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Chen H, Zou L, Hossain E, Li Y, Liu S, Pu Y, Mao X. Functional structures assembled based on Au clusters with practical applications. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:4283-4300. [PMID: 39028030 DOI: 10.1039/d4bm00455h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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The advancement of gold nanoclusters (Au NCs) has given rise to a new era in fabricating functional materials due to their controllable morphology, stable optical properties, and excellent biocompatibility. Assemblies based on Au NCs demonstrate significant potentiality in constructing multiple structures as acceptable agents in applications such as sensing, imaging technology, and drug delivery systems. In addition, the assembled strategies illustrate the integration mechanism between each component while facing material requirement. It is necessary to provide supplementary and comprehensive reviews on the assembled functional structures (based Au NCs), which hold promise for applications and could expand their functional range and potential applications. This review focuses on the assembled structures of Au NCs in combination with metals, metal oxides, and non-metal materials, which are intricately arranged through various interaction forces including covalent bonds and metal coordination, resulting in a diverse array of multifunctional Au NC assemblies. These assemblies have widespread applications in fields such as biological imaging, drug delivery, and optical devices. The review concludes by highlighting the challenges and future prospects of Au NC assemblies, emphasizing the importance of continued research to advance nanomaterial assembly innovation.
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- Hao Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, P. R. China
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Kumari P, Arora S, Pan Y, Ahmed I, Kumar S, Parshad B. Tailoring Indocyanine Green J-Aggregates for Imaging, Cancer Phototherapy, and Drug Delivery: A Review. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:5121-5135. [PMID: 39039943 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Indocyanine green J-aggregates (ICG-Jagg) have emerged as a significant subject of interest in biomedical applications due to their unique optical properties, tunable size, and excellent biocompatibility. This comprehensive review aims to provide an in-depth exploration of ICG-Jagg, with a focus on elucidating the diverse facets of their preparation and the factors that influence the preparation process. Additionally, the review discusses their applications in biomedical diagnostics, such as imaging and contrast agents, as well as their utilization in drug delivery and various phototherapeutic interventions.
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- Pooja Kumari
- Department of Chemistry, Deenbandhu Chhoturam University of Science and Technology, Sonipat 131039, Murthal, India
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- Institut für Chemie und Biochemie Organische Chemie, Freie Universität Berlin, Takustrasse 3, Berlin 14195, Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518132, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0AS, U.K
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- Department of Chemistry, Deenbandhu Chhoturam University of Science and Technology, Sonipat 131039, Murthal, India
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- Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02129, United States
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Shi Y, Wu Z, Qi M, Liu C, Dong W, Sun W, Wang X, Jiang F, Zhong Y, Nan D, Zhang Y, Li C, Wang L, Bai X. Multiscale Bioresponses of Metal Nanoclusters. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2310529. [PMID: 38145555 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Metal nanoclusters (NCs) are well-recognized novel nano-agents that hold great promise for applications in nanomedicine because of their ultrafine size, low toxicity, and high renal clearance. As foreign substances, however, an in-depth understanding of the bioresponses to metal NCs is necessary but is still far from being realized. Herein, this review is deployed to summarize the biofates of metal NCs at various biological levels, emphasizing their multiscale bioresponses at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. In the parts-to-whole schema, the interactions between biomolecules and metal NCs are discussed, presenting typical protein-dictated nano-bio interfaces, hierarchical structures, and in vivo trajectories. Then, the accumulation, internalization, and metabolic evolution of metal NCs in the cellular environment and as-imparted theranostic functionalization are demonstrated. The organismal metabolism and transportation processes of the metal NCs are subsequently distilled. Finally, this review ends with the conclusions and perspectives on the outstanding issues of metal NC-mediated bioresponses in the near future. This review is expected to provide inspiration for tailoring the customization of metal NC-based nano-agents to meet practical requirements in different sectors of nanomedicine.
