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Xue R, Liu Z, Liu L, Sun S, Gong Z. Ultrasound Imaging of Macrophages Intracellularly Labelled with Biosynthetic Gas Vesicles. Mol Imaging Biol 2024:10.1007/s11307-024-01946-6. [PMID: 39198330 DOI: 10.1007/s11307-024-01946-6] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to develop a novel method for real-time imaging to track macrophages and to make it possible to visually track their dynamic features. PROCEDURES The archaeon Halobacterium NRC-1 was cultured in an ATCC medium. Buoyant cells were allowed to produce biosynthetic gas vesicles (GVs), and isolated GVs were collected after lysis. Gas vesicle-labelled macrophages (GV@RAWs) were obtained by incubating macrophage (RAW 264.7) cells with GVs. The ability of GV@RAWs to track macrophages in real-time for a long term was assessed using a high-frequency ultrasound imaging system. RESULTS We successfully synthesised and isolated GV@RAWs by co-incubating them with RAW 264.7. The results showed that GV@RAW produced significant ultrasound signals without affecting cell survival and could achieve real-time imaging for up to 3 days in vitro. CONCLUSION This research provides a new way to achieve long-term real-time imaging of macrophages, opening up new possibilities for immune response research, clinical diagnosis and therapeutic strategies for inflammatory diseases.
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- Rong Xue
- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, No. 61 Jiefang West Road, Furong District, Changsha, 410061, China
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- Department of Social Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410061, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, No. 61 Jiefang West Road, Furong District, Changsha, 410061, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, No. 61 Jiefang West Road, Furong District, Changsha, 410061, China
- Department of Ultrasound, The People's Hospital of Shiqian County, Tongren, Guizhou, 555100, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, No. 61 Jiefang West Road, Furong District, Changsha, 410061, China.
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Huang H, Zheng Y, Chang M, Song J, Xia L, Wu C, Jia W, Ren H, Feng W, Chen Y. Ultrasound-Based Micro-/Nanosystems for Biomedical Applications. Chem Rev 2024; 124:8307-8472. [PMID: 38924776 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.4c00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Due to the intrinsic non-invasive nature, cost-effectiveness, high safety, and real-time capabilities, besides diagnostic imaging, ultrasound as a typical mechanical wave has been extensively developed as a physical tool for versatile biomedical applications. Especially, the prosperity of nanotechnology and nanomedicine invigorates the landscape of ultrasound-based medicine. The unprecedented surge in research enthusiasm and dedicated efforts have led to a mass of multifunctional micro-/nanosystems being applied in ultrasound biomedicine, facilitating precise diagnosis, effective treatment, and personalized theranostics. The effective deployment of versatile ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems in biomedical applications is rooted in a profound understanding of the relationship among composition, structure, property, bioactivity, application, and performance. In this comprehensive review, we elaborate on the general principles regarding the design, synthesis, functionalization, and optimization of ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems for abundant biomedical applications. In particular, recent advancements in ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems for diagnostic imaging are meticulously summarized. Furthermore, we systematically elucidate state-of-the-art studies concerning recent progress in ultrasound-based micro-/nanosystems for therapeutic applications targeting various pathological abnormalities including cancer, bacterial infection, brain diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic diseases. Finally, we conclude and provide an outlook on this research field with an in-depth discussion of the challenges faced and future developments for further extensive clinical translation and application.
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- Hui Huang
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, P. R. China
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- Laboratory Center, Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200071, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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Bhandari A, Gu B, Kashkooli FM, Zhan W. Image-based predictive modelling frameworks for personalised drug delivery in cancer therapy. J Control Release 2024; 370:721-746. [PMID: 38718876 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Personalised drug delivery enables a tailored treatment plan for each patient compared to conventional drug delivery, where a generic strategy is commonly employed. It can not only achieve precise treatment to improve effectiveness but also reduce the risk of adverse effects to improve patients' quality of life. Drug delivery involves multiple interconnected physiological and physicochemical processes, which span a wide range of time and length scales. How to consider the impact of individual differences on these processes becomes critical. Multiphysics models are an open system that allows well-controlled studies on the individual and combined effects of influencing factors on drug delivery outcomes while accommodating the patient-specific in vivo environment, which is not economically feasible through experimental means. Extensive modelling frameworks have been developed to reveal the underlying mechanisms of drug delivery and optimise effective delivery plans. This review provides an overview of currently available models, their integration with advanced medical imaging modalities, and code packages for personalised drug delivery. The potential to incorporate new technologies (i.e., machine learning) in this field is also addressed for development.
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- Ajay Bhandari
- Biofluids Research Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- School of Engineering, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.
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Dong F, An J, Guo W, Dang J, Huang S, Feng F, Zhang J, Wang D, Yin J, Fang J, Cheng H, Zhang J. Programmable ultrasound imaging guided theranostic nanodroplet destruction for precision therapy of breast cancer. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2024; 105:106854. [PMID: 38537562 PMCID: PMC11059134 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106854] [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: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Ultrasound-stimulated contrast agents have gained significant attention in the field of tumor treatment as drug delivery systems. However, their limited drug-loading efficiency and the issue of bulky, imprecise release have resulted in inadequate drug concentrations at targeted tissues. Herein, we developed a highly efficient approach for doxorubicin (DOX) precise release at tumor site and real-time feedback via an integrated strategy of "programmable ultrasonic imaging guided accurate nanodroplet destruction for drug release" (PND). We synthesized DOX-loaded nanodroplets (DOX-NDs) with improved loading efficiency (15 %) and smaller size (mean particle size: 358 nm). These DOX-NDs exhibited lower ultrasound activation thresholds (2.46 MPa). By utilizing a single diagnostic transducer for both ultrasound stimulation and imaging guidance, we successfully vaporized the DOX-NDs and released the drug at the tumor site in 4 T1 tumor-bearing mice. Remarkably, the PND group achieved similar tumor remission effects with less than half the dose of DOX required in conventional treatment. Furthermore, the ultrasound-mediated vaporization of DOX-NDs induced tumor cell apoptosis with minimal damage to surrounding normal tissues. In summary, our PND strategy offers a precise and programmable approach for drug delivery and therapy, combining ultrasound imaging guidance. This approach shows great potential in enhancing tumor treatment efficacy while minimizing harm to healthy tissues.
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- Feihong Dong
- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, National Biomedical Imaging Center, Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, National Biomedical Imaging Center, Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, National Biomedical Imaging Center, Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; National Biomedical Imaging Center, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China; Research Unit of Mitochondria in Brain Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, PKU-Nanjing Institute of Translational Medicine, Nanjing, 211899, China.
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China; National Biomedical Imaging Center, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.
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Pan X, Huang W, Nie G, Wang C, Wang H. Ultrasound-Sensitive Intelligent Nanosystems: A Promising Strategy for the Treatment of Neurological Diseases. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2303180. [PMID: 37871967 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303180] [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: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Neurological diseases are a major global health challenge, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Ultrasound therapy plays an irreplaceable role in the treatment of neurological diseases due to its noninvasive, highly focused, and strong tissue penetration capabilities. However, the complexity of brain and nervous system and the safety risks associated with prolonged exposure to ultrasound therapy severely limit the applicability of ultrasound therapy. Ultrasound-sensitive intelligent nanosystems (USINs) are a novel therapeutic strategy for neurological diseases that bring greater spatiotemporal controllability and improve safety to overcome these challenges. This review provides a detailed overview of therapeutic strategies and clinical advances of ultrasound in neurological diseases, focusing on the potential of USINs-based ultrasound in the treatment of neurological diseases. Based on the physical and chemical effects induced by ultrasound, rational design of USINs is a prerequisite for improving the efficacy of ultrasound therapy. Recent developments of ultrasound-sensitive nanocarriers and nanoagents are systemically reviewed. Finally, the challenges and developing prospects of USINs are discussed in depth, with a view to providing useful insights and guidance for efficient ultrasound treatment of neurological diseases.
