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Bigham A, Raucci MG, Zheng K, Boccaccini AR, Ambrosio L. Oxygen-Deficient Bioceramics: Combination of Diagnosis, Therapy, and Regeneration. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2302858. [PMID: 37259776 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202302858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The journey of ceramics in medicine has been synchronized with an evolution from the first generation-alumina, zirconia, etc.-to the third -3D scaffolds. There is an up-and-coming member called oxygen-deficient or colored bioceramics, which have recently found their way through biomedical applications. The oxygen vacancy steers the light absorption toward visible and near infrared regions, making the colored bioceramics multifunctional-therapeutic, diagnostic, and regenerative. Oxygen-deficient bioceramics are capable of turning light into heat and reactive oxygen species for photothermal and photodynamic therapies, respectively, and concomitantly yield infrared and photoacoustic images. Different types of oxygen-deficient bioceramics have been recently developed through various synthesis routes. Some of them like TiO2- x , MoO3- x , and WOx have been more investigated for biomedical applications, whereas the rest have yet to be scrutinized. The most prominent advantage of these bioceramics over the other biomaterials is their multifunctionality endowed with a change in the microstructure. There are some challenges ahead of this category discussed at the end of the present review. By shedding light on this recently born bioceramics subcategory, it is believed that the field will undergo a big step further as these platforms are naturally multifunctional.
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- Ashkan Bigham
- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-National Research Council (IPCB-CNR), Viale J. F. Kennedy 54-Mostra d'Oltremare pad. 20, Naples, 80125, Italy
- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale V. Tecchio 80, Naples, 80125, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-National Research Council (IPCB-CNR), Viale J. F. Kennedy 54-Mostra d'Oltremare pad. 20, Naples, 80125, Italy
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Stomatological Translational Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Institute for Biomaterials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-National Research Council (IPCB-CNR), Viale J. F. Kennedy 54-Mostra d'Oltremare pad. 20, Naples, 80125, Italy
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Chianese G, Fasolino I, Tramontano C, De Stefano L, Imparato C, Aronne A, Ambrosio L, Raucci MG, Rea I. ROS-Generating Hyaluronic Acid-Modified Zirconium Dioxide-Acetylacetonate Nanoparticles as a Theranostic Platform for the Treatment of Osteosarcoma. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 13:54. [PMID: 36615964 PMCID: PMC9823868 DOI: 10.3390/nano13010054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Materials that are able to produce free radicals have gained increasing attention for environmental and biomedical purposes. Free radicals, such as the superoxide anion (O2•-), act as secondary messengers in many physiological pathways, such as cell survival. Therefore, the production of free radicals over physiological levels has been exploited in the treatment of different types of cancer, including osteosarcoma (OS). In most cases, the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by materials is light-induced and requires the use of chemical photosensitisers, making it difficult and expensive. Here, for the first time, we propose photoluminescent hybrid ZrO2-acetylacetonate nanoparticles (ZrO2-acac NPs) that are capable of generating O2•- without light activation as an adjuvant for the treatment of OS. To increase the uptake and ROS generation in cancer cells, we modify the surface of ZrO2-acac NPs with hyaluronic acid (HA), which recognizes and binds to the surface antigen CD44 overexpressed on OS cells. Since these nanoparticles emit in the visible range, their uptake into cancer cells can be followed by a label-free approach. Overall, we show that the generation of O2•- is toxic to OS cells and can be used as an adjuvant treatment to increase the efficacy of conventional drugs.
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- Giovanna Chianese
- Unit of Naples, National Research Council, Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Naples, National Research Council, Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Naples, National Research Council, Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Naples, National Research Council, Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Youden B, Jiang R, Carrier AJ, Servos MR, Zhang X. A Nanomedicine Structure-Activity Framework for Research, Development, and Regulation of Future Cancer Therapies. ACS NANO 2022; 16:17497-17551. [PMID: 36322785 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c06337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Despite their clinical success in drug delivery applications, the potential of theranostic nanomedicines is hampered by mechanistic uncertainty and a lack of science-informed regulatory guidance. Both the therapeutic efficacy and the toxicity of nanoformulations are tightly controlled by the complex interplay of the nanoparticle's physicochemical properties and the individual patient/tumor biology; however, it can be difficult to correlate such information with observed outcomes. Additionally, as nanomedicine research attempts to gradually move away from large-scale animal testing, the need for computer-assisted solutions for evaluation will increase. Such models will depend on a clear understanding of structure-activity relationships. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the field of cancer nanomedicine and provides a knowledge framework and foundational interaction maps that can facilitate future research, assessments, and regulation. By forming three complementary maps profiling nanobio interactions and pathways at different levels of biological complexity, a clear picture of a nanoparticle's journey through the body and the therapeutic and adverse consequences of each potential interaction are presented.
