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Huang L, Zhu J, Wu G, Xiong W, Feng J, Yan C, Yang J, Li Z, Fan Q, Ren B, Li Y, Chen C, Yu X, Shen Z. A strategy of "adding fuel to the flames" enables a self-accelerating cycle of ferroptosis-cuproptosis for potent antitumor therapy. Biomaterials 2024; 311:122701. [PMID: 38981152 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122701] [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: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
Abstract
Cuproptosis in antitumor therapy faces challenges from copper homeostasis efflux mechanisms and high glutathione (GSH) levels in tumor cells, hindering copper accumulation and treatment efficacy. Herein, we propose a strategy of "adding fuel to the flames" for potent antitumor therapy through a self-accelerating cycle of ferroptosis-cuproptosis. Disulfiram (DSF) loaded hollow mesoporous copper-iron sulfide (HMCIS) nanoparticle with conjugation of polyethylene glycol (PEG) and folic acid (FA) (i.e., DSF@HMCIS-PEG-FA) was developed to swiftly release DSF, H2S, Cu2+, and Fe2+ in the acidic tumor microenvironment (TME). The hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) levels and acidity within tumor cells enhanced by the released H2S induce acceleration of Fenton (Fe2+) and Fenton-like (Cu2+) reactions, enabling the powerful tumor ferroptosis efficacy. The released DSF acts as a role of "fuel", intensifying catalytic effect ("flame") in tumor cells through the sustainable Fenton chemistry (i.e., "add fuel to the flames"). Robust ferroptosis in tumor cells is characterized by serious mitochondrial damage and GSH depletion, leading to excess intracellular copper that triggers cuproptosis. Cuproptosis disrupts mitochondria, compromises iron-sulfur (Fe-S) proteins, and elevates intracellular oxidative stress by releasing free Fe3+. These interconnected processes form a self-accelerating cycle of ferroptosis-cuproptosis with potent antitumor capabilities, as validated in both cancer cells and tumor-bearing mice.
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- Lin Huang
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha-Tai South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha-Tai South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha-Tai South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha-Tai South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha-Tai South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha-Tai South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha-Tai South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha-Tai South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha-Tai South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha-Tai South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha-Tai South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha-Tai South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Zhuhai People's Hospital, Zhuhai Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Zhuhai, 519000, China.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha-Tai South Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China.
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Zhang XX, Yang F, Zhao X, Wu Q, He L, Li Z, Zhou Z, Ren TB, Zhang XB, Yuan L. Dihydropyridopyrazine Functionalized Xanthene: Generating Stable NIR Dyes with Small-Molecular Weight by Enhanced Charge Separation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202410666. [PMID: 39007416 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202410666] [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: 06/05/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Near-infrared region (NIR; 650-1700 nm) dyes offer many advantages over traditional dyes with absorption and emission in the visible region. However, developing new NIR dyes, especially organic dyes with long wavelengths, small molecular weight, and excellent stability and biocompatibility, is still quite challenging. Herein, we present a general method to enhance the absorption and emission wavelengths of traditional fluorophores by simply appending a charge separation structure, dihydropyridopyrazine. These novel NIR dyes not only exhibited greatly redshifted wavelengths compared to their parent dyes, but also displayed a small molecular weight increase together with retained stability and biocompatibility. Specifically, dye NIR-OX, a dihydropyridopyra-zine derivative of oxazine with a molecular mass of 386.2 Da, exhibited an absorption at 822 nm and an emission extending to 1200 nm, making it one of the smallest molecular-weight NIR-II emitting dyes. Thanks to its rapid metabolism and long wave-length, NIR-OX enabled high-contrast bioimaging and assessment of cholestatic liver injury in vivo and also facilitated the evalua-tion of the efficacy of liver protection medicines against cholestatic liver injury.
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- Xing-Xing Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P.R. China
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Das P, Ganguly S, Marvi PK, Sherazee M, Tang XS, Srinivasan S, Rajabzadeh AR. Carbon Dots Infused 3D Printed Cephalopod Mimetic Bactericidal and Antioxidant Hydrogel for Uniaxial Mechano-Fluorescent Tactile Sensor. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2409819. [PMID: 39394767 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202409819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2024] [Revised: 09/14/2024] [Indexed: 10/14/2024]
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Cephalopods use stretchy skin and dynamic color-tuning organs for visual communication and camouflage. Inspired by these natural mechanisms, a fluorescent biomaterial for deformation-induced illumination and optical communication is proposed. This is the first report of 3D printed soft biomaterials infused with carbon dots hydrothermally derived from chitosan and benzalkonium chloride. These biomaterials exhibit a comprehensive array of properties, including significant uniaxial stretching, near-instantaneous response to tactile stimuli and pH, UV resistance, antibacterial, antioxidant, noncytotoxicity, and highlighting their potential as mechano-optical materials for biomedical applications. The hydrogel's durability is evaluated by cyclic stretching, folding, rolling, and twisting tests to ensure its integrity and good signal-to-noise ratio. The diffusion mechanism is determined by water imbibition kinetics, network parameters, and time-dependent breathing. Overcoming the common limitations of short lifespans and complex manufacturing processes in existing soft hybrids, this work demonstrates a straightforward method to produce durable, energy-independent, mechano-optical hydrogel. Combined with investigations, molecular dynamic modeling is used to understand the interactions of hydrogel components.
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- Poushali Das
- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry & Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry & Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada
- W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L7, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada
- W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L7, Canada
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Sood K, Mathur P, Rath S, Yadav P, Kaur N, Sharma P, Mimansa, Chauhan DS, Vaidya S, Srivastava R, De A, Shanavas A. Plasmonic semi shells derived from simultaneous in situ gold growth and anisotropic acid etching of ZIF-8 for photothermal ablation of metastatic breast tumor. Commun Chem 2024; 7:231. [PMID: 39384608 PMCID: PMC11464763 DOI: 10.1038/s42004-024-01317-w] [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: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 09/27/2024] [Indexed: 10/11/2024] Open
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Open nanoshells such as nanobowls or nanocups collectively described as 'semi shells' have unique plasmonic properties due to their lack of symmetry. So far, their fabrication was based on multistep and laborious methods such as solid state sputter coating or selective deposition/etching using sacrificial templates. In this work, we report a rapid one step colloidal synthetic protocol for PEGylated semi-shell (SS) fabrication by simultaneous facet specific anisotropic chemical etching of rhombic dodecahedral ZIF-8 and heterogenous nucleation & growth of gold. The SS possesses a strong localized surface plasmon resonance in the near-infrared region, which is retained after surface passivation with polyethylene glycol and subsequent cryopreservation for extended shelf-life. Freshly reconstituted PEGylated SS was found to be safe & non-toxic in healthy C57BL/6 mice post intravenous administration. The PEGylated SS displayed significant photothermal efficiency of ~37% with 808 nm laser irradiation. Preclinical assessment of intra-tumoral photothermal efficacy indicated complete remission of primary breast tumor mass with insignificant metastasis to vital organs in 4T1 FL2 tumor bearing CD1 nude mice. Further, PEGylated SS mediated photothermal therapy also yielded morbidity free survivael of 75% for up to 90 days, indicating their potential to significantly improve outcomes in advanced breast tumors.
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- Kritika Sood
- Inorganic & Organic Nanomedicine (ION) Lab, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Inorganic & Organic Nanomedicine (ION) Lab, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Advanced Centre for Treatment Research & Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Kharghar, Sector 22, Navi Mumbai, 410210, Maharashtra, India
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- Inorganic & Organic Nanomedicine (ION) Lab, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Inorganic & Organic Nanomedicine (ION) Lab, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Inorganic & Organic Nanomedicine (ION) Lab, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Inorganic & Organic Nanomedicine (ION) Lab, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, 400076, Maharashtra, India
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, 6299, NS, Canada
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- Inorganic & Organic Nanomedicine (ION) Lab, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali, 140306, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, 400076, Maharashtra, India
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- Advanced Centre for Treatment Research & Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Kharghar, Sector 22, Navi Mumbai, 410210, Maharashtra, India.
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- Inorganic & Organic Nanomedicine (ION) Lab, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Sector 81, Knowledge City, Mohali, 140306, Punjab, India.
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Li J, Zheng K, Lin L, Zhang M, Zhang Z, Chen J, Li S, Yao H, Liu A, Lin X, Liu G, Chen B. Reprogramming the Tumor Immune Microenvironment Through Activatable Photothermal Therapy and GSH depletion Using Liposomal Gold Nanocages to Potentiate Anti-Metastatic Immunotherapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2407388. [PMID: 39359043 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202407388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2024] [Revised: 09/22/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]
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Cancer immunotherapy offers significant clinical benefits for patients with advanced or metastatic tumors. However, immunotherapeutic efficacy is often hindered by the tumor microenvironment's high redox levels, leading to variable patient outcomes. Herein, a therapeutic liposomal gold nanocage (MGL) is innovatively developed based on photo-triggered hyperthermia and a releasable strategy by combining a glutathione (GSH) depletion to remodel the tumor immune microenvironment, fostering a more robust anti-tumor immune response. MGL comprises a thermosensitive liposome shell and a gold nanocage core loaded with maleimide. The flexible shell promotes efficient uptake by cancer cells, enabling targeted destruction through photothermal therapy while triggering immunogenic cell death and the maturation of antigen-presenting cells. The photoactivated release of maleimide depletes intracellular GSH, increasing tumor cell sensitivity to oxidative stress and thermal damage. Conversely, GSH reduction also diminishes immunosuppressive cell activity, enhances antigen presentation, and activates T cells. Moreover, photothermal immunotherapy decreases elevated levels of heat shock proteins in tumor cells, further increasing their sensitivity to hyperthermia. In summary, MGL elicited a robust systemic antitumor immune response through GSH depletion, facilitating an effective photothermal immunotherapeutic strategy that reprograms the tumor microenvironment and significantly inhibits primary and metastatic tumors. This approach demonstrates considerable translational potential and clinical applicability.