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- Xueting Pan
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, 27 Taiping Road, Beijing, 100850, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials & Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Yang X, Sun Y, Zhang H, Liu F, Chen Q, Shen Q, Kong Z, Wei Q, Shen JW, Guo Y. CaCO 3 nanoplatform for cancer treatment: drug delivery and combination therapy. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:6876-6899. [PMID: 38506154 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05986c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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The use of nanocarriers for drug delivery has opened up exciting new possibilities in cancer treatment. Among them, calcium carbonate (CaCO3) nanocarriers have emerged as a promising platform due to their exceptional biocompatibility, biosafety, cost-effectiveness, wide availability, and pH-responsiveness. These nanocarriers can efficiently encapsulate a variety of small-molecule drugs, proteins, and nucleic acids, as well as co-encapsulate multiple drugs, providing targeted and sustained drug release with minimal side effects. However, the effectiveness of single-drug therapy using CaCO3 nanocarriers is limited by factors such as multidrug resistance, tumor metastasis, and recurrence. Combination therapy, which integrates multiple treatment modalities, offers a promising approach for tackling these challenges by enhancing efficacy, leveraging synergistic effects, optimizing therapy utilization, tailoring treatment approaches, reducing drug resistance, and minimizing side effects. CaCO3 nanocarriers can be employed for combination therapy by integrating drug therapy with photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, sonodynamic therapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, radiofrequency ablation therapy, and imaging. This review provides an overview of recent advancements in CaCO3 nanocarriers for drug delivery and combination therapy in cancer treatment over the past five years. Furthermore, insightful perspectives on future research directions and development of CaCO3 nanoparticles as nanocarriers in cancer treatment are discussed.
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- Xiaorong Yang
- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Key Laboratory of Novel Materials for Sensor of Zhejiang Province, College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
- State Key Lab of Silicon Materials, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China.
- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311121, China
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Feng Y, Hao Y, Wang Y, Song W, Zhang S, Ni D, Yan F, Sun L. Ultrasound Molecular Imaging of Bladder Cancer via Extradomain B Fibronectin-Targeted Biosynthetic GVs. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:4871-4884. [PMID: 37662687 PMCID: PMC10474871 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s412422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Purpose Ultrasound molecular imaging (UMI) has proven promising to diagnose the onset and progression of diseases such as angiogenesis, inflammation, and thrombosis. However, microbubble-based acoustic probes are confined to intravascular targets due to their relatively large particle size, greatly reducing the application value of UMI, especially for extravascular targets. Extradomain B fibronectin (ED-B FN) is an important glycoprotein associated with tumor genesis and development and highly expressed in many types of tumors. Here, we developed a gas vesicles (GVs)-based nanoscale acoustic probe (ZD2-GVs) through conjugating ZD2 peptides which can specially target to ED-B FN to the biosynthetic GVs. Materials and Methods ED-B FN expression was evaluated in normal liver and tumor tissues with immunofluorescence and Western blot. ZD2-GVs were prepared by conjugating ZD2 to the surface of GVs by amide reaction. The inverted microscope was used to analyze the targeted binding capacity of ZD2-GVs to MB49 cells (bladder cancer cell line). The contrast-enhanced imaging features of GVs, non-targeted control GVs (CTR-GVs), and targeted GVs (ZD2-GVs) were compared in three MB49 tumor mice. The penetration ability of ZD2-GVs in tumor tissues was assessed by fluorescence immunohistochemistry. The biosafety of GVs was evaluated by CCK8, blood biochemistry, and HE staining. Results Strong ED-B FN expression was observed in tumor tissues while little expression in normal liver tissues. The resulting ZD2-GVs had only 267.73 ± 2.86 nm particle size and exhibited excellent binding capability to the MB49 tumor cells. The in vivo UMI experiments showed that ZD2-GVs produced stronger and longer retention in the BC tumors than that of the non-targeted CTR-GVs and GVs. Fluorescence immunohistochemistry confirmed that ZD2-GVs could penetrate the tumor vascular into the interstitial space of the tumors. Biosafety analysis revealed there was no significant cytotoxicity to these tested mice. Conclusion Thus, ZD2-GVs can function as a potential UMI probe for the early diagnosis of bladder cancer.
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- Yanan Feng
- Cancer Center, Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Abdominal Ultrasound, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266000, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Cell and Gene Circuit Design, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Cell and Gene Circuit Design, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, People’s Republic of China
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- Cancer Center, Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People’s Republic of China
- Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, People's Republic of China
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- Cancer Center, Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People’s Republic of China
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- Medical Ultrasound Image Computing (MUSIC) Laboratory, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Cell and Gene Circuit Design, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, People’s Republic of China
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- Cancer Center, Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, People’s Republic of China
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Wang Y, Fu M, Yang Y, Zhang J, Zhang Z, Xiao J, Zhou Y, Yan F. Modification of PEG reduces the immunogenicity of biosynthetic gas vesicles. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1128268. [PMID: 36949883 PMCID: PMC10025544 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1128268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Nanobubbles have received great attention in ultrasound molecular imaging due to their capability to pass through the vasculature and reach extravascular tissues. Recently, gas vesicles (GVs) from archaea have been reported as acoustic contrast agents, showing great potential for ultrasound molecular imaging. However, the immunogenicity and biosafety of GVs has not yet been investigated. In this study, we examined the immune responses and biosafety of biosynthetic GVs and polyethylene glycol (PEG)-modified GVs (PEG-GVs) in vivo and in vitro. Our findings suggest that the plain GVs showed significantly stronger immunogenic response than PEG-GVs. Less macrophage clearance rate of the RES and longer circulation time were also found for PEG-GVs, thereby producing the better contrast imaging effect in vivo. Thus, our study demonstrated the PEG modification of biosynthetic GVs from Halobacterium NRC-1 is helpful for the future application of GVs in molecular imaging and treatment.
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- Yuanyuan Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Family Planning and Healthy, Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Hospital, Hebei Institute of reproductive health science and technology, Shijiazhuang, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Anzhen Hospoital, Beijing, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Family Planning and Healthy, Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Hospital, Hebei Institute of reproductive health science and technology, Shijiazhuang, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Family Planning and Healthy, Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Hospital, Hebei Institute of reproductive health science and technology, Shijiazhuang, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Family Planning and Healthy, Hebei Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Hebei Reproductive Hospital, Hebei Institute of reproductive health science and technology, Shijiazhuang, China
- *Correspondence: Fei Yan, ; Yingjie Zhou,
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Fei Yan, ; Yingjie Zhou,
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Recent progress in theranostic microbubbles. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Zhao P, Tian Y, You J, Hu X, Liu Y. Recent Advances of Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:691. [PMID: 36421092 PMCID: PMC9687225 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9110691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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Calcium carbonate nanoparticles have been widely used in biomedicine due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. Recently, calcium carbonate nanoparticles are largely integrated with imaging contrast and therapeutic agents for various imaging and therapeutic approaches. In this review, we first described the advantages and preparation methods of calcium carbonate nanoparticles, then the state-of-the-art progress of calcium carbonate nanoparticles in diagnosis, treatment and theranostics was summarized. Finally, we discussed the challenges and recommendations for future studies of the calcium carbonate nanoparticles.