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- Yujia Shi
- Department of Oral Implantology, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Sciences and Technology for Stomatology Nanoengineering, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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Ni Z, Hu J, Ye Z, Wang X, Shang Y, Liu H. Indocyanine Green Performance Enhanced System for Potent Photothermal Treatment of Bacterial Infection. Mol Pharm 2022; 19:4527-4537. [PMID: 35143213 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.1c00985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The instability in solution and aggregation-induced self-quenching of indocyanine green (ICG) have weakened its fluorescence and photothermal properties, thus inhibiting its application in practice. In this study, the cationic and anionic liposomes containing ICG were prepared based on 1,2-dioleoyl-3-trimethylammonium-propane (DOTAP) and 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-rac-glycerol (DPPG), respectively. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations demonstrate that ICG molecules are better distributed in the membranes of cationic DOTAP-based liposomes, leading to a superior fluorescence and photothermal performance. The liposomal ICG also shows the physical and photothermal stability during irradiation and long-term storage. On this basis, the prepared DOTAP-based liposomal ICG was encapsulated in the self-healing hydrogel formed by guar gum through the borate/diol interaction. The proposed liposomal ICG-loaded hydrogel can not only convert near-infrared (NIR) light into heat effectively but also repair itself without external assistance, which will realize potent photothermal therapy (PTT) against bacterial infection and provide the possibility for meeting the rapidly growing needs of modern medicine.
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- Zhuoyao Ni
- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, School of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, School of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, School of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, School of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, School of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Yang Y, Wang P, Cheng H, Cheng Y, Zhao Z, Xu Y, Shen Y, Zhu M. A multi-responsive Au NCs@PMLE/Ca 2+ antitumor hydrogel formed in situ on the interior/surface of tumors for PT imaging-guided synergistic PTT/O 2-enhanced PDT effects. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:7372-7386. [PMID: 35535969 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr00953f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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At present, although phototherapy and related imaging have proven to be promising cancer diagnosis and treatment strategies, the free diffusion of photosensitizers into normal tissues can cause side effects, and the efficiency of photodynamic therapy (PDT) can also be limited by the tumor hypoxic microenvironment. Herein, we designed and prepared a new cancer nanoplatform containing Au nanoclusters (NCs)@Premna microphylla leaf extract (PMLE) with both responsiveness to near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation and tumor microenvironment (TME) by facile redox and coordination reactions. Then, the Au NCs@PMLE/Ca2+ hydrogel was constructed in situ inside and on the surface of tumors for locoregional antitumor activity under 808 nm laser irradiation. The Au NCs@PMLE nanoplatform showed distinguished performance in killing cancer cells and alleviating tumor hypoxia by enhancing the temperature of the tumor sites and producing reactive oxygen species (ROS) under NIR irradiation as well as catalyzing hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) decomposition in TME for oxygen (O2) generation via catalase in PMLE. The ultra-small size of about 3 nm of the Au NCs in this nanoplatform was obtained using the biological molecules present in PMLE as reductants and coordination agents simultaneously, which also demonstrated the outstanding capability of photothermal (PT) imaging and photothermal therapy (PTT) towards tumors. Furthermore, the Au NCs@PMLE/Ca2+ hydrogel formed in situ through natural PMLE and intrinsic Ca2+ in TME could not only improve the biocompatibility of the nanoplatform and stability of Au NCs but was also highly concentrated around the tumor thus enhancing the therapeutic efficiency and inhibiting its migration to normal tissues, decreasing the side effects. The results of the experiments confirmed that the Au NCs@PMLE/Ca2+ hydrogel possessed PT imaging-guided NIR laser/TME-responsive synergetic cancer PTT/O2-enhanced PDT and remarkable locoregional antitumor effect for cancer therapy. This work may open a new versatile route for multi-responsive localized cancer therapeutic nanoplatforms.
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- Yongmei Yang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huangshan University, Huangshan 245041, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei Anhui 230032, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China.
