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Song Y, Tan KB, Zhou SF, Zhan G. Biocompatible Copper-Based Nanocomposites for Combined Cancer Therapy. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:3673-3692. [PMID: 38717176 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00586] [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: 06/11/2024]
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Copper (Cu) and Cu-based nanomaterials have received tremendous attention in recent years because of their unique physicochemical properties and good biocompatibility in the treatment of various diseases, especially cancer. To date, researchers have designed and fabricated a variety of integrated Cu-based nanocomplexes with distinctive nanostructures and applied them in cancer therapy, mainly including chemotherapy, radiotherapy (RT), photothermal therapy (PTT), chemodynamic therapy (CDT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), cuproptosis-mediated therapy, etc. Due to the limited effect of a single treatment method, the development of composite diagnostic nanosystems that integrate chemotherapy, PTT, CDT, PDT, and other treatments is of great significance and offers great potential for the development of the next generation of anticancer nanomedicines. In view of the rapid development of Cu-based nanocomplexes in the field of cancer therapy, this review focuses on the current state of research on Cu-based nanomaterials, followed by a discussion of Cu-based nanocomplexes for combined cancer therapy. Moreover, the current challenges and future prospects of Cu-based nanocomplexes in clinical translation are proposed to provide some insights into the design of integrated Cu-based nanotherapeutic platforms.
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- Yibo Song
- College of Chemical Engineering, Academy of Advanced Carbon Conversion Technology, Huaqiao University, 668 Jimei Avenue, Xiamen, 361021 Fujian, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Academy of Advanced Carbon Conversion Technology, Huaqiao University, 668 Jimei Avenue, Xiamen, 361021 Fujian, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Academy of Advanced Carbon Conversion Technology, Huaqiao University, 668 Jimei Avenue, Xiamen, 361021 Fujian, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Academy of Advanced Carbon Conversion Technology, Huaqiao University, 668 Jimei Avenue, Xiamen, 361021 Fujian, P. R. China
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Wang M, Huang Q, Ma R, Wang S, Li X, Hu Y, Zhu S, Zhang M, Huang Q. Construction of Mn doped Cu 7S 4 nanozymes for synergistic tumor therapy in NIR-I/II bio-windows. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 234:113689. [PMID: 38103429 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113689] [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: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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In photothermal therapy (PTT) and chemodynamic therapy (CDT) of cancer, poor performance of nanoagents severely impaired the therapeutic effect of cancer. To solve the problem, we proposed and constructed a novel Mn doped Cu7S4 phothermal nanoagent both in the first near-infrared (NIR-I) and the second near- infrared (NIR-II) windows in this work, which exhibited high photothermal conversion efficiency of 40.3% at 808 nm (NIR-I window) and 33.4% at 1064 nm (NIR-II window), as well as outstanding pH-sensitive catalytic performance (peroxidase-like catalytic activity and Fenton-like catalytic activities). The as-prepared Mn doped Cu7S4 could be used to load chemotherapy drug doxorubicin (DOX) after modified by folic acid. Both in vitro and in vivo studies indicated that it could be used as nanoagent for chemodynamic therapy (CDT)/photothermal therapy (PTT)/ chemotherapy of cervical carcinoma. This study thus provided an NIR-I/NIR-II/pH responsive nanoagent for potential synergistic therapy of deep-seated tumors.
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- Meng Wang
- Public Experimental Research Center, the Second Clinical Medical College, Medical Technology School of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu 221004, China
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- Public Experimental Research Center, the Second Clinical Medical College, Medical Technology School of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu 221004, China; School of Life Sciences, Nursing, Medical Imaging and Pharmacy of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu 221000, China
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- Public Experimental Research Center, the Second Clinical Medical College, Medical Technology School of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu 221004, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nursing, Medical Imaging and Pharmacy of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu 221000, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nursing, Medical Imaging and Pharmacy of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu 221000, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nursing, Medical Imaging and Pharmacy of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu 221000, China
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- Public Experimental Research Center, the Second Clinical Medical College, Medical Technology School of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu 221004, China
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- Public Experimental Research Center, the Second Clinical Medical College, Medical Technology School of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu 221004, China
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- Public Experimental Research Center, the Second Clinical Medical College, Medical Technology School of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, Jiangsu 221004, China.
