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Lu J, Li Z, Lu M, Fan N, Zhang W, Li P, Tang Y, Yin X, Zhang W, Wang H, Tang B. Assessing Early Atherosclerosis by Detecting and Imaging of Hypochlorous Acid and Phosphorylation Using Fluorescence Nanoprobe. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2307008. [PMID: 37944535 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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The assessment of early atherosclerosis (AS) is of great significance for the early diagnosis and mechanism research. Herein, a novel nanoprobe PCN@FL is developed to realize the simultaneous detection and imaging of phosphorylation and hypochlorous acid (HClO). The selective recognition of HClO is achieved through the specific interaction between DMTC and HClO, while the levels of phosphorylation are detected via the specific interaction between Zr (IV) and phosphates. The nanoprobe can be utilized to monitor the fluctuations in HClO and phosphate in early atherosclerosis. It is observed that the levels of HClO and phosphate in the serum of early AS mice are higher than those of the normal mice. Ultimately, the levels of hypochlorous acid and phosphorylation in the inner wall of aortic vessels are imaged by two-photon microscope. The results show that the levels of HClO and phosphorylation in the early atherosclerotic mice are significantly higher than those of in normal mice. The nanoprobe provides a suitable fluorescent tool for simultaneous detection and imaging of HClO and phosphorylation, which holds promise for early atherosclerotic disease assessment.
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- Jun Lu
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, P. R. China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250014, P. R. China
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- Molecular Science and Biomedicine Laboratory(MBL), State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, P. R. China
- Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, 266237, P. R. China
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Akbar A, Khan S, Chatterjee T, Ghosh M. Unleashing the power of porphyrin photosensitizers: Illuminating breakthroughs in photodynamic therapy. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY. B, BIOLOGY 2023; 248:112796. [PMID: 37804542 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2023.112796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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This comprehensive review provides the current trends and recent developments of porphyrin-based photosensitizers. We discuss their evolution from first-generation to third-generation compounds, including cutting-edge nanoparticle-integrated derivatives, and explores their pivotal role in advancing photodynamic therapy (PDT) for enhanced cancer treatment. Integrating porphyrins with nanoparticles represents a promising avenue, offering improved selectivity, reduced toxicity, and heightened biocompatibility. By elucidating recent breakthroughs, innovative methodologies, and emerging applications, this review provides a panoramic snapshot of the dynamic field, addressing challenges and charting prospects. With a focus on harnessing reactive oxygen species (ROS) through light activation, PDT serves as a minimally invasive therapeutic approach. This article offers a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and PDT enthusiasts, highlighting the potential of porphyrin photosensitizers to improve the future of cancer therapy.
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- Alibasha Akbar
- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar, Kapra Mandal, Hyderabad 500078, Telangana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India.
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Ferreira LAD, Rambo C, Gomes MJK, Ribeiro KDP, Nishimoto GDA, Tisatto LGDR, Fritzen LD, da Cruz YB, Kambara AL, Rodrigues MJVB, Nogueira GA, Salvador HD, Oliveira-Toré CDF, Reason IJDM, Telles JEQ, Tomiotto-Pellissier F. Nanoparticles and phototherapy combination as therapeutic alternative in prostate cancer: A scoping review. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 939:175421. [PMID: 36435234 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2022.175421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Prostate cancer (CaP) is one of the most common types of cancers worldwide. Despite the existing surgical techniques, prostatectomy patients may experience tumor recurrence. In addition, castration-resistant cancers pose a challenge, especially given their lack of response to standard care. Thus, the development of more efficient therapies has become a field of great interest, and photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) are promising alternatives, given their high capacity to cause cell injury and consequent tumor ablation. Phototherapy, along with chemotherapy, has also been shown to be more effective than pharmacotherapy alone. Free molecules used as photosensitizers are rapidly cleared from the body, do not accumulate in the tumor, and are primarily hydrophobic and require toxic solvents. Thus, the use of nanoparticles can be an effective strategy, given their ability to carry or bind to different molecules, protecting them from degradation and allowing their association with other surface ligands, which favors permeation and retention at the tumor site. Despite this, there is still a gap in the literature regarding the use of phototherapy in association with nanotechnology for the treatment of CaP. In this scoping review, it was found that most of the particles studied could act synergistically through PDT and PTT. In addition, fluorescent quenchers can act as diagnostic and therapeutic tools. However, future clinical studies should be performed to confirm the benefits and safety of the combination of nanoparticles and phototherapy for CaP.
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- Department of Medical Pathology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Pathology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Pathology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Medical Pathology, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil; Laboratory of Immunopathology of Neglected Diseases and Cancer (LIDNC), Department of Pathological Sciences, State University of Londrina, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
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Meng Z, Xue H, Wang T, Chen B, Dong X, Yang L, Dai J, Lou X, Xia F. Aggregation-induced emission photosensitizer-based photodynamic therapy in cancer: from chemical to clinical. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:344. [PMID: 35883086 PMCID: PMC9327335 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01553-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cancer remains a serious threat to human health owing to the lack of effective treatments. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has emerged as a promising non-invasive cancer treatment that consists of three main elements: photosensitizers (PSs), light and oxygen. However, some traditional PSs are prone to aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ), leading to reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation capacity. Aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-PSs, due to their distorted structure, suppress the strong molecular interactions, making them more photosensitive in the aggregated state instead. Activated by light, they can efficiently produce ROS and induce cell death. PS is one of the core factors of efficient PDT, so proceeding from the design and preparation of AIE-PSs, including how to manipulate the electron donor (D) and receptor (A) in the PSs configuration, introduce heavy atoms or metal complexes, design of Type I AIE-PSs, polymerization-enhanced photosensitization and nano-engineering approaches. Then, the preclinical experiments of AIE-PSs in treating different types of tumors, such as ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, and its great potential clinical applications are discussed. In addition, some perspectives on the further development of AIE-PSs are presented. This review hopes to stimulate the interest of researchers in different fields such as chemistry, materials science, biology, and medicine, and promote the clinical translation of AIE-PSs.
