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Wang B, Li L, Liu Y, Xie Z, Deng S, Men X, Wu C, Chen H, Xiao J. Semiconducting Polymer Dots for Dual-Wavelength Differential Background-Suppressed Photoacoustic Imaging. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400517. [PMID: 38760889 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) can sensitively detect regions and substances with strong optical absorption, which means that diseased tissue can be imaged with high contrast in the presence of surrounding healthy tissue through the photoacoustic effect. However, its signal intensity and resolution may be limited by background signals generated by endogenous chromophores such as melanin and hemoglobin. A feasible method for practical application of this so-called background-suppressed PAI is still lacking. In this work, a dual-wavelength differential background noise-suppressed photoacoustic tomography is developed based on organic semiconducting polymer dots (Pdots). The Pdots have a strong absorption peak at 945 nm, and then the absorption decreases sharply with the increase of wavelength, and the absorption intensity drops to only about a quarter of the original value at 1050 nm. The present system significantly suppresses the strong background noise of blood through dual-wavelength differential PAI, enabling precise monitoring of the distribution information of theranostic agents in diseased tissues. The signal-to-noise ratio of the theranostic agent distribution map is increased by about 20 dB. This work provides a platform for real-time and accurate monitoring of tumors and drugs, which helps avoid damage to healthy tissue during treatment and has clinical significance in cancer treatment.
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- Bo Wang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, Central South University, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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Xu T, Deng B, Zheng K, Li H, Wang Z, Zhong Y, Zhang C, Lévêque G, Grandidier B, Bachelot R, Treguer-Delapierre M, Qi Y, Wang S. Boosting the Performances of Semitransparent Organic Photovoltaics via Synergetic Near-Infrared Light Management. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311305. [PMID: 38270280 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Semitransparent organic photovoltaics (ST-OPVs) offer promising prospects for application in building-integrated photovoltaic systems and greenhouses, but further improvement of their performance faces a delicate trade-off between the two competing indexes of power conversion efficiency (PCE) and average visible transmittance (AVT). Herein, the authors take advantage of coupling plasmonics with the optical design of ST-OPVs to enhance near-infrared absorption and hence simultaneously improve efficiency and visible transparency to the maximum extent. By integrating core-bishell PdCu@Au@SiO2 nanotripods that act as optically isotropic Lambertian sources with near-infrared-customized localized surface plasmon resonance in an optimal ternary PM6:BTP-eC9:L8-BO-based ST-OPV, it is shown that their interplay with a multilayer optical coupling layer, consisting of ZnS(130 nm)/Na3AlF6(60 nm)/WO3(100 nm)/LaF3(50 nm) identified from high-throughput optical screening, leads to a record-high PCE of 16.14% (certified as 15.90%) along with an excellent AVT of 33.02%. The strong enhancement of the light utilization efficiency by ≈50% as compared to the counterpart device without optical engineering provides an encouraging and universal pathway for promoting breakthroughs in ST-OPVs from meticulous optical design.
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- Tao Xu
- School of Microelectronics and Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Microelectronics and Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Microelectronics and Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Microelectronics and Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Microelectronics and Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Science, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, China
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, Junia-ISEN, UMR 8520 - IEMN, Lille, 59000, France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, Junia-ISEN, UMR 8520 - IEMN, Lille, 59000, France
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- Light, nanomaterials, nanotechnologies (L2n), CNRS ERL 7004, University of Technology of Troyes, Troyes, F-10004, France
- EEE School, Nanyang Technological University, CNRS IRL, CINTRA, 3288, Singapore
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- Energy Materials and Surface Sciences Unit (EMSSU), Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Okinawa, 904-0495, Japan
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- School of Microelectronics and Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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Zhang D, Chen Y, Hao M, Xia Y. Putting Hybrid Nanomaterials to Work for Biomedical Applications. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202319567. [PMID: 38429227 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202319567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Hybrid nanomaterials have found use in many biomedical applications. This article provides a comprehensive review of the principles, techniques, and recent advancements in the design and fabrication of hybrid nanomaterials for biomedicine. We begin with an introduction to the general concept of material hybridization, followed by a discussion of how this approach leads to materials with additional functionality and enhanced performance. We then highlight hybrid nanomaterials in the forms of nanostructures, nanocomposites, metal-organic frameworks, and biohybrids, including their fabrication methods. We also showcase the use of hybrid nanomaterials to advance biomedical engineering in the context of nanomedicine, regenerative medicine, diagnostics, theranostics, and biomanufacturing. Finally, we offer perspectives on challenges and opportunities.
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- Dong Zhang
- The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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Zhang L, Wang Z, Zhang R, Yang H, Wang WJ, Zhao Y, He W, Qiu Z, Wang D, Xiong Y, Zhao Z, Tang BZ. Multi-Stimuli-Responsive and Cell Membrane Camouflaged Aggregation-Induced Emission Nanogels for Precise Chemo-photothermal Synergistic Therapy of Tumors. ACS NANO 2023; 17:25205-25221. [PMID: 38091262 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Targeted and controllable drug release at lesion sites with the aid of visual navigation in real-time is of great significance for precise theranostics of cancers. Benefiting from the marvelous features (e.g., bright emission and phototheranostic effects in aggregates) of aggregation-induced emission (AIE) materials, constructing AIE-based multifunctional nanocarriers that act as all-arounders to integrate multimodalities for precise theranostics is highly desirable. Here, an intelligent nanoplatform (P-TN-Dox@CM) with homologous targeting, controllable drug release, and in vivo dual-modal imaging for precise chemo-photothermal synergistic therapy is proposed. AIE photothermic agent (TN) and anticancer drug (Dox) are encapsulated in thermo-/pH-responsive nanogels (PNA), and the tumor cell membranes are camouflaged onto the surface of nanogels. Active targeting can be realized through homologous effects derived from source tumor cell membranes, which advantageously elevates the specific drug delivery to tumor sites. After being engulfed into tumor cells, the nanogels exhibit a burst drug release at low pH. The near-infrared (NIR) photoinduced local hyperthermia can activate severe cytotoxicity and further accelerate drug release, thus generating enhanced synergistic chemo-photothermal therapy to thoroughly eradicate tumors. Moreover, P-TN-Dox@CM nanogels could achieve NIR-fluorescence/photothermal dual-modal imaging to monitor the dynamic distribution of therapeutics in real-time. This work highlights the great potential of smart P-TN-Dox@CM nanogels as a versatile nanoplatform to integrate multimodalities for precise chemo-photothermal synergistic therapy in combating cancers.
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- Liping Zhang
- Center for AIE Research, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China
- College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong 518172, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- Center for AIE Research, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China
- College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong 518172, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong 518172, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong 518172, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong 518172, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong 518172, P. R. China
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- Center for AIE Research, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China
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- Center for AIE Research, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China
- College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong 518172, P. R. China
- HKUST-Shenzhen Research Institute, South Area Hi-Tech Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518057, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen), Guangdong 518172, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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He MQ, Ai Y, Hu W, Guan L, Ding M, Liang Q. Recent Advances of Seed-Mediated Growth of Metal Nanoparticles: from Growth to Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2211915. [PMID: 36920232 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Unprecedented advances in metal nanoparticle synthesis have paved the way for broad applications in sensing, imaging, catalysis, diagnosis, and therapy by tuning the optical properties, enhancing catalytic performance, and improving chemical and biological properties of metal nanoparticles. The central guiding concept for regulating the size and morphology of metal nanoparticles is identified as the precise manipulation of nucleation and subsequent growth, often known as seed-mediated growth methods. However, since the growth process is sensitive not only to the metal seeds but also to capping agents, metal precursors, growth solution, growth/incubation time, reductants, and other influencing factors, the precise control of metal nanoparticle morphology is multifactorial. Further, multiple reaction parameters are entangled with each other, so it is necessary to clarify the mechanism by which each factor precisely regulates the morphology of metal nanoparticles. In this review, to exploit the generality and extendibility of metal nanoparticle synthesis, the mechanisms of growth influencing factors in seed-mediated growth methods are systematically summarized. Second, a variety of critical properties and applications enabled by grown metal nanoparticles are focused upon. Finally, the current progress and offer insights on the challenges, opportunities, and future directions for the growth and applications of grown metal nanoparticles are reviewed.