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- Pengxuan Zhao
- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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Niu YQ, Liu JH, Aymonier C, Fermani S, Kralj D, Falini G, Zhou CH. Calcium carbonate: controlled synthesis, surface functionalization, and nanostructured materials. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:7883-7943. [PMID: 35993776 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00519g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is an important inorganic mineral in biological and geological systems. Traditionally, it is widely used in plastics, papermaking, ink, building materials, textiles, cosmetics, and food. Over the last decade, there has been rapid development in the controlled synthesis and surface modification of CaCO3, the stabilization of amorphous CaCO3 (ACC), and CaCO3-based nanostructured materials. In this review, the controlled synthesis of CaCO3 is first examined, including Ca2+-CO32- systems, solid-liquid-gas carbonation, water-in-oil reverse emulsions, and biomineralization. Advancing insights into the nucleation and crystallization of CaCO3 have led to the development of efficient routes towards the controlled synthesis of CaCO3 with specific sizes, morphologies, and polymorphs. Recently-developed surface modification methods of CaCO3 include organic and inorganic modifications, as well as intensified surface reactions. The resultant CaCO3 can then be further engineered via template-induced biomineralization and layer-by-layer assembly into porous, hollow, or core-shell organic-inorganic nanocomposites. The introduction of CaCO3 into nanostructured materials has led to a significant improvement in the mechanical, optical, magnetic, and catalytic properties of such materials, with the resultant CaCO3-based nanostructured materials showing great potential for use in biomaterials and biomedicine, environmental remediation, and energy production and storage. The influences that the preparation conditions and additives have on ACC preparation and stabilization are also discussed. Studies indicate that ACC can be used to construct environmentally-friendly hybrid films, supramolecular hydrogels, and drug vehicles. Finally, the existing challenges and future directions of the controlled synthesis and functionalization of CaCO3 and its expanding applications are highlighted.
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- Yu-Qin Niu
- Research Group for Advanced Materials & Sustainable Catalysis (AMSC), State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Chemistry-Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China. .,Qing Yang Institute for Industrial Minerals, You Hua, Qing Yang, Chi Zhou 242804, China
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- Research Group for Advanced Materials & Sustainable Catalysis (AMSC), State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Chemistry-Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China. .,Qing Yang Institute for Industrial Minerals, You Hua, Qing Yang, Chi Zhou 242804, China
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- Univ Bordeaux, ICMCB, Bordeaux INP, UMR 5026, CNRS, F-33600 Pessac, France
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- Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician", University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, I-40126 Bologna, Italy. .,Interdepartmental Centre for Industrial Research Health Sciences & Technologies, University of Bologna, 40064 Bologna, Italy
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- Laboratory for Precipitation Processes, Ruđer Bošković Institute, P. O. Box 1016, HR-10001 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician", University of Bologna, Via Selmi 2, I-40126 Bologna, Italy.
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- Research Group for Advanced Materials & Sustainable Catalysis (AMSC), State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Chemistry-Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China. .,Qing Yang Institute for Industrial Minerals, You Hua, Qing Yang, Chi Zhou 242804, China
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Nanomaterial-Based Drug Delivery System Targeting Lymph Nodes. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14071372. [PMID: 35890268 PMCID: PMC9325242 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14071372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The lymphatic system plays an indispensable role in humoral balance, lipid metabolism, and immune regulation. The lymph nodes (LNs) are known as the primary sites of tumor metastasis and the metastatic LNs largely affected the prognosis of the patiens. A well-designed lymphatic-targeted system favors disease treatment as well as vaccination efficacy. In recent years, development of nanotechnologies and emerging biomaterials have gained increasing attention in developing lymph-node-targeted drug-delivery systems. By mimicking the endogenous macromolecules or lipid conjugates, lymph-node-targeted nanocarries hold potential for disease diagnosis and tumor therapy. This review gives an introduction to the physiological functions of LNs and the roles of LNs in diseases, followed by a review of typical lymph-node-targeted nanomaterial-based drug-delivery systems (e.g., liposomes, micelles, inorganic nanomaterials, hydrogel, and nanocapsules). Future perspectives and conclusions concerned with lymph-node-targeted drug-delivery systems are also provided.
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Wei M, Lai M, Zhang J, Pei X, Yan F. Biosynthetic Gas Vesicles from Halobacteria NRC-1: A Potential Ultrasound Contrast Agent for Tumor Imaging. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14061198. [PMID: 35745771 PMCID: PMC9229964 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14061198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Ultrasound contrast agents are valuable for diagnostic imaging and drug delivery. Generally, chemically synthesized microbubbles (MBs) are micro-sized particles. Particle size is a limiting factor for the diagnosis and treatment of many extravascular diseases. Recently, gas vesicles (GVs) from some marine bacteria and archaea have been reported as novel nanoscale contrast agents, showing great potential for biomedical applications. However, most of the GVs reported in the literature show poor contrast imaging capabilities due to their small size, especially for the in vivo condition. In this study, we isolated the rugby-ball-shaped GVs from Halobacteria NRC-1 and characterized their contrast imaging properties in vitro and in vivo. Our results showed that GVs could produce stable and strong ultrasound contrast signals in murine liver tumors using clinical diagnostic ultrasound equipment at the optimized parameters. Interestingly, we found these GVs, after systemic administration, were able to perfuse the ischemic region of a tumor where conventional lipid MBs failed, producing a 6.84-fold stronger contrast signal intensity than MBs. Immunohistochemistry staining assays revealed that the nanoscale GVs, in contrast to the microscale MBs, could penetrate through blood vessels. Thus, our study proved these biosynthesized GVs from Halobacterium NRC-1 are useful for future molecular imaging and image-guided drug delivery.
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- Mingjie Wei
- Department of Ultrasound, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, China;
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518061, China;
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China;
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- Department of Ultrasound, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, China;
- Correspondence: (X.P.); (F.Y.); Tel.: +86-755-8639-2284 (F.Y.)
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- Center for Cell and Gene Circuit Design, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Correspondence: (X.P.); (F.Y.); Tel.: +86-755-8639-2284 (F.Y.)
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Huang Y, Cao L, Parakhonskiy BV, Skirtach AG. Hard, Soft, and Hard- and-Soft Drug Delivery Carriers Based on CaCO 3 and Alginate Biomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, Pharmaceutical Applications. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:909. [PMID: 35631494 PMCID: PMC9146629 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14050909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Because free therapeutic drug molecules often have adverse effects on normal tissues, deliver scanty drug concentrations and exhibit a potentially low efficacy at pathological sites, various drug carriers have been developed for preclinical and clinical trials. Their physicochemical and toxicological properties are the subject of extensive research. Inorganic calcium carbonate particles are promising candidates as drug delivery carriers owning to their hardness, porous internal structure, high surface area, distinctive pH-sensitivity, low degradability, etc, while soft organic alginate hydrogels are also widely used because of their special advantages such as a high hydration, bio-adhesiveness, and non-antigenicity. Here, we review these two distinct substances as well as hybrid structures encompassing both types of carriers. Methods of their synthesis, fundamental properties and mechanisms of formation, and their respective applications are described. Furthermore, we summarize and compare similarities versus differences taking into account unique advantages and disadvantages of these drug delivery carriers. Moreover, rational combination of both carrier types due to their performance complementarity (yin-&yang properties: in general, yin is referred to for definiteness as hard, and yang is broadly taken as soft) is proposed to be used in the so-called hybrid carriers endowing them with even more advanced properties envisioned to be attractive for designing new drug delivery systems.
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- NanoBio Technology Group, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;
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- NanoBio Technology Group, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;
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- NanoBio Technology Group, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;
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Oliveira TM, Berti FCB, Gasoto SC, Schneider B, Stimamiglio MA, Berti LF. Calcium Phosphate-Based Bioceramics in the Treatment of Osteosarcoma: Drug Delivery Composites and Magnetic Hyperthermia Agents. FRONTIERS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY 2022; 3:700266. [PMID: 35047940 PMCID: PMC8757807 DOI: 10.3389/fmedt.2021.700266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The use of biomaterials in medicine is not recent, and in the last few decades, the research and development of biocompatible materials had emerged. Hydroxyapatite (HAp), a calcium phosphate that constitutes a large part of the inorganic composition of human bones and teeth, has been used as an interesting bioceramic material. Among its applications, HAp has been used to carry antitumor drugs, such as doxorubicin, cisplatin, and gemcitabine. Such HAp-based composites have an essential role in anticancer drug delivery systems, including the treatment of osteosarcoma. In addition, the association of this bioceramic with magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) has also been used as an effective agent of local magnetic hyperthermia. Further, the combined approach of the aforementioned techniques (HAp scaffolds combined with anti-tumor drugs and MNPs) is also an attractive therapeutical alternative. Considering the promising role of the use of bioceramics in modern medicine, we proposed this review, presenting an updated perspective on the use of HAp in the treatment of cancer, especially osteosarcoma. Finally, after giving the current progress in this field, we highlight the urgent need for efforts to provide a better understanding of their potential applications.