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- Zijuan Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430034, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430034, China
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- Institute of Pathology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430034, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430034, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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Zheng X, Jin Y, Liu X, Liu T, Wang W, Yu H. Photoactivatable nanogenerators of reactive species for cancer therapy. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:4301-4318. [PMID: 33997507 PMCID: PMC8105601 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.04.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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In recent years, reactive species-based cancer therapies have attracted tremendous attention due to their simplicity, controllability, and effectiveness. Herein, we overviewed the state-of-art advance for photo-controlled generation of highly reactive radical species with nanomaterials for cancer therapy. First, we summarized the most widely explored reactive species, such as singlet oxygen, superoxide radical anion (O2 ●-), nitric oxide (●NO), carbon monoxide, alkyl radicals, and their corresponding secondary reactive species generated by interaction with other biological molecules. Then, we discussed the generating mechanisms of these highly reactive species stimulated by light irradiation, followed by their anticancer effect, and the synergetic principles with other therapeutic modalities. This review might unveil the advantages of reactive species-based therapeutic methodology and encourage the pre-clinical exploration of reactive species-mediated cancer treatments.
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- Xiaohua Zheng
- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, China
- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, China
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Westmead, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, China
- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center of Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China
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Guo Z, Cui Z. Fluorescent nanotechnology for in vivo imaging. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 13:e1705. [PMID: 33686803 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Fluorescent imaging in living animals gives an intuitive picture of the dynamic processes in the complex environment within a living being. However, animal tissues present a substantial barrier and are opaque to most wavelengths of visible light. Fluorescent nanoparticles (NPs) with new photophysical characteristics have shown excellent performance for in vivo imaging. Hence, fluorescent NPs have been widely studied and applied for the detection of molecular and biological processes in living animals. In addition, developments in the area of nanotechnology have allowed materials to be used in intact animals for disease detection, diagnosis, drug delivery, and treatment. This review provides information on the different types of fluorescent particles based on nanotechnology, describing their unique individual properties and applications for detecting vital processes in vivo. The development and application of new fluorescent NPs will provide opportunities for in vivo imaging with better penetration, sensitivity, and resolution. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools > in vivo Nanodiagnostics and Imaging.
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- Zhengyuan Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China
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Chen L, Xia B, Yan B, Liu J, Miao Z, Ma Y, Wang J, Peng H, He T, Zha Z. Ultrasound lighting up AIEgens for potential surgical navigation. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:3317-3325. [PMID: 33666636 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb02832k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Multifunctional contrast-enhanced agents suitable for application in surgical navigation by taking advantage of the merits of their diverse imaging modalities at different surgical stages are highly sought-after. Herein, an amphipathic polymer composed of aggregation-induced emission fluorogens (AIEgens) and Gd3+ chelates was successfully synthesized and assembled into ultrasound responsive microbubbles (AIE-Gd MBs) to realize potential tri-modal contrast-enhanced ultrasound (US) imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and AIEgen-based fluorescence imaging (FI) during the perioperative period. Through ultrasound targeted microbubble destruction (UTMD) and cavitation effect, the as-prepared AIE-Gd MBs went through a MBs-to-nanoparticles (NPs) conversion, which not only resulted in targeted accumulation in tumor tissues but also led to stronger fluorescence being exhibited due to the more aggregated AIE-Gd molecules in the NPs. As a proof-of-concept, our work proposes a strategy of US-lit-up AIEgens in tumors which could offer a simple and powerful tool for surgical navigation in the future.
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- Lixiu Chen
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P. R. China.
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Ma B, Xu H, Zhuang W, Wang Y, Li G, Wang Y. ROS Responsive Nanoplatform with Two-Photon AIE Imaging for Atherosclerosis Diagnosis and "Two-Pronged" Therapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2003253. [PMID: 33078569 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202003253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Atherosclerosis, characterized by endothelial injury, progressive inflammation, and lipid deposition, can cause cardiovascular diseases. Although conventional anti-inflammatory drugs reveal a certain amount of therapeutic effect, more reasonable design on plaque targeting, local anti-inflammation, and lipid removal are still required for comprehensive atherosclerosis therapy. In this work, a theranostic nanoplatform is developed for atherosclerosis recognition and inhibition. A two-photon aggregation-induced emission (AIE) active fluorophore (TP) developed is linked to β-cyclodextrin (CD) with a ROS responsive bond, which can carry prednisolone (Pred) in its entocoele via supramolecular interaction to build a diagnosis-therapy compound two-photon fluorophore-cyclodextrin/prednisolone complexes (TPCDP). With TPCDP packaged by nanosized micelles based on a ROS sensitive copolymer poly (2-methylthio ethanol methacrylate)-poly (2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine), the TPCDP@PMM can accumulate in atherosclerotic tissue through the damaged vascular endothelium. Activated by the local overexpressed ROS and rich lipid, the micelles are interrupted and TPCDP is further disintegrated with Pred release due to the relatively stronger interaction of lipid with CD, resulting in anti-inflammatory activity and lipid removal for atherosclerosis inhibition. Besides, labeled with the TP, TPCDP@PMM indicates a distinct two-photon AIE imaging on atherosclerosis recognition. The "two-pronged" therapeutic effect and plaque location ability has been confirmed in vivo on ApoE-/- mice, holding TPCDP@PMM a great promise for atherosclerosis theranostics.