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Wang R, Huang Z, Xiao Y, Huang T, Ming J. Photothermal therapy of copper incorporated nanomaterials for biomedicine. Biomater Res 2023; 27:121. [PMID: 38001505 PMCID: PMC10675977 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-023-00461-z] [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: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Studies have reported on the significance of copper incorporated nanomaterials (CINMs) in cancer theranostics and tissue regeneration. Given their unique physicochemical properties and tunable nanostructures, CINMs are used in photothermal therapy (PTT) and photothermal-derived combination therapies. They have the potential to overcome the challenges of unsatisfactory efficacy of conventional therapies in an efficient and non-invasive manner. This review summarizes the recent advances in CINMs-based PTT in biomedicine. First, the classification and structure of CINMs are introduced. CINMs-based PTT combination therapy in tumors and PTT guided by multiple imaging modalities are then reviewed. Various representative designs of CINMs-based PTT in bone, skin and other organs are presented. Furthermore, the biosafety of CINMs is discussed. Finally, this analysis delves into the current challenges that researchers face and offers an optimistic outlook on the prospects of clinical translational research in this field. This review aims at elucidating on the applications of CINMs-based PTT and derived combination therapies in biomedicine to encourage future design and clinical translation.
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430022, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, 430022, People's Republic of China.
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Ma J, Li N, Wang J, Liu Z, Han Y, Zeng Y. In vivo synergistic tumor therapies based on copper sulfide photothermal therapeutic nanoplatforms. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2023; 3:20220161. [PMID: 37933283 PMCID: PMC10582616 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20220161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Tumor cells may be eliminated by increasing their temperature. This is achieved via photothermal therapy (PTT) by penetrating the tumor tissue with near-infrared light and converting light energy into heat using photothermal agents. Copper sulfide nanoparticles (CuS NPs) are commonly used as PTAs in PTT. In this review, we aimed to discuss the synergism between tumor PTT with CuS NPs and other therapies such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, dynamic therapies (photodynamic, chemodynamic, and sonodynamic therapy), immunotherapy, gene therapy, gas therapy, and magnetic hyperthermia. Furthermore, we summarized the results obtained with a combination of two treatments and at least two therapies, with PTT as one of the included therapies. Finally, we summarized the benefits and drawbacks of various therapeutic options and state of the art CuS-based PTT and provided future directions for such therapies.
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- Jingwen Ma
- Radiology DepartmentCT and MRI RoomNinth Hospital of Xi'anNinth Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anShaanxi ProvinceP. R. China
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- Radiology DepartmentCT and MRI RoomNinth Hospital of Xi'anNinth Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anShaanxi ProvinceP. R. China
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- Radiology DepartmentCT and MRI RoomNinth Hospital of Xi'anNinth Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anShaanxi ProvinceP. R. China
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- Department of PathologyNinth Hospital of Xi'anNinth Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anShaanxi ProvinceP. R. China
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- School of Engineering and Applied SciencesHarvard UniversityCambridgeMassachusettsUSA
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- School of Life Science and TechnologyXidian University and Engineering Research Center of Molecular and Neuro Imaging, Ministry of EducationXi'anShaanxi ProvinceP. R. China
- International Joint Research Center for Advanced Medical Imaging and Intelligent Diagnosis and Treatment and Xi'an Key Laboratory of Intelligent Sensing and Regulation of trans‐Scale Life Information, School of Life Science and TechnologyXidian UniversityXi'anShaanxi ProvinceP. R. China
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Pi S, Liu C, Zhang J, Li N, Shen J, Guo W, Qin L, Zhao J, Zhang S, Wang Z. Durable Rapid Self-Disinfection, Reusable Protective Clothing Based on the Ag-Pd@MoS 2 Nanozyme with Enhanced Triple-Mode Synergistic Antibacterial Effect. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:18032-18044. [PMID: 37000034 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c23130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Personal protective clothing plays an important role in isolating microorganisms and harmful ultrafine dust, but it cannot quickly inactivate bacteria intercepted on the surface, making it a potential source of infection. However, spontaneous and durable rapid sterilization is a major challenge for commercial protective clothing. Herein, we exquisitely engineered a visible light-enhanced Ag-Pd@MoS2 nanozyme-based fabric, named PVDF/Ag-Pd@MoS2/PAN fabric (PAPMP fabric), with prominent triple-mode synergistic antibacterial effect through the replacement reaction, electrospinning technique, and vacuum filtration method. The modification of Ag-Pd greatly strengthened the absorption of MoS2 nanosheets to the visible light spectrum (390-780 nm) and its corresponding catalytic performance. Meanwhile, the combination of MoS2 nanosheets significantly enhanced the oxidase-like characteristics of Ag-Pd under sunlight irradiation, increasing the yield of surface-bound 1O2 ∼4.54 times in 5 min. In addition, the obtained Ag-Pd@MoS2 nanozyme showed an excellent photo-to-thermal conversion property (36.12%), which enabled the sharp increase in the surface temperature of the PAPMP fabric to 62.8 °C in 1 min under a solar simulator (1 W/cm2). Correspondingly, the obtained PAPMP fabric exhibited excellent intrinsic antibacterial effect and greatly shortened the sterilization time from 4 h to only 5 min under sunlight stimulation. The rapid antibacterial effect of the fabric was attributable to the enhanced production rate of surface-bound reactive oxygen species and the increased temperature by solar irradiation. Notably, the fabric still maintained the efficient germicidal effect even after 30 washing cycles. In addition to high reusability, the fabric also had outstanding biological compatibility and water resistance. Our work provides a novel strategy to improve the inherent timely sterilization and heat preservation efficiency of protective clothing.
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- Shuai Pi
- School of Mechatronics and Vehicle Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
- Institute of Solid-State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
- Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Solid-State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
- Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- School of Mechatronics and Vehicle Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
- Institute of Solid-State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
- Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Solid-State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
- Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Solid-State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
- Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Solid-State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
- Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- School of Mechatronics and Vehicle Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing 400074, China
- Institute of Solid-State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
- Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Solid-State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
- Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Solid-State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
- Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- Institute of Solid-State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, China
- Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic and Energy Conservation Materials, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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Ning S, Mo J, Huang R, Liu B, Fu B, Ding S, Yang H, Cui Y, Yao L. Injectable thermo-sensitive hydrogel loaded hollow copper sulfide nanoparticles for ROS burst in TME and effective tumor treatment. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1191014. [PMID: 37200848 PMCID: PMC10185793 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1191014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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Introduction: Lung cancer the most prevalent cause of cancer-related deaths, and current therapies lack sufficient specificity and efficacy. This study developed an injectable thermosensitive hydrogel harboring hollow copper sulfide nanoparticles and β-lapachone (Lap) (CLH) for lung tumor treatment. Methods: The hydrogel-encapsulated CLH system can remotely control the release of copper ions (Cu2+) and drugs using photothermal effects for non-invasive controlled-release drug delivery in tumor therapy. The released Cu2+ consumes the overexpressed GSH in TME and the generated Cu+ further exploits the TME characteristics to initiate nanocatalytic reactions for generating highly toxic hydroxyl radicals. In addition, in cancer cells overexpressing Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (phosphate): quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1), Lap can catalyze the generation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) through futile redox cycles. H2O2 is further converted into highly toxic hydroxyl radicals via the Fenton-like reaction, leading to a burst of reactive oxygen species in TME, which further enhances the therapeutic effect of chemokines. Results: Analysis of the antitumor efficacy in a subcutaneous A549 lung tumor model mice showed a significant delay in tumor growth and no systemic toxicity was detected. Discussion: In conclusion, we have established a CLH nanodrug platform that enables efficient lung tumor therapy through combined photothermal/chemodynamic therapy (CDT) treatment and self-supplying H2O2 to achieve cascade catalysis, leading to explosive amplification of oxidative stress.
