1
|
Hajfathalian M, Mossburg KJ, Radaic A, Woo KE, Jonnalagadda P, Kapila Y, Bollyky PL, Cormode DP. A review of recent advances in the use of complex metal nanostructures for biomedical applications from diagnosis to treatment. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 16:e1959. [PMID: 38711134 PMCID: PMC11114100 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1959] [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: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
Abstract
Complex metal nanostructures represent an exceptional category of materials characterized by distinct morphologies and physicochemical properties. Nanostructures with shape anisotropies, such as nanorods, nanostars, nanocages, and nanoprisms, are particularly appealing due to their tunable surface plasmon resonances, controllable surface chemistries, and effective targeting capabilities. These complex nanostructures can absorb light in the near-infrared, enabling noteworthy applications in nanomedicine, molecular imaging, and biology. The engineering of targeting abilities through surface modifications involving ligands, antibodies, peptides, and other agents potentiates their effects. Recent years have witnessed the development of innovative structures with diverse compositions, expanding their applications in biomedicine. These applications encompass targeted imaging, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, near-infrared II imaging, catalytic therapy, photothermal therapy, and cancer treatment. This review seeks to provide the nanomedicine community with a thorough and informative overview of the evolving landscape of complex metal nanoparticle research, with a specific emphasis on their roles in imaging, cancer therapy, infectious diseases, and biofilm treatment. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools > In Vivo Nanodiagnostics and Imaging Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Infectious Disease Diagnostic Tools > Diagnostic Nanodevices.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maryam Hajfathalian
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102
- Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305
| | - Katherine J. Mossburg
- Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, 1 Silverstein, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
| | - Allan Radaic
- School of Dentistry, University of California Los Angeles
| | - Katherine E. Woo
- Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305
| | - Pallavi Jonnalagadda
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
| | - Yvonne Kapila
- School of Dentistry, University of California Los Angeles
| | - Paul L. Bollyky
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Stanford University
| | - David P. Cormode
- Department of Radiology, Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Verma S, Pathak AK, Rahman BMA. Review of Biosensors Based on Plasmonic-Enhanced Processes in the Metallic and Meta-Material-Supported Nanostructures. MICROMACHINES 2024; 15:502. [PMID: 38675314 PMCID: PMC11052336 DOI: 10.3390/mi15040502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
Abstract
Surface plasmons, continuous and cumulative electron vibrations confined to metal-dielectric interfaces, play a pivotal role in aggregating optical fields and energies on nanostructures. This confinement exploits the intrinsic subwavelength nature of their spatial profile, significantly enhancing light-matter interactions. Metals, semiconductors, and 2D materials exhibit plasmonic resonances at diverse wavelengths, spanning from ultraviolet (UV) to far infrared, dictated by their unique properties and structures. Surface plasmons offer a platform for various light-matter interaction mechanisms, capitalizing on the orders-of-magnitude enhancement of the electromagnetic field within plasmonic structures. This enhancement has been substantiated through theoretical, computational, and experimental studies. In this comprehensive review, we delve into the plasmon-enhanced processes on metallic and metamaterial-based sensors, considering factors such as geometrical influences, resonating wavelengths, chemical properties, and computational methods. Our exploration extends to practical applications, encompassing localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR)-based planar waveguides, polymer-based biochip sensors, and LSPR-based fiber sensors. Ultimately, we aim to provide insights and guidelines for the development of next-generation, high-performance plasmonic technological devices.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sneha Verma
- School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
| | - Akhilesh Kumar Pathak
- Center for Smart Structures and Materials, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA;
| | - B. M. Azizur Rahman
- School of Science and Technology, City University of London, London EC1V0HB, UK
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Cooley MB, Wegierak D, Exner AA. Using imaging modalities to predict nanoparticle distribution and treatment efficacy in solid tumors: The growing role of ultrasound. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 16:e1957. [PMID: 38558290 PMCID: PMC11006412 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1957] [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: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
Abstract
Nanomedicine in oncology has not had the success in clinical impact that was anticipated in the early stages of the field's development. Ideally, nanomedicines selectively accumulate in tumor tissue and reduce systemic side effects compared to traditional chemotherapeutics. However, this has been more successful in preclinical animal models than in humans. The causes of this failure to translate may be related to the intra- and inter-patient heterogeneity of the tumor microenvironment. Predicting whether a patient will respond positively to treatment prior to its initiation, through evaluation of characteristics like nanoparticle extravasation and retention potential in the tumor, may be a way to improve nanomedicine success rate. While there are many potential strategies to accomplish this, prediction and patient stratification via noninvasive medical imaging may be the most efficient and specific strategy. There have been some preclinical and clinical advances in this area using MRI, CT, PET, and other modalities. An alternative approach that has not been studied as extensively is biomedical ultrasound, including techniques such as multiparametric contrast-enhanced ultrasound (mpCEUS), doppler, elastography, and super-resolution processing. Ultrasound is safe, inexpensive, noninvasive, and capable of imaging the entire tumor with high temporal and spatial resolution. In this work, we summarize the in vivo imaging tools that have been used to predict nanoparticle distribution and treatment efficacy in oncology. We emphasize ultrasound imaging and the recent developments in the field concerning CEUS. The successful implementation of an imaging strategy for prediction of nanoparticle accumulation in tumors could lead to increased clinical translation of nanomedicines, and subsequently, improved patient outcomes. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools In Vivo Nanodiagnostics and Imaging Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery Nanomedicine for Oncologic Disease Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery Emerging Technologies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Michaela B Cooley
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
| | - Dana Wegierak
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
| | - Agata A Exner
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Department of Radiology, Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Tong F, Hu H, Xu Y, Zhou Y, Xie R, Lei T, Du Y, Yang W, He S, Huang Y, Gong T, Gao H. Hollow copper sulfide nanoparticles carrying ISRIB for the sensitized photothermal therapy of breast cancer and brain metastases through inhibiting stress granule formation and reprogramming tumor-associated macrophages. Acta Pharm Sin B 2023; 13:3471-3488. [PMID: 37655313 PMCID: PMC10465875 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2022.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
Abstract
As known, the benefits of photothermal therapy (PTT) are greatly limited by the heat tolerance of cancer cells resulting from overexpressed heat shock proteins (HSPs). Then HSPs further trigger the formation of stress granules (SGs) that regulate protein expression and cell viability under various stress conditions. Inhibition of SG formation can sensitize tumor cells to PTT. Herein, we developed PEGylated pH (low) insertion peptide (PEG-pHLIP)-modified hollow copper sulfide nanoparticles (HCuS NPs) encapsulating the SG inhibitor ISRIB, with the phase-change material lauric acid (LA) as a gate-keeper, to construct a pH-driven and NIR photo-responsive controlled smart drug delivery system (IL@H-PP). The nanomedicine could specifically target slightly acidic tumor sites. Upon irradiation, IL@H-PP realized PTT, and the light-controlled release of ISRIB could effectively inhibit the formation of PTT-induced SG to sensitize tumor cells to PTT, thereby increasing the antitumor effect and inducing potent immunogenic cell death (ICD). Moreover, IL@H-PP could promote the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), repolarizing them towards the M1 phenotype and remodeling the immunosuppressive microenvironment. In vitro/vivo results revealed the potential of PTT combined with SG inhibitors, which provides a new paradigm for antitumor and anti-metastases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fan Tong
- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Haili Hu
- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Yanyan Xu
- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Yang Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Rou Xie
- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Ting Lei
- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Yufan Du
- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Wenqin Yang
- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Siqin He
- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Yuan Huang
- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Tao Gong
- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| | - Huile Gao
- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Liu YC, Wang ZX, Pan JY, Wang LQ, Dai XY, Wu KF, Ye XW, Xu XL. Recent Advances in Imaging Agents Anchored with pH (Low) Insertion Peptides for Cancer Theranostics. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052175. [PMID: 36903419 PMCID: PMC10004179 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052175] [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: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
Abstract
The acidic extracellular microenvironment has become an effective target for diagnosing and treating tumors. A pH (low) insertion peptide (pHLIP) is a kind of peptide that can spontaneously fold into a transmembrane helix in an acidic microenvironment, and then insert into and cross the cell membrane for material transfer. The characteristics of the acidic tumor microenvironment provide a new method for pH-targeted molecular imaging and tumor-targeted therapy. As research has increased, the role of pHLIP as an imaging agent carrier in the field of tumor theranostics has become increasingly prominent. In this paper, we describe the current applications of pHLIP-anchored imaging agents for tumor diagnosis and treatment in terms of different molecular imaging methods, including magnetic resonance T1 imaging, magnetic resonance T2 imaging, SPECT/PET, fluorescence imaging, and photoacoustic imaging. Additionally, we discuss relevant challenges and future development prospects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu-Cheng Liu
- Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
| | - Zhi-Xian Wang
- First Clinical College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China
| | - Jing-Yi Pan
- Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
| | - Ling-Qi Wang
- Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
| | - Xin-Yi Dai
- Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
| | - Ke-Fei Wu
- Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
| | - Xue-Wei Ye
- Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
| | - Xiao-Ling Xu
- Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang Shuren University, Hangzhou 310015, China
- Correspondence:
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Zhu H, Li B, Yu Chan C, Low Qian Ling B, Tor J, Yi Oh X, Jiang W, Ye E, Li Z, Jun Loh X. Advances in Single-component inorganic nanostructures for photoacoustic imaging guided photothermal therapy. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 192:114644. [PMID: 36493906 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Phototheranostic based on photothermal therapy (PTT) and photoacoustic imaging (PAI), as one of avant-garde medical techniques, have sparked growing attention because it allows noninvasive, deeply penetrative, and highly selective and effective therapy. Among a variety of phototheranostic nanoagents, single-component inorganic nanostructures are found to be novel and attractive PAI and PTT combined nanotheranostic agents and received tremendous attention, which not only exhibit structural controllability, high tunability in physiochemical properties, size-dependent optical properties, high reproducibility, simple composition, easy functionalization, and simple synthesis process, but also can be endowed with multiple therapeutic and imaging functions, realizing the superior therapy result along with bringing less foreign materials into body, reducing systemic side effects and improving the bioavailability. In this review, according to their synthetic components, conventional single-component inorganic nanostructures are divided into metallic nanostructures, metal dichalcogenides, metal oxides, carbon based nanostructures, upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), metal organic frameworks (MOFs), MXenes, graphdiyne and other nanostructures. On the basis of this category, their detailed applications in PAI guide PTT of tumor treatment are systematically reviewed, including synthesis strategies, corresponding performances, and cancer diagnosis and therapeutic efficacy. Before these, the factors to influence on photothermal effect and the principle of in vivo PAI are briefly presented. Finally, we also comprehensively and thoroughly discussed the limitation, potential barriers, future perspectives for research and clinical translation of this single-component inorganic nanoagent in biomedical therapeutics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Houjuan Zhu
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Singapore 138634, Singapore
| | - Bofan Li
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Singapore 138634, Singapore; Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2) A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) Singapore 138634, Singapore
| | - Chui Yu Chan
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Singapore 138634, Singapore
| | - Beverly Low Qian Ling
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Singapore 138634, Singapore
| | - Jiaqian Tor
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Singapore 138634, Singapore
| | - Xin Yi Oh
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Singapore 138634, Singapore
| | - Wenbin Jiang
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Singapore 138634, Singapore
| | - Enyi Ye
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Singapore 138634, Singapore; Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2) A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) Singapore 138634, Singapore.
