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Chen Y, Xu L, Zhao S, Miao C, Chen Y, Wang Z, Feng F, Lin M, Weng S. One-pot hydrothermal synthesis of silicon, nitrogen co-doped carbon dots for enhancing enzyme activity of acid phosphatase (ACP) to dopamine and for cell imaging. Talanta 2024; 278:126451. [PMID: 38917549 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
Abstract
Developing water-soluble nanomaterials with high photoluminescence emission and high yield for biological analysis and imaging is urgently needed. Herein, water-soluble blue emitting silicon and nitrogen co-doped carbon dots (abbreviated as Si-CDs) of a high photoluminescence quantum yield of 80 % were effectively prepared with high yield rate (59.1 %) via one-step hydrothermal treatment of N-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]ethylenediamine (DAMO) and trans-aconitic acid. Furthermore, the Si-CDs demonstrate environmental robustness, photo-stability and biocompatibility. Given the importance of the potentially abnormal levels of acid phosphatase (ACP) in cancer diagnosis, developing a reliable and sensitive ACP measurement method is of significance for clinical research. The Si-CDs unexpectedly promote the catalytic oxidation of ACP on dopamine (DA) to polydopamine under acidic conditions through the produced reactive oxygen species (ROS). Correspondingly, a fluorescence response strategy using Si-CDs as the dual functions of probes and promoting enzyme activity of ACP on catalyzing DA was constructed to sensitively determine ACP. The quantitative analysis of ACP displayed a linear range of 0.1-60 U/L with a detection limit of 0.056 U/L. The accurate detection of ACP was successfully achieved in human serum through recovery tests. As a satisfactory fluorescent probe, Si-CDs were successfully applied to fluorescent imaging of A549 cells in cytoplasmic with long-term and safe staining. The Si-CDs have the dual properties of outstanding fluorescent probes and auxiliary oxidase activity, indicating their great potential in multifunctional applications.
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- Yuanting Chen
- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China; Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, China; Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Fuzhou Second General Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001, China; Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China; Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, China; Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Provincial Governmental Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Health College, Fuzhou, 350003, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China; Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, China.
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Ferrari G, Lopez-Martinez I, Wanek T, Kuntner C, Montagner D. Recent Advances on Pt-Based Compounds for Theranostic Applications. Molecules 2024; 29:3453. [PMID: 39124859 PMCID: PMC11313463 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29153453] [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: 07/02/2024] [Revised: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Since the discovery of cisplatin's antitumoral activity and its approval as an anticancer drug, significant efforts have been made to enhance its physiological stability and anticancer efficacy and to reduce its side effects. With the rapid development of targeted and personalized therapies, and the promising theranostic approach, platinum drugs have found new opportunities in more sophisticated systems. Theranostic agents combine diagnostic and therapeutic moieties in one scaffold, enabling simultaneous disease monitoring, therapy delivery, response tracking, and treatment efficacy evaluation. In these systems, the platinum core serves as the therapeutic agent, while the functionalized ligand provides diagnostic tools using various imaging techniques. This review aims to highlight the significant role of platinum-based complexes in theranostic applications, and, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first focused contribution on this type of platinum compounds. This review presents a brief introduction to the development of platinum chemotherapeutic drugs, their limitations, and resistance mechanisms. It then describes recent advancements in integrating platinum complexes with diagnostic agents for both tumor treatment and monitoring. The main body is organized into three categories based on imaging techniques: fluorescence, positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Finally, this review outlines promising strategies and future perspectives in this evolving field.
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- Giulia Ferrari
- Department of Chemistry, Maynooth University, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Ireland
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image–Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- Preclinical Imaging Lab (PIL), Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image–Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (T.W.); (C.K.)
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- Preclinical Imaging Lab (PIL), Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image–Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (T.W.); (C.K.)
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- Preclinical Imaging Lab (PIL), Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image–Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria; (T.W.); (C.K.)
- Medical Imaging Cluster (MIC), Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry, Maynooth University, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Ireland
- Kathleen Londsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth University, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Ireland
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Sun T, Zhao H, Hu L, Shao X, Lu Z, Wang Y, Ling P, Li Y, Zeng K, Chen Q. Enhanced optical imaging and fluorescent labeling for visualizing drug molecules within living organisms. Acta Pharm Sin B 2024; 14:2428-2446. [PMID: 38828150 PMCID: PMC11143489 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2024.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
Abstract
The visualization of drugs in living systems has become key techniques in modern therapeutics. Recent advancements in optical imaging technologies and molecular design strategies have revolutionized drug visualization. At the subcellular level, super-resolution microscopy has allowed exploration of the molecular landscape within individual cells and the cellular response to drugs. Moving beyond subcellular imaging, researchers have integrated multiple modes, like optical near-infrared II imaging, to study the complex spatiotemporal interactions between drugs and their surroundings. By combining these visualization approaches, researchers gain supplementary information on physiological parameters, metabolic activity, and tissue composition, leading to a comprehensive understanding of drug behavior. This review focuses on cutting-edge technologies in drug visualization, particularly fluorescence imaging, and the main types of fluorescent molecules used. Additionally, we discuss current challenges and prospects in targeted drug research, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary cooperation in advancing drug visualization. With the integration of advanced imaging technology and molecular design, drug visualization has the potential to redefine our understanding of pharmacology, enabling the analysis of drug micro-dynamics in subcellular environments from new perspectives and deepening pharmacological research to the levels of the cell and organelles.