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- Meng-Qi He
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Centre for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Centre for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Centre for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Centre for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Centre for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Flexible Electronics Technology, Center for Synthetic and Systems Biology, Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Centre for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Yang Y, He Y, Zhou M, Fu M, Li X, Liu H, Yan F. Biosynthetic Melanin/Ce6-Based Photothermal and Sonodynamic Therapies Significantly Improved the Anti-Tumor Efficacy. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2058. [PMID: 37631273 PMCID: PMC10457960 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15082058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Photothermal therapy (PTT) and sonodynamic therapy (SDT) are becoming promising therapeutic modalities against various tumors in recent years. However, the single therapeutic modality with SDT or PTT makes it difficult to achieve a satisfactory anti-tumor outcome due to their own inherent limitations, such as poor tissue penetration for the near-infrared (NIR) laser and the limited cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated from conventional sonosensitizers irradiated by ultrasound (US). Here, we successfully biosynthesized melanin with a controllable particle size with genetically engineered bacteria harboring a heat-inducible gene circuit. The biosynthetic melanin with 8 nm size and chlorin e6 (Ce6) was further encapsulated into liposomes and obtained SDT/PTT dual-functional liposomes (designated as MC@Lip). The resulting MC@Lip had an approximately 100 nm particle size, with 74.71% ± 0.54% of encapsulation efficiency for melanin and 94.52% ± 0.78% for Ce6. MC@Lip exhibited efficient 1O2 production and photothermal conversion capability upon receiving irradiation by US and NIR laser, producing significantly enhanced anti-tumor efficacy in vitro and in vivo. Especially, US and NIR laser irradiation of tumors received with MC@Lip lead to complete tumor regression in all tested tumor-bearing mice, indicating the great advantage of the combined use of SDT and PTT. More importantly, MC@Lip possessed good photoacoustic (PA) and fluorescence dual-modal imaging performance, making it possible to treat tumors under imaging guidance. Our study provides a novel approach to synthesize a melanin nanoparticle with controllable size and develops a promising combined SDT/PTT strategy to treat tumors.
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- Yuping Yang
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Department of Ultrasound, Institute of Ultrasound in Musculoskeletal Sports Medicine, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou 510317, China
- Department of Ultrasound, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524001, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (Y.H.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Ultrasound, Institute of Ultrasound in Musculoskeletal Sports Medicine, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou 510317, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (Y.H.); (M.F.)
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (Y.H.); (M.F.)
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Department of Ultrasound, Institute of Ultrasound in Musculoskeletal Sports Medicine, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou 510317, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China; (Y.H.); (M.F.)
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Li P, Wang D, Hu J, Yang X. The role of imaging in targeted delivery of nanomedicine for cancer therapy. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 189:114447. [PMID: 35863515 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Nanomedicines overcome the pharmacokinetic limitations of traditional drug formulations and have promising prospect in cancer treatment. However, nanomedicine delivery in vivo is still facing challenges from the complex physiological environment. For the purpose of effective tumor therapy, they should be designed to guarantee the five features principle, including long blood circulation, efficient tumor accumulation, deep matrix penetration, enhanced cell internalization and accurate drug release. To ensure the excellent performance of the designed nanomedicine, it would be better to monitor the drug delivery process as well as the therapeutic effects by real-time imaging. In this review, we summarize strategies in developing nanomedicines for efficiently meeting the five features of drug delivery, and the role of several imaging modalities (fluorescent imaging (FL), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), photoacoustic imaging (PAI), positron emission tomography (PET), and electron microscopy) in tracing drug delivery and therapeutic effect in vivo based on five features principle.
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- Puze Li
- National Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China; Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medica, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China; Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.
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Najaflu M, Shahgolzari M, Bani F, Khosroushahi AY. Green Synthesis of Near-Infrared Copper-Doped Carbon Dots from Alcea for Cancer Photothermal Therapy. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:34573-34582. [PMID: 36188312 PMCID: PMC9521022 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Heteroatom-doped carbon dots (CDs) with optical absorbance in the near-infrared (NIR) region can provide an opportunity for selective cancer photothermal therapy (PTT). Here, an eco-friendly, simple, cost-efficient, and one-step hydrothermal method was developed to synthesize copper-doped CDs (Cu-doped CDs). The Alcea extract as the carbon source was combined with CuSO4 as the dopant. Microscopic and spectroscopic analyses showed that spherical and monodisperse Cu-doped CDs (Cu-dCDs) with sizes below 10 nm have bright fluorescence with photoluminescence quantum yields of 11.1%. Cu-dCDs exhibited an excellent single absorbance peak at 800 nm and strong emission at 460 nm when excited at 370 nm. In vitro low cytotoxicity and the Cu-dCD-mediated cell PTT with the photothermal conversion efficiency (39.3%) show that cell internalization of Cu-doped CDs under an 800 nm NIR laser can induce cell thermal death.
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- Meysam Najaflu
- Student
Research Committee, Tabriz University of
Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5165665931, Iran
- Department
of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5165665931, Iran
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- Dental
Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical
Science, Hamadan 6517838636, Iran
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- Department
of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5165665931, Iran
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- Department
of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5165665931, Iran
- Drug
Applied Research Center, Tabriz University
of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5165665931, Iran
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Chen X, Niu W, Du Z, Zhang Y, Su D, Gao X. 64Cu radiolabeled nanomaterials for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.02.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Phua VJX, Yang CT, Xia B, Yan SX, Liu J, Aw SE, He T, Ng DCE. Nanomaterial Probes for Nuclear Imaging. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12040582. [PMID: 35214911 PMCID: PMC8875160 DOI: 10.3390/nano12040582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Nuclear imaging is a powerful non-invasive imaging technique that is rapidly developing in medical theranostics. Nuclear imaging requires radiolabeling isotopes for non-invasive imaging through the radioactive decay emission of the radionuclide. Nuclear imaging probes, commonly known as radiotracers, are radioisotope-labeled small molecules. Nanomaterials have shown potential as nuclear imaging probes for theranostic applications. By modifying the surface of nanomaterials, multifunctional radio-labeled nanomaterials can be obtained for in vivo biodistribution and targeting in initial animal imaging studies. Various surface modification strategies have been developed, and targeting moieties have been attached to the nanomaterials to render biocompatibility and enable specific targeting. Through integration of complementary imaging probes to a single nanoparticulate, multimodal molecular imaging can be performed as images with high sensitivity, resolution, and specificity. In this review, nanomaterial nuclear imaging probes including inorganic nanomaterials such as quantum dots (QDs), organic nanomaterials such as liposomes, and exosomes are summarized. These new developments in nanomaterials are expected to introduce a paradigm shift in nuclear imaging, thereby creating new opportunities for theranostic medical imaging tools.
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- Vanessa Jing Xin Phua
- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Radiological Sciences Division, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore; (V.J.X.P.); (S.X.Y.); (S.E.A.); (D.C.E.N.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Radiological Sciences Division, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore; (V.J.X.P.); (S.X.Y.); (S.E.A.); (D.C.E.N.)
- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore 169857, Singapore
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +65-6326-5666
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; (B.X.); (T.H.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Radiological Sciences Division, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore; (V.J.X.P.); (S.X.Y.); (S.E.A.); (D.C.E.N.)
- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore 169857, Singapore
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1088 Xueyuan Avenue, Shenzhen 518055, China;
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Radiological Sciences Division, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore; (V.J.X.P.); (S.X.Y.); (S.E.A.); (D.C.E.N.)
- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore 169857, Singapore
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; (B.X.); (T.H.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Radiological Sciences Division, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore; (V.J.X.P.); (S.X.Y.); (S.E.A.); (D.C.E.N.)
- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore 169857, Singapore
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Qu J, Guillory D, Cheah P, Tian B, Zheng J, Liu Y, Cates C, Janorkar AV, Zhao Y. Synthesis of Biomimetic Melanin-Like Multifunctional Nanoparticles for pH Responsive Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Photothermal Therapy. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11082107. [PMID: 34443944 PMCID: PMC8400264 DOI: 10.3390/nano11082107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The design and development of multifunctional nanoparticles have attracted great interest in biomedical research. This study aims to prepare pH-responsive melanin-like nanoparticles for T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and photothermal therapy. The new multifunctional nanoparticles (amino-Fe-PDANPs) are synthesized by copolymerization of dopamine and its derivative amino-N-[2-(diethylamino) ethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-benzenepropanamide (N-Dopa) at room temperature. The size of nanoparticles can be controlled by NaOH concentration. The incorporation of N-Dopa is characterized by NMR and FT-IR. From transmission electron microscopy (TEM), the nanoparticles exhibit excellent dispersion stability in water and are spherical in shape. The MRI measurement has demonstrated that amino-Fe-PDANPs have a significant signal enhancement in responding to the acidic solution. Confirmed by the photothermal study, the nanoparticles exhibit a high photothermal conversion efficiency. The melanin-like multifunctional nanoparticles integrate both diagnosis and therapeutic functionalities, indicating the potential for theranostic application.