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- Boxuan Ma
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, China
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Ma B, Xu H, Zhuang W, Wang Y, Li G, Wang Y. Reactive Oxygen Species Responsive Theranostic Nanoplatform for Two-Photon Aggregation-Induced Emission Imaging and Therapy of Acute and Chronic Inflammation. ACS NANO 2020; 14:5862-5873. [PMID: 32379416 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c01012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Inflammation is a protective response to stimuli trauma, which can also lead to severe tissue injury. The existing anti-inflammatory drugs, such as corticosteroids and glucocorticoids, generally exhibit side effects and poor accumulation in inflammatory tissue. Hence, a theranostic nanoplatform with serial reactive oxygen species (ROS) responsiveness and two-photon AIE bioimaging has been constructed for dimensional diagnosis and accurate therapy of inflammation. Prednisolone (Pred) is bridged to a two-photon fluorophore (TP) developed by us via a ROS sensitive bond to form a diagnosis-therapy compound TPP, which is then loaded by the amphipathic polymer PMPC-PMEMA (PMM) through self-assembling into the core-shell structured micelles (TPP@PMM). With a particle size of 57.5 nm, TPP@PMM can realize the accumulation in the inflammatory site via the oedematous tissue and the accurate release of anti-inflammatory drug Pred through the serial response to the local overexpressed ROS. The micellar structure is first interrupted by the ROS triggered hydrophobic-to-hydrophilic conversion of PMEMA, which allows the release of TPP. Then the ROS responsive bond in TPP is subsequently broken, resulting in the accurate delivery of Pred and the inflammation therapy. Furthermore, TPP@PMM can be traced in vivo with a distinct two-photon imaging due to the AIE active fluorophore TP. The theranostic TPP@PMM reveals high-resolution inflammation diagnosis and efficient anti-inflammatory activity owing to the two-photon fluorophore and the serial ROS responsiveness and has been proven to achieve the efficient treatment of acute lung injury, arthritis, and atherosclerosis. Therefore, TPP@PMM holds considerable promise as a potential strategy for acute and chronic inflammation theranostics.
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- Boxuan Ma
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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Xu L, Zhou K, Ma H, Lv A, Pei D, Li G, Zhang Y, An Z, Li A, He G. Ultralong Organic Phosphorescent Nanocrystals with Long-Lived Triplet Excited States for Afterglow Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:18385-18394. [PMID: 32212618 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c04005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The development of novel applications of ultralong organic phosphorescent (UOP) materials is highly desired. Herein, a series of UOP materials (EDCz, E = O, S, Se, and Te) for bacterial afterglow imaging and photodynamic therapy (PDT) is reported. By structurally bonding with the chalcogen atoms with π-conjugated scaffolds, EDCz not only absorbs visible light but also emits UOP with an efficiency of ca. 0.01-6.8% and a long lifetime of 0.08-0.318 s under ambient conditions. Benefiting from the long-lived triplet excited states, the SeDCz nanocrystals (NCs) possessed the best optical properties in the series, generating 1O2 under white light irradiation and performing as an agent for Staphylococcus aureus afterglow imaging and PDT at a low concentration (98 ng mL-1). The SeDCz NCs are also utilized as real-time UOP imaging agents and promoted healing of infected wounds in living mice. To the best of our knowledge, this study presents the first example of UOP-based bacterial photodynamic theranostic agents and creates a platform for the next-generation efficient UOP-based photosensitizers for bioimaging and skin regeneration.
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- Letian Xu
- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710054, China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710054, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi province, China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710054, China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710054, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, China
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- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi province, China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province 710054, China
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, Shaanxi province, China
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Xu H, Ma B, Jiang J, Xiao S, Peng R, Zhuang W, Li G, Wang Y. Integrated prodrug micelles with two-photon bioimaging and pH-triggered drug delivery for cancer theranostics. Regen Biomater 2020; 7:171-180. [PMID: 32296536 PMCID: PMC7147369 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbz035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Revised: 09/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Nanodrug carriers with fluorescence radiation are widely used in cancer diagnosis and therapy due to their real-time imaging, less side effect, better drug utilization as well as the good bioimaging ability. However, traditional nanocarriers still suffer from unexpectable drug leakage, unsatisfactory tumor-targeted drug delivery and shallow imaging depth, which limit their further application in cancer theranostics. In this study, an integrated nanoplatform is constructed by polymeric prodrug micelles with two-photon and aggregation-induced emission bioimaging, charge reversal and drug delivery triggered by acidic pH. The prodrug micelles can be self-assembled by the TP-PEI (DA/DOX)-PEG prodrug polymer, which consists of the two-photon fluorophore (TP), dimethylmaleic anhydride (DA) grafted polyethyleneimine (PEI) and polyethylene glycol (PEG). The PEG segment, DOX and DA are bridged to polymer by acid cleavable bonds, which provides the micelles a 'stealth' property and a satisfactory stability during blood circulation, while the outside PEG segment is abandoned along with the DA protection in the tumor acidic microenvironment, thus leading to charge reversal-mediated accelerated endocytosis and tumor-targeted drug delivery. The great antitumor efficacy and reduced side effect of these pH-sensitive prodrug micelles are confirmed by antitumor assays in vitro and in vivo. Meanwhile, these micelles exhibited great deep-tissue two-photon bioimaging ability up to 150 μm in depth. The great antitumor efficacy, reduced side effect and deep two-photon tissue imaging make the TP-PEI (DA/DOX)-PEG prodrug micelles would be an efficient strategy for theranostic nanoplatform in cancer treatment.