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- Ting Sun
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery System, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250062, China
- Institute of Biochemical and Biotechnological Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery System, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250062, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery System, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250062, China
- School of Life Sciences, Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250062, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery System, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250062, China
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- Tianjin Pharmaceutical DA REN TANG Group Corporation Limited Traditional Chinese Pharmacy Research Institute, Tianjin 300457, China
- Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Institute of Biochemical and Biotechnological Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
- Key Laboratory of Biopharmaceuticals, Postdoctoral Scientific Research Workstation, Shandong Academy of Pharmaceutical Science, Jinan 250098, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery System, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250062, China
- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery System, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan 250062, China
- Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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Alhazzani K, Alanazi AZ, Mostafa AM, Barker J, El-Wekil MM, Ali AMBH. Selective fluorescence turn-on detection of combination cisplatin-etoposide chemotherapy based on N-CDs/GSH-CuNCs nanoprobe. RSC Adv 2024; 14:2380-2390. [PMID: 38213979 PMCID: PMC10783161 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07844b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Cisplatin (CIS) and etoposide (ETP) combination therapy is highly effective for treating various cancers. However, the potential for pharmacokinetic interactions between these drugs necessitates selective sensing methods to quantitate both CIS and ETP levels in patient's plasma. This work develops a dual fluorescence probe strategy using glutathione-capped copper nanoclusters (GSH-CuNCs) and nitrogen-doped carbon dots (N-CDs) for the simultaneous analysis of CIS and ETP. The fluorescence signal of GSH-CuNCs at 615 nm increased linearly with CIS concentration while the N-CD emission at 480 nm remained unaffected. Conversely, the N-CD fluorescence was selectively enhanced by ETP with no interference with the CuNC fluorescence. Extensive materials characterization including UV-vis, fluorescence spectroscopy, XRD, and TEM confirmed the synthesis of the nanoprobes. The sensor showed high sensitivity with limits of detection of 6.95 ng mL-1 for CIS and 7.63 ng mL-1 for ETP along with excellent selectivity against potential interferences in rabbit plasma. Method feasibility was demonstrated with application to real rabbit plasma samples. The method was further applied to estimate the pharmacokinetic parameters of CIS before and after ETP coadministration. The dual nanoprobe sensing strategy enables rapid and selective quantitation of CIS and ETP levels to facilitate therapeutic drug monitoring and optimization of combination chemotherapy regimens.
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- Khalid Alhazzani
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy, and Chemistry, Kingston University Kingston-upon-Thames London KT1 2EE UK
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University Assiut Egypt
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- School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy, and Chemistry, Kingston University Kingston-upon-Thames London KT1 2EE UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University Assiut Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University Assiut Egypt
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Leng J, Lan X, Liu S, Jia W, Cheng W, Cheng J, Liu Z. Synthesis and bioimaging of a BODIPY-based fluorescence quenching probe for Fe 3. RSC Adv 2022; 12:21332-21339. [PMID: 35975086 PMCID: PMC9344281 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00818a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Iron is the main substance for maintaining life. Real-time determination of ferric ion (Fe3+) in living cells is of great significance for understanding the relationship of Fe3+ concentration changes with various physiological and pathological processes. Fluorescent probes are suitable for the detection of trace metal ions in cells due to their low toxicity and high sensitivity. In this work, a boron-dipyrromethene-based fluorescent probe (BODIPY-CL) for selective detection of Fe3+ was synthesized. The fluorescence emission of BODIPY-CL was determined at 516 nm. In a pH range of 1 to 10, the probe BODIPY-CL exhibits a quenching response to Fe3+. Meanwhile, BODIPY-CL showed a highly selective response to Fe3+ compared with 16 kinds of metal ions. The stoichiometry ratio of BODIPY-CL bound to Fe3+ was nearly 2 : 1. The fluorescence quenching response obtained by the sensor was linear with the Fe3+ concentration in the range of 0-400 μM, and the detection limit was 2.9 μM. BODIPY-CL was successfully applied to image Fe3+ in cells. This study provides a promising fluorescent imaging probe for further research on the physiological and pathological effects of Fe3+.
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- Junqiang Leng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University Yantai 264005 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University Yantai 264005 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University Yantai 264005 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University Yantai 264005 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University Yantai 264005 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University Yantai 264005 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University Yantai 264005 P. R. China
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