| | - Zibiao Li
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Singapore 138634, Singapore; Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2) A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) Singapore 138634, Singapore.
| | - Xian Jun Loh
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Singapore 138634, Singapore.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
He H, Zhang X, Du L, Ye M, Lu Y, Xue J, Wu J, Shuai X. Molecular imaging nanoprobes for theranostic applications. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 186:114320. [PMID: 35526664 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
As a non-invasive imaging monitoring method, molecular imaging can provide the location and expression level of disease signature biomolecules in vivo, leading to early diagnosis of relevant diseases, improved treatment strategies, and accurate assessment of treating efficacy. In recent years, a variety of nanosized imaging probes have been developed and intensively investigated in fundamental/translational research and clinical practice. Meanwhile, as an interdisciplinary discipline, this field combines many subjects of chemistry, medicine, biology, radiology, and material science, etc. The successful molecular imaging not only requires advanced imaging equipment, but also the synthesis of efficient imaging probes. However, limited summary has been reported for recent advances of nanoprobes. In this paper, we summarized the recent progress of three common and main types of nanosized molecular imaging probes, including ultrasound (US) imaging nanoprobes, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) nanoprobes, and computed tomography (CT) imaging nanoprobes. The applications of molecular imaging nanoprobes were discussed in details. Finally, we provided an outlook on the development of next generation molecular imaging nanoprobes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haozhe He
- Nanomedicine Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China; Department of Pediatrics, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China
| | - Xindan Zhang
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Lihua Du
- PCFM Lab of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510260, China
| | - Minwen Ye
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Yonglai Lu
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
| | - Jiajia Xue
- Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
| | - Jun Wu
- PCFM Lab of Ministry of Education, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, China.
| | - Xintao Shuai
- Nanomedicine Research Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China; PCFM Lab of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510260, China.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Yang R, Gao Y, Ouyang Z, Shi X, Shen M. Gold nanostar‐based complexes applied for cancer theranostics. VIEW 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/viw.20200171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Rui Yang
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials International Joint Laboratory for Advanced Fiber and Low‐dimension Materials College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Donghua University Shanghai People's Republic of China
| | - Yue Gao
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials International Joint Laboratory for Advanced Fiber and Low‐dimension Materials College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Donghua University Shanghai People's Republic of China
| | - Zhijun Ouyang
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials International Joint Laboratory for Advanced Fiber and Low‐dimension Materials College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Donghua University Shanghai People's Republic of China
| | - Xiangyang Shi
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials International Joint Laboratory for Advanced Fiber and Low‐dimension Materials College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Donghua University Shanghai People's Republic of China
| | - Mingwu Shen
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials International Joint Laboratory for Advanced Fiber and Low‐dimension Materials College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Donghua University Shanghai People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Ding GB, Zhu C, Wang Q, Cao H, Li BC, Yang P, Stauber RH, Nie G, Li Z. Molecularly engineered tumor acidity-responsive plant toxin gelonin for safe and efficient cancer therapy. Bioact Mater 2022; 18:42-55. [PMID: 35387163 PMCID: PMC8961304 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Due to the unsatisfactory therapeutic efficacy and inexorable side effects of small molecule antineoplastic agents, extensive efforts have been devoted to the development of more potent macromolecular agents with high specificity. Gelonin is a plant-derived protein toxin that exhibits robust antitumor effect via inactivating ribosomes and inhibiting protein synthesis. Nonetheless, its poor internalization ability to tumor cells has compromised the therapeutic promise of gelonin. In this study, a tumor acidity-responsive intracellular protein delivery system ─ functional gelonin (Trx-pHLIP-Gelonin, TpG) composed of a thioredoxin (Trx) tag, a pH low insertion peptide (pHLIP) and gelonin, was designed and obtained by genetic recombination technique for the first time. TpG could effectively enter into tumor cells under weakly acidic conditions and markedly suppress tumor cell proliferation via triggering cell apoptosis and inhibiting protein synthesis. Most importantly, treatment by intravenous injection into subcutaneous SKOV3 solid tumors in a mouse model showed that TpG was much more effective than gelonin in curtailing tumor growth rates with negligible toxicity. Collectively, our present work suggests that the tumor acidity-targeted delivery manner endowed by pHLIP offers a new avenue for efficient delivery of other bioactive substances to acidic diseased tissues. A pH-responsive gelonin delivery platform — TpG was molecularly engineered. TpG exhibited good thermal stability and excellent serum stability. TpG enabled an efficient intracellular translocation of gelonin at pH 6.5. TpG exerted pronounced anti-proliferative effect via inducing massive apoptosis. TpG significantly delayed tumor growth with favorable in vivo biosafety profile.
Collapse
|
10
|
Rahman BMA, Viphavakit C, Chitaree R, Ghosh S, Pathak AK, Verma S, Sakda N. Optical Fiber, Nanomaterial, and THz-Metasurface-Mediated Nano-Biosensors: A Review. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12010042. [PMID: 35049670 PMCID: PMC8773603 DOI: 10.3390/bios12010042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
The increasing use of nanomaterials and scalable, high-yield nanofabrication process are revolutionizing the development of novel biosensors. Over the past decades, researches on nanotechnology-mediated biosensing have been on the forefront due to their potential application in healthcare, pharmaceutical, cell diagnosis, drug delivery, and water and air quality monitoring. The advancement of nanoscale science relies on a better understanding of theory, manufacturing and fabrication practices, and the application specific methods. The topology and tunable properties of nanoparticles, a part of nanoscale science, can be changed by different manufacturing processes, which separate them from their bulk counterparts. In the recent past, different nanostructures, such as nanosphere, nanorods, nanofiber, core-shell nanoparticles, nanotubes, and thin films, have been exploited to enhance the detectability of labelled or label-free biological molecules with a high accuracy. Furthermore, these engineered-materials-associated transducing devices, e.g., optical waveguides and metasurface-based scattering media, widened the horizon of biosensors over a broad wavelength range from deep-ultraviolet to far-infrared. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the major scientific achievements in nano-biosensors based on optical fiber, nanomaterials and terahertz-domain metasurface-based refractometric, labelled and label-free nano-biosensors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- B. M. Azizur Rahman
- School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, University of London, London EC1V 0HB, UK; (S.V.); (N.S.)
- Correspondence:
| | - Charusluk Viphavakit
- International School of Engineering and Intelligent Control Automation of Process Systems Research Unit, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (C.V.); (A.K.P.)
| | - Ratchapak Chitaree
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand;
| | - Souvik Ghosh
- Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University College London, Gower St., London WC1E 6AE, UK;
| | - Akhilesh Kumar Pathak
- International School of Engineering and Intelligent Control Automation of Process Systems Research Unit, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (C.V.); (A.K.P.)
| | - Sneha Verma
- School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, University of London, London EC1V 0HB, UK; (S.V.); (N.S.)
| | - Natsima Sakda
- School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, University of London, London EC1V 0HB, UK; (S.V.); (N.S.)