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Ma Z, Ji T, Ji G, Niu Q, Han W. Facile construction of dual-drug loaded nanoparticles for improvement synergistic chemotherapy in prostate cancer. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2022.2066667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Zhiqiang Ma
- Department of Urology, Shijiazhuang Third People's Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Medicine, Sishui County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jining, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Sishui People's Hospital, Jining, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Sishui People's Hospital, Jining, China
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- Medical Laboratory, Qingdao Huangdao District Central Hospital, Qingdao, 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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Zhang M, Shao S, Yue H, Wang X, Zhang W, Chen F, Zheng L, Xing J, Qin Y. High Stability Au NPs: From Design to Application in Nanomedicine. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:6067-6094. [PMID: 34511906 PMCID: PMC8418318 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s322900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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In recent years, Au-based nanomaterials are widely used in nanomedicine and biosensors due to their excellent physical and chemical properties. However, these applications require Au NPs to have excellent stability in different environments, such as extreme pH, high temperature, high concentration ions, and various biomatrix. To meet the requirement of multiple applications, many synthetic substances and natural products are used to prepare highly stable Au NPs. Because of this, we aim at offering an update comprehensive summary of preparation high stability Au NPs. In addition, we discuss its application in nanomedicine. The contents of this review are based on a balanced combination of our studies and selected research studies done by worldwide academic groups. First, we address some critical methods for preparing highly stable Au NPs using polymers, including heterocyclic substances, polyethylene glycols, amines, and thiol, then pay attention to natural product progress Au NPs. Then, we sum up the stability of various Au NPs in different stored times, ions solution, pH, temperature, and biomatrix. Finally, the application of Au NPs in nanomedicine, such as drug delivery, bioimaging, photothermal therapy (PTT), clinical diagnosis, nanozyme, and radiotherapy (RT), was addressed concentratedly.
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- Minwei Zhang
- College of Life Science & Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Life Science & Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Life Science & Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
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- The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130061, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Life Science & Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Life Science & Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Life Science & Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Life Science & Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Life Science & Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Biological Resources and Genetic Engineering, Urumqi, 830046, People’s Republic of China
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Sonia, Komal, Kukreti S, Kaushik M. Gold nanoclusters: An ultrasmall platform for multifaceted applications. Talanta 2021; 234:122623. [PMID: 34364432 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Gold nanoclusters (Au NCs) with a core size below 2 nm form an exciting class of functional nano-materials with characteristic physical and chemical properties. The properties of Au NCs are more prominent and extremely different from their bulk counterparts. The synthesis of Au NCs is generally assisted by template or ligand, which impart excellent cluster stability and high quantum yield. The tunable and sensitive physicochemical properties of Au NCs open horizons for their advanced applications in various interdisciplinary fields. In this review, we briefly summarize the solution phase synthesis and origin of the characteristic properties of Au NCs. A vast review of recent research work introducing biosensors based on Au NCs has been presented along with their specifications and detection limits. This review also highlights recent progress in the use of Au NCs as bio-imaging probe, enzyme mimic, temperature sensing probe and catalysts. A speculation on present challenges and certain future prospects have also been provided to enlighten the path for advancement of multifaceted applications of Au NCs.
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- Sonia
- Nano-bioconjugate Chemistry Lab, Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, Delhi, India; Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Nano-bioconjugate Chemistry Lab, Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, Delhi, India; Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Nucleic Acids Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Nano-bioconjugate Chemistry Lab, Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, Delhi, India.
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Gowsalya K, Yasothamani V, Vivek R. Emerging indocyanine green-integrated nanocarriers for multimodal cancer therapy: a review. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:3332-3352. [PMID: 36133722 PMCID: PMC9418715 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00059d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Nanotechnology is a branch of science dealing with the development of new types of nanomaterials by several methods. In the biomedical field, nanotechnology is widely used in the form of nanotherapeutics. Therefore, the current biomedical research pays much attention to nanotechnology for the development of efficient cancer treatment. Indocyanine green (ICG) is a near-infrared tricarbocyanine dye approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for human clinical use. ICG is a biologically safe photosensitizer and it can kill tumor cells by producing singlet oxygen species and photothermal heat upon NIR irradiation. ICG has some limitations such as easy aggregation, rapid aqueous degradation, and a short half-life. To address these limitations, ICG is further formulated with nanoparticles. Therefore, ICG is integrated with organic nanomaterials (polymers, micelles, liposomes, dendrimers and protein), inorganic nanomaterials (magnetic, gold, mesoporous, calcium, and LDH based), and hybrid nanomaterials. The combination of ICG with nanomaterials provides highly efficient therapeutic effects. Nowadays, ICG is used for various biomedical applications, especially in cancer therapeutics. In this review, we mainly focus on ICG-based combined cancer nanotherapeutics for advanced cancer treatment.