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- Jing Qu
- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Atmospheric Science, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217, USA; (J.Q.); (D.G.); (P.C.); (B.T.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Atmospheric Science, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217, USA; (J.Q.); (D.G.); (P.C.); (B.T.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Atmospheric Science, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217, USA; (J.Q.); (D.G.); (P.C.); (B.T.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Atmospheric Science, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217, USA; (J.Q.); (D.G.); (P.C.); (B.T.)
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA; (J.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA; (J.Z.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Materials Science, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, USA; (C.C.); (A.V.J.)
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- Department of Biomedical Materials Science, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, USA; (C.C.); (A.V.J.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics and Atmospheric Science, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217, USA; (J.Q.); (D.G.); (P.C.); (B.T.)
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Qiu J, Liu Y, Xia Y. Radiolabeling of Gold Nanocages for Potential Applications in Tracking, Diagnosis, and Image-Guided Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2002031. [PMID: 33470560 PMCID: PMC8289932 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202002031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Gold nanocages (AuNCs) have emerged as a novel class of multifunctional nanomaterials with an array of applications in nanomedicine, including drug delivery, controlled release, as well as disease diagnosis and treatment. Labeling AuNCs with radionuclides not only offers additional therapeutic capabilities but also makes it easy to analyze their biodistribution, monitor their uptake by the tissue or organ of interest, and optimize their performance in both diagnosis and treatment. Here, an introduction to the chemical synthesis and optical properties of AuNCs is provided in the beginning. The methods developed for their radiolabeling are then showcased, followed by the use of radiolabeled AuNCs in tracking and quantifying their pharmacokinetics, including biodistribution, tumor uptake, and intratumoral distribution. Finally, their potential applications in targeted imaging and image-guided therapy are discussed.
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- Jichuan Qiu
- The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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Augustine R, Mamun AA, Hasan A, Salam SA, Chandrasekaran R, Ahmed R, Thakor AS. Imaging cancer cells with nanostructures: Prospects of nanotechnology driven non-invasive cancer diagnosis. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 294:102457. [PMID: 34144344 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2021.102457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The application of nanostructured materials in medicine is a rapidly evolving area of research that includes both the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. Metals, metal oxides and carbon-based nanomaterials have shown much promise in medical technological advancements due to their tunable physical, chemical and biological properties. The nanoscale properties, especially the size, shape, surface chemistry and stability makes them highly desirable for diagnosing and treating various diseases, including cancers. Major applications of nanomaterials in cancer diagnosis include in vivo bioimaging and molecular marker detection, mainly as image contrast agents using modalities such as radio, magnetic resonance, and ultrasound imaging. When a suitable targeting ligand is attached on the nanomaterial surface, it can help pinpoint the disease site during imaging. The application of nanostructured materials in cancer diagnosis can help in the early detection, treatment and patient follow-up . This review aims to gather and present the information regarding the application of nanotechnology in cancer diagnosis. We also discuss the challenges and prospects regarding the application of nanomaterials as cancer diagnostic tools.
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Gold nanoparticles meet medical radionuclides. Nucl Med Biol 2021; 100-101:61-90. [PMID: 34237502 DOI: 10.1016/j.nucmedbio.2021.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Thanks to their unique optical and physicochemical properties, gold nanoparticles have gained increased interest as radiosensitizing, photothermal therapy and optical imaging agents to enhance the effectiveness of cancer detection and therapy. Furthermore, their ability to carry multiple medically relevant radionuclides broadens their use to nuclear medicine SPECT and PET imaging as well as targeted radionuclide therapy. In this review, we discuss the radiolabeling process of gold nanoparticles and their use in (multimodal) nuclear medicine imaging to better understand their specific distribution, uptake and retention in different in vivo cancer models. In addition, radiolabeled gold nanoparticles enable image-guided therapy is reviewed as well as the enhancement of targeted radionuclide therapy and nanobrachytherapy through an increased dose deposition and radiosensitization, as demonstrated by multiple Monte Carlo studies and experimental in vitro and in vivo studies.
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Granja A, Pinheiro M, Sousa CT, Reis S. Gold nanostructures as mediators of hyperthermia therapies in breast cancer. Biochem Pharmacol 2021; 190:114639. [PMID: 34077740 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2021.114639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Due to the limitations of the current therapeutics, new treatment options are needed. Hyperthermia is a promising approach to improve breast cancer therapy, particularly when combined with chemo and radiotherapy. This area has gained more attention following association with nanotechnology, with the emergence of modalities, such as photothermal therapy (PTT). PTT is a simple, minimally invasive technique that requires a near infrared (NIR) light source and a PTT agent. Gold nanostructures are excellent PTT agents as they offer biocompatibility, versatility, high photothermal conversion efficiency, imaging contrast and an easily-modified surface. In this review, we describe the molecular basis and the current clinical aspects of hyperthermia-based therapies. The emergent area of nanoparticle-induced hyperthermia will be explored, in particular gold nanostructure-mediated PTT, focusing on recent preclinical studies for breast cancer management.
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- Andreia Granja
- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- IFIMUP and Dep. Física e Astronomia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua Campo Alegre 687, 4169 - 007 Porto, Portugal
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Ciências Químicas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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Kandasamy G, Maity D. Multifunctional theranostic nanoparticles for biomedical cancer treatments - A comprehensive review. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 127:112199. [PMID: 34225852 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Modern-day search for the novel agents (their preparation and consequent implementation) to effectively treat the cancer is mainly fuelled by the historical failure of the conventional treatment modalities. Apart from that, the complexities such as higher rate of cell mutations, variable tumor microenvironment, patient-specific disparities, and the evolving nature of cancers have made this search much stronger in the latest times. As a result of this, in about two decades, the theranostic nanoparticles (TNPs) - i.e., nanoparticles that integrate therapeutic and diagnostic characteristics - have been developed. The examples for TNPs include mesoporous silica nanoparticles, luminescence nanoparticles, carbon-based nanomaterials, metal nanoparticles, and magnetic nanoparticles. These TNPs have emerged as single and powerful cancer-treating multifunctional nanoplatforms, as they widely provide the necessary functionalities to overcome the previous/conventional limitations including lack of the site-specific delivery of anti-cancer drugs, and real-time continuous monitoring of the target cancer sites while performing therapeutic actions. This has been mainly possible due to the association of the as-developed TNPs with the already-available unique diagnostic (e.g., luminescence, photoacoustic, and magnetic resonance imaging) and therapeutic (e.g., photothermal, photodynamic, hyperthermia therapy) modalities in the biomedical field. In this review, we have discussed in detail about the recent developments on the aforementioned important TNPs without/with targeting ability (i.e., attaching them with ligands or tumor-specific antibodies) and also the strategies that are implemented to increase their tumor accumulation and to enhance their theranostic efficacies for effective biomedical cancer treatments.
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- Ganeshlenin Kandasamy
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India.
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Fan X, Luo Z, Ye E, You M, Liu M, Yun Y, Loh XJ, Wu YL, Li Z. AuNPs Decorated PLA Stereocomplex Micelles for Synergetic Photothermal and Chemotherapy. Macromol Biosci 2021; 21:e2100062. [PMID: 33871168 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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A unique platform for combined photothermal and chemotherapy using PLA stereocomplex (PLA SC) micelles-induced hybrid gold nanocarriers is designed. The PLA SC micelles, made from the self-assembly of poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(l-lactide) (PEG-PLLA) and poly(2-(dimethylamino) ethyl methacrylate)-block-poly(d-lactide) (PDMAEMA-PDLA), for the first time are used as a template to fabricate the hybrid PLA SC@Au core-shell nanocarriers, in which the anticancer drugs are encapsulated within the core, while the Au nanoparticles are tethered in the shell via the in situ reduction of AuCl4 - by PDMAEMA. The obtained PLA SC@Au hybrid nanocarriers exhibit low toxicity and remarkable photothermal effect. Upon near-infrared laser irradiation, the on-site photothermal therapy can further induce an accelerated drug release from the hybrid nanocarrier reservoir via hyperthermia heating of the nanocarriers, thus leading to a synergistic photothermal and chemotherapy toward a significantly improved efficacy in tumor shrinkage. The as-designed PLA SC@Au hybrid nanocarriers, with their biocompatible compositions, dual-drug delivery characteristics, and combined photothermal/chemotherapy, show high potential as a novel platform for cancer treatment.