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand;
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Huang RH, Nayeem N, He Y, Morales J, Graham D, Klajn R, Contel M, O'Brien S, Ulijn RV. Self-Complementary Zwitterionic Peptides Direct Nanoparticle Assembly and Enable Enzymatic Selection of Endocytic Pathways. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2104962. [PMID: 34668253 PMCID: PMC9479426 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202104962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
Abstract
Supramolecular self-assembly in biological systems holds promise to convert and amplify disease-specific signals to physical or mechanical signals that can direct cell fate. However, it remains challenging to design physiologically stable self-assembling systems that demonstrate tunable and predictable behavior. Here, the use of zwitterionic tetrapeptide modalities to direct nanoparticle assembly under physiological conditions is reported. The self-assembly of gold nanoparticles can be activated by enzymatic unveiling of surface-bound zwitterionic tetrapeptides through matrix metalloprotease-9 (MMP-9), which is overexpressed by cancer cells. This robust nanoparticle assembly is achieved by multivalent, self-complementary interactions of the zwitterionic tetrapeptides. In cancer cells that overexpress MMP-9, the nanoparticle assembly process occurs near the cell membrane and causes size-induced selection of cellular uptake mechanism, resulting in diminished cell growth. The enzyme responsiveness, and therefore, indirectly, the uptake route of the system can be programmed by customizing the peptide sequence: a simple inversion of the two amino acids at the cleavage site completely inactivates the enzyme responsiveness, self-assembly, and consequently changes the endocytic pathway. This robust self-complementary, zwitterionic peptide design demonstrates the use of enzyme-activated electrostatic side-chain patterns as powerful and customizable peptide modalities to program nanoparticle self-assembly and alter cellular response in biological context.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Richard H Huang
- Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY, 10031, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The City College of New York, 1024 Marshak, 160 Convent Avenue, NY, 10031, USA
- Ph.D. Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
| | - Nazia Nayeem
- Department of Chemistry and Brooklyn College Cancer Center, Brooklyn College, The City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY, 11210, USA
- Ph.D. Program in Biology, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
| | - Ye He
- Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY, 10031, USA
- Division of Science, The City College of New York, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY, 10031, USA
| | - Jorge Morales
- Division of Science, The City College of New York, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY, 10031, USA
| | - Duncan Graham
- Centre of Molecular Nanometrology, WestCHEM, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, 99 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD, UK
| | - Rafal Klajn
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, 76100, Israel
| | - Maria Contel
- Ph.D. Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Brooklyn College Cancer Center, Brooklyn College, The City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY, 11210, USA
- Ph.D. Program in Biology, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
| | - Stephen O'Brien
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The City College of New York, 1024 Marshak, 160 Convent Avenue, NY, 10031, USA
- Ph.D. Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
| | - Rein V Ulijn
- Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY, 10031, USA
- Ph.D. Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Hunter College, The City University of New York, 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, USA
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Ferreira-Gonçalves T, Ferreira D, Ferreira HA, Reis CP. Nanogold-based materials in medicine: from their origins to their future. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:2695-2723. [PMID: 34879741 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
The properties of gold-based materials have been explored for centuries in several research fields, including medicine. Multiple published production methods for gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have shown that the physicochemical and optical properties of AuNPs depend on the production method used. These different AuNP properties have allowed exploration of their usefulness in countless distinct biomedical applications over the last few years. Here we present an extensive overview of the most commonly used AuNP production methods, the resulting distinct properties of the AuNPs and the potential application of these AuNPs in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in biomedicine.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tânia Ferreira-Gonçalves
- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Health Technologies (DFFTS), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Professor Gama Pinto, Lisboa, 1649-003, Portugal
| | - David Ferreira
- Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), Departamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, Largo dos Colegiais, Évora, 7000, Portugal
| | - Hugo A Ferreira
- Instituto de Biofísica e Engenharia Biomédica (IBEB), Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, Lisboa, 1749-016, Portugal
| | - Catarina P Reis
- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Health Technologies (DFFTS), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Professor Gama Pinto, Lisboa, 1649-003, Portugal.,Instituto de Biofísica e Engenharia Biomédica (IBEB), Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, Lisboa, 1749-016, Portugal
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Hybridized double-shell periodic mesoporous organosilica nanotheranostics for ultrasound imaging guided photothermal therapy. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 608:2964-2972. [PMID: 34799047 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
Abstract
Hybridized periodic mesoporous organosilica (PMO) nanoparticles are expected to provide a multifunctional theranostic platform for precision medicine by combining the advantages of different organic and inorganic components. In this work, double-shell-structured PMO nanotheranostics composed of ethane- and thioether-bridged organosilica shells were synthesized. Gold colloids were generated in situ by the thioether groups on the inner shell. The obtained double-shell PMO@Au (DSPA) has uniform size, large surface areas, ordered mesochannels and photothermal conversion capability. After being encapsulated with perfluorohexacene (PFH), DSPA-PFH produced a strong ultrasound signal upon laser irradiation due to the phase transit of PFH during hyperthermia. DSPA-PFH showed enhanced photothermal therapeutic efficacy, great ultrasound contrast, and minimal toxicity both in vitro and in vivo. These results demonstrated the distribution of different organosilica could be delicately adjusted in hybridized PMO nanoparticles. Furthermore, it showed the potential of using hybridized PMO nanoparticles as a theranostic platform for biomedical applications by combining unique characteristics of different organosilica through rational design.
Collapse
|
14
|
Karthik V, Poornima S, Vigneshwaran A, Raj DPRDD, Subbaiya R, Manikandan S, Saravanan M. Nanoarchitectonics is an emerging drug/gene delivery and targeting strategy -a critical review. J Mol Struct 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.130844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
|
15
|
Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Plant Extracts as Beneficial Prospect for Cancer Theranostics. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26216389. [PMID: 34770796 PMCID: PMC8586976 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26216389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been widely explored and are well-known for their medical applications. Chemical and physical synthesis methods are a way to make AuNPs. In any case, the hunt for other more ecologically friendly and cost-effective large-scale technologies, such as environmentally friendly biological processes known as green synthesis, has been gaining interest by worldwide researchers. The international focus on green nanotechnology research has resulted in various nanomaterials being used in environmentally and physiologically acceptable applications. Several advantages over conventional physical and chemical synthesis (simple, one-step approach to synthesize, cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, and biocompatibility) have drawn scientists’ attention to exploring the green synthesis of AuNPs by exploiting plants’ secondary metabolites. Biogenic approaches, mainly the plant-based synthesis of metal nanoparticles, have been chosen as the ideal strategy due to their environmental and in vivo safety, as well as their ease of synthesis. In this review, we reviewed the use of green synthesized AuNPs in the treatment of cancer by utilizing phytochemicals found in plant extracts. This article reviews plant-based methods for producing AuNPs, characterization methods of synthesized AuNPs, and discusses their physiochemical properties. This study also discusses recent breakthroughs and achievements in using green synthesized AuNPs in cancer treatment and different mechanisms of action, such as reactive oxygen species (ROS), mediated mitochondrial dysfunction and caspase activation, leading to apoptosis, etc., for their anticancer and cytotoxic effects. Understanding the mechanisms underlying AuNPs therapeutic efficacy will aid in developing personalized medicines and treatments for cancer as a potential cancer therapeutic strategy.
Collapse
|
16
|
Liu L, Jiang H, Wang X. Functionalized gold nanomaterials as biomimetic nanozymes and biosensing actuators. Trends Analyt Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2021.116376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
|
17
|
Demin AM, Pershina AG, Minin AS, Brikunova OY, Murzakaev AM, Perekucha NA, Romashchenko AV, Shevelev OB, Uimin MA, Byzov IV, Malkeyeva D, Kiseleva E, Efimova LV, Vtorushin SV, Ogorodova LM, Krasnov VP. Smart Design of a pH-Responsive System Based on pHLIP-Modified Magnetite Nanoparticles for Tumor MRI. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:36800-36815. [PMID: 34324807 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c07748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles (MNPs) are often used to design agents enhancing contrast in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that can be considered as one of the efficient methods for cancer diagnostics. At present, increasing the specificity of the MRI contrast agent accumulation in tumor tissues remains an open question and attracts the attention of a wide range of researchers. One of the modern methods for enhancing the efficiency of contrast agents is the use of molecules for tumor acidic microenvironment targeting, for example, pH-low insertion peptide (pHLIP). We designed novel organosilicon MNPs covered with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and covalently modified by pHLIP. To study the specific features of the binding of pHLIP-modified MNPs to cells, we also obtained nanoconjugates with Cy5 fluorescent dye embedded in the SiO2 shell. The nanoconjugates obtained were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), attenuated total reflection (ATR), diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS), dynamic light scattering (DLS), UV and fluorescence spectrometry, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), CHN elemental analyses, and vibrating sample magnetometry. Low cytotoxicity and high specificity of cellular uptake of pHLIP-modified MNPs at pH 6.4 versus 7.4 (up to 23-fold) were demonstrated in vitro. The dynamics of the nanoconjugate accumulation in the 4T1 breast cancer orthotopically grown in BALB/c mice and MDA-MB231 xenografts was evaluated in MRI experiments. Biodistribution and biocompatibility studies of the obtained nanoconjugate showed no pathological change in organs and in the blood biochemical parameters of mice after MNP administration. A high accumulation rate of pHLIP-modified MNPs in tumor compared with PEGylated MNPs after their intravenous administration was demonstrated. Thus, we propose a promising approach to design an MRI agent with the tumor acidic microenvironment targeting ability.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alexander M Demin
- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620108 Yekaterinburg, Russia
| | - Alexandra G Pershina
- Siberian State Medical University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia
- Research School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia
| | - Artem S Minin
- Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620990 Yekaterinburg, Russia
| | - Olga Ya Brikunova
- Research School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia
| | - Aidar M Murzakaev
- Institute of Electrophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620016 Yekaterinburg, Russia
- Institute of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Ural Federal University, 620000 Yekaterinburg, Russia
| | | | - Alexander V Romashchenko
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Siberian Branch), 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
| | - Oleg B Shevelev
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Siberian Branch), 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
| | - Mikhail A Uimin
- Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620990 Yekaterinburg, Russia
| | - Iliya V Byzov
- Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620990 Yekaterinburg, Russia
| | - Dina Malkeyeva
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Siberian Branch), 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
| | - Elena Kiseleva
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Russian Academy of Sciences (Siberian Branch), 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
| | | | - Sergey V Vtorushin
- Siberian State Medical University, 634050 Tomsk, Russia
- Cancer Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, 634050 Tomsk, Russia
| | | | - Victor P Krasnov
- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), 620108 Yekaterinburg, Russia
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Affiliation(s)
- Qinrui Fu
- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou China
| | - Xuan Zhang
- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou China
| | - Jibin Song
- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou China
| | - Huanghao Yang
- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou China
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Shu T, Hu L, Shen Q, Jiang L, Zhang Q, Serpe MJ. Stimuli-responsive polymer-based systems for diagnostic applications. J Mater Chem B 2021; 8:7042-7061. [PMID: 32743631 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb00570c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Stimuli-responsive polymers exhibit properties that make them ideal candidates for biosensing and molecular diagnostics. Through rational design of polymer composition combined with new polymer functionalization and synthetic strategies, polymers with myriad responsivities, e.g., responses to temperature, pH, biomolecules, CO2, light, and electricity can be achieved. When these polymers are specifically designed to respond to biomarkers, stimuli-responsive devices/probes, capable of recognizing and transducing analyte signals, can be used to diagnose and treat disease. In this review, we highlight recent state-of-the-art examples of stimuli-responsive polymer-based systems for biosensing and bioimaging.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tong Shu
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
| | - Liang Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
| | - Qiming Shen
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada.
| | - Li Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou 215123, China
| | - Qiang Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, China.
| | - Michael J Serpe
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada.