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- Tiê Menezes Oliveira
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Postgraduate Program in Biomedical Engineering, Federal University of Technology Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Postgraduate Program in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Informatics, Federal University of Technology Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Postgraduate Program in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Informatics, Federal University of Technology Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Postgraduate Program in Biomedical Engineering, Federal University of Technology Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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Lafuente-Gómez N, Latorre A, Milán-Rois P, Rodriguez Diaz C, Somoza Á. Stimuli-responsive nanomaterials for cancer treatment: boundaries, opportunities and applications. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:13662-13677. [PMID: 34874370 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc05056g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Small molecule drugs, including most chemotherapies, are rapidly degraded and/or eliminated from the body, which is why high doses of these drugs are necessary, potentially producing toxic effects. Several types of nanoparticles loaded with anti-cancer drugs have been designed to overcome the disadvantages of conventional therapies. Modified nanoparticles can circulate for a long time, thus improving the solubility and biodistribution of drugs. Furthermore, they also allow the controlled release of the payload once its target tissue has been reached. These mechanisms can reduce the exposure of healthy tissues to chemotherapeutics, since the drugs are only released in the presence of specific tumour stimuli. Overall, these properties can improve the effectiveness of treatments while reducing undesirable side effects. In this article, we review the recent advances in stimuli-responsive albumin, gold and magnetic nanostructures for controlled anti-cancer drug delivery. These nanostructures were designed to release drugs in response to different internal and external stimuli of the cellular environment, including pH, redox, light and magnetic fields. We also describe various examples of applications of these nanomaterials. Overall, we shed light on the properties, potential clinical translation and limitations of stimuli-responsive nanoparticles for cancer treatment.
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- Nuria Lafuente-Gómez
- Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados en Nanociencia (IMDEA Nanociencia), 28049 Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados en Nanociencia (IMDEA Nanociencia), 28049 Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados en Nanociencia (IMDEA Nanociencia), 28049 Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados en Nanociencia (IMDEA Nanociencia), 28049 Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados en Nanociencia (IMDEA Nanociencia), 28049 Madrid, Spain. .,Unidad Asociada al Centro Nacional de Biotecnología (CSIC), 28049 Madrid, Spain
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Peng C, Chen M, Spicer JB, Jiang X. Acoustics at the nanoscale (nanoacoustics): A comprehensive literature review.: Part II: Nanoacoustics for biomedical imaging and therapy. SENSORS AND ACTUATORS. A, PHYSICAL 2021; 332:112925. [PMID: 34937992 PMCID: PMC8691754 DOI: 10.1016/j.sna.2021.112925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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In the past decade, acoustics at the nanoscale (i.e., nanoacoustics) has evolved rapidly with continuous and substantial expansion of capabilities and refinement of techniques. Motivated by research innovations in the last decade, for the first time, recent advancements of acoustics-associated nanomaterials/nanostructures and nanodevices for different applications are outlined in this comprehensive review, which is written in two parts. As part II of this two-part review, this paper concentrates on nanoacoustics in biomedical imaging and therapy applications, including molecular ultrasound imaging, photoacoustic imaging, ultrasound-mediated drug delivery and therapy, and photoacoustic drug delivery and therapy. Firstly, the recent developments of nanosized ultrasound and photoacoustic contrast agents as well as their various imaging applications are examined. Secondly, different types of nanomaterials/nanostructures as nanocarriers for ultrasound and photoacoustic therapies are discussed. Finally, a discussion of challenges and future research directions are provided for nanoacoustics in medical imaging and therapy.
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- Chang Peng
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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Wang Y, Cong H, Wang S, Yu B, Shen Y. Development and application of ultrasound contrast agents in biomedicine. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:7633-7661. [PMID: 34586124 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb00850a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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With the rapid development of molecular imaging, ultrasound (US) medicine has evolved from traditional imaging diagnosis to integrated diagnosis and treatment at the molecular level. Ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) play a crucial role in the integration of US diagnosis and treatment. As the micro-bubbles (MBs) in UCAs can enhance the cavitation effect and promote the biological effect of US, UCAs have also been studied in the fields of US thrombolysis, mediated gene transfer, drug delivery, and high intensity focused US. The application range of UCAs is expanding, and the value of their applications is improving. This paper reviews the development and application of UCAs in biomedicine in recent years, and the existing problems and prospects are pointed out.
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- Yu Wang
- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Building D, Science Park, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Building D, Science Park, Qingdao 266071, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Building D, Science Park, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Building D, Science Park, Qingdao 266071, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Building D, Science Park, Qingdao 266071, China. .,Center for Bionanoengineering and Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Liu Y, Yu B, Dai X, Zhao N, Xu FJ. Biomineralized calcium carbonate nanohybrids for mild photothermal heating-enhanced gene therapy. Biomaterials 2021; 274:120885. [PMID: 34022740 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.120885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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It is of great significance to develop multifunctional gene carriers to achieve treatments with enhanced therapeutic effects in an inflammation-free manner. In this work, assembled micelles of polysaccharide were utilized for the biomineralization of calcium carbonate to produce one-dimensional Alg-CaCO3 nanoparticles. In order to introduce both functions of mild hyperthermia and gene transfection, polydopamine (PDA) coating was applied to conjugate cationic polymers on the surface of nanoparticles. The resultant ACDP nanohybrids exhibited enhanced performance as gene carriers under near infrared (NIR) light irradiation at a low power density. Meanwhile, the pH-responsive degradation of gene carriers could further promote gene release for better effectiveness. The enhanced gene therapy induces tumor cell apoptosis, which could prevent inflammatory responses. The feasibility of mild hyperthermia-enhanced gene therapy for tumor treatment was investigated in vitro and in vivo. In addition, dual-modal ultrasound (US) and photoacoustic (PA) imaging was also realized to monitor and guide the treatment processes. The current work provides a new avenue for the construction of multifunctional platform to realize cancer therapy with improved therapeutic effectiveness in an inflammation-free manner.
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- Yanjun Liu
- Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China; Department of Materials Engineering, Taiyuan Institute of Technology, Taiyuan, 030008, China
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- Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Key Lab of Biomedical Materials of Natural Macromolecules (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
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Intravital mesoscopic fluorescence molecular tomography allows non-invasive in vivo monitoring and quantification of breast cancer growth dynamics. Commun Biol 2021; 4:556. [PMID: 33976362 PMCID: PMC8113483 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-021-02063-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Preclinical breast tumor models are an invaluable tool to systematically study tumor progression and treatment response, yet methods to non-invasively monitor the involved molecular and mechanistic properties under physiologically relevant conditions are limited. Here we present an intravital mesoscopic fluorescence molecular tomography (henceforth IFT) approach that is capable of tracking fluorescently labeled tumor cells in a quantitative manner inside the mammary gland of living mice. Our mesoscopic approach is entirely non-invasive and thus permits prolonged observational periods of several months. The relatively high sensitivity and spatial resolution further enable inferring the overall number of oncogene-expressing tumor cells as well as their tumor volume over the entire cycle from early tumor growth to residual disease following the treatment phase. Our IFT approach is a promising method for studying tumor growth dynamics in a quantitative and longitudinal fashion in-vivo.