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- Hong Xu
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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Suleymanov AA, Doll M, Ruggi A, Scopelliti R, Fadaei‐Tirani F, Severin K. Synthesis of Tetraarylethene Luminogens by C−H Vinylation of Aromatic Compounds with Triazenes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201908755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Abdusalom A. Suleymanov
- Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie ChimiquesEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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- Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie ChimiquesEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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- Département de ChimieUniversité de Fribourg 1700 Fribourg Switzerland
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- Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie ChimiquesEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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- Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie ChimiquesEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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- Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie ChimiquesEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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Suleymanov AA, Doll M, Ruggi A, Scopelliti R, Fadaei‐Tirani F, Severin K. Synthesis of Tetraarylethene Luminogens by C−H Vinylation of Aromatic Compounds with Triazenes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2019; 59:9957-9961. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201908755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Revised: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Abdusalom A. Suleymanov
- Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie ChimiquesEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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- Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie ChimiquesEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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- Département de ChimieUniversité de Fribourg 1700 Fribourg Switzerland
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- Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie ChimiquesEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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- Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie ChimiquesEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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- Institut des Sciences et Ingénierie ChimiquesEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) 1015 Lausanne Switzerland
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Zhang W, Ding X, Cheng H, Yin C, Yan J, Mou Z, Wang W, Cui D, Fan C, Sun D. Dual-Targeted Gold Nanoprism for Recognition of Early Apoptosis, Dual-Model Imaging and Precise Cancer Photothermal Therapy. Am J Cancer Res 2019; 9:5610-5625. [PMID: 31534506 PMCID: PMC6735394 DOI: 10.7150/thno.34755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Photothermal therapy as novel strategy to convert near-infrared (NIR) light into heat for treatment cancers has attracted great attention and been widely studied. However, side effects and low efficiency remain the main challenge of precise cancer photothermal therapy. Methods: In this study, we have successfully fabricated and characterized the dual-targeted gold nanoprisms, whereby bare gold nanoprisms (Au NPR) were conjugated to a phenanthroline derivatives-functionalized tetraphenylethene (TPE) and further stabilized with target peptide aptamers via Au-S bonds (Au-Apt-TPE). Then, the remaining nitrogen atoms of the Au-Apt-TPE could effectively chelate with Zn2+ ions (Au-Apt-TPE@Zn) for monitoring early stage apoptotic cells. Results: The as-synthesized Au-Apt-TPE@Zn exhibited good monodispersity, size stability and consistent spectral characteristics. TPE synthesized here showed aggregation-induced emission (AIE) characteristics, and zinc conjunction (TPE@Zn) endowed Au-Apt-TPE@Zn with the cell membrane-targeted ability to selectively recognize the membranes of early stage apoptotic cells but not respond to healthy cells, which provided valuable diagnosis information on therapeutic efficacy. Au-Apt-TPE@Zn achieved specifically nuclear-targeted ability by surface decoration of AS1411 DNA aptamer. Au-Apt-TPE@Zn under NIR irradiation showed effective photothermal therapy against SGC-7901 human gastric carcinoma cells growth in vitro by inducing apoptosis through triggering reactive oxygen species (ROS) overproduction and regulating multiple signal crosstalk. In vivo studies revealed that Au-Apt-TPE@Zn under NIR irradiation showed deep penetration and dual-model imaging application (cancer-targeted fluorescence imaging and light-up photoacoustic imaging). Au-Apt-TPE@Zn under NIR irradiation also displayed strong photothermal therapy against gastric carcinoma xenograft growth in vivo by induction of apoptosis. Importantly, analysis of histopathology, hematotoxicity and immunocytotoxicity indicated that Au-Apt-TPE@Zn had less side effect and high biocompatibility. Conclusions: Our findings validated the design of using Au nanoprism with AIE materials and dual-targeted decoration could be an effective strategy in recognition of early apoptosis, dual-model imaging and precise cancer photothermal therapy.
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Wu M, Li Z, Yao J, Shao Z, Chen X. Pea Protein/Gold Nanocluster/Indocyanine Green Ternary Hybrid for Near-Infrared Fluorescence/Computed Tomography Dual-Modal Imaging and Synergistic Photodynamic/Photothermal Therapy. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:4799-4807. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Mi Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People’s Republic of China
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Paiva JS, Jorge PAS, Ribeiro RSR, Sampaio P, Rosa CC, Cunha JPS. Optical fiber-based sensing method for nanoparticle detection through supervised back-scattering analysis: a potential contributor for biomedicine. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:2349-2369. [PMID: 31040661 PMCID: PMC6452810 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s174358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background In view of the growing importance of nanotechnologies, the detection/identification of nanoparticles type has been considered of utmost importance. Although the characterization of synthetic/organic nanoparticles is currently considered a priority (eg, drug delivery devices, nanotextiles, theranostic nanoparticles), there are many examples of “naturally” generated nanostructures – for example, extracellular vesicles (EVs), lipoproteins, and virus – that provide useful information about human physiology or clinical conditions. For example, the detection of tumor-related exosomes, a specific type of EVs, in circulating fluids has been contributing to the diagnosis of cancer in an early stage. However, scientists have struggled to find a simple, fast, and low-cost method to accurately detect/identify these nanoparticles, since the majority of them have diameters between 100 and 150 nm, thus being far below the diffraction limit. Methods This study investigated if, by projecting the information provided from short-term portions of the back-scattered laser light signal collected by a polymeric lensed optical fiber tip dipped into a solution of synthetic nanoparticles into a lower features dimensional space, a discriminant function is able to correctly detect the presence of 100 nm synthetic nanoparticles in distilled water, in different concentration values. Results and discussion This technique ensured an optimal performance (100% accuracy) in detecting nanoparticles for a concentration above or equal to 3.89 µg/mL (8.74E+10 particles/mL), and a performance of 90% for concentrations below this value and higher than 1.22E−03 µg/mL (2.74E+07 particles/mL), values that are compatible with human plasmatic levels of tumor-derived and other types of EVs, as well as lipoproteins currently used as potential biomarkers of cardiovascular diseases. Conclusion The proposed technique is able to detect synthetic nanoparticles whose dimensions are similar to EVs and other “clinically” relevant nanostructures, and in concentrations equivalent to the majority of cell-derived, platelet-derived EVs and lipoproteins physiological levels. This study can, therefore, provide valuable insights towards the future development of a device for EVs and other biological nanoparticles detection with innovative characteristics.
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- Joana S Paiva
- INESC Technology and Science, Porto, Portugal, .,Physics and Astronomy Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal, .,Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal,
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- INESC Technology and Science, Porto, Portugal, .,Physics and Astronomy Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal,
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- Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology, i3S - Institute for Innovation and Research in Health, Porto, Portugal
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- INESC Technology and Science, Porto, Portugal, .,Physics and Astronomy Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal,
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- INESC Technology and Science, Porto, Portugal, .,Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal,
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Pang X, Wang T, Jiang D, Mu W, Zhang B, Zhang N. Functionalized docetaxel-loaded lipid-based-nanosuspensions to enhance antitumor efficacy in vivo. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:2543-2555. [PMID: 31114190 PMCID: PMC6489590 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s191341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose: To further enhance the antitumor efficacy through targeted delivery, DTX loaded lipid-based-nanosuspensions (DTX-LNS) were prepared and functionalized by PEGylation or NGR modification to develop DSPE-PEG2000 modified DTX-LNS (P-DTX-LNS) or DSPE-PEG2000-NGR modified DTX-LNS (N-DTX-LNS), respectively. Methods: Based on our previous work, functionalized DTX-LNS including P-DTX-LNS and N-DTX-LNS were prepared using thin-film hydration, and then characterized. Release behavior, stability in vitro, cytotoxicity and cellular uptake of functionalized LNS were observed. To demonstrate tumor targeting efficiency of functionalized DTX-LNS, in vivo real-time and ex vivo imaging study were conducted. Furthermore, therapeutic efficacy in vivo was evaluated in an H22-bearing mice model. Results: Functionalized DTX-LNS 100–110 nm in diameter were successfully prepared and exhibited good stability under various conditions. In vitro release studies demonstrated that DTX was released from functionalized DTX-LNS steadily and reached approximately 95% at 48 hrs. Functionalized DTX-LNS showed dose-dependent cytotoxicity and time-dependent internalization in human hepatocellular liver carcinoma cells (HepG2) cells. In vivo real-time and ex vivo imaging results indicated that tumor targeting efficiencies of P-DiR-LNS and N-DiR-LNS were 29.9% and 34.3%, respectively. Moreover, evaluations of in vivo antitumor efficacy indicated that functionalized DTX-LNS effectively inhibited tumor growth with low toxicity. Conclusion: The functionalized LNS exhibited suitable particle size, nearly spherical structure, enough drug loading and great potentials for large-scale production. The results in vitro and in vivo demonstrated that functionalized LNS could realize tumor targeting and antitumor efficacy. Consequently, functionalized DTX-LNS could be expected to be used for tumor targeting therapy.