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Meng X, Wu Y, Bu W. Functional CT Contrast Nanoagents for the Tumor Microenvironment. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2000912. [PMID: 32691929 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202000912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
Understanding the detailed tumor microenvironment (TME) is essential to achieve effective treatment of tumor, because TME has an extremely profound influence on the occurrence, development, invasion, and metastasis of tumor. It is of great significance to realize accurate diagnosis of the TME by using functional computed tomography (CT) contrast nanoagents (FCTNAs). Here, an overview of FCTNAs that respond to the overexpressed receptors, acidic microenvironment, overexpressed glutathione and enzymes, and hypoxia in tumor is provided, and also prospects the advance of novel spectral CT technique to detect the TME precisely. Utilizing FCTNAs is expected to achieve accurate monitoring of the TME and further provide guidance for the effective personalized tumor treatment in clinic.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xianfu Meng
- Tongji University Cancer Center Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital Tongji University School of Medicine Shanghai 200072 P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science Fudan University Shanghai 200433 P. R. China
| | - Yelin Wu
- Tongji University Cancer Center Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital Tongji University School of Medicine Shanghai 200072 P. R. China
| | - Wenbo Bu
- Department of Materials Science Fudan University Shanghai 200433 P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Pershina AG, Brikunova OY, Demin AM, Abakumov MA, Vaneev AN, Naumenko VA, Erofeev AS, Gorelkin PV, Nizamov TR, Muslimov AR, Timin AS, Malkeyeva D, Kiseleva E, Vtorushin SV, Larionova IV, Gereng EA, Minin AS, Murzakaev AM, Krasnov VP, Majouga AG, Ogorodova LM. Variation in tumor pH affects pH-triggered delivery of peptide-modified magnetic nanoparticles. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2021; 32:102317. [PMID: 33096245 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2020.102317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
Abstract
Acidification of the extracellular matrix, an intrinsic characteristic of many solid tumors, is widely exploited for physiologically triggered delivery of contrast agents, drugs, and nanoparticles to tumor. However, pH of tumor microenvironment shows intra- and inter-tumor variation. Herein, we investigate the impact of this variation on pH-triggered delivery of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) modified with pH-(low)-insertion peptide (pHLIP). Fluorescent flow cytometry, laser confocal scanning microscopy and transmission electron microscopy data proved that pHLIP-conjugated MNPs interacted with 4T1 cells in two-dimensional culture and in spheroids more effectively at pH 6.4 than at pH 7.2, and entered the cell via clathrin-independent endocytosis. The accumulation efficiency of pHLIP-conjugated MNPs in 4T1 tumors after their intravenous injection, monitored in vivo by magnetic resonance imaging, showed variation. Analysis of the tumor pH profiles recorded with implementation of original nanoprobe pH sensor, revealed obvious correlation between pH measured in the tumor with the amount of accumulated MNPs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alexandra G Pershina
- Siberian State Medical University, Tomsk, Russia; Research School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russia.
| | | | - Alexander M Demin
- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis UB RAS, Yekaterinburg, Russia
| | - Maxim A Abakumov
- National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Moscow, Russia
| | - Alexander N Vaneev
- National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Moscow, Russia; Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
| | - Victor A Naumenko
- National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Moscow, Russia; V. Serbsky National Medical Research Center for Psychiatry and Narcology, Moscow, Russia
| | - Alexander S Erofeev
- National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Moscow, Russia; Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
| | - Peter V Gorelkin
- National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Moscow, Russia; Medical Nanotechnology LLC, Moscow, Russia
| | - Timur R Nizamov
- National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Moscow, Russia
| | - Albert R Muslimov
- Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, Russia
| | - Alexander S Timin
- Research School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russia; Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, Russia
| | - Dina Malkeyeva
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia
| | - Elena Kiseleva
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia
| | - Sergey V Vtorushin
- Siberian State Medical University, Tomsk, Russia; Cancer Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Center RAS, Tomsk, Russia
| | - Irina V Larionova
- Cancer Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Center RAS, Tomsk, Russia; National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia
| | | | - Artem S Minin
- Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics UB RAS, Yekaterinburg, Russia
| | - Aidar M Murzakaev
- Institute of Electrophysics UB RAS, Yekaterinburg, Russia; Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg, Russia
| | - Victor P Krasnov
- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis UB RAS, Yekaterinburg, Russia; Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg, Russia
| | - Alexander G Majouga
- National University of Science and Technology MISiS, Moscow, Russia; Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia; Dmitry Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Moscow, Russia
| | | |
Collapse
|
22
|
Cavigli L, Khlebtsov BN, Centi S, Khlebtsov NG, Pini R, Ratto F. Photostability of Contrast Agents for Photoacoustics: The Case of Gold Nanorods. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:E116. [PMID: 33419130 PMCID: PMC7825532 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Plasmonic particles as gold nanorods have emerged as powerful contrast agents for critical applications as the photoacoustic imaging and photothermal ablation of cancer. However, their unique efficiency of photothermal conversion may turn into a practical disadvantage, and expose them to the risk of overheating and irreversible photodamage. Here, we outline the main ideas behind the technology of photoacoustic imaging and the use of relevant contrast agents, with a main focus on gold nanorods. We delve into the processes of premelting and reshaping of gold nanorods under illumination with optical pulses of a typical duration in the order of few ns, and we present different approaches to mitigate this issue. We undertake a retrospective classification of such approaches according to their underlying, often implicit, principles as: constraining the initial shape; or speeding up their thermal coupling to the environment by lowering their interfacial thermal resistance; or redistributing the input energy among more particles. We discuss advantages, disadvantages and contexts of practical interest where one solution may be more appropriate than the other.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lucia Cavigli
- Istituto di Fisica Applicata Nello Carrara, IFAC-CNR, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; (S.C.); (R.P.); (F.R.)
| | - Boris N. Khlebtsov
- Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms, Russian Academy of Sciences, 13 Prospekt Entuziastov, 410049 Saratov, Russia; (B.N.K.); (N.G.K.)
| | - Sonia Centi
- Istituto di Fisica Applicata Nello Carrara, IFAC-CNR, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; (S.C.); (R.P.); (F.R.)
| | - Nikolai G. Khlebtsov
- Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms, Russian Academy of Sciences, 13 Prospekt Entuziastov, 410049 Saratov, Russia; (B.N.K.); (N.G.K.)
- Saratov State University, 83 Ulitsa Astrakhanskaya, 410026 Saratov, Russia
| | - Roberto Pini
- Istituto di Fisica Applicata Nello Carrara, IFAC-CNR, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; (S.C.); (R.P.); (F.R.)
| | - Fulvio Ratto
- Istituto di Fisica Applicata Nello Carrara, IFAC-CNR, Via Madonna del Piano 10, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy; (S.C.); (R.P.); (F.R.)