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- Jiayi Li
- Key Laboratory of Nanomedical Technology (Education Department of Fujian Province), Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Nanomedical Technology (Education Department of Fujian Province), Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Nanomedical Technology (Education Department of Fujian Province), Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Nanomedical Technology (Education Department of Fujian Province), Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Nanomedical Technology (Education Department of Fujian Province), Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Nanomedical Technology (Education Department of Fujian Province), Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Nanomedical Technology (Education Department of Fujian Province), Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Nanomedical Technology (Education Department of Fujian Province), Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Nanomedical Technology (Education Department of Fujian Province), Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Nanomedical Technology (Education Department of Fujian Province), Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics & Center for Molecular Imaging and Translational Medicine, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102, China
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- Key Laboratory of Nanomedical Technology (Education Department of Fujian Province), Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, P. R. China
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Cao Y, Du X, Yu J, Wang Y, Jin X, Gu B, Yin Q. Seno-antigen-pulsed dendritic cell vaccine induce anti-aging immunity to improve adipose tissue senescence and metabolic abnormalities. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 179:117433. [PMID: 39260327 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117433] [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: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 09/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024] Open
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Anti-aging immunity induced by vaccines was recently reported to enable the elimination of senescent cells. However, the initial immune response to vaccination declines with age, and there is evidence that elderly dendritic cells (DCs) have a reduced capacity to stimulate T cells. Identification of alternative anti-aging vaccine is therefore warranted. Here, we developed a DC vaccine that delivers a cationic protein (CP) fused with the seno-antigen peptides Gpnmb (Gpnmb-CP) into DCs. The Gpnmb-CP-pulsed DC vaccine (Gpnmb-CP-DC) efficiently presented antigens and activated CD8+ T cells, leading to enhanced immune cytotoxicity and memory responses in CD8+ T cells. Thus, the targeted anti-aging immunity triggered by Gpnmb-CP-DC has the ability to selectively eliminate senescent adipocytes and effectively improve age-related metabolic abnormalities in both high-fat diet (HFD)-induced young and aged mice models, as well as in natural aging mouse model. In contrast, the Gpnmb-CP protein vaccine exhibits minimal efficacy in aged mice model. Furthermore, we observed a decreased phagocytic capacity for antigens in aging DCs, accompanied by an upregulation of the immune checkpoint PDL1 expression and a noticeable decline in activated CD8+ T cell. Hence, Gpnmb-CP-DC emerges as a promising vaccine candidate, demonstrating the capacity to induce potent anti-aging immunity, mitigating adipose tissue senescence and metabolic abnormalities, while resilient to the senescent environment of the organism.
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- Yin Cao
- Department of Andrology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Lequn Branch, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Lequn Branch, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Academy of Health Management, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Anorectal, First Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Cadre Ward, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
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Chen S, Zhang X, Li H, Cao C, Zhang X, Li J, Jia S, Liu Y, Han L, Wang S. Dual-enzyme inhibiting nanomedicines for enhanced cancer chemodynamic therapy by inducing intratumoral acidosis. Int J Pharm 2024; 663:124568. [PMID: 39137822 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124568] [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: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 07/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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Deficiency of endogenous hydrogen peroxide and insufficient intracellular acidity are usually two important factors limiting chemodynamic therapy (CDT). Here we report a glutathione-responsive nanomedicine that can provide a suitable environment for CDT by inhibiting dual-enzymes simultaneously. The nanomedicine is constructed by encapsulation of a novel hydrogen sulfide donor in nanomicelle assembled by glutathione-responsive amphiphilic polymer. In response to intracellular glutathione, the nanomedicine can efficiently release the active ingredients hydrogen sulfide, carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and ferrocene. The hydrogen sulfide can increase the concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and lactic acid by inhibiting catalase and enhancing glycolysis. The carbonic anhydrase inhibitor can further induce intratumoral acidosis by inhibiting the function of carbonic anhydrase IX. Therefore, the nanomedicine can provide more efficient reaction conditions for the ferrocene-mediated Fenton reaction to generate abundant toxic hydroxyl radicals. In vivo results show that the combination of enhanced CDT and acidosis can effectively inhibit tumor growth. This design of nanomedicine provides a promising dual-enzyme inhibiting strategy to enhance antitumor efficacy of CDT.
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- Shutong Chen
- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Tianjin Neurological Institute, Key Laboratory of Post-Neuroinjury Neuro-repair and Regeneration in Central Nervous System, Ministry of Education and Tianjin City, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Chen X, Li J, Zou W, Gong X. Regulating the Surface State of Carbon Dots as Ultrahigh-Capacity Adsorbents for Water Treatment. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2404407. [PMID: 39344551 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202404407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 08/30/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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Adsorption is one of the most widely researched and highly effective methods for mitigating the environmental threat posed by recalcitrant dyes in aqueous solutions. This paper presents a solvent-free synthesis method for the rapid and large-scale production of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) co-doped carbon dots (N, P-CDs) which possess specific surface states and outstanding dye adsorption properties. Compared to the undoped CDs, the N, P-CDs not only exhibit a higher yield of solid-state luminescence but also endow them with the efficient adsorption and removal of Congo red (CR) from water. Due to the synergistic effects of π-π stacking, hydrogen bonding and electrostatic attraction, the N, P-CDs exhibit an ultra-high adsorption capacity (3118.87 mg g-1) and a removal efficiency (97.4%, at 500 mg L-1) for CR, and also display excellent selective adsorption in both single-dye and dual-dye systems. This method offers a rational strategy for synthesizing novel CDs-based adsorbents for CR, which provides a demonstration for future dye adsorption studies and practical wastewater treatment applications of CDs.
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- Xingzhong Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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Goel H, Rana I, Jain K, Ranjan KR, Mishra V. Atomically dispersed single-atom catalysts (SACs) and enzymes (SAzymes): synthesis and application in Alzheimer's disease detection. J Mater Chem B 2024. [PMID: 39291791 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb01293c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss. Conventional diagnostic methods, such as neuroimaging and cerebrospinal fluid analysis, typically detect AD at advanced stages, limiting the efficacy of therapeutic interventions. Early detection is crucial for improving patient condition by enabling timely administration of treatments that may decelerate disease progression. In this context, single-atom catalysts (SACs) and single-atom nanozymes (SAzymes) have emerged as promising tools offering highly sensitive and selective detection of Alzheimer's biomarkers. SACs, consisting of isolated metal atoms on a support surface, deliver unparalleled atomic efficiency, increased reactivity, and reduced operational costs, although certain challenges in terms of stability, aggregation, and other factors persist. The advent of SAzymes, which integrate SACs with natural metalloprotease catalysts, has further advanced this field by enabling controlled electronic exchange, synergistic productivity, and enhanced biosafety. Particularly, M-N-C SACs with M-Nx active sites mimic the selectivity and sensitivity of natural metalloenzymes, providing a robust platform for early detection of AD. This review encompasses the advancements in SACs and SAzymes, highlighting their pivotal role in bridging the gap between conventional enzymes and nanozyme and offering enhanced catalytic efficiency, controlled electron transfer, and improved biosafety for Alzheimer's detection.
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- Himanshi Goel
- Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University Noida, UP, India.
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- Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University Noida, UP, India.
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- Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University Noida, UP, India.
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- Amity Institute of Click Chemistry Research and Studies, Amity University Noida, UP, India.
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Manoharan D, Wang LC, Chen YC, Li WP, Yeh CS. Catalytic Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications: Exploiting Advanced Nanozymes for Therapeutics and Diagnostics. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2400746. [PMID: 38683107 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400746] [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: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Catalytic nanoparticles (CNPs) as heterogeneous catalyst reveals superior activity due to their physio-chemical features, such as high surface-to-volume ratio and unique optical, electric, and magnetic properties. The CNPs, based on their physio-chemical nature, can either increase the reactive oxygen species (ROS) level for tumor and antibacterial therapy or eliminate the ROS for cytoprotection, anti-inflammation, and anti-aging. In addition, the catalytic activity of nanozymes can specifically trigger a specific reaction accompanied by the optical feature change, presenting the feasibility of biosensor and bioimaging applications. Undoubtedly, CNPs play a pivotal role in pushing the evolution of technologies in medical and clinical fields, and advanced strategies and nanomaterials rely on the input of chemical experts to develop. Herein, a systematic and comprehensive review of the challenges and recent development of CNPs for biomedical applications is presented from the viewpoint of advanced nanomaterial with unique catalytic activity and additional functions. Furthermore, the biosafety issue of applying biodegradable and non-biodegradable nanozymes and future perspectives are critically discussed to guide a promising direction in developing span-new nanozymes and more intelligent strategies for overcoming the current clinical limitations.
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- Divinah Manoharan
- Department of Chemistry, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
- Interdisciplinary Research Center on Material and Medicinal Chemistry, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
- Center of Applied Nanomedicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
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- Center of Applied Nanomedicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan
- Drug Development and Value Creation Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
- Interdisciplinary Research Center on Material and Medicinal Chemistry, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
- Center of Applied Nanomedicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
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Londhe S, Tripathy S, Saha S, Patel A, Chandra Y, Patra CR. Therapeutic Potential of Silver Nitroprusside Nanoparticles for Melanoma. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:5057-5075. [PMID: 39115261 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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Melanoma has gained considerable attention due to its high mortality and morbidity rate worldwide. The currently available treatment options are associated with several limitations such as nonspecificity, drug resistance, easy clearance, low efficacy, toxicity-related issues, etc. To this end, nanotechnology has garnered significant attention for the treatment of melanoma. In the present manuscript, we have demonstrated the in vitro and in vivo anticancer activity of silver nitroprusside nanoparticles (abbreviated as AgNNPs) against melanoma. The AgNNPs exhibit cytotoxicity against B16F10 cells, which has been investigated by several in vitro experiments including [methyl 3H]-thymidine incorporation assay, cell cycle and apoptosis analysis by flow cytometry, and ROS generation through DCFDA, DHE, and DAF2A reagents. Further, the internalization of nanoparticles was determined by ICPOES analysis, while their colocalization was analyzed by confocal microscopy. Additionally, JC-1 staining is performed to examine mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP). Cytoskeleton integrity was observed by phalloidin staining. Expression of different markers (Ki-67, cytochrome c, and E-cadherin) was checked using an immunofluorescence assay. The in vivo therapeutic efficacy of AgNNPs has been validated in the melanoma model established by inoculating B16F10 cells into the dorsal right abdomen of C57BL/6J mice. The intraperitoneal administration of AgNNPs reduced melanoma growth and increased the survivability of tumor-bearing mice. The in vivo immunofluorescence studies (Ki-67, CD31, and E-cadherin) and TUNEL assay support the inhibitory and apoptotic nature of AgNNPs toward melanoma, respectively. Furthermore, the various signaling pathways and molecular mechanisms involved in anticancer activity are evaluated by Western blot analysis. These findings altogether demonstrate the promising anticancer potential of AgNNPs toward melanoma.
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- Swapnali Londhe
- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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Zhao L, Tong Y, Yin J, Li H, Du L, Li J, Jiang Y. Photo-Activated Oxidative Stress Amplifier: A Strategy for Targeting Glutathione Metabolism and Enhancing ROS-Mediated Therapy in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403861. [PMID: 39096062 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Amplifying oxidative stress within tumor cells can effectively inhibit the growth and metastasis of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Therefore, the development of innovative nanomedicines that can effectively disrupt the redox balance represents a promising yet challenging therapeutic strategy for TNBC. In this study, an oxidative stress amplifier, denoted as PBCH, comprising PdAg mesoporous nanozyme and a CaP mineralized layer, loaded with GSH inhibitor L-buthionine sulfoximine (BSO), and further surface-modified with hyaluronic acid that can target CD44, is introduced. In the acidic tumor microenvironment, Ca2+ is initially released, thereby leading to mitochondrial dysfunction and eventually triggering apoptosis. Additionally, BSO suppresses the synthesis of intracellular reduced GSH and further amplifies the level of oxidative stress in cancer cells. Furthermore, PdAg nanozyme can be activated by near-infrared light to induce photothermal and photodynamic effects, causing a burst of ROS and simultaneously promoting cell apoptosis via provoking immunogenic cell death. The high-performance therapeutic effects of PBCH, based on the synergistic effect of aforementioned multiple oxidative damage and photothermal ablation, are validated in TNBC cells and animal models, declaring its potential as a safe and effective anti-tumor agent. The proposed approach offers new perspectives for precise and efficient treatment of TNBC.