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- Xiuping Pang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong Province 250012, People's Republic of China
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Zhao N, Li P, Zhuang J, Liu Y, Xiao Y, Qin R, Li N. Aggregation-Induced Emission Luminogens with the Capability of Wide Color Tuning, Mitochondrial and Bacterial Imaging, and Photodynamic Anticancer and Antibacterial Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:11227-11237. [PMID: 30843393 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b01655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Recently, luminogens with the aggregation-induced emission characteristic (AIEgens) have received much attention in the field of bioimaging and therapeutic applications. However, the development of AIEgens that are derived from the simple core skeleton with emission color tuning for imaging and therapy is still a formidable challenge. To address this constraint, we present a series of cationic AIEgens based on cyanopyridinium salts (CP1-CP5). The AIEgens can be facilely prepared by varying the aromatic electron donor while fixing the cyanopyridinium group as the electron acceptor within a single benzene ring. The obtained AIEgens possess wide color tunability, large Stokes shifts, and bright emission in the condensed state. Due to their good biocompatibility and cationic nature, these AIEgens can be utilized for multiple-color imaging of intracellular mitochondria as well as Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Importantly, these AIEgens exhibit remarkable structure-dependent singlet-oxygen generation ability under white light illumination (25 mW cm-2), and CP4 was optimized to serve as an excellent photosensitizer for photodynamic anticancer and antibacterial therapy.
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- Na Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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Adarsh N, Babu PSS, Avirah RR, Viji M, Nair SA, Ramaiah D. Aza-BODIPY nanomicelles as versatile agents for the in vitro and in vivo singlet oxygen-triggered apoptosis of human breast cancer cells. J Mater Chem B 2019; 7:2372-2377. [PMID: 32254685 DOI: 10.1039/c9tb00124g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Herein, we synthesised four aza-BODIPY dyes (1-4) with the singlet oxygen generation quantum yield values of ca. 65-85%. Furthermore, we formulated a nanomedicine by encapsulating these dyes into an amphiphilic micelle, DSPE. The spherical nanomicelles formed were characterized using photophysical and morphological analyses, and their in vitro and in vivo photodynamic efficacies were investigated. One of the conjugates, DSPE-1, showed the lowest IC50 value of 2 μM against a human breast cancer cell line (MDA MB 231). The mechanism of photodynamic activity has been evaluated by employing different biophysical and morphological assays, which confirmed apoptotic cell death (ca. 80-90%) predominantly through the involvement of reactive oxygen species. Interestingly, we observed that 2 mg kg-1DSPE-1 induced enhanced apoptosis and efficient inhibition of the growth of breast tumor xenografts in NOD/SCID mice models. Herein, we demonstrated the application of aza-BODIPY nanomicelles in photodynamic therapy for the first time, and our results revealed that the DSPE-BODIPY nanomicelles enhanced the cellular uptake as well as the photodynamic activity, thereby demonstrating the use of these nanomicelles as efficient sensitizers in biological applications.
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- Nagappanpillai Adarsh
- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram - 695 019, Kerala, India
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Wang L, Pei J, Cong Z, Zou Y, Sun T, Davitt F, Garcia-Gil A, Holmes JD, O'Driscoll CM, Rahme K, Guo J. Development of anisamide-targeted PEGylated gold nanorods to deliver epirubicin for chemo-photothermal therapy in tumor-bearing mice. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:1817-1833. [PMID: 30880982 PMCID: PMC6413758 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s192520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gold nanorods (AuNRs), due to the optical and electronic properties namely the surface plasma resonance, have been developed to achieve the light-mediated photothermal therapy (PTT) for cancer. However, PTT alone may suffer from inefficient tumor killing. Recently, the combination of PTT and chemotherapy has been utilized to achieve synergistic anticancer effects. METHODS In this study, AuNRs capped with hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), poly(acrylic acid) (PAA), and PEGylated anisamide (a ligand known to target the sigma receptor) have been developed to produce a range of negatively charged anisamide-targeted PEGylated AuNRs (namely Au-CTAB-PAA-PEG-AA) for the combination of PTT and chemotherapy (termed as chemo-photothermal therapy [CPTT]). Epirubicin (EPI, an anthracycline drug) was efficiently loaded onto the surface of Au800-CTAB-PAA-PEG-AA via the electrostatic interaction forming Au800-CTAB-PAA-PEG-AA.EPI complex. RESULTS The resultant complex demonstrated pH-dependent drug release, facilitated nucleus trafficking of EPI, and induced antiproliferative effects in human prostate cancer PC-3 cells. When Au800-CTAB-PAA-PEG-AA.EPI complex was further stimulated with desired laser irradiation, the synergistic outcome was evident in PC-3 xenograft mice. CONCLUSION These results demonstrate a promising strategy for clinical application of CPTT in cancer.