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Bai H, Peng R, Wang D, Sawyer M, Fu T, Cui C, Tan W. A minireview on multiparameter-activated nanodevices for cancer imaging and therapy. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:21571-21582. [PMID: 33108432 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr04080k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Tumor microenvironment (TME)-responsive nanodevices are essential tools for cancer imaging and therapy. Exploiting the advantages of molecular engineering, nanodevices are emerging for biomedical applications. In order to reach targeted cancer areas, activated nanodevices first respond to the TME and then serve as an actuator for sensing, imaging and therapy. Most nanodevices depend on a single parameter as an input for their downstream activation, potentially leading to inaccurate diagnostic results and poor therapeutic outcomes. However, in the TME, some biomarkers are cross-linked, and such correlated biomarkers are potentially useful for cancer imaging and theranostic applications. Based on this phenomenon, researchers have developed approaches for the construction of multiparameter-activated nanodevices (MANs) to improve accuracy. This minireview summarizes the recent advances in the development of MANs for cancer imaging including fluorescence imaging, photoacoustic (PA) imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) imaging, as well as cancer therapy including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, photoinduced therapy and immunotherapy. We highlight different approaches for improving the specificity and precision of cancer imaging and therapy. In the future, MANs will show promise for clinical work in multimodal diagnosis and therapeutics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Huarong Bai
- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory (MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Biology, and Aptamer Engineering Center of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
24
|
Hu X, Zhang Y, Ding T, Liu J, Zhao H. Multifunctional Gold Nanoparticles: A Novel Nanomaterial for Various Medical Applications and Biological Activities. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:990. [PMID: 32903562 PMCID: PMC7438450 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 192] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Nanotechnology has become a trending area in science and has made great advances with the development of functional, engineered nanoparticles. Various metal nanoparticles have been widely exploited for a wide range of medical applications. Among them, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are widely reported to guide an impressive resurgence and are highly remarkable. AuNPs, with their multiple, unique functional properties, and easy of synthesis, have attracted extensive attention. Their intrinsic features (optics, electronics, and physicochemical characteristics) can be altered by changing the characterization of the nanoparticles, such as shape, size and aspect ratio. They can be applied to a wide range of medical applications, including drug and gene delivery, photothermal therapy (PTT), photodynamic therapy (PDT) and radiation therapy (RT), diagnosis, X-ray imaging, computed tomography (CT) and other biological activities. However, to the best of our knowledge, there is no comprehensive review that summarized the applications of AuNPs in the medical field. Therefore, in this article we systematically review the methods of synthesis, the modification and characterization techniques of AuNPs, medical applications, and some biological activities of AuNPs, to provide a reference for future studies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | - Jiang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Research Unit of Oral Carcinogenesis and Management, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
| | | |
Collapse
|
25
|
Wang K, Xiang Y, Pan W, Wang H, Li N, Tang B. Dual-targeted photothermal agents for enhanced cancer therapy. Chem Sci 2020; 11:8055-8072. [PMID: 34123080 PMCID: PMC8163445 DOI: 10.1039/d0sc03173a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Photothermal therapy, in which light is converted into heat and triggers local hyperthermia to ablate tumors, presents an inherently specific and noninvasive treatment for tumor tissues. In this area, the development of efficient photothermal agents (PTAs) has always been a central topic. Although many efforts have been made on the investigation of novel molecular architectures and photothermal materials over the past decades, PTAs can cause severe damage to normal tissues because of the poor tumor aggregate ability and high irradiation density. Recently, dual-targeted photothermal agents (DTPTAs) provide an attractive strategy to overcome these problems and enhance cancer therapy. DTPTAs are functionalized with two classes of targeting units, including tumor environment targeting sites, tumor targeting sites and organelle targeting sites. In this perspective, typical targeted ligands and representative examples of photothermal therapeutic agents with dual-targeted properties are systematically summarized and recent advances using DTPTAs in tumor therapy are highlighted.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kaiye Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University Jinan 250014 P. R. China
| | - Yanan Xiang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University Jinan 250014 P. R. China
| | - Wei Pan
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University Jinan 250014 P. R. China
| | - Hongyu Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University Jinan 250014 P. R. China
| | - Na Li
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University Jinan 250014 P. R. China
| | - Bo Tang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University Jinan 250014 P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Reshetnyak YK, Moshnikova A, Andreev OA, Engelman DM. Targeting Acidic Diseased Tissues by pH-Triggered Membrane-Associated Peptide Folding. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:335. [PMID: 32411684 PMCID: PMC7198868 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
The advantages of targeted therapy have motivated many efforts to find distinguishing features between the molecular cell surface landscapes of diseased and normal cells. Typically, the features have been proteins, lipids or carbohydrates, but other approaches are emerging. In this discussion, we examine the use of cell surface acidity as a feature that can be exploited by using pH-sensitive peptide folding to target agents to diseased cell surfaces or cytoplasms.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yana K Reshetnyak
- Department of Physics, The University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, United States
| | - Anna Moshnikova
- Department of Physics, The University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, United States
| | - Oleg A Andreev
- Department of Physics, The University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, United States
| | - Donald M Engelman
- Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Engelen W, Zhu K, Subedi N, Idili A, Ricci F, Tel J, Merkx M. Programmable Bivalent Peptide-DNA Locks for pH-Based Control of Antibody Activity. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2020; 6:22-31. [PMID: 31989023 PMCID: PMC6978833 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.9b00964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2019] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
Abstract
The ability to control antibody activity by pH has important applications in diagnostics, therapeutic antibody targeting, and antibody-guided imaging. Here, we report the rational design of bivalent peptide-DNA ligands that allow pH-dependent control of antibody activity. Our strategy uses a pH-responsive DNA triple helix to control switching from a tight-binding bivalent peptide-DNA lock into a weaker-binding monovalent ligand. Different designs are introduced that allow antibody activation at both basic and acidic pHs, either autonomously or in the presence of an additional oligonucleotide trigger. The pH of antibody activation could be precisely tuned by changing the DNA triple helix sequence. The peptide-DNA locks allowed pH-dependent antibody targeting of tumor cells both in bulk and for single cells confined in water-in-oil microdroplets. The latter approach enables high-throughput antibody-mediated detection of single tumor cells based on their distinctive metabolic activity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wouter Engelen
- Laboratory
of Chemical Biology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven 5600 MB, The Netherlands
- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven
University of Technology, Eindhoven 5600 MB, The Netherlands
| | - Kwankwan Zhu
- Laboratory
of Chemical Biology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven 5600 MB, The Netherlands
- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven
University of Technology, Eindhoven 5600 MB, The Netherlands
| | - Nikita Subedi
- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven
University of Technology, Eindhoven 5600 MB, The Netherlands
- Laboratory
of Immunoengineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven 5600 MB, The Netherlands
| | - Andrea Idili
- Dipartimento
di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche, University
of Rome, Tor Vergata, Rome 00133, Italy
| | - Francesco Ricci
- Dipartimento
di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche, University
of Rome, Tor Vergata, Rome 00133, Italy
| | - Jurjen Tel
- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven
University of Technology, Eindhoven 5600 MB, The Netherlands
- Laboratory
of Immunoengineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven 5600 MB, The Netherlands
| | - Maarten Merkx
- Laboratory
of Chemical Biology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven 5600 MB, The Netherlands
- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven
University of Technology, Eindhoven 5600 MB, The Netherlands
- E-mail:
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Bio-application of Inorganic Nanomaterials in Tissue Engineering. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2020; 1249:115-130. [PMID: 32602094 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-3258-0_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Inorganic nanomaterials or nanoparticles (INPs) have drawn high attention for their usage in the biomedical field. In addition to the facile synthetic and modifiable property of INPs, INPs have various unique properties that originate from the components of the INPs, such as metal ions that are essential for the human body. Apart from their roles as components of the human body, inorganic materials have unique properties, such as magnetic, antibacterial, and piezoelectric, so that INPs have been widely used as either carriers or inducers. However, most of the bio-applicable INPs, especially those consisting of metal, can cause cytotoxicity. Therefore, INPs require modification to alleviate the harmful effect toward the cells by controlling the release of metal ions from INPs. Even though many attempts have been made to modify INPs, many things, including the side effects of INPs, still remain as obstacles in the bio-application, which need to be elucidated. In this chapter, we introduce novel INPs in terms of their synthetic method and bio-application in tissue engineering.
Collapse
|
29
|