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- Karunanidhi Gowsalya
- Bio-Nano Therapeutics Research Laboratory, Cancer Research Program (CRP), School of Life Sciences, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University Coimbatore-641 046 India
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- Bio-Nano Therapeutics Research Laboratory, Cancer Research Program (CRP), School of Life Sciences, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University Coimbatore-641 046 India
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- Bio-Nano Therapeutics Research Laboratory, Cancer Research Program (CRP), School of Life Sciences, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar University Coimbatore-641 046 India
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Kandasamy G, Maity D. Multifunctional theranostic nanoparticles for biomedical cancer treatments - A comprehensive review. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 127:112199. [PMID: 34225852 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Modern-day search for the novel agents (their preparation and consequent implementation) to effectively treat the cancer is mainly fuelled by the historical failure of the conventional treatment modalities. Apart from that, the complexities such as higher rate of cell mutations, variable tumor microenvironment, patient-specific disparities, and the evolving nature of cancers have made this search much stronger in the latest times. As a result of this, in about two decades, the theranostic nanoparticles (TNPs) - i.e., nanoparticles that integrate therapeutic and diagnostic characteristics - have been developed. The examples for TNPs include mesoporous silica nanoparticles, luminescence nanoparticles, carbon-based nanomaterials, metal nanoparticles, and magnetic nanoparticles. These TNPs have emerged as single and powerful cancer-treating multifunctional nanoplatforms, as they widely provide the necessary functionalities to overcome the previous/conventional limitations including lack of the site-specific delivery of anti-cancer drugs, and real-time continuous monitoring of the target cancer sites while performing therapeutic actions. This has been mainly possible due to the association of the as-developed TNPs with the already-available unique diagnostic (e.g., luminescence, photoacoustic, and magnetic resonance imaging) and therapeutic (e.g., photothermal, photodynamic, hyperthermia therapy) modalities in the biomedical field. In this review, we have discussed in detail about the recent developments on the aforementioned important TNPs without/with targeting ability (i.e., attaching them with ligands or tumor-specific antibodies) and also the strategies that are implemented to increase their tumor accumulation and to enhance their theranostic efficacies for effective biomedical cancer treatments.
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- Ganeshlenin Kandasamy
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India.
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Xing J, Gong Q, Akakuru OU, Liu C, Zou R, Wu A. Research advances in integrated theranostic probes for tumor fluorescence visualization and treatment. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:24311-24330. [PMID: 33300527 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr06867e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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At present, cancer is obviously a major threat to human health worldwide. Accurate diagnosis and treatment are in great demand and have become an effective method to alleviate the development of cancer and improve the survival rate of patients. A large number of theranostic probes that combine diagnosis and treatment methods have been developed as promising tools for tumor precision medicine. Among them, fluorescent theranostic probes have developed rapidly in the frontier research field of precision medicine with their real time, low toxicity, and high-resolution merit. Therefore, this review focuses on recent advances in the development of fluorescent theranostic probes, as well as their applications for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Initially, small-molecule fluorescent theranostic probes mainly including tumor microenvironment-responsive fluorescent prodrugs and phototherapeutic probes were introduced. Subsequently, nanocomposite probes are expounded based on four types of nano-fluorescent particles combining different therapies (chemotherapy, photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, gene therapy, etc.). Then, the capsule-type "all in one" probes, which occupy an important position in theranostic probes, are summarized according to the surface carrier type. This review aims to present a comprehensive guide for researchers in the field of tumor-related theranostic probe design and development.
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- Jie Xing
- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, PR China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, PR China.
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, PR China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, PR China. and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, PR China.
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- Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, PR China.
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Campu A, Focsan M, Lerouge F, Borlan R, Tie L, Rugina D, Astilean S. ICG-loaded gold nano-bipyramids with NIR activatable dual PTT-PDT therapeutic potential in melanoma cells. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2020; 194:111213. [PMID: 32622254 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2020.111213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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A great amount of effort is directed towards the progress of cancer treatment approaches aspiring to develop non-invasive, targeted and highly efficient therapies. In this context, Photothermal (PTT) and Photodynamic (PDT) Therapies were proven as promising. This work aims to integrate the therapeutic activities of two near-infrared (NIR) photoactive biomaterials - gold nano-bipyramids (AuBPs) and Indocyanine Green (ICG) - into one single targeted hybrid nanosystem able to operate as dual PTT-PDT agent with higher efficiency compared with each one alone. Firstly, different aspect ratio' AuBPs were systematically investigated in water solution for their intrinsic ability to efficiently generate toxic reactive oxygen species, namely oxygen singlet (1O2), under NIR laser irradiation, as this effect is less investigated in literature. Interestingly, the photodynamic activity of AuBPs measured by monitoring the photooxidation of 9,10-Anthracenediyl-bis(methylene)dimalonic acid (ABDA) - a well-known 1O2 sensor, is important, counting for 30 % decrease in ABDA optical absorbance for the most active AuBPs, well-correlating with the previously determined photothermal conversion efficiency. Furthermore, ICG was successfully grafted onto the Poly-lactic acid (PLA) coating of plasmonic nanoparticles and, consequently, the as-designed fully integrated hybrid nanosystem shows improved PTT-PDT performance in solution. Specifically, by triggering simultaneous PTT-PDT activities, the 1O2 amount is doubled, while the heating monitoring shows higher and faster increase in temperature compared to AuBPs alone. Finally, the efficiency of the combined PTT-PDT therapeutic activity was validated in vitro against B16-F10 cell line by covalent conjugation of the nanosystem with Folic Acid, which ensures the cellular recognition by overexpression of folate receptor.