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- Limei Wang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China, ;
- Department of Pharmacy, The General Hospital of FAW, Changchun 130011, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China, ;
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China, ;
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China, ;
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- The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- School of Chemistry and the Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- CRANN, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Chemistry and the Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- CRANN, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Chemistry and the Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- CRANN, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Chemistry and the Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
- Department of Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Applied Science, Notre Dame University (Louaize), Zouk Mosbeh 1200, Lebanon
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China, ;
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Wang G, Wang J, Zhao L, Zhang Q, Lu Y. Facile Fabrication of Fluorescent Inorganic Nanoparticles with Diverse Shapes for Cell Imaging. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 9:E154. [PMID: 30691161 PMCID: PMC6410410 DOI: 10.3390/nano9020154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2018] [Revised: 01/11/2019] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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In the present work, we describe a facile and general method of fabricating fluorescent inorganic nanoparticles with diverse shapes for cell imaging application. The hematite (α-Fe₂O₃) nanoparticles (HNPs) with three different shapes (i.e., spindle shape, ellipsoidal shape and quasi-spherical shape) were first prepared as model systems in consideration of good biocompatibility and the controllable morphology of α-Fe₂O₃. Three fluorescent HNPs with different shapes were readily achieved via one-pot sol-gel reaction of AIE luminogen-functionalized siloxane (AIEgen-Si(OCH₃)₃) and TEOS in the presence of PVP-stabilized HNPs. Due to the fluorescence originating from the thin AIEgens-contained SiO₂ shell around the HNPs, their photoluminescent intensities can be tuned by changing the concentrations of TEOS and AIEgen-Si(OCH₃)₃ in feed prior to the sol-gel reaction. When the as-prepared fluorescent products were dispersed in water, they gave intense green light emission upon excitation at 360 nm with relatively high fluorescence quantum yield. Further, fluorescent HNPs exhibited low cytotoxicity and excellent photostability and, thus, were used as optical probes to preliminarily explore the effect of nanoparticle shapes on their cellular uptake behaviors. This work should open a facile way to prepare various fluorescent inorganic nanoparticles with specific morphology for various biological applications.
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- Guifang Wang
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory for Photoelectric Materials and Devices, Key Laboratory of Display Materials & Photoelectric Devices, Ministry of Education, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Function Materials Education, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory for Photoelectric Materials and Devices, Key Laboratory of Display Materials & Photoelectric Devices, Ministry of Education, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Function Materials Education, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
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Binita Chanu S, Raza MDK, Banerjee S, Mina PR, Musib D, Roy M. ROS dependent antitumour activity of photo-activated iron(III) complexes of amino acids. J CHEM SCI 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s12039-018-1584-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Wu PT, Lin CL, Lin CW, Chang NC, Tsai WB, Yu J. Methylene-Blue-Encapsulated Liposomes as Photodynamic Therapy Nano Agents for Breast Cancer Cells. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 9:E14. [PMID: 30583581 PMCID: PMC6359461 DOI: 10.3390/nano9010014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2018] [Revised: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Methylene blue (MB) is a widely used dye and photodynamic therapy (PDT) agent that can produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) after light exposure, triggering apoptosis. However, it is hard for the dye to penetrate through the cell membrane, leading to poor cellular uptake; thus, drug carriers, which could enhance the cellular uptake, are a suitable solution. In addition, the defective vessels resulting from fast vessel outgrowth leads to an enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect, which gives nanoscale drug carriers a promising potential. In this study, we applied poly(12-(methacryloyloxy)dodecyl phosphorylcholine), a zwitterionic polymer-lipid, to self-assemble into liposomes and encapsulate MB (MB-liposome). Its properties of high stability and fast intracellular uptake were confirmed, and the higher in vitro ROS generation ability of MB-liposomes than that of free MB was also verified. For in vivo tests, we examined the toxicity in mice via tail vein injection. With the features found, MB-liposome has the potential of being an effective PDT nano agent for cancer therapy.
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- Po-Ting Wu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 103, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 103, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 103, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 103, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 103, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 103, Taiwan.
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Paul AK, Jayaram DT, Babu PSS, Adarsh N, Thurakkal S, Nair AS, Ramaiah D. Synthesis and in vitro photobiological studies of porphyrin capped gold nanoparticles
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§. J CHEM SCI 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s12039-018-1539-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Zhang X, Wang B, Xia Y, Zhao S, Tian Z, Ning P, Wang Z. In Vivo and in Situ Activated Aggregation-Induced Emission Probes for Sensitive Tumor Imaging Using Tetraphenylethene-Functionalized Trimethincyanines-Encapsulated Liposomes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:25146-25153. [PMID: 29984571 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b07727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The design and exploration of fluorescent probes with high-sensitivity and low-background are essential for noninvasive optical molecular imaging. The in vivo and in situ activated aggregation-induced emission (AIE) probes were found to be ideal for achieving higher signal-to-background ratios for tumor detections. We herein developed novel tetraphenylethene-encapsulated liposomes (TPE-LPs) constructed by loading TPE-trimethincyanine into liposomes for the first time, and the probes were applied to tumor bioimaging in vivo. TPE-functionalized trimethincyanines were synthesized with a new and efficient one-pot reaction. In TPE-LPs, TPE-functionalized bicarboxylic acids benzoindole trimethinecyanine (TPE-BICOOH) fluorophores were found to be well dispersed in lipid bilayers (with non-restricted rotation) during the blood circulation, and then aggregated (with restriction of intramolecular rotation) upon liposome rupture in the tumor tissue, achieving a low-background and high-target signal for tumor imaging. The in situ activated AIE probes not only had great accumulation at the tumor site after intravenous injection in 4T1 tumor-bearing mice but also demonstrated excellent signal-to-background ratios, as well as low cytotoxicity and excellent biocompatibility. The proposed strategy is believed to be a simple and powerful tool for the sensitive detection of tumors.