Zhang K, Lin H, Mao J, Luo X, Wei R, Su Z, Zhou B, Li D, Gao J, Shan H. An extracellular pH-driven targeted multifunctional manganese arsenite delivery system for tumor imaging and therapy. Biomater Sci 2019; 7:2480-2490. [PMID: 30957825 DOI: 10.1039/c9bm00216b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Expanding the use of arsenic trioxide (ATO, As2O3) in cancer chemotherapy has received extensive attention in recent years owing to its remarkable efficacy in treating acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). To date, the use of ATO for clinical treatment of solid tumors is still limited by its poor biocompatibility and severe toxic side effects. To address these limitations, here we developed a pH-low insertion peptide (pHLIP) modified ATO-based multifunctional drug-delivery system (DDS), which is termed MnAs@SiO2-pHLIP. With the coating of pHLIP, MnAs@SiO2-pHLIP could efficiently target the acidic tumor microenvironment, resulting in high intracellular accumulation of the DDS. As a "smart" nanoparticle (NP) platform, the DDS could controllably discharge the loaded ATO in response to acidic environments, which promotes the apoptosis of cancer cells. The features of controlled release capacity and the outstanding targeting ability contribute to better anticancer efficacy and less toxicity towards normal tissues compared with free ATO. It is worth noting that the acidic tumor microenvironment would also trigger the release of manganese ions (Mn2+) that brighten the T1 signal, which is exploited for real-time monitoring via contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These multifunctional features, as demonstrated by both in vitro and in vivo experiments, could potentially expand the use of ATO to the treatment of solid tumors. We believe that MnAs@SiO2-pHLIP could serve as an auspicious agent for cancer theranostics and find tremendous applications in cancer management.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ke Zhang
- Center for Interventional Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, and Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Molecular Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519000, China.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
30
|
Tian Y, Wang X, Zhao S, Liao X, Younis MR, Wang S, Zhang C, Lu G. JQ1-Loaded Polydopamine Nanoplatform Inhibits c-MYC/Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 to Enhance Photothermal Therapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:46626-46636. [PMID: 31751121 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b18730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) blockade has achieved great success in cancer immunotherapy; however, the response of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) to PD-L1 antibodies is limited. To address this challenge, we use the bromodomain and extra-terminal inhibitor JQ1 to down-regulate the expression of PD-L1 and thus elicit the immune response to TNBC instead of using antibodies to block PD-L1. JQ1 also inhibits the growth of TNBC as a targeted therapeutic agent by inhibiting the BRD4-c-MYC axis. The polydopamine nanoparticles (PDMNs) are introduced as a biodegradable and adaptable platform to load JQ1 and induce photothermal therapy (PTT) as another synergistic therapeutic modality. Because the JQ1-loaded PDMNs (PDMN-JQ1) are self-degradable and release JQ1 continuously, this synergistic treatment can lead to remarkable activation of cytotoxic T lymphocytes and induce a strong immune-memory effect to protect mice from tumor re-challenge. Taken together, our study demonstrates a compact and simple nanoplatform for triple therapy, including targeted therapy, PTT, and immunotherapy, for TNBC treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | | | - Muhammad Rizwan Younis
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Nanjing University , Nanjing 210093 , Jiangsu , P.R. China
| | - Shouju Wang
- Department of Radiology , First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University , Nanjing 210029 , Jiangsu , P.R. China
| | | | - Guangming Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Nanjing University , Nanjing 210093 , Jiangsu , P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Blanco-Formoso M, Sousa-Castillo A, Xiao X, Mariño-Lopez A, Turino M, Pazos-Perez N, Giannini V, Correa-Duarte MA, Alvarez-Puebla RA. Boosting the analytical properties of gold nanostars by single particle confinement into yolk porous silica shells. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:21872-21879. [PMID: 31696900 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr07889d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Herein we illustrate an effective protocol to boost the optical enhancing properties of gold nanostars. By coating single nanostars with a mesoporous silica layer of the appropriate size (yolk capsules), to localize them under optical microscopy, it is possible to enumerate single particles and design SERS quantitative methods with minute amounts of metallic particles.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maria Blanco-Formoso
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Singular Center for Biomedical Research (CINBIO), Southern Galicia Institute of Health Research (IISGS) and Biomedical Research Networking Center for Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Universidade de Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
32
|
Immobilization of a pH-low insertion peptide onto SiO2/aminosilane-coated magnetite nanoparticles. MENDELEEV COMMUNICATIONS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mencom.2019.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
|
33
|
Zhang H, Wang Y, Zhong H, Li J, Ding C. Near-Infrared Light-Activated Pt@Au Nanorings-Based Probe for Fluorescence Imaging and Targeted Photothermal Therapy of Cancer Cells. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2019; 2:5012-5020. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b00712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Hui Zhang
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, College of Marine Science and Biological Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong 266042, P.R. China
| | - Yiming Wang
- College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110004, P.R. China
| | - Hua Zhong
- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE, Shandong Key Laboratory of Biochemical Analysis, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science in Universities of Shandong, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P.R. China
| | - Jie Li
- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE, Shandong Key Laboratory of Biochemical Analysis, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science in Universities of Shandong, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P.R. China
| | - Caifeng Ding
- Key Laboratory of Optic-electric Sensing and Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, MOE, Shandong Key Laboratory of Biochemical Analysis, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science in Universities of Shandong, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Zhang L, Yang XQ, Wei JS, Li X, Wang H, Zhao YD. Intelligent gold nanostars for in vivo CT imaging and catalase-enhanced synergistic photodynamic & photothermal tumor therapy. Theranostics 2019; 9:5424-5442. [PMID: 31534494 PMCID: PMC6735389 DOI: 10.7150/thno.33015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 07/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a clinically approved and minimally invasive form of cancer treatment. However, due to hypoxia at the tumor site and phototoxicity to normal tissues, monotherapies using photosensitizers remain suboptimal. This study aimed to develop a highly selective controlled catalase-enhanced synergistic photodynamic and photothermal cancer therapy based on gold nanostars. Methods: Gold nanostars (GNS) with high thermal conversion efficiency were used as the core for photothermal therapy (PTT) and the shell consisted of the photosensitizer Ce6-loaded mesoporous silicon. The shell was modified with catalase (E), which catalyzes the conversion of hydrogen peroxide to oxygen at the tumor site, alleviating hypoxia and increasing the effect of the photodynamic treatment. Finally, a phospholipid derivative with c(RGDyK) was used as the targeting moiety and the nanoparticle-encapsulating material. Results: The nanoprobe exhibited good dispersion, high stability, and high photothermal conversion efficiency (~28%) for PTT as well as a photodynamic "on-off" effect on Ce6 encapsulated in mesoporous channels. The "release" of Ce6 was only triggered under photothermal stimulation in vivo. Due to its targeting ability, 72 h after injection of the probe, the tumor site in mice showed an observable CT response. The combined treatment using photothermal therapy (PTT) and catalase-enhanced photo-controlled PDT exerted a superior effect to PTT or PDT monotherapies. Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate that the use of this intelligent nanoprobe for CT-targeted image-guided treatment of tumors with integrated photothermal therapy (PTT) and catalase-enhanced controlled photodynamic therapy (PDT) may provide a novel approach for cancer theranostics.
Collapse
|
35
|
Venditti I. Engineered Gold-Based Nanomaterials: Morphologies and Functionalities in Biomedical Applications. A Mini Review. Bioengineering (Basel) 2019; 6:bioengineering6020053. [PMID: 31185667 PMCID: PMC6630817 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering6020053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Revised: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
In the last decade, several engineered gold-based nanomaterials, such as spheres, rods, stars, cubes, hollow particles, and nanocapsules have been widely explored in biomedical fields, in particular in therapy and diagnostics. As well as different shapes and dimensions, these materials may, on their surfaces, have specific functionalizations to improve their capability as sensors or in drug loading and controlled release, and/or particular cell receptors ligands, in order to get a definite targeting. In this review, the up-to-date progress will be illustrated regarding morphologies, sizes and functionalizations, mostly used to obtain an improved performance of nanomaterials in biomedicine. Many suggestions are presented to organize and compare the numerous and heterogeneous experimental data, such as the most important chemical-physical parameters, which guide and control the interaction between the gold surface and biological environment. The purpose of all this is to offer the readers an overview of the most noteworthy progress and challenges in this research field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Iole Venditti
- Department of Sciences, University of Roma Tre, via della Vasca Navale 79, 00146 Rome, Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Khafaji M, Zamani M, Golizadeh M, Bavi O. Inorganic nanomaterials for chemo/photothermal therapy: a promising horizon on effective cancer treatment. Biophys Rev 2019; 11:335-352. [PMID: 31102198 PMCID: PMC6557961 DOI: 10.1007/s12551-019-00532-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
During the last few decades, nanotechnology has established many essential applications in the biomedical field and in particular for cancer therapy. Not only can nanodelivery systems address the shortcomings of conventional chemotherapy such as limited stability, non-specific biodistribution and targeting, poor water solubility, low therapeutic indices, and severe toxic side effects, but some of them can also provide simultaneous combination of therapies and diagnostics. Among the various therapies, the combination of chemo- and photothermal therapy (CT-PTT) has demonstrated synergistic therapeutic efficacies with minimal side effects in several preclinical studies. In this regard, inorganic nanostructures have been of special interest for CT-PTT, owing to their high thermal conversion efficiency, application in bio-imaging, versatility, and ease of synthesis and surface modification. In addition to being used as the first type of CT-PTT agents, they also include the most novel CT-PTT systems as the potentials of new inorganic nanomaterials are being more and more discovered. Considering the variety of inorganic nanostructures introduced for CT-PTT applications, enormous effort is needed to perform translational research on the most promising nanomaterials and to comprehensively evaluate the potentials of newly introduced ones in preclinical studies. This review provides an overview of most novel strategies used to employ inorganic nanostructures for cancer CT-PTT as well as cancer imaging and discusses current challenges and future perspectives in this area.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mona Khafaji
- Department of Chemistry, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
| | - Masoud Zamani
- Institute for Biotechnology and Environment (IBE), Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
| | - Mortaza Golizadeh
- Institute for Biotechnology and Environment (IBE), Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
| | - Omid Bavi
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Shiraz University of Technology, Shiraz, Iran.