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- Li Zhao
- Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250061, China
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- The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250061, China
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- The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Innovation Technology in Laboratory Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Medicine Research Center for Clinical Laboratory, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250033, China
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- Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250061, China
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Wu S, Wang H, Wei Y, Kang L, Cui T, Huang Y, Liu Z, Pu F, Ren J. Mitochondria-mediated self-cycling nanoreactor enabling uninterrupted oxidative damage for enhanced chemodynamic therapy. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 240:113990. [PMID: 38810468 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113990] [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: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Chemodynamic therapy (CDT), which employs intracellular H2O2 to produce toxic hydroxyl radicals to kill cancer cells, has received great attention due to its specificity to tumors. However, the relatively insufficient endogenous H2O2 and the short-lifetime and limited diffusion distance of •OH compromise the therapeutic efficacy of CDT. Mitochondria, which play crucial roles in oncogenesis, are highly vulnerable to elevated oxidative stress. Herein, we constructed a mitochondria-mediated self-cycling system to achieve high dose of •OH production through continuous H2O2 supply. Cinnamaldehyde (CA), which can elevate H2O2 level in the mitochondria, was loaded in Cu(II)-containing metal organic framework (MOF), termed as HKUST-1. After actively targeting mitochondria, the intrinsic H2O2 in mitochondria of cancer cells could induce degradation of MOF, releasing the initial free CA. The released CA further triggered the upregulation of endogenous H2O2, resulting in the subsequent adequate release of CA and the final burst growth of H2O2. The cycle process greatly promoted the Fenton-like reaction between Cu2+ and H2O2 and induced long-term high oxidative stress, achieving enhanced chemodynamic therapy. In a word, we put forward an efficient strategy for enhanced chemodynamic therapy.
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- Si Wu
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, PR China; School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, PR China; School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, PR China; School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China
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- Cancer center, First Affiliated Hospital, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130061, PR China.
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, PR China; School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, PR China; School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, PR China; School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, PR China; School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China.
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin 130022, PR China; School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, PR China.
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Wan Y, Li C, Fu LH, Feng T, Zhang Y, Li Y, Lin J, Huang P, Cui DX. Erythrocyte Membrane Camouflaged Nanotheranostics for Optical Molecular Imaging-Escorted Self-Oxygenation Photodynamic Therapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309026. [PMID: 38477698 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Hypoxic tumor microenvironment (TME) hampers the application of oxygen (O2)-dependent photodynamic therapy (PDT) in solid tumors. To address this problem, a biomimetic nanotheranostics (named MMCC@EM) is developed for optical molecular imaging-escorted self-oxygenation PDT. MMCC@EM is synthesized by encapsulating chlorin e6 (Ce6) and catalase (CAT) in metal-organic framework (MOF) nanoparticles with erythrocyte membrane (EM) camouflage. Based on the biomimetic properties of EM, MMCC@EM efficiently accumulates in tumor tissues. The enriched MMCC@EM achieves TME-activatable drug release, thereby releasing CAT and Ce6, and this process can be monitored through fluorescence (FL) imaging. In addition, endogenous hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) will be decomposed by CAT to produce O2, which can be reflected by the measurement of intratumoral oxygen concentration using photoacoustic (PA) imaging. Such self-oxygenation nanotheranostics effectively mitigate tumor hypoxia and improve the generation of singlet oxygen (1O2). The 1O2 disrupts mitochondrial function and triggers caspase-3-mediated cellular apoptosis. Furthermore, MMCC@EM triggers immunogenic cell death (ICD) effect, leading to an increased infiltration of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) into tumor tissues. As a result, MMCC@EM exhibits good therapeutic effects in 4T1-tumor bearing mice under the navigation of FL/PA duplex imaging.
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- Yilin Wan
- Institute of Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment Instrument, School of Sensing Science and Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment Instrument, School of Sensing Science and Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET), School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Nano Biomedicine and Engineering, Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment Instrument, School of Sensing Science and Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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Dong C, Wang Y, Chen T, Ren W, Gao C, Ma X, Gao X, Wu A. Carbon Dots in the Pathological Microenvironment: ROS Producers or Scavengers? Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2402108. [PMID: 39036817 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202402108] [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: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS), as metabolic byproducts, play pivotal role in physiological and pathological processes. Recently, studies on the regulation of ROS levels for disease treatments have attracted extensive attention, mainly involving the ROS-induced toxicity therapy mediated by ROS producers and antioxidant therapy by ROS scavengers. Nanotechnology advancements have led to the development of numerous nanomaterials with ROS-modulating capabilities, among which carbon dots (CDs) standing out as noteworthy ROS-modulating nanomedicines own their distinctive physicochemical properties, high stability, and excellent biocompatibility. Despite progress in treating ROS-related diseases based on CDs, critical issues such as rational design principles for their regulation remain underexplored. The primary cause of these issues may stem from the intricate amalgamation of core structure, defects, and surface states, inherent to CDs, which poses challenges in establishing a consistent generalization. This review succinctly summarizes the recently progress of ROS-modulated approaches using CDs in disease treatment. Specifically, it investigates established therapeutic strategies based on CDs-regulated ROS, emphasizing the interplay between intrinsic structure and ROS generation or scavenging ability. The conclusion raises several unresolved key scientific issues and prominent technological bottlenecks, and explores future perspectives for the comprehensive development of CDs-based ROS-modulating therapy.
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- Chen Dong
- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Cixi, 315300, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315010, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Cixi, 315300, China
- Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Cixi, 315300, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Cixi, 315300, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Cixi, 315300, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Cixi, 315300, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Cixi, 315300, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315010, China
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- Ningbo Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging Probe Materials and Technology, Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China
- Zhejiang International Cooperation Base of Biomedical Materials Technology and Application, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Cixi, 315300, China
- Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Cixi, 315300, China
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Tripathy S, Londhe S, Patel A, Saha S, Chandra Y, Patra CR. Copper nitroprusside analogue nanoparticles against melanoma: detailed in vitro and in vivo investigation. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:13580-13596. [PMID: 38953490 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01857e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Melanoma is the most invasive and lethal form of skin cancer that arises from the malignant transformation of specialized pigment-producing cell melanocytes. Nanomedicine represents an important prospect to mitigate the difficulties and provide significant benefits to cure melanoma. In the present study, we investigated in vitro and in vivo therapeutic efficacies of copper nitroprusside analogue nanoparticles (abbreviated as CuNPANP) towards melanoma. Initially, in vitro anti-cancer activities of CuNPANP towards melanoma cells (B16F10) were evaluated by several experiments such as [methyl-3H]-thymidine incorporation assay, cell cycle and apoptosis assays using FACS analysis, ROS generation using DCFDA, DHE and DAF2A reagents, internalization of nanoparticles through ICP-OES analysis, co-localization of the nanoparticles using confocal microscopy, JC-1 staining to investigate the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and immunofluorescence studies to analyze the expressions of cytochrome-c, Ki-67, E-cadherin as well as phalloidin staining to analyze the cytoskeletal integrity. Further, the in vivo therapeutic effectiveness of the nanoparticles was established towards malignant melanoma by inoculating B16F10 cells in the dorsal right abdomen of C57BL/6J mice. The intraperitoneal administration of CuNPANP inhibited tumor growth and increased the survivability of melanoma mice. The in vivo immunofluorescence studies (Ki-67, CD-31, and E-cadherin) and TUNEL assay further support the anti-cancer and apoptosis-inducing potential of CuNPANP, respectively. Finally, various signaling pathways and molecular mechanisms involved in anti-cancer activities were further evaluated by Western blot analysis. The results altogether indicated the potential use of copper-based nanomedicines for the treatment of malignant melanoma.
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- Sanchita Tripathy
- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad - 500007, Telangana State, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad - 500007, Telangana State, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad - 500007, Telangana State, India.
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad - 500007, Telangana State, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad - 500007, Telangana State, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad - 500007, Telangana State, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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Bai J, Wu M, He Q, Wang H, Liao Y, Chen L, Chen S. Emerging Doped Metal-Organic Frameworks: Recent Progress in Synthesis, Applications, and First-Principles Calculations. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306616. [PMID: 38342672 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline porous materials with a long-range ordered structure and excellent specific surface area and have found a wide range of applications in diverse fields, such as catalysis, energy storage, sensing, and biomedicine. However, their poor electrical conductivity and chemical stability, low capacity, and weak adhesion to substrates have greatly limited their performance. Doping has emerged as a unique strategy to mitigate the issues. In this review, the concept, classification, and characterization methods of doped MOFs are first introduced, and recent progress in the synthesis and applications of doped MOFs, as well as the rapid advancements and applications of first-principles calculations based on the density functional theory (DFT) in unraveling the mechanistic origin of the enhanced performance are summarized. Finally, a perspective is included to highlight the key challenges in doping MOF materials and an outlook is provided on future research directions.
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- Jie Bai
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemical and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemical and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemical and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemical and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemical and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemical and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
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Wang D, Jia H, Cao H, Hou X, Wang Q, Lin J, Liu J, Yang L, Liu J. A Dual-Channel Ca 2+ Nanomodulator Induces Intracellular Ca 2+ Disorders via Endogenous Ca 2+ Redistribution for Tumor Radiosensitization. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2401222. [PMID: 38690593 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Tumor cells harness Ca2+ to maintain cellular homeostasis and withstand external stresses from various treatments. Here, a dual-channel Ca2+ nanomodulator (CAP-P-NO) is constructed that can induce irreversible intracellular Ca2+ disorders via the redistribution of tumor-inherent Ca2+ for disrupting cellular homeostasis and thus improving tumor radiosensitivity. Stimulated by tumor-overexpressed acid and glutathione, capsaicin and nitric oxide are successively escaped from CAP-P-NO to activate the transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 1 and the ryanodine receptor for the influx of extracellular Ca2+ and the release of Ca2+ in the endoplasmic reticulum, respectively. The overwhelming level of Ca2+ in tumor cells not only impairs the function of organelles but also induces widespread changes in the gene transcriptome, including the downregulation of a set of radioresistance-associated genes. Combining CAP-P-NO treatment with radiotherapy achieves a significant suppression against both pancreatic and patient-derived hepatic tumors with negligible side effects. Together, the study provides a feasible approach for inducing tumor-specific intracellular Ca2+ overload via endogenous Ca2+ redistribution and demonstrates the great potential of Ca2+ disorder therapy in enhancing the sensitivity for tumor radiotherapy.