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- Xianghan Zhang
- Engineering Research Center of Molecular-Imaging and Neuro-Imaging of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology , Xidian University , Xi'an , Shaanxi 710026 , China
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- Engineering Research Center of Molecular-Imaging and Neuro-Imaging of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology , Xidian University , Xi'an , Shaanxi 710026 , China
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- Engineering Research Center of Molecular-Imaging and Neuro-Imaging of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology , Xidian University , Xi'an , Shaanxi 710026 , China
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- Engineering Research Center of Molecular-Imaging and Neuro-Imaging of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology , Xidian University , Xi'an , Shaanxi 710026 , China
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital , Fourth Military Medical University , Xi'an , Shaanxi 710032 , China
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- Engineering Research Center of Molecular-Imaging and Neuro-Imaging of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology , Xidian University , Xi'an , Shaanxi 710026 , China
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- Engineering Research Center of Molecular-Imaging and Neuro-Imaging of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology , Xidian University , Xi'an , Shaanxi 710026 , China
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Li N, Liu YY, Li Y, Zhuang JB, Cui RR, Gong Q, Zhao N, Tang BZ. Fine Tuning of Emission Behavior, Self-Assembly, Anion Sensing, and Mitochondria Targeting of Pyridinium-Functionalized Tetraphenylethene by Alkyl Chain Engineering. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:24249-24257. [PMID: 29939714 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b04113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Compared to the many studies that focus on the development of novel molecular frameworks pertaining to functionalized fluorescent materials, there is lesser emphasis on side chains even though they have a significant impact on the properties and applications of fluorescent materials. In this study, a series of pyridinium-functionalized tetraphenylethene salts (TPEPy-1 to TPEPy-4) possessing different alkyl chains are synthesized, and the influence of chain length on their optical performance and applications is thoroughly investigated. By changing the alkyl chain, the fluorogens exhibit opposite emission behavior in aqueous media because of their distinct hydrophobic nature, and their solid-state emission can be fine-tuned from green to red owing to their distinct molecular configuration. In addition, by increasing the chain length, the microstructure of the self-assembled fluorogens converts from microplates to microrods with various emission colors. Moreover, TPEPy-1 exhibits dual-mode fluorescence "turn-on" response toward NO3- and ClO4- in aqueous media because the anions induce the self-assembly of fluorogens. Furthermore, the fluorogens display cellular uptake selectivity while the proper alkyl chain impels the fluorogens to penetrate the cell membrane and accumulate in the mitochondria with high specificity.
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- Nan Li
- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Medicinal Resources and Natural Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an 710119 , China
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- Department of Chemistry , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077 , China
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Gao H, Zhang X, Chen C, Li K, Ding D. Unity Makes Strength: How Aggregation-Induced Emission Luminogens Advance the Biomedical Field. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/adbi.201800074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Heqi Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology; Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials; Ministry of Education; College of Life Sciences; Nankai University; Tianjin 300071 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology; Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials; Ministry of Education; College of Life Sciences; Nankai University; Tianjin 300071 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology; Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials; Ministry of Education; College of Life Sciences; Nankai University; Tianjin 300071 China
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- Institute of Materials Research & Engineering; A*STAR; Singapore 138634 Singapore
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Southern University of Science and Technology; Shenzhen Guangdong 510855 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology; Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials; Ministry of Education; College of Life Sciences; Nankai University; Tianjin 300071 China
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Marydasan B, Madhuri B, Cherukommu S, Jose J, Viji M, Karunakaran SC, Chandrashekar TK, Rao KS, Rao CM, Ramaiah D. In Vitro and In Vivo Demonstration of Human-Ovarian-Cancer Necrosis through a Water-Soluble and Near-Infrared-Absorbing Chlorin. J Med Chem 2018; 61:5009-5019. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.8b00460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Betsy Marydasan
- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Trivandrum 695 019, India
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- CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad 500 007, India
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- CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad 500 007, India
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- CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad 500 007, India
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- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Trivandrum 695 019, India
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- Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Trivandrum 695 019, India
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- Indo-American Cancer Research Foundation (IACRF), Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad 500034, India
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- CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad 500 007, India
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- CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (CSIR-NEIST), Jorhat 785 006, India
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Yi G, Hong SH, Son J, Yoo J, Park C, Choi Y, Koo H. Recent advances in nanoparticle carriers for photodynamic therapy. Quant Imaging Med Surg 2018; 8:433-443. [PMID: 29928608 DOI: 10.21037/qims.2018.05.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This review summarizes recent advances in the development of nanoparticles (NPs) for efficient photodynamic therapy (PDT), particularly the development and application of various NPs based on organic and inorganic materials. PubMed database was used for literature search with the terms including NP, nanomedicine, PDT, photosensitizer (PSs), and drug delivery. For successful PDT, it is essential to deliver PSs to target disease sites. A number of NPs have been developed and tested as the carriers for both imaging and therapy, an approach termed "nanomedicine". Many studies of NP carriers showed increased water solubility and stability of PSs for in vivo injection, and these NP carriers provided benefits including longer circulation in blood and higher accumulation of PSs at disease sites. This review describes new techniques in PDT such as aggregation-induced emission (AIE) and luminescence-based PDT, and provides insights on NPs and PDT for biomedical researchers working to develop or apply NPs in efficient PDT.
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- Gawon Yi
- Department of Medical Lifescience, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Biomarker Branch, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Lifescience, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Lifescience, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Lifescience, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Biomarker Branch, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Lifescience, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Catholic Photomedicine Research Institute, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Gao H, Zhao X, Chen S. AIEgen-Based Fluorescent Nanomaterials: Fabrication and Biological Applications. Molecules 2018; 23:E419. [PMID: 29443927 PMCID: PMC6017469 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23020419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Revised: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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In recent years, luminogens with the feature of aggregation-induced emission (AIEgen) have emerged as advanced luminescent materials for fluorescent nanomaterial preparation. AIEgen-based nanomaterials show enhanced fluorescence efficiency and superior photostability, which thusly offer unique advantages in biological applications. In this review, we will summarize the fabrication methods of AIEgen-based nanomaterials and their applications in in vitro/in vivo imaging, cell tracing, photodynamic therapy and drug delivery, focusing on the recent progress.
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- Hui Gao
- Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
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- Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Hong Kong, China.