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Li Y, Lu J, Zhang J, Zhu X, Liu J, Zhang Y. Phase-Change Nanotherapeutic Agents Based on Mesoporous Carbon for Multimodal Imaging and Tumor Therapy. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:8705-8713. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c01102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Yong Li
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, 200444 Shanghai, China
- School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, 200444 Shanghai, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, 200444 Shanghai, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, 200444 Shanghai, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, 200444 Shanghai, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, 200444 Shanghai, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, 200444 Shanghai, China
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Zhang X, Wu M, Zhang Y, Zhang J, Su J, Yang C. Molecular imaging of atherosclerotic plaque with lipid nanobubbles as targeted ultrasound contrast agents. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 189:110861. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.110861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Revised: 02/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Zhang X, Ong'achwa Machuki J, Pan W, Cai W, Xi Z, Shen F, Zhang L, Yang Y, Gao F, Guan M. Carbon Nitride Hollow Theranostic Nanoregulators Executing Laser-Activatable Water Splitting for Enhanced Ultrasound/Fluorescence Imaging and Cooperative Phototherapy. ACS NANO 2020; 14:4045-4060. [PMID: 32255341 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b08737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The limited efficacy of "smart" nanotheranostic agents in eradicating tumors calls for the development of highly desirable nanoagents with diagnostics and therapeutics. Herein, to surmount these challenges, we constructed an intelligent nanoregulator by coating a mesoporous carbon nitride (C3N4) layer on a core-shell nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dot (N-GQD)@hollow mesoporous silica nanosphere (HMSN) and decorated it with a P-PEG-RGD polymer, to achieve active-targeting delivery (designated as R-NCNP). Upon irradiation, the resultant R-NCNP nanoregulators exhibit significant catalytic breakdown of water molecules, causing a sustainable elevation of oxygen level owing to the C3N4 shell, which facilitates tumor oxygenation and relieves tumor hypoxia. The generated oxygen bubbles serve as an echogenic source, triggering tissue impedance mismatch, thereby enhancing the generation of an echogenicity signal, making them laser-activatable ultrasound imaging agents. In addition, the encapsulated photosensitizers and C3N4-layered photosensitizer are simultaneously activated to maximize the yield of ROS, actualizing a triple-photosensitizer hybrid nanosystem exploited for enhanced PDT. Intriguingly, the N-GQDs endow the R-NCNP nanoregulator with a photothermal effect for hyperthemia, making it exhibit considerable photothermal outcomes and infrared thermal imaging (IRT). Importantly, further analysis reveals that the polymer-modified R-NCNPs actively target specific tumor tissues and display a triple-modal US/IRT/FL imaging-assisted cooperative PTT/PDT for real-time monitoring of tumor ablation and therapeutic evaluation. The rational synergy of triple-model PDT and efficient PTT in the designed nanoregulator confers excellent anticancer effects, as evidenced by in vitro and in vivo assays, which might explore more possibilities in personalized cancer treatment.
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- Xing Zhang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221002, People's Republic of China
- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen 52074, Germany
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221002, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221002, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221002, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221002, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221002, People's Republic of China
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- Nanomaterials and Chemistry Key Laboratory, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, People's Republic of China
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- Nanomaterials and Chemistry Key Laboratory, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Drug Research and Clinical Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221002, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, People's Republic of China
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Wang X, Qiao L, Yu X, Wang X, Jiang L, Wang Q. Controllable Formation of Ternary Inorganic-Supramolecular-Polymeric Hydrogels by Amidation-Fueled Self-assembly and Enzymatic Post-cross-linking for Ultrasound Theranostic. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:5888-5896. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b01065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Xia Wang
- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
- Experimental Center, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 4655 Daxue Road, Jinan 250355, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Department of Ultrasound in Medicine, Jiao Tong University, Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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Xu C, Gao F, Wu J, Niu S, Li F, Jin L, Shi Q, Du L. Biodegradable nanotheranostics with hyperthermia-induced bubble ability for ultrasound imaging-guided chemo-photothermal therapy. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:7141-7153. [PMID: 31564870 PMCID: PMC6731980 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s213518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Theranostics, elaborately integrating both therapeutic and diagnostic functions into a nanoplatform holds great potential for precision cancer medicine. Methods Herein, a biodegradable theranostic nanoplatform with hyperthermia-induced bubble ability for highly efficient ultrasound (US) imaging-guided chemo-photothermal therapy of breast tumors was developed. The prepared nanoparticles consisted of polydopamine (PDA)-modified hollow mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles (HMONs) with approximately 75 nm in diameter for doxorubicin (DOX) loading and perfluoropentane (PFP) filling. In addition, the pH-sensitive PDA coating served as both gatekeeper controlling DOX release and photothermal agent for inducing hyperthermia. Results Such nanoplatform (PDA@HMONs-DOX/PFP, PHDP) provides efficient loading (328 mg/g) and controllable stimuli-responsive release of DOX for chemotherapy. The incorporated disulfide bonds in the framework of HMONs endowed nanoparticles with intrinsic glutathione-responsive biodegradability and improved biocompatibility. Benefiting from the hyperthermia upon an 808-nm laser irradiation of PDA, the liquid-gas phase transition of the loaded PFP was induced, resulting in the generation of the nanobubbles, followed by the coalescence into microbubbles. This conversation could enhance the tumor cell uptake of nanoparticles, as well as intensify the US imaging signals. In addition, a synergistic therapeutic effect of our fabricated nanoplatform on cells/tumor growth effect has been systematically evaluated both in vitro and in vivo. Conclusion Therefore, such "all-in-one" PHDP nanoparticles with satisfactory biocompatibility and biodegradability, hyperthermia-induced bubble ability and simultaneous US imaging performance hold great potential for cancer nanotheranostics.
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- Changsong Xu
- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Shanghai 201600, People's Republic of China.,Department of Ultrasound, The Affiliated Huaian No.1 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an City, Jiangsu 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201600, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201600, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201600, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201600, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Shanghai 201600, People's Republic of China.,Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 201600, People's Republic of China
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Kim S, Kim M, Jung S, Kwon K, Park J, Kim S, Kwon I, Tae G. Co-delivery of therapeutic protein and catalase-mimic nanoparticle using a biocompatible nanocarrier for enhanced therapeutic effect. J Control Release 2019; 309:181-189. [PMID: 31356840 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2019.07.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Revised: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Therapeutic proteins are indispensable in the treatment of various human diseases. Despite the many benefits of therapeutic proteins, they also exhibit diverse side effects. Therefore, reducing unwanted side effects of therapeutic proteins as well as enhancing their therapeutic efficacy are very important in developing therapeutic proteins. Urate oxidase (UOX) is a therapeutic enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of uric acid (UA) into a soluble metabolite, and it is used clinically for the treatment of hyperuricemia. Since UA degradation by UOX generates H2O2 (a cytotoxic side product), UOX was co-delivered with catalase-mimic nanoparticles (AuNPs) using biocompatible pluronic-based nanocarriers (NCs) to effectively reduce H2O2-associated toxicity in cultured cells and to enhance UA degradation efficiency in vivo. Simple temperature-dependent size changes of NCs allowed co-encapsulation of both UOX and AuNPs at a high loading efficiency without compromising critical properties, resulting in efficient modulation of a mixing ratio of UOX and AuNPs encapsulated in NCs. Co-localizing UOX and AuNPs in the NCs led to enhanced UA degradation and H2O2 removal in vitro, leading to a great reduction in H2O2-associated cytotoxicity compared with UOX alone or a free mixture of UOX and AuNPs. Furthermore, we demonstrated that co-delivery of UOX and AuNPs using NCs significantly improves in vivo UA degradation compared to simple co-injection of free UOX and AuNPs. More broadly, we showed that biocompatible pluronic-based nanocarriers can be used to deliver a target therapeutic protein along with its toxicity-eliminating agent in order to reduce side effects and enhance efficacy.
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- Seoungkyun Kim
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea.