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- Shipeng Ning
- Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Department of Geriatrics, Shenzhen People’s Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China
- *Correspondence: Huawei Yang, ; Ying Cui, ; Lei Yao,
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
- *Correspondence: Huawei Yang, ; Ying Cui, ; Lei Yao,
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
- *Correspondence: Huawei Yang, ; Ying Cui, ; Lei Yao,
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Zhang L, Oudeng G, Wen F, Liao G. Recent advances in near-infrared-II hollow nanoplatforms for photothermal-based cancer treatment. Biomater Res 2022; 26:61. [PMID: 36348441 PMCID: PMC9641873 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-022-00308-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Near-infrared-II (NIR-II, 1000–1700 nm) light-triggered photothermal therapy (PTT) has been regarded as a promising candidate for cancer treatment, but PTT alone often fails to achieve satisfactory curative outcomes. Hollow nanoplatforms prove to be attractive in the biomedical field owing to the merits including good biocompatibility, intrinsic physical-chemical nature and unique hollow structures, etc. On one hand, hollow nanoplatforms themselves can be NIR-II photothermal agents (PTAs), the cavities of which are able to carry diverse therapeutic units to realize multi-modal therapies. On the other hand, NIR-II PTAs are capable of decorating on the surface to combine with the functions of components encapsulated inside the hollow nanoplatforms for synergistic cancer treatment. Notably, PTAs generally can serve as good photoacoustic imaging (PAI) contrast agents (CAs), which means such kind of hollow nanoplatforms are also expected to be multifunctional all-in-one nanotheranostics. In this review, the recent advances of NIR-II hollow nanoplatforms for single-modal PTT, dual-modal PTT/photodynamic therapy (PDT), PTT/chemotherapy, PTT/catalytic therapy and PTT/gas therapy as well as multi-modal PTT/chemodynamic therapy (CDT)/chemotherapy, PTT/chemo/gene therapy and PTT/PDT/CDT/starvation therapy (ST)/immunotherapy are summarized for the first time. Before these, the typical synthetic strategies for hollow structures are presented, and lastly, potential challenges and perspectives related to these novel paradigms for future research and clinical translation are discussed.
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Ain NU, Abdul Nasir J, Khan Z, Butler IS, Rehman Z. Copper sulfide nanostructures: synthesis and biological applications. RSC Adv 2022; 12:7550-7567. [PMID: 35424661 PMCID: PMC8982292 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra08414c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Over the past few years, considerable attention has been paid to biomedical applications of copper sulfide nanostructures owing to their enhanced physiochemical and pharmacokinetics characteristics in comparison to gold, silver, and carbon nanomaterials. The small-sized Cu x S y nanoparticles have the advantage to absorb efficiently in the near-infrared region (NIR) above 700 nm and the absorption can be tuned by altering their stoichiometries. Moreover, their easy removal through the kidneys overpowers the issue of toxicity caused by many inorganic substances. The low cost and selectivity further add to the advantages of Cu x S y nanostructures as electrode materials in comparison to relatively expensive materials such as silver and gold nanoparticles. This review is mainly focused on the synthesis and biomedical applications of Cu x S y nanostructures. The first part summarizes the various synthetic routes used to produce Cu x S y nanostructures with varying morphologies, while the second part targets the recent progress made in the application of small-sized Cu x S y nanostructures as biosensors, and their analysis and uses in the cure of cancer. Photoacoustic imaging and other cancer treatment applications are discussed. Research on Cu x S y nanostructures will continue to increase over the next few decades, and great opportunities lie ahead for potential biomedical applications of Cu x S y nanostructures.
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- Noor Ul Ain
- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad-45320 Pakistan +92-(051)90642241 +92-(051)90642245
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad-45320 Pakistan +92-(051)90642241 +92-(051)90642245
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad-45320 Pakistan +92-(051)90642241 +92-(051)90642245
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University 801 Sherbrooke St. West Montreal Quebec Canada H3A 0B8
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad-45320 Pakistan +92-(051)90642241 +92-(051)90642245
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Zhang L, Fan Y, Yang Z, Yang M, Wong CY. NIR-II-driven and glutathione depletion-enhanced hypoxia-irrelevant free radical nanogenerator for combined cancer therapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:265. [PMID: 34488803 PMCID: PMC8420023 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01003-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Though the combination of photodynamic therapy (PDT) and chemodynamic therapy (CDT) appears to be very attractive in cancer treatment, hypoxia and overproduced glutathione (GSH) in the tumor microenvironment (TME) limit their efficacy for further application. RESULTS In this work, a smart hypoxia-irrelevant free radical nanogenerator (AIPH/PDA@CuS/ZIF-8, denoted as APCZ) was synthesized in situ via coating copper sulphide (CuS)-embedded zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) on the free radical initiator 2,2'-azobis[2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl)propane]-dihydrochloride (AIPH)-loaded polydopamine (PDA). APCZ showed promising GSH-depleting ability and near-infrared (NIR)-II photothermal performance for combined cancer therapy. Once internalized by 4T1 cells, the outer ZIF-8 was rapidly degraded to trigger the release of CuS nanoparticles (NPs), which could react with local GSH and sequentially hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to form hydroxyl radical (·OH) for CDT. More importantly, the hyperthermia generated by APCZ upon 1064 nm laser excitation not only permitted NIR-II photothermal therapy (PTT) and promoted CDT, but also triggered the decomposition of AIPH to give toxic alkyl radical (·R) for oxygen-independent PDT. Besides, the PDA together with CuS greatly decreased the GSH level and resulted in significantly enhanced PDT/CDT in both normoxic and hypoxic conditions. The tumors could be completely eradicated after 14 days of treatment due to the prominent therapeutic effects of PTT/PDT/CDT. Additionally, the feasibility of APCZ as a photoacoustic (PA) imaging contrast agent was also demonstrated. CONCLUSIONS The novel APCZ could realize the cooperative amplification effect of free radicals-based therapies by NIR-II light excitation and GSH consumption, and act as a contrast agent to improve PA imaging, holding tremendous potential for efficient diagnosis and treatment of deep-seated and hypoxic tumors.