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- Andreea Campu
- Nanobiophotonics and Laser Microspectroscopy Center, Interdisciplinary Research Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, Treboniu Laurean No.42, Cluj-Napoca 400271, Romania; Biomolecular Physics Department, Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, M Kogalniceanu No. 1, Cluj-Napoca 400084, Romania.
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- Nanobiophotonics and Laser Microspectroscopy Center, Interdisciplinary Research Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, Treboniu Laurean No.42, Cluj-Napoca 400271, Romania.
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- Ecole Normale Superiéure de Lyon, CNRS, Université Lyon 1, Laboratoire de Chimie UMR 5182, 46, allée d'Italie, F-69364, Lyon Cedex 07, France.
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- Nanobiophotonics and Laser Microspectroscopy Center, Interdisciplinary Research Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, Treboniu Laurean No.42, Cluj-Napoca 400271, Romania; Biomolecular Physics Department, Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, M Kogalniceanu No. 1, Cluj-Napoca 400084, Romania.
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- Nanobiophotonics and Laser Microspectroscopy Center, Interdisciplinary Research Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, Treboniu Laurean No.42, Cluj-Napoca 400271, Romania; Biomolecular Physics Department, Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, M Kogalniceanu No. 1, Cluj-Napoca 400084, Romania.
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Mănăştur Str. 3-5, Cluj-Napoca 400372, Romania.
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- Nanobiophotonics and Laser Microspectroscopy Center, Interdisciplinary Research Institute on Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, Treboniu Laurean No.42, Cluj-Napoca 400271, Romania; Biomolecular Physics Department, Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, M Kogalniceanu No. 1, Cluj-Napoca 400084, Romania.
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Jung SY, Gwak GH, Park JK, Oh JM. Finely crafted quasi-core-shell gadolinium/layered double hydroxide hybrids for switching on/off bimodal CT/MRI contrasting nanodiagnostic platforms. RSC Adv 2020; 10:5838-5844. [PMID: 35497407 PMCID: PMC9049243 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra08159c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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We successfully synthesized a size-controlled hybrid of layered double hydroxide (LDH) platelets and Gd(OH)3 nanorods through the reverse micelle method. Under controlled synthetic conditions, the hybrid was developed to a quasi-core-shell structure, where the Gd(OH)3 nanorods were covered by the LDH platelet assembly, and this was investigated by X-ray diffraction and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The zeta potential measurement for the hybrid revealed that Gd(OH)3 was surrounded by LDH moieties. According to dynamic light scattering, the hydrodynamic radius of the hybrid was uniformly controlled under 150 nm, which was comparable to that of one Gd(OH)3 nanorod surrounded by an LDH moiety. Thus, the obtained hybrid exhibited a maximum Hounsfield unit of 180 at a concentration of 5 mg mL-1, implying its potential as a computed tomography contrast agent. The magnetic resonance relaxivities of the hybrid were examined at pH 5 and 7, simulating lysosomal and plasma conditions; the r 1 values were 7.3 and 2.9, respectively, which were highly dependent on the physiological conditions.
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- Sang-Yong Jung
- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul 04620 Seoul South Korea
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- Beamline Research Division, Pohang Accelerator Laboratory, Pohang University of Science and Technology Pohang Gyeongsangbukdo 37673 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Yongin 17035 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul 04620 Seoul South Korea
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