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Gong Y, Hu X, Chen M, Wang J. Recent progress of iron-based nanomaterials in gene delivery and tumor gene therapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:309. [PMID: 38825720 PMCID: PMC11145874 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02550-0] [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: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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Gene therapy aims to modify or manipulate gene expression and change the biological characteristics of living cells to achieve the purpose of treating diseases. The safe, efficient, and stable expression of exogenous genes in cells is crucial for the success of gene therapy, which is closely related to the vectors used in gene therapy. Currently, gene therapy vectors are mainly divided into two categories: viral vectors and non-viral vectors. Viral vectors are widely used due to the advantages of persistent and stable expression, high transfection efficiency, but they also have certain issues such as infectivity, high immunological rejection, randomness of insertion mutation, carcinogenicity, and limited vector capacity. Non-viral vectors have the advantages of non-infectivity, controllable chemical structure, and unlimited vector capacity, but the transfection efficiency is low. With the rapid development of nanotechnology, the unique physicochemical properties of nanomaterials have attracted increasing attention in the field of drug and gene delivery. Among many nanomaterials, iron-based nanomaterials have attracted much attention due to their superior physicochemical properties, such as Fenton reaction, magnetic resonance imaging, magnetothermal therapy, photothermal therapy, gene delivery, magnetically-assisted drug delivery, cell and tissue targeting, and so on. In this paper, the research progress of iron-based nanomaterials in gene delivery and tumor gene therapy is reviewed, and the future application direction of iron-based nanomaterials is further prospected.
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- Ya Gong
- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100864, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
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Wang P, Sun S, Bai G, Zhang R, Liang F, Zhang Y. Nanosized Prussian blue and its analogs for bioimaging and cancer theranostics. Acta Biomater 2024; 176:77-98. [PMID: 38176673 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.12.047] [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: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Prussian blue (PB) nanoparticles (NPs) and Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) can form metal-organic frameworks through the programmable coordination of ferrous ions with cyanide. PB and PBAs represent a burgeoning class of hybrid functional nano-systems with a wide-ranging application spectrum encompassing biomedicine, cancer diagnosis, and therapy. A comprehensive overview of recent advancements is crucial for gaining insights for future research. In this context, we reviewed the synthesis techniques and surface modification strategies employed to tailor the dimensions, morphology, and attributes of PB NPs. Subsequently, we explored advanced biomedical utilities of PB NPs, encompassing photoacoustic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound (US) imaging, and multimodal imaging. In particular, the application of PB NPs-mediated photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, and chemodynamic therapy to cancer treatment was reviewed. Based on the literature, we envision an evolving trajectory wherein the future of Prussian blue-driven biological applications converge into an integrated theranostic platform, seamlessly amalgamating bioimaging and cancer therapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Prussian blue, an FDA-approved coordinative pigment with a centuries-long legacy, has paved the way for Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs), renowned for their remarkable biocompatibility and biosafety. These PB NPs have found their niche in biomedicine, playing crucial roles in both diagnostics and therapeutic applications. The comprehensive review goes beyond PB NP-based cancer therapy. Alongside in-depth coverage of PB NP synthesis and surface modifications, the review delves into their cutting-edge applications in the realm of biomedical imaging, encompassing techniques such as photoacoustic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound imaging, and multimodal imaging.
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- Pengfei Wang
- Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
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- Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China; Ningbo Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics of Zhejiang Province, 218 Qingyi Road, Ningbo, 315103, China.
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Zhu J, Wang J, Li Y. Recent advances in magnetic nanocarriers for tumor treatment. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 159:114227. [PMID: 36638597 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Magnetic nanocarriers are nano-platforms that integrate multiple moieties based on magnetic nanoparticles for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. In recent years, they have become an advanced platform for tumor treatment due to their wide application in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), biocatalysis, magneto-thermal therapy (MHT), and photoresponsive therapy. Drugs loaded into magnetic nanocarriers can efficiently be directed to targeted areas by precisely reshaping their structural properties. Magnetic nanocarriers allow us to track the location of the therapeutic agent, continuously control the therapeutic process and eventually assess the efficacy of the treatment. They are typically used in synergistic therapeutic applications to achieve precise and effective tumor treatment. Here we review their latest applications in tumor treatment, including stimuli-responsive drug delivery, MHT, photoresponsive therapy, immunotherapy, gene therapy, and synergistic therapy. We consider reducing toxicity, improving antitumor efficacy, and the targeting accuracy of magnetic nanocarriers. The challenges of their clinical translation and prospects in cancer therapy are also discussed.