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- Li Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR.
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR. .,State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR.
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Ling C, Wang X, Shen Y. Advances in Hollow Inorganic Nanomedicines for Photothermal-Based Therapies. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:493-513. [PMID: 33519198 PMCID: PMC7837554 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s285115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology has prompted the development of hollow inorganic nanomedicine. These medicines are now widely investigated as photothermal-based therapies for various diseases due to their high loading capacity, tuneable wavelength, relatively small size and low density. We begin this review with a brief introduction, followed by a summary of the development of imaging-guided photothermal therapy (PTT) for cancer treatment during the last three years (from 2017 to 2020). We then introduce the antibacterial effects of these medicines on some bacterial infections, in which the pathogenic bacteria can be killed by mild photothermal effects, ions and antibiotic release. Other diseases can also be treated using hollow inorganic photothermal agents. Specifically, we discuss the use of PTT for treating Alzheimer's disease, obesity and endometriosis. Finally, we share our perspectives on the current challenges and future prospects of using hollow inorganic materials in clinical PTT for various diseases.
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- Chen Ling
- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211100, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211100, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211100, People's Republic of China
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Men X, Chen H, Sun C, Liu Y, Wang R, Zhang X, Wu C, Yuan Z. Thermosensitive Polymer Dot Nanocomposites for Trimodal Computed Tomography/Photoacoustic/Fluorescence Imaging-Guided Synergistic Chemo-Photothermal Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:51174-51184. [PMID: 33141578 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c13252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Precision delivery of theranostic agents to the tumor site is essential to improve their diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy and concurrently minimize adverse effects during treatment. In this study, a novel concept of near-infrared (NIR) light activation of conjugated polymer dots (Pdots) at thermosensitive hydrogel nanostructures is introduced for multimodal imaging-guided synergistic chemo-photothermal therapy. Interestingly, owing to the attractive photothermal conversion efficiency of Pdots, the Pdots@hydrogel as theranostic agents is able to undergo a controllable softening or melting state under the irradiation of NIR laser, resulting in light-triggered drug release in a controlled way and concurrently hydrogel degradation. Besides, the novel Pdots@hydrogel nanoplatform can serve as the theranostic agent for enhanced trimodal photoacoustic (PA)/computed tomography (CT)/fluorescence (FL) imaging-guided synergistic chemo-photothermal therapy of tumors. More importantly, the constructed intelligent nanocomposite Pdots@hydrogel exhibits excellent biodegradability, strong NIR absorption, bright PA/CT/FL signals, and superior tumor ablation effect. Therefore, the concept of a light-controlled multifunctional Pdots@hydrogel that integrates multiple diagnostic/therapeutic modalities into one nanoplatform can potentially be applied as a smart nanotheranostic agent to various perspectives of personalized nanomedicine.