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Chang R, Zou Q, Xing R, Yan X. Peptide‐Based Supramolecular Nanodrugs as a New Generation of Therapeutic Toolboxes against Cancer. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/adtp.201900048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Rui Chang
- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical EngineeringInstitute of Process EngineeringChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
- School of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
| | - Qianli Zou
- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical EngineeringInstitute of Process EngineeringChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
| | - Ruirui Xing
- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical EngineeringInstitute of Process EngineeringChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
| | - Xuehai Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical EngineeringInstitute of Process EngineeringChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
- School of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
- Center for MesoscienceInstitute of Process EngineeringChinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Joseph D, Baskaran R, Yang SG, Huh YS, Han YK. Multifunctional spiky branched gold-silver nanostars with near-infrared and short-wavelength infrared localized surface plasmon resonances. J Colloid Interface Sci 2019; 542:308-316. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.01.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
|
39
|
Zhang Y, Chang J, Huang F, Yang L, Ren C, Ma L, Zhang W, Dong H, Liu J, Liu J. Acid-Triggered in Situ Aggregation of Gold Nanoparticles for Multimodal Tumor Imaging and Photothermal Therapy. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:1589-1601. [PMID: 33405632 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.8b01623] [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] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
Photothermal agents with high photothermal transfer efficiencies in the near-infrared (NIR) region are important for enhanced photothermal therapy (PTT) of tumors. Herein, we developed a strategy for the acid-triggered in situ aggregation of a system based on peptide-conjugated gold nanoparticles (GNPs). In an acidic environment, the GNPs formed large aggregates in solution, in cell lysates, and in tumor tissues, as observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). As a consequence of the aggregation, their UV-vis absorbance in the NIR region was greatly increased, and laser irradiation of the GNPs resulted in a dramatic increase in the temperatures of solutions and tumors that contained the GNP system. When exposed to NIR irradiation, the aggregates formed by the GNP system under acidic conditions were capable of producing a sufficient level of hyperthermia to destroy cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo. Interestingly, the GNP aggregates showed enhanced properties in multiple imaging modalities, including computed tomography (CT), photoacoustic (PA), and photothermal (PT) imaging. Thus, we have developed a novel probe for enhanced multimodal tumor imaging. These findings prove that a strategy involving the acid-triggered in situ aggregation of a GNP system can increase the photothermal transfer efficiency for low to high energy conversion, thus boosting the therapeutic specificity and antitumor efficacy of PTT and facilitating multimodal imaging.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yumin Zhang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Baidi Road 238, Nankai District, Tianjin 300192, PR China
| | - Jinglin Chang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Baidi Road 238, Nankai District, Tianjin 300192, PR China
| | - Fan Huang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Baidi Road 238, Nankai District, Tianjin 300192, PR China
| | - Lijun Yang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Baidi Road 238, Nankai District, Tianjin 300192, PR China
| | - Chunhua Ren
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Baidi Road 238, Nankai District, Tianjin 300192, PR China
| | - Lin Ma
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Baidi Road 238, Nankai District, Tianjin 300192, PR China
| | - Wenxue Zhang
- Radiation Oncology Department, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Anshan Road 154, Heping District, Tianjin 300052, PR China
| | - Hui Dong
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Baidi Road 238, Nankai District, Tianjin 300192, PR China
| | - Jinjian Liu
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Baidi Road 238, Nankai District, Tianjin 300192, PR China
| | - Jianfeng Liu
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Baidi Road 238, Nankai District, Tianjin 300192, PR China
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Jin Q, Deng Y, Chen X, Ji J. Rational Design of Cancer Nanomedicine for Simultaneous Stealth Surface and Enhanced Cellular Uptake. ACS NANO 2019; 13:954-977. [PMID: 30681834 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.8b07746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
Abstract
Owing to the complex and still not fully understood physiological environment, the development of traditional nanosized drug delivery systems is very challenging for precision cancer therapy. It is very difficult to control the in vivo distribution of nanoparticles after intravenous injection. The ideal drug nanocarriers should not only have stealth surface for prolonged circulation time but also possess enhanced cellular internalization in tumor sites. Unfortunately, the stealth surface and enhanced cellular uptake seem contradictory to each other. How to integrate the two opposite aspects into one system is a very herculean but meaningful task. As an alternative drug delivery strategy, chameleon-like drug delivery systems were developed to achieve long circulation time while maintaining enhanced cancer cell uptake. Such drug nanocarriers can "turn off" their internalization ability during circulation. However, the enhanced cellular uptake can be readily activated upon arriving at tumor tissues. In this way, stealth surface and enhanced uptake are of dialectical unity in drug delivery. In this review, we focus on the surface engineering of drug nanocarriers to obtain simultaneous stealth surfaces in circulation and enhanced uptake in tumors. The current strategies and ongoing developments, including programmed tumor-targeting strategies and some specific zwitterionic surfaces, will be discussed in detail.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qiao Jin
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , Zhejiang Province , P.R. China
| | - Yongyan Deng
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , Zhejiang Province , P.R. China
| | - Xiaohui Chen
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , Zhejiang Province , P.R. China
| | - Jian Ji
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , Zhejiang Province , P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
41
|
Abstract
Gene therapy as a strategy for disease treatment requires safe and efficient gene delivery systems that encapsulate nucleic acids and deliver them to effective sites in the cell.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ziyao Kang
- State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures
- Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Beijing
- China
| | - Qingbin Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures
- Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Beijing
- China
| | - Keliang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Toxicology and Medical Countermeasures
- Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Beijing
- China
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
Huang Z, Gao L, Kong L, Zhang HH, Yang JX, Li L. In vivo two-photon imaging/excited photothermal therapy strategy of a silver-nanohybrid. J Mater Chem B 2019; 7:7377-7386. [DOI: 10.1039/c9tb01769k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
Abstract
A multi-functional nanohybrid (PyAnOH-Ag) with both a two-photon photothermal therapy (TP-PTT) effect and two-photon excited fluorescence (TPEF) imaging performance has been fabricated based on interfacial coordination interactions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ze Huang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Anhui University
- Hefei 230039
- P. R. China
| | - Li Gao
- School of Food and Biological Engineering
- Hefei University of Technology
- P. R. China
| | - Lin Kong
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Anhui University
- Hefei 230039
- P. R. China
| | - Hui-Hui Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Anhui University
- Hefei 230039
- P. R. China
| | - Jia-Xiang Yang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Anhui University
- Hefei 230039
- P. R. China
| | - Lin Li
- Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM)
- National Jiangsu Synergistic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM)
- Nanjing Tech University
- Nanjing 211816
- P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
Song C, Li F, Guo X, Chen W, Dong C, Zhang J, Zhang J, Wang L. Gold nanostars for cancer cell-targeted SERS-imaging and NIR light-triggered plasmonic photothermal therapy (PPTT) in the first and second biological windows. J Mater Chem B 2019; 7:2001-2008. [DOI: 10.1039/c9tb00061e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Gold nanostars were developed for cancer cell-targeted NIR-I/II SERS-imaging and PPTT.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chunyuan Song
- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors
- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM)
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM)
- Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications
- Nanjing 210023
| | - Fang Li
- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors
- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM)
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM)
- Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications
- Nanjing 210023
| | - Xiangyin Guo
- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors
- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM)
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM)
- Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications
- Nanjing 210023
| | - Wenqiang Chen
- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors
- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM)
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM)
- Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications
- Nanjing 210023
| | - Chen Dong
- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors
- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM)
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM)
- Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications
- Nanjing 210023
| | - Jingjing Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors
- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM)
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM)
- Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications
- Nanjing 210023
| | - Jieyu Zhang
- School of Science
- China Pharmaceutical University
- Nanjing
- China
| | - Lianhui Wang
- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors
- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM)
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM)
- Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications
- Nanjing 210023
| |
Collapse
|
44
|
Kohout C, Santi C, Polito L. Anisotropic Gold Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E3385. [PMID: 30380664 PMCID: PMC6274885 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19113385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2018] [Revised: 10/22/2018] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) play a crucial role in the development of nanomedicine, principally due to their unique photophysical properties and high biocompatibility. The possibility to tune and customize the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) toward near-infrared region by modulating the AuNP shape is one of the reasons for the huge widespread use of AuNPs. The controlled synthesis of no-symmetrical nanoparticles, named anisotropic, is an exciting goal achieved by the scientific community which explains the exponential increase of the number of publications related to the synthesis and use of such type of AuNPs. Even with such steps forward and the AuNP translation in clinic being done, some key issues are still remain and they are related to a reliable and scalable production, a full characterization, and to the development of nanotoxicology studies on the long run. In this review we highlight the very recent advances on the synthesis of the main classes of anisotropic AuNPs (nanorods, nanourchins and nanocages) and their use in the biomedical fields, in terms of diagnosis and therapeutics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Claudia Kohout
- Department of Chemistry, University of Milan, via C. Golgi 19, 20131 Milan, Italy.
| | - Cristina Santi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Milan, via C. Golgi 19, 20131 Milan, Italy.
| | - Laura Polito
- ISTM-CNR, Nanotechnology Lab., via G. Fantoli 16/15, 20138 Milan, Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
Yin T, Zhang X, Luo L, Li L, Bian K, Liu H, Niu K, He Y, Gao D. Multistimuli-responsive drug vehicles based on gold nanoflowers for chemophotothermal synergistic cancer therapy. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2018; 13:1967-1983. [PMID: 30226398 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2018-0067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
AIM To design and synthesize a novel multistimuli-responsive drug vehicle based on gold nanoflowers (AuNFs) for chemophotothermal synergistic cancer therapy. MATERIALS & METHODS Multistimuli-responsive drug-delivery system based on doxorubicin (DOX)/polydopamine (PDA)-functionalized AuNFs (Lan-AuNFs@PDA/DOX) was prepared. The structural characteristics, photothermal properties and stimuli-responsive drug release properties of Lan-AuNFs@PDA/DOX were evaluated. Antitumor studies in vivo and in vitro were performed. RESULTS Lan-AuNFs@PDA/DOX exhibited uniform morphology, excellent biocompatibility and photothermal conversion efficiency, which could also respond to stimulus including near infrared light and pH to trigger on demand drug release. The excellent synergistic therapeutic efficacy was confirmed both in vitro and in vivo. CONCLUSION Lan-AuNFs@PDA/DOX would be a promising drug carrier, endowing a great potential for multistimuli-responsive chemophotothermal synergistic cancer therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tian Yin