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- Brian Youden
- Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- Department of Medical Physics, Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1G3, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Cape Breton University, 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6L2, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Biology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, Cape Breton University, 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6L2, Canada
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Tang Z, Ma D, Chen Q, Wang Y, Sun M, Lian Q, Shang J, Wong PK, He C, Xia D, Wang T. Nanomaterial-enabled photothermal-based solar water disinfection processes: Fundamentals, recent advances, and mechanisms. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 437:129373. [PMID: 35728326 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The pathogenic microorganisms in water pose a great threat to human health. Photothermal and photothermocatalytic disinfection using nanomaterials (NPs) has offered a promising and effective strategy to address the challenges in solar water disinfection (SODIS), especially in the point-of-use operations. This review aims at providing comprehensive and state-of-the-art knowledge of photothermal-based disinfection by NPs. The fundamentals and principles of photothermal-based disinfection were first introduced. Then, recent advances in developing photothermal/photothermocatalytic catalysts were systematically summarized. The light-to-heat conversion and disinfection performance of a large variety of photothermal materials were presented. Given the complicated mechanisms of photothermal-based disinfection, the attacks from reactive oxygen species and heat, the destruction of bacterial cells, and the antibacterial effects of released metal ions were highlighted. Finally, future challenges and opportunities associated with the development of cost-effective photothermal/photothermocatalytic disinfection systems were outlined. This review will provide guidance in designing future NPs and inspire more research efforts from environmental nano-communities to move towards practical water disinfection operations.
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- Zhuoyun Tang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China; City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, 8 Yuexing 1st Road, Shenzhen Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China; City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, 8 Yuexing 1st Road, Shenzhen Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China; Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- National Observation and Research Station of Coastal Ecological Environments in Macao, Macao Environmental Research Institute, Macau University of Science and Technology, 999078, Macao Special Administrative Region of China; City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, 8 Yuexing 1st Road, Shenzhen Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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Li Y, Huang J, Yu H, Zhao Y, Xu Z, Kang Y, Xue P. Zirconia-Platinum Nanohybrids for Ultrasound-Activated Sonodynamic-Thermodynamic Bimodal Therapy by Inducing Intense Intracellular Oxidative Stress. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203080. [PMID: 35989099 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The therapeutic exploration of nano-zirconia semiconductor largely remains untouched in the field of fundamental science to date. Here, a robust nano-sonosensitizer of ZrO2- x @Pt is strategically formulated by in situ growth of Pt nanocrystal onto the surface of oxygen-deficient ZrO2- x . Compared to 3.09 eV of nano-ZrO2- x , the bandgap of ZrO2- x @Pt Schottky junction is narrowed down to 2.74 eV. The band bending and bandgap narrowing enables an enhanced e- /h+ separation in the presence of aPt electron sink, which facilitates a high yield of singlet oxygen (1 O2 ) and hydroxyl radicals (·OH) under ultrasound (US) irradiation. Moreover, nanozyme Pt with catalase-mimic activity can promote 1 O2 generation by relieving the hypoxic tumor microenvironment. Upon further modification of 2,2'-azobis[2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl)propane] dihydrochloride (AIPH), US-stimulated local thermal shock can disintegrate AIPH to create cytotoxic alkyl radicals (• R). US-triggered reactive oxygen species generation and hyperthermia-induced alkyl radical production lead to severe and irreversible tumor cell death. Such combinatorial sonodynamic-thermodynamic therapy benefits the tumor eradication and metastasis inhibition at the animal level, with the aid of immunogenetic cell death and immune checkpoint blockade. Taken together, this proof-of-concept paradigm expands the medical use of nano-zirconia and provides useful insights for its therapeutic perspectives.