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- Xiaoshan Fan
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634
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- Hangzhou Cancer Institute, Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou Cancer Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310002, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug Target Research and State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634
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Chen Y, He Y, Wang J, Li M, Yu M, Ye R, Geng B, Yang Z, Zeng X, Hu J. Segmented Ag-Au-Ag Heterojunction Nanorods: Pressure-Assisted Aqueous-Phase Synthesis and Engineered Femtosecond-to-Nanosecond Dynamics. J Phys Chem Lett 2021; 12:989-996. [PMID: 33464906 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.0c03598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Segmented metal-metal heterostructure nanorods/nanowires are very promising for development in photoelectric devices, wearable electronics, biomedicine, and energy storage due to unique surface and interface and adjustable electronic and optical properties. Regretfully, most of the segmented heterojunctions are presently synthesized in organic solvent, and its electronic dynamics is still rarely studied and poorly understood. Here, we reported a pressure-assisted one-step aqueous-phase strategy to successfully synthesize segmented Ag-Au-Ag heterojunction nanorods (HJNRs), the aspect ratios and heterojunction contents of which can be well controlled by varying pressure value. The heterojunction-induced femtosecond-to-nanosecond dynamics in 1D direction of the Ag-Au-Ag HJNRs were for the first time acquired and presented a unique regularity tendency (e.g., electron-phonon scattering time). The unprecedented aqueous-phase strategy opens up horizons of synthesis of other segmented metal-metal HJNRs, and the fascinating Ag-Au-Ag HJNRs are hopeful for the development of a new class devices in photothermal and photoelectronic fields.
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- Yuyu Chen
- Key Lab of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Key Laboratory pf Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Key Lab of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Key Lab of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Key Lab of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Key Lab of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Key Lab of Fuel Cell Technology of Guangdong Province, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Pellico J, Gawne PJ, T M de Rosales R. Radiolabelling of nanomaterials for medical imaging and therapy. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:3355-3423. [PMID: 33491714 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs00384k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Nanomaterials offer unique physical, chemical and biological properties of interest for medical imaging and therapy. Over the last two decades, there has been an increasing effort to translate nanomaterial-based medicinal products (so-called nanomedicines) into clinical practice and, although multiple nanoparticle-based formulations are clinically available, there is still a disparity between the number of pre-clinical products and those that reach clinical approval. To facilitate the efficient clinical translation of nanomedicinal-drugs, it is important to study their whole-body biodistribution and pharmacokinetics from the early stages of their development. Integrating this knowledge with that of their therapeutic profile and/or toxicity should provide a powerful combination to efficiently inform nanomedicine trials and allow early selection of the most promising candidates. In this context, radiolabelling nanomaterials allows whole-body and non-invasive in vivo tracking by the sensitive clinical imaging techniques positron emission tomography (PET), and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Furthermore, certain radionuclides with specific nuclear emissions can elicit therapeutic effects by themselves, leading to radionuclide-based therapy. To ensure robust information during the development of nanomaterials for PET/SPECT imaging and/or radionuclide therapy, selection of the most appropriate radiolabelling method and knowledge of its limitations are critical. Different radiolabelling strategies are available depending on the type of material, the radionuclide and/or the final application. In this review we describe the different radiolabelling strategies currently available, with a critical vision over their advantages and disadvantages. The final aim is to review the most relevant and up-to-date knowledge available in this field, and support the efficient clinical translation of future nanomedicinal products for in vivo imaging and/or therapy.
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- Juan Pellico
- School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, King's College London, St. Thomas' Hospital, London SE1 7EH, UK.
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Silva F, Cabral Campello MP, Paulo A. Radiolabeled Gold Nanoparticles for Imaging and Therapy of Cancer. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 14:E4. [PMID: 33375074 PMCID: PMC7792784 DOI: 10.3390/ma14010004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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In the Last decades, nanotechnology has provided novel and alternative methodologies and tools in the field of medical oncology, in order to tackle the issues regarding the control and treatment of cancer in modern society. In particular, the use of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in radiopharmaceutical development has provided various nanometric platforms for the delivery of medically relevant radioisotopes for SPECT/PET diagnosis and/or radionuclide therapy. In this review, we intend to provide insight on the methodologies used to obtain and characterize radiolabeled AuNPs while reporting relevant examples of AuNPs developed during the last decade for applications in nuclear imaging and/or radionuclide therapy, and highlighting the most significant preclinical studies and results.
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- Francisco Silva
- CTN—Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139,7), 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal; (F.S.); (M.P.C.C.)
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- CTN—Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139,7), 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal; (F.S.); (M.P.C.C.)
- DECN—Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139,7), 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal
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- CTN—Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139,7), 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal; (F.S.); (M.P.C.C.)
- DECN—Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Estrada Nacional 10 (km 139,7), 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal
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Hejmady S, Pradhan R, Alexander A, Agrawal M, Singhvi G, Gorain B, Tiwari S, Kesharwani P, Dubey SK. Recent advances in targeted nanomedicine as promising antitumor therapeutics. Drug Discov Today 2020; 25:2227-2244. [DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2020.09.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The potential clinical applications of radionuclide labeled/doped gold-based nanomaterials. RADIATION MEDICINE AND PROTECTION 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radmp.2020.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Therapeutic nanomaterials serve as an important platform for drug delivery under image guidance. Despite significant growth and broad applications, their design specifics remain a subject of continued interest primarily due to multifunctional factors involved, ranging from nanomaterial properties, imaging modalities, and therapeutic agents to activation strategies. This review article summarizes key findings on their design characteristics with a particular interest in strategies developed for therapeutic activation (release). First, their activation can be controlled using either an endogenous factor including low pH and glutathione or an external stimulation by light, ultrasound, or electromagnetic field. The former is passively controlled from a spatiotemporal aspect compared to the latter, which is otherwise actively controlled through drug linker photolysis, nanomaterial disassembly, or gate opening. Second, light stimulation serves a most notable strategy due to its essential role in controlled drug release, photothermal activation (hyperthermia), and photodynamic production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Third, some of those activation strategies that rely on ultrasound, photothermal, photoacoustic, magnetic field, or X-ray radiation are dually functional due to their role in imaging modalities. In summary, this review article presents recent advances and new insights that pertain to nanotherapeutic delivery systems. It also addresses their technical limitations associated with tissue penetration (light), spatial resolution (ultrasound, hyperthermia), and occurrence of cellular resistance (ROS).
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Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer with a very high mortality rate. Early diagnosis of the disease, the utilization of more potent pharmacological agents, and more effective drug delivery systems are essential to achieve an optimal treatment plan. The applications of nanotechnology to improve therapeutic efficacy and early diagnosis for melanoma treatment have received great interest among researchers and clinicians. In this review, we summarize the recent progress of utilizing various nanomaterials for theranostics of melanoma. The key importance of using nanomaterials for theranostics of melanoma is to improve efficacy and reduce side effects, ensuring safe implementation in clinical use. As opposed to conventional in vitro diagnostic methods, in vivo medical imaging technologies have the advantages of being a type of non-invasive, real-time monitoring. Several common nanoparticles, including ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, silica nanoparticles, and carbon-based nanoparticles, have been applied to deliver chemotherapeutic agents for the theranostics of melanoma. The application of nanomaterials for theranostics in molecular imaging (MRI, PET, US, OI, etc.) plays an important role in targeting drug delivery of melanoma, by monitoring the distribution site of the molecular imaging probe and the therapeutic drug in the body in real-time. Hence, it is worthwhile to anticipate the approval of these nanomaterials for theranostics in molecular imaging by the US Food and Drug Administration in clinical trials.