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- Jianmeng Zhu
- Clinical Laboratory of Chun'an First People's Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital Chun'an Branch, Hangzhou Medical College Affiliated Chun'an Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, PR China.
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- Clinical Laboratory of Chun'an First People's Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital Chun'an Branch, Hangzhou Medical College Affiliated Chun'an Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Clinical Laboratory of Chun'an First People's Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital Chun'an Branch, Hangzhou Medical College Affiliated Chun'an Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, PR China
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Advancements of Prussian blue-based nanoplatforms in biomedical fields: Progress and perspectives. J Control Release 2022; 351:752-778. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Xu M, Gao H, Ji Q, Chi B, He L, Song Q, Xu Z, Li L, Wang J. Construction multifunctional nanozyme for synergistic catalytic therapy and phototherapy based on controllable performance. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 609:364-374. [PMID: 34902673 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.11.183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Advances in nanozyme involve an efficient catalytic process, which has demonstrated great potential in tumor therapy. The key to improving catalytic therapy is to solve the limitation of the tumor microenvironment on Fenton reaction. In this work, Prussian blue nanoparticles doped with different rare earth ions (Yb3+, Gd3+, Tm3+) were screened to perform synergistic of photothermalandcatalytictumortherapy. The optimized catalytic performance can be further enhanced through photothermal effect to maximize the Fenton reaction to solve the limitation of the tumor microenvironment. Yb-PB, with the optimal photothermal and catalytic performance, was screened out. In order to avoid the scavenging effect of glutathione (GSH) on ·OH in tumor cells and the reaction with a bit H2O2 in normal cells, GSH targeted polydopamine (PDA) was wrapped on the surface of Yb-PB to obtain Yb-PB@PDA. It was found that enough hydroxyl radicals (·OH) can be generated even if at high GSH concentration and the NIR irradiation can help produce more ·OH. Cell fluorescence imaging (FOI) and in vivo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) experiments showed the potential application in FOI/MRI dual-mode imaging guided therapy. In vivo anti-tumor experiments showed that Yb-PB@PDA has a satisfactory anti-cancer effect through the combined effect of catalytic/photothermal therapy. Thus, a multifunctional nanozyme for tumor therapy is constructed.
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- Mingyue Xu
- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Function Molecules, Hubei University 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Function Molecules, Hubei University 430062, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Hubei University 430062, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Function Molecules, Hubei University 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Function Molecules, Hubei University 430062, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Hubei University 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Function Molecules, Hubei University 430062, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
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Wang X, Cheng L. Multifunctional Prussian blue-based nanomaterials: Preparation, modification, and theranostic applications. Coord Chem Rev 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2020.213393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Busquets MA, Estelrich J. Prussian blue nanoparticles: synthesis, surface modification, and biomedical applications. Drug Discov Today 2020; 25:1431-1443. [PMID: 32492486 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2020.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
Abstract
Prussian blue nanoparticles (PBNPs) are a nanomaterial that presents unique properties and an excellent biocompatibility. They can be synthesized in mild conditions and can be derivatized with polymers and/or biomolecules. PBNPs are used in biomedicine as therapy and diagnostic agents. In biomedical imaging, PBNPs constitute contrast agents in photoacoustic and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). They are a good adsorbent to be used as antidotes for poisoning with cesium and/or thallium ions. Moreover, the ability to convert energy into heat makes them useful photothermal agents (PAs) in photothermal therapy (PTT) or as nonantibiotic substances with antibacterial properties. Finally, PBNPs can be both reduced to Prussian white and oxidized to Prussian green. A large window of redox potential exists between reduction and oxidation, which result in the enzyme-like characteristics of these NPs.