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- Yongcan Li
- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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Xiong X, Wang L, He S, Guan S, Li D, Zhang M, Qu X. Vacancy defect-promoted nanomaterials for efficient phototherapy and phototherapy-based multimodal Synergistic Therapy. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:972837. [PMID: 36091444 PMCID: PMC9452887 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.972837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Phototherapy and multimodal synergistic phototherapy (including synergistic photothermal and photodynamic therapy as well as combined phototherapy and other therapies) are promising to achieve accurate diagnosis and efficient treatment for tumor, providing a novel opportunity to overcome cancer. Notably, various nanomaterials have made significant contributions to phototherapy through both improving therapeutic efficiency and reducing side effects. The most key factor affecting the performance of phototherapeutic nanomaterials is their microstructure which in principle determines their physicochemical properties and the resulting phototherapeutic efficiency. Vacancy defects ubiquitously existing in phototherapeutic nanomaterials have a great influence on their microstructure, and constructing and regulating vacancy defect in phototherapeutic nanomaterials is an essential and effective strategy for modulating their microstructure and improving their phototherapeutic efficacy. Thus, this inspires growing research interest in vacancy engineering strategies and vacancy-engineered nanomaterials for phototherapy. In this review, we summarize the understanding, construction, and application of vacancy defects in phototherapeutic nanomaterials. Starting from the perspective of defect chemistry and engineering, we also review the types, structural features, and properties of vacancy defects in phototherapeutic nanomaterials. Finally, we focus on the representative vacancy defective nanomaterials recently developed through vacancy engineering for phototherapy, and discuss the significant influence and role of vacancy defects on phototherapy and multimodal synergistic phototherapy. Therefore, we sincerely hope that this review can provide a profound understanding and inspiration for the design of advanced phototherapeutic nanomaterials, and significantly promote the development of the efficient therapies against tumor.
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- Xinyu Xiong
- School of Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Shan He, ; Shanyue Guan, ; Mingming Zhang,
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Shan He, ; Shanyue Guan, ; Mingming Zhang,
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- Senior Orthopeadics Department, The Forth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- PLA Strategic Support Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Shan He, ; Shanyue Guan, ; Mingming Zhang,
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Li J, Peng HL, Wen C, Xu P, Shen XC, Gao C. NIR-II-Responsive CeO 2-x@HA Nanotheranostics for Photoacoustic Imaging-Guided Sonodynamic-Enhanced Synergistic Phototherapy. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:5502-5514. [PMID: 35470663 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The therapeutic effect of photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) is severely limited because of the shallow tissue penetration depth of the first near-infrared (NIR-I) light. Multifunctional nanotheranostics irradiated by the second near-infrared (NIR-II) light have received wide interest with respect to deeper tissue penetration, and sonodynamic therapy (SDT) synergistic phototherapy can achieve the complete elimination of tumors. Herein, we successfully constructed a single NIR-II light-induced nanotheranostic using cerium oxide (CeO2-x) with abundant oxygen vacancies for photoacoustic imaging-guided SDT-enhanced phototherapy for the first time. CeO2-x with surface crystalline disorder showed extensive NIR-II region absorption and an outstanding photothermal conversion ability. In addition, the CeO2-x layer with numerous oxygen defects can promote the separation of holes and electrons by ultrasound irradiation, which can remarkably enhance the efficacy of phototherapy to achieve high-efficiency tumor ablation. CeO2-x was surface modified with hyaluronic acid (HA) to prepare CeO2-x@HA to allow active tumor targeting efficiency. Both cell and animal experiments confirmed that all-in-one CeO2-x@HA exhibited a high therapeutic efficacy of SDT-enhanced PDT/PTT under 1064 nm laser irradiation, which achieved complete tumor eradication without systemic toxicity. This study significantly broadened the application of NIR-II-responsive CeO2-x for photoacoustic imaging-mediated SDT-enhanced phototherapy to the highly efficient and precise elimination of tumors.
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- Jinling Li
- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, People's Republic of China
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- College of Electronic Engineering, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, People's Republic of China
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Wu G, Sun J, Zhang Z, Guo D, Liu J, Liu L. Recent advances in biological applications of nanomaterials through defect engineering. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 816:151647. [PMID: 34785228 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In recent years, defect engineering sprung up in the artificial nanomaterials (NMs) has attracted significant attention, since the physical and chemical properties of NMs could be largely optimized based on the rational control of different defect types and densities. Defective NMs equipped with the improved electric and catalytic ability, would be widely utilized as the photoelectric device and catalysts to alleviate the growing demands of industrial production and environmental treatments. In particular, considering that the features of targeting, adsorptive, loading and optical could be adjusted by the introduction of defects, numerous defective NMs are encouraged to be applied in the biological fields including bacterial inactivation, cancer therapy and so on. And this review is devoted to summarize the recent biological applications of NMs with abundant defects. Moreover, the opportunity of these defective NMs released into the surrounding environment continue to increase, the direct and indirect contact with biological molecules and organisms would be inevitable. Due to its high reactivity and adsorption triggered by defects, NMs tend to exhibit overestimate biological behaviors and effects on organisms. Thus, the sections regarding toxicological effects of NMs with abundant defects are also carried out to supplement the safety assessments of NMs and guide further applications in the industrial production and living.