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Ranjbar Bahadori S, Mulgaonkar A, Hart R, Wu CY, Zhang D, Pillai A, Hao Y, Sun X. Radiolabeling strategies and pharmacokinetic studies for metal based nanotheranostics. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2020; 13:e1671. [PMID: 33047504 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Radiolabeled metal-based nanoparticles (MNPs) have drawn considerable attention in the fields of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, drug delivery, and radiation therapy, given the fact that they can be potentially used as diagnostic imaging and/or therapeutic agents, or even as theranostic combinations. Here, we present a systematic review on recent advances in the design and synthesis of MNPs with major focuses on their radiolabeling strategies and the determinants of their in vivo pharmacokinetics, and together how their intended applications would be impacted. For clarification, we categorize all reported radiolabeling strategies for MNPs into indirect and direct approaches. While indirect labeling simply refers to the use of bifunctional chelators or prosthetic groups conjugated to MNPs for post-synthesis labeling with radionuclides, we found that many practical direct labeling methodologies have been developed to incorporate radionuclides into the MNP core without using extra reagents, including chemisorption, radiochemical doping, hadronic bombardment, encapsulation, and isotope or cation exchange. From the perspective of practical use, a few relevant examples are presented and discussed in terms of their pros and cons. We further reviewed the determinants of in vivo pharmacokinetic parameters of MNPs, including factors influencing their in vivo absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination, and discussed the challenges and opportunities in the development of radiolabeled MNPs for in vivo biomedical applications. Taken together, we believe the cumulative advancement summarized in this review would provide a general guidance in the field for design and synthesis of radiolabeled MNPs towards practical realization of their much desired theranostic capabilities. This article is categorized under: Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology Diagnostic Tools > Diagnostic Nanodevices Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Oncologic Disease.
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- Shahab Ranjbar Bahadori
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Tan YY, Yap PK, Xin Lim GL, Mehta M, Chan Y, Ng SW, Kapoor DN, Negi P, Anand K, Singh SK, Jha NK, Lim LC, Madheswaran T, Satija S, Gupta G, Dua K, Chellappan DK. Perspectives and advancements in the design of nanomaterials for targeted cancer theranostics. Chem Biol Interact 2020; 329:109221. [PMID: 32768398 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2020.109221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 07/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Cancer continues to be one of the most challenging diseases to be treated and is one of the leading causes of deaths around the globe. Cancers account for 13% of all deaths each year, with cancer-related mortality expected to rise to 13.1 million by the year 2030. Although, we now have a large library of chemotherapeutic agents, the problem of non-selectivity remains the biggest drawback, as these substances are toxic not only to cancerous cells, but also to other healthy cells in the body. The limitations with chemotherapy and radiation have led to the discovery and development of novel strategies for safe and effective treatment strategies to manage the menace of cancer. Researchers have long justified and have shed light on the emergence of nanotechnology as a potential area for cancer therapy and diagnostics, whereby, nanomaterials are used primarily as nanocarriers or as delivery agents for anticancer drugs due to their tumor targeting properties. Furthermore, nanocarriers loaded with chemotherapeutic agents also overcome biological barriers such as renal and hepatic clearances, thus improving therapeutic efficacy with lowered morbidity. Theranostics, which is the combination of rationally designed nanomaterials with cancer-targeting moieties, along with protective polymers and imaging agents has become one of the core keywords in cancer research. In this review, we have highlighted the potential of various nanomaterials for their application in cancer therapy and imaging, including their current state and clinical prospects. Theranostics has successfully paved a path to a new era of drug design and development, in which nanomaterials and imaging contribute to a large variety of cancer therapies and provide a promising future in the effective management of various cancers. However, in order to meet the therapeutic needs, theranostic nanomaterials must be designed in such a way, that take into account the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics properties of the drug for the development of effective carcinogenic therapy.
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- Yoke Ying Tan
- School of Health Sciences, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Health Sciences, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Health Sciences, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, 173229, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, 173229, India
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- Department of Chemical Pathology, School of Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences and National Health Laboratory Service, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering & Technology (SET), Sharda University, Plot No.32-34 Knowledge Park III Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India
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- School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jagatpura Mahal Road, 302017, Jaipur, India
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- Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan, 173229, India; Priority Research Centre for Healthy Lungs, Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) & School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, The University of Newcastle (UoN), Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles coated doxorubicin liposomes using procyanidins for light–controlled drug release. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2020.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Avellini T, Soni N, Silvestri N, Fiorito S, De Donato F, De Mei C, Walther M, Cassani M, Ghosh S, Manna L, Stephan H, Pellegrino T. Cation Exchange Protocols to Radiolabel Aqueous Stabilized ZnS, ZnSe, and CuFeS 2 Nanocrystals with 64Cu for Dual Radio- and Photo-Thermal Therapy. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2020; 30:2002362. [PMID: 32684910 PMCID: PMC7357593 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202002362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Here, cation exchange (CE) reactions are exploited to radiolabel ZnSe, ZnS, and CuFeS2 metal chalcogenide nanocrystals (NCs) with 64Cu. The CE protocol requires one simple step, to mix the water-soluble NCs with a 64Cu solution, in the presence of vitamin C used to reduce Cu(II) to Cu(I). Given the quantitative cation replacement on the NCs, a high radiochemical yield, up to 99%, is reached. Also, provided that there is no free 64Cu, no purification step is needed, making the protocol easily translatable to the clinic. A unique aspect of the approach is the achievement of an unprecedentedly high specific activity: by exploiting a volumetric CE, the strategy enables to concentrate a large dose of 64Cu (18.5 MBq) in a small NC dose (0.18 µg), reaching a specific activity of 103 TBq g-1. Finally, the characteristic dielectric resonance peak, still present for the radiolabeled 64Cu:CuFeS2 NCs after the partial-CE reaction, enables the generation of heat under clinical laser exposure (1 W cm-2). The synergic toxicity of photo-ablation and 64Cu ionization is here proven on glioblastoma and epidermoid carcinoma tumor cells, while no intrinsic cytotoxicity is seen from the NC dose employed for these dual experiments.
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- Tommaso Avellini
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT)via Morego 30Genova16163Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT)via Morego 30Genova16163Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT)via Morego 30Genova16163Italy
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT)via Morego 30Genova16163Italy
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- Institut für Radiopharmazeutische KrebsforschungHelmholtz‐Zentrum Dresden‐RossendorfBautzner Landstraße 400Dresden01328Germany
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT)via Morego 30Genova16163Italy
- Present address:
International Clinical Research Center (FNUSA‐ICRC)Center for Translational MedicineBrno62500Czech Republic
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT)via Morego 30Genova16163Italy
- Present address:
Epi Process TechnologyASM America Inc.3440 East University DrivePhoenixAZ85034‐7200USA
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT)via Morego 30Genova16163Italy
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- Institut für Radiopharmazeutische KrebsforschungHelmholtz‐Zentrum Dresden‐RossendorfBautzner Landstraße 400Dresden01328Germany
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Fabrication of Novel Gold Nanoparticles Decorated Cerasome for Ultrasound Contrast Imaging and Photothermal Evaluation for Cancer Treatment. J CLUST SCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10876-019-01687-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Montaseri H, Kruger CA, Abrahamse H. Recent Advances in Porphyrin-Based Inorganic Nanoparticles for Cancer Treatment. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E3358. [PMID: 32397477 PMCID: PMC7247422 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21093358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The application of porphyrins and their derivatives have been investigated extensively over the past years for phototherapy cancer treatment. Phototherapeutic Porphyrins have the ability to generate high levels of reactive oxygen with a low dark toxicity and these properties have made them robust photosensitizing agents. In recent years, Porphyrins have been combined with various nanomaterials in order to improve their bio-distribution. These combinations allow for nanoparticles to enhance photodynamic therapy (PDT) cancer treatment and adding additional nanotheranostics (photothermal therapy-PTT) as well as enhance photodiagnosis (PDD) to the reaction. This review examines various porphyrin-based inorganic nanoparticles developed for phototherapy nanotheranostic cancer treatment over the last three years (2017 to 2020). Furthermore, current challenges in the development and future perspectives of porphyrin-based nanomedicines for cancer treatment are also highlighted.
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa; (H.M.); (C.A.K.)