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- Xiaoju Men
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR 999708, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR 999708, China
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR 999708, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR 999708, China
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR 999708, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR 999708, China
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Tang HX, Liu CG, Zhang JT, Zheng X, Yang DY, Kankala RK, Wang SB, Chen AZ. Biodegradable Quantum Composites for Synergistic Photothermal Therapy and Copper-Enhanced Chemotherapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:47289-47298. [PMID: 32975929 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c14636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In recent times, the combination therapy has garnered enormous interest owing to its great potential in clinical research. It has been reported that disulfiram, a clinical antialcoholism drug, could be degraded to diethyldithiocarbamate (DDTC) in vivo and subsequently result in the copper-DDTC complex (Cu(DDTC)2) toward ablating cancer cells. In addition, the ultrasmall copper sulfide nanodots (CuS NDs) have shown great potential in cancer treatment because of their excellent photothermal and photodynamic therapeutic efficiencies. Herein, by taking advantage of the interactions between CuS and DDTC, a new multifunctional nanoplatform based on DDTC-loaded CuS (CuS-DDTC) NDs is successfully fabricated, leading to the achievement of the synergistic effect of photothermal and copper enhanced chemotherapy. All experimental results verified promising synergistic therapeutic effects. Moreover, in vivo biocompatibility and metabolism experiments displayed that the CuS-DDTC NDs could be quickly excreted from the body with no apparent toxicity signs. Together, our findings indicated the superior synergistic therapeutic effect of photothermal and copper-enhanced chemotherapy, providing a promising anticancer strategy based on the CuS-DDTC NDs drug delivery system.
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China
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Chen Y, Niu J, Li L, Li Z, Jiang J, Zhu M, Dong T, Zhang J, Shi C, Xu P, Lu Y, Jiang Y, Liu P, Chen W. Polydatin executes anticancer effects against glioblastoma multiforme by inhibiting the EGFR-AKT/ERK1/2/STAT3-SOX2/Snail signaling pathway. Life Sci 2020; 258:118158. [PMID: 32750435 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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AIMS Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is characterized by aggressive infiltration and terrible lethality. The overwhelming majority of chemotherapeutic drugs fail to exhibit the desired treatment effects. Polydatin (PD), which was initially extracted from Polygonum cuspidatum, is distinguished for its outstanding cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, and renal protective effects, as well as significant anticancer activities. However, the anti-GBM effect of PD is unclear. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cell proliferation and apoptosis after PD intervention were estimated using MTT, colony formation and flow cytometry assays in vitro, while wound-healing and Transwell assays were applied to assess cell migration and invasion. In addition, the anti-GBM effects of PD in vivo were detected in the subcutaneous tumor model of nude mice. Moreover, Western blot, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemical staining assays were employed to elaborate the relevant molecular mechanisms. KEY FINDINGS The present study demonstrated that PD repressed cell proliferation, migration, invasion and stemness and promoted apoptosis in GBM cells. Moreover, by correlating the molecular characteristics of cancer cells with different sensitivities to PD and employing diverse analytical methods, we ultimately verified that the cytotoxicity of PD was related to EGFR-AKT/ERK1/2/STAT3-SOX2/Snail signaling pathway inhibition, in which multiple components were vital therapeutic targets of GBM. SIGNIFICANCE This work demonstrated that PD could inhibit proliferation, migration, invasion and stemness and induce apoptosis by restraining multiple components of the EGFR-AKT/ERK1/2/STAT3-SOX2/Snail signaling pathway in GBM cells.
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- Yaodong Chen
- Department of Ultrasonic Imaging, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China; Department of Abdominal Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Abdominal Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Abdominal Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Abdominal Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Abdominal Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Abdominal Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Abdominal Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Abdominal Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, China.
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- Department of Ultrasonic Imaging, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, China.
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Cao Z, Luo Y, Li Z, Tan L, Liu X, Li C, Zheng Y, Cui Z, Yeung KWK, Liang Y, Zhu S, Wu S. Antibacterial Hybrid Hydrogels. Macromol Biosci 2020; 21:e2000252. [PMID: 32881309 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202000252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Revised: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Bacterial infectious diseases and bacterial-infected environments have been threatening the health of human beings all over the world. In view of the increased bacteria resistance caused by overuse or improper use of antibiotics, antibacterial biomaterials are developed as the substitutes for antibiotics in some cases. Among them, antibacterial hydrogels are attracting more and more attention due to easy preparation process and diversity of structures by changing their chemical cross-linkers via covalent bonds or noncovalent physical interactions, which can endow them with various specific functions such as high toughness and stretchability, injectability, self-healing, tissue adhesiveness and rapid hemostasis, easy loading and controlled drug release, superior biocompatibility and antioxidation as well as good conductivity. In this review, the recent progress of antibacterial hydrogel including the fabrication methodologies, interior structures, performances, antibacterial mechanisms, and applications of various antibacterial hydrogels is summarized. According to the bacteria-killing modes of hydrogels, several representative hydrogels such as silver nanoparticles-based hydrogel, photoresponsive hydrogel including photothermal and photocatalytic, self-bacteria-killing hydrogel such as inherent antibacterial peptides and cationic polymers, and antibiotics-loading hydrogel are focused on. Furthermore, current challenges of antibacterial hydrogels are discussed and future perspectives in this field are also proposed.