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- Guizhu Wu
- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Rd., Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Rd., Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Rd., Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 30006, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Particle Detection and Electronics, University of Science & Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, 38 Tongyan Rd., Tianjin 300350, PR China.
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Zheng F, Huang X, Ding J, Bi A, Wang S, Chen F, Zeng W. NIR-I Dye-Based Probe: A New Window for Bimodal Tumor Theranostics. Front Chem 2022; 10:859948. [PMID: 35402374 PMCID: PMC8984032 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.859948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Near-infrared (NIR, 650-1700 nm) bioimaging has emerged as a powerful strategy in tumor diagnosis. In particular, NIR-I fluorescence imaging (650-950 nm) has drawn more attention, benefiting from the high quantum yield and good biocompatibility. Since their biomedical applications are slightly limited by their relatively low penetration depth, NIR-I fluorescence imaging probes have been under extensive development in recent years. This review summarizes the particular application of the NIR-I fluorescent dye-contained bimodal probes, with emphasis on related nanoprobes. These probes have enabled us to overcome the drawbacks of individual imaging modalities as well as achieve synergistic imaging. Meanwhile, the application of these NIR-I fluorescence-based bimodal probes for cancer theranostics is highlighted.
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- Fan Zheng
- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Changsha, China
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Isikawa M, Guidelli E. Microfluidic Synthesis of Theranostic Nanoparticles with Near-Infrared Scintillation: Toward Next-Generation Dosimetry in X-ray-Induced Photodynamic Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:324-336. [PMID: 34963048 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c20689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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We developed a microfluidic synthesis to grow GdF3:Eu theranostic scintillating nanoparticles to simultaneously monitor the X-ray dose delivered to tumors during treatments with X-ray activated photodynamic therapy (X-PDT). The flow reaction was optimized to enhance scintillation emission from the Eu3+ ions. The as-prepared ∼15 nm rhombohedral-shaped nanoparticles self-assembled into ∼100 nm mesoporous flower-like nanostructures, but the rhombohedral units remained intact and the scintillation spectra unaltered. The conjugation of the ScNPs with multilayers of methylene blue (MB) in a core-shell structure (GdF@MB) resulted in enhanced singlet oxygen (1O2) generation under X-ray irradiation, with maximum 1O2 production for nanoparticles with 4 MB layers (GdF@4MB). High 1O2 yield was further evidenced in cytotoxicity assays, demonstrating complete cell death only for the association of ScNPs with MB and X-rays. Because the scintillating Eu3+ emission at 694 nm is within the therapeutic window and was only partially absorbed by the MB molecules, it was explored for getting in vivo dosimetric information. Using porcine skin and fat to simulate the optical and radiological properties of the human tissues, we showed that the scintillation light can be detected for a tissue layer of ∼16 mm, thick enough to be employed in radiotherapy treatments of breast cancers, for instance. Therefore, the GdF3:Eu ScNPs and the GdF@4MB nanoconjugates are strong candidates for treating cancer with X-PDT while monitoring the treatment and the radiation dose delivered, opening new avenues to develop a next-generation modality of real-time in vivo dosimetry.