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- Dianyu Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Devices, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Tianjin Institutes of Health Science, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Devices, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Tianjin Institutes of Health Science, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Devices, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Tianjin Institutes of Health Science, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Devices, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Tianjin Institutes of Health Science, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Devices, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Tianjin Institutes of Health Science, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Devices, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Tianjin Institutes of Health Science, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Devices, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Tianjin Institutes of Health Science, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Devices, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Tianjin Institutes of Health Science, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Devices, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Key Laboratory of Radiopharmacokinetics for Innovative Drugs, Tianjin Institutes of Health Science, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, P. R. China
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Tian H, Zhu H, Xue Y, Wang M, Xing K, Li Z, Loh XJ, Ye E, Ding X, Li BL, Yin X, Leong DT. White light powered antimicrobial nanoagents for triple photothermal, chemodynamic and photodynamic based sterilization. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2024; 9:1190-1199. [PMID: 38757185 DOI: 10.1039/d4nh00060a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Antibacterial nanoagents have been increasingly developed due to their favorable biocompatibility, cost-effective raw materials, and alternative chemical or optical properties. Nevertheless, there is still a pressing need for antibacterial nanoagents that exhibit outstanding bacteria-binding capabilities and high antibacterial efficiency. In this study, we constructed a multifunctional cascade bioreactor (GCDCO) as a novel antibacterial agent. This involved incorporating carbon dots (CDs), cobalt sulfide quantum dots (CoSx QDs), and glucose oxidase (GOx) to enhance bacterial inhibition under sunlight irradiation. The GCDCO demonstrated highly efficient antibacterial capabilities attributed to its favorable photothermal properties, photodynamic activity, as well as the synergistic effects of hyperthermia, glucose-augmented chemodynamic action, and additional photodynamic activity. Within this cascade bioreactor, CDs played the role of a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy (PDT), capable of generating ˙O2- even under solar light irradiation. The CoSx QDs not only functioned as a catalytic component to decompose hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and generate hydroxyl radicals (˙OH), but they also served as heat generators to enhance the Fenton-like catalysis process. Furthermore, GOx was incorporated into this cascade bioreactor to internally supply H2O2 by consuming glucose for a Fenton-like reaction. As a result, GCDCO could generate a substantial amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to a significant synergistic effect that greatly induced bacterial death. Furthermore, the in vitro antibacterial experiment revealed that GCDCO displayed notably enhanced antibacterial activity against E. coli (99+ %) when combined with glucose under simulated sunlight, surpassing the efficacy of the individual components. This underscores its remarkable efficiency in combating bacterial growth. Taken together, our GCDCO demonstrates significant potential for use in the routine treatment of skin infections among diabetic patients.
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- Hua Tian
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
- Hainan Provincial Fine Chemical Engineering Research Centre, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, 570228, P. R. China.
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Pathology, Xiangya Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore.
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore.
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore.
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- Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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- Hainan Provincial Fine Chemical Engineering Research Centre, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, 570228, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
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Lin P, Lu Y, Zheng J, Lin Y, Zhao X, Cui L. Strategic disruption of cancer's powerhouse: precise nanomedicine targeting of mitochondrial metabolism. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:318. [PMID: 38849914 PMCID: PMC11162068 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02585-3] [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: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Mitochondria occupy a central role in the biology of most eukaryotic cells, functioning as the hub of oxidative metabolism where sugars, fats, and amino acids are ultimately oxidized to release energy. This crucial function fuels a variety of cellular activities. Disruption in mitochondrial metabolism is a common feature in many diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative conditions and cardiovascular diseases. Targeting tumor cell mitochondrial metabolism with multifunctional nanosystems emerges as a promising strategy for enhancing therapeutic efficacy against cancer. This review comprehensively outlines the pathways of mitochondrial metabolism, emphasizing their critical roles in cellular energy production and metabolic regulation. The associations between aberrant mitochondrial metabolism and the initiation and progression of cancer are highlighted, illustrating how these metabolic disruptions contribute to oncogenesis and tumor sustainability. More importantly, innovative strategies employing nanomedicines to precisely target mitochondrial metabolic pathways in cancer therapy are fully explored. Furthermore, key challenges and future directions in this field are identified and discussed. Collectively, this review provides a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future potential of nanomedicine in targeting mitochondrial metabolism, offering insights for developing more effective cancer therapies.
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- Pei Lin
- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Dentistry, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
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- Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, China.
- School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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Tripathy S, Haque S, Londhe S, Das S, Norbert CC, Chandra Y, Sreedhar B, Patra CR. ROS mediated Cu[Fe(CN) 5NO] nanoparticles for triple negative breast cancer: A detailed study in preclinical mouse model. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 160:213832. [PMID: 38547763 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive form of tumor, more prevalent in younger women resulting in poor survival rate (2nd in cancer deaths) because of its asymptomatic existence. The most popular and convenient approach for the treatment of TNBC is chemotherapy which is associated with several limitations. Considering the importance of nanotechnology in health care system, in the present manuscript, we have designed and developed a simple, efficient, cost effective, and ecofriendly method for the synthesis of copper nitroprusside analogue nanoparticles (Cu[Fe(CN)5NO] which is abbreviated as CuNPANP that may be the potential anti-cancer nanomedicine for the treatment of TNBC. Copper (present in CuNPANP) is used because of its affordability, nutritional value and various biomedical applications. The CuNPANP are thoroughly characterized using several analytical techniques. The in vitro cell viability (in normal cells) and the ex vivo hemolysis assay reveal the biocompatible nature of CuNPANP. The anti-cancer activity of the CuNPANP is established in TNBC cells (MDA-MB-231 and 4T1) through several in vitro assays along with plausible mechanisms. The intraperitoneal administration of CuNPANP in orthotopic breast tumor model by transplanting 4T1 cells into the mammary fat pad of BALB/c mouse significantly inhibits the growth of breast carcinoma as well as increases the survival time of tumor-bearing mice. These results altogether potentiate the anti-cancer efficacy of CuNPANP as a smart therapeutic nanomedicine for treating TNBC in near future after bio-safety evaluation in large animals.
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- Sanchita Tripathy
- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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- Department of Analytical & Structural ChemistryCSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road,Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India
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- Department of Applied Biology, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500007, Telangana State, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-HRDC Campus, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Gaziabad 201002, U.P., India.
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Zhang H, Wang J, Wu R, Zheng B, Sang Y, Wang B, Song L, Hu Y, Ma X. Self-Supplied Reactive Oxygen Species-Responsive Mitoxantrone Polyprodrug for Chemosensitization-Enhanced Chemotherapy under Moderate Hyperthermia. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303631. [PMID: 38278138 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303631] [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: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Currently, the secondary development and modification of clinical drugs has become one of the research priorities. Researchers have developed a variety of TME-responsive nanomedicine carriers to solve certain clinical problems. Unfortunately, endogenous stimuli such as reactive oxygen species (ROS), as an important prerequisite for effective therapeutic efficacy, are not enough to achieve the expected drug release process, therefore, it is difficult to achieve a continuous and efficient treatment process. Herein, a self-supply ROS-responsive cascade polyprodrug (PMTO) is designed. The encapsulation of the chemotherapy drug mitoxantrone (MTO) in a polymer backbone could effectively reduce systemic toxicity when transported in vivo. After PMTO is degraded by endogenous ROS of the TME, another part of the polyprodrug backbone becomes cinnamaldehyde (CA), which can further enhance intracellular ROS, thereby achieving a sustained drug release process. Meanwhile, due to the disruption of the intracellular redox environment, the efficacy of chemotherapy drugs is enhanced. Finally, the anticancer treatment efficacy is further enhanced due to the mild hyperthermia effect of PMTO. In conclusion, the designed PMTO demonstrates remarkable antitumor efficacy, effectively addressing the limitations associated with MTO.
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- Hongjie Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 443 Huangshan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, P. R. China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 443 Huangshan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 443 Huangshan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 443 Huangshan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 443 Huangshan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 443 Huangshan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, P. R. China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, P. R. China
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Xu G, Ren Z, Xu J, Lu H, Liu X, Qu Y, Li W, Zhao M, Huang W, Li YQ. Organic-Inorganic Heterointerface-Expediting Electron Transfer Realizes Efficient Plasmonic Catalytic Sterilization via a Carbon-Dot Nanozyme. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:21689-21698. [PMID: 38629436 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03105] [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: 05/03/2024]
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Plasmonic nanozymes bring enticing prospects for catalytic sterilization by leveraging plasmon-engendered hot electrons. However, the interface between plasmons and nanozymes as the mandatory path of hot electrons receives little attention, and the mechanisms of plasmonic nanozymes still remain to be elucidated. Herein, a plasmonic carbon-dot nanozyme (FeCG) is developed by electrostatically assembling catalytic iron-doped carbon dots (Fe-CDs) with plasmonic gold nanorods. The energy harvesting and hot-electron migration are remarkably expedited by a spontaneous organic-inorganic heterointerface holding a Fermi level-induced interfacial electric field. The accumulated hot electrons are then fully utilized by conductive Fe-CDs to boost enzymatic catalysis toward overproduced reactive oxygen species. By synergizing with localized heating from hot-electron decay, FeCG achieves rapid and potent disinfection with an antibacterial efficiency of 99.6% on Escherichia coli within 5 min and is also effective (94.2%) against Staphylococcus aureus. Our work presents crucial insights into the organic-inorganic heterointerface in advanced plasmonic biocidal nanozymes.
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- Guopeng Xu
- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Orthopedic Department, 960 Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Jinan 250031, China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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Liang G, Cao W, Tang D, Zhang H, Yu Y, Ding J, Karges J, Xiao H. Nanomedomics. ACS NANO 2024; 18:10979-11024. [PMID: 38635910 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c11154] [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: 04/20/2024]
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Nanomaterials have attractive physicochemical properties. A variety of nanomaterials such as inorganic, lipid, polymers, and protein nanoparticles have been widely developed for nanomedicine via chemical conjugation or physical encapsulation of bioactive molecules. Superior to traditional drugs, nanomedicines offer high biocompatibility, good water solubility, long blood circulation times, and tumor-targeting properties. Capitalizing on this, several nanoformulations have already been clinically approved and many others are currently being studied in clinical trials. Despite their undoubtful success, the molecular mechanism of action of the vast majority of nanomedicines remains poorly understood. To tackle this limitation, herein, this review critically discusses the strategy of applying multiomics analysis to study the mechanism of action of nanomedicines, named nanomedomics, including advantages, applications, and future directions. A comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanism could provide valuable insight and therefore foster the development and clinical translation of nanomedicines.
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- Ganghao Liang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruhr-University Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, 44780 Bochum, Germany
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Zheng H, Liang G, Guan C, Liu L, Dong J, Zhao J, Tang M, Kong L. Mitochondrial Fission in Nickel Nanoparticle-Induced Reproductive Toxicity: An In Vitro GC-1 Cell Study. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:689. [PMID: 38668183 PMCID: PMC11054017 DOI: 10.3390/nano14080689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Reproductive disorders and declining fertility rates are significant public health concerns affecting birth rates and future populations. Male infertility, often due to spermatogenesis defects, may be linked to environmental pollutants like nickel nanoparticles (Ni NPs). Ni NPs are extensively utilized across different industries. Nevertheless, their potential adverse effects cannot be overlooked. Previous studies have linked the reproductive toxicity induced by Ni NPs with disturbances in mitochondrial function. Mitochondrial division/fusion dynamics are crucial to their proper function, yet little is known about how Ni NPs perturb these dynamics and whether such perturbation contributes to the impairment of the male reproductive system. Herein, we demonstrated that the exposure of Ni NPs to the mouse-derived spermatogonia cell line (GC-1 cells) triggered DRP1-mediated mitochondrial division and the enhanced impairment of mitochondria, consequently promoting mitochondria-dependent cell apoptosis. Notably, both the mitochondrial division inhibitor (Mdivi-1) and lentiviral-transfected cells with low expression of Dnm1l-DK in these cells could mitigate the toxic effects induced by Ni NPs, pointing to the potential role of mitochondrial dynamics in Ni NP-induced reproductive toxicity. Collectively, our work contributes to the understanding of the mechanisms by which Ni NPs can impact male reproductive function and identifies mitochondrial division as a potential target for intervention.