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- Zhongming Cao
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- College of Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Turbulence and Complex System, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, The Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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Nikam AN, Pandey A, Fernandes G, Kulkarni S, Mutalik SP, Padya BS, George SD, Mutalik S. Copper sulphide based heterogeneous nanoplatforms for multimodal therapy and imaging of cancer: Recent advances and toxicological perspectives. Coord Chem Rev 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2020.213356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Lin Z, Cao Y, Zou J, Zhu F, Gao Y, Zheng X, Wang H, Zhang T, Wu T. Improved osteogenesis and angiogenesis of a novel copper ions doped calcium phosphate cement. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 114:111032. [PMID: 32993975 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Revised: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Improving the angio1genesis potential of bone-repairing materials is vital for the repair of cancerous bone defects. It can further facilitate the delivery of active substances with osteogenesis and anti-tumor functions, ultimately promoting the formation of new bone tissues. Copper ions (Cu2+) have been proved to be beneficial to angiogenesis. This study developed a new type of Cu-containing calcium phosphate cement (Cu-CPC) by incorporating with copper phosphate (CuP) nanoparticles with a photothermal anti-tumor effect. The results revealed that the main phases of all hydrated CPCs were hydroxyapatite, unreacted tricalcium phosphate and calcium carbonate. But the hydration products of CPC became thinner after the incorporation of Cu2+. With the increase of CuP concentration, the setting time of CPC was prolonged while the injectability and the compressive strength were increased. The release concentration of Cu2+in vitro was among 0.01 to 0.74 mg/mL, which showed a positive relation with CuP content. Mouse bone marrow stromal cells (mBMSCs) displayed higher adhesion activity, proliferation performance and expression of osteogenic genes and proteins on CPC with 0.01 wt% CuP (0.01Cu-CPC) and 0.05 wt% CuP (0.05Cu-CPC). When human umbilical vein endothelial cells were co-cultured with 0.01Cu-CPC and 0.05Cu-CPC extracts, the proliferation and angiogenesis-related gene and protein expression were significantly increased, and the in vitro tube formation capacity was promoted. However, higher CuP content inhibited the proliferation of mBMSCs. In conclusion, CPC with 0.01 wt% and 0.05 wt% CuP nanoparticles has the potential to promote bone formation around cancerous bone defects, which would be promising for bone regeneration and treatment of bone tumors.
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- Zefeng Lin
- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, Guangzhou 510010, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214000, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214000, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214000, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214000, China
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- Institute of Orthopedic Diseases and Center for Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Institute of Orthopedic Diseases and Center for Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, Guangzhou 510010, China.
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- Institute of Orthopedic Diseases and Center for Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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Jin QQ, Zhang CY, Wang WN, Chen BJ, Ruan J, Qian HS. Recent Development on Controlled Synthesis of Metal Sulfides Hollow Nanostructures via Hard Template Engaged Strategy: A Mini-Review. CHEM REC 2020; 20:882-892. [PMID: 32319734 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202000033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 03/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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In this mini-review, we highlighted the recent progresses in the controlled synthesis of metal sulfides hollow nanostructures via hard template technique. After a brief introduction about the formation mechanism of the inorganic hollow nanostructures via hard template technique, the discussions primarily focused on the emerging development of metal sulfides hollow nanostructures. Various synthetic strategies were summarized concerning the use of the hard template engaged strategies to fabricate various metal sulfides hollow nanostructures, such as hydrothermal method, solvothermal method, ion-exchange, sulfidation or calcination etc. Finally, the perspectives and summaries have been presented to demonstrate that a facile synthetic technique would be widely used to fabricate metal sulfides hollow nanostructures with multi-shells and components.