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Wu J, Williams GR, Niu S, Gao F, Tang R, Zhu L. A Multifunctional Biodegradable Nanocomposite for Cancer Theranostics. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2019; 6:1802001. [PMID: 31380200 PMCID: PMC6661946 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201802001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Theranostic formulations, integrating both diagnostic and therapeutic functions into a single platform, hold great potential for precision medicines. In this work, a biodegradable theranostic based on hollow mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles (HMONs) is reported and explored for ultrasound/photoacoustic dual-modality imaging guided chemo-photothermal therapy of cancer. The HMONs prepared are endowed with glutathione-responsive biodegradation behavior by incorporating disulfide bonds into their framework. The nanoparticles are loaded with indocyanine green (ICG) and perfluoropentane (PFP). The former acts as a photothermal agent and the latter can generate bubbles for ultrasound imaging. A paclitaxel prodrug is developed to both serve as a redox-sensitive gatekeeper controlling ICG release from the HMON pores and a chemotherapeutic. ICG generates mild hyperthermia upon exposure to an 808 nm laser, and this in turn leads to a liquid-gas phase transition of PFP, resulting in the generation of bubbles which can be used for ultrasound imaging. The platform is found to have excellent properties for both ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging. In addition, both in vitro and in vivo results show that the nanoparticles provide potent synergistic chemo-photothermal therapy. The material developed in this work thus has great potential for exploitation in advanced cancer therapies.
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- Jianrong Wu
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and BiotechnologyDonghua UniversityShanghai201620P. R. China
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- UCL School of PharmacyUniversity College London29‐39 Brunswick SquareLondonWC1N 1AXUK
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and BiotechnologyDonghua UniversityShanghai201620P. R. China
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- Department of UltrasoundShanghai General HospitalShanghai Jiaotong University School of MedicineShanghai200080P. R. China
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- Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjing Maternity and Child Health Care HospitalNanjing210004China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and BiotechnologyDonghua UniversityShanghai201620P. R. China
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Chen S, Xu XL, Zhou B, Tian J, Luo BM, Zhang LM. Acidic pH-Activated Gas-Generating Nanoparticles with Pullulan Decorating for Hepatoma-Targeted Ultrasound Imaging. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:22194-22205. [PMID: 31199110 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b06745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (US) is a widely used imaging modality for hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis. Mostly, US imaging is confined to the intravascular process because of the limitation of the microbubble contrast agent currently utilized. Targeted contrast agents that incline to accumulate in tumor tissue or tumor cells and enhance the US signal may advance the sensitivity of ultrasonography and exploit the dimension of US imaging of tumor at the molecular level. In this study, we developed CaCO3/pul-PCB (CPP) hybrid nanoparticles with hepatoma-targeting pullulan decorating on the surface through a mineralization route using the pullulan- graft-poly(carboxybetaine methacrylate) (pul-PCB) copolymer as a modifier. This particle was stable in blood physiological pH and generated echogenic CO2 bubbles under tumoral acidic conditions, which enabled the US signal enhancement. Upon intravenous injection, CPP hybrid nanoparticles accumulated efficiently in tumor tissue and exhibited sixfold contrast enhancement in 35 min at the tumor site in the hepatoma-bearing mice model. By contrast, there was barely any signal change in normal liver tissue. Therefore, the presented CPP hybrid nanoparticle is a promising contrast agent for effective US imaging of hepatoma.
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- Shanshan Chen
- DSAPM Lab and PCFM Lab, School of Materials Science and Engineering , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou 510275 , China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou 510120 , China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou 510120 , China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou 510120 , China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou 510120 , China
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- DSAPM Lab and PCFM Lab, School of Materials Science and Engineering , Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou 510275 , China
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Liu T, Wan Q, Luo Y, Chen M, Zou C, Ma M, Liu X, Chen H. On-Demand Detaching Nanosystem for the Spatiotemporal Control of Cancer Theranostics. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:16285-16295. [PMID: 30986025 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b02062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Engineering multiple theranostic modalities into a single nanoscale entity holds great potential to rejuvenate cancer treatments; however, enabling the sophisticated spatiotemporal control of each component for maximizing theranostic improvement and minimizing side effects concurrently remains a challenge. Herein, an intelligent detachable "nanorocket" is developed to sequentially manipulate and optimize multitheranostic processes for magnetic resonance-assisted ultrasound-drug combined therapy (MR-HIFU-Drug). The "nanorocket" is constructed by integrating multicomponent (MnCO3, doxorubicin, silica) on the pH-sensitive CaCO3 nanoparticles step by step via cation exchange and controlled heterogeneous nucleation, in which doxorubicin is encapsulated in both carbonates and silica component. The "nanorocket" can initiate sequential detachment in the acidic tumor microenvironment. Specifically, carbonates decompose instantly, releasing Mn2+ as the MR contrast agent and leaving hollow silica nanostructure behind as the HIFU synergistic agent. Consequently, burst release of drug is also triggered, further triggering the degradation of silica, which in turn regulates the slow release of drug from the silica matrix. Thus, efficient tumor inhibition is achieved by enhanced HIFU ablation and biphase release of doxorubicin with a stepwise clearance of Mn and Si. This work establishes a system for the systematic spatiotemporal dispatch of diverse theranostic components for the balance of efficacy and safety in cancer theranostics.
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- Tianzhi Liu
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai , 200050 , People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing , 100049 , People's Republic of China
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- Paul C. Lauterbur Research Center for Biomedical Imaging, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shenzhen , 518055 , People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai , 200050 , People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasonography , The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University , Shenzhen 518033 , People's Republic of China
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- Paul C. Lauterbur Research Center for Biomedical Imaging, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shenzhen , 518055 , People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai , 200050 , People's Republic of China
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- Paul C. Lauterbur Research Center for Biomedical Imaging, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shenzhen , 518055 , People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Shanghai , 200050 , People's Republic of China
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Maleki Dizaj S, Sharifi S, Ahmadian E, Eftekhari A, Adibkia K, Lotfipour F. An update on calcium carbonate nanoparticles as cancer drug/gene delivery system. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2019; 16:331-345. [DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2019.1587408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Solmaz Maleki Dizaj
- Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran
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- Food and Drug Safety Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Food and Drug Safety Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Food control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Zhao N, Yan L, Zhao X, Chen X, Li A, Zheng D, Zhou X, Dai X, Xu FJ. Versatile Types of Organic/Inorganic Nanohybrids: From Strategic Design to Biomedical Applications. Chem Rev 2018; 119:1666-1762. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.8b00401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 229] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Nana Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute for Graphene Applied Technology Innovation, Laboratory of Fiber Materials and Modern Textiles, Growing Base for State Key Laboratory, Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Biomass Fibers Materials and Textiles of Shandong Province, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers (Beijing University of Chemical Technology), Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Zlitni A, Gambhir SS. Molecular imaging agents for ultrasound. Curr Opin Chem Biol 2018; 45:113-120. [PMID: 29631121 PMCID: PMC6609297 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2018.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2018] [Revised: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Ultrasound (US) imaging is a safe, sensitive and affordable imaging modality with a wide usage in the clinic. US signal can be further enhanced by using echogenic contrast agents (UCAs) which amplify the US signal. Developments in UCAs which are targeted to sites of disease allow the use of US imaging to provide molecular information. Unfortunately, traditional UCAs are too large to leave the vascular space limiting the application of molecular US to intravascular markers. In this mini review, we highlight the most recent reports on the application of molecular US imaging in the clinic and summarize the latest nanoparticle platforms used to develop nUCAs. We believe that the highlighted technologies will have a great impact on the evolution of the US imaging field.
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- Aimen Zlitni
- Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford, Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States
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- Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford, Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States; Department of Bioengineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States.