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- Hanyue Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China; (H.Z.); (G.L.); (C.G.); (L.L.); (J.D.); (M.T.)
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China; (H.Z.); (G.L.); (C.G.); (L.L.); (J.D.); (M.T.)
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China; (H.Z.); (G.L.); (C.G.); (L.L.); (J.D.); (M.T.)
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China; (H.Z.); (G.L.); (C.G.); (L.L.); (J.D.); (M.T.)
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China; (H.Z.); (G.L.); (C.G.); (L.L.); (J.D.); (M.T.)
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- Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA;
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China; (H.Z.); (G.L.); (C.G.); (L.L.); (J.D.); (M.T.)
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China; (H.Z.); (G.L.); (C.G.); (L.L.); (J.D.); (M.T.)
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Chen M, Fu Y, Liu Y, Zhang B, Song X, Chen X, Zhu Z, Gao H, Yang J, Shi X. NIR-Light-Triggered Mild-Temperature Hyperthermia to Overcome the Cascade Cisplatin Resistance for Improved Resistant Tumor Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303667. [PMID: 38178648 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303667] [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: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Currently, cisplatin resistance has been recognized as a multistep cascade process for its clinical chemotherapy failure. Hitherto, it remains challenging to develop a feasible and promising strategy to overcome the cascade drug resistance (CDR) issue for achieving fundamentally improved chemotherapeutic efficacy. Herein, a novel self-assembled nanoagent is proposed, which is constructed by Pt(IV) prodrug, cyanine dye (cypate), and gadolinium ion (Gd3+), for systematically conquering the cisplatin resistance by employing near-infrared (NIR) light activated mild-temperature hyperthermia in tumor targets. The proposed nanoagents exhibit high photostability, GSH/H+-responsive dissociation, preferable photothermal conversion, and enhanced cellular uptake performance. In particular, upon 785-nm NIR light irradiation, the generated mild temperature of ≈ 43 °C overtly improves the cell membrane permeability and drug uptake, accelerates the disruption of intracellular redox balance, and apparently enhances the formation of Pt-DNA adducts, thereby effectively overcoming the CDR issue and achieves highly improved therapeutic efficacy for cisplatin-resistant tumor ablation.
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- Mingmao Chen
- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, and State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Analytical Science of Food Safety and Biology, State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fujian Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials, and State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Medical Instrument and Pharmaceutical Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Medical Instrument and Pharmaceutical Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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Liu J, Cabral H, Mi P. Nanocarriers address intracellular barriers for efficient drug delivery, overcoming drug resistance, subcellular targeting and controlled release. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2024; 207:115239. [PMID: 38437916 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2024.115239] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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The cellular barriers are major bottlenecks for bioactive compounds entering into cells to accomplish their biological functions, which limits their biomedical applications. Nanocarriers have demonstrated high potential and benefits for encapsulating bioactive compounds and efficiently delivering them into target cells by overcoming a cascade of intracellular barriers to achieve desirable therapeutic and diagnostic effects. In this review, we introduce the cellular barriers ahead of drug delivery and nanocarriers, as well as summarize recent advances and strategies of nanocarriers for increasing internalization with cells, promoting intracellular trafficking, overcoming drug resistance, targeting subcellular locations and controlled drug release. Lastly, the future perspectives of nanocarriers for intracellular drug delivery are discussed, which mainly focus on potential challenges and future directions. Our review presents an overview of intracellular drug delivery by nanocarriers, which may encourage the future development of nanocarriers for efficient and precision drug delivery into a wide range of cells and subcellular targets.
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- Jing Liu
- Department of Radiology, Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.17 South Renmin Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan.
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- Department of Radiology, Huaxi MR Research Center (HMRRC), State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.17 South Renmin Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
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Desai VM, Choudhary M, Chowdhury R, Singhvi G. Photodynamic Therapy Induced Mitochondrial Targeting Strategies for Cancer Treatment: Emerging Trends and Insights. Mol Pharm 2024; 21:1591-1608. [PMID: 38396330 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.3c01185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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The perpetuity of cancer prevalence at a global level calls for development of novel therapeutic approaches with improved targetability and reduced adverse effects. Conventional cancer treatments have a multitude of limitations such as nonselectivity, invasive nature, and severe adverse effects. Chemotherapy is also losing its efficacy because of the development of multidrug resistance in the majority of cancers. To address these issues, selective targeting-based approaches are being explored for an effective cancer treatment. Mitochondria, being the moderator of a majority of crucial cellular pathways like metabolism, apoptosis, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) homeostasis, are an effective targeting site. Mitochondria-targeted photodynamic therapy (PDT) has arisen as a potential approach in this endeavor. By designing photosensitizers (PSs) that preferentially accumulate in the mitochondria, PDT offers a localized technique to induce cytotoxicity in cancer cells. In this review, we intend to explore the crucial principles and challenges associated with mitochondria-targeted PDT, including variability in mitochondrial function, mitochondria-specific PSs, targeted nanocarrier-based monotherapy, and combination therapies. The hurdles faced by this emerging strategy with respect to safety, optimization, clinical translation, and scalability are also discussed. Nonetheless, mitochondria-targeted PDT exhibits a significant capacity in cancer treatment, especially in combination with other therapeutic modalities. With perpetual research and technological advancements, this treatment strategy is a great addition to the arsenal of cancer treatment options, providing better tumor targetability while reducing the damage to surrounding healthy tissues. This review emphasizes the current status of mitochondria-targeted PDT, limitations, and future prospects in its pursuit of safe and efficacious cancer therapy.
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- Vaibhavi Meghraj Desai
- Industrial Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, FD-III, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS-PILANI), Pilani Campus, Vidya Vihar, Pilani, Rajasthan, India 333031
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, FD-III, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS-PILANI), Pilani Campus, Vidya Vihar, Rajasthan, India 333031
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, FD-III, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS-PILANI), Pilani Campus, Vidya Vihar, Rajasthan, India 333031
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- Industrial Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, FD-III, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS-PILANI), Pilani Campus, Vidya Vihar, Pilani, Rajasthan, India 333031
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Chang X, Zhu Z, Weng L, Tang X, Liu T, Zhu M, Liu J, Tang W, Zhang Y, Chen X. Selective Manipulation of the Mitochondria Oxidative Stress in Different Cells Using Intelligent Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles to Activate On-Demand Immunotherapy for Cancer Treatment. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307310. [PMID: 38039438 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Herein, the vitamin K2 (VK2)/maleimide (MA) coloaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs), functional molecules including folic acid (FA)/triphenylphosphine (TPP)/tetrapotassium hexacyanoferrate trihydrate (THT), as well as CaCO3 are explored to fabricate a core-shell-corona nanoparticle (VMMFTTC) for on-demand anti-tumor immunotherapy. After application, the tumor-specific acidic environment first decomposed CaCO3 corona, which significantly levitates the pH value of tumor tissue to convert M2 type macrophage to the antitumor M1 type. The resulting VMMFTT would then internalize in both tumor cells and macrophages via FA-assisted endocytosis and free endocytosis, respectively. These distinct processes generate different amount of VMMFTT in above two cells followed by 1) TPP-induced accumulation in the mitochondria, 2) THT-mediated effective capture of various signal ions to cut off signal transmission and further inhibit glutathione (GSH) generation, 3) ions catalyzed reactive oxygen species (ROS) production through Fenton reaction, 4) sustained release of VK2 and MA to further enhance the ROS production and GSH depletion, which caused significant apoptosis of tumor cells and additional M2-to-M1 macrophage polarization via different processes of oxidative stress. Moreover, the primary tumor apoptosis further matures surrounding immature dendritic cells and activates T cells to continuously promote the antitumor immunotherapy.
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- Xiaowei Chang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, Institute of Polymer Science in Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, Institute of Polymer Science in Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, Institute of Polymer Science in Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biodiagnosis and Biotherapy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, Institute of Polymer Science in Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, Institute of Polymer Science in Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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Wang Q, Li S, Xu C, Wang X, Yang T, Wang C, Xiong Y, Zhang Z, Yang X, Li Z. Glutaminolysis inhibition boosts photodynamic therapy to eliminate cancer stem cells. Biomaterials 2024; 306:122497. [PMID: 38310827 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122497] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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High reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels provide a therapeutic opportunity to eradicate cancer stem cells (CSCs), a population of cells responsible for tumorigenesis, progression, metastasis, and recurrence. However, enhanced antioxidant systems in this population of cells attenuate ROS-inducing therapies. Here, we developed a nanoparticle-assisted combination therapy to eliminate CSCs by employing photodynamic therapy (PDT) to yield ROS while disrupting ROS defense with glutaminolysis inhibition. Specifically, we leveraged an oleic acid-hemicyanine conjugate (CyOA) as photosensitizer, a new entity molecule HYL001 as glutaminolysis inhibitor, and a biocompatible folic acid-hydroxyethyl starch conjugate (FA-HES) as amphiphilic surfactant to construct cellular and mitochondrial hierarchical targeting nanomedicine (COHF NPs). COHF NPs inhibited glutaminolysis to reduce intracellular ROS scavengers, including glutathione (GSH) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH), and to blunt oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) for oxygen-conserved PDT. Compared to COLF NPs without glutaminolysis inhibitor, COHF NPs exhibited higher phototoxicity to breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs) both in vitro and in vivo. More importantly, we corroborated that marketed glutaminolysis inhibitors, such as CB839 and V9302, augment the clinically used photosensitizer (Hiporfin) for BCSCs elimination. This study develops a potent CSCs targeting strategy by combining glutaminolysis inhibition with PDT and provides significant implications for cancer therapy.
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- Qiang Wang
- National Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR 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, PR 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, PR 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, PR 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, PR 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, PR 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, PR 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, PR 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, PR China; Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medical, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China; Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China; Hubei Bioinformatics and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR 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, PR China; Key Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of Ministry of Education, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic Chemistry and Materia Medical, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China; Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China; Hubei Bioinformatics and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, PR China.