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- Qian-Qian Jin
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, P. R. China.,Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, P. R. China
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Zhang J, Chen Y, Lin J, Jia R, An T, Dong T, Zhang Y, Yang X. Cyclovirobuxine D Exerts Anticancer Effects by Suppressing the EGFR-FAK-AKT/ERK1/2-Slug Signaling Pathway in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma. DNA Cell Biol 2020; 39:355-367. [PMID: 31913706 DOI: 10.1089/dna.2019.4990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the sixth most common malignancy worldwide, is characterized by a dismal prognosis due to high recurrence and metastasis rates. Thus, the need for the development of novel chemotherapeutic drugs is urgent. Cyclovirobuxine D (CVB-D), a steroidal alkaloid extracted from Buxus microphylla that has been extensively used to relieve the symptoms of cardiovascular diseases, has shown promising antineoplastic effects in recent studies. However, the therapeutic effects and underlying mechanisms of CVB-D on HCC remain largely unelucidated. This study experimentally indicated that CVB-D can repress HCC cell proliferation by arresting the cell cycle in G2 phase and can facilitate apoptosis. In addition, the migratory and invasive capabilities of HCC cells were noticeably attenuated by a nonlethal dose of CVB-D, and this attenuation was correlated with the inhibition of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Moreover, in vivo, CVB-D displayed excellent anticancer effects in HCC tumor-bearing nude mice. Regarding the molecular mechanisms of CVB-D activity, decreased Slug expression was determined to be associated with the aforementioned anti-HCC functions of this extract, which might be regulated by epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) through the focal adhesion kinase (FAK)-associated PI3K/AKT and MEK/ERK1/2 signaling pathways. Collectively, our results revealed the suppressive effects of CVB-D on progressive behaviors of HCC, including proliferation, migration, invasion, and EMT, in addition to its outstanding proapoptotic effects, which were correlated with the inhibition of the EGFR-FAK-AKT/ERK1/2-Slug signaling pathway. These discoveries provide an experimental and theoretical foundation for the use of CVB-D as a promising candidate for HCC therapy.
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- Jiuwei Zhang
- Department of Abdominal Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Abdominal Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.,Department of Ultrasonic Imaging, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Institute of Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pain Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Abdominal Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Abdominal Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Abdominal Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Abdominal Ultrasonography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Liu Y, Ji M, Wang P. Recent Advances in Small Copper Sulfide Nanoparticles for Molecular Imaging and Tumor Therapy. Mol Pharm 2019; 16:3322-3332. [PMID: 31287708 DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.9b00273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Small copper sulfide nanoparticles (s-Cu2-xS NPs, 0 < x < 1) with a core size of less than 5.5 nm have unique physicochemical characteristics and pharmacokinetic properties and have attracted substantial attention from researchers in the field of biomedicine in recent years. After exposure to near-infrared (NIR) light, s-Cu2-xS NPs can rapidly convert light energy into heat for photoacoustic imaging (PAI) and photothermal therapy (PTT). In addition, the potential for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging, along with the low toxicity and low cost, makes s-Cu2-xS NPs a promising multifunctional diagnostic reagent. This Review outlines recent advances in s-Cu2-xS NPs for molecular imaging and tumor therapy and discusses the challenges associated with successful clinical translation.
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- Yang Liu
- School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 210096 , China
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- School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 210096 , China
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- School of Engineering , China Pharmaceutical University , Nanjing 211198 , China
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Song N, Li Y, Chen L, Hu X, Xie Z. BODIPY derivatives as light-induced free radical generators for hypoxic cancer treatment. J Mater Chem B 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9tb00694j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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NBDP can self-assemble into nanoparticles (NBDP NPs), which could be internalized by cells via endocytosis. After being irradiated with an 808 nm laser, the BODIPY unit could convert photons into heat and further initiates the production of alkyl radicals. The generated tumor hyperthermia and alkyl radicals synergistically kill cancer cells.
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- Nan Song
- Department of Chemistry
- Northeast Normal University
- Changchun 130024
- P. R. China
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- The First Hospital of Jilin University
- Changchun
- P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry
- Northeast Normal University
- Changchun 130024
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun 130022
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun 130022
- P. R. China
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