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Gai J, Gao Z, Song L, Xu Y, Liu W, Zhao C. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography combined with Chitosan-Fe 3O 4 nanoparticles targeting fibroblast growth factor receptor and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor in the screening of early esophageal cancer. Exp Ther Med 2018; 15:5344-5352. [PMID: 29805549 PMCID: PMC5958695 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2018.6087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Accepted: 04/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Esophageal cancer is a malignant tumor with a relatively high invasiveness, metastatic potential and worldwide incidence among human cancers. The majority of patients with esophageal cancer are diagnosed in a late tumor stage due to a lack of advanced and sensitive protocols for the diagnosis of patients with early-stage esophageal cancer. In the current study, contrast-enhanced computerized tomography (CECT) combined with Chitosan-Fe3O4 nanoparticles targeting fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR; CECT-CNFV) were used to diagnose patients with suspected esophageal cancer. A Chitosan-Fe3O4-parceled bispecific antibody targeting FGFR and VEGFR was produced and its affinity to esophageal cancer cells was determined both in vitro and in vivo. A total of 320 patients with suspected esophageal cancer were voluntarily recruited to evaluate the efficacy of CECT-CNFV in the diagnosis of early-stage esophageal cancer. All participants were subjected to CT and CECT-CNFV to detect whether tumors were present in the esophageal area. A Chitosan-Fe3O4 nanoparticles contrast agent was orally administered at 20 min prior to CT and CECT-CNFV. The results demonstrated that CECT-CNFV improved diagnostic sensitivity and provided a novel protocol for the diagnosis of tumors in patients with suspected gastric cancer at an early-stage. Furthermore, the resolution ratio of images was enhanced by CECT-CNFV, which enabled the visualization of tiny tumor nodules in esophageal tissue. Clinical data demonstrated that CECT-CNFV diagnosed 200 patients with suspected early-stage esophageal cancer and 120 patients as tumor free. In addition, CECT-CNFV exhibited higher signal enhancement of tumor nodules than CT, suggesting a higher accuracy and accumulation of nanoparticle contrast agent within the tumor nodules of esophageal tissue. Notably, the survival rate of patients with esophageal cancer diagnosed at an early-stage by CECT-CNFV was higher than the mean five-year survival rate (P<0.01). In conclusion, CECT-CNFV enhanced the sensitivity and accuracy of CT in the diagnosis of early-stage esophageal cancer. Thus, CECT-CNFV may improve the accuracy of CT in the diagnosis of mural enhancement in patients with esophageal cancer.
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- Juanjuan Gai
- Department of Radiology, Dongying People's Hospital, Dongying, Shandong 257091, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Dongying People's Hospital, Dongying, Shandong 257091, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Dongying People's Hospital, Dongying, Shandong 257091, P.R. China
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- Department of Computed Tomography, Dongying People's Hospital, Dongying, Shandong 257091, P.R. China
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- Department of Oncology, Dongying People's Hospital, Dongying, Shandong 257091, P.R. China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Dongying People's Hospital, Dongying, Shandong 257091, P.R. China
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Ereath Beeran A, Fernandez FB, Varma PRH. Self-Controlled Hyperthermia & MRI Contrast Enhancement via Iron Oxide Embedded Hydroxyapatite Superparamagnetic particles for Theranostic Application. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2018; 5:106-113. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.8b00244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Ansar Ereath Beeran
- Division of Bioceramics, Department of Biomaterial Science and Technology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Poojappura, Kerala 695012, India
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- Division of Bioceramics, Department of Biomaterial Science and Technology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Poojappura, Kerala 695012, India
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- Division of Bioceramics, Department of Biomaterial Science and Technology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Poojappura, Kerala 695012, India
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Calcium carbonate-methylene blue nanohybrids for photodynamic therapy and ultrasound imaging. SCIENCE CHINA-LIFE SCIENCES 2018; 61:483-491. [DOI: 10.1007/s11427-017-9260-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2017] [Accepted: 12/08/2017] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Feng Q, Zhang W, Yang X, Li Y, Hao Y, Zhang H, Hou L, Zhang Z. pH/Ultrasound Dual-Responsive Gas Generator for Ultrasound Imaging-Guided Therapeutic Inertial Cavitation and Sonodynamic Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2018; 7. [PMID: 29141114 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201700957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2017] [Revised: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Herein, a pH/ultrasound dual-responsive gas generator is reported, which is based on mesoporous calcium carbonate (MCC) nanoparticles by loading sonosensitizer (hematoporphyrin monomethyl ether (HMME)) and modifying surface hyaluronic acid (HA). After pinpointing tumor regions with prominent targeting efficiency, HMME/MCC-HA decomposes instantaneously under the cotriggering of tumoral inherent acidic condition and ultrasound (US) irradiation, concurrently accompanying with CO2 generation and HMME release with spatial/temporal resolution. Afterward, the CO2 bubbling and bursting effect under US stimulus results in cavitation-mediated irreversible cell necrosis, as well as the blood vessel destruction to further occlude the blood supply, providing a "bystander effect." Meanwhile, reactive oxygen species generated from HMME can target the apoptotic pathways for effective sonodynamic therapy. Thus, the combination of apoptosis/necrosis with multimechanisms consequently results in a remarkable antitumor therapeutic efficacy, simultaneously minimizing the side effects on major organs. Moreover, the echogenic property of CO2 make the nanoplatform as a powerful ultrasound contrast agent to identify cancerous lesions. Based on the above findings, such all-in-one drug delivery platform of HMME/MCC-HA is utilized to provide the US imaging guidance for therapeutic inertial cavitation and sonodynamic therapy simultaneously, which highlights possibilities of advancing cancer theranostics in biomedical fields.
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- Qianhua Feng
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Zhengzhou University; 100 Kexue Avenue Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation; Henan Province Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Zhengzhou University; 100 Kexue Avenue Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Zhengzhou University; 100 Kexue Avenue Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Zhengzhou University; 100 Kexue Avenue Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Zhengzhou University; 100 Kexue Avenue Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation; Henan Province Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Zhengzhou University; 100 Kexue Avenue Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation; Henan Province Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Zhengzhou University; 100 Kexue Avenue Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation; Henan Province Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases; Henan Province Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Zhengzhou University; 100 Kexue Avenue Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of New Drug Research and Safety Evaluation; Henan Province Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases; Henan Province Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
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Li C, Zhang Y, Li Z, Mei E, Lin J, Li F, Chen C, Qing X, Hou L, Xiong L, Hao H, Yang Y, Huang P. Light-Responsive Biodegradable Nanorattles for Cancer Theranostics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:1706150. [PMID: 29271515 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201706150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Cancer nanotheranostics, integrating both diagnostic and therapeutic functions into nanoscale agents, are advanced solutions for cancer management. Herein, a light-responsive biodegradable nanorattle-based perfluoropentane-(PFP)-filled mesoporous-silica-film-coated gold nanorod (GNR@SiO2 -PFP) is strategically designed and prepared for enhanced ultrasound (US)/photoacoustic (PA) dual-modality imaging guided photothermal therapy of melanoma. The as-prepared nanorattles are composed of a thin mesoporous silica film as the shell, which endows the nanoplatform with flexible morphology and excellent biodegradability, as well as large cavity for PFP filling. Upon 808 nm laser irradiation, the loaded PFP will undergo a liquid-gas phase transition due to the heat generation from GNRs, thus generating nanobubbles followed by the coalescence into microbubbles. The conversion of nanobubbles to microbubbles can improve the intratumoral permeation and retention in nonmicrovascular tissue, as well as enhance the tumor-targeted US imaging signals. This nanotheranostic platform exhibits excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, distinct gas bubbling phenomenon, good US/PA imaging contrast, and remarkable photothermal efficiency. The results demonstrate that the GNR@SiO2 -PFP nanorattles hold great potential for cancer nanotheranostics.
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- Chunxiao Li
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, P. R. China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, P. R. China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, P. R. China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, P. R. China
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- Nanomaterials and Chemistry Key Laboratory, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, P. R. China
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- Nanomaterials and Chemistry Key Laboratory, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325027, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, P. R. China
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Qi C, Lin J, Fu LH, Huang P. Calcium-based biomaterials for diagnosis, treatment, and theranostics. Chem Soc Rev 2018; 47:357-403. [DOI: 10.1039/c6cs00746e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 145] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Calcium-based biomaterials with good biosafety and bio-absorbability are promising for biomedical applications such as diagnosis, treatment, and theranostics.