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- Mileni Isikawa
- Departamento de Física. FFCLRP- Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14040-901, Brazil
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- Departamento de Física. FFCLRP- Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP 14040-901, Brazil
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Gao C, Guo W, Guo X, Ding Z, Ding Y, Shen XC. Black SnO 2-x based nanotheranostic for imaging-guided photodynamic/photothermal synergistic therapy in the second near-infrared window. Acta Biomater 2021; 129:220-234. [PMID: 34082106 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.05.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The shallow penetration depth of photothermal agents in the first near-infrared (NIR-I) window significantly limits their therapeutic efficiency. Multifunctional nanotheranostic agents in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) window have drawn extensive attention for their combined treatment of tumors. Here, for the first time, we created oxygen-deficient black SnO2-x with strong NIR (700-1200 nm) light absorption with NaBH4 reduction from white SnO2. Hyaluronic acid (HA) could selectively target cancer cells overexpressed CD44 protein. After modification with HA, the obtained nanotheranostic SnO2-x@SiO2-HA showed high dispersity in aqueous solution and good biocompatibility. SnO2-x@SiO2-HA was confirmed to simultaneously generate enough hyperthermia and reactive oxygen species with single NIR-II (1064 nm) light irradiation. Because HA is highly affined to CD44 protein, SnO2-x@SiO2-HA has specific uptake by overexpressed CD44 cells and can be accurately transferred to the tumor site. Furthermore, tumor growth was significantly inhibited following synergistic photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) with targeted specificity under the guidance of photoacoustic (PA) imaging using 1064 nm laser irradiation in vivo. Moreover, SnO2-x@SiO2-HA accelerated wound healing. This work prominently extends the therapeutic utilization of semiconductor nanomaterials by changing their nanostructures and demonstrates for the first time that SnO2-x based therapeutic agents can accelerate wound healing. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The phototherapeutic efficacy of nanotheranostics by NIR-I lightirradiation was restricted owing to the limitation of tissue penetration and maximum permissible exposure. To overcome these limitations, we hereby fabricated a NIR-IIlight-mediated multifunctional nanotheranostic based on SnO2-x. The introduction of oxygen vacancy strategy was employed to construct full spectrum responsive oxygen-deficient SnO2-x, endowing outstanding photothermal conversion, and remarkable production activity of reactive oxygen species under NIR-II light activation. Tumor growth was significantly inhibited following synergistic PDT/PTT with targeted specificity under the guidance of photoacoustic imaging using 1064 nm laser irradiation in vivo. Our strategy not only expands the biomedical application of SnO2, but also providea method to develop other inorganic metal oxide-based nanosystems for NIR-II light-activated phototheranostic of cancers.
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Mokrousov MD, Thompson W, Ermilov SA, Abakumova T, Novoselova MV, Inozemtseva OA, Zatsepin TS, Zharov VP, Galanzha EI, Gorin DA. Indocyanine green dye based bimodal contrast agent tested by photoacoustic/fluorescence tomography setup. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2021; 12:3181-3195. [PMID: 34221653 PMCID: PMC8221961 DOI: 10.1364/boe.419461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Multimodal imaging systems are in high demand for preclinical research, experimental medicine, and clinical practice. Combinations of photoacoustic technology with other modalities including fluorescence, ultrasound, MRI, OCT have been already applied in feasibility studies. Nevertheless, only the combination of photoacoustics with ultrasound in a single setup is commercially available now. A combination of photoacoustics and fluorescence is another compelling approach because those two modalities naturally complement each other. Here, we presented a bimodal contrast agent based on the indocyanine green dye (ICG) as a single signalling compound embedded in the biocompatible and biodegradable polymer shell. We demonstrate its remarkable characteristics by imaging using a commercial photoacoustic/fluorescence tomography system (TriTom, PhotoSound Technologies). It was shown that photoacoustic signal of the particles depends on the amount of dye loaded into the shell, while fluorescence signal depends on the total amount of dye per particle. For the first time to our knowledge, a commercial bimodal photoacoustic/fluorescence setup was used for characterization of ICG doped polymer particles. Additionally, we conducted cell toxicity studies for these particles as well as studied biodistribution over time in vivo and ex vivo using fluorescent imaging. The obtained results suggest a potential for the application of biocompatible and biodegradable bimodal contrast agents as well as the integrated photoacoustic/fluorescence imaging system for preclinical and clinical studies.