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- Maria Antònia Busquets
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Physical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, University of Barcelona, Avda. Joan XXIII, 27-31, 08028 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, IN2UB, Diagonal 645, 08028 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Physical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, University of Barcelona, Avda. Joan XXIII, 27-31, 08028 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, IN2UB, Diagonal 645, 08028 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
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Zhang X, Tian C, Chen Z, Zhao G. Hydrogel‐Based Multifunctional Dressing Combining Magnetothermally Responsive Drug Delivery and Stem Cell Therapy for Enhanced Wound Healing. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/adtp.202000001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Xiaozhang Zhang
- Department of Electronic Science and Technology University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230027 China
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- Department of Electronic Science and Technology University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230027 China
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- Department of Electronic Science and Technology University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230027 China
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- Department of Electronic Science and Technology University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230027 China
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Dumani DS, Cook JR, Kubelick KP, Luci JJ, Emelianov SY. Photomagnetic Prussian blue nanocubes: Synthesis, characterization, and biomedical applications. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2020; 24:102138. [PMID: 31846739 PMCID: PMC7160738 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2019.102138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Revised: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Nanoparticles play an important role in biomedicine. We have developed a method for size-controlled synthesis of photomagnetic Prussian blue nanocubes (PBNCs) using superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) as precursors. The developed PBNCs have magnetic and optical properties desired in many biomedical diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Specifically, the size-tunable photomagnetic PBNCs exhibit high magnetic saturation, strong optical absorption with a peak at approximately 700 nm, and superior photostability. Our studies demonstrate that PBNCs can be used as MRI and photoacoustic imaging contrast agents in vivo. We also showed the utility of PBNCs for labeling and magnetic manipulation of cells. Dual magnetic and optical properties, together with excellent biocompatibility, render PBNCs an attractive contrast agent for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The use SPIONs as precursors for PBNCs provides flexibility and allows researchers to design theranostic agents according to required particle size, optical, and magnetic properties.
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- Diego S Dumani
- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA; School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
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- NanoHybrids, Inc., Austin, TX; Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, TX
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, TX; Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Imaging Center, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA; School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
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Sun L, Li Q, Hou M, Gao Y, Yang R, Zhang L, Xu Z, Kang Y, Xue P. Light-activatable Chlorin e6 (Ce6)-imbedded erythrocyte membrane vesicles camouflaged Prussian blue nanoparticles for synergistic photothermal and photodynamic therapies of cancer. Biomater Sci 2019; 6:2881-2895. [PMID: 30192355 DOI: 10.1039/c8bm00812d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Multiple therapeutic modalities, such as photodynamic (PDT) and photothermal (PTT) therapies, have been jointly applied to produce a synergistic effect for tumor eradication based on the hyperthermia and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) mediated by photoactive agents. Effective delivery of highly efficient photosensitizers and photothermal agents is the key for combination of PDT/PTT. Herein, we propose a strategy to functionalize Prussian blue (PB) nanoparticles (NPs) with Chlorin e6 (Ce6)-imbedded erythrocyte membrane vesicles. This nanoplatform can address the major issues of these two capable photoactive agents, such as limited biocompatibility, lack of functional chemical groups, and poor bioavailability due to rapid blood clearance or self-aggregation. Specifically, PB NPs were packaged within Ce6-imbedded erythrocyte membrane vesicles, named as PB@RBC/Ce6 NPs, to take advantage of both biological functions of natural erythrocyte membranes and the unique physicochemical properties of synthetic nanoagents. Compared to bare PB NPs or free Ce6, PB@RBC/Ce6 NPs exhibited considerably enhanced cellular uptake and accumulation in tumoral tissues. Moreover, the PB@RBC/Ce6 NP-mediated PDT/PTT combination therapies produced a notable effect in boosting the necrosis and late apoptosis of tumor cells in vitro, and further showed a synergistic therapeutic effect against an orthotopic tumor model in vivo.
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- Lihong Sun
- Institute for Clean Energy and Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials and Energy, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Gautam M, Poudel K, Yong CS, Kim JO. Prussian blue nanoparticles: Synthesis, surface modification, and application in cancer treatment. Int J Pharm 2018; 549:31-49. [PMID: 30053487 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.07.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2018] [Revised: 07/22/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This review outlines recently developed Prussian blue nanoparticle (PB NPs)-based multimodal imaging-guided chemo-photothermal strategies for cancer diagnosis and treatment in order to provide insight into the future of the field. The primary limitation of existing therapeutics is the lack of selectivity in drug delivery: they target healthy and cancerous cells alike. In this paper, we provide a thorough review of diverse synthetic and surface engineering techniques for PB NP fabrication. We have elucidated the various targeting approaches employed to deliver the therapeutic and imaging ligands into the tumor area, and outlined methods for enhancement of the tumor ablative ability of the NPS, including several important combinatorial approaches. In addition, we have summarized different in vitro and in vivo effects of PB NP-based therapies used to overcome both systemic and tumor-associated local barriers. An important new approach - PB NP-based immune drug delivery, which is an exciting and promising strategy to overcome cancer resistance and tumor recurrence - has been discussed. Finally, we have discussed the current understanding of the toxicological effects of PB NPs and PB NP-based therapeutics. We conclude that PB NP-based multimodal imaging-guided chemo-photothermal therapy offers new treatment strategies to overcome current hurdles in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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- Milan Gautam
- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1 Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1 Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1 Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, 214-1 Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan 712-749, Republic of Korea.