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Wang R, Hou M, Xu Z, Tan L, Zhong C, Zhu L. A new red fluorophore with aggregation enhanced emission by an unexpected “One-step” protocol. RSC Adv 2018; 8:18327-18333. [PMID: 35541101 PMCID: PMC9080569 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra00955d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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In this work, a triphenylamine-benzothiadiazole-based new fluorophore is obtained from a facile “one-step” protocol. A possible reduction mechanism is proposed, and an amine containing α-H plays a key role in the reduction reaction. The resultant product A1H2 exhibits bright red emission in solid state, with an absolute quantum yield of 44.5%. Aggregation induced emission enhancement of A1H2 is also observed with the increased water fraction in THF-H2O mixture. The nanoparticles of A1H2 reveal good stability and biocompatibility, which are successfully applied in cellular cytoplasm imaging. Compound A1H2 was synthesized via the reductive Knoevenagel alkylation, whose nanoparticles exhibit bright red emission in aqueous solution.![]()
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- Rui Wang
- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Technologies of Clean Energy
- Faculty of Materials & Energy
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
- P. R. China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Technologies of Clean Energy
- Faculty of Materials & Energy
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
- P. R. China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Technologies of Clean Energy
- Faculty of Materials & Energy
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Chongqing University
- Chongqing 401331
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry
- Hubei Key Lab on Organic and Polymeric Optoelectronic Materials
- Wuhan University
- Wuhan 430072
- P. R. China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Technologies of Clean Energy
- Faculty of Materials & Energy
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
- P. R. China
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Suseela YV, Narayanaswamy N, Pratihar S, Govindaraju T. Far-red fluorescent probes for canonical and non-canonical nucleic acid structures: current progress and future implications. Chem Soc Rev 2018; 47:1098-1131. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cs00774d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Our review presents the recent progress on far-red fluorescent probes of canonical and non-canonical nucleic acid (NA) structures, critically discusses the design principles, applications, limitations and outline the future prospects of developing newer probes with target-specificity for different NA structures.
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- Y. V. Suseela
- Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory
- New Chemistry Unit
- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
- Bengaluru 560064
- India
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- Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory
- New Chemistry Unit
- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
- Bengaluru 560064
- India
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- Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory
- New Chemistry Unit
- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
- Bengaluru 560064
- India
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- Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory
- New Chemistry Unit
- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
- Bengaluru 560064
- India
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In vivo cancer research using aggregation-induced emission organic nanoparticles. Drug Discov Today 2017; 22:1412-1420. [DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2017.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Revised: 03/03/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Zhuang W, Ma B, Liu G, Li G, Wang Y. TPE-conjugated biomimetic and biodegradable polymeric micelle for AIE active cell imaging and cancer therapy. J Appl Polym Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/app.45651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Weihua Zhuang
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610064 China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610064 China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610064 China
- Department of Biomass Chemistry; National Engineering Laboratory of Clean Technology of Leather Manufacture, Sichuan University; Chengdu 610064 China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610064 China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610064 China
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Tuning of photoluminescence properties of functional phthalides for OLED applications. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2016.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Luiza Andreazza N, Vevert-Bizet C, Bourg-Heckly G, Sureau F, José Salvador M, Bonneau S. Berberine as a photosensitizing agent for antitumoral photodynamic therapy: Insights into its association to low density lipoproteins. Int J Pharm 2016; 510:240-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2016.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2016] [Revised: 05/30/2016] [Accepted: 06/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Ramya AN, Joseph MM, Nair JB, Karunakaran V, Narayanan N, Maiti KK. New Insight of Tetraphenylethylene-based Raman Signatures for Targeted SERS Nanoprobe Construction Toward Prostate Cancer Cell Detection. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:10220-5. [PMID: 27049934 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b01908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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We have designed and synthesized novel tetraphenylethylene (TPE) appended organic fluorogens and unfold their unique Raman fingerprinting reflected by surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) upon adsorption on nanoroughened gold surface as a new insight in addition to their prevalent aggregation-induced emission (AIE) and aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ) phenomena. A series of five TPE analogues has been synthesized consisting of different electron donors such as (1) indoline with propyl (TPE-In), (2) indoline with lipoic acid (TPE-In-L), (3) indoline with Boc-protected propyl amine (TPE-In-Boc), (4) benzothaizole (TPE-B), and (5) quinaldine (TPE-Q). Interestingly, all five TPE analogues produced multiplexing Raman signal pattern, out of which TPE-In-Boc showed a significant increase in signal intensity in the fingerprint region. An efficient SERS nanoprobe has been constructed using gold nanoparticles as SERS substrate, and the TPE-In as the Raman reporter, which conjugated with a specific peptide substrate, Cys-Ser-Lys-Leu-Gln-OH, well-known for the recognition of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). The designated nanoprobe TPE-In-PSA@Au acted as SERS "ON/OFF" probe in peace with the vicinity of PSA protease, which distinctly recognizes PSA expression with a limit of detection of 0.5 ng in SERS platform. Furthermore, TPE-In-PSA@Au nanoprobe was efficiently recognized the overexpressed PSA in human LNCaP cells, which can be visualized through SERS spectral analysis and SERS mapping.
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- Adukkadan N Ramya
- Chemical Sciences & Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (CSIR-NIIST) , Industrial Estate, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India
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- Chemical Sciences & Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (CSIR-NIIST) , Industrial Estate, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India
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- Chemical Sciences & Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (CSIR-NIIST) , Industrial Estate, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, AcSIR, CSIR-NIIST , Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India
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- Chemical Sciences & Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (CSIR-NIIST) , Industrial Estate, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, AcSIR, CSIR-NIIST , Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India
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- Chemical Sciences & Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (CSIR-NIIST) , Industrial Estate, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, AcSIR, CSIR-NIIST , Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India
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- Chemical Sciences & Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (CSIR-NIIST) , Industrial Estate, Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, AcSIR, CSIR-NIIST , Thiruvananthapuram 695019, Kerala, India
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Jenkins R, Burdette MK, Foulger SH. Mini-review: fluorescence imaging in cancer cells using dye-doped nanoparticles. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra10473h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Fluorescence imaging has gained increased attention over the past two decades as a viable means to detect a variety of cancers.
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- Ragini Jenkins
- Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering
- Clemson University
- Clemson
- USA
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- Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering
- Clemson University
- Clemson
- USA
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- Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering
- Clemson University
- Clemson
- USA
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