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- Maksim D. Mokrousov
- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Bolshoy Boulevard 30, bld. 1, Moscow, 121205, Russia
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- PhotoSound Technologies, 9511 Town Park Dr, Houston, TX 77036, USA
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- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Bolshoy Boulevard 30, bld. 1, Moscow, 121205, Russia
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- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Bolshoy Boulevard 30, bld. 1, Moscow, 121205, Russia
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- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Bolshoy Boulevard 30, bld. 1, Moscow, 121205, Russia
- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie gory 1/3, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
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- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Bolshoy Boulevard 30, bld. 1, Moscow, 121205, Russia
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Jiao X, Sun L, Zhang W, Ren J, Zhang L, Cao Y, Xu Z, Kang Y, Xue P. Engineering oxygen-deficient ZrO 2-x nanoplatform as therapy-activated "immunogenic cell death (ICD)" inducer to synergize photothermal-augmented sonodynamic tumor elimination in NIR-II biological window. Biomaterials 2021; 272:120787. [PMID: 33819815 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.120787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Nano-zirconia, as an amphoteric semiconductor, has been industrially exploited in photocatalytic reactions and as piezoelectric sensors. However, its biomedical applications, especially in antitumor therapeutics, have been seldom investigated to date. Here, oxygen-deficient zirconia (ZrO2-x)-based nanoplatform with surface PEGylation and cyclic-Arg-Gly-Asp (cRGD) peptide functionalization (ZrO2-x@PEG/cRGD, abbreviated as ZPR) was rationally designed and established for the first time, which was utilized as therapy-activated "immunogenic cell death (ICD)" inducer to boost photothermal-augmented sonodynamic tumor elimination in NIR-II biological window. As-synthesized ZPR nanoparticles (NPs) exhibited intense optical absorbance in the wavelength range of 900-1100 nm, which endowed ZPR NPs with a photothermal conversion efficiency as high as 45.8% for photothermal therapy (PTT). Moreover, owing to the abundant surface oxygen defects, ZPR NPs can serve as a category of high-performance nano-sonosensitizer based on the strengthened separation of electron (e-)/hole (h+) pairs from the energy band under external ultrasound (US) activation. More importantly, cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated from sonodynamic therapy (SDT) can effectively induce immunogenic cell death (ICD), which is regarded to be significant to boost systemic anti-tumor immunity for rendering a complete tumor eradication post-treatment. In vivo experiments on tumor xenografts demonstrated the high therapeutic efficacy upon photothermal-augmented sonodynamic therapy, with the aid of photoacoustic (PA) imaging navigation. Remarkably, the level of inflammatory cytokines, including type I interferon (IFN), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) as well as interleukin (IL-6) were systemically upgraded after NIR-II/US irradiation, verifying the promotion of immunogenicity. Taken together, this study delivers useful insights for extending the applications of zirconia as promising translational medicine for tumor theranostics in the near future.
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- Xiaodan Jiao
- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, Institute of Ultrasound Imaging, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Cancer Center, Medical Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, Institute of Ultrasound Imaging, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400010, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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Ding Y, Huang R, Luo L, Guo W, Zhu C, Shen XC. Full-spectrum responsive WO3−x@HA nanotheranostics for NIR-II photoacoustic imaging-guided PTT/PDT/CDT synergistic therapy. Inorg Chem Front 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0qi01249a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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A WO3−x-based nanotheranostic has been successfully fabricated for photoacoustic imaging-guided synergistic tumor targeting therapy in the second near-infrared (NIR-II) biological window.
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- Yanwen Ding
- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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Lu J, Yang J, Yang D, Hu S, Sun Q, Yang G, Gai S, Wang Z, Yang P. CuFeSe2-based thermo-responsive multifunctional nanomaterial initiated by a single NIR light for hypoxic cancer therapy. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:336-348. [DOI: 10.1039/d0tb01599g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A thermo-responsive CuFeSe2-based multifunctional nanomaterial was used for NIR light initiated hypoxic cancer therapy and CT/MR imaging.
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- Juan Lu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology
- College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering
- Ministry of Education
- Harbin Engineering University
- Harbin 150001
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Guo X, Wen C, Xu Q, Ruan C, Shen XC, Liang H. A full-spectrum responsive B-TiO2@SiO2–HA nanotheranostic system for NIR-II photoacoustic imaging-guided cancer phototherapy. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:2042-2053. [DOI: 10.1039/d0tb02952a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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A full-spectrum responsive B-TiO2@SiO2–HA nanotheranostic system has been successfully fabricated for second near-infrared photoacoustic imaging-guided synergistic cancer targeting phototherapy.
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- Xiaolu Guo
- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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Tao Y, Chan HF, Shi B, Li M, Leong KW. Light: A Magical Tool for Controlled Drug Delivery. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2020; 30:2005029. [PMID: 34483808 PMCID: PMC8415493 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202005029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Light is a particularly appealing tool for on-demand drug delivery due to its noninvasive nature, ease of application and exquisite temporal and spatial control. Great progress has been achieved in the development of novel light-driven drug delivery strategies with both breadth and depth. Light-controlled drug delivery platforms can be generally categorized into three groups: photochemical, photothermal, and photoisomerization-mediated therapies. Various advanced materials, such as metal nanoparticles, metal sulfides and oxides, metal-organic frameworks, carbon nanomaterials, upconversion nanoparticles, semiconductor nanoparticles, stimuli-responsive micelles, polymer- and liposome-based nanoparticles have been applied for light-stimulated drug delivery. In view of the increasing interest in on-demand targeted drug delivery, we review the development of light-responsive systems with a focus on recent advances, key limitations, and future directions.