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Sun M, Liu X, Liu Z, Zhang W, Li G, Ren J, Qu X. Single-Atom Catalysts Mediated Bioorthogonal Modulation of N 6-Methyladenosine Methylation for Boosting Cancer Immunotherapy. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:8216-8227. [PMID: 38486429 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c12726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Bioorthogonal reactions provide a powerful tool to manipulate biological processes in their native environment. However, the transition-metal catalysts (TMCs) for bioorthogonal catalysis are limited to low atomic utilization and moderate catalytic efficiency, resulting in unsatisfactory performance in a complex physiological environment. Herein, sulfur-doped Fe single-atom catalysts with atomically dispersed and uniform active sites are fabricated to serve as potent bioorthogonal catalysts (denoted as Fe-SA), which provide a powerful tool for in situ manipulation of cellular biological processes. As a proof of concept, the N6-methyladensoine (m6A) methylation in macrophages is selectively regulated by the mannose-modified Fe-SA nanocatalysts (denoted as Fe-SA@Man NCs) for potent cancer immunotherapy. Particularly, the agonist prodrug of m6A writer METTL3/14 complex protein (pro-MPCH) can be activated in situ by tumor-associated macrophage (TAM)-targeting Fe-SA@Man, which can upregulate METTL3/14 complex protein expression and then reprogram TAMs for tumor killing by hypermethylation of m6A modification. Additionally, we find the NCs exhibit an oxidase (OXD)-like activity that further boosts the upregulation of m6A methylation and the polarization of macrophages via producing reactive oxygen species (ROS). Ultimately, the reprogrammed M1 macrophages can elicit immune responses and inhibit tumor proliferation. Our study not only sheds light on the design of single-atom catalysts for potent bioorthogonal catalysis but also provides new insights into the spatiotemporal modulation of m6A RNA methylation for the treatment of various diseases.
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- Mengyu Sun
- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, Jilin, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, Jilin, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, Jilin, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, Jilin, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, Jilin, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, Jilin, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Chemical Biology and State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, Jilin, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, P. R. China
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Xu J, Guan G, Ye Z, Zhang C, Guo Y, Ma Y, Lu C, Lei L, Zhang XB, Song G. Enhancing lipid peroxidation via radical chain transfer reaction for MRI guided and effective cancer therapy in mice. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2024; 69:636-647. [PMID: 38158292 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2023.12.036] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Lipid peroxidation (LPO), the process of membrane lipid oxidation, is a potential new form of cell death for cancer treatment. However, the radical chain reaction involved in LPO is comprised of the initiation, propagation (the slowest step), and termination stages, limiting its effectiveness in vivo. To address this limitation, we introduce the radical chain transfer reaction into the LPO process to target the propagation step and overcome the sluggish rate of lipid peroxidation, thereby promoting endogenous lipid peroxidation and enhancing therapeutic outcomes. Firstly, radical chain transfer agent (CTA-1)/Fe nanoparticles (CTA-Fe NPs-1) was synthesized. Notably, CTA-1 convert low activity peroxyl radicals (ROO·) into high activity alkoxyl radicals (RO·), creating the cycle of free radical oxidation and increasing the propagation of lipid peroxidation. Additionally, CTA-1/Fe ions enhance reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, consume glutathione (GSH), and thereby inactivate GPX-4, promoting the initiation stage and reducing termination of free radical reaction. CTA-Fe NPs-1 induce a higher level of peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids in lipid membranes, leading to highly effective treatment in cancer cells. In addition, CTA-Fe NPs-1 could be enriched in tumors inducing potent tumor inhibition and exhibit activatable T1-MRI contrast of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In summary, CTA-Fe NPs-1 can enhance intracellular lipid peroxidation by accelerating initiation, propagation, and inhibiting termination step, promoting the cycle of free radical reaction, resulting in effective anticancer outcomes in tumor-bearing mice.
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- Juntao Xu
- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH 44106, USA
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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Wang J, Sang Y, Chen W, Cheng L, Du W, Zhang H, Zheng B, Song L, Hu Y, Ma X. Glutathione Depletion-Induced ROS/NO Generation for Cascade Breast Cancer Therapy and Enhanced Anti-Tumor Immune Response. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:2301-2315. [PMID: 38469056 PMCID: PMC10926878 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s440709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Introduction As an effective alternative choice to traditional mono-therapy, multifunctional nanoplatforms hold great promise for cancer therapy. Based on the strategies of Fenton-like reactions and reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated therapy, black phosphorus (BP) nanoplatform BP@Cu2O@L-Arg (BCL) co-assembly of cuprous oxide (Cu2O) and L-Arginine (L-Arg) nanoparticles was developed and evaluated for synergistic cascade breast cancer therapy. Methods Cu2O particles were generated in situ on the surface of the BP nanosheets, followed by L-Arg incorporation through electrostatic interactions. In vitro ROS/nitric oxide (NO) generation and glutathione (GSH) depletion were evaluated. In vitro and in vivo anti-cancer activity were also assessed. Finally, immune response of BCL under ultrasound was investigated. Results Cu2O was incorporated into BP to exhaust the overexpressed intracellular GSH in cancer cells via the Fenton reaction, thereby decreasing ROS consumption. Apart from being used as biocompatible carriers, BP nanoparticles served as sonosensitizers to produce excessive ROS under ultrasound irradiation. The enhanced ROS accumulation accelerated the oxidation of L-Arg, which further promoted NO generation for gas therapy. In vitro experiments revealed the outstanding therapeutic killing effects of BCL under ultrasound via mechanisms involving GSH deletion and excessive ROS and NO generation. In vivo studies have illustrated that the nanocomplex modified the immune response by promoting macrophage and CD8+ cell infiltration and inhibiting MDSC infiltration. Discussion BCL nanoparticles exhibited multifunctional characteristics for GSH depletion-induced ROS/NO generation, making a new multitherapy strategy for cascade breast cancer therapy.
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- Jing Wang
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230006, People’s Republic of China
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- Technology Center, China Tobacco Anhui Industrial Co, Ltd, Hefei, Anhui, 230088, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230006, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230006, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230006, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230006, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230006, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230006, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, People’s Republic of China
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Wu X, Li Y, Wen M, Xie Y, Zeng K, Liu YN, Chen W, Zhao Y. Nanocatalysts for modulating antitumor immunity: fabrication, mechanisms and applications. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:2643-2692. [PMID: 38314836 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00673e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Immunotherapy harnesses the inherent immune system in the body to generate systemic antitumor immunity, offering a promising modality for defending against cancer. However, tumor immunosuppression and evasion seriously restrict the immune response rates in clinical settings. Catalytic nanomedicines can transform tumoral substances/metabolites into therapeutic products in situ, offering unique advantages in antitumor immunotherapy. Through catalytic reactions, both tumor eradication and immune regulation can be simultaneously achieved, favoring the development of systemic antitumor immunity. In recent years, with advancements in catalytic chemistry and nanotechnology, catalytic nanomedicines based on nanozymes, photocatalysts, sonocatalysts, Fenton catalysts, electrocatalysts, piezocatalysts, thermocatalysts and radiocatalysts have been rapidly developed with vast applications in cancer immunotherapy. This review provides an introduction to the fabrication of catalytic nanomedicines with an emphasis on their structures and engineering strategies. Furthermore, the catalytic substrates and state-of-the-art applications of nanocatalysts in cancer immunotherapy have also been outlined and discussed. The relationships between nanostructures and immune regulating performance of catalytic nanomedicines are highlighted to provide a deep understanding of their working mechanisms in the tumor microenvironment. Finally, the challenges and development trends are revealed, aiming to provide new insights for the future development of nanocatalysts in catalytic immunotherapy.
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- Xianbo Wu
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China.
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371, Singapore.
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Liu Z, Nie Y, Wang S, Sun C, Cai Y, Liu S. A cancer cell nanotherapy method based on GHz film bulk acoustic resonator and nanoscale CaO 2. J Biomater Appl 2024; 38:932-939. [PMID: 38317637 DOI: 10.1177/08853282241229888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) is an emerging cancer treatment method in recent years. However, the ultrasound signal utilized for SDT is usually located at a low-frequency spectrum (<2 MHz), and in the field of SDT research, few studies have focused on the exploration and development of ultrasound frequency. Studies have shown that the GHz-level ultrasound can increase cell membrane permeability and have a negligible effect on cell vitality. Herein, we reported the study of a GHz thin film bulk acoustic resonator as an ultrasound source for synergistic treatment with nanoscale calcium peroxide (CaO2). It was discovered that this ultrasound source ultimately achieved an efficient therapeutic outcome on mouse breast cancer cell line 4T1. Such GHz-level ultrasound application in SDT is of high significance to broaden the cognition and application scope of SDT.
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- Zhichao Liu
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China
- The Institute of Technological Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The Institute of Technological Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The Institute of Technological Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- The Institute of Technological Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Wang J, Fang Z, Zhao C, Sun Z, Gao S, Zhang B, Qiu D, Yang M, Sheng F, Gao S, Hou Y. Intelligent Size-Switchable Iron Carbide-Based Nanocapsules with Cascade Delivery Capacity for Hyperthermia-Enhanced Deep Tumor Ferroptosis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307006. [PMID: 37924225 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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The ferroptosis pathway is recognized as an essential strategy for tumor treatment. However, killing tumor cells in deep tumor regions with ferroptosis agents is still challenging because of distinct size requirements for intratumoral accumulation and deep tumor penetration. Herein, intelligent nanocapsules with size-switchable capability that responds to acid/hyperthermia stimulation to achieve deep tumor ferroptosis are developed. These nanocapsules are constructed using poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid and Pluronic F127 as carrier materials, with Au-Fe2 C Janus nanoparticles serving as photothermal and ferroptosis agents, and sorafenib (SRF) as the ferroptosis enhancer. The PFP@Au-Fe2 C-SRF nanocapsules, designed with an appropriate size, exhibit superior intratumoral accumulation compared to free Au-Fe2 C nanoparticles, as evidenced by photoacoustic and magnetic resonance imaging. These nanocapsules can degrade within the acidic tumor microenvironment when subjected to laser irradiation, releasing free Au-Fe2 C nanoparticles. This enables them to penetrate deep into tumor regions and disrupt intracellular redox balance. Under the guidance of imaging, these PFP@Au-Fe2 C-SRF nanocapsules effectively inhibit tumor growth when exposed to laser irradiation, capitalizing on the synergistic photothermal and ferroptosis effects. This study presents an intelligent formulation based on iron carbide for achieving deep tumor ferroptosis through size-switchable cascade delivery, thereby advancing the comprehension of ferroptosis in the context of tumor theranostics.
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- Jingjing Wang
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Magnetoelectric Materials and Devices (BKL-MMD), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Magnetoelectric Materials and Devices (BKL-MMD), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Magnetoelectric Materials and Devices (BKL-MMD), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100039, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Magnetoelectric Materials and Devices (BKL-MMD), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Magnetoelectric Materials and Devices (BKL-MMD), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100039, China
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- Institute of Spin-X Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Magnetoelectric Materials and Devices (BKL-MMD), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- School of Materials, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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Sheng J, Wu Y, Ding H, Feng K, Shen Y, Zhang Y, Gu N. Multienzyme-Like Nanozymes: Regulation, Rational Design, and Application. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2211210. [PMID: 36840985 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Nanomaterials with more than one enzyme-like activity are termed multienzymic nanozymes, and they have received increasing attention in recent years and hold huge potential to be applied in diverse fields, especially for biosensing and therapeutics. Compared to single enzyme-like nanozymes, multienzymic nanozymes offer various unique advantages, including synergistic effects, cascaded reactions, and environmentally responsive selectivity. Nevertheless, along with these merits, the catalytic mechanism and rational design of multienzymic nanozymes are more complicated and elusive as compared to single-enzymic nanozymes. In this review, the multienzymic nanozymes classification scheme based on the numbers/types of activities, the internal and external factors regulating the multienzymatic activities, the rational design based on chemical, biomimetic, and computer-aided strategies, and recent progress in applications attributed to the advantages of multicatalytic activities are systematically discussed. Finally, current challenges and future perspectives regarding the development and application of multienzymatic nanozymes are suggested. This review aims to deepen the understanding and inspire the research in multienzymic nanozymes to a greater extent.
