy. Meanwhile, the generating ROS further cleans up the thioketal link to release DOX for chemotherapy. Hence, signal NIR light can effectively control the process of combination therapy. In vivo and in vitro experiment results demonstrate that the multifunctional nanoparticles exhibit excellent antitumor efficacy via the combination of phototherapy and chemotherapy controlled by a signal NIR laser. Overall, the signal NIR light-regulated nanoparticles with combination therapy performance provide a versatile platform for enhancing antitumor efficacy.
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- Yu Chen
- Key Laboratory of Textile Fiber and Products, Ministry of Education, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Fiber and Products, Ministry of Education, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Fiber and Products, Ministry of Education, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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Zhang R, Yu J, Guo Z, Jiang H, Wang C. Camptothecin-based prodrug nanomedicines for cancer therapy. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:17658-17697. [PMID: 37909755 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr04147f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
Abstract
Camptothecin (CPT) is a cytotoxic alkaloid that attenuates the replication of cancer cells via blocking DNA topoisomerase 1. Despite its encouraging and wide-spectrum antitumour activity, its application is significantly restricted owing to its instability, low solubility, significant toxicity, and acquired tumour cell resistance. This has resulted in the development of many CPT-based therapeutic agents, especially CPT-based nanomedicines, with improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles. Specifically, smart CPT-based prodrug nanomedicines with stimuli-responsive release capacity have been extensively explored owing to the advantages such as high drug loading, improved stability, and decreased potential toxicity caused by the carrier materials in comparison with normal nanodrugs and traditional delivery systems. In this review, the potential strategies and applications of CPT-based nanoprodrugs for enhanced CPT delivery toward cancer cells are summarized. We appraise in detail the chemical structures and release mechanisms of these nanoprodrugs and guide materials chemists to develop more powerful nanomedicines that have real clinical therapeutic capacities.
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- Renshuai Zhang
- Cancer Institute of The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266061, China.
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- Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Cancer Institute of The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266061, China.
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266061, China
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- Cancer Institute of The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266061, China.
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- Cancer Institute of The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266061, China.
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Wang L, Qian Y. A type I and II compatible vinyl-pyridine modified BODIPY dimer photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy in A-549 cells. Org Biomol Chem 2023; 21:7339-7350. [PMID: 37642553 DOI: 10.1039/d3ob01130e] [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: 08/31/2023]
Abstract
In this paper, the vinyl-pyridine group was used to modify the BODIPY dimer photosensitizer (T-BDP2) to obtain a VP-BDP2 photosensitizer. Compared with the T-BDP2 photosensitizer, the VP-BDP2 photosensitizer could work under pure water conditions, the singlet oxygen yield was increased from 9.38% to 22.2%, the charge transfer rate was increased from about 30 ps to about 10 ps, and the red emission was enhanced in fluorescence imaging. In addition, the VP-BDP2 photosensitizer could also generate the superoxide radical (O2˙-) under pure water conditions. The ROS generation mechanism of the VP-BDP2 photosensitizer was considered to be the spin-orbit charge-transfer intersystem crossing (SOCT-ISC) mechanism, which was verified by fs-transient absorption spectra and theoretical calculation. In the photodynamic therapy of A-549 cells, the VP-BDP2 photosensitizers could generate singlet oxygen and superoxide radicals (O2˙-) under biological conditions, and showed high phototoxicity with the IC50 value at 12.1 μM under light at 525 nm. Additionally, the multiple dipolar configuration meant that the VP-BDP2 photosensitizer could be used in two-photon fluorescence zebrafish imaging under 800 nm excitation, which sets the stage for future two-photon photodynamic therapy.
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- Lingfeng Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China.
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Wang X, Zhang Y, Li T, Liu Y. Bioorthogonal Glycoengineering-Mediated Multifunctional Liquid Metal Nanoprobes for Highly Efficient Photoacoustic Imaging-Guided Photothermal/Chemotherapy of Tumor. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:3232-3240. [PMID: 37432729 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
Abstract
The development of a multifunctional cancer diagnosis and treatment platform offers excellent prospects for the effective eradication of malignant solid tumors. Herein, a doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX)-loaded tannic acid (TA)-coated liquid metal (LM) multifunctional nanoprobe was synthesized and applied as a highly efficient platform for the photoacoustic (PA) imaging-guided photothermal/chemotherapy of tumor. The multifunctional nanoprobes exhibited strong near-infrared absorption, a remarkable photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE) of 55%, and high DOX loading capacity. Combined with the large intrinsic thermal expansion coefficient of LM, highly efficient PA imaging and effective drug release were realized. The LM-based multifunctional nanoprobes were specifically adsorbed into the cancer cells and tumor tissues via glycoengineering biorthogonal chemistry. The in vitro and in vivo photothermal/chemo-anticancer activity confirmed their promising potential in cancer treatment. The subcutaneous breast tumor-bearing mice completely recovered in 5 days under light illumination with clear PA imaging presentation, which showed better antitumor outcomes than single-mode chemotherapy or photothermal therapy (PTT), while keeping side effects at a minimum. Such an LM-based PA imaging-guided photothermal/chemotherapy strategy provided a valuable platform for resistant cancer precise treatment and intelligent biomedicine.