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Dacarro G, Taglietti A, Pallavicini P. Prussian Blue Nanoparticles as a Versatile Photothermal Tool. Molecules 2018; 23:E1414. [PMID: 29891819 PMCID: PMC6099709 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23061414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Prussian blue (PB) is a coordination polymer studied since the early 18th century, historically known as a pigment. PB can be prepared in colloidal form with a straightforward synthesis. It has a strong charge-transfer absorption centered at ~700 nm, with a large tail in the Near-IR range. Irradiation of this band results in thermal relaxation and can be exploited to generate a local hyperthermia by irradiating in the so-called bio-transparent Near-IR window. PB nanoparticles are fully biocompatible (PB has already been approved by FDA) and biodegradable, this making them ideal candidates for in vivo use. While papers based on the imaging, drug-delivery and absorbing properties of PB nanoparticles have appeared and have been reviewed in the past decades, a very recent interest is flourishing with the use of PB nanoparticles as photothermal agents in biomedical applications. This review summarizes the syntheses and the optical features of PB nanoparticles in relation to their photothermal use and describes the state of the art of PB nanoparticles as photothermal agents, also in combination with diagnostic techniques.
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- Giacomo Dacarro
- inLAB-Inorganic Nanochemistry Laboratory, Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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- inLAB-Inorganic Nanochemistry Laboratory, Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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- inLAB-Inorganic Nanochemistry Laboratory, Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
- CHT, Centre for Health Technologies, Università di Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
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Wang Y, Pang X, Wang J, Cheng Y, Song Y, Sun Q, You Q, Tan F, Li J, Li N. Magnetically-targeted and near infrared fluorescence/magnetic resonance/photoacoustic imaging-guided combinational anti-tumor phototherapy based on polydopamine-capped magnetic Prussian blue nanoparticles. J Mater Chem B 2018; 6:2460-2473. [PMID: 32254463 DOI: 10.1039/c8tb00483h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In recent years, Prussian blue (PB)-based nanoagents have become a new platform in photothermal cancer treatment. However, there is little research for PB-based nanoagents to achieve synergistic phototherapy guided by multimodal imaging diagnosis and monitoring. Herein, a novel single wavelength near infrared (NIR) laser-induced magnetically targeted theranostic nanoplatform has been successfully designed and synthesized for the first time based on polydopamine (PDA)/aluminum phthalocyanine (AlPc)/bovine serum albumin (BSA) coated magnetic Prussian blue nanoparticles (Fe3O4@PB NPs) for multiple imaging-guided combinatorial cancer therapy. The resultant multifunctional Fe3O4@PB@PDA/AlPc/BSA nanocomposites show excellent stability and superparamagnetism, facilitating them to achieve superior photothermal therapy in physiological environments under magnetic guidance. In addition, the delivery vehicles can remarkably increase tumor accumulation of AlPc, thus leading to an enhanced photodynamic therapy efficacy. Furthermore, Fe3O4@PB@PDA/AlPc/BSA can be utilized as a multimodality nanoprobe for simultaneous diversified imaging, including near-infrared fluorescence imaging (NIRFI), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and photoacoustic imaging (PAI). Most importantly, without noticeable dark toxicity, the obtained Fe3O4@PB@PDA/AlPc/BSA nanocomposites are able to significantly suppress tumor growth via combined photothermal and photodynamic therapies upon a single 660 nm laser irradiation, achieving a superior synergetic manner compared to monotherapy both in vitro and in vivo. Therefore, our strategy provides Fe3O4@PB@PDA/AlPc/BSA nanocomposites for trimodality cancer imaging-guided synergistic therapy, with a great potential for new generation theranostics nanoagents.
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- Yidan Wang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, 300072, Tianjin, P. R. China.