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- Yu Tao
- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Translational Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biomedical Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- International Joint Center for Biomedical Innovation, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China
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- Laboratory of Biomaterials and Translational Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Systems Biology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
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Rana MS, Xu L, Cai J, Vedarethinam V, Tang Y, Guo Q, Huang H, Shen N, Di W, Ding H, Huang L, Qian K. Zirconia Hybrid Nanoshells for Nutrient and Toxin Detection. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2003902. [PMID: 33107195 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202003902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Monitoring milk quality is of fundamental importance in food industry, because of the nutritional value and resulting position of milk in daily diet. The detection of small nutrients and toxins in milk is challenging, considering high sample complexity and low analyte abundance. In addition, the slow analysis and tedious sample preparation hinder the large-scale application of conventional detection techniques. Herein, zirconia hybrid nanoshells are constructed to enhance the performance of laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (LDI MS). Zirconia nanoshells with the optimized structures and compositions are used as matrices in LDI MS and achieve direct analysis of small molecules from 5 nL of native milk in ≈1 min, without any purification or separation. Accurate quantitation of small nutrient is achieved by introducing isotope into the zirconia nanoshell-assisted LDI MS as the internal standard, offering good consistency to biochemical analysis (BCA) with R2 = 0.94. Further, trace toxin is enriched and identified with limit-of-detection (LOD) down to 4 pm, outperforming the current analytical methods. This work sheds light on the personalized design of material-based tool for real-case bioanalysis and opens up new opportunities for the simple, fast, and cost-effective detection of various small molecules in a broad field.
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- Md Sohel Rana
- State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, School of Biomedical Engineering, and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, P.R. China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai First People's Hospital), Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Diseases, Shanghai Engineering Center for Visual Science and Photomedicine, Shanghai, 200080, P. R. China
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- Department of Rheumatology, Shanghai Institute of Rheumatology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, School of Biomedical Engineering, and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, P.R. China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- Department of Rheumatology, Shanghai Institute of Rheumatology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- Department of Rheumatology, Shanghai Institute of Rheumatology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, School of Biomedical Engineering, and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, P.R. China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- Department of Rheumatology, Shanghai Institute of Rheumatology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- China-Australia Centre for Personalized Immunology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Futian Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Shenzhen, 518040, P. R. China
- Center for Autoimmune Genomics and Etiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, School of Biomedical Engineering, and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, P.R. China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
- Department of Rheumatology, Shanghai Institute of Rheumatology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oncogenes and Related Genes, School of Biomedical Engineering, and Med-X Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, P.R. China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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Yang L, Zhu X, Xu T, Han F, Liu G, Bu Y, Zhang J, Zhang F, Zhou H, Xie Y. Defect-engineered transition metal hydroxide nanosheets realizing tumor-microenvironment-responsive multimodal-imaging-guided NIR-II photothermal therapy. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:8323-8336. [PMID: 32793936 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb01608j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Exploiting two-dimensional nanomaterials as photo-based theranostic agents is promising for the highly efficient ablation of deep-tissue-buried tumors. However, they are limited by their poor absorption in the second near-infrared-light (NIR-II) bio-window (1000-1300 nm) and intrinsic nonbiodegradability. Herein, defect-rich sulfur-doped Ni(OH)2 (S-Ni(OH)2) nanosheets decorated with bovine serum albumin (BSA) as a novel theranostic agent is developed, which can accomplish multimodal-imaging-guided photothermal ablation of mouse cancers in the NIR-II bio-window. Sulfur doping extends the absorption spectra of Ni(OH)2 nanosheets from the visible to NIR-II bio-window, affording highly efficient photothermal conversion (58.20% for 1064 nm), entailing it to become an excellent contrast agent for photoacoustic imaging. Further, because of their intrinsic paramagnetic property, they can be applied for magnetic resonance imaging. Owing to the abundant defective sites in S-Ni(OH)2 nanosheets, they exhibit response to the tumor microenvironment, resulting in effective biodegradation and excretion from the body. In vivo toxicity experiments indicated that S-Ni(OH)2-BSA NSs delivered no appreciable toxicity and good biocompatibility. This work provides an avenue for the rational design of effective theranostics agents.
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- Li Yang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University and Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University) Ministry of Education, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University and Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University) Ministry of Education, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University and Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University) Ministry of Education, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University and Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University) Ministry of Education, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University and Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University) Ministry of Education, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University and Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University) Ministry of Education, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China.