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- Xinyue Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Zhang Z, Feng J, Zhang T, Gao A, Sun C. Application of tumor pH/hypoxia-responsive nanoparticles for combined photodynamic therapy and hypoxia-activated chemotherapy. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1197404. [PMID: 37362218 PMCID: PMC10289258 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1197404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Introduction: Cancer selectivity, including targeted internalization and accelerated drug release in tumor cells, remains a major challenge for designing novel stimuli-responsive nanocarriers to promote therapeutic efficacy. The hypoxic microenvironment created by photodynamic therapy (PDT) is believed to play a critical role in chemoresistance. Methods: We construct dual-responsive carriers (DANPCT) that encapsulate the photosensitizer chlorin e6 (Ce6) and hypoxia-activated prodrug tirapazamine (TPZ) to enable efficient PDT and PDT-boosted hypoxia-activated chemotherapy. Results and discussion: Due to TAT masking, DANPCT prolonged payload circulation in the bloodstream, and selective tumor cell uptake occurred via acidity-triggered TAT presentation. PDT was performed with a spatially controlled 660-nm laser to enable precise cell killing and exacerbate hypoxia. Hypoxia-responsive conversion of the hydrophobic NI moiety led to the disassembly of DANPCT, facilitating TPZ release. TPZ was reduced to cytotoxic radicals under hypoxic conditions, contributing to the chemotherapeutic cascade. This work offers a sophisticated strategy for programmed chemo-PDT.
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- Zhang Zhang
- Department of Radiology and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Radiology and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Radiology and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Radiology and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Multimodality Preclinical Molecular Imaging Center, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Lu Z, Xu G, Yang X, Liu S, Sun Y, Chen L, Liu Q, Liu J. Dual-Activated Nano-Prodrug for Chemo-Photodynamic Combination Therapy of Breast Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232415656. [PMID: 36555298 PMCID: PMC9779597 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232415656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Herein, we developed a dual-activated prodrug, BTC, that contains three functional components: a glutathione (GSH)-responsive BODIPY-based photosensitizer with a photoinduced electron transfer (PET) effect between BODIPY and the 2,4-dinitrobenzenesulfonate (DNBS) group, and an ROS-responsive thioketal linker connecting BODIPY and the chemotherapeutic agent camptothecin (CPT). Interestingly, CPT displayed low toxicity because the active site of CPT was modified by the BODIPY-based macrocycle. Additionally, BTC was encapsulated with the amphiphilic polymer DSPE-mPEG2000 to improve drug solubility and tumor selectivity. The resulting nano-prodrug passively targeted tumor cells through enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effects, and then the photosensitizing ability of the BODIPY dye was restored by removing the DNBS group with the high concentration of GSH in tumor cells. Light-triggered ROS from activated BODIPY can not only induce apoptosis or necrosis of tumor cells but also sever the thioketal linker to release CPT, achieving the combination treatment of selective photodynamic therapy and chemotherapy. The antitumor activity of the prodrug has been demonstrated in mouse mammary carcinoma 4T1 and human breast cancer MCF-7 cell lines and 4T1 tumor-bearing mice.
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- Ziyao Lu
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Biotherapy, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350014, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Instrument and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Biological Science and Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
| | - Gan Xu
- National & Local Joint Biomedical Engineering Research Center on Photodynamic Technologies, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
| | - Xiaozhen Yang
- National & Local Joint Biomedical Engineering Research Center on Photodynamic Technologies, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
| | - Shijia Liu
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Biotherapy, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350014, China
| | - Yang Sun
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Biotherapy, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350014, China
- Department of Gynecology, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350014, China
| | - Li Chen
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Biotherapy, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350014, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Instrument and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Biological Science and Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
| | - Qinying Liu
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Biotherapy, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350014, China
- Correspondence: (Q.L.); (J.L.)
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- National & Local Joint Biomedical Engineering Research Center on Photodynamic Technologies, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
- Key Laboratory of Molecule Synthesis and Function Discovery, Fujian Province University, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
- Correspondence: (Q.L.); (J.L.)
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