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Xue P, Sun L, Li Q, Zhang L, Xu Z, Li CM, Kang Y. PEGylated magnetic Prussian blue nanoparticles as a multifunctional therapeutic agent for combined targeted photothermal ablation and pH-triggered chemotherapy of tumour cells. J Colloid Interface Sci 2018; 509:384-394. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2017.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2017] [Revised: 09/06/2017] [Accepted: 09/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Zhang X, Zhao G, Cao Y, Haider Z, Wang M, Fu J. Magnetothermal heating facilitates the cryogenic recovery of stem cell–laden alginate–Fe3O4 nanocomposite hydrogels. Biomater Sci 2018; 6:3139-3151. [DOI: 10.1039/c8bm01004h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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A report on the self-heating enabled cryopreservation of stem cell–laden magnetic nanocomposite hydrogels.
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- Xiaozhang Zhang
- Department of Electronic Science and Technology
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
- China
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- Department of Electronic Science and Technology
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
- China
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- Department of Electronic Science and Technology
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
- China
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- Department of Electronic Science and Technology
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
- China
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- Department of Electronic Science and Technology
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Hefei
- China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- University of Michigan
- Ann Arbor
- USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering
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Xue P, Yang R, Sun L, Li Q, Zhang L, Xu Z, Kang Y. Indocyanine Green-Conjugated Magnetic Prussian Blue Nanoparticles for Synchronous Photothermal/Photodynamic Tumor Therapy. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2018; 10:74. [PMID: 30417006 PMCID: PMC6208784 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-018-0227-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Indocyanine green (ICG) is capable of inducing a photothermal effect and the production of cytotoxic reactive oxygen species for cancer therapy. However, the major challenge in applying ICG molecules for antitumor therapy is associated with their instability in aqueous conditions and rapid clearance from blood circulation, which causes insufficient bioavailability at the tumor site. Herein, we conjugated ICG molecules with Prussian blue nanoparticles enclosing a Fe3O4 nanocore, which was facilitated by cationic polyethyleneimine via electrostatic adsorption. The nanocarrier-loaded ICG formed stable aggregates that enhanced cellular uptake and prevented fluorescence quenching. Moreover, the strong superparamagnetism of the Fe3O4 core in the obtained nanocomposites further improved cellular internalization of the drugs guided by a localized magnetic field. The therapeutic efficacy of this nanoplatform was evaluated using tumor models established in nude mice, which demonstrated remarkable tumor ablation in vivo due to strong photothermal/photodynamic effects. This study provides promising evidence that this multifunctional nanoagent might function as an efficient mediator for combining photothermal and photodynamic cancer therapy.
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- Peng Xue
- Faculty of Materials and Energy, Institute for Clean Energy and Advanced Materials, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China.
- Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Micro-Nano Biomedical Materials and Devices, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China.
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- Faculty of Materials and Energy, Institute for Clean Energy and Advanced Materials, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
- Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Micro-Nano Biomedical Materials and Devices, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Materials and Energy, Institute for Clean Energy and Advanced Materials, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
- Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Micro-Nano Biomedical Materials and Devices, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Materials and Energy, Institute for Clean Energy and Advanced Materials, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
- Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Micro-Nano Biomedical Materials and Devices, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silkworm Genome Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400716, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Materials and Energy, Institute for Clean Energy and Advanced Materials, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
- Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Micro-Nano Biomedical Materials and Devices, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Materials and Energy, Institute for Clean Energy and Advanced Materials, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China.
- Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Micro-Nano Biomedical Materials and Devices, Chongqing, 400715, People's Republic of China.