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- Chao Qi
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical
- Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging
- Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics
- School of Biomedical Engineering
- Health Science Center
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical
- Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging
- Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics
- School of Biomedical Engineering
- Health Science Center
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical
- Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging
- Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics
- School of Biomedical Engineering
- Health Science Center
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical
- Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging
- Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics
- School of Biomedical Engineering
- Health Science Center
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Kim M, Sahu A, Kim GB, Nam GH, Um W, Shin SJ, Jeong YY, Kim IS, Kim K, Kwon IC, Tae G. Comparison of in vivo targeting ability between cRGD and collagen-targeting peptide conjugated nano-carriers for atherosclerosis. J Control Release 2017; 269:337-346. [PMID: 29175140 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2017.11.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2017] [Revised: 11/17/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Atherosclerosis plaque is a major cause of cardiovascular diseases across the globe and a silent killer. There are no physical symptoms of the disease in its early stage and current diagnostic techniques cannot detect the small plaques effectively or safely. Plaques formed in blood vessels can cause serious clinical problems such as impaired blood flow or sudden death, regardless of their size. Thus, detecting early stage of plaques is especially more important to effectively reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Nanoparticle based delivery systems are recognized as a promising option to fight against this disease, and various targeting ligands are typically used to improve their efficiency. So, the choice of appropriate targeting ligand is a crucial factor for optimal targeting efficiency. cRGD peptide and collagen IV targeting peptide, which binds with the αvβ3 integrin overexpressed in the neovasculature of the plaque and collagen type IV present in the plaque, respectively, are frequently used for the targeting of nanoparticles. However, at present no study has directly compared these two peptides. Therefore, in this study, we have prepared cRGD or collagen IV targeting (Col IV-tg-) peptide conjugated and iron oxide nanoparticle (IONP) loaded Pluronic based nano-carriers for systemic comparison of their targeting ability towards in vivo atherosclerotic plaque in Apolipoprotein E deficient (Apo E-/-) mouse model. Nano-carriers with similar size, surface charge, and IONP loading content but with different targeting ligands were analyzed through in vitro and in vivo experiments. Near infrared fluorescence imaging and magnetic resonance imaging techniques as well as Prussian blue staining were used to compare the accumulation of different ligand conjugated nano-caariers in the aorta of atherosclerotic mice. Our results indicate that cRGD based targeting is more efficient than Col IV-tg-peptide in the early stage of atherosclerosis.
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- Manse Kim
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Theragnosis, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; KU-KIST School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Theragnosis, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; KU-KIST School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Theragnosis, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Gwangju 61469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Gwangju 61469, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Theragnosis, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; KU-KIST School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Theragnosis, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; KU-KIST School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Theragnosis, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; KU-KIST School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea.
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Hatakeyama H. Recent Advances in Endogenous and Exogenous Stimuli-Responsive Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery and Therapeutics. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2017; 65:612-617. [PMID: 28674332 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.c17-00068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Significant progress has been achieved in the development of stimuli-responsive nanocarriers for drug delivery, diagnosis, and therapy. Various types of triggers are utilized in the development of nanocarrier delivery. Endogenous factors such as changes in pH, redox, gradient, and enzyme concentration which are linked to disease progression have been utilized for controlling biodistribution and releasing drugs from nanocarriers, as well as increasing subsequent pharmacological activity at the disease site. Nanocarriers which respond to artificially-induced exogenous factors (such as temperature, light, magnetic field, and ultrasound) have also been developed. This review aims to discuss recent advances in the design of stimuli-responsive nanocarriers which appear to have a promising future in medicine.
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- Hiroto Hatakeyama
- Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University
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Wei Z, Lin X, Wu M, Zhao B, Lin R, Zhang D, Zhang Y, Liu G, Liu X, Liu J. Core-shell NaGdF 4@CaCO 3 nanoparticles for enhanced magnetic resonance/ultrasonic dual-modal imaging via tumor acidic micro-enviroment triggering. Sci Rep 2017; 7:5370. [PMID: 28710468 PMCID: PMC5511195 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-05395-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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For cancer diagnosis, a paramount challenge still exists in the exploring of methods that can precisely discriminate tumor tissues from their surrounding healthy tissues with a high target-to-background signal ratio. Here, we report a NaGdF4@CaCO3-PEG core-shell nanoparticle which has the tumor acidic microenvironment enhanced imaging signals of ultrasound and magnetic resonance. Under the acidic conditions, the CaCO3 shell will gradually dissolve which then facilitate the interaction of NaGdF4 with the external aqueous environment to enhance water proton relaxation. Meanwhile, the CO2 bubbles generated by the CaCO3 dissolvement will generate strong elastic echo for US detection. The core-shell structure of NaGdF4@CaCO3-PEG can be observed by TEM, and its composition can be determined by STEM. The acid triggered generation of CO2 bubbles and the enhancement of MRI signal could be demonstrated in vitro, and the excellent dual-modal magnetic resonance/ultrasonic cancer imaging abilities of NaGdF4@CaCO3-PEG could be also proved at the tumor site in vivo. The here described proof-of-concept nanoparticles with pH triggered magnetic resonance/ultrasonic dual-modal imaging enhancement, may serve as a useful guide to develop various molecular imaging strategies for cancer diagnosis in the future.
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- Zuwu Wei
- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
- The Liver Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
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- Liver Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
- The Liver Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
- The Liver Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
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- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, 350122, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
- The Liver Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, People's Republic of China
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China.
- The Liver Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China.
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- The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China.
- The Liver Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China.
- Liver Disease Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350025, People's Republic of China.
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Lin YJ, Huang CC, Wan WL, Chiang CH, Chang Y, Sung HW. Recent advances in CO2 bubble-generating carrier systems for localized controlled release. Biomaterials 2017; 133:154-164. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2017.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2017] [Revised: 04/08/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Güvener N, Appold L, de Lorenzi F, Golombek SK, Rizzo LY, Lammers T, Kiessling F. Recent advances in ultrasound-based diagnosis and therapy with micro- and nanometer-sized formulations. Methods 2017; 130:4-13. [PMID: 28552267 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2017.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2017] [Revised: 05/11/2017] [Accepted: 05/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Ultrasound (US) is one of the most frequently used imaging methods in the clinic. The broad spectrum of its applications can be increased by the use of gas-filled microbubbles (MB) as ultrasound contrast agents (UCA). In recent years, also nanoscale UCA like nanobubbles (NB), echogenic liposomes (ELIP) and nanodroplets have been developed, which in contrast to MB, are able to extravasate from the vessels into the tissue. New disease-specific UCA have been designed for the assessment of tissue biomarkers and advanced US to a molecular imaging modality. For this purpose, specific binding moieties were coupled to the UCA surface. The vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) and P-/E-selectin are prominent examples of molecular US targets to visualize tumor blood vessels and inflammatory diseases, respectively. Besides their application in contrast-enhanced imaging, MB can also be employed for drug delivery to tumors and across the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This review summarizes the development of micro- and nanoscaled UCA and highlights recent advances in diagnostic and therapeutic applications, which are ready for translation into the clinic.
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- Nihan Güvener
- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, University Clinic and Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 20, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, University Clinic and Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 20, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, University Clinic and Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 20, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, University Clinic and Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 20, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, University Clinic and Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 20, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, University Clinic and Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 20, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, University Clinic and Helmholtz Institute for Biomedical Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 20, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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Beik J, Mehdizadeh AR, Shakeri-Zadeh A. Ultrasound in Cancer Treatment through Nanotechnology. J Biomed Phys Eng 2016; 6:123-126. [PMID: 27853719 PMCID: PMC5106544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2015] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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- J Beik
- Medical Physics Department, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Editor in Chief, Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering
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- Medical Physics Department, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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