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Sharif S, Abbas G, Hanif M, Bernkop-Schnürch A, Jalil A, Yaqoob M. Mucoadhesive micro-composites: Chitosan coated halloysite nanotubes for sustained drug delivery. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 184:110527. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.110527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Revised: 08/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ge J, Zhang Q, Zeng J, Gu Z, Gao M. Radiolabeling nanomaterials for multimodality imaging: New insights into nuclear medicine and cancer diagnosis. Biomaterials 2019; 228:119553. [PMID: 31689672 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2019.119553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Nuclear medicine imaging has been developed as a powerful diagnostic approach for cancers by detecting gamma rays directly or indirectly from radionuclides to construct images with beneficial characteristics of high sensitivity, infinite penetration depth and quantitative capability. Current nuclear medicine imaging modalities mainly include single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) that require administration of radioactive tracers. In recent years, a vast number of radioactive tracers have been designed and constructed to improve nuclear medicine imaging performance toward early and accurate diagnosis of cancers. This review will discuss recent progress of nuclear medicine imaging tracers and associated biomedical imaging applications. Radiolabeling nanomaterials for rational development of tracers will be comprehensively reviewed with highlights on radiolabeling approaches (surface coupling, inner incorporation and interface engineering), providing profound understanding on radiolabeling chemistry and the associated imaging functionalities. The applications of radiolabeled nanomaterials in nuclear medicine imaging-related multimodality imaging will also be summarized with typical paradigms described. Finally, key challenges and new directions for future research will be discussed to guide further advancement and practical use of radiolabeled nanomaterials for imaging of cancers.
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- Jianxian Ge
- Center for Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Soochow University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine (ACN), University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- Center for Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Soochow University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine (ACN), University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia.
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- Center for Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Soochow University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiological Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou, 215123, China; Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences/School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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Chang YX, Zhang NN, Xing YC, Zhang Q, Oh A, Gao HM, Zhu Y, Baik H, Kim B, Yang Y, Chang WS, Sun T, Zhang J, Lu ZY, Lee K, Link S, Liu K. Gold Nanotetrapods with Unique Topological Structure and Ultranarrow Plasmonic Band as Multifunctional Therapeutic Agents. J Phys Chem Lett 2019; 10:4505-4510. [PMID: 31310141 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.9b01589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Owing to their excellent surface plasmonic properties, Au nanobranches have drawn increasing attention in various bioapplications, such as contrast agents for photoacoustic imaging, nanomedicines for photothermal therapy, and carriers for drug delivery. The monodispersity and plasmonic bandwidth of Au nanobranches are of great importance for the efficacy of those bioapplications. However, it is still a challenge to accurately synthesize size- and shape-controlled Au nanobranches. Here we report a facile seed-mediated growth method to synthesize monodisperse Au nanotetrapods (NTPs) with tunable and ultranarrow plasmonic bands. The NTPs have a novel D2d symmetry with four arms elongated in four ⟨110⟩ directions. The growth mechanism of NTPs relies on the delicate kinetic control of deposition and diffusion rates of adatoms. Upon laser irradiation, the PEGylated NTPs possess remarkable photothermal conversion efficiencies and photoacoustic imaging properties. The NTPs can be applied as a multifunctional theranostic agent for both photoacoustic imaging and image-guided photothermal therapy.
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- Yi-Xin Chang
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry , Jilin University , Changchun 130012 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry , Jilin University , Changchun 130012 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry , Jilin University , Changchun 130012 , China
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- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences , Korea University , Seoul 02841 , Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry , Jilin University , Changchun 130023 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry , Jilin University , Changchun 130012 , China
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- Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI) , Seoul 02841 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences , Korea University , Seoul 02841 , Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry , Jilin University , Changchun 130012 , China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , University of Massachusetts Dartmouth , 285 Old Westport Road , North Dartmouth , Massachusetts 02747 , United States
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- The First Bethune Hospital and Institute of Immunology , Jilin University , Changchun 130021 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry , Jilin University , Changchun 130012 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry , Jilin University , Changchun 130012 , China
- State Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry , Jilin University , Changchun 130023 , China
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- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Natural Sciences , Korea University , Seoul 02841 , Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry , Jilin University , Changchun 130012 , China
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics , Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130012 , China
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Zhu H, Xie C, Chen P, Pu K. Organic Nanotheranostics for Photoacoustic Imaging-Guided Phototherapy. Curr Med Chem 2019; 26:1389-1405. [PMID: 28933283 DOI: 10.2174/0929867324666170921103152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2017] [Revised: 04/07/2017] [Accepted: 04/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Phototherapies including photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) have emerged as one of the avant-garde strategies for cancer treatment. Photoacoustic (PA) imaging is a new hybrid imaging modality that shows great promise for real-time in vivo monitoring of biological processes with deep tissue penetration and high spatial resolution. To enhance therapeutic efficacy, reduce side effects and minimize the probability of over-medication, it is necessary to use imaging and diagnostic methods to identify the ideal therapeutic window and track the therapeutic outcome. With this regard, nanotheranostics with the ability to conduct PA imaging and PTT/PDT are emerging. This review summarizes the recent progress of organic nanomaterials including nearinfrared (NIR) dyes and semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (SPNs) in PA imaging guided cancer phototherapy, and also addresses their present challenges and potential in clinical applications.
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- Houjuan Zhu
- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Singapore
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 70 Nanyang Drive, Singapore
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Liang S, Deng X, Chang Y, Sun C, Shao S, Xie Z, Xiao X, Ma P, Zhang H, Cheng Z, Lin J. Intelligent Hollow Pt-CuS Janus Architecture for Synergistic Catalysis-Enhanced Sonodynamic and Photothermal Cancer Therapy. NANO LETTERS 2019; 19:4134-4145. [PMID: 31084016 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.9b01595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 253] [Impact Index Per Article: 50.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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As a noninvasive treatment modality, ultrasound (US)-triggered sonodynamic therapy (SDT) shows broad and promising applications to overcome the drawbacks of traditional photodynamic therapy (PDT) in combating cancer. However, the SDT efficacy is still not satisfactory without oxygen (O2) assistance. In addition, there is also much space to explore the SDT-based synergistic therapeutic modalities. Herein, a novel Pt-CuS Janus composed of hollow semiconductor CuS and noble metallic Pt was rationally designed and successfully synthesized. The hollow CuS shows a large inner cavity for loading sonosensitizer molecules (tetra-(4-aminophenyl) porphyrin, TAPP) to implement SDT. Moreover, the deposition of Pt not only enhances photothermal performance compared with those of CuS nanoparticles (NPs) due to the effect of the local electric field enhancement but also possesses nanozyme activity for catalyzing decomposition of endogenous overexpressed hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to produce O2 that can overcome tumor hypoxia and augment the SDT-induced highly toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) production for efficient cancer cell apoptosis. Importantly, the generated heat of Pt-CuS by 808 nm laser irradiation can accelerate the catalytic activity of Pt and elevate the O2 level that further facilitates SDT efficacy. Interestingly, the thermally sensitive copolymer coated around the Janus can act as a smart switch to regulate the catalytic ability of Pt and control TAPP release that has a significant effect on modulating the therapeutic effect. The synergistic catalysis-enhanced SDT efficiency and highly photothermal effect almost realized complete tumor resection without obvious reoccurrence and simultaneously displayed a highly therapeutic biosafety. Furthermore, the high optical absorbance allows the as-synthesized Pt-CuS Janus for photoacoustic (PA) imaging and NIR thermal imaging. This work develops a versatile nanoplatform for a multifunctional theranostic strategy and broadens the biological applications by rationally designing their structure.