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- Jingyi Sheng
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, P. R. China
- School of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 211166, P. R. China
- Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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Jeong DI, Kim HJ, Lee SY, Kim S, Huh JW, Ahn JH, Karmakar M, Kim HJ, Lee K, Lee J, Ko HJ, Cho HJ. Hydrogel design to overcome thermal resistance and ROS detoxification in photothermal and photodynamic therapy of cancer. J Control Release 2024; 366:142-159. [PMID: 38145660 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.12.037] [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: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Responsive heat resistance (by heat shock protein upregulation) and spontaneous reactive oxygen species (ROS) detoxification have been regarded as the major obstacles for photothermal/photodynamic therapy of cancer. To overcome the thermal resistance and improve ROS susceptibility in breast cancer therapy, Au ion-crosslinked hydrogels including indocyanine green (ICG) and polyphenol are devised. Au ion has been introduced for gel crosslinking (by catechol-Au3+ coordination), cellular glutathione depletion, and O2 production from cellular H2O2. ICG can generate singlet oxygen from O2 (for photodynamic therapy) and induce hyperthermia (for photothermal therapy) under the near-infrared laser exposure. (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate downregulates heat shock protein to overcome heat resistance during hyperthermia and exerts multiple anticancer functions in spite of its ironical antioxidant features. Those molecules are concinnously engaged in the hydrogel structure to offer fast gel transformation, syringe injection, self-restoration, and rheological tuning for augmented photo/chemotherapy of cancer. Intratumoral injection of multifunctional hydrogel efficiently suppressed the growth of primary breast cancer and completely eliminated the residual tumor mass. Proposed hydrogel system can be applied to tumor size reduction prior to surgery of breast cancer and the complete remission after its surgery.
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- Da In Jeong
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea; Kangwon Institute of Inclusive Technology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- School of Healthcare and Biomedical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea; Kangwon Institute of Inclusive Technology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea; Kangwon Institute of Inclusive Technology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea.
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Xu G, Liu K, Jia B, Dong Z, Zhang C, Liu X, Qu Y, Li W, Zhao M, Zhou H, Li YQ. Electron Lock Manipulates the Catalytic Selectivity of Nanozyme. ACS NANO 2024; 18:3814-3825. [PMID: 38230632 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c12201] [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: 01/18/2024]
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Nanomaterials with enzyme-mimicking functions, termed nanozymes, offer attractive opportunities for biocatalysis and biomedicine. However, manipulating nanozyme selectivity poses an insurmountable hurdle. Here, we propose the concept of an energy-governed electron lock that controls electron transfer between nanozyme and substrates to achieve selectivity manipulation of enzyme-like catalysis. An electron lock can be constructed and opened, via modulating the nanozyme's electron energy to match the energy barrier of enzymatic reactions. An iron-doped carbon dot (FeCD) nanozyme with easy-to-regulate electron energy is selected as a proof of concept. Through regulating the conduction band which dominates electron energy, activatable oxidase and selective peroxidase (POD) with substrate affinity 123-fold higher than that of natural horseradish peroxidase (HRP) is achieved. Furthermore, while maintaining selectivity, FeCDs exhibit catalytic kinetics comparable to that of HRP upon transforming photons into electrons. Superior selectivity, efficient catalysis, and undetectable biotoxicity energize FeCDs as potent targeted drugs on antibiotic-resistant bacterial abscesses. An electron lock provides a robust strategy to manipulate selectivity toward advanced nanozymes.
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- Guopeng Xu
- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Pediatric Research, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215025, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory Animal Center of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Pediatric Research, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215025, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Science, School of Physics, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, People's Republic of China
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He K, Chen M, Liu J, Du S, Ren C, Zhang J. Nanomedicine for cancer targeted therapy with autophagy regulation. Front Immunol 2024; 14:1238827. [PMID: 38239356 PMCID: PMC10794438 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1238827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Nanoparticles have unique physical and chemical properties and are currently widely used in disease diagnosis, drug delivery, and new drug development in biomedicine. In recent years, the role of nanomedical technology in cancer treatment has become increasingly obvious. Autophagy is a multi-step degradation process in cells and an important pathway for material and energy recovery. It is closely related to the occurrence and development of cancer. Because nanomaterials are highly targeted and biosafe, they can be used as carriers to deliver autophagy regulators; in addition to their favorable physicochemical properties, nanomaterials can be employed to carry autophagy inhibitors, reducing the breakdown of chemotherapy drugs by cancer cells and thereby enhancing the drug's efficacy. Furthermore, certain nanomaterials can induce autophagy, triggering oxidative stress-mediated autophagy enhancement and cell apoptosis, thus constraining the progression of cancer cells.There are various types of nanoparticles, including liposomes, micelles, polymers, metal-based materials, and carbon-based materials. The majority of clinically applicable drugs are liposomes, though other materials are currently undergoing continuous optimization. This review begins with the roles of autophagy in tumor treatment, and then focuses on the application of nanomaterials with autophagy-regulating functions in tumor treatment.
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- Ketai He
- Department of Neurology, Joint Research Institution of Altitude Health, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu Fifth People’s Hospital, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu Fifth People’s Hospital, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Joint Research Institution of Altitude Health, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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He X, Zheng Y, Hu C, Lei B, Zhang X, Liu Y, Zhuang J. The afterglow of carbon dots shining in inorganic matrices. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:113-133. [PMID: 37856234 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01034a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) are a new type of quasi-spherical and zero-dimension carbon nanomaterial with a diameter less than 10 nm. They exhibit a broad absorption spanning from the ultraviolet (UV) to visible light regions and inspire growing interests due to their excellent performance. In recent years, it was identified that the CDs embedded in various inorganic matrices (IMs) can effectively activate afterglow emission by suppressing the nonradiative transitions of molecules and protecting the triplet excitons of CDs, which hold broad application prospects. Herein, recent advances in CDs@IMs are reviewed in detail, and the interaction and luminescence mechanisms between CDs and IMs are also summarized. We highlight the synthetic strategies of constructing composites and the roles of IMs in facilitating the applications of CDs in diverse areas. Finally, some directions and challenges of future research in this field are proposed.
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- Xiaoyan He
- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau SAR 999078, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Optical Agriculture, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Zheng C, Wang Z, Xu H, Huang H, Tao X, Hu Y, He Y, Zhang Z, Huang X. Redox-Activatable Magnetic Nanoarchitectonics for Self-Enhanced Tumor Imaging and Synergistic Photothermal-Chemodynamic Therapy. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301099. [PMID: 37890280 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a prevalent malignancy of the head and neck region associated with high recurrence rates and poor prognosis under current diagnostic and treatment methods. The development of nanomaterials that can improve diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic efficacy is of great importance for OSCC. In this study, a redox-activatable nanoarchitectonics is designed via the construction of dual-valence cobalt oxide (DV-CO) nanospheres, which can serve as a contrast agent for magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, and exhibit enhanced transverse and longitudinal relaxivities through the release and redox of Co3+ /Co2+ in an acidic condition with glutathione (GSH), resulting in self-enhanced T1 /T2 -weighted MR contrast. Moreover, DV-CO demonstrates properties of intracellular GSH-depletion and hydroxyl radicals (•OH) generation through a Fenton-like reaction, enabling strengthened chemodynamic (CD) effect. Additionally, DV-CO displays efficient near-infrared laser-induced photothermal (PT) effect, thereby exhibiting synergistic PT-CD therapy for suppressing OSCC tumor cells. It further investigates the tumor-specific self-enhanced MR imaging of DV-CO both in subcutaneous and orthotopic OSCC mouse models, and demonstrate the therapeutic effects of DV-CO in orthotopic OSCC mouse models. Overall, the in vitro and in vivo findings highlight the excellent theranositc potentials of DV-CO for OSCC and offer new prospects for future advancement of nanomaterials.
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- Chongyang Zheng
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University & National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- Research Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University & National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- Research Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University & National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- Research Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Molten Salt Chemistry and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201800, P. R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University & National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- Research Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University & National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- Research Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University & National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- Research Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University & National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
- Research Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Regenerative Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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Ullah I, Suliman H, Alamzeb M, Abid OUR, Sohail M, Ullah M, Haleem A, Omer M. An insight into recent developments of copper, silver and gold carbon dots: cancer diagnostics and treatment. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1292641. [PMID: 38162182 PMCID: PMC10757632 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1292641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Cancer is one of the most fatal diseases globally, however, advancement in the field of nanoscience specifically novel nanomaterials with nano-targeting of cancer cell lines has revolutionized cancer diagnosis and therapy and has thus attracted the attention of researchers of related fields. Carbon Dots (CDs)-C-based nanomaterials-have emerged as highly favorable candidates for simultaneous bioimaging and therapy during cancer nano-theranostics due to their exclusive innate FL and theranostic characteristics exhibited in different preclinical results. Recently, different transition metal-doped CDs have enhanced the effectiveness of CDs manifold in biomedical applications with minimum toxicity. The use of group-11 (Cu, Ag and Au) with CDs in this direction have recently gained the attention of researchers because of their encouraging results. This review summarizes the current developments of group-11 (Cu, Ag and Au) CDs for early diagnosis and therapy of cancer including their nanocomposites, nanohybrids and heterostructures etc. All The manuscript highlights imaging applications (FL, photoacoustic, MRI etc.) and therapeutic applications (phototherapy, photodynamic, multimodal etc.) of Cu-, Ag- and Au-doped CDs reported as nanotheranostic agents for cancer treatment. Sources of CDs and metals alogwith applications to give a comparative analysis have been given in the tabulated form at the end of manuscript. Further, future prospects and challenges have also been discussed.
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- Ihsan Ullah
- Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Balochistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Takatu Campus, Quetta, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan
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Gu YQ, Ma MX, Yang QY, Yang K, Li HQ, Hu MQ, Liang H, Chen ZF. In vitro and in vivo anticancer activity of novel Rh(III) and Pd(II) complexes with pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives. Bioorg Chem 2023; 141:106838. [PMID: 37717414 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106838] [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: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Six pyrazolopyrimidine rhodium(III) or palladium(II) complexes, [Rh(L1)(H2O)Cl3] (1), [Rh(L2)(CH3OH)Cl3] (2), [Rh(L3)(H2O)Cl3] (3), [Rh2(L4)Cl6]·CH3OH (4), [Rh(L5)(CH3CN)Cl3]·0.5CH3CN (5), and [Pd(L5)Cl2] (6), were synthesized and characterized. These complexes showed high cytotoxicity against six tested cancer cell lines. Most of the complexes showed higher cytotoxicity to T-24 cells in vitro than cisplatin. Mechanism studies indicated that complexes 5 and 6 induced G2/M phase cell cycle arrest through DNA damage, and induced apoptosis via endoplasmic reticulum stress response. In addition, complex 5 also induced cell apoptosis via mitochondrial dysfunction. Complexes 5 and 6 showed low in vivo toxicity and high tumor growth inhibitory activity in mouse tumor models. The inhibitory effect of rhodium complex 5 on tumor growth in vivo was more pronounced than that of palladium complex 6.