- Applied Chemistry Key Lab of Hebei Province, Department of Bioengineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
| | - Xuwu Zhang
- Applied Chemistry Key Lab of Hebei Province, Department of Bioengineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China.,State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science & Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
| | - Liyao Luo
- Applied Chemistry Key Lab of Hebei Province, Department of Bioengineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
| | - Lei Li
- Applied Chemistry Key Lab of Hebei Province, Department of Bioengineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
| | - Kexin Bian
- Applied Chemistry Key Lab of Hebei Province, Department of Bioengineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China.,Asparagus Industry Technology Research Institute of Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
| | - Huan Liu
- Applied Chemistry Key Lab of Hebei Province, Department of Bioengineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China.,Asparagus Industry Technology Research Institute of Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
| | - Kang Niu
- Applied Chemistry Key Lab of Hebei Province, Department of Bioengineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
| | - Yuchu He
- Applied Chemistry Key Lab of Hebei Province, Department of Bioengineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
| | - Dawei Gao
- Applied Chemistry Key Lab of Hebei Province, Department of Bioengineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China.,State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science & Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China.,Asparagus Industry Technology Research Institute of Hebei Province, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
| |
Collapse
|
46
|
Lin X, Liu C, Sheng Z, Gong X, Song L, Zhang R, Zheng H, Sun M. Highly Sensitive Fluorescence and Photoacoustic Detection of Metastatic Breast Cancer in Mice Using Dual-Modal Nanoprobes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:26064-26074. [PMID: 30044603 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b09142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
The biomedical imaging of metastatic breast cancer, especially in lymphatic and lung metastasis, is highly significant in cancer staging as it helps assess disease prognosis and treatment. Using an albumin-indocyanine green dual-modal nanoprobe developed in our laboratory, in vivo fluorescence imaging and photoacoustic imaging of metastatic breast cancer tumors were performed separately. Fluorescence imaging at the near-infrared window features high imaging sensitivity but is generally limited by a low imaging depth. Thus, tumors can only be observed in situ whereas tumor cells in the lymph nodes and lung cannot be imaged in a precise manner. In contrast, photoacoustic imaging often helps overcome the limitations of imaging depth with high acoustic spatial resolution, which could provide complementary information for imaging cancer metastases. Ex vivo fluorescence and photoacoustic imaging were also performed to verify the tumor metastatic route. This study may not only provide insights into the design of dual-modal nanoprobes for breast cancer diagnosis but may also demonstrate the superiority of combined fluorescence imaging and photoacoustic imaging for guiding, monitoring, and evaluating lymphatic and lung metastatic stages of breast cancer with a high imaging specificity as well as sensitivity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiangwei Lin
- Measurement and Control Research Center, Department of Control Science and Engineering , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
| | | | | | | | | | - Ruifang Zhang
- Department of Ultrasound, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou 450000 , Henan , China
| | | | - Mingjian Sun
- Measurement and Control Research Center, Department of Control Science and Engineering , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
| |
Collapse
|
47
|
Xu P, Feng Q, Yang X, Liu S, Xu C, Huang L, Chen M, Liang F, Cheng Y. Near Infrared Light Triggered Cucurbit[7]uril-Stabilized Gold Nanostars as a Supramolecular Nanoplatform for Combination Treatment of Cancer. Bioconjug Chem 2018; 29:2855-2866. [PMID: 30025449 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.8b00438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Developing a spatiotemporal-controlled platform with feasible synthesis and multifunctionality is highly desirable in the field of nanomedicine. Here, we present a near-infrared (NIR)-light-triggered approach to control the supramolecular assembly system for drug release and achieve synergistic chemo-photothermal therapy for cancer. A cucurbit[7]uril (CB[7]) stabilized gold nanostar (GNS) platform is designed to encapsulate the anticancer drug camptothecin (CPT) via host-guest chemistry. Importantly, CB[7] behaves not only as a surfactant to improve the stability of GNS in the aqueous solution but also as the cage for intermolecular assembly of CPT molecules. Moreover, without the competitive complexation, the drug release could be stimulated under NIR light irradiation. Synergistic treatment of cancer can be achieved by combining chemotherapy with the photothermal effect of GNS. This work develops a NIR-light-triggered cucurbituril-based drug-release approach that opens the door for remote control of drug release in the supramolecular assembly system.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Peng Xu
- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Wuhan University of Science and Technology , Wuhan 430081 , China.,Shanghai East Hospital, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science , Tongji University School of Medicine , Shanghai 200120 , China
| | - Qishuai Feng
- Shanghai East Hospital, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science , Tongji University School of Medicine , Shanghai 200120 , China
| | - Xiran Yang
- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Wuhan University of Science and Technology , Wuhan 430081 , China
| | - Simin Liu
- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Wuhan University of Science and Technology , Wuhan 430081 , China
| | - Chang Xu
- Shanghai East Hospital, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science , Tongji University School of Medicine , Shanghai 200120 , China
| | - Liqun Huang
- Department of Urology, Shanghai East Hospital , Tongji University School of Medicine , Shanghai 200120 , China
| | - Mengwei Chen
- Shanghai East Hospital, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science , Tongji University School of Medicine , Shanghai 200120 , China
| | - Feng Liang
- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Wuhan University of Science and Technology , Wuhan 430081 , China
| | - Yu Cheng
- Shanghai East Hospital, The Institute for Biomedical Engineering & Nano Science , Tongji University School of Medicine , Shanghai 200120 , China
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Capozzi E, Aureli S, Minicozzi V, Rossi GC, Stellato F, Morante S. Designing effective anticancer-radiopeptides. A Molecular Dynamics study of their interaction with model tumor and healthy cell membranes. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-BIOMEMBRANES 2018; 1860:2348-2355. [PMID: 29883673 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamem.2018.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2018] [Revised: 05/10/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
One of the greatest merit of the use of radiopeptides in oncology is their selectivity which, however, brings about the drawback that each radiopeptide is specific for a given tumor type. To overcome this problem the direction currently taken in drug design is that of radiolabelling peptide hormones (or their analogues), relying on their intrinsic ability to bind to specific receptors in precise areas of the human body, at the cost, however, of a poor selectivity against healthy cells. We present here an extensive Molecular Dynamics study of a promising alternative inspired by the mechanism through which antimicrobial peptides interact with the negatively charged bacterial membranes. Appropriately modifying the human antimicrobial peptide, LL-37, we designed a functionalized radionuclide carrier capable of binding more strongly to the negatively charged (model) tumor membranes than to the neutral healthy ones. The mechanism behind this behaviour relies on the fact that at the slight acidic pH surrounding tumor tissues the histidines belonging to the peptide get protonated thus making it positively charged. We have investigated by an extended numerical study the way in which this artificial peptide interacts with models of tumor and healthy cell membranes, proving by Potential Mean Force calculations that the affinity of the peptide to model tumor membranes is significantly larger than to healthy ones. These features (high affinity and generic tumor selectivity) recommend antimicrobial derived customized carriers as promising theranostic constructs in cancer diagnostic and therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- E Capozzi
- University of Rome Tor Vergata and INFN, Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Roma, Italy
| | - S Aureli
- University of Rome Tor Vergata and INFN, Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Roma, Italy
| | - V Minicozzi
- University of Rome Tor Vergata and INFN, Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Roma, Italy.
| | - G C Rossi
- University of Rome Tor Vergata and INFN, Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Roma, Italy; Centro Fermi - Museo Storico della Fisica e Centro Studi e Ricerche "Enrico Fermi", Piazza del Viminale 1, Roma 00184, Italy
| | - F Stellato
- University of Rome Tor Vergata and INFN, Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Roma, Italy
| | - S Morante
- University of Rome Tor Vergata and INFN, Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Roma, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
Zhao Y, Liu W, Tian Y, Yang Z, Wang X, Zhang Y, Tang Y, Zhao S, Wang C, Liu Y, Sun J, Teng Z, Wang S, Lu G. Anti-EGFR Peptide-Conjugated Triangular Gold Nanoplates for Computed Tomography/Photoacoustic Imaging-Guided Photothermal Therapy of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:16992-17003. [PMID: 29722264 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b19013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is difficult to cure because of the high recurrence rate and the side effects of current treatments. It is urgent to develop a new treatment that is safer and more effective than current treatments against NSCLC. Herein, we constructed anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) peptide-conjugated PEGylated triangular gold nanoplates (TGN-PEG-P75) as a targeting photothermal therapy (PTT) agent to treat NSCLC under the guidance of computed tomography (CT) and photoacoustic (PA) imaging. The surface of TGNs is successfully conjugated with a novel peptide P75 that has the specific affinity to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). It is found that the EGFR is overexpressed in NSCLC cells. The TGN-PEG-P75 has uniform edge length (77.9 ± 7.0 nm) and neutrally charged surface. The cell uptake experiments demonstrate remarkable affinity of the TGN-PEG-P75 to high EGFR expression cells than low EGFR expression cells (5.1-fold). Thanks to the strong near-infrared absorbance, high photothermal conversion efficiency, and the increased accumulation in tumor cells via the interaction of P75 and EGFR, TGN-PEG-P75 exhibits 3.8-fold superior therapeutic efficacy on HCC827 cells than TGN-PEG. The in vivo CT/PA dual-modal imaging of the TGN-PEG-P75 is helpful in selecting the optimal treatment time and providing real-time visual guidance of PTT. Furthermore, treatments on HCC827 tumor-bearing mouse model demonstrate that the growth of NSCLC cells can be effectively inhibited by the TGN-PEG-P75 through PTT, indicating the great promise of the nanoplatform for treating NSCLC in vivo.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Wenfei Liu
- Department of Respiration, Nanjing First Hospital , Nanjing Medical University , Nanjing 210029 , Jiangsu , P. R. China
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Zhaogang Teng
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Nanjing University , Nanjing 210093 , Jiangsu , P. R. China
| | | | - Guangming Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Nanjing University , Nanjing 210093 , Jiangsu , P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
50
|
Burns KE, Delehanty JB. Cellular delivery of doxorubicin mediated by disulfide reduction of a peptide-dendrimer bioconjugate. Int J Pharm 2018; 545:64-73. [PMID: 29709616 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.04.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Revised: 04/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
In this study, we developed a peptide-dendrimer-drug conjugate system for the pH-triggered direct cytosolic delivery of the cancer chemotherapeutic doxorubicin (DOX) using the pH Low Insertion Peptide (pHLIP). We synthesized a pHLIP-dendrimer-DOX conjugate in which a single copy of pHLIP displayed a generation three dendrimer bearing multiple copies of DOX via disulfide linkages. Biophysical analysis showed that both the dendrimer and a single DOX conjugate inserted into membrane bilayers in a pH-dependent manner. Time-resolved confocal microscopy indicate the single DOX conjugate may undergo a faster rate of membrane translocation, due to greater nuclear localization of DOX at 24 h and 48 h post delivery. At 72 h, however, the levels of DOX nuclear accumulation for both constructs were identical. Cytotoxicity assays revealed that both constructs mediated ∼80% inhibition of cellular proliferation at 10 µM, the dendrimer complex exhibited a 17% greater cytotoxic effect at lower concentrations and greater than three-fold improvement in IC50 over free DOX. Our findings show proof of concept that the dendrimeric display of DOX on the pHLIP carrier (1) facilitates the pH-dependent and temporally-controlled release of DOX to the cytosol, (2) eliminates the endosomal sequestration of the drug cargo, and (3) augments DOX cytotoxicity relative to the free drug.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kelly E Burns
- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Code 6900, Washington DC 20375, United States; National Research Council, Washington DC 20001, United States
| | - James B Delehanty
- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Code 6900, Washington DC 20375, United States.
| |
Collapse
|