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- Shuang Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization , Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , People's Republic of China
- University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei 230026 , People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization , Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization , Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization , Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization , Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization , Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , People's Republic of China
- University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei 230026 , People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization , Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , People's Republic of China
- University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei 230026 , People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization , Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization , Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , People's Republic of China
- University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei 230026 , People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization , Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , People's Republic of China
- University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei 230026 , People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization , Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun 130022 , People's Republic of China
- University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei 230026 , People's Republic of China
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Heo GS, Zhao Y, Sultan D, Zhang X, Detering L, Luehmann HP, Zhang X, Li R, Choksi A, Sharp S, Levingston S, Reichert DE, Sun G, Razani B, Li S, Weilbaecher KN, Dehdashti F, Wooley KL, Liu Y. Assessment of Copper Nanoclusters for Accurate in Vivo Tumor Imaging and Potential for Translation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:19669-19678. [PMID: 31074257 PMCID: PMC7811435 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b22752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Nanoparticles have been widely used for preclinical cancer imaging. However, their successful clinical translation is largely hampered by potential toxicity, unsatisfactory detection of malignancy at early stages, inaccurate diagnosis of tumor biomarkers, and histology for imaging-guided treatment. Herein, a targeted copper nanocluster (CuNC) is reported with high potential to address these challenges for future translation. Its ultrasmall structure enables efficient renal/bowel clearance, minimized off-target effects in nontargeted organs, and low nonspecific tumor retention. The pH-dependent in vivo dissolution of CuNCs affords minimal toxicity and potentially selective drug delivery to tumors. The intrinsic radiolabeling through the direct addition of 64Cu to CuNC (64Cu-CuNCs-FC131) synthesis offers high specific activity for sensitive and accurate detection of CXCR4 via FC131-directed targeting in novel triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) patient-derived xenograft mouse models and human TNBC tissues. In summary, this study not only reveals the potential of CXCR4-targeted 64Cu-CuNCs for TNBC imaging in clinical settings, but also provides a useful strategy to design and assess the translational potential of nanoparticles for cancer theranostics.
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- Gyu Seong Heo
- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217, United States
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, and Laboratory for Synthetic-Biologic Interactions, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842, United States
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, and Laboratory for Synthetic-Biologic Interactions, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, and Laboratory for Synthetic-Biologic Interactions, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77842, United States
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
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Shahbazi-Gahrouei D, Moradi Khaniabadi P, Moradi Khaniabadi B, Shahbazi-Gahrouei S. Medical imaging modalities using nanoprobes for cancer diagnosis: A literature review on recent findings. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES 2019; 24:38. [PMID: 31143239 PMCID: PMC6521609 DOI: 10.4103/jrms.jrms_437_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Revised: 10/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Medical imaging modalities are used for different types of cancer detection and diagnosis. Recently, there have been a lot of studies on developing novel nanoparticles as new medical imaging contrast agents for the early detection of cancer. The aim of this review article is to categorize the medical imaging modalities accompanying with using nanoparticles to improve potential imaging for cancer detection and hence valuable therapy in the future. Nowadays, nanoparticles are becoming potentially transformative tools for cancer detection for a wide range of imaging modalities, including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging, single photon emission CT, positron emission tomography, ultrasound, and optical imaging. The study results seen in the recent literature provided and discussed the diagnostic performance of imaging modalities for cancer detections and their future directions. With knowledge of the correlation between the application of nanoparticles and medical imaging modalities and with the development of targeted contrast agents or nanoprobes, they may provide better cancer diagnosis in the future.
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- Daryoush Shahbazi-Gahrouei
- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Huo D, Kim MJ, Lyu Z, Shi Y, Wiley BJ, Xia Y. One-Dimensional Metal Nanostructures: From Colloidal Syntheses to Applications. Chem Rev 2019; 119:8972-9073. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.8b00745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 180] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Da Huo
- The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States
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- The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Zhou Z, Yan Y, Wang L, Zhang Q, Cheng Y. Melanin-like nanoparticles decorated with an autophagy-inducing peptide for efficient targeted photothermal therapy. Biomaterials 2019; 203:63-72. [PMID: 30852424 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2019.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2018] [Revised: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Photothermal therapy efficiently ablates tumors via hyperthermia but inevitably induces serious side effects including thermal damage to normal tissues, inflammations and enhanced risk of tumor metastasis. In this study, we fabricated a dual peptide decorated melanin-like nanoparticle for tumor-targeted and autophagy-promoted photothermal therapy in pursuit of improved cancer treatment. The multifunctional nanoparticle was composed of dual peptide RGD- and beclin 1-modified and PEGylated melanin-like polydopamine nanoparticles. Beclin 1-derived peptide modified on the nanoparticle up-regulated autophagy in cancer cells and further sensitized the tumors to photothermal ablation. RGD decorated on the particle surface enhanced the selectivity and cellular uptake of polydopamine nanoparticles by breast cancer cells. In vivo therapeutic experiments revealed that the tumor-targeted and autophagy promotion-associated photothermal therapy efficiently regressed tumors at a low temperature around 43 °C. The study provides a novel and efficient strategy to improve the efficiency of photothermal therapy via the up-regulation of autophagy in tumor cells.
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- Zhengjie Zhou
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, PR China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, PR China.
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Pawar A, Prabhu P. Nanosoldiers: A promising strategy to combat triple negative breast cancer. Biomed Pharmacother 2019; 110:319-341. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.11.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Revised: 11/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Guan Q, Wang C, Wu D, Wang W, Zhang C, Liu J, Xu M, Shuai X, Wang Z, Cao Z. Cerasome-based gold-nanoshell encapsulating L-menthol for ultrasound contrast imaging and photothermal therapy of cancer. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 30:015101. [PMID: 30370902 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aae6aa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Various nanoformulations of perfluorocarbon have been developed thus far, to achieve ultrasound imaging of tumors and tumor-targeted therapy. However, their application has been greatly limited by their short sonographic duration and large size distribution. A novel theranostic agent was constructed based on gold nanoshell cerasome-encapsulated L-menthol (GNC-LM). Owing to the sustained and controllable generation of L-menthol bubbles under near-infrared laser irradiation, GNC-LM showed good performance in contrast enhancement of ultrasound imaging in vivo. GNC-LM could be imaged for 30 min, which is much longer than the imaging time of SonoVue (commercially used microbubbles). Moreover, photothermal therapy (PTT) based on the light-to-heat conversion of the nanosystem effectively ablated the tumor. Our study demonstrated the promising potential of the obtained GNC-LM to serve as a therapeutic nanoprobe for ultrasound contrast imaging and PTT of tumors.
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- Qingqing Guan
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Sensor Technology and Biomedical Instrument, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 132, East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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Sang W, Zhang Z, Dai Y, Chen X. Recent advances in nanomaterial-based synergistic combination cancer immunotherapy. Chem Soc Rev 2019; 48:3771-3810. [DOI: 10.1039/c8cs00896e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 208] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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This review aims to summarize various synergistic combination cancer immunotherapy strategies based on nanomaterials.
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- Wei Sang
- Cancer Centre
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- University of Macau
- Macau SAR 999078
- China
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- Cancer Centre
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- University of Macau
- Macau SAR 999078
- China
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- Cancer Centre
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- University of Macau
- Macau SAR 999078
- China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine
- National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
- National Institutes of Health
- Bethesda
- USA
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Zhao Y, Pang B, Detering L, Luehmann H, Yang M, Black K, Sultan D, Xia Y, Liu Y. Melanocortin 1 Receptor Targeted Imaging of Melanoma With Gold Nanocages and Positron Emission Tomography. Mol Imaging 2018; 17:1536012118775827. [PMID: 29873290 PMCID: PMC5992801 DOI: 10.1177/1536012118775827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Purpose: Melanoma is a lethal skin cancer with unmet clinical needs for targeted imaging and therapy. Nanoscale materials conjugated with targeting components have shown great potential to improve tumor delivery efficiency while minimizing undesirable side effects in vivo. Herein, we proposed to develop targeted nanoparticles for melanoma theranostics. Method: In this work, gold nanocages (AuNCs) were conjugated with α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) peptide and radiolabeled with 64Cu for melanocortin 1 receptor-(MC1R) targeted positron emission tomography (PET) in a mouse B16/F10 melanoma model. Results: Their controlled synthesis and surface chemistry enabled well-defined structure and radiolabeling efficiency. In vivo pharmacokinetic evaluation demonstrated comparable organ distribution between the targeted and nontargeted AuNCs. However, micro-PET/computed tomography (CT) imaging demonstrated specific and improved tumor accumulation via MC1R-mediated delivery. By increasing the coverage density of α-MSH peptide on AuNCs, the tumor delivery efficiency was improved. Conclusion: The controlled synthesis, sensitive PET imaging, and optimal tumor targeting suggested the potential of targeted AuNCs for melanoma theranostics.