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PEGylated polydopamine-coated magnetic nanoparticles for combined targeted chemotherapy and photothermal ablation of tumour cells. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2017; 160:11-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2017] [Revised: 08/25/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Yuan F, Zhao G, Panhwar F. Enhanced killing of HepG2 during cryosurgery with Fe 3O 4-nanoparticle improved intracellular ice formation and cell dehydration. Oncotarget 2017; 8:92561-92577. [PMID: 29190938 PMCID: PMC5696204 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.21499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Cryosurgery is a minimally invasive treatment that utilize extreme low temperatures to destroy abnormal tissues. The clinical monitoring methods for cryosurgery are almost based on the visualization of the iceball. However, for a normal cryosurgery process, the effective killing region is always smaller than the iceball. As a result, the end of the cryosurgery process can only be judged by the surgeons according to their experience. The subjective judgement is one of the main reasons for poor estimation of tumor ablation, and it sparks high probability of recurrence and metastasis associate with cryosurgery. Being different from the previous optimization studies, we develop a novel approach with the aid of nanoparticles to enlarge the effective killing region of entire iceball, and thus it greatly decrease the difficulty of precise judgement of the cryosurgery only by applying the common clinical imaging methods. To verify this approach, both the experiments on a tissue-scale phantom with embedded living HepG2 cells in agarose and on a cell-scale cryo-microscopic freeze-thaw stage are performed. The results indicate that the introduction of the self-synthesized Fe3O4 nanoparticles significantly improved cell killing in the cryosurgery and the range of killing is extended to the entire iceball. The potential mechanism is further revealed by the cryo-microscopic experiments, which verifies the presence of Fe3O4 nanoparticles can significantly enhance the probability of intracellular ice formation and the cell dehydration during freezing hence it promote precise killing of the cells. These findings may further promote the widespread clinical application of modern cryosurgery.
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- Fuquan Yuan
- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electronic Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, Anhui, China
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electronic Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, Anhui, China
- Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Biopreservation and Artificial Organs, Hefei 230027, Anhui, China
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electronic Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, Anhui, China
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Cai W, Wu S, Liu Y, Li D. A novel Prussian blue-magnetite composite synthesized by self-template method and its application in reduction of hydrogen peroxide. Appl Organomet Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/aoc.3909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Wei Cai
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology; Tianjin University; Tianjin P.R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry Science and Engineering; Tianjin University; Tianjin P.R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology; Tianjin University; Tianjin P.R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry Science and Engineering; Tianjin University; Tianjin P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Tianjin University of Technology; Tianjin P.R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology; Tianjin University; Tianjin P.R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry Science and Engineering; Tianjin University; Tianjin P.R. China
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Rajendrakumar SK, Uthaman S, Cho CS, Park IK. Trigger-Responsive Gene Transporters for Anticancer Therapy. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2017; 7:E120. [PMID: 28587119 PMCID: PMC5485767 DOI: 10.3390/nano7060120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2017] [Revised: 05/05/2017] [Accepted: 05/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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In the current era of gene delivery, trigger-responsive nanoparticles for the delivery of exogenous nucleic acids, such as plasmid DNA (pDNA), mRNA, siRNAs, and miRNAs, to cancer cells have attracted considerable interest. The cationic gene transporters commonly used are typically in the form of polyplexes, lipoplexes or mixtures of both, and their gene transfer efficiency in cancer cells depends on several factors, such as cell binding, intracellular trafficking, buffering capacity for endosomal escape, DNA unpacking, nuclear transportation, cell viability, and DNA protection against nucleases. Some of these factors influence other factors adversely, and therefore, it is of critical importance that these factors are balanced. Recently, with the advancements in contemporary tools and techniques, trigger-responsive nanoparticles with the potential to overcome their intrinsic drawbacks have been developed. This review summarizes the mechanisms and limitations of cationic gene transporters. In addition, it covers various triggers, such as light, enzymes, magnetic fields, and ultrasound (US), used to enhance the gene transfer efficiency of trigger-responsive gene transporters in cancer cells. Furthermore, the challenges associated with and future directions in developing trigger-responsive gene transporters for anticancer therapy are discussed briefly.
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- Santhosh Kalash Rajendrakumar
- Department of Biomedical Science and BK21 PLUS Center for Creative Biomedical Scientists at Chonnam National University, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
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- Department of Biomedical Science and BK21 PLUS Center for Creative Biomedical Scientists at Chonnam National University, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea.
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- Department of Biomedical Science and BK21 PLUS Center for Creative Biomedical Scientists at Chonnam National University, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
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Maurin-Pasturel G, Rascol E, Busson M, Sevestre S, Lai-Kee-Him J, Bron P, Long J, Chopineau J, Devoisselle JM, Guari Y, Larionova J. 201Tl-labeled Prussian blue and Au@Prussian blue nanoprobes for SPEC-CT imaging: influence of the size, shape and coating on the biodistribution. Inorg Chem Front 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7qi00321h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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201Tl-labeled Prussian blue and core@shell Au@Prussian blue nanoparticles coated with the phospholipidic bilayer and dextran were investigated in vivo as nanoprobes by usingSPECT-CT scintigraphy.
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