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- Yun-Qiong Gu
- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China; School of Environment and Life Science, Nanning Normal University, Nanning 530001, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China; School of Environment and Life Science, Nanning Normal University, Nanning 530001, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources (Ministry of Education of China), Collaborative Innovation Center for Guangxi Ethnic Medicine, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China.
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Jiang K, Guan Z, Wang Y, Sun J, Xiong W, Zheng F, Wang Y, Zhu JJ. Cell-Derived N/P/S-Codoped Fluorescent Carbon Nanodots with Intrinsic Targeting Ability for Tumor-Specific Phototheranostics. Anal Chem 2023; 95:17392-17399. [PMID: 37961783 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c03926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Combining targeting ability, imaging function, and photothermal/photodynamic therapy into a single agent is highly desired for cancer theranostics. Herein, we developed a one-for-all nanoplatform with N/P/S-codoped fluorescent carbon nanodots (CNDs) for tumor-specific phototheranostics. The CNDs were prepared via a one-pot hydrothermal process using cancer cells as sources of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur. The obtained N/P/S-codoped CNDs exhibit wide light absorption in the range of 200-900 nm and excitation-dependent emission with high photostability. Importantly, the cancer cell-derived N/P/S-codoped CNDs have outstanding biocompatibility and naturally intrinsic targeted ability for cancer cells as well as dual photothermal/photodynamic effects under 795 nm laser irradiation. Moreover, the photothermal conversion efficiency and singlet oxygen (1O2) generation efficiency were calculated to be 52 and 34%, respectively. These exceptional properties enable CNDs to act as fine theranostic agents for targeted imaging and photothermal-photodynamic synergistic therapy within the NIR therapeutic window. The CNDs prepared in this work are promising for construction as a universal tumor phototheranostic platform.
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- Kai Jiang
- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Changhui Rd. 666, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212003, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Tumor Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University, Nantong Tumor Hospital, Nantong 226000, China
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- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Changhui Rd. 666, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212003, China
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- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Changhui Rd. 666, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212003, China
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- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Changhui Rd. 666, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212003, China
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- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Changhui Rd. 666, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212003, China
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- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Changhui Rd. 666, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Xianlin Ave 163, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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Tang J, Liu J, Zheng Q, Yao R, Wang M. Neuroprotective Bioorthogonal Catalysis in Mitochondria Using Protein-Integrated Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Frameworks. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202312784. [PMID: 37817650 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202312784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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Mitochondria-targeted bioorthogonal catalysis holds promise for controlling cell function precisely, yet achieving selective and efficient chemical reactions within organelles is challenging. In this study, we introduce a new strategy using protein-integrated hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs) to enable synergistic bioorthogonal chemical catalysis and enzymatic catalysis within mitochondria. Utilizing catalytically active tris(4,4'-dicarboxylicacid-2,2'-bipyridyl) ruthenium(II) to self-assemble with [1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-biscarboximidamide, we synthesized nanoscale RuB-HOFs that exhibit high photocatalytic reduction activity. Notably, RuB-HOFs efficiently enter cells and preferentially localize to mitochondria, where they facilitate bioorthogonal photoreduction reactions. Moreover, we show that RuB-HOFs encapsulating catalase can produce hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) in mitochondria through photocatalytic reduction of pro-H2 S and degrade hydrogen peroxide through enzymatic catalysis simultaneously, offering a significant neuroprotective effect against oxidative stress. Our findings not only introduce a versatile chemical toolset for mitochondria-targeted bioorthogonal catalysis for prodrug activation but also pave the way for potential therapeutic applications in treating diseases related to cellular oxidative stress.
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- Jiakang Tang
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100190, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100190, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100190, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100190, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100190, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China
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Wang TH, Shen MY, Yeh NT, Chen YH, Hsu TC, Chin HY, Wu YT, Tzang BS, Chiang WH. Photothermal nanozymes to self-augment combination cancer therapy by dual-glutathione depletion and hyperthermia/acidity-activated hydroxyl radical generation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:1698-1714. [PMID: 37499626 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Chemodynamic therapy (CDT) has emerged as a promising strategy for tumor treatment. Nevertheless, the low Fenton catalytic efficiency and the high concentration of glutathione (GSH) in cancer cells largely decline antitumor efficacy of CDT. To self-augment antitumor effect of the CDT by combining with photothermal therapy (PTT), the unique photothermal nanozymes that doubly depleted GSH, and generated massive hydroxyl radicals (·OH) in the hyperthermia/acidity-activated manner were developed. Through the coordination of Fe3+ ions with PEGylated chitosan (PEG-CS)-modified polydopamine (PDA) nanoparticles, the attained Fe3+@PEG-CS/PDA nanozymes showed outstanding colloidal stability, photothermal conversion efficiency and acidity-triggered Fe3+ release. By GSH-mediated valence states transition of Fe3+ ions and Michael reaction between GSH and quinone-rich PDA, the nanozymes sufficiently executed dual depletion of GSH with the elevated temperature.Under mimic tumor acidity and near-infrared (NIR) irradiation condition, the endocytosed nanozymes effectively converted intracellular H2O2 into toxic ·OH upon amplified Fenton reaction, thereby potently killing 4T1 cancer cells and RAW 264.7 cells. Importantly, the nanozymes prominently suppressed 4T1 tumor growth in vivo and metastasis of cancer cells by CDT/PTT combination therapy without significant systemic toxicity. Our study provides novel visions in design of therapeutic nanozymes with great clinical translational prospect for tumor treatment.
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- Tzu-Hao Wang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; Immunology Research Center, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; Immunology Research Center, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan; Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan.
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Tang X, Wen Y, Zhang Z, Zhu J, Song X, Li J. Rationally designed multifunctional nanoparticles as GSH-responsive anticancer drug delivery systems based on host-guest polymers derived from dextran and β-cyclodextrin. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 320:121207. [PMID: 37659810 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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Tumor proliferation and metastasis rely on energy provided by mitochondria. The hexokinase inhibitor lonidamine (LND) could suppress the activities in mitochondria, being a potential antitumor drug. However, limited water-solubility of LND may hinder its biomedical applications. Besides, the cancer-killing effect of LND is compromised by the high level of glutathione (GSH) in cancer cells. Therefore, it is urgent to find a proper method to simultaneously deliver LND and deplete GSH as well as monitor GSH level in cancer cells. Herein, a host polymer β-cyclodextrin-polyethylenimine (β-CD-PEI) and a guest polymer dextran-5-dithio-(2-nitrobenzoic acid) (Dextran-SS-TNB) were synthesized and allowed to form LND-loaded GSH-responsive nanoparticles through host-guest inclusion complexation between β-CD and TNB as host and guest molecular moieties, respectively, which functioned as a system for simultaneous delivery of LND and -SS-TNB species into cancer cells. As a result, the delivery system could deplete GSH and elevate reactive oxygen species (ROS) level in cancer cells, further induce LND-based mitochondrial dysfunction and ROS-based immunogenic cell death (ICD), leading to a synergistic and efficient anticancer effect. In addition, -SS-TNB reacted with GSH to release TNB2-, which could be a probe with visible light absorption at 410 nm for monitoring the GSH level in the cells.
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- Xichuan Tang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore; NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117411, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore; NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117411, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore; NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117411, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore; NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117411, Singapore.
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Zeng M, Wang Y, Liu M, Wei Y, Wen J, Zhang Y, Chen T, He N, Fan P, Dai X. Potential Efficacy of Herbal Medicine-Derived Carbon Dots in the Treatment of Diseases: From Mechanism to Clinic. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:6503-6525. [PMID: 37965279 PMCID: PMC10642355 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s431061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Carbon dots (CDs), a crucial component of nanomaterials, are zero-dimensional nanomaterials with carbon as the backbone structure and smaller than 10 nm. Due to their beneficial characteristics, they are widely used in biomedical fields such as biosensors, drug delivery, bio-imaging, and interactions with DNA. Interestingly, a novel type of carbon dot, generated by using herbal medicines as synthetic raw materials, has emerged as the most recent incomer in the family of CDs with the extensive growth in the number of materials selected for carbon dots synthesis. Herbal medicine-derived carbon dots (HM-CDs) have been employed in the biomedical industry, and are rapidly emerging as "modern nanomaterials" due to their unique structures and exceptional capabilities. Emerging trends suggest that their specific properties can be used in bleeding disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation-related diseases, and other common intractable diseases including cancer, menopausal syndrome, central nervous system disorders, and pain of various forms and causes. In addition, HM-CDs have been found to have organ-protective and antioxidant properties, as evidenced by extensive studies. This research provides a more comprehensive understanding of the biomedical applications of HM-CDs for the aforementioned disorders and investigates the intrinsic pharmacological activities and mechanisms of these HM-CDs to further advance their clinical applications.
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- Mingtang Zeng
- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhongjiang County People’s Hospital, Deyang, 618000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shehong Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shehong, 629600, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People’s Republic of China
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Zhong M, Liang P, Feng Z, Yang X, Li G, Sun R, He L, Tan J, Xiao Y, Yu Z, Yi M, Wang X. A nanocomposite competent to overcome cascade drug resistance in ovarian cancer via mitochondria dysfunction and NO gas synergistic therapy. Asian J Pharm Sci 2023; 18:100872. [PMID: 38161785 PMCID: PMC10755721 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2023.100872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Ovarian cancer (OC) is one of the most common and recurring malignancies in gynecology. Patients with relapsed OC always develop "cascade drug resistance" (CDR) under repeated chemotherapy, leading to subsequent failure of chemotherapy. To overcome this challenge, amphiphiles (P1) carrying a nitric oxide (NO) donor (Isosorbide 5-mononitrate, ISMN) and high-density disulfide are synthesized for encapsulating mitochondria-targeted tetravalent platinum prodrug (TPt) to construct a nanocomposite (INP@TPt). Mechanism studies indicated that INP@TPt significantly inhibited drug-resistant cells by increasing cellular uptake and mitochondrial accumulation of platinum, depleting glutathione, and preventing apoptosis escape through generating highly toxic peroxynitrite anion (ONOO-). To better replicate the microenvironmental and histological characteristics of the drug resistant primary tumor, an OC patient-derived tumor xenograft (PDXOC) model in BALB/c nude mice was established. INP@TPt showed the best therapeutic effects in the PDXOC model. The corresponding tumor tissues contained high ONOO- levels, which were attributed to the simultaneous release of O2•- and NO in tumor tissues. Taken together, INP@TPt-based systematic strategy showed considerable potential and satisfactory biocompatibility in overcoming platinum CDR, providing practical applications for ovarian therapy.
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- Min Zhong
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Dongguan Institute of Clinical Cancer Research, The Tenth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University (Dongguan people's hospital), Dongguan 523018, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Screening, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Dongguan Institute of Clinical Cancer Research, The Tenth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University (Dongguan people's hospital), Dongguan 523018, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University, Dongguan 523059, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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