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- Yongfeng Zhao
- 1 Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.,2 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, USA
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- 3 The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- 3 The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- 3 The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Wang Z, Ju Y, Tong S, Zhang H, Lin J, Wang B, Hou Y. Au 3Cu tetrapod nanocrystals: highly efficient and metabolizable multimodality imaging-guided NIR-II photothermal agents. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2018; 3:624-631. [PMID: 32254115 DOI: 10.1039/c8nh00135a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Gold and gold-based alloy nanocrystals (NCs) have been widely used in the field of photothermal therapy (PTT). However, the synthesis of multimodal nano-agents for precise and efficient PTT in the second near infrared (NIR-II) region remains a great challenge. Herein, Au3Cu TPNCs were developed as a powerful platform for multimodal image-guided photothermal therapy with significant therapeutic effects and good metabolizability in the NIR-II region.
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- Zhiyi Wang
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Magnetoelectric Materials and Devices, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing Innovation Centre for Engineering Science and Advanced Technology, Beijing 100871, China.
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Non-Platinum Metal Complexes as Potential Anti-Triple Negative Breast Cancer Agents. CRYSTALS 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst8100369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in women worldwide, with a mortality rate that has been forecasted to rise in the next decade. This is especially worrying for people with triple-negative BC (TNBC), because of its unresponsiveness to current therapies. Different drugs to treat TNBC have been assessed, and, although platinum chemotherapy drugs seem to offer some hope, their drawbacks have motivated extensive investigations into alternative metal-based BC therapies. This paper aims to: (i) describe the preliminary in vitro and in vivo anticancer properties of non-platinum metal-based complexes (NPMBC) against TNBC; and (ii) analyze the likely molecular targets involved in their anticancer activity.
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Laprise-Pelletier M, Simão T, Fortin MA. Gold Nanoparticles in Radiotherapy and Recent Progress in Nanobrachytherapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2018; 7:e1701460. [PMID: 29726118 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201701460] [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] [Received: 12/15/2017] [Revised: 03/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Over the last few decades, gold nanoparticles (GNPs) have emerged as "radiosensitizers" in oncology. Radiosensitizers are additives that can enhance the effects of radiation on biological tissues treated with radiotherapy. The interaction of photons with GNPs leads to the emission of low-energy and short-range secondary electrons, which in turn increase the dose deposited in tissues. In this context, GNPs are the subject of intensive theoretical and experimental studies aiming at optimizing the parameters leading to greater dose enhancement and highest therapeutic effect. This review describes the main mechanisms occurring between photons and GNPs that lead to dose enhancement. The outcome of theoretical simulations of the interactions between GNPs and photons is presented. Finally, the findings of the most recent in vivo studies about interactions between GNPs and photon sources (e.g., external beams, brachytherapy sources, and molecules labeled with radioisotopes) are described. The advantages and challenges inherent to each of these approaches are discussed. Future directions, providing new guidelines for the successful translation of GNPs into clinical applications, are also highlighted.
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- Myriam Laprise-Pelletier
- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-Université Laval (CR-CHU de Québec); Axe Médecine Régénératrice; Québec G1L 3L5 QC Canada
- Department of Mining; Metallurgy and Materials Engineering; Université Laval; Québec G1V 0A6 QC Canada
- Centre de Recherche sur les Matériaux Avancés (CERMA); Université Laval; Québec G1V 0A6 QC Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-Université Laval (CR-CHU de Québec); Axe Médecine Régénératrice; Québec G1L 3L5 QC Canada
- Department of Mining; Metallurgy and Materials Engineering; Université Laval; Québec G1V 0A6 QC Canada
- Centre de Recherche sur les Matériaux Avancés (CERMA); Université Laval; Québec G1V 0A6 QC Canada
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- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec-Université Laval (CR-CHU de Québec); Axe Médecine Régénératrice; Québec G1L 3L5 QC Canada
- Department of Mining; Metallurgy and Materials Engineering; Université Laval; Québec G1V 0A6 QC Canada
- Centre de Recherche sur les Matériaux Avancés (CERMA); Université Laval; Québec G1V 0A6 QC Canada
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Top-down fabrication of shape-controlled, monodisperse nanoparticles for biomedical applications. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2018; 132:169-187. [PMID: 30009884 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2018.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Revised: 06/08/2018] [Accepted: 07/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Nanoparticles for biomedical applications are generally formed by bottom-up approaches such as self-assembly, emulsification and precipitation. But these methods usually have critical limitations in fabrication of nanoparticles with controllable morphologies and monodispersed size. Compared with bottom-up methods, top-down nanofabrication techniques offer advantages of high fidelity and high controllability. This review focuses on top-down nanofabrication techniques for engineering particles along with their biomedical applications. We present several commonly used top-down nanofabrication techniques that have the potential to fabricate nanoparticles, including photolithography, interference lithography, electron beam lithography, mold-based lithography (nanoimprint lithography and soft lithography), nanostencil lithography, and nanosphere lithography. Varieties of current and emerging applications are also covered: (i) targeting, (ii) drug and gene delivery, (iii) imaging, and (iv) therapy. Finally, a future perspective of the nanoparticles fabricated by the top-down techniques in biomedicine is also addressed.
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Pagaduan JV, Bhatta A, Romer LH, Gracias DH. 3D Hybrid Small Scale Devices. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2018; 14:e1702497. [PMID: 29749014 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201702497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2017] [Revised: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Interfacing nano/microscale elements with biological components in 3D contexts opens new possibilities for mimicry, bionics, and augmentation of organismically and anatomically inspired materials. Abiotic nanoscale elements such as plasmonic nanostructures, piezoelectric ribbons, and thin film semiconductor devices interact with electromagnetic fields to facilitate advanced capabilities such as communication at a distance, digital feedback loops, logic, and memory. Biological components such as proteins, polynucleotides, cells, and organs feature complex chemical synthetic networks that can regulate growth, change shape, adapt, and regenerate. Abiotic and biotic components can be integrated in all three dimensions in a well-ordered and programmed manner with high tunability, versatility, and resolution to produce radically new materials and hybrid devices such as sensor fabrics, anatomically mimetic microfluidic modules, artificial tissues, smart prostheses, and bionic devices. In this critical Review, applications of small scale devices in 3D hybrid integration, biomicrofluidics, advanced prostheses, and bionic organs are discussed.
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- Jayson V Pagaduan
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
- Department of Cell Biology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Pediatrics and the Center for Cell Dynamics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
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Zhang P, Cui Y, Anderson CF, Zhang C, Li Y, Wang R, Cui H. Peptide-based nanoprobes for molecular imaging and disease diagnostics. Chem Soc Rev 2018; 47:3490-3529. [PMID: 29497722 DOI: 10.1039/c7cs00793k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Pathological changes in a diseased site are often accompanied by abnormal activities of various biomolecules in and around the involved cells. Identifying the location and expression levels of these biomolecules could enable early-stage diagnosis of the related disease, the design of an appropriate treatment strategy, and the accurate assessment of the treatment outcomes. Over the past two decades, a great diversity of peptide-based nanoprobes (PBNs) have been developed, aiming to improve the in vitro and in vivo performances of water-soluble molecular probes through engineering of their primary chemical structures as well as the physicochemical properties of their resultant assemblies. In this review, we introduce strategies and approaches adopted for the identification of functional peptides in the context of molecular imaging and disease diagnostics, and then focus our discussion on the design and construction of PBNs capable of navigating through physiological barriers for targeted delivery and improved specificity and sensitivity in recognizing target biomolecules. We highlight the biological and structural roles that low-molecular-weight peptides play in PBN design and provide our perspectives on the future development of PBNs for clinical translation.
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- Pengcheng Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research & Center for Pharmaceutics, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 501 Haike Road, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) are very attractive and versatile nanoparticles since they have a remarkable capacity to absorb and scatter light, convert optical energy into heat via nonradiative electron relaxation dynamics, and surface chemistries that can be capitalized upon so that the nanoparticles act as drug carriers. Au NPs have excellent stability and biocompatibility, tailorable shapes and sizes, an easily functionalized surface, high drug-loading capacity, and low toxicity. The properties of Au NPs can be leveraged to develop more precisely targeted and effective cancer therapeutics. Au NPs have been used to target delivery of chemotherapeutic agents, complement radiation and thermal therapy, and enhance contrast for in vivo imaging of the tumor in a variety of cancer types and diseased organs.
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- Dean M Connor
- Department of Cell and Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States; Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States; Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States; Department of Neurosciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States.
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