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- Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University and Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University) Ministry of Education, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China. and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University and Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Materials Chemistry of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials (Anhui University) Ministry of Education, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China.
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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Li Q, Ren J, Chen Q, Liu W, Xu Z, Cao Y, Kang Y, Xue P. A HMCuS@MnO 2 nanocomplex responsive to multiple tumor environmental clues for photoacoustic/fluorescence/magnetic resonance trimodal imaging-guided and enhanced photothermal/photodynamic therapy. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:12508-12521. [PMID: 32497157 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr01547d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Hollow mesoporous copper sulfide nanoparticles (HMCuS NPs) are advantageous for loading small-molecule therapeutic drugs coupled with photothermal ablation for synergistic tumor therapy. However, treatment efficacy mediated by HMCuS NPs is not always satisfactory owing to their insensitivity toward the tumor microenvironment (TME), and unpredictable drug leakage may also result in deleterious systemic toxicity. Here, a novel HMCuS@MnO2-based core-shell nanoplatform was developed as a highly efficient TME modulator, which could alleviate tumor hypoxia, deplete the level of intracellular glutathione (GSH) and trigger the dissolution of Mn2+. Moreover, MnO2, in situ grown on the surface of HMCuS, may act as a gatekeeper by forming a stimulus-responsive plug within the mesoporous structure, which effectively prevented the premature release of encapsulated photosensitizer chlorin e6 (Ce6) and was responsive to the acidic TME for demand-based drug release. Under the condition of 660/808 nm dual-wavelength laser irradiation, hyperthermia-mediated photothermal therapy (PTT) and reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT) can be triggered for tumor eradication, which were further enhanced upon the modification of the TME. In the meantime, splendid photoacoustic (PA)/fluorescence (FL)/magnetic resonance (MR) imaging properties of HMCuS@MnO2/Ce6 (CMC) NPs could enable the realization of more precise, reliable and on-demand combination therapy. In a word, this study illustrated a promising approach to strengthen the efficacy of HMCuS-based nanotherapeutics, which would definitely promote the further exploitation of smarter nanoplatforms for synergistic disease management.
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- Qian Li
- Institute for Clean Energy and Advanced Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Jiao X, Zhang W, Zhang L, Cao Y, Xu Z, Kang Y, Xue P. Rational design of oxygen deficient TiO 2-x nanoparticles conjugated with chlorin e6 (Ce6) for photoacoustic imaging-guided photothermal/photodynamic dual therapy of cancer. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:1707-1718. [PMID: 31894823 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr09423g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Oxygen deficient TiO2-x nanoparticles (NPs) have been recognized as a category of new-fashioned photothermal agents to offer safer PTT. However, the surface of TiO2-x NPs is deficient in free active groups or radicals to conjugate functional therapeutic molecules, which seriously impedes their in-depth development for versatile medical applications. In this study, surface activation of TiO2-x NPs was realized by the facile conjugation of (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) through the formation of a stable Si-O-Ti bond, and photosensitizer chlorin e6 (Ce6) was successfully modified onto the TiO2-x NP surface and with a considerably high loading content. The resultant TiO2-x@APTES/Ce6 (TAC) NPs displayed decent biosafety, rapid tumor enrichment and outstanding performance in photoacoustic (PA) imaging. Taking advantage of the intense photo-absorption in the near-infrared (NIR) region and high dose of conjugated Ce6, a powerful antitumor effect was realized based on the combination of hyperthermia-induced cell ablation and cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS)-triggered apoptosis both in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, PA imaging guidance was exceptionally useful for locating the tumor position and optimizing the treatment regimens. Apart from Ce6, this elaborate modification strategy for TiO2-x is believed to be universal for steadily binding more versatile therapeutic agents, which would definitely favor the development of multifunctional TiO2-x-based nanocomplexes for enhanced tumor treatment.
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- Xiaodan Jiao
- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real-Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Zhu C, Ding Z, Guo Z, Guo X, Yang A, Li Z, Jiang BP, Shen XC. Full-spectrum responsive ZrO2-based phototheranostic agent for NIR-II photoacoustic imaging-guided cancer phototherapy. Biomater Sci 2020; 8:6515-6525. [DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01482f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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A second near-infrared window (NIR-II) responsive, cancer targeting ZrO2-based phototheranostic agent has been fabricated for imaging-guided precise synergetic phototherapy.
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- Chengyuan Zhu
- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources
- School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science
- Guangxi Normal University
- Guilin
- P. R. China
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